bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of a Novel Training Program in Patients With Chronic Shoulder Pain Based on Implicit Motor Learning: Pilot and Feasibility Study.
Authors: Maenhout Annelies , Heijenk Wieger , Glashouwer Peter , Quatacker Lore , Praet Luna , Borms Dorien
Published: January 2024

Background

Implicit motor learning has been shown to be effective for learning sports-related motor skills. It facilitates automaticity of movements and thereby improves performance in multitasking and high-pressure environments. Motor learning to develop motor skills and neuroplastic capacities is not sufficiently incorporated in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Especially in patients with chronic pain conditions like shoulder pain this approach might benefit over traditional exercise programs.

Purpose/hypothesis

The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and clinical outcome of a new implicit motor learning exercise program in a group of patients with chronic shoulder pain.

Study design

Pilot and feasibility cohort study

Methods

Twenty-six patients with chronic shoulder pain performed a 6-week home exercise program with weekly remote follow up by a physiotherapist. The program comprised five exercises designed to challenge overall body balance, simultaneously engaging the upper limbs in a range of reaching tasks. The tasks included reaching above the head, at and below waist level, in various directions. No instructions on correct performance were provided to foster external focus. Feasibility was assessed by (1) recruitment rate, (2) follow up rate, (3) subjective experience, (4) self-reported adverse events and (5) self-reported adherence of subjects. Clinical effects of the program were assessed with (1) the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), (2) the Auto-Constant score, (3) the numeric rating scale (NRS) at rest and at night, (4) the patient specific functional scale (PSFS), (5) the avoidance endurance questionnaire (AEQ), (6) patient acceptable symptom state (PASS) and (7) a global rating of change (GROC).

Results

The study protocol was feasible in terms of follow up rate (16w for 28 patients), exercise adherence (77.1%± 29.41), and adverse events (no serious, 5 light adverse events). Statistically significant improvements were observed for SPADI (p<0.001), NRS at rest (p=0.033), at night (p=0.29), PSFS (p<0.001) and PASS (p<0.001) after only six weeks training.

Conclusion

This study reveals promising results of another way of looking at exercise for patients with chronic shoulder pain. Both feasibility and clinical effects of the program on pain and function was acceptable. Future studies should incorporate a control group, provide longer follow up and include objective measurements.

Level of evidence

2b
Physically Active Adults with Low Back Pain do not Demonstrate Altered Deadlift Mechanics: A Novel Application of Myotonometry to Estimate Inter-Muscular Load Sharing
Authors: McGowen Jared M. , Albin Stephanie R. , Hoppes Carrie W. , Forsse Jeffrey S. , Abt John , Koppenhaver Shane L.
Published: January 2024

Background

Rehabilitation clinicians that work with physically active populations are challenged with how to safely return patients back to performing deadlift movements following low back injury. Application of reliable and valid tests and measures to quantify impairments related to low back pain (LBP) enhances clinical decision making and may affect outcomes. Myotonometry is a non-invasive method to assess muscle stiffness which has demonstrated significant associations with physical performance and musculoskeletal injury.

Hypothesis/Purpose

The purpose of this study was to compare the stiffness of trunk (lumbar multifidus [LM] and longissimus thoracis [LT]) and lower extremity (vastus lateralis [VL] and biceps femoris [BF]) muscles between individuals with and without LBP during the lying, standing, and deadlifting body positions.

Study Design

Cross-sectional cohort comparison

Methods

Muscle stiffness measures were collected in the VL, BF, LM, and LT muscles with participants in lying (supine and prone), standing, and the trap bar deadlift position. Separate analyses of covariance were conducted to compare absolute and relative muscle stiffness between the groups for each muscle and condition.

Results

Sixty-eight participants (41 female, 21.3 years, 34 LBP) volunteered for the study. Within the deadlift condition there was a significantly greater increase in the percent-muscle stiffness change in the VL (p = .029, 21.9%) and BF (p = .024, 11.2%) muscles in the control group than in the LBP group. There were no differences in percent-muscle stiffness changes for the standing condition nor were there any absolute muscle stiffness differences between the two groups for the three conditions.

Conclusion

No differences in muscle stiffness were identified in the lying, standing, or deadlifting conditions between participants with and without LBP. Differences in percent stiffness changes were noted between groups for the deadlift position, however the differences were modest and within measurement error. Future studies should investigate the utility of myotonometry as a method to identify LBP-related impairments that contribute to chronic and/or recurrent low back injury.

Level of Evidence

Level 3
Certain operator algebras of star-like reducible $P\omega_n^*$ transformations
Authors: AKINWUNMI Sulaiman , IBRAHIM Risqot , ADENIJI Adenike
Published: January 2024

Let $Z_n = 1, 2, 3, \ldots$ denote a distinct non-negative n-order collection of numbers, and $\alpha\omega_n^*$ denote a star-like transformation semigroup. The characterization of $P\omega_n^*$ star-like partial on the $\alpha\omega_n^*$ leads to the semigroup of linear operators. The research produced a completely new classical metamorphosis that was divided into inner product and norm parts. The study demonstrated that any specific star-like transformation $\lambda_i^*, \beta_j^* \in V^*$ is stable and uniformly continuous if there exists $T^{\vartheta^*}:(V^*, \left\langle v - \alpha^* u , u - \alpha^* v \right\rangle) \longrightarrow (V^*, \left\langle u - \alpha^* v , v - \alpha^* u \right\rangle)$ with a star-like polygon $\vartheta^*$ of $\vartheta^*V^*$ such that $T^{\vartheta^*}(v^*) = \vartheta^*V^*.$ Every star-like composite vector space $V^* \in P\omega_n^*$ can be uniquely decomposed as the sum of subspaces $w_i^* \leq W_{i+1}^*$ and $s_j^* \leq S_{j+1}^*$ such that $W_{i+1}^* + S_{j+1}^* \subseteq V^* \in P\omega_n^*.$ The study suggests that the research's findings be used to address issues in the  mathematical disciplines of genetics, engineering, code theory, and telecommunications.
Physiochemical and functional properties of Moringa oleifera protein obtained
by isoelectric precipitation
Authors: Paramita V.D. , Yuliani H.R. , Rosalin R. , Irawati L.
Published: January 2024

The work investigated the effect of extraction pH (10 or 11) and precipitation pH (4 or
4.5) on the physicochemical and functional properties of Moringa oleifera protein. The
physicochemical characteristics of Moringa leaf powder were analyzed using proximate
quantification based on AOAC standard methods. The thermal, spectral, x-ray diffraction
data were collected using the differential scanning calorimetric, Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy (FTIR), and wide-angle x-ray diffraction. The extraction at pH 10 and the
precipitation process at pH 4.5 generated the highest protein content of 58.88%. Some of
the functional properties of this pH combination were emulsion activity at 29.67%,
emulsion stability at 50.45%, protein solubility at 32.36%, and water absorption capacity
of 4.78 mL water/g. The thermal properties suggested the denaturation temperature of
Moringa protein powder at 75°C, which was comparable to that previously reported plantbased protein isolate. FTIR and x-ray spectra argued the domination of amorphous protein
fraction with a trace of lipid and carbohydrate. With these characteristics, protein has great
potential to be used for food and drug applications.
Analysis of “Teaching” and “Learning” in Interdisciplinary Learning
Authors: Li Zhen
Published: January 2024

After the release of the new curriculum plan, interdisciplinary learning has emerged as a pivotal aspect of curriculum reform in compulsory education. This shift has necessitated a corresponding reform in the teaching and learning methods of fundamental education courses. The implementation of interdisciplinary learning has consequently become a pressing challenge in educational practice. To successfully execute interdisciplinary learning, several key preparations are imperative. Firstly, educators must recognize the significance of interdisciplinary teaching. Secondly, they should clearly understand that the essence of interdisciplinary learning lies in the enhancement of students’ core qualities. Thirdly, teachers need to prioritize their professional development, cultivating a robust understanding of interdisciplinary knowledge and bolstering their proficiency in interdisciplinary teaching. Lastly, students themselves must foster a diverse range of interests, cultivate high-level thinking abilities, and develop effective learning habits across multiple fields.
Single-pulse MIG welded Perform 700 steel joints with various welding parameters
Authors: ÖZEN Fatih
Published: January 2024

In this work, Perform 700 steel sheets with 5-mm thickness were welded with single pulse MIG welding method with different welding currents and welding speeds. The welded specimens were subjected to tensile tests, hardness measurements and microstructural observations. According to the results, the heat input has an important role in tensile strength of the joint. The maximum tensile strength was obtained as 594.75 MPa at 140A welding current and 450 mm/min welding speed. The tensile specimens were always separated between fusion zone and heat affected zone. The heat affected zones have exhibited tempered martensitic structure. The tempering effect have increased the sizes of the martensitic structure; therefore, the hardness was considerably increased. However, the fusion zone, which was consisted of bainitic structure inside the ferrite matrix, was exhibited soft and ductile behavior. The boundary of soft fusion zone and hard heat affected zone formed the weakest point through the joint.
Structural and topology optimization of steel construction profiles in solar energy systems
Authors: BAYRAM Cengiz , KÖSE Ercan
Published: January 2024

In recent years, significant investments have been made for Solar Power Plants (SPP) plants in many countries. The installation costs of SPP plants are quite high. This situation increases the amortization period of investments. Lowering these costs during the installation phase will pave the way for more investments. One of the most important cost items of Solar Power Plants (SPP) is steel construction costs. In this study, it is aimed to reduce the cost by designing the best performance product by reducing the weight of C profiles, one of the steel constructions used during the installation of solar panels, with shape and topology methods. The results obtained show that shape and topological optimization can provide significant gains in terms of cost.
Identification of COVID-19 Based on Features Texture Histogram and Gray Level Co-Occurrence Matrix (GLCM) Using K-Means Clustering Methods in Chest X-Ray Digital Images
Authors: Sumarti Heni , Sabrina Qolby , Triana Devi , Septiani Fahira , Rahmani Tara Puri Ducha
Published: January 2024

Since the last five years of the COVID-19 outbreak, radiological images, such as CT-Scan and Chest X-Ray (CXR), have become essential in diagnosing this disease. However, limited access to facilities such as CT-Scanners and RT-PCR makes CXR images the primary method for COVID-19 testing. This research aims to improve the accuracy of CXR images in identifying COVID-19 patients based on the texture features: histogram and Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM), using the K-Means Clustering method. This study utilized 150 CXR images, including 75 COVID-19 patients confirmed by RT-PCR tests, and 75 patients with negative cases. The method used were consisted of pre-processing, and texture feature extraction with the seven most influential attributes based on gained information (histogram: standard deviation, entropy, skewness, kurtosis, and GLCM: correlation, energy, homogeneity), as well as classification using K-Means clustering methods. The results showed that the classification’s accuracy, sensitivity, and specification are 92%, 91%, and 93%, respectively. This image processing technique is a promising as well as a complementary tool in diagnosing COVID-19 cases, based on CXR images with lower costs and more reliable results.
The Role of Intercultural Dimension in Developing EFL Students’ Negotiation of Meaning in Salahaddin University-Erbil
Authors: Ibrahim Hama Runak , Jabbar Abbas Nada
Published: January 2024

The recognition of the intercultural dimension as a key component in language learning and teaching has been one of the most significant changes in the last few decades. The nature of the experience of teaching and learning languages has significantly changed as a result of this transition. This quantitative study presents the results of an investigation of the role of the intercultural dimension in developing EFL students’ Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) and negotiation of meaning at Salahaddin University-Erbil (SUE). The aim of the study is to find out teachers’ and students’ perceptions about the intercultural dimension in language teaching and to discover the role of the intercultural dimension in developing students’ negotiation of meaning. That is to say, to what extent does being aware of other cultures, especially the target culture develop students’ knowledge, skills, awareness and attitude to effectively and meaningfully negotiate? This study attempts to find out whether EFL teachers in SUE integrate culture into classes or not. For the purpose of data collection, a total of 148 EFL students and 30 EFL teachers in the College of Education, College of Languages, and College of Basic Education at Salahaddin University-Erbil were selected as the study participants. Instruments such as teachers’ and students’ questionnaires were used to collect data from the participants. The result of the study revealed students’ and teachers’ positive perceptions towards the intercultural dimension of language teaching. Also, the findings confirmed that the intercultural dimension in language teaching develops students’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and awareness of students’ own culture and others which are fundamental for students to negotiate meaningfully and effectively with speakers of other cultures. The result also revealed that despite teachers’ positive attitude towards the intercultural dimension in language teaching they do not fully integrate culture into their classes due to the shortage of time and being obliged to follow and finish the curriculum
ANDERSON’S ∇- INTEGRAL INEQUALITY
Authors: Muhammad Ghulam
Published: January 2024

Basically, time scale calculus is the theory of unification of traditional calculus with that calculus of difference i.e. discrete calculus. Time Scale Calculus is a field of discussion in the area of traditional analysis of mathematics. It focuses on the dynamic system which has a lot of applications in various fields of life. Calculus of time scales is a valuable field due to numerous applications in covid-19 disease cases. Notably, Time scale calculus has a long relation with mathematical inequalities that can be discussed with fractional calculus. The Anderson Integral Inequality, which provides a lower constraint for the integration of convex mapping in the form of the averages of each constituent, is described in this research paper on ∇- time-scale calculus. On ∇-time scale we formulated Anderson’s integral inequality as given below: if φ_j (j=1,….,α) accomplish some appropriate cases.
ATURAL CONVECTION IN A POROUS MEDIUM SATURATED BY NANOFLUID WITH MODIFIED BOUNDARY CONDITION – ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK (ANN) APPROACH
Authors: Mitra Asish
Published: January 2024

In the present numerical study, steady, laminar, two-dimensional flow in a porous medium saturated by nanofluid along an isothermal vertical plate is covered. Here we have considered a realistic situation where the nanoparticle volume fraction at the plate surface (boundary condition) is passively controlled by assuming that its flux there is zero. We make use of the Buongiorno model that treats the nanofluid as a two-component mixture, incorporating the effects of Brownian motion and thermophoresis. The Darcy model is employed for the porous medium. By suitable similarity variables, the governing nonlinear partial differential equations of flow are altered to a bunch of nonlinear ordinary differential equations. They have been transformed into a first-order system afterward and then integrated using Newton Raphson and adaptive Runge-Kutta methods. The computer codes are produced for this mathematical investigation in a Matlab environment. To accurately predict major parameters (reduced Nusselt number, Nur, Thermophoresis parameter, Nt Brownian motion parameter, Nb and buoyancy-ratio parameter, Nr), an artificial neural network (ANN) is developed, trained, and tested by numerically simulated data. The dependence of the reduced Nusselt number on these parameters is represented through a linear regression correlation
The Ego State Timeline Model
Authors: Wieczorek Zbigniew
Published: January 2024

The author presents another way to think about personality adaptations and the communication process based on a framework drawn from neurolinguistic programming about how we characterise chronological time in the space around us. It presents a model in which ego states might be diagnosed and worked with in terms of whether they are considered as in the past, the current or the future.
Leadership Development: Supporting And Developing Colleagues
Authors: Lovas Szabolcs
Published: January 2024

A description is given of an leadership development programme designed and run within an organisation, including how the multi-party contracting was conducted, and how the psychological, professional and administrative levels were addressed. In addition to an overview of the programme, details are given of the content and process of the third session, as well as the reactions of the participants who shared what they had learned.
ADICCIÓN A LAS REDES SOCIALES Y SU RELACIÓN CON LA AUTOESTIMA EN ADOLESCENTES
Authors: Soria Pamela , Villegas-Villacres Narcisa de Jesús
Published: January 2024

La adicción a las redes sociales es una de las problemáticas que afecta a la población de los adolescentes, lo que genera conductas desadaptativas acompañada de sentimientos de frustración, aislamiento, pérdida de control y dependencia. El objetivo de este artículo fue determinar la relación que existe entre adicción a las redes sociales y la autoestima en adolescentes de la Unidad Educativa “San Luis Gonzaga”. La metodología utilizada fue con enfoque cuantitativo de alcance descriptivo, correlacional de corte transversal. La recolección de información se obtiene mediante la aplicación del Cuestionario de Adicción a Redes Sociales (ARS), que consta de 24 ítem, también se utiliza la Escala de Autoestima de Rosemberg con 10 ítems y son de escala tipo Likert. Se trabajó con una población de 406 estudiantes con los siguientes criterios de inclusión: tener entre 14 y 17 años, contar con el asentimiento del participante y con el consentimiento informado del representante legal. Finalmente, los resultados muestran que existe una correlación negativa entre el factor obsesión por estar conectado a las redes sociales y la autoestima; mientras que, con los factores modificación del estado de ánimo y uso excesivo de las redes existe una correlación positiva con la autoestima.
TIPOLOGÍA DE CONSUMO DE DROGAS EN ADOLESCENTES Y SU INFLUENCIA EN EL RENDIMIENTO ACADÉMICO
Authors: Celorio Bazurto Yadira , Chávez-Vera María Dolores del Rocío
Published: January 2024

El consumo de las diferentes sustancias psicoactivas en la etapa de la adolescencia es un problema latente en la sociedad actual, relacionado con factores de riesgo escolares enmarcados con faltar a clases y las calificaciones. El objetivo fue nalizar el consumo de sustancias en adolescentes y su influencia en el rendimiento académico. Además, se identificaron causas y consecuencias relacionadas al consumo de sustancias y rendimiento académico. Se realizó un estudio cuantitativo de diseño no experimental de corte transversal, tipo de diseño descriptivo-correlacional, participaron 37 estudiantes entre 13 y 18 años (M= 15,03, DT= 1,474) de una Unidad Educativa privada de Rocafuerte-Ecuador. El 59,1 % eran mujeres (n=140), el 40,1 % hombres (n=95) y otros el 8 % (n=2), respondieron cuestionarios sociodemográficos (Ad Hoc) y ESTUDES, (2021) publicado por el Plan Nacional sobre Drogas. Los resultados muestran el consumo de alcohol alguna vez en la vida, 12 meses y últimos 30 días correlaciona positivamente con faltar a clases, y calificaciones. El 70 % afirmó haber consumido alcohol alguna vez y el 37,6 % cigarrillos electrónicos. Se concluyó que, el consumo de sustancias en los adolescentes puede ejercer un impacto significativo en su rendimiento académico, estos resultados se discuten.
Role of Archaeomalacological Research in Sri Lanka: A Synthesis
Authors: Weerasuriya Buddisha , R. M. M. Chandraratne
Published: January 2024

This article focuses on the role of malacological research in Sri Lanka and the significance it holds within the field of archaeology. We aim to explore and synthesize the diverse applications of malacology to understand past societies and environments that once thrived on the island. Malacology, the study of Mollusca, is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of biology, ecology, and archaeology. In the last fifty years, malacological research has gained traction within archaeological investigations, contributing valuable insights into human-environment interactions, subsistence patterns, and cultural dynamics.  By integrating data from archaeological excavations with molluscan remains found at sites, researchers can reconstruct past environments, identify resource exploitation strategies, and shed light on human dietary choices. We explore the implications of malacological studies for understanding trade networks, migration patterns, and the socio-economic complexities of ancient Sri Lankan societies. We summarize existing literature on archaeomalacological research worldwide, as well as specific case studies conducted within Sri Lanka. By placing these findings within the broader context of Sri Lanka’s archaeology, this research aims to bridge existing knowledge gaps and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the island’s rich cultural heritage, highlighting the pivotal role of archaeomalacology and its potential to enhance interpretations of past societies and environments. This synthesis seeks to examine the potential contributions of archaeomalacology in the understanding of Sri Lanka’s past.
Perte, exil et mémoire dans Prendre refuge de Zeina Abirached et Mathias Énard
Authors: Bernard Isabelle
Published: January 2024

Cet article parcourt un roman graphique qui fait date dans l’histoire littéraire récente puisqu’il a été conçu par la dessinatrice Zeina Abirached en étroite collaboration avec l’écrivain Mathias Énard. Selon un plan triaxial, nous constaterons que l’esthétique de l’artiste a été revigorée par l’apport du romancier vers une ouverture et une hybridité fructueuses. Nous verrons que l’animation d’une réfugiée en figure centrale découle d’un puissant devoir moral des deux artistes qui nourrit une réflexion sur la nécessité pour les victimes de guerre de témoigner et de voir recueillis leurs témoignages dans un devoir de mémoire qui doit, pour les sociétés contemporaines, être autant individuel que collectif.
A comparison of personality type congruence with learning achievement of students from the primary school teacher education program at Adzkia University
Authors: Prayitno Irwan , Ismira Ismira
Published: January 2024

Personality type can be defined as an image of oneself manifested publicly. John Lewis Holland argues that personality type influences career choices and job satisfaction. Holland's Career Theory states that the most congruent personality types for a teacher's career are social, entrepreneurial, and artistic personality. The personality types that are less suited for a teaching role include the investigative, conventional, and realistic types. This research aimed to compare the congruence or incompatibility of personality types with the learning achievement of Primary School Teacher Education students at Adzkia University. This comparative quantitative study used the personality test arranged based on the concept of Hexagonal Theory by John Holland. The research sample comprised 161 selected using a simple random sampling technique. The research results show that 60% of the students' personality is congruent with their job as a teacher, whereas the remaining 40% shows the opposite. The average academic achievement of student’s personality congruent with their job as a teacher is 81.6, while student personality opposite is 78.9. There is only a 2.1 point difference between the two. Furthermore, there is no difference in the learning achievement of students with the congruent personality type and those without. The hypothesis test result shows that personality type has no impact on learning achievement.
Kajian pendidikan karakter dimasa pandemi covid-19 studi kasus pada sekolah berasrama
Authors: Marlina Marlina , Hendri Zulfi
Published: January 2024

Pembelajaran selama pandemic hanya dilakukan dengan daring, sehingga ini menjadi tantangan SMA Taruna Nusantara dalam proses melaksanakan pendididkan karakter.  Disisi lain pendidikan karakter yang diterapkan secara daring akan memberikan kesempatan bagi peserta didik dalam mengaktualisasukan nilai-nilai pendidikan karakter di lingkungan keluarga dan masyarakat dalam upaya keikutsertaan pencegahan dan penanggulangan pandemic covid-19 dengan memberi contoh pola hidup sehat dan peserta didik dapat menjadi contoh duta protokol kesehatan dilingkungan tempat tinggal siswa pada situasi pandemi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan pendidikan karakter bagi siswa saat melakukan pembelajaran secara daring di tengah kondisi pandemi Covid-19. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian studi kasus dan bersifat deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi. Keseluruhan data yang terkumpul akan dianalisis secara kualitatif. Hasil Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran daring dimasa pandemic covid-19 memang perlu kreatifitas, apalagi jika berkaitan dengan pendidikan karakter perlu adanya sinergi antara pamong-siswa-orangtua supaya pendidikan karakter tercapai, sehingga dapat menjadi bekal untuk siswa dalam menapaki cita-cita dan masa depan. Kesuksesan seseorang tidak hanya ditentukan seberapa tinggi pendidikan dan nilai akademik yang dicapai, tetapi kesuksesan seseorang ditentukan juga oleh karakter  (attitude) yang baik.
Beyond Burnout In Generation Z: Quiet Quitting
Authors: Yıldız Deniz
Published: January 2024

Pandemi sonrası değişen çalışma koşulları ve mesai saatleri beraberinde yeni bir kavramın doğusuna neden olmuştur. Bu kavram, “sessiz istifa” kavramıdır. Sessiz istifa, çalışanların mevcut görev ve sorumluluklarını yerine getirirken,
bu sorumlulukların ötesine geçmeden faaliyette bulunması durumudur. Kavramın, ilk akla gelen anlamındaki gibi işten ayrılma söz konusu değildir. Çalışanların mevcut işlerinde, minimum çaba ve performans ile kendilerini yormadan
iş verenlere karşı vermiş oldukları bir tepki türüdür. Pandemi döneminde evden çalışma, esnek mesai saatleri, yaşamsal faaliyetlerin dijitalleşmesi, iş hayatına henüz başlayan Z kuşağının tükenmişliğine neden olmuştur. Bu çalışmanın
amacı; özellikle Z kuşağı bireyleri arasında yaygın olarak görülen sessiz istifa kavramının nedenleri ve belirtileri ile ilgili literatür çalışması yapmak ve sessiz istifa davranışı durumunda alınması gereken önlemler ile ilgili
önerilerde bulunmaktır. Çalışmanın sonucunda ise, yöneticilerin, tutarlı yönetim yapısı ve mutlu iş kültürü oluşturmaları, ücret politikalarındaki iyileştirmeler, çalışanların başarısının takdir edilmesi ve teşvik edici ödül sistemleri
ile çalışanların performansı olumlu şekilde etkilenebileceği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Analysing the Dynamic Relationship between Energy Consumption, CO2 Emissions and Foreign Investments in Türkiye
Authors: Kazaz Davut , Atakişi Ahmet
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışma, 1995-2020 döneminde yıllık veriler kullanarak Türkiye’de enerji tüketimi, karbondioksit emisyonları (CO2) ve doğrudan yabancı yatırımlar (DYY) arasındaki ilişkiyi incelemektedir. Çalışmanın temel motivasyonu enerji tüketiminin
ve DYY’lerin CO2 emisyonuna etkilerini analiz etmektir. Analizde değişkenler arasındaki uzun ve kısa dönem ilişkiyi sınamak amacıyla ARDL sınır testi uygulanmıştır. Sonuçlar, enerji tüketimi, DYY ve CO2 emisyonları arasında bir
ilişkinin varlığını ortaya koymaktadır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, enerji tüketiminde ve DYY’lar da meydana gelen artışlar CO2 emisyonlarının artmasına neden olmaktadır.
The Effect of Organizational and Individual Career Planning on Employee Performance in an Automotive Industry Enterprise
Authors: Diken Ömer Faruk
Published: January 2024

Career planning can be defined as the process of determining the goals and necessary tools in this field by determining a roadmap related to a person's career in the organization. The career concept mainly has two perspectives, such
as individual and organization. In an Individual Career, it is the case that a person understands his position in the institution and decides where he wants to see his self in the future stages and makes efforts accordingly. Here,
a person is making an effort to get himself to the upper steps. In Organizational Career on the other hand, there is a need for the personnel within the organization to assist in issues such as what they can reveal, how to follow
a roadmap in order to reach their goals and ideals, and to establish a communication network. Employee performance its concept includes efforts to motivate low-performing individuals in the organization to become more efficient.
The hypotheses created by using various sources related to this study called “The Effect of Organizational and Individual Career Planning on Employee Performance in an Automotive Industry Enterprise" were evaluated by applying
them to the personnel working in an industrial enterprise in an Organized Industrial Zone in Konya through a survey. The scale was created by using the studies of Rottinghaus, Kalafat, Kirkman, Rosen, Sigler, and Pearson. The main
audience of the study consists of full-time employees in the relevant company. In the study, 209 questionnaires were taken into account from those who voluntarily participated in the survey using the convenience sampling method.
It has been found that the scales used in the research are suitable for exploratory factor analysis. The Cronbach Alpha coefficients of the scales were found to be high. In this study, in parallel with the research conducted on
this subject, it was found that there is a positive and statistically significant relationship between organizational and individual career planning measurement data and Employee Performance (p<001). However, in the study, different
results were reached on issues related to gender, age, education, and income status. In terms of gender variable, there was no difference between the Organizational and Individual Career Planning averages (p>0.05) and the Employee
Performance averages (p>0.05). According to the age variable, while there is no difference between the organizational and individual career planning averages, it has been found that there is a difference between the employee
performance averages. Organizational and Individual Career Planning measurement data (p<0.05) and Employee Performance measurement data (p<0.05) show a significant difference according to the education level variable. The
measurement data of Organizational and Individual Career Planning (p<0.05) show a significant difference according to the income status variable. The Employee Performance measurement data (p>0.05) do not show a significant
difference according to the income status variable.
An Examination Of The Views Of Administrators And Teachers On The Inclusion Of Branch Courses In Preschool Education
Authors: Güler Yılmaz Fatma , TUNA Cem
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı okul öncesi eğitimde branş derslerine yer verilme durumu hakkında yönetici ve öğretmenlerin görüşlerin incelenmesidir. Bu çalışmada, nitel araştırma tekniklerinden fenomenoloji deseni kullanılmıştır. Çalışma grubunu
34 kişi (branş öğretmeni, okul müdürü ve okulöncesi öğretmeni) oluşturmakta olup, katılımcılar amaçsal örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenmiştir. Çalışmada veri toplama aracı olarak yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu kullanılmıştır.
Veriler 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılı içerisinde araştırmacı tarafından doğrudan yapılan görüşmeler neticesinde toplanmıştır. Elde edilen veriler araştırmanın kapsamı doğrultusunda betimsel analiz kullanılmıştır. Araştırma, branş
derslerine erken tanışmanın avantaj ve dezavantajlarını, ders çeşitliliğinin öğrenci psikolojisi üzerindeki etkilerini, branş derslerinin sınıf öğretmeni veya uzman öğretmen tarafından verilmesinin farkını, ders paylaşımının öğretmen
verimliliği üzerindeki etkilerini ve okul öncesi çocukların öğrenmesi gereken becerileri incelenmiştir. Araştırma sonuçları, branş derslerine erken tanışmanın geniş bir bakış açısı ve gelişimi destekleme avantajlarına sahip olduğunu
ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, ders çeşitliliği öğrencilerin beceri gelişimine katkı sağlarken, bazı olumsuz etkileri de beraberinde getirebilir. Uzman öğretmenlerin branş derslerini vermesi ve ders paylaşımının öğretmen verimliliğini
artırabileceği belirtilmektedir. Okul öncesi dönemde çocukların öğrenmesi gereken beceriler arasında yaşam, bilişsel, dil, motor, sanat, teknoloji ve kültür becerileri bulunmaktadır. Okul öncesi eğitimde yapılması gerekenler arasında
bilişsel, sosyal, fen, sanat, bedensel gelişim, keşfetme ve araştırma, değerler eğitimi gibi konular vurgulanmaktadır.
Problems Encountered In The Implementation Of The Vocational Training Center Program And Solution Suggestions According To The Opinions Of Education Administrators
Authors: KAZDAL Yakub , TUNA Cem
Published: January 2024

İstihdama olumlu katkısından dolayı Millî Eğitim Bakanlığının çeşitli politikalar ürettiği, önemli adımlar attığı alanlardan biri de mesleki eğitimdir. Geçmişten günümüze incelendiğinde mesleki eğitimin son dönemlerde daha sistemli
bir yapıya büründüğü görülmektedir. İnsanların üretime katılabilmeleri, nitelikli işgücünün oluşabilmesi ve ekonominin geliştirilebilmesi için Devlet tarafından mesleki eğitime yatırım yapılmaya devam edilmektedir. 2016 yılında
yapılan kanuni düzenlemelerle çıraklık eğitimi örgün ve zorunlu eğitim kapsamına alınmış, önceleri çıraklık eğitim merkezi olarak adlandırılan mesleki eğitim merkezleri Mesleki ve Teknik Eğitim Genel Müdürlüğüne bağlanmıştır. Aynı
yıl yapılan düzenlemeyle işletmelerde mesleki eğitim gören, staj veya tamamlayıcı eğitime devam eden öğrenciler için işletmelere devlet desteği imkânı sağlanmıştır. Ayrıca öğrenciler için iş kazası ve meslek hastalığı ile hastalık
sigortası primi devlet tarafından yatırılmaya başlanmıştır. 2021-2022 eğitim öğretim yılından itibaren “Mesleki Eğitim Merkezi Programı” mesleki ve teknik ortaöğretim okullarının tamamında açılmıştır. Ayrıca bu programa katılacak
öğrencilere ödenmesi gereken en düşük ücretin tamamının Devlet tarafından karşılanması kararı verilmiştir. Mesleki eğitim merkezleri üzerinden verilen çıraklık-kalfalık ve ustalık eğitimlerine erişim bu sistemle daha kolay ulaşılır
olmuştur. Fark derslerini vererek lise diploması almaya hak kazanmak sistemi daha da cazip hale getirmektedir. Bu gelişmeler sonucunda mesleki eğitim merkezi programına önemli sayıda başvuru olmuştur. Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı yaptığı
bu yeniliklerle hedefler ulaşmada başarılı olursa toplumdaki refah seviyesi ve yaşam kalitesi artacaktır. Sürecin olumlu-olumsuz yönlerinin ortaya konulması, aksayan yönlerin tespit edilmesi gereklidir. Bu noktada uygulamanın merkezinde
yer alan eğitim yöneticilerinin görüşleri önem arz etmektedir. Nitel yöntemle yapılan araştırmada çalışma grubu kolay ulaşılabilir örneklem yoluyla belirlenmiştir. Çalışma grubunu Rize’deki mesleki ve teknik ortaöğretim okullarında
çalışan 9 eğitim yöneticisi oluşturmuştur. Veriler yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formuyla toplanmış, verilerin analizinde içerik analiz tekniği kullanılmıştır. Eğitim yöneticilerinin görüşlerine göre Mesleki Eğitim Merkezi Programının
uygulanmasında karşılaşılan problemler ve çözüm önerileri bulgular, sonuç ve önerileri ortaya konulmaya çalışılmıştır. Buna göre: Eğitim yöneticileri Mesleki Eğitim Merkezi programının uygulanmasında okulların süreç yönetimini
olumlu bulmaktadırlar. Eğitim yöneticileri görüşlerine göre işyerlerinde uygulamalı eğitim yapılması ve devlet desteği olumludur. Eğitim yöneticileri görüşlerine göre Mesleki Eğitim Merkezi programının uygulanmasında okulların
fiziki ortam, öğretmen eksikliği, öğretmen ve öğrencilerin motivasyon eksikliği bulunmaktadır. Eğitim yöneticileri görüşlerine göre işveren eğitimi yapılmalıdır.
Natural superfetation idiopathic abortion in Pasundan cattle
Authors: Widyastuti Rini , Setiawan Rangga , Hilmia Nena , Ulum Mokhamad Fakhrul
Published: January 2024

Abortion in cows is a condition in which the foetus is unable to survive until it is born. This paper is the first report of a case of superfetated idiopathic abortion from natural mating that occurred in primiparous Pasundan cows. The cows were initially kept in a colony pen system and mixed between young bulls (n=10) and heifers (n = 18) for two weeks after moving the cows from the livestock pen in Ciamis Regency. Pregnancy occurs because of natural mating in heifers without a known age and pregnancy history. Two months later, a primiparous Pasundan cow was observed to show symptoms of vaginal bleeding and straining, accompanied by the expulsion of a small foetus (length ~ 25 cm, foetal age ~ 120 days) several hours later and had previously experienced an abortion with a large foetus (length ~ 36 cm, foetal age ~150 days). Primiparous Pasundan cows that experienced abortion were separated into individual pens to reduce stress and for further observation. The therapy given is antibiotics and multivitamins were administered as therapeutic agents.
Diagnosis and treatment of Anaplasma centrale in a domestic cat at Animal Hospital of Hasanuddin University Makassar
Authors: Valensie Vannesa , Monica Wa Ode Santa , Fatmawati Dian , Sissiri Aniza Putri
Published: January 2024

Anaplasmosis is a disease caused by obligate gram-negative intracellular bacteria. Anaplasma in cats is generally infected by Anaplasma phagocytophilum, however there are very limited reports of Anaplasma bovis such as Anaplasma marginale and Anaplasma centrale being reported to infect cats. This is the first report of anaplasmosis caused by Anaplasma centrale in cats. The owner brought a one-year-old female domestic cat to the Animal Hospital of Hasanuddin University in Makassar with the condition of not wanting to eat, weak, lethargic, dehydrated, and not defaecating. Diagnosis is carried out through anamnesis, physical examination, clinical examination, and laboratory examination, in the form of haematology and blood smear tests. The results of the examination revealed flea infestation, a blood test identified Anaplasma centrale with characteristics such as the presence of morulae in the middle part of the erythrocytes, and routine blood work showed anaemia which was seen in the MCV parameters increasing and the MCHC values decreased. Treatment consists of administration of antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and supportive therapy. The cat showed good results, with symptoms starting to disappear and the animal appeared active.
Identification of Prospective Subindustries Ahead of the 2024 Simultaneous General Elections with K-Medoids Clustering
Authors: Amelia Vera , Silvianti Pika , Rahman La Ode Abdul
Published: January 2024

Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Composite has grown in each general election year since 1998. This indicates that certain subindustries have benefited positively from the election year momentum. However, analyzing each subindustry was less efficient. This study aimed to identify prospective subindustries leading up to the 2024 Simultaneous Election based on the results of K-Medoids clustering on data from the lead-up to the 2019 Simultaneous Election. Research variables covered long-term price rate of change (indicating trends) and volatility (depicting fluctuations). These were derived from transforming historical stock price data for each issuer on a weekly basis in the two years before the 2019 Simultaneous Election. Four clusters emerged: high positive, low positive, high negative, and low negative. Positivity/negativity signify trends and high/low represent fluctuations. High fluctuations indicate higher risks. Prospective subindustries for the 2024 Simultaneous Election with low risk include household furniture manufacturers, basic chemical producers, construction materials, packaging, tires, household goods retail, life insurance, consumer finance, and financial holding companies. On the other hand, sub-industries with high risks for the 2024 Simultaneous Election include aluminum, paper, and textiles.
Analyzing Low Birthweight in Java Based on Logistic Regression Model for Matched Pair Data
Authors: Putri Christiana Anggraeni , Irfani Rini , Notodiputro Khairil Anwar
Published: January 2024

Low birthweight is one of the leading causes of neonatal death. Generally, the study of low birth weight is done by modeling logistic regression without considering the influence of confounding variables that can deviate the actual relationship between the explanatory variables and the response. This paper aims to identify low birth weight determinants in Java based on the logistic regression model for conditional study design, in which the analysis is based on matching the education level of the mother with one control. The results of the analysis showed that matched logistic regression can be used to correct bias due to the influence of a confounding variable. It reveals that based on the results of modeling, the frequency of pregnancy examinations and the parity of children are significantly affect the risk of low birth weight in Java Island.
Determinants of Antenatal Care Visits in Indonesia with Synthetic Minority Over-Sampling Techniques for Imbalance Data
Authors: Thamrin Nurafiza , Baktiar Aditya Firman , Addawiyah Firda Aini , Husna Miftahul , Irwati Tati
Published: January 2024

Maternal mortality and infant mortality are two indicators that describe the degree of public health as well as indicators of sustainable development in Indonesia. The acceleration of reduction these two indicators must be supported by antenatal care services since pregnancy for the safety of mothers and babies. Based on the results of the IDHS 2017, antenatal care coverage in Indonesia (77.4%) is still far from the target in 2024 (95%.) This study used logistic regression analysis with Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) resampling method because of imbalance data to explore the determinants of complete antenatal care visits in Indonesia and descriptive analysis to find out an overview of complete antenatal care associated with factors that are considered influencing it. Data that was used in this study is the Indonesia Demographic and Health Survey (IDHS) 2017 with unit of analysis for women of childbearing age who are married or live together and gave birth to their last child in the period 2012-2017. The logistic regression results of the SMOTE method show that the variables of mother's education, husband's work status, knowledge of pregnancy danger signs, distance to health facilities, timing first antenatal check, mother's age, economic status, birth order, and number of problems during pregnancy significantly affect the completeness of antenatal care visits. The policy recommendations in this study are expected to be adopted by government to increase antenatal care visits in Indonesia as an effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality.
Model Regresi Cox Untuk Data Masa Studi (Studi Kasus: Data Masa Studi Mahasiswa Fakultas Teknik Universitas Bangka Belitung)
Authors: Sulistiana Ineu , Kustiawan Elyas , Amelia Ririn
Published: January 2024

Student study time is the time needed by students to complete their education, which starts from the time they enter college until they are declared graduated or have completed their study period. In the study period data, survival time observations were only carried out partially or not until the failure event. In other words, termination occurs until the observation deadline. This termination occurred due to several factors that allegedly influenced the student's study period. Using study period data for students of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Bangka Belitung, class of 2015/2016, this study used the Kaplan Meier Estimation to see the survival function of each factor causing the length of study period graphically and the Log Rank Test statistically. Meanwhile, to look at the factors that determine the length of a student's study period, researchers used the Cox Regression and Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) models to find the best model. The results of the data analysis show that there are differences in the survival function in each category for all variables graphically, while the statistical comparison of the results of the estimation of the survival function curve based on gender and organizational status is not significantly different. The results of the analysis also show that the proportional hazard assumption is fulfilled through the cumulative hazard log so that categorical variables can be used in the Cox Regression model. Based on the results of the likelihood estimation, the variables that have a significant effect on the study period of Engineering Faculty students are majors and GPA variables. Furthermore, from the interpretation of the model parameters, it is obtained that the Hazard Ratio (HR) value for the study period of Mechanical, Mining and Electrical Engineering students is faster than that of Civil Engineering students, while students with GPA ≥ 3.00 have a shorter study period than students with GPA < 3.00.