bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Menggali Fungsi dan Makna Bale Gading dalam Upacara Dewa Yadjna
Authors: Widyawati Anak Agung Ayu Alit , Gaduh Acyutananda Wayan
Published: December 2023

Umat Hindu di Bali dalam melaksanakan upacara yajna masih berpegang teguh pada ajaran yang diturunkan oleh para leluhurnya dan terkadang tidak mengetahui fungsi dan makna dari pelaksanaan upacara tersebut. Hal ini mulai digoyangkan oleh pikiran kritis generasi muda yang mulai mempertanyakan untuk apa suatu upacara dilaksanakan, oleh sebab itu penelitian ini dilaksanakan untuk membahas salah satu jenis upakara yang digunakan dalam suatu upacara yajna yaitu penggunaan bale gading dalam upacara dewa yajna. Bentuk, fungsi dan makna dari penggunaan bale gading dalam upacara dewa yajna ini dikaji dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif yang dimana data diperoleh dari observasi, studi dokumen dan wawancara. Pembahasan dimulai dengan definisi serta mitologi dari bale gading. Bale gading merupakan suatu bale kecil berwarna putih kuning yang fungsinya untuk mensthanakan Sang Hyang Semara Ratih serta memiliki makna teologis, makna sosiologis serta makna etis atau etika dalam menjalani kehidupan.
Improving Automotive Component Supplier Service through Physical Distribution Activities to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
Authors: Mkumatela Yolisa , Tait Madele , Howell Jean
Published: December 2023

Purpose/objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether physical distribution activities can significantly improve customer service for automotive component suppliers to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the Eastern Cape.
Design/methodology/approach: By means of non-probability sampling, namely convenience sampling, 50 automotive component suppliers in the Eastern Cape were visited. Each business firm received four questionnaires to be completed by logistics practitioners. Altogether, 126 usable questionnaires were returned. The data were collected by means of a survey using a self-administered, structured questionnaire.
Findings/results: The results indicated that physical distribution activities, such as transportation management and order processing, were significant predictors of customer service.
Practical implications: The results have managerial implications where the logistics department should continuously update its transportation and order processing systems to keep abreast of the best practices within the automotive industry. The results could be used by managers to highlight the benefits of improved customer service, focusing on a firm’s transportation and order processing activities.
Originality/value: Based on the results of the study, it is recommended that automotive component suppliers in the Eastern Cape employ transportation management and order processing (activities of physical distribution) to improve customer service. It is also recommended that the automotive component suppliers regularly benchmark their logistics practices against world-class business firms, as the results may have a positive effect on the way transportation and order processing activities are managed and executed if customer service is to be improved.
COMER TRANSTORNADO: ESTUDO DE CASO DAS PACIENTES ATENDIDAS PELA POLICLÍNICA IESEP
Authors: SILVA NASCIMENTO ATHIELLE , ROCHA RODRIGUES ALICE , CRISTINA PONCIANO DA CRUZ JHENIFER
Published: December 2023

Considerando que os relatos da perda de controle na relação com os alimentos vêm aumentando, assim como o estigma do peso e a popularização de umaalimentação não saudável e adequada na busca pelo corpo perfeito, em especial em mulheres. Objetiva-se com essa pesquisa avaliar a presença de um comer transtornado entre mulheres acompanhadas em uma clínica universitária do Vale do Ribeira, no ano de 2022, nos meses de agosto a outubro. Para tanto, procede-se uma pesquisa estudo transversal exploratório de cunho qualitativo e revisão bibliográfica, composto por 11 mulheres com idade entre 18-60 anos. Realizada através do instrumento de avaliação EAT-26 (questionário semi-estruturado), via formulário digital aplicado pela nutricionista responsável pelos atendimento na citada clínica. Desse modo, observa-se que segundo a classificação obtida no EAT-26, verificou-se que 72,7% apresentaram o comertranstornado. O que permite concluir que os dados apresentados, trouxeram a perspectiva de um comportamento de alto risco para o desenvolvimento de um comer transtornados entre mulheres participantes, além de ter observado uma predominância em mulheres que são classificadas com IMC >30.
Development and Testing of a High-Frequency Driver for a Charge-Exchange Source of Negative Hydrogen Ions
Authors: Anikeeva К. I. , Vointsev V. A. , Gavrisenko D. Y. , Sotnikov O. Z. , Finashin R. A. , Shikhovtsev I. V.
Published: December 2023

A source of negative hydrogen ions based on the recharging of a beam of positive ions in a gas target is being developed  at the Institute of Nuclear Physics. G.I. Budker SB RAS. The charge exchange source can be used to inject into the  tandem accelerator a neutron source intended for boron neutron capture therapy. One of the important elements of the  source is the plasma emitter, which creates positive ions for primary acceleration. As an emitter, a high-frequency driver  based on an induction discharge and designed for a multi-second operating mode was chosen. In this work, we measured  the emission characteristics of a high-frequency driver using a moving grid probe. As a result, the parameters necessary  for the use of the driver in a rechargeable source of negative ions have been achieved. The analysis of experimentally  measured thermal loads in the multisecond mode is carried out.
Experimental Study of the Interaction of Controlled Disturbances from Two Sources in the Supersonic Boundary Layer of a Swept Wing
Authors: Kolosov G. L. , Kosinov A. D. , Semionov N. V. , Yatskikh A. A.
Published: December 2023

Experimental results of the interaction of disturbances from two point sources of periodic controlled pulsations in the  supersonic boundary layer of a swept wing at a Mach number of 2 are presented. It is shown that as a result of the summation of disturbances, an interference pattern is formed and, for certain values of the wave numbers, it is possible to  suppress the corresponding components of unstable waves.
Investigation of Composites Based on MWCNTs and Si as an Anode Material in Lithium-ion Batteries
Authors: Zavorin A. V. , Moseenkov S. I. , Stolyarova S. G. , Okotrub A. V. , Kuznetsov V. L.
Published: December 2023

In this work, we studied the possibility of using composites based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) decorated with silicon (Si) and silicon carbide (SiC) particles as an anode material in lithium-ion current sources. MWCNTSi and MWCNT-SiC composites (with different Si/SiC ratios) were obtained by high-temperature heat treatment of  MWCNT-Si at different temperatures (1040 and 1350 °C). The structure and phase composition of the composites were  characterized by TEM and XRD methods. The determination of the specific capacity of composites as an anode material  was carried out at current densities from 0,05 to 2 A/g.
Rancang Bangun Transduser Piezoelektrik untuk Analisis Target Strength Argo Float
Authors: Manik Henry M. , Negara Adhi  K. , Susilohadi Susilohadi
Published: December 2023

Deteksi bawah air menggunakan teknologi akustik kelautan merupakan bagian dari metode penginderaan jauh. Hal ini disebabkan karena gelombang akustik mampu merambat di dalam air dengan baik. Salah satu faktor penting dalam pendeteksian dengan metode akustik adalah transduser sebagai Source Level pada sebuah sonar aktif. Metode penelitian dilakukan dengan membuat desain simulasi beamforming mengunakan aplikasi sensor array analyzer pada Matlab 2018 untuk menghasilkan parameter transduser dengan mode array. Parameter yang dihasilkan dari hasil simulasi digunakan sebagai referensi pembuatan transduser piezoelektrik (PZT). Prototipe transduser diberi sinyal trigger berupa beberapa ping atau burst dari sebuah driver akustik dan selanjutnya dilaksanakan uji coba memancarkan sinyal untuk mendeteksi target bawah air. Data echo yang direkam kemudian dilakukan pemrosesan sinyal sehingga hasil-hasil akhir prototipe sonar aktif mampu menghasilkan beamforming dengan beamdwidth 23,87 pada frekuensi 58,5 kHz, dengan Source Level (SL) sebesar 157,81 dB.  Instrumen telah berhasil mendeteksi target argo float di kolom air dengan berbagai sudut yang berbeda. Nilai hasil deteksi Target Strength argo float maksimal sebesar –7,9 dB pada sudut 90 dan minimum sebesar –19,8 dB pada sudut 0.
Secondary Malignancies in Patients after Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation at Triple the Incidence of Malignancies in Their Family Donors
Authors:   Department of Oncology Hematology, Ospedale Civile, Pescara, Italy, S Santarone , S Angelini ,   UOC Ematologia e Terapia Cellulare, Ospedale Mazzoni, Ascoli Piceno, Italy, A Natale ,   Department of Oncology Hematology, Ospedale Civile, Pescara, Italy, P Olioso ,   Department of Oncology Hematology, Ospedale Civile, Pescara, Italy, D Vaddinelli ,   Department of Oncology Hematology, Ospedale Civile, Pescara, Italy, R Spadano ,   Department of Oncology Hematology, Ospedale Civile, Pescara, Italy, P Di Bartolomeo ,   Department of Oncology Hematology, Ospedale Civile, Pescara, Italy
Published: December 2023

The primary end point of this retrospective study was to determine the incidence, risk factors and clinical outcome of secondary malignancies in 951 patients who were given an allogeneic Hemopoietic Cell Transplantation (HCT) and to compare them with the incidence of malignancy observed in the cohort of 761 stem cell family donors. With a median follow-up of 20 years, 74 HCT recipients (40 males) developed SM at a median of 16.09 years since transplant and at a median age of 47 years. The 35-yr cumulative incidence of SM was 17.0% (95% confidence interval, 12.8-21.6%). In univariate analysis, factors associated with increased incidence of SM were cumulative (limited and extensive) chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGvHD) and duration of cumulative cGvHD >24 months. By multivariate analysis, cumulative cGvHD was the only independent risk factor for SM. Patients with cGvHD had 2.85x higher risk as compared to patients without cGvHD (P<0.001). With a median follow-up of 18 years, 13 family donors (7 males) out of 761 developed malignancy at a median of 15.04 years since stem cell donation and at a median age of 55 years. As compared to the cumulative incidence of SM observed in the cohort of transplant recipients, the cumulative incidence of malignancy in family donors at 35 years since stem cell donation was statistically lower [5.8% vs 17.0% (P=0.001)]. This study demonstrates that HCT recipients have a significantly higher incidence of developing post-transplant malignancy as compared to family donors and that cGvHD is a strong risk factor for SM development.
Copper Content in Lumbar Vertebrae across Age Groups
Authors:   Department of Anatomy and Genetics, COM Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia, V Mavrych , O Bolgova ,   Department of Anatomy and Genetics, COM Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia, I Shypilova ,   Biochemistry Department, SOM St. Matthews University, Cayman Islands, A Eryomin ,   Anatomy Department, Luhansk State Medical University, Ukraine
Published: December 2023

Copper, an essential trace element in bone tissue, plays a crucial role in the active centers of vital enzymes. It is involved in the synthesis of key connective tissue proteins like collagen and elastin, which form the structural matrix of bones and cartilage. This research aims to investigate the copper content in human lumbar vertebrae and explore how it changes with age, with a particular focus on gender differences. The study involved the analysis of the third lumbar vertebrae from 211 individuals spanning ages 0 to 90 years. Copper content was determined using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer C-115M1 (PA “Electron,” Ukraine), while the organic component of bone tissue was calculated using the weighing method. The obtained data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA and independent samples t-tests. The results revealed that copper levels in the spongy bone of human lumbar vertebrae ranged from 2.45 to 6.12 mg/kg dw, and the organic component of bone tissue varied from 6.5% to 49.6%. The statistical analysis demonstrated a positive correlation between the organic component and copper content in the spongy bone tissue for both males (r=0.5195, p<0.01, n=106) and females (r=0.6101, p<0.01, n=105). Our study demonstrated that bone copper levels decrease with age, irrespective of gender. A strong positive correlation was observed between bone copper and organic content in the spongy bone of human lumbar vertebrae.
The Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Endothelial Function and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors:   Department of Medicine, Katuri Medical College and Hospital, India, Niharika Janga Lakshmi Sai , Bathina Vanaja Rani ,   Department of Medicine, Guntur Medical College /affiliated to the NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), India, Khan Afnan Akram Nawaz ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and research Centre, India, Alluri Raghava Rao ,   Department of Internal Medicine, Star Hospital Banjara Hills, India, Mani Sweatha ,   Department of Medicine, KAPV Government medical College, India
Published: December 2023

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a prevalent health condition that can lead to various cardiovascular complications, including endothelial dysfunction and arterial stiffness. Endothelial dysfunction is characterized by impaired vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and increased inflammatory response. Arterial stiffness, on the other hand, refers to the reduced ability of the arterial wall to stretch and accommodate the blood flow. Both of these complications contribute to the increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality in patients with CKD [1]. Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, plays a crucial role in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus metabolism, bone health, and immune function [2]. Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in patients with CKD due to reduced synthesis and increased urinary excretion of the active form of vitamin D (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D) [3]. Vitamin D supplementation has been proposed as a potential therapy to improve cardiovascular outcomes in CKD patients by reducing inflammation, improving endothelial function, and reducing arterial stiffness [4]. The aim of this systematic review is to examine the impact of vitamin D supplementation on endothelial function and arterial stiffness in patients with CKD.
Deep Learning-Ready Voxel Representation of Protein-Ligand Complexes from an Enhanced PBDbind v.2020 Dataset
Authors: Müller Pereira da Silva Matheus , Alvim Guedes Isabella , Lima Custódio Fábio , Emmanuel Dardenne Laurent
Published: December 2023

A critical aspect of successful deep learning (DL) modelling in computer-aided drug discovery (CADD) is the representation of biomolecular data. Voxel grid representations have emerged as a straightforward method for depicting 3D molecular structures of protein-ligand complexes. Proper structural preparation of these complexes is also crucial, particularly in models where the orientation of hydrogen atoms and the accurate assignment of protonation/tautomeric states are vital. The PDBbind, a widely used dataset, can be improved in this regard. This work presents an enhanced version of the PDBbind v.2020 refined set concerning structural preparation, a voxel representation of these structures suitable for DL model training and a diverse set of docking-generated poses that could be used to develop new scoring functions for pose prediction. We also introduce DockTGrid, a software library developed to generate these voxel representations, which can be adapted to create new molecular features. With this work, we aim to provide the CADD community with high-quality, accessible resources to facilitate the development of DL models for drug discovery.
Adhesive, self-healable and biodegradable dopamine modified PVA films for sustainable electronics
Authors: Monisha Monisha , Anand Monisha , Panigrahi Sagarika , Kofoed Michael Vedel Wegener , Aghababaei Ramin , AGARWALA SHWETA
Published: December 2023

The potential of sensing devices can be significantly enhanced by utilizing biodegradable polymers with adjustable mechanical, adhesion, and healing properties. In this study, adhesive films made from dopamine (DA) and citric acid (CA) modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) are presented. These films are exclusively derived from bio-based materials, following an environmentally friendly and easily reproducible process that is also scalable. They exhibit robust adhesion and easy detachment from various substrates, such as stainless steel (138 – 191 kPa), particularly in the presence of moisture. In contrast to the extended degradation time of pure PVA, the composite films prepared in this study show accelerated degradation under anaerobic conditions. Notably, modified biofilms (P1DA1CA1, P1DA2CA1) exhibit superior degradation compared to conventional plastic PVA, with the exception of P1DA1CA2. The slower degradation in P1DA1CA2 is attributed to the higher acidic concentration contributed by citric acid. The study delves into the morphological changes of the prepared and degraded films using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the degradation process is characterized through chromatographic techniques. The study suggests that dopamine (DA) and citric acid (CA) molecules penetrate the interplanar distance of P chains, as supported by powder X-ray diffraction studies, thereby expediting the degradation process. Additionally, the inclusion of CA enhances the stability of DA molecules against oxidation, increases H-bonding, and acts as a plasticizer. These synergistic interactions are further corroborated by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), SEM, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and tensile studies. The introduction of DA and CA imparts self-healing properties to the films due to the presence of multiple H-bonds. Tensile studies reveal that the strength of self-healed samples approaches that of pristine samples. Overall, the findings of this study hold promise for the development of innovative, biodegradable PVA-based self-healing adhesive films with potential applications across various domains.
Practical Tips for Intentional and Inclusive Recruiting and Hiring for Academic Research Laboratories
Authors: Seto Madison , Wu Taiasean , Leconte Aaron
Published: December 2023

Hiring decisions are some of the most important choices PIs make for their research groups. Whether it is undergraduates, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or other research assistants, trainees are pivotal for the success of a research group. Choosing an effective team can lead to synergy amongst researchers, high creativity, and groundbreaking science. Choosing an ineffective team can lead to infighting, toxicity, low morale, and scientific stagnation. These same hiring decisions are critical in creating an equitable and inclusive lab environment. Importantly, the challenges for creating productive and inclusive lab groups align: both can be achieved by (i) advertising broadly to ensure a high number of qualified potential researchers apply and (ii) removing unconscious selection bias in the hiring process such that these highly qualified researchers are hired. Intentionally and deliberately incorporating these two steps into the recruiting and selection processes aid in the recruitment of a more effective and inclusive research team. Here, we describe practical advice for intentional and inclusive recruiting for academic research labs. We focus on three areas: advertising your research positions, assessing candidates for research positions, and assessing your hiring practices. In each, we give guiding principles and practical tips for designing an equitable and inclusive hiring process for academic labs.
Spiritual Study on the Concept of Life and Death in the Poetry of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi
Authors: Abdurrahman Aveen , Tayeb Govand
Published: December 2023

One of the universal occurrences, death seems to have inspired great poets and writers in Iranian and international literature. This study examined how Rumi’s poems address one of the most important life facts, which is death. He regarded death as similar to life or subsequent birth, which is unpleasant and bitter, however, it is also something that poets are eager to embrace and relish for its scrumptiousness. The qualitative content analysis method was used to analyze the concept of life and death in Rumi’s poetry. Several poems on life and death were chosen randomly from Rumi’s masterpiece Mathnavi to be analyzed in this study.  Moreover, this study  attempted to express the ideas of life and death through some of his famous poems selected from Rumi’s world-famous pieces of writing. The analysis  showed that Rumi’s concept of death is bent toward Sufism. He considers death as a rebirth and reunion. For Rumi, death is a reality that people  do not  have to worry about because  it is a reunion with God but rather being happy and having a firm belief in God.
فاعلية أستراتيجية التعلم المعكوس في تحصيل طلبة الصف العاشر الاعدادي في مادة الادب الكوردي
Authors: محمد عبدالستار , نبي مولود
Published: December 2023

يهدف البحث الحالي الى معرفة فاعلية أستراتيجية التعلم المعكوس في تحصيل طلبة الصف العاشر الاعدادي في مادة الأدب الكوردي، اعتمد الباحثان التصميم التجريبي للمجموعات المتكافئة ذي الاختبارات البعدية، اشتمل مجتمع البحث من طلبة الصف العاشر في المدارس الاعدادية و الثانوية للدراسة الصباحية في مديرية تربية فضاء زاخو التابعة للمديرية العامة لتربية محافظة دهوك، وتكونت من(2702) طالب و(2909) طالبة، في (23) اعدادية و ثانوية للذكور، و (21) مدرسة للإناث للعام الدراسي (2021-2022)، اختار الباحثان قصديا اعداديتين هما (باتيفا للبنين) و (الشهيد ملا أمين للبنات)، واختارا الشعب بطريقة عشوائية، ففي (اعدادية باتيفا للبنين) تم اختيار شعبة (أ) للمجموعة التجريبية بلغ عدد أفرادها (23) طالباً و شعبة (ب) للمجموعة الضابطة و بلغ عدد أفرادها (22) طالباً، وبنفس الطريقة تم اختيار مجموعات في (اعدادية الشهيد ملا أمين للبنات) حيث تم اختيار شعبة (ج) و بلغ عدد افرادها (27) طالبة، و شعبة (أ) للمجموعة الضابطة وعددها (22) طالبة، تم تدريس مادة الادب الكوردي للمجموعتين التجريبيتين بأستراتيجية التعلم المعكوس، اما المجموعتين الضابطتين فقد تم تدريسهما بالطريقة الاعتيادية.

     اعد الباحثان اختباراً اشتمل (35) فقرة، توزعت على ثلاثة اسئلة، السؤال الاول (20) فقرة من نوع الاختيار من متعدد، والسؤال الثاني (4) فقرات من النوع (الصح و الخطأ)، والسؤال الثالث (11) فقرة من النوع المقالي ذات الاجابات المحددة، واستخرجا الخصائص السايكومترية للاختبار.

      و بعد الانتهاء من التجربة، التي استمرت فصلا دراسيا كاملاً، طبق الباحثان الاداة ، وأجريا التعامل الاحصائي مع البيانات باستخدام اختبار(t.test) لعينتين مستقلتين مختلفتين العدد، اظهرت النتائج فاعلية استراتيجية التعلم المعكوس في التحصيل لدى طلبة المجموعتين التجريبيتين مقارنة بالمجموعتين الضابطتين.
El despliegue de la función de la calidad y la teoría para la solución de problemas de inventiva: un análisis de aproximación para la satisfacción de los requerimientos del cliente
Authors: Cruz-Rivero Lidilia , Meráz-Rivera Jonathan , Lince-Olguín Ernesto
Published: December 2023

El despliegue de la función de la calidad (QFD) y la teoría para la solución de problemas de inventiva (TRIZ) son metodologías independientes que pueden ser utilizadas y desarrolladas en forma libre; sin embargo, estas pueden ser un potenciador importante de la innovación si se trabajan en conjunto. En relación con ello, el objetivo de este artículo es presentar un análisis de los requerimientos de los clientes en la obtención de un material fabricado con componentes biodegradables (fibra de coco y almidón termoplástico) a través de la aplicación de las metodologías QFD y TRIZ. El resultado de salida al aplicar el QFD fue el crítico de calidad relacionado con la toxicidad, mientras que la información de entrada para la matriz de contradicciones técnicas de TRIZ fue la traducción del crítico de calidad a uno de los treinta y nueve parámetros técnicos dediseño, correspondiente al parámetro 30 (factores nocivos actuando sobre el objeto). Este se considera como el punto de transferencia entre las metodologías, cuyo logro es la integración de ambas.
Evaluación de la integración en una cadena hotelera de un hotel en la ciudad de Machala
Authors: Zambrano Edwin , Sablón Cossío Neyfe
Published: December 2023

Este estudio tiene como objetivo evaluar la integración en la cadena hotelera y caracterizar sus actores y debilidades. Se empleó un enfoque cuantitativo y descriptivo, utilizando entrevistas y análisis-síntesis de fuentes secundarias. La integración se evaluó mediante una lista de chequeo de siete dimensiones, aplicando el modelo de fiabilidad Alpha de Cronbach. Los resultados indican un nivel de integración por debajo del máximo, identificando cuatro eslabones: proveedores, instalaciones, departamentos de servicios y recepción, con veintinueve actores internos y externos. Los departamentos de servicios muestran la debilidad principal, por lo que requieren estrategias, políticas, mejoras en información, infraestructura y capacitación. Estos hallazgos son clave para mejorar la competitividad en la industria hotelera.
Distributional impact of tax and welfare policies: Budget 2024
Authors: Doorley Karina , Duggan Luke , Simon Agathe , Tuda Dora
Published: December 2023

In this Special Article we analyse the distributional impact of Budget 2024. Similar to last year, many reforms in this budget were temporary measures specifically aimed at combatting cost of living pressures. Compared to a baseline pegged to wage growth, we estimate that Budget 2024 will leave households across the income distribution better off, by 2.1 per cent of disposable income on average. The lowest income quintile of households experience the largest relative gain (5-6 per cent of disposable income) but the lowest cash gain (€13-€17 per week). Much of the income gain is driven by temporary measures, although there are above-wage-growth increases to many permanent parameters of the tax-benefit system too. We show that from 2020 to 2024, permanent changes to the tax and welfare system have resulted in small average income losses (-0.5 per cent of disposable income) compared to policy changes pegged to wage growth. We suggest that policymakers should move away from the use of temporary measures to compensate households for rising prices and should consider the adequacy of welfare payments to provide an appropriate standard of living at current market prices.
Mantenimiento del estatus de eliminación del sarampión en Colombia durante el control de brotes, 2019
Authors: Prieto Alvarado Franklyn Edwin , Salas Suspes Helena Patricia , Cortés Molano Natalí Paola , Tavera Pilar Andrea
Published: December 2023

Objetivo.

Describir los brotes de sarampión generados por la múltiple importación de casos y las intervenciones de control.

Métodos.

Estudio descriptivo de brotes por múltiple importación de casos a Colombia entre 2018-2019. Se utilizaron las definiciones de caso, clasificación de fuente de infección, recolección de muestras biológicas, rastreo de casos sospechosos, identificación y seguimiento de contactos. El antecedente vacunal se obtuvo del carné o del sistema de información de Colombia. La nacionalidad se definió de acuerdo con el registro en el sistema de vigilancia en salud pública. Se empleó el sistema de comando de incidente con equipos de respuesta y planes de acción para controlar los brotes.

Resultados.

En marzo de 2018 se confirmó el primer caso de sarampión importado de Venezuela. La incidencia en 2018 fue 0,2 casos por 100 000 habitantes y en 2019 fue 0,3. La letalidad en 2019 fue de 0,4%. Se confirmaron 214 casos en población venezolana (91% sin antecedente vacunal). Se estudiaron 69 brotes sin vínculo epidemiológico. Se identificó el genotipo D8 linaje MVi/Hulu Langat.MYS/26.11. Se evitó la circulación endémica a través de intervenciones innovadoras tales como, la vigilancia y control de infecciones, notificación super inmediata, priorización de visitas de campo y criterios de niveles de riesgo de transmisión.

Conclusiones.

Colombia controló los brotes de sarampión que se presentaron por la importación de casos e impido la circulación endémica para conservar la certificación de la eliminación del virus de sarampión en el país.
Marigold flower (Tagetes erecta L.) as natural food colourant in the making of
wet noodle
Authors: Soedirga L.C. , Andria N.
Published: December 2023

Wet noodles are one type of noodle made without a drying process. Generally, wet
noodles are yellow due to a reaction with alkaline salts. However, wet noodles were
added with artificial colouring to give more yellow colour and increase consumer
acceptance. The petals of the marigold flower (Tagetes erecta L.) contain carotenoid
pigments that give yellow colour; thus, they can replace artificial colourants. In this
research, marigold powder (MP) with various concentrations (0, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%,
and 1%) was subjected to wet noodles formulation. The result showed that WN3 with
0.5% MP was the preferred formulation with 1.36±0.03%, 60.97±0.66%, and 0.41%
±0.01 of carotenoid, moisture, and ash content, respectively. Cooking loss and water
absorption of the WN3 were 1.05±0.06% and 91.60±4.97%. The lightness and °Hue of
the WN3 are within the values of 61.85 and 88.48, which indicates a yellow-red colour.
Panellists slightly like (5.46±0.85) the overall acceptance of the WN3. The degree of
acceptance of colour and foreign aroma is within the range of neutral to slightly like,
while for foreign taste, chewiness and stickiness are slightly like to like. Additionally,
the result for the scoring test showed that WN3 had a slightly yellow colour, slightly
foreign aroma, slightly less intense foreign taste, chewy, and slightly sticky. Thus, the
study suggested that WN3 consisting of 0.5% MP is selected as the preferred
formulation to make wet noodles.
Effect of steamed purple sweet potato addition on chemico-physical properties
of sandwich bread
Authors: Thuy N.M. , Tham T.T.H. , Giau T.N. , Tien V.Q. , Thanh N.V. , Tai N.V.
Published: December 2023

Purple sweet potato (PSP) has the potential to be used to prepare functional foods due to
its attractive color and high anthocyanin content. With completely randomized design
experiments used, the study investigated the effect of the percentage of steamed PSP (25,
29, 33 and 37% of total batch weight) on the overall quality of sandwich bread. The
results showed that the added PSP significantly affected the color (L*, a* and b*) and
anthocyanin content of bread. The sandwich bread with 33% PSP had the most intense
purple color, and a soft structure was found with a measured hardness of 92.12 and 25.11
g force in the bread crust and the centre of the bread, respectively. The expansion ratio
was 5.86 times compared with the control sample (5.47 times), and the moisture and
anthocyanin content were 38.23% and 55.14 mg%, respectively. The findings of this study
also suggested that the preparation of sandwiches with the addition of PSP, in addition to
providing a beautiful color, also has the potential to improve overall product quality,
increase fiber content (2.4%) and DPPH free radical scavenging activity (28.80%)
compared to the control sample.
ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' MISCONCEPTIONS IN CLASS XI MIPA 4 OF HIGH SCHOOL 6 MAKASSAR ON BUFFER SOLUTION USING THE THREE-TIER DIAGNOSTIC TEST INSTRUMENT
Authors: Majid Ahmad Fudhail , Jusniar Jusniar , Nursyamsi Nursyamsi
Published: December 2023

This study aims to describe students’ misconceptions and the causes of class XI MIPA 4 SMA Negeri 6 Makassar in the buffer solution material. The subjects in this study were students of class XI MIPA 4 SMA Negeri 6 Makassar in 2021/2022 academic year which consisted of 27 students and had studied the buffer solution material. The research instrument used in this study is a diagnostic test, namely Three Tier Multiple Choice which is supported by interview data. The results showed that percentage of students' misconceptions in the buffer solution material occurred in: 1) concept’s understanding 71.6%; 2) The properties 70.4%; 3) The components 72.2%; 4) The pH Calculating 49.1%; 5) the work principle 50.0%; and 6) the function of our life of 50.6%. Factors that cause misconceptions in students are those that come from the students themselves.
PENGEMBANGAN INSTRUMEN TES BERBASIS HOTS MENGGUNAKAN RASCH MODEL
Authors: Saragih Inovayani , Damanik Santri Angelia , Darmana Ayi , Suyanti Retno Dwi
Published: December 2023

Abstrak

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pengembangan (research and development) yang bertujuan untuk memperoleh instrumen tes formatif pada materi asam basa. Pengembangan instrumen mengadaptasi 10 langkah pengembangan instrumen dengan menggunakan model Rasch yang dikombinasikan dengan 6 langkah pengembangan instrumen soal berbasis HOTS. Hasil penelitian diperoleh sebanyak 10 butir soal pilihan berganda yang valid dan reliabel digunakan sebagai instrumen tes formatif pada materi asam basa.

 Abstract

This research is research and development which aims to obtain formative test instruments on acid and base materials. Instrument development adapts the 10 steps of instrument development using the Rasch model combined with the 6 steps of HOTS-based question instrument development. The results of the study obtained 10 valid and reliable multiple choice questions used as formative test instruments on acid and base material.
Analisis Sentimen Terhadap Data Kuisioner Evaluasi Dosen Menggunakan Algoritma Naïve Bayes
Authors: Puspita Sari Jan Sitti Rachmah , Mustofa Yasin Aril , Idris Irma Surya Kumala
Published: December 2023

Students' satisfaction with the quality of lecturers' way of teaching is oneof theimportant things in higher education institutions. Universitas Ichsan Gorontalo hasimplemented an online questionnaire as student feedback to determine and evaluatethe performance of lecturers. The Faculty of Computer Science is one of the facultiesthathasimplementedthequestionnairefillingsystem.Thequestionnaireismandatoryfor all students as a requirement to join a course contract at the beginning of thesemester. The evaluation of the performance of lecturers during lectures has a veryimportantrole.Itimprovesthequalityoflearningandacademicstandardization.Thisstudy aims to determine the level of student satisfaction with the services of lecturerswhen teaching. This study applies sentiment analysis using the Naïve Bayes Classifierclassificationmethod.ItalsoemploystheweightingmethodusingtheTermFrequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF). The results of this study have determined theclassification of the lecturer service questionnaire data. The results are easy to read.Theresultsofthesurveyonthelevelofstudentsatisfactionwithlecturerservicesfrom1,989dataindicatethat1,946datahavepositivesentimentsand43datahavenegativesentiments.TheresultsgainedfromtheNaïve Bayesaccuracy is 97%accuracy.
СOMPARATIVE ANALYSISOF THE EFFICIENCY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING OF UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES OFFICERS AT HIGHER MILITARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Authors: Kanova Liudmyla
Published: December 2023

The article analysesthe efficiency of foreign language training of UkrainianArmed Forces officers at higher military educational institutions. It also defines the levels of professional language training of servicemen and itsimportance in the professional activity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces officersaccording to NATO STANAG 6001 standard. The author also compares language education in the USA, Great Britain, Germany, Canada and Ukraine. The paper emphasizes the fact that without mastering foreign languages, it is impossible to realize the social and professional mobility of servicemen.  Prospects for further research include an analysis of the content and forms of educational and special English language courses for military personnel of Ukraine, the development of an English-language training program for officers in the postgraduate education system using modern educational technologies in combination with personal-oriented training and military-professional activities.Key words: efficiency of foreign language training, NATO STANAG 6001 standard, Ukrainian Armed Forces officers, levels of professional training of servicemen,professional activity.
PERANCANGAN TROLI PANEN BUNGA POTONG GUNA MEMPERMUDAH PEMINDAHAN DARI KEBUN KE TEMPAT SORTIR BUNGA
Authors: Adiluhung Hardy , Zulkarnain T.
Published: December 2023

The high need of the community to use cutting flowers on various occasions as well as the short harvest period, makes cutting-flower farming very potential to develop. Florikultura is a subsector of horticultural farming. The cultivation of flowers in the region of Cihideung West Bandung is one of the producers of cutting flowers with good productivity, cutting fruit yields have a sufficiently high grade in terms of quality, so it is the trust of merchants as well as lovers of cut flowers, to always buy and buy from the region. The research is aimed at producing ergonomic flower harvester aids that can reduce the risk of injury at work. The research began with the identification of complaints of workers using the Nordic Body Map (NBM), as well as working processes towards production of cut fruit (output) and the level of technical efficiency on enterprises in the crop crop process. The evaluation results are then processed using product design concepts. Data collection techniques are conducted with interviews, as well as factors that have a real influence on productivity and the size of the planted land that influence the quality of the crop and the efficiency of work. Keywords: Design; Flower Cutting; Harvest Assistant; Ergonomic.
General Music Education of Children and Youth in Italy: State, realities, prospects
Authors: Cherkasov Vоlоdуmуr
Published: December 2023

The article attempts to explore and summarize the experience of art and aesthetic education and the organization of general music education for children and youth in Italy. Based on the analysis of the program material and the organization of extracurricular activities, the priority activities in the lessons and during the optional classes on art and aesthetic education of youth are studied. Emphasis is placed on studying the history of national and European culture, involving students in active forms of music making. In lessons and extracurricular activities, teachers try to involve children in the study of the history of Italian music culture, to acquaint with the work of world-famous composers and performers. Students acquire practical skills in specific types of musical activities, which has a positive effect on the development of musical and creative abilities and comprehensive harmonious development of each child.
Varianza condicional de medias móviles no-lineales
Authors: Ventosa Santaulària Daniel , Mendoza Velázquez Alfonso , Gómez Zaldívar Manuel
Published: December 2023

We present a new heteroskedastic conditional variance model using Non-Linear Moving Average as the basis for this specification []. The typical problem of this class of models-i.e., non-invertibility—is solved by means of an intuitive parametric restriction; this allows us to use Maximum Likelihood as the estimation procedure. The statistical properties of the new model are both simple and attractive for empirical purposes in finance: a natural fat-tailed distribution stands out. The Autocorrelation Function of the squared process allows us for identification of the number of lags to be included in the new specification. In addition, we present several Monte Carlo experiments where the properties of the model using finite samples are exhibited. Finally, an empirical application using exchange rates and capital market bonds is shown. ()NLMACHq
Variaciones en la medición estatal de la pobreza por ingresos según índices de precios locales: México 2000-2008
Authors: Guerrero de Lizardi Carlos , Lara Caballero Manuel
Published: December 2023

Utilizando los microdatos de las ENIGH se calculó la pobreza estatal por ingresos en las once entidades que tuvieron una ampliación de muestra para el periodo 2000-2008. Los índices de precios al consumidor por ciudad, y no el nacional, reflejan mejor el nivel de precios al que se enfrentan los consumidores dentro de los estados. Por lo que, tanto los valores de las canastas alimentarias como los ingresos reales se actualizaron utilizando los índices de precios locales. Respecto de las mediciones efectuadas por el CONEVAL, en algunos casos, las variaciones obtenidas resultaron por encima y otras por debajo. El análisis de estática comparativa reveló que las diferencias reflejan básicamente los cambios en los valores de las canastas y no los cambios en los ingresos. Con la intención de poner en perspectiva el ejercicio realizado y abordar brevemente la economía política de la medición de la pobreza en México, este análisis cierra con algunas reflexiones. Clasificación JEL: I32, C43, D30.
Efectos de derrame y de alimentación industrial en América del Norte: un enfoque nacional e internacional
Authors: Márquez Mendoza Marco Antonio
Published: December 2023

Una estrategia económica empleada por las naciones ha sido la formación de bloques comerciales bajo la teoría de las ventajas comparativas. Sin embargo, la evidencia empírica muestra que los multiplicadores del comercio sobre la estructura económica no son siempre como los predice la teoría. Este trabajo analiza los efectos de derrame y retroalimentación para una matriz de coeficientes internacionales en América del Norte construida con el modelo Chenery-Moses y con los datos de la UNCTAD. Los resultados sugieren que la estructura económica de Canadá, la derrama y la retroalimentación son mayores por el lado de la demanda; mientras que en el caso de México, son mayores por la oferta. Con respecto a Estados Unidos, la derrama y la retroalimentación son significativas por oferta y por demanda, además, los resultados muestran que las derramas que hace Estados Unidos a sus socios comerciales, por la vía de las exportaciones e importaciones, son menores de las que hacen Canadá y México a Estados Unidos. Clasificación JEL: D57, F19, O49, R15.
Los rendimientos cambiarios latinoamericanos y la (a)simetría de los shocks informacionales: un análisis econométrico
Authors: Lorenzo Valdés Arturo , Ruiz Porras Antonio
Published: December 2023

Esta investigación presenta un estudio comparativo de los rendimientos cambiarios latinoamericanos, en el que se usó la metodología de cointegración de Johansen y los modelos asimétricos TGARCH y EGARCH. Los resultados indican que las volatilidades de los rendimientos de Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Colombia no presentan efectos asimétricos. En México y Perú las malas noticias reducen la volatilidad de los rendimientos cambiarios; además, los resultados sugieren que los rendimientos de Argentina, Brasil, Chile y Perú se describen mediante el modelo AR(1)-TGARCH(1,1); mientras que los rendimientos de Colombia y México lo hacen a través del AR(1)-EGARCH(1,1). Finalmente, se usaron rendimientos diarios para el periodo comprendido entre el 2 de enero de 2002 y el 27 de septiembre de 2011.Clasificación JEL: F31, G15, C58.
Analisis Capaian Program Swasembada Beras di Pulau Jawa
Authors: Virgiani Vania , Hadianto Adi , Dewi Raswatie Fitria
Published: December 2023

Beras merupakan makanan pokok sebagian masyarakat Indonesia sehingga swasembada beras menjadi agenda penting pada RPJMN 2015-2019. Indonesia dinyatakan mampu mencapai swasembada beras tahun 2016 dan tahun 2019-2021. Strategi peningkatan produksi dan produktivitas sektor pertanian pada Renstra Kementan 2020-2024 menjadi upaya agar swasembada beras dapat berkelanjutan. Produksi beras Indonesia paling banyak dihasilkan oleh Pulau Jawa namun peningkatan produksinya relatif kecil. Hal ini dikhawatirkan menimbulkan permasalahan ketahanan pangan dan menganggu keberlanjutan swasembada beras karena Pulau Jawa memiliki jumlah penduduk yang banyak dengan tingkat konsumsi yang tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat perkembangan produksi dan konsumsi beras di Pulau Jawa, memproyeksikan produksi dan konsumsi beras di Pulau Jawa dan hubungannya dengan swasembada beras, dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi produksi padi di Pulau Jawa. Metode yang digunakan yaitu analisis deskriptif, Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA), dan analisis regresi data panel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pada periode tahun 2000-2021 produksi beras di Pulau Jawa cenderung meningkat setiap tahunnya sedangkan konsumsi beras terus menurun tetapi tahun 2016-2021 mulai kembali meningkat. Hasil proyeksi produksi dan konsumsi beras menunjukkan pada tahun 2027 swasembada beras di Pulau Jawa sudah tidak dapat dicapai. Adapun faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi produksi padi yaitu tenaga kerja dan jumlah pupuk SP-36.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Abon Udang pada Kelompok Ibu PKK di Desa Tambak Sari, Kecamatan Poto Tano, Sumbawa Barat
Authors: A. Rahman  , Ahdi Topan Sofyan
Published: December 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini merupakan bagian dari pengabdian dosen Universitas Cordova. Bertujuan untuk memberikan Pelatihan Pembuatan Abon Udang kepada Kelompok Ibu PKK Desa Tambak Sari Kecamatan Poto Tano Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Kegiatan dibagi dalam tiga tahapan utama, yaitu tahap melakukan pra-kegiatan berupa koordinasi dengan ketua PKK Desa Tambak Sari terkait kegiatan yang akan dilaksanakan, Tahap persiapan memberikan pelatihan membuat abon berbahan baku udang. Dalam pelaksanaannya dilakukan melalui 3 bagian: a) Pemberian materi tentang udang dan cara pembuatan abon udang; b) Pelatihan pembuatan abon udang; c) Evaluasi kepuasan pelaksanaan kegiatan dengan memberikan kuesioner dengan peserta, Memberikan pelatihan teknik dan manajemen penyimpanan agar produk abon udang dapat tahan lama dan kualitas terjaga, Teknik pemasaran dan Monitoring dan evaluasi terhadap hasil pelatihan pembuatan abon udang serta penguasaan terhadap pengetahuan aspek manajemen penyimpanan produk pelaksanaan kegiatan pelatihannya telah dilakukan pada bulan agustus 2023 bertempat di Balai Desa Tambak Sari. Pelatihannya diberikan dengan metode ceramah dan praktik langsung. Adapun sasaran peserta dari program ini yaitu masyarakat Desa Tambak Sari Kecamatan Poto Tano Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat khususnya ibu-ibu PKK. Kegiatan berjalan lancar dan sesuai rencana. Peserta sangat antusias dan mengikuti kegiatan sampai akhir.