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Metaverse Revolution in Higher Education: The Rise of Metaversities and Immersive Learning Environments
Authors: Dutta Pushan Kumar , Sekiwu Denis , Unogwu Omega John , Catherine Ankar Tersoo , Helal Amr Hosny
Published: August 2024

This study examines the Metaverse's impact on higher education and finance, introducing the concept of "Metaversities" and virtual financial services. We conducted a randomized controlled trial with 400 undergraduate students over two semesters, comparing an integrated metaverse-enhanced learning approach to traditional digital methods. Results show significant improvements in the metaverse group: 15% higher exam scores, 41% more time spent learning, 19.5% better knowledge retention, and 110% more peer interactions. The study also explores virtual financial solutions offered by banks, potentially democratizing access to financial services. Our results demonstrate significant improvements in academic performance, engagement, knowledge retention, collaboration, and student satisfaction among participants in the metaverse-enhanced learning group. The experimental group showed a 15% increase in average final exam scores, spent 41% more time on learning activities, and demonstrated 19.5% higher knowledge retention one month after course completion compared to the control group. Collaboration metrics also improved substantially, with the experimental group engaging in 110% more peer interactions and producing higher quality group projects. However, challenges such as practical application, legislation needs, cybersecurity, and digital divide issues are identified. While the Metaverse shows promise in expanding access to quality education and financial services, careful management is crucial to prevent exacerbating inequalities. This research contributes empirical evidence on the Metaverse's effectiveness in higher learning and insights into its financial sector implications. Our findings suggest that the Metaverse offers unprecedented opportunities for innovation in education and finance, but stakeholders must address critical challenges to ensure equitable and beneficial implementation.
Symbolic Dynamics and Topological Complexity in Discrete Dynamical Systems
Authors: Taheri Narjes , Kaleel Akhmed K. Kaleel
Published: August 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive review of symbolic dynamics and topological complexity in the context of discrete dynamical systems. We explore the fundamental concepts, recent theoretical advancements, and emerging applications of these powerful analytical tools. Symbolic dynamics, which represents system trajectories as sequences of symbols, provides a bridge between continuous dynamics and discrete mathematics. We discuss its origins, development, and key theorems, emphasizing its role in studying long-term behavior and chaos.
Topological complexity, closely related to topological entropy, offers a measure of the intricacy of orbits within a dynamical system. We examine various methods for computing and analyzing topological complexity, highlighting its significance in understanding chaotic behavior and mixing properties. The interplay between symbolic dynamics and topological complexity is thoroughly investigated, demonstrating how symbolic representations facilitate the computation of topological entropy and the study of structural stability.
We present recent applications of these concepts in diverse fields, including information theory, cryptography, biological systems, and ergodic theory. Case studies illustrate the practical utility of symbolic dynamics and topological complexity in solving real-world problems. Additionally, we discuss open problems and future research directions, emphasizing the potential for further theoretical developments and novel applications.
This review aims to provide both an accessible introduction for newcomers and a valuable resource for established researchers in the field of discrete dynamical systems. By synthesizing current knowledge and highlighting key challenges, we hope to stimulate further research and cross-disciplinary collaborations in this rich and evolving area of mathematics.
Reliability Function and Boolean Ring
Authors: Ismail Mohd Arfian
Published: August 2024

Reliability functions are fundamental mathematical models in engineering reliability theory, giving the probability that a system or component functions over a given time period. Boolean rings are algebraic structures with addition, multiplication, and complementation operations that follow certain axioms. This paper shows that collections of reliability functions form Boolean rings under natural definitions of the Boolean operators. Although reliability theory and Boolean rings are mature subjects, the formal connection between them has not been fully recognized. Establishing this link allows the extensive body of results from Boolean ring theory to be applied in analyzing reliability functions. The Boolean perspective leads to simplified calculations and new reliability theorems. We provide mathematical background on reliability functions and Boolean rings before presenting the formal proof that reliability functions satisfy Boolean ring properties. Several examples demonstrate how the Boolean viewpoint yields insight into reliability calculations, system structure functions, and other areas. The relationships revealed here unify reliability theory and Boolean algebra, while offering opportunities for further theoretical developments in both fields. This work elucidates the underlying Boolean structure inherent in reliability modeling.
A Novel Method of Using Machine Learning Techniques to Protect Clouds Against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks.
Authors: DEVI SANGEETA , Maury Pranjal , Tripathi Upendra Nath
Published: August 2024

The term "cloud computing" describes a method of providing hardware- and software-based services over the internet. This allows users to access their data and apps from any device. The benefits of cloud computing include scalability, virtualization, access to user assets, lower infrastructure costs, and flexibility. However, one drawback is that it is susceptible to distributed denial of service attacks, which occur when multiple computer systems collaborate to target a particular resource, website, or server. Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks present a serious risk to computer networks and constitute a major cyber security challenge. This results in a denial of service for end users, as a result of false connection requests, a flood of messages, and twisted packets causing the system to slow down or even crash. Real people and services cannot access cloud computing. The issue of machine learning algorithms for identifying distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks is explored in this article.
In order to identify and defend cloud systems from harmful assaults, we developed a new machine learning approach in this work that is based on transfer learning.  This study offers NSL-KDD datasets and two methodologies. There are two types of filters available: the Learning Vector Quantization (LVQ) Filters and the Principal Component Analysis (PCA) method, which reduces dimensionality. The features selected from each method were pooled using Decision Tree (DT), Naïve Bayes (NB), and Support Vector Machine (SVM) to detect distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS). We contrasted the results of several classifications. In terms of attack detection, LVQ-based DT performed better results as compared to other methods.
Urgensi dan Hambatan Perlindungan Saksi dan Korban sebagai Upaya Pengungkapan Tindak Pidana
Authors: Ramadhani Putri , Ardiansyah Ardiansyah
Published: August 2024

Protection of witnesses and victims in the criminal justice system in Indonesia is an important aspect in disclosing criminal acts. Prior to Law Number 13 of 2006 which was later amended by Law Number 31 of 2014, protection for witnesses and victims was partial and not comprehensive. This research aims to understand the urgency and obstacles faced in implementing the witness and victim protection law. The method used in this research is normative research with a conceptual legal approach. The research results show that witness and victim protection is very important to provide a sense of security and comfort to witnesses and victims, especially in the judicial process. Providing a sense of security and comfort was strengthened by the birth of the witness and victim protection law. Although legal protection for witnesses and victims has been regulated in various laws, its implementation still faces various obstacles, including low victim participation and limited human resources for law enforcement.Key words: Witness protection, victim protection, witness and victim rights.
Farklı Arazi Kullanımlarının Yüzeysel Akış Üzerindeki Etkileri
Authors: Aydın Miraç , Demirci Kerime
Published: August 2024

Bu çalışmada farklı kapalılıklarda ve orman toprağında yüzeysel akış miktarının belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Bu kapsamda orman toprağı (OT), kontrol (K), 1 kapalı (C1) 2 kapalı (C2) ve 3 kapalı (C3) olmak üzere toplamda beş adet yüzeysel akış parseli kurulmuştur. 2019 haziran ayından 2021 haziran ayının başına kadar yüzeysel akış ölçümleri yapılmıştır. Parsellerden elde edilen bulgulara göre toplam yüzeysel akış miktarları, kontrol parselinde 38,75 mm/m², OT parselinde 32,85 mm/m², C1 parselinde 30,08 mm/m², C2 parselinde 29,32 mm/m² ve C3 parselinde 29,28 mm/m² olarak tespit edilmiştir. Buna göre yüzeysel akışın en yüksek olduğu kontrol (CK) parseli, en düşük olduğu ise 3 kapalı C3 parselinde gerçekleştiği tespit edilmiştir.
Microplastics characterization, abundance and distribution on the coast of Ordu province (Türkiye)
Authors: Kiliç Tuğba , Aydın Uncumusaoğlu Arzu
Published: August 2024

Plastics, one of the most common materials polluting our seas, are now a serious global problem. These plastics persist in our environment for a long time and gradually turn into much smaller particles that we call microplastics (MPs). In this study, the MPs profile of sand and seawater samples taken from 6 different stations from the coasts of Ordu Province was analysed in detail. As a result of MPs and μ FTIR spectroscopic analyses, the presence of MPs in sand and seawater samples was determined and their characterisation, abundance and distribution characteristics were revealed. In this study, 291.11 items kg-1 MPs was found in sediment samples and 0.263 items L-1 MPs in water samples. A total of 420 MP fragments were detected from seawater and sand samples on the coasts of Ordu Province and analysed for colour, shape, size and species. Fibre and film type MPs fragments were found the most and it was determined that these fragments were generally blue and transparent in colour. It was observed that MPs were commonly in the size range of 0-50µm (50.71%) and the detected MPs were not larger than 800 µm. Most of the MPs observed were polyethylene (56%), followed by polypropylene (19%), polystyrene (15%), polyvinyl acetate (7%) and polytylene tereftelate (3%). In conclusion, MPs pose serious threats to human health and the environment, and it is recommended that waste generation should be reduced, necessary precautions should be taken, monitoring studies should be carried out and necessary removal methods should be applied in order to reduce the risk caused by wastes released into the seas.
Effect of Natural Adsorbents Addition into Fish Feed Rations on Water Parameters
Authors: Şahin Dilek , Öz Meryem , Öz Ünal
Published: August 2024

In this research, the effects of zeolite, leonardite, and diatomite, added into fish feed of 40% protein value in different amounts, on water parameters were investigated. The experiment consisted of 10 groups with three replications (control (C), 2 % zeolite (Z2), 4 % zeolite (Z4), 8 % zeolite (Z8), 2 % leonardite (L2), 4 % leonardite (L4), 8 % leonardite (L8) 2 % diatomite (D2), 4 % diatomite (D4), and 8 % diatomite (D8)). In the study, feed containing 40 % crude protein was used to be within this protein value range. When the experimental groups in the study were examined individually, it was determined that similar to the results in the zeolite groups and leonardite groups, there was a decrease in the ammonia and TAN values in the water as the amount of adsorbent in the feed increased. When these results are evaluated, it is thought that the addition of adsorbent in greater amounts (e.g.,>8 %) than the amounts in this study could be significantly more effective.
Volatile Profile of Hydrosol Extracted from Pistacia vera Soft Bark and Potential Use in Fish Feed Industry
Authors: Kesbiç Osman Sabri
Published: August 2024

The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of hydrosol obtained from discarded soft shells of Pistacia vera, which is a byproduct of Pistachio production. The study sought to examine the qualitative makeup of the volatile components found in the hydrosol and assess its potential as an additive in fish feed. To accomplish this goal, a hydrodistillation procedure was used to extract 1 kilogram of soft P. vera peel. The hydrosol achieved a performance level of 170 milliliters per kilogram. The product was analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, which identified 16 components comprising 93.37% of the product. The main component of the product was identified as Limonene-4-ol, making up 44.60% of the product. Furthermore, the product contained substantial amounts of Benzenemethanol, alpha. alpha.,4-trimethyl, α-terpineol, Bornyl acetate, Carvone, and Eucalyptol (1,8 cineol). Previous research on the bioactive chemicals found in P. vera softshell suggests that the hydrosol generated from it could be used as a fish feed additive. This is mostly due to its antibacterial and antioxidant effects.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning untuk Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Fisika Peserta Didik Kelas XI
Authors: Diaz Nandaru , Suliyanah Suliyanah , Kholifah Kholifah
Published: August 2024

Observasi peserta didik memperlihatkan bahwa motivasi belajar peserta didik dalam pembelajaran fisika masih tergolong rendah. Oleh karena itu perlu dilakukan penerapan model pembelajaran problem-based learning.  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat perbedaan pengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran problem-based learning  terhadap motivasi belajar fisika peserta didik kelas XI-1 SMAN 13 Surabaya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas pada materi vektor yang dilaksanakan dalam dua siklus pembelajaran. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan yaitu angket motivasi belajar yang memuat 4 indikator motivasi yaitu perhatian, relevansi, percaya diri, dan kepuasan. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pada siklus I terdapat 54,1% peserta didik yang berada pada kategori motivasi Tinggi dan pada siklus II 100% peserta didik telah mencapai motivasi Tinggi. Dengan demikian dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model problem-based learning dapat meningkatkan motivasi belajar fisika. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan adanya peningkatan skor motivasi pada setiap siklusnya.
Integrasi Strategi Writing to Learn pada Model Problem Based Learning untuk Meningkatkan Penguasaan Konsep dan Ketrampilan Komunikasi Siswa SMK pada Mata Pelajaran IPAS
Authors: Rahmawati Galuh , Sinaga Parlindungan , Aminudin Ahmad , Hidayat Arif
Published: August 2024

Kurikulum Merdeka merupakan inisiatif pendidikan yang menekankan pada pembelajaran kontekstual dan berbasis pengembangan ketrampilan peserta didik. Pada proses pembelajaran diharapkan mampu memberikan gambaran terkait pengembangan ketrampilan peserta didik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi integrasi strategi Writing to Learn dalam meningkatkan penguasaan konsep dan ketrampilan komunikasi siswa SMK. Penelitian menggunakan desain sampel berjumlah 33 siswa kelas X SMK yang dibagi menjadi 4 Kelompok untuk mengetahui peningkatan ketrampilan komunikasi siswa. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah 10 soal pretest dan posttest untuk mengukur kemampuan konsep siswa, sedangkan instrument untuk ketrampilan menulis menggunakan LKPD dengan model Problem Based Learning. Siswa dituntun untuk mengembangkan ide berdasarkan masalah yang didesain pada LKPD. Teknik analisa data yang dilakukan menggunakan perhitungan N-gain. Hasil perhitungan diperoleh perhitungan sebesar  peningkatan pengetahuan konsep 0,54 dengan kategori sedang, perhitungan  pertemuan pertama ke pertemuan kedua sebesar 0,33 dengan kategori rendah,  pertemuan kedua dan ketiga sebesar 0,57 dengan kategori sedang dan  pertemuan ketiga dan keempat sebesar 0,8 dengan kategori tinggi. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa model Problem Based Learning dengan strategi Writing to learn untuk meningkatkan penguasaan konsep dan ketrampilan komunikasi siswa efektif digunakan pada pembelajaran IPAS.
Identifikasi Konsep Fisika pada Kearifan Lokal Pembuatan Tuak dan Budaya Nitik Tuak di Kabupaten Tuban
Authors: Sa’diyah Halimatus , Mustafaroh Vinka Amalia , Rizaldi Dimas Fahmi , Ashfy Aulia Camila , Suliyanah Suliyanah
Published: August 2024

Kabupaten Tuban di Jawa Timur, Indonesia, terkenal dengan tradisi lokalnya yang kaya, di antaranya budaya Nitik Tuak. Budaya ini melibatkan pembuatan dan konsumsi Tuak, sebuah minuman tradisional beralkohol rendah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendokumentasikan serta menganalisis budaya Nitik Tuak dengan sudut pandang Kearifan Lokal Fisika. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan Fenomenologi. Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Dalam konteks ini, tradisi Nitik Tuak tidak hanya memegang peranan penting dalam mempertahankan kekayaan budaya dan sosial lokal, tetapi juga menyajikan relevansi signifikan dengan konsep-konsep fisika seperti momentum, gaya gesek, energi potensial, dan gaya gravitasi yang terlibat dalam proses produksi dan penikmatan Tuak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tradisi Nitik Tuak bukan hanya sebagai elemen penting dalam warisan budaya, tetapi juga menawarkan potensi sebagai sumber pembelajaran fisika yang inovatif untuk siswa SMA, memberikan aplikasi praktis konsep-konsep fisika. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini menekankan pada pentingnya pelestarian Nitik Tuak tidak hanya sebagai warisan budaya tetapi juga sebagai alat edukatif yang dapat meningkatkan pemahaman konseptual fisika di kalangan pelajar.
Global gradient estimates for shear thinning-type Stokes system on the non-smooth domains
Authors: Cho Namkyeong
Published: August 2024

In this paper, we present the global $L^q$ estimates for the weak solution of the steady p-Stokes equations describing the motion of the shear-thinning flow under the nonslip boundary condition. Our interest is a non-smooth domain whose boundary can go beyond the Lipschitz category, and the coefficients belong to BMO(Bounded Mean Oscillation) space with sufficiently small BMO semi-norm.
Effect of cryoprotectants on the semen quality of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus
Authors: Navarro Rodrigo Diana , Corrêa Marcela Borges
Published: August 2024

Samples of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) semen were collected with the aim of evaluating the quality of cryopreserved semen using methanol and dimethylacetamide (DMA) as cryoprotectant agents at the concentrations of 7.5% and 10% each. The diluent (base) used in each cryoprotectant consisted of Beltsville Thawing Solution (BTS). An examination of the motility factors, robustness, and duration of motility was conducted using sodium carbonate (at 1% solution) for semen activation. The results were higher in methanol regarding robustness, and 7.5% methanol in relation to motility rate and duration of motility. The cryopreservation process increased the number of morphological pathologies, primarily fractured tail, isolated head and folded tail, except for treatment with DMA 7.5%.
Análise de acurácia do mapeamento do uso e ocupação do solo utilizando imagens Sentinel-2 e CBERS-4 no entorno de reservatórios
Authors: Silva Júnior Juarez Antônio da , Silva Junior Ubiratan Joaquim da , Almeida Débora Natália Oliveira de , Paiva Anderson Luiz Ribeiro de , Santos Ester Milena dos , Santos Sylvana Melo dos , Oliveira Leidjane Maria Maciel de
Published: August 2024

A detecção de mudanças na cobertura do solo ajuda os formuladores de políticas a entender a dinâmica das mudanças ambientais para garantir o desenvolvimento sustentável no bioma Caatinga. Assim, a identificação de características espaciais por Sensoriamento Remoto surgiu como um importante aspecto de pesquisa e, dessa forma, metodologia adequada e eficiente para o mapeamento de cobertura do solo necessárias é fator preponderante. Neste estudo, os dados do satélite Sentinel-2 e CBERS-4 capturados pelos sensores MultiSpectral Instrument (MSI) e a Câmera Pancromática e Multiespectral (PAN), respectivamente, foram usados para a classificação e análise de acurácia para cinco classes de cobertura da terra no entorno de Barragens localizados no município de Belo Jardim, Pernambuco. O algoritmo KNN (K-ésimo vizinho mais próximo) com um valor de k=1 foi utilizado para o treinamento e classificação das imagens. As recentes imagens de alta resolução do programa europeu WorldCover foram utilizadas como imagem de referência espacial e temática. Após a análise por Matrix Contingência entre os mapas de cobertura do solo e os dados de referência, foram obtidos uma acurácia global de 57,4% para o MSI e 54,5% para o produto PAN. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que o MSI apresentou mapas de cobertura da terra mais satisfatórias do que os dados PAN. Por outro lado, para a classe de vegetação arbustiva para o produto PAN apresentou r de 0,5 enquanto o MSI de 0,47. Características espaciais e espectrais das imagens foram os principais causadores das variabilidades encontradas nos coeficientes de acurácia temática.
Pengaruh Board Nationality Diversity, Educational Background Diversity, Gender Diversity, dan Tenure Diversity terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan
Authors: Nathaniel Yohanes Albert , Djajadikerta Hamfri
Published: August 2024

Perusahaan menerapkan praktik good corporate governance yang dapat terlihat dari komposisi dewan komisaris dan dewan direksi. Komposisi dewan komisaris dan dewan direksi semakin beragam di berbagai sektor termasuk sektor pertambangan. Maka penelitian in bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara board diversity atau keberagaman dewan direksi dengan kinerja keuangan perusahaan di sektor pertambangan yang terdaftar dalam BEI tahun 2018–2022. Melalui penelitian ini, diversivitas dari board director di telaah melalui beberapa faktor yaitu nationality diversity, gender diversity, educational background diversity dan tenure diversity. Kinerja keuangan diukur dengan Return on Equity (ROE). Data yang digunakan untuk penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder berupa 300 sample annual report perusahaan yang telah memenuhi kriteria yang ditentukan oleh peneliti. Data tersebut diolah menggunakan uji asumsi klasik dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial, board nationality diversity, gender diversity, tenure diversity tidak dapat dibuktikan pengaruhnya secara statistik terhadap kinerja keuangan. Board educational background memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja keuangan perusahaan. Secara simultan, board nationality diversity, board educational background, board gender diversity, board tenure diversity tidak dapat dibuktikan pengaruhnya secara statistik terhadap kinerja keuangan.
Examining Occupation Fields of Programs According to Artificial Intelligence: Anadolu University Open Education System Case
Authors: Öncü Sefa Emre , Süral İrfan
Published: August 2024

Anadolu University's Open Education System (OES) accommodates over one million students and has incorporated an AI-based Virtual Assistant for non-academic support since 2022. While OES offers abundant information about its programs on its website, there is a notable absence of support services providing job recommendations related to students' chosen programs. This gap in student support extends to the post-graduation phase, with the Virtual Assistant lacking a concept for guiding students in finding employment opportunities. Recognizing the need for comprehensive assistance, this study sought to leverage AI capabilities to offer job recommendations by extracting information from the objectives of 63 OES programs. The initial inquiry involved requesting AI-generated job recommendations based on the stated objectives of these programs. Subsequently, the Virtual Assistant was tasked with providing insights into the occupation fields associated with OES programs. Analysis of the AI's responses, along with the classification of occupations according to the International Standards of Classifications of Occupations (ISCO) and the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), forms the core of this study. Contrary to trends observed in most European countries, the predominant number of graduates in Türkiye emerges from business and management fields. However, the correlation between graduation rates and subsequent job placements appears suboptimal within the labor force and employment landscape. The study advocates for the integration of AI in offering job recommendations, incorporating graduation and employment rates. This approach enables students to seek guidance on suitable programs aligned with their skills, fostering a more informed decision-making process. The study underscores the potential for higher education institutes to share employment and labor force data.
Dracaena Mannii Leaf Meal Supplementation In Broiler Chicks: Effects On Growth Performance, Haematology And Serum Biochemical Indices
Authors: John Alagbe Olujimi
Published: August 2024

Medicinal plants have been associated with many activities including antimicrobial, antioxidant, osmoregulatory, immune-modulating, hepato-protective and anti-fungal properties due to the presence of phytochemicals which are eco-friendly and effective. This experiment was carried out to examine the dietary supplementation of Dracaena mannii leaf meal on the growth performance and some haematological and biochemical indices of broiler chicks. 200 one-day old Hubbard broiler chicks (mixed sex) were used in a 28 days’ experiment. Chicks were distributed over four groups of 50 birds with 5 replicates containing 10 birds each. Experimental diet was adequate in all nutrients (NRC, 1994). Birds in group 1: corn-soya meal basal diet without Dracaena mannii leaf (DMF), group 2, 3 and 4 were given basal diet with DMF at 200 g, 400 g and 600 g respectively. Phytochemical evaluation of DMF revealed the presence of flavonoids (1005.1 mg/g), phenols (842.9 mg/g), tannins (341.2 mg/g), alkaloids (211.7 mg/g), steroids (133.1 mg/g) and saponins (21.70 mg/g) in order of abundance. The findings also revealed that average daily were similar (P>0.05) in diet 3 and 4 but significantly higher (P<0.05) than other groups. Conversely, average daily feed intake of birds fed diet 1 were similar (P>0.05) to those given diet 2 but significantly (P<0.05) greater than the other groups. No mortality was recorded in all the groups (P>0.05). Pack cell volume, red blood cell, haemoglobin, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular haemoglobin, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration, white blood cell, leucocytes and monocytes counts were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by the diets. However, values were within the optimum range for healthy birds. Similarly, total protein, albumin, globulin and albumin/globulin ratio were significantly different (P<0.05) among the groups excepts for creatinine, urea, alkaline phosphatase, aspartate transaminase and alanine transaminase values (P>0.05). The researcher came to the conclusion that dietary supplementation of DMF up to 600 g can optimize the performance of broilers without causing any negative effect on their health status.
Quality of Life of Chronic Renal Failure Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis During Post Covid 19 Pandemic
Authors: Nurchayati Sofiana , Hassan Hafizah Che , Panduragan Santhna Letchmi , Sansuwito Tukimin bin
Published: August 2024

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is one of the most involved diseases of the urinary system, which is becoming a serious public health problem among the world's population characterized by high prevalence, mortality, and health costs. CKD is defined as a progressive abnormality of kidney structure and/or function for more than three months followed by health implications. It can be determined using the glomerular filtration rate, which is used to classify the severity of the disease. The majority of patients with stage 4 and all stage 5 require renal replacement therapy to maintain their quality of life, including hemodialysis (HD). Hemodialysis (HD) is a procedure in which a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or dialyzer are used to clean the patient's blood, which can improve the patient's quality of life. Basically, the hemodialysis process carried out by CKD patients is able to increase serum creatinine, albumin, and pre-albumin, then also able to normalize the catabolic rate of protein and increase the food intake of CKD patients. However, most previous studies have found that the hemodialysis process can increase the prevalence of malnutrition and reduce the quality of life of patients. This study aims to determine the picture of the quality of life of CKD patients undergoing hemodialysis during the post-COVID 19 pandemic period. Data collection of this study was carried out in the Hemodialysis room of Arifin Achmad Hospital Pekanbaru, with a total of 65 samples with the criteria of patients undergoing regular HD at least 2 times a week. Data analysis in this study using univariate for demographic data and quality of life picture of chronic kidney failure patients. The results showed that the majority of respondents were male as many as 37 people (56.9%), almost all of them were married as many as 62 respondents (95.4%), the majority had high school education as many as 41 respondents (63.1%), almost half were not working, namely as many as 29 respondents (44.6%), and the majority aged 51-60 years as many as 30 respondents (46.2%). While the picture of quality of life 2 shows that the majority of respondents have a good quality of life, namely 33 respondents (50.8%). Based on the results of this study, it is hoped that families can play an important role in providing support and motivation during hemodialysis therapy so as to increase expectations and higher quality of life for patients
Overview of the Incident of Anemia in Adolescent Girls in the Working Area of the Kumbe Health Center in 2023
Authors: Yunita Sherly , Sulaksana I Gusti Nyoman Tri
Published: August 2024

In general, research on anemia in adolescent girls in Indonesia has been quite widely conducted, but the incidence of adolescent girls in junior high school, especially in the working area of the Kumbe Health Center, is not yet known. Based on this background and related to the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls is still relatively high, so researchers are interested in knowing the picture of anemia incidence in adolescent girls in the work area of the Kumbe Health Center in 2023. From this description, there is no data that describes the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls in junior high schools in the working area of the Kumbe Health Center. The purpose of this study was to determine the picture of the incidence of anemia of adolescent girls in junior high schools in the working area of the Kumbe Health Center
VENEZUELA VE PETROL Hollanda Hastalığı ve Ötesi
Authors: MUSTAFAYEV Nijat
Published: August 2024

Hollanda Hastalığı, bir ülke genellikle doğal kaynak ihracatından kaynaklanan büyük bir finansal kaynak girişine tanık olduğunda, belirli bir ekonomik gelişmeyi açıklamak için kullanılan bir ifadedir. 1960’lı yıllarda ortaya çıkan Hollanda Hastalığı terimi, temelde reel döviz kuru değerlenmesinin ardından, o dönemdeki doğal gaz keşiflerinin Hollanda ekonomisi üzerinde yarattığı yıpratıcı etkiyi açıklamaktadır. Hollanda hastalığı terimi, ekonomi literatüründe ilk kez 26 Kasım 1977 tarihinde “The Economist” dergisinde yayımlanan makalenin başlığı olarak kullanılmıştır. Kitap, üç bölümden oluşmaktadır. Birinci bölümde, Hollanda Hastalığının tanımına, teorik görüşlere yer verilmiş ve literatür araştırması yapılmıştır. Hollanda Hastalığına karşı alınan önlemler ve sorunu yönetmek açısından başarılı ve başarısız olan ülke örnekleri incelenmiştir. İkinci bölümde, petrolün keşfiyle birlikte Venezuela’nın tipik bir petro-devlete dönüşmesi ve petrol patlamalarının ülke ekonomisi üzerindeki etkileri araştırılmıştır. 1983 yılında petrol fiyatlarının düşmesi sonrası Venezuela’da oluşan kriz ortamı ve sonrasında ekonomik buhrandan kurtulmak için uygulanan neoliberal reformlar hakkında bilgi verilmiştir. Üçüncü bölümde ise Başkan Chavez dönemi ve sonrasında petrol politikası ve petrolün Venezuela ekonomisi için önemine yer verilmiştir. Venezuela ekonomisine ait 2003-2023 dönemi makroekonomik verileri kullanılarak Hollanda Hastalığı olgusu değerlendirilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda Venezuela ekonomisinde Hollanda Hastalığının varlığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç kısmında, uzun vadede Hollanda Hastalığından kurtulmak için alınabilecek önlemler ve önerilerden bahsedilmiştir.
WHEN IT COMES TO ARTS PROGRAMS, KIDS HAVE “SOMETHING TO SAY” KNOWLEDGE IN BRIEF, Key findings from Wallace
Authors: Montgomery Denise , Rogovin Peter , Persaud Neromanie
Published: August 2024

KNOWLEDGE IN BRIEF Findings You Can Use from New Wallace Research
Não perderá seu preço e sua valia
Authors: Ponce de Leão Isabel
Published: August 2024

No quingentenário do nascimento de Luís de Camões cabe uma reflexão sobre a forma como a sua produção linguística suscita a interação de outras linguagens que o representam e a passos da sua obra.
Nichts weniger als ein Formenmissbrauch
Authors: Ladeur Karl-Heinz
Published: August 2024

Das Verbot der rechtsradikalen Zeitschrift „Compact“ erging in der Gestalt eines Vereinsverbots, bezogen auf die die Zeitschrift herausgebende Gesellschaft, eine GmbH. Dies ist nichts weniger als ein Formenmissbrauch: Die zuständige Bundesinnenministerin hat unvorsichtigerweise ausdrücklich erklärt, dass die Zeitschrift „Compact“ verboten werde, und dies dann auf eine Kompetenz nach dem bundesrechtlichen Vereinsgesetz gestützt. Die staatliche Intervention in die öffentliche freie Meinungsbildung wird im Rekurs auf das Prinzip der „wehrhaften Demokratie“ begründet. Dies darf aber nicht bedeuten, dass das Prinzip über alle formalen rechtsstaatlichen Grenzen hinaus eingesetzt werden darf.
Mainstreaming Gender in EU Arms Export Controls
Authors: M. Puigderrajols Triadó Anna
Published: August 2024

With the third review of the EU Common Position on Exports of Military Technology and Equipment (EU Common Position) well underway, there is a critical opportunity to align this document with international instruments that incorporate gender considerations in the arms trade. In light of this, the post examines the increasing integration of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) within arms trade legal frameworks and calls for the EU Common Position to explicitly reference gender beyond its already present human rights considerations.
Competencias de Alto Nivel en los Liceos Navales: una Alianza entre el Saber Pedagógico y la Formación Permanente
Authors: Arellano Gualle Patricia del Carmen , Vinueza Guamán Francisco David , Ayala Chanatasi Jorge Gustavo
Published: August 2024

Los Liceos Navales amparados en su órgano rector, forman a sus cadetes en un sistema de justicia, soberanía y resguardo nacional, su implicación, no solo se reduce a un accionar en armas, priorizando el civismo como identidad de respeto institucional, donde la vida desde la Constitución y vigencia axiológica, determinan su eslogan visionario, por ello, se consolida una Unidad Educativa de Fuerzas Armadasteniendo como eje el saber pedagógico y la formación permanente a cargo del docente liceísta, cuya consistencia, sea ese vínculo Estado-Nación-Educación, tras la búsqueda de la reconfiguración de la nueva ciudadanía, integrada en las tecnologías y neurociencia desde la gestión emocional, basada en principios constitucionales. De esta manera, se plantea como propósito analizar las implicaciones de las competencias de alto nivel en los Liceos Navales como una alianza entre el saber pedagógico y la formación permanente en el contexto ecuatoriano.
Evaluation of delta tool for comparison of different air quality prediction models
Authors: Gradišar Dejan , Shao Hua , Grašič Boštjan
Published: August 2024

This paper describes how to use Delta tool, a software for the assessment of air quality model applications to evaluate ozone prediction models. These models aim to improve the accuracy of forecasting ozone concentration in urban locations in Slovenia. As Delta tool was built in the frame of the EU Air Quality Directive, it is essential and conducive to evaluating the prediction models within regulation and policy. In this work, we demonstrate the procedure for implementing model data, developed previously, into the Delta tool and we show some examples of validation results.
Construction auditing risk detection using neural network
Authors: Thao Cao Phuong , Tung Nguyen Hoang , Hau Nguyen Thi
Published: August 2024

Audit report plays a key role in determining the validity of final accounting in the completion of any construction project. However, the quality of reports depends heavily on the quality of the auditors themselves, whose variety of skill set and bias level could lead to different assessment outcome of the accounting risk level. This paper presents a method that detects auditing risk using neural network. The criteria to assess auditing risks will serve as inputs in the neural network, and the output will be the ranking of low, medium, high level of auditing risk. The proposed neural network was tested on 80 construction projects in Vietnam and the result shows the high accuracy level of this method in auditing risk detection.
Mastering terminology through translation in English for specific purposes classroom
Authors: Koteva Galina
Published: August 2024

The aim of this paper is to explore the efficiency of using corpora in translation activities in Eng- lish for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses. It is focused on the ways for enhancing the students’ foreign language competence by teaching terminology through translation of specialized texts. Terminological work constitutes central part of any translation project and may be a time-consuming process. There- fore, efficient terminology management may considerably facilitate students’ work and significantly contribute to the delivery of high quality translation.
Flipped classroom in chemistry classes
Authors: Traykova Silvia
Published: August 2024

“Flipped classroom” is when students and teachers swap their roles (teaching methods and focus of teaching changes) and students become the driving mechanism in the lesson. Recently, this pedagogi- cal method has become increasingly popular as it promotes deeper understanding of more complex concepts. Flipped classroom allows students to learn at their own pace and in any environment and, as a result, become more confident in what they have learned. Meanwhile, teachers can follow students’ progress and adapt their teaching in regard to students’ individual needs. Flipped classroom is one of the effective approaches in chemistry as it introduces and integrates technologies in learning. Furthermore, lots of time can be allocated for group discussion, homework guidance, and critical thinking in class. Flipped classroom method could be preceded for guiding slow learners.
Determination of the optimal construction parameters of dust collection facilities after pneumatic transport installation
Authors: Harizanov Vasil , Stanev Rayko
Published: August 2024

In metallurgy pneumatic transport installations for powders and metal particles (swarfs, shav- ings, etc.) generated during production processes are widely used. Fine-grained metal waste and/ or intermediate products are characterized by a wide range of particle size composition, different particle shapes and significant differences in the densities of individual components of the disperse system (from 2 to 10 g·cm-3). The listed features of the materials intended for pneumatic transport create certain difficulties in determining the parameters of the disperse system intended for carrying out the transport purposes. The differences in the physical characteristics and properties of the dispersed particles also cause significant differences in their aerodynamic behaviour in the facilities for separating the two phases (solid and gaseous) and for purifying the fluid (most often air) before releasing it into the environment. Unlike dust collection systems for process flue gases, pneumatic conveying systems require initial sedimentation of the transported material and subsequent purification of the transporting fluid (air). The present report summarizes the results of analytical determination of the physical characteristics of waste fine-grained metal materials and calculation of the aerodynamic parameters of dust collection equipment included in the system for the separation of solid-phase particles with sizes greater than 100 μm and subsequent purification of the waste gas to achieve concentration of fine dust particles lower than 5 mg·m-3. Based on the physical parameters of the disperse system, the best available techniques are de- termined for the separation of the solid phase particles and the purification of the waste fluid that is released into the atmosphere, as follow: gravity dust chamber;inertia cylindric cyclone. As a result of calculating the design parameters of the specified dust collection devices, the optimal conditions have been determined for the most complete separation of the transported material from the air flow and the subsequent purification of the air released into the atmosphere to meet the legal limit for emissions of dust particles.
Integración de la Inteligencia Artificial en la Enseñanza Técnica y Tecnológica: Aportes y Desafíos en la Asignatura de Microcontroladores
Authors: Mero Sanchez Nidia Benedita , León Paguay Gladys Patricia , Montes De Oca Celeiro Raúl Alejandro
Published: August 2024

El objetivo de la presente investigación consistió en analizar los desafíos y oportunidades en la integración de la inteligencia artificial en la enseñanza de la asignatura de microcontroladores en las carreras de ciencias técnicas del Instituto Superior Tecnológico Tsa'chila, con el fin de proponer una estrategia educativa efectiva que mejore la calidad de los procesos formativos alineados con las demandas del mercado laboral. Se utilizó enfoque cuantitativo - tipo exploratorio descriptivo para recopilar y analizar datos numéricos relevantes. Este enfoque permitió obtener información precisa y objetiva sobre la comprensión de la integración de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en la enseñanza de microcontroladores. El análisis de las percepciones sobre la Integración de la IA en la Enseñanza de Microcontroladores revela un conjunto diverso de actitudes y preocupaciones entre los participantes. Si bien existe un alto grado de optimismo sobre los beneficios potenciales de esta integración, también se destacan preocupaciones importantes, como la posible exclusión de estudiantes y la necesidad de una formación adecuada para docentes. Las conclusiones derivadas del análisis estadístico y su confrontación con el objetivo de investigación ofrecen una comprensión más profunda de los posibles beneficios y preocupaciones asociadas con la integración de la IA en la enseñanza de microcontroladores.
Drug detection, analysis, and monitoring workshop report
Authors: Sisco Edward
Published: August 2024

This report is a summary of a workshop convened to capture the analytical and data challenges inherent to the detection, identification, and monitoring of illicit drugs in the United States – specifically highlighting current practices, challenges, and opportunities for growth within communities. It systematically examines each stage of the analytical and data workflow, from sample recognition and collection to data dissemination, outlining opportunities to improve existing procedures and technologies. Recognizing the tradeoffs between the need for rapid results and the need for high confidence in those results, the report explores emerging technological solutions, standardization efforts, and training opportunities for enhancing drug detection and analysis. Furthermore, the report explores the complex landscape of data aggregation and dissemination, highlighting the need for standardized data structures, robust data-sharing, and clear communication strategies to effectively leverage data for informed decision-making and public education. Finally, the report presents potential action items for NIST to leverage its expertise in measurement science, standards development, and community engagement to assist in mitigating the challenges posed by the evolving drug landscape.
Menjelajahi Fenomena Sosial Dalam Pendididkan dan Teologi: Tantangan dan Peluang
Authors: Sutarman Laia  , Putri Sory  , Sandra R Tapilaha
Published: August 2024

Social phenomena and contextual issues in education and theology will discuss various contemporary social phenomena that influence the education and theology system, giving rise to contextual issues that arise in current educational and theological practices, the impact of social phenomena and contextual issues in education and theology on the development of society and religion. As well as things that can respond effectively to existing social challenges and contextual issues. In compiling this article, the author used descriptive qualitative methods. The descriptive qualitative method is a research method that creates systematic, factual and accurate descriptions (words) and images regarding the facts being investigated. The author looks for supporting facts through previous research from journals or books in accordance with the problems raised based on the findings. findings, facts and literature that support finding solutions to existing problems. This concerns cultural and religious diversity, issues of morality in the digital era. And not only that, the impact of social phenomena and contextual issues will be discussed, including the contextual meaning and purpose of education and theology, the context that shapes educational and theological theories, how do we do education and theology in a context like this? That is, being a witness to society , building dialogue between religious communities, creating harmony. The social phenomena and contextual issues in education and theology are such that the challenges in these two fields are often interrelated. Education must be responsive to social change and consider contextual issues, while theology also needs to understand social dynamics to provide views that are relevant in the context of life. The synergy between education and theology can help shape a more inclusive society and a deeper understanding of human values.
Internalisasi Etika: Menjadikan Hidup, Bukan Hanya Sekedar Hidup
Authors: Megawati Naibaho  , Dominikus Doni Ola  , Fidelis Den
Published: August 2024

In our life, to choose what is good and to act rightly always required human freedom. Human freedom must be created peace and justice in order to open mind and heard for the common good for all.  All people of God are witness for social justice teaching support for beautiful and meaningful life such as appreciation for the human person dignity’s, awareness of equality, equal participation, and human solidarity. This research use a qualitative method through a literature study in order to acquire data and discover the problem more profoundly. Researchers believe that the successful process of internalizing ethics aims to make life, not just a life that lasts from time to time, but a life that is organized regularly and ultimately reaches the aim of life. This research will answer the “question” is virtue ethics necessary or only an accessory for human beings’ life.  Then, researchers will go further to describe the important values or practices of virtue ethics in daily life. Finally, this research proposes the practical implication based on the critical reflection and suggestion. This implication is an indication for every person to believe that the process of internalizing Ethics is an important way of life.