bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Application of virtual reality technologies in the rehabilitation of patients with left and right hemisphere lesions in the acute period of ischemic stroke
Authors: Tynterova A. M.
Published: May 2024

BACKGROUND: Currently, neurocognitive rehabilitation with the integration of innovative virtual reality (VR) technologies is the standard component of early rehabilitation treatment programs for patients with acute focal brain damage. AIM: Based on the statistical methodology, this study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of neurocognitive rehabilitation with the application VR technologies in patients with left and right hemisphere lesions in the acute period of ischemic stroke. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study examined 160 patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke exhibiting cognitive impairments. Patients were divided into two groups based on stroke localization: group 1 (n=80) had left hemisphere lesions, whereas group 2 (n=80) had left hemisphere lesions. Since day 5 of hospitalization, in addition to basic therapy, rehabilitation was performed using a hardware–software multimedia complex based on VR for remote-controlled rehabilitation «Devirta-Delphi». Rehabilitation efficiency (RE) was assessed by testing objectively quantitative measures of accuracy and coordination of movement performance before and after treatment using a Kinect Delphi system. Cognitive and psychoemotional measures were assessed by neuropsychological tests on days 2–4 of hospitalization and at the end of the VR therapy. Mathematical statistics were calculated using Python programming language and its libraries Pandas and SciPy. RESULTS: Higher RE values were obtained in patients with right-sided stroke. Irrespective of lesion lateralization, significant improvement was noted with respect to mnestic, executive function, and ideomotor praxis, regression of anxiety, depression, and general aggression. Group 1 also showed an improvement in speech function and a decrease in general asthenia, whereas group 2 showed an increase in attention and emotion recognition ability. Factors that negatively affected RE were identified, namely, apathy, anxiety, prestroke cognitive decline, semantic aphasia, and decreased attention in group 1 and semantic and visual–spatial impairments, prestroke decline, and recurrent stroke in group 2. CONCLUSION: The application of an immersive environment in the early rehabilitation of patients with cognitive impairment improves the performance of verbal and visual tests reflecting mnestic, regulatory, and neurodynamic executive functions in lesions with different lateralization.
Exploring Data Science: Methods, Models, and Applications
Authors: Anvay Wadhwa
Published: May 2024

Extracting useful insights from data has become essential for businesses, researchers, and politicians alike in the digital age, as information is created at an unparalleled rate. In order to analyze and understand big information in order to find patterns, trends, and correlations, a wide range of approaches, techniques, and tools have come together to form the interdisciplinary subject of data science. Data science is essential for decision-making and innovation in a variety of fields, from supply chain optimization to illness diagnosis and consumer behavior prediction.
Influence of Information and Communication Technology Application in Construction Jobsites: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Toyin James Olaonipekun , Azhar Salman , Sattineni Anoop , Fasoyinu Ayodele Ambrose
Published: May 2024

In recent years, the construction industry has witnessed a surge in the adoption and application of emerging technologies. Substantial evidence indicates the impact of these technologies on the lifecycle of construction projects. Among the notable categories of technologies embraced in construction, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) stand out. This category encompasses BIM models, reality capture, cloud computing, robotics, and more. However, a literature investigation that specifically focuses on the significant influence of these technologies on construction sites is lacking. To address this gap, this study conducted a systematic literature review, supported by a bibliometric analysis of published articles in the field of construction management. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) method, data was sourced from Scopus and Web of Science, covering the period from 2009 to 2023. The findings shed light on nine prominent ICT tools widely adopted on construction sites for project execution, with contributions from 113 countries emphasizing their profound impacts. Despite these positive aspects, this study also identifies notable challenges and provides recommendations for mitigating them. A smart site data integration framework was developed to facilitate the seamless integration of these technologies while ensuring data security. This study provides fundamental insights for future research in this field aimed at informing the construction industry about the importance of embracing cutting-edge technologies for enhanced efficiency on construction jobsites and for timely project delivery.
ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY INDICATORS IN BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND THEIR ASSESSMENT METHODS
Authors: Akbarov Abdulkhamid Akmal Ugli
Published: May 2024

Entrepreneurial activity, which has a significant contribution to the economic development of the country, is constantly supported by the state. In ensuring its economic security, it is important to analyze the economic situation of the activity, to determine the specific indicators of economic security, and with the help of this, to assess the economic security of the business activity. In this article, the necessary indicators for ensuring the economic security of business activity and the assessment of the level of economic risk of the activity are scientifically analyzed.
KEYWORDS. Entrepreneurship, economic security, risk, financial management, digitalization, business entities
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ITS IMPACT ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED TELECOM COMPANIES
Authors: Abhinay Rai  , Mrs.S.Subhashree
Published: May 2024

Corporate governance is integral to the telecommunication sector, influencing operational performance and financial stability. This study examines its impact on the financial ratios of Vodafone Idea, Airtel, and Reliance Jio. Vodafone Idea saw a decline in asset turnover and liquidity, suggesting a need for improved revenue generation and debt management. Airtel experienced mixed effects, with an overall positive trend in asset turnover and current ratio, indicating moderate adjustments in capital structure. Reliance Jio maintained stable financial ratios, reflecting resilience and improved operational performance post-governance reforms.The findings highlight the significance of corporate governance in managing risks, enhancing transparency, and fostering trust among stakeholders. Effective governance practices are shown to be crucial for sustainable growth and profitability, particularly in managing industry-specific challenges such as regulatory changes and technological disruptions. The study suggests that adaptive governance frameworks and strategic financial management are vital for maintaining competitiveness in the dynamic telecom market.
Future research should continue to monitor these financial metrics to evaluate the long-term impact of governance reforms on sectoral competitiveness and sustainable growth strategies. This comprehensive analysis of governances role in financial outcomes offers valuable insights for industry stakeholders and informs strategic decision-making in the evolving telecom landscape. The study concludes that transparent governance structures and robust monitoring mechanisms are essential for optimal asset utilization, liquidity management, debt control, and operational profitability.
KEYWORDS: Corporate Governance, Telecommunication sector, Financial Outcome, Performance, strategies
Analisis Pemanfaatan Jerami Padi Sebagai Bahan Bakar Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Biogas
Authors: Ananda Risky , Miefthawati Nanda Putri
Published: May 2024

This research was conducted in Limbukan Village, with a rice field area of 1,171 ha producing 5,855 tons of straw. The straw is currently not utilized, so it can potentially cause environmental pollution. The Limbukan area depends on electricity from PLN. In the face of the challenges of increasing energy demand, fluctuating energy prices and the negative environmental impact of unused straw waste, renewable energy assessment has become crucial for identifying sustainable alternatives. To overcome this problem, this research focuses on the potential of rice straw waste as a renewable energy source, with an emphasis on biogas fuel production. This research method involves the use of anaerobic fermentation to calculate biogas potential using Superpro Designer simulation. The research results show that rice straw waste has the potential to produce 208,393 m³ of biogas per day. Apart from that, by utilizing biogas fuel, this study also calculated the potential for electrical energy of 1,271,197.3 kWh. By using a 400 KW generator set, 1,200 Watts of electrical energy can be distributed to 333 residents' homes for approximately 24 hours. This research provides an overview of the potential for utilizing rice straw waste as a renewable energy source, especially in the context of biogas and electrical energy production. It is hoped that these findings can become a basis for developing sustainable solutions for managing agricultural waste and providing energy for local communities.

Keywords - Anaerobic Digestion, Biogas, Rice Straw.
Analysis of Politeness Strategy in Pitch Perfect 2 Movie
Authors: Helena Dewi Irawansari  , Ni Nyoman Deni Ariyaningsih
Published: May 2024

The politeness strategy is a phenomenon of language that is based on the form and purpose of each of them. Politeness strategies are used to convey communication with meaning and purpose to be conveyed and interpreted properly.This study aimed to identify and analyze the politeness strategy used in the Pitch Perfect 2 Movie script. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach in research. And the movie script of  Pitch Perfect 2 movie is used as a data source in this research. The theory in this research used by Brown and Levinson about the types of politeness strategies. The data politeness strategies were found in the movie script which were four main strategies: Positive Politeness, Negative Politeness, Bald on Record, and Off-the Record.
MANAJEMEN PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI LESSON STUDY
Authors: Sulistiyani Sulistiyani , Hariyani Indahria Tri
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan manajemen pembelajaran kemampuan mengajar guru, aktivitas belajar siswa, dan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris melalui lesson study. Subyek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa pada SMK PGRI 7. Jenis penelitian ini ialah Penelitian Tindakan Sekolah (PTS) berbasis Lesson Study dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, dokumentasi, dan tes. Temuan penelitian ini ialah penerapan Lesson Study memberikan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan kemampuan siswa pada pada SMK PGRI 7. Peningkatan kemampuan belajar ini berdampak pada motivasi belajar siswa dan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris.
IDENTIFIKASI POTENSI PENGEMBANGAN KOMODITAS TANAMAN PANGAN DI KECAMATAN BANTARGADUNG KABUPATEN SUKABUMI
Authors: Rahma Siti , Astutiningsih Endang Tri , Meilani Ema Hilma
Published: May 2024

Pertanian memegang peranan penting dalam perekonomian. Oleh karena itu, sektor pertanian harus terus berkembang. Aspek yang perlu diperhatikan dalam pengembangan pertanian yaitu peningkatan hasil produksi pertanian agar tetap bisa bersaing secara efektif. Kabupaten Sukabumi memiliki luas lahan pertanian sekitar 124.607 Ha, menunjukan adanya potensi untuk pengembangan pertanian. Pangan merupakan kebutuhan pokok manusia dan Kecamatan Bantargadung oleh pemerintah Kabupaten Sukabumi diarahkan untuk pengembangan komoditas pangan padi sawah, padi gogo, jagung, kedelai, kacang tanah, kacang hijau, ubi kayu dan ubi jalar.Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan komoditas unggulan tanaman pangan di Kecamatan Bantar Gadung Kabupaten Sukabumi, dengan menggunakan analisis LQ (Location Question).Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa komoditas kacang tanah di Kecamatan Bantargadung merupakan sektor basis dengan LQ sebesar 70,040 dan produksi mencapai 798,39 ton/hektar. Tingginya tingkat produksi, komoditas kacang tanah memiliki potensi dalam pengembangan pertanian, meningkatkan perekonomian dan bisa menjadi komoditas ekspor.
KESEJAHTERAAN RUMAH TANGGA PETANI: TEMUAN DARI AGROEKOSISTEM RAWA DI JAWA BARAT SELATAN
Authors: Yusuf Muhamad Nurdin , Yulianeu Aneu , Nurahman Ivan Sayid
Published: May 2024

Karakteristik kondisi lahan yang beragam dengan produktivitas yang berbeda dan musim tanam yang tidak sama menyebabkan perbedaan pendapatan yang diperoleh rumah tangga petani yang mengusahakannya sehingga berdampak terhadap tingkat kesejahteraannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat kesejahteraan rumah tangga petani padi pada agroekosistem rawa di Jawa Barat Selatan. Metode yang digunakan adalah survai terhadap 247 petani yang ditentukan menggunakan rumus slovin pada tingkat kesalahan 5 persen dari populasi sebanyak 648 petani. Responden petani diambil secara acak menggunakan metode simple random sampling. Data yang dianalisis berupa data primer yang diperoleh secara langsung melalui penyebaran angket kepada responden serta wawancara dengan informan kunci melalui FGD (Focus Group Discussion). Tingkat kesejahteraan rumah tangga petani dianalisis secara deskriptif kualitatif menggunakan indikator struktur pendapatan, struktur pengeluaran, keragaan tingkat ketahanan pangan, dan keragaan tingkat daya beli rumah tangga petani. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kesejahteraan petani padi pada agroekosistem rawa di Jawa Barat bagian Selatan dilihat dari indikator struktur pendapatan rumah tangga petani tergolong rendah, struktur pengeluaran rumah tangga petani tergolong rendah, keragaan tingkat ketahanan pangan tergolong rendah, dan keragaan tingkat daya beli rumah tangga petani tergolong baik.
Strategi Pemasaran Day Old Chicken (DOC) Ayam Kampung (Kasus pada Mitra Unggas Sonofera Farm, Bogor)
Authors: Nurmayasari Fikri , Rofatin Betty , Widi Riantin Hikmah
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor - faktor internal dan eksternal usaha yang mempengaruhi pemasaran Day Old Chicken (DOC) ayam kampung dan menganalisis strategi prioritas pemasaran DOC ayam kampung berdasarkan analisis faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus dengan teknik pengambilan data menggunakan purposive sampling dengan jumlah narasumber sebanyak 10 orang. Daerah penelitian ditentukan secara purposive yaitu di Mitra Unggas Sonofera Farm. Alat analisis yang digunakan yaitu matriks IFE, EFE, IE, SWOT, dan QSPM. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh yaitu, berdasarkan matriks IFE, Mitra Unggas Sonofera Farm memiliki 6 faktor internal yang merupakan kekuatan dan 2 faktor internal yang merupakan kelemahan perusahaan. Berdasarkan matriks EFE, Mitra Unggas Sonofera Farm memiliki 5 faktor eksternal untuk peluang dan 2 faktor ancaman perusahaan. Dan berdasarkan matriks QSPM, strategi prioritas pemasaran yang diperoleh untuk Mitra Unggas Sonofera Farm yaitu memanfaatkan perkembangan teknologi komunikasi dan transportasi untuk kegiatan pelayanan juga pemasaran guna menarik konsumen potensial dengan memanfaatkan sarana dan prasarana yang dimiliki.
ANALISIS ELEMEN PEMBENTUK PRODUK UNGGULAN DAERAH DALAM MENDUKUNG PROGRAM DESA WISATA DI DESA LOKASI BARU PROVINSI BENGKULU
Authors: Windirah Nola , Novanda Ridha Rizki , Yuristia Rahmi , Trisusilo Agung
Published: May 2024

Periode Pemerintahan Kabinet Indonesia Bersatu (2009-2014) model pemberdayaan masyarakat melalui pariwisata pernah dilakukan dalam Program Nasional Pemberdayaan Masyarakat (PNPM) Mandiri Pariwisata. Pada saat itu konsep yang digunakan Community Based Tourism (CBT). Desa Lokasi Baru Provinsi Bengkulu merupakan salah satu desa yang turut berperan dalam mewujudkan program wisata tersebut. Desa Lokas Baru memiliki program desa wisata yang harus diwujudkan pada tahun 2023. Kebutuhan informasi potensi-potensi desa yang dapat menjadi penunjang desa wisata sangat tinggi. Minimnya informasi yang tersedia menyebabkan perencanaan desa wisata menjadi terhambat, sehingga perlu dilakukan penelitian untuk mengidentifikasi potensi-potensi desa Lokasi Baru. Penentuan kriteria-kriteria serta teknik pengambilan keputusan dalam penentuan produk unggulan menjadi tujuan penelitian ini.  Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan analisis 7 bentang dengan metode focus group discussion (FGD) bersama para stakeholder yang terlibat dalam pengambil kebijakan desa. Selanjutnya, hasil 7 bentang akan dioleh menggunakan AHP dalam menetapkan elemen-elemen pembentuk produk unggulan desa melalui wawancara menggunakan kuisioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Desa Lokasi Baru memiliki ketujuh elemen potensi desa diantaranya alam, sosial, ekonomi, teknologi, pasar, manusia, dan lingkungan. Hasil AHP menunjukkan beberapa produk unggulan desa Lokasi Baru yang dapat dikembangakan dalam mendukung program desa wisata diantaranya pengalaman SDM, ragam mata pencaharian, ragam produk pasar desa, hubungan sosial, lahan perkebunan, dan tingkat adopsi teknologi. Pemanfaatan produk-produk unggulan desa dapat dilakukan secara kolaborasi atau individu dalam mewujudkan desa wisata.
ISOLASI DAN IDENTIFIKASI KAPANG DAN KHAMIR PADA MEDIA PERTUMBUHAN MAGGOT Black Soldier Fly
Authors: Shofa Ghaitsa Salmalika , Badruzzaman Deden Zamzam , Harlia Ellin
Published: May 2024

Metode biokonversi menggunakan organisme hidup yaitu maggot BSF (Black Soldier Fly) merupakan salah satu metode untuk mengurai bahan organik yang berasal dari limbah organik. Selain maggot terdapat mikroorganisme pengurai yang berperan dalam proses biokonversi, diantaranya yaitu kapang dan khamir. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui jumlah dan peran kapang serta khamir hasil isolasi dan identifikasi yang terdapat pada media pertumbuhan maggot yang berasal dari kombinasi feses sapi potong, endapan susu, dan sampah organik dapur. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata jumlah kapang dan khamir sebelum didegradasi oleh maggot lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan setelah didegradasi oleh maggot. Jenis kapang yang teridentifikasi pada media pertumbuhan maggot adalah Aspergillus sp, Penicillium sp, Cladosporium sp, Rhizopus sp, Trichoderma sp, dan Mucor sp. Jenis khamir yang teridentifikasi pada media pertumbuhan maggot adalah Saccharomyces sp, Zygosaccharomyces sp, dan Trichosporon sp.The bioconversion method using living organisms, namely BSF (Black Soldier Fly) maggots, is one method to break down organic matter derived from organic waste. Besides maggots, there are parser microorganisms that play a role in the bioconversion process, among them are mold amd yeast. This research aims to determine the number and role of molds and yeasts isolated and identified on maggot growth media derived from a combination of beef cattle feces, dairy waste sludge and organic kitchen waste. The method used in this research is descriptive method. The results showed that the average number of molds and yeasts before degradation by maggot was higher than after degradation by maggot. The types of mold identified in the maggot growth media were Aspergillus sp, Penicillium sp, Cladosporium sp, Rhizopus sp, Trichoderma sp, and Mucor sp. The types of yeast identified in the maggot growth media were Saccharomyces sp, Zygosaccharomyces sp, and Trichosporon sp.
Coarse Geometry of Quasi-Transitive Graphs Beyond Planarity
Authors: Esperet Louis , Giocanti Ugo
Published: May 2024

We study geometric and topological properties of infinite graphs that are quasi-isometric to a planar graph of bounded degree. We prove that every locally finite quasi-transitive graph excluding a minor is quasi-isometric to a planar graph of bounded degree. We use the result to give a simple proof of the result that finitely generated minor-excluded groups have Assouad-Nagata dimension at most 2 (this is known to hold in greater generality, but all known proofs use significantly deeper tools). We also prove that every locally finite quasi-transitive graph that is quasi-isometric to a planar graph is $k$-planar for some $k$ (i.e. it has a planar drawing with at most $k$ crossings per edge), and discuss a possible approach to prove the converse statement.
Analisis lalu lintas darat jalan lingkar selatan Cilegon-Anyer menggunakan causal loop diagram
Authors: Zakia Aura Syakira , Putri Intan Alya , Husna Syifa , Sahrupi
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini berfokus pada tingkat kemacetan di daerah Jalan Lingkar Selatan Cilegon-Anyer. Kemacetan telah menjadi permasalahan yang melibatkan hampir setiap kota besar di seluruh dunia. Dari waktu yang terbuang hingga dampak pada lingkungan, kemacetan menimbulkan tantangan yang serius. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan suatu gambaran menyeluruh mengenai hubungan antara faktor–faktor di setiap sub sistem transportasi di Jalan Lingkar Selatan Cilegon-Anyer yang dimodelkan dalam causal loop diagram. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode sistem dinamis, jenis penelitian ini masuk kategori deskriptif analitik karena perlu pemahaman mendalam terhadap fenomena yang diamati di Banten, di kawasan Jalan Lingkar Selatan Cilegon sampai Anyer. Data yang dikumpulkan adalah data primer dan sekunder. Hasil dari causal loop diagram kemacetan jalan lingkar selatan-Anyer didapatkan 3 loop reinforcing yang mempunyai feedback positif didapat dari gangguan lalu lintas dan perbaikan jalan, didapat juga 4 loop balancing yang mempunyai feedback negatif didapat dari jumlah penduduk, ketersediaan lahan, banyak kendaraan, dan pejalan kaki
Studi kasus: Peningkatan kualitas komponen plate baterai type VA 1.2 menggunakan metode house of quality: Studi kasus proses mesin pasting
Authors: Marendra Aji Surya , Muhamad Ali Pahmi
Published: May 2024

PT. XYZ adalah perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang manufaktur yang memproduksi accu baterai dengan pangsa pasar ekspor. isu yang terjadi yaitu defect tinggi pada komponen plate baterai type VA 1.2. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui analisis defect, root cause penyebabnya secara spesifik serta menemukan masukan perbaikan dari aspek manajemen kualitas sebagai upaya menurunkan tingkat defect. Penelitian ini menggunakan kombinasi metode statistical quality control (SQC) dan house of quality (HOQ). Beberapa temuan dalam penelitian diketahui bahwa. jenis defect tertinggi yaitu pada jenis defect deformasi dengan jumlah persentase 67.64% pcs, analisis root cause hal ini berdasarkan empat faktor yaitu; man, method, machine dan material. Dari aspek manajemen kualitas house of quality diketahui tindakan perbaikan skala prioritas yaitu, standar penetapan penguncian hopper, standarisasi penetapan dial indicator, standarisasi proses pencampuran timah secara aktual, merevisi acuan standar perawatan mesin, dan perbaikan pemilihan kualitas bahan baku
Exploring the Effectiveness of Social Media on Tourism Destination Marketing: An Empirical Study in a Developing Country
Authors: Hossain Rashed , Al- Amin Al- Amin , Mani Lisa , Islam Md Mominul , Poli Tahmina Akter , Milon Md Noor Uddin
Published: May 2024

More than 3.049 billion monthly active social media (Facebook) users are engaging in sharing content, views, surfing, and bridging their friends and family. Web 3.0 is a buzzword now That is going to ensure the decentralization of information, blockchain technology, data security, data privacy, and individual control over private data. The world’s scenery has been changed through the invention of the internet and social media has changed the landscape in the same way in this century. Social media has revolutionized the way companies convey their assortment of products and services to prospective customers. It has become a catalyst for changing the decisions of social media users. It has enabled every little firm to become a large conglomerate to pinpoint their niche customer segment and reach them effectively with various techniques. It has been observed that influencers in social media have a noteworthy and robust correlation (i.e., 73%) and contribute the most to travelers’ travel decision-making, indicating the least reliability (28% correlation). The study shows that the R square value is 0.88 and the adjusted R square value is 0.88, indicating that travelers’ decision-making is 88% shaped by social media influencers. Therefore, the boom of social media has also facilitated the way people communicate with each other, especially when they seek recommendations for purchasing something or availing of a service. It provides a platform for both consumers and businesses to have two-way communication where both parties can interact effectively on a real-time basis without incurring much expense. Social media has also brought a lot of tourist destinations closer to tourists that are situated in a remote part of the country or in a place that is quite untouched by tourist groups. It allows destination organizations like sites, parks, hotels, and amusement centers to conveniently publish multimedia content involving blog posts, images, videos, and interactive games and attract visitors to these destinations. Social media marketing also provides real-time information on customer profiles, behaviors, and perceptions to the marketing manager. It also influences tourist groups in making travel decisions like choosing a destination, a time of travel, or a package that they might want to avail of. In this research paper, we have identified four social media stimuli and shown their correlation with tourists’ decision-making. In this paper, it has been identified that more than 80% of the time, social media has a positive influence on travelers’ decisions about their tour itinerary. Social media has opened the horizon of decentralized communications among people all over the world. People can easily find their content as they are looking to meet their demands.
Emotions, stress and related phenomena in public service interpreter and translator education and training
Authors: Herring Rachel , Walczyński Marcin
Published: May 2024

This article introduces the special issue on the topic of emotions, stress, and related phenomena in public service interpreter and translator training. In it, we provide background and context for the special issue, discuss issues of ethics in interpreting research involving learners, examine four dimensions of the psycho-affective that need to be considered in interpreter and translator training, and report on an exploratory classroom activity aimed at helping students to process emotions and stress related to on-site placement.
We Create Our Own Demons: The MCU’s Illusion of Progressivism
Authors: Yost Alex
Published: May 2024

“We Create Our Own Demons” explores examples of early films and characterizations in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that claim to present progressive depictions of minority cultures and races, yet fall short, as well as later installments that endeavor to provide more effective minority representations. Films such as Iron Man and Iron Man 3 are examined for their problematic representations of Arabs, while Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever develop their African, Black, and Latinx characters with a much more genuinely progressive push. Utilizing race and cultural theory from the likes of Fredrick Aldama, Penelope Ingram, Evelyn Alsultany, and Ramzi Fawaz, this essay analyzes Iron Man’s repackaging of Arab stereotypes under the guise of progressivism, Black Panther’s Afrofuturist calls for Black solidarity in the face of a purportedly post-race society, and Wakanda Forever’s exploration of the racial and generational trauma caused by the colonization of the Americas. Each of these works is also analyzed for how they reflect their contemporary cultural moment. From Iron Man’s proximity to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, to Black Panther’s development within an increasingly vocal anti-Black, anti-Latinx America, it is important to understand how the illusory progressivism with which we develop fictional minority characters can actually serve to further entrench racial and ethnic stereotypes and hurt the communities it intends to protect.
The S Does Not Stand for "Shame": The Joint Making of a Queer Supergirl
Authors: Dokou Christina
Published: May 2024

One of the major changes that mark twenty-first-century superhero depictions is the introduction of inclusive standards—whether race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation—in new or existing reinterpreted characters. Accordingly, the CW network series Supergirl (2015-2021), chronicling the adventures of Superman’s cousin, became famous for powerfully challenging the comic-universe canon of the titular heroine’s sexuality, albeit despite the intentions of its producers. When, during Season 2, the show cast Katie McGrath as Lena Luthor, the good sister of Superman’s arch-nemesis, Lex Luthor, the actress’s strong lesbian appeal colored the friendship intended between her character and Kara Danvers/Supergirl (played by Melissa Benoist), so that their bond was immediately coded by viewers—even non-LGBTIQ+ ones—as deeply romantic. While, however, fans clamored that “there is no heterosexual explanation” for the two women’s relationship and demanded that it—and Supergirl’s bisexuality—be acknowledged as canon in the CW and the DC comics universes, the writers/producers of the show gaslighted such expectations to the end by pairing Lena or Kara with male partners and insisting on their being just “friends,” earning the show the title of “the biggest queerbait in television history.” This paper, therefore, reads “SuperCorp” both as a sign of the times regarding popular culture attitudes for queer superheroes, and a significant occasion of what Henry Jenkins has termed the “textual poaching” ethics of twenty-first century media fandom, with consumer creations actually impacting back upon the production process itself.
Interest as Predictor of Mathematics Achievement among Senior Secondary School Students in Bida Educational Zone, Niger State, Nigeria
Authors: Ahmad Manko Umar , Isa Alhassan D. , Zakariyya Aliyu A.
Published: May 2024

This study investigates whether senior secondary school students' interest could predict their academic achievement in mathematics. A correlation research design was used with two research questions and one null hypothesis to guide the study. The target population encompassed 13866 students (9464 males and 4402 females) in SSSII across 46 senior secondary schools owned by the Niger state government, distributed within Bida educational zone spanning five local government areas. Using a multistage sampling method, a sample of 462 students (30% of the population) was selected. Two research instruments, (Mathematics Interest Scales [MIS] and Mathematics Achievement Test [MAT]) were validated with reliability coefficient (r=0.79 and 0.92). Data analysis was carried out using frequency, percentage, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC). The findings revealed that a significant portion of students had a low interest in mathematics, which was found to predict approximately 44% of the variations in academic achievement scores. Moreover, the study demonstrated a substantial relationship between students' interest in mathematics and their academic performance. These findings led to recommendations. Emphasizing perseverance in mathematics learning, teachers were encouraged to adopt innovative, learner-centric teaching strategies. Additionally, ensuring teacher motivation and support was deemed essential for assisting students in their mathematics education among others.
Cultural Symbols Didactize Concreteness Fading in Basic Multiplication
Authors: Ali Clement Ayarebilla
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to use cultural Adinkra artifacts to present “Concreteness Fading” in the basic multiplication of one-digit and one-digit numbers. Employing a quantitative approach, the researcher adopted a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design, and randomly selected 51 participants from 300 student teachers. Data collection involved two sets of tests, analyzed in two stages through task-based transcripts and paired-sample t-tests. The first stage analyzed the tasks the student teachers solved using “Concreteness Fading”. The results revealed smooth and joyful navigations of the stages of Concreteness Fading using the Adinkra symbols. The second stage analyzed the performance of the student teachers with t-test statistics to show significant differences between the control and experimental groups. The results of one sample t-test and paired samples t-test showed that student teachers solved more problems correctly using Concreteness Fading than the conventional concrete manipulatives. Following the findings, we concluded that heavy use of only concrete objects and examples without abstracting can be detrimental to teaching mathematics. We, therefore, recommended that student teachers should always avoid rushing to symbols and symbolic manipulations of mathematics but rather align their methods, techniques, and strategies in the transition through the three stages of Concreteness Fading.
PSYCHOANALYSIS OF BULGARIAN LITERATURE: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
Authors: MAVRODIEV Stoil
Published: May 2024

The article is devoted to the development of the psychoanalytic movement in Bulgaria between the 1920s and the 1940s, when it reached its apogee. After this period, the communist regime came to power in Bulgaria and it banned all philosophical currents other than Marxist-Leninist philosophy. Psychoanalysis was also banned and it was declared to be a “bourgeois and unscientific doctrine”.
The meta-analysis of the work of the Bulgarian Freudians makes it possible to distinguish the following main problem areas in which they worked: philosophical and methodological issues of psychoanalysis; the topic of religion; the “reading” of socio-political and social phenomena; issues of education and training; psychopathology and abnormal personality development; and the application of psychoanalysis as a methodology of artistic creation.
This text examines the application of psychoanalysis as a methodology of artistic creation and its possibilities for analyzing the personality of the author and the literary works. It presents the interpretations of Bulgarian psychoanalytically oriented authors of the literary works of the poets Hristo Botev and Peyo Yavorov, as well as their reflections on some problems of art and aesthetics.
A NEW VALUABLE ACADEMIC WORK ON BULGARIAN COLLOQUIAL SYNTAX
Authors: TODOROVA Bilyana
Published: May 2024

НОВ ЦЕНЕН АКАДЕМИЧЕН ТРУД, ПОСВЕТЕН НА БЪЛГАРСКИЯ РАЗГОВОРЕН СИНТАКСИС

(Цонев, Радослав. „Българският разговорен синтаксис“, Благоевград: УИ „Неофит Рилски“, 226 стр., ISBN 978-954-00-0313-9.)
Influence of Hydrocolloids as Coating on Physicochemical Properties of Averrhoa Carambola L.
Authors: Nor Syuhada Mohd Fuad  , Suzaira Bakar
Published: May 2024

Averrhoa carambola also known as starfruit is a common fruit in tropical and a rich source of minerals and vitamins. Starfruit contains high water content and easily rots thus affecting its physicochemical characteristic and diminishing its quality if stored at normal temperature. To overcome this issue, hydrocolloids can be used as a coating that acts as a protective barrier in minimizing transpiration and respiration in addition to improving the quality characteristics of starfruit. In this study, three different types of hydrocolloids namely carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), xanthan and guar gums were used in producing coating solutions. The aim of this study is to determine the influence of hydrocolloids coating in response to the physicochemical properties of starfruit. In this study, the coating solutions that contained CMC-guar gum (CMC:GG) and CMC-xanthan gum (CMC:XG) at concentrations of 0.5% and 1.5% were prepared. All hydrocolloids were mixed and heated at 60oC for 40 minutes with the addition of 3% glycerol. Starfruits were dipped into solutions coating for 2 minutes, air dried and stored for 12 days at 20oC. Weight loss, firmness, color differences, pH of starfruit, moisture content, total soluble solids, sugar concentration, ascorbic acid and total phenolic content were analyzed during 12 days of storage. Results from this study demonstrated that the combination of 1.5%CMC:1.5%GG exhibited better results in terms of weight loss with 30.67%, pH of 3.67, moisture content of 91.16%, firmness with 2017.61 N and the lowest value of total color difference. On the other hand, a similar combination exhibited an ascorbic acid content of 16.71 mg/ 100 ml and a total phenolic content of 0.0089 mg GAE of fresh sample. As a conclusion, a coating made from different combinations of hydrocolloids can be an alternative protective barrier for starfruit as it could improve the physicochemical properties as well as preserve the freshness of fruits.
The Relationship Between Digital Game Addiction and the Bullying Tendencies of Secondary School Students from a District in Southern Turkey
Authors: Karakul Atiye , Bozkul Gamze
Published: May 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between secondary school students' digital game addiction and bullying tendencies.
Methods: This research is a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample of the research consists of 381 secondary school students studying in a district in Southern Turkey. Information Form, Children's Digital Game Addiction Scale and Bullying Tendency Scale were used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics, Kruskall Wallis test, Mann-Whitney-U test and Spearman Correlation analysis were used.
Results: The average age of the secondary school students participating in the study was 12.53±1.13. Children's Digital Game Addiction Scale mean score was 18.77±6.53 (min.9; max. 42); The mean total score of the Bullying Tendency Scale is 79.70±10.92 (min.26; max. 83). It has been determined that there is a positive and weak correlation between the total scores obtained from the Children's Digital Game Addiction Scale and the Bullying Tendency Scale.
Conclusions: As a result of this study, it was seen that the bullying tendencies of the students with high digital game addiction were high. In order to minimize the negative effects of digital games, it is recommended that children are kept away from violent games as much as possible. It is recommended that students and parents, regardless of their educational background, be given training on digital game addiction and bullying.
Dahiliye Kliniklerinde Tedavi Gören Hastaların Öğrenci Hemşirelerin Verdiği Bakımdan Memnuniyet Düzeylerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Erol Özgül , Ünsar Serap , Kurt Seda , Yıldız Çilengiroğlu İrem , Meşhur Gülcan
Published: May 2024

Amaç: Bu çalışma, dahiliye kliniklerinde yatarak tedavi gören hastaların, iç hastalıkları hemşireliği dersini alan ve bu kliniklerde uygulamaya çıkan öğrenci hemşirelerin verdiği bakımdan memnuniyet düzeylerini ve etkileyen faktörleri belirlemek amacıyla planlandı.
Yöntem: Araştırmanın örneklemini Aralık 2021-Mayıs 2022 tarihleri arasında iç hastalıkları kliniklerinde tedavi gören 464 hasta oluşturdu. Veriler, “Kişisel Bilgi Formu” ve “Newcastle Hemşirelik Bakımı Memnuniyet Ölçeği (NHBMÖ)” kullanılarak toplandı. Verilerin analizinde yüzdelik, ortalama hesabı ve Mann Whitney U testi kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Hastaların NHBMÖ toplam puan ortalamasının 81.38±15.33 olduğu bulundu. Öğrenci hemşirelerin davranışlarını iyi olarak değerlendiren, iletişimlerinin yeterli olduğunu ifade eden, uygulama yapmadan önce kendilerine bilgi verildiğini belirten, yaşam bulguları ölçümü sonrası sonuçların kendileri ile paylaşıldığını bildiren, tedavi sırasında uygulanan ilaçlar hakkında kendilerine açıklama yapıldığını söyleyen hastaların NHBMÖ puan ortalamasının istatistiksel olarak daha yüksek olduğu belirlendi (p
Informe de gestión FNC 2022
Authors:   Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia
Published: May 2024

Reporte ejecutivo de la Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia durante el año 2022.
Unraveiling the Mystery: Jejunal Stenosis Post-Stroke: A Case Report
Authors: Bhakta Priyaben , Hanssen Diego , Fan David
Published: May 2024

Background: Jejunal stenotic strictures are relatively rare but have significant clinical entities and various complex etiologies characterized by the narrowing or obstruction of the jejunum.
Case Report: The patient presented with a two-month history of abdominal pain, persistent nausea, bilious vomiting, and dizziness, following a left posterior cerebral artery (PCA) stroke. Workup and various imaging studies revealed stenosis of the 3rd and 4th portion of the proximal jejunum, leading to the decision to proceed with exploratory laparotomy with bowel resection and anastomosis. The histological examination of the 15cm jejunum resection revealed significant transmural inflammation, encompassing both acute and chronic components. The presence of ulcers and prominent lymphocyte infiltration was noted, along with granulation tissue and hypertrophic muscularis propria.
Conclusion: The absence of focal deficits and subsequent ischemic events, accompanied by a history of inflammatory bowel disease, suggested ischemic enteritis (IE) as the primary etiology. The patient exhibited a full recovery following the surgical intervention and reported normal gastrointestinal (GI) function. This case emphasizes the necessity for further research to gain a comprehensive understanding of the pathophysiology and optimal management approaches for jejunal stenosis. It further highlights the significance of considering IE in patients with persistent GI symptoms post-stroke.
EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH ON THE SELECTED BIOFILTRATION MATERIALS UNDER DYNAMIC CONDITIONS
Authors: Mohammadi Kamyab , Vaiškūnaitė Rasa
Published: May 2024

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a hazardous chemical compound present in raw biogas and requires removal. Biofiltration offers an eco-friendly solution by utilizing sulfur oxidizing bacteria (SOBs) within a biofilter. This biofilter typically comprises packing material to house SOBs and facilitate desulfurization. To optimize removal efficiency (RE), the physicochemical properties of packing materials (organic/inorganic/synthetic) need evaluation. This study focused on the characteristics of sewage sludge and biochar samples produced via pyrolysis at temperatures of 400 °C, 500 °C, and 600 °C, along with cellular concrete (CLC) waste and polyurethane foam (PUF). Measurements included bulk density, pH, and electrical conductivity, with discussion on their impact on H2S purification from biogas under dynamic conditions. Ultimately, PUF, CLC waste, biochar after 600 °C pyrolysis, and sewage sludge exhibited superior performance in terms of lowest bulk density, optimal pH, and highest electrical conductivity.
A journal veracity–diligence index
Authors: Tang Bor Luen
Published: May 2024

Inaccuracies, false information, and fraudulent work in scientific publications could cause indirect harm, lead to significant negative socioeconomic impacts, and erode public trust in science. Journals – and publishers – play an essential role as gate-keepers in ensuring the veracity of published scientific literature. However, beyond corporate pride and integrity, there is usually no legal obligation or formal regulatory requirement for journals to ensure the veracity of the work they publish or be efficient and transparent in any investigative proceedings. Here, I propose a numerical indicator of the performance of a journal in terms of its efforts at establishing the veracity of the work it publishes and due diligence, an index computed from the following values: a) frequency of alleged irregularities or misconduct, b) frequency of retractions, c) efficiency of the journal’s response to concerns or allegations, and d) transparency and thoroughness with which the journal investigates those concerns and announces its findings and actions.
Vox populi, vox regni : passions, solidarités et développement social en terrain multilingue
Authors: Feliu Francesc , Maria Nadal Josep
Published: May 2024

Si l’on considère les langues comme ce qu’elles sont – dans une large mesure, une construction culturelle historique fondée sur une sélection de matériaux linguistiques antérieurs qui joue un rôle central dans l’articulation des identités collectives –, il faut convenir qu’il s’agit de systèmes complexes qui comprennent diverses parties, qui ont des fonctions importantes dans les mécanismes de subsistance des langues elles-mêmes. La capacité d’adaptation aux contextes sociaux qui les prennent comme élément de représentation, ou le degré de cohésion sociale que peuvent générer les langues, sont liés au respect de la diversité interne et au maintien de l’équilibre entre l’imposition de la norme et le maintien de la variation.
Vox populi, vox regni : passions, solidarités et développement social en terrain multilingue
Authors: Niemants Natacha
Published: May 2024

Cette étude exploratoire porte sur les silences dans des consultations médicales avec neuf patient.e.s venant d’Afrique francophone subsaharienne. Nous commencerons par analyser les durées, les positions et les fonctions du silence dans des séquences de questions-réponses. Nous présenterons ensuite une action formative permettant aux professionnel.le.s de la langue et de la santé impliqué.e.s de mieux interpréter les pauses, qui n’ont été que marginalement investiguées dans le domaine de l’interprétation de dialogue. Nous espérons ainsi contribuer à un accueil de patient.e.s allophones qui passe aussi par une recherche et une action sur ce qui est dit et non-dit en consultation.
Le traumatisme psychique chez l’adulte
Authors: Feldman Marion , Mansouri Malika
Published: May 2024

Cette fiche aborde les traumatismes collectifs. Il s’agit de les définir en distinguant ceux qui sont intentionnels de ceux qui ne le sont pas, et d’en mettre en évidence les répercussions psychologiques. Puis, sont évoqués les éléments importants à considérer dans le soin à apporter auprès des patients survivants de ces traumatismes ainsi qu’auprès de leurs descendants.
Psychoalcoologie à l'hôpital
Authors: Menecier Pascal , Rotheval Loetitia
Published: May 2024

L’alcoologie de liaison peut dérouter par ses caractéristiques : absence de demande explicite, de rendez-vous programmé et rareté d’un cadre externe constant pour le professionnel. Située parmi les fondements de l’alcoologie hospitalière, cette forme d’aller-vers est une offre, une passerelle vers les soins, tout en relevant d’une clinique atypique, essentielle à penser avant de s’y consacrer.
Psychogérontologie fondamentale et théorique
Authors: Villez Marion
Published: May 2024

Dans les sociétés occidentales, la vieillesse est devenue une catégorie sociale spécifique à laquelle est largement attachée une image négative. La puissance de ces représentations sociales n’est pas sans conséquence sur les conditions de vie des personnes concernées. Si l’on reste globalement prisonnier de cette vision dépréciative du vieillissement, des brèches s’ouvrent et s’imposent peu à peu qui laissent espérer un renouveau durable dans la manière de penser la vieillesse et de compter les personnes dites « âgées ».
Psychogérontologie fondamentale et théorique
Authors: Menecier Pascal , Ploton Louis
Published: May 2024

La notion de risque ou de conduite à risque est rarement associée à la vieillesse, réputée âge d’apaisement, de sagesse et de maturité. Alors le risque devient surtout redouté en contrepoint d’une supposée prédisposition des aînés de par leurs supposées fragilités et vulnérabilités. Face à la perception d’un risque autour des aînés, apparaît une tentation de réponse sécuritaire, surprotectrice, estompant toute place à un droit au risque (et indirectement au choix et à l’autonomie), au prétexte de vouloir le bien d’autrui, plus âgé, sans l’associer à la prise de décision.