bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Corporate Internal Investigations 4.0
Authors: Januário Túlio Felippe Xavier
Published: June 2023

The aim of the present paper is to analyze the criminal procedural implications of applying artificial intelligence systems in the context of internal investigations. More specifically, we will seek to answer the following questions: how can AI be used in these procedures and which are its legal boundaries? In case of effective use of this technology, how can it, in a future criminal proceeding, affect the admissibility and valuation of elements of information derived from internal investigations? In order to address these questions, we will apply the deductive methodology with a review of European and Brazilian legislation, doctrine and jurisprudence. At the end of the paper, we will demonstrate the limits to be observed for the processing of data and the use of AI in the scope of internal investigations, as well as the requirements and limits of sharing the information obtained from them with criminal proceedings.
Significance estimation for the Kullback-Leibler divergence: the Poissonian case in seismological studies
Authors: Nava Pichardo Fidencio Alejandro
Published: June 2023

The Kullback-Leibler divergence, κ, is a widely used measure of the difference between an observed probability distribution and a reference one; κ=0 when the two distributions are equal, but it has no upper limit to help interpret the significance of any other κ value. Using as an example the problem of distinguishing clustering or gaps in the time occurrence of earthquakes from seismicity uniformly distributed in time, a Monte Carlo method for evaluating the significance of a particular κ value is presented, a method that takes into account the number of classes in the distributions and the length of the sample. Application of this method yields a probability according to which the hypothesis of the observed distribution being a realization of the reference one can be discarded or accepted with a quantitative degree of confidence. This method, and two possible reference values, are presented using the Poisson distribution as an example, but they can be used for other reference distributions.
Parámetros del terremoto del 05 febrero de 1938 en la región del Eje Cafetero-Colombia a partir de datos macrosísmicos
Authors: Salcedo Hurtado Elkin de Jesús , Hernández Obregón Mario , García Millán Nathalie
Published: June 2023

El 05 de febrero de 1938 en la región del eje cafetero se produjo un terremoto histórico en Colombia. Se aplican métodos de análisis macrosísmico a partir de curvas de isosistas, para determinar los principales parámetros sismológicos del terremoto ocurrido. Los resultados indican que el epicentro macrosísmico normal (E n ) está localizado en ϕ = 5.102° N; λ = 75.603° O. Se identificó que la profundidad del foco normal es h n = 62.9±1.44 km. La magnitud y energía sísmica liberada se calcularon aplicando ecuaciones existentes en la literatura, obteniéndose M6.2 y M L 6.2. La energía sísmica liberada es E = 1.37*10 23  ergios. Se evaluó el momento sísmico escalar M 0 =2.74*10 27 dinas-cm y la respectiva magnitud momento sísmico Mw = 7.6. Por último, se calculó la magnitud de ondas superficiales Ms = 6.7 y la aceleración sísmica es de 0.15g.
Client-Side Encryption Based Secure Data Sharing Schemes for Cloud Platforms
Authors: Murthi B. Rama
Published: June 2023

Abstract: With more and more data moving to the cloud, privacy of user data have raised great concerns. Client-side encryption/decryption seems to be an attractive solution to protect data security, however, the existing solutions encountered three major challenges: low security due to encryption with low-entropy PIN, inconvenient data sharing with traditional encryption algorithms, and poor usability with dedicated software/plugins that require certain types of terminals. This work designs and implements Web Cloud, a practical browser-side encryption solution, leveraging modern Web technologies. It solves all the above three problems while achieves several additional remarkable features: robust and immediate user revocation, fast data processing with offline encryption and outsourced decryption. Notably, our solution works on any device equipped with a Web user agent, including Web browsers, mobile and PC applications. We implement Web Cloud based on own Cloud for basic file management utility, and utilize Web Assembly and Web Cryptography API for complex cryptographic operations integration. Finally, comprehensive experiments are conducted with many well-known browsers, Android and PC applications, which indicates that WebCloud is cross-platform and efficient. As an interesting by-product, the design of Web Cloud naturally embodies a dedicated and practical ciphertext- policy attribute-based key encapsulation mechanism (CP-AB-KEM) scheme, which can be useful in other applications
Reliability coefficients for nonlinear models of load-bearing capacity of beams with flexible web
Authors: Nadolski Vitali V.
Published: June 2023

Introduction. A special class of thin-walled steel elements can be singled out, for which characteristic failure forms are accompanied by loss of local web stability with subsequent development of the post-critical stage, the so-called beams with flexible web. The effectiveness of application, including practical approbation at pilot sites, of such types of structures was confirmed as early as the 1970s. However, the widespread dissemination is constrained by the complexity and uncertainty of the calculated dependences. The development of analytical and empirical resistance models is considerably complicated because of the stage process of deformation and the change in the compartment operation scheme. Due to the development of a more universal approach for determining the bearing capacity based on numerical models, in which conservatism of the results is practically eliminated, the format of checking the safety of elements with pronounced nonlinear behavior becomes critical. To verify the safety of rafter structures, as a rule, the method of limit states in the formulation of the method of reliability factors is used. However, the methods for determining and calibrating reliability coefficient values are focused and most developed for linear models.

Materials and methods. The paper presents proposals on the development of the method of reliability factors on the basis of analytical dependence with justification of required quantile for calculated values of load-carrying capacity on the basis of first-order reliability theory methods with subsequent verification by means of simulation methods.

Results. The paper presents probabilistic models of the bearing capacity of a beam with a flexible web and substantiates probabilistic models of basic variables. The values of reliability factors for calculating the calculated values of bearing capa-city have been obtained.

Conclusions. The analytical dependence for determining design values for the regulated level of reliability has been substantiated. Numerical values of coefficients of variation of bearing capacity for beams with flexible wall for different kinds of failure have been obtained.
A Qualitative Research on the Experiences of International Student Counselors who Experienced Suicide of a Foreign Student Client: Focusing on the University Counseling Centers
Authors:   Korean Association For Learner-Centered Curriculum And Instruction, Lee Young Mi , Ha Jung Hee
Published: June 2023

Objectives This study was conducted to examine the difficulties of international student counselors who suffered suicide of a foreign student client and their experiences in the process of overcoming them.
Methods An in-depth interview was conducted with a total of 9 counselors at the university counseling centers, and analyzed according to the consensual qualitative research method(CQR). Study participants were selected through significant sampling and snowball sampling.
Results A total of 7 areas, 14 categories, and 57 subcategories were derived. Seven of these areas were “characteristics of the client's suicide-related experience,” “factors affecting the client's suicide experience,” “emotions experienced in counseling,” “difficulties experienced in counseling,” “experience after counseling,” and “expectations for multicultural crisis counseling.”
Conclusions This study has the implication of expanding the scope of research related to domestic international student counselors, which is still in its early stages by confirming the characteristics of suicide crisis intervention in international student counseling, and is worth being used to lay the foundation for the development and protection system of international student counselors.
ANALYZING THE QUALITY OF MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS OF MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS ON CLASS XI ECONOMICS MATERIAL IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL 3 GORONTALO THROUGH CLASSICAL TEST THEORY AND RASCH MODELS
Authors: Yulisharyasti Luthfiah , Nurdin Ansor , Aulia Nanda , Arfa Fhahnul Aiman H , Fadjryani
Published: June 2023

One form of evaluation of student learning outcomes is the Final Semester Examination. This exam is designed to measure the extent of achievement of educational objectives. A good evaluation must meet several criteria, including good item validity and reliability, a variety of difficulty levels, and the power of differentiation. This study aims to describe the results of a comparative analysis of the quality of measurement instruments in the form of multiple-choice questions using the classical test theory approach and the Rasch model in terms of validity, reliability, difficulty level, and question differentiation. Data were obtained through a website that presents multiple choice exam results of grade XI students at SMA Negeri 3 Gorontalo, consisting of 26 female students and 10 male students. The results showed that in the instrument validity analysis, the Rasch model showed more valid items with a determination category of 0.4 < pt measure corr < 0.8. This means that the Rasch model provides a better analysis compared to the classical test theory analysis. In the reliability analysis, the reliability value of items in the Rasch model is higher but in almost the same category. In analyzing the difficulty level of the instrument, the classical test theory approach shows that the items are in the easy, medium, and difficult categories, so they are still considered capable of measuring students' abilities. However, in the Rasch model, items are only in the very easy, difficult, and extremely difficult categories. In analyzing the power of differentiation, the classical test theory method and the Rasch model have not provided good enough results to identify respondents in several groups based on their level of understanding
Pulmonary thromboembolism following organophosphate intoxication: a case report
Authors: Lee Ji Ho
Published: June 2023

Various symptoms manifest after organophosphate intoxication due to muscarinic, nicotinic, and central nervous system effects. Complications are common, and morbidity occurs due to respiratory center depression, cardiovascular complications, aspiration pneumonia, general weakness, and neurological symptoms. Some studies have reported a statistically significant association between organophosphate intoxication and deep vein thrombosis. However, cases of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) resulting from organophosphate poisoning are very rare. A 45-year-old male patient was transferred to our hospital after ingesting an unknown amount of an insecticide and receiving 6 L of gastric lavage at a local hospital. Other than nausea, no symptoms (e.g., dyspnea) were present, but a hemodynamic test showed an elevated lactic acid level, and metabolic acidosis worsened over time. Accordingly, we conducted initial treatment including continuous renal replacement therapy. After 7 hours, the poisoning analysis result was confirmed, and lambda-cyhalothrin and chlorpyrifos (0.441 µg/mL and 0.401 µg/mL, respectively) were detected. We introduced pralidoxime. Although no increase in pseudocholinesterase was found during hospitalization, continuous renal replacement therapy and pralidoxime were discontinued because the patient did not show symptoms of intermediate syndrome, including dyspnea and altered consciousness. The patient complained of abdominal pain on hospital day 8. Abdominal computed tomography was performed to evaluate the possibility of a corrosive injury to the stomach or esophagus, and we confirmed PTE. The D-dimer level was 1.96 mg/L (normal range, 0–0.55 mg/dL). A radiologic examination showed a PTE in the main pulmonary artery leading to the segmental pulmonary artery. After heparinization, the patient was discharged after being prescribed a vitamin K-independent oral anticoagulant. Through this case, we would like to emphasize the need for a thorough evaluation of clinical symptoms because atypical symptoms can occur after poisoning with organophosphate pesticides.
Poisoning patients’ clinical features according to the blood level of propranolol
Authors: Kim Sungheon , So Byung Hak , Kim Hyung Min , Cha Kyeong Man , Song Hwan , Jeong Won Jung
Published: June 2023

Purpose: Propranolol is widely prescribed to psychiatric patients to control adrenergic symptoms. However, propranolol poisoning can be fatal due to cardiovascular complications. We analyzed associations between blood levels of propranolol and patients’ clinical features, with the aim of predicting progression to severe complications.Methods: Data were collected from patients aged 18 years or older who presented to the emergency department with propranolol poisoning between January 2016 and May 2022. We retrospectively analyzed their medical records and compared blood levels of propranolol between those who had cardiovascular complications and those who did not.Results: Two hundred patients were included in this study. The blood levels of propranolol were significantly higher in patients with hypotension, bradycardia, and prolonged QT intervals, with median values of 247.0 ng/mL (interquartile range [IQR], 56.5–333.8 ng/mL), 275.8 ng/mL (IQR, 154.3–486.4 ng/mL), and 159.0 ng/mL (IQR, 33.9–310.8 ng/mL), respectively. In the predictive analysis of cardiovascular complications using a receiver operating characteristic curve, the area under the curve was 0.729 with a cut-off value of 72.40 ng/mL (sensitivity, 0.667; specificity, 0.819). In addition, the correlation coefficient between blood levels and the amount of drug described during the history-taking at the time of presentation was 0.634, which was found to have a significantly higher relationship.Conclusion: Because blood levels of propranolol can be used as predictors of exacerbation in patients with propranolol poisoning, patients with blood levels above 72.40 ng/dL require careful treatment and observation from their initial presentation at the emergency department.
A comparative study on load assessment methods for offshore wind turbines using a simplified method and OpenFAST simulations
Authors: Jawalageri Satish , Bhattacharya Subhamoy , Jalilvand Soroosh , Malekjafarian Abdollah
Published: June 2023

Foundation design for offshore wind turbines (OWTs) is an iterative
process due to load iterations. Foundation stiffness is required for
aero-servo-hydro simulations that generate the turbine loads to be
experienced by the foundation. Furthermore, foundation stiffness is
dependent on its size and needs to be estimated prior to the simulations
where simplified methods are often used for load estimations. This paper
compares the foundation loads calculated for OWTs at mudline level using
a simplified approach and OpenFAST simulations. Three OWTs, NREL 5MW,
DTU 10MW and IEA 15MW are used as reference models. Extreme Turbulence
Model wind load at rated wind speed combined with the 50-year Extreme
Wave Height (EWH) and Extreme Operating Gust (EOG) wind load combined
with the 1-year maximum wave height are used as the load combinations in
this study. OpenFAST simulations are performed as an approach with
higher fidelity, where the results are then compared with a simplified
load estimation approach previously proposed. It is shown that the
simplified method provides conservative results for the estimated loads
compared to the OpenFAST results, where the extent of conservativism is
studied. Further, the pile penetration lengths calculated using the
mudline loads using two methods are compared. The results show that the
simplified approach can be effectively used during initial phases of the
monopile foundation design by using factor as 1.5 and 2 for shear force
and bending moment, respectively.
Serum metabolomic phenotyping for diagnosis and prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Authors: Du Yang , Zhu Dai-Yang , Zou Lian-Hong , Yi Jia-Ning
Published: June 2023

This study investigated the disparities in the metabolite profiles of
serum samples obtained from individuals with hepatocellular carcinoma
(HCC) and those without the disease, with the objective of identifying
potential biomarkers and elucidating the underlying pathogenesis
pathways in this particular type of cancer. Serum samples were collected
from a cohort of HCC patients (n = 40) as well as from a group of
healthy controls (n = 40). By employing various analytical techniques
including principal component analysis (PCA), partial least squares
discrimination analysis (PLS-DA), orthogonal partial least square
discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA), t-tests, and the volcano plot, an
aberrant metabolic pathway model specific to HCC was developed. Results
from PCA, PLS-DA, and OPLS-DA analyses demonstrated noticeable
distinctions in the serum metabolic profiles between the HCC and control
groups. The OPLS-Loading plot analysis, in conjunction with criteria
such as Variable importance in the projection (VIP) > 1,
Fold change (FC) > 1.5, and p < 0.05, facilitated
the identification of 83 potential metabolite candidates. Among these
candidates, 37 metabolites, namely vitamin D23 3-glucuronic acid,
acetoacetic acid, L-glutamic acid, glycine, LysoPC (24:0/0:0), and
cholesterol fatty acid ester (17:1), were found to be upregulated in the
HCC group. Conversely, retinoylβ-glucuronic acid, LYSOPC (18:1
(11Z)/0:0), LYSOPC (16:0/0:0), glycerol phosphocholine, L-histidine,
alanine, and lactose exhibited downregulation in the HCC group.
Furthermore, the differential metabolites were associated with 11
abnormal metabolic pathways that potentially contribute to the
pathophysiology of HCC. Notably, six metabolites displayed an area under
the receiver operating curve (AUC) of >0.9, namely
Alpha-Lactose, Glycine, LysoPE (18:0/0:0), PS
(18:1(9Z)/22:6(4Z,7Z,10Z,13Z,16Z,19Z)), PS (18:3(9Z,12Z,15Z)/18:1(9Z)),
and PS (20:4(5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)/18:0). The levels of these metabolites may
serve as potential discriminatory factors between HCC patients and
healthy controls. Additionally, D-Glutamine and D-glutamate metabolism,
Alanine, aspartate, and glutamate metabolism, as well as serine
metabolism were identified as relevant mechanisms underlying HCC.
Comparative Study of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models Applied to Data Preprocessing Methods for Dam Inflow Prediction
Authors: Jo Youngsik , Jung Kwansue
Published: June 2023

In this study, we employed representative machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) models previously utilized in the fields of rainfall and runoff analysis in the water resources sector. We not only performed hyperparameter tuning of the models but also considered the characteristics of the model and the combination and preprocessing (such as lag-time and moving average) of meteorological and hydrological data. We then compared and evaluated the performance of the models according to various scenarios of data characteristics and ML & DL model combinations for predicting daily water inflow. To accomplish this, we utilized meteorological and hydrological data collected from 1974 to 2021 in the Soyang River Dam Basin to examine 1) precipitation, 2) inflow, and 3) meteorological data as primary independent variables. We then employed a total of 36 scenario combinations as input data for ML & DL, applying a) lag-time, b) moving average, and c) component separation conditions for inflow. To identify the most suitable data combination characteristics and ML & DL models for predicting daily inflow, we compared and evaluated 10 different ML & DL models: 1) Linear Regression, 2) Lasso, 3) Ridge, 4) Support Vector Regression, 5) Random Forest (RF), 6) Light Gradient Boosting Model, 7) XGBoost for ML, and 8) Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models, 9) Temporal Convolutional Network (TCN), and 10) LSTM-TCN for DL.
Internal Audit Competency and Financial Reporting Quality: Evidence from LinkedIn Human Capital Data
Authors: Renschler Melissa E. , Ahn Jaehan , Hoitash Rani , Hoitash Udi
Published: June 2023

Limited availability of human capital data on the internal audit function (IAF) has constrained research on this topic. This study overcomes certain data limitations by using LinkedIn data from Revelio Labs. Using longitudinal data on individual IAF employees, we document that IAF experience, education, and size are associated with higher financial reporting quality. Specifically, we find that IAF competency is inversely associated with the propensity for material weaknesses and misstatements. We further document that firms respond to these adverse reporting events by investing in IAF competency, and these results are driven by improvements to IAF experience and size. Finally, we find that improvements in IAF competency are positively associated with the remediation of material weaknesses. Our findings can help internal audit leaders focus on shaping their functions and aid them in garnering support for investment in the IAF from management and the board.

JEL Classifications: M40; M41; M42.
An Examination of Design Choices Intended to Improve the Auditability of a Consortium Blockchain
Authors: Sheldon Mark D.
Published: June 2023

Blockchain consortia offer firms several advantages, including the ability to maintain a shared transaction ledger that is secure, verified, and agreed-upon by key business partners. While these benefits are largely derived from blockchain’s distributed architecture, this same architecture poses challenges to auditors working to provide assurance on a technology owned, operated, and maintained across several firms’ borders. Indeed, participating in a blockchain consortium transitions a firm from relying solely on its own IT infrastructure and processes, to being vulnerable to how other firms collectively maintain the shared ledger. As blockchain consortia grow and are used to process and record material transactions, members will require assurance that other members maintain the blockchain in a well-controlled manner. Given the complexities of auditing a distributed environment, this study proposes three design choices intended to improve the auditability of consortium blockchains. Practitioners then evaluate these designs and offer additional considerations/alternative paths forward.
End-of-life decisions and involvement of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians in Europe
Authors: Osterthun Rutger , Sunnerhagen Katharina , Stam Henk J. , Kiekens Carlotte
Published: June 2023

Objective: As Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians are experts in functional prognoses of disabling health conditions, the aim of this study was to gain insight into their involvement in end-of-life decisions in patients with neurological or terminal diseases in European countries.Design: Exploratory cross-sectional survey.Subjects: Delegates of the Union of European Medical Specialists, Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Section.Methods: In July 2020, a self-constructed survey was sent to 82 delegates from 38 European countries, who were asked to answer from the point of view of their country. Topics included the legal status of end-of-life decisions and the involvement of Physical andRehabilitation Medicine physicians in these decisions.Results: Between July 2020 and December 2020, 32 delegates from 28 countries completed the survey (response rate country level of 74%). If legal frameworks allow for these specific end-of-life decisions, involvement of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians was reported in 2 of 3 countries in euthanasia cases, 10 of 17 countries in non-treatment decision cases, and 13 of 16 countries in cases of intensified symptom management by the administration of drugs using potentially life-shortening doses.Conclusion: Estimated involvement of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians in end-of-life decisions varied between European countries, even when legal frameworks allow for these decisions.
LAY ABSTRACTEnd-of-life considerations may arise after severe disabling health conditions and lead to end-of-life decisions. As Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians are experts in functional prognosis for patients with these health conditions, their expertise could be of value to consider in these decisions. Legal frameworks and attitudes towards end-of-life decisions differ between European countries. However, there is a lack of information on the involvement of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians in these decisions. Therefore, delegates of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians in European countries were surveyed on the legal status of end-of-life decisions and the involvement of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians. The responses of delegates from 28 countries suggested differences in involvement of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine physicians in end-of-life decisions between European countries, even between countries with a legal status of these end-of-life decisions. In the light of the ageing population and a general tendency toward more liberal attitudes concerning end-of-life decisions in Europe, these findings could be of interest in order to optimize end-of-life care in the coming years.
Contribution of signaling pathways associated with cellular senescence and regulatory non-coding RNAs to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Markelov Vitaliy A. , Korytina Gulnaz F. , Aznabaeva Yulia G. , Zulkarneev Shamil R. , Akhmadishina Leysan Z. , Zagidullin Naufal Sh.
Published: June 2023

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multifactorial disease of the respiratory system that affects the lung parenchyma and airways; it is one of the leading causes of death in the world, which explains the constant search for new approaches to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the disease. COPD develops as a result of a complex interaction of molecular genetic factors, a network of epigenetic regulators, and environmental factors that are closely related to lifestyle. The molecular pathogenesis of COPD may include the mechanisms of alteration of the regulation of stressful reactions that prevent cellular senescence.
Non-coding RNAs play an important role in the regulation of various intracellular signaling pathways and is the most relevant subject of genetic studies of various pathological phenotypes. The expression profile of long non-coding RNA is often disregulated in various diseases. Information on the role of long non-coding RNA in the development of COPD is limited. Long non-coding RNA and the target-genes of signaling pathways involved in cellular senescence form a complex interactive network and may be targets for disease therapy.
The review presents the data concerning some aspects of the molecular pathogenesis of COPD, as well as role of long non-coding RNAs in the development of the COPD.
The Representation of Feminist Ideologies in Roald Dahl’s Matilda
Authors: Suwastini Ni Komang Arie , Utami Ida Ayu Made Istri , Pramestika Ni Luhde Meidy , Wahyuni Luh Gede Eka , Rusnalasari Zulidyana Dwi
Published: June 2023

Matilda is one of Roald Dahl's greatest works. In this novel, the titular character, Matilda, is described as a five-year-old girl Matilda with extraordinary ability, despite her unfavorable family. She was fortunate to meet a dedicated teacher, Miss Honey, who recognized her talents. The present study aimed at analyzing Roald Dahl’s novel entitled Matilda from feminist perspectives. This study focused on analyzing feminism represented in the novel’s intrinsic elements. The study employed close reading enriched with Rosemary Tong's elaboration on feminist perspectives. The analysis revealed that feminist ideologies are represented through the novel’s theme, setting, and characterizations of the major characters. The novel's theme represents feminist ideologies by presenting women against, abused, or embraced feminist ideologies. The socio-cultural setting of the novel further emphasized the oppression of women who wanted to be independent.  The depiction of feminism was strongly presented in the characterizations of Matilda and Miss Honey, who cooperated in fighting against their families' patriarchal treatment. These results imply that the novel is educative for children and young women to raise awareness about gender equality.
Role of Social Support and Self-Concept Clarity as Predictors on Thesis Writing Procrastination
Authors: Tuasikal Rahmat Fitrah , Patria Bhina
Published: June 2023

Procrastination is a behavior to delay the completion of the task. The postponement also occurred among students of Master of Psychology Program, at Gadjah Mada University. Students exceeded their study time and have not been able to complete their thesis. The purpose of the study was to find out the role of social support, and self-concept clarity as a predictor of thesis writing procrastination behavior. The subject of this research was 115 students. Three scales used to collect the data, were social support scale, self-concept clarity scale, and thesis writing procrastination scale. As conclusion this finding suggests that social support and self-concept clarity may predict thesis writing procrastination, the higher level of social support and self-concept clarity may account for the lower thesis writing procrastination both simultaneously and partially. These findings underscore the importance of social support and self-concept clarity as buffers against the thesis writing procrastination. The category scores obtained by procrastination of thesis writing tend to be moderate, social support tends to be high and self-concept clarity tends to be moderate.
Differences in Academic Procrastination Attitude Between Fifth Grade Male and Female Students
Authors: Parantika I Wayan Aan , Suniasih Ni Wayan , Kristiantari M.G.Rini
Published: June 2023

Postponing to complete students' academic assignments is known as academic procrastination. This study aims to determine the significant differences in attitudes of academic procrastination between male and female students of fifth grade in Kompyang Sujana Cluster of Elementary School in North of Denpasar, in Academic Year of 2019/2020. This is a comparative ex-post facto causal study. The population of this study were all male and female students of Kompyang Sujana Cluster of Elementary School in Academic Year 2019/2020, with the total of 340 people consisting of 185 male students and 155 female students. The sample was taken from the population using a proportional random sampling technique with total of 172 people (86 male students and 86 female students). The data collected in this study were quantitative attitude of academic procrastination. The data were collected by using the non-test method in the form of a closed questionnaire. Academic attitudes of procrastination data were analyzed using statistical analysis methods namely inferential statistical analysis techniques t-test with separated formulas. Before conducting the data analysis, the analysis prerequisites were tested in the form of a data distribution normality test using chi squared (x2) and homogeneity variance tests using the fisher test. The results of the analysis of procrastination attitude data obtained that tcount = 6.628 > ttable = 1.974 at a significance level of 5% with degrees of freedom (dk) = 86 + 86-2 = 170, then the results of data analysis showed that there were significant differences. Thus it can be concluded that there is significant difference between male and female students' academic procrastination in Kompyang Sujana Cluster of Elementary School in North of Denpasar, in academic year of 2019/2020.
Bumpy moments: A potential method to uncover teachers’ beliefs in the context of Indonesia education
Authors: Mayasari Elisabeth Desiana , Sarkim Tarsisius
Published: June 2023

Teachers’ belief is an element that influences teachers’ decisions in their activities in the classroom. Researchers have formulated theories to conceptualize teachers’ knowledge and a fundamental belief in their teaching and developed methods to unpack them. ’Bumpy moments’ has been indicated as a potential method to uncover teachers’ belief in their natural setting. This study aims at developing an understanding of primary school teachers’ beliefs which underlie their decision in their classroom setting. The research used bumpy moments as a method. One primary school teacher who participated in this research were videotaped while she was teaching. The researchers and teacher watched their recorded teaching and the teacher was interviewed by using unstructured interview protocol. The research question was answered by running qualitative research to the primary school teacher. The research demonstrated that there are teacher beliefs held by the teacher. This can be seen in 1) beliefs in experience and ability in using media and methods in teaching, 2) beliefs in good teaching skills because understanding the students 'emotional dynamics in class and understanding the students' thought processes in learning, 3) beliefs in experiences in learning pedagogical knowledge in teaching. Bumpy moments methods were a potential method to be developed in Indonesian contexts.
Organizational Culture with Transformational Leadership Style on Production Supervision at PT Diamondfit Garment Indonesia
Authors: Supriyati Umi , Wijono Sutarto
Published: June 2023

The success of an organization is largely determined by the quality of the people who work in it. In developing an organization, a leader is needed who is able to become a driving force in encouraging employees to have high motivation to be able to increase employee performance productivity. With the transformational leadership style, it can inspire and motivate employees to improve their performance optimally so that organizational goals can be achieved as much as possible without any pressure or coercion from the leader. The concept of transformational leadership integrates ideas developed in a character, style and contingency approach. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the relationship between organizational culture and transformational leadership style in all production supervisors at PT. Diamondfit Garment Indonesia. In this study using quantitative research methods with a sample of 30 employees with production supervisor positions at PT. Diamondfit Garment Indonesia, then data analysis was performed using Pearson Momemt Product from SPSS Statistics version 21.0 for Windows. From the research that has been done, it shows the results (r = 0.461) and the correlation significantly shows the value of sig. p=0.005 (p<0.05) with a positive correlation coefficient, it can be concluded that there is a significant positive relationship between organizational culture and transformational leadership style.
Analysis of language errors in narrative essays of fifth grade elementary school students
Authors: Kamilah Nur , Fadhillah Dilla , Sumiyani
Published: June 2023

This study describes the errors in capital letters, words, and punctuation marks. This research uses a descriptive qualitative research method. The subjects of this study were fifth-grade students of SDN Karet 1. Data collection techniques using tests, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study, namely (1) errors in writing capital letters in the first letter of the title name amounted to 21 errors, the first letter of the name of the nation totaled 11 errors, the first letter of the name of the month amounted to 24 errors, and the first letter of the name of geography amounted to 29 errors. (2) the error of writing the preposition at- totaled 28 errors, and the error of writing the preposition to- amounted to 4 errors. (3) writing errors of period punctuation totaling 37 and comma punctuation totaling 15 errors.
The Effectiveness Of Learning Video Media To Increase Interest In Cognitive Learning Of Kindergarten Children
Authors: Hapsari Rahajeng Ayu
Published: June 2023

Monotonous learning so that children's interest in learning is low. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of multimedia-based learning video media (vibel) to increase the cognitive learning interest of Group A children. The type of research is R and D. The development model used in this research is the development model of Borg and Gall with ten development steps. The population in this study was 60 kindergarten children, ten kindergarten teachers, and the head of the kindergarten totaling five people. Data collection techniques used observation, interviews, questionnaires, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include product data analysis, initial data analysis with a normality test, and final data analysis with N-gain and t-tests. The study results are learning video media declared feasible for kindergarten children based on material expert validation of 75 with a decent category and media expert validation of 76 with a decent category. Video media is effectively used to increase the cognitive learning interest of kindergarten children in Rembang. The effectiveness of learning videos based on limited product trials and broad product trials with a t count more than the t table with a t count of 33.53 more than the t table of 2.02 and n gain test in limited tests in the effective category. The implication of this research is expected to stimulate children's cognitive learning interest.
Awaiting the Measurements by the James Webb Space Telescope: ‘A Hitherto Unrecognized Principle of Nature’ Justifies the Cosmological Data
Authors: Manousos Emmanuil
Published: June 2023

The James Webb Space Telescope΄s measurements might bring the Standard Cosmological Model in stalemate. The cosmological data may have a microscopic cause and not the expanding of universe.
CHARACTER EDUCATION BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM SIRI™ NA PACCE IN SOCIOLOGY LEARNING
Authors: Rahmi Nurazizah , Ruyadi Yadi , Wilodati Wilodati
Published: June 2023

Technological developments have opened up the opportunity for every mixed culture, with negative and positive effects. One negative impact is that students tend to imitate foreign cultures and forget their culture's local wisdom values. Thus, the study intended to see the concept of integrating character education in siri™ na pacce™s local wisdom through sociology. This type of research is a library study that uses books and other literature as primary objects. Studies show how integrating siri™ na pacce™s value in sociology can be done through four strategies. First, exemplary strategy. The teacher, as the subject, gives an example of any action, behavior, or words that indicate siri™ na pacce's attitude. The second strategy is to intervene by integrating values-based character education siri™ na pacce in sociological studies. The third strategy is consistent breeding. After an exemplary and intervention strategy has been implemented, a strategy is needed to keep what has been implanted into a habit or habit. The fourth strategy is reinforcement. The strategy is basically done along with the breeding strategy. This integration can be an attempt to introduce and pass on local culture to the student, as well as good character creation.
MORAL VALUES IN THE STORY OF NAAMAN SANG SENOPATI: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF JAVANESE FOLKLORE
Authors: Widaningrum Seruni , Pujiono Bagong
Published: June 2023

Wayang wahyu grows and develops among Catholics as a proclamation of church teachings. Church teachings have moral values that need to be instilled in humans for character education. Dalang presents a reflection of a life that is full of moral messages through the drama of the Wayang wahyu so that the delivery of moral messages becomes familiar to the Javanese community. This study aims to reveal the moral values contained in Lakon Naaman Sang Senopati. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a value analysis approach. The results of this study can be concluded that the Wayang Wahyu performance is an effort by Catholics to bring their teachings closer to the Javanese community, especially Catholics. The performance of Naaman Sang Senopati contains moral values that are useful for building the character of Catholics. The result of this study is that this performance is full of values of religiosity, trust, self-surrender, nationalism, obedience, universality, and love. The puppet revelation performance of the play Naaman Sang Senopati implies a moral message, namely: religious, trust, self-surrender, nationalist, universal, obedient, and love. These values are in accordance with the morals that must be shown as Catholics. Because by implementing these values, peace and harmony between religious communities can be realized. Naaman™s attitude of respecting other people™s principles and not imposing the beliefs of his king is a reflection of the principles of Catholics in Indonesia, namely 100% Catholics and 100% Indonesians. Being 100% Catholic is manifesting the law of love; while 100% of Indonesia is creating harmony between religious communities, solidarity, working together, helping each other, and taking part in nation-building programs. These values are expected to form a national character full of morality.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PANCASILA VALUES TOWARDS IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MERDEKA CURRICULUM IN INDONESIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
Authors: Lukitoyo Pristi Suhendro , Sembiring Nuraini Br , Kurniawan Riyan
Published: June 2023

The research background can be seen from the curriculum which continues to experience changes as a result of the very rapid progress of the times, especially in the Indonesian education system which must be in harmony with the values of Pancasila, namely, in order to develop oneself in terms of abilities, skills, ethics and morals. In research reports, the authors apply qualitative research methods that use literature library research (literature study) where researchers take secondary data sources to collect related information about subjects and issues with data analysis techniques from the Miles and Huberman model, namely using qualitative data analysis. In the national education system, Pancasila values are nationally placed as a guideline for achieving educational goals, the system that refers to the implementation components is the 1945 Constitution and Pancasila which is used as the foundation of the state education system. As a consequence of improvements related to the addition of the previous curriculum, instructions for implementing the Merdeka Curriculumwere given as part of learning recovery (recovery of learning), as stated in Kemendikbudristek Decree No. 56 of 202. Based on this, the author tries to provide additional knowledge about the current education system which implements Pancasila values in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum. Merdeka Learning must be able to liberate students, educators, and educational institutions in a more effective system to advance the quality of education in Indonesia.
PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF AL-QUR'AN COLLECTION IN NORTH SUMATERA AL-QUR™AN HISTORY MUSEUM AS HISTORICAL STUDY
Authors: Santri Nur , Ritonga Sakti
Published: June 2023

This research study examines the results of the preservation and conservation of the Koran collection at the Al-Quran History Museum in North Sumatra as a study of historical studies. The North Sumatra Al-Qur'an History Museum is a museum founded by Dr. Phil Ichwan Azhari, M.S which was inaugurated by Governor Edy Rahmayadi in 2019. The Al-Qur'an Museum was established with the aim of increasing public knowledge that North Sumatra had Islamic history and civilization in the past. This study used a descriptive qualitative research method with the researcher then functioning as a key tool. Data collection uses literature studies, observations, document analysis and interviews. The results of the study show that the collection of Al-Qur'an in the Museum of Al-Qur'an History of North Sumatra which has been preserved and conserved can be used as material for studying historical studies that can be utilized by historians, history teachers, or history enthusiasts and others, especially through historical methods namely heuristics, external criticism and internal criticism, interpretation, and historiography. The hope is that by utilizing the Al-Qur'an collection at the Museum of Al-Qur'an History in North Sumatra, it will further enrich the treasures of works of Islamic history.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGY IN MINIMIZING FOOD WASTE AT KFC MEDAN
Authors: Zalukhu Bintang , Sumanti Solihah Titin
Published: June 2023

The goal of this study is to outline how environmental communication methods helped KFC Medan reduce food waste. This study adopts a descriptive methodology and qualitative research techniques. On the basis of primary and secondary data, data sources are chosen. The key informant chosen for this study was HR KFC in the regions of North Sumatera and Aceh. According to the study's findings, 1) There are supporting and inhibiting factors in the environmental communication process at KFC Medan, but all of them can be properly overcome based on specific mechanisms from the leadership to KFC, and 2) There are communicators, environmental communication messages, environmental communication media, and communicants who play a role in the process. The environmental communication strategy that has been carried out by KFC Medan includes 4 components that play a role, namely communicators, environmental communication messages, environmental communication media, and communicants. In addition, there are several factors in it, namely supporting factors and inhibiting factors during the environmental communication process at KFC Medan. However, everything can be overcome properly based on certain mechanisms from the leadership to the employees at KFC Medan. However, KFC Medan does not mind if the food that has been ordered by cosumers or customers is not finished or still left. Because according to KFC Medan, it is the consumer's right to finish food or not to finish the food that has been ordered by the consumers. Advice for researchers to KFC Medan to also provide education related to food waste to consumers, so that environmental communication related to food waste is not limited to leaders and employees and every consumer can be involved in it. The researcher's suggestion for other researchers who will continue similar research is expected to contribute to conducting research in restaurants and make restaurants or food companies that initially only carry out environmental communication strategies related to food waste limited to leaders and employees, can be applied by restaurants or food companies to consumers as well.