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Partial Wh-Movement in North Italo-Romance and the FormCopy Analysis of Wh-Doubling
Authors: Rugna Giuseppe , Manzini Maria Rita
Published: January 2024

This paper analyzes the syntactic derivation of so-called ‘wh-doubling’, a single-constituent question-formation strategy that features the overt occurrence of two wh-phrases (e.g. kuza fa la ku’zε (lit.) ‘what does she do what?’) in North Italo-Romance. We argue that the wh-phrases involved in the construction are best treated as being generated independently by External Merge (EM), rather than being bona fide syntactic copies constructed by Internal Merge (IM). This raises the theoretical issue why IM to scope position cannot take place in wh-doubling, despite IM being more economical than EM. We propose that the wh-element merged in argumental position undergoes partial movement to the edge of the v-phase, where it becomes ‘frozen’ upon entering into a Focus configuration. This makes the derivation of wh-doubling identical to the derivation of wh-in situ up to the v-phase as recently proposed for different wh-in situ languages. The derivation of wh-doubling then proceeds by EM of an additional wh-phrase that gives phonological content to the scope Q position in the left periphery. The single-constituent reading is obtained at Conceptual-Intentional (C-I) via the operation FormCopy (FC), which connects the independently generated wh-elements in the syntactic workspace. We moreover discuss issues pertaining to parametric variation.
Tra contatto e mutamento: fenomeni di variazione fonetica di una parlata alloglotta
Authors: Micali Irene
Published: January 2024

This paper investigates the retention of palatal laterals [ʎ] and the reduction of final unstressed vowels in the Occitan variety of Guardia Piemontese, in Calabria. These features were considered of particular interest because they are still attested in some Piedmontese Occitan varieties. Through the analysis of a linguistic corpus and the methodology of sociolinguistic analysis, the study has a twofold objective: (i) to test whether prolonged contact with the Italo-Romance variety has led to an expansion of linguistic variants in terms of specific phonetic features; (ii) whether and how certain types of realization of a linguistic variable are able to direct linguistic change.
The Role of D-Linking and Lexical Restriction in Locality Violations
Authors: Chesi Cristiano , Bressan Veronica , Belletti Adriana
Published: January 2024

The major contrast discussed in the literature to show an obviation of the wh-island effect often involves a bare wh- element in the role of the intervener (e.g. who) and a “complex” wh-phrase (e.g. which book) in the role of the moved item. This contrast is not minimal, since it is not sufficient to disentangle the role of D-linking (Pesetsky 1987) from that of the so-called “lexical restriction” (Friedmann, Belletti, and Rizzi 2009). In this work we try to fill this gap by contrasting, in an argumental wh- island configuration (e.g. “… [who read …]”), which NP vs. what NP both in English and in Italian (e.g. which/what book and quale/che libro). We argue that while both wh- phrases can be genuinely considered “lexically restricted”, the first, and not the second, has properties that make it allegedly D-linked (i.e. a canonical partitive interpretation is available). Our acceptability studies show that (in both languages) no significant difference is revealed in the scores attributed to the two extracted wh-phrases and no significant variance (e.g. indicating a binomial distribution) is observed in the condition what NP. The first result indicates that the “D-linking” hypothesis as an independent source of amelioration is inadequate; the second result suggests that also the hypothesis that the condition what/che NP might be ambiguous between a D-linked and a non-D-linked reading is unlikely.
Disentangling Parsing and Grammar in Subject Pronouns Interpretation in Italian
Authors: Di Domenico Elisa , Contemori Carla Contemori
Published: January 2024

In the present study, we investigate if and how null and overt subject pronouns interpretation preferences in Italian can be influenced by two factors: (i) the presence of c-commanding antecedents (Rizzi 2018) and (ii) the ‘impatient parser’ (Sorace and Filiaci 2006; Fedele and Kaiser 2014). To disentangle the effects of c-commanding antecedents and of the ‘impatient parser’, we compare experimental conditions differing for only one of the two factors. The comparison demonstrates that c-commanding antecedents influence the interpretation of null pronouns but not the interpretation of overt pronouns, while no effect of the impatient parser is found for either null or overt pronouns. In addition, we found that external referent interpretation preferences are modulated by Principle C effects for null and overt pronouns, albeit to different degrees. External referent choices also increase when an
Sistem Pakar Berbasis Mobile Untuk Diagnosa Penyakit Kucing Menggunakan Metode Naive Bayes
Authors: Kristianto Agus , Rahcmatullah Robby , Fadillawati Yasinta Pramudina
Published: January 2024

Dalam perawatan kucing ada  hal-hal yang harus diperhatikan, dimulai dengan pemberian minum, makan, kebersihan serta rutin dalam vaksinasi. Namun, kurangnya media informasi dalam perawatan kesehatan kucing dapat mengakibatkan rawan terkena penyakit kucing  yang bisa disebabkan oleh lingkungan, pakan bahkan bisa menular pada manusia. Oleh sebab itu, pada penelitian ini dibangun Sistem Pakar Berbasis Mobile untuk Diagnosa Penyakit Pada Hewan Kucing. Sistem ini dapat diakses dengan menggunakan smartphone dan digunakan sebagai proses untuk mengetahui diagnosa penyakit pada kucing serta media informasi penyakit kucing tersebut. Perancangan proses sistem dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Flowchart dan Unified Modeling Language, sedangkan pembuatan aplikasi menggunakan android studio. Pengembangan sistem menggunakan metode Waterfall, analisis kelemahan menggunakan metode PIECES dan metode pengujian sistem menggunakan metode blackbox testing. Hasil dari pengujian sistem dengan metode blackbox testing ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem dapat berfungsi dengan baik tanpa adanya kesalahan pada sistem. Berdasarkan hasil tersebut, dapat menunjukkan bahwa penelitian ini berhasil dalam merancang desain aplikasi mobile untuk proses diagnosa penyakit  pada  kucing.  Penelitian  ini termasuk sistem pakar menggunakan metode Naïve Bayes dengan sampel berupa data penyakit, data gejala dalam klasifikasinya.  Hasil yang  diperoleh dengan  metode naïve bayes dapat menampilkan suatu penyakit yang sinkron dengan aturan-aturan dan gejala yang telah dipilih dengan akurasi sebesar 56.607 %.
Sistem Pembayaran Cashless berbasis IoT sebagai Inovasi Pembayaran Digital di Lingkungan Pesantren Salaf
Authors: Salim D Jayus Nor , Rakhmawati Restu
Published: January 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginvestigasi dan menerapkan inovasi dalam sistem pembayaran di lingkungan pondok pesantren salaf di Indonesia melalui penggunaan teknologi Internet of Things (IoT) dengan Arduino. Pondok pesantren salaf, yang cenderung konservatif dalam menerima teknologi dari luar, akan menjadi studi kasus utama dalam penelitian ini. Dalam upaya untuk memfasilitasi pembayaran yang lebih efisien, aman, dan tanpa uang tunai di pondok pesantren, kami mengusulkan dan mengimplementasikan solusi berbasis IoT yang menyamarkan teknologi modern dengan menggunakan platform Arduino. Penelitian ini akan mencakup perancangan dan pengembangan infrastruktur teknis, seperti perangkat keras dan perangkat lunak yang diperlukan untuk sistem cashless e-money. Metodologi penelitian akan mencakup survei, wawancara, dan pengujian lapangan di pondok pesantren salaf yang berpartisipasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan tentang cara mengintegrasikan teknologi modern ke dalam lingkungan tradisional seperti pondok pesantren. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga berpotensi untuk meningkatkan efisiensi administratif dan keamanan dalam transaksi keuangan di pondok pesantren tersebut. Penelitian ini mewakili langkah penting dalam menjembatani kesenjangan antara teknologi modern dan tradisi dalam konteks pondok pesantren salaf. Hasil penelitian ini akan menjadi panduan bagi institusi serupa yang berusaha mengadopsi inovasi serupa di masa depan. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini berfokus pada penerapan IoT dan Arduino sebagai solusi pembayaran digital cashless di lingkungan pondok pesantren salaf, membantu mereka untuk beradaptasi dengan teknologi modern tanpa mengabaikan nilai-nilai dan kebijakan tradisional mereka.
Assessment of Quality of Life in Young Adults with Migraine
Authors: T Ditto, T. , Kuriakose Mrs. Sheetal , Sanilkumar Theertha
Published: January 2024

Migraine is a primary headache disorder with recurring headaches, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia. Migraine is believed to impact more than 10% of the world's population, is most prevalent between the ages of 20 and 50, and is about three times more prevalent in women than in males. Patients with Migraine may have significant medical comorbidity load associated with pain, disability, and activity limitation which in turn affects their Health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Hence, there is a growing need to research the impact of Migraine on patients HRQOL in order to improve the productivity and QOL of patient The goal of the study was to assess the quality of life in young adults with Migraine. The study also aimed to determine the Migraine triggers in individuals. The severity, duration, and frequency of Migraine attacks were also studied. A total of 84 subjects were enrolled in the study out of which 29.76% (n=25) were Male and 70.24% (n=59) were Female. Stress (42.85%) was found to be the more prevalent trigger. The severity of subjects was assessed, 35.71% are having severe migraine which is more prevalent. y. Almost half (47%) of the patients had migraine episodes 1-2 weeks back followed by 1 month back. . Most of the subjects (44%) had migraine attacks for 4-6 hours. The study concluded that migraine was more prevalent in women. The most common symptoms seen in this study population were pain followed by nausea & vomiting. Out of this study, population stress was the common trigger followed by travel and noise. The results of the current study indicate the quality of life of migraine patients was significantly low almost half and the most affected domain in the majority of the patient was role function restrictive.
Congenital Radioulnar Synostosis – A Case Report
Authors: N Mennis , W Chaja , B Zouita , D Basraoui , H Jalal
Published: January 2024

Congenital radio-ulnar synostosis (CRS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by the fusion of the radius and ulna bones in the forearm. This results in a lack of mobility and flexibility in the forearm, and can cause functional limitations, including difficulty with grasping and holding objects. A 4-year-old child with pain and restricted mobility of the elbow joint was admitted to the hospital. Plain film radiography and CT examination was performed. Radiological examinations showed a congenital proximal radioulnar synostosis. Diagnostic imaging including computed tomography with three-dimentional (3D) reconstructions, preceding surgery enables planning of the surgical treatment.
Case Report: Strangulated Hernia on a Flange between Meckel's Diverticulum and the Appendix
Authors: Achraf Laiz , Anas Barchid , Mohamed Benabbou , Anas Ahallat , Younes Aggouri , Said Ait Laalim
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Meckel's diverticulum is a very common abnormality of the digestive tract, most often asymptomatic but revealed by a complication; Among these complications, occlusion, which has multiple mechanisms, one of the mechanisms is internal hernia. Case report we present the case of a young woman of 28 years old admitted to the emergency department for occlusion on an internal hernia strangulated through an abnormal orifice made of a flange between the appendix and a Meckel's diverticulum. the patient she was admitted urgently to the operating room. Treatment consisted of resection of the necrotic ileum including the meckel's diverticulum with an ileostomy, and an appendectomy. Peritoneal cavity lavage and drainage. the postoperative period was uneventful. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day after the operation. readmitted two months later for the restoration of intestinal continuity. Discussion: Internal hernias are rare, most of them remaining asymptomatic. Are responsible for bowel obstruction in 0.5 to 4.1% of cases. Meckel's diverticulum is the most common birth defect of the gastrointestinal tract. It most often remains asymptomatic, although, it can be revealed by a complication. complications can be haemorrhagic, obstructive, infectious, or tumorous. Mechanical occlusion is the most common complication in adults; it represents 24 to 53%. CT scan is the reference examination. Conclusion: Any abrupt-onset occlusive syndrome with dilated small loops in a central location in the abdominal cavity should, in a subject with no surgical history, raise the hypothesis of a strangulated internal hernia in principle.
Unusual Case of Colon Cancer Metastatic to Biliary Duct Mimicking Cholangiocarcinoma
Authors: Mariama Jarti , Ezahra Aharbil Fatima , Oualid Hadadia , Oussama Nacir , Ezzahra Lairani Fatima , Adil Ait Errami , Sofia Oubaha , Zouhour Samlani , Khadija Krati
Published: January 2024

Metastasis of adenocarcinoma of the colon is commonly found in the lung, liver, or peritoneum. There are reports of tumors of the common bile duct (CBD) related to adenomas from Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and various organs metastasizing from outside of the gastrointestinal tract. Biliary metastasis is a rare entity for metastatic colon malignancy. A few cases of CBD metastasis from colorectal cancer have been reported. Here, we report a case of. Biliary colic due to metastatic adenocarcinoma of the colon to the CBD mimicking cholangiocarcinoma.
Perbedaan Skor COPD Asessment Test Pada Penderita Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik Dengan Riwayat Merokok dan Tidak Merokok
Authors: Nugroho Irmawan Andri , Ratri Yulia Puspita
Published: January 2024

Latar Belakang: : Penyakit paru obstruktif kronik (PPOK) menjadi penyebab obstruksi aliran udara di saluran pernapasan atau saluran udara paru-paru. PPOK menjadi faktor penting dari morbiditas dan mortalitas di dunia maupun di Indonesia. Tujuan  Penelitian: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan skor COPD asessment test pada penderita penyakit paru obstruktif kronik dengan riwayat merokok dan tidak merokok. Metedologi: Penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross sectional. Jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini 32 responden yang merupakan pasien PPOK. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu kuesioner COPD Assessment Test (CAT) untuk mengukur keluhan dan gejala pada penderita PPOK. Hasil: Hasil pengukuran COPD Asessment Tests (CAT) pada pasien PPOK menunjukkan bahwa pada kelompok pasien PPOK dengan riwayat merokok terdapat 91,7% mengalami gejala sedang, sementara pada pada kelompok pasien PPOK dengan riwayat tidak merokok terdapat 75% yang mengalami gejala sedang. Hasil pengukuran CAT pada pasien PPOK didapatkan rerata skor 13,7 dimana masuk kategori sedang.  Kesimpulan: Pada dasarnya kejadian PPOK berkaitan dengan kebiasaan merokok  aktif dan pasif. Proporsi penderita PPOK tampaknya lebih tinggi pada  perokok berat dibandingkan dengan perokok ringan.
Intervention of Development Stimulation and Nutrition Education of Complementary Feeding on The Growth and Development of Stunting Under-Free Children
Authors: Abdurrahmat Asep Suryana , Betaditya Dika , Yunianto Andi Eka , Wardhani Yusrima Syamsina , Wardhani Yana Lystia
Published: January 2024

The incidence of stunting under five is also related to the low level of knowledge in providing food intake that can meet children's needs. Appropriate intervention is expected to be able to deal with stunting incidents which can be irreversible at a later stage This study aimed to determine the effect of developmental stimulation interventions and providing MP-ASI nutrition education on stunted children under five. The design of this study was experimental with pre and post design. This study used educational media MP-ASI modules and stimulation, detection, early intervention of child growth and development (SDIDTK) by first conducting developmental screening using a developmental pre-screening questionnaire (KPSP). The intervention is carried out for 1 month. The subjects in this study were 44 stunted toddlers in Condong Village using a purposive sampling method. For data that were not normally distributed, the Wilcoxon test was used to determine the significance of the effect of the intervention, and for normally distributed data, a paired t-test was used. There were significant differences in the variables of weight, height, nutritional status, height/age, and energy intake of stunting toddlers before and after the intervention (p-value<0,05). However, there were no significant differences in the variables of protein, fat intake and child development (p-value>0,05). It is necessary to carry out further research related to the duration of providing child development stimulus to stunting toddlers, so that the results of changes in child development can occur significantly.
Determination of Physical and Geomechanical Properties of Black Shale Hosting Lead and Zinc Ore in Eyingba, Ebonyi
Authors: Ibukun Ige
Published: January 2024

This study was conducted to investigate the physical and geo-mechanical properties such as specific gravity, porosity, uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) etc. of shale, hosting lead and zinc ore in Enyigba, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The strength properties of the black shale were analyzed because the variability in the strength of rock masses must be properly accounted for, to determine their utility in engineering design. Several tests were carried out on the intact shale samples, and the results were converted to bulk mass strength values using the Hoek–Brown criterion. The results showed that the UCS of the black shale ranged from 38.3 to 43.7 MPa for a geological strength index (GSI) value of 75; and from 54.2 to 60.4 MPa for a GSI value of 80. The specific gravity was 2.89 while the bulk density and porosity values were 290.3 kg/m3 and 15.56% respectively. Also, it was determined that there is a strong correlation between the UCS and specific gravity of the rock, with negligible levels of correlation, both positive and negative, between the UCS and the other mechanical properties examined. In conclusion, the black shale sample from Enyigba is characterized as a medium to hard rock that is suitable for engineering and mining projects.
A Comparative Analysis of Graphene Cladding Rectangular Waveguides Filled with Various Materials for 1.65 THz Ablation System
Authors: Polat Hilal Koç
Published: January 2024

Today, cancer diagnosis and treatment with the THz radiation model (THz wave ablation) is a subject of interest to researchers. The design performance of THz ablation systems depends on the design of a waveguide that will provide low-loss transmission of radiation from the antenna to the tissue. In this study, first of all, the superiority of graphene over noble metal is demonstrated. Then, the performance of THz rectangular waveguides which use graphene cladding and different core materials such as Silicon (Si), Silica (SiO2), Zeonex, Teflon, and PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate) are comparatively investigated. The electromagnetic field distribution, transmission coefficients (S21), attenuation constant (dB/mm), and effective refractive index (neff) are analyzed in Computer Simulation Technology Studio Suit software to see the effect of various core materials on the characteristic of rectangular waveguides. Obtained simulation results show that Si, Teflon, and Zeonex have high transmission performance with ≈-0.5 dB. In addition, in the wavelength range where the operating performance of the waveguide is examined, Teflon and Zeonex perform well with an attenuation constant of less than 0.096 dB/mm. Electric field distributions of Teflon and Zeonex confirm that the transmission performance is better than others. In conclusion, Teflon and Zeonex materials are handy and promising for the 1.65 THz ablation system.
Investigation of The Use of Calcium Naphthalene Sulfonate as A Binder in Magnesite Spinel Brick Production and Determination of Optimum Conditions
Authors: Küçük Özkan
Published: January 2024

Refractory materials are indispensable for industries working with high temperatures. Magnesite spinel refractory bricks are used in the cement industry, and calcium lignosulfonate is used as a binder in their production. Due to forest fires and similar reasons in recent years, there is a problem in the supply of calcium lignosulfonate raw materials. In this study, research was conducted on alternative binders to be used in the production of magnesite spinel bricks and the optimum conditions for production with the selected binder were determined. Some of the binders are calcium naphthalene sulfonate, sodium naphthalene sulfonate, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate, and molasses. As a result of preliminary tests, it was observed that the most successful results were obtained with calcium naphthalene sulfonate. The optimum conditions for the production of magnesite spinel refractory bricks using calcium naphthalene sulfonate were found by the Taguchi method. As parameters, seawater sintered magnesite in 4 different fractions (A: 3-5 mm, B: 1-3 mm, C: 0-1 mm and D: Powder) and Sinter Spinel in 2 different fractions (E: 3-5 mm and F: 1-3 mm) in total, 6 parameters were selected and an L16 (44x22) Taguchi orthogonal array design was created for this. Volume weight, water absorption, porosity, and strength tests were performed on the samples obtained. Accordingly, taking into account the strength values, the optimum conditions were determined as A1, B1, C2, D4, E1 and F2. Under these conditions, the estimated strength value was calculated as 84.24 N/mm2 and the experimental value was 83.85 N/mm2.
MÜXTƏLİF TƏRKİBLİ DƏMİR OVUNTU MATERİALLARININ OKSİDLƏŞMƏ DƏRƏCƏSİNİN MƏSAMƏLİKDƏN ASILILIĞININ TƏDQİQİ
Authors: Rövşən Qafurov, Aynur Şərifova Rövşən Qafurov, Aynur Şərifova
Published: January 2024

Dəmir əsaslı ovuntu materialların buxar termiki oksidləşməsi onların korroziyaya və yeyilməyə davamlılığını, bərklik, elektrik müqavimətini, sıxılmada möhkəmlik həddini, hermetikliyini təmin edən, eləcə də məmulun xarici görünüşünü yaxşılaşdıran daha sadə və iqtisadi cəhətdən sərfəli metodlardan biridir.
Məqalədə kompressorların müxtəlif tərkibli materialdan hazırlanan ovuntu piston detallarının buxar termiki oksidləşdirmə təcrübələrinin nəticələri verilmişdir.
Dəmir – qrafit və ya dəmir – mis – qrafit materiallarının buxar termiki oksidləşməsi materialın səthində və məsamələrdə maqnetit tipli ( ) qoruyucu örtük yaratmağa imkan verir. Bu detalların lazımi hermetikliyini təmin etməyə və xarici görünüşünü yaxşılaşdırmağa imkan verir.
Müxtəlif fiziki-mexaniki xassəli dəmir əsaslı bişirilmiş ovuntu konstruksiya materiallarının bir sıra istehsal prosesləri işlənib hazırlanmışdır.
Müxtəlif məsaməli və tərkibli ovuntu piston detallarının tədqiqi nəticəsində müəyyən edilmişdir ki, bişirilmiş ovuntu materiallarının oksidləşmə dərəcəsi açıq məsaməliyin artması ilə yüksəlir.
Buxar termiki oksidləşmədən sonra səthdə yaranan örtük hesabına məsamələrin bağlanması materialların hermetikliyini təmin edir. Buxar termiki oksidləşdirmə ilə təmin edilən hermetiklik sonrakı azotlama və nitrosementitləmə zamanı məişət qurğularını məsuliyyətli ovuntu detallarının başdan-başa azotlama və kövrəkləşməsinin qarşısını alır.
Açar sözlər: dəmir ovuntusu, oksidləşmə dərəcəsi, buxarla emal, buxar termiki oksiləşdirmə, məsaməlik, hermetiklik.
ANALYSIS OF MODERN MICROCONTROLLERS APPLIED IN INDUSTRY
Authors: Ganbar Orujov, Jeyran Agamaliyeva Ganbar Orujov, Jeyran Agamaliyeva
Published: January 2024

This article analyzes the fundamental role and importance of modern microcontrollers in the industrial sector. Modern microcontrollers provide significant and additional functional capabilities in industrial applications. The broad functional scope of these microcontrollers caters to the requirements of evolving technologies in independent projects and industrial processes. As technology advances, modern microcontrollers are adapted for larger and more demanding functional requirements.
The significance of modern microcontrollers is increasing in manufacturing processes and automation systems. These microcontrollers assist in automating business processes and enhancing performance. They are utilized in various industrial fields, ranging from efficient energy production to sensor and monitoring systems, security protocols to measurement and control systems.
Among the latest trends in modern microcontrollers are the support for more advanced communication protocols, ensuring larger memory and processing power, the development of security features, and the provision of easier programming capabilities. This facilitates the application of modern microcontrollers by project authors and industry practitioners for more effective and independent projects, as well as the creation of more advanced applications in the field of technology.
Keywords: microcontroller, microprocessor, Peripheral Interface Controller(PIC), Quick Commands.
Influencer Marketing Strategies and Brand Image in Boosting Consumer Purchase Intent: The Role of Customer Support Intervention
Authors: Sandra Jana , Indrayanti Sri , Suryana Ade
Published: January 2024

This research explores the intricate relationships among influencer marketing strategies, brand image, customer support, and consumer purchase intent within the operational framework of PT. Len Industri (Persero) - Jakarta Office. Through path analysis, the study discerns direct and indirect effects, revealing significant findings. Marketing Strategies exhibit a notable direct impact on both Customer Support and Consumer Purchase Intent, underscoring the centrality of effective marketing initiatives in shaping customer interactions and purchase decisions. Conversely, Brand Image reveals a non-significant direct effect on Customer Support but demonstrates a marginally significant impact on Consumer Purchase Intent, indicating a nuanced relationship that warrants further investigation. The indirect effects analysis highlights the substantial influence of Marketing Strategies on Consumer Purchase Intent mediated by Customer Support. These findings underscore the importance of a holistic approach, integrating marketing strategies, brand image cultivation, and effective customer support to enhance overall consumer experiences and drive purchase intent in a competitive market landscape.
The Impact of Gingerol Component on Knee Pain in Middle-Aged Women
Authors:   Taegu Science University Defense Security Institute, Shin Won
Published: January 2024

This study aimed to investigate the diverse effects of gingerol, a component of ginger, on knee pain, body temperature, and health-related quality of life in middle-aged women. Sixteen women aged 55-66 were divided into two groups of eight for the experiment. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 22.0 to calculate the mean (M) and standard deviation (SD) for all variables. To examine the changes over time and pre-post results, as well as interaction effects, paired t-tests were performed, with a significance level set at .05. The findings of this study are as follows: Firstly, there was a statistically significant difference in the changes in gingerol component administration for knee pain among the experimental group only (p < .05). Secondly, there were no statistically significant differences in body temperature changes in the leg muscles before and after application in both groups (p>.05). Thirdly, there was a statistically significant difference between the experimental group and the control group in terms of health satisfaction (p<.05). Additionally, in the domain of life satisfaction, a statistically significant difference was observed between the experimental group and the control group (p<.05). These results indicate that the gingerol component of ginger contributes to a reduction in knee pain among middle-aged women, leading to both physical pain relief and increased psychological well-being in terms of life satisfaction. Based on these findings, it is deemed essential to approach human health management by conducting diverse studies, considering factors such as time periods, specific pain areas, and different age groups.
The Need for the Introduction of Demand-Centered On-Demand Data Systems in Local Governments: Focusing on the Current Status, Issues, and Limitations of Public Data Disclosure
Authors:   Taegu Science University Defense Security Institute, Choung Tae Ok , Park Kang Hee
Published: January 2024

This study examines the implementation of On-Demand Data Systems within the Seoul Metropolitan Government, a critical strategy in the digital era, focusing on public data usage in administration. It investigates the role of such systems in enhancing data accessibility, protection, and collaboration among stakeholders in local governments. The research discusses the ordinance direction for integrating these systems into local governance and observes the evolution of big data in relation to the evolving roles of local authorities. Findings reveal that On-Demand Data Systems can significantly aid community development and provide insights into future challenges and opportunities. Despite limitations in data usage in local governments, the study underscores potential advantages like improved administrative service quality and increased transparency in policy-making. Key challenges include data processing, protection, and the necessity for institutional improvements in data provision. The study concludes that effective utilization of On-Demand Data Systems in local governments can be vital for service and product development, fostering local economic growth and addressing social issues.
Socio-Economic Factors and Women’s Empowerment: The Mediation Role of Training/Skill Development
Authors: Elneel Faiez Ahmed , Almulhim Abdullah Fahad
Published: January 2024

The Saudi Vision 2030 has a view that women’s participation in the workforce not only helps to shift the prevailing attitudes and economic structures within a region but also significantly impacts the economic well-being of their families. Women can supplement their family’s income by earning a wage, leading to an improved standard of living and better overall health outcomes. Therefore, this study tries to find the relationship between socio-economic factors and women’s empowerment and investigate the mediating role of training/skill development between socio-economics factors and women’s empowerment among Saudi women. This study collected the data with authentic and well-developed questionnaires from renowned areas of Saudi Arabia. The sample size for the analysis consisted of 327 participants and used Smart PLS for data analysis. The results of this study found that socio-economic factors have no significant direct impact on women’s empowerment. In contrast, socio-economic factors positively impact training/skill development as well as training/skill development impacts women’s empowerment. Therefore, training/skill development mediates the relationship between socio-economic factors and women’s empowerment. This study found that the women participating are essential for the development of overall society. The study revealed the crucial role played by women in contributing to the household economy, as reflected by the income generated by them is comparable to that of male workers. This can be attributed to the significant drive exhibited by housewives to assist their husbands in easing the financial burden, along with the favorable opportunities presented by natural resources. The training/skill development program positively and significantly enhances the chances of women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia.
Perceived Risk and Marketing Mix Influencing Generation Y Fashion Clothes Purchasing Decisions via Online Social Media
Authors: Panich Tanompong , Lertkornkitja Arunee , Pariwongkhuntorn Nuttharin , Phonkaew Sasithorn
Published: January 2024

Electronic technological advancements have led to an increase in online purchasing. Customers typically perceive risks while doing transactions electronically, especially when money is involved. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the perceived risk factors and marketing mix factors influencing Generation Y fashion clothing purchasing decisions made through online social media. The target sample was the Generation Y group of people aged 20 to 40 (born between 1980 to 2000) who had purchased trendy clothes over social media in the previous 6 months. A total of 400 questionnaires were obtained by delivering both online and offline. The gathered data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that psychological risk, social risk, and financial risk influenced Gen Y fashion clothing purchasing decisions through online social media. In the marketing mix, according to the findings, place, privacy, and product are the three most important elements influencing Gen Y fashion clothing purchasing decisions through online social media, with a statistical significance of .05. Several managerial implications are addressed, as well as potential research opportunities.
The Influence of Safe, Perceived Price and Timelessness on the Use of Flight Services Reviewed from Social Status and Purpose of Passenger Travel
Authors: Hidayah Zainur , Maria Maya , Aisyah Siti , Kurniawan Ramdhan
Published: January 2024

Currently, air transportation is the choice of the community because of the short and comfortable travel time. However, short travel times and travel comfort are meaningless when passenger safety is not guaranteed. This study aims to examine the impact of safety and punctuality in the use of flight services on the satisfaction of air transportation users. The results of the study show that social status and travel destinations are the factors in the selection of flight services. In addition, price remains the main consideration for passengers in choosing flight services. Safety and punctuality are major factors for passengers with official travel destinations where travel financing is not the passenger’s responsibility. Likewise, passengers with high social status will prioritize a sense of security and punctuality in addition to the price. Meanwhile, security, punctuality, and cost are all factors that affect passenger satisfaction in using air travel transportation.
Effect on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Criteria on the Firm Profitability of Listed Companies in Malaysia
Authors: Shahrun Nur Shahira Bte , Ramasamy Suganthi , Yen Yuen Yee
Published: January 2024

This paper analyzes the effect of ESG criteria on the firm profitability among Malaysian listed firms. Firm-specific variables such as firm size, revenue growth, and leverage were also included in the analysis. A total of 42 companies from Bursa Malaysia are selected from Bloomberg’s database that has complete ESG scores data from 2011-2021. Firm profitability was measured using ROA and ROE. Using panel data analysis, this study found that ESG scores have a significant positive influence on firm profitability. Meanwhile, Social Score individually has a significant negative impact on firm profitability. Individual Environment and Governance scores do not have a significant relationship with firm profitability. Leverage and firm size significantly negatively affect firm profitability.
The Role of Creativity in Mediating Absorptive Capacity and Human Capital to Increase Product Innovation in Creative Industry MSMEs
Authors: Prihatna Kusumah Arif , So Idris Gautama , Saroso Hardijanto , Abdinagoro Sri Bramantoro
Published: January 2024

This article aims to analyze the role of creativity as a mediating factor in enhancing product innovation within the context of the culinary creative industry MSMEs in Indonesia. This study adopts a quantitative approach and utilizes a survey method for primary data collection through questionnaires from 162 MSMEs. The collected data were analyzed using PLS-SEM. The study’s findings indicate that absorptive capacity and human capital have a more direct influence on product innovation compared to the mediation of creativity. Creativity partially mediates the influence of absorptive capacity, while the influence of human capital on product innovation cannot be mediated by creativity
Determining Factors for Farmers’ Decision in Crop Selection (Case Study: Post-Harvest Tobacco Cropping Pattern and Red Chili Cropping Pattern in Jember Regency)
Authors: Firdaus Muhammad , Sauqi Ahmad , Widaninggar Nanda , Supeni Nely , Wahyudi Farid , Amin Saiful
Published: January 2024

This research aims to analyze the determining factors in the selection of planting patterns for post-harvest tobacco and red chili. The study was conducted in the Ambulu District and Wuluhan District, Jember Regency, Indonesia, as both areas are centers for post-harvest tobacco and red chili cultivation. The research utilized a sample size of 50 respondents from the Ambulu District and 50 respondents from the Wuluhan District, totaling 100 respondents. The sampling technique employed was snowball sampling. Data analysis tools included binary logit regression, R/C ratio, and independent t-test. The research findings indicate that the determining variables influencing farmers’ decisions in selecting planting patterns are land area, income, and farming experience. Based on financial analysis, the income of post-harvest tobacco farmers is greater than that of red chili farmers. Furthermore, there is a significant difference between the income of post-harvest tobacco farmers and red chili farmers.
Factors Influencing Knowledge and Understanding of Personal Income Tax through the E-Filing System of Employees in Industrial, NikhomPhatthana District, Rayong Province
Authors: Phumsiri Nattapol , Ngerndee Chamnan
Published: January 2024

The purposes of this study were 1) to examine the factors influencing employees’ knowledge and understanding of personal income tax through the e-Filing system in the industrial sector of Nikom Phatthana District, Rayong Province; and 2) to compare the level of knowledge and understanding of personal income tax and the e-Filing system among these employees. The sample consisted of 222 employees randomly selected from the industrial sector in Nikom Phatthana District. Questionnaires were used as the research instrument. Data analysis involved determining frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, t-tests, and ANOVA. The key findings were: 1) The majority of the sample were male, aged below 25 years, held bachelor’s degrees, and earned less than 20,000 baht; 2) Overall, knowledge and understanding levels were moderate. Perceptions of the e-filing system’s ease of use were higher compared to knowledge about taxation and deductions; 3) There were no significant differences in tax knowledge across demographic groups at the 0.05 level. However, there were differences in cost deductions, with statistical significance at the 0.05 level. Married respondents with annual incomes exceeding 220,000 baht (average 18,333 baht per month) displayed more tax knowledge than other groups, and 4) Respondents aged below 25 demonstrated greater e-Filing knowledge than those aged over 45 years. The researchers recommend that government agencies enhance public relations and education efforts to improve online tax filing understanding and adoption.
July 2021 Unrests in South Africa’s Kwazulu-Natal
Authors: Buthelezi Muzukhona
Published: January 2024

This article dealt with the implementation of ILP in the research area. If links such implementation or non-implementation to July 2021 unrests. These unrests started in KwaZulu-Natal and escalated to Gauteng. The research was based in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The aim was to establish the implementation of ILP, and 8 participants were drawn between CIO and OPO stationed in four districts (Mkhanyakude, Zululand, uThukela and Amajuba). The participants included two former police officers (one former Commander of CI and a former Station Commander) who were used to validate information by active police officers. One District Commander was also interviewed. A qualitative research methodology was followed to conduct the research and a purposive method of data gathering was used targeting police officers who work in the crime intelligence unit and those who have authority over the operational members of the SAPS. They provided information that was used to determine the implementation of the ILP in crime prevention in the research area. The article found that this policing strategy has not been adopted in the research area. It also identified some challenges that make it hard for the implementation of the strategy as well as working relationship between CIO and OPO. The article is useful to police implementers to improve on the implementation of the strategy as well as assess the road that has been traveled in implementing ILP in preventing crime and unrest in the country.
Responsabilidade Social Corporativa: Uma Análise das Grandes Empresas do Setor de Agronegócio no Brasil
Authors: Boraschi Machado Maria Eduarda , De Melo Conti Diego , Castañeda Ayarza Juan Arturo , Da Silva Filho Candido Ferreira
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: analisar as ações de responsabilidade social das grandes empresas setor de agronegócio no Brasil a fim de compreender de que maneira estão lidando com questões de sustentabilidade
Método: esta pesquisa é classificada como documental e exploratória com abordagem qualitativa, utilizando a técnica de análise de conteúdo para o tratamento dos dados.
Principais resultados: os resultados analisam e comparam políticas voltadas para a gestão do meio ambiente, bem-estar animal, gestão social e governança corporativa da JBS, Raízen Energia, Cosan, Ambev, e Marfrig Global Foods.
Relevância/originalidade: o estudo tem caráter inédito e apresenta uma análise das políticas de sustentabilidade em um dos segmentos mais relevantes para a economia brasileira.
Contribuições teóricas/metodológicas: o estudo contribui para discussões sobre as políticas sustentáveis elaboradas por grandes empresas de agronegócio no Brasil, interpretando a maneira como elas são colocadas em prática e como as empresas se beneficiam disso.
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE, RATIONAL ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY AND PROBIOTICS IN THE COMPLEX TREATMENT OF PERITONITIS
Authors: Bilyayeva O. O. , Kryzhevsky V. V. , Karol I. V.
Published: January 2024

Resume. The aim of the study was to highlight the causes of antibiotic resistance, rational antibiotic therapy and the role of probiotics in the complex treatment of peritonitis.

Matherials and methods. In 2021, surgical interventions were performed on 360 patients with acute peritonitis of various genesis in the surgical department of the Brovary Multidisciplinary Clinical Hospital. The distribution of patients by gender was as follows: 174 (48.3%) men and 186 (51.7%) women.

Results. 391 strains of microorganisms belonging to facultatively anaerobic and aerobic gram-negative and gram-positive pathogens were isolated from the patients, including: Escherichia coli – 144 (36.8%) strains, Enterococcus faecalis – 47 (12.0%), Streptococcus spp. – 52 (13.3%), Staphylococcus aureus – 37 (9.5%), Staphylocooccus haemolyticus – 23 (5.9%), Klebsiella pneumoniae – 31 (7.9%), Citrobacter – 25 (6.4% ), Acinetobacter baumannii – 13 (3.3%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa – 14 (3.6%), Proteus mirabilis – 5 (1.3%) strains. In most cases, microbial associations of two, three, and four microorganisms that showed high antibiotic resistance were sown.

Conclusions. In order to overcome antibiotic resistance, it is necessary to clearly define the indications and follow the principles of rational antibiotic therapy. Probiotic solutions are effective for the rehabilitation of the abdominal cavity with peritonitis, which has been proven by experimental research and opens a new era in the treatment of peritonitis.
THE CURRENT STATE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL AND EMERGENCY SURGERY DURING THE PERIOD OF MARTIAL LAW IN UKRAINE
Authors: Kryzhevsky V. V. , Radzikhovsky А. P. , Bilyaeva O. A. , Kolesnikov Ey. B. , Mironenko O. I. , Ivanchenko Р. V. , Kryzhevskyi Ey. Ey. , Rybianets Yu. V. , Zubal M. I.
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Medical work in wartime has its own peculiarities. Among the patients admitted to the clinic for treatment, the number of operations for primary treatment of wounds, necroctomy and amputation of limbs and fingers, removal of foreign bodies (bullets, fragments, glass, etc.), treatment of combined injuries of soft tissues with bone fractures, and others is increasing sharply. The use of VAC and pulse-VAC devices, ultrasonic cavitators, dermatomes, micro-instruments and suture material for microsurgical interventions is very important for the preparation of surgical wounds for reconstructive and restorative operations.
Human Free Will and God's Sovereignty in Biblical and Human Rights Perspectives
Authors: Bere Vianny , Bessie Delorens Lorentje Naomi
Published: January 2024

Research with the theme of human free will and God's sovereignty in the perspective of the Bible and Human Rights examines two things, namely whether God gives freedom to humans to seek their salvation without God's supervision or control? Does the State give freedom to humans (citizens) to live their lives and activities without the supervision and control of the State? The purpose of this study is first, to find and examine the basis of the Bible and the views of theologians, regarding human freedom in seeking salvation and God's sovereignty in the efforts made by humans. Secondly, to find and examine the views of experts, laws and regulations on human free will as Indonesian citizens from the perspective of human rights. The research method used is qualitative research. Using this method, the author examines the literature traced, namely books, articles, research results related to the issues discussed. The results of the search were analysed descriptively. The results of the research show: first, from a biblical perspective, God created humans with free will in choosing, as a reflection of God's granting of sovereignty to humans. But human free will in no way negates God's sovereignty and omnipotence. God's sovereignty over man's free will is related to God's providence that man acts and is responsible for taking care of himself according to God's will. Secondly, in the perspective of human rights, Indonesian citizens cannot freely follow all their wills. The free will of citizens in individual and social life is limited. There are values, norms, rules, to limit it. There is an obligation to respect and honour the freedom of other citizens reciprocally. So the author comes to the thesis that from the perspective of the Bible and human rights, human free will as a creature of God and as a citizen of Indonesia remains limited, meaning that its limits have been determined and should not be exceeded.