bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Better prepared but less resilient: the paradoxical impact of frequent flood experience on adaptive behavior and household resilience
Authors: Köhler Lisa , Masson Torsten , Köhler Sabrina , Kuhlicke Christian
Published: May 2023

Abstract. To better understand factors shaping adaptive behavior and resilience is crucial in designing policy strategies to prepare households for future flooding. The central question of our paper is how frequent flood experience (FFE) impacts adaptive behavior and self-reported household resilience. The applied empirical methods are binary logistic and linear regression models using data from a panel dataset, including 2462 residents (Germany, state of Saxony). Four main conclusions from the investigations can be drawn. First, more flood experienced households are statistically significantly more likely to have taken precautionary measures in the past. Second, FFE has a statistically significant negative impact on self-reported resilience. Third, the impact of FFE on the capacity to recover and the capacity to resist is statistically significant non-linear. Fourth, putting together these results reveals the paradox of more flood-experienced households being better prepared but feeling less resilient at the same time. It can be concluded that more research is needed to obtain deeper insights into the drivers behind self-reported resilience and that this study can be seen as a piece of the puzzle, taking frequent flood experience as the primary entry point.
The extremely hot and dry 2018 summer in central and northern Europe from a multi-faceted weather and climate perspective
Authors: Rousi Efi , Fink Andreas H. , Andersen Lauren S. , Becker Florian N. , Beobide-Arsuaga Goratz , Breil Marcus , Cozzi Giacomo , Heinke Jens , Jach Lisa , Niermann Deborah , Petrovic Dragan , Richling Andy , Riebold Johannes , Steidl Stella , Suarez-Gutierrez Laura , Tradowsky Jordis S. , Coumou Dim , Düsterhus André , Ellsäßer Florian , Fragkoulidis Georgios , Gliksman Daniel , Handorf Dörthe , Haustein Karsten , Kornhuber Kai , Kunstmann Harald , Pinto Joaquim G. , Warrach-Sagi Kirsten , Xoplaki Elena
Published: May 2023

Abstract. The summer of 2018 was an extraordinary season in climatological terms for northern and central Europe, bringing simultaneous, widespread,
and concurrent heat and drought extremes in large parts of the continent
with extensive impacts on agriculture, forests, water supply, and the
socio-economic sector. Here, we present a comprehensive, multi-faceted
analysis of the 2018 extreme summer in terms of heat and drought in central
and northern Europe, with a particular focus on Germany. The heatwave first
affected Scandinavia in mid-July and shifted towards central Europe in late
July, while Iberia was primarily affected in early August. The atmospheric
circulation was characterized by strongly positive blocking anomalies over
Europe, in combination with a positive summer North Atlantic Oscillation and a double jet stream configuration before the initiation of the heatwave. In terms of possible precursors common to previous European heatwaves, the Eurasian double-jet structure and a tripolar sea surface temperature anomaly over the North Atlantic were already identified in spring. While in the early stages over Scandinavia the air masses at mid and upper levels were often of a remote, maritime origin, at later stages over Iberia the air masses
primarily had a local-to-regional origin. The drought affected Germany the
most, starting with warmer than average conditions in spring, associated
with enhanced latent heat release that initiated a severe depletion of soil
moisture. During summer, a continued precipitation deficit exacerbated the
problem, leading to hydrological and agricultural drought. A probabilistic
attribution assessment of the heatwave in Germany showed that such events of prolonged heat have become more likely due to anthropogenic global warming. Regarding future projections, an extreme summer such as that of 2018 is expected to occur every 2 out of 3 years in Europe in a +1.5 ∘C warmer world and virtually every single year in a +2 ∘C warmer world. With such large-scale and impactful extreme events becoming more frequent and intense under anthropogenic climate change, comprehensive and multi-faceted studies like the one presented here quantify the multitude of their effects and provide valuable information as a basis for adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Quantifying gender gaps in seismology authorship
Authors: Ermert Laura Anna , Koroni Maria , Korta Martiartu Naiara
Published: May 2023

Abstract. According to 2018 demographic data of the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, seismology is among the geoscience ﬁelds with the lowest representation of women. To understand whether this reﬂects seismology more generally, we investigate women's authorship of peer-reviewed publications, a key factor in career advancement. Building upon open-source tools for web-scraping, we create a database of bibliographic information for seismological articles published in 14 international journals from 2010 to 2020. We use the probabilities of author names being either male- or female-gendered to analyse the representation of women authors in terms of author position and subsequently per journal, year, and publication productivity. The results indicate that (1) the overall probability of the first (last) author being female is 0.28 (0.19); (2) with the calculated rate of increase from 2010 to 2020, equal probabilities of female and male authorship would be reached towards the end of the century; (3) compared to the overall probability of male authorship (0.76), single-authored papers in our database are disproportionately published by male authors (with a probability of 0.83); (4) female representation decreases among highly productive authors; and (5) rather than being random, the composition of authorship appears to be influenced by gender – firstly, all-male author teams are more common than what would be expected if teams were composed randomly; secondly, the probability that first or co-authors are female increases when the last author is female, but first female authors have a low probability of working with female co-authors.
Relevance of warm air intrusions for Arctic satellite sea ice climatologies
Authors: Rostosky Philip , Spreen Gunnar
Published: May 2023

Abstract. Winter warm air intrusions entering the Arctic ocean can strongly modify the microwave emission of the snow/ice system due to temperature induced snow metamorphism and ice crust formations e.g., after melt-refreeze events. Common microwave radiometer satellite sea ice concentration retrievals are based on empirical models using the snow/ice emissivity and thus can be influenced by strong warm air intrusions. Here, we carry out a long-term study analyzing 41 years of sea ice concentration observations from different algorithms to investigate the impact of warming events on the retrieved ice concentration. Our results show that three out of four analyzed sea ice concentration retrievals underestimate the sea ice concentration during warm air intrusions which increase the 2 m air temperature above -5 °C. This can lead to sea ice area underestimations in the order of 104 to 105 km2. If the 2 m temperature during the warm air intrusions cross -2 °C, all retrieval methods are impacted. Our analysis shows that the strength of these strong warm air intrusions increased in recent years, especially in April. Within the scope of future climate change, it is expected that such warm air intrusions will occur even more frequent and also earlier in the season and thus the influence of these warm air intrusions on sea ice climatologies will become more important in future.
PENGARUH SERVICE EXCELLENT TERHADAP CITRA PERUSAHAAN DAN LOYALITAS PELANGGAN: THEORETICAL REVIEW
Authors: Maulyan Feti Fatimah , Yuniati Drajat Devi , Angliawati Ria Yuli , Sandini Dwi
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi seberapa besar pengaruh kualitas pelayanan atau service excellent terhadap citra perusahaan serta loyalitas pelanggan terhadap perusahaan tersebut. Banyaknya perusahaan yang berdiri di kota – kota besar membuat perusahaan tersebut saling bersaing untuk mendapatkan kepercayaan masyarakat, persaingan tersebut membuat perusahaan menyadari bahwa pentingnya pelayanan secara maksimal demi membangun citra perusahaan dan loyalitas pelanggan. Citra yang baik dimata pelanggan akan menimbulkan loyalitas yang tinggi dengan begitu perusahaan tersebut bisa tetap bertahan dari waktu ke waktu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan kajian teori dari penelitian – penelitain sebelumnya. Hasil kajian menjelaskan bahwa service excellent dapat meningkatkan citra perusahaan dan berpengaruh terhadap loyalitas pelanggan. Berdasarkan uraian diatas, maka dalam penelitian ini penulis akan membahas bagaimana peranan service excellent guna membangun citra perusahaan dan loyalitas pelanggan.
PENGARUH SELEKSI PEGAWAI DAN KOMPENSASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA PT. PRICOL SURYA INDONESIA
Authors: Prihandini Chintya Prima , Syaodih Erliany
Published: May 2023

The population used in this study were employees of PT. Pricol Surya Indonesia-Karawang as many as 150 employees. The sample in this study were 110 respondents. The type of data in this study is Likert. The method of collecting data through a questionnaire. The research method used is a quantitative method.The results of the study to prove the influence of the organization on employee performance based on the results of the value test obtained by the calculated value of 4.504 and the effect of compensation on employee performance based on the test results obtained from this value of 9.076 with a significance value of 0.000, it can be ignored that employee selection and compensation have a significant effect. Against Employee Performance. Meanwhile, the influence of organization and compensation on employee performance based on the results of the f test obtained the calculated F value of 121,328 and the significance probability value of 0,000 and the α level of 5%. This shows that the results of the F test significance 0.000 smaller give a significance value of 0.05. This means that Employee Selection (X1) and Compensation (X2) simultaneously have a significant effect on employee performance.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN FASILITAS HOTEL TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN DI SARI ATER HOT SPRINGS RESORT CIATER
Authors: Dedy Asep , Alfandi Yogi
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh kualitas pelayanan dan fasilitas terhadap kepuasan pelanggan pada Hotel Sari Ater Resort Ciater. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan variabel yaitu kualitas pelayanan,fasilitas dan kepuasan konsumen. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengumpulan data kuesioner, wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi serta dengan teknik accidental sampling diperoleh 100 responden pelanggan Hotel Sari Ater Resort Ciater. Untuk analisis data menggunakan analisis regresi berganda. Hasil koefisien determinasi menunjukkan nilai uji F simultan kualitas pelayanan terhadap dan fasilitas terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan dapat diketahui bahwa thitung 33.957 dan Ftabel 3.09 sehingga Fhitung> Ftabel. Maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa Kualitas Pelayanan dan Fasilitas secara simultan terhadap keputusan kepuasan pelanggan adalah signifikan.
MENINGKATKAN MINAT BELI MELALUI STRATEGI DIGITAL MARKETING DAN EKUITAS MEREK
Authors: Nurdin Sahidillah , Hardianti Lutfi
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Digital Marketing dan Ekuitas Merek terhadap Minat Beli, penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah orang-orang yang mengetahui produk Rabbani. Sampel ditentukan dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, diperoleh sampel sebanyak 97 responden dan teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini yaitu analisis deskriptif dan analisis verifikatif dengan menggunakan olah data statistik SPSS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel digital marketing berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli, variabel ekuitas merek terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap minat beli, variabel digital marketing dan ekuitas merek secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli .
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN E-SATISFACTION MELALUI E-TRUST DAN E-SERVICE QUALITY PADA PENGGUNA SHOPEE KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Roisah Riris , Ahha Zaskya Ansiya , Angliawati Ria Yuli
Published: May 2023

Perkembangan internet saat ini semakin pesat memberikan perubahan besar kepada gaya hidup online masyarakat, hal ini juga berdampak kepada perkembangan e-commerce. C2C merupakan jenis e-commerce yang paling diminati, Shopee merupakan e-commerce yang termasuk jenis C2C. Berdasarkan Data Ketidakpuasan Aplikasi Online Shop, Shopee masih mendapatkan penilaian yang termasuk tinggi pada tingkat ketidakpuasan, sehingga perlu untuk memperhatikan aspek kepuasan konsumen, kepuasan konsumen dalam konteks e-commerce dikenal dengan e-satisfaction. Ada beberapa faktor yang bisa mempengaruhi e-satisfaction yaitu e-trust dan e-service quality. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh e-trust dan e-service quality terhadap e-satisfaction secara parsial maupun simultan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode penelitian kuantitatif berbentuk survei, dan pengumpulan data diperoleh dari penyebaran kuesioner kepada pengguna e-commerce C2C Shopee dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 100 responden di Kota Bandung dengan menggunakan rumus RaoPurba dengan pengukuran skala likert. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan e-trust berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap e-satisfaction, e-service quality berpangaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap e-satisfaction. e-trust dan e-service quality secara simultan berpangaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap e-satisfaction, maka e-trust dan e-service quality terbukti dapat menjadi upaya untuk meningkatkan tingkat e-satisfaction.
Entre la migración forzosa y la transición poscinematográfica. Cine, museo y arqueología de los medios
Authors: Ramos-Arenas Fernando
Published: May 2023

Partiendo de la habitual presencia de la tecnología y dispositivos cinematográficos en la obra de muchos artistas contemporáneos, el presente texto analiza la forma en la que la historia del cine ha sido exhibida en el museo y la sala de exposiciones en las últimas décadas. Se plantea pues que el interés en la materialidad no solo plantea soluciones a los habituales problemas relacionados con los distintos tipos de experiencia y temporalidad asociados al espacio cinematográfico y museístico, sino que también puede ser visto como aplicación de algunos de los presupuestos epistemológicos de la arqueología de los medios. El texto explorará las características de esta mirada arqueológica contrastándola con formas expositivas más habituales en los tradicionales museos del cine. Para ilustrar los argumentos, se ofrecerán casos de galerías y exposiciones históricas y contemporáneas antes de que en la parte final se analice en más profundidad la forma en que la obra del cineasta español José Val del Omar es mostrada en el Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía tras la reciente reorganización de la colección permanente a finales de 2021.
Tipologías textuales, géneros discursivos y procesos cognitivos en tareas de escritura de Lengua Castellana y Literatura (4º de ESO): ¿cómo integran los libros de texto el currículo oficial?
Authors: González Berrio Sara , Marcos Miguel Nausica
Published: May 2023

Las nuevas leyes educativas han mostrado un gran interés en fomentar que el alumnado de educación secundaria desarrolle las habilidades lingüísticas necesarias para expresarse por escrito en una amplia variedad de contextos y registros. Sin embargo, es preciso examinar cómo los libros de texto ponen en efecto los postulados que figuran en los documentos oficiales. Este trabajo analiza 220 tareas de escritura presentes en tres libros de texto de la asignatura Lengua Castellana y Literatura, dirigidos al alumnado de 4º de ESO, para examinar cómo integran el currículo con el fin de promover el desarrollo de la escritura. Con esa finalidad, hemos diseñado una plantilla de análisis para verificar en cada tarea: la presencia de géneros discursivos y tipologías textuales, las descripciones del contexto discursivo proporcionadas y los tipos de procesos cognitivos implicados (planificación, textualización y revisión). Los resultados muestran que los géneros discursivos están lejos de constituir el eje vertebrador de las unidades didácticas, la tipología más frecuente es la argumentativa y, a pesar del evidente esfuerzo editorial por incluir actividades de planificación, la revisión queda relegada a un tercer plano.
Empirical Analysis of the Extended Solow Model and Foreign Aid in Pakistan's Economy
Authors: Munir Nasir , Satti Zoya Wajid
Published: May 2023

Foreign aid has a crucial role in helping countries develop, particularly in underdeveloped nations like Pakistan. The Solow model is a widely recognized framework used to study the relationship among foreign aid and economic growth. This model serves as a theoretical basis for comprehending the impact of foreign aid on the gathering of physical and human capital, as well as technological advancements. This study seeks to explore the connection among foreign aid and economic progress in Pakistan through the Solow model. The research employs time series data spanning from 1980 to 2021 and employs the Ordinary Least Square method to analyze the data. According to the research, Pakistan's economic growth is negatively correlated with foreign help. In addition, the study reveals a positive relationship between the labor force and effective labor with economic growth in Pakistan.
Proyecto Pro Periodismo Taller de Capacitación de Capacitadores Aboccs Deutsche Welle Akademie Mayo 2014
Authors: Romero Isetta Mayra
Published: May 2023

El presente documento rescata a manera de síntesis, las actividades realizadas en el taller "Capacitación para Capacitadores", organizado por instituciones nacionales y alemanas, en el marco del proyecto Pro Periodismo, con el afán de buscar una mejor formación para los futuros profesionales en el área de la Comunicación Social. Dicho taller fue el primero de tres, llevados a cabo entre las gestiones 2014 y 2015, haciendo partícipes a universidades públicas y privadas de todo el país, en las ciudades de Cochabamba, La Paz y Santa Cruz, impartidos por capacitadores bolivianos, alemanes y colombianos. Los métodos y estrategias de enseñanza que se dictaron en el taller tuvieron un enfoque constructivista basado en competencias, que permitirá a los docentes implementarlos en sus clases, de manera que la instrucción se enfoque totalmente en los estudiantes.
Análisis Factorial Aplicado a la Investigación Experimental Económica Aplicada a la Simulación de la Industria Curtiembre de Cochabamba
Authors: Muñoz Royo Erick Ernesto
Published: May 2023

La presente investigación experimental pretende mejorar las habilidades cognitivas y crear competencia en decisiones directivas, para de esta manera determinar si existe diferencia significativa entre los participantes que aplican teorías, estrategias y los que no lo hacen. Los sujetos fueron estudiantes de licenciatura de la carrera de Ingeniería Comercial, que representan al máximo ejecutivo. Para recolectar los datos se empleó un cuestionario compuesto por veintisiete variables. El procesamiento y tabulación de los datos se realizó mediante los softwares Excel - IBM y SPSS Stadistics 21. Las variables, producto de las decisiones adoptadas bajo incertidumbre, alcanzaron un Alfa de Cronbach de 0.732, se realizó un análisis factorial, a través del método de extracción de factores Alfa, se determinó la estructura factorial de cuatro factores que explican el 79,574% de las dimensiones subyacentes en la toma de decisiones.
La Presencia de la Mercadotecnia en las Organizaciones Religiosas en la Actualidad
Authors: Almeida Cardona Rodrigo
Published: May 2023

Actualmente, en el mundo existen diversas ramas del marketing, las cuales van desde el marketing social, de servicios y el neuromarketing, entre muchas otras; sin embargo, no se encuentra un marketing específico para el área religiosa, por lo que existe una necesidad latente por parte de las organizaciones religiosas de una rama que den instrumentos para captar y fidelizar a sus miembros. Por otro lado, se puede observar que cada vez más en distintas religiones se utilizan diversas herramientas del marketing de forma empírica y desordenada, sin un plan que les guíe, con la finalidad de lograr sus objetivos. En función a ese contexto, se hace una recolección de información, datos y acontecimientos, que muestran la presencia del marketing dentro de las organizaciones religiosas y la necesidad de la creación de un modelo de marketing religioso.
Guía de Intervención Psicológica para la Elaboración del Duelo de Madres ante la Desaparición de un Hijo/a por Trata
Authors: Córdova Valenzuela Andreina Verónica
Published: May 2023

El presente artículo propone una guía de intervención psicológica para la elaboración del duelo de madres ante la desaparición de un hijo/a por trata. El mismo se hizo a través de 5 casos de madres en la ciudad de La Paz; a las cuales se les aplicó 3 instrumentos psicológicos (entrevistas, historias de vida, test proyectivo) con el propósito de conocer sentimientos, pensamientos y conductas por los que atraviesan durante el proceso; siendo que un duelo por desaparición se caracteriza por la ambigüedad de no saber si el ser querido vive o muere, por lo tanto, es inconcluso. El objetivo de la guía de intervención psicológica es orientar a la madre a reestructurar su vida en base a objetivos propios y no en base a la desaparición, con el propósito de mejorar tanto sus relaciones interpersonales como su progreso individual.
Plan de Marketing Estratégico de la Extensión de Marca "Pil" a la Categoría de Chocolates y Golosinas en la Ciudad de Cochabamba, Provincia Cercado
Authors: Mercado Rojas Franklin Douglas
Published: May 2023

La investigación estuvo dirigida para diseñar la propuesta de un plan de marketing estratégico de la extensión de marca "PIL" a la categoría de chocolates y golosinas en la ciudad de Cochabamba, provincia Cercado; basada en una investigación sobre percepciones de los consumidores de chocolates y golosinas y la importancia de ofrecer un producto saludable, acorde a los valores e imagen atribuidos a la marca PIL Andina S.A. Para alcanzar este objetivo, se realizó una investigación mixta, con un diseño exploratorio y descriptivo, recolectando datos a través de encuestas y entrevistas personales. A partir de esto, efectuando una revisión bibliográfica sobre marketing estratégico y el uso de los datos recolectados, se estableció un plan estratégico de marketing que da una solución factible tanto para la marca en términos de imagen, como en términos económicos para la empresa.
The Role of Consumer Emotional Value, and Service Innovation on Consumer Purchase Decisions: TAM Theory Approach
Authors: Juniansyah Dedi , Hasan Sabri , Putra Aditya Halim Perdana Kusuma
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyze the influence of customer emotional value and service innovation variables on consumer purchase decisions using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) theory approach. This study uses a quantitative approach and uses primary data from questionnaires and secondary data. The sample in this study were 231 people spread across various provinces in Indonesia using an unlimited population. Data analysis was performed using validity test, reliability test, R-squared test, F-squared test, direct effect test, and Partial Least Square (PLS) hypothesis submission. The results show that the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) has a positive and significant effect on Emotional Value and Service Innovation, as well as on Consumer Purchase Decisions through the mediation of Emotional Value and Service Innovation. However, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) does not have a positive and significant effect on Consumer Purchase Decisions directly.
Orman yangınlarına ilk müdahale ekiplerinin yerleşim planlaması: Aliağa-İzmir örneği
Authors: ERCAN Burak , ÖZDİLİM Salih , AVCI Mualla Gonca
Published: May 2023

Küresel iklim değişikliği nedeniyle orman yangınlarının sıklığı ve verdikleri zararlar giderek artmaktadır. Orman yangınlarının yol açacağı zararın en aza indirilmesinde ilk müdahalenin hızlı yapılması büyük bir önem taşımaktadır. İlk müdahalenin süresi diğer faktörleri ile birlikte büyük ölçüde ilk müdahale ekiplerinin yerlerine bağlıdır. Bu nedenle ilk müdahale ekiplerinin yerlerinin doğru belirlenmesi önemlidir. Bu çalışmanın amacı hedef ilk müdahale süresi içinde tüm orman bölgelerine ulaşılmasını sağlayacak en az sayıdaki ilk müdahale ekip sayısını bulmak ve bu ekiplerin yerlerini belirlemektir. Bu kapsamda, ilk müdahale ekiplerinin yerlerinin belirlenmesi için iki küme kapsama modeli önerilmiştir. Her iki modelin de birinci amacı tüm alanlara hedef ilk müdahale süresi içinde ulaşabilmek için gerekli ekip sayısının minimize edilmesidir. Birinci model bu amacın yanı sıra mevcut ekip yerlerinin olabildiğince değiştirilmemesini amaçlar. İkinci modelin diğer amacı ise hedef ilk müdahale süresi içinde birden fazla ekip tarafından ulaşılabilir alan sayısını maksimize etmektir. Önerilen iki model İzmir Orman Bölge Müdürlüğü Aliağa Orman İşletme Müdürlüğüne bağlı ilk müdahale ekiplerinin yerlerinin değerlendirilmesi ve bu ekipler için yeni bir yerleşim planı önerilmesi için kullanılmıştır. Buna ek olarak hedef ilk müdahale süresinin gerekli minimum ekip sayısı üzerindeki etkisi analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar 2023 yılı için hedeflenen ilk müdahale süresi göz önüne alındığında İzmir-Aliağa Orman İşletme Müdürlüğü’nün iki yeni ilk müdahale ekibine ihtiyacı olduğunu ortaya çıkarmıştır.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA DRY EYES TERHADAP KEBIASAAN MEROKOK: TINJAUAN SISTEMATIS
Authors: Magdalena Purba Elizabeth
Published: May 2023

Dry eyes, also known as dry eye disease (DED), dry eye syndrome, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS), are among the most common reasons people visit an eye doctor. Other names for dry eyes include: dry eye disease (DED), dry eye syndrome, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). Environmental factors that may have a role include, but are not limited to, exposure to irritants such as chemical vapors, cigarette smoke, pollution, or low humidity. Smoking cigarettes, which is a modifiable risk factor for a wide range of illnesses including vascular disease, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, has been explored as a potential risk factor for DED in a number of population-based studies. These studies have found that smoking cigarettes is associated with an increased risk of DED. Smoking cigarettes is another element that can contribute to the development of DED. It's possible that smoking has nothing to do with the risk of DED. There is a lack of agreement regarding the impact that smoking has on the danger of developing DED as a result of the contradictory research. Although a number of recent studies have revealed that there is a preventive impact of smoking on DED, the overall damage that smoking does to one's health balances the protective benefit that continuing smoking has on DED.
CANNABIS AND MALE FERTILITY : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors: Ayyasy M. Zhafran
Published: May 2023

Cannabis is a class of psychoactive substances derived from Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica that can induce euphoria in the user. Cannabinoids are the term used to refer to the active component of cannabis, which contains 400 active compounds. DSM criterion 5 characterizes cannabis use disorder. Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit substance worldwide. The annual prevalence of cannabis abuse ranges from 2.9% to 4.3% of the global population aged 15 to 64. Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis are the three varieties of cannabis. These three cannabis varieties contain varying amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The THC content of Charas and hashish ranges between 7% and 14%. Cannabis and Sinsemilla are found in female shoots with an average THC concentration of 4-5% (rarely >7%). Low-grade Bhang preparations are derived from the 1% THC-containing residue of desiccated plants. Hashish oil, a concentrated liquid extracted from hashish distilleries, contains between 15 and 70 percent THC. Semen parameters provide the strongest evidence of cannabis-induced alterations in male fertility. Cannabis reduces sperm count and concentration, induces abnormalities in sperm morphology, reduces sperm motility and viability, and inhibits capacitation and fertilizing capacity, according to research.
PENGARUH MODERNISASI SISTEM ADMINISTRASI PERPAJAKAN, SOSIALISASI PAJAK, RELAKSASI PAJAK TERHADAP KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK DALAM MENGGUNAKAN E-FILING SELAMA MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Sri Ayem  , Aristo Tatag Staquf
Published: May 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of modernizing the tax administration system, tax socialization, tax relaxation on taxpayer compliance in using e-filing during the COVID-19 pandemic on individual taxpayers in the city of Yogyakarta. To test the hypothesis used primary data. The data analysis technique used is the analysis by modernizing the tax administration system, tax socialization, tax relaxation as a variable (X) and taxpayer compliance as a variable (Y).. Tax relaxation has a positive effect on individual taxpayer compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic with a t-count value of 5.233 which is greater than the t-table value of 1.988 with a significance value of 0.000.
PENGARUH KARAKTERISTIK AUDITOR INDEPENDEN DAN AFILIASI KANTOR AKUNTAN PUBLIK BEREPUTASI TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT
Authors: Kurniawati Anggreni Dian , Putry Sisianti Dewi , Indraswono Cahyo
Published: May 2023

This study aims to provide empirical data about the impact of workload and auditor specialty, two independent auditor characteristics, on audit quality as well as the impact of affiliation with a reputable public accounting firm. In this study, absolute discretionary accruals using the Modified Jones technique are used as a proxy for audit quality. 129 manufacturing businesses registered on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the years 2017 through 2020 comprise the sample for this study. Data from the Public Accounting Firm's 2017–2020 audited financial reports as well as PPPK data on the number of partners and clients are utilized. Purposive sampling was used to do the sampling. The study found that while the auditor specialization variable had no effect on audit quality, the workload variable had a positive effect on audit quality. The affiliation with a reputable public accounting firm has an effect on audit quality, however this study cannot prove it.
Buyers Behaviour of cosmetic products: Study of Haryana
Authors: Rani Jyoti , Inderjit
Published: May 2023

The goal of this research is to investigate how consumers in the Indian state of Haryana feel about spending money on beauty aids. At least one district from each of Haryana's six administrative divisions was chosen to represent the state's total sample size of 754. Buyers in rural and urban areas of Haryana are analysed using a total of 23 criteria and 3 constructs to determine their perceptional behaviour. In order to complete the investigation, exploratory factor analysis was used. Significant (>0.731), moderately significant (KMO = 0.721), and statistically significant (P 0.05) were all found for the parameters. Societal factors, economic factors and the market related factors are showing the significance level and also to their respective items in the present study.
Il documento notarile novarese: dalla "charta" all' "instrumentum"
Authors: Baroni Maria Franca
Published: May 2023

Evoluzione della documentazione notarile novarese tra X e XIII secolo
Sprawdzenie przydatności metamateriału akustycznego do redukowania hałasu średnio- i wysokoczęstotliwościowego – symulacje numeryczne
Authors:   Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy, Szczepański Grzegorz , Podleśna Marlena , Łada Krzysztof , Włudarczyk Anna
Published: May 2023

Hałas na stanowiskach pracy wciąż jest głównym zagrożeniem dla pracowników zakładów przemysłowych. Zastosowanie obudów i barier dźwiękoizolacyjnych w celu ograniczania tego zagrożenia nie zawsze jest możliwe lub wystarczające. Stosunkowo nowym i obiecującym sposobem redukcji hałasu jest wykorzystanie metamateriałów akustycznych, które przekierowują bądź pochłaniają falę dźwiękową, a najwyższą skuteczność wykazują przy częstotliwości bliskiej częstotliwości rezonansowej. Metamateriały akustyczne służą przede wszystkim do redukcji hałasu wąskopasmowego. W artykule przedstawiono ich modele numeryczne, które posłużyły do wyznaczenia częstotliwości rezonansowych. Symulacje przeprowadzono w dwóch różnych programach przeznaczonych do analizy metodą elementów skończonych (MES). Otrzymane wyniki wskazują, że metamateriał o strukturze tunelowej z umieszczonymi wewnątrz rezonatorami Helmholtza może redukować hałas w kilku pasmach częstotliwości (w zakresie średnio- i wysokoczęstotliwościowym) oraz w większym stopniu niż metamateriał o strukturze tunelowej bez rezonatorów.
Inclined MHD Effects in Tapered Asymmetric Porous Channel with Peristalsis: Applications in Biomedicine
Authors: Tanveer Anum , Jarral Sharak
Published: May 2023

This paper emphasized an inclined magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) effects in tapered asymmetric porous channel with peristalsis in the presence of slip boundary conditions. Here we considered the two-dimensional channel with a porous medium. The fundamental assumptions of long wavelength and low Reynolds number are applied in the relevant nonlinear equations for momentum, heat, and mass transfer as part of mathematical modeling. The equations subjected to slip boundary conditions have been solved numerically by the Mathematica software. Various essential physical characteristics of velocity, temperature, concentration, and heat transfer rate are captured graphically in the end. The velocity profile is found parabolic for various involved parameters. It is observed that the embedded parameters behave in the exact opposite manner when compared with temperature and concentration distributions. The sinusoidal behavior of the heat transfer rate is also displayed. The unique aspect of this effort is specifically to relate the Joule heating, Darcy resistance, and inclined magnetic field effects in peristaltic flow for a non-Newtonian Jeffrey fluid in an asymmetric tapered channel under the influence of slip boundary conditions. Such preferences have a wide range of applications in engineering, biology, and industry. The outcomes of the presented work are also proficient in the medical field for the treatment of cancer using MHD. The MHD also aids in controlling blood pressure during systolic and diastolic pressure conditions by regulating the blood flow stream.
Design Thinking Skills for Senior Managers From Business and Technology Perspectives
Authors: Alshehhi Abdullah , Alnaqbi Khaled , El Khatib Mounir , Aljaberi Mohamed
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Introduction: Design thinking is regarded as a non-linear iterative process that is applied in a bid to understand users, identify problems and develop innovative solutions to problems. The concept of design thinking has attracted interest from professionals across sectors. Although design thinking has been traditionally applied by design professionals the tool has proved effective in managing organizations. Several leading businesses have reported having applied design thinking to achieve organizational success. The strategy is emerging as a critical tool for businesses seeking to advance their competitive strategy.

Purpose: The paper seeks to create an understanding of the concept of design thinking and how it is applied in business management. Consequently, the paper seeks to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of design thinking in relation to enhancing business performance.

Methodology: This section outlines the techniques that will be used in collecting information. The study will make use of interviews from business leaders and professionals in the field. Questionnaire is used as a guide for undertaking the interviews. Qualitative and quantitative analysis is be used in analyzing the data obtained.

Discussion: Design thinking has been an instrumental strategy in promoting business success. Business leaders are benefiting from the application of this strategy in realizing success for their organizations. However, the strategy has not received much appreciation from small organizations and hence suggested as a turnaround concept in business performance.

Conclusion: The findings successfully answer the question regarding the pros and cons of applying design thinking strategy in business. The study finds that design thinking is a contributing factor to business success and hence a concept that should be applied in facilitating business operations.

Key words: Design thinking, design-led professional, Technology perspective, Business perspective
Emotional Intelligence as a Success Factor for Project and Project Manager
Authors: Al Hosani Abdulla , Al Mheiri Hamama , El Khatib Mounir
Published: May 2023

Abstract

 

This research paper examines the importance of emotional intelligence skills for project manager communication skills and project success. The main problem is that the number of complex projects has increased across different sectors such as aerospace and infrastructure. In addition, the projects are different in nature and each project requires certain skills and resources, and most companies focus on hiring people based on their experience or technical skills without paying attention to their soft skills. The research is based on gathering various data from primary and secondary sources. The primary data were collected through formal interviews with three managers in the ministry of health and prevention while the secondary data were obtained from different academic articles and e-books. The results showed that the ministry of health and prevention started focusing on emotional intelligence skills during the last few years only. Also, some managers consider it as an additional skill that can add value to project manager communication skills, and it is not an important factor for the project success. On the other hand , other managers from human resources department confirmed that recruiting a project manager with high understanding of emotional intelligence is important for them .Also , results showed that top-managers focus mainly on the organizational performance (50%) .However , they must improve their listening skills which were represented by 35% of the sample size, and they should focus more on creativity and empathy to enhance their interrelationships .
Highlights on Program Governance through AI and Blockchain
Authors: Al Zaabi Khalifa , AL Hammadi Khalifa , El Khatib Mounir
Published: May 2023

Abstract:

This research studies the effect of two of the main disruptive technologies – mainly AI and Blockchain – on program governance and management. He aim is to highlight the positive potentials for digital transformation in governance approaches and practices including roles and responsibilities. The research approach utilises quantitative and qualitative methods. The data collection and analysis methods used in the study are interviews, surveys, and document reviews. The research findings highlight the potential of conducting program governance without a centralised entity, could help avoid conflicts between organisations and maintain a single data source, centralisation of financial resources will be necessary in the future, improve governance efficiency and increase transparency.
Collaborative Systems: Management and Technical Barriers from Design and Implementation Perspectives: Cases from UAE Public Sector
Authors: Almashrea Ahmed , Al Ali Shikha , El Khatib Mounir , Alharam Ibrahim , Alhajeri Ali
Published: May 2023

Collaborative Systems have played major role developing performances in organizations, increase efficiency in taking right decisions, increase coordination and communication among various departments in the organization, and allow managers to detect errors and deal with them effectively. Collaborative Systems have provided link between organization and stakeholders and allow them to participate in decision making for better implementation and adoption.

Collaborative systems have great influence on companies working in governmental sector like DEWA, DU, and Dubai Municipality. Those systems have played major roles in increasing effectiveness, coordination among various departments, allow those companies to provide better services, reducing duplications of processes(save time), saving resources to reduce operating costs, and increase collaboration with private sectors and civil society to achieve what is best for the organization and society as well.

In this paper we will focus on the importance of collaborative systems in most successful public organizations in Dubai (DEWA, DU, and Dubai Municipality) by focusing on real situations or cases they face with collaborative systems and how they deal with it in order to develop a clear perspective that will benefit us in our future careers.
How Artificial Intelligence can leverage Project Management Information system (PMIS) and data driven decision making in project management
Authors: Mahmood Alia , Al Marzooqi Aysha , El Khatib Mounir , AlAmeemi Hessa
Published: May 2023

This article focuses on the opportunities of utilizing Artificial intelligence in project management in general. Special emphasis to project management data driven decision making and the relevant tools represented in processes, tools and techniques of PMIS. The data used to support this research is collected from primary and secondary sources to emphasize the research paper results. The approach used in data collection was a qualitative method where interviews conducted. Advanced projects and cases from Dubai and UAE were also investigated. The results showed that with the creation of big data, AI can now be more than just technology and is capable of performing more complex tasks using advanced techniques and algorithms. AI helps more effectively through integrating project management phases and the entire project lifecycle process. Bringing AI to the project management domain across the world can provide a sustainable world for future generations. It also assists in faster and smarter decisions. It is recommended to monitor AI until users are satisfied and can trust the systems outcome. AI will have  a tremendous growth as projects in smart cities are growing bigger , complex and demanding.
Corruption and National Development: The Consequential Effects on the Sustainability in Ghana
Authors: Francis Sarkodie-Addo , Justine Chinoperekweyi
Published: May 2023

The article seeks to examine the key corruption practices and their effects on the development and sustainability in Ghana; and identify action plans through existing frameworks to minimize corruption and its impacts. The study is based on secondary data sources. The study establishes that corruption is the biggest obstacle for poverty reduction, it undermines good governance and economic development, and in a nation’s political and economic operation may lead to inadequate infrastructure. It is recommended that the solutions should create transparency in operation and administration system to enhance governance effectiveness through systematic monitoring and evaluation; improve existing auditing approach; introduce national policy for reclamation of public trust in relation to corruption; and awareness creation at all levels of educational system through the media.
Analysis of the Factors Influencing Teacher Work Motivation at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Kerinci
Authors: Yani Ahmad
Published: May 2023

This study aims to analyze the factors that influence the work motivation of teachers in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Kerinci. The research was conducted using a multiple linear regression analysis approach to determine the significance of the factors affecting the work motivation of teachers. The research data were collected through a survey using a questionnaire. The sample consisted of 80 teachers from Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri 2 Kerinci. The results of the study show that the factors of job satisfaction, work environment and compensation have a significant influence on the work motivation of teachers. Meanwhile, the factors of leadership style and workload do not significantly influence the work motivation of teachers. This study provides useful information for school administrators and policy makers in improving the work motivation of teachers.
Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Aktif, Inovatif, Kreatif, Efektif dan Menyenangkan (PAIKEM) dalam Meningkatkan Motivasi Belajar Peserta Didik
Authors: Fauziah Neng Sopyah , Sahlani Lalan
Published: May 2023

Fenomena saat ini yang masih banyak dijumpai adanya peserta didik yang cenderung kurang memiliki motivasi dalam mengikuti proses pembelajaran sehingga seorang guru dituntut harus mampu mengalirkan motivasi kepada peserta didik dan membuat proses pembelajaran berlangsung dengan menyenangkan supaya proses transfer ilmu menjadi lebih mudah dan mengenai sasaran yang telah ditetapkan. Selain itu, guru dituntut untuk memilih model pembelajaran yang tepat, salah satunya dengan menggunakan model PAIKEM. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi model pembelajaran aktif, inovatif, kreatif dan menyenangkan (PAIKEM) dalam meningkatkan motivasi belajar peserta didik. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif yang di mana pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di MI Persis 08 Desa Malakasari Kecamatan Baleendah Kabupaten Bandung. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang telah dilaksanakan dapat diketahui bahwa setiap peserta didik yang mengikuti kegiatan belajar pasti memiliki kondisi motivasi yang berbeda baik yang cukup tinggi ataupun yang menurun. Kondisi motivasi yang menurun tidak dapat dibiarkan begitu saja karena akan menimbulkan masalah baru seperti mudah bosan, sering mengeluh, bahkan kurang semangat. Maka dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa implementasi model PAIKEM menjadi jawaban yang cukup tepat untuk mengembalikan motivasi belajar peserta didik menjadi meningkat, sehingga tujuan dari pembelajaran yang disampaikan pun dapat tercapai sesuai harapan karena suatu pembelajaran dapat dikatakan mencapai keberhasilan jika memiliki lima unsur penting di dalamnya, yaitu pembelajaran yang aktif, inovatif, kreatif, efektif dan menyenangkan. Kelima unsur tersebut merupakan kesatuan dalam kegiatan belajar yang semuanya harus dimiliki dan model PAIKEM yang memiliki kelima unsur tersebut.
A Study on Adoption Pattern for Technology Driven Horticulture Business Practices in Kerala
Authors: Thomas Sarin
Published: May 2023

Horti business covers a broad spectrum of activities which mainly generate revenue from horticultural activities connected with production, processing and distribution of horticultural commodities. Traditionally horticulture is defined as any economic activity which deals with the cultivation, processing and marketing of fruits, vegetables, nuts and ornamental plants. There is a need for shifting from resource based conventional horticultural practices to technology based modern Horti-business practices in order to find solution for the worsening agrarian crisis in the economy. Researchers and policy formulators are now recognising technology driven Horti business as a priority segment for the sustainable development in horticulture. The state of Kerala is blessed with various favourable factors for horticultural entrepreneurship. This study attempts to examine the extent to which technological innovations are employed in the state of Kerala with special reference to the vegetable farm cultivators.