bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Eye Blink Detection- A New System for Driver Drowsiness and Distraction Detection
Authors: Journal IJSREM
Published: February 2024

The advancement of technology has led to innovative solutions for ensuring road safety, particularly in the detection of driver drowsiness and distraction. This abstract presents a novel approach using eye blink detection as a fundamental component in a system designed to mitigate the risks associated with drowsy and distracted driving. The proposed system integrates cutting-edge computer vision techniques to accurately detect and analyze eye blinks in real-time. By utilizing high-resolution cameras installed within the vehicle, the system captures and processes images of the driver's face, focusing on the eyes to track blinking patterns and durations. Through sophisticated algorithms and machine learning models, it distinguishes between normal blinks and extended periods of eye closure, indicative of drowsiness or distraction. Furthermore, the system incorporates contextual awareness by considering various factors such as environmental conditions, driving behavior, and facial expressions to enhance the accuracy of detection. Machine learning algorithms trained on diverse datasets enable the system to adapt and improve its performance over time, making it more adept at recognizing subtle variations in blink patterns unique to each driver. The applications of this system are multifaceted. Firstly, it serves as an early warning system, alerting drivers when signs of drowsiness or distraction are detected. This proactive approach aims to prevent accidents by prompting drivers to take necessary breaks or refocus their attention on the road. Moreover, the system can integrate with existing driver assistance technologies, allowing for automated interventions, such as adjusting seat vibrations or emitting audible alerts to re-engage the driver. In conclusion, the proposed eye blink detection system represents a significant advancement in the realm of driver safety technologies. By leveraging sophisticated algorithms and real-time analysis of blink patterns, it offers a promising solution to mitigate the risks associated with driver drowsiness and distraction, ultimately contributing to safer roads and reducing the likelihood of accidents. KEYWORDS: Eye blinking, Detection, Driver, Drowsiness, Distraction, Detection, computer vision, machine learning, Deep learning, image processing.
Mean independent walking time for children with Femoral Shaft fractures using Titanium Elastic Nailing VS Hip Spica Cast treatment
Authors:   Rawalpindi Medical University, Pakistan, Fazal Faizan
Published: February 2024

Objective: To investigate the mean amount of time it took children with Hip spica casts versus titanium elastic nailing for the treatment of femoral shaft fractures to walk independently. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Place and Duration of Study: From 1st September 2021 to 31st September 2022 at Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Benazir Bhutto Hospital, Rawalpindi. Methodology: A study on 60 pediatric patients suffering from femoral shaft fractures of both genders aged four till eight years of age using convenient sampling. Results: The patients' average age was 5.58 ±1.24 years. There were 39 (65.0%) male and 21 (35.0%) female patients in the study group with a male to female ratio of 1.9:1. Compared to hip spica casts, children treated with titanium elastic nails had a considerably shorter mean time to walk independently (5.60±1.28 weeks vs. 8.93±1.98 weeks; p-Value = 0.001). Numerous patient subgroups based on age, gender, and weight showed similar statistically significant variations among the cohorts. Conclusion: In terms of considerably reducing the mean time to walk freely, this study found that titanium elastic nailing is preferable to the traditional method of hip spice cast. Future orthopaedic practice should prioritise the titanium elastic nails to be used in the fractures of this kind because to their minimally invasive nature, improved patient hygiene, and aesthetic appearance. Keywords: Shaft of femur, Fracture, Elastic Nailing, Hip Spica Cast, Walking time. How to Cite This: Shahid R, Haider M, Talib A, Butt NS, Mirza AN, Fazal F. Mean independent walking time for Children with Femoral Shaft fractures using Titanium Elastic Nailing VS Hip Spica Cast Treatment. Isra Med J. 2023; 15(2): 47-50. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55282/imj.oa1382
Hubungan Dukungan Keluarga dengan Kepatuhan Diet Pada Penderita Asam Urat di Desa Tempuran
Authors: Rahmawati Shinta , Komalawati Rini , Prawoto Edy
Published: February 2024

Latar Belakang: Dukungan keluarga merupakan salah satu faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi tingkat kepatuhan seseorang dalam menjalani diet asam urat. Prevalensi penyakit sendi pada penduduk umur ³ 15 tahun di Indonesia yaitu 7,30%. Di Jawa Timur prevalensi penduduk yang menderita penyakit sendi yaitu 6,72% (75.490). Sedangkan di Ngawi yang menderita penyakit sendi 11,14% (1.630). Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui hubungan dukungan keluarga dengan kepatuhan diet pada penderita asam urat di Desa Tempuran. Metode: Jenis penelitian adalah korelasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional, jumlah responden 70 orang secara total sampling. Alat pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dukungan keluarga dan kepatuhan diet pada penderita asam urat. analisa data menggunakan Uji Spearman Rank Rho. Hasil: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan paling banyak responden memiliki dukungan keluarga cukup baik (54,3%), dan kepatuhan diet responden pada penderita asam urat paling banyak dalam kategori sedang (67,1%). Uji statistik dengan menggunakan Spearman Rank Rho diperoleh nilai p value = 0,000 (p < 0,05) dengan nilai correlation coefficient 0,020. Kesimpulan: Ada hubungan dukungan keluarga dengan kepatuhan diet pada penderita asam urat di Desa Tempuran. Diharapkan responden penderita asam urat memiliki dukungan keluarga yang baik sehingga dapat meningkatkan kepatuhan diet pada penderita asam urat.
Wetlands dynamics analysis: a case study of Keoladeo National Park (India), the wintering grounds of West Siberian white crane population
Authors: Boldyrev Stepan L. , Levykh Alyona Y. , Zamyatin Dmitry O.
Published: February 2024

The work is devoted to the study of the dynamics of the wetlands area in the Keoladeo National Park (Bharatpur province, Rajasthan, India) over the past decades in connection with changes in climatic parameters to assess the wintering conditions of the endangered West Siberian White Crane population (Leucogeranus (=Grus) leucogeranus Pallas, 1773). The article presents the results of a statistical analysis of the main meteorological parameters (average maximum and minimum temperatures of the surface layer of the atmosphere in 1971–2022, average precipitation per year and from October to March (the wintering period of West Siberian White Crane) in 1958–2021); the results of an analysis of the ratio of areas of different types of habitats according to remote sensing data in 1972–2022; the results of statistical analysis of the volume of water entering the park from the Ajahn Bund reservoir in 1980–2010. During the study period, a significant increase in the average maximum and minimum temperatures of the winter period was revealed, which, along with the absence of a significant trend towards an increase in the average amount of precipitation and an increase in the number of dry years, indicates a warming climate with an increase in its aridity. A statistically significant reduction in the area of habitats suitable for West Siberian White Crane has been established. This indicates a significant decrease in the water level in the Keoladeo wetlands, both due to increased evaporation and a significant reduction in the volume of water entering the park from the reservoir. The results of the study show that in the conditions of observed climate changes, the main regulators of the water level and the state of the ecosystem of the Keoladeo wetlands are agricultural users, whose water consumption increases with increasing aridity of the climate.
Territory heterogeneity study on the «number of species – area» curve to research its floristic structure (the Inza physical-geographical area)
Authors: Ivanova Anastasia V. , Kostina Natalya V. , Istomina Elena Y.
Published: February 2024

The Inza high-plain forested area of the upper plateau is located in the Volga region. It stretches from south to north along the western border of Ulyanovsk Region. The floristic heterogeneity of the area was analyzed at the level of species composition according to the «number of species – area» curve. The zones of the most massive influx of species can be considered as a different floristic region with a different species composition. Taking into account the geographical configuration of the Inza area, the study was carried out in the latitudinal direction: from south to north and from north to south. In addition to tracking the increase in the total species composition, the change in the position of the leading families with an increase in the number of species across the territory is considered. The initial data on the flora of the area are lists of species compiled for individual geographical points. It has been established that the increase in the species composition occurs unevenly in both directions: in addition to the first stage, two subsequent ones are noticeable. The heterogeneity of the flora of the Inza area is confirmed by changes in the arrangement of the leading families of the head part of the total flora spectrum with the accumulation of species composition. The middle part of the area has a pronounced Fabaceae type. In the northern and southern parts, the proportions of the families Fabaceae and Rosaceae are close with a slight predominance of Rosaceae. This is especially noticeable when excluded from the general list of adventitious species. In the composition of the native flora, the Brassicaceae family reduces its share, while Cyperaceae, on the contrary, rises up the spectrum. The role of sedges is somewhat greater in the northern part of the area. In the Inza area, three local floras are identified and considered, which are characterized by the Fabaceae type. However, the gap between Fabaceae and Rosaceae in abundance differs greatly. It is the largest in the local flora in the tract Akulovskaya steppe. In its composition, the proportion of the genus Astragalus is noticeably higher, which increases the contribution of legumes to the flora. The spectrum of the complete composition of the flora of the Inza area is Rosaceae type. In this regard, it is also possible to assume that the three local floras considered do not exhaust the entire diversity of the studied area.
Bryophytes of the Tapsinsky Reserve of the Republic of Tuva
Authors: Sambyla Chojgan N. , Ak-Lama Taigana A. , Anandy Shenne D. , Mongush Chinchi B.
Published: February 2024

The article presents the results of the study of bryophytes of the Tapsinsky state nature reserve in the Republic of Tuva. Compared with the higher vascular plants, bryophytes still remain a poorly studied group in many respects, especially in Tuva. For the first time, a list of mosses is published, numbering 33 species belonging to 24 genera and 16 families. Among the identified families, in terms of the number of species, Dicranaceae (15,1%), Hylocomiaceae (15,1%), Amblystegiaceae (12,1%), Olytrichaceae (12,1%), Aulacomniaceae (6%) are significant for high-mountain tundras, and the rest families are represented by one species each. A brief analysis of the studied bryoflora is given. In terms of the number of species, the leading place belongs to the genera Dicranum Hedw. and Polytrichum Hedw., represented respectively by the following mosses Dicranum acutifolium (Lindb. Arnell) C.E.J. Jensen ex I.J., D. brevifolium Lindb.) Lindb., D. flexicaule Brid., D. scoparium Hedw. and D. spadiceum Zett. Rather strong positions belong to Polytrichum commune Hedw., P. juniperinum Hedw., P. piliferum Hedw. and P. strictum Brid. The remaining genera and families of mosses are represented by single species. A brief analysis of the studied bryoflora is given.
Ceramic traditions on the territory of the Permian Urals during the Great Migration of Peoples: application of technical, technological and statistical analyses
Authors: Batueva Nadezhda S. , Shmuratko Dmitry V.
Published: February 2024

The article presents the results of technical, technological and statistical analyses of ceramics from the epoch of the Great Migration of Peoples found on the monuments of the Permian Urals. The technical and technological analysis was carried out within the framework of the historical and cultural approach developed by A.A. Bobrinsky. Statistical analysis of the sample, including 136 vessels from 10 archaeological sites, using the k-means method allowed us to talk about a motley and diverse cultural palette of the population of the studied territory. The authors identified 8 clusters, each of which can be identified with a particular cultural tradition of pottery making. The analyzed ceramic material allows us to talk about the mixing of at least two groups of the population, one of which is associated with the tradition of using crushed shells in the production of ceramics, and the second – manure, organic solution, chamotte and dry processing of the initial plastic raw materials. The intertwining of traditions is clearly recorded by the facts of the identification of mixed multicomponent compositions of molding masses (clay + crushed shell + organic solution; clay + crushed shell + chamotte; clay + crushed shell + chamotte + organic solution). According to the results of the analysis, local ceramic traditions were also recorded, demonstrating the high dependence of ceramic production technology on available raw materials (sanded clay raw materials; silty clays). In the course of the study, the tradition of using crushed raw materials in the production of ceramics was described and interpreted, the origins of which may be associated with the area of distribution of the Mazunin culture.
Technology of improving foreign language communication skills of master’s students majoring natural and technical sciences
Authors: Marunevich Oksana V. , Shabashova Elena V.
Published: February 2024

The rapid development of the Internet, as well as the digitalization of almost all spheres of human life, marked the transition from an industrial to an information-technogenic society, as predicted by futurologists in the middle of the last century. The growth of the information and technological space and the intensification of production electronization put forward increased requirements for the training of specialists in the natural sciences and technical profiles, primarily engineers. The given study is focused on the actual problem of improving foreign language skills of Master’s students at Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology that participates in the federal project «Advanced Engineering Schools». Despite the fact that this project is aimed at training highly qualified personnel for the exclusively Russian economy, it seems that it could be further developed within the scientific and professional cooperation between Russia and the BRICS and SCO states, which is impossible without a sufficiently high level of foreign language. As a result, we have identified the advantages of a communicative approach in linguodidactics (orientation to the practical component of the educational content, motivation for communication, maximum development of thinking skills, etc.). Besides, we have established the requirements for exercises aimed at developing students' communication skills, intellectual and cognitive abilities, and forming stable positive motivation to master a foreign language for professional, research, and teaching activities.
Study of the discipline «Lean Manufacturing» as a condition for training specialists for the industrial sector of the economy
Authors: Khaertdinova Alfira A. , Maliashova Anna Yu. , Gadelshina Svetlana V.
Published: February 2024

Personnel training using the tools and algorithms of the lean manufacturing concept is relevant, since improving the efficiency and competitiveness of enterprises is a key issue in the development of the industrial sector of the economy. The main condition for the successful implementation of this methodology is the availability of professional competencies among specialists implementing lean manufacturing at enterprises. Updating the curricula for the preparation of undergraduates, as well as the introduction of a new discipline into the educational process, will make it possible to form a specialist who is ready to work in a lean production environment. At the Department of Innovation in Chemical Technology of Kazan National Research Technological University, the discipline «Lean Manufacturing» has been introduced into the curricula of undergraduates studying in the field of Innovation. In order to identify the formation of knowledge, skills and abilities for the implementation of Lean-methodology, as well as the possession of its tools and algorithms for implementation at enterprises, the authors of the article conducted a questionnaire survey, which showed that a systematic approach is needed to form students' competencies in the field of lean manufacturing to increase their competitiveness in the modern labor market. Studying the discipline «Lean Manufacturing» will allow to form the necessary competencies in the field of Lean-methodology implementation at enterprises and increase labor productivity.
Methodological approaches to teaching biological disciplines in a pedagogical university
Authors: Shilkova Tatyana V. , Yefimova Natalya V. , Semenova Maria V.
Published: February 2024

Modern teaching of the disciplines «Histology» and «Human Anatomy» in pedagogical universities is characterized by the introduction of new methodological approaches, the use of both traditional and innovative forms and methods of teaching, which makes it possible to increase the effectiveness of the educational process, develop cognitive and analytical abilities of students, form personal and professional qualities of students. For the rational use of the hourly fund allocated to the study of biological disciplines, it is necessary to update the content, forms and methods of classroom training, as well as independent extracurricular work of students. The article presents the experience of implementing modern methodological approaches (problem-oriented, health-saving) using innovative forms and methods (interdisciplinary integrated laboratory classes, subject conferences, round tables, quizzes) of teaching students of pedagogical university disciplines «Histology with the basics of embryology» and «Human Anatomy». The resources of the interfaculty technopark of universal pedagogical competencies and the pedagogical technopark «Quantorium» of South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University were used in the classroom for greater visualization of the educational material on the studied disciplines. The effectiveness of the conducted training sessions using innovative forms and methods of teaching is evidenced by the results of testing students and improving the quality of academic performance in these disciplines.
Easy but Difficult's Literary Structure in Rahi Moeiri's Poetry
Authors: Rahimi Hassan Shah , Shamal Mirwais
Published: February 2024

The use of Easy but Difficult's literary structure in Rahi Moeiri's poetry is the subject of this study. This literary device appears straightforward and easy to understand at first, but if you try to state it that way, you may run into a lot of difficulties and roadblocks. Several well-known poets have utilized it in their works, most notably Saadi. This study's primary goal is to examine, identify, and quantify the significance of this literary device in Moeiri's poetry. An attempt is made to address the subject of what influences Moeiri's usage of this literary device in this essay. The descriptive-analytical techniques used in this study are based on library materials. It has been suggested that Rahi Moeiri has incorporated more of the art of abstinence into his poetry. What part does this art play in the poetry's power? Numerous studies have been conducted on Rahi Moeiri's literary persona; these include the well-known Parvin Dekht's article on the topic and theme of Rahi Moeiri's sonnets and Akbar Sayad Koh's analysis of Rahi Moeiri's status among modern poets as well as some of the poetic elements of his speech. But as far as the researcher search is concerned, no particular book or paper has been written regarding Rahi Meiri's usage of the simple yet challenging style in his poems. The results of this study demonstrate that he wrote in a straightforward manner, staying away from Saadi's quirks, and adhered to Saadi's style by not using easy yet difficult words. Although it is quite difficult to produce in this fashion, the poet seems to have represented very vast issues smoothly and eloquently, and the elegance of his poems has made his words appealing. has cemented his unique position among today's poets; conversely, his poetry has found an audience among the general public and garnered a large following.
La muerte de la escritura y el principio de la voz en Poesía e Historia, de Blas de Otero
Authors: Contreras Fran
Published: February 2024

Este trabajo ensaya un acercamiento a la poesía social de Blas de Otero a través de Poesía e Historia (1960-1968), poemario que permaneció inédito hasta 2013. El objetivo principal de este trabajo es abordar la obra y el proyecto poético que ésta desarrolla desde una perspectiva fundamentalmente semiótico-pragmática. Desde esta perspectiva, se analizan los elementos del poemario que atañen a la subjetividad, la voz, la escritura y su disolución en la oralidad, que se hace efectiva en la propia escritura.
Analisis Pengaruh Penggunaan AAU pada Swap RRU terhadap Kualitas Layanan Telekomunikasi di Wilayah Pusdikom Cibeureum Cimahi
Authors: H.D Ni Ketut , Ayurisa Monaretta Konadi  , Fauzia Haz
Published: February 2024

Telecommunications technology continues to undergo advancements. The enabler of communication in the field of telecommunications is the telecommunications equipment installed on a BTS tower. These devices are constantly being updated to improve the service provided by the provider to meet the needs of customers. One of the network technologies currently used is 4G LTE. To enhance the network service, one of the measures taken is performing a swap or upgrade of the telecommunications equipment on a BTS tower. The upgrade of telecommunications equipment is also influenced by the population in the vicinity of the BTS tower. This allows for the replacement of telecommunications devices with ones that have broader coverage and better signal quality. This research, we discuss the issue of network capacity shortage in the Cibeureum area, South Cimahi. This is indicated by the addition of AAUs to the BTS tower in Pusdikom, Cibeureum. This research found data that South Cimahi is the most densely populated area in the city compared to other districts. Therefore, the addition of AAUs is highly effective for this issue. It is known that the AAUs are added to replace the RRUs on the tower. This is because the capacity and transmission channels of AAUs are greater than RRUs. The addition of AAU with 32T32R specifications to the tower improves signal quality with the following parameter values: RSRP(dbm): -68, -72, -76; RSRQ(db): -11, -10, -10; and SNR(db): 1, 1, 4. These values are categorized as good, indicating that the addition of AAU to the tower can effectively increase network capacity and transmission channels, thereby improving network quality in the area.
Impact of different organic compost on seed germination and seedling growth performance of mungbean (Vigna radiata)
Authors: NAIR HARITHA THULASEEDHARAN , NATH GOKUL R , PERUMAL SIDDHURAJU
Published: February 2024

A better understanding of the physical and biological properties of compost enables us to use the compost wisely in agricultural practices. Besides the bright side of compost on plant growth and soil fertility, immature or unstable compost may be harmful to plants, soil, and soil microorganisms too. Therefore, quality assessment of compost is essential before using it for any type of agricultural activities which will lead to environmentally safe and sustainable farming practices. In the prsent study, compost was used as a substrate for seed germination and not as a fertilizer. So, more investigations must be done in the future to interpret the growth of different crops, their yield and the role of these different composts in it. Using the composts by mixing with soil in different ratios may also give different results, as one of our treatments didn’t show any germination. However, such nutrient-enriched compost materials can appropriately be diluted with a mixture of other organic composts or soil, and further application may provide adequate nutrient sources for crop productivity in the field conditions. This may also reduce the biodegradable waste accumulation in urban and semi-urban vicinity.
Effect of soil nutrient management and land configuration on rhizospheric microbial diversity under cotton (Gossypium spp.)-wheat (Triticum aestivum) cropping system in semi-arid region
Authors: YADAV RAJNI , GOYAL V , BHARDWAJ K K , KUMAR RAKESH , RANI MANU , DEVI SONIA
Published: February 2024

Microbial diversities in the vicinity of root rhizosphere play a crucial role in promoting plant and soil ecosystem health and productivity. They have great potential as key indicators of soil health in agro-ecosystems enhancing the availability of nutrients. Therefore, a study was carried out during 2019–20 and 2020–21 at research farm of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana to investigate the rhizospheric microbial diversities under cotton (Gossypium spp.)-wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cropping system as affected by land configuration and nutrient management. Experiment consisted of 5 nutrient treatments replicated thrice and two land configurations, viz. raised bed (RB) and flatbed (FB) planned in factorial randomized block design (RBD). The results of experiment under RB revealed that farmyard manure (FYM) and FYM with biofertilizer and cow urine formulation (FYM + Org) showed the highest bacterial, fungal, phosphate solubilizing bacteria, azotobacter and actinomycetes population (6.92 to 7.51, 24.63 to 26.80, 7.61 to 7.68, 8.74 to 9.15,7.27 to 7.66 cfu/g soil, respectively). The decrease in microbial diversity was observed under inorganic fertilizer application through soil test crop response approach with targeted yield of 5.5 and 2.8 mg/ha (STCR5.5/2.8) and 6.0 and 3.2 mg/ha (STCR6.0/3.2) and control for cotton and wheat, respectively. Higher microbial population and soil organic carbon was found in RB compared to FB. The STCR5.5/2.8 and STCR6.0/3.2 recorded highest cotton and wheat yield followed by FYM and FYM+Org and least in control under cotton-wheat system. Thus, the study suggests that RB planting with an addition of manures along with biofertilizer and cow urine formulation could be a sustainable and feasible practice through enhanced microbial population raising soil fertility leading to increase the crop yields under semi-arid regions.
Morphological characterization of newly developed orangelo (Citrus spp.) hybrids
Authors: KUMAR RAUSHAN , SHARMA NIMISHA , DUBEY A K , SHARMA R M , VITTAL HATKARI , SANDEEP  , MISHRA GYAN P , SETHI SHRUTI , SHIVRAN MUKESH , DEEPAK
Published: February 2024

Present study was carried out during 2021–23 (Ambe and Mrig bahar season) at the research farm of ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi to analyse the morphological diversity of 24 orangelo (Citrus spp.) hybrids and their 4 parents based on 17 quantitative traits such as leaves, flowers, fruits and seed characters. Cluster analysis based on 17 morphological traits divided 28 genotypes of citrus into two main groups. A higher range of variation with average Euclidean distance coefficients ranging from 0.02–0.26 was observed between groups as well as clusters, thereby indicating that genotypes within and among clusters were highly diverse. The PCA for morphological quantitative traits showed that five components leaf lamina length (LLL); leaf lamina width (LLW); LLL: LLW; leaf lamina thickness and pedicel length, of the 17 principal component axis had Eigen-values>1 and all together accounted for over 77.76% of the total variability. Analysing the genetic relationships among the hybrids yielded important insights for potential use in future breeding programmes as valuable sources of desirable traits.
Effect of horizontal and radial airflow fans on the microclimate of single-span greenhouses and their yield
Authors: DUTTA PRABHAT , AKPENPUUN TIMOTHY DENEN , NA WOOK-HO , OGUNLOWO QAZEEM OPEYEMI , RABIU ANIS , ADESANYA MISBAUDEEN ADEREMI , OGUNDELE OLUWASEGUN MOSES , ZAKIR EZATULLAH , KIM HYEON-TAE , LEE Hyun-Woo
Published: February 2024

The present study evaluated and compared the distribution patterns of microclimatic parameters within greenhouses to provide insights into optimizing growing conditions and maximizing crop productivity. Experiments were conducted from January to March 2023 at Sangju Smart Farm Innovation Valley, Sangju-si, South Korea, in two adjacent greenhouses covered with two polyolefin layers and a thermal screen layer. The distinctive design of the radial airflow fan connecting to the external environment and ability to uniformly blend air, demonstrated superior performance than the horizontal air flow fan. The adoption of radial airflow fans could greatly influence commercial production by enhancing the distribution of microclimate variables, resulting in improved greenhouse efficiency and ultimately leading to increased crop yields.
Health-related quality of life in hypertensive regular basic education teachers who attend a Cardiology Clinic in North Lima
Authors: La Rosa-Longobardi Carlos , Asencios-Trujillo Lucia , Asencios-Trujillo Lida , Gallegos-Espinoza Djamila , Piñas-Rivera Livia , Matta- Solis Hernan
Published: February 2024

Introduction: The Health-related quality of life considerably influences  the well-being of the person, although when a disease occurs, this well-being tends to decrease and that this modifies the lifestyle of the person, therefore, the objective of the study is to determine the Health-related quality of life in relation to health in hypertensive regular basic education teachers who come to a cardiology clinic in North Lima, Methods: It is a quantitative, descriptive-cross-sectional study, with a total population of 124 hypertensive regular basic education teachers, Results: In their results, we can observe that 13,7 % (n=17) have a very low Health-related quality of life in relation to their health, 26,6 % (n=33) low Health-related quality of life, 9,7 % (n=12) average Health-related quality of life, 43,5 % (n=54) high Health-related quality of life and 6,5 %(n=8) very high Health-related quality of life, Conclusions: In conclusion, evaluations should be carried out in the health of the population, for the detection of risk factors and hypertension in an early stage
Navigating the Business Landscape: The Influence of Infrastructure, Financial Inclusion, Innovation, and Government Policy on Indonesian MSMEs
Authors: Fahrati Eny , Kusno Hendra Sanjaya , Safitri Elvina
Published: February 2024

The performance of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia is examined in this study in relation to a number of different influences. A quantitative examination of 255 MSMEs from various industries, geographies, and sizes is carried out, with an emphasis on the interplay of infrastructure, financial inclusion, innovation, and government policy. In order to investigate the direct and intermediary links between these important determinants and MSME performance, structural equation modeling was employed in the study. The results revealed a strong positive correlation between the variables, demonstrating the critical role that government policies, infrastructure, financial inclusion, and innovation play in fostering business success. Financial inclusion plays a mediating role, and mediation analysis clarifies the contextual elements influencing the connections that are seen. By providing practical insights for business leaders and policymakers to navigate and enhance the business environment, this research advances our understanding of the intricate dynamics inside Indonesia's MSME sector
Optimizing the Strategic Application of Management Science: An Urban Case Study for the Sustainability of MSMEs in Bintaro, South Tangerang City
Authors: Windarko Windarko
Published: February 2024

The objective of this study is to explore the most effective ways to apply Management Science strategically within Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs/UMKM) located in the Bintaro area of South Tangerang City, West Java, Indonesia. Through a combination of mathematical analysis and technology utilization in a case study framework, the research evaluates the management science strategies employed by MSMEs in Bintaro and their effects on business performance and sustainability. The outcomes of this investigation are anticipated to offer valuable perspectives for stakeholders, business professionals, and scholars aiming to enhance MSME management techniques for better outcomes.
PEMANFAATAN MACHINE LEARNING UNTUK OPTIMASI HARGA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MODEL ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK PADA PT ASIA GARMENT ACCESSORIES
Authors: Kurniati Ike , Trilaksono Agustinus Rio , Sulistiwaty Sulistiwaty
Published: February 2024

Today's market is characterized by intense competition, as relatively many similar goods are in the market. One way to win the competition is with a pricing strategy. PT Asia Garment's Accessories is a company engaged in the garment accessories industry, with products such as lace, mote, embroidery, and fabric materials. Pricing is determined by the quality of the product, the level of time efficiency, and the difficulty of the work. The purpose of the research is how to get price optimization using the Artificial Neural Network model. In this study, the method used for data collection is the observation, interviews, and literature studies. According to the results of the price prediction test using Python and machine learning, it is concluded that the price offered is a best price for several products including lace and imported applications, because the predicted price is higher than the original price. Predictions made using ANN produce an accuracy output of 87% that can be said to be good accuracy.
APLIKASI PEMBAYARAN UANG SEKOLAH PADA SEKOLAH RAINBOWS BERBASIS ANDROID
Authors: Nurlaela Lela , Septiana Ristasari Dwi , Oktaviani Rahayu
Published: February 2024

SPP is one of the obligations of every student who is still actively studying at the school. Recording tuition payments at Rainbows School is inefficient because it still uses a manual system that requires a lot of paper. The research aims to design an application that can upload proof of payment online, record tuition bills, and facilitate administrators in making payment reports. Methods or procedures carried out in collecting data by conducting field studies. The data collection technique is to conduct interviews with those who directly handle existing student data to obtain information about payment data, the process of storing reports from parents, and parents who want to provide proof of transactions regarding payments at school. The result is the android application of a tuition payment application at Rainbows School with a code that uses block programming so that the tuition payment process becomes more efficient and practical. After testing the system made runs well and smoothly.
APLIKASI E–VOTING PEMILIHAN KETUA DAN WAKIL KETUA OSIS PADA SMK MA’ARIF NU 01 WANASAR
Authors: Suryantoro Hari , Khoiriyah Khusnul , Amin Mohamad Sulton
Published: February 2024

The election of the chairman and vice chairman of the student council by implementing a general election system is a process of learning democracy directly for all students. The activity of election of the student council chairman right now still uses paper media to select candidates. Current technological opportunities allow elections to be conducted electronically through an e-voting system. The research aims to design a website-based E-voting application for the election of the student council chairman and vice chairman. The field study method is used to get complete and accurate data, with observation and interview data collection techniques. The designed system is technologically feasible and can be continuously developed. The designed system provides convenience for users both in voting and calculating vote results.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE FIRST COME FIRST SERVE PADA SISTEM INFORMASI ANTRIAN PELAYANAN PEGADAIAN MENGGUNAKAN WEBSITE
Authors: Dharmalau Andy , Hiswara Indra , Martiningsih Noviana
Published: February 2024

One of the services businesses currently developing is pawnshop services. One of the business actors in the pawnshop business is PT. Pegadaian is a State-Owned Enterprise (BUMN) company. One of them is the North Jakarta branch of the Kelapa Gading pawnshop. Daily operational activities in this Pegadaian business unit are not optimal for servicing the customers. It realized plenty of customer queues piling up when making transactions. A solution is needed to overcome this problem. This research aims to design a queue-based service information system applying the First Come First Serve (FCFS) method. With this designed system, customers come first and will be served first. The results of the tests show that the system design is running well according to plan. It is hoped that the existence of a service application with a queue can improve service quality and operational performance.
RANCANGAN SISTEM PENUKARAN SERAGAM KARYAWAN BERBASIS WEB PADA PT. INDOMARCO PRISMATAMA JAKARTA
Authors: Sucahyo Nur , Nursumaryanti RC. Esti , Hanifah Ilham
Published: February 2024

In the current era of globalization, employee uniforms are critical for business entities to recognize each employee as a worker's identity for the company. Given the importance of work uniforms for the company, employees must wear the uniform every day. PT Indomarco is a company engaged in retail that has 9000 employees, and has problems with the procedure for exchanging employee uniforms that are no longer suitable for all employees. The research aim is to create an information system for submitting employee uniform exchanges easily and quickly. This research uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques through field research using observations and interviews. The results of the design were tested with the White Box Testing method when coding the program and the Black Box Testing method to test the functionality of the system. The result is a prototype of a uniform exchange application that runs according to the function, and no errors are found in the new system.
ANALISIS EFEKTIVITAS KINERJA TENAGA KEPENDIDIKAN BERBASIS TUPOKSI DI MTS RIYADLUL MA’ARIF KAWALU TASIKMALAYA
Authors: Komalasari Imas , Apipah Nur , Amini Silvy Nuril , Al-Ayyubi Sholahudin
Published: February 2024

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the performance of education personnel based on their duties and functions. The research method uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection using observation, interview, and documentation techniques. The results of the study found that: 1) administration in the school consists of student administration, personnel administration, and financial administration. The education personnel work together to smooth the school administration even though they are not from a linear educational background; 2) administrative management is not yet optimal as seen from the fact that an annual program has not been made in each section; 3) development can be seen from the inputting/archiving of data from manually switched to digital; 4) supervision done by the head of the administrative office as a daily supervisor, the school principal once a month, and by the school supervisor during monitoring and evaluation and PKKM / S; and 5) services are provided to internal parties such as principals, teachers, and students as well as external services to the community and parents of students related to academic and non-academic matters
Status of Selected Heavy Metals in Soils Samples Obtained From Crown Estate Dumpsite, Okada, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Agbugui Peter A. , Abiodun Solola S. , Elijah Goodness
Published: February 2024

This research work focused on the status of selected heavy metals in dumpsite soil compared with soil samples obtained from a green park area as a control. The research results were also related to threshold limits set by the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Soil samples were collected from a dumpsite inside Crown Estate (made up of residential quarters for both staff and students of Igbinedion University) and a green area of Igbinedion University's permanent site, Okada, Benin City, Edo State in Nigeria. The soil samples were air-dried, ground, sieved, digested and subjected to heavy metal analysis using atomic absorption spectroscopy. The analyzed metal profiles in the dumpsite soil samples are as follows: concentration of Fe, Pb, Cu, Zn, Mn and Ni ranged from 453.26 – 569.28, 0.85 – 1.16, 20.17 – 32.35, 60.98 – 74.26, 5.15 – 9.28, and 5.92 – 9.57 mg/Kg, with mean concentrations of 501.33 mg/Kg, 0.96 mg/Kg, 25.38 mg/Kg, 66.33 mg/Kg, 6.89mg/Kg and 7.90 mg/Kg respectfully, while the status of heavy metal concentration in soil samples collected from the control site ranged from 386.21 – 463.95, 0.82 – 1.32, 20.05 – 26.27, 47.75 – 65.22, 5.77 – 8.73, and 6.35 – 9.87 mg/Kg, with mean concentration of 401.76 mg/Kg, 1.05 mg/Kg, 23.05 mg/Kg, 54.84, 7.39 mg/Kg and 7.78 mg/Kg for Fe, Pb, Cu, Zn, Mn and Ni respectfully. Of all the metals analyzed only the level of Fe in this study did exceed the tolerance limits of NESREA, WHO and FAO. The results also revealed higher heavy metal content in the dumpsite justifiably due to the difference in anthropogenic activities carried out on the two sites.
Investigation of Factors for Adopting Mobile Commerce in a Developing Country
Authors: Gurung Anil , Jain Anurag
Published: February 2024

The growth of mobile phones and the internet technologies have greatly improved access to information and encompassed the social and business world. From the Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICTD) perspective, researchers are interested in whether mobiles promote or enable economic growth or broader well-being. In developing countries, a successful model in one country cannot easily be replicated in another country. This study investigates the factors that may lead to adopting mobile commerce in a developing country in South Asia.
Marketing’s Debt to World War I
Authors: Cravens L. Daniel
Published: February 2024

World War I was a global conflict produced blood filled trenches, battlefields of dead, and mangled soldiers. Some may feel that this war has little to do with the field of marketing. However, marketing played a key role in the war. Despite the important role of marketing in the war, scholars have not fully explored the impact of promotion and propaganda on the war effort. Marketing efforts related to World War I may not have had the impact as the millions of soldiers who took active part in the conflict. It did however play an important role in the filling the ranks of the armed forces of the nations involved in the war. The United States, and other nations, during the war developed increasingly more sophisticated marketing, public relations, and propaganda campaigns in order to culturally mobilize the home front, and to recruit additional fresh troops into the conflict in those nations which did not engage in conscription. Efforts to market World War I helped develop marketing tactics used today to brand and publicize products and services. A key figure in the efforts to market World War I to the American public was George Creel. Creel was the head of the Committee on Public Information. Creel was a successful promoter and champion of many of the reform causes of the early part of the 20th Century. Creel’s marketing efforts impact on America’s role in World War I was indeed significant. The topic of this paper is the impact of World War I on the development of marketing related tools and techniques. Many of the techniques and tools developed during the Great War are still used today to sell products, in the United States and in the rest of the world presently. Much of this paper will focus on the efforts of George Creel and the Committee on Public Information efforts to promote World War I, and how this organization impacted the development of marketing during its short existence.
The AQR tool – Assessment of the quality of relationship (Schumacher & Calvet) - Reviewed by Gustavo Gattino
Authors: Gattino Gustavo Schulz
Published: February 2024

This is a review of the book "The AQR tool – Assessment of the quality of relationship" authored by Karin Schumacher and Claudine Calvet.

Title: The AQR tool – Assessment of the quality of relationship Authors: Karin Schumacher & Claudine Calvet Publication year: 2019 Publisher: Reichert Verlag Pages: 84 ISBN: 978-3954903887
Barrierefrei unterwegs im Universitätsspital Basel
Authors: Carigiet Tamara , Letta Seraina
Published: February 2024

Am Universitätsspital Basel (USB) gibt es seit einigen Jahren die Stelle der Behindertenbeauftragten. Die zuständige Person setzt sich dafür ein, dass Menschen mit einer Behinderung weniger Barrieren erleben, wenn sie einen Spitalaufenthalt antreten müssen. Maria Fahrni besetzt diese Stelle seit 2017. Guido Perrot ist Leiter der Abteilung Therapien und war an der Schaffung der Stelle massgeblich beteiligt. Im Gespräch möchten wir von den beiden erfahren, wie es zur Stelle der Behindertenbeauftragten am Universitätsspital in Basel gekommen ist. Zudem interessiert es uns, welche Massnahmen und Projekte bereits umgesetzt wurden, um Hürden für Menschen mit einer Behinderung abzubauen.
Philosophical Perspectives on Freedom of Expression
Authors: Peonidis Filimon
Published: February 2024

In this book, Filimon Peonidis gathers one unpublished and seven published essays that he wrote between 1997 and 2021. The first three refer to the early history of freedom of expression focusing on the work of James and John Stuart Mill and its possible significance in a contemporary setting. The remaining five deal with current issues such as the prerequisites of a free speech theory, defamation, the regulation of pro-terrorist speech, the harsh criticism of religious dogmas as part of religious freedom, and the controversies surrounding campaign financing in the United States. Taken together these essays can be seen as a philosophical exploration of various aspects of freedom of expression, which is here understood as a moral and political value of paramount importance. Filimon Peonidis is Professor of Moral and Political Philosophy at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research interests include ethics, democratic theory, the history of democratic traditions and freedom of expression.
Der Kampf gegen ein konfessionelles Simultaneum in Kursachsen
Authors: Heim Gerrit
Published: February 2024

Between the age of confessionalization and the comprehensive edicts of tolerance of the late 18th century lies a period in which research emphasises the role of the confession in very different ways. The concept of tolerance existed in the intellectual history, but the regulations of the Peace of Westphalia remained in place. But how was the everyday coexistence of different denominations in a region organised? Using the example of the Catholic minority in the Electorate of Saxony, it is shown that there was no straightforward path to confessional tolerance in the 19th century, but that confessional discipline and legal discrimination against confessional minorities continued to determine everyday life and politics.