bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A New Texture Spectrum Based on Parallel Encoded Texture Unit and Its Application on Image Classification: A Potential Prospect for Vision Sensing
Authors: Guillen Bonilla José Trinidad , Franco Rodríguez Nancy Elizabeth , Guillen Bonilla Héctor , Guillen Bonilla Alex , Rodríguez Betancourtt Verónica María , Jiménez Rodríguez Maricela , Sánchez Morales María Eugenia , Blanco Alonso Oscar
Published: October 2023

In industrial applications based on texture classification, efficient and fast classifiers are extremely useful for quality control of industrial processes. The classifier of texture images has to satisfy two requirements: It must be efficient and fast. In this work, a texture unit is coded in parallel, and using observation windows larger than 3×3, a new texture spectrum called Texture Spectrum based on the Parallel Encoded Texture Unit (TS_PETU) is proposed, calculated, and used as a characteristic vector in a multi-class classifier, and then two image databases are classified. The first database contains images from the company Interceramic®® and the images were acquired under controlled conditions, and the second database contains tree stems and the images were acquired in natural environments. Based on our experimental results, the TS_PETU satisfied both requirements (efficiency and speed), was developed for binary images, and had high efficiency, and its compute time could be reduced by applying parallel coding concepts. The classification efficiency increased by using larger observational windows, and this one was selected based on the window size. Since the TS_PETU had high efficiency for Interceramic®® tile classification, we consider that the proposed technique has significant industrial applications.
KD-Net: Continuous-Keystroke-Dynamics-Based Human Identification from RGB-D Image Sequences
Authors: Dai Xinxin , Zhao Ran , Hu Pengpeng , Munteanu Adrian
Published: October 2023

Keystroke dynamics is a soft biometric based on the assumption that humans always type in uniquely characteristic manners. Previous works mainly focused on analyzing the key press or release events. Unlike these methods, we explored a novel visual modality of keystroke dynamics for human identification using a single RGB-D sensor. In order to verify this idea, we created a dataset dubbed KD-MultiModal, which contains 243.2 K frames of RGB images and depth images, obtained by recording a video of hand typing with a single RGB-D sensor. The dataset comprises RGB-D image sequences of 20 subjects (10 males and 10 females) typing sentences, and each subject typed around 20 sentences. In the task, only the hand and keyboard region contributed to the person identification, so we also propose methods of extracting Regions of Interest (RoIs) for each type of data. Unlike the data of the key press or release, our dataset not only captures the velocity of pressing and releasing different keys and the typing style of specific keys or combinations of keys, but also contains rich information on the hand shape and posture. To verify the validity of our proposed data, we adopted deep neural networks to learn distinguishing features from different data representations, including RGB-KD-Net, D-KD-Net, and RGBD-KD-Net. Simultaneously, the sequence of point clouds also can be obtained from depth images given the intrinsic parameters of the RGB-D sensor, so we also studied the performance of human identification based on the point clouds. Extensive experimental results showed that our idea works and the performance of the proposed method based on RGB-D images is the best, which achieved 99.44% accuracy based on the unseen real-world data. To inspire more researchers and facilitate relevant studies, the proposed dataset will be publicly accessible together with the publication of this paper.
A New Short-Circuit Current Calculation and Fault Analysis Method Suitable for Doubly Fed Wind Farm Groups
Authors: Yin Jun , Qian Weichen , Huang Xiaobo
Published: October 2023

The transient characteristics of wind farms in groups are quite different; in addition, there is a strong coupling between the wind farms and the grid, and these factors make the fault analysis of the grid with wind farm groups complicated. In order to solve this problem, a mathematical model of the converter is established based on the input-output external characteristics of the converter, and a transient model of a doubly fed wind turbine (DFIG) is presented considering the influence of the low-voltage ride-through control (LVRT) of the converter, and the effect mechanism of the LVRT strategy on the short-circuit current is analyzed. Finally, a short-circuit current calculation model of a doubly fed wind turbine with low-voltage crossing control is established. The interaction mechanism between wind farms during the fault is analyzed, and a short-circuit current calculation method of doubly fed wind farm groups is proposed. RTDS is used to verify the accuracy of the proposed short-circuit current calculation method for doubly fed field groups. On this basis, a method of power grid fault analysis after doubly fed field group access is discussed and analyzed.
Development of a Universal Validation Protocol and an Open-Source Database for Multi-Contextual Facial Expression Recognition
Authors: La Monica Ludovica , Cenerini Costanza , Vollero Luca , Pennazza Giorgio , Santonico Marco , Keller Flavio
Published: October 2023

Facial expression recognition (FER) poses a complex challenge due to diverse factors such as facial morphology variations, lighting conditions, and cultural nuances in emotion representation. To address these hurdles, specific FER algorithms leverage advanced data analysis for inferring emotional states from facial expressions. In this study, we introduce a universal validation methodology assessing any FER algorithm’s performance through a web application where subjects respond to emotive images. We present the labelled data database, FeelPix, generated from facial landmark coordinates during FER algorithm validation. FeelPix is available to train and test generic FER algorithms, accurately identifying users’ facial expressions. A testing algorithm classifies emotions based on FeelPix data, ensuring its reliability. Designed as a computationally lightweight solution, it finds applications in online systems. Our contribution improves facial expression recognition, enabling the identification and interpretation of emotions associated with facial expressions, offering profound insights into individuals’ emotional reactions. This contribution has implications for healthcare, security, human-computer interaction, and entertainment.
Digital Twins in Manufacturing: A RAMI 4.0 Compliant Concept
Authors: Lindner Martin , Bank Lukas , Schilp Johannes , Weigold Matthias
Published: October 2023

Digital twins are among the technologies that are considered to have high potential. At the same time, there is no uniform understanding of what this technology means. Definitions are used across disciplinary boundaries, resulting in a multitude of different interpretations. The concepts behind the terms should be clearly named to transfer knowledge and bundle developments in digitalization. In particular, the Reference Architectural Model for Industry (RAMI) 4.0, as the guiding concept of digitalization, should be in harmony with the terms to be able to establish a contradiction-free relationship. This paper therefore summarizes the most important definitions and descriptions from the scientific community. By evaluating the relevant literature, a concept is derived. The concept presented in this work concretizes the requirements and understanding of digital twins in the frame of RAMI 4.0 with a focus on manufacturing. It thus contributes to the understanding of the technology. In this way, the concept is intended to contribute to the implementation of digital twins in this context.
A Study on the Formation and Distribution Mechanisms of the Demand for Shared Electric Vehicles
Authors: Sun Xiaohui , Fu Yuling , Wang Feiyan
Published: October 2023

With the decarbonization of the transportation sector and the diversification of travel demand, the development of shared electric vehicles has become crucial. Based on survey data of travel mode and destination of shared electric vehicles in Beijing, this paper aims to explore the formation and distribution mechanisms of the demand for shared electric vehicles. First of all, a multi-index and multi-cause (MIMIC) model was established to quantify the psychological latent variables that cannot be directly observed and to analyze the mechanisms between individual socio-demographic attributes and latent variables. Secondly, these psychological latent variables were added to mixed logit (ML) models as explanatory variables to form hybrid choice models to explore the travel mode choice behavior and travel destination choice behavior, respectively, when using shared electric vehicles for leisure travel. The results show that potential users of shared electric vehicles are characterized by higher education, employees of enterprises, no car availability and high driving years, and most of them travel for the purpose of connecting to transport hubs. Latent variables such as individual carbon trading, subjective norms, risks and behavioral intentions all affect the demand for shared electric vehicles; in-car time, out-of-car time, travel cost and the number of subway stations have negative impacts on the demand, while mall properties and the number of parking lots have positive impacts on the demand. Furthermore, the use of shared electric vehicles is highly correlated with the use of cars and subways, and part of the travel demand could be transferred to shared electric vehicles by taking certain measures.
On guarantees of labor rights of citizens called up for military service on mobilization or who entered military service under a contract during a special military operation
Authors:   Department of Municipal and Environmental Law of the Oryol State University named after I.S. Turgenev, Orel, Vasyukov S.V.
Published: October 2023

The article reviews and analyzes legislation and by-laws governing labor relations with the participation of employees called up for military service on mobilization or who entered into military service under a contract, or who signed a contract for voluntary assistance in fulfilling the tasks assigned to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in 2022 and 2023.
A constrained multi-channel hear-through filter design approach using active control formulations
Authors: Kim Juhyung , Zhuang Yongjie , Liu Yangfan
Published: October 2023

In many daily communication environments, especially during a pandemic era, partitioning structures are placed between people for security or virus concerns, for example, partitions in classrooms, banks, and retail stores. Distortion occurs when sound propagates through these partitions,
which can cause distractions in communication and degrade the service quality. In the current work, a constrained multi-channel active hear-through system is proposed to provide a solution to provide more natural sound communication environments and prevent sound distortions due to partitioning
structures. The proposed method can preserve both the spectrum and the spatial distribution of the original sound field (the sound field when the partition is absent). This research opens the potential for future development of multi-channel two-way communication systems and improvement in
existing augmented reality techniques. Experimental results show that, compared with the traditional direct inverse filter design method, the proposed method can reduce the comb-filtering effect effectively. The constraints applied to the filter design procedure can also prevent instability
caused by the acoustic feedback loop.
Providing care to marginalised communities: a qualitative study of community pharmacy teams
Authors: Gibson Helen , Sanders Caroline , Blakeman Thomas , Ashcroft Darren M , Fudge Nina , Howells Kelly
Published: October 2023

Background

Health inequalities in the UK are widening, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Community pharmacies are the most visited healthcare provider in England and are ideally placed to provide and facilitate access to care for those most disadvantaged.

Aim

To explore the experiences and needs of community pharmacy teams in providing care for marginalised groups and how this has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design and setting

A qualitative study in community pharmacy and across primary care.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with members of community pharmacy teams, primary care network (PCN) pharmacists, GPs, and nurses in the North of England.

Results

In total, 31 individuals participated in an interview (26 pharmacy staff, three GPs, and two nurses). Most participants acknowledged that their pharmacy had become busier since COVID-19 because of increased footfall compounded by patient difficulties in navigating remote digital systems. Few participants had received any formal training on working with marginalised communities; however, organisational barriers (such as lack of access to translation facilities) combined with interorganisational barriers (such as lack of integrated care) made it more difficult to provide care for some marginalised groups. Despite this, the continuity of care provided by many pharmacies was viewed as an important factor in enabling marginalised groups to access and receive care.

Conclusion

There are opportunities to better utilise the skills of community pharmacy teams. Resources, such as access to translation services, and interventions to enable better communication between community pharmacy teams and other primary care services, such as general practice, are essential.
Megalaria crispisulcans, a new isidiate species of Megalaria (Ramalinaceae) from Aotearoa / New Zealand
Authors: Marshall Andrew J. , Blanchon Dan J. , de Lange Peter J. , Wells Sarah J. , Fryday Alan M. , Tang Tianyi , Knight Allison
Published: October 2023

Megalaria crispisulcans .J. Marshall, Blanchon & de Lange (Ramalinaceae) is described as a new species from populations in Te Ika a Maui / North Island of Aotearoa / New Zealand, and on Rēkohu (Chatham Island), Aotearoa / New Zealand. The new species is morphologically closely allied to Megalaria orokonuiana from which it is distinguished by its nrDNA ITS sequence and morphologically by the usual presence of a white prothallus, bright green (when fresh) isidiate thallus and dark black apothecia whose rims are usually crinkled / undulose at maturity. A phylogeny based on nrDNA ITS sequences is presented which recovers Megalaria crispisulcans as sister to M. orokonuiana. The ecology, habitats and conservation status of M. crispisulcans is provided and an update on the conservation status of M. orokonuiana provided. A revised key to the Aotearoa / New Zealand species of Megalaria is provided.
KİRA ARTIŞ ORANINA DAİR GEÇİCİ MADDELER İLE TARAF İRADESİ: ÖZELLİKLE ARABULUCULUK
Authors: GANBARİ Muhammed Kiomers
Published: October 2023

İnsanın en temel haklarından birinin barınma olduğu söylense herhalde yanlış bir cümle kurulmuş olmaz. Bundan olsa gerektir ki birçok hukuk sistemi kira sözleşmelerine dair özel düzenlemeler içermektedir. Zira kişilerin mülkiyet hakkıyla konut edinebilmesi yahut bütün bireylerin mülkiyet hakkıyla konut edinebilmesi; liberal bir ekonomide pek mümkün görülmemektedir. Bundan olsa gerektir ki hukuk sistemleri; kiracıyı, kiraya veren karşısında korumak istemiştir. Konut ihtiyacı içerisinde olan kimsenin, çoğu kez fazladan, kiraya verebilecek bir konuta sahip olan kimse karşısında zayıf durumda olduğu açıktır. Pazarlık gücündeki bu farklılık kira bedelinin belirlenmesinden kira artış oranına ve kiranın ödenmemesi durumunda gündeme gelebilecek ceza koşuluna kadar etki edebilmektedir. Bu sebepledir ki modern hukuklar böylesi hususlarda mutlak sözleşme serbestisini benimsememiş ve kira sözleşmesine çoğu kez emredici hükümlerle müdahalede bulunmuştur. Gerçekten de böylesi müdahaleleri hukukumuzda da görmek mümkündür. Özellikle kira bedelinin belirlenmesi açısından TBK m. 344 bu noktada özel önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada ilgili hükmün getirdiği sınırlamaları genişleten iki geçici madde hükmünün ne anlama geldiği irdelenmiştir. Yine bu kanun hükümleri ile getirilen kira artış oranı sınırının gerek tarafların iradesiyle gerekse de alternatif uyuşmazlık çözüm yöntemi olan arabuluculuk ile bertaraf edilip edilemeyeceği de ortaya koyulmuştur.
ГІПОХЛОРИТНА АВАРІЯ ПІД ЧАС ЕНДОДОНТИЧНОГО ЛІКУВАННЯ: ПРИЧИНИ ВИНИКНЕННЯ, ФАКТОРИ РИЗИКУ ТА ПРОТОКОЛ ДІЙ
Authors: Гончарук-Хомин М.Ю. , Ноєнко І.В. , Федак В.В. , Білей А.М. , Рак Ю.В. , Мельник Л.В.
Published: October 2023

Мета дослідження. Систематизувати дані щодо основних причин розвитку гіпохлоритної аварії, верифікувати та оцінити потенційні фактори ризику виникнення клінічно-значимої перирадикулярної екструзії гіпохлориту натрію та проаналізувати підходи до надання стоматологічної та медичної допомоги при виникненні даного типу ускладнень в ході проведення ендодонтичного лікування. Методи дослідження. В якості основних методів дослідження були використані ретроспективний огляд літературних даних та контент-аналіз відібраних публікацій, які стосувалися питань причин, факторів ризику та підходів до лікування/ надання допомоги при гіпохлоритних аварій, що розвинулися в ході ендодонтичного лікування. З метою максимізації обсягу первинної вибірки цільових публікацій пошук таких здійснювався у системі Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com/) з використанням можливостей розширеного пошуку та за наступними ключовими словами: «hypoclorite accident» та «endodontics». Наукова новизна. Параметр високого тиску, а не власне кількості виведеного іриганту вважається ключовим для виникнення гіпохлоритної аварії, адже обсяг гіпохлориту натрію, який був використаний в ході іригації у випадках розвитку даного типу ускладнень, коливався в діапазоні 0,1–30 мл. Згідно результатів опрацювання літературних даних вдалось встановити, що найчастіше випадки гіпохлоритної аварії характеризуються розвитком больових відчуттів (у всіх клінічних випадках), набряку (у 38,89 % випадків), набряку та екхімозів (у 38,89 % випадків), і в двічі рідше – розвитком виразкування (у 16,67 випадків%). Основні принципи надання допомоги при виникненні гіпохлоритних аварій включають наступні: купірування болю, купірування набряку та купірування ускладнень. Негайне проведення прийому негативної аспірації відразу після відчуття пацієнтом больових відчуттів внаслідок екструзії гіпохлориту натрію в заапікальний простір може знизити ризик розвитку важких ускладнень. Висновки. Більшість випадків гіпохлоритної аварії є ятрогенними за своїм походженням, однак у низці клінічних ситуацій такі можуть бути спровоковані анатомічними особливостями будови, стану (наявність фенестрацій, резорбція кореня, несформована верхівка кореня) та взаєморозміщення структур зубощелепового апарату. Виникнення гіпохлоритної аварії асоційовано із розвитком специфічного симптомокомплексу, який у переважаючій більшості клінічних випадків включає больову симптоматику, набряк, появу екхімозів, та рідше – некроз м’яких тканин, виразкування, неврологічний дефіцит, тризм жувальної мускулатури. У разі розвитку гіпохлоритної аварії легкого та середнього ступеня важкості підхід до купірування даного ускладнення є консервативним, гіпохлоритні ж аварії важкого ступеня потребують скерування хворого у відділення щелепно-лицевої хірургії або ж інтенсивної терапії.
РАННЯ ВТРАТА ДЕНТАЛЬНИХ ІМПЛАНТАТІВ: ПОШИРЕНІСТЬ ТА КІЛЬКІСНА ОЦІНКА ЗНАЧИМОСТІ ФАКТОРІВ РИЗИКУ
Authors: Крічфалушій С.І. , Гончарук-Хомин М.Ю.
Published: October 2023

Мета дослідження. Систематизувати дані щодо фактичної поширеності феномену ранньої втрати дентальних імплантатів та провести кількісну оцінку значимості різних факторів впливу на ризик розвитку ранньої дезінтеграції встановлених титанових опор. Матеріали та методи. Дизайн даного дослідження був сформульований у формі ретроспективного огляду літератури з проведенням цільового контент-аналізу досліджуваної вибірки таргетних наукових робіт за наступними категоріями: 1) поширеність ранньої втрати дентальних імплантатів; 2) фактори впливу, пов’язані із ризиком ранньої дезінтеграції внутрішньокісткових титанових опор; 3) кількісна оцінка ризику/ймовірності розвитку ранньої втрати дентальних імплантатів в залежності від впливу специфічних факторів, або ж їх комбінацій. Наукова новизна. Факт тютюнопаління, дефіцит первинної стабільності дентального імплантата, відсутність передопераційного антибіотикосупроводу, проведення процедури кісткової аугментації, коротка довжина імплантату, а також розвиток післяопераційних ускладнень можуть бути інтерпретовані у якості основних факторів ризику розвитку ранньої втрати дентальних імплантатів різного рівня значимості в залежності від особливостей та умов кожної окремої клінічної ситуації, водночас вищезгадані фактори характеризуються достатнім рівнем узгодженості щодо принципово-негативного впливу на раннє виживання інтраосальних опор за даними попередньо проведених досліджень. Висновки. Поширеність феномену ранньої втрати дентальних імплантатів за даними літератури варіює в діапазоні 0,5–16,3 %, при цьому частота реєстрації випадків ранньої дезінтеграції внутрішньокісткових опор є вищою серед проаналізованих пацієнтів, ніж серед вибірок власне проаналізованих титанових інтраосальних опор. Кількісна оцінка ризику/ймовірності розвитку ранньої втрати дентальних імплантатів в залежності від впливу специфічних факторів, або ж їх комбінацій, в проаналізованих дослідженнях проводилися з використанням таких статистичних показників, як відношення шансів, відношення ризиків та відносний ризик, які важко уніфікувати між собою для формулювання консолідованих висновків щодо однозначної значущості кожного із проаналізованих чинників.
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT AND COMPANY PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM EAST AFRICA
Authors: Namanya David , Nzibonera Eric , Nuwagaba Geoffrey , Ogema John
Published: October 2023

Objectives: The main objective of this study was to examine influence of ERM on company performance, to compare the influence of ERM on company performance before and after the operationalization of the EAC- Common Market and make recommendations on how the adoption of ERM can enhance company performance. Methodology: We adopted a positivist paradigm in a quantitative analysis using non-probability sampling to select 42 out of 76 listed companies. We adopted secondary data from academic databases and annual reports and analysed the data using SPSS to generate results. Findings: ERM has no significant influence on company financial performance represented by ROA, ROE, TBQ and PER. The study also revealed that majority of the listed companies did not adopt ERM after the operationalization of the EAC- Common Market in 2010, which may have been due to the high costs associated with its implementation.
EXPLORING DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS IN RESEARCH COMMERCIALIZATION IN UNIVERSITIES
Authors: Muhammad Razaki Marina , Ismail Mohammad , Mohamad Anuar Nur Izzati
Published: October 2023

Commercialization of research is receiving increasing attention across various research fields in universities. The aim of this study is to identify the differences in demographic factors (gender, age, position, type of university, research experience, knowledge of commercialization, and research field) in research commercialization activities among lecturers in public universities in Malaysia. A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used, and a sample size of 155 lecturers was selected through simple random sampling from 20 public universities in Malaysia. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire in the form of a Google Form distributed via email. Subsequently, the collected data was analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26.0. The results of the t-Test and ANOVA analyses indicated that there were no significant differences in research commercialization activities based on demographic factors, including gender, age, position, type of university, research experience, knowledge of commercialization, and research field. This demonstrates that academic researchers should not perceive demographic factors as barriers to their research commercialization activities. Therefore, the findings of this study are expected to benefit those involved in formulating various strategies and decision-making processes, with the aim of stimulating greater efforts in the commercialization of research results, especially at the university level.
DETERMINANTS OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT FLOWS IN ASEAN COUNTRIES
Authors: Kamis Syrizal , Muhd Yusuf Dayang Hasliza
Published: October 2023

Foreign direct investment (FDI) plays an important role in spurring economic growth and increasing employment opportunities. Therefore, it is very important to make a study regarding the factors that influence FDI inflows in the Southeast Asia (ASEAN) region. In addition, existing research has left certain questions unanswered, including whether open trade and corruption serve as a catalyst or barrier to FDI inflows. Based on previous empirical studies, it was found that the results of the decision were still not conclusive enough to be used as a reference by interested parties such as firms, shareholders, investors and governments. However, studies like this in ASEAN countries are still lacking. This study uses the Panel Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) methodology to analyze data from 2000 to 2021.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BRAINSTORMING AND IMAGINATION TECHNIQUES FOR IMPROVING PRESCHOOL STUDENTS’ CREATIVITY IN DRAWING
Authors: Joseph Christty , Tan Choon Keong , Ambotang Abdul Said
Published: October 2023

Weaknesses in fostering creativity among young children should be taken seriously by school administrators and preschool teachers because preschool children are the future human capital of the country. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the level of creativity in drawing among students based on the traditional teaching methods, brainstorming techniques, and imagination techniques. Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental design and was analyzed using SPSS statistical analysis. The participants consisted of 162 preschool students in the Kota Belud district, Sabah. The treatment groups consisted of two groups: a group using brainstorming techniques with 49 participants and a group using imagination techniques with 56 participants, while the group using traditional methods consisted of 57 participants. Results: The mean score for the level of creativity among preschool students using traditional teaching methods was (M=1.82, SD=2.139, n=57), preschool students using brainstorming techniques was (M=4.69, SD=1.971, n=49), and preschool students using imagination techniques was (M=3.13, SD=3.116, N=56). This study indicated that the mean creativity scores for the brainstorming and imagination techniques respectively were higher than those taught using traditional teaching methods. Conclusion: This study proved that brainstorming and imagination techniques have a positive impact on the creativity of preschool students in drawing.
UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE IN CRISIS WORK BASED ON THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF MALAYSIAN COUNSELORS
Authors: Mohd Hafiz Nur Husna , Zakaria Mohd Zaliridzal , Wan Razali Wan Mohd Fazrul Azdi , Mohd Sukor Nurhafizah , Abdul Mutalib Marina Munira , Othman Muhammed Fauzi
Published: October 2023

Unconditional acceptance is one of the core attitudes in helping professionals to establish successful therapeutic relationships. Despite unconditional acceptance was accepted in most helping professional settings, it received less attention in academic scientific research due to scholars' disagreement regarding unconditional acceptance as a single separable construct from empathy and genuineness as proposed in person-centred therapy. The knowledge gap led to the implementation of this study, employing a qualitative method, specifically descriptive phenomenology. It aims to describe Malaysian counselors' experience exercising unconditional acceptance while encountering clients from various backgrounds. The thematic analysis revealed that unconditional acceptance encompasses acceptance of the client as a person, acceptance of the client's reality experience as part of them, and acceptance of the client's traumatic reaction. The findings indicate by years of experience, Malaysian counselors show high competency in practicing unconditional acceptance. It was found that unconditional acceptance requires counselors to have empathy, increasing their ability to comprehend the clients' situation and justify their emotional reactions. Counselors especially novice counselors need proper training and guidance to increase their ability to unconditionally accept their clients, their life experience, and their traumatic reactions. This study contributes to deepening the comprehension of implementing unconditional acceptance in counseling settings. It also provides new perspectives on improving the training curriculum for counselors in Malaysia, specifically in strengthening their skills in exercising unconditional acceptance and empathy attitudes.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FINANCIAL LITERACY, PARENTS INFLUENCE, AND SELF-CONTROL WITH SAVINGS BEHAVIOUR OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Authors: Yahaya Rusliza , Ahmad Noor Lela , Mohd Shokory Suzyanty , Ahmad Mohamad Ali Roshidi
Published: October 2023

Previous studies have shown that financial literacy and saving behaviour among university students are still low and many students face financial problems because they do not have any savings.This study aims to examine savings behaviour among university students in Malaysia. Specifically, this study examines the relationship between financial literacy, parents' influence, self-control, and savings behaviour among university students. Data was gathered from a sample of 377 university students through the survey method. The data was analysed using correlation. The findings reveal that the respondents have a high level of financial literacy, parental influence, self-control, and savings behaviour. Results indicated that financial literacy, parental influence and self-control positively related to savings behaviour. This study enriched the literature by identifying factors that influenced savings behaviour and provided suggestions to be practised by universities and parents in developing good savings behaviour among students. Financial knowledge needs to be inculcated in children from school so that they have good financial literacy and further enable them to manage their finances effectively.
COUNSELLOR PROFESSIONALISM AND COMPETENCE THROUGH THE MALAYSIAN COUNSELLOR BOARD'S COUNSELLOR CODE OF ETHICS
Authors: Saidi Liley Afzani , Abdullah Rayyan Cheong Tian Ming , Rahaman Nur Haffiza , Ramlee Siti Nur Hafiza Saleeza
Published: October 2023

Counsellor professionalism is closely related to the ethics that a counsellor must hold and adhere to before, during, and after conducting a counselling session. This professionalism is a reflection of the counsellor's profession and the helpful service provided by the counsellor to the community. In Malaysia, the body responsible for maintaining the professionalism of counsellors is the Malaysian Council of Counsellors (LKM). As a government body that looks after the counselling profession in Malaysia, one of the major responsibilities played by LKM is to regulate counselling services in Malaysia in addition to providing a Counsellor Code of Ethics for counsellors to conduct counselling sessions. Therefore, in this article, the writer will discuss several matters involving the function and role of the Malaysian Counsellor Board, the characteristics of a professional counsellor, the counsellor's competence, and the importance of the counsellor's code of ethics for counselling services.
A CASE AMONG FINAL YEAR STUDENTS IN SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND LOGISTIC (STML) UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA: THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON EDUCATION
Authors: Abdul Malik Nahdatul Haziqah , Lim Kong Teong
Published: October 2023

The worldwide economic slump and its considerable impact on the higher education sector have been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Campuses were closed suddenly as a social distancing tactic to avoid community transmission; therefore, in-person classes have transitioned to online learning. Because of this, there has been a change in attention to the use of online learning tools and platforms for effective student participation, which may be too expensive or unavailable for some students. Understanding how online education can affect a student's emotional well-being and social life is crucial. Consequently, the purpose of this research is to explore how the effects of COVID-19 on students' mental health and social life are connected to their schooling. The studies focus on three areas that could affect students' emotional and social well-being: classroom procedures, counselling, and evaluation strategies. These students' emotional and social well-being is the primary focus of this investigation, and the researchers hope to identify not only the elements that have the most bearing on these outcomes but also the relationships between independent and non-independent variables. One hundred fifty undergraduates in their last year from the School of Technology Management & Logistics (STML) at the Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) filled out a questionnaire to provide us with this information. The analysis was performed using SPSS, a statistical package. It appears from the results that instructional approaches, guidance, and assessment methods all have an effect on the dependent variable (mental health as well as the social life of students).
USER INVOLVEMENT APPROACH IN AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Omerkhel Qudrattullah , Mohd Yusop Othman , Ismail Saiful Adli , Azmi Azri
Published: October 2023

This systematic literature review paper aims to identify and analyze the issues of managing users during requirement elicitation within agile software development (ASD) in the existing studies. The study employs a comprehensive search strategy to identify relevant articles published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. The findings reveal that the current literature focuses on various issues related to user involvement, communication, and collaboration during requirement elicitation. The paper identified 8 different issues related to managing users during requirement elicitation within ASD: user availability, lack of user involvement, long users’ feedback loops, lack of user expertise, ineffective product owner, lack of user communication skills, lack of process regarding user involvement, and lack of motivation. By identifying these issues, practitioners can overcome the issues of user involvement during requirement elicitation within ASD, and resolve conflicts to ensure a successful requirement elicitation process. The paper concludes by identifying the gaps in the existing literature and suggesting future research directions to address these gaps. The research provides valuable insights into the issues of managing users during requirement elicitation within ASD.
AL-QURAN TADABBUR APPLICATION FOR SELF-LEARNING
Authors: Ta’a Azman , Abdul Aziz Nur Najibah Atiqah , Shaari @ Hj Ashari Muhammad Shakirin , Ismail Salina , Che Mohamed Arif Ahmad Suki
Published: October 2023

This research aims to create an al-Quran tadabbur application named Self-Tadabbur to provide a conducive learning environment for learners engaging by themselves to learn about the meaning of verses in al-Quran. This research’s significance lies in providing a new platform for learners to learn al-Quran by accessing features such as browsing and searching in different group elements, pairs, blocks, and subblocks of chapters. The tadabbur application is developed based on SALaM model, which caters specifically to exploring the al-Quran verses coherences and contributing to the development of Islamic software that facilitates the understanding of learners. The research adopted the Rapid Application Development (RAD) methodology for building the prototype and performing usability testing to evaluate the usability of the application. The evaluation was conducted on 30 randomly selected respondents from the Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) community. The results have shown that the tadabbur application was well-assisted by users to understand the meaning of al-Quran verses.
GESTURE RECOGNITION FOR INTERACTIVE DASHBOARD: A 3D CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORKS WITH LONG-SHORT-TERM-MEMORY APPROACH
Authors: Chye Kah Kien , Ong Zi Yuan , Chaw Jun Kit , Ang Mei Choo , Mat Daud Marizuana , Ting Tin Tin
Published: October 2023

Gesture recognition technology has become increasingly popular in various fields due to its potential for controlling consumer devices, robotics, and even translating sign language. However, there is still a lack of practical applications in daily life, especially for consumer products. Previous studies primarily focused on gesture recognition and did not delve into exploring the potential applications of gesture recognition in human interaction. This work aims to address this gap by deploying a gesture recognition model into practical applications and exploring its potential in human interaction. The proposed model combines the use of 3D convolutional neural networks (3DCNN) and long-short-term-memory networks (LSTM) for spatiotemporal feature learning. Six common interactive dashboard gestures were extracted from the 20BN-Jester dataset to train the model. The validation accuracy reached 80.47% after ablation studies. Then, two test cases were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the model in controlling Spotify and the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) smart classroom. The response time for each recognition was approximately 100 to 150 milliseconds. The proposed research aims to develop a simple yet efficient model for hand gesture recognition, which has the potential to be applied in various fields beyond just music and smart classrooms. With the growing popularity of gesture recognition technology, this study contributes to the advancement of practical applications and product innovations that can be integrated into daily life, thereby making it more accessible to the general public.
VALIDATION OF MOTIVATION FACTORS AND LEARNING STRATEGIES BASED ON THE USE OF THE OPEN LEARNING SYSTEM
Authors: Mhd Salim Mohamad Hidir , Mohamad Ali Nazlena , Shahril Mohamad Syahmi , Mohd Johari Nur Farahin
Published: October 2023

Efforts to implement the concept of massive online learning, or Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), began in Malaysia in 2013. The e-learning system based on the MOOCs concept used in Malaysia is the Open Learning (OL) system. The pedagogy of the e-learning system with the MOOCs concept differs from traditional e-learning systems because students are more independent in their learning, given the very large lecturer-student ratio, which necessitates students to master independent learning strategies. Some studies report a high dropout rate in the use of e-learning systems based on the MOOCs concept, especially towards the end of the course. As the user population of MOOCs-based e-learning systems are heterogeneous and individuals enroll with different intentions, motivation plays a crucial role in determining how students engage with such e-learning systems. Additionally, prior studies indicate that self-regulation is not a fixed trait but can be influenced during the learning process and can be cultivated through appropriate learning strategies. Therefore, this study was conducted to discuss expert validation of motivational factors and learning strategies that impact students' academic achievement when using the OL system. The factors examined include 1) Time and learning environment; 2) Metacognitive self-regulation; 3) Critical thinking; and 4) Extrinsic goal orientation. Overall, experts responded positively to the mentioned factors. However, there are improvements needed to ensure that these factors can be comprehended and implemented effectively, while also having a positive impact on students and their academic achievements.
Scholar support office: analysis of science popularization projects and performance audit
Authors: Vashchuk O. P. , Polishchuk O. T. , Sukhikh A. S. , Iatsyshyn A. V. , Yatsyshyn T. M.
Published: October 2023

The article provides a summary and presentation of some of the tasks and projects carried out by the Scholar Support Office in its first year of operation. It emphasizes that supporting scientists and popularizing national science are crucial for ensuring the sustainable development of the country, enhancing competitiveness, and promoting the well-being of our state. This direction of organizational activity in the field of science requires support from the government, scientific institutions, higher education establishments, civil organizations, and the scientific community itself. The presented activities of the Scholar Support Office, as described in this publication, are aimed at: developing the individual career trajectory of scientists; providing organizational and social support for scientists’ interests; promoting cooperation among scientific institutions and/or higher education establishments, international scientific institutions, and foreign scientific institutions; popularizing the scientific achievements of Ukrainian scientists, among other goals. Additionally, the article outlines factors that hinder the popularization of national science, including the absence of targeted state support for science popularization and increasing the prestige of scientists, the lack of communication between scientists and media professionals, mistrust of scientists toward the work of journalists, and the absence of specialized professional training (or skills development) for scientists in various aspects of popularizing their own scientific results and developments and building a scientist’s brand, among others.
Uchodźcy z Ukrainy w prywatnych dyskursach osób goszczących ich w swoich domach
Authors: Firgolska Anna
Published: October 2023

Celem tego artykułu jest zarysowanie obrazu migrantów przymusowych z Ukrainy w oczach osób, które przyjęły uchodźców w swoich domach po rozpoczęciu pełnoskalowej inwazji Rosji na Ukrainę. Artykuł powstał w oparciu o analizę 30 indywidualnych, częściowo ustrukturyzowanych wywiadów jakościowych przeprowadzonych w ramach projektu “Prywatne przyjmowanie i wsparcie uchodźców z Ukrainy” pomiędzy początkiem kwietnia a końcem maja 2022. Posługując się teorią sekurytyzacji, autorka analizuje, jak uczestnicy badania konstruują obraz migrantów w odniesieniu do dwóch aspektów dyskursu sekurytyzacji: obcości kulturowej jako zagrożenia i obciążenia systemu opieki społecznej grożącego naruszeniem dobrobytu społeczeństwa przyjmującego. Analizuje również, czy badani kontrastują wizerunek uchodźcy z Ukrainy z wysoko sekurytyzowanym obrazem migranta z państw Bliskiego Wschodu i Afryki (MENA).

Badani nie konstruowali obrazu migrantów przymusowych z Ukrainy korzystając z aparatu dyskursu sekurytyzującego. Ukraińcy to dla nich przede wszystkim uchodźcy wojenni, którym należy się pomoc wobec dramatycznej sytuacji. Uważali ich za bliskich kulturowo i nie konstruowali ich jako zagrożenia dla tożsamości kulturowej. Chociaż określali przynajmniej część Ukraińców mianem roszczeniowych, nie uważali ich za obciążenie systemu opieki społecznej. Wśród badanych wyróżniła się grupa, która kontrastowała migrantów z Ukrainy z migrantami z krajów MENA, tych drugich uważając za zagrożenie. Konstrukcja obrazu migranta opierała się o elementy dyskursu nacjonalistycznego, ról płciowych i neoliberalnego dyskursu o pracy i bezrobociu.
ANALISIS KEPATUHAN PENGGUNAAN OBAT ANTIHIPERTENSI PADA PASIEN RUJUK BALIK GERIATRI DI APOTEK KIMIA FARMA 285 BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: YULIANTIKA DHITA , Ayu Rai Saputri Gusti , Perangin Angin Martianus
Published: October 2023

Hipertensi adalah peningkatan tekanan darah sistolik >140 mmHg & tekanan darah diastolik >90 mmHg pada 2 kali pengukuran dengan selang waktu 5 menit dalam keadaan cukup istirahat/ tenang. Penelitian ini bertujuan agar pasien PRB geriatri di Apotek Kimia Farma 285 Bandar Lampung meningkatkan kepatuhan penggunaan obat antihipertensi sehingga mengurangi risiko komplikasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode observasional analitik. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan desain penelitian campuran dimana terdapat gabungan antara retrospektif yaitu data informasi pasien dibulan September-Desember 2022 dan prospektif dengan memberikan kuesioner MMAS-8 pada pasien dibulan Februari 2023 sebanyak 136 pasien. Berdasarkan penelitian didapatkan hasil tingkat kepatuhan tinggi 34 pasien (25%), sedang 61 pasien (44,85%), dan rendah 41 pasien (30,15%). Berdasarkan uji Chi-Square tingkat pendidikan berpengaruh terhadap tingkat kepatuhan penggunaan obat antihipertensi di Apotek Kimia Farma 285 Bandar Lampung dengan nilai P-value  <0,05. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pasien geriatri hipertensi di Apotek Kimia Farma 285 Bandar Lampung patuh terhadap  penggunaan obat.
Activitity of Antioxidant from Extract and Fraction from Gedi Stem (Abelmochus Manihot L)
Authors: Parala Luy , Simbala Herni I. E. , Rumondor Erladys M.
Published: October 2023

Gedi plant (Abelmoschus manihot L.) is a plant that has a lot of potential as an active compound. Gedi plants have many sources of antioxidant compounds found in their leaves. Research on gedi stems aims to find out if gedi plant stems have the same amount of antioxidants as gedi leaves. The research was conducted using an experimental method with the DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhidrazyl) method. Extraction was carried out by maceration method to extract metabolite compounds. Testing the results of the extracts and fractions was carried out using UV-Vis spectrophotometry at a wavelength of 517 nm. The test results obtained the amount of activity of the extracts and each fraction, namely: 82.08% ethanol extract, 77.65% methanol fraction, 85.66% chloroform fraction , n-hexane fraction 78.26%.
Toxicity Test of The Extract of Pepper Elder (Peperomia pellucida L. Kunth) Using Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT).
Authors: Togelang Angelica , Simbala Herni E.I , Abdullah Surya Sumantri
Published: October 2023

Pepper Elder (Peperomia pellucida L. Kunth) is one of the herbal plants that has the potential as an anticancer. Pepper Elder is a weed plant that grows wild in wet and humid environments but is rarely cultivated. Research on the Pepper Elder plant aims to determine the metabolite compounds contained in the plant, its potential as an anticancer, and the LC50 value. The research was conducted using an experimental method with the Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) method. Extraction was carried out by maceration method to extract secondary metabolites. Through screening tests it is known that Pepper Elder contains alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and steroids. Tests were carried out with Artemia saline L. larvae at concentrations of 1000 µg/mL, 100 µg/mL, 10 µg/mL, 1 µg/mL with the potency obtained at the toxic level and LC50 value is 40.947 µg/mL.