bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Vulnérabilité aux changements climatiques et croissance économique dans les pays du Golfe de Guinée : Preuve à l’aide du modèle de variables instrumentales à longue période
Authors: Nourou Mohammadou , Moudjare Helgath Bybert
Published: October 2023

L'objectif de cet article est d'étudier l'impact de la vulnérabilité au changement climatique sur la croissance économique. Nous répondons à nos préoccupations en utilisant le modèle de variables instrumentales à long terme de Kripfganz et Sarafidis (2021). Nous testons ensuite l'hypothèse de Kuznets (EKC) en utilisant le modèle à seuil de Hansen (1999). Notre étude porte sur 10 pays pour la période 1995-2020. Les estimations de Kripfganz et Sarafidis (2021) utilisant ce modèle montrent que la vulnérabilité au changement climatique augmente considérablement la croissance économique à un seuil de 1 % d'environ 43,84 %. De plus, les résultats non linéaires utilisant le modèle de Hansen (1999) montrent que : (i) dans les régimes inférieurs, une augmentation de 1 % de la vulnérabilité augmente significativement la croissance économique de 5,242 % au seuil de 5 %. (ii) Sous le régime supérieur, une augmentation de 1 % de la vulnérabilité augmente significativement l'augmentation du seuil de 1 % de 5,856 %. Par conséquent, les résultats du modèle de Hansen (1999) sont cohérents avec ceux du modèle de Kripfganz et Sarafidis (2021). Ces résultats sont robustes aux évaluations de sensibilité et aux estimations des effets fixes.
A Dialogue Concerning the Importance of Service Recovery in Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty in the Hospitality Industry: Utilizing Technology for Improvement
Authors: Fowler David S.
Published: October 2023

The concept of service recovery, its importance in boosting customer satisfaction and loyalty, and how technology can be used to improve the process are all covered in this viewpoint dialogue. The process of responding to client complaints and resolving problems that could occur when providing services is referred to as service recovery. In today's cutthroat hospitality business environment, when customer experience is crucial in determining firm performance, the essay underlines the significance of service recovery. The usage of CRM software, live chat assistance, social media monitoring, and mobile apps are four techniques that companies can employ to enhance service recovery. Businesses may strengthen customer relationships and improve their reputation by improving service recovery.
Les determinants d’adoption du e-learning au sein des entreprises : Cas de la gestion déléguée des services publics au Maroc
Authors: Mabrouki El Mostafa , Khatori Youssef
Published: October 2023

La digitalisation n'est plus un choix pour les entreprises, mais une obligation pour intégrer convenablement un environnement organisationnel régi par les TIC. Dans ce sens, la fonction RH de l'entreprise ne fait pas exception, y compris les pratiques de formation continue telle que le e-learning. À cet effet, le déploiement réussi de la formation en ligne est intimement lié à l'implication permanente de la part des employés ciblés. Cependant, les collaborateurs concernés montrent un manque d'intérêt significatif pour cette approche et un relâchement dans son utilisation, mettant en péril la réalisation des objectifs escomptés. Ce constat soulève une question primordiale quant à la pertinence de la mise en place du e-learning au sein des organisations, et met l'accent sur les déterminants de la motivation du capital humain envers l’apprentissage à distance au milieu professionnel. Pour aborder ce sujet de recherche, il semble intéressant de se baser sur une étude de contextualisation empirique au sein d'une entreprise chargée de la gestion des services publics au Maroc, à travers une étude qualitative (étude de cas) au regard de la théorie de l'UTAUT et de l'approche expérientielle. Les résultats montrent que les facteurs sociaux influencent davantage l'acceptation des salariés du e-learning, alors que la continuité dans son utilisation est liée à son utilité escomptée (professionnelle ou personnelle), facteurs techniques et autres facteurs dits "expérientiels".
Studi Komparasi Metode Tafsir Tahlily Dan Metode Tafsir Muqaran
Authors: Nofitayanti Nofitayanti , Abdussalam Aam , Suresman Edi
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to analyze the comparison of the tahlily interpretation method and the muqaran interpretation method. This research uses a qualitative approach and a literature review method. Analytical methods or tahlily methods, namely, interpreting qur'anic verses by explaining all aspects contained in the interpreted verses and explaining the meanings included in them in accordance with the expertise and tendency of mufasir who interpret the verses. While Muqaran interpretation is one of the interpretive methods that use comparison techniques in revealing or explaining qur'anic verses, so that the main targets in this cashede are verses that seem to have similar redactions, which speak of the same case or two different cases , the second target is a verse that appears to contradict the hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) by birth, and the last is to compare the views of the scholars of the interpretation of the verse they interpreted.
Tazkiyatu Al-Nafs Fī Sūraħ Al-Syams Min Khilāli Tafsīr Al-Qur’an Al-‘Azīm Li Ibn Kaṡīr (Tafsīran Wa Istinbāṭan)
Authors: Khalid Muhammad Ilham , Saket Saeed Abdullah Saeed , Tsauri Sidiq Samsi , Rabbani Muhammad Aqil
Published: October 2023

This study aims to uncover the meaning of self-purification in Surat al-Shams through the interpretation of the Great Qur'an by Ibn Katsir with a deduction from his interpretation of the purgatory verse, This study follows the inductive and sequential methods of the books of interpretation of the sanctified meaning especially the interpretation of the Great Qur'an by Ibn Katsir, This study aims to help awaken people to always purify themselves by understanding the word of god swt. Finally, this study proved that the meaning of praising in Surat Al-Shams according to Imam Ibn Katheer in his interpretation has two meanings. For the one who purifies himself by God, and the verb in this sense is God Almighty, i.e. He is the one who purifies the servant from polytheism with his righteousness and mercy, and God Almighty has promised him who purifies himself from uncleanness and polytheism with success.
PERBANDINGAN PEMIKIRAN SISTEM EKONOMI ISLAM ANTARA ABU A’LA AL-MAUDUDI DAN TAQIYUDDIN AN-NABHANI
Authors: Aziz Rifan Abdul , Juliana Juliana , Firmansyah Firmansyah
Published: October 2023

This research is an alternative explanation of research on a substantial Islamic economic system based on idealism and philosophy. The author would like to present two figures who according to the author are representative in all of that. The reason is that these two figures not only have a complete, ideal, philosophical, and original concept of Islamic economic system thinking, but also these two figures are among the first to write a book related to the Islamic economic system in modern history. The two figures are Abu A'la Al-Maududi and Taqiyuddin An-Nabhani. This research is a qualitative research and the research method used is the study of literature. The research data are books by the two figures related to the Islamic economic system. The results of the study show that their thoughts on Islamic economics are not pragmatic and ideal, substantial, and philosophical and there are two basic differences in their thoughts on the Islamic economic system and three differences that can be tolerated and the similarities between the two are quite a lot of differences and similarities between the two reflect that The thought of the Islamic economic system is both different from the capitalist economic system. This research is expected to be able to provide benefits for various parties in increasing public understanding of the Islamic economic system as well as being a consideration for policy makers' decisions.
Peran Surat Kabar Bandera Islam Dalam Perjuangan Khilafah 1924-1927
Authors: Waginugroho Septian Anto
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the role of Bandera Islam newspaper in the Caliphate movement from 1924 to 1927. The current study was conducted by using a historical approach in four stages: searching of historical sources (heuristics), critics, interpretation, and historical writing (historiography). Bandera Islam was a newspaper in Melayu language published by an Islamic organization movement in Hindia Belanda (Indonesia) called Sarekat Islam. At that time, newspaper publishing was a well-known method used by organizational movements to socialize their thoughts to the public. Bandera Islam had been published since 1924 until 1927, along with the period in which Sarekat Islam involved in the Caliphate movement. Therefore, many articles written by Sarekat Islam activists were found in Bandera Islam.
Mu’alajat Al-Isyā’āt Fī Wasā`il At-Tawāṣul Al-Ijtimā’i Fī Ḍau`i Al-Qur`ān Al-Karīm
Authors: Abdullah TM Yusuf Amir , Al-Gumaei , Ammar Mohammed Abdo , Herman Heggy Fajrianto
Published: October 2023

This study aims to identify hoaxes and the main factors of their spread through social media and understand their history through Quranic studies, to find out the Quranic attitude towards rumors in the modern era and address them through its verses and interpretations. This research follows a descriptive and analytical approach, and the methods of collecting information in this research are library and documentary research methods. The researcher traced Quranic verses related to hoaxes, collected and interpreted them carefully through books of tafsir, then related them to hoaxes. The researcher also used previous research on the subject with detailed attribution of references to the research and the book. This research proves that hoaxes have a long history, as they have existed since the time of our father Adam and our mother Eve, who were only ordinary humans back then, and their spread has increased in our own time.
GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN SUAMI SEBAGAI PENDAMPING ISTRI SAAT PROSES PERSALINAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI RSU BUDI KEMULIAAN
Authors: Azizah Nurul Dwi , Amelia Dwirani , Rahma Nurika
Published: October 2023

Latar Belakang: Berdasarkan data dari WHO, setiap hari sekitar 830 ibu di dunia meninggal akibat penyakit/komplikasi terkait kehamilan dan persalinan. Salah satu penyebabnya adalah faktor terlambat. Hal tersebut dapat diartikan bahwa dukungan keluarga khususnya suami sebagai pendamping ibu selama proses persalinan merupakan salah satu komponen penting. Ditambah lagi kondisi Pandemi Covid-19 seperti ini sehingga munculnya kekhawatiran ibu hamil yang berkaitan dengan kesehatan. Metode Penelitian: Jenis penelitian yang digunakan bersifat deskriptif, Sampel dipilih secara purprosive sampling menggunakan data primer yaitu menggunakan kusioner google form dan disebarkan melalui WhatsApp kepada responden. Hasil Penelitian: Hasil penelitian dari 35 responden di dapatkan distribusi pengetahuan suami sebagai pendamping persalinan pada masa pandemi Covid-19 di RS Budi Kemuliaan yaitu bahwa sebagian besar suami memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik yaitu 26 suami (74,3%) selanjutnya kategori cukup 7 suami (20%) dan suami yang memiliki pengetahuan kurang 2 suami (5,7%).
KARAKTERISTIK ANGKA KEJADIAN BERAT BADAN LAHIR RENDAH DI RUMAH SAKIT BUDI KEMULIAAN PERIODE JANUARI–MARET 2021
Authors: Kasilah Rizka , Wiranto Galih , Marinem Marinem
Published: October 2023

Latar Belakang : Menurut WHO (2017) Angka Kematian Bayi di dunia, sekitar 60–80% disebabkan karena BBLR. BBLR mempunyai risiko lebih besar untuk mengalami morbiditas dan mortalitas. Berdasarkan Survei Demografi Kesehatan Indonesia (SDKI) 2017 angka kejadian BBLR di Indonesia mencapai 6,2% dan provinsi DKI Jakarta tahun 2020 sebesar 1,3%. Angka kejadian BBLR di RS Budi Kemuliaan tahun 2020 sebesar 13.5%. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui karakteristik angka kejadian BBLR di RS Budi Kemuliaan periode Januri-Maret 2021. Metode Penelitian : Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian survei, dengan desain cross sectional. Sampel sebanyak 122 bayi dengan tekniktotal sampling. Data diambil dengan observasi data rekam medis bayi. Hasil Penelitian : menunjukkan gambaran angka kejadian BBLR di RS Budi Kemuliaan periode Januari-Maret 2021, berdasarkan usia ibu sebanyak 61 ibu (50%) pada usia tidak beresiko (20-30 tahun), berdasarkan paritas sebanyak 50 ibu (41%) pada paritas anak 1, berdasarkan pendidikan ibu sebanyak 70 ibu (57%) pada pendidikan SMA, berdasarkan pekerjaan ibu sebanyak 95 ibu (78%) pada IRT, berdasarkan komplikasi selama kehamilan sebanyak 38 ibu (31%) pada preeklamsi. Diharapkan perlunya peningkatan kualitas pelayanan refocuse anc terkhususnya kepada ibu primipara saat kunjungan antenatal care, sehingga dapat mengurangi kejadian BBLR, komplikasi kehamilan dan persalinan.
TINGKAT STRES MAHASISWA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI MEDIA ZOOM DI STIK BUDI KEMULIAAN PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19
Authors: Handayani Lili , Hastuti Sri , Endah Fitria
Published: October 2023

Latar belakang: Pada awal tahun 2020, COVID-19 menjadi masalah  Kesehatan dunia. Kasus ini diawali dengan informasi dari (Badan Kesehatan Dunia/World Health Organization (WHO)

Penyebaran wabah yang sangat cepat sehingga setiap negara harus bertindak cepat untuk menekan angka penyebaran dan kejadian COVID-19. Semua kegiatan pembelajaran beralih ke pembelajaran daring tidak terkecuali pembelajaran di perguruan tinggi. Pembelajaran tetapi dengan berjalannya proses pembelajaran, mahasiswa mengalami beberapa kesulitan, seperti sinyal yang kurang mendukung,, banyak gangguan belajar ketika dirumah, materi yang disampaikan sulit untuk dipahami, Hal tersebut dapat menimbulkan stress yang dialami oleh mahasiswa

Metode Penelitian: Jenis penelitian yang digunakan bersifat deskriptif. Sampel dipilih secara purprosive sampling menggunakan data primer yaitu menggunakan kusioner sebagai pedoman wawancara atau google form dan disebarkan melalui WhatsApp Group.

Hasil Penelitian: Hasil penelitian dari 88 responden didapatkan distribusi pengetahuan tentang gejala stres adalah kategori Baik yaitu 86 mahasiswa (97,7%), distribusi tingkat stres berdasarkan efektifitas didapatkan bahwa kategori Tidak Efektif yaitu 72 mahasiswa (81,8%), distribusi tingkat stres berdasarkan lingkungan didapatkan hasil Kategori Setuju yaitu 42 mahasiswa ( 47,7%) dan untuk distribusi perilaku didapatkan hasil Hampir Selalu yaitu sebanyak 53 mahasiswa ( 60,2%)

Kata Kunci: Pembelajaran Via Zoom, Tingkat Stres, Pandemi Covid-19
KARAKTERISTIK DURASI MENSTRUASI PADA KASUS OLIGOMENORHEA MAHASISWA STIK BUDI KEMULIAAN TAHUN 2021
Authors: Firzaman Dara Maretha , Alatas Hasan Salim , Ernawati Ernawati
Published: October 2023

Latar Belakang : Badan Kependudukan dan Keluarga Berencana (BKKBN) rentang usia remaja adalah 10 – 24 tahun dan belum menikah. ( WHO, 2014). Menurut WHO (2008) prevalensi oligomenorhea pada wanita sekitar 45%. Menurut Siegberg tahun 2011 di Indonesia kelainan siklus menstruasi oligomenorhea menyerang 16,7% remaja (Agnia, 2016).Tujuan Penelitian : Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengertahui karakteristik durasi lamanya waktu menstruasi pada kasus oligomenorhea mahasiswa STIK Budi Kemuliaan pada Tahun 2021.Metode Penelitian : Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah penelitian kuantitatif deskriptif, dengan disain (rancangan) cross-sectional study ( potong lintang ).Sampel Penelitian : Hasil dari 114 responden, sampel dipilih secara total sampling menggunakan data primer yaitu menggunakan kuesioner sebagai pedoman wawancara atau google – form dan disebarkan melalui WhatsApp kepada responden.Hasil penelitian : Pada periode bulan September sampai Oktober 2021 di STIK Budi Kemuliaan dengan 114 responden, usia responden sebagian besar kelompok 20 sampai 21 tahun sebanyak 53%, pola makan responden sebagian besar kelompok renndah sebanyak 32%, aktivitas dan kebiasaan responden sebagian besar kelompok ringan sebanyak 38%, program studi responden sebagian besar kelompok strata satu sebanyak 67,5%, BMI responen sebagian besar kelompok normal sebanyak 71%, usia pertama kali menstruasi responden sebagian besar kelompok 10 sampai 14 tahun sebanyak 85%, sosial ekonomi responden sebagian besar kelompok lebih dari 500 ribu sampai 1 juta sebanyak 44%, tingkat stress responden sebagian besar kelompok rendah dan sedang sebanyak 30%, sebagian besar responden sebanyak 90% tidak memiliki riwayat DM orang tua, tingkat pengetahuan responden sebagian besar kelompok rendah sebanyak 37%, durasi menstruasi responden sebagian besar 3 – 7 hari sebanyak 75%, dan kasus oligomenorea sebagian besar kelompok bukan oligomenorhea sebanyak 93%.
Probing conformational dynamics to understand kinase inhibition
Authors: Outhwaite Ian R , Seeliger Markus A
Published: October 2023

Why do some inhibitors select the on-state in ERK2, a kinase that is involved in many signaling pathways in cells, whereas others bind to more than one conformation?
Fuzzy-based optimization of AODV routing for efficient route in wireless mesh networks
Authors: Alameri Ibrahim , Komarkova Jitka , Al-Hadhrami Tawfik
Published: October 2023

The performance of any communication system heavily relies on the efficient routing of interventions. This article addresses the significant issue of routing protocol selection for optimal path determination in networks. Particularly, when wireless communication occurs among mobile nodes with limited resources, such as batteries, the routing problem becomes even more challenging. This article proposes the Fuzzy Control Energy Efficient (FCEE) routing protocol to overcome these challenges. The FCEE protocol combines the Ad-Hoc On-Demand Distance Vector (AODV) protocol with fuzzy logic techniques to enhance network lifetime and performance. The proposed approach introduces a memory-based channel integrated with fuzzy logic methodologies, which effectively restricts the forwarding of unnecessary broadcast packets based on the energy availability of the operating node. Through extensive simulations, demonstrate the promising capabilities of FCEE as a routing protocol for wireless mesh networks. To further assess the effectiveness of the FCEE protocol, the proposed article compares it with two existing routing protocols: AODV and Intelligent Routing AODV (IRAODV). The simulation results shows that the FCEE routing protocol significantly enhances the reliability of the conventional AODV, providing improved link connectivity and longer route lifetimes. Additionally, our proposed protocol enhances the quality of service (QoS) for mesh routing, with an average throughput of 351.374 (Kbps) compared to 90 (Kbps) for IRAODV and 39 (Kbps) for AODV. Moreover, FCEE exhibits superior energy efficiency with an average energy consumption of 14, while IRAODV and AODV consume 40 and 90 joules, respectively. In conclusion, the FCEE routing protocol demonstrates its potential to address the challenges of efficient routing in wireless mesh networks. By leveraging fuzzy logic and integrating it with AODV, FCEE enhances network lifetime, performance, and energy efficiency, making it a promising solution for future wireless communication systems.
The effects of anthropogenic disturbance and seasonality on the ant communities of Lang Tengah Island
Authors: Yek Sze Huei , Sethu Pathy Taneswarry , Yeo Deniece Yin Chia , Gan Jason Yew Seng
Published: October 2023

Anthropogenic disturbances and seasonal changes significantly impact diversity and community composition of ants, but their effects are often intertwined. We investigated these drivers on Lang Tengah Island, a location with a pronounced monsoon season and three resorts that close during this period. We surveyed four sites, two disturbed and two undisturbed, before and after the monsoon season, using pitfall traps to sample epigaeic ant communities. Undisturbed habitats had higher species diversity, but both habitats (undisturbed and disturbed sites) have a high proportion of ants with characteristics of being encroached by generalist and invasive/tramp ant species. Post-monsoon sampling yielded an increase in species richness and diversity. Seasonal changes, such as monsoonal rains, can temporarily alter ant interactions and resource distribution, potentially maintaining diversity. Future studies should validate these findings for ant communities under similar pressures, using ant composition and functional roles for conservation and management purposes.
Effects of nanoscale zinc oxide treatment on growth, rhizosphere microbiota, and metabolism of Aconitum carmichaelii
Authors: Chen Cun , Zhao Yu-yang , Wang Duo , Ren Ying-hong , Liu Hong-ling , Tian Ye , Geng Yue-fei , Tang Ying-rui , Chen Xing-fu
Published: October 2023

Trace elements play a crucial role in the growth and bioactive substance content of medicinal plants, but their utilization efficiency in soil is often low. In this study, soil and Aconitum carmichaelii samples were collected and measured from 22 different locations, followed by an analysis of the relationship between trace elements and the yield and alkaloid content of the plants. The results indicated a significant positive correlation between zinc, trace elements in the soil, and the yield and alkaloid content of A. carmichaelii. Subsequent treatment of A. carmichaelii with both bulk zinc oxide (ZnO) and zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) demonstrated that the use of ZnO NPs significantly enhanced plant growth and monoester-type alkaloid content. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms responsible for these effects, metabolomic analysis was performed, resulting in the identification of 38 differentially expressed metabolites in eight metabolic pathways between the two treatments. Additionally, significant differences were observed in the rhizosphere bacterial communities, with Bacteroidota and Actinobacteriota identified as valuable biomarkers for ZnO NP treatment. Covariation analysis further revealed significant correlations between specific microbial communities and metabolite expression levels. These findings provide compelling evidence that nanoscale zinc exhibits much higher utilization efficiency compared to traditional zinc fertilizer.
Representaciones e imaginario del medio ambiente en la publicidad de empresas en Chile: una aproximación desde avisos en diarios.
Authors:   , Matus Lobos Pablo Ignacio
Published: October 2023

Esta investigación identifica y caracteriza las representaciones del imaginariosocial del medio ambiente en la publicidad de empresas en Chile, a partir de avisos publicados en 2014 en los cuatro principales diarios de circulación nacional (El Mercurio, Las Últimas Noticias, La Tercera y La Cuarta).Para contextualizar el tema y operacionalizar variables se ofrece un marcoteórico y metodológico original para analizar la representación en el discurso y explicar su vínculo con los imaginarios sociales. Luego se sistematizan conceptos sobre la problemática ambiental y se formula una caracterización del imaginario social contemporáneo del medio ambiente. Finalmente se reflexiona sobre la publicidad y su rol cultural, valorándola como parte del discurso social.A partir de una muestra probabilística y un diseño metodológico mixto, primerose reconocen y describen tendencias y prácticas de representación publicitaria delimaginario ambiental, desde un análisis de contenido que concluye con la identificación de los casos con las tematizaciones más profundas. Luego, mediante un análisis semiótico-enunciativo, se profundiza en las estrategias discursivas de dichos avisos y se reflexiona sobre el modo en que los anunciantes dialogan con el tópico, se presentan en sus textos y representan a sus potenciales consumidores.En los resultados se advierte que apenas el 3,054% de los anuncios de empresasen Chile tematizan, en cualquier nivel, al medio ambiente. Dicho diálogo con elimaginario se materializa casi totalmente desde valores asociados a la acción social, especialmente mediante alusiones a la gestión ambiental, la autoexpresión y el (auto) cuidado de los consumidores. Los avisadores se representan a sí mismos y a sus eventuales consumidores desde un ambientalismo moderado, es decir, dialogando con el paradigma del desarrollo sostenible y la responsabilidad social.
Una solución al problema de la ocupación de suelo para la desalinización de agua en Chile
Authors:   , Mozó Moreno Sebastián José
Published: October 2023

En esta investigación se analizan las consecuencias negativas que en la práctica se han producido para el desarrollo de la desalinización de agua de mar en Chile, debido a la falta absoluta de su regulación en nuestro ordenamiento jurídico. Al respecto, mi tesis se enfoca especialmente en la falta de herramientas jurídicas adecuadas para la obtención forzosa de títulos de ocupación de suelo. En este contexto, el objetivo de la investigación consiste en idear una solución normativa a este problema, a través de la figura de la concesión administrativa de desalinización, a la luz de la experiencia comparada e inspirado en otras normas sectoriales chilenas que regulan las industrias eléctrica, sanitaria, minera y de gas. En base a este análisis, se propone la creación de una concesión administrativa de desalinización que contiene las siguientes características: se divide en tres segmentos: Explotación, Transporte y Producción de Aguas Potable; otorga el derecho a constituir servidumbres forzosas; se basa en el régimen de acceso abierto; es transferible y se permite la constitución de garantías sobre la misma, entre otras. Además, se incorporan elementos claves para su regulación, relacionados a la evaluación ambiental, la protección contra interdictos posesorios y una estrategia nacional de desalinización, entre otros. Por último, se propone un plan regulatorio que considera la creación de la Ley General de Servicios de Desalinización y sus distintos reglamentos.
¿Afecta un shock económico la reelección de los Alcaldes?: evidencia del ciclo de commodities en el caso de Chile
Authors:   , Cordero Brümmer Álvaro José
Published: October 2023

Este trabajo aborda el impacto electoral de un shock económico, correspondiente al ciclo de commodities, para los alcaldes (i.e., la autoridad política de la unidad políticoadministrativa más pequeña del país aquí estudiado) incumbentes en Chile, durante el período 1992-2012. Así, se busca comprender de mejor manera el comportamiento de los electores, estudiando el impacto del ciclo en las elecciones para un cargo político que no tiene control de éste. Para medir las consecuencias del ciclo de commodities, se explota la exogeneidad de éste y la variabilidad de impacto que tuvo en las comunas de Chile, aplicando un panel por comuna controlando por efectos jos y temporales. Los resultados muestran, en general, la inexistencia de impactos electorales a partir del ciclo de commodities en las elecciones de alcaldes incumbentes, para el caso chileno y en el período estudiado. Lo anterior podría apoyar la hipótesis, entre otras que no pueden ser totalmente descartadas, de que los votantes comprenderían que el shock estudiado no es de responsabilidad del alcalde, por lo que no ejercen un castigo ni un premio electoral a partir del ciclo y sus repercusiones.
Modelamiento de predictor de fuga de clientes, con la utilización del valor de vida del cliente y redes neuronales recurrentes
Authors:   , Hojas Loret Pedro Agustín
Published: October 2023

Para todas las industrias, el manejo estratégico de los clientes es vital para conservar la competitividad y la supervivencia empresarial en el tiempo. En este contexto existen dos enfoques estratégicos principales: adquisición y retención de clientes. Debido a que las segundas son las más rentables para empresas consolidadas, este estudio se centrará en aquellas, particularmente aquellas que buscan la prevención de fuga de clientes. En particular, esta tesis se centrará en el contexto de la venta orientada a empresas –o B2B– tiene un mercado objetivo se concentra en menos actores, con valores de compra más elevados: por lo que este ámbito de estudio es particularmente importante. De esta manera, se implementó un modelo predictor de fuga de clientes en base a información histórica de transacciones, en un contexto de B2B. Esto se hizo en dos partes: primero fue implementado un modelo de predicción secuencial de tiempo a la siguiente compra: denominado Weibull Time To Event Recurrent Neural Network (wtte-rnn). Este, tiene tanto las bondades de las Redes Neuronales Recurrente –procesar patrones temporales complejos– como la versatilidad de la distribución de Weibull para la predicción de eventos. En una segunda instancia, se utiliza el cálculo del Valor del Ciclo de Vida del Cliente, donde se puede valorar la información histórica con la predicción anterior. Para validar la implementación del modelo se utilizará la información transaccional de una empresa de insumos no estratégicos orientado a la venta de empresas (B2B) con información de más de 25.000 clientes anuales. En particular se analizarán más de 3 millones de transacciones ocurridas entre los años 2014 y 2018. Con esta información y dependiendo del escenario se logra tener un predictor de fuga cuya ganancia sobre un predictor aleatorio es considerable, con un AUC entre 0,61 a 0,69.
Central composite disigns for optimization of the energy factor in 3D printing
Authors: Barbosa Francisco Tiago Araújo , Peruchi Rogério Santana , Rotella Junior Paulo
Published: October 2023

This study proposes an optimization strategy to analyze the trade-off between the conflicting objectives of minimizing energy use in 3D printing by fused deposition modeling. The motivation for this work is the need to optimize natural resources, finite in nature, in a more competitive industrial reality and increasingly focused on sustainability, another important point is that energy savings generate improvement in consumption raising organizational profit. The methodologies used were a brief review of the literature and response surface methodology in a CCD experiment. The modeling of the specimen took place through the CAD Fusion 360 software, its development began with the creation of a rectangular 2D sketch, obeying the parameters of 80 mm in its length and 10 mm in width, an Ender 3 printer, yellow PLA, was used following the guidelines set out in ISO 178. Objective of the research is to optimize the manufacturing process using fused deposition modeling, reducing energy consumption (kwh). A complete factorial design was used , as factors: the printing speed (X1), the printing density (X2), layer height (X3) and the layer width (X4), as a response of the experiment were adopted for the manufacturing process, energy (Y). The residue normality tests were performed, with a p-value of 0.170 > 0.05, showing that the data are normal, the VIF below 10 and R-sq (adj) is above 87.16%, the equation has the validated model.
Competência - um olhar sobre o indivíduo na perspectiva social
Authors: De Souza Fábia Maria , Ferreira Filho Hélio Raymundo , Ramos Nayara Cristina , Ferreira Aline de Oliveira , Galdino Simone Daria Assunção Vasconcelos , Silveira Stelacelly Coelho Toscano , Da Silva Valdene Carvalho Peixoto , E Silva Gleide Maria de Souza
Published: October 2023

Este artigo objetiva fazer uma revisão de literatura visando compreender as bases conceituais que fomentam a competência social. Diante das imprecisões que envolvem a competitividade nesses últimos anos, tempos conturbados e instáveis, que se agravaram com a crise econômica que atingiu o processo de globalização a partir de 2008. Essas incertezas estão induzindo as organizações a requererem habilidades de pessoas que respondem competitivamente, e, para isso, essas organizações precisam ter uma visão antecipada do todo que envolve as demandas, isto é, pessoas para trabalhar e conseguir resultados positivos, e que carecem não apenas de competência técnica, inteligência ou alta qualificação, mas também de competência social. Assim, foi realizada uma pesquisa de revisão de literatura. Ao término constatou que a vida profissional, de forma crescente, vem exigindo uma interação frequente e eficaz de uns com os outros, uma vez que, na última década, os profissionais estão se tornando relativamente independentes, ampliando o desafio de serem capazes de manter uma interdependência eficaz com outras pessoas. Isso requer praticar a empatia e a sinergia, tornando proativo e produtivo o desenvolvimento de uma competência social.
Nutritional Evaluation of a Complementary Food Based on Dates, Millet, Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potato and Moringa Leaf Powder
Authors: Selemani Salha Yustus , Issa-Zacharia Abdulsudi , Chove Lucy Mlipano
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study was to formulate highly nutritious infant foods. The nutritional quality of a complementary porridge based on pearl millet, orange-fleshed sweet potato, dates and mixed with Moringa leaf powder was assessed using standard methods. A total of 7 formulations were produced, with compositional proportions calculated on the basis of recommended daily allowances (RDAs) for children aged 1-2 years. The linear regression method was used to combine the samples into different formulations to meet FAO/WHO/UNICEF requirements. The results obtained revealed that the nutritional composition of the flour on a dry weight basis was as follows: crude fiber: 2.6-3.3 g/100g, ash: 1.9-2.13 g/100g, crude fat: 0.66-1.38 g/100g, crude protein: 8.34-11.07 g/100g, carbohydrates: 73-77 g/100g and 346-352 g/100g energy. Iron, zinc and calcium contents were 4.5-6.3, 1.46-1.81, 183-240mg/100g respectively, and vitamin A content was 308-497 µg/110g. The incorporation of Moringa leaf powder improved the nutritional quality of the supplementary feed.
Food Purchasing Pattern in Rural Family of Haryana State, India
Authors: Kumari Santosh , Ekta  , Singh Kiran , Sangwan Veenu , Choudhary Anju
Published: October 2023

India experienced a massive change in food consumption patterns. There has been a decline in cereal, especially coarse cereal intake whereas consumption of other food items (fruits, vegetables, meat products and milk products) has slightly increased particularly in rural Haryana. These changes vary across socio-economic groups, which have implications for intergroup inequalities. This paper attempts to show food consumption patterns across selected social and economic groups and identifies food consumption regions in India. This paper shows that the food purchasing pattern of farm families revealed that vegetables (other than leafy) were highly purchased food items, with an average quantity of 14.7 kg per month. Therefore, there is a need to make them aware of different consumer laws.
Quantitative Status of Indicator Bacterial and Heavy Metal of Groundwater in Some Coastal Areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Authors: Raphael Antai Hope , Udom Goddy J.  , Nwankwoala Hycienth O.
Published: October 2023

This study evaluates the quality potential of groundwater in coastal areas of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Thirty boreholes were sampled, and analyzed for heavy metals and biological parameters using routine techniques of groundwater studies. The study revealed bacterial contamination of groundwater in the area. Iron ranged from 0.0mg/l to 0.90mg/l; magnesium ranged from <0.01mg/l to 9.88mg/l; calcium ranged from <0.01mg/l to 20.78mg/l; total coliform bacteria ranged from 0.27MPN/100ml to 2400.01MPN/100ml; biochemical oxygen demand ranged from 0.1mg/l to 10.02mg/l. Mean BOD and COD were 0.76mg/l and 1.03mg/l respectively; mean total coliform, fecal coliform and E-coli bacteria were 530.65MPN/100ml, 557.24MPN/100ml and 113.17MPN/100ml respectively. The presence of bacterial coliform in the borehole water was attributed to poor waste disposal, surface run-off and perennial flooding in the area. The study showed that groundwater in the area is of poor quality and not suitable for drinking. Therefore, groundwater in the area should be treated to improve its quality before drinking.
Social Factors Leading to Street Children Abscondment from Rehabilitation Centres in Iringa Municipality, Tanzania
Authors: Kapange Solomon Godfrey , Msomba Given , Ruheza Sosthenes
Published: October 2023

This study examined social factors leading to street children's abscondment from rehabilitation centres in Iringa Municipality. Specifically, the study investigated the children’s peer pressure, social culture and children’s autonomy factors contributing to children's abscondment from the rehabilitation centres. A snowball chain was used to obtain 10 street children who absconded from the centres and Purposive sampling key informants. Interviews and documentary reviews were used for data collection. Thematic analysis technique (TAT) was used to analyze data. The results showed that social factors significantly influenced children's decisions to abscond from rehabilitation centres. The study found social factors that drive children’s decisions were peer pressure, social culture practised at rehabilitation centres and the desire for children’s freedom or autonomy played a significant role towards children's decisions to abscond from rehabilitation centres. These factors are rooted in their social experiences, relationships, and perceptions of the environment that they lived in before joining rehabilitation centres. To end the study, it concludes that children's abscondment from the rehabilitation centres was a result of a combination of social factors ranging from the influence of peer pressure, street children's autonomy and desire to regain self-independence as well as the social culture practised at the rehabilitation centres. The study recommends: (i) To rehabilitation centre, addressing social factors effectively requires rehabilitation programs to incorporate comprehensive vocational training, financial education, and sustainable livelihood options that cater to the unique needs and aspirations of street children (ii) The government must develop a coordinated multi-agency strategy to identify and share information about concerns for a children person’s safety when absconding from centres. (iii) Recommendations to scholars, the study recommends examining political ecology factors contributing to children's abscondment from rehabilitation centres to cover large areas to enable generalization.
Integration of Sentinel-2A Imagery and Laboratory Measurements for Estuarine Pb and TSS Concentration Monitoring in Suwung, Denpasar City, Indonesia
Authors: Yuliara I Made , Ratini Ni Nyoman , Kasmawan I. Gde Antha
Published: October 2023

Research has been carried out on integrating the results of Sentinel-2A and laboratory image data measurements in the form of a mathematical model that can be used to estimate the concentration and spatial distribution of Pb and Total Suspended Solid (TSS) of the Suwung estuary, Denpasar city, Bali, Indonesia. Integration is carried out using the regression method and correlation of the pixel value measurement results of the Sentinel-2A and laboratory images. Pixel values in Sentinel-2A image data which represent TSS concentrations are obtained by applying the TSS algorithm and Pb pixel values through Sentinel-2A band matching. The number of samples tested was 30 which were taken and measured at predetermined coordinate points. There are differences in the results of concentration measurements, both Pb and TSS obtained from laboratory measurements with Sentinel-2A pixel values. The integration results obtained in the form of a mathematical model in this research are for Pb, it is p=33.757q – 1.1345 and for TSS it is y=1.0213x – 0.2921. The variables p and y are the results of laboratory measurements, while the variables q and x are the results of measuring the Sentinel-2A pixel values. The spatial distribution of Pb detected was mostly on the west side and a small part on the east and north. For TSS, most of it is upstream in the north, while a small part is in the south and east.
Development of Nutririch Brown Rice Kichidi Mix for Geriatric Subjects Residing in Oldage Institutions of Bangalore District, India
Authors: Bhavana, A.  , Jamuna, K. V.  , Lakshminarayan, M. T.
Published: October 2023

Nutrition awareness was carried on in the old age institutions, which was one of the study area of the research. Brown rice is not only better for us, but it's better for the environment than white rice too. brown rice production is relatively sustainable, there is no known significant damage to air, water, land, soil, forests, etc. The study aimed at development of nutri-rich brown rice kichidi mix for geriatric subjects living in old age institutions located in Bangalore. The mean sensory score of the brown rice kichadi mix where BKM 3 variation having 60g of brown rice and 20g of green gram dhal had the best overall acceptability (8.31) in all the parameters: appearance (8.28), colour (8.03), texture (8.12), aroma (8.12) and taste (8.18). Extremely significant difference was observed in taste and overall acceptability and significant distinction was observed in texture. Nutrients composition of the brown rice kichadi mix consisted of energy 293. kcal, carbohydrates 73.29 g, protein 12.31 g and fat of 4.07 g and met the ¼th of RDA requirement of the geriatric subjects followed by moisture 6.35 per cent, and negligible quantity of crude fibre 3.96 g and ash 1.17 g. The kichadi mix contained fair amount of minerals: calcium 7.94 mg, magnesium 5.93 mg, iron 0.87 mg and zinc of 0.65 mg. Nutritional education using charts prepared based on practice of fine daily activities and importance of nutrients and nutrition taught to the 91 geriatric subjects (31 males and 60 females respectively). The ready to cook brown rice kichadi mix contained most of the food groups and provided for taste by the subjects. Majority of the geriatric subjects participated in the intervention had extremely accepted the product based on taste and consistency.
Spotting the Culprit: A Rare Case of Hematometra in a Menstruating Female with Fraser Syndrome
Authors: Khan Sameer , Macalintal Nevine , Davitt Katlin , McEachron Jennifer , Muntean Cornelia
Published: October 2023

Background: Fraser syndrome is a rare autosomal disorder that is associated with multiple genetic abnormalities. Discussed here is one abnormality associated with the genital tract.

Case Description: A 19-year-old female with Fraser syndrome presented to the pediatric emergency department for abdominal distention and pain for two days, noted to have hematometra on CT guided imaging. Decision was made to proceed with total abdominal hysterectomy bilateral salpingoophorectomy.

Conclusion: This case highlights the rarity of Fraser syndrome with associated hematometra secondary to both internal and external genital abnormalities post-menarche. Hematometra should be a differential diagnosis in patients with syndromes that are associated with genital abnormalities as failure to drain the retained blood and tissue products, can act as a foci for infection.
Quantifying the Influence of Enriched Urban Compost and Wastes on Soil Physico-chemical and Biological Parameters of Bettahalli Village, Bangalore North Taluk: A Quantitative Analysis
Authors: Shantha Murthy B.  , Sathish A.  , Saralakumari J.  , Umashankar N.  , Seenappa C.
Published: October 2023

Enriched urban compost enhances soil for sustainable agriculture, improving structure, water dynamics, nutrient release, microbial life, and contributing to climate change mitigation. The present study was carried out in 2022 late winter to assess the impact of enriched urban compost and wastes on soil properties. Collected Soil samples were analyzed for physical, chemical, and biological properties pre and post-maize harvest. Enriched urban compost treatments showed a slight reduction in bulk density.  Increased Moisture holding capacity, pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, and magnesium remained mostly unchanged.

Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium increased significantly with enriched compost, promoting sustained nutrient release. Available sulfur rose with compost addition. DTPA-extractable Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn, and B were significantly higher with enriched compost. Chromium, nickel, lead, and cadmium remained below critical limits.  Dehydrogenase and urease activities were significantly higher with enriched compost, indicating enhanced microbial action. Acid phosphatase activity increased, likely due to elevated phosphorus levels in organics, supporting P solubilizers.

Enriched urban compost enhances soil properties, promoting agricultural sustainability through climate change mitigation, improved structure, and enhanced nutrient release. Advisably, incorporating enriched urban compost into agricultural practices optimizes soil health, fosters sustainable nutrient management, and supports microbial activities, thereby enhancing agricultural productivity.
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Growth Parameters, Yield Attributes and Yield of Mustard Crop in Chitrakoot Area
Authors: Bhalavi Sushma , Sirothia Pawan , Mishra Ashutosh , Mishra U. S. , Raghav Ranjeet Singh , Singh Opendra Kumar , Jendre Anisha
Published: October 2023

This field experiment was carried out during Rabi season of 2022-23 at Rajoula Agriculture farm, of Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya Chitrakoot, Satna (M.P.). The experiment having 9 treatment combinations replicated thrice in randomized block design. Mustard variety Pusa Mahak was grown with recommended agronomic practices. On the basis of the results emanated from current investigation, it could be concluded that application of T6 [IPNS (NPK + OM) (40:50:0 + 5 t FYM)] significantly recorded maximum growth parameters such as plant height (188.34 cm), number of branches plant-1 (6.37) and maximum yield attributing characters such as number of siliqua plant-1 (295.85), number of seed siliqua-1 (13.48) and 1000 seed weight (6.52 g). The findings showed highest grain yield (2179.83 kg ha-1) and straw yield (8304.75 kg ha-1), with treatment T6 [IPNS (NPK + OM) (40:50:0 + 5 t FYM)] in comparison to all the treatments. While the minimum value of growth parameters viz. plant height (169.24 cm), number of branches plant-1 (4.93) and yield attributes such as number of siliqua plant-1 (241.52), number of seed siliqua-1 (12.45) and 1000 seed weight (4.8 g) recorded under the treatment T9 [Absolute control].
Integrated Nutrient Management Practices and their Effect on Soil Health in Relation of Enzyme Dynamics and Biota in a Long-Term Diverse Cropping System in Vertisols of Central India
Authors: Dixit Mahima , Tripathi Awadhesh Kumar
Published: October 2023

Organic farming is gaining popularity as it maintains food yields and soil health without harming the environment. However, there is a dearth of global data on enzymes involved in the carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulphur cycles; microbial elemental stoichiometry; and soil functional diversity. On the other hand, organic farming lacks the most sensitive biological components and enzyme activity based on soil quality indices. It all started in 2004 when four of India's largest soybean-based cropping systems participated in a trial to examine the viability of nutrient management in soybean-based cropping systems (soybean-wheat, soyabean-mustard, soybean-chickpea, and soybean-linseed). Herein, we report the findings of a soybean-wheat cropping system studied for Vertisol under six nutrient management practises. Chemical characteristics of the soil were studied before and after seeding. Enzyme activity, soil microbial biomass carbon (SMBC), and microbial count were studied in biological parameters. The chemical, biological and agronomic parameters of the soybean crop were statistically examined using the Randomized Block Design.  The analysis of the various parameters from the surface soils (0–15 cm). The biological activity varied significantly between treatments. The agronomical indicators also exhibited significant values in the organically treated plot. Organic treatments improved agronomic conditions, stabilised soil, and improved its nutrient content, quality, and biological activity over time. The inorganically treated plot and the state recommended dose plot had the lowest nutritional content, as suggested by the lowest biological activity parameters. Soil fertility and nutrient availability were studied in this experiment in order to comprehend why switching from chemical to integrated nutrient application practises will be helpful towards the inception of a sustainable  future.