bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tropical Pyomyositis in Immunocompetent Hosts Posing Diagnostic Challenges: A Case Series
Authors: Shukla Rajat VSM , Dubey Indra Prakash , Kumar Ajay , Kompella Kiran Kumar , Khan Sohil , Mohanan Kirti , Singh Abhilash
Published: March 2024

Pyomyositis is an acute pyogenic infection of the muscles and tissues which results in localized pus collections and abscess formation. This entity at times becomes difficult to diagnose due to lack of specific signs and atypical or nonspecific manifestations. This condition is a mimic for a wide range of differential diagnoses due to which the patient often receives many unwarranted antibiotics. Furthermore, the deep location of the muscles makes the clinical signs in apparent leading to misdiagnosis as rarer entities such as inflammatory myositis. In the last 1 year, four such interesting cases were admitted in this tertiary care center with different clinical presentations. All these cases were healthy, immunocompetent individuals who presented to smaller hospitals with clinical presentation of muscle and joint pain with fever. The muscle groups affected were different in all these cases. All four patients were transferred to this hospital due to the diagnostic dilemma between inflammatory and infective myositis. After a thorough workup including imaging and tissue diagnostics, they were labeled pyomyositis. This further stresses the need for physicians to become acquainted with this potentially life-threatening yet curable infective disease entity. The patients were managed with antibiotics for a minimum duration of 3 weeks and a maximum duration of 8 weeks for complete recovery. Pyomyositis in immunocompetent hosts was related to factors affecting the muscles without any strenuous exercise or direct trauma. Comprehensive evaluation of the muscles is facilitated by assessment of fluorodeoxyglucose uptake on positron emission tomography–computed tomography scan. The initial therapy consisting of cephalosporin and teicoplanin was found effective in our patients. The minimum length of in-hospital treatment was 4 weeks. This series further reinforces the fact that tropical pyomyositis is not exclusive to immunocompromised persons.
Brain natriuretic peptide for prediction of mortality in patients with sepsis
Authors: Mohamed Amani K. , Mohamed Nagwa Abd El-Ghaffar , Tawfik Nalgaa Abou-Elfatta , Mohamed Marwa Yahia
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Worldwide, sepsis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Patients are at high risk for irreversible organ failure and a lethal course. About 60 000 individuals die from sepsis annually, and survivors have a reduced quality of life. In addition, sepsis places a considerable economic burden on the society. Early and comprehensive treatment improves outcome significantly. Brain natriuretic peptides (BNPs) are powerful predictors of death and major events in patients with stable coronary disease and pulmonary embolism. Several prospective studies have been carried out to investigate the potential role of BNPs in predicting mortality in septic patients in ICUs. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate BNP for the prediction of mortality and myocardial dysfunction in severe sepsis and septic shock.

Patients and methods

This prospective study was carried out on 50 patients including group I, patients with sepsis, group (II), patients with severe sepsis, and group III, patients with septic shock. This study was carried out in the ICU of the Internal Medicine Department, Al-Zahraa University Hospital, in the period between January 2013 and March 2014 with written consents from our patients according to the ethical committee of the university. BNPs were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results

There was a highly statistical difference in the mean±SD of the BNP levels in group III (901.77±259.6) compared with group II (610.84±102.46), P value less than 0.01; also, there was a statistical difference in the BNP levels in group III (901.77±259.6) compared with group I (217.4±81.16), P value less than 0.01, whereas there was a statistically significant difference in group II (610.84±102.46) compared with group I (217.4±81.16), P value less than 0.05. In terms of the correlation between the BNP levels and other parameters of the patient groups, there was a highly positive significant correlation between BNP levels and the acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE II) score, the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and white blood cells count. A significant positive correlation was found between BNP levels and prothrombin concentration (PC). There was a nonsignificant correlation between BNP and age, creatine phosphokinase, creatine kinase-MB, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, and length of stay.

Conclusion

Our results suggested that an elevated BNP level may prove to be a powerful predictor of mortality in patients with sepsis. Future larger and more adequately powered prospective studies are warranted to clarify the prognostic value of BNPs in conjunction with other biomarkers.
Effect of carbon dioxide laser with botulinum toxin compared with carbon dioxide alone in treatment of periorbital syringoma
Authors: Khedr Mona Abd Al-Aleem , Afifi Wafaa , Said Marwa
Published: March 2024

Background

Periorbital syringoma is a benign adnexal tumor of eccrine origin that mostly affects middle-aged women. It consists of bilateral, multiple, yellow to flesh colored to brown firm papules.

Aim

To assess the effect of fractional CO2 laser with topical botulinum toxin compared with fractional CO2 laser alone in the treatment of periorbital syringomas.

Patients and methods

This split-face prospective study was carried out on 30 patients presented with periorbital syringomas. All patients were subjected to history taking, clinical examination, examination for site, number of syringomas, and photographic documentation. The patients were treated by fractional CO2 laser and immediately followed by 0.1 cm of diluted Botox (by gentle hand massage) in the right eyelid, whereas the left eyelid was treated by fractional CO2 laser only. The patients were subjected to two sessions with 4–6-week interval.

Results

There was a statistically significant increase in the response to treatment by fractional CO2 laser followed by topical Botox (P=0.039). The percentage of improvement was 95.5%.

Conclusion

The use of fractional CO2 laser combined with topical botulinum toxin in treatment of periorbital syringomas has better results than the use of fractional CO2 laser only.
Systolic time intervals and its relation to intraventricular dyssynchrony of the left ventricle in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
Authors: Ahmed Ali Hasan Asmaa
Published: March 2024

Aim

To assess the value of systolic time intervals [as simple echocardiographic parameters of left ventricle (LV) systolic performance] and its relation to intraventricular dyssynchrony (by speckle tracking) of the LV in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.

Patients and methods

All the studied individuals were subjected to ECG and transthoracic echocardiography to measure LV dimensions and systolic function by conventional and speckle-tracking echo. Left ventricular pre-ejection time (LVPET), left ventricular ejection time (LVET), and the ratio of LVPET to LVET were also measured (LVPET/LVET). Two-dimensional strain to measure time to peak negative strain value of the LV segments was averaged to calculate TPS-SD.

Results

The enrolled population were 153 cases, divided into 123 patients and 30 normal individuals. There was a significant lower LV global longitudinal strain % in the patient group. Moreover, insignificant shorter LVET was seen in the patients. LVET had an inversely significant correlation with QRS duration and dyssynchrony index. The LVPET and PET/LVET ratio had a significant linear correlation with QRS duration and dyssynchrony index measured by two-dimensional strain (r=0.4, P<0.01).

Conclusion

Systolic time interval can be easily and accurately measured in patients with DCM and may be considered as an indicator for presence of LV intraventricular dyssynchrony.
MixFace: Improving face verification with a focus on fine‐grained conditions
Authors: Jung Junuk , Son Sungbin , Park Joochan , Park Yongjun , Lee Seonhoon , Oh Heung‐Seon
Published: March 2024

The performance of face recognition (FR) has reached a plateau for public benchmark datasets, such as labeled faces in the wild (LFW), celebrities in frontal‐profile in the wild (CFP‐FP), and the first manually collected, in‐the‐wild age database (AgeDB), owing to the rapid advances in convolutional neural networks (CNNs). However, the effects of faces under various fine‐grained conditions on FR models have not been investigated, owing to the absence of relevant datasets. This paper analyzes their effects under different conditions and loss functions using K‐FACE, a recently introduced FR dataset with fine‐grained conditions. We propose a novel loss function called MixFace, which combines classification and metric losses. The superiority of MixFace in terms of effectiveness and robustness was experimentally demonstrated using various benchmark datasets.
Psychosocial support initiatives in the aftermath of the 2023 earthquake: A university-led community approach
Authors: Dinç Mehmet , Boz Canahmet
Published: March 2024

This article discusses the response of a university psychology department to the devastating earthquakes that struck Türkiye on 6 February 2023, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction. This paper focuses on the narrative practices undertaken by a university psychology department in the affected region, particularly the establishment of a psychological support telephone line staffed by volunteer psychologists. Beyond the initial establishment of the support line, the university extended its outreach to address the immediate needs of affected individuals in five cities, and subsequently, within the university premises. A “Tent of Hope” was established within a “container city” of displaced families to continue psychosocial support. This involved the volunteer efforts of psychology students to offer assistance to both children and adults. Initiatives also included the dissemination of a culturally sensitive booklet for the public and the development of a comprehensive booklet for therapists, aiming to empower individuals and communities in the aftermath of trauma. This paper includes reflections from people who contributed to these initiatives, sharing learning and insights relevant to others responding to natural disasters.
Editorial
Authors: Sen Shelja
Published: March 2024

Editorial by Shelja Sen
Imagination and metaphor in narrative therapy and collective practice
Authors: Stubley John
Published: March 2024

In this paper I explore the use of metaphors in the creation of externalised problem narratives for individuals and larger collectives, as well as in the creation of preferred alternative narratives. Through practice examples, I relate some of the ways in which I have been working with imagination and metaphor in my own context in Western Australia. This includes therapeutic work with individuals, as well as collective processes in which I have been able to apply narrative principles. How this connects to the broader field of narrative work is also explored, as are some issues related to ethics and power.
Caring for trans community
Authors: Sostar Tiffany
Published: March 2024

This audio practice note and the collective document it describes are part of “narrative projects in support of trans lives”, and are the first to be published in this collection of work. Not to fix anything, but just to offer a millimetre of relief or breath or humour or companionship”: A collective document about caring for trans community brings together many stories of care within and with trans community. Our hope is that this document will help connect readers to a sense of community and collective action, and will invite readers, regardless of gender identity, to join us in taking actions of care within a social context that is increasingly hostile to trans lives. These stories, reflection questions, and invitations describe and welcome a wide range of care, including small, personal, and beautifully imperfect actions taken by and alongside trans community.
Cognatic portrait of the indigenous languages of Tabuk City, Kalinga, Philippines
Authors: Quimosing-Ocay Abigail
Published: March 2024

Tabuk City in Kalinga, Philippines is a melting pot of diverse ethnolinguistic groups. Kalinga alone is known for its unique 46 ethnic groups, which include nine (9) in the locale of Tabuk City - Biga, Culminga, Dallak, Ga’dang, Guilayon, Malbong, Minanga, Nanong, and Tobog. Observations tell that these indigenous languages profess similarities that members of these groups do understand each other though they make use of their own indigenous language.

Hence, the study aimed to portray the linguistic cognates among the indigenous languages in Tabuk City, Kalinga. Specifically, the study found that there are cognates among the indigenous languages in Tabuk City as to lexical, morphological, and syntactic features. As to lexical features, there are cognates in the categories of counting numbers, pronouns, body parts, living things, and non-living things. On morphological features, there are cognates as to word formation processes, while as to syntactic features, cognates are found in the resemblances in sentence structures among the identified indigenous languages. Significantly, the study provides reference material for Mother-tongue teachers in teaching indigenous languages.

Finally, the study illustrates in a cognate map that Malbong, Nanong, Minanga, and Tobog indigenous languages denote higher resemblances as compared to the cognates among Biga, Culminga, Dallak, Guilayon, and Ga’dang.
THE APPLICATION OF PRINCIPAL LEARNING LEADERSHIP IN IMPROVING TEACHER PROFESSIONALISM AT BRODER KANISIUS PONTIANAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Authors: Atawolo Benediktus Gole , Hartoyo Agung , Aswandi
Published: March 2024

This study describes the application of principal learning leadership in increasing teacher professionalism at Brother Kanisius Elementary School, Pontianak. This research is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The subjects of this research were school principals and teachers. Observation, interviews and documentation were carried out for data collection. Data analysis goes through stages: reduction, display, and conclusion. The data validity technique uses technical triangulation and data source triangulation. The results of the study show that the application of the Principal's learning leadership in improving teacher professionalism in the Brother Kanisius Pontianak Elementary School, namely: (1) The effectiveness of the Principal's learning leadership in building and maintaining the school vision at SD Brother Kanisius Pontianak is perfect and practical. The Principal is always committed and guided by the school's vision in managing and leading the school. (2) The Principal in leading the learning community, which has an influence on the professionalism of teachers at the Brother Kanisius Elementary School in Pontianak, has been very good with the improvement in the performance of the teaching and education staff at the school as well as the achievements achieved by students both academically and non-academicly. (3) The Principal's learning leadership in using data and monitoring the curriculum when making decisions in learning at the Brother Kanisius Elementary School in Pontianak has been carried out effectively, and the results are excellent. The school principal has developed an academic supervision program to increase teacher professionalism, conduct academic supervision of teachers using appropriate supervision approaches and techniques, and assess and follow up on supervision activities. (4) Obstacles in implementing the Principal's learning leadership have been overcome by collaborating with the entire school community and related agencies.
Navigating the Unseen: Ultrasonic Technology for Blind Navigation
Authors: Roja D, Venkata Ramana Pati, Pravallika K , Chanikya Lakshman Kumar. M,  Jaswanth Chowdary K
Published: March 2024

Navigation for the visually impaired is a critical aspect of ensuring independence and safety. This project introduces an "Ultrasonic Navigation System for the Blind" using ultrasonic sensors and a buzzer. The system aims to assist individuals with visual impairments by detecting obstacles in their path using ultrasonic sensors and providing feedback through a buzzer. This integration of sensors and an audible alert system offers an intelligent solution for enhancing mobility and reducing obstacles for the blind.On the other hand, and in order to reduce navigation difficulties of the blind, an obstacle detection system using ultrasounds and vibrators is added to this device. The proposed system detects the nearest obstacle via streoscopic sonar system and sends back vibro-tactile feedback to inform the blind about its localization.The system has one more advanced feature integrated to help the blind find their stick if they forgot where they kept it. Pressing the remote button sounds a buzzer on the stick which helps the blind person to find their stick. Thus this system allows obstacle detection as well as finding stick if misplaced by visually disabled people. This goal has been realized through the use of an ultrasonic sensor to determine the range of obstacles and also a microcontroller to act accordingly. The life of blind people is very difficult and challenging, This stick will be embedded by sensor to senses any object or human in front of them.
Asymptotics of Solutions to a Third-Order Equation in a Neighborhood of an Irregular Singular Point
Authors: Коровина М.В. , Матевосян О.А. , Смирнов И.Н.
Published: March 2024

Статья посвящена построению равномерных асимптотик решений уравнения 3-го порядка с голоморфными коэффициентами с произвольной иррегулярной особенностью в пространстве функций экспоненциального роста. В общем виде задача построения асимптотик решений дифференциальных уравнений в окрестностях иррегулярных особых точек была сформулированна Пуанкаре в его статьях посвященных аналитической теории дифференциальных уравнений. Задача построения асимптотик для уравнений с вырождениями произвольного порядка в случае кратных корней решена только для некоторых частных случаев, например, когда уравнение имеет второй порядок. Основным методом решения задачи для уравнений с вырождениями старших порядков являются метод повторного квантования, основанный на преобразовании Лапласа~--- Бореля, который был создан для построения асимптотик решений дифференциальных уравнений в окрестности иррегулярных особых точек в случае, когда основной символ дифференциального оператора имеет кратные корни. Задача о построении асимптотик решений уравнений старших порядков значительно сложнее. Для ее решения применяется метод повторного квантования, который не потребовался при решении аналогичной задачи для уравнений 2-го порядка. Здесь решается модельная задача, которая является важным следующим шагом к решению общей проблемы сформулированной Пуанкаре, проблемы построения асимптотик решений в окрестности произвольной иррегулярной особой точки для уравнения произвольного порядка. Задача дальнейших исследований состоит в обобщении метода решения, изложенного в статье на уравнения произвольных порядков.
Динамика квадратичных стохастических операторов типа Вольтерра, соответствующих странным турнирам
Authors: Ganikhodzhaev R.N. , Kurganov K.A. , Tadzhieva M.A. , Haydarov F.H.
Published: March 2024

By studying the dynamics of these operators on the simplex, focusing on the presence of an interior fixed point, we investigate the conditions under which the operators exhibit nonergodic behavior. Through rigorous analysis and numerical simulations, we demonstrate that certain parameter regimes lead to nonergodicity, characterized by the convergence of initial distributions to a limited subset of the simplex. Our findings shed light on the intricate dynamics of quadratic stochastic operators with interior fixed points and provide insights into the emergence of nonergodic behavior in complex dynamical systems. Also, the nonergodicity of quadratic stochastic operators of Volterra type with an interior fixed point defined in a simplex introduces additional complexity to the already intricate dynamics of such systems. In this context, the presence of an interior fixed point within the simplex further complicates the exploration of the state space and convergence properties of the operator. In this paper, we give sufficiency and necessary conditions for the existence of strange tournaments. Also, we prove the nonergodicity of quadratic stochastic operators of Volterra type with an interior fixed point, defined in a simplex.
Об обобщенных многообразиях Кенмоцу как гиперповерхностях многообразий Вайсмана - Грея
Authors: Mohammed Y.A.
Published: March 2024

In this paper, we conclude that the hypersurfaces of Vaisman-Gray manifolds have generalized Kenmotsu structures under some conditions for the Lee form, Kirichenko's tensors and the second fundamental form of the immersion of the hypersurface into the manifold of Vaisman-Gray class. Moreover, the components of the second fundamental form are determined when the foregoing hypersurfaces have generalized Kenmotsu structures or any special kind of it or Kenmotsu structures, such that some of these components are vanish. Also, some components of Lee form and some components of some Kirichenko's tensors in the Vaisman--Gray class are equal to zero. On the other hand, the minimality of totally umbilical, totally geodesic hypersurfaces of Vaisman--Gray manifolds with generalized Kenmotsu structures are investigated. In addition, we deduced that the hypersurface of Vaisman--Gray manifold that have generalized Kenmotsu structure is totally geodesic if and only if it is totally umbilical and some components of Lee form are constants.
On Reversibility and the Spectrum of the Wiener-Hopf Integral Operator in a Countably-Normed Space of Functions with Power Behavior at Infiniti
Authors: Пасенчук А.Э.
Published: March 2024

В счетно-нормированном пространстве измеримых на вещественной оси функций, убывающих быстрее любой степени, рассматривается интегральный оператор Винера~--- Хопфа. Показано, что в классе ограниченных операторов Винера~--- Хопфа содержатся операторы с разрывными символами специального вида. Рассматриваются вопросы ограниченности и обратимости таких операторов в указанном счетно-нормированном пространстве. В частности, получены критерии обратимости в терминах символа. С этой целью вводится понятие канонической гладкой вырожденной факторизхации и устанавливается, что обратимость оператора Винера~--- Хопфа равносильна наличию канонической гладкой вырожденной факторизации его символа. Каноническая гладкая вырожденная факторизация описывается при помощи функционала, называемого сингулярным индексом. В качестве следствия описан спектр оператора Винера~--- Хопфа в рассматриваемом топологическом пространстве. Приводятся некоторые соотношения, связывающие спектры интегрального оператора Винера~--- Хопфа с одним и тем же символом в пространствах суммируемых функций и в счетно-нормированном пространстве измеримых функций, убывающих на бесконечности быстрее любой степени
Inverse Problem of Thermoelectricity for a Functionally Graded Layer
Authors: Ватульян А.О. , Нестеров С.А.
Published: March 2024

Приведена постановка обратной задачи по идентификации переменных материальных характеристик поперечно неоднородного термоэлектроупругого слоя, нижняя грань которого жестко защемлена, закорочена и поддерживается при нулевой температуре, а на верхней неэлектродированной грани приложена нестационарная нагрузка. С помощью преобразования Фурье двумерная обратная задача сведена к ряду одномерных задач, аналогичных задачам для упругого и термоупругого стержня с модифицированными характеристиками. Предложен поэтапный подход по идентификации материальных характеристик слоя. Обезразмеренные прямые задачи после применения преобразования Лапласа решаются на основе аппарата интегральных уравнений Фредгольма 2-го рода и обращении трансформант на основе теории вычетов. Методом линеаризации получены операторные уравнения 1-го рода для решения обратных задач на каждом этапе. Проведены вычислительные эксперименты по реконструкции материальных характеристик термоэлектроупругого слоя, как при отсутствии зашумления входной информации, так и при 1\%-м шуме. Выявлены эффективные для идентификации временные отрезки съема дополнительной информации. Проведен анализ результатов идентификации термомеханических характеристик слоя.
PERAN MUHAMMADIYAH DALAM PENGUATAN MODAL SOSIAL TERKAIT HUBUNGAN ANTAR KOMUNITAS MUSLIM DI ASEAN
Authors: Anam Rifqi Khairul
Published: March 2024

Consolidation of Muslim communities in Southeast Asia is still far expectations due to the degradation of a sense of belonging among the Muslim community in any Asian countries, can be seen from the persecution of Muslims in several Asian countries. Therefore, this paper will discuss the role of Muhammadiyah to strengthening of sosial capital as a concrete step consolidation of Muslim communities in Southeast Asia. Sosial capital becomes an important factor in strengthening international Muslim community because in it the inherent trust, networks, and norms in which sosial capital can provide access to a wider network of information so that the consolidation of Muslim communities in Southeast Asia who do do to eliminate Muslim discrimination in several southeast Asian countries.Keywords:Muhammdiyah; Social Capital; Muslim Community
REKONSTRUKSI DESAIN PEMBELAJARAN PENDIDIKAN AGAMA IISLAM: MODEL-MODEL PEMBELAJARAN
Authors: Muhammad Devy Habibi , Tobroni  , Faridi
Published: March 2024

The aim of the research is to determine the reconstruction of PAI learning designs. The curriculum has a crucial role in the world of education because it involves various very detailed activity plans for students. This includes various forms of educational materials, teaching strategies, as well as program settings so that they can be implemented effectively, aimed at achieving the desired goals. The results of this research are that innovation in the development of the PAI curriculum can be carried out through planning, implementation and evaluation steps, taking into account developments in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. PAI teachers need to adopt innovations in learning methods, such as contextual learning methods (CTL), and utilize technology and modern tools to make learning more interesting. The PAI curriculum must be integrative and comprehensive, covering physical and spiritual aspects, the world and the afterlife. The Merdeka Belajar curriculum offers teachers the freedom to teach according to students' abilities and development, as well as giving schools the authority to develop and manage the curriculum. The success of PAI learning can be measured through students' abilities in critical thinking, creative, communicative, collaborative and self-confident.
POLITIK ISLAM KONTEMPORER: ANALISIS HADIS TENTANG PEMIMPIN PELINDUNG RAKYAT
Authors: Prayogo Agung , Siregar Muhammad Nuh , Zalukhu Deprichan Syahputra , Pia Adi
Published: March 2024

This article presents an in-depth analysis of the hadith about protecting the people in the context of contemporary Islamic politics. The formulation of the problem involves the urgency of the leader's role as protector of the people, viewed from the perspective of Islamic ethics. The purpose of writing is to discuss and understand the implications of this hadith in modern political dynamics and seek a deeper understanding of the responsibility of leaders in maintaining the security and rights of the people. The research method used is Double Movement Hermeneutics, by detailing and analyzing the hadith as a conceptual basis. The research results show that this paper links these findings to contemporary Islamic political conditions where leadership that reflects ethical and moral values is an urgent need. The content in the hadith editorial is related to contemporary Islamic politics, including; principles of security and stability, principles, justice and human rights, finally law enforcement. This emphasizes the importance of leaders as protectors of the people, especially leaders who understand and understand the ethical principles contained in the Koran and Hadith which can be implemented in the world of politics.
Energy Landscapes and Non-Archimedean Pseudo- Differential Operators as Tools for Studying the Spreading of Infectious Diseases in a Situation of Extreme Social Isolation
Authors:   Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Mexico, AGUILAR-ARTEAGA VICTOR A. , GUTIÉRREZ I. S. ,   Universidad del Norte, Departamento de Matemáticas y Estadística, Colombia, TORRESBLANCA-BADILLO ANSELMO ,   Universidad del Norte, Departamento de Matemáticas y Estadística, Colombia
Published: March 2024

In this article, we introduce a new type of pseudo-diﬀerential equations naturally connected with non-archimedean pseudo-diﬀerential operators and whose symbols are new classes of negative deﬁnite functions in the p-adic context and in arbitrary dimension. These equations are proposed as a mathematical models to study the spreading of infectious diseases (say COVID-19) through a random walk on a complex energy landscape and taking into account social clusters in a situation of extreme social isolation.
Some Borderenergetic and Equienergetic Graphs
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, Saurashtra University, India, VAIDYA SAMIR K. , POPAT KALPESH M. ,   Department of Computer Applications-MCA, Atmiya University, India
Published: March 2024

The sum of absolute values of eigenvalues of a graph G is deﬁned as energy of graph. If the energies of two non-isomorphic graphs are same then they are called equienergetic. The energy of complete graph with n vertices is 2(n − 1) and the graphs whose energy is equal to 2(n − 1) are called borderenergetic graphs. It has been revealed that the graphs upto 12 vertices are borderenergetic. It is very challenging and interesting as well to search for borderenergetic graphs with more than 14 vertices. The present work is leap ahead in this direction as we have found a family of borderenergetic graphs of arbitrarily large order. We have also obtained three pairs of equienergetic graphs.
Non-financial disclosure and firm performance: Insights from listed consumer goods manufacturing companies in Nigeria
Authors:   Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, DAGUNDURO Muyiwa Emmanuel , FALANA Gbenga Ayodele ,   Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, AJAYI Joseph Omotoso ,   Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, BOLUWAJI Olayinka Dominion ,   Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Published: March 2024

In the dynamic landscape of corporate reporting and stakeholder engagement, the significance of non-financial disclosure has gained considerable prominence. As businesses strive for sustainable growth and investors increasingly recognize the value of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, understanding the nexus between non-financial disclosure and firm performance becomes pivotal. This study endeavors to explore this relationship within the context of listed consumer goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study encompassed a population of 21 listed consumer goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The sample size was 21 firms, determined through census sampling techniques. The research spanned from 2013 to 2022. FGLS regression model was used to examine the relationship between the variables studied. The results found that environmental disclosure and social disclosure had a positive and significant effect on the firm’s performance. While governance disclosure had a negative and significant effect on the firm’s performance. This implies that firms that engage in robust non-financial disclosure practices tend to experience better overall performance. The study concludes that non-financial disclosure, encompassing environmental, social, and governance aspects, plays a pivotal role in influencing the performance of listed consumer goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria. Firms are encouraged to enhance their ESG reporting frameworks, aligning with stakeholder expectations and global sustainability trends.
Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar IPA Melalui Model Pembelajaran Learning Cycle 5E Pada Siswa Kelas IV SDN 101 Makale 4 Kecamatan Makale Kabupaten Tana Toraja
Authors: Kabanga Theresyam , Tulak Topanus , Buli Sarah
Published: March 2024

Model pembelajaran adalah suatu perencanaan atau suatu pola yang digunakan sebagai pedoman dalam merencanakan pembelajaran di kelas. Setiap model pembelajaran mengarahkan kita ke dalam mendesain pembelajaran untuk membantu siswa sedemikian rupa sehingga tujuan pembelajaran tercapai.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran Learning Cycle 5E pada siswa kelas IV SDN 101 Makale 4 Kecamatan Makale Kabupaten Tana Toraja. Adapun manfaat dari penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi terhadap perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dalam bidang pendidikan, khususnya memberikan informasi berupa gambaran yang menyatakan bahwa dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar IPA dapat dilakukan melalui penggunaan model pembelajaran Learning Cycle 5E. Sehingga hasil penelitian ini dapat dijadikan teori pendukung bagi guru untuk meningkat kualitas pembelajaran. Pembelajaran Learning Cycle merupakan salah satu model pembelajaran kontruktivisme. Model pembelajaran Learning Cycle (pembelajaran bersiklus) yaitu suatu model pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa. Dalam model pembelajaran ini guru dituntut untuk memotivasi siswa, sehingga ikut berpartisipasi aktif dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPA kelas IV SDN 101 Makale 4 setelah pelaksanaan model Learning Cycle 5E dalam kegiatan pembelajaran. Terbukti dengan nilai rata-rata siswa pada siklus I 63,45 dengan ketuntasan belajar 65%, dan nilai rata-rata siswa pada siklus II 81,47 dengan ketuntasan belajar 95%. Sehingga kesimpulan  dalam penelitian ini adalah hasil belajar IPA siswa kelas IV SDN 101 Makale 4 dapat meningkat melalui model pembelajaran Learning Cycle 5E.
Menganalisis Kemampuan Berbahasa Baku dan Berbahasa Tidak Baku bagi Siswa SMP Negeri 32 Bulukumba
Authors: Kaharuddin Kaharuddin , Halijah  , Erni
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan proses penggunaan bahasa baku dan non baku pada siswa SMP NegeriI 32 Bulukumba. Sumber data pada penelitian ini adalah berupa arsip-arsip dalam bentuk tertulis maupun visual yang berkaitan dengan masalah dalam penelitian yaitu berupa jurnal. Dalam pengumpulan data, peneliti menggunakan teknik simak dan catat. Teori yang digunakan adalag teori penggunaan bahasa baku dan non baku. Tipe penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Peneliti meneliti dengan menggunakan tehnik analisis interaktif. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa proses penggunaan bahasa baku dan non baku pada siswa SMP 32 Bulukumba cenderung menggunakan bahasa yang non baku. Hal ini ditandai dengan banyaknya penggunaan bahasa Indonesia yang tidak dilembagakan dan ditandai oleh ciri-ciri yang menyimpang dari norma ragam baku. Data yang tidak baku itu berupa (1) penyimpangan kaidah pembentukan kata, yang tampak dalam pemakaian imbuhan yang tidak tepat, pelepasan imbuhan, pemakaian bentuk dasar yang tidak baku, termasuk ketidak tepatan pemakaian kata ganti, (2) pemakaian unsur dari bahasa daerah, (3) pemakaian dialek konjo, (4) pemakaian hesitasi. Implementasi penggunaan bahasa baku dan non baku bagi siswa SMP 32 Bulukumba. Pada masa sekarang ini pengaruh globalisasi dalam ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi sangat memengaruhi kehidupan masyarakat terutama kalangan remaja. Mulai dari gaya hidup, cara berpakaian, sampai bahasa yang digunakanpun banyak yang tidak sesuai dengan kaidah bahasa. Bahkan banyak remaja yang malu jika menggunakan bahasa Indonesia yang baku dan sesuai dengan aturan. Padahal, bahasa adalah identitas bangsa yang menjadi salahsatu penghargaan bagi Negara ini. Seharusnya sebagai generasi muda harus mampu untuk menjunjung tinggi bahasaIndonesia sebagai bentuk pengabdian kepada Negara. Penggunaan bahasa yang tidak baku seringkali kita temui dilingkungan sekitar kita, dan ironisnya hal tersebut sudah dianggap lumrah. Salah satu penyebab pudarnya penggunaan bahasa Indonesia yang baku adalah pengaruh dari bahasa luar atau modernisasi. Hal ini memicu munculnya istilah bahasa gaul dikalangansiswa SMP khususnya SMP Negeri 32 Bulukumba. Kemunculan bahasa gaul inilah yang menjadi penyebab tergesernya bahasa Indonesia yang baku. Para siswa SMP yang terbiasa menggunakan bahasa yang gaul, dalam pembicaraan formal pun mereka akan lupa untuk berbicara dalam bahasa Indonesia yang baik dan benar. Maka, hal ini benar-benar memerlukan perhatian khusus dan tindakan nyata dari semua pihak yang peduli dengan eksistensi penggunaan bahasa Indonesia secara baik dan benar. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan cara menyadarkan masyarakat Indonesia terutama para generasi penerus bangsa ini bahwa bahasa Indonesia sebagai bahasa nasional harus kita utamakan penggunaannya.
Implementasi Nilai Pendidikan Media Pembelajaran Gadget Pada Perkembangan Karakter Anak dan Usia Dini
Authors: Hajar Sitti
Published: March 2024

Sekarang ini setiap orang diseluruh dunia pasti sudah memiliki gadget dan menggunakannya di setiap aktivitas yang mereka lakukan, penggunaan gadget tidak hanya dari kalangan pekerja saja tetapi hampir semua kalangan telah menggunakan gadget mulai dari kalangan anak dan balita hingga dari kalangan orang dewasa. Sekarang ini banyak kita temui orang tua yang memberikan kebebasan kepada anaknya dengan membelikan gadget sejak usia dini, mereka beralasan bahwa dengan menggunakan gadget mereka dapat mengawasi aktivitas anak dengan mudah. Tanpa memikirkan pengaruh apa yang akan di timbulkan apabila menggunakan gadget secara berlebihan terhadap perkembangan karakter anak. Dampak negatif yang ditimbulkan yaitu anak akan lebih emosional, malas mengerjakan rutinitas sehari-hari, cenderung lebih suka menyendiri dan tidak lagi suka bergaul atau bermain diluar rumah dengan teman sebaya. Oleh sebab itu pentingnya peran orang tua dalam mengawasi dan memperhatikan anak disetiap aktivitasnya.
Valoración Económica Ambiental De Relicto De Bosque Seco Tropical (BST) En Inmediaciones A La Granja Experimental De La Universidad Popular Del Cesar – Valledupar, Colombia
Authors: Vanegas Padilla Angélica Patricia , Cuan Blanco Luis Alberto , Maestre Barros José Marcos
Published: March 2024

Los Bosques Secos Tropicales (BST) son uno de los ecosistemas más amenazados del país, siendo que solo el 0,4% de los relictos de estos se encuentran dentro del Sistema Nacional de Áreas Protegidas (SINAP). En inmediaciones a la granja experimental de la Universidad Popular del Cesar, se encuentra relicto de BST, el cual se encuentra amenazado por actividades antrópicas y sobre todo por la minería extractiva de arcilla para ladrillo. Por lo tanto, se desarrolló identificación de aspectos, bienes y servicios ambientales, se procedió a valorar por dos técnicas –método de preferencias– por valoración contingente y –precios del mercado– conforme a los precios de carbono establecidos por el Banco Mundial. Para ello se realizó inventario forestal y se realizaron unos cálculos con el objeto de cumplir los objetivos de la investigación, así como encuestas y entrevistas a pobladores.
Nature as a Legal Subject in the Preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (Amdal): A Green Constitution Perspective for Social-Ecological Justice
Authors:   Fakultas Hukum Brawijaya, Herlindah Herlindah , Rohmah Siti ,   Fakultas Hukum Brawijaya, Kholish Moh. Anas ,   Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Politik Brawijaya, Mushoffa In’amul ,   Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Politik Brawijaya
Published: March 2024

The analysis of Environmental Impact Assessments (Amdal) in project plans and/or activities has been considered crucial to anticipate environmental pollution and damage within the environmental legal system regulated by Indonesia’s Environmental Law. Amdal serves as a tool for communities to challenge various development projects that pose threats to their environment. However, the government has recently sought to narrow the space for public participation and the functions of Amdal, as evident in Presidential Regulation No. 2 of 2022 on Job Creation. This normative legal research aims to examine the urgency and concept of Amdal from a green constitution perspective. The study reveals that, from the green constitution perspective, the existence of Amdal with broad participation is essential. Instead of restricting it only to affected communities, as outlined in Presidential Regulation No. 2 of 2022 on Job Creation, participation in the preparation, submission of objections, and assessment of Amdal documents, according to the green constitution perspective, should be expanded not only to the general public but also to non-human entities, such as rivers, mountains, land, flora-fauna, and others. This study is expected to contribute to the revitalization of an ecocentric Amdal concept in line with green constitution principles, supporting efforts toward more ecocentric environmental protection. In a broader vision, this study is anticipated to contribute to the transformation of environmental law and the constitution to be more responsive to social-ecological justice.
The Systematic Construction of Emergency Medical Security System in Long-Distance Walking Movement on Urban Paved Roads
Authors:   Emergency Department, the First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University, Jing Dong , Zheng Yang ,   Emergency Department, Ningbo Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University,, Jialong Ruan ,   Hangzhou Leye Exploration Outdoor Sports Planning Co., LTD, Jianing Chen ,   Ningbo PEACEBIRD Fashion Clothing Co., LTD, Xiaohong Song ,   Ningbo PEACEBIRD Fashion Clothing Co., LTD
Published: March 2024

Objective To explore the scope of building emergency medical security mechanism in urban paved road environment, and to provide reference, sample data and improvement suggestions for building emergency medical security mechanism in such specific environment. Methods The data of rescue personnel deployment, rescue materials allocation, rescue force monitoring, actual rescue situation, emergency plan and relevant regulations setting, training and other aspects of the emergency medical security mechanism in March and April 2023 were collected, and the data were analyzed. Results (1) The hiking distance was 40km and the road conditions were urban paved roads. There were 1150 official trekkers and 65 people were treated medically. (2) The most common symptoms of outdoor hiking included skeletal muscle injury (19.48%), foot skin and soft tissue injury (18.17%), fever (2.61%) and diarrhea (0.61%). (3) In March, 18.36% of the core medical team members and 20.41% of the first aid volunteers who underwent systematic training took up the task of supporting hiking activities. In April, the core medical team personnel who undertook the task of supporting hiking activities accounted for 1.23% of the total number of the security team, and the first aid volunteers who underwent systematic training accounted for 37.04%. (4) According to local conditions, the multi-vehicle rescue and transport mode was adopted, which was combined with the modified commercial rescue vehicle (42.86%) with the on-board emergency medical unit (EMU) and the ordinary ambulance (28.57%). (5) More than 700 pieces of 34 kinds of medical materials and 40 sets of mobile communication equipment, which were put into use after the feasibility study of the expert group and the technical group, guaranteed the competition from the hardware level. Conclusion The construction of emergency medical support mechanism in outdoor walking sports needs to pay attention to environmental characteristics, operation mode of support team, personnel and adaptability training, equipment and deployment of medical support materials, deployment and cooperation of communication and transport capacity, reasonable support plan and other factors. Medical volunteers who have been systematically trained can undertake part of outdoor medical rescue work. Pre-activity training and regular re-training of medical volunteers can ensure the safety of outdoor activities.
Employee Performance Engineering Based on Organizational Culture, Compensation and Motivation
Authors:   Master of Management, Postgraduate, Universitas Gajayana Malang, Pratama Miftahul Trissandy , Gunadi Gunadi ,   Master of Management Postgraduate Lecturer, Universitas Gajayana Malang, Muawanah Umi ,   Master of Management Postgraduate Lecturer, Universitas Gajayana Malang
Published: March 2024

Employee performance is determined, among other things, by organizational culture, compensation and motivation. This research aims to examine the influence of organizational culture, compensation and motivation simultaneously or partially on employee performance at the regional public water company, Mojopahit Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia. The research population was 124 employees of the Mojopahit Drinking Water Regional Public Company in Mojokerto. Meanwhile, 45 people were selected as research samples. Meanwhile, the sampling technique uses simple random sampling. Data collection uses a questionnaire that is distributed directly to respondents. The analysis tool uses multiple linear regression. Hypothesis testing uses the F test to prove the simultaneous influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable and the t test to prove the partial influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The research results concluded that organizational culture, compensation and motivation simultaneously or partially affect employee performance, but organizational culture variables have a stronger influence on employee performance than compensation and motivation variables.
The Role of Organizational Commitment in Mediation Effect of Compensation and Competency on Employee PerformanceThe Role of Organizational Commitment in Mediation Effect of Compensation and Competency on Employee Performance
Authors:   Program Studi Magister Manajemen, Universitas Warmadewa, Panca Dewi I Gusti Ayu , Udayana Putra Ida Bagus ,   Program Studi Magister Manajemen, Universitas Warmadewa, Suniastha Amerta I Made ,   Program Studi Magister Manajemen, Universitas Warmadewa, Dharma Krisnadhi Made Ardhy ,   Program Studi Magister Manajemen, Universitas Warmadewa
Published: March 2024

The existence of human resources plays a central role in the organization or company. The preparation of human resources is a crucial issue in the current era of globalization. Organizational success is highly dependent on employee performance. This study aims to determine and explain the role of organizational commitment in mediating the effect of compensation and competence on employee performance at Fitness Plus in Denpasar City. The population in this study were all employees where the sample determination used non-probability sampling method with saturated sampling technique (census) so that the entire population of 60 people was sampled. Path analysis was used to test the hypothesis in the study and the SmartPLS application was used to test the data obtained in this study. The results showed that compensation and competence have a significant positive effect on organizational commitment. Compensation has a significant positive effect on employee performance, but competence has no significant effect on employee performance. Organizational commitment has no significant effect on employee performance and was unable to mediate the effect of compensation and competence on employee performance.