bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Measuring Continuous Affect in Daily Life with Intensity Profile Drawings
Authors: Cloos Leonie , Mestdagh Merijn , vanpaemel wolf , Ceulemans Eva , Kuppens Peter
Published: May 2024

We examined continuous affect drawings as innovative measure of affective experiences over time. Intensive longitudinal data often relies on discrete assessments, containing "blind spots" between measurements. With continuous affect drawings participants visually depict their affect fluctuations between assessments. In an experience sampling study participants (N=115) rated their momentary positive and negative affect six times daily. After the second rating they additionally drew their positive and negative affect changes and reported affective events between assessments, and received one measurement burst between assessments daily. The strength of the approach is that a substantial amount of informational gain (average 7%) over linearly interpolated points between assessments. The additional information was subsequently categorized into positive and negative affect peaks and valleys, each occurring once a day per person on average. The probability of detecting peaks and valleys increased with reported events. The drawings correlated positively with momentary affect scores from the burst. Yet the drawing predicted the bursts less well suggesting that the momentary ratings may yield different information than the drawings. Although the timing of retrospective drawings is less precise than individual momentary assessments, this method provides a comprehensive understanding of affective experiences between assessments, offering a unique perspective on affect dynamics.
Forecasting and Planning Models
Authors: Monga G.S.
Published: May 2024

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A Review of the Report of the Brandt Commission in View of Future World Order
Authors: Khatri Sridhar K.
Published: May 2024

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Application of Control Charts to Pasteurised Milk Production in Nepal: A case Study of Dairy Development Corporation, Kathmandu
Authors: Shrestha Ganga
Published: May 2024

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Performance Evaluation of Evaporative Cooling Systems as Alternative for Increasing the Shelf Life of Perishable Crops at the Farmer Level in Vunjo-Moshi Rural
Authors: Msacky Nelson Joseph , Leonard Leopord Sibomana
Published: May 2024

Postharvest handling in developing countries continues to be a major challenge for most of the farmers. The low economy in these countries is counted as a major obstacle toward the adaptation of modern postharvest technologies. The present study aimed to assess the existing post-harvest handling practises and test the suitability of evaporative cooling systems for reducing post-harvest losses by using Vunjo-Moshi Rural as a case study. A total of 30 questionnaires covering small commercial farmers were utilised to get information regarding the existing post-harvest handling practices in Vunjo. Two evaporative cooling systems, the Charcoal Cooler Chamber and Sand Cooler Chamber, were created and tested in Vunjo. Their effectiveness was measured by their response to temperature and humidity changes. Results indicated that 87% of the small farmers in Vunjo used local precooling and cold storage methods characterised by low efficiency. Further results showed 77% of all spoilage crops were randomly disposed of in the environment regardless of their impacts. Performance results of designed evaporative systems showed that the Charcoal Cooler Chamber (at its highest performance), could lower the daily ambient temperature by 8.8 °C while increasing the ambient relative humidity from 73.01% to 90.93%. The Sand Cooler Chamber could reduce the daily ambient temperature by 7.8 °C and increase the ambient relative humidity from 73.01% to 93.90%. The performance of both designed systems met the recommended standard for increasing the shelf life of most of the perishable crops cultivated in Vunjo, making them recommended as alternative precooling and cold storage technologies.
Effective Chromium (VI) Removal from Contaminated Water by Chemically Modified Litchi Chinensis Seed Powder: Characterization, Kinetic and Isotherm Studies
Authors: Rai Rajan , Pokharel Maya , Khadka Devendra , Baral Janaki , Paudel Dasu Ram , Gautam Surendra Kumar , Pokhrel Megh Raj , Poudel Bhoj Raj
Published: May 2024

In this work, Litchi chinensis seed powder has been chemically modified to charred Litchi chinensis seed powder (CLCS) for removal of Cr(VI) from the simulated wastewater. The adsorption capacity of CLCS for Cr(VI) was determined in batch experiment method. The materials were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Biosorption behaviour was investigated using isotherm and kinetic models. CLCS demonstrated a noteworthy adsorption capacity for Cr(VI), with a maximum adsorption capacity of 69.93 mg/g at pH 2.0. The Cr(VI) adsorption onto CLCS was found to follow pseudo-second-order kinetics and the experimental data best fitted with Langmuir isotherm model. According to the results, Cr(VI) can be removed from acidic wastewater using CLCS as an adsorbent. The results indicate that further studies and modification are necessary to improve the efficiency of the CLCS, and its feasibility at normal pH conditions.
Modelled Climate Change Impacts on Spring Canola Production Across British Columbia, Canada
Authors: Ball Matt
Published: May 2024

This paper investigates the impact of projected near future climate trends on the production of spring planted canola (Brassica napus, Brassica rapa, and Brassica juncea of canola classification) across British Columbia, Canada. Analysis of historic climate trends from 2001-2020, informed by the Global Historical Climatology Network daily (GHCNd) database, establishes patterns of warming temperatures and increasing precipitation values across the province over the early 21st century. Near future climate trends were modelled using CMIP6 climate models, from 2021-2040 under SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5 and SSP5-8.5, with the projections downscaled using ClimateBC.  The projected trends mirrored those of the observed historic record, while an observable relationship between rising levels of climate change and increasing projected annual precipitation and temperature is recorded. The subsequent crop modelling using the CSM-CROPGRO-Canola and DNDC models, fed with the modelled climate trends, highlighted the expectation for near future climate change to cause significant decreases in spring canola production across British Columbia.
Factors affecting Stock Price Behaviour of Commercial Banks in Nepal Stock Exchange
Authors: Giri Dip Bahadur
Published: May 2024

This research investigates how factors such as Dividends Per Share (DPS), Earnings Per Share (EPS), Price-Earnings Ratio (PER), and Net Worth Per Share influence the Market Price Per Share of commercial banks in Nepal. The study analyzed the panel data from four commercial banks, consisting of 40 observations, to evaluate the correlation and influence of factors affecting stock price movements. In this study, secondary panel data covering ten years (2070/2071-2079/2080) has been used. Based on the results of this investigation, there is a significant positive correlation between the Market Price Per Share and the Dividends Per Share, Price-Earnings Ratio, and Net Worth Per Share but a negligible effect of Market Price Per Share and Earnings Per Share of commercial banks.
Effectiveness of Structured Intervention Module on Video Game Addiction among Adolescents in Nepal
Authors: Giree Moushami , Das Dorwin
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Online gaming addiction has been associated with several detrimental effects in teenagers, such as worsening mental health, elevated levels of psychoticism, anxiety, and depression, strained family relationships, reduced quality of life, an increase in social anxiety, subpar academic performance, and enhanced sleep deprivation.
Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a structured intervention module on video game addiction among adolescents.
Methods: A true experimental investigation was conducted among 348 adolescents from the control and 348 adolescents from the experimental group. The questionnaire was developed using the Gaming Addiction Scale. Data were coded, entered, and analysed using the Software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (t-test).
Results: The mean age of the participants in the control group and experimental group were 17.3, and 18.3 respectively. The majority of the participants were male in both the control and experimental groups (52.6% and 55.7%). About 39.7% of adolescents from the control group and 29.6% of the adolescents from the intervention group were studying in twelve standards. The majority of the participants in both the control and experimental groups started playing video games at the age of 7 to 8 years. The most popular mode of video game play among the participants in the control (61.5%) and experimental groups (60.3%), was online. Multi-player was highly preferred by study participants in both the control group (71.6%) and the experimental group (74.1%). After receiving interventions, video game addiction reduced significantly among the experimental group, from 42% to 25% during the post-test. However, the status of video game addiction remained constant among the control group at 46.3%. During post-tests, the study found that there was a significant difference in the mean scores between the control group (3.7±0.6) and the experimental group (1.9±0.7). The difference was found to be statistically significant (p<0.0001).
Conclusion: The study showed that the structured intervention module was effective in reducing gaming addiction among adolescents in the experimental group. This study highlights that intervention modules can help reduce gaming addiction levels among adolescents.
Inskripsi Keagamaan pada Masjid Azizi Tanjungpura, Langkat, Sumatera Utara
Authors: Abdurrahman Kasim
Published: May 2024

Indonesia is a nation of a diverse civilization. The legacy of Indonesian civilization is significantly influenced by the way of life and religious teachings spread over large and wider regions ranging from Sumatra in the west and Papua in the east. History of Islam in Indonesia culturally has already inherited a number of various historical relics. One of them is the house of worship. This research article discusses one of the historic houses of worship,viz. the Azizi Mosque in Tanjung Pura, Langkat, North Sumatera. With the use of an archaelogical method, by means of techniques of observation, the research focuses on describing, analysing and understanding meaning of architectural, historical objects and religious inscriptions of the mosque as an archaelogical inheritance. The research highlights some important findings. First, the Azizi mosque shows significantly a cultural acculturative mixture of various origin from the Middle East, India, China and Malay. But, in a case of decoration of this mosque, it was affected by the Middle Eastern nuances, especially Arab with Arabic calligraphic inscriptions containing religious messages. Second, philoÂ¬sophically the mosque Azizi represents and symbolizes the Malayâ€™s way of life, characterized by any system of norms and values applied in the Malay community at large, namely the norms of high respects to the power of leaders (umara), clerics (ulama), intellectuals (zumara), the rich (agniya), and the power of the prayers of the poor (fuqara).Keywords: Azizi Mosque, architecture, inscription, Langkat, calligraphyIndonesia adalah satu bangsa yang mempunyai peradaban yang beraneka ragam. Peninggalannya dipengaruhi oleh tradisi kebudayaan maupun keagamaan masyarakat yang tersebar di berbagai wilayah. Sejarah Islam di Indonesia juga termasuk yang memiliki berbagai peninggalan bersejarah. Salah satunya adalah rumah ibadah. Tulisan ini membahas salah satu rumah ibadah bersejarah, yaitu Masjid Azizi di Tanjungpura, Langkat, Sumateran Utara. Tulisan ini menggunakan metode arkeologi, mulai observasi, deskripsi, dan pemaknaannya. Aspek-aspek yang dibahas meliputi arsitektur, benda-benda bersejarah dan inskripsi keagamaan di dalamnya. Arsitektur Mesjid Azizi memperlihatkan perpaduan Timur Tengah, India, Cina, dan Melayu. Secara filosofis mengandung falsafah Melayu, yaitu kekuatan pemimpin (umara), ulama, cerdik pandai (zumara), orang kaya (agniya), dan kekuatan doa orang miskin (fuqara). Hiasan masjid ini bernuansa Timur Tengah, khususnya Arab dengan inskripsi kaligrafi Arab yang mengandung pesan-pesan agamis.Kata kunci: Masjid Azizi, arsitektur, inskripsi, Langkat, kaligrafi
Jaringan Pesantren di Jawa Barat Tahun 1800-1945: Critical Review atas Disertasi â€œJaringan Pesantren di Priangan 1800-1945â€ Karya Ading Kusdiana
Authors: Fauzan Pepen Irpan , Fata Ahmad Khoirul
Published: May 2024

Pesantren as subcultures are indeed interesting to be studied. Several studies have been carried out such as Zamakhsary Dhofier on the network of pesantren in Java and Martin van Bruinessen on the pesantren and tarekat. Continuing it, Ading Kusdiana through her dissertation at Padjadjaran University conducted a research on the network of Pesantren in the Priangan region (West Java), focusing on the existence and contiÂ­nuity of Pesantren through five inter-Islamic networks: scientific networks, marriage, genealogical, congregational religious views, and the similarity of the vision of opposition to the invaders. Kusdiana's research confirmed Zamakhshari Dhofier's theory and did not refute it at all. So that this feels like a new work with a sense of "old work". The study of this theme will be even more interesting if Kusdiana uses the new genealogical theory as Yudi Latif did. This will also portray changes and continuity in the network of Pesantren. However, Kusdianaâ€™s work deserves to be appreÂ­ciated because it presents a lot of new data-information regarding the traces and spreads of Pesantren in Priangan. Through thiswork, we can get a relatively completed picture of the world of Pesantren in Priangan in the 1800-1945 period.Keywords: Network of Pesantren, Genealogy Theory, Pesantren in PrianganÂ Pesantren sebagai subkultur memang menarik dikaji. Beberapa kajian telah dilakukan seperti Zamakhsary Dhofier tentang jaringan pesantren di Jawa dan Martin van Bruinessen tentang pesantren dan tarekat. MelanjutÂ­kan keduanya, Ading Kusdiana melalui disertasinya di Universitas Padjadjaran melakukan penelitian jaringan pesantren di wilayah Priangan (Jawa Barat), dengan titik-fokus pada proses eksistensi dan kesinamÂ­bungan pesantren melalui lima bentuk jaringan antarpesantren: jaringan keilmuan, perkawinan, genealogis, kesamaan pandangan keagamaan tareÂ­kat, serta kesamaan visi penentangan terhadap penjajah. Namun penelitian Kusdiana ini meneguhkan teori Zamakhsyari Dhofier dan sama sekali tidak melakukan penyanggahan terhadapnya. Sehingga ini terasa sebagai karya baru dengan rasa â€œkarya lamaâ€. Kajian terhadap tema ini akan semakin menarik jika Kusdiana menggunakan teori genealogis baru seperti yang dilakukan Yudi Latif. Ini sekaligus akan memotret perubahan dan kontinuitas dalam jaringan pesantren yang dikajinya. Namun demikian, karya Kusdiana ini layak diapresiasi karena menyajikan banyak data-informasi baru terkait jejak dan sebaran-pertumbuhan pesantren di Priangan. Melalui karya Kusdiana ini, kita bisa mendapatkan gambaran relatif utuh terkait dunia pesantren di Priangan pada periode 1800-1945.Kata Kunci: Jaringan Pesantren, Teori Genealogi, Pesantren di Priangan
Tradisi Selamatan Kematian Nyatus Nyewu: Implikasi Nilai Pluralisme Islam Jawa
Authors: Hendrajaya Jerry , Almuâ€™tasim Amru
Published: May 2024

The meaning of tradition in this theme is more directed at the chronology of ritual salvation for Nyatus Nyewu. Javanese people interÂ­pret salvation as a media to offer prayers for the salvation of those who died and those left behind. Implications of the meaning of the perspective of Islamic education contained in Nyatus Nyewu and Nyewu salvation include; the moral values of people die, the value of faith, the value of almsgiving, the value of ukhuwah Islamiyah and solidarity and value please help. The impact of the value of Islamic education contained in the tradition of Nyatus Nyewu on the behavior of religion, does not occur immediately comprehensively in Javanese society but rather affects certain groups who have a strong spirit and awareness of religion.Keywords: Javanese Tradition, Selamatan, Nyatus NyewuÂ Makna tradisi dalam tema ini lebih mengarah pada kronologisasi ritual selamatan Nyatus Nyewu. Masyarakat Jawa memaknai selamatan sebagai sebuah media untuk memanjatkan doa memohon keselamatan bagi yang meninggal dan yang ditinggal. Implikasi makna perspektif pendiÂ­dikan Islam yang terkandung dalam selamatan Nyatus Nyewu dan nyewu antara lain; nilai akhlak terhadap orang meninggal dunia, nilai keimanan, nilai sedekah, nilai ukhuwah Islamiyah dan solidaritas serta nilai tolong menolong. Dampak nilai pendidikan Islam yang terkandung dalam tradisi Nyatus Nyewu nyewuterhadap tingkah laku keagamaan, tidak terjadi serta-merta komprehensif pada masyarakat Jawa melainkan berpengaruh pada kalangan tertentu yang memiliki jiwa dan kesadaran akan keagamaan yang kuat.Kata Kunci : Tradisi Jawa, Selamatan, Nyatus NyewuÂ
Pengayaan Literasi Keagamaan Melalui Akses Buku Keagamaan Penyuluh Agama Di Sulawesi Utara
Authors: Eko Putro Zaenal Abidin
Published: May 2024

The role role of religious instructors (penyuluh agama) supervised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA) are very important in Indonesian society. It is assumed that they can contribute to maintain harmonious life in society and to foster moderation in terms of religious understanding among Indonesian people. Previously, they had only served society with special forces such as policeman, military, student living in dormitory, etc. But now they provide religious assistant to broader society. However, attentions to this group is still a bit low especially regarding with access to religious textbooks and literatures. This paper, which is the result of field research that was conducted in Manado and its surrounding area and using mixed method, has shown how the religious instructors gain their access to religious literatures. One of important research findings was that the religious instructors could be able to suffice their religious textbooks as well as religious literature by themselves autonomously.Keywords: literacy, expressive revolution, religious instructors, religious litetarures. Peran para penyuluh agama yang bernaung di bawah Kementerian Agama dewasa ini dipandang sangat penting dalam masyarakat Indonesia. Mereka dipandang berkontribusi dalam memelihara keharmonisan dalam masyarakat dan juga mendukung kampanye moderasi beragama. Sebelumnya, penyuluh agama hanya melayani nasihat maupun bantuan keagamaan kepada masyarakat dengan profesi khusus seperti polisi, tentara, dan juga mereka yang tinggal di asrama-asrama. Belakangan baru mereka melayani masyarakat secara luas. Namun sayangnya, perhatian kepada mereka terutama kebutuhan dan akses akan bahan bacaan keagamaan mereka masih tergolong rendah. Artikel ini, yang dihasilkan dari penelitian lapangan di Sulawesi Utara dan menggunakan mixed method ini, menggambarkan bagaimana para penyuluh agama itu memperoleh sumber bacaannya. Salah satu temuan pentingnya adalah para penyuluh agama mampu secara swadaya menutupi kebutuhan buku teks dan literatur keagamannya dengan cara swadayaKata Kunci: Literasi, Literatur Keagamaan, Penyuluh Agama Islam (dai), Revolusi Ekspresif.
Ajaran Tarekat Qadiriyyah Dan Naqsabandiyyah Dalam Naskah "Tarekat" Koleksi Museum Geusan Ulun Sumedang
Authors: Hayunira Sasadara , Supriatna Agus
Published: May 2024

This aims to reveal the contents of the ancient manuscripts, namely the ancient manuscript entitled "Tarekat" which is a collection of the Geusan Ulun Sumedang Museum, West Java. Philological approach was used as the method. The results obtained from the results of the edition as many as 82 pages, there are 128 words can't be read due to physical damage to the text and reading difficulties. There are copy errors on the text in the form of mechanical errors of 3 in the form of 2 repetitions of words, and 1 omission in the form of missing words. The contents of the text of the manuscript contain the teachings of the Qadiriyyah and Naqsabandiyyah orders. The teachings of the orders in this manuscript begin through the introduction of la??if, namely the collection of lat?fah (subtle parts of humans), then the introduction of various kinds of mur?qabah (behavior to draw closer to Allah), and then the procedure for performing both orders follows the reading of prayer 'wirid and the prize. This research provides important information that can add to the knowledge of previous researches about the tariqa in the Nusantara that is unique with the practice of incorporating the teachings of the tariqa in the Nusantara community. The founder figure of the merger between Qadiriyyah and Naqsabandiyyah orders is Sheikh Ahmad Khatib Sambas (1803 AD).Keywords: Teachings of the Qadiriyyah and Naqsabandiyyah Tariqa, Nusantara Ancient Manuscripts Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap isi naskah kuno berjudul “Tarekat”, yang merupakan koleksi Museum Geusan Ulun Sumedang, Jawa Barat. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian filologi, yakni metode yang digunakan untuk mengedisi teks naskah kuno. Hasil penelitian ini menemukan bahwa naskah ini terdiri dari 82 halaman, dan terdapat 128 kata yang tidak dapat dibaca yang disebabkan oleh kerusakan fisik naskah dan menyebabkan kesulitan pembacaan. Terdapat tiga kesalahan penyalinan pada naskah berupa kesalahan mekanis mencakup dua ditografi, yakni kesalahan tulis berupa pengulangan kata, dan satu omisi yang berupa ketinggalan penulisan kata. Naskah ini berisi mengenai ajaran tarekat Qadiriyyah dan Naqsabandiyyah. Ajaran tarekat pada naskah ini dimulai dengan pengenalan la??if, yakni kumpulan lat?fah (bagian halus dari manusia), kemudian pengenalan mengenai macam-macam mur?qabah (perilaku untuk mendekatkan kepada Allah swt), dan setelah itu dijelaskan mengenai tatacara untuk melakoni kedua tarekat tersebut berikut bacaan do’a, wirid, dan hadiahnya. Penelitian ini memberikan informasi penting yang dapat menambahkan pengetahuan atas penelitian-penelitian terdahulu mengenai tarekat di Nusantara yang memiliki keunikan dengan adanya praktek penggabungan ajaran tarekat di masyarakat Nusantara. Pendiri penggabungan tarekat Qadiriyyah dan Naqsabandiyyah adalah Syeikh Ahmad Khatib Sambas (1803 M).Kata kunci: Ajaran Tarekat Qadiriyyah dan Naqsabandiyyah, Naskah Kuno Nusantara.
'Aisy Al-Bahr: Karya Intelektual Ulama Pesisir Jawa Awal Abad XX M Seputar Hewan Laut
Authors: Fadal Kurdi
Published: May 2024

The Intellectual works written by Indonesian ulama represent vernacular elements very prominently, including the use of language and response to the local community. This paper examines an Islamic work, 'Aisy al-Bahr focusing on marine animals. This work was written by Kiyai Anwar Batang, Central Java in the early 20th century. This research, which is qualitative in nature, utilizes approach of social history of intellectual argues that the book was dedicated to the religious life of the coastal Muslim community in particular and also indicated the author's intellectual quality, who discerned in marine animals life;Â the use of the work is the Arabic language in general but the Pegon script in particular to address some terms of marine animals. Furthermore, the author's commitment to the Syafi'iyah school of fiqh pointed to an intense intellectual tradition in the archipelago's ulama network in the archipelago scholarly network. The criticism and the methodological thought presented in his work can enrich the intellectual treasures for the pesantren and academic communities.
Keywords: Intellectual Tradition; Javanese Scholars; Marine Animal.
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Karya intelektual yang ditulis para ulama Nusantara sangat kental dengan unsur vernakularisasi, termasuk bahasa yang digunakan dan respon terhadap masyarakat lokal. Artikel ini mengkaji kitab 'Aisy al-Bahr, karya seputar hewan laut yang ditulis seorang ulama pesisir utara Jawa Tengah, Kiai Anwar Batang pada awal abad ke-20. Riset kualitatif dengan pendekatan sejarah sosial intelektual ini membuktikan bahwa kitab tersebut secara khusus ditulis untuk kebutuhan masyarakat pesisir sekaligus menunjukkan penulisnya sebagai seorang kiai pesisir yang memahami sangat detail tentang hewan-hewan laut. Kitab tersebut secara umum menggunakan bahasa Arab namun untuk beberapa nama ikan menggunakan bahasa Jawa yang ditulis dengan aksara pegon. Selain itu, komitmen pengarang pada mazhab fikih Syafi'iyah menunjukkan tradisi intelektual yang kuat dalam jaringan keulamaan Nusantara. Kritisisme dan nalar manhaji yang disajikan dalam kitab tersebut memperkaya khazanah intelektual bagi kalangan pesantren dan akademisi.
Kata Kunci: Tradisi Keulamaan; Ulama Jawa; Hewan Laut.
Civil Rights and Colin Powell’s American Journey
Authors: SHIOSHVILI Tamar
Published: May 2024

The fundamental rights of the U.S. are introduced in the Bill of Rights – the first ten amendments to the Constitution – and we often speak of the “protection” by that document. However, individual rights are always at risk if they are not vehemently defended by all the institutions of society (Berman & Allen).The article depicts the thorny way towards civil rights achievement and is concentrated on important moments in the civil rights movement in America; gives correlation of the attitude of Martin Luther King and Colin Powell in terms of unacceptability of grudge towards white brothers, as destiny of blacks and whites was bound to their freedom.Keywords: Abolition, constitution, journey, opportunities
Factors Affecting Green Entrepreneurial Intention in Malaysian University Students After the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Ismail Mohammad Naim , Hermes Maegan Herney , Abdul Rashid Razalina , Othman Fairul Ifnee , Ismail Md Rosli , Wan Hussain Wan Mohd Hirwani
Published: May 2024

The business world has witnessed a shift towards green entrepreneurship, driven by the need to address environmental issues and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditional businesses have embraced technology and adapted their strategies to align with environmental preservation goals. The level of pollution, including water and air pollution, caused by large corporations has become a significant concern globally. Green entrepreneurship involves selling environmentally friendly products and working towards economic stability while safeguarding the environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global economies and caused uncertainties in economic growth, leading to virtual communication and limited supply and demand. Moreover, the pandemic has highlighted the vulnerability of businesses, emphasising the importance of adopting a green business model to prevent future health-related crises. Efforts to protect the environment have been increasing since the early 1970s, with universities playing a crucial role in promoting entrepreneurial education and practical training. However, aspiring entrepreneurs, especially students, face challenges in accessing information, funding, and government support for their green business ideas. Future entrepreneurs and the younger generation hold the key to creating a greener business environment and need support from universities and businesses. A total of 169 useful responses were received to be analysed for this study. The results confirms the positive significance of self-efficacy, attitude, and the need for achievement on green entrepreneurial intention. However, educational support did not show a significant influence. These findings confirm essential factors for green entrepreneurship, also highlighting the practical implications and potential roles of educational institutions and policymakers in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship among university students.
Comparison Analysis of Blockchain Consensus Algorithms in Decentralized Public Environment: A Review
Authors: Anus Muhammad , Ngadi Asri Bin
Published: May 2024

The rapid evolution of blockchain technology has led to the development of various consensus algorithms (Ben-Sasson et al., 2014), each with distinct characteristics that influence the scalability, decentralization, energy efficiency, and transaction costs within decentralized public environments (Ampel et al., 2019). This study provides a comprehensive review of prominent consensus mechanisms (Block & Marcussen, 2019), including Proof of Work (PoW), Proof of Stake (PoS), Proof of Elapsed Time (PoET), and others, to elucidate their operational principles (Hu et al., 2021), strengths, and limitations (Al-Housni, 2019). Through a systematic comparison based on defined parameters, we dissect the transaction processes across different blockchains to understand their suitability for diverse applications. Our findings reveal significant trade-offs among the chosen algorithms, highlighting how they balance efficiency with security and decentralization. The analysis aims to offer insights into optimizing blockchain design for enhanced performance and sustainability, addressing the critical challenges faced by current and future decentralized systems. This paper not only serves as a guide for selecting appropriate consensus algorithms for specific needs but also sets the stage for further research into developing more robust and efficient blockchain frameworks.
QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS TREATED BY VALVE-SPARING AORTIC ROOT REPLACEMENT
Authors: Stetsyuk Ihor O. , Todurov Borys M. , Zelenchuk Oleg V. , Stetsiuk Liubov R. , Mokryk Igor Yu. , Zaviiskyi Vsevolod I.
Published: May 2024

The aim. To determine the effectiveness of David valve-preserving operation in comparison with Bentall operation based on the analysis of patients' quality of life after operations.
Materials and methods. The study included 107 patients who underwent planned and urgent surgical treatment at the Heart Institute of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine from 2015 to 2023. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the type of surgical intervention: group A consisted of 53 patients (49,11±1,54 years; 47 (88,68%) males), who underwent the David procedure (valve-sparing replacement of aortic root and ascending aorta), group B – 55 patients (52,36±1,56 years; 53 (96,36%) males), who underwent Bentall surgery (replacement of the valve, root and ascending part of the aorta). The quality of life was assessed before the operation for each group, and in the long-term period after operation. The quality of life of the patients of both groups was compared. It was assessed using the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form 36 (MOS SF-36) questionnaire.
Results. The obtained data indicated that the average preoperative values of quality of life indicators of patients of both groups with different types of aneurysm correction were significantly different from ideal health. The performed operations significantly improved the assessment of the quality of life. When comparing the quality of life in the remote period of the patients of both groups, the indicators were significantly better in group A. We noticed that the patients of group A had a significantly better psycho-social component, which probably influenced the assessment of other scales. Group A patients had statistically better all indicators of quality of life after surgery comparing with group B patients. Group B patients complained about the sound of the artificial aortic valve prosthesis, sometimes the occurrence of minor nosebleeds and the need for frequent visits of the doctor to monitor blood "thinning" indicators.
Conclusions. The obtained results indicate a positive change in the quality of life in patients of both groups. When David operation is performed for aortic root and ascending aortic aneurysms, the quality of life is significantly better than in patients after Bentall operation. We recommend performing David operations at the highly specialized cardiac centers.
SUBSTANTIATION OF THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM «GLOBAL HEALTH» AS A COMPONENT OF THE TRAINING OF PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALISTS
Authors: Gruzieva Tetiana S. , Hrechyshkina Nataliia V. , Inshakova Hanna V. , Mashkina Olena M. , Demydenko Yaroslava S.
Published: May 2024

The aim: to develop a modern certification program "Global Health" for the continuous professional development of public health professionals.
Materials and methods. The study employed bibliosemantic, informational-analytical, medical-statistical, sociological methods, and content analysis method. The research program included an analysis of the main competencies of public health professionals, as defined by the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) and the higher education standard for specialty 229 "Public Health" for the second (master's) level of higher education; analysis of existing certification programs on global health; conducting sociological surveys of public health professionals regarding priority topics and preferred learning methods. The research was based on normative documents, electronic resources, and the results of sociological research. Statistical processing and mathematical analysis of materials were conducted using statistical analysis methods.
Results. It was established that global health issues are significant in shaping the professional competencies of public health professionals, considering the requirements of the higher education standard for specialty 229 "Public Health" for the second (master's) level of higher education and those, defined by the European List of Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals ASPHER. The study of these issues was identified as important for continuous professional development based on sociological surveys of disease control and prevention center employees (38.4 out of 100 respondents). Among various forms of education, webinars (62.2±3.8 out of 100 respondents) and online learning (60.4±3.8) are most in demand. Analysis of the obtained data led to the justification of the "Global Health" certification program. In the developed "Global Health" certification program, 26.7% of the workload corresponds to lectures, 33.3% to practical classes, and 40% to preparatory work. Structurally, it covers 2 modules and 8 topics on current issues of the impact of globalization on health and analysis of global health indicators.
Conclusions. The "Global Health" certification program meets the requirements of normative documents, considers contemporary challenges and consequences of globalization on health, highlights global health trends, and its topics are in demand among disease control and prevention center professionals.
NEW SPHERE OF INTERDISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE "ONE HEALTH": SCIENTIFIC ORIENTATION AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
Authors: Yavorovskyi Oleksandr P. , Paustovskyi Yurii O. , Zenkina Valentyna I.
Published: May 2024

The aim of the study. Based on the analysis of the sources of scientific information, scientific and methodical approaches of the "One Health" concept, justify and develop the "One Health" certificate program for training and continuous professional development of specialists in the field of public health in order to solve complex interdisciplinary problems in the health care field.
Materials and methods. The methods of system approach and system analysis, bibliosemantic, historical method, comparative analysis and conceptual modelling were used.
Research results and discussion. Taking into account world experience, the joint efforts of the leading scientific and pedagogical staff of the departments of the Bogomolets National Medical University, certificate program "One Health" was created for the training and re-training of public health specialists, which consists of 5 interrelated content modules: Zooanthroponous and transmissible infectious diseases: new, traditional, imported; Food safety and one health in the "human-animal-plant-environment" system; Contribution to changes in the one health by industrial activity and environmental pollution; Climate changes on planet Earth in the context of impact on one health; The problem of resistance to antimicrobial drugs in the treatment of humans and animals and its consequences. The new educational program is aimed at preserving and strengthening the health of the population (with the joint efforts of health care systems, veterinary medicine, the State Service of Ukraine On Food Safety And Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP), the phytosanitary service and the State Environmental inspectorate of Ukraine).
Conclusions. Training under the certificate program will allow students to learn the concept of "One Health", to form an understanding of the cooperation of WHO, FAO, UNEP and WOAH in the context of "human-animal-plant-environment", aimed at the integration and practical implementation of "One Health" concept on a global, regional and national levels.
THE PROBLEM OF REGULATING FUNGICIDES ON THE SKIN SURFACE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASE IN AGRICULTURAL WORKERS’ RISK PREDICTION
Authors: Bardov Heorhii P. , Vavrinevych Olena P. , Zinchenko Tetiana I. , Kondratiuk Mykola V.
Published: May 2024

The aim. To establish the norms of fungicides on the skin surface and predicting the risk of occupational skin pathology in agricultural workers to develop measures to prevent diseases caused by dermal exposure to pesticides.
Materials and methods. The natural experiment was performed in accordance with modern requirements (European Food Safety Authority (2022), and the risk assessment was carried out according to the Recommendations (Approved by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine No. 324 issued on 13.05.2009) with different methods of spraying techniques: rod, air blast fan spraying, pre-sowing, aviation, knapsack treatment. 17 series of natural experiments were performed, and the air of the working zone area (n =56) and dermal exposure (n =56) were analyzed for each worker with different pesticide application methods. Quantitative determination of pesticide content was carried out by gas-liquid and high-performance liquid chromatography methods. The results were statistically processed using a package of licensed statistical programs MedStat v.5.2 (Copyright © 2003-2019) and Microsoft® Excel® for Microsoft 365 MSO.
Results. It was established that there is pesticide contamination, mainly of the gloves of tank filling operators when preparing working solutions. No contamination of the skin surface was detected; only pesticide residues were present on the surface of the workers’ overalls. A comparison of the exposure dose in case of percutaneous exposure during the performance of technological operations with different methods of processing, dermal equivalents of Acceptable Operator Exposure Level of pesticide to workers’ skin (DE AOEL) and the allowable dermal dose for professional contingents (ADderm) and the hazard coefficients by dermal exposure (HCderm) showed that that dermal exposure during individual technological operations with different processing methods had a reliable difference between processing methods, but there is no difference within one application method.
Conclusions. During the comparison of the hazard coefficients for dermal exposure, calculated according to different models, no significant difference was found between the risks calculated according to DE AOEL and ADderm for individual technological operations in various treatment methods, except for the operator who performed knapsack treatment and the risk calculated according to ADderm is significantly lower compared to the DE AOEL risk.
FIGURATION WORK
Authors: Nielsen Gritt B.
Published: May 2024

What role should students take in shaping their education, their university, and the wider society? These questions have assumed new importance in recent years as universities are reformed to become more competitive in the “global knowledge economy.” With Denmark as the prism, this book shows how negotiations over student participation — influenced by demands for efficiency, flexibility, and student-centered education — reflect broader concerns about democracy and citizen participation in increasingly neoliberalised states. Combining anthropological and historical research, Gritt B. Nielsen develops a novel approach to the study of policy processes and opens a timely discussion about the kinds of future citizens who will emerge from current reforms.
Impact of Green Packaging, Perceived Consumer Effectiveness, and Social Influence on Green Consumption Behavior: The Mediating Role of Green Satisfaction and the Moderating Role of Environmental Awareness
Authors: Farooq Hassan , Bilal Majid Muhammad Bilal Majid , Ahmed Hina
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to look at how green packaging, perceived consumer effectiveness, and social influence affect green consumption behaviour, as well as the moderating role of environmental awareness and the mediating role of green satisfaction. As consumers show signs of growing environmental consciousness and increased willingness to purchase green products. In order to gather information for this purpose, 290 Pakistani consumers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) were surveyed. The research hypotheses were evaluated for validity using the PLS-SEM technique. Green packaging, perceived consumer effectiveness, and social influence all positively influence green satisfaction. Furthermore, green satisfaction positively influences green consumption behaviour. Finally, the study discovered that environmental awareness does not influence the relationship between PCE and green satisfaction. The theoretical and managerial implications, research limitations, and future directions have all been addressed.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ТЕСТУ СТЬЮДЕНТА ДЛЯ СТАТИСТИЧНОГО АНАЛІЗУ ДАНИХ ОПИТУВАННЯ КОРИСТУВАЧІВ MOODLE
Authors: ПИЛИПЕНКО Владислав , СТАЦЕНКО Володимир
Published: May 2024

В роботі проведено статистичний тест (T-Test) Стьюдента, для визначення різниці у потребі першого та третього курсу в створенні додаткового програмного забезпечення для визначення активності студентів у LMS Moodle та прогнозування успішності. Опитування проводилося серед студентів «Київського національного університету технологій та дизайну», кафедри Інформаційних та комп’ютерних технологій. В опитуванні приймали участь 47 студентів з першого курсу та 64 студенти з третього курсу. Виконання тесту, розбивки і аналізу даних проводилося на мові програмування Python в середовищі розробки PyCharm з використанням бібліотек: scipy, pandas та numpy. Визначено відсоткове співвідношення потреби опитаних студентів у створенні додаткового програмного забезпечення, потребує 74,32%, не потребує 25,68%. Для проведення тесту та аналізу вибірок було виконано наступні розрахунки по отриманню значень: t-статистики, p-значення, середнього значення вибірки, стандартної помилки середнього, довірчого інтервалу, ефекту розміру та ступені свободи. В ході дослідження підтвердження альтернативної гіпотези означає, що є статистично значуща різниця між середніми значеннями двох груп (даних першого та третього курсів). Даний результат має важливе значення в контексті дослідження, оскільки вказує на те що в процесі навчання студенти старших курсів більше потребують додаткової інформації про свою успішність і активність у освітньому процесі для досягнення кращих результатів у навчанні.
Covid-19 and Efficiency in Zakat Institutions: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Bahri Muhammad Syamsul , Herindar Evania , Rusydiana Aam Slamet
Published: May 2024

This study aims to investigate the efficiency of Zakat institutions in Indonesia. To examine the efficiency of Zakat institutions, we employed the Data Envelopment Analysis method. The objects in this study are 17 Zakat institutions in Indonesia, classified into two: public Zakat institutions and private Zakat institutions. The data in this study comes from the annual reports of 17 Zakat institutions in Indonesia during the 2014-2020 period. The input variables in this study include salaries expense, operational expense, and total assets. The output variables in this study include Zakat collected and Zakat distributed. The results of this study indicate that during 2014-2020, the efficiency of Zakat institutions has a fluctuating trend. In 2014-2016, public Zakat institutions experienced a successive increase in efficiency before experiencing a decline in the 2017-2018 period. Efficiency of public Zakat institutions increased again from 2018 to 2019 but stagnated in the 2019-2020 period. In contrast, efficiency of private Zakat institutions decreased successively during the 2014-2016 period and experienced a slight increase in 2017 before declining again in 2018. However, private Zakat institutions experienced a significant increase in the 2018-2020 period. This study also reveals that private Zakat institutions are generally more efficient in managing inputs and maximizing desired outputs than public Zakat institutions. Moreover, to portray the efficiency level of Zakat institutions during Covid-19, we analyze the efficiency level of Zakat institutions in Indonesia in the 2019-2020 period as a whole. The results of this study found that overall, Zakat institutions in Indonesia experienced a significant trend of increasing efficiency value.
Korean K-Pop Band BTS and the Iranians: An Online Exploration
Authors: Shahghasemi Ehsan
Published: May 2024

The meteoric ascent of the Korean music ensemble BTS has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with their distinctive fusion of pop, hip-hop, and R&B. Their ability to weave religious elements into their music has propelled their success far beyond mere musical band, breaking through cultural and linguistic confines. Their impact reshapes the music industry and presents an intriguing case of cultural exchange within the global entertainment scene. This data-mining study explores BTS’s remarkable ability to cultivate a vast fanbase in Iran. However, the findings indicate a waning influence in the region, as evidenced by a decrease in tweets about BTS from 39,237 to 23,697, and finally to 9,215 over three consecutive years leading up to 2024. Despite this decline, the core group of BTS enthusiasts in Iran, predominantly loyal teenage girls, continues to actively support the group.