bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Inklusion und Empowerment von Menschen mit Behinderungen
Authors: Daniel Rebecca
Published: September 2024

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which was adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, includes a large number of issues that address the specific needs of persons with disabilities. What influence did civil society and, in particular, persons with disabilities have on the Agenda and its development process? In her empirical analysis, Rebecca Daniel examines the reasons for the inclusion of numerous concerns of people with disabilities in the 2030 Agenda and shows what influence civil society actors and, in particular, people with disabilities themselves had on the agenda.
Erste Hilfe lernen
Authors: Harm Frauke Carola
Published: September 2024

The population as a whole still lacks the necessary first aid skills. Frauke Carola Harm analyses the course format of the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Erste Hilfe (BAGEH) from an educational and didactic point of view and identifies a number of discrepancies between the factors that are decisive for successful learning and the methodological and didactic structure of the 'First Aid Training' course format. Can the defined teaching and learning objectives actually be achieved within the planned time frame? The author makes a valuable contribution to the current discourse and shows that pedagogy, whose classical topics are teaching, learning, methodology and didactics, can contribute relevant impulses.
Markt und Moral
Authors: Crouch Colin
Published: September 2024

In seinem Buch Jenseits des Neoliberalismus rechnete Colin Crouch unlängst mit der neoliberalen Wirtschaftspolitik ab und plädierte für mehr soziale Gerechtigkeit. In Markt und Moral spricht er sich nun klar für eine freie Marktwirtschaft aus, die durch staatliche und zivilgesellschaftliche Maßnahmen reguliert wird. Im Gespräch mit Peter Engelmann liefert Crouch eine Diagnose der gegenwärtigen politischen und sozioökonomischen Situation. Crouch zeigt auf, warum die Wahlfreiheit als Grundbedingung einer funktionierenden Marktwirtschaft immer an Regulierungsinstanzen gekoppelt sein muss, um Monopolisierungsprozessen entgegenzuwirken. Diskutiert werden auch potenzielle Akteure eines gesellschaftlichen Wandels. Warum setzt Crouch auf die Sozialdemokratie, um die Auswüchse neoliberaler Politik einzudämmen? Welche Rolle haben zivilgesellschaftliche Bewegungen, die, anders als Parteien, nicht demokratisch legitimiert sind? Welche Möglichkeiten der (nationalstaatlichen) Einflussnahme gibt es angesichts einer globalisierten Wirtschaft? Wie begegnet man dem demografischen Wandel und der Prekarisierung von Arbeitsverhältnissen? Dabei geht Crouch auch auf die Rolle einzelner Staaten im globalen Kontext ein: die USA als Weltmacht, die nordeuropäischen Staaten, die für Crouch Modellcharakter haben, die asiatischen Länder, deren kapitalistisches Wirtschaftssystem nicht an eine demokratische Staatsform gekoppelt ist.
Politik und Ästhetik
Authors: Rancière Jacques
Published: September 2024

Im Gespräch mit Peter Engelmann skizziert Jacques Rancière die Stationen seiner intellektuellen Biografie und entfaltet die zentralen Begriffe seines Denkens. So werden die Konturen einer philosophischen Position deutlich, die die Perspektiven auf Politik und Ästhetik im aktuellen Diskurs maßgeblich geprägt hat. Ausgehend von seinem Bruch mit dem strukturalistischen Marxismus skizziert Rancière die Entwicklung seines Denkens: Von seinen frühen Studien zur Arbeiteremanzipation bis hin zu seinen jüngeren Untersuchungen zu Literatur, Film und bildender Kunst wird dabei die durchgängige Verbindung von ästhetischen und politischen Fragestellungen in seinem Schaffen sichtbar. Gegen die von ihm diagnostizierte Konstruktion eines gesellschaftlichen Konsenses bringt er das Politische als Dissens, als Störung der etablierten Aufteilung des Sinnlichen, in Stellung. Dabei beharrt er in Abgrenzung zu Althusser und Bourdieu auf der egalitären Dimension der ästhetischen Erfahrung und versteht seine Bestimmung der Ästhetik als “Regime der Erfahrung” als Revision der etablierten kunstgeschichtlichen Epochenbildung und Kritik am modernistischen Dogma. Abschließend wird mit Blick auf aktuelle soziale Bewegungen und Kunstpraktiken nach deren kritischen Potenzial gefragt und eine mögliche Annäherung künstlerischer und politischer Strategien thematisiert.
Establishing Brand Loyalty in the Fashion and Lifestyle Industry of Bangladesh: A Qualitative Investigation
Authors: Momen Md. Abdul , Akter Mahmoda , Sultana Seyama , Sumi Sumona Akther , Nepo Md. Nurul Islam
Published: September 2024

Acquainting oneself with the pertinent habits and routines of a unique brand's loyal and prospective consumers is essential for aligning with them. The emphasis and demonstration of our study has been on the visible ways in which a brand builds long-term connections with its consumers. Learn how three popular fashion brands—Le Reve, Infinity, and Sailor—use tactics that center on maintaining a constant voice for the brand, checking that products are up to par, and interacting with consumers. All the pertinent information, including the brands' stated restrictions, is in our study report. The essential outcomes regarding the implementation of each brand's marketing plans were effectively objectified by us. Also, the way the brand linked all the important things they did to keep their loyal consumers coming back. In order to get some understanding of our relevant brands, we used our study paper as a springboard to include our data collecting methodologies. In addition, the brand saliences and awareness, as well as the attitudes of loyal and non-loyal consumers towards these brands, may be better understood thanks to this study report. Also, we included our results in an effort to help some of the companies through the difficult times they had when they were just starting out.
Evaluation of Performance of Different Optimizers of Convolutional Neural Network in the Classification of Images of Urban Domestic Solid Waste
Authors: Yogamadhavan Vicknesh Kumar , Mannayee Dr. Giriraj
Published: September 2024

The inevitable urbanization in the modern world with its exponential population generates highly voluminous domestic waste. Disposal of this waste has become a challenging task. The process of solid waste management is a very tedious one and requires large manpower and poses serious health hazards. Hence, the implementation of automation in the process of collection and segregation of domestic solid waste has become mandatory. In our work, we have tried to identify and classify domestic urban solid waste in their real background using convolutional neural network (CNN), a genre of deep learning. 1892 photos of commonly littered street wastes were taken with their real background in the presence of natural sunlight. The photos of the wastes were grouped into 22 classes and labeled accordingly. These images were trained through transfer learning in the various pre-trained neural networks such as AlexNet, ResNet-18, Places365-GoogLeNet, SqueezeNet, GoogLeNet, ResNet-50, ShuffleNet, MobileNet-v2, NasNet-Mobile, Inception-v3, and ResNet-101. The performance of the different optimizers sgdm, adam, and rmsprop was evaluated in each of these networks for the different initial learn rates. It was found that the overall performance of the optimizers was similar, where 0.001 was the initial learn rate achieved maximum validation accuracy in most of the convolutional neural network pre-trained models. Among all the networks MobileNet-v2 achieved maximum validation accuracy and was able to predict and classify a maximum of 17 classes of waste. Footwear and wrappers were easily identified by most of the neural networks. Cigarette butts, dry flowers, fabric waste, vegetable waste, and wooden waste were never able to be classified by any of the chosen networks.
A Comprehensive Study on the Dimensions of IaaS Security
Authors: Héder Mihály , Baczó Domonkos , Kovács Tibor , Rigó Ernő
Published: September 2024

In this paper we conduct a systematic exploration of the security considerations of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) cloud deployments. These deployments are very common in the landscape of Research and Ecudation as well as the corporate world. The aim of this work is to provide an exhaustive list of concerns that can help both researchers and deployers of such systems. The organizing principle of our study is the architecture of the typical IaaS cloud. Here we identify three major layers: physical infrastructure, cloud middleware and virtual infrastructure. We also consider auxiliary element, the operations centre. In the physical layer we explore the questions of disaster recovery, and covert channel and side channel attacks, mostly exploiting hardware vulnerabilities. In the middleware we investigate the general cryptography of the IaaS as well as Trusted Computing. In the virtual layer, we present the most common issues in Virtual Machine handling, handling of updates and handling of malicious insiders. Regarding the operations centre we investigate the questions of monitoring, network management, the issues with the API’s and the user portal, with special attention to authorization and permission management. Running IaaS clouds in a secure way requires a large team comprised of people with various technical backgrounds. Based on our experience with running a national-level IaaS cloud we found that most of the security researchers focus on one specific issue. We believe an important value of our contribution is the synthesis of all the relevant dimensions, with special attention to various, often overlooked aspects of the IaaS deployment.
Assessment of Cybersecurity Risks and threats on Banking and Financial Services
Authors: Shehab Rami , s.alismail Abrar , Amin Almaiah Dr. Mohammed , Alkhdour Dr. Tayseer , AlWadi Dr. Belal Mahmoud , Alrawad Dr. Mahmaod
Published: September 2024

Technology is important in all aspects of our lives, particularly in the banking sector. Advanced technologies resulted in a fundamental shift in the way banks operate. Malicious use of technology leads to security breaches, customer distrust, financial instability, and other forms of cybercrime. This paper focuses on the most important threats and challenges to be considered while interacting with banks and financial institutions. Significant number of literatures will be reviewed to identify the most common threats and attacks on banks and financial institutions sector, as well as appropriate mitigation techniques and countermeasures. This paper focuses on bank and financial services institution infrastructure vulnerabilities that are escalating attacks on the sector and affecting the banking system, individuals, and organizations. The security study in these 35 projects demonstrates how cyber intrusions continue to attack the financial sector due to the weakness of security defense and data containment. It turns out that malware attacks are the most common threats to banks and financial institutions. Sharing and exchanging information between banks and financial institutions, as well as best practices taken by bank cards issuers and users are the most effective mitigation techniques. Some previous studies proposed a successful model for mitigating the impact of threats on banks and financial institutions, as well as reducing risks that cannot be mitigated using current mitigation techniques. According to banks and financial services statistics and surveys, existing controls and laws do not provide appropriate security meet the banks and financial services institutions systems' demands and requirements.
Malicious Nodes Detection and Avoidance Using Trust-based Routing in Critical Data Handling Wireless Sensor Network Applications
Authors: Sreevidya B. , Supriya Dr.M.
Published: September 2024

With the ever-evolving wireless technological domain, large number of applications are developed which utilizes the advantages of wireless technology. Healthcare, defense, intrusion detection, agriculture, logistics etc. are examples of domains which witnessed a complete paradigm shift due to the incorporation of wireless technology. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) have provided the most suitable platform for developing applications in various domains utilizing the advantageous of wireless transmission of data between devices. Along with the numerous advantages offered by the wireless communication technology, applications developed over WSN faces the most critical challenge of managing the battery for performing the various operations including computations and communication. Due to this constraint, generally applications deployed over WSNs are focused on optimizing energy consumption to improve the lifetime of the WSN nodes. But when WSNs are used to deploy applications from defense or healthcare sectors, an additional requirement has been taken the focus which is data security. Most of the applications in healthcare or defense sectors handle confidential data and communication of such data must be secured. The traditional security schemes deployed for secured data communication are computationally complex and consumes larger amount of energy this making it less feasible for WSN based applications. This opens the possibility of attacks on WSN based applications. Cardinal impairment is regarded as attacks emanating from compromised nodes and changing data. The paper analyses several attacks and proposes a new security approach to prevent data change due to compromised nodes. The suggested technique is a non-cryptographic scheme which is computationally less complex. In this scheme, nodes compute trust of the neighbors and exclude hostile nodes from the probable list of forwarding nodes based on low trust value. Trust computation is carried out considering various parameters like packet drop rate, packet rejection ratio and remaining energy level of the node. The proposed system is simulated using Network Simulators (NS2) and performance of the proposed system is compared against traditional schemes.
The Impact of Internet Security Awareness among Undergraduates in Learning Management System
Authors: Tarrillo Dr. Segundo Juan Sanchez , Rosas Dr. Rosa Guadalupe Neciosup , Vásquez Dr. Evert José Fernández , Reyes Dr. Eddy Miguel Aguirre , Canales Dr. Henry Bernardo Garay , Medina Dr. Augusto Oswaldo Benavides , Olaya Luna Dr. Ruber Dennys , Lopez Bulnes Dr. Jorge Luis
Published: September 2024

The issue of Cybersecurity (CS) danger is a persistent and escalating burden that has garnered worldwide attention in recent years. This might be attributed to technological advances that have transformed the internet into a breeding ground for cybercriminals. The rising frequency of cybercrimes emphasizes the need for heightened CS Awareness (CSA) and education among individuals and institutions. This study investigates the level of CSA among undergraduates (UG). Surveys were sent to 250 UG from four chosen postsecondary institutions in Peru. The samples were selected using a basic random sampling procedure, and the gathered data was examined using percentages, frequencies, and statistical techniques such as regression and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). They lacked awareness of effective measures to safeguard against cyber threats and assaults. A robust statistical correlation was found between the respondents' level of expertise in CS and their attitudes towards CSA. A substantial association was seen between their understanding of CS and their interest in CSA. The barriers that hinder CSA include a shortage of cyber talents, time limitations, the absence of CS in non-computing programs, inadequate knowledge of essential computing regions, an absence of instructors with practical experience in CS, insufficient supportive facilities, and indifference. It is imperative to incorporate CS into educational programs to provide pupils with the necessary skills to navigate and safeguard against cyber threats, such as crime and espionage, in the current digital landscape, it is imperative to incorporate CS into educational programs to provide pupils with the necessary skills to navigate and safeguard against cyber threats, such as crime and espionage.
Effectiveness of MAC Systems based on LSM and their Security Policy Configuration for Protecting IoT Devices
Authors: Miki Masato , Yamauchi Toshihiro , Kobayashi Satoru
Published: September 2024

The number of attacks exploiting Internet of Things (IoT) devices has been increasing with the emergence of IoT malware targeting IoT devices. The use of IoT devices in a wide variety of situations has resulted in an urgent need to improve the security of the IoT devices themselves. However, the IoT devices themselves have low hardware performance and their operating systems and applications are not frequently updated, leaving many devices vulnerable to IoT malware attacks. Mandatory Access Control (MAC) systems based on Linux Security Modules (LSM), such as SELinux and AppArmor, can mitigate the impact of these attacks, even if software vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited. However, most IoT devices do not currently employ these systems. While existing approaches have examined on-board resources as one factor affecting the applicability of MAC systems, they are insufficient to address all relevant factors. In this paper, we report the factors that may prevent the deployment of LSM-based secure OS in IoT devices and the results of our evaluation of the effectiveness of LSM-based secure OS against IoT malware attacks. First, we comprehensively investigated the impact of each factor of IoT devices on the deployment of LSM-based secure OS. To improve the comprehensiveness of the factors affecting the deployment, we investigated the kernel version, CPU architecture, and BusyBox support. Next, we conducted an attack experiment that simulated the attack method of Mirai, a typical IoT malware, to investigate whether it is possible to protect against IoT malware. We also showed how to modify the security policy, and the cost of modifying it, for secure OSs that cannot prevent attacks from IoT malware with the default security policy. Finally, we report the results of our investigation into the impact of these factors in combination.
Story Preaching: The Literary Artist's Gift to Preachers
Authors: Shuster Steven ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: September 2024

This article offers an argument for preaching as storytelling. Literary artists communicate truth by lifting the veils that cover life's mysteries. Preachers, on the other hand, tend to descrjbe the mysteries with which they wrestle. Their expression comes via explanation. Studying the work of the literary artist can increase appreciation for the invitations to the imagination, which can complement other preaching styles.
The Rhetorical Synthesis of William Laurence Sullivan
Authors: Chandler Daniel Ross ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: September 2024

This article. examines Sullivan's rhetoric, revealing a rhetorical synthesis containing selected elements of Roman Catholicism and humanism. Sullivan's rhetorical synthesis, Hegel's dialectical view of history sought a synthesis between opposing religious ideas of his time. This article outlines the process and results of that synthesis.
'God and Country' in Ronald Reagan's Addresses to the National Religious Broadcasters
Authors: Willhite Keith ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: September 2024

This article examines the notion suggested by several political analysts that Ronald Reagan no longer courted the media of the Religious Right after the 1984 election. A content analysis of the President's addresses to the National Religious Broadcasters clearly revealed that Reagan's addresses to the NRB increased in the usage of political themes. The other hypotheses also gained some support.
How Rhetoric Becomes Real: Religious Sources of Gender Identity
Authors: Sterk Helen M. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: September 2024

This article analyzes the persuasive definition of Christian female selfhood as it is created within mainstream white Protestant American churches. First, several theories of how self-concept or self-definition is formed are presented. Second, this article reviews the narratives of Old and New Testament scriptures, which shape a sense of who a Christian woman is. Third, there is a brief examination of translation and how translation has skewed our understanding of scripture. Finally, this article discusses ways in which scripture and the institutional practices of the church interact in order to present women with a tightly laced and corseted definition of themselves as members of the body of Christ.
Prayer and Forgiveness: Communication and Christian Applications
Authors: Kelley Douglas L. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: September 2024

In this essay I explore possible relationships between prayer and interpersonal forgiveness. I conceptualize both prayer and forgiveness as relational processes. Using two teachings of Jesus, I construct a prayer-forgiveness framework. I then make suggestions as to how prayer may help facilitate specific tasks in Waldron and Kelley's (2008) communication-based forgiveness model. Prayer is shown to provide a shift i n perspective that influences the experience of negative emotion as well as creates empathic, altruistic responses to an offending relational partner. The essay finishes usuig the Jesus Prayer as an example of how prayer may be integrated into a forgiveness process.
Prophetic Prayer as Two-Way Communication with the Divine
Authors: Poloma Margaret M. , Lee Matthew T. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: September 2024

Findings from the Godly Love National Survey (GLNS) have identified three major forms of prayer - devotional, prophetic and mystical - all of which contribute to a better understanding of human experiences of divine love. Using data from the GLNS and data from the qualitative interviews that served as a complementary source of information, m this article we explore the different types of prophetic prayer experiences - including impressions, words, visions, dreams and divine visitations - and their relationship to devotional prayer and to mysticism. Prophetic prayer is defined as "a two-way mteraction between God and the pray-er in which the pray-er hears from God and responds to the divine mitiative." More research is needed that approaches studies of prayer as a process of lived religion in which different streams flow together rather than as an undifferentiated phenomenon.
Interpersonal Conversations and Prayers
Authors: Ladd Kevin L. , Vreugdenhil Sheri L. , Ladd Meleah L. , Cook Cara A. ,   Religious Communication Association
Published: September 2024

Is talking to god the same as talking to a close personal friend? Recent experimental work suggested that the two forms of communication are similar i f not the same. The present paper contends, however, that there are actually profound differences at behavioral and phenomenological levels when the multiple dimensions of prayer are investigated. Students (N = 128) responded to an online survey reporting: use of language during prayer and during conversations with close personal friends, and typical attachment style in relation to God and close personal friends. Significant differences emerged for both language use and attachment patterns demonstrating that at a fundamental level, prayers and interpersonal communications are distinct events.
Eficacia de la Hidroxicloroquina en el tratamiento del Síndrome de Sjögren primario: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Hassi R. Isabel , Sánchez V. Rodrigo , Badilla P. Alejandro
Published: September 2024

Introducción: La hidroxicloroquina (HCQ) es comúnmente utilizada en el tratamiento del síndrome de Sjögren primario (SSp), aunque la evidencia que respalda su eficacia es limitada y controvertida. El objetivo de esta revisión sistemática (RS) es evaluar la eficacia de la HCQ en el tratamiento del SSp. Métodos: Se revisaron siete bases de datos, incluyendo estudios en los que se empleó HCQ como monoterapia, comparada con placebo u otros tratamientos. Los objetivos fueron evaluar la mejoría de síntomas subjetivos (ojo seco, boca seca, fatiga, dolor articular y muscular), signos objetivos oculares y orales, y compromiso sis- témico. También se consideraron marcadores de laboratorio como inmunoglobulinas, velocidad de sedimentación (VHS) y factor reumatoide (FR). Resultados: Se incluyeron ocho estudios, tres de ellos ensayos clínicos aleatorizados (ECA). Los resultados no mostraron mejoría significativa en síntomas sicca ni en compro­miso sistémico, salvo un leve beneficio cardiovascular reportado en estudios observacionales. Se observó una reducción en VHS, FR, IgG e IgM. Conclusiones: Esta RS no encontró evidencia suficiente que respalde el uso de HCQ en el tratamiento del SSp. Pese a lo anterior, llama la atención su elevado uso en la práctica clínica, destacando la necesidad de más ECAs bien diseñados.
Men’s Buying Behaviour towards Cotton Panjabi: A Study on Bangladeshi Fashion Brands
Authors:   BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology, Moury Zannatul Ferdous
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This study attempts to detect the factors that have notable impact on Bangladeshi men’s buying behaviour towards ‘cotton Panjabi’ and also attempts to measure the relative importance of each factor. Methodology: This study is quantitative in nature. Adopting online survey method, data have been collected from 224 men and nonprobability convenience sampling technique has been used in this study. Factor analysis has been employed to analyse data and SPSS software has been used to process data. Findings: The findings uncover several factors including attractiveness, fabric quality, buyer’s psychological characteristics, promotional activities and socio-economic factors that affect men’s buying behaviour towards cotton Panjabi among which attractiveness has been detected as the most influential factor. The findings also unveil that young consumers are more fashion conscious and they are the large scale consumers of branded Panjabi. Practical Implications: This study offers a direction to the practitioners by which they can upgrade their product design and style, decoration of their outlets, overall environment of the store, make strategic targeting and promotional activities and make strong industry leadership. Originality/Value: There is a paucity of academic literature that examines the factors influencing men’s buying behaviour towards cotton Panjabi. This quantitative study addresses this gap by identifying the remarkable factors and their impact on Bangladeshi men’s buying behaviour while buying cotton Panjabi. Limitations: This study focused on male consumers in all respects which might mar the findings’ generalizability. Further, this study is limited to cotton apparel and Bangladeshi fashion brands rather than other fabrics and global brands.
Exploring Anime Consumers' Identity Construction in the Digital Era
Authors:   Lund University, Maliha Syeeda Raisa , Aziz Mustafa Nizamul
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This paper delves into the intricate relationship between anime consumption and the construction of identity in the digital era, aiming to shed light on how anime enthusiasts negotiate their identities and the resulting socio-cultural implications. The study is structured around three pivotal themes: digitalization, identity construction, and community. Methodology: Employing a qualitative approach through four semi-structured interviews, the paper explores these themes to elucidate how anime viewers shape their identities in the digital era. Findings: The findings emphasize the significant influence of digitalization on anime consumption, making it more accessible, cost-effective, and globally pervasive. Practical Implications: Regarding identity construction, the study reveals that individuals resonate with overarching themes in anime, influencing their self-perception in terms of personal growth, determination, and purpose. The role of the anime community in the digital space is underscored, emphasizing its pivotal contribution to enhancing enjoyment by providing a platform for interest sharing, show discussions, content discovery, and critical insights. Originality/Value: This study illuminates the complex dynamics of anime consumption and its impact on identity construction, enriched by the advent of digitalization. Research Limitations: While comprehensive, the paper suggests future research avenues, particularly exploring the influence of anime studios and marketers on the identity construction process.
Future of 3d Printing & Modular Construction in India
Authors: Yadav Ankit Kumar , Anjan K Akil , Rai Swarnima , A Shwetha , Ramanna Nakul
Published: September 2024

The future of 3D printing and modular construction in India holds significant promise for revolutionizing the country's construction industry. With its growing population, infrastructure demands, and housing shortages, India stands to benefit from the advancements in these construction technologies. This abstract provides an overview of the potential and challenges associated with implementing 3D printing and modular construction techniques in India. The abstract begins by highlighting the current state of construction in India, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions to address the existing challenges. It then explores the advancements in 3D printing technology, including large-scale printers, advanced materials, and improved design software, which offer new possibilities for construction. The potential applications of 3D printing and modular construction in the Indian context, focusing on areas such as affordable housing, infrastructure development, disaster relief, and urban planning. It addresses the challenges and barriers to adoption, including regulatory frameworks, lack of awareness, and integration with traditional construction practices. Potential solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges are discussed. For future outlook, emphasizing the need for research, industry collaborations, and policy interventions to accelerate the adoption of 3D printing and modular construction in India. It highlights the potential to drive innovation, create jobs, and foster sustainable development in the construction sector, ultimately shaping the future of India's built environment.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA BELAJAR PADA TINGKAT SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS
Authors: Friska Ria Sitorus  , Waruwu Kasih Kristina , Salim  , Adinda Febry
Published: September 2024

Kurikulum dijadikan sebagai acuan dan wadah dalam mencapai tujuan pendidikan. Kurikulum Merdeka pada dasarnya berpusat pada peserta didik. Pendidik diharapkan dapat bertindak sebagai mediator, fasilitator, dan motivator yang dapat meningkatkan kualitas dan kuantitas siswa untuk menggapai hasil yang maksimal. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis penerapan kurikulum merdeka belajar di Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif yang diuraikan secara deskriptif melalui penelitian kepustakaan. Data pada penelitian ini bersumber dari artikel, buku, dan penelitian terdahulu yang selaras dengan topik pembahasan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengembangan kurikulum yang disesuaikan dengan kebutuhan zaman dan lebih berfokus pada kebutuhan peserta didik serta berorientasi pada Proyek Profil Pelajar Pancasila. Pengimplementasian kurikulum merdeka belajar berdampak positif dalam mengembangkan potensi dan meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di Indonesia.
Menembus Batasan: Pendidikan Inklusif untuk Anak-Anak Difabel dalam Konteks Multikultural
Authors: Basiran
Published: September 2024

Pendidikan inklusif merupakan hak dasar yang mempromosikan kesempatan yang sama bagi semua anak, termasuk anak dengan disabilitas, untuk mengakses pendidikan yang berkualitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi tantangan dan peluang pendidikan inklusif bagi anak penyandang disabilitas dalam konteks multikultural di Jawa Barat. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan metode campuran, yang menggabungkan data kualitatif dari wawancara dengan pemangku kepentingan utama dan data kuantitatif dari survei. Desain penelitian ini mencakup pengambilan sampel secara purposif terhadap pendidik, orang tua/wali murid, administrator sekolah, dan perwakilan dari organisasi terkait yang terlibat dalam pendidikan inklusif. Analisis tematik akan digunakan untuk menganalisis data kualitatif, sementara statistik deskriptif dan analisis inferensial akan digunakan untuk data kuantitatif. Studi ini mengakui adanya pengaruh yang signifikan dari budaya terhadap praktik, hambatan, dan fasilitator pendidikan inklusif. Faktor-faktor budaya seperti nilai, tradisi, dan kepercayaan akan dikaji untuk memahami dampaknya terhadap implementasi pendidikan inklusif. Temuan penelitian ini akan berkontribusi pada basis pengetahuan yang ada dengan memberikan wawasan tentang pengaruh budaya, hambatan, dan fasilitator pendidikan inklusif untuk anak-anak penyandang disabilitas di Jawa Barat. Hasil penelitian ini akan berimplikasi pada pengembangan kebijakan, perbaikan praktik, dan penelitian di masa depan dalam mempromosikan pendidikan inklusif dalam konteks multikultural.
Pemanfaatan Potensi Seni dan Kreativitas dalam Pembelajaran STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Authors: Sappaile Baso Intang
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji pemanfaatan potensi seni dan kreativitas dalam pembelajaran STEM (Sains, Teknologi, Teknik, dan Matematika) di lembaga pendidikan tinggi di Sukabumi. Melalui pendekatan metode campuran, termasuk survei, wawancara, dan observasi kelas, data dikumpulkan dari para pendidik dan siswa. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa ada pengakuan akan manfaat integrasi seni dalam pendidikan STEM, seperti menumbuhkan kreativitas, meningkatkan kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan mempromosikan kolaborasi interdisipliner. Namun, tantangan seperti sumber daya yang terbatas dan kebutuhan akan pengembangan profesional juga diidentifikasi. Hasil penelitian menyoroti pentingnya mengatasi tantangan-tantangan ini untuk mengintegrasikan seni secara efektif ke dalam pendidikan STEM. Implikasi dari temuan-temuan tersebut dibahas, dan rekomendasi diberikan untuk meningkatkan integrasi potensi seni dan kreativitas dalam pembelajaran STEM di institusi pendidikan tinggi di Sukabumi.
Hastanelerde Etkili Liderlik Türleri ve Hizmet Sunumuna Yansımaları
Authors: Ekiz Kavukoğlu Tutku
Published: September 2024

Etkili liderlik örgütsel başarıda önemli bir faktör olarak kabul edilmektedir.Çalışmalar örgütsel başarının etkili liderliğe bağlı olduğunu ve bunun hastaneler dâhil tüm örgütler için geçerli olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırmalar hastanelerde görev yapan liderlerin rollerinin her geçen gün genişlediğini, dolayısıyla sağlık alanındaki liderlerin etkinliklerinin değerlendirilmesinin önemli olduğunu göstermektedir. Etkili liderler, çalışanları örgütsel hedeflere ulaşma konusunda yönlendirme gücüne ve yeteneğine sahip kişilerdir. Hastanelerde görev yapan liderlerin etkililiği, farklı uzmanlık alanlarında görev yapan sağlık çalışanlarını entelektüel bir şemsiye altında birleştirebilmesine bağlı olmaktadır. Sağlık hizmeti sunumunda en büyük paya sahip olan hastanelerde görev yapan liderler, kuruluşlarının sundukları hizmet kalitesi, mali ve yönetsel başarısı gibi konularda çok önemli rol oynadığından, liderin etkililiğinin en üst düzeye çıkarılması kritik bir konudur. Bu nedenle hastanelerde etkili liderlik türlerinin neler olabileceğinin güncel paradigmalar ışığında incelenmesi önem arz etmektedir.
Sağlık Hizmetlerinde Bilgi Asimetrisi ve Belirleyicileri
Authors: Gülocak Samed , Bozkurt İbrahim
Published: September 2024

Sağlık hizmetlerinde bilgi asimetrisi, sağlık hizmeti sağlayıcıları ve hastalar arasında bilgi ve iletişim açısından dengesizlik olduğunu ifade eden bir kavramdır. Bu durumda, sağlık hizmeti sağlayıcıları, hastalara göre daha fazla bilgiye ve uzmanlığa sahiptir. Sağlık hizmetlerinde bilgi asimetrisi, çeşitli nedenlerle ortaya çıkabilir. Bunlar arasında sağlık hizmeti sağlayıcılarının eğitim ve deneyim farkı, hastaların sağlıkla ilgili konularda sınırlı bilgiye sahip olması, tıbbi terminolojinin karmaşıklığı ve sağlık hizmeti sağlayıcıları ile hastalar arasındaki iletişim sorunları bulunmaktadır. Bu bilgi asimetrisi, hastaların sağlık hizmetleriyle ilgili kararlarını etkileyebilir. Hastalar, sağlık durumlarıyla ilgili doğru bilgilere erişmede zorluk yaşayabilir, tedavi seçeneklerini tam olarak anlamayabilir ve sağlık hizmeti sağlayıcıları tarafından sunulan bilgileri doğru bir şekilde değerlendirmekte güçlük çekebilir. Ayrıca, hastaların kendi sağlık bilgilerine erişebilmeleri ve sağlık hizmeti sağlayıcılarıyla aktif bir şekilde iletişim kurabilmeleri için geliştirilecek teknoloji tabanlı çözümler, hastaların bilgiye erişimini kolaylaştırabilir ve bilgi asimetrisini azaltabilir.
Bu bölümde, sağlık hizmeti sağlayıcıları ve hastalar arasındaki bilgi asimetrisinin belirleyicisi olarak değerlendirilebilecek bazı kavramlar ve hizmetin sunumuna dair etkilerinin incelenmesine yer verilmektedir.
Savunma Harcamaları ve Ticari İlişkiler: Karadeniz’e Kıyısı Olan Ülkeler İçin Bir Analiz
Authors: Aydoğan Aynur , Künü Serkan
Published: September 2024

Bu kitap, Karadeniz’e kıyısı olan ülkelerin (Türkiye, Rusya, Ukrayna, Romanya, Gürcistan, Bulgaristan ve Moldova) savunma harcamalarının dış ticaret üzerindeki etkilerini kapsamlı bir şekilde incelemektedir. 1999-2022 yılları arasındaki 24 yıllık verilerin kullanıldığı kitabın son bölümündeki analizde, savunma harcamalarının bu ülkelerin ticaret hacmine nasıl etki ettiğine dair önemli bulgular ortaya konmuştur. Panel veri analizi yöntemiyle gerçekleştirilen araştırma, savunma harcamalarının ekonomi ve ticaret üzerindeki etkilerini anlamaya yönelik teorik ve ampirik bir çerçeve sunmaktadır.
Kitapta, dış ticareti temsilen ticaret hacmi kullanılmış ve savunma harcamalarının ülkelerin ithalat ve ihracat performansı üzerindeki etkileri derinlemesine incelenmiştir. Bunun yanı sıra, kişi başına düşen gayri safi yurt içi hasıla (GSYİH), doğrudan yabancı sermaye yatırımları ve döviz kuru gibi önemli ekonomik göstergeler de analizde yer almış, bu faktörlerin dış ticaret üzerindeki etkileri değerlendirilmiştir.
Araştırmanın sonuçları, savunma harcamalarının dış ticaret hacmi üzerinde negatif bir etkisi olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu bulgu, ülkelerin savunma bütçelerine ayrılan büyük kaynakların ticari aktiviteleri azalttığını, dolayısıyla ekonomiyi olumsuz yönde etkilediğini ortaya koymaktadır. Özellikle, artan savunma harcamalarının, ticaret hacmini daraltarak ithalat ve ihracatın azalmasına neden olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Kitap, savunma harcamalarının ekonomi ve ticaret üzerindeki etkilerini daha iyi anlamak için politika yapıcılara rehber niteliği taşımaktadır. Savunma harcamalarının yüksek olduğu dönemlerde ticari ilişkilerde daralma yaşanabileceği ve bu durumun ekonomik büyümeyi olumsuz etkileyebileceği vurgulanmaktadır. Aynı zamanda, bu bulguların ışığında, ülkelerin savunma politikalarını şekillendirirken ticari ve ekonomik sonuçları da göz önünde bulundurmasının önemine dikkat çekilmektedir.
Sonuç olarak, kitap, savunma harcamalarının dış ticaret üzerindeki etkilerini ele alarak, Karadeniz bölgesindeki ülkelerin savunma politikalarının ticaret ve ekonomi üzerindeki yansımalarına dair değerli bir analiz sunmaktadır. Kitabımız, savunma ve ticaret arasındaki dinamikleri anlamak isteyen araştırmacılar ve politika yapıcılar için önemli bilgiler sağlamaktadır.
Toxicity and Safety Analysis of Polyhexamethylene Guanidine: A Comprehensive Systematic Review
Authors: Ivanov Ivan , Kirillova Daria , Erimbetov Kenes , Shatalov Denis
Published: September 2024

Polyhexamethylene guanidine (PHMG) is a commonly used disinfectant, but safety concerns have arisen due to poisoning cases. This systematic review assesses the toxicity and safety of PHMG by inhalation, oral administration, skin contact, and ocular contact to determine its potential medical applications and acceptable concentration limits. Searches in PubMed, ScienceDirect, CENTRAL, and CyberLeninka up to January 2024 identified 11 in vitro studies with human cell lines, 28 animal studies, and 10 articles involving patients and healthy volunteers. The review found that inhalation of PHMG leads to pulmonary fibrosis and malignant neoplasms, making aerosol forms unacceptable. PHMG can also affect liver function and have adverse effects on the heart, kidneys, and hematopoietic system. For dermal use, PHMG appears to be safe at concentrations up to 3%, although practical use may limit this to 1% due to potential discomfort. Still, it is important to consider possible sensitization, especially in patients with pre-existing skin conditions. In oral hygiene, 1% PHMG-P has been used safely in periodontal treatment, suggesting its potential in dentistry. For ophthalmic use, concentrations should be carefully monitored. PHMG-P solutions below 0.13% appear to be safe for human corneal epithelium, however lower concentrations still pose a risk of corneal fibrosis, as shown in animal studies. Physicians should prefer lower concentrations and consider alternatives or formulations with reduced toxicity for sensitive applications such as eye drops. Overall, although PHMG and its derivatives show promise in a variety of medical applications, their use should be reasonable, with careful consideration of the associated risks.
Manajemen Hubungan Pelanggan Elektronik: Faktor-Faktor Pendukung Penerimaan Teknologi dan Kepuasan Pelanggan di Platform E-Commerce
Authors: Masbullah Masbullah
Published: September 2024

Artikel ini melakukan analisis menyeluruh terhadap strategi terbaru dalam penerapan Manajemen Hubungan Pelanggan Elektronik (e-CRM) di lingkungan e-commerce. Analisis meliputi empat aspek penting, yaitu e-CRM, biaya, penerimaan teknologi, dan kepuasan pelanggan. Selain itu, artikel ini juga mengkaji perkembangan konsep dalam keempat kategori tersebut. Metode Structural Equation Modeling digunakan untuk mengevaluasi efektivitas dan keakuratan model pengukuran yang digunakan. Hasil pengumpulan data dari 200 penjual e-commerce di Lombok NTB menunjukkan bahwa kinerja e-CRM sangat dipengaruhi oleh infrastruktur yang tersedia, kemudahan penggunaan, dan sistem e-learning. Integrasi dan pengembangan faktor-faktor ini berdampak positif terhadap efektivitas e-CRM secara keseluruhan. Selain itu, penelitian ini menyoroti bahwa pengeluaran yang dilakukan oleh pelanggan memiliki pengaruh yang positif terhadap kinerja hubungan pelanggan. Hal ini berkontribusi pada peningkatan efektivitas e-CRM dalam konteks e-commerce secara keseluruhan. Selain itu, artikel ini juga memberikan implikasi manajerial untuk setiap kategori yang dikaji serta menyajikan saran untuk penelitian dan arah masa depan.
ANALISIS LAPORAN KEUANGAN UNTUK MENILAI KINERJA KEUANGAN PT MAYORA INDAH TBK TAHUN 2019–2023
Authors: Yulianti
Published: September 2024

Pandemi Virus Corona yang mewabah pada tahun 2020-2022 memberikan dampak terhadap sektor perekonomian nasional. Terutama pada perusahaan-perusahaan industri makanan, yang salah satunya adalah PT. Mayora Indah Tbk. Tujuan dari dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah uuntuk mengevaluasi kinerja keuangan yang dimiliki PT Mayora Indah Tbk. selama periode 2019-2023, yaitu pada saat pandemi belum terjadi dan sesudah pandemi terjadi. Peneliti melakukan analsisi pada laporan keuangan, yaitu dengan memakai analisis rasio keuangan berupa rasio profitabilitas, rasio likuiditas, serta rasio solvabilitas. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan data sekunder dari laman resmi Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Data tersebut adalah laporan keuangan tahunan yang dimiliki oleh PT Mayora Indah Tbk. periode 2019-2023. Peneliti menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dalam melakukan analisis kinerja keuangan PT Mayora Indah Tbk. Hasil analisis atas rasio keuangan secara umum menunjukkan  PT. Mayora Indah Tbk memiliki kinerja paling baik di tahun 2023 yaitu setelah terjadi pandemi Virus Corona. Pandemi yang terjadi mempengaruhi kinerja keuangan perusahaan, namun perusahaan masih tetap dapat bertahan dan menunjukkan performa yang baik.
PENTINGNYA PERAN PARTISIPASI MASYARAKAT DALAM PEMBANGUNAN DESA (STUDI KASUS DESA GEJLIG KECAMATAN KAJEN KABUPATEN PEKALONGAN)
Authors: Risqi Harywibowo Muhammad
Published: September 2024

Pembangunan kawasan pedesaan, khususnya Desa Gejlig, dihadapkan pada sejumlah tantangan yang menghambat kemajuan dan keberlanjutan. Kurangnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam proses pembangunan dan kurangnya keterbukaan informasi dari pihak desa menjadi kendala utama yang perlu diatasi. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis tantangan utama yang menghambat pembangunan Desa Gejlig, dengan fokus pada peningkatan partisipasi masyarakat dan pengelolaan sumber daya berkelanjutan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan mengumpulkan data melalui wawancara narasumber di Desa Gejlig, Kabupaten Pekalongan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kurangnya partisipasi masyarakat dan kurangnya keterbukaan informasi menjadi hambatan utama dalam pembangunan desa. Untuk mengatasi tantangan ini, beberapa solusi diusulkan, termasuk meningkatkan komunikasi dengan masyarakat, memperkuat peran musyawarah dusun, mengadakan pelatihan tentang partisipasi masyarakat, memastikan akses informasi yang mudah, dan melibatkan generasi muda dalam pembangunan desa. Dengan meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat dan transparansi informasi, diharapkan pembangunan Desa Gejlig dapat berjalan lebih efektif dan berkelanjutan, serta meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat secara keseluruhan.
PENGARUH GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DAN DISIPLIN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI KANTOR KECAMATAN CIKARANG SELATAN
Authors: Galih Tresnaning Damar , Wahyu Wirjawan Tri , Rezeki Fitri
Published: September 2024

Sumber daya manusia (pemimpin dan pegawai) merupakan kebutuhan utama untuk dapat menjalankan segala kegiatan yang ada diberbagai bidang organisasi dalam suatu instansi untuk mencapai tujuan organisasi yang telah ditetapkan sebelumnya. Dalam melaksanakan fungsi kepemimpinannya karena gaya kepemmpinan yang diterapkan pemimpin yang dapat diterima oleh bawahan akan mendorong pegawai untuk meningkatkan kinerjanya. Kedisplinan pegawai yang tinggi akan mendorong terciptanya kinerja pegawai yang maksimal.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan dan disiplin kerja pada kantor Kecamatan Cikarang Selatan. Penelitian ini telah menguji adanya dua variabel independen yaitu gaya kepemimpinan, disiplin kerja yang dapat mempengaruhi variabel dependen yaitu kinerja pegawai. Sampel pada penelitian ini diambil sebanyak 38 responden dan teknik yang digunakan Non-probability sampling dengan pendekatan Accidental Sampling. Data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey melalui kuesioner yang diisi oleh pelanggan. Data diperoleh dengan menggunakan analisis regresi linear berganda. Analisis ini meliputi Uji Validitas, Uji Reabilitas, Uji Asumsi Klasik, Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda,Uji Hipotesis melalui Uji t(persial) dan Uji F(simultan).
Hubungan antara Budaya Organisasi dan Mindfulness terhadap Work Life Balance pada Karyawan Generasi Z
Authors: Edwina Sundari
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui secara empiris hubungan antara budaya organisasi dan mindfulness terhadap work life balance pada karyawan generasi Z. Metode yang digunakan yaitu metode kuantitatif. Dalam penelitian ini, peneliti mengambil sampel karyawan generasi Z atau yang lahir pada tahun 1997 sampai 2012 sebanyak 150 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi dua prediktor dengan satu variabel terikat yaitu work life balance dan dua variabel bebas yaitu budaya organisasi dan mindfulness. Berdasarkan hasil analisis regresi dua prediktor dan pembahasan yang telah dijelaskan oleh peneliti pada bab sebelumnya mengenai work life balance ditinjau dari budaya organisasi dan mindfulness pada karyawan generasi Z, maka dapat diketahui bahwa ada hubungan yang signifikan antara budaya organisasi (X1) dan mindfulness (X2) terhadap work life balance (Y).