bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Persepsi Kemudahan, Manfaat, Kepercayaan, dan Promosi terhadap Minat Masyarakat Kota Samarinda Menggunakan Layanan Online pada Pelanggan Ojek
Authors: Sudarlan Sudarlan , Marwanto Marwanto , Krisma Imeldianti
Published: October 2023

This research uses quantitative methods. Data collection techniques in this study using questionnaires, observation, and library techniques. The sample in this study were 160 respondents. Data analysis techniques that will be used in this study are Validity Test, Reliability Test, Classical Assumption Test, Normality Test, Multicollinearity Test, Heteroscedasticity Test, Multiple Linear Regression Test, t Test, f Test, Correlation Coefficient, Coefficient of Determination, and using IBM Software SPSS Version 19. The results of this study partially the perceived convenience variable, have a significant effect on the interest of the people of Samarinda City using online motorcycle taxi services, seen from Tcount > Ttable (2,974 > 1.975) and the sig value of 0.003 < 0.05, partially the perception variable the benefits have no significant effect on the interest of the people of Samarinda City using online motorcycle taxi services, seen from Tcount < Ttable (-1,361 < 1.975) and the sig value of 0.175 > 0.05, partially trust variable, has a significant effect on people's interest in using online motorcycle taxi services, seen from Tcount > Ttable (3,331 > 1.975) and the sig value of 0.001 < 0.05, partial promotion variables have a significant effect on the interest of the people of Samarinda City using online motorcycle taxi services, seen from Tcount > Ttable (3.885 > 1.975) and a sig value of 0.000 < 0.05, simultaneously the variables of perceived convenience, perceived benefits, trust, and promotion have an effect on the interest of the people of Samarinda City using online motorcycle taxi services, as seen from Fcount > Ftable (20,484  > 2.43) and the sig value of 0.000 <0.05.
Pengaruh Kurs dan Suku Bunga Bank Indonesia terhadap Dana Pihak Ketiga di Bankaltimtara Periode 2016-2018
Authors: Akbar Khairil , Marwanto Marwanto , Situmorang Reselia
Published: October 2023

This research aims to determine the variables that affect the third party funds during the period of January 2016 to December 2018. The analysis of the research included the multiple regression analysis, descriptive analysis test, classical assumption test, and also the hypothesis testing. The rest results partially show that exchange rate (0,002) had a positive and significant effect on third party funds and BI Rate (0,073) had a positive and no significant effect. While the exchange rate and BI rate (8,590) had a positive and significant effect on the third party funds Regional Banking of East Kalimantan and North Kalimantan or Bankaltimtara.
Empowering Physicians and Patients Through Greater Knowledge of Drugs, For Safety’s Sake
Authors: Oh VMS
Published: October 2023

Recently, a number of events occurred in the world of drug safety surveillance, also known as pharmacovigilance, which were mere blips on the radar screen of most readers of the daily newspapers. In September 2004, Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD), the manufacturer of the selective COX-2 inhibitor rofecoxib (Vioxx), voluntarily withdrew the drug from world markets. This action produced considerable anxiety among some of our patients with chronic pain, who had been taking rofecoxib regularly. With few exceptions, most patients had learnt from their doctors and from the Internet that the newer anti-inflammatory pain-modifiers, including rofecoxib and celecoxib, were apparently safer in terms of gastric mucosal injury, perforation of peptic ulcers, and bleeding.1-3 It is scant comfort to learn that other COX-2 inhibitors probably carry a similar pro-thrombotic risk.4
A Walk Through the Management of Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Lim E
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Patients with Parkinson’s disease are known to develop motor complications after a few years of therapy. Motor fluctuations and dyskinesias develop with increasing severity of disease, and were formerly thought to be an inevitable consequence of the disease. Methods: Literature review of articles on the aetiopathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease, the mechanisms underlying the development of motor fluctuations and dyskinesias, and strategies for delaying the onset of dyskinesias. Result: Motor fluctuations develop with increasing severity of the disease, owing to loss of dopaminergic neurons and loss of the buffering capacity of the neurons to fluctuating dopamine levels. Dyskinesias develop as a result of pulsatile stimulation of the receptors, causing changes in plasticity, dysregulation in gene and protein expression and alterations in neuronal firing patterns. Continuous dopaminergic stimulation, through long-acting dopa agonists and frequent administration of levodopa, is known to delay the development of dyskinesias. The use of catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) inhibitors likewise increases the bioavailability and brings about a smooth drug profile. The use of dopa agonists is associated with sedation and confusion, particularly in the elderly. Conclusions: Initiation of therapy in Parkinson’s disease should begin with a dopa agonist agent, unless the patient is elderly or has cognitive impairment, in which case levodopa therapy should be given.
Assessment of Vertigo
Authors: Kerr AG
Published: October 2023

Vertigo is defined as a subjective sense of imbalance and includes unsteadiness as well as a sensation of rotation. Vertiginous symptoms may arise from defects in the labyrinth, the visual system, or the central nervous system, although in most patients presenting with balance problems, the lesion lies within the labyrinth or its central connections. The most important step in the diagnosis is an unhurried and detailed history, bearing in mind that many patients will have difficulty in describing their symptoms. A detailed neurological examination is usually unnecessary but one must examine the ears, cranial nerves, cerebellum, and balance function, and look for the presence of nystagmus. The common error of carrying out investigations in place of a detailed history is to be avoided. In many cases, investigations are not required at all, although it is the author’s practice to do a routine pure tone audiogram with basic assessment of speech discrimination. There is no indication for routine caloric testing, imaging or blood analysis, each of which should be carried out only when there are specific indications. In the routine clinical care of patients, it is only in exceptional situations that specialised vestibular testing is required, although these are often necessary in research projects.
Universal Newborn Hearing Screening in Singapore: The Need, Implementation and Challenges
Authors: Low WK , Pang KY , Ho LY , Lim SB , Joseph R
Published: October 2023

With about 1 in 1000 born with severe to profound hearing loss and about 5 in 1000 with lesser degrees of loss, congenital deafness is the commonest major birth defect. It is the recommended standard that hearing loss in newborns be detected by 3 months of age and intervention implemented by 6 months of age. Delayed detection and intervention may affect speech, language and psychosocial development, resulting in poor academic achievements. Universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) is the only effective way of detecting all babies with hearing loss, within the recommended time frame. A survey in Singapore revealed that traditional childhood hearing screening programmes resulted in late detection (mean age, 20.8 months; range, 0 to 86 months) and late intervention (mean age, 42.4 months; range, 1 to 120 months). Increasingly, UNHS is becoming standard medical care in developed countries. In Singapore, UNHS has been implemented in all hospitals with obstetric services. Although a screening rate of more than 99% has been achieved in public hospitals, private hospitals have a screening rate of only about 77%. Parents’ awareness and acceptance of early detection is still lacking, and this needs to be addressed by appropriate public education. Support from obstetricians and paediatricians will significantly contribute towards this objective. Effective programme management is essential; this includes the use of data management systems, the maintenance of a team of experienced screeners, and efficient coordination between screening and diagnostic services. Early detection of childhood deafness, together with early and effective intervention, maximises the chances of successful integration into mainstream education and society.
Review of Children Hospitalised for Ingestion and Poisoning at a Tertiary Centre
Authors: Hon KLE , Leung TF , Wong Y , Nelson EAS , Fok TF
Published: October 2023

Introduction: The main aim of this study is to determine the pattern of referrals of poisoning to a tertiary university hospital. The information will be used for poison prevention programme planning, and for educating and awareness promoting to the public. Materials and Methods: All patients (under 21 years of age) admitted to the paediatric wards between January 1997 and December 2002 with a discharge diagnosis indicating unintentional (UP) or intentional poisoning (IP) were identified through the computerised discharge information. Results: Sixty males and 98 females accounted for 161 admissions over the 6-year period. Their mean (standard deviation, SD) age was 8.2 (6.2) years. Sixty per cent of admissions involved UP. Females accounted for 47% of the UP but 86% of the IP [odds ratio of females for IP, 7.05; 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.95 to 17.28]. When compared with UP, IP patients were significantly older [mean (SD): 14.9 (1.7) versus 3.6 (3.3) years]. In 70% of the admissions, the patients ingested a single substance. Tablets and pills, especially in the IP adolescents, were more commonly ingested than syrups. The spectrum of substances ingested was vast but paracetamol, cough or cold medicines, and common adult household medications and agents accounted for the majority of medications ingested. The substances ingested were obtained at home in 81 cases (50%) and as over-the-counter medication in 33 (20%). The majority (92%) of patients presented within 24 hours of ingestion. On admission, 63% of UP and 45% of the IP were asymptomatic. No active treatment was required in 65% of patients. In IP, nearly 30% of IP who ingested paracetamol had toxic levels and received N-acteyl cysteine. A history of previous poisoning was more common and subsequent follow-up was offered to 74%. Conclusion: Young boys were more at risk of unintentional ingestion whereas adolescent girls were more likely to ingest medications as a gesture of suicide. Paracetamol is a frequently ingested medicinal for which an antidote is available.
Social Assistance for Poor Communities in the Perspective of Dependency Theory (A study on the community in the Winangun Dua sub-district, neighborhood 1, Manado City)
Authors: Kerebungu Ferdinand , Pangalila Noviska Veronika , Salem Veronika E.T. , Mesra Romi
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to identify and describe the benefits and forms of social assistance provided by the state through the plaintiff's community, which are claimed to be in accordance with the objectives of social assistance services. Data collection methods used in this study consisted of interview and observation methods. Data analysis techniques using data reduction, data display and reasoning. As a result, it was found that welfare beneficiaries in Winangun Dua Village, District 1 received welfare in the form of the Family Hope Program (PKH), Smart Indonesia Card (KIP) and Healthy Indonesia Card (KIS). The assistance provided is often used by beneficiary families to help ease the burden on the poor in dealing with their daily lives. This social assistance can improve the standard of living of beneficiary families, help the community's economy, strengthen school spirit, and enable recipient families to open small businesses.
Multicultural Values in Learning as a Form of Adaptation to Multiethnic Society
Authors: Santie Yoseph D. A. , Fathimah Siti , Suarjana I Wayan Gede , Sasea Sanita C.
Published: October 2023

This research aims to examine students' understanding of multicultural values obtained from schools in familiarizing students to practice multicultural values in social life, this research uses qualitative methods that are studied descriptively, this research was conducted at SMA Negeri 3 Tondano. The result of this research is that students' understanding of multiculturalism values is very diverse. The values understood by students include the value of tolerance, mutual respect, respect for other cultures, avoiding primordialism that leads to ethnocentrism, unity, togetherness, cooperation and solidarity. The application of multiculturalism values in SMA Negeri 03 Tondano is going well, where teachers often apply the group discussion method in the implementation of the teaching and learning process, through this group discussion the teacher anticipates to divide members according to differences in diverse cultural backgrounds, through teaching material Culture in Anthropology material, Social Groups in Sociology material, the teacher provides stimulation in the material in the form of active group discussions and directly applies the core of the material presented in accordance with the learning objectives. Thus, teachers provide real examples to students regarding how to apply these multicultural values in social life, and create meaningful learning situations for students.
The Use of the WhatsApp Application in the Learning Process in Class IX C of SMP Negeri 2 Tondano
Authors: Pangalila Theodorus , L. S Herni , Ferry Lourens Sampel
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not employing the WhatsApp application as a learning assistance medium is successful. This study was carried out because social media apps now have a significant impact on the learning process, one of which is at SMP Negeri 2 Tondano. The issues presented in this study include the process of using WhatsApp in the learning process of students at SMP Negeri 2 Tondano, as well as the hurdles in adopting the usage of WhatsApp in the learning process. A qualitative methodology with descriptive research was employed in this study. Interviews, observations, and recording of instructors and students in class 9C were used to obtain research data. According to the findings of the research, the WhatsApp application has features that can support it as a medium in the learning process. WhatsApp is also capable of making the teacher's job easier if they are unable to enter the classroom due to external assignments or meetings that cannot be left behind. Students who are unable to attend can also send assignments and notifications to the teacher concerned via WhatsApp. The hurdles include that not all students have cell phones, that learning is less effective because the teacher does not always explain the content directly, and that the teacher cannot perceive the students' seriousness in studying. WhatsApp, as an intriguing tool, is a helpful medium in the learning process, however it must be balanced by the teacher's function of entering the classroom to explain the subject and the processes for carrying out assignments directly.
Employee Performance at the Ratahan Sub-District Office, Southeast Minahasa Regency
Authors: Devie S. R. Siwij  , Jeane E. Langkai  , Gloria Adrian
Published: October 2023

This study aims to discover, analyze and describe worker overall performance in records collection using commentary, interview and documentation techniques. records analysis via facts reduction, facts Presentation, and Drawing Conclusions. studies used is descriptive qualitative. sources of records used are number one facts and secondary facts. information series the usage of commentary techniques, interviews and documentation. statistics analysis via records reduction, Datsa Presentation, and Drawing Conclusions. The studies vicinity is within the Ratahan Sub-district office, Southeast Minahasa Regency. based on the consequences of the take a look at, it may be concluded that the overall performance of personnel at the Ratahan sub-district workplace is reviewed from 4 assessment signs 1. Service Standards Employee performance is not optimal and effective. 2. Feedback Employee performance is still not up to standard. 3. Facilities and infrastructure Facilities are inadequate, or still not up to standard, in terms of service employees have high discipline. 4. The competence of Service Provider Officers is reviewed after the completion time, there is a guarantee for completion time, but there are several internal and external factors that make the process of making this document hampered, the service process is free of charge.
Political Education for Beginner Voters Through Civics Learning to Increase Awareness of Political Hoaxes
Authors: Arif Sobirin Wibowo  , Apeles Lexi Lontoh  , Ida Bagus Weda Wigena
Published: October 2023

Beginner voters tend to change easily in terms of believing in something, especially in elections and politics, so they may become a favorite target for prospective candidates and political parties in getting votes. If novice voters do not have sufficient knowledge about politics, they will be easily influenced and will be easily influenced by hoaxes on social media, therefore political education is needed that is integrated into Civics subjects. This article belongs to the literature study which comes from books and journals. One way that can be done to educate prospective voters, especially first-time voters, to take part in elections so that they are increasingly aware of hoaxes and not affected by them is by increasing understanding through political education in Civics learning. Political education is not directly in the curriculum or learning but is integrated into lesson plans through Civics learning that is adapted to the independent learning curriculum. So that later political education carried out through PPKn learning can increase the vigilance of novice voters against political hoaxes on social media to produce qualified and responsible first-time voters, so that in the future it is hoped that the character of voters will be formed in honest and fair general elections so that the possibility of someone becoming a good citizen will be even greater.
Impact of Incentive Granting Arrangements on The Implementation of Investment Activities in Indonesia
Authors: Isye Junita Melo  , Feibe Engeline Pijoh  , Joupy Gustav Zumondak Mambu  , Vicky Aristo Katiandago
Published: October 2023

This study specifically aims to find, describe and analyze arrangements for giving incentives to investors according to Law No. 25 of 2007 concerning Investment and the impact of the arrangement of providing incentives for foreign investors towards the acceleration of development in Indonesia. The specific target to be achieved in this study is the improvement of government policies in regulating incentives for investment activities. The method used in this study is a normative legal research method, namely as one of the studies that is commonly known in the field of law to study the substance of positive law textually (not only against norms, but also principles, even values ​​that contained in it). The government provides convenience to investors who invest their capital, namely the convenience of expanding their business and making new investments. The incentives provided include direct incentives and indirect incentives. The impact of setting up incentives for foreign investors to accelerate development in Indonesia will be seen from the increasing number of investments coming into Indonesia. The total value of investment coming into Indonesia from year to year shows significant changes. That means, the investment policy implemented is capable of accelerating the development of investment in Indonesia.
Community Adaptation in Facing the Digital Governance
Authors: Syahruddin  , Nur Jalal  , David Laiyan  , Dapot Pardamean Saragih  , Hubertus Oja  , Erwin Nugraha Purnama  , Syaharabudin Husein Enala
Published: October 2023

In an increasingly digitally connected era, governments and private organizations continue to move towards implementing digital governance to improve service efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness. This digital transformation process has had a significant impact on society. The adoption of information and communication technology has changed the way society interacts with governments, companies, and fellow community members. Therefore, community adaptation is an important key in facing this change. The purpose of this study is to describe how society adapts to changes due to the adoption of digital governance. This research uses qualitative methods by collecting data through in-depth interviews and content analysis from reliable sources. An interdisciplinary approach is used to look at social, economic, and political aspects in the process of community adaptation. The results show that people's adaptation to digital governance involves a number of challenges and opportunities. On the positive side, the adoption of technology has accelerated access to information and public services, increased public participation in decision-making processes, and empowered specific community groups. However, there are also negative impacts such as the digital divide, data security issues, and inequality of technology access that affect some groups of society. This research highlights the importance of digital literacy and inclusion in helping society adapt to these changes. Strengthening education and training in the use of technology will help reduce the digital divide and increase people's active participation in digital governance.
Reviving The Forgotten Component Environmental Education In Mainstream Pedagogy
Authors: Martha Betaubun  , Arin Mantara Anggawirya  , Desy Eva Laila Rokhmah
Published: October 2023

This paper presents the results of an analysis of the implementation of Environmental Education at the formal and higher education levels. EE is often overlooked in learning, yet it is crucial to ensuring human survival. This research was conducted by revisiting the main goals of EE in the classroom, by building a framework of interconnections using the Theory of Change (ToC) between classroom interactions and their impact on improving insight and knowledge at formal education and higher education levels. The results of this research indicate that (1) The implementation of EE is still predominantly in the Cognitive Domain (2) learning interaction implementation has not yet had a significant impact on the practical elements expected from EE (3) Formal education contributes more than higher education in the context of EE.
Forest Governance Effectiveness in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia
Authors: Duga Turkato , Geressu Birhane , Ahmed Mohammednur
Published: October 2023

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the extent of forest governance effectiveness in Gamo Zone, South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia.

Methodology: The study employed a descriptive survey research design with quantitative and qualitative methods. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire, semi-structured interview, and document analysis. The sample for quantitative data consisted of 402 rural households in six kebeles and two Woredas in the Gamo zone. Data was collected using nine forest governance effectiveness indicators with their respective components. To examine the extent of forest governance effectiveness and to determine the statistically significant relationship between the variables, asymptotic significance in the chi-square test was used. Finally, to arrive at valid conclusions, the study findings from the quantitative survey were triangulated with in-depth qualitative data, other secondary sources, and empirical studies.

Findings: According to the findings, the implementation of and attachment to these nine key indicators of forest governance effectiveness were found to be insufficient and poor, and this study arrived at the conclusion that forest governance was ineffective in terms of the majority of the components of the key indicators.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study findings have unique contributions in identifying the relevance of theories applied in this study and bridging the wider knowledge and research gaps in the study area with respect to forest policy narrations and its governance practices at local community level in Ethiopia, particularly in the Gamo Zone of South Ethiopia Regional state. Therefore, the researcher recommends the importance of ensuring independent forest institutions from top to bottom that are legally and politically empowered to coordinate the concerned sectors in the protection, governance, and sustainable utilization of the resources by realizing strong practice of the rule of law, a clear accountability line for all stakeholders, ensuring transparency, responsible public participation that enhances equity, fairness, effectiveness, and efficiency, and creating opportunities to make use of local knowledge and experiences of managing conflicts that are arising among the forest-dependent communities and the government bodies.
Characteristics of Solid Waste Generated and their Storage Facilities in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria
Authors: Chukwu Paulinus Ifeanyi
Published: October 2023

In recent years, managing solid waste has become one of Nigeria’s biggest problems, especially in metropolitan and semi-urban areas. The problem of waste generation, handling and disposal has reached a disturbing level in Nigerian urban centers. The study analyzed solid waste management practices in Jalingo, Taraba State, Nigeria. These were achieved through characterizing the types of solid wastes generated and ascertain the solid waste storage facilities of the study area. The majority of the information used in this study came from the distribution of a questionnaire, with additional information coming from oral interviews, direct field observations, and photographs of the subject area. Tables of frequencies and percentages were used to provide answers to the study questions. Tests of the relationship’s Pearson product moment correlation coefficient were conducted. The findings demonstrated that the majority of the solid waste generated in the study area was organic waste (53%). The storage facilities in the study area were dustbins, poly bags, refuse carts, and nearby refuse heaps. The Pearson product moment correlation coefficient analysis showed strong and significant differences between the solid wastes generated and sold waste storage facilities in the study area, with an alpha value of 0.05. The findings of this study showed that the characteristics of the solid waste generated are not in line with the storage facilities. This implies that not much attention has been given to solid waste management in the study area. The study also recommends public awareness to promote waste management practices; more government approved waste collection centers, awareness campaign on waste reduce, reuse, recycle and waste separation method in the study area.
Effectiveness and Usage of Various Modes of Public Participation in Kericho County, Kenya
Authors: Ngeno Elphas K. , Matui Bramwel N. , Onduru Timothy A.
Published: October 2023

In Kenya, devolution that is now around ten years old, gives a voice and a means to the population to participate directly in their affairs. The 2010 Kenyan Constitution prescribes public participation in public policy processes but the practicality of its implementation is complex and needs to be understood by research. This paper focused on the modes of participation available to the public in the development projects in Kericho County, Kenya. The study utilized a concurrent mixed research design. Quantitative data analysis was done using frequencies and percentages; while qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The study established that public participation in various modes was low. The various modes of public participation were; participation in budget preparation, attending diverse fora, scrutinizing records, electing project leaders, and attending seminars. The public- viewed through the lenses of the public choice theory- did not readily embrace the various modes of public participation to input into the political system- especially in this realm of development. This study recommends that the County Government of Kericho and non-state actors should develop strategize to overcome constraints imposed by the public choice theory on the public as the public input into the political system- and in particular- on the public development processes.
Characteristics Analysis of Different Photonic Crystal Fiber Lattice Structures
Authors: Anbazhagan Lavanya , Sudhanya P. , Jansi R.
Published: October 2023

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of various photonic crystal fiber (PCF) lattice structures using the Finite Element Method (FEM). PCFs have gained significant importance in various optical and communication applications due to their unique optical properties. Understanding the characteristics and optimal designs of different PCF lattice structures is crucial for their effective utilization. In this research, we explore eight distinct lattice designs, including circle, square, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon, octagon, decagon, and dodecagon. We investigate how variations in the air-filling fraction (AFF), a critical structural parameter, affect the performance of these PCF structures. The utilization of FEM allows for a detailed analysis of these lattice structures, offering insights into their behavior under different conditions. By varying the AFF, we gain valuable insights into the optimal design choices for specific applications. This research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the applicability of each PCF lattice structure. By scrutinizing their performance and characteristics, it becomes possible to distinguish which lattice structure is best suited for various optical and communication applications. The findings from this study offer significant contributions to the field of photonics, guiding researchers and engineers in selecting the most suitable PCF lattice structure for their specific applications. Understanding the structural parameters that influence PCF behavior is a key step toward optimizing the performance of optical and communication systems.
 
Received: 8 September 2023 | Revised: 18 October 2023 | Accepted: 19 October 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data available on request from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
STRATEGIC INPUTS OF COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE AMONG COMMERCIAL BANKS, IN KENYA
Authors: Waithaka Paul
Published: October 2023

Purpose: This study sought to determine the effect of strategic inputs of competitive intelligence on competitive advantage among commercial banks in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to determine the effect of market place opportunities, competitor threats, competitive risks, identifying and hedging against key vulnerabilities and verifying core assumptions on competitive advantage among commercial banks in Kenya. 

Methodology: A descriptive and explanatory research design was used in this study and primary data was collected at the head office of each bank which are all found in Nairobi City. Primary data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Analysis was done with the assistance of SPSS computer packages. 

Results: The results of the regression analysis found the coefficient of determination is R2= 0.847; indicating that 84.7% variation in competitive advantage among commercial banks in Kenya is explained by the strategic inputs of competitive intelligence. The Analysis of the Variance (ANOVA) value of F calculated was 27.602; this shows that the overall regression model was significant. The study established that all the five variables: marketplace opportunities, competitor threats, competitive risks, key vulnerabilities and core assumptions; the strategic inputs of competitive intelligence have a significant effect on the competitive advantage among commercial banks in Kenya.

Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends to the management of commercial banks to improve and strengthen competitive intelligence activities which would help banks to quickly identify market place opportunities before they become obvious. Competitor threats should be discovered early to enable strategies to ameliorate or neutralize them be developed. Top management team should use competitive intelligence develop insights which can be transformed into an array of pre-emptive and responsive actions that enable the bank to be avert possible risks in the business environment. Bank managers should increase the frequency and scope of competitive intelligence activities that would enable them obtain critical information for rapid identification and assessment of key vulnerabilities so that they can hedge the banks against attack by rivals. The banks need to be continuously monitoring and verifying the core assumptions on which current strategies are grounded.
Çin’de bir Osmanlı, Nusret Ali Han Dehlevi ve ‘Çin Maçin’ Adlı Eseri (1901)
Authors: CEYLAN Ertuğrul
Published: October 2023

Bu makale, Osmanlı ve Çin imparatorlukları arasındaki siyasi ilişkilerin oldukça sınırlı olduğu bir döneme yoğunlaşmaktadır. Çin Maçin adlı eser, çalışmanın temel kaynağı olarak kullanılmıştır. Bu eserin muhtevası, aslen Britanya Hindistanı kökenli olan ve Hindistan'da Britanya yönetimi ile yaşanan anlaşmazlıklardan kaçarak Devlet-i Âliyye'ye iltica eden Seyyid Nusret Ali Han Dehlevi'nin (1852-?) tahmini 1877 yılı öncesinde gerçekleştirdiği Çin Seyahati sonucunda kaleme alınmıştır. Nusret Ali Han, bu seyahati neticesinde; kendi notları, başkaca seyahatnameler ve güncel raporlar ile harmanlayarak 1901 yılında “Çin Maçin” adlı eseri vücuda getirmiştir. Çin Maçin adlı eser, Çin'in; siyasi, kültürel ve coğrafi özelliklerini anlatmanın yanı sıra önceki seyahatnamelerin efsanevi anlatılarını ve mevcut olayları bir araya getirerek aktarmaktadır. Çalışma, Çin ile ilgili verilerin söz konusu dönemde seyyahlar tarafından aktarıldığı ve henüz diplomatik ilişkilerin iki imparatorluğun “hâl’en ve maslahaten” uygun olmaması gibi nedenlerden ötürü kurulmadığı bir zaman dilimi üzerinde durmaktadır. Bu yönüyle eser, Asya’nın iki ucundaki tarihsel etkileşimin tanıkları olarak gezginlerin önemini vurgulamakta ve yazarın Britanya Hindistanı kökenli bir Osmanlı memuru olmasının, eserin değerini artırdığına dikkat çekmektedir. Nitekim eserin üslup ve biçimi, dahası içerisindeki birtakım ifadelerin kullanılış tarzı, yazarın farklı bir kültür ve iklimden geldiğini vurgular niteliktedir. Bu çalışma, siyasi ilişkilerin henüz kurulmadığı bir dönemde, Osmanlı-Müslüman bakış açısıyla Çin tarihine dair yapılan gözlemleriyle, Osmanlı İmparatorluğu ile Çin arasındaki etkileşimleri anlama konusunda önemli bir rol üstlenmektedir ve kaynak olarak büyük bir katkı sunmaktadır.
Pengaruh Viskositas Coolant dengan Variasi Depth Of Cut Terhadap Keausan Pahat Carbaide Pada Proses Turning VCN 150
Authors: Rajabiah Nurlaila , Ridhuan Kemas , Yan Foltha Richo
Published: October 2023

Sifat coolant yang dapat menurunkan gaya gesek dan temperatur pada pahat potong tentunya dapat mengahasilkan suatu produk yng berkualitas dan tentunya akan memperpanjang umur pahat dari keausan pahat akibat kontak dengan benda kerja pada saat proses produksi. Untuk medapatkan sifat dan viskositas yang ideal dari coolant tentunya dilakukan percampuran dari dua jenis fluida yaitu oli dan air. Nilai viskositas tersebut akan berpengaruh pada nilai keausan pahat, umur pahat, dan temperatur pahat karbida ISO 6 dengan spesimen atau benda kerja VCN 150 (diameter: 30 mm dan panjang: 100 mm). Nilai keausan pahat di ukur dengan batas keausan untuk pahat karbida yaitu 0,2 mm – 0,5 mm. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa nilai DOC pada saat proses pemakanan berbanding lurus dengan nilai keausan pahat. Nilai keausan terendah pada DOC 1 mm dengan nilai viskositas (ɳ) 0,44 yaitu 0,1479 mm dan terbesar pada DOC 3 mm yaitu 1,0524 mm, tentunya untuk nilai viskositas optimum terdapat pada nilai viskositas (ɳ) 0,44 dengan komposisi percampuran air dan oli (50%:50%). Selanjutnya nilai DOC pada proses pemakanan terhadap temperatur pahat berbanding lurus. Temperatur terendah pada DOC 1 mm yaitu 38oC dengan nilai viskositas (ɳ) 0,30 dan temperatur tertinggi pada DOC 3 mm yaitu 96oC pada viskositas (ɳ) 0,51. Selanjutnya nilai DOC berbanding terbalik dengan  umur pahat. Nilai umur pahat terkecil pada DOC 3 mm pada viskositas (ɳ) 0,30 sebesar 0,2045 menit dan umur pahat tertinggi pada DOC 1 mm yaitu pada viskositas (ɳ) 0,44 sebesar 1,4492 menit.
Why Study the Middle Ages?
Authors: Tracy Kisha G.
Published: October 2023

The study of the Middle Ages in every aspect of the modern liberal arts-the humanities, STEM, and the social sciences-has significant importance for society and the individual. There is a common belief that the peoples of the past were somehow exempt from (positive, especially) human nature, had less of a sense of morality (by any definition) than we do now, or were unaware of basic human dilemmas or triumphs. Relegating the Middle Ages to “primitive” distances us from close examination of what has not changed in society-or what has, which might not be for the better. Exploring and exploding these (mis)conceptions is essential to experience the benefits of a liberal education.
An der Dahme hellem Strande
Authors: Manzke Uwe
Published: October 2023

In Berlin-Grünau entsteht an der Dahme ein neues, großes Wohnquartier. Ein zentraler Bestandteil des Quartierkonzepts ist das Regenwassermanagement. Das umgesetzte Konzept zeigt beispielhaft, wie der Umgang mit Regenwasser und Klimaanpassung gelingen kann.
A study on the factors affecting polycystic ovary syndrome in young women
Authors: Küçükakça Ayşe Şeyma , Gürbüz Tuğba
Published: October 2023

Aims: The aim of this study was to define the incidence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in young women and the affecting characteristics. In this study, environmental factors and demographic characteristics of women with PCOS were compared with the control group, which included healthy young women.
Methods: This is a retrospective study with control in young women aged 18-25, suffering from PCOS and healthy women, referred to our clinic between September 2018- August 2020. Women's socio-demographic characteristics such as age, weight, height, economic status, employment status, education status, smoking and alcohol abuse, chronic disease, exercise status, family history of cancer, and menstrual irregularity of participants were compared.
Results: Results did not show a statistically significant association between case and control regarding age, economic status, education status, family history of cancer, smoking and alcohol abuse (p>0.05). There was a statistically significant difference between groups regarding menstrual irregularity, chronic disease, body mass index (BMI), exercise and working status (p<0.05). Healthy women exercise more, and a higher percentage of them are employed. Chronic diseases were more common in women with PCOS. Women with PCOS were fatter and had more menstrual irregularities problems.
Conclusion: BMI, working status, exercise status, menstrual irregularity, and chronic disease status helped diagnose PCOS in young women.
Optimization of Matrigel concentration for salivary gland organoid culture
Authors: Choi Eunhoo , Roh Sangho
Published: October 2023

Background: Research on salivary gland tissue is important, both for maintaining good oral health and for understanding the properties and functions of secretory cells with similar developmental mechanisms and functions. However, research on the pathogenesis of salivary gland disease and the development of therapeutic agents is very insufficient, and no studies have yet reported effective approaches to changes that occur according to the concentration of Matrigel, which is used to mimic the interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix, in three-dimensional organoid culture systems.Methods: We aimed to identify the most suitable concentration of Matrigel for analyzing the morphology and differentiation patterns of organoids prepared using salivary submandibular gland-derived cells after inducing differentiation with or without a specific chemical, Y-27632.Results: In both low and high Matrigel concentration conditions, morphological differences were found between the control group and the Y-27632 treatment group, and the budding structure was also significantly higher in the Y-27632 treatment group. However, more distinct patterns of differentiation appeared in the high-concentration condition.Conclusion: The concentration of Matrigel in the 3-dimensional organoid culture system had a significant effect on mimicking the actual in vivo environment.
Mitlerde Yılan: İyi ve Kötünün Değişen Yüzü
Authors: AYYILDIZ Sedef
Published: October 2023

Mitler, toplumların yüzyıllar hatta bin yıllar boyunca birbirlerinden alıp, nesilden nesile aktardıkları öykülerdir. Zaman içerisinde yazıya dökülen bu hikâyeler, günümüzde de hala varlıklarını sürdürmektedirler. İnsanın düş gücünün bir yaratısı olan mitler, bazılarına göre tarihsel gerçeklikle doğrudan bir bağlantısı olmayan, efsane, destan, masal ve hikâye gibi kavramlardan ayrı olarak değerlendirilir. Bu çalışma, Anadolu, Mezopotamya ve Mısır uygarlıklarında yılan motifinin taşıdığı anlamlar ve bu motifin insanlarla olan ilişkisine odaklanacaktır. Söz konusu uygarlıklarda, yılan motifleri genellikle dini ve mitolojik metinlerde, sanatta ve gündelik yaşamda önemli bir yer tutar. Yılanın, çeşitli tanrılarla ve spiritüel ritüellerle bağlantısı, bu uygarlıkların inanç sistemlerini ve yaşam biçimlerini derinden etkilemiştir. Yılanın hem iyi hem de kötü niteliklere sahip olduğu bu metinlerde sıkça görülür. Bu sürüngen yaratıklar, modern Anadolu kültüründe Şahmeran olarak bilinirken, daha eski dönemlerde Hitit uygarlığı döneminde ise İlluyanka adıyla tanınan mitolojik bir figür olarak karşımıza çıkar. Bu çalışma, söz konusu uygarlıklardaki yılan motifi temelinde dönüşüm, yeniden doğuş, bilgelik, iyileştirme ve yaratıcılık gibi unsurları ele almaktadır.
AÇÃO RESCISÓRIA E SEUS EFEITOS ANULATÓRIOS NA COISA JULGADA MATERIAL SOB O PRISMA DO PRINCÍPIO CONSTITUCIONAL DA COISA JULGADA
Authors: Moreira Lucas Marques Silva , Medrado Lucas Cavalcante
Published: October 2023

O artigo trata sobre a análise do conflito material legislativo entre o princípio constitucional da coisa julgada e a ação rescisória. Assim, há possibilidade de desconstituição de uma decisão protegida pelo princípio constitucional da coisa julgada, por meio da ação rescisória. Esta medida judicial serve para atacar os vícios apresentados na decisão transitada em julgado. O objetivo proposto é verificar se a ação rescisória e seus efeitos anulatórios na coisa julgada material ofendem o princípio constitucional da coisa julgada. Para tanto, utilizado o método dedutivo e como meio de pesquisa, técnica exploratória bibliográfica e documental. Permite verificar e analisar a respeito da aplicação da ação rescisória frente o princípio constitucional da coisa julgada, diante da contradição encontrada, já que a coisa julgada material caracteriza fim da fase recursal, promovendo status de imutável, protegida por princípio constitucional, enquanto a ação rescisória, rescinde a decisão transitada em julgada, com caráter de seguridade processual estável. Conclui-se que aplicabilidade da ação rescisória decorre de vícios processuais ou apresentação de novas provas essenciais que não puderam, por razões fundamentadas, serem apresentadas anteriormente, prezando pela democratização do direito, e aplicabilidade da justiça de forma plena, sem a presença de máculas processuais, incorrendo na mobilização da justiça.
Fragmentation of ice particles: laboratory experiments on graupel–graupel and graupel–snowflake collisions
Authors: Grzegorczyk Pierre , Yadav Sudha , Zanger Florian , Theis Alexander , Mitra Subir K. , Borrmann Stephan , Szakáll Miklós
Published: October 2023

Abstract. Until now, the processes involved in secondary ice production which generate high concentrations of ice crystals in clouds have been poorly understood. However, collisions that involve rimed ice particles or crystal aggregates have the potential to effectively produce secondary ice from their fragmentation. Unfortunately, there have only been a few laboratory studies on ice–ice collision so far, resulting in an inaccurate representation of this process in microphysical schemes. To address this issue, experiments were conducted at the wind tunnel laboratory of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, on graupel–graupel and graupel–snowflake collisions under still-air conditions at −15 ∘C and water supersaturation. The particles were synthetically generated within a cold room through two distinct methods: by riming and vapor deposition for graupel with diameters of 2 and 4 mm and by manually sticking vapor-grown ice which was generated above a warm bath to form snowflakes with a diameter of 10 mm. All fragments resulting from graupel–graupel collisions were collected and investigated by means of a digital optical microscope, while fragments from graupel–snowflake collisions were observed and recorded instantly after collision using a holographic instrument. From these experiments, distributions were obtained for fragment sizes, cross-sectional areas, and aspect ratios. The results showed a higher number of fragments at lower kinetic energy compared to those presented in the literature. A total of 150 to 600 fragments were observed for graupel–graupel with dendrites collisions, as well as 70 to 500 fragments for graupel–snowflake collisions for collision kinetic energies between 10−7 and 10−5 J. Parameterizations for fragment size distributions are provided with a mode at 75 µm for graupel–graupel with dendrites collisions and at 400 µm for graupel–snowflake collisions. We also propose new coefficients fitted on our experiments to parameterize the number of fragments generated by collisions based on the theoretical formulation of Phillips et al. (2017). These results can be used to improve the representation of ice collision breakup in microphysical schemes.