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Teacher's Perception of Environment Project-Based Collaborative Learning as Strengthening Implementation Curriculum of Merdeka
Authors: Utami Dr. Wiwik Sri , Widodo Dr. Bambang Sigit , Purnomo Dr. Nugroho Hari , Zain Ita Mardiani , Sutedjo Agus , Prastiyono Dr. Hendri , Prasad Dr. Ravinesh Rohit
Published: September 2024

Collaborative learning based on the environment project as a differentiating model from the implementation of the curriculum of Merdeka. This study aims to obtain teacher perceptions before and after workshops on collaborative learning based on the environment project as a practice of implementing an curriculum of Merdeka in schools. Teacher perceptions are very important in increasing competency in facilitating differentiated learning of their students as 21st-century learners. This study uses an exploratory study through a qualitative approach. This research involved 19 teachers of social and exact sciences at SMAN 3 Sampang. The teachers cover the fields of Geography, Economics, Sociology, History, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry. Teachers were as key informant. Data were collected from October 2022 using instruments developed. The data consisted of 17 questions about project-based collaborative learning as a strengthening implementation curriculum of Merdeka. Data collection was carried out through deep interviews, observation, and filling out questionnaires. The instruments used are based on indicators of collaborative learning based on the environment project and guidelines for implementing the curriculum of Merdeka made by the Ministry of Education and Culture. The results of this study indicate that there is a significant increase in teachers' perceptions of collaborative learning based on the environment project as a strengthening implementation of the curriculum of Merdeka, which has increased from before and after participating in learning workshops. As many as 84% of teachers have mastered the flow of the project-based collaborative learning model and as many as 74% of teachers have understood the strengthening implementation of the curriculum of Merdeka. This indicates that there has been a significant change in the mastery and understanding of the exact and social teachers in applying the differentiated learning model as a form of strengthening implementation curriculum of Merdeka. In the future, it is necessary to continue training programs or workshops on the strengthening implementation of the curriculum of Merdeka with a focus on other indicators.
Lived Reality and Impacts Of COVID-19 on Nurses Who Provided Care in The First Wave on Brazilian Amazon
Authors: Abrahão Silva Marcos Jessé
Published: September 2024

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, which was responsible for causing incalculable damage to humanity, especially during the 1st pandemic wave, which corresponds to a unique, disastrous, and emergency public health event global. In this sense, the individuals considered most exposed to the virus were frontline professionals, such as nurses. The purpose of this work was to evaluate the effects of the work activity of nurses who aid suspected or confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 on their health.
Healthcare Awareness Survey
Authors: Raghav Jyoti
Published: September 2024

This prospective cross-sectional study employs a survey quantitative research method to delve into the realm of healthcare awareness among students currently enrolled at GD Goenka University, located in Gurgaon. Through meticulous application of simple random sampling, a sample size ranging between 50 to 70 students is carefully selected, ensuring each individual within the population has an equal opportunity of inclusion, thereby providing a representative snapshot of the student community’s health care preferences.
REMOCIÓN DE CONTAMINANTES DE AGUAS RESIDUALES COMUNITARIAS MEDIANTE HUMEDALES DE TRATAMIENTO: EFECTO DE LA VEGETACIÓN Y POSICIONAMIENTO DE SEMBRADO PARA CONDICIONES DE DISEÑO
Authors: Marín-Muñiz J.L1* , López-Alba E. , Sandoval Herazo L. , Zamora S.
Published: September 2024

La escasez de agua de calidad es una situación común a nivel mundial, esto derivado de la falta de plantas de tratamiento, que por sus altos costos no se replican. Lo anterior, se agudiza en zonas rurales donde es necesaria la implementación de sistemas sustentables para solventarlo. Este estudio evaluó el uso de humedales de tratamiento para limpiar las aguas residuales comunitarias de Pastorías, Actopan, Veracruz., utilizando a su vez plantas ornamentales y evaluando su función en la remoción de contaminantes y su importancia de ubicación de sembrado dentro del humedal. Evaluamos celdas de 4m de largo y 0.80m de ancho., rellenas de piedra porosa y residuos rugosos PET. 2 celdas sembradas con monocultivo de Canna hyrids, 2 con Typha sp., 2 con Spathiphyllum wallisii. También se dejaron 2 celdas sin plantas como controles. Se midió crecimiento de plantas de acuerdo al posicionamiento de sembrado y remoción de contaminantes en forma de DQO, NT y PT. Los resultados mostraron que sin importar la especie de plantas, las remociones para los 3 parámetros en las celdas con vegetación oscilaron entre 70-90%, mientras que en los controles las remociones fueron entre 40-70%. Sin embargo, el crecimiento de plantas se vio afectado por la posición, al menos para Spathiphyllum w. y Canna Hybrids. Typha creció de manera similar  en los 4m del sistema, indicando su alta capacidad de adaptación a condiciones de humedales y aguas negras. Lo anterior revela la utilidad de plantas en humedales de tratamiento y como estas deben sembrarse para mejorar la eliminación de contaminantes.
Essai de la fluméthrine pour le contrôle de la tique Amblyomma variegatum dans un élevage bovin en Guadeloupe
Authors: Barré Nicolas , Camus Emmanuel , Delaporte Jean
Published: September 2024

Une expérimentation a été conduite dans un élevage de Guadeloupe pour estimer l'efficacité et la rèmanence d'un pyrèthre, la fluméthrine, administrée en bain, en aspersion et en dépôt dorsal ("Pour-on") sur la tique Amblyomma variegatum. L'efficacité est bonne ; elle est même supérieure à celle d'un organophosphoré utilisé comme témoin. La rémanence, appréciée par les caractéristiques de la ponte des femelles gorgées, est d'une dizaine de jours. L'intérêt de l'administration par dépôt dorsal est souligné.
Stimulation beliefs, parental reading involvement, and social inequalities in children's language development
Authors: Fischer Isabelle , Schober Pia S. , Nagengast Benjamin
Published: September 2024

Objective: This study investigates whether greater identification of mothers and fathers in different-sex couples with the stimulation dimension of intensive parenting promoted both parents' involvement in reading and benefited children's language development between ages 3 and 5 in the UK. In addition, we explore social class variations.
Background: Our study tests the frequently assumed relationship of parenting beliefs about stimulation with language development, and contributes to our understanding of parenting practices and their implications for child development.
Method: We draw on a large representative sample of young children from the UK Millennium Cohort Study (N = 8,071) and apply path analyses in the framework of structural equation models.
Results: For mothers and fathers, stimulation beliefs partially mediated the relation between parental education and reading frequency. Mothers' and fathers' stimulation beliefs had positive effects on children’s language abilities, but their impact was small compared to the direct associations with parental education.
Conclusion: While parental education emerges as a key determinant of children's language development, our study reveals the nuanced role of beliefs about stimulation within intensive parenting, prompting further investigation into the multifaceted nature of parental involvement.
Heterogeneous Specification of Spacecraft Software
Authors: Yip Eugene , Lüttgen Gerald
Published: September 2024

The operational behaviour of a reactive system is commonly specified or modelled as concurrent state machines, where each machine models the possible states or modes of a software component and its interactions with the environment. However, state machines can quickly become verbose when execution constraints between concurrent states need to be modelled. Alternatively, constraints could be modelled declaratively as special edges between states. Such a heterogeneous modelling approach is employed by Virtual Satellite (VirSat), a model-based systems engineering tool from the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The challenge has been to develop a heterogeneous modelling framework that supports an operational and declarative syntax, defines a unified semantics suitable for formal reasoning, and supports the independent and incremental development of software components. We address this challenge with our Component State Machine (CSM) formalism as a means to operationalise VirSat: the operational syntax of VirSat is preserved in CSM, the declarative VirSat constraints are transformed into CSM atomic propositions and parallel conditions, the CSM parallel operator incrementally composes CSMs and resolves the parallel conditions, and design errors are analysed as inconsistent transitions. CSM permits new constraints to be defined without needing to modify the core VirSat semantics. We also propose an intuitive, practical, and mathematically rigorous notion of refinement that aims to encourage a more systematic development of spacecraft software. Lastly, we offer a modular implementation of CSMs as hierarchically scheduled Executable State Machines (ESMs) that remains open to further composition and refinement.
Epidemiological, Clinical, And Occupational Characteristics of Migrant Workers Confirmed with COVID-19 At Udayana University Hospital
Authors: Paramita Ni Putu Pradnya , Wirawan I Made Ady , Purnamasidhi Cokorda Agung Wahyu , Florensia Maria , Akatsu Haruko
Published: September 2024

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has prompted Indonesian expatriates to return home. Travel history, including migrant repatriation, was thought to spread COVID-19. These factors increased COVID-19 transmission. This study examined the epidemiological, clinical, and occupational characteristics of migrant workers with COVID-19 at Udayana University Hospital. This descriptive study utilized a cross-sectional methodology. The research samples consisted of 97 migrant workers diagnosed with COVID-19 who had been treated at Udayana University Hospital between March to August of 2020, using the total sampling technique. The median age (IQR) of migrant workers is 30, and 84.53% are male. Before returning to Indonesia, many worked and visited the US (20.6%). 87.63% of respondents worked in hospitality sector, and mostly worked in 8–12-hour shifts. All respondents have insurance; most employers are provided with PPE and information regarding COVID-19 prevention. At the airport, COVID-19 screening revealed fever (70.6%) and cough (76.3%) as the most common symptoms. A 94.8% of migrant workers had no comorbidities, and 87.6% had normal chest X-rays. From this research, we discovered that amongst migrant workers, positive-COVID-19 results were mostly found in young, mobile men. Most of them worked for 8–12 hours per day, and majority worked in hospitality sector. Almost all of them did not have any comorbidities and the most common symptoms found were fever and cough. The findings suggest that male workers in their productive age with high mobility and working in the hospitality sector are at higher risk of infection.
Efficacy of Shampoo Made from Bangle Rhizome Extract (Zingiber montanum) Against Head Lice (Pediculus humanus capitis)
Authors: Susilowati Rina Priastini , Sari Monica Puspa , Santoso Adit Widodo
Published: September 2024

Head lice is a major public health problem worldwide. Its treatment is challenging due to product failures resulting from rapidly emerging resistance to existing treatments, incorrect treatment application, and misdiagnosis. Various head lice treatments with different mechanisms of action have been developed and explored over the years, with limited reports on systematic assessments of their efficacy and safety. The head lice shampoo currently in circulation is 1% permethrin-based. Side effects of using permethrin-based shampoos include skin irritation and high resistance. The research conducted aims to present strong evidence that the use of shampoo made from bangle rhizome extract against head lice mortality is safer to use. The study used 240 head lice taken from elementary school students aged 8-12 years in a school in Bekasi. The study group was divided into 6 groups: negative control group (using baby shampoo), positive control group (using permethrin-based anti-lice shampoo), shampoo treatment group made from bangle rhizome extract with dose of 0.5%, 1%, 2% and 4%. In addition to calculating the number of head lice deaths per group, the time of death was also calculated to determine LC50 (Lethal Concentration 50), LC90 (Lethal Concentration 90), LT50 (Lethal Time 50), and LT90 (Lethal Time 90). The results showed a highly significant difference between the number of head lice deaths in the control group and the shampoo treatment group made from bangle rhizome extract (p<0.01). Likewise, there was a highly significant difference for the time of death of head lice in the control group and the shampoo treatment group made from bangle rhizome extract. Statistical analysis showed LC50 of 0.96%, LC90 of 2.84%, LT50 of 57.72 minutes, and LT90 of 28.79 minutes. It can be concluded that the effective dose of shampoo made from bangle rhizome extract is 4%, which can kill 100% of head lice within 27 minutes.
Correlation Between MTB/RIF Gene Xpert Cycle Threshold Values and Clinical Radiological Severity of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors: Rachmi Merrina  , Yanti Budi , Yunita Arliny
Published: September 2024

The determination of bacterial load was essential for assessing disease severity, transmission rate, and prognosis. Gene Xpert is a diagnostic test that provides Cycle Threshold (Ct) value as a potential measure of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (Mtb) load. Despite its potential, there are limited reports exploring the relationship between Ct value and clinicoradiological severity. This study aimed to correlate Ct value and clinicoradiological severity of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). The study was a retrospective design using medical record data of confirmed TB patients from January to December 2022. These patients were identified based on Gene Xpert test and classified as high, moderate, or low detection Mtb when Ct value was <16, 16-22, and 22-28, respectively. In assessing the severity of clinical using the Bandim score, thoracic TB lesions was categorized by Chest XRay into minimal, moderate, and advanced. The total of 90 TB patients and the majority were males (78.9%) aged 46-65 years (59.0%), with comorbidities (95.0%). The most of the participants had mild clinical severity (44.4%), with Ct value of 16-22 (52.2%), and moderate lesions (35.6%). The most common lesions were fibroinfiltrates on the chest X-ray (61.1%). The Ct value of <16 had a significant correlation with clinical severity of TB (p<0.05) but no significant association with advanced lesions (p>0.05). Based on the results, Ct value had a strong correlation with clinical severity in pulmonary TB. In addition, it could be used as a predictor for managing pulmonary TB patients and an important indicator for control programs.
Psychosocial factors affecting the adherence of chronic kidney disease patients to undergo a hemodialysis program: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Rondhianto Rondhianto , Murtaqib Murtaqib , Yonda Nila Nabila
Published: September 2024

Introduction:  This study aims to analyze the effect of psychosocial factors on hemodialysis program adherence.
Methods: The study was cross-sectional, with a sample size of 90 respondents, obtained through simple random sampling. The study’s dependent variable was hemodialysis program adherence and the independent variables were knowledge, motivation, coping, depression, perceived family support and health worker support. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression.
Results: Most respondents adhered to the hemodialysis program (90%). The level of knowledge, motivation, coping, family support, and health worker support was in the good category (93.3%; 100%; 91.1%; 90%; 88.9%, respectively), and did not experience depression (90%). The independent variables (knowledge, motivation, coping, family support, health worker support) simultaneously significantly affected the dependent variable, namely adherence to the hemodialysis program by 94.5% (R2 = 0.945; F = 236.613; p = 0.001). Partially, the factors of knowledge, motivation, coping, family support, health workers support, and depression also had a significant effect on hemodialysis program adherence (t = 2.234, t = 5.344, t = 3.473, t = -4.190, t = 6.457, t = 4.887, t = 4.190, respectively; p = 0.001).
Conclusions: The study results showed that psychosocial factors (knowledge, motivation, coping, family support, health worker support, and depression) simultaneously or partially influenced the adherence of CKD patients to undergo a hemodialysis program, with the most dominant factor affecting adherence to hemodialysis as perceived family support. 
Keywords: Adherence, Hemodialysis, Psychosocial
Critical care nurses' perceptions toward withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments: a phenomenology study
Authors: Alabd Ibrahim Ahmd , Mohammad Sahar Yassien , Ameen Dalia Ali
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Withdrawing life-sustaining measures involves complex legal and ethical considerations, and few healthcare providers have received specialized training in this area. This study explored critical care nurses' perceptions of withdrawing life-sustaining treatment.
Methods: A qualitative phenomenological design was used, a purposive sample of 15 individuals of both sexes for nurses working in the ICU for at least six months. The study was conducted in seven critical care units at four hospitals at Ain Shams University. The data collection process involved audio recordings of semi-structured open-ended interviews and the data were analyzed based on Tesch’s method.
Results: Study results revealed that the sample age ranged from 24 to 38 and ranged from 1 year to 14 years working in ICU at various levels starting from nursing staff to head nurses. Critical care nurses' perceptions were reflected through four main themes and related subthemes. The main themes that shaped nurses' perceptions were attitudes toward withholding and withdrawing life-sustaining treatments, ethical perceptions, beliefs impact, and legal framework.
Conclusions: Nurses face difficult experiences influencing their perceptions of life-sustaining treatment withdrawal, emphasizing the importance of policy guidance to prevent decisions based only on beliefs. Therefore, further qualitative and quantitative studies are required.
Keywords: life-sustaining treatments, Perceptions, qualitative design, themes, withdrawal
Changes in paternal perinatal depression and its predictors from third trimester of pregnancy to one-year post-partum: a longitudinal study
Authors: Kido Kumiko , Mitani Akemi , Uemura Yuko
Published: September 2024

Introduction: Paternal depression is not as widely recognized as maternal depression. Studies in Japan have examined the factors associated with paternal depression, but these have been limited to specific regions rather than conducted on a nationwide scale. This study aimed to examine changes in paternal perinatal depression from the last trimester of pregnancy to one year postpartum. Additionally, we explored the relationship between paternal perinatal depression and fathers' feelings toward their infants.
Methods: This study used a longitudinal design. We initially planned to collect data from over 384 cases based on sample size calculations, and successfully collected data from 494 men in the first survey. However, more than half of the participants dropped out in the second and subsequent surveys, resulting in 201 men completing the longitudinal survey over a one-year period.
Results: The mean Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Japanese version (EPDS-J) score in the last trimester of pregnancy was 9.274 (95% confidence interval [CI] 8.413-10.134), which was the highest throughout the study period. The mean EPDS-J score was lowest at 3-5 months postpartum, with a score of 7.682 (95% CI 6.816-8.547). At all time points, occupational stress and partner relationships were associated with EPDS-J scores.
Conclusions: Reducing paternal perinatal depression requires controlling for occupational stress and maintaining good marital relationships. The findings suggest that addressing work-life balance is crucial for Japanese fathers to enhance their whole-family well-being.
Keywords: fathers, marital relationship, occupational stress, perinatal depression
Shockvertising - Viewers’ visual communication perspectives of a controversial skincare advertisement
Authors: Rahman Amir Lukman Abd , Mohamad Hairul Azhar , Wahab Nadiah Hanim Abdul , Rashid Muhammad Haziq Abd
Published: September 2024

The rise of digital advertising has led to the creation of various innovative materials to capture the target market’s attention. To stay competitive, many advertisers use “shockvertising”, creating controversial advertisements with a significant impact on viewers’ attitudes and sentiments. This survey research is based on Lester’s Six Perspectives in Visual Communication theory which explained that viewers’ personal, historical, technical, cultural, ethical and critical perspectives are the determining factor in nalysing their controversial consideration perception. In this study, the use of the theory is to explore viewers’ perspectives on a controversial Malaysian skincare advertisement. Using a quantitative approach, 250 respondents rated their perception of a SlimmeWhite skincare TV advertisement. The responses were analysed using SPSS to address three research questions, finding correlations and mean results. The study found that personal technical and ethical perspectives significantly influenced viewers’ attitudes towards the advertisement, identifying these as the controversial aspects. In contrast, critical and cultural perspectives were the least controversial. The advertisement was deemed highly controversial, but gender did not affect viewers’ perspectives. This research concludes that the resulting data are very valuable for advertising students, brand advertisers and companies in understanding viewers’ perspectives on controversial elements in Malaysian skincare advertisements.
Implementation of Lean Construction to Reduce Waste with the Value Stream Analysis Tools (VALSAT) Method in the Project Casting Process
Authors: Lestari Yetty Dwi , Adhirajasa Ananda Rizqullah
Published: September 2024

This study aims to identify waste that occurs in the casting process of the project carried out by CV. Wishitama using value stream analysis tools (VALSAT) and provide suggestions for improvements with fishbone diagrams for the casting process of the project carried out by CV. Wishitama. This study uses a qualitative approach and case study with value stream analysis tools (VALSAT) and fishbone diagram analysis. The results of this study are that there are four types of waste that are prioritized for elimination, namely, overprocessing, defective products, queues, and motion. This study will provide new contributions to knowledge in the field of lean construction, with a focus on the construction industry. The results of this study will complement existing knowledge and provide new insights into how the application of lean construction can eliminate waste in the construction industry. Companies can eliminate and be effective in waiting for heavy equipment (readymix and concrete pumps) and vibrating equipment during casting. In addition, companies can increase direct supervision, conduct additional training, conduct evaluations, implement a reward or punishment system according to employee performance, plan efficient schedules, assign employees according to needs, and conduct outreach on current employee performance as a form of effort to improve human resources.
Event Profile of Ankle Sprain Injury at Athletes in East Java Puslatda
Authors: Santoso Pradana mahendra
Published: September 2024

Background: Ankle injuries are the most common injuries in sports and often cause chronic pain, swelling, and functional instability. Ankle injuries (sprains) are acute injuries that athletes often experience. This acute injury is caused by a pressure force, for example, when making a sudden turning motion. Sprains can affect the ankle's side and damage the outside (lateral) ligament; ankle injuries were reported at the Sports Clinic RSUD Dr. Soetomo Surabaya .
Aims: To understand the profile of ankle injuries suffered by East Java Puslatda athletes and investigate the risk factors for these injuries.
Material and methods: The study was conducted using a retrospective approach with an analytic observational design in the form of a cross-sectional study because the researchers did not provide intervention to the research subjects and only made observations and secondary data profiling.
Result: The data collection and analysis found that ankle injuries in East Java Puslatda athletes most often occur in the late adolescent age range (17-23 years), which is as high as 35.8%. Conclusions: There is no relationship between extrinsic and intrinsic factors on the risk of ankle injury for Puslatda East Java athletes.
Role of skin enzymes in metabolism of topical drugs
Authors: Lau Nikki , Phan Khanh , Mohammed Yousuf
Published: September 2024

Topical drugs have gained a lot of interest with their massive market growth and are available in various dosage forms. Prodrug compounds of transdermal delivery systems can be very different and designed to convert into the form of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through enzymatic action once they enter the body. The skin, as an interfacial barrier between the body and surroundings, has demonstrated critical roles in metabolizing, filtering, and detoxifying to minimize certain side effects and improve the medication benefits of topically administered products. It is well recognized that the drug pharmacokinetics can be altered by the presence of skin enzymes driven by biotransformation reactions. To evaluate the effectiveness of a topical generic drug product, its safety, and bioequivalence with the reference one, models assessing enzyme metabolic activity are highly required for testing the amount of drugs that are metabolized or can potentially be metabolized in both healthy and compromised skin. Thus, knowledge of skin composition and enzyme expression levels is of paramount importance in mapping the relevant metabolism that may have occurred. Regulatory authorities have also been making efforts to develop efficient and harmonizable protocols to evaluate the metabolism of transdermal products. This review is a compilation of reported skin metabolizing enzymes, including their role in both drug metabolism and homeostasis regulation, along with their localization and quantification in skin equivalents (and/or membrane layers). Various aspects that potentially affect the skin enzyme metabolism study were also discussed with respect to drug development considerations.
A Pilot Study to Assess the Success Rate of Email Scams by Phishing: Case in Lebanon
Authors: Fayyad-Kazan Hasan , Hejase Hussin J. , Darwish Christy D. , Hejase Ale J.
Published: September 2024

Nowadays, almost everyone with internet access has an email address. That has made it easier for individuals and companies to properly store data, buy and sell products, communicate with others, entertainment, and many more. Phishing is one of the highest cybersecurity risks; it is a process where an attacker poses as a legitimate individual or institution and contacts an individual or a group of individuals by phone calls, messages, or emails to lure them into performing specific actions such as sending their sensitive information; credit card information or log in details, by clicking on malicious links or attachments. This research aims to assess the success rate of email scams by phishing. The study uses targeted email phishing by applying the phishing tool Zphisher, creating fake phishing emails, and sending them to 15 Lebanese participants. Findings demonstrated that the likelihood of Lebanese users clicking on suspicious links found in emails is about 53%, and surprisingly 13.3% of the participants fell for the entire attack. This shows that Lebanese people are constantly aware of the harmful techniques that hackers are using to reach for and steal personal information. The findings benefit policymakers and practitioners in organizations to keep track of and mitigate cyber risks by phishing. Higher education institutions (HEIs) and other Lebanese institutions must offer specialized training to students and employees alike to raise cybersecurity knowledge that could affect business-sensitive information.
Knowledge sharing and sustainable competitive advantage: Mediating role of innovation culture and MSMEs business performance
Authors: Ratulian Meyna Cinta , Sabihaini Sabihaini , Salleh Fauzilah , Prasetio Januar Eko
Published: September 2024

This research aims to investigate how business performance (BP) and innovation culture (IC) mediate the relationship between knowledge sharing (KS) and sustainable competitive advantage (SCA) of MSMEs operating in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The survey method was employed to gather the necessary data for this research. The population and sample consisted of 50 MSMEs. The unit of analysis in this study is the MSMEs fashionpreneur Jogja Fashion Dunia Incubation Program, which is represented by the owner and manager, who also serves as the respondent. The analysis method employed in this research is Partial Least Squares (PLS) using SmatPLS 4 software. The investigation results demonstrate that knowledge sharing has a significant impact on both the innovation culture and long-term competitive advantage. Additionally, the study reveals that the innovation culture significantly influences business performance and lasting competitive advantage. However, it is worth noting that business performance does not have a noticeable effect on sustainable competitive advantage. Furthermore, the study indicates that the relationship between knowledge sharing and sustainable competitive advantage is mediated by the innovation culture. On the other hand, when business performance acts as a mediator, the effect of the innovation culture and knowledge sharing on competitive advantage is indiscernible. To create exceptional customer value, policymakers and MSME management must showcase a firm dedication to innovation and connect it to supply chain agility, also known as SCA. Ultimately, this will result in comprehensive and enduring business performance.
Maximizing Microgrid Efficiency: A Unified Approach with Extended Optimal Propositional Logic Control
Authors: Cavus Muhammed
Published: September 2024

Using renewable energy sources (RESs) has increased extensively to minimize global warming and greenhouse gases. This increase in the adoption of RESs has brought a considerable alteration in the topologies of traditional power networks to become novel power networks along with microgrids (MGs). An MG can be defined as a system integrating different types of energy sources and control devices. Nevertheless, the controllability of an MG is not straightforward. ε-Variable-based propositional logic control (P-PLC) strategies are practical techniques for designing control strategies in MGs. The P-PLC method makes the control structure more flexible. However, this method is not optimal. On the contrary, switched rule-based control (S-RBC) is a more effective and advanced method to control an MG than other control techniques. Nonetheless, the implementation of the S-RBC is not straightforward. To address these issues, this work suggests a novel systems approach method called the extended optimal P-PLC, created by integrating the P-PLC-based control method with the S-RBC method. This novel technology revealed a considerable improvement in optimizing an MG’s energy management and enhanced the efficiency and performance of the MG’s control structure. These case studies demonstrate that the suggested extended optimal P-PLC method (i) reduces the operational cost of MG by roughly 28%, (ii) increases the photovoltaic (PV) utilization by nearly 45%, and (iii) penalizes the accumulators to prevent charging from the grid. By converting the results of S-RBC to the P-PLC method, our novel extended optimal P-PLC considerably improves the efficiency and performance of the MG’s control structure.
The Fisher-Tully Law solely with 1915 General Relativity and Dark Energy
Authors: Cornwall Remi
Published: September 2024

Observation of the distribution of the velocity of galactic rotation curves differed from their expected centripetal form and lead to the notion of Dark Matter or modifications to Newtonian and General Relativity, such as MOND, TeVeS and the like and even Quantised Inertia. We aim to show that General Relativity with Dark Energy/the Cosmological Constant is all that is needed, with the proviso that the Cosmological Constant can increase in the presence of a gravitational field and become gravitating to account for the hypothesis of Dark Matter Haloes.
Large Language Models in Entrepreneurship: A Survey
Authors: Li Yutong , Yang Yuechen , Zhao Chaoran , Cao Chunling
Published: September 2024

Large Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful tools in the domain of artificial intelligence, specifically enhancing natural language processing capabilities. These models leverage extensive datasets and sophisticated algorithms to automate and enhance tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby revolutionizing innovation and entrepreneurship. LLMs accelerate product development, streamline business operations, and enable precise and rapid decision-making, all of which are crucial for maintaining competitiveness in dynamic markets. This paper categorizes the applications of LLMs in innovation and entrepreneurship into three main areas: technological innovation, strategic decision-making, and process automation. By exploring various integrations of LLMs in entrepreneurial ventures, this work offers both theoretical insights and practical examples, underscoring the transformative impact of LLMs in shaping modern business landscapes.
Global Trends in Disease Burden, Morbidity, and Mortality: Implications of Emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies
Authors: Montgomery Richard Murdoch
Published: September 2024

The global landscape of health and disease has undergone significant transformations over the past several decades. While infectious diseases once dominated the morbidity and mortality statistics, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. This shift has profound implications for public health systems, healthcare delivery, and global health policies. This introduction aims to explore the main tendencies of disease burden, morbidity, and mortality in the world, with a special emphasis on NCDs and the Implications of Emerging AI Technologies. By examining the current trends and underlying factors, we can better understand the challenges and opportunities for improving global health outcomes.
The Mother's Day Solar Storm of 11 May 2024 and Its Effect on Earth's Radiation Belts
Authors: Pierrard Viviane , Winant Alexandre , Botek Edith , Péters de Bonhome Maximilien
Published: September 2024

The month of May 2024 was characterized by solar energetic particles events directed towards the Earth, especially the big event causing a strong terrestrial geomagnetic storm during the night from 10 to 11 May 2024, with auroras observed everywhere in Europe. This was the strongest storm for the last 20 years with a Dst < -400 nT. In the present work, we show with observations of GOES, PROBA-V/EPT and MetOP/MEPED that this exceptional event was associated with the injection of energetic protons in the proton radiation belt, with important consequences for the South part of the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA). In addition, the geomagnetic storm caused by the solar eruption has had tremendous impacts on the electron radiation belts. Indeed, we show that for 0.3 to 1 MeV electrons, the storm led to a long lasting four belts configuration which was not observed before with EPT launched in 2013, until a smaller geomagnetic storm on June 15 took place. Moreover, for the first time since its launch, observations of the EPT show that ultra-relativistic electrons with E>2 MeV have been injected into the inner belt until L=2.4, violating the impenetrable barrier previously estimated to be located at L=2.8.
An Analysis Comparing the Taguchi Method for Optimizing the Process Parameters of AA5083/Silicon Carbide and AA5083/Coal Composites That Are Fabricated via FSP
Authors: Muribwathoho Oritonda , Msomi Velaphi , Mabuwa Sipokazi
Published: September 2024

Aluminium matrix composite’s overall quality is impacted by the friction stir process parameters, which have a major impact on the microstructure, soundness, and particle dispersion inside the stir zone. Although it requires a lot of experimentation, optimizing these factors is vital. For the purpose of optimizing the ultimate tensile strength and microhardness of the AA5083/Silicon carbide and AA5083/Coal composites fabricated by FSP, this work used the Taguchi L9 design of experiments. Three process parameters were investigated at three levels each. For the AA5083/Silicon carbide composite, the results of the ANOVA analysis showed rotational speed has a larger impact on ultimate tensile strength while forAA5083/coal tilt angle has a larger impact on ultimate tensile strength. On the other hand, rotating speed had a greater effect on microhardness and percentage elongation of the AA5083/Coal and AA5083/Silicon carbide composite joints, according to ANOVA analysis. The need for specific process optimization for each composite was highlighted by the fact that different combinations of parameters were best for obtaining the necessary attributes in the AA5083/Silicon carbide and AA5083/Coal composites.
Exploring the Frontier of Semiconductor Technologies: Innovations, Sustainability and Future Opportunities—A Review
Authors: Yeboah Luckman , Agyemang Peter , Abdul Malik Ayinawu , Acheampong Prince , Morgan Joseph , Addo Rose , Williams Henyo Boris
Published: September 2024

Semiconductor technology is the backbone of modern innovations, propelling technological advancements in industries such as electronics, renewable energy, telecommunications, and health-related fields. This review expatiates the fundamental properties and working principles of semiconductor materials that determine device performances, while also tracing the historical trajectory of these technologies from the inception of the transistor to pioneering developments, such as tunnel gate transistors and 2D materials like graphene. Specific challenges such as material constraints, manufacturing complexities, and environmental impacts are highlighted. In response to such challenges, measures for the improvement of sustainability, energy saving, and waste minimization in production are discussed. The research also responds to the extended effects of globalization, including the disruptions like COVID-19 pandemic, on supply chain and emphasizes on the importance of developing resilient production frameworks for future growth. Additionally, this work highlights emerging technologies, including quantum computing, artificial intelligence integration, and nanotechnology, which are poised to redefine data processing and storage. The research vindicates the necessity of innovation and sustainability as the key motivators for enhancing the capabilities of semiconductors and global technology.
Empowering Education 4.0: Impact of Using ChatGPT as a Virtual Mentor on K-12 Students Learning Science
Authors: Castañeda Rafael , Mercadé Laura , Gómez Víctor J. , Mengual Teresa , Díaz-Fernández Francisco Javier , Sinusia Lozano Miguel , Navarro Arenas Juan , Barreda Ángela , Gómez-Gómez Maribel , Pinilla Cienfuegos Elena , Ortiz de Zárate David
Published: September 2024

Education 4.0 arises to provide citizens with the technical/digital competencies and cognitive/interpersonal skills demanded by Industry 4.0. New technologies drive this change, though time-independent learning remains a challenge, because students might face a lack of support, advice and surveillance when teachers are unavailable. This study proposes complementing presential lessons with online learning driven by ChatGPT, applied as an educational tool able to mentor K-12 students learning science at home. First, ChatGPT’s performance in the field of K-12 science is evaluated, scoring A (9.3/10 in 2023, and 9.7/10 in 2024) and providing detailed, analytic, meaningful, and human-like answers. Then, an empirical interventional study is performed to assess the impact of using ChatGPT as a virtual mentor on real K-12 students. After the intervention, the grades of students in the experimental group improved 30%, and 70% of students stated a positive perception of the AI, suggesting a positive impact of the proposed educational approach. After discussion, the study concludes ChatGPT might be a useful educational tool able to provide K-12 students learning science with the functional and social/emotional support they might require, democratizing a higher level of knowledge acquisition and promoting students’ autonomy, security and self-efficacy. The results probe ChatGPT’s remarkable capacity (and immense potential) to assist teachers in their mentoring tasks, laying the foundations of virtual mentoring and paving the way for future research aimed at obtaining a more realistic view of the AI impact on education.
The Trail Making Test in Virtual Reality (TMT-VR): Examination of the Ecological Validity, Usability, Acceptability, and User Experience in ADHD
Authors: Gounari Katerina Alkisti , Giatzoglou Evgenia , Kemm Ryan , Beratis Ion N. , Nega Chrysanthi , Kourtesis Panagiotis
Published: September 2024

Background: Virtual Reality (VR) is transforming neuropsychological assessment by providing immersive environments that closely replicate real-world conditions. This study presents the Virtual Reality Trail Making Test (TMT-VR), a novel adaptation of the traditional Trail Making Test, aimed at evaluating cognitive functions in individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We examined the ecological validity, convergent validity, usability, and user experience of the TMT-VR compared to the traditional version. Methods: Fifty-three participants, including 25 with ADHD and 28 neurotypical controls, completed both the traditional and VR versions of the TMT. Participants also provided feedback on the VR experience via standardized questionnaires. Results: Statistical analyses demonstrated a significant positive correlation between TMT-VR scores and both the traditional TMT and ADHD symptomatology as measured by the Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS), confirming the TMT-VR’s ecological and convergent validity. High usability and positive user experience ratings indicated strong acceptability of the VR platform. Notably, the ADHD group exhibited greater performance differences in the VR environment, suggesting that VR may more effectively capture real-world cognitive challenges. Conclusions: These findings suggest that TMT-VR is a valid, engaging, and ecologically valid tool for cognitive assessment in ADHD, and other clinical populations, offering enhanced insights over traditional methods.
Modification of the HEFT algorithm for scheduling parallel jobs on heterogeneous computers
Authors: Ageev Aleksey Vladimirovich , Boguslavskiy Andrey Alexandrovich , Sokolov Sergey Mikhailovich
Published: September 2024

Modern robotics requires an increasing degree of autonomy of robotic complexes, which leads to an increase in the tasks solved on board the robotic system (RS) in real time. One of the recognized directions of on-board computing resources arrangement is the creation of specialized heterogeneous computers and formation of a distributed on-board computing network.
Perkembangan Kawasan-kawasan Perkotaan Kecil di Kabupaten Wonogiri dan Potensi Perannya dalam Penguatan Keterkaitan Desa-Kota
Authors: Rahma Wati Okta Bashri , Mardiansjah Fadjar Hari
Published: September 2024

Urbanisasi mendorong perkembangan wilayah perkotaan tidak terbatas pada kawasan metropolitan, tetapi juga mencakup kawasan perkotaan kecil. Indonesia telah mengalami pertumbuhan kawasan perkotaan kecil yang sangat cepat, terutama di wilayah kabupaten-kabupaten di Pulau Jawa. Pertumbuhan kawasan perkotaan kecil tersebut juga terjadi pada Kawasan Subosukawonosraten, yang terbentuk dari perluasan kawasan perkotaan Kota Surakarta sebagai pusatnya. Sebagai bagian dari Subosukawonosraten, Kabupaten Wonogiri juga mengalami pertumbuhan perkotaan yang berimplikasi pada tumbuh dan berkembangnya kawasan-kawasan perkotaan kecil di dalamnya meskipun tidak secepat kabupaten-kabupaten lain yang berbatasan langsung dengan Kota Surakarta. Kawasan perkotaan kecil di Kabupaten Wonogiri terbentuk dari aglomerasi desa perkotaan atau desa-desa yang memiliki karakteristik perkotaan. Keberadaan kawasan perkotaan kecil di Wonogiri berpotensi untuk memiliki peranan strategis dalam penguatan keterkaitan desa-kota. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis perkembangan kawasan-kawasan perkotaan kecil di wilayah Kabupaten Wonogiri dari tahun 1990 hingga 2019 dan menganalisis potensi peningkatan perannya dalam penguatan keterkaitan desa-kota. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik analisis deskriptif, dibantu dengan metode analisis spasial, location quotient dan network analysis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kawasan perkotaan kecil di Kabupaten Wonogiri mengalami perkembangan penambahan jumlah kawasan perkotaan kecil. Setiap kecamatan memiliki potensi aktivitas utama, yaitu pertanian, industri, dan pariwisata, sehingga berpotensi lebih banyak berperan dalam meningkatkan nilai tambah, daya saing dan/atau akses pasar dari produk kawasan perdesaan, dan sekitarnya. Peran kawasan-kawasan tersebut dapat diperkuat untuk meningkatkan keterkaitan desa-kota dengan menyediakan dan/atau menambahkan jumlah fasilitas pengolahan, pemasaran/ transit serta pelayanan umum, termasuk fasilitas pendidikan pelatihan yang dapat meningkatkan transformasi teknologi dan inovasi pada aktivitas ekonomi.
Türkiye’de Enflasyonun Belirleyicileri (2006-2023): ARDL Yaklaşımı
Authors: Gezer Fulya
Published: September 2024

Bu çalışmada, Türkiye’de 2006-2023 döneminde enflasyonu etkileyen faktörler Otoregresif Dağıtılmış Gecikme (ARDL) yaklaşımı ile incelenmektedir. Bu çerçevede, en güncel veri seti kullanılarak Türkiye Cumhuriyet Merkez Bankası (TCMB) politika faizi, efektif döviz kuru, petrol fiyatları, toplam ithalat ve sanayi üretim endeksi gibi önemli makroekonomik göstergelerin enflasyon üzerindeki kısa ve uzun dönem etkileri araştırılmaktadır. Çalışmanın ampirik bulgularında, hem uzun hem de kısa dönemde enflasyon üzerinde en önemli etkinin efektif döviz kurundaki yüzde değişim olduğu, ardından sırasıyla toplam ithalattaki yüzde değişim ve sanayi üretim endeksinin geldiği belirlenmiştir. Ayrıca petrol fiyatlarındaki yüzde değişimin hem kısa dönem hem de uzun dönemde enflasyon üzerinde bir etkisinin olmadığı belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak, çalışmanın enflasyonun ileriye yönelik tahminlerinin yapılması ve yüksek enflasyonla mücadele kapsamında gereken önlemlerin alınması konusunda politika yapıcılara ışık tutması beklenmektedir.