bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Emotions Are Not in the Way, They Are the Way: Abolishing Unhealthy Beliefs about Emotion and Cultivating the Spiritual–Emotional Development of Athletes
Authors: Lee Sinden Jane , Devall-Martin Lisa
Published: February 2024

The emotional, physical, and spiritual health of athletes continues to be a concern at all levels of sport. With respect to emotions and health, previous studies have sought to understand the role of normalization of emotion on elite female rowers’ decisions to train regardless of their health. This research demonstrated how athletes may be persuaded to accept that emotions are negative, irrational, and weak, and this may play a significant role in subsequent unhealthy behaviours. In turn, these findings have generated further explorations into a more comprehensive emotion education for all athletes, which have focused on athletes’ emotional awareness and spiritual growth. The present paper provides theoretical, educational, and practical insight into the areas of emotion and spiritual development. In doing so, it presents a conceptual model for sport chaplains, coaches, and/or sport advocates for educating and mentoring the emotional and spiritual formation of athletes.
Mask-Pyramid Network: A Novel Panoptic Segmentation Method
Authors: Xian Peng-Fei , Po Lai-Man , Xiong Jing-Jing , Zhao Yu-Zhi , Yu Wing-Yin , Cheung Kwok-Wai
Published: February 2024

In this paper, we introduce a novel panoptic segmentation method called the Mask-Pyramid Network. Existing Mask RCNN-based methods first generate a large number of box proposals and then filter them at each feature level, which requires a lot of computational resources, while most of the box proposals are suppressed and discarded in the Non-Maximum Suppression process. Additionally, for panoptic segmentation, it is a problem to properly fuse the semantic segmentation results with the Mask RCNN-produced instance segmentation results. To address these issues, we propose a new mask pyramid mechanism to distinguish objects and generate much fewer proposals by referring to existing segmented masks, so as to reduce computing resource consumption. The Mask-Pyramid Network generates object proposals and predicts masks from larger to smaller sizes. It records the pixel area occupied by the larger object masks, and then only generates proposals on the unoccupied areas. Each object mask is represented as a H × W × 1 logit, which fits well in format with the semantic segmentation logits. By applying SoftMax to the concatenated semantic and instance segmentation logits, it is easy and natural to fuse both segmentation results. We empirically demonstrate that the proposed Mask-Pyramid Network achieves comparable accuracy performance on the Cityscapes and COCO datasets. Furthermore, we demonstrate the computational efficiency of the proposed method and obtain competitive results.
PCGen: A Fully Parallelizable Point Cloud Generative Model
Authors: Vercheval Nicolas , Royen Remco , Munteanu Adrian , Pižurica Aleksandra
Published: February 2024

Generative models have the potential to revolutionize 3D extended reality. A primary obstacle is that augmented and virtual reality need real-time computing. Current state-of-the-art point cloud random generation methods are not fast enough for these applications. We introduce a vector-quantized variational autoencoder model (VQVAE) that can synthesize high-quality point clouds in milliseconds. Unlike previous work in VQVAEs, our model offers a compact sample representation suitable for conditional generation and data exploration with potential applications in rapid prototyping. We achieve this result by combining architectural improvements with an innovative approach for probabilistic random generation. First, we rethink current parallel point cloud autoencoder structures, and we propose several solutions to improve robustness, efficiency and reconstruction quality. Notable contributions in the decoder architecture include an innovative computation layer to process the shape semantic information, an attention mechanism that helps the model focus on different areas and a filter to cover possible sampling errors. Secondly, we introduce a parallel sampling strategy for VQVAE models consisting of a double encoding system, where a variational autoencoder learns how to generate the complex discrete distribution of the VQVAE, not only allowing quick inference but also describing the shape with a few global variables. We compare the proposed decoder and our VQVAE model with established and concurrent work, and we prove, one by one, the validity of the single contributions.
Detecting Psychological Interventions Using Bilateral Electromyographic Wearable Sensors
Authors: Veeranki Yedukondala Rao , Garcia-Retortillo Sergi , Papadakis Zacharias , Stamatis Andreas , Appiah-Kubi Kwadwo Osei , Locke Emily , McCarthy Ryan , Torad Ahmed Ali , Kadry Ahmed Mahmoud , Elwan Mostafa Ali , Boolani Ali , Posada-Quintero Hugo F.
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the impact of auditory stimuli on muscular activation patterns using wearable surface electromyography (EMG) sensors. Employing four key muscles (Sternocleidomastoid Muscle (SCM), Cervical Erector Muscle (CEM), Quadricep Muscles (QMs), and Tibialis Muscle (TM)) and time domain features, we differentiated the effects of four interventions: silence, music, positive reinforcement, and negative reinforcement. The results demonstrated distinct muscle responses to the interventions, with the SCM and CEM being the most sensitive to changes and the TM being the most active and stimulus dependent. Post hoc analyses revealed significant intervention-specific activations in the CEM and TM for specific time points and intervention pairs, suggesting dynamic modulation and time-dependent integration. Multi-feature analysis identified both statistical and Hjorth features as potent discriminators, reflecting diverse adaptations in muscle recruitment, activation intensity, control, and signal dynamics. These features hold promise as potential biomarkers for monitoring muscle function in various clinical and research applications. Finally, muscle-specific Random Forest classification achieved the highest accuracy and Area Under the ROC Curve for the TM, indicating its potential for differentiating interventions with high precision. This study paves the way for personalized neuroadaptive interventions in rehabilitation, sports science, ergonomics, and healthcare by exploiting the diverse and dynamic landscape of muscle responses to auditory stimuli.
Evaluation of iMELD score for early predicting prognosis of decompensated cirrhosis patients caused by hepatitis virus
Authors: Phan Trung Nam , Vo Hoang Nhat Tien
Published: February 2024

Background: The iMELD (integrated-MELD) score is constructed based on the combination of the MELD score, serum sodium value, and age to enhance the prognostic ability in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. This study aims to apply the iMELD score in early prognosis of hospitalized patients with decompensated cirrhosis due to viral hepatitis.

Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted to monitor clinical outcomes in 48 hospitalized patients with decompensated cirrhosis due to viral hepatitis within the hospital stay and the first 6 weeks.

Results: The mean value of iMELD was 40.70 ± 7.435. For the prediction of mortality within the first 6 weeks, the iMELD score had an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.801, a sensitivity of 71.4%, and a specificity of 82.9% with a cutoff point of 45.18 better than MELD and MELD-Na scores (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Based on these results, the iMELD score has a valuable prognostic value for early mortality prediction within the first 6 weeks and can be routinely used in clinical practice.

Key words: cirrhosis, hepatitis virus, MELD, MELD-Na, iMELD
A Modeling Approach for Designing New Acoustic Materials
Authors: Buluklu Hatice Mehtap , Köse Ercan , Bal Koçyiğit Filiz
Published: February 2024

In this study, mathematical modeling design based on Sound Transmission Loss measurement results of new acoustic material samples with natural content was carried out. Using the test samples in question, transfer function of acoustic materials based on electronic filter circuit design and a transition design method for the production of new acoustic materials by utilizing the transfer function is presented. Based on the experimental results of the test samples, it is the most suitable low-pass filter structure for the proposed design. In this study, active Sallen-Key low-pass filter structure is preferred and used. Sound Transmission Losses in dB (decibels) of acoustic samples were obtained experimentally for 500, 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz. fundamental frequencies in the literature. Based on these data, transfer function simulation suppression gain results were obtained in TINA-TI program, active filter circuit designed, and MATLAB program. When the other results were compared in the experimental results, it was seen that very close values were obtained. It has been demonstrated that the proposed method can be used effectively in the design and examination of new acoustic materials.
Impacto del empoderamiento tecnológico en las estrategias didácticas de docentes de secundaria
Authors: Zavala-Arias Cintia Rosa , Oscco-Solorzano Rolando
Published: February 2024

Los estudios demuestran que utilizar las TIC favorece tener mayores oportunidades a la persona, sobre todo en lo que respecta a su empoderamiento. Este trabajo pretende identificar el empoderamiento tecnológico en las estrategias didácticas de docentes de educación secundaria, para lo cual fue realizada una búsqueda de artículos asociados en Scielo y Scopus. Se realizó una revisión sistemática con enfoque cualitativo. La selección de artículos se ejecutó empleando un filtro en dos etapas, a partir del cual se obtuvo, finalmente, un total de 28 artículos reducidos luego a 24. Algunos de los estudios se enfocaron en el uso de herramientas digitales, mientras otros exploraron la integración de tecnologías en el aula, y otros estudiaron el uso de internet para la adquisición de información. El empoderamiento tecnológico impacta positivamente en el aprovechamiento académico de los estudiantes, este resultado concuerda con los hallazgos alcanzados en los documentos examinados.
Gestión educativa y desempeño docente: Mejora del aprendizaje de estudiantes en el área de matemática
Authors: De-la-Puente-Acosta Nora De-Los-Milagros , Sierralta-Pinedo Sheila , Guerra-Castellanos Yetzy Beatriz , Peñalver-Higuera Manuel
Published: February 2024

El objetivo general de la investigación fue explicar la gestión educativa y desempeño docente: Mejora del aprendizaje de estudiantes en el área de matemática. La investigación se basó en una modalidad cualitativa y utilizó una tipología documental-bibliográfica. La organización de un análisis del objeto de estudio y la creación de un proceso analítico-reflexivo contribuyó a la expansión del estado del arte en relación al tema abordado. Se adoptó además un enfoque hermenéutico que ayudó a la interpretación y análisis de los fundamentos cualitativos, buscando el significado del objeto estudiado, según la postura de los investigadores. Se concluyó que, la gestión educativa es un aspecto de gran importancia cuando se tiene que pensar en construir una educación con calidad. Asumir esta clase de liderazgo, ayuda a realizar innovaciones como parte de las reformas de calidad en los sistemas educativos, que deben ser implementadas de manera inmediata.
Clinical Aspects of Somatic Comorbidities in Gas and Electric Welders
Authors: Yatsyna Irina V. , Sheenkova Maria V. , Savicheva Natalia M.
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Health effects of welding fumes in workers are not limited to fibrosis and irritation of the respiratory tract. Inhalation of a complex mixture of particles and gases from the workplace air can cause damage to the central nervous system and higher incidence of nonoccupational diseases attributed to toxic, allergic, and carcinogenic effects of this risk factor.
Objective: To study characteristics of somatic comorbidities in welders with occupational diseases of the respiratory system.
Materials and methods: The study involved 140 male patients aged 48 to 60 years suffering from occupational respiratory diseases. The main (first) group included gas and electric welders while the reference group consisted of miners and millers with silica-related lung diseases. The mean occupational exposure to industrial aerosols in the groups was 22.8 ± 6.7 and 22.3 ± 6.9 years, respectively. We conducted a questionnaire-based survey and clinical laboratory testing of the workers. The intergroup differences were considered statistically significant at p < 0.05.
Results: We established that lesions of the mucous membrane of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum were the most prevalent comorbidities in the electric welders (72.7 %), followed by dyslipidemia (47.3 %), stage I hypertension (36.4 %), liver diseases (31.8 %), kidney damage (31.1 %), stage II and III hypertension (27.8 %). Coronary heart disease and diabetes mellitus were much less frequent and observed in only 4.5 % of the welders. Mucosal lesion of the upper gastrointestinal tract and liver diseases were more prevalent in the welders compared to the reference group.
Study limitations: Statistical analysis was carried out using a nonparametric test to compare two independent samples.
Conclusions: Exposure to welding fumes inducing occupational respiratory diseases increases the frequency of a combination of such nonoccupational diseases as lesions of the mucous membrane of the upper gastrointestinal tract and liver damage.
A STUDY OF FNAC OF HEAD AND NECK LESIONS AT A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE
Authors: Ahirwar Rajnikant , Meena Pratibha , Meena Shailendra , Sawke Gopal Krishna
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) is a simple and a rapid diagnostic technique in cytopathology. It is now being considered
as a valuable diagnostic aid because of the early availability of results, its simplicity, minimal trauma and complications. Ancillary techniques such
as ow cytometry, cytogenetics, and cell block preparations with immunocytochemistry can be applied for the further characterization of tumours.
Aim of this study was to study various head and neck lesions using FNAC technique. The present study was conducted in Department Methods:
of Pathology, Atal Bihari Vajpayee,Government Medical College, Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, in the year 2020 to 2022 and included 122 patients
with palpable head and neck lesions. OPD as well as IPD patients with head and neck swellings which were referred to pathology department for
FNAC. The present study there were included total 122 cases of palpable head a Results: nd neck lesions from various departments comprising of
OPD as well as IPD patients. Age group of patients ranged from 1 year to 72 years. Maximum no. of patients were in the age group of 21-30
years(30.3%) . Out of 122 patients 76 (62.3%) were females and 46 (37.7%) were males. Site wise distribution of head and neck FNAC shows
lymph nodes lesion (58.2%) as the predominant site of FNAC followed by soft tissue and miscellaneous (17.2%), thyroid lesions (14.8%), and
salivary glands (9.8%). FNAC as a rapid, relatively cheap diagnostic tool now-a-days Conclusions: with overall high accuracy rate in
differentiating non-neoplastic lesions from neoplastic lesions i. It saves cost and time to reach to nal diagnosis. It is therefore concluded that
FNAC is a useful tool in diagnosis of head and neck lesions with good certainty.
Unilateral Papilledema Revealing a Subdural Hematoma in a Sickle Cell Patient
Authors: Laminou Laouali , B. T Hassane Amadou , Adam ND , Y Abba Kaka , Abdou Amza
Published: February 2024

The authors report a case of papilledema revealing a subdural hematoma in a 24-year-old male subject with known SS homozygous sickle cell disease. The patient presented with a sudden unilateral visual acuity loss on the right side and violent headaches that were resistant to level 1 analgesics. The discovery of unilateral papilledema on fundus examination led to a CT scan which revealed a subdural hematoma. The evolution was favorable under corticoid and hypotonizing treatment with the total resorption of the papillary edema, a significant regression of the subdural hematoma after 10 days of treatment and a recovery of the visual acuity. The authors insist on the necessity of performing a fundus examination accompanied by a CT scan in all sickle cell patients in the context of intractable headaches.
RIO DE JANEIRO E PETRODEPENDÊNCIA: MALDIÇÃO OU OPORTUNIDADE DE DESENVOLVIMENTO ECONÔMICO?
Authors: Azevedo Ferreira Marta Lucia , Soares Mendes Heitor
Published: February 2024

Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar o arcabouço institucional-regulatório a direcionado à indústria de petróleo e gás natural fluminense a partir de 2016 e suas contribuições ao desenvolvimento econômico regional a partir da literatura da maldição de recursos naturais. Trata-se de uma pesquisa aplicada e descritiva baseada na utilização de técnicas de documentação indireta como a pesquisa bibliográfica e documental. Os resultados obtidos mostram que a atração de investimentos para o Estado do Rio de Janeiro (ERJ) tendo em vista o aumento dos níveis de produção, emprego e renda vem apresentando resultados limitados, ratificando o padrão de especialização em recursos naturais fluminense como um enclave e reforçando a tese da maldição de recursos naturais. Em que pesem os contornos recentes sugerirem maior preocupação dos poderes executivo e legislativo em configurar uma nova trajetória de oportunidades econômicas, a conclusão é de que a articulação entre políticas nacionais e regionais é necessária, de modo a estimular o comportamento cooperativo dos agentes econômicos em uma perspectiva de longo prazo, evitando aqueles de natureza rentista com viés de curto prazo que tornam a população refém da maldição.
TOPONYMIC RESEARCH IN THE WORKS OF THE VORONEZH ONOMASTIC SCHOOL
Authors: Попов С.А.
Published: February 2024

В статье рассматривается многогранная деятельность Воронежской ономастической школы по исследованию топонимических реалий Воронежского края: микротопонимов, ойконимов, гидронимов, катойконимов, урбанонимов. Основные направления данной научной школы складывались на протяжении нескольких десятилетий XX и XXI веков, её основателем и руководителем является учёный-славист мирового масштаба, доктор филологических наук, профессор Г.Ф. Ковалёв. Члены Воронежской ономастической школы под его руководством защитили несколько кандидатских и докторскую диссертации по исследованию топонимии своего региона. Автор статьи кратко излагает основные положения данных диссертаций, рассматривает другие научные публикации по указанной теме и приходит к выводу, что в настоящее время основная работа по исследованию топонимии Воронежского края ведётся лабораторией воронежского лингвокраеведения имени профессора В.И. Собинниковой под руководством Г.Ф. Ковалёва и при непосредственном участии его учеников и коллег из других вузов региона. Как научный руководитель Г.Ф. Ковалёв часто выступает в роли «играющего тренера», регулярно публикуя свои новые ономастические исследования в виде научных статей, тематических сборников, словарей, справочников и монографий. Помимо научных публикаций члены Воронежской ономастической школы ведут активную просветительскую работу в печатных, электронных и интернет СМИ, популяризуя топонимику как науку и воронежскую топонимию как объект своего исследования, привлекая в ряды исследователей местной «старины глубокой» новых зрителей, слушателей и читателей. Всё это в конечном итоге позволит сохранить для последующих поколений воронежцев местную топонимию в первозданном виде.
COMMUNICATIVE TRENDS OF MODERN POLITICS
Authors: Алексеев А.Б.
Published: February 2024

Статья исследует с позиций лингвополитологии феномен политики, давая ему определение в качестве социального общения по поводу различных политических вопросов, так или иначе связанных с обширной темой «политика». Указывается на особую значимость коммуникации в сфере политики, выделяется несколько коммуникативных трендов. В их числе: маргинализация, тяготение к несерьезности политического дискурса, формирование политейнмента, включение в него намеков, шуток, анекдотов (нередко сексуально-интимного характера), радикализация политики, нетолерантность к «чужим», в особенности мигрантам, развертывание масштабных гибридных / информационных войн, иногда сопровождаемых такими негативными явлениями, как социальные, религиозные этнические фобии и распространение языка вражды. В качестве аддитивных признаков политической коммуникации можно считать виртуализацию, или дигитализацию коммуникативного пространства, ювенилизацию и американизацию. Отмечается, что этим не ограничивается список новых коммуникативных политических трендов, поскольку современная политика находится в стадии стремительной трансформации, и следует ожидать, что в ближайшем будущем могут возникнуть и другие векторы развития обслуживающего ее дискурса. В частности, в условиях пандемии уже сейчас наблюдается медикализация новостей, растет градус манипулятивности и т.д. Изменения в области политики побуждают ученых-лингвополитологов пересматривать свои исследовательские приоритеты, уделять особое внимание обозначенным коммуникативным трендам, в результате чего традиционная политическая лингвистика, по сути, превращается в неолингвистику информационно-психологической войны. В ее рамках изучения заслуживает не просто феномен манипулятивности, но и темы политического мифа, политического алармизма и в особенности – с учетом отвержения говорящими этических норм общения – невежливости, речевой агрессии, неполиткорректности.
МЕСТО И РОЛЬ ЧИНОВНИКОВ В РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ РОССИЙСКОЙ ИМПЕРСКОЙ ПОЛИТИКИ В XIX В.
Authors: Лиджиева И.В.
Published: February 2024

Цель статьи изучение проблемы развития Калмыцкой степи в XIX – начале XX в. в контексте инициатив чиновников разных уровней: от столичных до улусных.
What’s the Time? Deciphering “Meter” in Razak Abdul Aziz’s 5 Early Songs
Authors: Zamani Mohd Fairuz , Abu Bakar Nur Fardilla Nadia , Tan Jin Yin
Published: February 2024

The concept of meter in music has existed probably as old as music itself. Scholars had a variety of ways of categorizing meters in music. Recent investigations on the element of meter in contemporary art music show that scholars were more Europe-American-centric and only 10 Pantun Settings and Maria Zaitun by Razak Abdul Aziz were previously discussed academically, hence justifying the need to conduct this investigation. 5 Early Songs by Razak Abdul Aziz were written in 1980 (3 songs) and 1988 (2 songs). The researchers had chosen to conduct a systematic theoretical analysis of the chosen work using music theories proposed by Kostka et al. (2013), Kostka and Santa (2018), and Locke (2010). The analysis found that the use of the metric element is more complex in the two songs that were composed in 1988, suggesting that the 8-year gap the composer had given him time to acquire more musical materials, maturing over the years. It is hoped that this investigation would spark some interest among other scholars to conduct studies on the similar or other work(s) of Razak Abdul Aziz and possibly expand this to other Malaysian contemporary composers.
Effect of biosynthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles on the vegetative growth of Amaranthus cruentus plants
Authors: Mfon R E , Al Amri Z , Mfon W. E , Odiaka N I
Published: February 2024

ZnO nanoparticles synthesis using Ocimum gratissimum and Vernonia amygdalina plant leaf extracts, their characterisation and use as nanofertilizer for growing black-seeded (BS) and pale-seeded (PS)Amaranthus cruentus plants is here presented. The nanoparticles (made possible by the flavones, phenols and flavonoids in the leaf extracts used) were of good crystalline structure, spherical in shape and in clusters. Their UV-vis peak absorbance occurred at 355 nm and 360 nm and their PL spectra showed a UV emission peak and a green emission peak. SEM images show nanoparticles sizes (which depended on the pH level of their synthesis solution and the type of plant leaf extract used) in the range 38 nm to 63 nm. When used as nanofertilizer for the Amaranthus cruentus growth, it was discovered that smaller nanoparticles produced taller plants and that both plant varieties tolerate nanofertilizer concentrations as high as 500 though nanofertilizer concentrations higher than this was detrimental to the plant growth. While the BS plants showed better shoot growth with broad leaves of area 60 , the PS plant variety had narrow and scanty leaves with leaf area as low as 4 The PS plants produced the highest yield of 60 % when treated with pH 10 500 Og-ZnO nanofertilizer but the lowest yield of 16 % when treated with pH 12 Og-ZnO nanofertilizer of concentration 500 . This work shows that these ZnO nanofertilizer enhanced the growth of the Amaranthus cruentus provided high concentrations of the fertilizers which could be toxic, are avoided.
The effect of mother tongue-based multilingual education on the Science achievement and metacognitive learning orientations of Ilocano grade 3 pupils: Implications for policy and practice
Authors: Santiago Jerome G. , Dagdag Januard Denola
Published: February 2024

The implementation of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in the Philippines is being criticized by stakeholders whether it is a better approach for pupils in the primary levels than the monolingual-Second language (MSL) approach using Tagalog. Several studies in the past decade attempted to test the effect of MTB-MLE on pupils' learning on different subject areas. However, there is yet no available study on the effect of MTB-MLE on Science learning variables such as metacognitive learning orientations and achievement among Grade 3 learners whose mother tongue is Ilocano. This quasi-experimental study was conducted to test the effect of MTB-MLE on the academic achievement, metacognition, learning processes, and self-efficacy of Ilocano Grade 3 pupils in Science learning. Fifteen (15) Ilocano pupils were randomly selected from each of two elementary schools of a district in Isabela Province, Philippines. The two groups were taught in Science using Tagalog-only (MSL) and Ilocano-Tagalog (MTB-MLE), respectively. Pre and post-assessment were conducted to gauge the pupils’ traits in Science. Descriptive statistics, independent-samples t-test, analysis of covariance, and paired samples t-test were used to analyze the data. There was no significant difference between the achievement, metacognition, self-efficacy, and learning processes of the MTB-MLE and the MSL pupils in Science. Moreover, the learning processes of the MSL pupils such as monitoring-evaluating-planning, learning risk awareness, and control of concentration did not significantly improve. Therefore, this study recommends the implementation of MTB-MLE in the primary level, and provides implications for policy and practice for better learning outcomes.
Enhancing research support to improve scholarly performance of state university graduate students
Authors: Digo Gerry S.
Published: February 2024

It is important to establish a culture of research in the graduate school of state universities to stay relevant and competitive in the knowledge-based economy. This paper attempted to enhance the graduate school research support for the improvement of the scholarly performance of graduate students in a state university. The mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was used. An online survey was conducted using a researcher-made questionnaire developed through Google form and was participated by 106 respondents. Likewise, interviews were participated by 11 interviewees. Furthermore, some of the findings were triangulated using document analysis. Average and rank were used to analyze the survey data. Findings reveal that the scholarly performance of the graduate students “does not meet expectations at all”. However, the extent of institutional support of the graduate school “fully meets expectation”. The scholarly performances needing improvement were research presentation and publication which were attributed to the need to attune the informational, mentoring, administrative, and resource supports of the institution along with the national standards for graduate research. Hence, opportunities for improvements were identified on the enhancement of the graduate school research support which may help establish research and innovation culture that is comparable to the national and global standards.
A comprehensive review on pre-university student essay writing: Issues and recommendations
Authors: Abdullah Zulkarnain Farihin , Osman Zulkifli , Sarudin Anida , Mohamed Redzwan Husna Faredza , Werdiningsih Dyah
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this comprehensive review is to discuss the issues that pre-university students often face when writing essays and to propose an alternative approach to implementing the teaching of essay writing such as the use of thinking maps. The focus of this study is to look at the writing status of pre-university in Malaysia as well as the suggestions proposed by researchers through the articles highlighted. Highlights of the study found that one of the key issues that hindered pre-university students from writing essays was the failure of students to master the writing skills and the choice of teacher teaching strategies. In addition, it also indicated that both of these issues have caused students failure to perform well in essay writing. The study also suggests the use of thinking maps in the teaching and learning process of writing essays. Thinking maps are also effective in helping and enhancing students ‘achievement in essay writing. The implications of the study indicate that pre-university students are facing difficulty in producing high-quality essays and that the use of thinking maps can be used as support materials to help students write good essays.
Cores of Partitions in Rectangles
Authors: Ayyer Arvind , Sinha Shubham
Published: February 2024

For a positive integer $t \geq 2$, the $t$-core of a partition plays an important role in modular representation theory and combinatorics. We initiate the study of $t$-cores of partitions contained in an {$r\times s$} rectangle. Our main results are as follows. We first give a simple formula for the number of partitions in the rectangle that are themselves $t$-cores and compute its asymptotics for large $r,s$. We then prove that the number of partitions inside the rectangle whose $t$-cores are a fixed partition $\rho$ is given by a product of binomial coefficients. Finally, we use this formula to compute the distribution of the $t$-core of a uniformly random partition inside the rectangle extending our previous work on all partitions of a fixed integer $n$ (Ann. Appl. Prob. 2023). In particular, we show that in the limit as $r,s \to \infty$ maintaining a fixed aspect ratio, we again obtain a Gamma distribution with the same shape parameter $\alpha = (t-1)/2$ and rate parameter $\beta$ that depends on the aspect ratio.
Prozessüberwachung mittels maschineninhärenter Sensoren/Transparency improvement in hollow embossing rolling of metallic bipolar plates – Process monitoring by using machine-inherent sensors
Authors: Wagner Martin , Alaluss Mohaned , Langheinrich Johann , Reuther Franz , Kurth Robin , Ihlenfeldt Steffen
Published: February 2024

Die Überwachung von Umformprozessen sowie des Maschinenverhaltens ist ein wesentlicher Enabler für gesteigerte Agilität und Effizienz in der Umformtechnik. Bei der Überwachung von Walzprozessen zur Herstellung von metallischen Bipolarplatten besteht die Anforderung einer genauen, sensitiven und kontinuierlichen Messung bei gleichzeitig mechanisch robuster Sensorintegration. In diesem Beitrag wird ein Konzept zur inlinefähigen Prozessüberwachung für das Hohlprägewalzen mittels maschineninhärenter Sensoren vorgestellt.
Audiovisual simultaneity windows reflect temporal sensory uncertainty
Authors: Cary Emma , Lahdesmaki Ilona , Badde Stephanie
Published: February 2024

The ability to judge the temporal alignment of visual and auditory information is a prerequisite for multisensory integration and segregation. However, each temporal measurement is subject to error. Thus, when judging whether a visual and auditory stimulus were presented simultaneously, observers must rely on a subjective decision boundary to distinguish between measurement error and truly misaligned audiovisual signals. Here, we tested whether these decision boundaries are relaxed with increasing temporal sensory uncertainty, i.e., whether participants make the same type of adjustment an ideal observer would make. Participants judged the simultaneity of audiovisual stimulus pairs with varying temporal offset, while being immersed in different virtual environments. To obtain estimates of participants’ temporal sensory uncertainty and simultaneity criteria in each environment, an independent-channels model was fitted to their simultaneity judgments. In two experiments, participants’ simultaneity decision boundaries were predicted by their temporal uncertainty, which varied unsystematically with the environment. Hence, observers used a flexibly updated estimate of their own audiovisual temporal uncertainty to establish subjective criteria of simultaneity. This finding implies that, under typical circumstances, audiovisual simultaneity windows reflect an observer’s cross-modal temporal uncertainty.
Adli Hemşirelik
Authors: Gökdoğan Mira R. , Haspolat Ali , Sözen Şevki , Tüzün Birgül , Erdoğdu Demiral Dilber , Özden Dilek , Gürkan Aysel , Pertidis Gavril , Karacan Meriç , Polat Oğuz , Uysal Cem , Dülgerler Şeyda , Açıkkol Münevver , Civir Mehtap , Şahin Derya , Tepehan Eraslan Selma , Güven Taner
Published: February 2024

Adli Hemşireliğin Tarihsel Gelişimi –Dünyada ve Türkiye’de Adli Hemşirelik
Mira R. Gökdoğan
Hemşirelerin Adli Sorumluluğu; Yoğunbakım Ünitesi İle Çözüm Örneği
Ali Şefik Köprülü
Ali Haspolat
Klinik Adli Tıp Hizmetlerinde Adli Hemşirelik
Şevki Sözen
Birgül Tüzün
Dilber Erdoğdu Demiral
Acil Servislerde Adli Hemşirelik
Nurcan Hamzaoğlu
Yaralanmalarda Hemşirenin Sorumlulukları
Dilek Özden
Aile İçi Şiddet
Aysel Gürkan
Vücut Dokunulmazlığına Karşı İşlenen Suçlar
Gavril Pertidis
Meriç Karacan
Ersi Abacı Kalfoğlu
Çocuk İstismarında Adli Hemşirelik
Oğuz Polat
Cem Uysal
Adli Psikiyatri Hastasının Bakımında Hemşirelik: Adli Psikiyatri Hemşireliği
Şeyda Dülgerler
Adli Toksikoloji / Madde Kötüye Kullanımı
Münevver Açıkkol
Hemşirenin Hukuki Sorumluluğu
Mehtap Civir
Ebelik ve Hemşirelikte Malpraktis
Derya Şahin
Ötanazi
Selma Tepehan Eraslan
Adli Tıp: Ölüm, Ölü Muayenesi ve Otopsi
Taner Güven
The Effect of Green Marketing on Product Purchasing Decisions with E-Wom as a Mediating Variable
Authors: Romadhany Yoga Itsna , Hakim Lukman
Published: February 2024

Marketing communications in this modern era has experienced very significant developments. The increasingly advanced development of the times demands that everything must change in such a way, keeping up with current developments in the field of marketing communications. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of Green Marketing on Garnier product purchasing decisions in Surakarta with E-Wom as an intervening variable. This type of research is quantitative research. The population of this research is Garnier product users in Surakarta. This research uses primary data. So the minimum sample that researchers can take is 100 respondents. Sampling technique in this research. using purposive sampling. This research uses SMARTPLS 3.0 software. This research uses Structural Equation Model (SEM) analysis with Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of this research are that Green Marketing has a positive and significant influence on Purchasing Decisions. Green Marketing has a positive and significant influence on E-WOM. E-WOM has a positive and significant influence on purchasing decisions. E-WOM can mediate the relationship between Green Marketing and Purchasing Decisions.
Kualitas Pelayanan Publik Terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat Pembuatan KTP-e Di Dinas Kependudukan Di Pencatatan Sipil Kabupaten Seluma
Authors: Dani Rahiman , Sawihin Sawihin , Sakti Budiman , Aprianty Henny , Purnawan Heru
Published: February 2024

Public services under the process of making an E-KTP in Indonesia are not yet uniform with different levels of quality and up in each region. The conditions there were because the achievements of the recording results were asked that the upward target had not been determined, the achievement of the targets had not been achieved because there was still weak coordination between our departments, elements up and down related to the recording process were asked. The same thing is known that people's motivation in the recording process is still low, especially people who live in rural areas. The satisfaction of the people in Seluma Regency who receive services for making electronic KTPs is largely determined by the quality of service for officers at the Dukcapil Office. The level of service satisfaction for making electronic ID cards is explained by the dimensions on the quality of public services (Zeithaml, 2013), on the dimensions: reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, and tangibles. The research problems found were (1) how is the community's response to the quality of public services in the process of making an E-KTP (2) Does the quality of public services affect people's satisfaction in making KTP-E at the Dukcapil Office of Seluma Regency. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression, the number of samples is 95 respondents. The results of the questionnaire were tested for validity and reliability as well as the classical assumption test to find out whether the resulting upward equation met the validity of the data. The Sturges interval scale in the study was to determine the perceptions of respondents, a partial test (t-test) was used simultaneously (F-test) to answer the proposed hypothesis. The results of research into (5) the dimensions of the quality of public services; reliability, responsiveness, assurance, empathy, and tangibles received a "Good" category response from the community in the process of making the KTP-E. Partial test results (t-test) on the dimensions of reliability (X1), Responsiveness (X2), and Tangibles (X5) obtained positive and significant results according to the Assurance (X3) and Emphaty (X4) dimension diagrams that have positive and significant results on community satisfaction. Simultaneous test results (F-test) also note that the quality of public services has a positive and significant effect on community satisfaction.
Organizational Communication Patterns in Implementing the Vision and Mission of the Bontang Sundanese Wargi Society in Bontang City
Authors: Oktavianoe Anita Ardianty Nugget
Published: February 2024

Organizational communication patterns in an organization are an important factor in the success of the organization. Good communication will produce good results to realize the vision and mission of the organization. This research aims to find out how communication is carried out from superiors to subordinates to empower the Sundanese community or members. This research is a qualitative research with interview, observation and documentation methods, using 6 informants from Paguyuban Wargi Sunda Bontang structurally selected to be interviewed. The results show that the communication patterns used by the Wargi Sunda Bontang Association in implementing its vision and mission are using Diagonal Communication Patterns, Horizontal Communication Patterns and Vertical Communication Patterns. The suggestion of this research is that Paguyuban Wargi Sunda Bontang Bontang City should be made an art certification as a legal umbrella in every activity carried out.
Analysis Of Village Funds On The Implementation Of Development In Layang Lekat Village, Pagar Jati District, Bengkulu Central Regency
Authors: Purwanti Tri
Published: February 2024

This research is motivated by One way to realize good governance in managing the Village Fund budget is to pay attention to the stages of management, planning, implementation, reporting, and accountability. In managing the government in a village, the village head needs assistance from the villagers. The people of this village work according to their duties. Because of its large role, it is necessary to formulate regulations or laws related to village government to regulate village government, so that they can carry out their roles as well as possible. In this regard, the role of the community is also important, especially in the decision-making process and the implementation of activities related to the needs of the village community. The purpose of this study was to find out how the implementation of village fund allocation management (ADD) for rural development in Layang Lekat Village, Pagar Jati District, Central Bengkulu Regency. The type in this study was qualitative with descriptive methods, observation data collection techniques, interviews and documentation, after interviews. carried out with selected informants, the researchers used data analysis techniques, namely collecting data, presenting data, drawing conclusions.The results of the study show that the policy of the Layang Lekat Village Head has been implemented properly, the policy of the Layang Lekat Village Head is to organize or manage the village fund budget for the implementation of village development, both physical and non-physical. The process of managing village funds for the implementation of Layang Lekat village development consists of several stages, namely planning, implementation, and accountability reporting. Management of the Layang Lekat Village Fund It has been quite effective in the implementation of the development of the village, the realization of the management of the Village Fund for the implementation of development in the Lekat Layang Village which has been carried out well in 202  to 2021 .
Analisis Produktivitas Kerja Pegawai Dalam Meningkatkan Pelayanan Prima di Bagian Sumber Daya Manusia Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Dr. Sardjito
Authors: Septian Esa
Published: February 2024

This study aims to analyze the level of employee productivity in the Human Resources Section of the Central General Hospital (RSUP) Dr. Sardjito in improving excellent service to the community. The type of research used in this research is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach. Data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman model through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results of this study indicate that the quantity of work shows that the workload that has been assigned to employees in the HR Department is still uneven between employees. The quality of work produced in the form of output has not been optimal in the delegation of authority. In terms of timeliness, it is by the main tasks and functions of each but the additional workload makes the resulting output less than optimal. Factors affecting employee work productivity include a motivating mental attitude, competent employees, production facilities, technology utilization, and career paths.
Family Planning Services Digitalization: Implications to Nursing
Authors: Opatunji Florence Omowunmi , Sowunmi Christiana Olanrewaju
Published: February 2024

This research examines the changing nature of family planning services in Nigeria, investigating the complex interaction between traditional practices, cultural influences, and the continuous integration of digital technologies. Although there has been notable improvement, the availability and use of family planning services continue to encounter ongoing obstacles that are deeply founded in cultural attitudes and structural shortcomings within the healthcare infrastructure. Historically, family planning in Nigeria has mostly depended on traditional practices and cultural beliefs, which have impeded the widespread use of contemporary contraceptive technologies. The intricate interplay of cultural elements leads to a significant percentage of the population being deprived of a wide array of family planning options. The issues are worsened by the healthcare system, which is characterised by limited resources and geographical inequality. The use of digital technology into family planning services offers a revolutionary chance for change. Contraception monitoring applications, wearable gadgets, and telemedicine provide novel methods to improve the accessibility, accuracy, and effectiveness of reproductive healthcare. The research highlights the significance of artificial intelligence and machine learning in customising preventative interventions. Nevertheless, the implementation of digital family planning services presents obstacles such as privacy issues and the need for fair technology availability. The objective of this research is to conduct a thorough analysis of the intricacies related to digitalization, while considering both the advantages and disadvantages. The future of family planning services in Nigeria hinges upon not only technology advancements, but also on cooperative endeavours, cultural awareness, and meticulous strategizing. This article explores the ramifications of digitalization on nursing practice, education, and administration, with a particular focus on the crucial role that nurses play in adapting to this transformational environment. This research provides significant insights to facilitate the successful incorporation of digital technology into family planning services, with the aim of creating a more accessible, patient-centered, and technologically advanced reproductive healthcare system in Nigeria.
Desensibilización a la Warfarina en Pacientes con Patologías Tromboembólicas
Authors: Sossa Pinzón Luis Alfredo , Rojas Jiménez Ronald Fernando , Acosta Marín José Manuel , Beltrán Lugo Mario Andrés , Olarte Giraldo Claudia Milena , Posso Escobar Andrés Mauricio , Román Medrano Karla Melissa , Guerra Romero Héctor Andrés
Published: February 2024

Las patologías tromboembólicas se encuentran entre las enfermedades vasculares más frecuentes  en la mayoría de los países. La piedra angular del tratamiento ETV actualmente es la anticoagulación, entre los fármacos más utilizados está la warfarina. La Warfarina ha sido utilizada tradicionalmente como anticoagulante oral para la profilaxis y el tratamiento de ETV; sin embargo, tiene limitaciones como la hipersensibilidad a este fármaco, lento inicio de acción, riesgo de hemorragia, necrosis de piel, alopecia, y necesidad de monitoreo riguroso. Pese a sus efectos adversos, la warfarina es un anticoagulante que evita la actividad de los factores de coagulación dependientes de la vitamina K,  es por ello que la desensibilización a la warfarina representa un desafío clínico significativo en pacientes con patologías tromboembólicas, particularmente cuando se enfrentan a complicaciones hemorrágicas o intolerancia a la terapia anticoagulante convencional. El objetivo de este artículo es reconocer la desensibilización a la warfarina en pacientes con patologías tromboembólicas.