bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Percepção de desempenho dos serviços: um estudo em uma biblioteca de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior do sudoeste do Paraná, Brasil
Authors: Frizon Jucelia Appio , Cheuczuk Fabielle , Frizon Nelson Natalino
Published: September 2023

Essa pesquisa teve como objetivo analisar a percepção dos usuários sobre o desempenho dos serviços ofertados por uma biblioteca de uma Instituição de Ensino Superior Pública do Sudoeste do Paraná, Brasil. O instrumento utilizado foi adaptado do modelo SERVPERF proposto por Cronin e Taylor (1992). Possui abordagem quantitativa e descritiva, por levantamento. Para coleta de dados, que ocorreu em 2019, aplicou-se questionários com escala Likert. A amostra não-probabilística foi formada por 115 respondentes. Os resultados da análise de regressão indicam que 52,3% do construto dependente, Satisfação geral com a biblioteca, foi explicado pelos construtos Tangibilidade (β=,370), seguido de Empatia (β=,303) e Confiabilidade (β=,249). No entanto, os construtos Presteza e Garantia não preveem influência estatística sobre a Satisfação geral com a biblioteca.
Soybean (Glycine max L.) Yield and Yield Component Under Different Planting Time and Foliar Application of Humic Acid
Authors: Ali Shara Salih , Mirza Chnar Hama Noori
Published: September 2023

A triplicate field experiment laid out in randomized complete block design was conducted to evaluate the effect of foliar application of humic acid rates (HAR) at Bakrajo, Sulaimani which is  (located at 35°32'52.8"N and 45°21'16.6"E) belongs to Kurdistan region of Iraq with the silty clay soil type. Five different Humic Acid rates (HAR) which were (0 (control), 2,4,6,8 g/L) and two cultivation period (CP) which were cultivation Period 1 (CP1) on 15 May 2022 and cultivation Period 2 (CP2) on 1st of June 2022. The effect of foliar Humic acid rates application methods was highly significant on the Pod No./ Plant, Empty Pod/Plant, Seed Weight / Plant (g) and yield (kg/ha) and significant on the 1000 Seed Weight (g). While, the effect of cultivation period (CP) was highly significant only for the Pod No./ Plant  and the insignificantly affected the other parameters including Empty Pod/Plant, Seed No./ Pod, 1000 Seed Weight (g), Weight / Plant (g) and yield (kg/ha). The maximum Pod No./ Plant, Empty Pod/Plant, Seed Weight / Plant (g) and yield (kg/ha) and significant on the 1000 Seed Weight (g) were observed under foliar application of HAR of 6 g/L and the best cultivation period for sowing humic acid was (CP1) which was on 15 May.
OS BENEDITINOS NA AMÉRICA PORTUGUESA
Authors: Longhini Vicençoni Daniel , Santos da Rocha Alessandro
Published: September 2023

O livro intitulado “A Educação e a Política dos Beneditinos na América Portuguesa”, é de autoria do pesquisador Marcos Ayres Barboza. Trata-se de uma valiosa contribuição para os estudiosos que se dedicam ao campo da História e Historiografia da Educação do Brasil, uma vez que apresenta um novo olhar sobre o desenvolvimento histórico da Educação no Brasil.
EXISTE UM CORPO PADRÃO?: percepções de alunos sobre a atuação profissional de uma professora de Educação Física com deficiência física
Authors: De Paula Santos Fabrício , Antônio Melo Franco Marco
Published: September 2023

O estudo objetivou investigar as percepções dos alunos sobre a prática profissional de uma professora de Educação Física com deficiência física. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo no qual participaram 4 alunos acompanhados pela professora em atividade de personal trainner. Para coleta de dados, foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas. Para análise dos dados, foram construídas quatro categorias, sendo elas: capacitismo; estética, corpo e padronização; preconceito e estigma e acessibilidade arquitetônica. Como resultados foi possível identificar a presença de preconceito manifestado por meio de posicionamentos dos alunos sobre a relação corpo e eficiência. Observa-se também que a valorização do corpo do profissional de Educação Física ainda carrega o pensamento estereotipado de um corpo esteticamente padronizado. Aspectos relacionados ao estigma e preconceito podem ser identificado em falas que afirmam que a profissão de personal trainner para pessoas com deficiência física é impensada ou foge à concepção de normalidade. O estudo conclui que as percepções dos alunos acerca da atuação profissional da personal trainner evidenciam aspectos capacitistas e se apresentam carregadas de estigma e preconceito.
Content Analysis in “Podcast” Rintik Sedu to Captivating Listeners
Authors: Diniar Syafiya Puspa , Febriana Poppy
Published: September 2023

Rintik Sedu is a popular podcaster on Spotify whose channel consistently ranks first with the most listeners. Starting in May 2019, the channel has gained a high rating of 4.9/5 and topped the charts in October and subsequent months. This article aims to discuss the development of podcasts in Indonesia. We studying the content and communication methods of the Rintik Sedu podcast to attract millions of listeners on Spotify, and the opportunities for Indonesian podcasters and listeners in utilizing digital podcast media, including providing information, offering personal experiences, alternative media creation, monetization possibilities, complementing traditional radio and video platforms, and providing safe and comfortable long-term access. research methodology employed, which is content analysis using a descriptive approach to study the Rintik Sedu podcast's content in the Spotify streaming application. The researcher method follows the steps outlined by Philip Mayring for analyzing the podcast's content, categorizing the audio content based on episode titles, examining the aspects of the communicator, and interpreting the meaning of the categories. The analysis revealed three main themes: lonely love, love that is too late, and past love, indicating that listeners preferred content focused on romance, particularly stories about unrequited love, missed opportunities, and past relationships. The researcher suggests that these categories can be further explored and tested in future studies related to content analysis in specific topics.
PENGEMBANGAN LKPD BERBASIS PROBLEM BASED LEARNING PADA PELAJARAN BIOLOGI MATERI SISTEM PERNAPASAN DI MADRASAH ALIYAH
Authors: Parapat Ernita Jahara , Ulfa Syarifah Widya , Dwi JayantI Ummi Nur Afinni
Published: September 2023

The aim of developing student worksheets based on Problem-Based Learning are appropriate, effective, and practical respiratory system material to help participants learn in the learning process. This research is a research and development (R&D) with the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation). The research instrument uses interview sheets, questionnaires, validation sheets, and tests. Data analysis techniques are carried out quantitatively and qualitativelyThe purpose of quantitative data analysis is to determine the degree of feasibility, practicality and effectiveness. Meanwhile, quantitative analysis consists of finding comments, criticisms, suggestions and observations. The result of the study shows that the worksheets of the students based on the problem-based study developed by 82% (media expert) are correct and feasible. 100% (Subject Matter Expert) and 100% (Language Expert), Student Worksheets are also graded on Teacher Answer Sheet achievement with 90.91% and Student Answer with 93%. Student worksheets are also considered effective if a total N-Gain of 0.76 is achieved in the high category. Based on the result above, it can be concluded that the student worksheet is Problem-Based Learning that has been developed is declared feasible, practical, and effectively used in the learning process. The developed student worksheets can improve the learning activities of students and teachers can use student worksheets as teaching materials in the learning process. Kata kunci: Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik, Problem Based Learning, Sistem Pernapasan
ANALISIS KESESUAIAN KONTEN BUKU TEKS BIOLOGI KELAS XI SMA TERHADAP KURIKULUM 2013
Authors: Nurjannah Suci Nurjannah , Febriani Husnarika , Rohani Rohani
Published: September 2023

This study aims to determine the suitability of the content of biology textbooks for class XI SMA to the curriculum 2013. The type of research used is descriptive research with a qualitative approach and uses content/document analysis methods. The subject of this research is a biology textbook for class XI high school with cell material consisting of 3 books to be analyzed by researchers, namely the book publisher Bumi Aksara, the book publisher Erlangga, and the book publisher Grafindo Media Pratama. The research instrument used was an analysis sheet of student books based on the Curriculum 2013 Implementation Assistance Activity Guidelines. The results showed that the level of conformity of the content of biology textbooks based on: (1) SKL aspects in books A and B was 93% (very appropriate), and book C was 87% (very suitable). (2) Aspects of Core Competence for book A are 92% (very suitable), and books B and C are 83% (appropriate). (3) Aspects of Basic Competence for Book A 96% (very suitable), book B 85% (very suitable), book C 89% (very suitable). (4) Aspects of Sufficiency of Material for book A 67% (appropriate), books B and C for 50% (not appropriate). (5) Aspect of Material Depth of Book A 75% (appropriate), book B 68% (appropriate), and Book C 71% (appropriate). (6) Aspects of the Scientific Approach of books A, B, and C by 100% (very appropriate). (7) The authentic assessment aspect of Book A is 57% (quite appropriate), book B is 54% (not suitable) and C is 59% (quite appropriate). The average agreement coefficient of the three books is 0.94% (very good). The data illustrates that the three books can be recommended by the 2013 curriculum formulation. Kata kunci: Analisis Kesesuaian Konten, Buku Teks Biologi, Kurikulum 2013
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN COURSE REVIEW HORAY TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR BIOLOGI SISWA PADA MATERI SISTEM PERTAHANAN TUBUH KELAS XI SMA
Authors: Ade Sitio Dian Mars , Situmorang Masni Veronika , Siagian Gunaria
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine: The effect of Course Review Horay Learning model on the learning outcomes of biology students in class XI material of the body's defense system at Senior hight school 1 Sidamanik in the academic year 2021/2022. This type of research is a quantitative research in which the research population includes all students of class XI SMA Negeri 1 Sidamanik in the academic year 2021/2022, so up to 175 students. The samples of this study were 70 students of classes XI IPA 2 and XI IPA 3. The instrument used in this study was a multiple choice test with a quasi-experimental research type and a non-equivalent control group design. The independent variable is Horay Course Overview and the dependent variable is learning outcomes. The results of the students' data were compared with the norms, and the study result data were analyzed using the N-Gain test and Independent Sample T-Test. The results showed that the "Course review" method had a great impact on the results of the education of the students of the 11th grade of the 6th grade of Sidamanik in the subject of biology, the material of the body's defense system. The learning outcomes of the students in the experimental class achieved good characteristics, and the control class achieved only sufficient characteristics. The experimental group mean test was 83.14 and the control class mean post test was 76.57. It shows that the N-profit index of the experimental group is 0.706 (high), while the N-profit index of the control class is 0.452 (average). The results of the independent sample test showed the value of tcount(4.226) > ttable(1.995), which means that the Course Review Method can improve the results of students' learning about the immune system and the impact value. Sig. (2-tailed) < 0.05 is 0.000. The conclusion is that Horai's course review study method affects students' learning outcomes in biology. Kata kunci: Course Review Horay, Hasil Belajar
Islamic Work Ethics, Good Corporate Governance Practices and Fraudulent Financial Statements
Authors: Reskino Reskino , Mohamed Intan Salwani , Mohamed Norazida , Sulistyowati Endah
Published: September 2023

This study examined the effects of Islamic work ethics (IWE) and good corporate governance (GCG) on fraudulent financial statements (FFS) in Islamic financial institutions (IFIs). The study used a questionnaire survey to examine the relationship between IWE and GCG practises on FFS in IFIs. The finding revealed that IWE and GCG practices significantly influenced FFS through fraud prevention. This study gives banking and insurance professionals a practical grasp of the aspects to consider in the fight against fraud in financial statements. This is the first study that gives empirical evidence of the importance of Islamic work ethics in fraud prevention and its impact on FFS in IFIs in the context of Indonesia, the country with the highest Muslim population. This study suggests that policymakers and the financial services authorities should redouble their efforts to prevent fraudulent financial statements by instituting an effective anti-fraud strategy and integrating Sharia compliance auditing standards. These findings can also assist internal auditors around the globe in identifying the indicators that management may be considering FFS, thereby decreasing the likelihood of fraud occurring. Keywords: Islamic works ethics (IWE), good corporate governance (GCG) practices, fraud prevention, fraudulent financial statements (FFS), and Islamic financial institutions (IFIs)
Investor Sentiment Under the Maqasid Al-Shari’ah Compliance Asset Pricing Model: A Behavioral Finance Approach to Islamic Finance
Authors: Febrianto Igo , Mohamed Norhayati , Bujang Imbarine
Published: September 2023

This study provides perspectives and insights into the importance of Maqasid al-Shari’ah in the discourse of Shari’ah-Compliant Asset Pricing Model (SCAPM) development by considering inflation and zakat as the minimum level of expected return. The study also integrated market risk and investor sentiment as systematic risks faced by Muslim investors in stock investments. Using a non-linear panel ARDL approach with monthly panel data from 109 Shari’ah-compliant listed companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange between October 2007 and June 2021 (164 months), the study found that the Islamic market risk premium and investor sentiment had a positive long-term impact on Shari’ah-compliant stock returns. Surprisingly, market risk premium had a reverse effect in the short term, while investor sentiment remained positive. These findings contribute to understanding Islamic finance and have practical implications for investors, financial institutions, and policymakers. Keywords: Maqasid al-Shari’ah, Shariah-compliant asset pricing model, investor sentiment
Management Incentives and Foreign Ownership Effect on Tax Avoidance with the Presence of Credit Risk
Authors: Rizal Putri Vidiyanna , Zakaria Nor Balkish , Said Jamaliah , Abdul Azis Maz Ainy , Putra Mohammad Ravi Aditama
Published: September 2023

Avoiding taxes, combined with government underfunding, calls into question the fairness of the tax system. While tax planning is considered legal, tax avoidance is considered illegal. Legitimate tax avoidance may involve the use of financial tools and other arrangements to obtain a tax outcome that the government did not anticipate or plan. Taxation contributes significantly to national income, so it is critical to examine the impact of management incentives and foreign ownership on tax avoidance in Indonesian conventional banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2015 to 2020. The study focused on banks with foreign ownership that did not experience losses during the study period. After analysing the data with the Eviews 12 programme, it was found that foreign ownership had a negative impact on tax avoidance, although management incentives had a positive result. Furthermore, credit ratings had significant interactions with foreign ownership and management incentives for tax avoidance. Keywords: tax avoidance, foreign ownership, management incentives, credit rating.
Prosopografía y sociología de los intelectuales. Una evaluación de las aportaciones del método a partir de diversas investigaciones contemporáneas
Authors: Zamorano Díaz Yeray
Published: September 2023

La prosopografía ha sido introducida principalmente en la sociología de los intelectuales a partir de los años setenta. El objetivo es evaluar las aportaciones del método en esta especialidad respecto de tres dificultades tradicionales: la de la operacionalización de su objeto (“el intelectual”), la oposición excluyente entre una aproximación internalista y externalista al análisis sociológico de la vida intelectual y las dificultades para hacer un análisis científico pertinente de la temporalidad propia de los espacios sociales intelectuales. El análisis de investigaciones prosopográficas contemporáneas demuestra el desarrollo de estrategias que suponen alternativas pertinentes a las soluciones clásicas a dichos problemas.
Los estudios laborales latinoamericanos sobre los agentes de Contact Centers. Bibliografía, notas críticas y cuestiones abiertas con la irrupción del teletrabajo
Authors: Moench Eric Ignacio
Published: September 2023

Diversos estudios laborales latinoamericanos han tomado como objeto de análisis a los agentes de Contact Centers (CCs). Seleccionamos 32 de esas publicaciones. Con base en este corpus elaboramos una síntesis crítica del estado del arte. Al describir las problemáticas en torno al trabajo de los agentes de CCs, iremos componiendo un mapa teórico-conceptual que permite comprenderlas desde conceptos tales como trabajo informacional, estrategias empresariales y empleo, precarización, management, lenguaje y emociones, salud laboral, sujetos, identidad y resistencias. Asimismo, la irrupción reciente del teletrabajo en los CCs nos desafía a reapropiarnos de esta bibliografía, para precisar el alcance de las transformaciones actuales.
FORMATION OF ARTISTIC PERCEPTION USING COMPUTER GRAPHICS IN THE PROCESS OF VISUALIZATION OF HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL MONUMENTS
Authors: AVETISYAN GAGIK
Published: September 2023

Հոդվածում քննարկվում է համակարգչային գրաֆիկայի ծրագրերի կիրառման միջոցով պատմամշակութային կոթողների պատկերագրման առանձնահատկությունների դերը սովորողների գեղարվեստական ընկալունակության ձևավորման գործընթացում։ Սովորողների կրթական գործունեությունից զատ, համակարգչային գրաֆիկայի իմացությունը նորարարական տեղեկատվական տեխնոլոգիաների կիրառմամբ կարևորվում է նաև գեղարվեստական գործունեությամբ զբաղվող մասնագետների՝ դիզայներների, նկարիչների և տվյալ ոլորտում դասավանդողների պատրաստման գործընթացում։ Համակարգչային գրաֆիկայի միջոցով պատմամշակութային կոթողների պատկերագրման գրագետ գործընթացը նպաստելու է սովորողների մոտ գեղարվեստական ընկալունակության բարձրացմանն ու հայրենաճանաչության աճին: Հատկապես, հետհամաճարակային իրավիճակից ելնելով, ներկայումս առավել նախընտրելի և մատչելի են դարձել վիզուալ էքսկուրսիաներն ու ճանապարհորդությունները: Այս համատեքստում մեր դարավոր կոթողների գրաֆիկական վիզուալիզացիան վերջիններիս նոր շունչ կհաղորդի և կլրացնի հայրենաճանաչության մակարդակը, հետևաբար նաև հայրենապահպանության արդի հիմնախնդիրները: Վերոթվագրյալի նպատակով կատարված վերլուծություններն ու առաջարկությունները պայմանավորում են հոդվածի գիտական նորույթը։
THE ROLE OF "ENFIAJYANTS" PUBLISHING HOUSE IN 1856-1870 IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARMENIAN TYPOGRAPHY OF TIFLIS
Authors: SIREKANYAN TIRUHI
Published: September 2023

In 1512, the first Armenian books were printed in Venice, Italy. In the following centuries, Armenian publishing houses were opened in other countries of Europe and Asia, thus Armenian books, periodicals were printed. But only in the early 19th century, printing entered the Caucasus, the Georgian-Armenian reality. In 1819, the Armenian publishing house was founded in Tiflis by Archbishop Nerses Ashtaraketsu, leader of the Armenian Diocese of Virk. It was not only the first in Armenian, but also in Georgian reality.There, the first Armenian book was printed in 1823. The article reveals one of the most important centers of Armenian printing in Tiflis, the "Enfiajyants" publishing house in the years 1856-1870. In the first stage it was opened by the brothers Avetik and Hambardzum Enfiajyants in 1856, then it passed to Hambardzum Enfiajiants (1857-1859), in the second stage Hambardzum Enfiajyants cooperated with Gabriel Melkoumeants (1859-1863). A new phase began in 1863, Hambardzum again managed the publishing house alone. Gabriel Sundukeants and Davit Rostineants (1864-1870) collaborated with him in 1864-1870. Probably due to financial complications, in 1881, the publishing house passed to Markianos Rotineantsi, one of the associates’ son, Davit Rotineantsi.
ANALISIS TINGKAT KOGNITIF SOAL UJIAN SEKOLAH PADA MATA PELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM BERDASARKAN TAKSONOMI BLOOM REVISI 2001
Authors: Nurhaliza Annisa Siti , Mustopa Mochamad Fiqri
Published: September 2023

This study aims to analyze the cognitive level of school exam questions on Islamic Religious Education subjects based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Bloom's Revised Taxonomy is used as an assessment framework to describe the level of cognitive complexity requested by each exam question. The research method used was content analysis of Islamic Religious Education question banks from several schools covering primary and secondary education levels. The results of the analysis show that most of the Islamic Religious Education exam questions still concentrate on lower cognitive levels such as remembering and understanding. Higher cognitive levels such as applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating are rarely found in these questions. This indicates a tendency to use questions that tend to ask students to remember and understand religious concepts, rather than encouraging critical and analytical thinking skills
MENGINTEGRASIKAN PENALARAN DAN PENDEKATAN ILMIAH DALAM PEMAHAMAN AGAMA: Telaah Dialektika Term Rasional dan Scientific
Authors: Sirojuddin Muhammad , Sahri Iksan Kamil , Majid Abdul , Adibah Dawi Farah
Published: September 2023

Studying Islam is not enough just by studying it in bits and pieces. Islam can also be used as a scientific study with a note that it is studied in a completely and comprehensively appropriate approach or way. One approach that can be used in studying and understanding Islam is a rational-scientific approach. In this qualitative research, the author uses a literature review by taking from various reference sources that focus on discussing Islamic Studies from a rational and scientific point of view. The findings of this research believe that the rational point of view supports the function of reason in reasoning and helps solve existing problems. Likewise with the scientific point of view which is a positive integration between different perspectives, none other than the two perspectives above can benefit Islam's turn as a religion that contains values, teachings, principles, norms of life that are humane. and universal can be understood properly and correctly. The spirit to think is also supported by the teachings of Islam itself. This can be seen how the various styles of Al-Qur'an language to describe thinking activities and not monotonous. According to Ian Barbour, there are four approaches to conflict, independence, dialogue and integration. The method used is divided into four stages, namely observing a phenomenon, formulating tentative explanations, further observing and experimenting, refining and retesting explanations.
Freshwater supply as sociotechnical tinkering: the co-creation of water knowledge and assemblages in New Caledonia
Authors: Peytavi Olga , Bouard Séverine , Le Meur Pierre-Yves , Lejars Caroline
Published: September 2023

This article aims to show that in-depth ethnography of processes and acts of sociotechnical tinkering provide a useful starting point for understanding how water knowledge co-creation works. This is even more relevant in countries with a strong legacy of settler colonization and continued power asymmetries between holders of different water-related knowledges and ontologies. Analyzing infrastructural and sociotechnical forms of tinkering helps understand how various water assemblages interact with official norms, strategies and laws. Drawing on the study of this tinkering practice, this article looks at how the people of Touho, in New Caledonia, assemble different forms of knowledge to understand, access and drink water.
Is epinephrine still the drug of choice during cardiac arrest in the emergency department of the hospital? A meta-analysis
Authors: Hou Min , Dong Su , Kan Qing , Ouyang Meng , Zhang Yun
Published: September 2023

Epinephrine is the first-line emergency drug for cardiac arrest and anaphylactic reactions but is reported to be associated with many challenges resulting in its under- or improper utilization. Therefore, in this meta-analysis, the efficacy and safety of epinephrine as a first-line cardiac emergency drug for both out-of-hospital and in-hospital patients was assessed. Pertinent articles were searched in central databases like PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, using appropriate keywords as per the PRISMA guidelines. Retrospective and prospective studies were included according to the predefined PICOS criteria. RevMan and MedCalc software were used and statistical parameters such as odds ratio and risk ratio were calculated. Twelve clinical trials with a total of 208,690 cardiac arrest patients from 2000 to 2022 were included, in accordance with the chosen inclusion criteria. In the present meta-analysis, a high odds ratio (OR) value of 3.67 (95 % CI 2.32–5.81) with a tau2 value of 0.64, a chi2 value of 12,446.86, df value of 11, I2 value of 100 %, Z-value 5.53, and a p-value < 0.00001 were reported. Similarly, the risk ratio of 1.89 (95 % CI 1.47–2.43) with a tau2 value of 0.19, chi2 value of 11,530.67, df value of 11, I2 value of 100 %, Z-value of 4.95, and p-value < 0.000001. The present meta-analysis strongly prefers epinephrine injection as the first cardiac emergency drug for both out-of-hospital and in-hospital patients during cardiac arrest.
Influence of fused deposition modelling printing parameters on tablet disintegration times: a design of experiments study
Authors: Kreft Klemen , Stanić Tijana , Perhavec Petra , Dreu Rok , Lavrič Zoran
Published: September 2023

Despite the importance of process parameters in the printing of solid dosage forms using fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology, the field is still poorly explored. A design of experiment study was conducted to understand the complete set of process parameters of a custom developed FDM 3D printer and their influence on tablet disintegration time. Nine settings in the Simplify 3D printing process design software were evaluated with further experimental investigation conducted on the influence of infill percentage, infill pattern, nozzle diameter, and layer height. The percentage of infill was identified as the most impactful parameter, as increasing it parabolically affected the increase of disintegration time. Furthermore, a larger nozzle diameter prolonged tablet disintegration, since thicker extruded strands are generated through wider nozzles during the printing process. Three infill patterns were selected for in-depth analysis, demonstrating the clear importance of the geometry of the internal structure to resist mechanical stress during the disintegration test. Lastly, layer height did not influence the disintegration time. A statistical model with accurate fit (R
2 = 0.928) and predictability (Q
2 = 0.847) was created. In addition, only the infill pattern and layer height influenced both the uniformity of mass and uniformity of the disintegration time, which demonstrates the robustness of the printing process.
Insights into the formulation properties, biocompatibility, and permeability of poorly water-soluble methoxyflavones with PEG400 and propylene glycol
Authors: Eze Fredrick Nwude , Jansakul Chaweewan , Srichana Teerapol
Published: September 2023

Herein, thermal and non-thermal techniques were used to elucidate the putative physical and chemical interactions between poorly water-soluble Kaempferia methoxyflavones and PEG400/propylene glycol. Additionally, the biocompatibility of methoxyflavone-glycol solutions was evaluated using Caco-2 cells whereas the absorptive transport was investigated by measuring the apparent permeability coefficient (P
app) of the methoxyflavones and transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) of the Caco-2 cell monolayer. Data from differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR), and proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) spectroscopic analysis revealed physico-chemical compatibility between the three methoxyflavones and PEG400/propylene glycol. Furthermore, PEG400 and propylene glycol solutions of the methoxyflavones were shown to be compatible with Caco-2 cells at pharmacologically effective concentrations. In vitro transport studies across the Caco-2 cell monolayer revealed high P
app values of 24.07 × 10–6 to 19.63 × 10–6 cm s–1 for PEG400 solutions of the methoxyflavones. The TEER values of the Caco-2 cell monolayers indicated that the increased drug transport was partly due to increased tight junction openings, but without compromising the epithelial barrier integrity. The good pharmaceutical and biocompatibility profiles, as well as improved transport of the methoxyflavones in PEG400 and propylene glycol solutions, are suggestive of the worthiness of this approach for further consideration pertaining to the development of these drugs into oral liquid dosage forms.
Assessment of Crack Growth and Fatigue Life of an Axial Fan Blade Based on a Co-Simulation Approach
Authors: Hassen Mariem Ben , Fakhari Seyyed Mojtaba , Mrad Hatem
Published: September 2023

This paper presents static and dynamic stress analyses of an axial fan blade, which were carried out under real-life centrifugal and aerodynamic loading conditions using the Abaqus software. The location of the crack was identified on the pressure side of the blade at the conjunction between the blade and the blade root. It reveals a high agreement between the predicted location of stress distribution and the real origin of the crack location. Furthermore, a fracture mechanics criterion was adopted to simulate fatigue crack growth. This was performed using a fracture analysis FRANC3D code for three-dimensional problems. As a result, the calculated stress intensity factors (SIFs) were presented for the first steps, and the fatigue life of the fan blade was evaluated using the Forman de Koning model at different stress ratios.
Trajectory Planning For Tractor Turning Using The Trigonometric Transition Curve
Authors: Boryga Marek
Published: September 2023

This paper presents a method of utilizing a transition curve in planning the movement trajectory of agricultural machinery during the headland turns. The approach involves using the transition curve, whose curvature and tangent angle are described by the trigonometric function. For the designed course, the kinematic quantities, wheel turning angles, and their rates of change were determined for two models of agricultural tractors. The algorithm proposed in this study ensures continuity and smooth changes in the kinematic quantities and can be applied to the trajectory planning of agricultural implements and machines, autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, manipulators, and CNC machines.
The Haemostatic Profile in COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Abed Nousseiba , Oulmi Khaouther Chaima , Mahcene Yamina , Goumeidane Soraya
Published: September 2023

This study’s goal was to identify the haemostatic profile of COVID-19 patients and their relationships to disease severity and death rates. 163 COVID-19 patients were enrolled in the research, and their diagnoses were made using PCR, common symptoms, and radiological findings (CT). Patients that were hospitalized to Ali Boushaba Public Hospitalier Khenchela’s Infectology Service in 2020. Data was gathered between January 1 and June 30, 2021. In the population that was counted, patients with COVID-19 have an average age of 61.44 + 15.4 years. The gender ratio of males to women was in the range of 0.98, therefore there was no discernible male predominance. 20% of the oxygen was desaturated, and 38.6% and 6.8% of patients had significant or serious lung disease, respectively. 16.4% mortality was seen in these individuals. These individuals had a wide spectrum of biochemical anomalies, including hyperglycaemia, which had an average value of 1.94+1.22 g/L. An increase in the mean values of CRP (68.35+58.87 mg/l) was noted. About the haemostatic profile we recorded an increase in the level of D-dimer (730.49+674.87 ng/l), a decrease in prothrombin time (55.54+36.24%). The highest D-dimer value (946.40+ 568.02 ng/l) was recorded in patients with critical parenchymal involvement (≥ 75%), and a significant correlation between the D-dimer value and parenchymal involvement was noted. Furthermore, statistically the relationship of haemostatic profile with COVID-19’s severity and with clinical outcome was insignificant.
On the Determinants of the Bank Efficiency in the Republic of Serbia: Two-Stage Dea Approach
Authors: Marjanović Ivana , Stanković Jelena J. , Tsaples Georgios
Published: September 2023

The important role of the banking sector in the economic development of the country imposes the need for continuous measurement and monitoring of bank efficiency. Besides, identifying industry-specific and macroeconomic factors that affect the achieved efficiency is an important task in order to detect potential disruptions, as well as to provide adequate guidelines to improve the efficiency. Therefore, the main goal of this paper is to quantify the achieved efficiency and uncover its determinants. The study is conducted in two stages. In the first stage, using the DEA method, the efficiency of banks for the period from 2005 to 2022 will be assessed, while in the second stage, the factors of efficiency will be determined by applying Tobit regression. The results indicate that when it comes to industry-specific factors, greater market concentration unfavourably affects the efficiency of banks. Regarding the macroeconomic factors, the growth of gross domestic product, inflation rate and global financial crisis have a significant influence on the achieved level of bank efficiency in the Republic of Serbia. In addition to expanding the existing knowledge on quantification of efficiency and defining the determinants of efficiency on the example of banks in the Republic of Serbia, the results in this paper also hold relevance to policymakers and practitioners.
Narratives reflecting Theory of Mind among bilingual Lyuli children of Uzbekistan
Authors: Kyuchukov Hristo , de Villiers Jill , Mamurov Bahodir B. , Akramova Gulbahor R.
Published: September 2023

This is the first known study of the socio-cognitive development of Lyuli children, a Roma-type group living in Bukhara in Uzbekistan. The research was conducted in schools in Bukhara serving both Lyuli children and Uzbek children, both of whom are multi-lingual but whose sociolinguistic circumstances are somewhat different. There has been less cross-cultural work on later stages of Theory of Mind development, in which children have to make inferences about the mental states of characters in a complex narrative. The research here shows that the children from both groups do remarkably well on these tasks, and their multilingualism is hypothesized to be the source of their success relative to other children studied with similar narratives.
Parents’ attitudes to compulsory preschool education in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Authors: Horníčková Beata , Majerčíková Jana , Tirpáková Anna
Published: September 2023

The issue of compulsory preschool education in the Czech Republic and Slovakia is a topical one as a result of the obligation to educate children prior to the start of basic school (primary education) being introduced over the past five years. The objective of the research whose results are presented in this study is to ascertain what attitude parents in the Czech Republic and Slovakia have in regard to the compulsory education of their children in the year prior to joining basic school. The research was based on two key concepts, specifically the obligation of educating children prior to joining basic school, and attitude as a relatively enduring evaluation of the object to which it relates. We used a scaled questionnaire of our own construction for data collection, administered via a web interface. In applying a Likert scale, a five-point scale was used, with statements separated into five dimensions. After validation, the research tool comprised 36 items. Convenience sampling was used to set up the research sample. Data collection was implemented in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, with the sample incorporating 337 respondents, each of whom had to have at least one child of preschool age. In processing the research data, both core statistical characteristics and a non-parametric Friedman Test were made use of. Calculations were made using the STATISTICA and SPSS programs. The surveyed parents assessed compulsory education a year prior to joining basic school as important, they did not see any exceptional change in the life of the family in the implementation of compulsory preschool education, and they appreciated its benefits for the future educational journey of their children. No fundamental differences were recorded between the attitudes of parents in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The research also showed that it would be useful to look at parents who are not in the mainstream and their children who appear disadvantaged upon joining basic school through the approach of their parents for further research on this issue.
The Contribution of EEG Headsets in the Development of Brain Capacity
Authors: Pica A.Ș. , Olteanu Georgiana , Stoica A.A.
Published: September 2023

EEG headsets are a wearable electronic device used for electroencephalography, a monitoring and recording process of the electrical activity of the brain. The electrical signal of the brain is measured with the help of EEG sensors that have a precise accuracy and facilitate the graphic illustration of the characteristics of the brain’s activity, this technology promising for the future other significant benefits for the clever development of people’s health and lifestyle. This article provides an analysis of the advantages of electronic devices that use EEG sensors bring, how this technology works, and presents effective solutions for modernizing the brain.
Investigating Students’ Behavioral Biases in Regard to Financial Decision-Making
Authors: Albert Réka
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors influencing the appearance of biases in the behavior of university students. The studied biases are herding behavior, overconfidence, mental accounting, loss-aversion, anchoring and introspection. Three main assumptions were formulated, one regarding the relationship between the biases and financial knowledge, another related to the impact of gender, and the third one presuming a possible explanatory power of the Cognitive Reflection Test results in relation with the heuristics. The findings present evidence regarding the significant influencing power of financial knowledge on the behavior of university students from Cluj-Napoca, suggesting that this aspect could be a possible solution in order to diminish the negative effects of some of the behavioral biases examined. Besides the importance of financial knowledge, the results emphasis the explanatory power of gender when considering the errors of herding, overconfidence, mental accounting and loss-aversion, showing that men tend to be more influenced by these errors. The third assumption proved to be false, indicating that the performance of students at the Cognitive Reflection Test does not have a great impact on the presence of the examined biases.
The Impact of Governance Upon Sustainable Development. Empirical Evidence
Authors: Baciu Leonina Emilia
Published: September 2023

This study assesses the effect of governance upon sustainable development. The trends of the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI) and the Sustainable Development Index (SDI) are analysed for the 2005 - 2021 period for 161 countries by using Pooled Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimations for panel data, the multiple regression modelling. The results emphasize the significant effect of regulatory quality, government effectiveness, political stability, rule of law, control of corruption and voice and accountability on SDI. The results of the research show that governance is a variable that should be taken into consideration for explaining sustainable development level each country may achieve.
RESISTÊNCIA DE POPULAÇÕES DE Amaranthus hybridus AO HERBICIDA IMAZETHAPYR
Authors: Witter Ana Paula Werkhausen , Nalin Daniel , Freitas Mateus Luiz de Oliveira , Ferreira Luiz Augusto Inojosa , Sanches Ana Karoline Silva , Adegas Fernando Storniolo , Constantin Jamil , De Oliveira Junior Rubem Silvério
Published: September 2023

Objetivo: Foi avaliar a possibilidade de ocorrência de resistência ao imazethapyr em população de Amaranthus hybridus proveniente da localidade de São Paulo.

 

Referencial teórico: As plantas do gênero Amaranthus spp. são originárias da América e apresentam uma diversidade de espécies. Atualmente 515 casos de plantas daninhas resistentes a herbicidas no mundo. Dentre estas espécies, as plantas do gênero Amaranthus vêm mostrando um aumento de casos de resistência nos últimos anos, o que gera preocupação quanto ao seu manejo químico, existindo seis casos de resistência registrados para essa espécie no Brasil.

 

Método: O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 2x9, com seis repetições. O primeiro fator foi constituído por duas populações de A. hybridus, sendo, uma com suspeita de resistência ao herbicida imazethapyr, oriunda de Cândido Mota e uma população suscetível de Florínea. As aplicações foram realizadas quando as plantas apresentavam de 4 a 6 folhas. As avaliações realizadas foram a percentagem de controle e a matéria seca.

 

Resultados e conclusão: Foi confirmada a suspeita de resistência das populações de Amaranthus hybridus ao imazethapyr na cidade de Cândido Mota.

 

Implicações da pesquisa: As principais contribuições do estudo são no sentido de demonstrar a existência de um novo problema de resistência nas áreas agricultáveis do Brasil, o que demandara novas alternativas de controle.

 

Originalidade/valor: Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar a possível ocorrência de resistência ao herbicida imazethapyr em Amaranthus hybridus, o que constituirá no primeiro relato desse tipo no Brasil.
Perancangan Alat Presensi Berdasarkan Pengenalan Wajah
Authors: Fawzi Ahmad , Fat Joni , Wulandari Meirista
Published: September 2023

Sistem presensi merupakan hal yang biasa ditemui setiap harinya oleh pegawai ataupun pelajar/mahasiswa. Presensi yang tersusun secara rapi tentunya memudahkan saat dilakukan proses pendataan. Presensi yang digunakan untuk meminimalisir penyalahgunaan yaitu dengan menggunakan presensi non-kontak. Sistem presensi ini memanfaatkan salah satu teknologi dari computer vision. Sistem presensi yang dirancang menerapkan teknologi image processing. Image processing atau pengolahan citra digital merupakan metode yang digunakan untuk mengolah ataupun memproses dari gambar asli sehingga menghasilkan gambar lain yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan. Alat yang dirancang terdiri beberapa modul yaitu modul akusisi citra, modul pemroses, modul penampil informasi, dan modul penyimpanan. Modul akuisisi citra yang digunakan berupa webcam Logitech C920, modul pemroses berupa Raspberry Pi 4B, modul penampil informasi berupa LCD 7 Inch Capacitive Touch Screen, dan modul penyimpanan berupa microSD SanDisk 64 GB. Alat presensi mencocokkan gambar wajah dengan data yang telah dimasukkan ke dalam sistem penyimpanan. Algoritma untuk metode pengenalan wajah menggunakan Histogram of Oriented Gradients (HOG). Pencatatan data presensi menggunakan format CSV yang terdiri dari tanggal, waktu masuk, waktu keluar, dan nama subjek.  Pengujian dilakukan dengan beberapa contoh kasus dan pengujian dengan beberapa subjek berbeda. Algoritma dapat mengenali subjek secara akurat jika subjek menghadap ke depan tepat pada modul akusisisi citra.
Arteriovenous Fistula Creation by Nephrologists for Haemodialysis Initiation in End-Stage Kidney Disease: A Single-Centre Experience from India
Authors:   Department Of Nephrology, Dispur Hospitals, Raj Path, Hatigaon, Guwahati, India
Published: September 2023

Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) creation by nephrologists is less common in India and US than in European countries. The crucial advantage of this process in North East India is that the nephrologists have better chances of getting relatively intact veins than the surgeons as they examine the patient before referring them to the surgeon for AVF creation.
Tratando os transtornos alimentares
Authors: Nazar Bruno Palazzo , Appolinario Jose Carlos Borges
Published: September 2023

Os transtornos alimentares causam graves alterações nos pensamentos e sentimentos dos indivíduos que sofrem com eles, no que diz respeito ao peso e à forma do corpo, alterando também sua relação com a comida. Eles atingem, em sua maioria, mulheres na fase da adolescência ou nos primeiros anos da idade adulta. Cerca de 0,5% a 3,7% das mulheres apresentam anorexia nervosa e 1,1% a 4,2% bulimia nervosa ao longo da vida. Somente 5% a 15% dos pacientes com anorexia ou bulimia e 35% dos pacientes com transtorno de compulsão alimentar periódica são do sexo masculino. Portadores deste tipo de transtorno também podem apresentar comorbidade psiquiátricas, como depressão, transtorno obsessivo-compulsivo, transtorno dismórfico corporal e abuso de álcool e outras drogas.
Aerothermodynamic Characterization of Inductively Generated Carbon Dioxide Plasma by Laser Absorption Spectroscopy
Authors: Burghaus Hendrik , Kaiser Clemens F. , Pagan Adam S. , Fasoulas Stefanos , Herdrich Georg
Published: September 2023

This paper describes the application of tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy to a high-power supersonic carbon dioxide plasma, which is relevant for Mars entry. The measurements are complemented by optical emission spectroscopy and intrusive probe diagnostics. The experiments are performed in the PWK3 plasma wind tunnel, powered by the IPG4 inductive plasma generator. An infrared diode laser is tuned by a frequency generator targeting the atomic oxygen triplet at 844 nm. Radial measurements of the plasma jet are conducted at an axial distance of 105 mm from the nozzle exit. The absorption data are corrected for the laser baseline and for oscillations induced by the vacuum pumps. On the plasma jet centerline, a temperature of [Formula: see text] and an excited state number density of [Formula: see text] are determined by analyzing the isolated [Formula: see text] absorption profile. A centerline mass-specific enthalpy of [Formula: see text] is estimated by assuming thermochemical equilibrium inside the plasma generator, followed by isentropic expansion of the flow. In consideration of the uncertainties, this agrees well with the value of [Formula: see text] determined based on intrusive probe measurements.