bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CPAP Treatment Contributes to Some Neuropeptide and Weight Change in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Authors: Vatansev Hülya , Küçüktürk Serkan , Karaselek mehmet Ali , Arpacı Nazile , Kılınç İbrahim , Ak Mehmet
Published: August 2023

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Amaç: Bu çalışmada obstrüktif uyku apnesi sendromu (OSAS)'na bağlı obezitenin ortaya çıkışında
hipotalamik beslenmeyi düzenleyici nöropeptitler olan Nöropeptid Y (NPY), Orexin, pro-opiomelanokortin
(POMC) ve leptin seviyeleri ile PAP tedavisi ile gözlenen kilo değişimi arasında bir ilişki olup olmadığının
araştırılması amaçlandı.
Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya Göğüs Hastalıkları uyku laboratuvarında OSAS tanısı alan ve PAP tedavisi
planlanan 18-65 yaş arası 38 gönüllü erkek hasta dahil edildi. Hastalarda OSAS tanısı aldıktan sonra ve
PAP tedavisinden 6 ay sonra kan örneği alındı. ELİZA yöntemi ile nöropeptid seviyeleri belirlendi.
Bulgular: Otuz sekiz erkek hastanın yaş ortalaması 47.82±1.64’dü. OSAS tanılı hastalarda 6 aylık PAP
tedavisi sonunda Leptin, NPY, Orexin ve POMC düzeyleri vücut kitle indeksi (VKİ)'nden bağımsız olarak
düşüktü ve istatistiksel olarak anlamlıydı (p>0,001).
Sonuç: Apnelerin ortadan kaldırılması, oksijenasyonun sağlanması, PAP tedavisi ile uyku parçalanmasının
düzeltilmesi, hipoksik etkinin ve buna bağlı olarak inflamasyonun büyük ölçüde azaltılması ile metabolik
stabilitenin sağlandığını düşünmekteyiz. Hastaların PAP cihazlarının gece boyunca kesintisiz kullanımının
sağlanması ve teşvik edilmesi tedavinin etkinliğini ön plana çıkaracaktır. Ayrıca cihazı kullanırken diyet ve
egzersiz programlarının verilmesi fazla kilolu hastalarda BKİ'nin düşürülmesinde etkili olacaktır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: CPAP, leptin, NPY, POMC, orexin, uyku apnesi
PLANNING EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT UPPER BUILDING STRUCTURES WITH MOMENT GRABBING FRAME SYSTEM IN THE MARDHIKA PARK APARTMENT BUILDING 20 FLOORS TAMBUN – BEKASI
Authors: Muhlisin Holis , Nawang Sari Ribut , Sukatja Sukatja
Published: August 2023

Indonesia is an area with a high level of vulnerability to earthquake disasters, where this earthquake has caused a lot of losses and damage to building structures. Therefore, to reduce the risk due to the earthquake, it is necessary to plan earthquake-resistant building structures. The structural planning of building construction is needed to get the most effective and efficient dimensions and configuration of the structure. Collapsed buildings that are not strong enough to withstand lateral loads caused by the earthquake have resulted in significant loss of property and even lives. The purpose of writing this thesis is to design an earthquake-resistant Mardhika Park Apartment Building with a moment-resisting frame system (SRPM) which is planned in accordance with SNI 1726:2019 Earthquake (Earthquake Resistance Planning Procedures for Building and Non-Building Structures), SNI 2847 for Reinforced Concrete: 2019 (Requirements for structural concrete for buildings and their explanations), and the loading in accordance with SNI 1727:2020 for (Minimum Loads for Design of Buildings and Other Structures). The structural design of the Mardhika Park Apartment Building includes the design of this superstructure which includes columns, beams, and floor plates. Then the loads that are reviewed for structural element planning are dead, live, and earthquake loads. To assist in calculating the structure is also used Software "SAP2000 " to facilitate the calculation of the structure.
The fibronectin concentration that optimally maintains porcine satellite cells
Authors: Han Jae Ho , Jang Si Won , Kim Ye Rim , Jang Hoon , Shim Kwan Seob , Choi Hyun Woo
Published: August 2023

Objective: ‘Cultured meat’ has been suggested as means of solving the problems associated with overpopulation and gas emissions. Satellite cells are a major component in the production of cultured meat; however, these cells cannot be maintained in vitro over long periods. Fibronectin is a glycoprotein that affects biological processes such as cell adhesion, differentiation, and migration. Unfortunately, the characteristics of porcine satellite cells grown in a long-term culture when exposed to fibronectin-coated dishes are unknown. The objective of this study was to investigate the appropriate concentration of fibronectin coated dishes for proliferation and maintenance of porcine satellite cells at long-term culture.Methods: In this study, we isolated the satellite cells and fibroblast cells with pre-plating method. We next analyzed the cell doubling time, cell cycle, and rate of expressed paired box 7 (Pax7) and myogenic differentiation 1 (MyoD1) in porcine satellite cells cultured with 20 μg/mL of fibronectin-, gelatin-, and non-coated dishes at early and late passage. We then analyzed the proliferation of porcine satellite cells with various concentrations of mixed gelatin/fibronectin. We next determined the optimal concentration of fibronectin that would encourage proliferation and maintenance of porcine satellite cells in a long-term culture.Results: Doubling time was lowest when 20 μg/mL of fibronectin was used (as tested during an early and late passage). Levels of expressed Pax7 and MyoD1, assessed using immunocytochemistry, were highest in cells grown using fibronectin-coated dishes. The proliferation of gelatin/fibronectin mixed coatings had no significant effect on porcine satellite cells. The concentration of 5 μg/mL fibronectin coated dishes showed the lowest doubling time and maintained expression of Pax7.Conclusion: Fibronectin with 5μg/mL effectively maintains porcine satellite cells, a discovery that will be of interest to those developing the next generation of artificial meats.
Effect of guanidinoacetic acid on the growth performance, myofiber, and adenine nucleotide of meat-type rabbits
Authors: Li Yuanxiao , Feng Caicai , Liu Ning , Wang Jianping
Published: August 2023

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of dietary guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) on the growth performance, slaughter traits, myofiber, and adenine nucleotide of meat-type rabbits.Methods: Experimental treatments consisted of control (CON) and GAA addition at 0.04% (T1), 0.08% (T2), and 0.12% (T3) of diet. A total of 240 weaned rabbits (meat-type male Chinese black rabbits) were randomly distributed into four groups with six replicates of ten rabbits each.Results: Results showed that the three doses of GAA increased (p<0.05) final body weight, carcass weight, the density and area of quadriceps femoris fiber; and T3 showed significant effects (p<0.05) on weight gain, feed/gain, and dressing percentage, and the traits of longissimus fiber, compared to CON. Dietary GAA increased (p<0.05) the meat color a* and b* in longissimus and quadriceps; and T3 showed the lowest (p<0.05) shear force of longissimus. Furthermore, GAA increased (p<0.05) the contents of adenosine triphosphate and total adenine nucleotide in longissimus and quadriceps. In longissimus adenosine triphosphate, total adenine nucleotide, and adenylate energy charges, T3 treatment was most effective (p<0.05); while T2 and T3 treatment was more effective (p<0.05) than T1 in quadriceps. Additionally, linear or quadratic responses (p<0.05) to the increased doses of GAA were found on body weight gain, meat color, total adenine nucleotide, and adenylate energy charges.Conclusion: It is concluded that GAA can be used in the rabbit diet to improve growth and carcass traits, and these are related to the high levels of muscle adenine nucleotide.
Influencia de bioestimulantes y aguas contaminadas en la morfología del girasol ornamental Helianthus annuus L.
Authors: Arévalo Deyaneira , Pineda Alysson , Herrera Reyes Sayda , Villaseñor Ortiz Diego , Jaramillo Aguilar Edwin Edison
Published: August 2023

Bio-stimulants and water quality influence crop development. Therefore, the objective was to assess the influence of bio-stimulants and contaminated water on the morphology of ornamental sunflowers. Statistical tests revealed significant differences among variables, such as plant height, leaf number, internode distance, peduncle length, root mass, fresh plant mass, and stem diameter. The Algaser bio-stimulant (seaweed) exhibited the most significant differences (α = 0.05), followed by distilled water, Rady max (amino acids + inorganic fertilizer), and Flizz (amino acids). Canal water consistently resulted in the lowest means for all morphological variables. This study demonstrates that bio-stimulants and water quality play a significant role in the morphological development of ornamental sunflowers.
Strategi Supervisi Akademik dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru
Authors: Zulqaidah  , Lubis Melati Br. , Nabila Zulfa  , Marsyeli  , Muharil  , Nasution Inom
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana cara strategi supervisi di bidang akademik untuk meningkatkan mutu kinerja guru. Masalah dalam penelitian ini adalah mengenai manajemen supervisi akademik untuk peningkatan kinerja guru. Adapun metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan kajian penelitian menggunakan pendekatan metode literatur berdasarkan penelitian lapangan (field research). Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa implementasi manajemen supervisi akademik untuk peningkatan kinerja guru, lebih mengarah pada penilaian kinerja yang dicapai oleh guru. Evaluasi program supervisi akademik yang telah dilaksanakan baik aspek pembinaan guru, bimbingan dan pelatihan professional guru, penilaian kinerja guru maupun pemantauan 8 standar pendidikan nasional. Strategi yang dilakukan dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru yaitu dengan pembinaan disiplin, menjadi teladan bagi guru dan peserta didik, mengadakan seminar dan pelatihan, bekerja sama dengan lembaga pendidikan lain, mendatangkan para ahli, memberi kesempatan kepada guru untuk saling mengadakan supervisi, menyediakan dan mengoptimalkan sarana dan perlengkapan pendidikan.
Synthesis and Determination of Al3+ in Chinese Herbs from Heilongjiang Province by Fluorescent Probe of Naphthalimide
Authors: YANG Guang , LANG Yan
Published: August 2023

We reported a new naphthalimide fluorescence probe M1[dimethyl 3, 3'-((2-((2-butyl-1, 3-dioxo-2, 3-dihydro-1H-benzo[de] isoquinolin-6-yl) amino) ethyl) azanediyl) dipropionate] with Al3+ fluorescence system. Its UV-visible absorption spectrum and fluorescence spectrum showed remarkable optical characteristics. The optimal experimental conditions, including reaction temperature, pH, and reaction time were investigated. This system possessed a good anti-interference ability toward the other 16 metal ions. The M1 shows good linearity with Al3+ concentration (1 × 10-6 ~ 15 × 10-6 mol/L). The LOD (Limit of Detection) was 7.55 × 10-8 mol/L. It has good resistance to interference. It was excellently resistant to interferences. The complexation ratio between the M1 probe and Al3+ is 1:1. Furthermore, the binding mechanism was conjectured. We applied the constructed fluorescence system for the first time to the determination of Al3+ in Chinese herbal medicines, and fluorescence imaging in living cells.
Effect of MgO and Al2O3 on High-temperature Stability Performance of High-alumina Cement
Authors: WANG Yibo , GAO Jinbo
Published: August 2023

High-alumina cement has an important position in refractory materials with its good performance at high temperatures, but its disadvantages such as strength inversion and unstable transformation of hydration products have always limited its development. To clarify the working mechanism of high-alumina cement and improve its high temperature resistance, MgO and Al2O3 were added to the high-alumina cement paste. The optimal design method was used to determine the influence of each factor on the high temperature stability of the cement paste. The mix ratio of raw materials was optimized and the strength change patterns of the specimens under the optimal ratio were verified. From a microstructure perspective, the high temperature evolution of the hardened paste of high-alumina cement was explored using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetry, and differential scanning calorimetry. The results show that the introduction of refractory powders, especially Al2O3, can significantly improve the volumetric stability of the cement paste at high temperatures. When the water-cement ratio is 0.20, the admixture of MgO is 5 % or 10 %, and Al2O3 is 20 %, the high temperature volume stability of the cement paste is the best. However, its corresponding mechanical strength is weakened to some extent with an increase in calcinating temperature. Moreover, the structure-property evolution process of cementite under high temperature calcinating conditions was verified by microstructural characterization, especially the influence of the powder on the volume and strength of the cement block at high temperatures. The results of this study can serve as a guide for the development of high-alumina cement and its cementing materials, as well as for the improvement of their properties.
Avoid Smoking: mHealth Evidence and Theory-Based Intervention to Promote Smoking Prevention Behaviors
Authors: Mirzaei Alavijeh Mehdi , Qadir Rebwar Rzgar , Jalilian Farzad
Published: August 2023

Background: Mobile technologies and devices effectively maintain health and well-being is a promising opportunity for health policymakers and relevant stakeholders. Objectives: The current study aimed to evaluate a mhealth program to promote smoking prevention behaviors among university students in northern Iraq. The integrative model of factors influencing smoking behavior (IMFISB) was used as a theoretical framework. Methods: This quasi-experimental research study was conducted on 150 Kurdish students of Raparin University in northern Iraq. University students were randomly divided into intervention (n = 75) or control (n = 75) groups. The mhealth theory-based intervention program was evaluated using the mobile application (Avoid Smoking) in eight sessions. The data was collected using a questionnaire before and two months after the program’s implementation and analyzed in SPSS software version 16. Results: The effect size was estimated as "small" for belief, value, and family pressure. The effect size was estimated as “medium" for knowledge, attitude, peer pressure, self-image, and intention. The average response for smoking prevention behaviors was 15.17, which significantly increased to 16.88 after program implementation among the intervention group (P < 0.001), and the effect size was estimated to be "medium" for smoking prevention behaviors. Conclusions: Based on the results, smoking prevention interventions can be effective among students using mobile health evidence-based interventions.
The Quality of Life of Trauma Patients with Splint Immobilization
Authors: Hoseini Kasnavieh Mohamad , Mousavi Shadi , Veisi Mohammad , Tahmasebi Ali
Published: August 2023

Background: Different countries have used different methods to reduce trauma-related mortality and its complications. Objectives: Splint is a temporary and conventional method of fixing an injured organ. Therefore, evaluating the quality of life in trauma patients with splint immobilization is important. Methods: This prospective study was performed on 287 trauma patients with splint immobilization in two baseline periods and one month later in Haft-e-Tir and Rasoul-e-Akram hospitals. The Data collection tool was the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire. Paired t-test was used to assess the changes in the quality of life. SPSS version 21 was used for statistical analysis. Results: The mean quality of life in the study's first phase was 76.31 ± 9.42, and one month after splint immobilization was 76.13 ± 8.98, and there was no significant difference between the two phases. The Splint immobilization of the patients significantly affected the quality of life in 5 out of 8 dimensions. Still, the intervention increased the scores in 3 dimensions and decreased scores in 2 dimensions. The results showed that social performance (P = 0.01), energy and vitality (P < 0.001), and emotional health (P < 0.001) increased, and physical performance (P = 0.01) and general health (P = 0.001) decreased, and they were significantly different in the two phases. There were no significant differences between emotional limitation, physical limitation, and pain in the two phases of the study. Conclusions: Splint immobilization of patients improved the quality of life in 5 out of 8 dimensions. After a month, the trauma-related mental and physical shock did not disappear, and even the patients were more sensitive to quality-of-life questions due to time spent with splint immobilization and familiarity with its limitations. The patients tried to reflect on their dissatisfaction with splint immobilization.
Projectification as a response to political demands for collaboration
Authors: Forssell Rebecka , Fred Mats , Hall Patrik
Published: August 2023

Many studies have shown the difficulty of managing complex, inter-organizational problems in the form of short-term projects; nevertheless the projectification of public policy continues. In this article an empirical study of the City of Malmö's project activities is conducted in order to examine the changing and stabilizing effects of projects. A further aim is to develop the political science understanding of the increased use of projects as organizational forms in public sector. A meta-study based on 30 evaluations was conducted as well as three case studies. The article shows that projects, or results and knowledge gained from projects, seldom is implemented in the permanent organization. Instead, projects tend to lead to new projects. Projects are placed in specific “parking lots”, aside from the ordinary organization, before transportation to new projects – a phenomenon which creates a degree of stability for public organizations, and which is evident in the growing number of organizations with the main task of mana- ging projects. This relative stability can be understood in terms of conflicts between different logics: a system logic (controlled by external funders) focused on the continuous creation of new projects: a political logic with the aim of demonstrating development-oriented collaboration; and an organizational logic that is focused on predictability and thus tend to repel temporary structures. One conclusion is that it is not primarily the project format that is problematic, but rather that projects tend to lead to bureaucratization as local decision-makers do not take responsibility for development.
impact of politics on e-government
Authors: Jansson Gabriella
Published: August 2023

IT-projects, with the development of an electronic government (e-government) as the overarching aim, occupy a central position in the transformation of local governments. The large amount of public resources spent on IT-projects, as well as the uncertain impact of e-government on citizen trust for public institutions, calls for a closer look at what part local councillors have in this development process. The aim of this article is therefore to analyze the role and significance of local councillors in the project organization of e-government, as well as to discuss what possible democratic implications their participation (or non-participation) may have. The results show that the roles of local councillors vary but that their participation could have an impact on the organization of the projects, in particular for a more long-term and coherent development process. The conclusions highlight the importance of councillors governing the development process, since they contribute with decisive aspects such as political visions and legitimate decision-making power. These aspects are deemed significant not only for the development of IT-projects, but also, in the long-term, for the future development of public administration. This is especially applicable if democratic accountability is to be enforced. The absence of political governing could potentially undermine other dimensions inherent in the role of local councillors, such as representation and decision-making, which could impair democratic legitimacy.
Broadening Democratic Participation?
Authors: Christensen Henrik Serup
Published: August 2023

Municipalities in several countries have adopted measures of e-democracy in order to strengthen citizen involvement in the political decision-making. For this reason it has been expected that the Internet would lead to a deepening of democracy. However, e-democratic measures do not necessarily entail a deeper involvement of citizens in the political decision-making; it can also serve to strengthen the traditional representative structures. This study examines the implementation of e-democracy in the websites of 188 Finnish municipalities in order to assess whether the initiatives offered adapt a representative, participatory or deliberative perspective on democracy. The results suggest that the Finnish municipalities largely use their websites to inform citizens on on-going decision-making processes, thereby strengthening the traditional representative democracy rather than deepening the democratic involvement of citizens.
Doing good for others and/or for society?
Authors: Bøgh Andersen Lotte , Pallesen Thomas , Houlberg Salomonsen Heidi
Published: August 2023

Public service motivation (PSM) is a pro-social motivation to serve the public good and shape the wellbeing of society. Although the key relevance of PSM is its potential effect on behavior, much of the evidence of the impact of PSMrelies on subjective measures of behavior. Additionally, the literature has not investigated whether PSM clashes with other types of pro-social motivation. This paper addresses these limitations by investigating how PSM and user orientation (pro-social motivation oriented towards the individual user) affect university teachers’ grading behavior in two Danish political science departments. We find that individuals with high PSM behave in ways that can be interpreted as protecting the public good. In contrast, university teachers with high user orientation behave in ways that benefit the individual user. The effect of PSM is moderated by institutional rules and norms, and the results imply that different types of pro-social motivation can affect behavior differently, especially when institutions are weak.
The Development of Swedish Tourism Public Policy 1930-2010
Authors: Bohlin Magnus , Brandt Daniel , Elbe Jörgen
Published: August 2023

In this article, the development and changes in Swedish public policy relating to tourism from the 1930s to 2010 is described and interpreted from a political economy perspective. A case study, compiled from mainly secondary sources, is analyzed from a theoretical framework based on regulation theory. The purpose with this study is to increase the understanding of how the macro political economy context has influenced the policy-making in tourism in Sweden, but also to make a contribution to an area which seems to be quite neglected when it comes to research. The changes are analyzed according to the three periods denoted as pre-Fordism (mid-19th century-1930s), Fordism (1930s-1970s) and post-Fordism (1970s to present). It is observed how the general changes between these periods regarding aspects such as regulation and deregulation, and the degree of state involvement, have affected tourism policy making. The tourism policy making has changed from being insignificant, to a high degree of state involvement including planning, control and supervision, to a situation where the market rather than government regulation is considered as state of the art.
On the Democracy and Relevance of Governance Networks
Authors: Nordberg Kenneth
Published: August 2023

The essential issue in this article is the relevance of the output of governance networks and the impact this relevance has on the democratic qualities of the network. The indifference for political participation is an urgent problem in contemporary societies, and as a consequence new forms of participation have been advocated by researchers and politicians. Examples can be found in the model for regional development of the European Union, which presupposes involvement of local actors, and in the research field of deliberative democracy, through which the practice of citizen juries has become increasingly frequent in political decision making. By investigating a specific governance network for regional planning in the region of Ostrobothnia in Finland, the article want to draw attention to the relevance of the output of such networks and the impact this relevance has on its possibilities for positive democratic contribution. The study compares the network operations with democratic ideals found in governance network theory and deliberative democracy theory. The contrast between casual conversation and discussions for deciding crucial issues becomes a central point for understanding the impact of relevance. The article suggests that a policy network cannot be democratic until its output is relevant, and this may be done through increasing publicity.
Crafting the idea of multiculturality
Authors: Latusek Dominika , Ratajczak Magdalena
Published: August 2023

This paper describes efforts in creating a new image of the city, on the example of Wrocław in Poland, using the case of its application of European Capital of Culture in 2016. We explore how the idea of multiculturality, that became a leading theme in Wrocław’s application for ECoC 2016, had been crafted in practice in the city that is, in fact, highly homogenous. We also analyze how history is being used in city branding and how it can be creatively used to managed the image of the city among the wide public. We conclude that Wrocław has been successful in creating the image of multiculturality and constitute an interesting example to study by both theoreticians and practitioners of public management.
Validación y confiabilidad del “Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale” (FLCAS) en el idioma español hablado en México y aplicado a estudiantes mexicanos
Authors: García Ramos Marcela , Ochoa García María Georgina , Hernández Cueto María del Carmen
Published: August 2023

Introducción: El cuestionario Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scale (FLCAS) fue creado por Horwitz, Horwitz &Cope (1986) para medir los niveles de ansiedad en estudiantes de lenguas extrajeras. Este estudió se enfoca en la validación y confiabilidad del instrumento traducido al español para su aplicación con estudiantes universitarios mexicanos de inglés.Método: Se tomó una traducción al español hecha por Pérez y Martínez (2001) adaptándose y validándose para su uso en el contexto mexicano. La validación se realizó por medio de validity face, y el proceso para medir la confiabilidad del instrumento mediante el Alpha de Cronbach.Resultados: El instrumento cuenta con validez para ser aplicado y tiene una confiabilidad general de .85 de acuerdo al Alpha de Cronbach.
La importancia de las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación (TIC), en la Inclusión Educativa de las Personas con Discapacidad en la República Mexicana
Authors: Cortés García Petra de Jesús , Soltero Barrera Lisset Denisse , Cortés García María Cruz
Published: August 2023

La sociedad y los órganos gubernamentales dentro de contexto se han dado a la tarea de hacer leyes para las personas más vulnerables e implementar políticas en el ámbito educativo, con el propósito de apoyar a las personas con discapacidad visual a la inclusión educativa, acercando a las Tecnologías de la Información y Comunicación, la Tiflología y el Sistema Braille, en apoyo en el campo educativo como derecho de igualdad de oportunidades. Se realizó revisión documental con el objetivo de dar a conocer que mundialmente existe esta problemática, en donde Legislaciones internacionales y nacionales proponen soluciones ante las necesidades de la sociedad con discapacidad. Esta la investigación tiene como principal argumento las cifras del Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía.
Estrategia para el fortalecimiento de la producción de jamaica (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) en Huaquechula, Puebla.
Authors: Romano Cadena María Martha del Socorro , Luna Fernández Victor Genaro , Romero Romano Carlos Osvaldo
Published: August 2023

La superficie sembrada con jamaica en Huaquechula ha estado incrementando debido a la alta demanda nacional e internacional. No obstante, los productores presentan algunas dificultades para fortalecer la producción. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de esta investigación fue diseñar una estrategia para logar el fortalecimiento de la producción de jamaica en Huaquechula, Puebla. Primero se realizó una revisión bibliográfica del cultivo de jamaica en el municipio. Posteriormente, se entrevistó a productores locales para identificar las fortalezas, oportunidades, debilidades y amenazas de la producción de jamaica; para finalmente definir una estrategia, la cual este se divide en tres líneas de acción: a) agregación de valor, b)fomento de las organizaciones de productores y c) capacitación de productores.
INCREASING LABOR PRODUCTIVITY BY DEVELOPING A PRICING SYSTEM FOR DESIGNERS OF THE GAS DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY
Authors: Орлов Ярослав Сергеевич , Сабинина Анна Львовна
Published: August 2023

Исследовано влияние системы расценок на уровень мотивации персонала и производительности труда, что является одним из главных принципов конкурентоспособности и развития организации в условиях рыночной экономики. Проведена апробация разработанной системы расценок на предприятия газораспределительной отрасли.

The influence of the pricing system on the level of staff motivation, labor productivity, which is one of the main principles of the survival and development of the organization in a market economy, is investigated. The approbation of the developed pricing system for gas distribution industry enterprises was carried out.
INSTITUTE OF THE OMBUDSMAN (AKYKATCHY) IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (HISTORICAL AND LAW ASPECT)
Authors: Дехканова Жылдыз Ахматовна , Алимжан уулу Бекжан
Published: August 2023

В статье раскрывается роль института Омбудсмена - Акыйкатчы в Кыргызской Республике, так как институт гарантирует эффективную реализацию и защиту прав человека. В государственно-правовом смысле омбудсмен понимается как достойное доверия независимое лицо, уполномоченное парламентом на охрану прав отдельных граждан и опосредованный парламентский контроль в форме обширного надзора за всеми государственными должностными лицами, но без права изменения принятых ими решений.

The article reveals the role of the Ombudsman institution - Akyikatchy in the Kyrgyz Republic, as the institution guarantees the effective implementation and protection of human rights. In the state-legal sense, the ombudsman is understood as a trustworthy independent person authorized by parliament to protect the rights of individual citizens and indirect parliamentary control in the form of extensive supervision of all public officials, but without the right to change their decisions.
ГОСУДАРСТВО В ФОРМИРОВАНИИ ЦИФРОВОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ: СОВРЕМЕННОЕ СОСТОЯНИЕ, ПРОБЛЕМЫ И ПЕРСПЕКТИВЫ
Authors: Хашукаев Султан Фуадович
Published: August 2023

В последние годы происходит значительная трансформация всех социально-экономических явлений, связанных с ускорением информационных процессов в обществе, а также интеграцией во все сферы жизнедеятельности новых цифровых решений. Большая часть этих цифровых решений выстраивается на интеллектуальных системах, способных значительно ускорять обработку информации, а также более точно оценивать разного рода явления. В этой связи многие компании пытаются перевести свои бизнес-процессы на цифровой уклад, в соответствии с которым выстраивается новая цепочка управленческих решений, а также появляются возможности развития бизнеса и диверсификации стратегических инициатив. Именно цифровая трансформация позволяет ускорять производственный процесс, значительно снижая себестоимость производимого продукта и, следовательно, повышать при этом уровень конкурентоспособности компаний на отечественном и мировом рынке. Государство здесь играет важную роль, стимулируя и реализуя множество проектов в сфере цифровизации. При этом страна сталкивается с рядом проблем экономического и социального характера, на рассмотрение которых нацелена статья.
Philosophical Perspective of Islamic Economics: A Critical Approach to Capitalism and Materialism in the Context of Modernity
Authors: Muhammad Syahrul Hidayat
Published: August 2023

This study delves into the philosophical viewpoint of Islamic economics concerning capitalism and materialism within the context of modernity. It examines essential aspects like ownership, wealth distribution, and consumption from an Islamic economic perspective and employs a critical approach to analyze the interactions among capitalism, materialism, and modernity. The research adopts a qualitative analytical method, drawing insights from relevant literature and prior studies in the field. The collected data is scrutinized through the lens of Islamic economic principles and relevant philosophical perspectives. The results highlight how the philosophical standpoint of Islamic economics provides an alternative perspective on addressing capitalism and materialism in contemporary times. Islamic economic thought emphasizes principles of social justice, wealth redistribution, and consumption limitations as integral components. The study underscores the significance of integrating moral and ethical values into economic practices to achieve social and spiritual sustainability. By offering insights into the critique of capitalism and materialism from an Islamic economic standpoint, the research encourages further discussions on more sustainable and equitable economic alternatives.
Factors Affect the Disclosure of Islamic Social Reporting at Sharia Commercial Banks
Authors: Fauziah Hana , Rahmawati Yuke
Published: August 2023

Today the credit of the sharia bank is based on its social activity, which impacts its economic activities. The study analyzes factors that affect Islamic social inequality in the sharia bank at IDX. The research uses the secondary data of the annual report with a sample of 4 buses going public in 2018-2020. A non-sampling sample with a saturated sample type uses the sample retrieval technique. The data analysis method used is the regression test panel using the Eviews software 10. The results of this study indicate that good corporate governance and exposure variables do not significantly affect Islamic Social Reporting (ISR), with variable corporate size affecting Islamic Social Reporting (ISR). In comparison, there is simultaneously no influence between affirmative governance variables, exposure media, and the firm's size On Islamic Social Reporting (ISR). The implications of this research are expected to be able to provide theoretical contributions related to the disclosure of Islamic social responsibility. They are useful in providing input for policymakers and regulators on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.
Disease progression and patterns of recurrence of Oral Cancer to various treatment modalities – an observational study
Authors: Dixit Charu , Sharma Priya , Prachand Aniket , Tamrakar Shubham
Published: August 2023

Background: Oral cancer is a significant public health concern with diverse treatment modalities and high rates of recurrence. Understanding the disease progression and patterns of recurrence is crucial for optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. This observational study aimed to investigate the disease progression and patterns of recurrence in oral cancer patients treated with various modalities.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using data from medical records of oral cancer patients treated at multiple health care institutions between March 2022 to February 2023 across Bhopal city. Demographic characteristics, tumor characteristics, treatment modalities, and long-term follow-up data were collected. The rates and patterns of recurrence, including local, regional, and distant recurrences were analyzed..SPSS 25.0 was used to analyse the data
Results: The study included 237 patients with oral cancer. The majority of patients were males (64.9%) and presented with squamous cell carcinoma (81.8%). The most common site of oral cancer was tongue. Surgical resection was the primary treatment modality, with adjuvant therapies, such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy, utilized in majority of cases. The overall recurrence rate was 62.4%.  Local recurrence occurred in 27.3% of patients, regional recurrence in 59.1% and distant metastasis in 13.6%.
Conclusion: The findings highlight the importance of comprehensive surgical resection, the need for effective adjuvant therapies, and the challenges in achieving long-term disease control. The identified recurrence patterns and prognostic factors can guide treatment decision-making and risk stratification. Prospective studies and multi-institutional collaborations are warranted to validate these findings and advance the management of oral cancer.
The Impact of Human Capital on Organizational Performance through the Mediating Role of Social Capital: A Field Study at the Mobile Phone Companies in Yemen
Authors: Al-Nashmi Murad Mohammed , Al-Ansi Mohammed Ali
Published: August 2023

The study aimed at identifying the impact of social capital on organizational performance, in mobile phone companies in Yemen. A descriptive analytical method was adopted, and a questionnaire was designed for data collection. The study sample consisted of 327 male and female employees from all administrative selected levels. A number of inferential statistical methods were followed using the SPSS. The study mainly revealed a significant impact of human capital on organizational performance through social capital.
Learners as Partners in Assessing Course Learning Outcomes in an EFL University Context
Authors: Ahmed Waleed Mohammed A.
Published: August 2023

Learners’ achievement of Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) seems to be a common challenge in higher education worldwide, including the EFL university context in Yemen. This might be due to the disengagement of learners as partners in setting and assessing the CLOs. Limited research has been done on the engagement of learners in assessing the achievement of EFL CLOs. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the assessment of the achievement of learning outcomes of one particular course, i.e., advanced reading as perceived and achieved by EFL learners at a private university, namely University of Science and Technology, Yemen. The quantitative approach was adopted to gather data from 81 female EFL students at the university through a 5-point Likert scale checklist of the learning outcomes of the advanced reading course and students’ overall results of the course. The data were analyzed using SPSS.21. Findings revealed that the achievement of CLOs, as perceived by participants, was average, whereas their actual performance was high. The findings also revealed that there was no correlation between learners’ perceived achievement of CLOs and their actual achievement. The study may give insights into higher education institutions about the role of EFL learners in assessing the achievement of CLOs.
PENTINGNYA PENYELARASAN SPMI DAN SPME DALAM IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM PENJAMINAN MUTU INTERNAL PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: . Sugiyo
Published: August 2023

Sistem Penjaminan Mutu Pendidikan Tinggi (SPM PT) merupakan standar pendidikan tinggi yang terdiri dari Sistem Penjaminan Mutu Internal (SPMI) yang memiliki siklus tentang Penetapan Standar Dikti, Pelaksanaan Standar Dikti, Evaluasi (pelaksanaan) standar Dikti,  Pengendalian (pelaksanaan) standar Dikti dan Peningkatan (pelaksanaan) standar Dikti yang disebut dengan PPEPP.  Sedangkan Sistem Penjaminan Mutu Eksternal (SPME) yang memiliki siklus Evaluasi Data dan Informasi, Penetapan Status Akreditasi dan Peringkat Terakreditasi, Pemantauan dan Evaluasi Status Akreditasi dan Peringkat Akreditasi yang disebut dengan EPP. SPMI diimplementasikan pada semua bidang kegiatan perguruan tinggi  yaitu Bidang Akademik, yang meliputi bidang pendidikan, bidang penelitian, Bidang  pengabdian kepada masyarakat; dan Bidang Non-Akademik yang meliputi Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM), Keuangan, dan sarana dan prasarana. Perencanaan, pelaksanaan, evaluasi, pengendalian, dan pengembangan SPMI dan SPME didasarkan pada Standar Dikti memiliki siklus PPEPP dan metode Evaluasi dilakukan melalui Audit Mutu Internal (AMI), dengan demikian menghasilkan luaran / Output bahwa luaran penerapan SPMI oleh PT digunakan oleh BAN PT atau LAM PT untuk penetapan Status dan peringkat terakreditasi PT dan Program Studi.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA KONFORMITAS KELOMPOK SEBAYA DENGAN MOTIVASI BERPRESTASI PADA TARUNA/I TEKNIKA DAN NAUTIKA AMAN JAYA
Authors: Fauziah Nor
Published: August 2023

Dalam sejarah kehidupannya, manusia tidak luput dari upaya untuk membina hubungan dengan orang lain. Dalam bergaul, orang cenderung untuk membina relasi yang lebih akrab dengan seseorang atau sekelompok orang, begitu juga dengan taruna yang  masuk kategori usia remaja akhir. Pada usia remaja, pengaruh orang tua mulai berkurang karena remaja sudah masuk kekelompok teman sebaya dalam rangka mencapai perkembangan otonominya. Selama periode remaja ini, kelompok teman sebaya dipandang dapat menawarkan atau memberikan ganjaran sosial yang lebih menarik dibandingkan dengan keluarga. Masa ini juga merupakan salah satu masa dalam perkembangan manusia yang menarik perhatian untuk dibicarakan karena seseorang banyak mengalami perubahan serta kesulitan yang harus dihadapi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan antara konformitas kelompok sebaya dengan motivasi berprestasi pada remaja, khususnyaTaruna/i Teknika dan Nautika di AkademiMaritim Nasional Jakarta Raya. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan Subjek Taruna/i yang memilikikarakteristikberusia 18-21 tahun. Jumlah Subjek dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari 80 orang Taruna/i. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian disimpulkan bahwa ada hubungan positif yang signifikan antara konformitas kelompok sebayadengan motivasi berprestasi pada Taruna/iTeknika dan Nautika, yang berarti bila konformitas kelompok sebaya pada Taruna/itinggimaka motivasi berprestasi pada Taruna/ijuga  tinggi, sebaliknya bila konformitas kelompo ksebaya pada Taruna/i rendah mak amotivasi berprestasi pada Taruna/i juga rendah
PERAN DOSEN PEMBIMBING AKADEMIK DALAM MENINGKATKAN SEMANGAT BELAJAR DI LINGKUNGAN AKADEMI MARITIM NASIONAL JAKARTA RAYA
Authors: . Sumiyatiningsih
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini di lakukan untuk melihat sejauh mana dosen pembimbing akademik dapat membantu mahasiswauntuk meningkatkan semangat belajar mereka. Penelitian ini melibatkan mahasiswa program studi Ketatalaksanaan Pelayaran Niaga dan Kepelabuhan tingkat I, II dan III. Terdapat perlakuan yang berbeda kepada mahasiswa di masing-masing tingkat, hal ini mengingat cara belajar mahasiswa di masing – masing tingkat mengalami perubahan. Untuk mahasiswa tingkat I bimbingan yang di berikan harus intensif untuk memacu mahasiswa agar lebih aktif lagi ikut dalam setiap pembelajaran dan kegiatan di kampus. Pendampingan yang diberikan berupa pengarahan, nasehat dan menggali permasalahan yang di hadapi untuk mencari solusi bersama. Untuk mahasiswa tingkat II yang sudah bisa beradaptasi dengan lingkungan kampus pendampingan yang diberikan berupa arahan, nasehat dan mencari solusi bersama dari masalah yang dihadapi. Sedangkan untuk mahasiswa tingkat III yang sudah memasuki tahap akhir belajar dan persiapan untuk Praktek Darat, pendampingan yang diberikan berupa arahan dan mencari solusi dari masalah yang di hadapi.
PROSEDUR LOADING DAN DISCHARGING 3 GRADE GUNA MENGHINDARI KONTAMINASI MUATAN
Authors: D Agmaulana , T Kismantoro , B. J Raharjo
Published: August 2023

Kapal MT. Kirana Dwitya mengangkut grade muatan berupa HOMC, NAPTHA, pertamax, premium dan diesel oil. Latar belakang penelitian ini adalah jenis  muatan MT Kirana yang mudah terkontaminasi sehingga perlu pengkajian prosedur loading dan discharging. Pembatasan ruang lingkup lokasi dan lingkup masalah diharapkan memberi gambaran optimalisasi menghindari kontaminasi minyak guna mencegah rusaknya muatan yang akan dimuat atau dibongkar di atas kapal. Pada analisis masalah dan pembahasan berisi pemaparan penulis tentang peristiwa kejadian tertundanya mendapatkan dry certificate dari cargo.Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui pengaruh yang akan muncul jika terjadi kontaminasi muatan 3-grade di MT. Kirana Dwitya dan mengetahui kendala yang dihadapi dalam menghindari terjadinya kontaminasi muatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif. Penulis menggunakan data primer dan data sekunder. Pengaruh yang akan muncul yaitu proses loading dan dischargingter hambat, muatan rusak dan tidak dapat dibongkar, terjadi perubahaan pada warna, aroma, viscositas, density, dan temperaturnya yang dikarenakan kurangnya kinerja peralatan pembersih tangki seperti butterworth tidak berputar dengan sempurna. Kendala juga terjadi akibat dari human error
NÂNG CAO CHẤT LƯỢNG CÔNG TÁC GIÁM SÁT VÀ PHẢN BIỆN XÃ HỘI GÓP PHẦN THỰC HIỆN DÂN CHỦ Ở CƠ SỞ
Authors: Bùi Thị Bích Thủy
Published: August 2023

Thực hiện dân chủ ở cơ sở góp phần “kiểm soát quyền lực nhà nước” nhằm xây dựng Nhà nước trong sạch, vững mạnh, hoạt động hiệu lực, hiệu quả. Nhân dân tham gia giám sát hoạt động của các cơ quan trong hệ thống chính trị, đặc biệt là cơ quan nhà nước và cán bộ, công chức, viên chức xuất phát từ nguyên tắc quyền lực của Nhân dân là tối thượng, là quyền lực gốc. Bên cạnh đó, với hình thức phản biện xã hội thông qua việc Nhân dân và các tổ chức chính trị - xã hội tham gia đóng góp, phê bình, kiến nghị với Đảng và Nhà nước về các chủ trương, chính sách cũng là một trong những biện pháp để mở rộng dân chủ và tạo ra sự đồng thuận cao trong xã hội. Bài viết nghiên cứu vai trò và thực trạng công tác giám sát, phản biện xã hội trong thời gian qua, từ đó, đề xuất một số giải pháp góp phần tăng cường sự lãnh đạo của Đảng đối với việc thực hiện dân chủ ở cơ sở trong thời gian tới.
DỰ BÁO CÁC YẾU TỐ TÁC ĐỘNG ĐẾN QUẢN LÝ NHÀ NƯỚC BẰNG PHÁP LUẬT VỀ NHẬP CẢNH, XUẤT CẢNH ĐỐI VỚI NGƯỜI NƯỚC NGOÀI TẠI VIỆT NAM
Authors: Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng
Published: August 2023

Việt Nam ngày càng hội nhập quốc tế sâu rộng, toàn diện, số lượng người nước ngoài đến Việt Nam cũng sẽ tăng nhanh, đa dạng hơn về thành phần, mục đích và quốc tịch. Điều này sẽ làm nảy sinh nhiều vấn đề phức tạp về an ninh, trật tự, đặt ra yêu cầu cấp bách đối với công tác quản lý nhà nước bằng pháp luật về nhập cảnh, xuất cảnh đối với người nước ngoài. Do đó, việc dự báo các yếu tố tác động làm cơ sở để đề xuất các quan điểm, hệ thống các giải pháp góp phần bảo đảm quản lý nhà nước bằng pháp luật trên lĩnh vực này mang tính cấp thiết cả về lý luận và thực tiễn trong giai đoạn hiện nay.
O objeto ecosófico (Félix Guattari)
Authors: Moreira Lima Ribeiro Vladimir
Published: August 2023

Trata-se da tradução do texto originalmente publicado por Félix Guattari no livro Chaosmose, em 1992, pp. 165-187, Éditions Galilée. Tradução para o português de Vladimir Moreira Lima, professor de filosofia do Instituto de Aplicação da Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Revisão de Cecília Campello do Amaral Mello, professora do Instituto de Pesquisa e Planejamento Urbano e Regional da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.