bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PERAN E-SERVICE QUALITY, HARGA DAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN APLIKASI GRABFOOD
Authors: Rahmawati Meylin
Published: May 2024

Â Salah satu faktor yang menyebabkan masyarakat percaya akan pemenuhan kebutuhan hidupnya secara online yaitu karena adanya kualitas pelayanan dan harga yang ditawarkan sehingga menyebabkan suatu kepuasan yang akan didapatkan oleh konsumen. Kepercayaan konsumen merupakan kerelaan bergantung dengan partner melalui suatu kegiatan transaksi yang didalam diri partner kemudian diletakkannya keyakinan. Selain kualitas layanan, produsen juga harus memperhatikan kepuasan dari pelanggannya. Penelitian ini memfokuskan pada produk yang ditawarkan oleh Grab yaitu Grabfood sebagai sarana penyedia pemesanan makanan. Layanan Grabfood cukup berkembang dengan sangat pesat saat ini dikarenakan perkembangan teknologi yang memudahkan konsumen dalam memenuhi kebutuhannya. Penelitian ini bertujuanÂ  mengetahui pengaruh dari kualitas layanan, harga dan kepercayaan pelanggan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan khusus pengguna jasa grabfood di Kota Tarakan. Metode analisis regresi linier berganda digunakan untuk menjawab hipotesis. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa variabel kualitas layanan, variabel harga dan variabel kepercayaan pelanggan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Artikel ini berkontribusi pada pengambilan keputusan dalam menentukan strategi pemasaran jasa transportasi online.
Persistensi Laba Sektor Industri Barang Konsumsi
Authors: Nainggolan Yohanna Thresia
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meneliti dan menganalisis pengaruh arus kas terhadap persistensi laba. Populasi yang digunakan penelitian ini adalah perusahaan manufaktur sector industry barang konsumsi yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling sebagai metode pemilihan sampel. Jumlah populasi dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 52 perusahaan dan sampel sebanyak 13 perusahaan pada tahun 2018 sampai 2021. Variabel independen dalam penelitian ini adalah arus kas sedangkan variabel dependennya adalah persistensi laba. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data sekunder. Analisis data menggunakan uji asumsi klasik dan uji hipotesis menggunakan analisis regresi. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa variabel arus kas berpengaruh signifkan terhadap persistensi laba pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI).
EUROPEAN INTEGRATION INFLUENCES ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM OF UKRAINE
Authors: Panchuk Maryna
Published: May 2024

The aim of the article is to analyze reveal the peculiarities of the formation and development of the Ukrainian educational system under the direct influence of European integration processes. The research methodology is based on both general scientific and special historical methods (systemic analysis, historical-comparative, hermeneutic, historical-genetic), which make it possible to fully highlight the specifics of the dynamic development and functioning of the educational system of Ukraine and its ability to implement relevant European experience. The scientific novelty is the characterization of the construction and functioning of the education system of Ukraine from the point of view of the European integration context, which sets the tone for most of the changes in this area. Conclusions. Legislative regulation and implementation of European experience in the education system of Ukraine was not only a requirement of the time, but became a harmonious aspect of Ukrainian education. The appropriate vector of Ukrainian development includes concrete educational reforms, which are becoming a necessity and a natural need of Ukrainian society. The values that are embedded in the education system today regarding the formation and upbringing of new generations of successful and nationally conscious Ukrainians are intended to influence the functioning and development of the state in the future.
GENDER STEREOTYPING OF THE IMAGE OF WOMEN IN CINEMATOGRAPHY DURING THE REGIME OF F. FRANCO
Authors: Bachynska Yulia
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze gender stereotypes in the depiction of female images and the use of female physicality for the purpose of forming new sex-role models. The research methodology is based on the principles of historicism, multifactoriality and objective knowledge. At the theoretical level of research, analytical, synthetic methods and abstraction were applied; methodological techniques of comparison, grouping of individual elements of the phenomenon according to a certain criterion are used. The methods of general scientific research were used to write the article: system-structural, periodization method, retrospective, historical-genetic. The scientific novelty consists in the application of a gender approach to the analysis of the stereotyping of the depiction of female images and physicality in the cinema of Spain during the F. Franco regime. Conclusions. The results of the research allow us to draw a conclusion about the widespread use of gender stereotypes in the depiction of female physicality in cinema, as well as the specifics of the demonstration of female images and the use of clichés depending on the stages of activity of F. Franko's regime. Characteristic features of the first period of the Francoist regime were militarism, nationalism, and the concept of the "Crusade against Communism." In the cinema, this was expressed through strict censorship regarding the depiction of female physicality. The specificity of the autarky period was an appeal to history, religion and patriotism. Women who embodied "true Spanish virtues" on the movie screens had to look and behave modestly, within the framework of generally accepted norms. Looseness, revealing clothes, bright makeup and other attributes of the eroticization of the female image served as markers of danger. But at the end of this period, a departure from the strict framework began as a result of the changes that took place in society. At the last stage of F. Franko's regime, almost all spheres of life were liberalized. During this period, the pressure of censorship significantly decreased, clichés and gender stereotypes of previous periods lost their relevance, instead, new female images appeared in cinema. New means of expression appeared in movie plots, and the depiction of female physicality was freed from former strict restrictions and corresponded to pan-European trends.
CAST IRON FIREPLACE STOVES FROM THE KINGDOM OF FRANCE IN THE LATE 15TH AND EARLY 16TH CENTURIES: CLIMATIC, ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS
Authors: Batenko Taras
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the article is to study and describe fireplace cast-iron slabs of the end of the 15th – beginning of the 16th centuries, originating from the Kingdom of France: to determine the style, technical aspects of production, as well as the cultural and historical contexts that influenced the development and distribution of fireplace stoves. Methodology. During the preparation of the article, the basic principles of historical and cultural knowledge were used. In particular, the author uses epigraphy to decode and interpret inscriptions and symbols on firebacks, structural analysis to determine the physical characteristics of the plate, contextual analysis, mapping and dating. Scientific novelty. The work is devoted to the study and description of a number of fireplace slabs that were made at the end of the 15th – beginning of the 16th centuries in the Kingdom of France. These hearthstones are unique, as they are not included in any currently known catalog of French heraldic hearthstones. In particular, the places of their probable manufacture were investigated, the socio-economic context of the region of origin was described, and the climatic conditions that became one of the reasons for the appearance of firebacks in various regions of Western Europe during the Late Middle Ages were described. Conclusions. Conclusions. The appearance of the first cast iron plates coincided with the period at the end of the Late Middle Ages, when the «Sperer minimum» – a cold period in Europe, caused by explosive volcanism and a decrease in solar radiation. Today, cast-iron fireplace slabs can serve as one of the proxy sources, i.e., indirect sources, and evidence of climate changes in the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern times. Based on the studies of firebacks, it is possible to follow the stages of the development of the iron ore industry and how the appearance and decoration of firebacks changed as they became increasingly used in the homes of the nobility and farmers, and also as in abbeys in Western Europe.
فاعلية أنموذج بكستون في اكتساب المفاهيم الفقهية والتفكير الناقد لدى طلاب الصف التاسع الأساسي في مبحث التربية الإسلامية في الأردن
Authors: Alqudah Hatem Ahmad , Mustafa Muhannad Khazar , Al Salhi Najih Rajehi
Published: May 2024

الأهداف: يهدف البحث إلى تقصي أثر استخدام أنموذج بكستون (BUXTON) في اكتساب المفاهيم الفقهية، والتفكير الناقد لدى طلاب الصف التاسع الأساسي في مبحث التربية الإسلامية في الأردن.
المنهجية: جرى استخدام اختبار اكتساب المفاهيم الفقهية ومقياس التفكير الناقد بعد التأكد من إجراءات الصدق والثبات لهما. تكوّن أفراد البحث من (50) طالبًا؛ حيث وزّعواعلى شعبتين متكافئتين، دُرّست الأولى (التجريبية) باستخدام أنموذج بكستون (BUXTON)، ودُرّست الثانية (الضابطة) بالطريقة الاعتيادية. جرى استخدام المتوسطات الحسابية، والانحرافات المعيارية، والاختبار التائي (T-test) للإجابة عن أسئلة البحث.
النتائج: أظهرت نتائج البحث وجود فروق دالة إحصائيًا بين أفراد البحث تعزى للأسلوب المستخدم في اكتساب المفاهيم الفقهية، ولصالح الطلاب الذين دُرّسوا باستخدام أنموذج بكستون (BUXTON) مقارنة بطلاب الطريقة الاعتيادية. بلغ المتوسط الحسابي لنتائج علامات طلاب المجموعة التجريبية (4.56±26.48) مقارنة بمتوسط حسابي بلغ (3.42±22.15)  للمجموعة الضابطة. كما أظهرت نتائج البحث وجود فروق دالة إحصائيًا بين أفراد البحث  في مقياس التفكير الناقد، ولصالح الطلاب الذين دُرّسوا باستخدام أنموذج بكستون (BUXTON) مقارنة بطلاب الطريقة الاعتيادية. بلغ المتوسط الحسابي لنتائج علامات طلاب المجموعة التجريبية (5.451±30.82) مقارنة بمتوسط حسابي بلغ (4.915±25.12)  للمجموعة الضابطة.
الخلاصة: إن استخدام أنموذج بكستون (BUXTON) في اكتساب المفاهيم الفقهية، والتفكير الناقد لدى طلاب الصف التاسع الأساسي في مبحث التربية الإسلامية في الأردن كان ذا جدوى وفاعلية في التحصيل وتنمية التفكير الناقد.
The Increase in the Use of the “Saya” Expression among the Sumbawa Millennial Generation in the Globalization Era
Authors: Saleh Muhammad , Wildan Muhammad , Ahmad Jho
Published: May 2024

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the use of the "saya" expression among the millennial generation in Sumbawa, Indonesia, both within the family environment and in society. Objectives include understanding the role of expression in preserving language and its influence in instilling literature, ethics and personality during the era of globalization.
Methods: Data for this study were collected through observation and interviews. Observations focused on how the millennial generation used the "saya" expression within the family and outside. Interviews were conducted with community leaders in Sumbawa. The collected data were analyzed using various grouping techniques.
Results: The study found that the use of the "saya" expression was prevalent in different contexts, serving not only as a linguistic expression but also as a tool to promote literature, ethics and personality among Sombawa's millennials. The expression was utilized as both a subject and an adverb in sentences, highlighting its flexibility in communication.
Conclusions: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the frequent use of the "saya" expression by the people of Sumbawa contributes to their reputation as a society that maintains morality, ethics and good character. The expression plays a significant role in preserving language and serves as a means of instilling important values in the millennial generation, particularly in the face of globalization. Understanding the cultural significance of the "saya" expression can aid in preserving traditions and promoting positive societal attributes.
التَّشكيل الفنِّي وطاقة اللغة في شعر مهدي نصير
Authors: Al-Bzour Ahmad Mohammad
Published: May 2024

الأهداف: تَهدفُ الدِّراسةُ إلى الكَشفِ عَنْ مُكوِّناتِ الشَّكلِ النَّصِّيّ الشِّعريِّ، وَعناصره الفنّيّةِ وَالجَمَاليّةِ عِنْدَ الشَّاعِرِ الأُردنيِّ مهدي نصير، لتحليلهِ، وَتفسيرهِ، وَتقويمهِ، وفقَ اشتراطاتِ القِراءةِ الجماليّةِ الفنّيةِ المُنتجةِ.
المنهجية: وَقَعَ الاخْتيارُ عَلَى نُصوصٍ شِعْريّةٍ مِنْ دَواوينَ مُتْعَددةٍ، هي: أساطير، وَمئة نشيد لأقمارها الهائجة، وَتحوّلات أبي رغال، وَقراءة فِي نقشِ صحراويّ، وَإيقاعات ثموديّة، وَامرأة حجريّة. وَقد حَاولتْ الدِّراسةُ استظهارَ السِّمَاتِ الجَمَاليّة فِي التَّعبيرِ، مُسْتَعِينةً بالمنهجِ الفنّيِّ، انطلاقًا مِنْ بِنيةِ العِبَارةِ، لتَمييزَ لُغَةَ النَّصِّ الشِّعريِّ عندَ مهدي نصير مِنْ حَالاتِ الأداءِ اللُّغويِّ اليَوميِّ العَاديِّ وَالمألوفِ، وَمُناقشةَ الدَّورِ الُّلغويِّ فِي بَلورةِ التَّعبيرِ الجَماليِّ.                                                                              
النتائج: يَجْعلُ مهدي نصير نَصَّهُ الشِّعريَّ مَحْكُومًا بالجَمَالِ، مُوجِّهًا الشَّكلَ النَّصّيَّ إلى دَائرةِ اسْتبدادِ الصِّياغةِ الفنّيّةِ مِنْ مُمْكناتِ اللُّغةِ. وَاستنتاجًا، فَإنَّ عَلاقةَ الشَّاعرِ باللُّغةِ، عَلاقةٌ أَساسُها تَحْطيم الصِّياغةِ المَألوفِةِ وَالمفروضةِ عَلى اللُّغةِ، وَقَد اسْتَطَاعَ أَنْ يُقدِّمَ نُصوصًا شِعْريّةً، تَمْتَازُ بِالصُّورةِ المُجَسَّمَةِ، وَالمَحْبُوكةِ بِعنايَةٍ ظَاهِرةٍ، وَبألفاظٍ مُنْتقاة.                                                          
الخلاصة: للشَّاعِرِ مهدي نصير سِمَةٌ لُغَويّةٌ أُسلوبيّةٌ مُتميّزةٌ فِي اخْتيارِ الألفاظِ؛ فَقَدْ طَوّعَ اللُّغَةَ لَيْسَ لِكَونِها أَدَاةَ تَواصلٍ، بقدرِ مَا تُمثّلُ بالنّسبةِ لَهُ هَدَفًا؛ لتحقيقِ غَايَةٍ جَمَاليّةٍ، وَقَدْ امْتدَّ الاسْتعمالُ الجَمَاليُّ للُّغةِ فِي كَثيرٍ مِنْ نُصوصِهِ الشِّعريّةِ..
The Impact of the Maritime Border Demarcation Agreement between Turkey and Libya in the Mediterranean Sea (2019) on Turkish-Greek Relations (2017-2021)
Authors: Hayajneh Ayman , AL-Maslamani Khamis
Published: May 2024

Objectives: The study aimed to analyze the agreement to demarcate the maritime borders between Turkey and Libya in the Mediterranean Sea and its impact on Turkish-Greek relations during the period of 2017-2021, in light of the competition between Mediterranean countries to exploit oil and gas resources.
Methods: The study adopted a decision-making approach to reach its results. Various sources, references, books, articles, and reports were consulted, in addition to events, to analyze the impact of the agreement between Turkey and Libya on Turkish-Greek relations. The study also examined how the two countries made decisions or chose the best available political alternatives based on their conflicting interests.
Results: The study found that the Turkish-Libyan agreement on maritime borders has intensified the crisis between Turkey and Greece. Greece rejected the agreement due to its impact on its rights established in the 1923 Treaty of Lausanne, where Turkey relinquished sovereignty over most islands in the Aegean Sea and Mediterranean. Greece sees itself as the primary target of this agreement, as it loses a significant portion of its exclusive economic zone to Turkey. Greece, along with Egypt and Greek Cyprus, formed a regional alliance to prevent Turkey from benefiting from exploration activities in the Eastern Mediterranean, given their shared maritime borders with Libya and Turkey.
Conclusion: The agreement has negatively impacted Turkish-Greek bilateral relations, increasing the state of international polarization in the Eastern Mediterranean.
تجلِّياتُ المكانِ في شعرِ فهد العسكر
Authors: Binarabi Khalifa Yaseen
Published: May 2024

الأهداف: تهدف هذه الدّراسة إلى تسليط الضّوء على تجربة الشّاعر الكويتيّ فهد العسكر وتعلّقاتها بالمكان؛ إذ يعدّ المكان عنصرًا مهمًّا في تكوين التّجربة الشّعريّة لديه، بالنّظر إلى الظّروف الاجتماعيّة الخاصّة الّتي عاشها، لذلك فقد نزع إلى الإشارة إلى المكان في كثير من نصوصه، ليؤدي المكان أكثر من وظيفة في تجربته.
المنهج: يعتمد هذا البحث المنهج الوصفيّ التّحليليّ؛ حيث سعى إلى تفكيك الحالة الذّاتيّة لدى الشّاعر فهد العسكر في ظلّ الظّروف الاجتماعيّة القاسية الّتي عاشها، ودراسة جزئيّات تعلّقاته بالمكان  على نحو دقيق، من خلال تحليل عناصر الأمكنة الّتي أوردها في شعره، وتفكيك تداعياتها، ثمّ تفسير أبعادها النّفسيّة المختلفة، ومحاولة الوصول إلى أبعاد قيميّة ذات أحكام محدّدة للتّجربة  على نحو عامّ.
النتائج: للمكان أهمّيّة كبيرة عند فهد العسكر؛ إذ تعدّ معاناته معاناةٍ اجتماعيّةً بالدّرجة الأولى، وقد تعدّدت الأماكن الدّالة في شعره؛ حيث شملت شاطئ البحر، والوطن، والوطن الأكبر. كما كان للمرأة حضور لافت، إضافة إلى أنّ المكان قد أدّى العديدَ من الوظائف، تقف الوظيفة النّفسيّة على رأسها، كما كوّن المكانُ ذاكرة خصبة لدى الشّاعر، فقد كان يستجلب الأمكنة ليعيد تكوين الذّاكرة السّالفة، المتّصفة في عمومها بذكرياتٍ هانئة. وكان الرّوح القوميّة دور في إبراز الأماكن المرتبطة بالقضايا العربيّة الكبرى عند الشّاعر، وبالتّحديد قضية فلسطين. احتلّت المرأة كذلك جزءًا كبيرًا من تجربته، وهو في ذلك استعان بالمكان كي يعبّر بصدق مطلق عن خيباته المتكرّرة في تجربته تلك، وأخيرا فإنّ المكان بحدّ ذاته لم يكن عند شاعرنا المسؤول بعينه عن معاناته، إنّما المسؤولون بالدّرجة الأولى هم من كانوا في تلك الأمكنة من بشر قساة.
الخلاصة: لم يكن المكان عند فهد العسكر مجرّد حيّز جامد، بل كانت له امتدادات ووظائف متعدّدة، استطاع من خلاله أن ينفتح على آفاق اجتماعيّة ونفسيّة وسياسيّة كثيرة.
The Societal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Perspective of Omani Society
Authors: Ambusaidi Abdullah , Al-Zari Asila
Published: May 2024

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the perceptions of Omani individuals on the societal impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. It examined the cognitive dimension of Omani people, their perspective on the measures undertaken by the government, and their suggestions on dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Methods: The study was applied to a random sample consisting of (1501) males and females that represent the Omani society. The data was collected through E-questionnaires and phone calls. A statistical analysis software called (SPSS) was utilized to process the data.
Results: The study concluded that Omani people know most of the COVID-19 symptoms and the ways through which COVID-19 can be transmitted among people. Social media and television were the main resources that contributed to disseminating awareness on the ways to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The study showed that (80.2%) of Omani people have sufficient knowledge that enables them to deal with COVID-19 and protect themselves and their community from infection. Moreover, Omani people reported that they were socially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic when social interactions such as friends and family gatherings were reduced. The results of the study indicated an increase in the sense of social responsibility among Omani people. It also showed that some social habits changed in the Omani society.
Conclusions: The study concluded that Omani people can cope with the COVID-19 pandemic by practicing their everyday life activities and adhering to the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the same time.
Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Value Clarification Technique (VCT) Terhadap Kemampuan Berbicara Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Kelas IV SDN Sumurwiru
Authors: Rusmiati Desi , Cunandar Dadang
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the Application of the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) Learning Model on Students' Speaking Ability in Indonesian Language Subjects in Class IV SDN Sumurwiru. This research is a Pretest Experimental with One Group Pretest-Posttest design. The population in this study were all fourth grade students at SD Negeri Sumurwiru, totaling 24 students. The sampling technique in this study is the sampling technique. Data collection techniques used in this study were interviews, tests and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this study is the normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis testing (Wilcoxon). The results of the study showed that (1)students' speaking ability in Indonesian language subjects in class IV SDN Sumurwiru, Cibeureum District, Kuningan Regency before using the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) Learning Model, was still lacking with an averagescore of 62.08. (2) The ability to speak Indonesian language students in class IV SDN Sumurwiru, Cibeureum District, Kuningan Regency, after using the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) Learning Model, was good with an average scoreof 78.63. (3) There is an influence on the application of the Value Clarification Technique (VCT) Learning Model on students' speaking ability in Indonesian language subjects in class IV SDN Sumurwiru, Cibeureum District, Kuningan Regency, with an Asymp value. Sig. (2-tailed) 0.000.
Perkembangan Literasi Keuangan Islam: Studi Bibliometrik
Authors:   Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Indonesia, Nuraini Azdina , Monoarfa Hilda ,   Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Indonesia, Juliana Juliana ,   Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia Indonesia
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan memetakan perkembangan literatur mengenai literasi keuangan syariah. Studi ini menggunakan metode bibliometrik dengan VOSviewer dan Microsoft Excel sebagai alat analisisnya. Terdapt 84 artikel relevan yang berhasil dikumpulkan melalui database scopus yang diperoleh menggunakan kata kunci “Literasi keuangan syariah” dengan rentang waktu 13 tahun, 2011 hingga 2023. Data dianalisis menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan analisis bibliometrik. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa perkembangan penelitian mengalami kenaikan selama 13 tahun terakhir. puncak publikasi terjadi pada tahun 2023. Terdapat 79 penulis, 52 jurnal, dan 15 negara yang berpartisipasi dalam studi literasi keuangan syariah. Asia menjadi benua yang paling banyak melakukan penerbitan dan memperoleh kutipan dengan 9 negara. Subjek literasi keuangan syariah merupakan subjek yang paling banyak digunakan dalam penelitian ini.
Pengukuran Senjangan Anggaran: Aspek Kejelasan Sasaran, Pengendalian Internal, dan Komitmen Organisasi
Authors: Putri Aprilia Kartika , Muslimin Muslimin , Widodo Ulfa
Published: May 2024

This research aims to test and prove the clarity of budget targets, internal control and organizational commitment to budget gaps in the regional services of Jombang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. This research uses a quantitative approach using primary data. The primary data is a questionnaire distributed to respondents. The research sample was taken using a simple random sampling technique and sample determination using the Slovin formula. The data analysis technique used in this research is the SmartPLS Windows 4.0 application software. The research results prove that the variables of clarity of budget targets and organizational commitment have an influence on budget slack. Meanwhile, internal control has no influence on budgetary slack. The implications of the results of this research indicate that to reduce budget gaps, the Jombang Regency regional government needs to focus on increasing the clarity of budget targets and strengthening organizational commitment in budget management. In addition, although internal control was not proven to be influential in this research, it is still important for organizations to continue to improve and monitor internal control systems as part of overall efforts to increase budget efficiency and accountability.
Automatic lung segmentation in chest X-ray images using SAM with prompts from YOLO
Authors: Khalili Ebrahim , Priego-Torres Blanca , Leon-Jimenez Antonio , Sanchez-Morillo Daniel
Published: May 2024

Despite the impressive performance of current deep learning models in
the field of medical imaging, the transfer of the lung segmentation task
in X-ray images to clinical practice is still a pending task. In this
study, we explored the performance of a fully automatic framework for
lung fields segmentation in chest X-ray images, based on the combination
of the Segment Anything Model (SAM) with prompt capabilities, and the
You Only Look Once (YOLO) model to provide effective prompts. Transfer
learning, loss functions and several validation strategies were
intensively assessed. This provides a complete benchmark that enables
future research studies to fairly compare new segmentation strategies.
The results achieved demonstrate significant robustness and
generalization capability against the variability in sensors,
populations, disease manifestations, device processing and imaging
conditions. The proposed framework is computationally efficient, can
address bias in training over multiple datasets, and has the potential
to be applied across other domains and modalities.
Performance Evaluation of Low Sub-THz 5G NR Sidelink for Ultra-Wideband Short-Range Communication
Authors: Okura Ryogo , Koda Yusuke , Harada Hiroshi
Published: May 2024

To meet increasing demands for higher-rate communication, exploring the
sub-terahertz (THz) band is attracting huge attention. The first
standardization of a sub-THz communication was performed at the IEEE
802.15.3d task group, which designed an ultra-wideband short-range
communication operating in a 300 GHz band. However, to alleviate
hardware challenges, the usage of a much lower-sub-THz band, that is
around 100 GHz, should also be considered. Moreover, in terms of the
advantage of using signal processing circuits common to 5G new radio
(NR), the frame format should be designed in a compatible manner with
the commercially pervasive 5G NR, which cannot be reached by IEEE
802.15.3d. Motivated by these backgrounds, this paper proposes a 5G
NR-based ultra-wideband short-range communication operating in a low
sub-THz band that lies in 90–110 GHz. This can be achieved by using 5G
NR sidelink communication with the bandwidth expansion to several GHz,
and no changes are made for the frame format to retain compatibility.
This study conducts a performance evaluation of such a 5G NR sidelink
system with a 4 GHz bandwidth by using a recently developed channel
model at the 93–97 GHz band. The evaluation reveals that the proposed
communication system using the 5G NR sidelink can achieve a block error
rate (BLER) equal to 0.1 for both control and user-data transmissions
even when a 4 GHz bandwidth is utilized. Moreover, it is shown that
transmission at a meter-level distance is feasible even when an
omnidirectional antenna in an azimuth plane is used.
Temporal Low-Rank based k-space Sampling Pattern Optimization for MR Fingerprinting
Authors: Horger Felix , McElroy Sarah , Tomi-Tricot Raphael , Hajnal Joseph V , Malik Shaihan J
Published: May 2024

Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting (MRF) is theoretically more efficient
than steady-state quantitative MRI techniques because it exploits
dynamic behavior to enhance differences in signals obtained from tissues
with different relaxation parameters. In practice, MRF often struggles
to deliver the predicted performance, requiring careful adjustment of
sequence parameters such as flip-angles, repetition times and k-space
sampling patterns. MRF sequences result in a highly undersampled dynamic
image series; state-of-the-art methods now exploit a temporal low-rank
(TLR) reconstruction approach to help resolve some of the resulting
undersampling artifacts. While successful, the TLR reconstruction mixes
signals across space and through time, obscuring how sampling might be
optimized for best results. This work explores optimal sampling for TLR
reconstruction of MRF. We examine conditioning of the reconstruction
problem as a predictor of image quality, and propose an effective
optimization algorithm for k-space sampling on regular grids. Based on
this, we compare different sampling schemes in simulations and real
phantom experiments. We explain how undersampling generates aliasing,
enhances noise and errors, and demonstrate how parallel-imaging improves
this. We also conclude that the final reconstruction quality depends on
a combination of undersampling, the expected signal distribution and
errors present in real scans, and point towards how these might be
included in further optimization efforts.
Compensation Modulation for Tracking Accuracy in Free Motion and Compliance During Interaction
Authors: Ko Dongwoo , Lee Donghyeon , Lee Woongyong , Kim Keehoon , Chung Wan Kyun
Published: May 2024

Robots are increasingly expected to work alongside humans in
unstructured environments and perform complex tasks that involve free
and constrained motion. Accurate tracking in free motion and compliance
during interaction become essential as control objectives for successful
task performance and safety. This study presents a novel control
structure that achieves these objectives without relying on force/torque
(F/T) sensors or joint torque sensors. The proposed method modifies the
nonlinear disturbance observer (DOB) structure to modulate disturbance
compensation based on exogenous force monitoring, distinguishing between
disturbance and interaction forces using a pre-estimated compensation
zone. To ensure stable contact with unknown environments, a compensation
modulation method based on passivity analysis is provided. In addition,
we propose a velocity-dependent compensation zone estimation method
using Gaussian process that reduces interaction forces without
compromising tracking performance. Our stability analysis shows that it
can achieve uniformly ultimately bounded (UUB) behavior. The
effectiveness of our approach is validated using a 6-DOF collaborative
robot.
THE EFFECT OF WOOD VENEER TYPE ON THE REDUCTION OF SOUND TRANSMISSION BETWEEN NOISE-PRODUCING INTERIOR SPACES IN BUILDINGS
Authors: Erzurum Sonuç Eda Nur , Dereli Mustafa
Published: May 2024

In order to provide auditory comfort indoors, it is necessary to prevent noise generation and transmission. In this respect, coating materials are essential in reducing sound transmission between interior spaces in noise-generating buildings. Wood is one of the most widely used materials for interior walls and floor coverings. Wood cladding materials can reduce noise transmission. However, the wide variety of types of wood cladding material will create differences in its contribution to noise insulation in this sense. In this direction, the study aimed to investigate the noise transmission properties of different types of wood veneer materials. This study measured the sound transmission amounts of different wood veneer materials with a particular device. This apparatus was used to determine the amount of sound transmitted from the inner face of the veneer material to the outer face of the veneer material of the noise source in an isolated environment with other surfaces touching only the inner face of the veneer material. The measurements were made with the help of this box so that the sound transmission data of different types of wood veneer materials with the same environment and noise source were evaluated using the comparative analysis method. For the study, 24 different wood veneer materials were tested. As a result of the research, it was concluded that the wood cladding material effectively reduces the amount of sound transmission and that there is variability in sound transmission performance depending on the wood species.
Pricing Strategies and Marketed Share of Realtors in Kenya
Authors: Njue Brenda Karimi , Kaminja Leah , Waweru Joy , Mutua Dr. Justice
Published: May 2024

The real estate sector in Kenya serves as a fundamental catalyst for economic growth and development, yet it has been underexplored how pricing strategies influence Realtors' market share performance. This study aimed to fill this void by examining the effect of various pricing strategies on Realtors' market share in Kenya. Specifically, it delved into competitive pricing, value-based pricing, segmented pricing, and promotional pricing tactics. The study's objectives encompass identifying prevalent pricing strategies among realtors, assessing their respective market shares, analyzing the correlation between pricing strategies and market share, and exploring how organizational culture moderates this relationship. Employing a desktop research design, the investigation draws upon existing literature, industry reports, and market analyses. The findings indicate that while competitive pricing may yield short-term increases in market share, it could potentially compromise profit margins over time. Conversely, value-based pricing strategies, tailored to unique value propositions, tend to bolster market value and customer loyalty. Segmented pricing approaches stimulate market growth and geographical expansion. However, promotional pricing tactics, while effective in stimulating short-term demand, necessitate careful implementation to avoid long-term repercussions. In summary, adept pricing strategies significantly influence Realtors' market share performance in Kenya. This study underscores the imperative of aligning pricing strategies with organizational culture and market dynamics. Recommendations stemming from this research advocate for supportive policy frameworks, initiatives to enhance consumer awareness, and collaborative efforts among stakeholders to foster sustainable growth within the real estate sector.
Strategic Innovation and Performance of Hydrogen Fuel Consumption in Kenya
Authors: Mbalya Richard , Mutua Justice
Published: May 2024

The utilization of hydrogen fuel represents a global shift towards sustainable energy sources, yielding significant reductions in carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the abundance of renewable energy options, widespread adoption has been slow, with persistent reliance on fossil fuels. The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of strategic innovation on the performance of hydrogen fuel consumption in Kenya. The proposed objectives of this study were: to determine the effect of product innovation on the performance of hydrogen fuel consumption in Kenya, and to assess the influence of process innovation on the performance of hydrogen fuel consumption in Kenya. Employing a desktop research methodology, the study emphasizes the pivotal role of strategic innovations in fostering sustainability, product and process innovation in hydrogen fuel consumption and the renewable energy sector. This study concludes that strategic innovations, including product innovation and process innovation have a positive effect on the performance of hydrogen fuel consumption in Kenya. Further, robust policy frameworks are essential to incentivize and facilitate innovation in hydrogen fuel production. The study recommends that the Kenyan government prioritize policy formulation to stimulate hydrogen generation and utilization, integrating incentives for research and development, tax exemptions, and financial support to encourage private investment and domestic industry growth, thus reducing reliance on imports and fostering economic diversification.
Impact of Barrahlla on North West Region of Cameroon, 1975-1993
Authors: Jumbam Charles Tardzenyuy
Published: May 2024

This paper presents some dynamics and impact of the seven-day heritage dance, Barrahlla that was introduced into the North West Region of Cameroon by Fulani youths in the late 1970s. Barrahlla was a simple animation dance spiced by beating drums, singing, and dancing in a concentric circle as part of a cherished culture. It neither discriminated between the sexes nor imposed initiation rites. It was staged only on eventful days. In some settlements, one could hear the drums of the traditional barrahlla dance, singing and dancing echoing periodically and especially during eventful days of the Ramadan and the Tabaski. Fulani youths reformed the norms of the traditional barrahlla, introduced new organization and dancing skills, imposed seven days for the dance, and short-listed host towns and localities in the region. The paper argues that although the seven days imposed for the dance were no part of Fulani history, it left a profound impact on the region. The dance was introduced against the background of the demographic explosion that occurred after the Fulani took up settlement in the Bamenda Region (C.1916) and the spirit of competition that characterized them between the 1920s and 1950s [i]. The youthful seven-day public display only ran for one and a half decades -1978 to 1993 and was banned because of some of its intolerable concerns. This paper seeks to showcase some of the impacts of the seven-day public youthful display, and for this to be achieved, we tried to answer the question “What constituted the impact of the seven-day public barrahlla dance on the North West region of Cameroon.”? The study blended qualitative and oral sources and proceeded with surveys involving some dancers and eyewitnesses. Our study revealed that the seven-day barrahlla dance served as a factor of unity and social cohesion in the entire region not only among the Fulani but also between Fulani and the indigenous populations. It also contributed to economic development and ..........
Optimalisasi Industri Rumah Tangga Dapur Mindul Melalui Inovasi Kemasan dan Label
Authors: Rizki Via Lailatur
Published: May 2024

Fast-growing business for small entrepreneurs such as the household industry must always innovate to boost their ventures. Innovation is done not only through the product, but also through the attractive packaging and labelling of the processed product to give the brand image of the enterprise. This dedication to the Society aims to optimize the household industry of Dapur Mindul through innovation of packaging and labels. This method of dedication is material explanation, discussion, and and labeling training through canva. This dedication activity is carried out with observation, identification of problems, implementation of activities and evaluation. The result of this activity is an increased understanding of the Dapur Mindul household industry regarding the importance of packaging innovation and labels, as well as the use of canva for label design. The outward result of these activities is an attractive packaging adapted to the processing of products, and the mindul kitchen business label to give a brand image or business identity.
Advanced Traffic Light Controller using FPGA and ARDUINO
Authors: Narula Mandeep Singh , Ayush Amulya , Kumar Madhav
Published: May 2024

This study presents a novel approach to develop a traffic light controller using FPGA and Arduino platforms. The objective is to design a robust, adaptable, and efficient traffic management system. Methodology involves hardware integration of FPGA for real-time processing and Arduino for interfacing with sensors and actuators. The proposed system utilizes FPGA's parallel processing capabilities for rapid decision-making and Arduino's flexibility for sensor data acquisition and actuator control. Performance evaluation includes simulation and real-world testing to assess reliability, response time, and scalability. Results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed controller in optimizing traffic flow and improving intersection safety.
Re-writing the Disability Script from the Global South: Tsitsi Chataika’s Contribution to Disability Studies Scholarship in Africa
Authors: Ndlovu Sibonokuhle
Published: May 2024

For decades, scholars from the Global North have written the disability script from their own perspective, writing it for persons withdisabilities and for disability scholarship in the Global South. A mould has been broken and African scholars have now begun re-writing the script from their own perspectives and from the Global South’s perspective. Using Decolonial Theory and the systematic review method, the paper is based on the work of Professor Tsitsi Chataika, which has impacted disability scholarship from an African context and from the Global South at large. The work contributes extensively to disability scholarship in terms of disability conception,disability theory, disability policy and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society and of students with disabilities in higher education in African countries. The scholar shifts the narrative from writing disability scholarship from the Global North to the South.
Whither Individuality? A Re-reading of Segun Ogungbemi’s Scholarship on Individuality-Community Debate in African Philosophy
Authors: Oladipupo Sunday L.
Published: May 2024

Human nature in Africa, especially among the Yoruba, is a subject of contention in contemporary age. It is, however, important to mention that existing literature abound that suggests the Yoruba as a communalistic society. Thus, the is perceived as a corporateentity where communal living is placed above individual existence. Against this background, Segun Ogungbemi contends in his article “An Existential Study of Individuality in Yoruba Culture” that this age-long belief about Africans being communalistic in nature seems to have reduced the possibility of individuality in Africa because it is western-directed. Using the analytical method of philosophy, this study attempts a further interrogation of Segun Ogungbemi’s perspective on the place of individuality in understanding human nature within the Yoruba cultural context. This is because, the challenge of this possibility has opened a new vista in the narrative of scholars of African studies. The idea of holistic communal nature of the Africa and Africans has been redirected such that we now have two camps on the belief system, namely radical and moderate communalism. In spite of the dichotomy and the contention of these two camps, each of them still recognises the place of community or sense of collectivity in Africa. While the radical school of thought places the community far above the individuals, the moderate school of thought is of the view that the individual makes up the society/community. Therefore, the claim is we are because I am, and since I am, therefore we are. This is against Mbiti’s view that “I am, because we are; and since we are, therefore I am.” While the latter represents the view of the radical camp, the formeris a representation of the moderate camp. It is the contention of this discourse that Ogungbemi’s postulation tends towards radicalising the individuality far above the communal nature of the essence of the individual in Africa society. Hence, a re-reading of his argument within the prism of the moderate communalism in which Ogungbemi’s contention is considered western-centric.
The Politics of Knowledge Production and Decolonisation: An Appraisal of Mahmood Mamdani’s Contributions
Authors: Ndlovu Sifiso
Published: May 2024

One of the fundamental challenges facing higher education is the much-needed confrontation of the legacies of colonialismwhich are hidden behind the claims of universality, neutrality and objectivity in knowledge production. From the vantage point of the present, Mahmood Mamdani, is one of the scholars who have given an account of colonial rule, its main characteristics and consequences of colonial conquests in a telling manner that renders transparent how the universalising structure of political modernity produced the colonised as subjects of difference. In his writings, Mamdani has connected the diverse experiences of the post-colonial world and flagged modernity as very pivotal in understanding the politics of knowledge production because it wascrafted by the colonial project which centred on producing colonial subjects of difference within the hegemonic European thought. Mamdani’s main contribution is his use of historical analysis from the vantage point of the present to offer a productive frame of thought on knowledge production that exposes the anatomy and operation of colonialism and its universalising structures thathave been inadvertently normalised as the model in knowledge production. In this article, I attempt to piece together the fundamentals of Mamdani’s exposition of how colonialism was a particular variation of the discourse of difference that shapedforms of existence and knowing. Primarily using a decolonial inspired theoretical framework, the paper makes a nuanced reading of Mamdani’s writings to show how his contributions makes visible the impact of colonialism as a project that is not confined to history and its pervasiveness in shaping the production of the objects of knowledge and its subjects.
RETHINKING CREDIT CARDS, TRANSFORMING DEBT DYNAMICS, AND REVOLUTIONIZING INTEREST IMPACTS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Authors: Mr. Hashim Khan  , Dr. Reshma Sultana PH  , Dr. Mohsina Hayat
Published: May 2024

In this era characterized by rapid advancement in technology and financial innovation, this research seeks to address the cryptic relationships between the credit cards, debt dynamics and the impact of interest on individuals. Against the backdrop of a mellowing financial world, these credit cards have not only become pervasive, but also subject to unceasing innovation, molding the ways in which an individual interacts with and perceives these financial instruments. However the study adopts a framework to help readers understand the intricate workings of modern credit card systems. It delves into the part of financial technology, emerging new payment platforms, and innovative features bedded in credit cards, exploring how these advancements impact individual fiscal actions and decision- making processes, by examining the synergy between innovation, debt accumulation, and the compounding of interest. Card payments come with a number of advantages as well as risks. Debit and credit cards have surpassed cash as the primary means of payment in the world as it moves towards digitization across the board.Thus, it becomes very necessary to understand the perceptions of customers on credit cards, transforming debt dynamics and creating a revolutionizing interest impacting on the society. The study uses exploratory research and data collection relies on secondary sources renowned for their reliability and accuracy such as official reports, through Official financial reports, publications from reputable financial journals, and databases, with a special emphasis on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Annual Reports, serve as foundational sources. Statistical information related to credit card issuance, transactions, debt accumulated Gross Non- Performing Assets (GNPA) levels are extracted from these sources. Although The study revealed patterns in credit card usage , with notable changes to digital payment methods. Factors such as credit limits, minimum payments, and consumer spending patterns influenced credit growth. Higher interest rates were identified as a significant contributor to the long-term financial burden, and credit card innovations appeared to be more vulnerable if specific user profiles were found to be affected by user behavior and spending psychology, although their acceptability varied.
Finally, the study aims to provide valuable insights into the dynamic and innovative ways that make a distinctive relationship between credit cards and personal debt in this economic upswing.
KEY WORDS: Digital Payments, Contactless payments, Debt Dynamics, Fin-tech, Debt accumulations, financial innovation,synergy between innovation