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From Ecology to Economy: The Visualization of Imperialism in Ibis Trilogy of Amitav Ghosh
Authors: Porwal Avantika , Aggarwal Parul
Published: June 2024

The Ibis Trilogy, which consists of the novels "Sea of Poppies," "River of Smoke," and "Flood of Fire," authored by the distinguished writer Amitav Ghosh, skillfully integrates the concepts of economy and ecology within the historical setting of colonialism in 19th-century Asia. The work critically analyses the trilogy's assessment of the preceding subjects, with a specific emphasis on the intricate relationship between economic factors, natural environments, and cultures among humans. The central focus of the trilogy is around the opium trade, a highly profitable yet ethically controversial endeavor that facilitated the connection between British India and China. The trilogy illuminates the inequitable allocation of power and resources within imperial systems by exploring the multilayered economic dynamics of colonialism, capitalism, and globalization through vibrant character narratives and historical characteristics. This paper outlines the economic spirit of colonial Asia; Ghosh provides a vivid depiction of the ecological regions during this era. In addition to illustrating the environmental repercussions of colonial exploitation, such as habitat devastation, pollution, and deforestation, Ghosh demonstrates the adaptability and resilience of environments in the face of civilization's intervention. The Ibis Trilogy illuminates the interdependence of human societies and non-human domains by examining the interplay between economy and ecology. Furthermore, the trilogy delves into significant issues such as resistance, labour exploitation, and cultural exchange, all of which occur within the framework of colonial economies. It exposes the profound consequences of imperialism on communities of both human and non-human species. In conclusion, the Ibis Trilogy presents a nuanced examination of economy and ecology during the colonial era, thus standing as a monumental literary accomplishment.
Echocardiographic Alterations of Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs
Authors: Srivastava Mukesh K. , Ahuja Anil , Velhankar R.D. , Srivastav Ashish , Sharma Barkha , Raikwar Arpana
Published: June 2024

An extensive investigation involving 2497 dogs aimed to determine the prevalence of Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Through meticulous examination incorporating historical, clinical, electrocardiographic, and radiographic analyses, 29 cases were definitively diagnosed with DCM using echocardiography. Employing advanced echocardiographic technology, including 2-D imaging with M-mode and Doppler modalities, precise cardiac assessments were conducted. Attention to standard imaging planes and thoracic depilation ensured optimal transducer adherence. Comparative analysis between healthy and DCM-affected dogs revealed significant differences in left atrial dimensions, indicative of pathological cardiac remodeling. Furthermore, notable variations in ventricular dimensions and functional indices were observed, reflecting impaired myocardial contractility and ventricular compliance, particularly in cases with right-sided involvement. Doppler assessments unveiled aberrant blood flow dynamics in DCM, indicating hemodynamic disturbances. These findings underscore the diagnostic utility and pathophysiological insights provided by echocardiography in characterizing DCM pathology in dogs. In conclusion, echocardiography emerges as a valuable tool for the comprehensive evaluation and diagnosis of DCM in canine patients, facilitating early detection and effective management of this debilitating cardiac condition.
Non-Market Price Determinants of Fossil Energy Raw Materials
Authors: Kwiatkiewicz Piotr
Published: June 2024

Technological changes related to, among others, the process of computerization of the economic space have an impact on raw material markets and their surroundings. Apart from classic economic factors shaping the prices of goods in connection with their production costs, the impact of factors not previously associated with stock exchange quotations of an exemplary barrel of crude oil or a cubic meter of natural gas is increasingly visible. Among these factors, the following were highlighted: speculation, changes in logistics, adoption of thesaurus values by fossil fuels, emissions trading, and political dependencies. The reasons behind the situation are complex and include the following: changes in the roles of the existing or emerging bodies and institutions, changes in legal regulations, new types of transactions, changes in the nature of stock exchange quotations, maladjustment of the legislative process to current needs, and destabilization of markets.
The Reform of Local Self-Government in Ukraine in the Context of the Polish Experience
Authors: Malynovs’kyy Valentyn
Published: June 2024

The article highlights the process of reforming local self-government and territorial organization which took place in Ukraine in 2014–2020 and which led to a radical change in the model of public power at the local level. Accordingly, the purpose of the article is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the local self-government (decentralization) reform in Ukraine, outline the problematic aspects that need to be addressed for its successful completion, and discuss the impact of the Polish decentralization experience on the reform. The timeframe of the study covers 1970-2023. The author analyzes the socio-political preconditions for the reform, its positive results, and the main challenges faced by the decentralization process. The main objective of the reform was to form an original national model of local self-government with successfully functioning territorial communities. In general, this objective has been accomplished since, even in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war, such communities show their efficiency and cohesion. An important factor in the success of the Ukrainian reform was the use of Poland’s experience in decentralization. The study highlights the positive aspects of the Polish local government reform and the possibilities of their implementation in domestic practice. The study of the Polish experience has also shown that in the process of administrative and territorial reform, it is necessary to take into account specific national characteristics and socio-economic realities. The theoretical and methodological basis of the study was formed by the scientific methods of synthesis and analysis, which rely on comparison and observation. The comparison method, by referring to the Polish local government reform, made it possible to identify common and distinctive aspects of the phenomenon under study and, on this basis, to highlight those that should be adapted to the Ukrainian model of territorial organization. It also enabled us to focus on mistakes that should be avoided. In turn, thanks to the observation method, we were able to study the trends that characterized the evolution of local self-government in Ukraine, to critically assess its transformation at each historical stage, and to identify the political factors that negatively affected this transformation. In the process of writing the article, a critical analysis of the literature on the subject, including the works of Polish and Ukrainian scholars and government officials, as well as the legislative framework of local self-government, played an important role.
Pliometrik Antrenmanların Futbolcularda Çabukluk, Sürat ve Seçilmiş Teknik Becerilere Etkisi
Authors: Ünal Hakan
Published: June 2024

Bu araştırma, 6 haftalık pliometrik antrenmanın futbolcuların çabukluk, sürat ve teknik beceriler üzerindeki etkisini incelemektedir. Araştırmaya deney grubu (n=20), yaş ortalaması (x̄yaş=13,15±0,74), vücut ağırlığı ortalaması (x̄=vücut ağırlığı 49,37±7,90), boy uzunluğu ortalaması (x̄boy=167,10±8,80); kontrol grubu (n=20), yaş ortalaması (x̄yaş=13,20±0,83), vücut ağırlığı ortalaması (x̄yaş=52,02±8,44), boy uzunluğu ortalaması (x̄boy=165,55±6,96) olmak üzere aktif olarak futbol antrenmanına devam eden 40 erkek futbolcu gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Verilerin analizi için tekrarlayan ölçümlerde varyans analizi (Repeated Measures ANOVA) kullanılmış ve anlamlılık düzeyi p
Survey Karakteristik Demografi Petugas Rekam Medis di Puskesmas Wilayah Kota Mataram
Authors: Ikhtiar Rian Wahyul , Hasanah Uswatun , Ikhwan Ikhwan , Putra Rizal Pratama Adi , Susilo Beny Binarto Budi , Halid Musparlin , Permana Yan Reiza , Gazali Muhammad Munawir
Published: June 2024

Characteristics of Medical Record officers consist of religion, age, gender, years of service, education, training, and employment status. This research was conducted at the Public Health Center in the City of Mataram. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of medical record officers at the public health center in the city of Mataram. The design of this research is descriptive. The sample in this study were all medical record officers at the Mataram City of Health Center, totaling 39 medical record officers. The results showed that the medical record officers at the Mataram City of Health Center were mostly Muslim (100.0%), the sex of the officers was female as many as 22 people (56.4%), and the service period of the officers was less than 5 years (48,7%), Officer education is Diploma III of Medical Record and Health Information (MRHI) as many as 12 people (30.8%), training officers who have never attended training as many as 28 people (71.8%), while the staffing status of non-civil servant officers is 23 people (59, 0%). The conclusion is there needs to be an increase in the number and quality of medical record personnel in health centers with a Diploma III MRHI background
PERBANDINGAN KADAR GLUKOSA DARAH MENGGUNAKAN SAMPEL SERUM, PLASMA HEPARIN DAN PLASMA NAF
Authors: Gunawan Hasna Azizah
Published: June 2024

Latar belakang: Pemeriksaan glukosa darah yaitu suatu pemeriksaan yang digunakan untuk mengetahui jumlah gula dalam darah. Kadar glukosa darah dapat diperiksa menggunakan sampel seperti whole bood, serum dan plasma. Salah satu faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi hasil pemeriksaan glukosa darah pada tahap pra analitik adalah penggunaan antikoagulan. Antikoagulan biasanya disediakan dalam bentuk tabung darah dengan perbedaan warna yang bermacam-macam, seperti tabung darah berwarna biru berisi antikoagulan Natrium Sitrat (Na. Sitrat), tabung darah berwarna hijau berisi antikoagulan Lithium Heparin (Heparin), tabung darah berwarna kuning berisi gel activator. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya perbedaan kadar glukosa darah menggunakan sampel Serum, Plasma Heparin dan Plasma NaF. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian observasional analitik menggunakan 30 sampel dengan 3 jenis sampel yaitu menggunakan serum, plasma Heparin dan plasma NaF. Hasil: Hasil pemeriksaan kadar glukosa darah dengan sampel Serum didapatkan hasil rerata 98,47 mg/dL, Plasma Heparin didapatkan hasil rerata 98,80 mg/dL dan Plasma NaF didapatkan hasil rerata 98,07 mg/dL. Hasil uji statistik One Way ANOVA didapatkan nilai sebesar 0.953 dimana nilai signifikansi pada penelitian ini P>0.05. Simpulan: Diketahui bahwa tidak ada perbedaan hasil pemeriksaan kadar glukosa darah menggunakan sampel Serum, Plasma Heparin dan Plasma NaF.
Gamificación en educación superior como herramienta tecnológica en el proceso de aprendizaje
Authors: Cordero Pincay Luis Fernando , López Farías Christian Joel , Marcelo Yarleque Francisco Martín , Del Pezo Del Pezo Eloisa , Jiménez Belmont Publio Francisco
Published: June 2024

El presente artículo de revisión tuvo como objetivo: explicar los aportes educativos de la gamificación en el proceso enseñanza – aprendizaje de la Educación Superior. En el desarrollo metodológico tiene un enfoque cualitativo con alcance descriptivo, cuyo diseño está basado en la revisión de 13 artículos científicos obtenidos de revistas científicas en páginas como SCIELO, SCOPUS, EBSCO, entre otras, conservando la autenticidad y autoría en las producciones científicas a través de citas y referencias bibliográficas de los autores, considerando las herramientas de gamificación utilizadas en el proceso de aprendizaje de la Educación Superior. Como resultado se determinó que, actualmente existen diversas plataformas digitales con licencia gratuita permitiendo el libre acceso a los estudiantes y los docentes donde puedan crear actividades interactivas. Se concluye que: las herramientas de gamificación forman parte de las TICS las cuales han sufrido cambios significativos como alternativa en la gestión del conocimiento logrando que el proceso de aprendizaje se mantenga a la vanguardia del nuevo sistema educativo y que, el uso de las herramientas de gamificación en la Educación Superior permita entre docentes y estudiantes fomentar la innovación tecnológica construyendo un puente hacia la excelencia académica, para mejorar la calidad y el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.
Analisis Komponen Pariwisata 4A Di Desa Jatiluwih Bali
Authors: Lumanauw Nelsye
Published: June 2024

Tujuan: penelitian ini berupaya mengidentifikasi produk-produk wisata yang terdapat di Desa Jatiluwih dan menganalisis komponen pariwisata yang terdiri dari attraction, accessibility, amenity dan ancillary. Analisis terhadap setiap komponen tersebut diharapkan dapat memberikan informasi dan gambaran pengembangan pariwisata yang terjadi di Desa Jatiluwih.Metode: analisis deskriptif kualitatif, untuk mengidentifikasi produk wisata dan menganalisis komponen pariwisata. Wawancara mendalam terhadap informan berdasarkan teknik purposive sampling, yaitu biro perjalanan wisata, wisatawan, masyarakat desa dan pengelola desa wisata, serta studi literatur dari publikasi instansi terkait, serta observasi. Instrumen  menggunakan pedoman wawancara, kamera, buku dan publikasi terkait. Analisis data dengan menelaah data, kemudian disusun secara sistematis, dideskripsikan dan dianalisis.Implikasi: Hasil penelitian menunjukkan ragam produk wisata di Jatiluwih yang dapat direkomendasikan kepada BPW, untuk penyusunan paket wisata yang beragam dengan mengombinasikan produk wisata unggulan dan penunjang. Keragaman produk wisata dapat menarik minat wisatawan untuk berkunjung dan memperpanjang durasi masa tinggalnya di DTW. Analisis komponen pariwisata 4A menunjukkan kesiapan DTW dalam menerima wisatawan, oleh karenanya kerjasama dari seluruh stakeholder sangat dibutuhkan. Peningkatan wisatawan di DTW menjadi indikasi pengelolaan destinasi yang baik.
Strategi Komunikasi Pemasaran Terpadu Pisang Cavendish (Musa paradisiaca L.)
Authors: Rohiman Iman , Dinar Dinar , Sumantri Kosasih , Marina Ida
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini mengenai strategi komunikasi pemasaran terpadu di KUBE Andir Cavendish. Tujuan dari penelitian, untuk mengetahui bagaimana gambaran usahatani, mengidentifikasi faktor internal dan faktor eksternal, dan untuk merumuskan strategi komunikasi pemasaran terpadu yang dapat diterapkan di Kelompok Usaha Bersama Andir Cavendish. Metode pengumpulan data dengan wawancara menggunakan kuesioner yang kemudian dianalisis menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan analisis SWOT. Responden pada penelitian ini berjumlah 18 orang yang terdiri dari pengelola, reseller, dan konsumen akhir. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan pada analisis SWOT menunjukan usahatani pisang cavendish berada pada kuadran I koordinat (1,701; 1,177) yang mendukung strategi agresif. Strategi yang menggunakan kekuatan untuk memanfaatkan peluang dan dapat diterapkan pada strategi komunikasi pemasaran terpadu di KUBE Andir Cavendish adalah strategi SO dengan bekerjasama dengan masyarakat sebagai pendekatan word of mouth dan pemasaran langsung, mengembangkan iklan melalui media sosial ads, mengembangkan pemasaran melalui marketplace, meningkatkan interaktif marketing dan mengembangkan promosi penjualan melalui media sosial.
Pengaruh Persepsi Petani Kentang (Solanum tuberosum L.) Terhadap Adopsi Inovasi Pertanian Organik
Authors: Yuliani Sri , Sulaksana Jaka , Dinar Dinar
Published: June 2024

Pertanian organik adalah sistem pertanian yang mengacu pada hal-hal yang bersifat alami. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui : 1) Gambaran umum usahatani mengidentifikasi gambaran umum usaha tani kentang, 2) Pengaruh persepsi petani terhadap adopsi inovasi pertanian organik. Teknik penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode deskriptif kualitatif, teknik penentuan responden menggunakan sampel jenuh. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian : 1) Usahatani di Desa Argamukti mayoritas sayur-sayuran, kegiatan usahatani yang dilakukan meliputi pengolahan lahan, penanaman, pemeliharaan, pengendalian hama penyakit, panen dan pasca panen yang cukup baik, 2) Persepsi petani kentang di Desa Argamukti mempunyai pengaruh secara signifikan terhdap adopsi inovasi pertanian organik sebesar 52% dan selebihnya yang 48% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini. Artinya besar kecilnya persepsi akan mempengaruhi tingkat adopsi inovasi pertanian organik di Desa Argamukti.
Analisis Hubungan Pengetahuan, Pengalaman, dan Persepsi Petani dengan Pengambilan Keputusan dalam Pemanfaatan Program Kartu Tani
Authors: Dinar Dinar , Umyati Sri , Musonip Adam
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara pengetahuan, pengalaman, dan persepsi petani dengan pengambilan keputusan dalam pemanfaatan program kartu tani. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan teknik survei deskriptif, melibatkan 45 petani sebagai responden. Data primer dikumpulkan melalui wawancara langsung menggunakan daftar pertanyaan yang telah disusun, sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh dari instansi yang relevan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif yang kuat antara pengetahuan petani, pengalaman petani, dan persepsi petani dengan pengambilan keputusan dalam memanfaatkan program kartu tani. Nilai korelasi Kendall Tau antara pengetahuan dan pengambilan keputusan sebesar 0,623, antara pengalaman dan pengambilan keputusan sebesar 0,673, dan antara persepsi dan pengambilan keputusan sebesar 0,626. Selain itu, semua uji signifikansi menunjukkan nilai yang lebih kecil dari 0,05, menegaskan adanya hubungan positif yang signifikan. Dengan demikian, pengetahuan, pengalaman, dan persepsi petani berkontribusi secara signifikan terhadap pengambilan keputusan dalam memanfaatkan program kartu tani, yang merupakan faktor penting dalam meningkatkan efektivitas implementasi program tersebut serta mendorong petani untuk mengelola usaha pertanian mereka secara lebih baik.
PENGARUH PENGELOLAAN AIR DAN BAHAN ORGANIK TERHADAP PRODUKTIVITAS AIR DAN POTENSI HASIL PADI (Oryza sativa L)
Authors: Huda Nurul , Umyati Sri , Sulaksana Jaka
Published: June 2024

Peneliltilan ilnil bertujuan untuk mengevaluasil pengaruh pengelolaan ailr dan bahan organilk terhadap produktilviltas ailr dan potensil hasill padil. Peneliltilan dillaksanakan dil Balail Peneliltilan Lilngkungan Pertanilan ILndonesila yang berlokasil dil Jalan Raya Jakenan - Jaken Km 05 Patil, Jawa Tengah pada tanggal 4 Desember 2019 sampail dengan 27 Maret 2020. Peneliltilan dillakukan dengan menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) faktorilal 2 x 2 dengan 4 ulangan. Faktor pertama adalah pengelolaan ailr (penggenangan terus menerus (contilnuous floodilng/CF) setilnggil 5 cm dan Alternate Wettilng Dryilng (AWD). Faktor kedua adalah bahan organilk (pupuk kandang sapil 3 ton/ha dan tanpa bahan organilk). Hasill peneliltilan menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan pengelolaan ailr dan bahan organilk menghasillkan jumlah anakan, bobot 1000 butilr dan potensil hasill yang tildak berbeda nyata. Pengelolaan ailr dengan cara penggenangan berselang dan bahan organilk 3 ton/ha mampu menghasillkan rata-rata hasill gabah kerilng gillilng yang lebilh tilnggil dan mengkonsumsil ailr yang lebilh sedilkilt sehilngga nillail produktilviltas ailr lebilh tilnggil dilbandilngkan dengan perlakuan pengelolaan ailr dengan cara penggenangan terus menerus.
Analisis Aksesibilitas, Karakteristik Fisik, dan Tingkat Keamanan Properti Terhadap Harga Properti di DKI Jakarta
Authors: Nasiriyah Citra Wahyuni , Rahmawati Ayu , Hermawan Nadia Naima Anindia , Fajrin Khusnia
Published: June 2024

Harga suatu properti dipengaruhi oleh berbagai macam faktor antara lain adalah aksesibilitas, karakteristik fisik, dan tingkat keamanan suatu lingkungan properti. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan (korelasi) dan untuk mengetahui pengaruh (regresi) antara karakteristik suatu properti dengan harga properti  di DKI Jakarta. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini merupakan data properti residensial di DKI Jakarta yang diperoleh dari situs jual beli properti pada 5 tahun terakhir. Data analisis yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi dan Korelasi Pearson. Hasil penelitian korelasi ini menunjukkan bahwa karakteristik fisik seperti luas tanah dan luas bangunan memiliki hubungan (korelasi) yang sangat signifikan terhadap harga properti residensial. Kemudian faktor aksebilitas seperti (jarak ke pusat perbelanjaan dan jarak ke RS) berkorelasi kuat negatif terhadap harga properti residensial.  Faktor tingkat keamanan seperti (pos keamanan) ini tidak menunjukkan adanya hubungan terhadap harga properti residensial di DKI Jakarta. Kemudian pada hasil analisis regresi menunjukkan bahasa luas bangunan merupakan faktor yang paling berpengaruh terhadap harga properti di DKI Jakarta. Faktor lain seperti luas tanah, jarak ke rumah sakit, jarak ke mall, dan pos keamanan juga memiliki pengaruh terhadap harga properti di DKI Jakarta, tetapi pengaruhnya tidak sekuat pengaruh faktor luas bangunan. Penelitian ini dapat memberikan informasi yang bermanfaat bagi investor properti dan juga pengembang properti dalam menentukan harga properti.
Kata Kunci: aksebilitas, harga properti, jakarta, karakterisitik fisik, properti
The Leadership Development and Management Performance: A Comparative Study of Social and Human Capital
Authors: Ali Masroor , Mahar Kalsoom , Jiskani Ayaz Ali
Published: June 2024

The articles examine how well-read the present collection is in the libraries at University of Karachi and how frequently the personnel rotate in order to fulfil the library's duties. The study also paid close attention to the important causes of the problems and challenges facing library employees. For this study, a survey research approach was chosen, and primary data were gathered using a standardized questionnaire. The study's conclusions stated that 100% of libraries have frameworks and procedures in place for managing their human resources, and 100% of librarians were aware of these resources. Furthermore, the departmental Library does not have more print journals comparatively. The survey revealed that neither library's whole staff faced employment instability because of funding crisis from funding agency and government, it was analyzed that both the libraries cycled their whole personnel on a yearly basis. Additionally, there was an enormous workload for the whole staff of both libraries.
Strategic Alignment of Risk Management and Corporate Governance: Boosting Manufacturing Performance
Authors: Can Hu , Bin Abdul Latiff Ahmed Razman
Published: June 2024

The strategic alignment of risk management and corporate governance plays a critical role in enhancing manufacturing performance in China. This paper examines the impact of strategic alignment on risk management, decision-making, and overall performance, emphasizing innovative practices that could be adopted by Chinese manufacturers. Through an extensive literature review and empirical analysis, this study identifies common barriers to alignment, such as cultural and structural issues, lack of board independence, inadequate risk management systems, and regulatory challenges. It also offers practical solutions for overcoming these barriers, such as fostering a risk-aware culture, enhancing board independence, implementing robust risk management systems, aligning practices with regulatory requirements, and developing integrated strategies. The findings of this research highlight the benefits of strategic alignment, including improved risk management, better decision-making, and enhanced performance. Additionally, this study provides practical implications for industry professionals and suggests areas for further research, such as exploring the impact of organizational culture on strategic alignment, examining the role of technology in supporting alignment, and investigating the long-term effects of strategic alignment on organizational sustainability and resilience. Overall, this paper contributes to the understanding and application of strategic alignment in the manufacturing sector, offering valuable insights for academia and industry professionals alike.
Career Readiness in Chinese Universities: Challenges and Opportunities in Career Guidance Education
Authors: Xiaoqing Yuan , Noordin Zuraimy Mohamed
Published: June 2024

This study explores the challenges and opportunities associated with career guidance in Chinese universities, focusing on the effectiveness of current practices and the potential for enhanced integration of technological tools and industry partnerships. Through a mixed-methods approach, the research identifies key issues such as inadequate technological integration, insufficient faculty training, and a disconnect between student career expectations and real-world opportunities. The study also highlights the promising roles of advanced technologies like AI and virtual reality in personalizing and expanding the reach of career services, as well as the critical importance of aligning educational programs with evolving market demands through robust industry collaborations. Recommendations for university administrators, policymakers, and educators are provided, emphasizing the need for investment in digital infrastructure, the development of policies that incentivize the regular renewal of career guidance practices, and the integration of career planning into academic curricula. Future research directions include conducting longitudinal studies to evaluate the long-term effects of these interventions and comparative analyses across different types of institutions to better understand contextual impacts on the effectiveness of career guidance programs. This study contributes to the broader discourse on improving higher education outcomes in China, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of the modern workforce.
Metaverse Users' Purchase Intention in Second Life
Authors: Demirci Beste , Yaşa Özeltürkay Eda , Gülmez Murat
Published: June 2024

The Metaverse is a regenerated digital environment that fully immerses people in a virtual world experience. It is often referred to as the "internet of the future" and has drawn the interest of businesses and academics as well. An analysis was carried out utilizing Second Life as a platform in order to investigate this idea and comprehend consumers' motivations to purchase. 267 valid responses to a web-based survey using judgment and convenience sampling were obtained. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS 20 to assess the validity and reliability of the seven-dimension Technology Acceptance Model. Multiple regression modeling, validity and reliability analyses, and descriptive statistics have been carried out. The study's other hypotheses, such as the benefits of telepresence on trust, perceived usefulness, and enjoyment; perceived ease of use on perceived usefulness; perceived usefulness on attitudes; trust on attitudes; perceived social presence on trust and enjoyment; and enjoyment on attitudes in Second Life, were supported by the findings, even though the hypothesis that perceived social presence positively influenced perceived usefulness in Second Life was not supported. This research provides insights into the Metaverse and its users' virtual product purchase intentions, shedding light on its potential impact on future internet experiences.
Bionomics of Comadia redtenbacheri (Hammerschmidt, 1847) (Lepidoptera: Cossidae)
Authors: Llanderal-Cázares C. , Castro-Torres R. , Miranda-Perkins K.
Published: June 2024

Boring insects feed on the internal tissues of their hosts, and their activity is detected only after a severe damage to the host has occurred; therefore, studying their biology in the wild is difficult. The objective of the study was to complement knowledge about the biology, ecology and taxonomic position of Comadia redtenbacheri (Hammerschmidt, 1847), an agave borer with a long lifecycle. Laboratory observations were made on life stages obtained from larvae collected in Hidalgo, Mexico, which were induced to pupate in tubes with vermiculite and soil. Emerged adults were placed in cloth bags where they mated and laid eggs. Larvae that emerged from these eggs were raised on an artificial diet. Field observations were made in some localities of the State of Mexico; for this, external leaves and rhizomes of Agave plants were examined to look for eggs and larvae. Eggs and larvae were found in Agave salmiana Otto ex Salm-Dyck and Agave applanata Lem. ex Jacobi. Eggs are brown; they are found mainly at the base of external leaves. Neonate larvae bore a hole in the chorion and feed on it for a few days; they are gregarious and migrate towards the rhizome as they mature; last instar larvae are aposematic and release a volatile odoriferous secretion; their development is not uniform and can last more than a year. Pupation takes place in a silken cocoon under the soil. Adults are nocturnal; female calling starts one hour after the start of the scotophase, and can last until 5:30 am; oviposition happens a few hours after mating. The parasitoids Lisonnota fascipennis Townes, 1978 (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), and Acantholespesia texana (Aldrich & Webber, 1924) (Diptera: Tachinidae) and fungal and bacterial pathogens are commonly found in larvae. Predators of larvae and adults include ants, rodents and birds.
Nuevos datos sobre la presencia de Idaea sylvestraria (Hübner, [1799] 1796) en España (Lepidoptera: Geometridae, Sterrhinae)
Authors: Guerrero J. J. , Rubio R. M. , Garre M. , Ortiz A. S.
Published: June 2024

Una nueva captura del Geometridae Idaea sylvestraria (Hübner, [1799] 1796) en Galicia permite confirmar la presencia de la especie en España. Se aportan algunas características sobre su biología.
Giant butterfly moths of the Instituto de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia (Lepidoptera: Castniidae)
Authors: González J. M. , Andrade-C. M. Gonzalo , Worthy B. , Hernández-Baz F.
Published: June 2024

The Institute of Natural Sciences of Colombia’s National University, Bogotá is a repository of objects and organisms that are part of the general and natural history of this megadiverse South American country. During a recent curation of moths deposited in the entomology collection of the museum we came across a small group of giant butterfly-moths (Castniidae). These included eleven taxa in three genera, according to a recent taxonomy of this Neotropical family. Most specimens have detailed collecting information, and with some exceptions, they are in good shape and have been well maintained. We provide herein some historical background about the museum as well as general comments on the Castniid taxa under the museum’s care.
First data on Pterophoridae of Cambodia (Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae)
Authors: Ustjuzhanin P. Ya. , Kovtunovich V. N.
Published: June 2024

We give first data on Pterophoridae of Cambodia. In previous publications, there was no indication of their habitat in Cambodia. Now we present 15 Pterophoridae species of 11 genera
Reliability Evaluation of Electric Power Generation PLTS System on Public Street Lighting Tarakan City
Authors: Apriliandy M. Tesar , Budiman Achmad
Published: June 2024

Public street lighting (PJU) is a lighting lamp that is public (for the common good) and is usually installed on the road. Solar Public Street Lighting (PJU-TS) is a public street lighting where the electrical power for the lights is supplied by a Stand Alone system that uses solar energy. In this study, measurements of sunlight, lamplight intensity, and lamppost height were carried out on 24 PJU-TS units spread across 4 sub-districts in Tarakan city. Furthermore, simulating PJU-TS using Matlab Simulink to determine the level of reliability based on the use or usage of batteries in PJU-TS. Based on the regulation of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia Number PM 27/2018 concerning Street Lighting Equipment that the lighting level of PJU-TS lamps is 3-6 lux and based on recommendations from the Reliability Standard Power Plant that the reliability value is at least 80%. The results of this research simulation that PJU-TS that meets the standards of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia Number PM 27/2018 amounted to 3 units of 3-6 lux, 40 W lamps, lamp working hours 11 hours 14 minutes, 300 WP solar modules, solar charge controller current 15.72 A, 40 Ah batteries, battery working hours 13.72-18.68 hours, percentage of Ah battery usage 46.42% - 95%. In addition to meeting the standards of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia Number PM 27/2018, the results of this simulation also meet the Reliability Standard Power Plant recommendations with reliability exceeding 80%, namely 81.27% - 100%. Meanwhile, 21 units of PJU-TS do not meet the standards of the Minister of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia Number PM 27/2018 concerning Street Lighting Equipment and Reliability Standard Power Plant recommendations.
Strength and Deformation Analysis on Car Door Design for Energy Saving Contest
Authors: Pradanawati Sylvia Ayu , Harnavy Dinny , Riyandwita Byan Wahyu , Ikhtiar Apri Roni , Sasongko Dimas Wahyu , Khoiruddin Ahmad Imam , Nazera Afif Sulthan Rasyid , Rusydi Muhammad , Saputra Yafendra Arie , Widodo Rizky Susilo
Published: June 2024

The car door is a vital component of an automobile, playing a key role in passenger safety during accidents. For an energy-saving competition, the strength of a car prototype's door was thoroughly examined using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). This study involved three testing methods: pole side impact, side impact, and door slam tests. Simulations were conducted using the Finite Element Method (FEM) with aluminum alloy 6061-T4, type-E fiberglass, and type-S fiberglass as materials. These materials were selected based on their stress properties, mass, and cost. The simulation indicated that the side impact test produced the highest stress levels, especially in the fiberglass materials. While the aluminum alloy exhibited higher von Mises stress than its tensile strength in one case, both types of fiberglass maintained safety as their tensile strengths exceeded the maximum von Mises stress. The pole side impact test showed aluminum's highest stress and deformation, whereas fiberglass materials showed higher stress and deformation in the side impact test. The door slam test demonstrated minimal stress and deformation across all materials. Among the three, type-E fiberglass demonstrated the most favorable and safest performance. Consequently, type-E fiberglass is highly recommended as the ideal material for the car prototype's door.
ELBPHILHARMONIE HAMBURG KONSER BİNASININ KONUM, MEKAN VE YAPISAL AÇIDAN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: Şanlı Ebru , Kavraz Mustafa
Published: June 2024

Ses ile mimarlığın ilişkisi mağaralarda gerçekleştirilen ayinlere kadar uzanmaktadır. İnsanoğlu duygularını ve düşüncelerini iletmenin bir yolu olarak yüzyıllardır enstrümanlar ile müzik icra etmişler ve şarkılar söylemişlerdir. Günümüze kadarki süreçte, müzikal sesin en iyi şekilde, ortamdaki dinleyicilere iletilmesi için pek çok farklı forma sahip alanlarda performanslar sergilenmiştir. 18. yy itibari ile sadece konser amaçlı tasarlanan salonların kullanımı ön plana çıkmıştır. 20. yy’a kadar konser salonları basit ve klasik bir düzen ile inşa edilmiş ve en yaygın biçimler; ayakkabı kutusu, yelpaze ve at nalı salon formları olmuştur. Ancak modern müziğin etkinleşmesi, salon kapasitelerinin arttırılması ihtiyacı yeni form arayışlarına da neden olmuş ve akustik alandaki gelişmelerle birlikte “üzüm bağı” salon formu tasarım sürecine dahil olmuştur.
Bu çalışma kapsamında, üzüm bağı formuna sahip konser salonun yer aldığı “Elbphilharmonie Hamburg Binası” için; kentsel-yakın çevre ve mekansal bağlam açısından, yapım teknolojisi ve fiziksel çevre açısından, fuaye ve salon tasarımı açısından analizler gerçekleştirilmiş ve değerlendirmeler yapılmıştır. Çalışma sonucunda, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg Binasının form, fonksiyon ve yapım teknolojisi açısından önem taşıdığı, ayrıca tarihi doku ile bütünleşen binanın Elbe Nehri’nin sağladığı ulaşım ve ticaret avantajları sayesinde ön plana çıkmış olduğu belirlenmiştir.
TÜRKİYE’DE YARIŞMAYLA UYGULANMIŞ HAVALİMANI TERMİNAL BİNALARININ MEKÂNSAL OKUMALARI
Authors: Şahin Fatih , Aslanöz Ömer
Published: June 2024

Havacılık sektöründe yaşanan gelişmeler, havayolu taşımacılığının hızını, konforunu ve güvenirliliğini etkilerken, büyük ölçekli havalimanı terminal binalarına ihtiyacı artırmaktadır. Havalimanı terminal binalarının tasarımı, biçim işlev üzerinden çalışan makinalara benzetilirken mimari kalitesi ve farklı mekânsal arayışlar ile ülkeler/kentler için imge/landmark yapılarına dönüşmektedir. Kara ile hava arasında köprü görevini üstlenen terminal binaları, yolcu sayısının artması sonucu mega boyutlara ulaşırken, yere özgü bağlamsal yaklaşımların olması tasarım süreçlerini/yöntemlerini ve mimari strüktürün/kabuğun biçimsel özelliğini değiştirmektedir. Kentlerin giriş kapısı olarak nitelendirilen havalimanları, biçimsel kurgusu işlevsel/mekanik oluşum üzerinden yönlendirilirken sunduğu kentsel imgelerle/ögelerle kimlik arayışında mekânları parça bütün ilişkisinde biraraya getirmektedir. Çalışmada, Kevin Lynch’in kentsel okunabilirlik için kullandığı imgelerin/ögelerin benzer yöntemle yapıların da okunabilirliğini sağlaması temel alınarak, Türkiye’de yarışma yoluyla uygulanmış Adnan Menderes, Dalaman, Antalya, Milas Bodrum, Atatürk, Sabiha Gökçen ve Esenboğa Havalimanı Terminal Binalarının tasarım ve mekânsal kurgusu incelenmektedir. Havalimanı terminal binalarının benzer işlevsel/mekanik oluşuma yönelik verilen farklı/özgün tasarım kararlarının anlaşılması amaçlanarak seçilen her örneğin mekânsal analizleri ve okumaları karşılaştırmalı olarak yapılmaktadır. Kentsel dağılım içinde olan imgelerin, bir örtü altında bir yapı içine sığdırılması, terminal binası fiziksel mimarisinin sosyal toplumsal mekâna dönüşümünü gösterirken yaşayan/yaşanan odak mekân algısını ön plana çıkarmaktadır. Literatür taraması, alan çalışmaları, yolcuların mekânsal kullanımdaki gözlemi dikkate alınarak çalışma verilerinin toplanması ile terminal binalarının fiziksel mimari oluşum analizleri kentsel imaj ögelerine göre yapılmaktadır. Havalimanı terminal binalarının büyük ölçekli mekânsal kurgusunun, kullanıcılar tarafından anlaşılabilir, kavranabilir, algılanabilir olması ve kentsel okumalar için gerekli imaj ögelerin yapı içinde de devam etmesi önemli görülmektedir.
The Cost and Benefits of Employee Training: Analyzing ROI in Human Resources
Authors: Sihombing Sarinah , Setiawati Aswanti , Sitanggang Rohana , Thabah Asep Ali
Published: June 2024

This research investigates the multifaceted dimensions of employee training and its implications for organizational performance. Employing a qualitative approach, the study aims to deepen our understanding of training effectiveness and Return on Investment (ROI) analysis in Human Resources (HR). The research design involves a systematic literature review from peer-reviewed journals and reputable databases, focusing on key themes such as training definitions, methodologies, outcomes, and measurement techniques. Thematic analysis of the collected literature reveals several significant findings. Firstly, employee training is essential for enhancing individual competencies and aligning organizational goals. Secondly, training initiatives contribute to organizational culture, innovation, and talent development. Thirdly, a strategic training design and evaluation approach enhances organizational performance and competitiveness. Fourthly, innovative training methodologies, such as personalized learning and immersive experiences, offer promising avenues for optimizing training effectiveness. Lastly, integrating training initiatives with broader HR strategies, such as talent management and performance management, enhances their impact on organizational success. The study underscores the need for future research to explore the longitudinal effects of training interventions and advance methodologies for ROI analysis.
Inclusive assessment in primary school: addressing diversity and freedom
Authors: Garan Saadet
Published: June 2024

This study focuses on how primary school teachers evaluate inclusive education as a way to include all children in schools, which is a problem in education systems around the world. A phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research patterns, was used in the study. The study group consists of 11 primary school teachers with disadvantaged students in their classes in Istanbul. According to the information obtained, teachers stated that they did not take inclusivity/multiculturalism education courses at the Faculty of Education; therefore, they did not consider themselves sufficient, the materials necessary for inclusive education in their classrooms were not sufficient, they did not devote enough time to students with differences due to the large number of students in their classes, they could not cooperate with families. Since the findings are obtained from the experiences of teachers working in the field, they can contribute to all other teachers and to the literature and educational program designers.
Una rilettura critica della cultura valutativa predominante per lo sviluppo di una valutazione formativa e descrittiva
Authors: Rinaldi Angela
Published: June 2024

L’articolo propone una riflessione teorico-critica per ragionare intorno ad alcuni degli aspetti di resistenza, all’interno della comunità scolastica nazionale, che non hanno favorito una piena accoglienza e implementazione dell’idea di valutazione tratteggiata dall’ordinanza ministeriale 172/2020, riferita alla scuola primaria. Verrà così dispiegato uno sfondo di rilettura critica della cultura valutativa predominante nella società neoliberista. Questa, fondata sul mito dell’oggettività e sull’ideologia del merito, pervade i discorsi e le pratiche scolastiche, ostacolando una significativa diffusione di una valutazione formativa e per l’apprendimento, che abbracci modalità descrittive, capaci di accogliere la densità, la poliedricità e la specificità dei percorsi formativi.
Imparare a valutare nella scuola primaria: una guida completa per insegnanti e formatori. Strumenti, teorie, pratiche, a cura di Michele Baldassarre e Francesco Forliano, FrancoAngeli Edizioni, 2022
Authors: Illuzzi Federica
Published: June 2024

Il libro "Imparare a valutare nella scuola primaria" di Michele Baldassarre e Francesco Forliano fornisce una guida completa alle nuove teorie e pratiche della valutazione nella Scuola Primaria.  Il volume si apre con una panoramica storica ed epistemica del quadro normativo vigente, che è stato profondamente riformato negli ultimi anni.  Gli autori sottolineano che la valutazione non è più un'attività di verifica e accertamento, ma un processo formativo che accompagna l'apprendimento degli studenti. Successivamente, vengono affrontati i diversi aspetti della valutazione, dall'osservazione sistematica alla valutazione delle competenze, dalla valutazione d'istituto alla valutazione inclusiva. Il libro è ben strutturato e ricco di apporti teorici e pratici, fruibili sul campo.  I curatori del testo presentano un'ampia gamma di strumenti e strategie valutative, accompagnate da esempi concreti e utili consigli pratici.
Barriers to Effective Communication Between Nurses and Patients from the Perspective of Emergency Nurses at Educational-Therapeutic: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Atghaee Kordkolaee Zahra , Kaveh Omolhoda , Hosseinnataj Abolfazl , Esmaeilli Ravanbakhsh
Published: June 2024

Background: Effective communication between nurses and patients is essential for delivering quality patient care, particularly in high-pressure settings such as emergency departments. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the barriers hindering effective nurse-patient communication, as perceived by emergency nurses employed at the teaching hospitals associated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in Iran in 2023. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 184 emergency nurses from five university hospitals using a census method. The sample population consisted of nurses working in emergency departments affiliated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences from May to August 2023, in Iran. Data were collected using demographic and the Barriers to Nurse-Patient Communication questionnaires, a validated and reliable instrument that assesses four domains hindering effective communication between nurses and patients. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Results: According to the calculations, 65.2% of the participants were female, with ages ranging from 23 to 54 years and work experience between 1 and 27.5 years. Additionally, 92.4% held a bachelor's degree, and 7.6% had a master's degree. The results showed that, according to the emergency nurses, the barriers to communication between nurses and patients in the four investigated areas, ranked from highest to lowest score, were occupational characteristics, environmental factors, personal-social factors, and patient’s clinical conditions. The highest obstacles identified were: In the field of personal-social factors, patient’s excessive expectations (4.05 ± 0.88); in the field of occupational characteristics, heavy workload (4.32 ± 0.90); in the field of patient’s clinical conditions, presence of a companion (3.17 ± 1.29); and in the field of environmental factors, lack of appreciation of nurses by officials (3.96 ± 1.09). The barrier scores did not significantly correlate with nurses’ demographic variables. Conclusions: According to the results, the biggest obstacles were in the field of job characteristics of the emergency nurses. Therefore, the findings of this research can help nursing managers identify and adjust communication barriers between nurses and patients to adopt more effective strategies for teaching and evaluating nursing communication skills, ultimately fostering effective communication between nurses and patients.
Application of a new method for probabilistic fatigue analysis from strain measurements on bridges
Authors:   OSMOS Group, Cartiaux François-Baptiste ,   Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, Legoll Frédéric ,   Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, Libal Alex ,   Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, Reygner Julien ,   OSMOS Group, Semiao Jorge
Published: June 2024

Increasing loads, ageing of materials as well as environmental change make the issue of fatigue damage critical on bridges, especially in the case of old steel or iron structures. The assessment of the fatigue loads on specific elements of these assets can be carried out from on-field strain measurements with the application of classical methods involving rainflow cycle counting and the use of Palmgren-Miner's rule.

However, such a fatigue assessment suffers of significant uncertainties about the real fatigue damage ratio and the consecutive residual fatigue life. A new probabilistic method for the fatigue assessment is proposed, as the result of a joint research by OSMOS Group and the Ecole des Ponts. The theoretical background of the method is described, involving a probabilistic formulation of Miner's rule and the use of a Weibull-Basquin model to describe the health of structural elements.

Real field case studies are presented, on two historical iron truss road bridges in France, with a dataset of more than 18 months of continuous strain measurements used for the fitting of the probabilistic model of fatigue loads. The incidence of the quantity of data and of the number of sensors used for the analysis is discussed, along with the conclusive results concerning the probabilistic description of the residual fatigue life.