bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cracking the Code: Process Parameter Effects on Khaya senegalensis Energy Pellet Moisture Content
Authors: Ras Izzati Ismail  , Chu Yee Khor  , Alina Rahayu Mohamed
Published: December 2023

The production of energy pellets from biomass sources holds immense potential for sustainable renewable energy generation. This study investigates the influence of key process parameters on the moisture content of energy pellets derived from Khaya senegalensis, a promising biomass feedstock in Malaysia. With a focus on unlocking the relationship between process variables and pellet moisture, a systematic experimental approach was adopted. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of raw material moisture, feedstock particle size, compression pressure, and pelletization temperature on the manufactured biomass energy pellet's moisture content. By employing a comprehensive design of experiments and statistical analysis, the nuanced effects of these parameters are revealed on the moisture content of Khaya senegalensis energy pellets. The results illuminate the complex interplay between these process variables and the final moisture characteristics of the pellets. Understanding how these parameters impact moisture content is crucial for optimizing pellet quality, combustion efficiency, and storage stability. The study found a quadratic relationship between particle size, compression pressure, and pelletization temperature, indicating that larger particle sizes correlate with higher moisture content. Excessive pressure led to elevated levels while increasing temperature showed a decreasing trend. This research contributes valuable insights that advance the knowledge frontier of biomass pelletization, paving the way for enhanced utilization of Khaya senegalensis as a renewable energy resource.
Soil Macrofauna Abundance in the Intercropping of Mangifera Indica with Aromatic Plants
Authors: Iqbal Usamah  , Lee Yit Leng  , Noor Hasyierah Salleh  , Norawanis Abdul Razak  , Zarina Zakaria  , Ras Izzati Ismail  , Nur Lailina Makhtar
Published: December 2023

Soil macrofauna such as earthworms, beetles, ants, and centipedes are an important aspect of soil health as they help in the breakdown of plant residue to provide natural resources such as carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous into the soil. Monocropping practice uses heavy machinery, pesticides, and herbicides to maintain farm productivity, which negatively impacts soil macrofauna abundance. Thus, intercropping is a sustainable practice for farmers to maintain soil health with the minimal use of external input, which can do more harm to the soil ecosystem over a long period of time. The objective of the study is to evaluate the effect of intercropping mango with pandan and lemongrass on soil macrofauna density compared to mango monocrop. The field experiment consisted of mango, mango-pandan intercrops, and mango-lemongrass intercrops. Soil macrofauna was assessed using the tropical soil biology and fertility (TSBF) monolith method. The result showed that intercropping of mango-lemongrass and mango-pandan had higher soil macrofauna density compared with mango monocrop due to the presence of intercrops providing more natural resources and a better soil environment for soil macrofauna to grow and reproduce. However, further long-term research is needed to reinforce these findings.
Developing Green Waqf Model for Environmental Issues
Authors: Rusydiana Aam Slamet , Sukmana Raditya , Laila Nisful
Published: December 2023

The discussion on strengthening environmental issues for sustainable development is summarized in SDGs goal fifteen. On the other hand, waqf is an Islamic social fund instrument that has a sustainable nature and has relevance to SDGs, so it has the potential to be developed in its role in maintaining a more sustainable environment. This research seeks to look at waqf models that are relevant to the SDGs by prioritizing waqf models that can be implemented in Indonesia in line with SDGs goal 15 from the Maqasid al-Shariah perspective. Furthermore, this research proposes a model for realizing the 15th SDG goal, namely the preservation of terrestrial ecosystems based on waqf through a modified Green Waqf scheme
L’arrêt du Conseil d’État, Collectif pour la défense des loisirs verts : les petits pas des langues régionales
Authors: Gaillard Florian
Published: December 2023

Il s’agit d’un commentaire d’arrêt du Conseil d’État autorisant le recours aux langues régionales au sein d’une charte. Le juge devait précisément s’interroger sur la constitutionnalité de la charte du parc naturel du Mont-Ventoux adoptée par décret, comprenant certains passages rédigés en langue provençale, au regard de l’article 2 de la Constitution française du 4 octobre 1958 selon lequel « la langue de la République est le français ». Même si le juge a déjà eu l’occasion de se prononcer sur la conciliation entre le respect de la langue française et celui des langues régionales, ces solutions s’inscrivaient dans des domaines précis relevant exclusivement du champ d’application de la loi Toubon de 1994. Cette nouvelle solution est novatrice car le juge autorise le recours aux langues régionales hors du champ d’application de ladite loi et fixe de nouvelles conditions permettant de déclarer la charte conforme à la Constitution.
A study of a survival data using kernel estimates of hazard rate and aging intensity functions
Authors: Szymkowiak Magdalena , Roychowdhury Anasuya , Misra Satya Kr. , Giri Rajib Lochan , Bhattacharjee Subarna
Published: December 2023

Analyzing survival (life-testing) data and drawing inferences about them is a part of engineering and health sciences. So far, various statistical tools, e.g., survival (reliability) function (s f ), probability density function (pd f ), and hazard rate function (HR) were available among decision-making scientists to handle time-to-event data (complete or censored). But because functions (pd f ) estimators were interval (window) based, they mostly gave qualitative ideas having pictorial representation resembling step functions, ordinate remain constant when abscissa vary over an interval, thereby giving incomplete information. However, it can be sorted out with the use of kernel estimates of the above mentioned functions, resulting into smooth estimators. Moreover, the metric based on aging intensity function (AI) gives an alternative way of studying lifetime or clinical datasets as it is a quantitative measure (not interval-based), thereby depicting a broader view of a given data. In our study, we primarily focus on AI and HR functions estimated using four different kernels. We apply them to a case study of patients with primary malignant tumors of sternum (cf. Daniel and Cross, 2014) with the right-censored data. Our result shows that kernel estimates of HR and AI functions for patients with high grade tumor (HGT) are higher than for patients with low grade tumor (LGT), as expected. Thus, the study opens up a new direction for applying AI and HR functions in health sciences and engineering studies.
Bayesian predictive probability design: theory and practical application in a prospective study
Authors: Korczyński Adam
Published: December 2023

In an experiment-based prospective study aiming to determine the efficiency of a treatment, the time by which it becomes clear whether a therapy is effective or not is critical. This applies specifically to clinical trials and refers to the same extent to both successful and futile therapies. This study seeks to answer the question when there is enough evidence allowing the trial to be finalised. The key is to find enough statistical signals, working on the smallest possible sample, to make a judgment whether to extend, continue or terminate the study. The Bayesian predictive design allows drawing conclusions about the prognosis of a study considering the actual results. The article provides a theoretical background and presents a practical perspective, addressing the statistical properties and technical aspects of conducting a trial based on a predictive design. Additionally, the sensitivity of the design to the choice of prior distribution is discussed.
The Influence of Psychological Capital, Job Satisfaction, and Employee Engagement on Job Performance on Employees of Freight Forwarder Companies In Jakarta
Authors: Aseanty Deasy , Anggriani Andi Suci
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to analyze how the effect of psychological capital, job satisfaction, and employee engagement on job performance of employees at freight forwarder company in Jakarta which have branches in Semarang and Surabaya. Data were collected from 107 employees who were still actively working with a non-probability sampling technique using a purposive sampling method. The data analysis method used is regression with SPSS software version 25. The results of testing the hypothesis in this study show that there is a positive effect of psychological capital on job performance, a positive effect of job satisfaction on job performance, and a positive effect of employee engagement on job performance. The results of this study are expected to provide input for managers to improve job performance variables by maintaining levels of psychological capital, job satisfaction, and employee engagement among employees at the freight forwarder company.
Tinjauan Siyasah Dusturiyah Terkait Hukuman Mati Berdasarkan UU No. 1 Tahun 2023 KUHP
Authors: Nurhafiza Nurhafiza  , Ridho Alamsyah  , Aisyah Alwiyah  , Muhammad Razi Asarwani
Published: December 2023

The death penalty is the heaviest punishment in history which since the existence of Ham the death penalty has begun to be criticized and is no longer applied. However, some Islamic countries still apply the death penalty for convicts with serious cases. Basically, Islamic teachings come first compared to the principles and principles in Duham, which raises the pros and cons in society as well as society in countries with the most Muslims but are democratic countries. This research is a normative research in which the author examines Law No. 1 of 2023 Criminal Code on conditional death penalty. Islamic perspective is also presented in looking at this regulation. This research uses library research techniques by using materials in the form of books and journals as well as Law No. 1 of 2023 Criminal Code. The results of this study indicate that the death penalty is very contrary to the principle of Ham, namely the right to life, also in Islam this must be minimized because Islam is also a religion that protects the soul.
ROBUST SENSORLESS SPEED CONTROL OF AN INDUCTION MOTOR DRIVE USING A SYNERGETIC APPROACH
Authors: BENAICHA SAMIRA
Published: December 2023

This paper uses a model reference adaptive system (MRAS) to build an improved sensorless rotor-field oriented control (RFOC) induction motor (IM) drive in all speed ranges. However, in the presence of external disturbances and parameter variations, the linear tuning method of the Proportional Integrator (PI) controller in the MRAS adaptation mechanism degrades motor performance. An advanced MRAS-based synergetic technique is proposed to develop two suitable adaptation mechanisms that generate slip speed and stator resistance estimates. The reference and adjustable models are developed in the synchronous rotation coordinate system (d-q frame). The effectiveness of the proposed control algorithm was evaluated under various operating conditions using a specific sensorless IM benchmark and the MATLAB/Simulink software environment.
COMPARISON OF ALGORITHMS FOR FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCY DETECTION IN THE CONTEXT OF AUDIO PLUG-INS
Authors: NECHIFOR SILVIU-MIHAIL , DINULESCU DORIN-MIHAIL
Published: December 2023

This scientific article presents a comprehensive study of audio signals' fundamental frequency detection methods, focusing on both time-domain and frequency-based approaches and audio file processing since it is crucial for the post-processing part of the audio plug-ins for which this study is intended.  Additionally, the article introduces self-repairing algorithms that adaptively identify and correct errors in the detected signals, ensuring robustness and accuracy in signal processing tasks and enhancing the overall detection performance. The findings from this study offer valuable insights into advancing signal processing techniques with broader implications across various domains.
DIRECT TORQUE CONTROL SCHEME FOR LESS HARMONIC CURRENTS AND TORQUE RIPPLES FOR DUAL STAR INDUCTION MOTOR
Authors: GUEDIDA SIFELISLAM , TABBACHE BEKHEIRA , NOUNOU KAMAL , BENBOUZID MOHAMED
Published: December 2023

Multi-phase machine drives are widely used in high-power applications such as naval propulsion and railway traction. In the control context, direct torque control (DTC), based on the large voltage vectors, is the most used control for a dual-star induction motor. However, these techniques suffer from steady-state errors and torque ripples. Therefore, the stator phase currents have a non-sinusoidal waveform, which leads to high losses and reduces the drive efficiency of the system caused by considerable harmonic currents. This paper presents a modified direct torque control (MDTC) based on two steps to select the appropriate vector to supply the dual star induction motor (DSIM) and effectively reduce the harmonic currents. Moreover, this paper deals with a comparative study of 3-level, 5-level, and modified 5-level torque regulators to reduce the steady-state error and torque ripple. In addition, a PI controller is incorporated for the modified five-level torque regulator to reduce the torque error at low, medium, and high speeds. Moreover, an investigation of switching and core losses has been done for the DSIM drive. Finally, validation results have been presented to prove the effectiveness of developed direct torque control of the dual star induction motor (DSIM) under different operating conditions.
LIFETIME PREDICTION OF SINGLE-STAGE LED DRIVER CIRCUIT USING BAYESIAN BELIEF NETWORK
Authors: MAKKAPATI SRIDHAR , RAMALINGAM SEYEZHAI
Published: December 2023

In light-emitting diode (LED) lighting, the driver commands the lifetime and the LED bulb. It is essential to predict the driver's lifetime during its design stage. This paper proposes a viable method to predict the lifetime of the LED driver based on its failure rate. A novel single-ended primary inductor converter (SEPIC) integrated parallel ripple cancellation circuit (PRC) topology of 30 W is considered to estimate the lifetime of the driver circuit. The failure rate model is regarded as a base to predict the lifetime of LED drivers using Bayesian belief network (BBN) analysis. The weakest links are the prime components to estimate the lifetime, and they are active devices and capacitors employed in the driver circuit. The output capacitor is considered a degree of importance as per the existing literature, and the proposed course has been designed without using any electrolytic capacitor (EC) to enhance the reliability of the driver circuit. This approach ensures an effective way to access the mean time to failure (MTTF) or the lifetime of the LED driver in a lucrative manner.
Health Policy and Service Delivery in Referral Hospitals in Kenya
Authors: Abdi Ali Abdullahi , Guyo Wario , Moronge Dr. Makori
Published: December 2023

In recent years, there is an increased attention to build formidable health systems governance to promote the highest attainable standard of health service delivery which has become a fundamental part of our human rights and of our understanding of a life in dignity. The health systems governance through the establishment of health policy has taken on increasing importance in the provision of health care services in the health institutions. The public hospitals in Kenya have weak health systems governance attributed to the existing health policy affecting quality healthcare. The current study sought to examine the health policy as a key health systems governance aspect influencing service delivery in National Referral hospitals in Kenya. The study was anchored to the Contingency Leadership Theory. A conceptual framework was developed to show the relationship between the independent variables (health policy) and dependent variable (service delivery in the national referral hospitals in Kenya). The study identified six categories of the target respondents, namely, 5 directors, 43 board members and 88 head of departments. The study used regression analysis to analyze the association between the variables at 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed that all the health policy as a key health system governance aspect, had a positive and significant relationship with service delivery in the national referral hospitals in Kenya in terms of accessibility, affordability, coverage, customer satisfaction and timeliness of the services. The results support the current theories related to the study. Consequently, this study provides national referral hospitals with insights of how to improve health care service delivery through the adoption of appropriate health policy in the national referral hospitals. This could go a long way in ensuring there is improved service delivery in the national referral hospitals in Kenya.
Negative Matter as Unified Dark Matter and Dark Energy, Distributions of Dark Matter-Energy, and Observed Ways in the Milky Way
Authors: Chang Yi-Fang
Published: December 2023

There are not necessarily dark matter and dark energy in the solar system, and dark energy cannot distribute uniformly in the whole space. Based on Dirac negative energy, Einstein mass-energy relation and principle of equivalence, we proposed the negative matter as the simplest model of unified dark matter and dark energy. All theories are known, only mass includes positive and negative. Because there is repulsion between positive matter and negative matter, so which is invisible dark matter, and repulsion as dark energy. It may explain many phenomena of dark matter and dark energy. We derive that the rotational velocity of galaxy is approximate constant, and an evolutional ratio between total matter and usual matter from 1 to present 11.82 or 7.88. We calculate the accelerated expansion at 9.760 billion years. Further, the mechanism of inflation is origin of positive-negative matters created from nothing, whose expansion is exponential due to strong interactions at small microscopic scales. We propose specifically some possible ways on observe dark matter in the Milky Way. Many observatories should be able to observe these results. Final, we research some basic problems in cosmology: Possible mechanism of missing antimatter, the origins of mass and charge, etc. The negative matter as a candidate of unified dark matter and dark energy is not only the simplest, and is calculable, observable and testable, and may be changed and developed.
Extreme Temperature in Burkina Faso: Decadal Spatio-Temporal Changes Between 1960 and 2019
Authors: Yaméogo Joseph , Rouamba Songanaba
Published: December 2023

Studies carried out in Burkina Faso focus on rainfall, leaving aside those relating to maximum temperatures, which can have repercussions on human health and the environment. The main objective of this study is to analyse the dynamics of maximum temperatures between 1960 and 2019, using Worldclim satellite data on maximum temperatures. Data processing was based on zonal statistics and spatial analyses, using QGIS software. The study shows that maximum temperatures increased between 1969 and 2019. Average maximum temperatures were high during the period 1960-1969, at 35°C. Thereafter, average maximum temperatures fell to 33°C between 1970 and 1979 and 32°C between 1980 and 1999. However, they rose again between 200-2019, with maximum temperatures of 34°C. These maximum temperatures vary very little (CV less than 20%) over the period 1969-2019. Seasonal variability in maximum temperatures has also been observed, with a significant increase in maximum temperatures during the dry season compared with the rainy season. It is therefore important for the government of Burkina Faso to take urgent measures to protect vulnerable groups (the elderly and children) from heat waves resulting from rising maximum temperatures.
Call for Submissions. Graphic Biographical Fiction (Deadline: 31 August 2024). The Comics Grid: Journal of Comics Scholarship Special Collection
Authors: Priego Ernesto
Published: December 2023

Deadline for full submissions: 31 August 2024.
Multi-parametric optimization of Wire-EDM machining on artificially-aged al6061/b 4 c composite using RSM and grey relational analysis
Authors: Bhat Subraya , Sai Shreyas , Shankar Gowri , Doreswamy Deepak
Published: December 2023

Wire-electric discharge machining (W-EDM) is an advanced technology used for machining hard-to-cut materials with high hardness. Therefore, it is critical to characterize and model the Wire-ED machining performance for new materials having remarkable mechanical properties with respect to the multiple control parameters involved in the process. In this light, the present study investigates the multi-parametric optimization of current, pulse-on time (Ton), and pulse-off time (Toff) on material removal rate (MRR), kerf width (KW), surface roughness (R a) for Wire-EDM of artificially aged Al6061/B4C composite using response surface method (RSM) and grey relational analysis (GRA). The results of the investigation revealed that, Toff has the most significant impact on the multi-parametric response, with a percentage-wise contribution of 38% from the analysis of variance. The optimization results established that a multi-parametric combination of current - 6 A, Ton - 42.5253 ms, and Toff - 10 ms achieved the optimum response of MRR - 1.7036 mg/min, KW - 0.1727 mm, and R a - 5.6525 mm. The results obtained herewith have practical relevance to Wire-EDM industry for manufacturing applications.
Bảo mật thông tin khi xét xử trực tuyến vụ án kinh doanh, thương mại: một số vấn đề cần tiếp tục hoàn thiện
Authors: Nguyễn Minh Quốc Việt
Published: December 2023

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Vai trò của truyền thông đại chúng đối với kiểm soát quyền lực trong công tác cán bộ
Authors: Cao Thị Ngọc Yến  , Trịnh Vương An
Published: December 2023

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Một số kết quả nổi bật về cải cách hành chính ở tỉnh Vĩnh Phúc
Authors: Trần Văn Hòa
Published: December 2023

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Optimalisasi Minat Membaca Melalui Program Taman Baca Anak Di Desa Parumasan Kabupaten Pandeglang
Authors: Fatoni Ahmad
Published: December 2023

Minat baca pada anak usia dini memiliki peran sentral dalam membentuk dasar pendidikan dan perkembangan intelektual mereka. Program pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan minat baca pada anak melalui program taman baca. Pengabdian kepada masyarakat dilaksanakan di   Desa Parumasan Kecamatan Cipeucang Kabupaten Pandeglang Provinsi Banten. Dengan adanya taman baca dapat membantu anak-anak memahami bahasa dengan lebih baik, meningkatkan kosa kata, dan kemampuan berbicara mereka. Membaca memberikan anak akses ke berbagai pengetahuan dan informasi, membantu mereka memahami dunia di sekitar mereka dengan lebih baik.
Penyuluhan Budaya 5R dan Perilaku K3 di PT. Home Center Kawan Lama
Authors: Sri Ulina Ninta
Published: December 2023

Setiap institusi dan organisasi memerlukan pengetahuan tentang Kesehatan dan keselamatan kerja (K3) untuk mencegah kecelakaan dan penyakit akibat kerja, serta jaminan terhadap keamanan dan keselamatan sebuah produk bagi konsumen. Hal ini bisa diperoleh dengan dari bimbingan dan penyuluhan dalam Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (PKM) yang bertujuan untuk: (1) mengetahui pengaplikasian 5R (Resik, Ringkas, Rapi, Rawat, Rajin), (2) mengetahui perilaku K3 (Kesehatan dan Keselamatan Kerja), (3) mengetahui pengaruh implementasi 5R terhadap perilaku K3 di PT. Home Center Kawan Lama. PKM ini dilakukan dengan menerapkan  expost facto. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah karyawan PT. Home Center Kawan Lama. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan pursposive sample yang berjumlah 30 karyawan. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan angket. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan deskriptif kuantitatif. Berdasarkan hasil PKM ditemukan hubungan positif yang bisa didapat dengan penerapan 5R dan perilaku K3 di PT Home Center Karyawan Lama.
La educación en 2030. Prospectiva del futuro por profesorado en formación
Authors: Rovira-Collado José , Martínez-Carratalá Francisco Antonio , Miras Sebastián
Published: December 2023

Este estudio analiza 389 relatos de ciencia ficción sobre la educación del futuro escritos por alumnado de los másteres de formación del profesorado y de investigación educativa de la Universidad de Alicante entre los cursos 2009-2010 y 2019-2020. Durante la práctica “La Educación en 2030” se escribieron estos relatos, disponibles en abierto en los blogs de las distintas asignaturas. Se realiza una investigación mixta con un análisis cualitativo de los relatos y la expresión cuantitativa mediante estadísticos descriptivos en el estudio longitudinal. En los resultados se clasifican los relatos en dos grandes categorías: Predicciones Positivas y Predicciones Negativas, teniendo mayor relevancia estas últimas (52.94 % total), relacionadas con los modelos distópicos de la ciencia ficción. Sobre estas dos macrocategorías se establecen tres códigos principales, que son Predicciones Negativas: Docente-discente, Aprendizaje y Sistema; y Predicciones Positivas: Docencia, Contenidos y Modelo; que articulan el análisis con más subcódigos y frecuencias de aparición de las distintas ideas. Destacamos los códigos sobre la figura del docente como “mediador” o “clandestino”, como dos modelos educativos que se repiten como profesorado del futuro. Se incluyen fragmentos de los relatos analizados para ejemplificar los códigos utilizados. La creación de relatos educativos desde la ciencia ficción ofrece una visión rica, crítica y diversa del futuro. Los relatos estudiados revelan cambios significativos en la praxis docente y en la incorporación de tecnologías, pero también preocupaciones sobre aspectos deshumanizados y la distancia entre ideales y la realidad en temas como las mejoras laborales, la inclusión y la sostenibilidad.
Cartas a Nana
Authors: Naranjo Vargas Sara Lucía
Published: December 2023

Nana. Cuando bajamos las escaleras de la Darío recordé cuando de pequeña me llevabas a leer y a los talleres infantiles. Esa imagen nublada por los años estaba muy bien guardada en mi memoria, diría en mi alma.
Taking Revenge for Dissent
Authors: Kovács Ágnes
Published: December 2023

Hungary’s latest judicial reform in May 2023 came in response to  EU decisions to suspend the country’s access to funds due to serious rule of law concerns. The reform aimed, among other things, to strengthen the independence of the Kúria, the Supreme Court of Hungary. Experience to date shows that while on the level of formal legal rules, some improvements towards the rule of law have been made, in actual daily practice, the opposite is happening: While steps have been taken to restore the independence of the Kúria, the Chief Justice is working on further eroding the independence of individual judges.
Problems of Secondary School Teachers with Special Reference to Eastern Zone of Arunachal Pradesh
Authors: Jasan Suham  , Tok Prof. Boa Reena
Published: December 2023

There is no doubt that secondary education serves as the gateway to higher education. To make this stage of education successful and relevant to society, there is a need to provide quality education at this stage, which will create a balance between continued learning and the world of work. The key elements on which quality education depends are students' and teachers’ performance, evaluation procedures, proper management, adherence to time frames, and infrastructure support in achieving the set goals. A wealth of research findings indicates that secondary education conditions and management in India are not very satisfying. Some of the major problems are lack of infrastructure, limited funding, overcrowded classes, low enrollment, unfavourable home conditions, and financial mismanagement. Therefore, the interest of the researchers was to study about the problems of secondary school teachers in the Eastern Zone of Arunachal Pradesh. Descriptive-normative survey method was used. 286 teachers of secondary schools in the Eastern Zone of Arunachal Pradesh were taken as sample of the study by using stratified random sampling technique. The data was collected by using the self developed questionnaire. Percentage is the medium of analysis. The findings reveal that government secondary school teachers, despite earning good salaries and having secure jobs, are dissatisfied with their postings in various districts of the Eastern Zone of Arunachal. This dissatisfaction is primarily due to lack of infrastructure facilities and accommodation, deteriorating infrastructure, unhygienic toilets, overcrowded classrooms, inadequate safe drinking water facilities, lack of motivation to teach, unfamiliarity with using ICT or smart classrooms, overburden of administrative tasks, and additional periods assigned to them for non-specialized subjects in rural areas.
Solution-Focused Practice in Outdoor Therapy: Co-Adventuring for Change by Will W Dobud and Stephan Natynczuk
Authors: McCarthy-Grunwald Steve
Published: December 2023

Interest in moving therapy outdoors has been increasing from an anecdotal perspective over the last few years. Academic discussions around what exactly constitutes ‘outdoor therapy’ and how this may differ (if at all) from therapies such as SFBT which coincidentally takes place in an outdoor setting is something which provides a useful backdrop for this book. Solution-Focused Practice in Outdoor Therapy: Co-Adventuring for change sets out to provide a convincing narrative on the values and benefits of the fusion of solution focused approaches in nature.
How Does Solution-Focused Management Influence Followership Behavior in Japan? 🇨🇳 🇹🇼
Authors: Nishinobo Minoru
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research is to empirically clarify how solution-focused / problem-focused communication in the workplace influences the followership behavior of Japanese non-managers. We took an empirical approach to verify hypotheses derived from past research. We contacted 300 full-time employees in Japanese organizations from a diverse range of industries to participate in this research through iBRIDGE Corporation. We wanted to examine the followership behavior of Japanese followers toward their managers, so we selected respondents who were in a non-managerial position and whose manager was in a managerial position. The final analysis included 273 responses. The results of our analysis revealed the following two points. Firstly, solution-focused management has a positive effect on every dimension of followership behavior. Secondly, solution-focused communication had a stronger influence on followership (active behavior) and followership (considerate behavior) than problem-focused communication. Chinese traditional (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W0pBYjHjwdIsOtulCWItotHvKFIrINr2/view?usp=drive_link) Chinese simplified (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W0pBYjHjwdIsOtulCWItotHvKFIrINr2/view?usp=drive_link)
VARIACIÓN FENOTÍPICA ENTRE POBLACIONES PRECOCES DE MAÍZ NATIVO DE OAXACA
Authors: Diego-Flores Prisciliano , Padilla-Cortés Erika , Martínez-Martínez Laura , Carrillo-Rodríguez José Cruz , Chávez-Servia José Luis
Published: December 2023

La selección y preservación de variedades locales de maíz que hacen cada año los agricultores en sus parcelas modifican la estructura genética poblacional en direcciones diversas como es la precocidad a floración, rápido llenado de grano y cosecha. El objetivo fue evaluar la variación de caracteres agromorfológicos en cuatro poblaciones nativas clasificadas dentro de las razas Bolita y Zapalote Chico, mediante siembra y cultivo en tres localidades de Oaxaca, México. Las poblaciones evaluadas están en un proceso de selección masal (segundo ciclo) y se establecieron bajo un diseño de bloques al azar con cuatro repeticiones, en terrenos de agricultores de Santa Lucia Miahuatlán, Coatecas Altas y Villa de Zaachila, Oaxaca, esta última bajo riego y las primeras en temporal. En los análisis de varianza se registraron diferencias significativas entre poblaciones y localidades para todas las variables, excepto en días a floración masculina entre localidades, y las interacciones localidades-poblaciones no presentaron diferencias significativas en ocho de catorce variables evaluadas. En Zaachila, se registraron valores fenotípicos de mayor magnitud, pero entre localidades de temporal la respuesta fue baja y semejante. En floración masculina, grosor de 10 granos y peso de 500 granos, se estimaron valores altos de varianza genotípica o poblacional y en heredabilidad en sentido amplio. El análisis de componentes principales fue útil para describir y discriminar la variación fenotípica diferencial entre las poblaciones evaluadas, principalmente con una mayor contribución explicativa de altura de planta y mazorca, peso y volumen de 500 granos.
Objective and Essential Elements of a State's Nuclear Security Regime
Authors:   INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY
Published: December 2023

This IAEA Nuclear Security Series publication provides nuclear security fundamentals, recommendations, and supporting guidance for Member States to assist them in implementing new nuclear security regimes, or in reviewing and, if necessary, strengthening existing ones. The publication is aimed at national policy makers, legislative bodies, competent authorities, institutions and individuals involved in the establishment, implementation, maintenance or sustainability of a state’s nuclear security regime.
Ortoplastia con colgajos en fracturas con pérdida de la cobertura
Authors: Villarroel Rovere Hugo Ernesto , Jaramillo Becerra Carlos Alberto , Betancourt Castillo Manuel Enrique
Published: December 2023

Introducción: La reparación de lesiones musculocutáneas en extremidades es un reto para la cirugía ortopédica. La cobertura de estas lesiones debe ser flexible, vascularizada y cubrir las estructuras anatómicas comprometidas. Este estudio demuestra la eficacia de combinar técnicas de cirugía plástica con técnicas ortopédicas (Ortoplastia) para la resolución quirúrgica de defectos cutâneos en extremidades.
Métodos: El presente estudio es descriptivo, retrospectivo en pacientes tratados por perdida cutánea en extremidades, en el servicio de Traumatología del Hospital Alcívar, periodo 2020 – 2022.
Resultados: Fueron 33 pacientes, 28 hombres y 5 mujeres, con edad promedio de 32 años. Se realizaron 33 colgajos:10 cutáneos, 11 fasciocutaneos, 8 musculares y 4 vasculares. Se obtuvo un alto grado de satisfacción postquirúrgica según la escala de Likert.
Conclusiones: La resolución de los defectos cutáneos mejora la fijación esquelética de fracturas, con el retorno de la forma y función de las extremidades.
Analysis of the Effect of Work Discipline and Work Experience on Employee Performance Moderated by Organizational Commitment to PT HKI Pekanbaru-Dumai Rest Area Development Project
Authors: Hardiansyah Lukita  , Mesra B.
Published: December 2023

This study was conducted to analyze the effect of work discipline and work experience on employee performance moderated by the organization's commitment to PT HKI Pekanbaru-Dumai Rest Area Development Project. The sample in this study was 80 respondents who were contract employees. The analysis method used is moderating regression analysis. This research was conducted by statistical methods processed with the help of SPSS v. 25 Software. The results showed that partially the variables of Work Discipline and work experience had a significant positive effect on Employee Performance. The results of the moderation test explain the commitment of decent work to be a moderation variable and strengthen the relationship of work discipline variables to employee performance. While work commitment is not worthy to be a moderation variable and weakens the relationship of work experience variables to employee performance.
Factors Contributing to Low Academic Achievement Among Pupils with Hearing Impairment: A Case of Selected Inclusive Primary Schools in Dodoma Municipality, Tanzania
Authors: Kimaro Anathe , Kileo Scholastica
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study was to contribute to knowledge about learners’ academic achievement by examining factors impeding the academic achievement of pupils with hearing impairmentsin public inclusive primary schools in DodomaCity, Tanzania. The study used a qualitative approach informed by a case study design. It had a sample size of 67 participants, including 24 inclusive primary school teachers, 6 head teachers, 1 special education officer, and 36 hearing-impaired pupils from six (6) inclusive primary schools in Dodoma municipality. Interview guide and observation checklists were used to collect data. Qualitative data analysis procedures were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that inappropriate pedagogical approaches, lack of expert teachers and professional development, as well as a lack of learning facilities in inclusive classroom, were key factors responsible for low academic achievement among hearing impairments pupils. In conclusion, curriculum developers couldconstruct curriculum that is flexible and consumable by all types of learners. The study recommends that, in-service training of inclusive classroom teachers should cover new methods of teaching; identification other disabilities in hearing impairments pupils; teaching; preparation and usage of appropriate teaching and learning materials.Keywords:Disability, hearing impairment, inclusive, inclusive education, impairmentJINSTITUTE OF ADULT EDUCATIONJournal of Adult Education in TanzaniaJAET June 2023, Vol. 25, Issue 1 pp. 17-40eISSN:2961-6271(Online)Copyright © The Author(s)All Rights Reserved. Published by IAEDOI: https://doi.org/10.61408/jaet2023v25i01.02
Microvascular in-vivo Analysis of Retrograde Venous Arterialization of Ischemic Skeletal Muscle
Authors: Quintos Ricardo Jose , Niimi Hideyuki
Published: December 2023

Objective: Nearly 20% of patients with critical limb ischemia will not be suitable for arterial bypass due to distal small vessel occlusion, and venous arterialization of the distal venous bed might be a valuable surgical option. This study demonstrates the in-vivo microcirculatory effects of this type of intervention. Methods: Using intravital video microscopy, the authors studied the distal skeletal microcirculatory characteristics following venous arterialization of critical hindlimb ischemia in the rat. 25 Wistar rats underwent proximal ligation of the femoral arteries followed by venous arterialization carried out by anastomosing the saphenous vein to the femoral artery using microsurgery techniques. Microcirculatory hemodynamic conditions of the soleus muscle were observed under normal, ischemic, and arterialized conditions. Fluorescein-labeled red cells were used to measure red cell velocities (Vrbc) at the capillaries, and acridine orange injections used to stain endothelial cell nuclei to measure microcirculatory diameters, and leukocyte nuclei to measure leukocyte adhesion. Laser Doppler Perfusion (LDP) units at the distal limb were measured continuously throughout the procedure. Results: Proximal femoral arterial ligation resulted in drastic reductions in LDP and Vrbc. Following distal venous arterialization, LDP returned to an average of 41% of baseline. Vrbc returned to near baseline values in 70% of the capillaries. Flow at the capillary and venular system showed frequent reversals and great variations in velocities. Venules and venu-venular anastomoses diameters increased by 50%. There was immediate macromolecular tracer leakage and leukocyte activation was significantly increased in both ischemic and arterialized groups (15 cells vs 156 and 178 cells respectively). Conclusion: Venous arterialization may provide an improvement in microcirculatory velocities but is accompanied by microcirculatory injury and dysfunction in the acute phase. These results suggest that mechanisms besides microcirculatory hemodynamics play a role in the overall picture of clinical effectivity of the procedure. Key words: Retrograde venous arterialization, ischemic skeletal muscle
The Use of Preformed Spring-Loaded Silo on Delayed Primary Closure of Gastroschisis Patients at the Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Authors: Gacus Erika Marie , Aison Dexter
Published: December 2023

Rationale: The objective of the study was to describe the outcome in a series of patients with delayed primary closure of gastroschisis using a Preformed Spring-Loaded Silo Bag (PSLS). Methods: A prospective data collection and chart review were done all gastroschisis patients from May 2011 to April 2013. Eligible gastroschisis patients were applied with silo bag, gradual reduction of abdominal viscera and elective abdominal wall closure. The postoperative outcomes investigated were: infection rate, days to immediate fascial closure, post-operative ventilatory period, postoperative NPO period to successful enteral feeding, days in the NICU, days of hospital admission, development of post-operative complications, and mortality rate. Results: Thirty-four gastroschisis patients were admitted from May 2011 to April 2013, of whom 25 patients qualified for the study. Majority of the patients were female, preterm, delivered vaginally, weighed<2 kg and admitted within the first 24hrs of life. 84% had prenatal ultrasound, less 50% were diagnosed correctly. 48% of mothers were less than 20 years old. Fascial closure rate was 88% (delayed abdominal closure done within 10 days). 72% were fed within 10 days after delayed abdominal wall closure. 52% were extubated within 24 hours. Average hospital stay was 35 days. Overall outcome: morbidity rate- 48%; home against medical advice (HAMA)-4%; mortality rate – 12%. Conclusions: The use of PSLS bags for the delayed primary closure of gastroschisis appears to be a safe and beneficial. Key words: gastroschisis, preformed spring-loaded silo bag, infant newborn, abdominal wall, viscera
PEMANFAATAN CHATGPT SEBAGAI BAHAN REFERENSI KERJA
Authors: Bestari Kumboro Yanuar , Ibna Pratama2 Harfin , Nowo Waskitho Nanda , Wahyu Setyaningsih Putry
Published: December 2023

Internet hadir dengan banyak kelebihannya untuk memenuhi kebutuhan setiap orang. Dengan adanya internet, berbagai macam situs atau media sosial dapat diakses dengan mudah, salah satunya Website. Menurut laporan We Are Social dan Hootsuite menunjukkan, jumlah pengguna internet di seluruh dunia telah mencapai 5,16 miliar orang pada Januari 2023. Jumlah tersebut mencapai 64,4% dari populasi global yang totalnya 8,01 miliar orang. Dan menurut laporan tersebut, alasan utama orang menggunakan internet adalah untuk mencari informasi. “Hampir 6 dari 10 pengguna internet berusia kerja masih merujuk ke sumber daya online saat mencari informasi”. Untuk mencari informasi di internet, kita sering menggunakan search engine hanya dengan mengetik kata kunci di kolom pencarian, informasi yang relevan dan termuat pada situs tertentu akan muncul dan ditampilkan pada halaman pencarian. Tidak heran banyak orang pada saat ini banyak menggunakan internet sebagai sarana pemenuhan kebutuhan akan informasi yang praktis dan instan. Manfaat bagi sebuah instansi selain mendukung kegiatan, terdapat berbagai manfaat internet bagi perusahaan yang tak kalah penting. Manfaat internet bagi perusahaan ini menyediakan akses informasi, membantu proses manajemen perusahaan, hingga mendukung kegiatan bekerja dari mana saja. Di samping itu, penggunaan internet juga mendukung inovasi dan daya saing dengan perusahaan lain. Perlu diakui bahwa teknologi dapat membantu beragam pekerjaan, termasuk koneksi internet yang ada saat ini. Tak heran, jika kini internet menjadi kebutuhan primer setiap bidang pekerjaan.
FAKTOR PRESTASI AKADEMIK MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS MURIA KUDUS YANG MENGHUNI TEMPAT KOST
Authors: Widyawati Destiana Putri , Fauzia Alicia Tia , Fuadah Lin , Fajrie Nur
Published: December 2023

Prestasi akademik adalah hasil dari suatu proses dengan beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi, tinggi rendahnya prestasi siswa tergantung pada faktor-faktor tersebut. Perguruan tinggi memegang peranan penting dalam masyarakat karena dapat mengembangkan potensi dan keterampilan mahasiswa sehingga mahasiswa tersebut memiliki masa depan yang cerah di masa depan.  Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk untuk mengetahui apa saja faktor prestasi akademik mahasiswa Universitas Muria Kudus yang menghuni tempat kost. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu penelitian kualitati dengan pendekatatan studi kasus. Sampel penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Universitas Muria Kudus yang berjumlah 3 orang. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini adalah faktor yang mempengaruhi prestasi belajar adalah faktor intern (dari dalam) dan ekstren (dari luar). Faktor internal meliputi faktor fisik dan faktor psikis. Faktor kondisi fisik seperti kesehatan, kondisi tubuh. Dan faktor psikologis seperti perhatian, minat, bakat dan kemauan. Sedangkan faktor eksternal terdiri dari lingkungan sosial kampus yang meliputi keterampilan mengajar dosen, kurikulum, hubungan dosen sama mahasiswa, hubungan antar mahasiswa, lingkungan kampus dan sarana prasarana di kampus, metode pengajaran, lingkungan sosial di kampus, termasuk aktivitas mahasiswa.
PENDAMPINGAN SPEAKING FOR PRESENTATION BAGI SISWA KELAS V SD PLUS GEMBALA BAIK PONTIANAK
Authors: Windy  , Hastuti Fransiska Dewi , Sibatuara Udur Delima , Pakpahan Marnangkok , Matuate Vitha Ama , Atmaja Theodore Alexander
Published: December 2023

Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris berbasis ICT sudah menjadi sebuah keharusan terutama pada abad 21. Pendampingan ini berfokus pada peningkatan speaking skill siswa/i SD Gembala Baik yang berada di wilayah Jl. Jendral Ahmad Yani Pontianak. SD Plus Gembala Baik adalah salah satu sekolah dasar yang menggunakan sistem bilingual/dua bahasa sebagai bahasa pengantar dan media interaksi antara guru dan peserta didik. Untuk itu, dalam pendampingan ini metode yang digunakan adalah mengaplikasikan penggunaan gambar sebagai media ajar dalam melatih kemampuan presentasi dalam Bahasa Inggris oleh peserta didik.  Fokus pembelajaran berbasis ICT tidak terbatas hanya pada pembelajaran bahasa namun juga mencakup semua aspek pembelajaran. Hasilnya Antusiasme yang luar biasa dari para peserta didik dalam melakukan presentasi karena pengetahuan serta tips yang mereka dapatkan dalam membuat presentsi semakin menyenangkan terutama dalam penggunaan gambar sebagai media ajar, sekalipun kendala yang terjadi pada penerapan pembelajaran berbasis ICT namun tidak menyurutkan niat peserta didik dalam mengikuti kegiatan pembelajaran pada akhirnya peserta didik bisa tampil lebih percaya diri dalam berbicara di depan kelas.