bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Da Vila Rica histórica à mítica
Authors: Ribeiro Gustavo de Mello Sá Carvalho
Published: July 2024

No romance Os sinos da agonia, de Autran Dourado, são narradas, com focalização variada, as jornadas de Januário, Malvina e Gaspar, que formam um triângulo amoroso. Tais personagens, às voltas com questões referentes à morte, refletem o clima de decadência da cidade de Vila Rica nos últimos suspiros da economia aurífera colonial. No desenrolar dessa teia, o narrador toma a postura de desafiador do tempo e parte dos acontecimentos narrados e do pano de fundo histórico para atingir uma dimensão mítica e refletir sobre grandes temas universais. O intuito deste artigo é verificar o modo como o espaço narrativo é construído por esse narrador, compreendendo, justamente, os artifícios por ele usados para conseguir o espaço mítico através do histórico. Para isso, tomaremos como embasamento teórico principal os postulados de Gérard de Génette ([197-]), em Discurso da narrativa e os de Osman Lins (1976), em Lima Barreto e o espaço romanesco.
O país das remembranças
Authors: Said Roberto
Published: July 2024

Um poema e uma crônica sobre a cidade de Ouro Preto, ao lado de um poema e uma crônica sobre Sabará, constituem o corpus literário deste artigo cujo interesse é refletir acerca das relações entre tempo e modernidade em Drummond. Parto do pressuposto de que as cidades coloniais do barroco mineiro, ao reunirem material e simbolicamente traços da história social e cultural brasileira, da sociedade do ouro à sociedade moderna, oferecem elementos a partir dos quais o escritor empreende, com recursos literários, uma reflexão acerca da construção da memória e do tempo históricos. A hipótese de trabalho é a de que sua leitura, atenta às temporalidades disjuntivas presentes nas cidades mineiras, incide criticamente sobre as narrativas históricas e sociais desenvolvimentistas que amparam o processo de modernização colocado em curso no Brasil do século 20.
O Complexo de vira-lata e a Solução Porto Rico
Authors: Abreu Diego Candido
Published: July 2024

O brasileiro é um “Narciso às avessas, que cospe na própria imagem” (RODRIGUES, 2013). Com tais palavras, Nelson Rodrigues caracteriza o “complexo de vira-lata”, identificado como uma postura voluntária de inferiorização comum a grande parte dos brasileiros, assentada em uma concepção ideológica depreciativa em relação ao Brasil. Partindo da intuição certeira do autor recifense, o objetivo principal deste artigo é gerar inteligibilidades sobre a ideologia do viralatismo conforme construída discursivamente na mídia hegemônica brasileira. Para tanto, tendo como fundamento a visão de ideologia proposta por Thompson (1995) como o “sentido a serviço do poder”, estabelece-se um arcabouço teórico composto pela reflexão rodrigueana e pelo ferramental analítico do Sistema de Avaliatividade (MARTIN; WHITE, 2005). As análises evidenciam a função exercida pelos expedientes avaliativos na construção discursiva do viralatismo, além de iluminarem essa ideologia como uma linha-mestra que atravessa a argumentação que advoga o desprezo e o rebaixamento do Brasil.
Do íntimo ao escancarado: uma análise de manchetes de notícias à luz do Sistema de Avaliatividade
Authors: Anacleto Aguiar Dharvind , Nogueira Accioly Nóbrega Adriana
Published: July 2024

Por meio do Sistema de Avaliatividade, no prisma da Linguística Sistêmico-Funcional, este trabalho investiga, a partir de escolhas léxico-gramaticais, a presença de recursos linguísticos avaliativos em manchetes de sites de notícias que divulgaram um comentário feito pelo jornalista Marcelo Cosme sobre sua família, em rede nacional, enquanto apresentava o Jornal Hoje. Também refletimos, sob o viés teórico dos estudos queer em Linguística Aplicada, acerca da (des)essencialização das práticas sociais e discursivas, problematizando, sobretudo, a visão de estranhamento direcionada às performances discursivas de pessoas LGBTQIA+. A análise indica que as manchetes refletem o posicionamento implícito de quem as redigiu no que se refere ao comentário de Cosme, julgado negativamente nos âmbitos da estima social e da sanção social. Os entendimentos criados apontam a necessidade de queerizarmos/desessencializarmos nossas práticas sociais e discursivas em prol da construção de um mundo contemporâneo que aprecie a diversidade e que respeite as vidas LGBTQIA+.
DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE PAI CURRICULUM
Authors: Nasir Tatang Muh , Hasbiyallah Hasbiyallah , Syarif Ahmad
Published: July 2024

Education is a conscious effort to prepare students through guidance, teaching and/or training activities, as well as equipping students with knowledge for their future roles. Meanwhile, technology is the application of scientific knowledge and other sciences to solve practical problems. Thus science and technology cannot be separated. Science and technology are developing very rapidly along with the pace of development of society. Science and technology have a reciprocal relationship with education and the curriculum. Education and curriculum must be able to respond to the rapid development of science and technology, because education is an effort to prepare students to face a better future. Curriculum development for all subjects including Fiqh must be based on developments in science and technology. The development of science and technology directly has implications for curriculum development which includes objectives, materials, methods and evaluation. Technology has an important role in developing the Fiqh curriculum because Fiqh material must always be up to date with the conditions and needs of students. Fiqh learning must always be contextual to students' real lives so that its existence is always present and becomes a student's need.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah (PBM) terhadap Motivasi Berprestasi dan Prestasi Belajar pada Mata Pelajaran Agama Islam
Authors: Aini Qurratu
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada atau tidak adanya pengaruh model pembelajaran berbasis masalah (PBM) terhadap motivasi berprestasi dan prestasi belajar pada mata pelajaran agama Islam di SMA Nurul Jadid Paiton Probolinggo. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kuantitatif jenis quasi experimental design (nonequivalent control group design). Metode eksperimen ini digunakan untuk mengetahui ada atau tidak adanya pengaruh model pembelajaran berbasis masalah (PBM) terhadap motivasi berprestasi dengan analisis uji mann whitney dan ada atau tidaknya pengaruh model pembelajaran berbasis masalah (PBM) terhadap prestasi belajar dengan analisis uji Z, yaitu dengan membedakan nilai posttest antara kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol. Instrument yang digunakan adalah angket dan tes, yang terdiri dari 21 item pernyataan (angket) tentang motivasi berprestasi dan 25 item pertanyaan (tes) tentang prestasi belajar. Setelah dilakukan eksperimen dan pengukuran tentang motivasi berprestasi didapat nilai Ztabel sebesar 1.960, dan Zhitung sebesar -6,021. Karena Zhitung < Ztabel, maka dapat dinyatakan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan dalam tingkat motivasi berprestasi antara kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol. Artinya model pembelajaran berbasis masalah (PBM) tidak berpengaruh tehadap motivasi berprestasi pada mata pelajaran pendidikan agama Islam di SMA Nurul Jadid Paiton Probolinggo. Sedangkan hasil analisis Z-tes tentang prestasi belajar, didapat nilai Ztabel sebesar 2,045, dan Zhitung sebesar 1,258. Karena Zhitung < Ztabel, maka dapat dinyatakan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan dalam tingkat prestasi belajar antara kelompok eksperimen dan kelompok kontrol. Artinya model pembelajaran berbasis masalah (PBM) tidak berpengaruh tehadap prestasi belajar pada mata pelajaran pendidikan agama Islam di SMA Nurul Jadid Paiton Probolinggo.
DIRECTIVE SPEECH ACTS IN UMAR BIN KHATTAB'S SPEECH WHEN HE WAS APPOINTED AS CALIPH: A PRAGMATICS STUDY
Authors: Anjani Fuji Fitri , Nugraha Tubagus Chaeru , Ardiati Riza Lupi
Published: July 2024

This study discusses the directive act of directive speech delivered by Umar bin Khattab, which aims to influence the thoughts and actions of Muslims. This study uses a descriptive-analytical method with a qualitative approach, aiming to describe and interpret the data as it is. The data collection method used is the listening method with the free listening technique (SBC) and the recording technique. The collected data was then analyzed using a matching method and a pragmatic sorting technique, and an analysis of the strategies based on the theory of Brown and Levinson (1987). The results of this study identified 34 utterances containing directive speech acts in the five speeches of Umar bin Khattab, which are categorized into 9 requests, 18 commands, 3 requesting attention, 1 prohibition, and 1 type of warning.
Develop and quickly deliver digital financial products and services using low-code platforms
Authors: Phan Thanh Đức ,   Banking Academy of Vietnam, Nguyễn Ngọc Quang ,   Hanoi University of Industry, Vietnam
Published: July 2024

The 4th Industrial Revolution has a profound impact on social life in general as well as the Finance sector in particular. Industrial Revolution 4.0 not only creates a basis for developing new business models, diversifying distribution channels and improving user experience, but also changes the way of developing financial products and services in the digital environment based on new platforms and development methods. New platforms and development methods allow for shortening the time to develop and transfer financial and banking products and services while still ensuring they meet security requirements and facilitate deployment on the infrastructure as well as conversion to a cloud environment. Using the method of document review and analysis, the article deeply analyzes the low-code platform and proposes combined method Scurm- Extreme Programming for software development using the low-code platform integrated with Continuous Integration- Continuous Delivery process.
Predicting default risk for small and medium enterprises in Vietnam using machine learning models
Authors: Nguyễn Minh Nhật ,   Ho Chi Minh University of Banking, Vietnam, Ngô Hoàng Khánh Duy
Published: July 2024

This study develops a model for predicting default risk (DR) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam using machine learning methods such as Logistic Regression (LR), Decision Trees, XGBoost, and Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). The data is collected from the financial statements of enterprises borrowing from commercial banks and companies listed on the Vietnamese financial market from 2010 to 2022. The performance of the models is evaluated using metrics such as the F1 score and accuracy (ACC). Results show that Decision Trees, XGBoost, and ANN outperform LR. Specifically, ANN achieves an F1 score of 0.756 and an ACC of 0.9345 on the validation dataset, demonstrating excellent predictive capability. The ANN method has significant potential in identifying high-risk customers, thereby optimizing the credit risk management process. The study also identifies key predictive variables, providing insights for developing more effective DR models. Future research could apply advanced hyperparameter tuning techniques and expand the feature set to optimize the model further
Development of an Improved Solid Waste Management System in Nigeria Using Smart IOT Devices
Authors: Onyagu Chika Lilian ,   Department of Cybersecurity, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Margaret Lawrence  University, Umunede Delta state, Nigeria, Obikwelu Okonkwo , Mbonu Ekene S. , Aniakor Ifeanyichukwu  Oluchukwu ,   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,  Nigeria,   Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria,   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,  Nigeria
Published: July 2024

Rapid rise in inhabitants across the globe has led to the inadmissible management of waste in various countries, giving rise to various health issues and environmental pollution. Waste management is a daily task in urban areas, which requires a large amount of labour resources and affects natural, budgetary, efficiency, and social aspects. Many approaches have been proposed and implemented in developed countries to optimize waste management, such as smart waste in and route optimization. However, these technologies are still new in developing countries and have been implemented fully. The waste-collecting trucks collect waste just once or twice in seven days. The poor and improper disposal of waste produces toxic gases, and radiation in the environment, which has adverse effects on human health. The agency managing waste in Nigeria lack proper coordination to ensure better result. These challenges motivated this research. The research develop an improved solid waste management system using IoT sensors. The robust web-based system, coordinate and manage all the trucks, drivers and revenue generated from waste disposal to ensure better result when compared with existing method. The methodology adopted for this system is Object Oriented System analysis and designed (OOAD) methodology for the web based system, and Embedded C++ is used for the algorithm that controls the sensor reading. However, the MQ5, MQ7, MQ135 and Load cell sensors were used for dumpsite monitoring. While Ardunino Controller and Sim808 Gate way are used for System connection and transmission. The result from the simulated work, shows that air quality and waste bin level can monitored concurrently, which boost the efficiency of the new system. Moreover, the incorporation of load cell sensor at the dumpsite also help the regulatory body to computing the efficiency of the evacuation process of truck drivers. The readings of gas sensors on air quality from simulated environment were compared with six membership performance index (MID) of WHO air quality standard. The result shows that the simulated dumpsites were able to capture five out of the six MID. This represents 83.33% compliance to the WHO standard. The Improved solid waste management system developed in this work will help for proper coordination of waste collection and disposal, to ensure a clean and healthy environment that provides transparency in the business of waste management upon its implementation Keywords: Development, Solid Waste, Management, Smart and IOT Devices
Determination of Concentrations of Pesticide Residues in Chevon obtained from Abattoir of Jimeta, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Authors: Ndahi J. A. ,   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Modibbo Adama University, PMB 2076, Yola,  Nigeria, Modibbo A. U , Mukhtar H. ,   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Modibbo Adama University, PMB 2076, Yola,  Nigeria,   Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Sciences, Modibbo Adama University, PMB 2076, Yola,  Nigeria
Published: July 2024

The current work was aimed at determining levels of Organochlorine (OCP) and Organophosphorus pesticide (OPP) residues in goats obtained from the study area. This was to enable the public aware of the presence of hazardous pesticides residues in the food chain. Forty samples were collected from; Chevon, intestines, kidneys and livers of ten sampled goats. The sampled goats were represented by G1 = first goat, G2 = second goat, G3 = third goat, G4 = fourth goat, G5 = fifth goat, G6 = sixth goat, G7 = seventh goat, G8 = eighth goat, G9 = ninth goat and G10 = tenth goat. Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged and Safe (QuEChERS) was used in preparing the samples. Analysis was done with Gas chromatography – Mass spectrometer (GC/MS) Acqmethod pesticide. Results showed that OCP residues were not detected in all the samples. Anthracene, dichlorpyrifos, diazinon, dimethoate, primifos-methyl, and malathion were detected below the threshold value of 0.001 mg/Kg. Likewise, all pesticide residues in G7 and G9 samples were below the threshold limit (0.001) mg/Kg. Dichlorvos wasdetected in chevon of G1, G3 and G4 with range from 0.043 mg/Kg in G4 – 0.113 mg/Kg in G1. Chlorpyrifos was detected in intestine of G1, G2, G3, G4, G6, G8 and G10. The highest was 0.051 mg/Kg in G4 and lowest was 0.013 mg/Kg in G10. Kidney samples of GI, G2, G3 and G4 contained chlorpyrifos ranging from 0.011 mg/Kg in G8 – 0053 mg/Kg in G4. dichlovos was detected in kidney samples of G1, G2, G3, G4 and G8. Highest concentration of dichlovos in the kidney was; 0.069 00014 mg/Kg in G1 while the lowest was in G8 (0.011mg/Kg). Liver samples of G2, G4, G6 and G10 contained chlopyrifos ranging from 0,007 mg/Kg in G10 – 0.050 mg/Kg in G4. dichlovos was present in livers of G2, G4 and G6. Highest was in G4 (0.037 mg/Kg) and lowest value was in G6 (0.021 mg/Kg). Apart from in Kidney of G8, concentrations of chlorpyrifos in all the samples were above the maximum residue level (MRL) values of 0.01 mg/Kg. Consumption of which may pose health problem. Concentration of dichlorvos detected in the samples were below the MRL of 1.00mg/Kg, this may not pose immediate health issues but continuous intake may bring about accumulative health risk issues. Keywords: Chevon, chlorpyrifos, dimethoate, organophosphorus, malathion, dichlorvos, health, risk
Crisis Management in Organizations
Authors: Ugwuja Chinelo .G. ,   Department of Management University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

In the contemporary business environment, the ability to effectively manage crises is paramount to ensuring organizational continuity and resilience. Crisis management encompasses proactive strategies to prepare for potential disruptions and reactive measures to mitigate the impact of unforeseen events. This paper explores the various types of crises that organizations may encounter, including natural, technological, and human-caused crises, and examines the importance of developing robust crisis management strategies. The study highlights the significance of organizational resilience, detailing key components such as anticipation, adaptivity, and renewal capacity. Through case studies and best practices, the paper illustrates successful crisis management approaches and emphasizes the need for continuous investment in preparedness and resilience. Keywords: Crisis management, organizational resilience, business continuity, risk management, proactive strategies, crisis response, natural crises, technological crises, human-caused crises.
Influence of Principal’s Experience and Leadership Style on Senior Secondary School Student’s Academic Performance in Katsina Zonal Education Quality Assurance, Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Leko Habiba Yakubu ,   Faculty of Education, National Open University, Lawal Bagiwa Zulaihatu ,   Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education. Kampala International University, Western Campus Uganda
Published: July 2024

This study examined how Katsina State Zonal Education Quality Assurance principals' leadership styles affect student achievement. The study found that principals must involve all stakeholders in decision-making and school administration and that their leadership style positively affects SSCE student achievement. Teachers, students, and subordinates must make decisions to increase performance. Democratic leadership styles got a high response, suggesting they may outperform authoritarian leadership approaches if applied effectively. SSCE test success is not due to one leadership style. Principals must use these two leadership styles into their school management to achieve great results. Based on these findings, the recommend that the state education ministries should organise programmes to educate principals on effective leadership styles for better results. More so, to improve teacher working conditions and student academic performance, principals should adopt democratic leadership styles that involve all members of the school community in decision-making. Furthermore, school principals should use transformational leadership, which involves individuals investing in decisions they have a say in. finally, regular discussions between principals, teachers, and students should address students' academic weaknesses. Keywords: Academic performance, Leadership style, Principals’ experience, Quality assurance, Senior Secondary students
Influence of Loan Size on Growth of Women Entrepreneurship in Rubirizi District, Uganda
Authors: Amanya J. ,   School of Business and Management, Kampala International University, Uganda, Nyakundi A. , Ongesa T.N ,   School of Business and Management, Kampala International University, Uganda,   School of Business and Management, Kampala International University, Uganda
Published: July 2024

Women have actively participated in the economic development of many nations. However, women-owned enterprises have continued to face tough competition in the market. Resultantly, most of their businesses collapse at the infancy stage leaving many women languishing in poverty. This is against the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially on poverty (SDG 1), zero hunger (SDG 2), and gender equality (SDG 5). This study sought to evaluate the influence of loan sizes on the growth of women entrepreneurship in Rubirizi District in Uganda. The study specifically sought to examine the extent to which loan size affects the growth of women entrepreneurship in the Rubirizi District of Uganda. The study was anchored on a Resource Based Theory. The study adopted a quantitative approach while a descriptive research design was used to describe the respondents’ opinions numerically in statistical terms. The target population constituted 3720 participants from which a sample size of 361 was selected using the Sloven formula. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires framed on a Likert scale of 1-5. Respondents were selected randomly using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics analyzed the responses obtained from the research questions while inferential statistics showed the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The null hypothesis was tested at a 0.05 significance level. The analyzed data was displayed by use of suitable frequency distribution tables. The results showed that loan size is statistically insignificant in the growth of women entrepreneurship (P=.334, P>0.05). The study concluded that there is no statistically significant relationship between loan sizes obtained from Village Saving Loan Associations and the growth of women's entrepreneurship. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Loan Size, Growth, Village Savings, Loan Associations
Influence of Advisory Services on the Growth of Women Entrepreneurship in Rubirizi District, Uganda
Authors: Ongesa T. N ,   School of Business and Management, Kampala International University, Uganda, Nyakundi A ,   School of Business and Management, Kampala International University, Uganda
Published: July 2024

The participation of women in the economic development of many nations has been vital. Their role in the economy has been addressed in many international, regional and national development goals, including Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. Consequently, many nations have initiated and supported entrepreneurial activities meant to uplift the status of women to move out of poverty (SDG1), attain gender parity(SDG 5) and reduce inequality (SDG10) in the economic possessions. In Uganda, this agenda is being implemented by Village Savings and Loan Association Services (VSLAs), among other initiatives. Despite these strategies, women in Uganda continue to languish in poverty. Most of their businesses collapse at infancy leaving many women economically hopeless more so in rural areas. This study therefore sought to assess the influence of advisory services on the growth of women entrepreneurship in Rubirizi District in Uganda. The study specifically sought to examine the extent to which advisory services influence growth of women entrepreneurship in Rubirizi District of Uganda. The study was anchored on a Resource Based Theory. The study adopted a quantitative approach while a descriptive research design was used to describe the respondents’ opinions numerically in statistical terms. The target population constituted 3720 participants from which a sample size of 361 was selected using Sloven formula. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires framed on a Likert scale 1-5. Respondents were selected randomly using stratified and simple random sampling techniques. Quantitative data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics analysed the responses obtained from the research questions while inferential statistics showed the influence of the independent variables on the dependent variable. The null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 significance level. The analysed data was displayed by use of suitable frequency distribution tables. The results showed that advisory services are statistically significant on growth of women entrepreneurship (t=9.118, P=.000, P<.05). The study concluded that there is a strong positive significant relationship between advisory services offered to women beneficiaries of VSLAs and growth of women entrepreneurship. Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Advisory Services, Growth, Village Savings, Loan Associations
Niger Delta Development Commission (N.D.D.C.) and Provision of Infrastructure in Niger Delta Region, 2009- 2022.
Authors: Ogbodo Stephen O ,   Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Enugu State University of  Science and Technology (ESUT), Nigeria.
Published: July 2024

The study examined the nexus between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the provision of infrastructure in the Niger Delta between 2009 and 2022. Specifically, the study was aimed at determining how violations of the NDDC Act on award of contracts undermined the development of infrastructure in the oil producing areas of Nigeria, as well as whether the projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission alleviated the incidence of inadequate infrastructure in the Niger Delta. The theoretical framework was anchored on the basic propositions derived from the theory of rentier state. A time series research design was adopted. The documentary method was used to generate the relevant data. The method of data analysis was content analysis complimented by the use of tables and diagrams. The result of the analysis indicates that the award of contracts without due process undermined the development of infrastructure in the Niger Delta between 2009 and 2022. It also demonstrates that the projects of the Niger Delta Development Commission failed to alleviate the incidence of inadequate infrastructure in the Niger Delta within the study period. Among others, the study recommends that development intervention programs should target structural injustice and inequity, which are the root causes of infrastructure deficit and lack of basic social amenities in the Niger Delta. Keywords: The Niger Delta, Government interventions programs, Niger Delta Development Commission, Infrastructure, contract.
Artificial Intelligence as a Strategic Decision-Maker in Modern Business
Authors: Ugwuja Chinelo .G ,   Department of Management University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for strategic decision-making in business, presenting unprecedented opportunities and challenges. This paper explores the evolving role of AI, not merely as a support tool but as an autonomous decision-maker in strategic business contexts. By examining AI's capabilities in data compilation, outcome forecasting, and strategic evaluation, this study highlights how AI can transform business model decision-making. Through a detailed analysis of AI's potential and current applications in various industries, this paper provides insights into the profound implications of AI-driven strategic decisions. Ethical considerations and future trends in the integration of AI in strategic management are also discussed. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Strategic Decision-Making, Business Strategy, Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Business Model, Ethical Considerations, Future Trends
Study of the Effect of Pentostam on Some Bacterial Species Isolated from Skin Infections
Authors: AL-Gorani Amal F.
Published: July 2024

In the current study, Pentostam treatment, used to treat cutaneous leishmaniasis, was used against some types of bacteria isolated from skin infections (Klebsiella and Staphylococcus) to determine the extent of the bacteria's resistance to this treatment. The results showed that staph bacteria were more sensitive than Klebsiella bacteria. 
On the Mueller-Hinton medium and measuring the inhibition zone, some types of vitamins were used in this study, such as vitamin C and vitamin B, without and with Pentostam, to determine their effect in increasing or decreasing the effectiveness of Albutostam against bacteria. 
The findings demonstrated that vitamin B did not affect the bacteria's sensitivity to vitamin C alone. However, when they were combined with pentostam treatment, the results showed that vitamin B had the effect of reducing the effectiveness of pentostam against staph. Bacteria and klebsiella bacteria, while vitamin C was shown to increase the effect of pentostam treatment on Both types of bacteria.
Estimation of the of Beta-Lactamase Production in Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Blepharitis Patients
Authors: AL-Rubaey Niran Kadhim F. , AL-Zamily Khaleid Yassen
Published: July 2024

In this study, 90 eyelid swabs were obtained from patients with blepharitis of both sexes and various age groups who were admitted to various hospitals, and other primary healthcare centers between September 2023 and February 2024, in Babylon governorate. It was found that blepharitis occurs in all age groups and affects both sexes without any differences between them, but it is clear that blepharitis is more prevalent in the age range of (20 to 49) years old. It was discovered that out of the 90 samples, 75 (83.3%) had positive bacterial cultures, and 15 (16.7%) had no growth at all. Also, Staphylococcus aureus was the most common bacteria 39 (52%), followed by Haemophilus influenzae 17 (22.7%), Streptococcus pneumoniae 10 (13.3%), Klebsiella pneumoniae 7 (9.3%), and only 2 isolates of Streptococcus pyogenes (2.7%). The rapid iodometric method has been employed to investigate the production of beta-lactamase enzyme by the common bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, which was isolated from the eyelid's margin of patients with blepharitis. It was found that 36 (92.3%) of the 39 Staphylococcus aureus isolates had the ability to produce β-lactamase. A number of common beta-lactam antibiotics, such as penicillin, amoxicillin, ampiclox cephalexin, and cefazolin have also been used to investigate the ability of Staphylococcus aureus to produce the β-lactamase enzyme. The results showed that all isolates of Staphylococcus aureus were 100% resistant to penicillin, cephalexin and cefazolin. whereas some isolates 30 isolates were resistant to ampiclox (77%), and only 23 isolates were resistant to amoxicillin (59%).
Efficacy of Natural Artificial Saliva and Natural Saliva Stimulant in Xerostomia: A Review
Authors: Kuswandani Faisal , Balafif Felisha Febriane , Najmi Nuroh , Rafisa Anggun
Published: July 2024

Xerostomia, characterized by reduced salivary flow, leads to significant health issues that compromise oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL). Current therapeutic approaches for xerostomia include artificial saliva and saliva stimulants, which aim to restore moisture and lubrication to oral surfaces. Natural products have been utilized in medical applications for centuries due to their bioactive compounds that exhibit a wide range of pharmacological activities. However, their efficacy in treating xerostomia remains unclear. This review aims to assess the efficacy of natural artificial saliva and natural saliva stimulants in treating xerostomia. Methods, the data synthesis followed a rapid review protocol by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). Electronic databases were searched for articles published from 2004 to 2024 that evaluated the efficacy of natural artificial saliva and natural saliva stimulants for xerostomia Results obtained from PubMed and ScienceDirect databases identified 37 scientific articles, of which 7 met the inclusion criteria. This review study found that a combination of Malva sylvestris and Alcea digitata, lycopene-enriched virgin olive oil, a combination of Matricaria chamomilla and Linum usitatissimum, Althaea officinalis, and licorice improved xerostomia-related symptoms enhanced patient quality of life. Conclusion, natural compounds exhibit pharmacological activity in reducing xerostomia symptoms and improving quality of life (QoL). They show potential as constituents of artificial saliva and saliva stimulants.
The correlation between the lack of ‘searching for a job' strategy and unemployment amongst youth.
Authors: Sida Pamela
Published: July 2024

Unemployment has been accepted as a w orrying problem for all society since the beginning of transition. The market is full of different obstacles and barriers. Searching for a job is now a job itself. Making a plan to find a job requires active and continuous work, while staying passive is not an option. The aim of this study is to show the impact th a t the lack o f ‘searching for a job’ strategy has on being unemployed. The research method used is the quantitative one. The data collection method is an administrated in
group questionnaire. The study consists of a comparison between two age groups, concretely between 50 youngsters, aged 18-23, and 50 othe r youngsters, aged 24-29. From th e data analysis it resulted that: (a) the sample of this study is passive and doesn’t pay th e needed importance and time to search for a job (b) young people have a noted lack of information for the chances th a t th e market offers (c) they don’t have a ‘searching for a job’ strategy and this leads to unemployment.
Machine learning methods in evaluating the impact of economic factors on the consumer price index in Albania
Authors: Basha Lule , Puka Llukan
Published: July 2024

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Albania is a measure of inflation that tracks changes in the prices of a basket of goods and services typically purchased by urban households in the country. It is a vital economic indicator used to assess changes in the cost of living and the overall price level in Albania. There are several factors that affect the levels and progress of the CPI, among them we have chosen: Euro/Lek and USD/Lek exchange rates, import levels, the monetary base, and salary data, from January 2007 to September 2023. In this paper, we investigate the efficiency of machine learning methods in determining the factors that have the greatest impact on the CPI. In our analysis, we assess the effectiveness of decision-tree models, Random Forest and XGBoost algorithms, in predicting the CPI behavior in Albania. Based on our empirical findings, we conclude that the monetary base and wages play a crucial role in influencing the CPI, with imports and exchange rates following closely in significance. Additionally, our results indicate that the Random Forest model demonstrates superior accuracy and demands less parameter tuning time compared to the alternatives. This research underscores the critical role of model selection in achieving precision and dependability in CPI forecasting. It underscores the immense potential of machine learning models in enhancing forecasting accuracy. The implications of this study are significant, as they can foster the creation of more precise and dependable forecasting models, equipping policymakers with a deeper understanding of economic stability.
The technological revolution’s impact on business management
Authors: Kollmann Jaroslav , Chamrada Daniel , Cepák Pavel
Published: July 2024

The rapid advancement of technology in the era of the fourth industrial revolution has significantly transformed organizational management practices. This study examines the influence of technological progress on organizational management, specifically analyzing the effects of data analysis and digital management methods in response to these changes. The main objective is to determine how these technological advancements impact enterprises of various sizes in the Czech Republic. The research employed comparative and analytical approaches, utilizing survey data collected from numerous organizations. Concrete methods used in the study include a comprehensive questionnaire survey, comparative analysis, and statistical correlation analysis to assess the significance of technologies based on the classification of enterprise size. The findings demonstrate substantial disparities in the implementation and advantages of technology contingent upon the magnitude of the organization, with smaller and larger enterprises exhibiting enhanced flexibility and deliberate assimilation of novel technologies. The main conclusion is that proficient administration of technology results in competitive advantages and operational efficiencies. Companies are advised to customize their technology strategies based on their available resources and market requirements. Further analysis explores the connections between investments in technology and other organizational elements such as financial resources and personnel, highlighting the importance of developing coherent plans that successfully incorporate technology into the overall structure of the organization.
GAYA KOMUNIKASI INFLUENCER GAME MOBILE LEGEND PADA KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS DIAN NUSWANTORO SEMARANG
Authors: Pulung Bagaskoro  , Agus Triyono
Published: July 2024

Gaya komunikasi dari influencer game mobile legends dapat menjadi peran dalam proses komunikasi yang digunakan pada komunikasi interpersonal di komunikasi sehari-hari. Seiring dengan banyaknya peminat game, peran media sosial sebagai penghubung informasi memberikan banyak gaya komunikasi baru di kalangan penggemar game. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana influencer game mobile legends melakukan komunikasi yang efektif pada penonton. Tujuan ini juga mencakup pemahaman bagaimana pola komunikasi efektif yang digunakan influencer game mobile legends pada penonton sehingga dapat mempengaruhi interaksi sosial di kalangan mahasiswa di lingkungan kampus. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori gaya komunikasi dan teori komunikasi efektif. Data primer diperoleh melalui wawancara mendalam dengan informan terkait. Sedangkan data sekunder diperoleh melalui proses observasi, dengan mengamati lebih dalam komunikasi terhadap komunitas game mobile legends. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa: (1) Influencer game Mobile Legends sebagai sumber informasi dan hiburan. (2) Gaya komunikasi Influencer membuat informasi lebih mudah diterima oleh penonton.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Laporan-Ku Berbasis Website Mengunakan Metode MVC (Model View Controller)
Authors: Fahmi Izhari  , Satria Wirayuda  , Dinda Novita Sari Muham
Published: July 2024

Program Magang Kerja Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) telah memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan dalam meningkatkan kompetensi mahasiswa Indonesia untuk menghadapi dunia kerja. Namun, proses pelaporan magang konvensional seringkali terkendala oleh masalah administratif yang rumit dan memakan waktu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan, mengimplementasikan, dan mengevaluasi aplikasi "Live Report" sebagai solusi inovatif dalam meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas pelaporan magang. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode campuran dengan survei, wawancara, observasi, dan analisis data untuk mengukur dampak aplikasi terhadap kualitas pelaporan, keterlibatan mahasiswa, dan kolaborasi antara perguruan tinggi dan perusahaan mitra. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi dalam meningkatkan kualitas program MBKM dan menjadi model bagi pengembangan platform pelaporan magang lainnya di Indonesia.
PKM: IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM INFORMASI BANK SAMPAH BANJARANGKAN ASRI
Authors: Desmayani Ni Made Mila Rosa , Bevi Libraeni Luh Gede , Kusuma Aniek Suryanti
Published: July 2024

Sistem Informasi Bank Sampah Banjarangkan Asri, berbasis Website dirancang untuk mengatasi permasalahan pada sistem pencatatan transaksi Bank Sampah. Pencatatan transaksi setoran sampah dan penarikan saldo yang masih manual pada buku tabungan menyebabkan potensi kerusakan, kehilangan, dan kesalahan pencatatan pada buku tabungan nasabah. Selain itu, dalam proses pencatatan transaksi, kader juga sering kali lupa mencatat harga sampah, memerlukan waktu yang cukup lama untuk mencari informasi pada tabel daftar harga dasar Bank Sampah. Oleh karena itu diperlukan sistem informasi bank sampah untuk dapat meningkatkan efisiensi, dan efektivitas. Dalam penelitian ini, penulis menggunakan teknik pengembangan waterfall. Tahapan yang pertama yaitu menganalisis kebutuhan, tahap kedua mendesain sistem, tahap ketiga menuliskan kode program, tahap keempat melakukan pengujian sistem, dan tahap yang terakhir yaitu penerapan dan pemeliharaan sistem. Sistem informasi ini dibuat dengan berbasis website dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan MYSQL serta menggunakan Framework Laravel. Implementasi sistem dapat beroperasi dengan baik, pengujian sistem dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode pengujian Blackbox dengan menguji sejumlah 33 fungsionalitas pada website Bank Sampah Banjarangkan Asri didapatkan hasil 100% valid. Dimana dapat disimpulkan bahwa semua pengujian fungsionalitas dengan menggunakan Black Box testing semuanya berhasil.  
Kata Kunci : Sistem Informasi, Bank Sampah Banjarangkan Asri, metode waterfall.
PELATIHAN GERAK STABILITAS DAN FLEKSIBILITAS SENDI LUTUT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN FUNGSIONAL SHOLAT DAN DUDUK DI LANTAI PADA IBU-IBU PENGAJIAN ‘AISYIYAH
Authors: Swandari Atik , Abdullah Khabib , Aisyah Siti , Syarifah Syarifah , Putri Nadhifa , Amalia Ichlasul
Published: July 2024

Permasalahan kesulitan menekuk lutut ketika sholat dialami mayoritas ibu-ibu anggota pengajian ‘Aisyiyah ranting Tohudan. 30 dari 90 anggota mengeluhkan hal di atas. Salah satu solusi yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengatasinya adalah memberikan pelatihan gerak stabilitas dan fleksibilitas. Latihan gerak lutut yang terdiri dari komponen stabilitas otot dan fleksibilitas sendi dapat membantu permasalahan mitra tersebut. Mitra diberikan penyuluhan tentang penyakit kaku lutut terlebih dahulu, kemudian diajari cara melakukan latihan gerak stabilitas dan fleksibilitas. Mitra diberi flyer, buku panduan dan video latihan untuk dilihat lagi di rumah. Terjadi peningkatkan pemahaman mitra tentang sakit kaku lutut, terjadi peningkatan keterampilan mitra dalam melakukan latihan gerak stabilitas dan fleksibilitas lutut serta gerakan-gerakan latihan meningkatkan fungsional sholat setelah 1 pekan dikerjakan. Telah terbentuk pula kader yang akan melanjutkan program. Kesimpulan penelitian menunjukkan pelatihan gerak stabilitas dan fleksibilitas sendi lutut dapat meningkatkan pemahaman mitra tentang penyakit kaku lutut, meningkatkan keterampilan mitra dalam melakukan latihan gerak stabilitas dan fleksibilitas untuk sendi lutut dan bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan kemampuan menekuk lutut saat sholat.
PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN PRESENTASI GURU SEKOLAH DASAR MELALUI PELATIHAN CANVA INTERAKTIF DI SDN 53 O'I FO'O
Authors: Ulfa Maria , Mentia Dilla Puspita , Nadila Putri , Jariah Ainun , Khairunnisa Khairunnisa
Published: July 2024

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran di Sekolah Dasar Negeri 53 O'i Fo'o melalui pelatihan Canva interaktif. Melalui pendekatan pembelajaran yang menyenangkan dan kolaboratif, pelatihan ini membekali guru dengan keterampilan desain presentasi yang menarik dan efektif. Dengan serangkaian kegiatan seperti demonstrasi, diskusi kelompok, dan tugas mandiri, guru diajak untuk mempraktikkan langsung penggunaan Canva dalam membuat materi pembelajaran yang inovatif. Hasil pengabdian menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan pada keterampilan presentasi guru dan kepercayaan diri mereka dalam mengadopsi teknologi dalam pembelajaran. Pelatihan Canva ini diharapkan dapat menjadi solusi bagi guru dalam menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih interaktif dan inspiratif, sehingga meningkatkan motivasi belajar siswa.
PKM MENGEMBANGKAN REVENUE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UNTUK KAJA KANGIN WARUNG
Authors: Saraswati Ni Wayan Sumartini , Suryawan I Wayan Dharma , Bisena I Kadek Agus , Pramita Dewa Ayu Kadek , Muku I Dewa Made Krishna , Hartono Eddy , Sandana I Putu Dedy , Sari Ni Luh Pangestu Widya
Published: July 2024

Kita berada pada era banjir data seiring dengan berkembangnya teknologi informasi dan internet. Biaya internet dan biaya media penyimpanan yang semakin murah mendorong masyarakat industri untuk menggunakan teknologi informasi dalam rangka mendukung jalannya perusahaan. Kaja Kangin Warung merupakan warung makan yang berada di daerah Ubud dimana saat ini hanya menggunakan sistem kasir dan dalam pengambilan keputusan untuk strategi bisnisnya. Untuk saat ini data yang terkumpul belum diolah secara maksimal dan belum memiliki informasi berharga untuk pengambilan keputusan yang lebih baik. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini mengembangkan descriptive analytics bagi Kaja Kangin Warung. Warung yang merupakan unit kecil ini memiliki urgensi yang lebih tinggi untuk mendapatkan penangangan berupa business intelligence system, mengingat bahwa perubahan strategi sangat penting untuk pengembangan warung. Descriptive analytics akan dikembangkan berbasis web application berdasarkan kebutuhan dari manajemen akan informasi yang digunakan untuk pengambilan keputusan. Adapun sumber datanya diperoleh dari data historis transaksi penjualan warung. Kegiatan PKM ini menghasilkan 10 halaman yang menampilkan visualisasi bisnis sehingga dapat bermanfaat dalam menjawab pertanyaan-pertanyaan bisnis Kaja Kangin Warung.
Ansiedad por enfermedad
Authors: Giraldo Vásquez Daniela ,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: July 2024

Mónica, 39 años. Sin antecedentes de importancia. Describe síntomas ansiosos y afectivos de larga data relacionados a dificultades familiares y económicas. Actualmente vive con su esposo, sobrina e hija de 12 años.
Viruela símica en el paciente con VIH: epidemiología, presentación clínica y diagnóstico
Authors: Villarreal Galeano Ana Valentina ,   Universidad de Antioquia, Peláez Muñoz Mariana , Aguilar-Jimenez Wbeimar , Rodriguez-Perea Ana Lucía ,   Universidad de Antioquia,   Universidad de Antioquia,   Universidad de Antioquia
Published: July 2024

Varón de 44 años, originario de Ecuador. Sin antecedentes patológicos relevantes. Consulta por una lesión ulcerativa y dolorosa en el recto, la cual se diagnosticó como hemorroides. Una semana después consulta por la aparición de lesiones cutáneas en rostro y tronco, que se extendieron a extremidades y región perineal, algunas dolorosas.
Sistem Absensi Guru dan Staf Tata Usaha di SMKN 1 Praya Tengah
Authors: Mansur Mansur  , Jihadul Akbar
Published: July 2024

The attendance of teachers and administrative staff at SMKN 1 Praya Tengah is a document that records the hours of attendance for each teacher and administrative staff at SMKN 1 Praya Tengah. Recording the hours of attendance carried out by each teacher and administrative staff at SMKN 1 Praya Tengah can affect the net salary and allowances that will be received by the teacher and administrative staff each month, because the salary and allowances given depend on their attendance, with having an attendance application can certainly guarantee an accurate time record and prevent errors from occurring when compared to making notes manually. This accurate information helps provide precise details about each teacher and administrative staff at SMKN 1 Praya Tengah and can certainly help improve the performance of teachers and staff.