bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Análise da participação das despesas de pessoal e encargos sociais (DPES) no orçamento da Prefeitura de Parari/PB entre 2018 2020.
Authors:   , Carvalho da Silva Jurandir
Published: July 2023

A Lei de Responsabilidade Fiscal (LRF) sancionada em 04 de maio de 2000, implementou um conjunto de normas reservadas a orientar a aplicação dos recursos governamentais (em todas as suas esferas) de forma equilibrada, almejando a efetivação da responsabilidade na gestão fiscal, mediante ações para acautelar riscos e retificar desvios que pudessem afetar a estabilidade atual e futura das contas públicas. A LRF instituiu para cada ente federativo, parâmetros para o gasto público. As restrições orçamentárias estabeleceram limites de dispêndios mínimos e máximos considerando, respectivamente, função (exemplo; educação e saúde) e a natureza (exemplos: pessoal e encargos sociais). Dentro desse contexto, o objetivo geral do trabalho foi analisar se a Despesa de Pessoal e Encargos Sociais (DPES) da prefeitura municipal de Parari-PB durante os anos de 2018 a 2020 ocorreram de acordo com o limite estipulado pela LRF para a esfera municipal. A escolha do tema decorreu da carência de estudos empíricos que demonstrem o conjunto fiscal de pequenos municípios, sobretudo, dos estados mais pobres do Brasil (como a Paraíba), onde a dependência de transferências intergovernamentais é maior. Em termos metodológicos, a pesquisa caracteriza-se como bibliográfica e documental, de natureza descritiva e exploratória usando uma abordagem quantitativa, e sendo um estudo de caso. Como resultado, o estudo demonstrou que apesar da prefeitura municipal de Parari-PB em todos os anos analisados, ter apresentado alguns meses que desobedeceram ao limite de gastos estabelecidos pela LRF para DPES, quando considerado o resultado agregado (anual), foi averiguado que não houve infração da LRF em nenhum dos anos analisados. Como conclusão, pode ser disposto que a prefeitura municipal de Parari-PB, demonstrou oscilações fiscais pontuais (fato natural e aceito pela própria LRF), porém, materializando anualmente índices pertinentes às diretrizes estabelecidas pelas normas fiscais.
A METHOD OF PIECE-QUADRATIC INTERPOLATION OF A TABLED FUNCTION WITH A CONTINUOUS FIRST DERIVATIVE BASED ON LINEAR COMBINATION OF CENTRAL-SYMMETRIC PARABOLAS
Authors: Badalyan N.P. , Shmelev V.E.
Published: July 2023

In engineering practice, one often has to deal with reference and experimental data, in particular, with tabularly specified functional dependencies. Such functions characterize the properties of materials, as well as physical and technical objects. The dielectric properties of materials are represented by functional dependences of the electric polarization of a substance or electric displacement on the strength of the electric field. Such functions are called polarization curves of dielectrics. Their significant nonlinearity is manifested in ferroelectrics. The magnetic properties of materials are represented by functional dependences of the magnetization of a substance or magnetic induction on the strength of the magnetic field. Such functions are called magnetization curves. Their essential nonlinearity is manifested in ferro- and ferrimagnets. The properties of technical objects are largely determined by the properties of materials, designs, geometric dimensions of parts, elements and assemblies. Information about the properties of standardized materials and products from them can be contained in reference books in graphical or tabular form in cases of non-linearity of the corresponding functional dependencies.
In the course of technical calculations, they need to be smoothly interpolated. A method of piecewise-quadratic interpolation of a tabularly given function with a continuous first derivative is proposed based on the linear combination of modified (centrally symmetric) parabolas, which does not require the use of logical operations in calculations to determine a partial segment of the grid of argument values. A method for weighted minimization of the oscillatory effect for non-uniform grids of argument values is proposed. Computational experiments with the reference main magnetization curve of electrical steel show the high numerical stability of the proposed method with respect to the effect of oscillation and the technical flexibility in its application for solving practical problems of processing tabularly specified functional dependencies on essentially non-uniform grids of argument values, including those with a small number of tabular points.
Edutransmedia: Cultura de la participación y generación de contenidos.
Authors: Pérez Rubio Jairo Antonio
Published: July 2023

El texto comienza con un breve análisis sobre los cambios que generan las narrativas transmediáticas en las relaciones interpersonales y en los usuarios, que pasaron de ser observadores a ser protagonistas de la Web. Plantea diferentes alternativas didácticas que ofrecen las “narrativas transmedia”, a través del diseño de lineamientos pedagógicos las cuales expanden las paredes de la escuela. Se explica paso a paso el modelo Madeja como una propuesta Edutransmediática y cómo se aplico. Finaliza este texto con algunas reflexiones iniciales sobre este proceso de investigación.
Effect Of Coatings On Softness And Surface Integrity Of Tissue Conditioners
Authors: APTE ADITEE
Published: July 2023

Complete dentures loose its stability and retention due to the tomographic changes of the soft tissues and the residual alveolar ridges supporting the prosthesis. In such cases, tissue conditioners or resilient liners are the best treatment options to restore the health of oral mucosa and also to permit the use of denture and therefore there is a need to increase the longevity of these temporary liners and also provide surface smoothness to avoid irritation in the tissues. This can be achieved by the application of a layer of sealant over the surface of soft liners. Henceforth by evaluating the effects of two different surface coating materials viz Monopoly and Permaseal on the softness and the surface integrity of the two tissue conditioners, the tissue conditioners without a coat of sealants loses the quality of the softness in relation to time interval.
A CASE REPORT Of CERVICAL LYMPHADENOPATHY
Authors: SHINDE SOURABH
Published: July 2023

Lymphadenopathy is a condition which is most commonly encountered in established infections. Hence it is seen very frequently in oral infections which are long-lasting. Cervical Lymphadenopathy is a condition in which there is abnormal expansion of lymph nodes. The present case report presents one case of cervical lymphadenopathy which were clinically assumed to be of microbial aetiology, as the treatment was positive with broad spectrum antibiotics.
Ancylostoma Duodenale Infection in a Pregnant Woman in Maharashtra
Authors: Karadbhajne Priti
Published: July 2023

Aim : The purpose of the study is to check the awareness of healthy habits during pregnancy in the study area. Introduction: The hookworm infection may prove dangerous for a pregnant woman. It is the leading neglected tropical disease among the 20 diseases on the WHO list. Ancyclostoma duodenale and Necator americanus are two principal species of hookworm that causes infection in human, but in this case report, the infection was produced due to Ancyclostoma duodenale. A. duodenale is a nematode is known as old world hookworm and soil transmitted helminths. Method : A field survey was conducted between February to August 2018 on a pregnant woman. The woman was enrolled in our field survey. Result : The woman was found to be positive for infection of Ancyclostoma duodenale in her 2nd trimester. Conclusion: Hookworm infection is still an important issue for community health even after the health education programs
A rare case of spinomuscular atrophy masquerading neonatal encephalopathy in a newborn
Authors: Lakra Mahaveer Singh
Published: July 2023

Spinomuscular atrophy is a rare type of inherited neuromuscular disorder of degeneration of alfa cells of the anterior horn. The presentation and prognosis of disease vary depending upon the type, age of presentation and severity of the disease. Here we are presenting a case of a male baby who presented with lethargy, poor feeding, respiratory distress and seizures. On examination the child was sick looking, tachypnoeic, with Downe’s score of 7, with bilateral crypts with hypotonia and having seizures. The laboratory parameters showed thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, hypoglycaemia with normal serum levels of creatine phosphokinase. The septic screening was suggestive of sepsis. The amplitude integrated EEG showed abnormal pattern. The tandem mass spectroscopy for Inborn error of metabolism screening was normal. The neurosonography and MRI brain showed no abnormalities. The baby developed respiratory muscle weakness, hypotonia, bulbar palsy, areflexia and characteristic eyelid and tongue fasciculations subsequently as diseases progressed which required oxygen and respiratory support for prolonged duration. The gene study confirmed the deletion of exons 7 and 8. Sibling and parental screening were advised and the baby was managed with supportive care and referred to a higher centre for further advanced treatment. The knowledge and varying presentations of this illness are important for the treating doctors from the prognostic point of view
Human Risk-Informed Design Framework (HURID) for integrating human
factors in the design of systems and operations
Authors: Kirwan Barry , Venditti Roberto , Pozzi Simone
Published: July 2023

This paper presents the Human Risk-Informed Design framework (HURID).
HURID facilitates the integration of human factors into the design of
systems and operations, safety assessment, and regulation. The scarcity of
human factors data obtained from the investigation of domain
accidents/incidents and the lack of effective feedback loops from operations
back to designers create challenges to making human risk-informed decisions.
HURID aims to fill these gaps by providing a standardised approach for data
collection and analysis, supporting operators in making the right design
decisions. The framework was developed to be scalable, proportionate to the
risks involved, and customisable. HURID consists of five main steps to
ensure the inclusion of Human Factors in risk-informed design: 1.
Understanding the Design Intent, 2. Analysis of relevant past experience, 3.
Application of Human Assurance Tools and Methods, 4. Risk Modelling, and 5.
Consolidation of Design Requirements. During these phases, the framework
entails the use of tools such as an incident taxonomy - named SHIELD - which
allows to systematically identify the Human positive and negative
contributions, precursors, organisational aspects; the Human Assurance
Toolkit, which includes the state-of-the-art of HF methods and tools in the
context of designing/redesigning safety-critical systems or operations; and
Risk Models, which are tools that represent the major accident categories
and provide information about human actions and influences that affect human
performance. HURID is also supported by a web-based tool, the Human Factors
Compass, whose purpose is to guide the user in the application of one or
more of the HURID components. The Human Factors Compass was the result of a
user-centred design process that aimed to identify user requirements and
then solve the main pain points for operators that are unsure as to how to
integrate human factors in their day-to-day work. The paper presents an
aviation case study detailing how the HURID framework supported the design
team in the different design phases, to collect human data and derive design
decisions.
Product Design to Effectively Alleviate Emotional Exhaustion Caused by
Long Hours of Digital Interactive Work
Authors: Dong Ziyan , Xu Li
Published: July 2023

With the rapid development of the Internet, more and more people must
use electronic devices such as computers to do their work digitally and
interactively. We have observed that employees who work with computers for
long periods of time may be resistant to electronic devices. In previous
studies, the specific sources of this resistance and the factors influencing
it have not been clearly identified. The purpose of this article is to study
the emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged digital interactive office
work, analyze the antecedent space leading to this emotional exhaustion,
reveal the psychological mechanism of the fatigue process, and further
explore product design research that effectively alleviates the emotional
exhaustion caused by computer office work in the Internet era.Methods: The
design investigates the non-experimental, cross-sectional correlation. We
administered an online questionnaire to participants. Participants had to be
people who use computer offices for long periods. The questionnaire
contained questions related to emotional states (depression, anxiety, etc.)
and certain concomitant behavioral manifestations (overexertion, avoidance,
excessive rest, etc.). At the same time, the intensity of the participants'
perceived fatigue was statistically assessed with the help of the Fatigue
Scale. In the data analysis, we adjusted for individual characteristics,
work nature, and work environment in order to explore the antecedent space
of emotional exhaustion.Conclusion: The analysis of the data obtained from
the questionnaire showed that there was a positive correlation between the
time users spent working on computers and emotional exhaustion. Most
participants had emotional exhaustion accompanied by physical fatigue. In
addition, in the subgroup analysis, we found that emotional exhaustion
caused by long hours of computer work was influenced by factors such as work
environment atmosphere and complexity of work content. This study helps us
to find the direction of product design research to alleviate emotional
exhaustion. Employees who work with computers for long hours need adequate
rest time and. If necessary, a certain degree of psychological intervention.
Based on the above results, the research and design are closely integrated
with the psychological and physiological needs of the computer office group.
The design principles for products to alleviate emotional exhaustion are
summarized in order to design products that can improve the quality of life
of people who use digital interactive work for long periods. At the same
time, the relevant product design can somehow guide people's behavioral
activities and work styles in specific scenarios, meet the needs and
services of the business, explore its potential market advantages, and
better enhance the quality of people's office environment in the future.
Designing 3D-Printed Smart-Sole Shoes for the Elderly: Examining
Appearance Acceptance in Hong Kong
Authors: Cheung Ling , K.P. NG Roger , Chow Simon , Luk Jim , Lee Rainbow
Published: July 2023

The continuously evolving technology has driven researchers'
investigation into integrating 3-Dimensional (3D) printing and smart
functions into footwear. Comfortability has been identified as a crucial
factor in creating shoe soles. Thus, numerous studies have been conducted to
focus on the development of comfortable and functional footwear. Recent
research has indicated that a prototype should be adapted in designing
footwear to meet the expectations of older people, taking into consideration
factors such as aesthetics and comfort. Of particular concern, the
appearance of footwear is the top consideration for older women. Notably,
their preferences revolve around the combination of shoe colours, fabric
materials, patterns, shapes, heel height, and functional design
features.This research aims to investigate the footwear appearance
preferences of elderly individuals in Hong Kong, laying the foundation for
designing and developing comfortable 3D-printed midsole smart sole shoes. A
total of 50 healthy male and female subjects aged 50 and over will be
recruited to complete a shoe aesthetics survey. The survey, consisting of 50
questions, will delve into the participants' subjective evaluations of shoe
design aesthetics and the willingness to adopt the prototype. It will be
divided into five parts, which will analyze the design of shoe faces,
including colour, materials, fastening mechanism, heel height, and shoe
styles for the elderly in the fashion market.The research will reveal the
footwear appearance preferences of elderly individuals in Hong Kong,
highlighting their design requirements. The survey results will aid in
designing and developing comfortable 3D-printed midsole smart sole shoes for
older people. Through the participants' expressions of design requirements
on shoe aesthetics, further development in footwear design will be required
to meet the needs of elderly individuals in terms of aesthetics and comfort.
This study emphasizes the critical consideration of shoe aesthetics as a
significant parameter in footwear design for older people.This research
seeks to investigate the footwear appearance preferences of elderly
individuals in Hong Kong to develop comfortable 3D-printed midsole smart
sole shoes. By analyzing the participants' design requirements on shoe
aesthetics, the findings will aid footwear manufacturers in developing shoes
that meet the design preferences of elderly individuals, thereby improving
their comfort and style. This study highlights the significance of
considering shoe aesthetics as a crucial parameter in footwear design for
the elderly population. Ultimately, the successful development of
comfortable and stylish shoes can promote increased mobility and enhance the
quality of life for this demographic group.
Simulating and Quantifying Inequality in Strategic Agent Networks
Authors: Kejriwal Mayank
Published: July 2023

Transactions are an important aspect of human social life, and represent
dynamic flow of information, intangible values, such as trust, as well as
monetary and social capital. Although much research has been conducted on
the nature of transactions in fields ranging from the social sciences to
game theory, the systemic effects of different types of strategic agents
transacting in real-world social networks (often following a scale-free
distribution) are not fully understood. An influential economic measure that
has not received adequate attention in the complex networks and game theory
communities, is the Gini Coefficient, which is widely used to quantify and
understand wealth inequality. In this paper, we define a network model
called a strategic agent network (SAN) and present a methodological
framework based on game theory for investigating questions of inequality
using SANs. We briefly comment on results obtained from a preliminary
experimental investigation using a real-world dataset based on Bitcoin.
Digital Primer Implementation of Human-Machine Peer Learning for Reading
Acquisition: Introducing Curriculum 2
Authors: Hromada Daniel , Kim Hyungjoong
Published: July 2023

The aim of the digital primer project is cognitive enrichment and
fostering of acquisition of basic literacy and numeracy of 5 – 10 year old
children. Here, we focus on Primer's ability to accurately process child
speech which is fundamental to the acquisition of reading component of the
Primer. We first note that automatic speech recognition (ASR) and
speech-to-text of child speech is a challenging task even for large-scale,
cloud-based ASR systems. Given that the Primer is an embedded AI artefact
which aims to perform all computations on edge devices like RaspberryPi or
Nvidia Jetson, the task is even more challenging and special tricks and
hacks need to be implemented to execute all necessary inferences in
quasi-real-time. One such trick explored in this article is transformation
of a generic ASR problem into much more constrained
multiclass-classification problem by means of task-specific language models
/ scorers. Another one relates to adoption of "human machine peer learning"
(HMPL) strategy whereby the DeepSpeech model behind the ASR system is
supposed to gradually adapt its parameters to particular characteristics of
the child using it. In this article, we describe first, syllable-oriented
exercise by means of which the Primer aimed to assist one 5-year-old
pre-schooler in increase of her reading competence. The pupil went through
sequence of exercises composed of evaluation and learning tasks.
Consistently with previous HMPL study, we observe increase of both child's
reading skill as well as of machine's ability to accurately process child's
speech.
The learning curve and benefit of artificial intelligence for the built
environment
Authors: Mashwama Xolile , Dywili Siyabulela , Phaladi Gift , Aigbavboa Clinton
Published: July 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has the power to unlock the
challenges faced in construction projects such as poor efficiency issues,
design errors, and accidents on-site. Therefore, this paper is aimed to
evaluate the benefit of implementing AI on South African construction
projects. The quantitative approach was adopted for this study.
Well-structured questionnaire surveys were disseminated to built environment
stakeholders such as quantity surveyors, project managers, construction
project managers, contractors and architects. A total of 260 questionnaire
surveys were distributed and 223 were received back with an 86% response
rate. The findings revealed the learning curve benefit of AI is improved
quality of work post-construction, reduces budget overruns, saves time,
overcomes shortages of experienced labors, improves performance on
construction work, improves the health and safety of the construction
projects, elicits faster information exchange, improves productivity,
reduces construction risks such as on-site accidents, reduces construction
errors, improves customer relations, improves profitability and saves cost.
However, the study has indicated that the implementation of AI technology in
the built Environment in South Africa is still at an early development
stage. The study would hopefully contribute to the body of existing
knowledge of AI technology. In Addition, it could assist construction
industry professionals to advance their workplaces and organizations.
Automatic Text-to-sound Generation by Doc2Vec
Authors: Iwamoto Kakeru , Uchida Hironori , Li Yujie , Nakatoh Yoshihisa
Published: July 2023

Nowadays, the market size for games and video viewing services has been
expanding. The demand for sound effects to produce content using these
services is also rising. However, sound-effect production often requires
expensive software or hardware, exceptional equipment use, and experience.
Therefore, this study aims to reduce the cost of sound effects production
and enable the output of sound effects as imagined. It examines a method for
automatically generating sound effects based on text input using Doc2Vec.
The Natural Language Processing Model (NLP) calculates the similarity
between the input text and the labels in the dataset. The Natural Language
Processing Model (NLP) is created by Doc2Vec pre-loading sound-related
language expressions (labels). The model is pre-trained using labels from
VGG-Sound data. The calculated highly similar sounds are downloaded from
VGG-Sound, a specified number of sound datasets. The data downloaded from
highly similar data is synthesized in similarity order, and the audio is
output.Furthermore, we verify the correlation between the sentences used in
the proposed method and the generated sound effects. We conducted an
experiment in which we presented the generated sounds and the sentences used
to create them and had the participants rate them on a 5-point scale. The
sentences used for a generation are those that live in the dataset, those
that lived in a small number in the data set, those that did not exist in
the data collection, those to which information such as location or scene
has been added, and those that contain multiple events. The results show
that the more speech in the dataset, the higher the rating and that
sentences with added information or numerous events produce lower ratings.
How to Generate Assembly Instructions with Robotic Process Automation
Authors: Meyer Frederic , Hinrichsen Sven , Niggemann Oliver
Published: July 2023

With the trend towards shorter product lifecycles, smaller batch sizes,
and more product variants, the complexity of manual assembly activities is
increasing. To support employees in carrying out complex assembly tasks, the
use of assembly instructions is indispensable to ensure high process
capability and work productivity. However, the creation of assembly
instructions is often time-consuming. Thus, the use of automation approaches
can be a way to simplify the creation of assembly instructions. Therefore,
this paper introduces a promising automation concept for applying robotic
process automation (RPA) to generate assembly instructions automatically.
Finally, the automation concept is demonstrated in a practical use case that
illustrates the associated automation potential of RPA.
ASSESSMENT OF THE LIFE CONDITION OF TREES BEFORE LOGGING FROM SAMPLES OF WOOD FROM STUMPS AND/OR LOGS IN FORENSIC BOTANICAL EXAMINATION USING DENDROCHRONOLOGICAL METHODS
Authors: Жаворонков Ю.М. , Унжакова С.В. , Цветков В.А.
Published: July 2023

Статья посвящена оценке жизненного состояния деревьев по пням (образцам древесины с пней) и сортиментам древесины (образцам с сортиментов древесины) при производстве судебно-ботанической экспертизы с применением методов дендрохронологического анализа в комплексе с уже существующей практикой установления жизненного состояния деревьев по пням с использованием внешних (морфологических) диагностических признаков. В статье сформированы рекомендации для специалистов и экспертов в области судебной ботаники (исследование объектов растительного происхождения), а также для лиц, занимающихся расследованием преступлений, связанных с незаконной рубкой лесных насаждений, специалистов, осуществляющих санитарные обследования лесных участков, городских насаждений.

The article deals with the assessment of the vital state of trees on stumps (wood samples from stumps) and wood assortments (wood samples from wood assortments) in the course of forensic botanical examination using dendrochronological analysis methods in combination with the already existing practice of establishing the vital state of trees on stumps using external (morphological) diagnostic signs. The article forms recommendations for specialists and experts in the field of fo-rensic botany (examination of objects of plant origin), as well as for persons involved in the investigation of crimes related to illegal logging, specialists who carry out sanitary inspections of forest areas, urban plantations.
Principios éticos en psicoterapia dentro de un amplio marco deontológico psicológico y médico: una comparación internacional
Authors: Ricou Miguel , Neto David D. , Silva Ana , Marina Sílvia
Published: July 2023

El conocimiento de los códigos éticos y las directrices profesionales es crucial para desempeñar un papel profesional en la práctica de la psicoterapia. La práctica de la psicoterapia es cada vez más heterogénea y se discute mucho sobre su eficacia para los clientes. En algunos países, la psicoterapia es una profesión autónoma. En otros forma parte de las características profesionales de psicólogos y psiquiatras, y es posible encontrar a otros profesionales de la salud trabajando como psicoterapeutas en algunos países. Considerando que los principios éticos son centrales para el desempeño de una profesión, pretendemos encontrar conexiones entre los principios éticos para psicoterapeutas y psicólogos o psiquiatras. Se realizó una revisión crítica para promover una visión integradora de los códigos de ética en psicoterapia. Se realizó un análisis de contenido de los códigos de ética en psicoterapia. La confidencialidad, la competencia y la integridad fueron los principios más frecuentemente encontrados. Los psicoterapeutas parecen tener una mayor preocupación por las relaciones interpersonales y están menos vinculados a la responsabilidad social.
A DIMENSÃO SOCIOAMBIENTAL DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS NA AMAZÔNIA: PERSPECTIVAS E DESAFIOS PARA A PROTEÇÃO DOS POVOS TRADICIONAIS
Authors: Ferreira Junior Edinaldo Inocêncio
Published: July 2023

A região amazônica é conhecida por sua rica diversidade cultural e ambiental, abrigando comunidades indígenas e populações tradicionais que dependem dos recursos naturais para sua subsistência. No entanto, esses povos enfrentam crescentes ameaças devido à exploração predatória dos recursos naturais, desmatamento, conflitos territoriais e mudanças climáticas. Diante desses desafios, este artigo se propõe a analisar a dimensão socioambiental dos direitos humanos na Amazônia, com foco nas perspectivas e desafios enfrentados na proteção dos povos tradicionais. O objetivo geral deste estudo é examinar o enquadramento jurídico dos direitos humanos na região amazônica, destacando a legislação nacional e internacional que reconhece esses direitos. Os objetivos específicos são identificar os principais desafios enfrentados na implementação efetiva desses direitos, explorar a interdependência entre a proteção dos direitos humanos e a preservação do meio ambiente na Amazônia, e discutir perspectivas e desafios futuros para a proteção dos povos tradicionais. A justificativa para este estudo reside na importância de abordar a dimensão socioambiental dos direitos humanos na Amazônia, reconhecendo a vulnerabilidade dos povos tradicionais e a necessidade de garantir sua proteção. O artigo busca contribuir para o debate acadêmico e para a formulação de políticas públicas que promovam a justiça social, a sustentabilidade e a preservação da riqueza cultural e ambiental da região amazônica. Em conclusão, este estudo ressalta a necessidade de ações concretas para proteger os povos tradicionais na Amazônia, fortalecendo a proteção de seus direitos e promovendo a harmonia entre o desenvolvimento socioeconômico e a preservação ambiental na região.
Influence of Fraud Triangle Framework on the Fraud Prevention and Detection Programs in PT. XX
Authors: Gabriela Miranda Bethseba
Published: July 2023

Given the significant variability of fraud instances in businesses of all sizes, it is captivating that despite their complexity, the fraud triangle's three elements can be used to explain all of them. As a result, the researcher was compelled to examine the impact of this framework on fraud programs. This report aims to thoroughly analyze the fraud triangle's influence on fraud prevention and detection programs, particularly at PT. XX. This qualitative research data collection comprises two main target population sources, the internal auditor team and the company's management, through a semi-structured interview approach where data is later processed using the in vivo and pattern coding technique. It is found from the study that each dimension of the fraud triangle which are pressure, opportunity, and rationalization, has a direct causal link to a fraud program described in the company's fraud SOP. The analysis concluded that the internal auditor team used the fraud triangle framework to identify patterns in fraud justifications and then developed several preventive fraud programs that management and users will implement to reduce the amount of fraud occurring in PT. XX. Further findings included the mutually reinforcing roles undertaken by the two divisions under study in creating the SOP and carrying out the company's fraud programs, which the study contends have already been effectively executed.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Membaca pada Siswa SDN 121/I Muara Singoan Kelas Rendah sebagai Bagian Integral dari Perkembangan Bahasa
Authors: Putri Intan Annidya , Wulandari Eka , Napizah Voni
Published: July 2023

Reading proficiency is a key competence in language development for children at the primary school level. This study aims to explore the efforts undertaken by SDN 121/I Muara Singoan in improving the reading abilities of elementary school students and understanding its integral role in overall language development. Through a qualitative research approach, data were collected through classroom observations, interviews with teachers, and analysis of curriculum-related documents and teaching strategies. The results of this study indicate that SDN 121/I Muara Singoan has implemented various specific learning strategies to enhance students' reading abilities. Some of these strategies include the use of engaging textbooks, group reading activities, and a library program that expands students' access to reading materials. Additionally, the role of teachers and parents is recognized as a crucial factor in improving students' reading abilities. Teachers provide continuous support through training and guidance, while parents are involved in supporting reading practices at home and providing positive reinforcement. The improvement of reading abilities among lower-grade students at SDN 121/I Muara Singoan has significant impacts on overall language development. In addition to enhancing reading skills, students also demonstrate improvements in content comprehension, critical thinking abilities, and written expression.
Pemanfaatan Teknologi dalam Evaluasi Pembelajaran Tingkat Sekolah Dasar
Authors: A’la Nadia Ibadatul , Bilqist Philien Sophia Ikrima , Anisa Tria Noer , Aini Vika Zahra
Published: July 2023

Evaluation is a very important component in learning activities and it is something that should not be missed. With the learning evaluation, both educators and students are able to find out the extent to which students' abilities and understanding of a learning material. The application of technology for learning evaluation is the practice and theory in the design, development, utilization, management and evaluation of processes and resources for learning. The use of technology in learning evaluation activities makes it easier for educators to process and measure students' abilities towards a learning material. The research method used in this article is descriptive research which will involve collecting qualitative data from various sources, such as questionnaires, observations, interviews, and document analysis. With several applications as an evaluation tool it can also be used to create questionnaires, send surveys, create quizzes for students and collect information in a fast, easy and efficient way.
Analisis Makna Motivasi Dalam Lirik Lagu “Dreamers” Karya Jungkook dan Fahad Al Kubaisi
Authors: Betanissa Zenith
Published: July 2023

Communication from time to time continues to experience development, starting from the use of smoke signals, drums, the invention of paper, the telegraph, telephone, computer, e-mail to a song. Teenagers in Indonesia today are very fond of watching and following boy bands from Korea. One of them is the character Jungkook. Especially now that the 2022 FIFA World Cup is being held which invites one of the Korean boy band personnel, Jungkook who sings with Fahad Al Kubaisi where he sings a song called "Dreamers". This song became widely discussed on social media and attracted people to follow it. This research is intended to find out the meaning contained in the lyrics of the song and examine how the signifier and the signified are. The semiotic theory used to analyze the lyrics of the song "Dreamers" is the theory of Ferdinand De Saussure. The method in this study uses qualitative methods. The result of this study is that it was found that the lyrics of the song "Dreamers" contain the meaning of a motivational message. In addition, this research is able to provide another meaning of parable which is described through Ferdinand De Saussure's theory of semiotic analysis.
Efektifitas Pemberian Massage Counter Pressure dan Aromaterapi Lavender terhadap Tingkat Nyeri pada Kala I Fase Aktif Persalinan Normal di PMB Filda Fairuza, S.ST., M.Kes Tahun 2023
Authors: Azkiya Fadhila , Fairuza Filda
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of giving counter pressure massage and lavender aromatherapy on pain levels during the first stage of the active phase of normal labor at PMB Filda Fairuza, S.ST., M.Kes in 2023. This type of quantitative research was a comparative research design with 2 sample pairs , where there are two groups that will be compared and will be given a pretest before being given treatment, and given a posttest after being given treatment. The results of this study revealed that in the intervention group, before being given counterpressure massage and lavender aromatherapy, the majority of severe pain intensity was found, namely 25 people (75.8%), and after being given counterpressure massage and lavender aromatherapy, the majority of severe pain intensity categories were obtained, namely 18 people (54 ,4%). Whereas in the control group, before the intervention period, the majority of severe pain intensity was found, namely 22 people (66.7%), and after the intervention period, the majority of severe pain intensity categories were 25 people (75.8%).

 

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efek pemberian massage counter pressure dan aromaterapi lavender terhadap tingkat nyeri pada kala I fase aktif persalinan normal di PMB Filda Fairuza, S.ST., M.Kes Tahun 2023. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain penelitian komparatif 2 sampel berpasangan, dimana terdapat dua kelompok yang akan dibandingkan dan akan diberikan pretest sebelum diberikan perlakuan, dan diberikan posttest setelah diberikan perlakuan. Hasil penelitian ini adalah diketahui bahwa pada kelompok intervensi, sebelum diberikan massage counterpressure dan aromaterapi lavender didapatkan mayoritas intensitas nyeri berat yaitu 25 orang (75,8%), dan setelah diberikan massage counterpressure dan aromaterapi lavender didapatkan mayoritas kategori intensitas nyeri berat yaitu 18 orang (54,4%). Sedangkan pada kelompok kontrol, sebelum periode intervensi didapatkan mayoritas intensitas nyeri berat yaitu 22 orang (66,7%), dan setelah periode intervensi didapatkan mayoritas kategori intensitas nyeri berat 25 orang (75,8%).
Aspectos da Transmissão Psíquica Sobre o Desejo de Ter Filhos: Um Estudo Teórico
Authors: Moraes Jaqueline da Silva
Published: July 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo realizar um estudo teórico sobre as influências da transmissão psíquica sobre o desejo de filhos para homens e mulheres. Para tanto, realizouse um levantamento da literatura sobre o tema, com base na abordagem psicanalítica e contribuições de autores sistêmicos, levando em consideração as crenças inconscientes, construção da subjetividade, aspectos geracionais, motivações para a parentalidade. Constata-se que as motivações referentes ao desejo de filhos são diferentes para cada sujeito e contexto avaliado, e que a transmissão de uma herança geracional pode ser considerada um aspecto importante para a transição à parentalidade. Observa-se uma escassez de estudos que relacionam a figura masculina e o desejo de filhos, tal fato indica a necessidade de pesquisas que abordem o desejo de ter filhos no homem. Conclui-se que a transmissão psíquica influencia na construção das subjetividades individuais, assim como a interferência de padrões culturais e sociais. Portanto, o espaço terapêutico familiar deve propiciar transformações frente ao legado geracional, para a constituição de uma nova singularidade e identidade.
Effect of Herbicidal Weed Management on Yield Attributes, and Yield of Kodo (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.)
Authors: Kumar Harendra , Tiwari Nitish , Savu Rama Mohan , Langangmeilu Golmei
Published: July 2023

The present experiment was carried out at the Instructional cum Research Farm, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, Chhattisgarh during Kharif seasons 2021 and 2022. The field experiment was laid out with Indira Kodo 1 variety as test crop in Randomized block design (RBD) with 10 treatment and 3 replications. Results of the experiment revealed that, different weed management practices affected all the yield attributes and yield viz., Number of Ear Head, Length of Ear Head (cm), Number of Seeds Ear Head, Ear Head Weight (g), Test Weight (g), Harvest Index (%) and were significantly higher under Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 10 % 20 g/ha (PE) fb Chlorimuron ethyl 10 % + Metsulfuron methyl 10 % 4 g/ha (PoE) which was followed by Hand weeding twice at 20 and 40 DAS. All the yield attributes and seed yield were equally highest in both the kharif seasons i.e. seed and straw yield of kodo (Mean viz., 2044 and 4073 kg ha-1) were also found maximum under the treatment Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 10 % 20 g/ha (PE) fb Chlorimuron ethyl 10 % + Metsulfuron methyl 10 % 4 g/ha (PoE) which was significantly highest in comparison to the different weed managements treatments.
What's not in the CR: SUPPORT Act, Second Chance Act
Authors: Knopf Alison
Published: January 2025

President Trump was inaugurated for on the date of this issue (January 20). At this time, Mark Dunn, public policy director for NAATP, shared some of the obstacles – and opportunities – the new administration and Congress will present the treatment field.
Surface Engineering of Perovskite Films via Sequential Moisture Cooling and Passivation for Efficient Solar Cells
Authors: Wang Can , Ou Zeping , Pan Yi , Ouedraogo Nabonswende Aida Nadege , Chen Peidong , Gao Qin , Yang Ke , Lei Hongliang , Ouyang Yunfei , Wan Wei , Gao Mingyang , Wu Zhiwei , Peng Deyong , Jiang Tingming , Sun Kuan
Published: January 2025

Defect density on the perovskite film surface significantly exceeds that found in the bulk, primarily due to the presence of dangling bonds and excessive strain. Herein, a synergistic surface engineering is reported aimed at reducing surface defects of perovskite films. This method involves subjecting the thermally‐annealed perovskite films to a controlled cooling condition involving an ambient environment with regulated humidity, as opposed to a nitrogen environment, followed by phenethylammonium iodide (PEAI) passivation. The perovskite films treated with moisture cooling (MC) exhibit enhanced radiative recombination, prolonged charge carrier lifetime, and improved hole transport and extraction when in contact with the hole transport layer (HTL), alongside a significant reduction in strain. Notably, the passivation effect of PEAI on the MC‐treated perovskite films is significantly amplified compared with the films subjected to nitrogen cooling (NC) treatment, as evidenced by a more uniform surface potential mapping and a markedly extended charge carrier lifetime. This enhanced passivation effect may arise from the higher ratio of newly‐formed 2D perovskite phase PEA2FAPb2I7 to PEA2PbI4 in the MC‐treated film. Consequently, the MC‐based perovskite solar cell (PSC) achieves a champion power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 25.28%, surpassing that of the NC‐treated device, which exhibits a PCE of only 24.01%.
Switching From Acceptor to FRET Donor: How the Organic Solar Cell Architecture Can Change the Role of a Chromophore
Authors: Jin Hui , Mallo Neil , Zhang Guanran , Lindsay Oliver , Chu Ronan , Gao Mile , McAnally Shaun , Etchells Isaac M. , Burn Paul L. , Gentle Ian R. , Shaw Paul E.
Published: January 2025

The third component in a ternary organic solar cell (OSC) is generally selected to maximize absorption of the solar spectrum. The fused ring non‐fullerene acceptor 2,2′‐[({4,4,9,9‐tetra‐n‐octyl‐4,9‐dihydro‐s‐indaceno[1,2‐b:5,6‐b']dithiophene‐2,7‐diyl}bis{benzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole‐7,4‐diyl})bis(methaneylylidene)]dimalononitrile (o‐IDT‐BT‐DCV) was investigated for use in binary and ternary OSCs. The optimized binary device with o‐IDT‐BT‐DCV as the acceptor and PM6 as the donor had a maximum power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 10.8%. Incorporation of o‐IDT‐BT‐DCV into a donor:acceptor PM6:Y6 blend delivered a ternary OSC with a maximum PCE of 16.2%. Femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy (fs‐TAS), transient photovoltage (TPV), and transient photocurrent (TPC) measurements in combination showed that o‐IDT‐BT‐DCV in the ternary blend did not behave as an acceptor. Instead, it contributed to charge carrier generation through a sub‐picosecond energy transfer process to Y6, followed by a photoinduced hole transfer mechanism with PM6 and/or spontaneous exciton dissociation within the Y6 phase. Encapsulated ternary blend devices were found to be more stable than the binary blend solar cells. Under 1‐sun illumination and maximum power point (MPP) tracking, excluding the initial burn‐in loss, the ternary device retained ≈80% of its MPP over 1200 h compared to the 40% retained by the PM6:Y6 devices.
Development of Functional and Hydrolytically Stable Vinyl Monomers as Methacrylate Dental Resin Restorative Alternatives
Authors: Gouveia Zach , Finer Yoav , Santerre J. Paul
Published: January 2025

Dental resin‐based restorative (RBR) materials represent the most ubiquitous biomaterials utilized globally. Methacrylate (MA)‐ester based monomers – present in RBRs since the 1960s – experience significantly elevated rates of failure compared to previously used silver/amalgam fillings attributed to their hydrolysis reported in both simulated and in vivo environments. There is currently no alternative RBR chemistry that matches the functional and clinical workflow considerations of MA‐RBRs while addressing their limited‐service lives. The objective of this work is to utilize a systematic framework to develop alternative hydrolytically‐stable monomers (HSMs), assessing key physical properties, biostability, and cytocompatibility towards eliminating or reducing the biodegradation of RBRs. This process yielded HSMs (referreed to as 3BE, 3TE) that matched the physical properties of MA‐control materials, including viscosity, polymerization conversion, hydrophilicity, water uptake, and surface hardness (p > 0.05), while outperforming MA‐based materials in all simulated oral environments, showing improved biostability in reconstituted human saliva, simulated human salivary esterase (SHSE), bacterial culture, and acidic media (p < 0.05). Additionally, HSMs were found to be less cytotoxic than commercial MA‐monomers (p < 0.05) and unlikely to be genotoxic. Therefore, the HSMs and associated resins developed in this study have the potential to significantly improve the clinical service life of RBRs, without compromising their fundamental features.
Self‐Assembled 3D Blue Phase Liquid Crystals for Intelligent Photonic Crystals and Functional Devices
Authors: Wang Meng , Yang Hui , Li Xiaosong , Zhang Xia , Yang Huai
Published: January 2025

Liquid crystal (LC) materials, with their supramolecular self‐assembly nanostructures and stimulus‐responsive properties, offer inherent advantages in the development of advanced intelligent functional materials. Among various LC phase, blue phase liquid crystals (BPs) are regarded as promising candidates for intelligent photonic crystals due to their unique 3D periodic nanostructures and the capability to selectively reflect circularly polarized light within the visible spectrum. Over the past decades, various methodologies are developed to synthesize BP materials with superior thermal stability, high‐quality optical properties and excellent stimulus‐responsibility, yielding significant research outcomes in the design and application of visual functional devices. Herein, this review summarizes the recent advancements in BPLCs. It comprehensively covers the structural characteristics and preparation methods of BP photonic crystals, detailing significant research findings in their optical, electrical, mechanical, and humidity‐responsive properties, as well as their pivotal applications in sensors, optical devices, stimulus response, and anti‐counterfeiting devices. Finally, the challenges and prospective development directions of this novel soft matter intelligent material are discussed. It is anticipated that this review will provide valuable insights for scientists and engineers in interdisciplinary fields, including materials science, photonics, chemistry, and physics, facilitating the fabrication of advanced functional soft materials.