bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An evaluation of the level of financial reporting compliance of public schools in Kwazulu-Natal
Authors: Maama Haruna , Zungu Amos , Oluka Alexander Markey , Marimuthu Ferina
Published: February 2024

The financial management and reporting practices of public schools in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are a matter of concern. Section 42 of the South African Schools Act (SASA) requires that the Member of the Executive Council (MECs) for Education in KZN develops financial reporting guidelines for the schools. As a result, each province in South Africa has its l financial reporting guidelines that provide a framework for schools to report their financial information accurately and transparently. However, there are concerns about the lack of financial accountability and transparency emanating from improper financial reporting on the parts of the schools. Poor reporting practices of KZN schools may lead to negative consequences such as financial mismanagement, misappropriation of funds, and inability to account for expenditures. As a result, this study examined how public ordinary schools complied with the financial reporting re­quirements set forth by the KZN Provincial Department of Education (PDE). The study used a content analysis method to collect data from 58 schools’ yearly financial statements over a two-year period. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the quan­titative data gathered from the financial statements to assess the degree of conformity with KZN PDE financial reporting rules. The findings revealed various instances of public schools failing to follow the rules. The schools’ reporting practices were parti­cularly poor since they did not adhere to the reporting standards. The research contri­butes to understanding financial reporting compliance levels among schools in KZN. The study also provides recommendations to improve compliance and promote school financial accountability.
Strategies for creating inclusive learning for learners experiencing barriers to learning
Authors: Nzuza Zakhele Dennis
Published: February 2024

Inclusive learning compels all public schools to accommodate all learners and imple­ment curricula that meet their needs. This study explored strategies for creating inclu­sive learning for learners who experience barriers to learning. Most of the literature on inclusive learning in schools has discussed the tension between theoretical approaches and the practical achievements of inclusive learning during teaching and learning. Furthermore, the local literature has demonstrated that educators try to modify and differentiate the existing curriculum with no tangible results for learners experiencing barriers to learning and not comprehending the content of the curriculum. This gene­ric interpretive qualitative case study was conducted in the uMgungundlovu District (KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa), using semi-structured interviews with four teachers selected from four primary schools. Observations were conducted during tea­ching and learning, and documents were reviewed. The themes were derived and used through thematic data analysis to yield the study findings and draw conclusions. The study results indicated a shift toward inclusive learning, whereby learners experiencing barriers to learning can learn and better comprehend the curriculum's content through role-play, constructing objects, and drawing. Therefore, learners experiencing barriers to learning felt part of the teaching and learning process and could transform their contextual affordance into actions, which sheds light on their education journey.
Determinant factors affecting the research performance of lecturers receiving external funds
Authors: Haryanto Haryanto , Kholis Nur , Hadi Samsul , Apino Ezi , Asriadi AM Muh. , Trizkyana Cerry Kartika
Published: February 2024

Quality research can positively impact the development of science and technology and improve the reputation of universities. This study investigates the determinant factors that affect the research performance of lecturers who obtain external funding. The sample was 41 lecturers who obtained external research funds from various institutions (e.g., Directorate of Research, Technology and Community Service, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia; National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia; and similar institutions) for the last three years (2021 - 2023). Cluster analysis using secondary data (Science and Technology Index or SINTA data) was conducted to determine research performance clusters (high and low). Discriminant analysis was conducted to determine the determinant factors affecting research performance achievement based on the cluster analysis results. The results revealed that internal factors, including mastery of English and interest in the research topics offered, are determinant factors that affect the research performance of lecturers receiving external funding. In external factors, eight determinant factors affect research performance, namely: support for dissemination of research results in journals, support from research assistant staff, satisfaction with awards from the university, satisfaction with awards from outside the university, support for research matching funds from the university, training in writing research proposals, ease of obtaining research permits from agencies outside the university, and adequacy of facilities at the university. Universities need to consider these factors to encourage the improvement of the research performance of lecturers receiving external funding.
Designing a Novel Digitally Delivered Antiracism Intervention for Mental Health Clinicians: Exploratory Analysis of Acceptability
Authors: Brown Tashalee Rushell , Amir Habiba , Hirsch Drew , Jansen Madeline Owens
Published: February 2024

Background

There is a great need for evidence-based antiracism interventions targeting mental health clinicians to help mitigate mental health disparities in racially and ethnically minoritized groups.

Objective

This study provides an exploratory analysis of mental health clinicians’ perspectives on the acceptability of a web-based antiracism intervention.

Methods

Mental health clinicians were recruited from a single academic medical center through outreach emails. Data were collected through individual 30-minute semistructured remote video interviews with participants, then recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using content analysis.

Results

A total of 12 mental health clinicians completed the study; 10 out of 12 (83%) were female candidates. Over half (7/12, 58%) of the respondents desired more robust antiracism training in mental health care. Regarding the web-based antiracism intervention, (8/12, 67%) enjoyed the digitally delivered demo module, (7/12, 58%) of respondents suggested web-based content would be further enhanced with the addition of in-person or online group components.

Conclusions

Our results suggest a strong need for additional antiracist training for mental health clinicians. Overall, participants responded favorably to novel web-based delivery methods for an antiracism intervention. These findings provide important support for future development and pilot testing of a large-scale digitally enhanced antiracist curriculum targeting mental health clinicians.
Limitations of the Cough Sound-Based COVID-19 Diagnosis Artificial Intelligence Model and its Future Direction: Longitudinal Observation Study (Preprint)
Authors: Kim Jina , Choi Yong Sung , Lee Young Joo , Yeo Seung Geun , Kim Kyung Won , Kim Min Seo , Rahmati Masoud , Yon Dong Keon , Lee Jinseok
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND

The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in 2019 has necessitated the rapid and accurate detection of COVID-19 to manage patients effectively and implement public health measures. Artificial intelligence (AI) models analyzing cough sounds have emerged as promising tools for large-scale screening and early identification of potential cases.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of using cough sounds as a diagnostic tool for COVID-19, considering the unique acoustic features that differentiate positive and negative cases. We investigated whether an AI model trained on cough sound recordings from specific periods, especially the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, were applicable to the ongoing situation with persistent variants.

METHODS

We used cough sound recordings from 3 data sets (Cambridge, Coswara, and Virufy) representing different stages of the pandemic and variants. Our AI model was trained using the Cambridge data set with subsequent evaluation against all data sets. The performance was analyzed based on the area under the receiver operating curve (AUC) across different data measurement periods and COVID-19 variants.

RESULTS

The AI model demonstrated a high AUC when tested with the Cambridge data set, indicative of its initial effectiveness. However, the performance varied significantly with other data sets, particularly in detecting later variants such as Delta and Omicron, with a marked decline in AUC observed for the latter. These results highlight the challenges in maintaining the efficacy of AI models against the backdrop of an evolving virus.

CONCLUSIONS

While AI models analyzing cough sounds offer a promising noninvasive and rapid screening method for COVID-19, their effectiveness is challenged by the emergence of new virus variants. Ongoing research and adaptations in AI methodologies are crucial to address these limitations. The adaptability of AI models to evolve with the virus underscores their potential as a foundational technology for not only the current pandemic but also future outbreaks, contributing to a more agile and resilient global health infrastructure.
An innovative approach to the primary care shortage: virtual enabled primary care (Preprint)
Authors: Roy Vibin , Marshall Jaclyn , Thomas Latoya , Thames Todd , Parekh Ami , Kocher Bob
Published: February 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

There is a mismatch between primary care supply and demand in our country, which translates into fewer Americans achieving the health benefits tied to primary care. Addressing these issues requires creative and multifaceted solutions - however many of these can take years to achieve; virtual enabled primary care is a novel model that can help us address these issues immediately. Virtual enabled primary care is an innovative care delivery model that has been gaining traction and is using technology to enable virtual team-based care models to deliver comprehensive primary care to patients across the country. With federal and state policy certainty, this delivery model has the potential to help close the gap in primary care access.
Improving the Effectiveness of Disaster Mitigation in Wonogiri Regency, Indonesia Using House of Risk Method
Authors: Setiawan Eko , Pramana Gufron Adhi
Published: February 2024

Wonogiri Regency, the Republic of Indonesia, is an area that has potential to be affected by various types of disasters. This study aims to identify the types of disaster potentials in the Wonogiri Regency and to provide recommendations for effective disaster mitigation strategies that can be effectively implemented by the Regional Disaster Management Agency (Badan Penanggulangan Bencana Daerah or BPBD in short) of the Wonogiri Regency during 2021-2026 time period by using the House of Risk (HoR) method. The study found that floods, landslides, strong winds, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, forest and land fires, droughts, and extraordinary events are likely to take place in the regency. The implementation of the HoR phase 1 yields 19 disaster risk events and 19 disaster risk agents. The use of Pareto diagram to the disaster risk agents results in 8 dominant risk agents of disaster, namely “Unstable ground”; “The trees are too old and fragile”; “The trees are too dense”; Lack of water resources”; Heavy rain intensity”; “Struck by disaster materials”; “Epidemic of a disease”; and “The building construction is not strong”. The implementation of the HoR phase 2 produces 15 mitigation strategies along with their priority order in which the 5 mitigation strategies with the highest priority are “Working with related parties to reduce the potential of disasters”; “Conducting socialization and education of disasters”; “Establishing disaster-resilient villages”; “Mapping disaster-prone areas”; and “Training for disaster volunteers”.
Nuevo reporte de Cyttarops alecto en la República de Panamá
Authors: Guevara Nelson , Sponer Renate , Achile Alexandra , Fernandez Emilia
Published: February 2024

El día 22 de julio de 2023, se registró un individuo de murciélago de orejas cortas Cyttarops alecto Thomas, 1913. Este es el segundo reporte histórico de la especie en la República de Panamá, documentación que se realizó en la Reserva Natural Privada Bunorgandi, por medio de la fotografía in situ del individuo.
Registro de Puercoespín (Erethizon dorsatum) en Valle Colombia Coahuila, México
Authors: Valdés-Alarcón Manuel , Pacheco Jesús , Betancourt Alejandro , Ceballos Gerardo
Published: February 2024

Registramos la presencia de un ejemplar vivo de puercoespín (Erethizon dorsatum) en Valle Colombia en el Municipio de San Buenaventura, en Coahuila durante el 2010 en un matorral desertico micrófilo con lomerios de pendiente suave y a una altitud de 1,314 msnm. Pocos son los registros de la especie en México, los cuales se encuentran restringidos a siete estados del norte del país incluidos dos registros fósiles en el sur de Nuevo León y Aguascalientes. En México, el puercoespín de Norteamérica se le conoce únicamente en 20 localidades dispersas, en donde la mayoría de los registros pertenecen a animales atropellados, de restos de cráneo o de sus espinas. Actualmente, de acuerdo con la Norma Oficial Mexicana (NOM-059-SEMARNAT-2010) esta especie está clasificada en la categoría de “En peligro de extinción”.  Nuestro hallazgo representa el más reciente registro para Valle Colombia en el estado de Coahuila. Además del registro del puercoespín, también registramos la presencia adicional de 23 especies de mamíferos medianos y grandes, entre los que destacan, el oso negro (Ursus americanus), puma (Puma concolor), gato montés (Lynx rufus), bisonte (Bison bison), venado bura (Odocoileus hemionus), venado cola blanca (O. virginianus) and pronghorn (Antilocapra americana). Cabe mencionar que Valle Colombia se encuentra en la región terrestre prioritaria de México para el mantenimiento de la Biodiversidad (RTP-71, Sierra la Encantada-Santa Rosa), lo cual resalta la importancia de las áreas y con escasa pertubación humana para la conservación biológica a nivel regional y nacional.
Quadrilha de sequestradores: as Representações Jurídicas sobre as Trabalhadoras Domésticas Remuneradas
Authors: De Medina da Silva Gomes Fabio
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo pretende debater as representações jurídicas sobre as trabalhadoras domésticas remuneradas nas doutrinas de Direito do Trabalho, com especial enfoque para a forma de construções de um discurso construtor de desigualdades. As considerações dessa pesquisa apontam para uma construção de uma imagética sobre as empregadas domésticas de sujeitos que não merecem os mesmos direitos dos demais trabalhadores.
v. 13 n. 26: 2022-2
Authors: Estudos Políticos Revista
Published: February 2024

A Revista Estudos Políticos disponibiliza aqui um arquivo em pdf com o número v. 13 n. 26: 2022-2 completo para download.
The impact of fiscal deficit on economic growth: An empirical study in selected MENA countries
Authors: Kassem Jinan
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this article is to investigate how the fiscal deficit affects economic growth in five Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) countries: Bahrain, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, and Jordan. These economies are bewildered by their high deficit levels, and their weak investment growth keeps them from achieving economic growth. This investigation, which spans the years 1995 through 2020, uses the ARDL (autoregressive distributed lag) methodology. The author selected four variables for this study: economic growth serves as the dependent variable, while the set of independent variables includes economic growth (GDPG), gross fixed capital formation as a percentage of GDP (GFCF), deficit as a percentage of GDP (DEFICIT), and inflation (INF). The long-run results showed that there is a negative link between economic growth and deficit; however, a positive relationship existed between inflation and economic growth. Gross fixed capital formation did not show any significant relationship with economic growth in the long run. In the short run, the results showed that inflation has a negative relationship with economic growth. The remaining variables, deficit, and gross fixed capital formation did not show a significant relationship with economic growth.
Longitudinal Changes in Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) and Risk of Incident Diabetes: The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN)
Authors: M. Hedderson Monique , Capra Angela , Lee Catherine , A. Habel Laurel , Lee Jennifer , B. Gold Ellen , E. Badon Sylvia , D. Mitro Susanna , R. El Khoudary Samar
Published: February 2024

Objective: To investigate the associations of longitudinal changes in sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and testosterone (T) over the menopause transition with the risk of diabetes.
Research Design/Methods: We followed 2,952 participants in the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) who were premenopausal or early peri-menopausal and diabetes-free at baseline. SHBG,T and estradiol (E2) levels were measured at up to 13 follow-up visits (over up to 17 years). We used complementary log-log-based discrete-time survival models anchored at baseline.

Results: 376 women developed diabetes. A 5-unit increase in time-varying SHBG was associated with a 10% reduced risk of diabetes (hazard ratio (HR): 0.91 (95% confidence interval 0.87, 0.95)), adjusting for covariates, baseline SHBG,T and E2 levels. Time-varying T was not associated with diabetes risk. Compared to the lowest quartile for annual rate of change of SHBG since baseline [Q1 (-92.3 to -1.5 nM], all other quartiles were associated with a decreased risk of diabetes adjusting for covariates and baseline SHBG; associations persisted after adjusting for rate of change of T and E2 [Q2 (>-1.5 to -0.2 nM) HR 0.33 (0.23,0.48); Q3 (>-0.2 to 1.3 nM) HR 0.37 (0.25, 0.55); Q4 (>1.3 to 82.0 nM) HR 0.43 (0.30, 0.63)].

Conclusion: Increasing levels of SHBG over the menopause transition were associated with a decreased risk of incident diabetes. Stable to increasing rates of change in SHBG were also independently associated with decreased risk of diabetes compared to decreasing rates of change, suggesting SHBG may affect glucose through a mechanism beyond androgenicity.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on FirstAid Management of Paediatric Emergencies among Mothers of Under Five Children in Community Areas of Bhopal District
Authors: S* Bamaniya
Published: February 2024

First aid is the temporary and immediate care given to the person who is injured or suddenly became ill. First aid can save a victim’s life especially if the victim is bleeding heavily and has stopped breathing. The aim of first aid to preserve life, promote recovery, and prevent worsening of the victim’s general condition and quick transport of the casualty to the nearest medical aid if required. Accidents are the largest single cause of death after the age of one year and are the most serious health problems facing the world today. Mother’s knowledge and practice are relevant variables and are considered to be important factors in planning an educational programme for first aid in paediatric emergencies. The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of self-instructional module (SIM) on first aid management of paediatric emergencies among mothers of under five children in community areas of Bhopal district by quasi experimental setup. Cluster sampling technique will be used for selecting the sample. For this purpose, all the mothers of under five children will be listed out separately from Shingarcholi area and 50 mothers will be chosen as sample by using lottery method. The investigators personal and professional experience, structured knowledge questionnaire and self-instructional was prepared to assess the level of knowledge of mothers of under five children on selected conditions of first aid. The present study assessed the knowledge of mothers of under five children regarding first aid management in paediatric emergencies and found all 26 (52%) of mother’s had inadequate knowledge in pre-test and in the post test, a maximum number of mother’s 4 (8%) had moderately adequate knowledge and 35 (70%) of them had adequate knowledge. It shows that there is a significant improvement in knowledge of mother’s after selfinstructional module. Thus, the investigator concludes that self-instructional module is effective in improving the knowledge of mother’s regarding first aid management. The self-instructional module has enhanced the knowledge of mother’s.
Nos dice el discente
Authors: Rodriguez Milagros Elena
Published: February 2024

En la presente investigación transmetódica como objetivo complejo se analiza la educación en las categorías  don, vocación y formación desde las voces de los colaboradores de Latinoamérica, usando el análisis crítico del discurso como transmétodo decolonial planetario-complejo. Se construyen así entramados con las categorías: amor (eros), vocación, identidad docente, entre otras. Para luego, con cinco (5) colaboradores de Venezuela, República Dominicana, Cuba y México extraemos ideas fuertes que develan sus aportes, haciendo énfasis en lo decolonial, complejo y transdisciplinar. En las conclusiones de aperturas, sin duda todos los entrevistados concuerdan que el docente debe ser ejemplo de lo que promueve en la formación del discente. Con la constatación aún de una formación colonial, mecánica con competencias inhumanas; en los que ejemplifican que el don y la vocación puede ser reprimida en la mecanización de la formación. Que alude al título de la pesquisa: no destruyas mi don auténtico, mi sentir.
MONITORING DAN EDUKASI STATUS GIZI DAN IMUNISASI DENGAN METODE FACE-TO-FACE UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN GENERASI BEBAS STUNTING
Authors: Aras Dara Ugi , Muallima Nur , Faradiana Shelli , Ibrahim Juliani , Asmasari Andi Arwinny , Abdullah Huzain , Iskandar A. Maghfirah , Fajar Awal
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK
Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia (Kemenkes RI) telah mengumumkan keberhasilan Indonesia dalam menurunkan prevalensi stunting dari 24,4% di tahun 2021dan menjadi 21,6% pada tahun 2022. Namun angka ini belum mencapai target World Health Organization (WHO) yaitu kurang dari 20%. Sementara target nasional yang ditetapkan oleh Presiden Joko Widodo di angka 14% di tahun 2024. Hal ini tentu memerlukan berbagai usaha intervensi dan kolaborasi baik dari kementerian maupun dari lembaga lainnya di Indonesia. Imunisasi dan gizi menjadi faktor penting dalam mencegah stunting. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk melaksanakan monitoring dan edukasi tentang status imunisasi dan gizi. Metode kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat yang dilaksanakan di Pusat Kesehatan Masyarakat (Puskesmas) Toddopuli Kota Makassar, yaitu dengan melakukan pemeriksaan status gizi dan monitoring Kartu Menuju Sehat (KMS) serta observasi dan wawancara. Selain itu juga dengan memberikan materi penyuluhan kesehatan secara face-to-face kepada masyarakat. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat tentang bagaimana pentingnya kontrol status gizi dan imunisasi pada bayi dan anak untuk pencegahan stunting, sehingga diharapkan pencapaian generasi Bebas Stunting akan lebih mudah terwujud.
 
ABSTRACT
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemenkes RI) has announced Indonesia's success in reducing the prevalence of stunting from 24.4% in 2021 and then down to 21.6% in 2022. However, this figure has not yet reached the World Health Organization (WHO) target of less than 20% . Meanwhile, the national target in 2024 set by President Joko Widodo is at 14%. This certainly requires various interventions and collaborative efforts from both ministries and other institutions in Indonesia. Immunization and nutrition are important factors in preventing stunting. This community service activity is to carry out monitoring and education about immunization and nutrition status. The method of community service activities carried out at the Toddopuli Community Health Center (Puskesmas), Makassar City, is by checking nutritional status and monitoring the Healthy Way Card (KMS) as well as observation and interviews. In addition, by providing face-to-face health education materials to the public. The result of this community service activity is increased public awareness about the importance of controlling nutritional status and immunization in infants and children to prevent stunting, so that it is hoped that achieving a Stunting Free generation will be more easily realized.
EDUKASI PENCEGAHAN PELECEHAN SEKSUAL TERHADAP ANAK DI DESA KARANGMOJO, SAWAHAN, BOYOLALI
Authors: Oktaviani Dewi , Pratama Diyan , Fikri Dzakiyyah , Sabatina Dea , Negrita Amelia Riiza , Kusumaningsih Anita , Rahmawati Dwi , Katoningsih Sri
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK
Pelecehan seksual sering terjadi pada anak-anak dan mempengaruhi kondisi psikis mereka sehingga menghambat tumbuh kembang anak. Kasus pelecehan seksual nyata terjadi dan perlunya orang tua untuk mengedukasi keluarganya terkait hal ini. Dengan menyadari bahwa yang berhak menyentuh diri adalah diri sendiri, maka anak dapat membentengi dirinya dari pencegahan seksual. Tujuan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada ibu dan anak terkait bagian tubuh anak yang boleh disentuh, pihak yang boleh menyentuh anak, bagaimana mencegah terjadinya pelecehan seksual pada anak serta bagaimana respon yang seharusnya dilakukan ketika menemui pelecehan seksual baik pada dirinya atau lingkungan terdekat. Program ini dilakukan di Desa Karangmojo RT 05 RW 05 Sawahan, Ngemplak, Boyolali dengan peserta berjumlah 17 ibu-ibu yang tergabung PKK serta 13 anak-anak yang menempuh pendidikan TK dan SD. Metode yang digunakan adalah sosialisasi melalui kegiatan ceramah, praktik, game dan FGD (Forum Group Discussion). Berdasarkan hasil tes pemahaman ibu terkait pelecehan seksual, didapatkan rata-rata pretest 71,3 dan posttest 84,6. Adapun hasil tes pemahaman anak, didapatkan rata-rata pretest 79,4 dan posttest 90. Program ini memberikan dampak yang baik dan memupuk rasa peduli terhadap kasus pelecehan seksual pada anak.
 
ABSTRACT
Sexual abuse often happens to children and affects their psychological condition, hindering their growth and development. Cases of sexual harassment are real and there is a need for parents to educate their families on this matter. By realizing that the right to touch themselves is themselves, children can fortify themselves from sexual prevention. The purpose of this community service is to provide understanding to mothers and children regarding the parts of the child's body that can be touched, those who can touch children, how to prevent sexual abuse in children and how to respond when encountering sexual abuse either in themselves or the immediate environment. This program was conducted in Karangmojo Village RT 05 RW 05 Sawahan, Ngemplak, Boyolali with participants totaling 17 mothers who are members of the PKK and 13 children who are studying in kindergarten and elementary school. The method used was socialization through lectures, practices, games and FGD (Forum Group Discussion). Based on the results of the mother's understanding test related to sexual abuse, the average pretest was 71.3 and posttest was 84.6. As for the results of the child's understanding test, the average pretest was 79.4 and posttest was 90. This program has a good impact and fosters a sense of caring about cases of sexual abuse in children.
PENYULUHAN BAHAYA HIPERTENSI DAN PELATIHAN BRANDING SERTA STRATEGI PEMASARAN KOMPOS DI RUMAH KOMPOS DESA ADAT PADANG TEGAL, UBUD
Authors: Dewi Ni Wayan Erly Sintya , Cahyawati Putu Nita , Parameswara A A Gde Agung , Permatananda Pande Ayu Naya Kasih
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK
Mitra merupakan perwakilan tempat penampungan sampah dan juga pengolahan sampah organik di desa Padang Tegal, Ubud. Lokasi yang strategis dimana terletak dalam kawasan objek wisata Monkey Forest dan dikelilingi banyak hotel dan juga restaurant, membuat TPS ini banyak memiliki pelanggan. Namun, karena adanya pandemi Covid-19, banyak hotel dan juga restaurant tutup, sehingga pendapatan Rumah Kompos menjadi jauh menurun. Hal ini menyebabkan pemotongan gaji pegawai dan juga pengurangan jumlah pegawai. Hal ini menyebabkan peningkatan stres kerja, yang juga meningkatkan resiko hipertensi. Salah satu solusi yang dapat tim PKM tawarkan adalah memberikan edukasi terkait bahaya hipertensi dan juga cara menanggulanginya, selain itu edukasi terkait branding dan pemasaran pupuk kompos hasil produksi Rumah Kompos Desa Adat Padang Tegal, merupakan salah satu alternatif yang menjanjikan untuk menurunkan stres kerja pegawai di lokasi ini. Pada kegiatan penyuluhan ini dihadiri oleh 30 orang pekerja Rumah Kompos. Keberhasilan penyuluhan diukur dari perbandingan nilai post-test dan pre-test, dimana nilai rata-rata post-test meningkat sebesar 40%. Selain itu, peserta dari staf manajemen menyatakan puas dengan penyuluhan terkait strategi pemasaran kompos. Setelah dilakukan evaluasi dan monitoring, diperoleh informasi bahwa lebih dari 70% pegawai yang merokok, telah mampu mengurangi konsumsi merokoknya lebih dari 50% dari biasanya.
  
ABSTRACT
Mitra in Padang Tegal, Ubud, are representatives of waste collection sites and organic waste processing facilities. This TPS has a large customer base due to its strategic location in the Monkey Forest tourist area, surrounded by numerous hotels and restaurants. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however, many hotels and restaurants closed, resulting in a significant decline in revenue for Rumah Kompos. This resulted in salary reductions and a reduction in the number of employees. This increases work-related stress, which increases the risk of hypertension. Education regarding the dangers of hypertension and how to overcome it, as well as education regarding the branding and marketing of compost produced by the Padang Tegal Traditional Village Compost House, is a promising solution for reducing work stress among site employees. This. 30 workers from the Compost House participated in the extension activity. The effectiveness of counseling is determined by comparing post-test and pre-test scores, with the average post-test score rising by 40%. In addition, management staff participants expressed satisfaction with the compost marketing strategies counseling. After evaluation and monitoring, it was determined that more than 70 percent of employees who smoked were able to reduce their smoking by more than 50 percent compared to before the program.
TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN MAHASISWA NON KESEHATAN TENTANG BIJAK PENGGUNAAN ANTIBIOTIK TERHADAP RISIKO TERJADINYA RESISTENSI
Authors: Kartika Puspita Nindya , Arifin Clarisa Ivana Putri , Fajriyah Wulida Nuril , Yuhdi Putri Aeni , Kurniawan Dedy
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAK
Tiga puluh tahun mendatang diperkirakan akan terjadi 10 juta kematian akibat resistensi antibiotik dimana 4,7 juta diantaranya merupakan penduduk Asia. Resistensi antibiotik merupakan penurunan sensitivitas antibiotik terhadap bakteri. Sekitar 80% penyebab resistensi antibiotik berasal dari penggunaan Antibiotic Growth Promoter (AGP) pada hewan, sedangkan 20% penyebab dari resistensi antibiotik berasal dari pemakaian antibiotik yang tidak tepat pada manusia. Tujuan dari kegiatan webinar ini adalah untuk memberikan edukasi serta melihat bagaimana tingkat pengetahuan mahasiswa non kesehatan tentang penggunaan antibiotik yang baik dan benar. Parameter keberhasilan dari webinar dilihat pada hasil pre-test yang diberikan sebelum kegiatan webinar dan hasil post-test yang diberikan setelah kegiatan webinar. Masing-masing pre-test dan post-test terdiri dari 5 pertanyaan yang sama dan diberikan dalam bentuk google form. Hasil memperlihatkan rata-rata nilai pre-test sebesar 68,57% dan rata-rata nilai post-test sebesar 85,71%. Berdasarkan uji statistik Wilcoxon didapatkan nilai p-value sebesar 0,001 yang berarti terdapat perbedaan antara nilai pre-test dan nilai post-test. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa dengan mengikuti webinar ini dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan peserta webinar mengenai penggunaan antibiotik dengan bijak.
 
ABSTRACT
In the next thirty years, it is estimated that there will be 10 million deaths due to antibiotic resistance, of which 4.7 million are Asians. Antibiotic resistance is a decrease in antibiotic sensitivity to bacteria. About 80% of the causes of antibiotic resistance come from the use of Antibiotic Growth Promoter (AGP) in animals, while 20% of the causes of antibiotic resistance come from the inappropriate use of antibiotics in humans. The purpose of this webinar activity is to educate and see how the level of knowledge of non-health students about the proper and correct use of antibiotics. The parameters of the success of the webinar are seen in the results of the pre-test given before the webinar activity and the post-test results given after the webinar activity. Each pre-test and post-test consists of the same 5 questions and is given in the form of a google form. The results showed that the average pre-test score was 67.7% and the post-test average was 81.18%. Based on the Wilcoxon statistical test, p-value of 0.001 was obtained, which means that there is a difference between the pre-test and post-test values. It can be concluded that participating in this webinar can increase the knowledge of webinar participants about the wise use of antibiotics.
Information System for the Educational Center
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Chushchak Ihor , Veres Oleh ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Chyrun Lyubomyr ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Kolyasa Liubov ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Vlasenko Olha ,   Osnabrück University
Published: February 2024

The goal of the research of the qualification thesis is the development of an intelligent information system of the educational centre using the Python programming language and the Django framework, the SQLite database system, and the chatbot with artificial intelligence ChatGPT. The developed system should facilitate the interaction of different types of users with learning/training centres in order to acquire new necessary skills. As you know, from now on every day more and more educational centres are opening, which provide their services for the study of this or that ability. Due to the onset of the pandemic period, all such educational centres are transferring their classes to the online mode, and the actual need to solve this type of issue arises more and more often. In this work, an analytical review of literary sources is carried out, a comparison of known means of implementation, i.e., so-called analogue systems, is carried out; the actual functioning of this type of system is checked. In addition, a goal tree is being built, which clearly outlines the general goal, namely, the optimization of all processes of the educational centre. In addition, an equally important step is the description of requirements, which is carried out in this work using the RUP methodology for the intelligent information system of the educational centre. The category of users is also determined and a generalized model of system functioning in the environment is built. To develop the system, an analysis of possible methods and software tools for creating and deploying the system is carried out. The most optimal methods for this case are chosen, namely the method of software synthesis and the method of using ready-made solutions, because their application will provide an opportunity to develop a system from scratch using the necessary components and provide an opportunity to integrate an already ready-made system with an intelligent component. Next, a recalculation of possible options among the integration of ready-made intelligent components is carried out, and a chat system with artificial intelligence is chosen, because it will give users the opportunity to search for answers to their questions without leaving the system and facilitate the learning process for each of the users.
Information Technology for Maintaining Records of the It Company Facilities
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Fedchuk Rostyslav , Kravets Petro ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Vysotska Victoria ,   Osnabrück University
Published: February 2024

Accounting of premises is the process of storing, processing and manipulating accounting data of premises. In IT companies, effective premises accounting is of particular importance: it can help reduce costs, improve staff performance, and increase business efficiency. The need to keep records of the premises of an IT company always arises in the case of many offices or many manipulations of their data. Optimal use of space is one of the key factors in ensuring the efficiency of IT companies. The convenience of operational access to all the relevant information on the premises already greatly simplifies the conduct of business for IT companies. The availability of information technology with an analysis and decision- making system reduces the complexity of some accounting processes to a few mouse clicks by one of the relevant managers of the company. Study object – is the process of accounting for premises in an IT company, including the processes of collecting, processing, analysing, and displaying information necessary for efficient use of space. Scope of research - is the information technology for maintaining records of the IT company facilities, which allows to use of the space as efficiently as possible while minimizing costs. The goal this of research is to develop an IT company’s premises accounting information technology that will serve not only as a place to store and review accounting data but also as a platform for reserving places or premises and analysing their condition in accordance with regulatory documents and laws of Ukraine. The development of information technology for the accounting of premises for IT companies is a key component for solving the problem of efficient use of space and reducing costs. The developed technology allows collecting, processing, and analysing information on the use of premises in real-time, which will ensure effective control over the use of space and allow timely response to changes in requirements. This technology should be considered as a decision-making system, which not only manipulates data but also helps analyse and select information according to the user’s relevant requests. Among the important features and functions of the premise accounting technology can be attributed: to the creation, editing and deletion of premises from the system; analysis of the condition of the premises; access to all accounting and analytical data using a chatbot, which is built using an artificial intelligence system; booking a place or room for any amount of time during the day; review of current reservations of each room: review of all created reservations of a specific user; manipulation of employee data: registration, editing and deletion of users from the system, which can only be done by the manager.
Project Portfolio Management in a Multi-project Environment
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Vasyluk Andrii , Basyuk Taras ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: February 2024

Creating a portfolio of projects is an important scientific and practical task that applies to all areas of human activity, and the field of information technology is no exception. Research has shown that there are multiple approaches to solving this task, each characterized by certain features. Known methods of resource allocation have been analyzed, classified, and shown to be primarily related to linear programming problems, resource distribution matrices, or based on empirical knowledge. The project portfolio formation model was presented as a fuzzy problem of integer linear programming. A structural approach was used to depict the functioning principles of the system and information flows. An analysis was conducted, and development tools were selected. The outcome of the work resulted in a prototype of the software. Further research will focus on verifying the system's performance and constructing related modules.
Information System Concept for a Sports and Game Mobile Application with Elements of Artificial Motivation to Lead a More Active Lifestyle
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Basalkevych Oleksandr , Hrybovskiy Oleh ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University
Published: February 2024

The article presents the idea of a sports and gaming mobile application. The proposed concept has a number of indisputable advantages over the analogue products. The main one is the presence of a mechanism of artificial motivation to lead a more active lifestyle. This approach is especially relevant for modern children and teenagers, most of whom prefer virtual entertainment. The analysis of approaches and methods for encouraging and retaining the user of the mobile application was carried out based on the studied literature. The problem of reducing the physical activity of the population is highlighted. Based on the model of additive convolution for the problem of multi-criteria optimization, the feasibility of implementing the system and its superiority over similar software products presented on the market are substantiated. The expected implementation effects of the system are formulated. Mathematical model for substantiation of educational and physical culture and health effects are proposed. Decomposition of the system into subsystems was carried out using Gain-Sarson DFD-notation. The skeleton architecture of the application has been developed and substantiated. The UML activity diagram of the main process of system functioning has been developed. One of the possible options for implementing the system is proposed: the model of the project life cycle is chosen and substantiated, the stages of its implementation are determined, and the list of minimum necessary human resources is assigned. Implementation of the proposed application will have positive sports, health and educational effects. In addition to improving physical fitness, users will increase their awareness of the achievements of world-famous athletes and the sports they represent. The proposed mechanics for a gradual transition from regular walks to runs will minimize the chance of injury. The implementation of the proposed application is the first step for quantitative and qualitative analysis of physical activity of users. On the basis of statistical data, which is going to be collected in the following versions of the system, it is possible to determine to what extent the use of modern technologies and gamification mechanisms can motivate people to a more active lifestyle. The basis for this stage is the model presented in this paper.
Decision Support System for Order Processing Based on Cross-programming Technology
Authors:   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Fedorov Maksym , Berko Andriy ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Chyrun Lyubomyr ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Chyrun Sofia ,   Lviv Polytechnic National University, Shevchenko Maryna ,   Osnabrück University
Published: February 2024

A typical standard architecture of the support system has been proposed, making decisions on forming and implementing solutions based on cross-programming and heavy calculations and similar functional capabilities before it. The technology for disaggregating such systems on the basis of cross- programming and efficient calculations, as well as reducing costs/hours/resources for disaggregation, promotion and support of such support systems to support the adoption of a solution, has also been proposed. A structural model of the system has been proposed to enable expansion and distribution in all areas of electronic commerce in modern Ukraine. This is relevant for today, in the face of a large-scale war, when the skin business of the region is constantly moving from an offline mode of operation to an online one, given the availability of standards and illegal benefits for such systems in the world.
Using Big Data for the Construction of an Intelligent Region
Authors:   Uzhhorod National University, Holota Oleksandr , Kut Vasyl ,   Uzhhorod National University
Published: February 2024

The modern world is characterized by a growth in the amount of data generated and collected. “Big data” provides opportunities for improving life and efficiency in various spheres. Creating smart cities where technology enhances the quality of life and service efficiency is an important direction in the use of big data. However, the use of digitization should not only concern places with a high population density. The answer to the challenge of digitizing populated areas of small size but relatively high population density is the creation of an intelligent region. The current technological environment is changing approaches to the management and development of regions. This is especially true for places with complex geography, a multinational community, and diverse economic sectors, such as Transcarpathia. This article explores the possibility of creating an intelligent region in Transcarpathia using modern methods of big data processing.
Infestation of Spodoptera frugiperda on corn in Bengkulu at different elevations
Authors: Ginting Sempurna , Chozin Mohammad , Sudjatmiko Sigit
Published: February 2024

Pest infestation is a significant challenge in corn cultivation due to the potential damage it can cause, leading to reduced crop productivity or even complete crop failure. This study aims to assess the infestation of Spodoptera frugiperda on corn in Bengkulu, considering various elevations. Ten hybrids resulting from crosses between promising lines (Caps 2 x Caps 17A, Caps 3 x Caps 17A, Caps 3 x Caps 17B, Caps 5 x Caps 22, Caps 5 x Caps 17B, Caps 15 x Caps 22, Caps 17B x Caps 23, Caps 17A x Caps 17B, Caps 17A x Caps 22, Caps 22 x Caps 23) and three commercial hybrid varieties (Bonanza, Paragon, and Secada) were evaluated across three locations at different elevations: lowland (30 meters above sea level) (masl), midland (600 masl), and highland (1000 masl). The assessment focused on the extent of damage and the plant’s resistance to S. frugiperda infestations. The infestation of S. frugiperda is higher at an elevation of 30 masl compared to locations at 600 masl and 1000 masl. Scoring leaf damage caused by S. frugiperda infestation at 30 masl: 2.73–4.86, at 600 masl: 2.73–3.55, and at 1000 masl: 2.4–3.37.
Dobânda penalizatoare în cazul răspunderii delictuale. Decizia civilă nr. 1798/2023 a Înaltei Curți de Casație și Justiție
Authors: Balea Dumitru
Published: February 2024

Studiul de față analizează Decizia civilă nr. 1798/2023 a Înaltei Curți de Casație și Justiție, secția I civilă, având ca obiect principal pretenția reclamantei de a obține dobândă legală penalizatoare aplicată unor despăgubiri stabilite printr-o altă hotărâre, pentru o faptă delictuală. Problema care s-a pus a fost a știi din ce moment curg penalitățile: de la data introducerii acțiunii în răspundere delictuală sau de la data rămânerii hotărârii definitive a hotărârii aferente? Discuția este relevantă, întrucât dintr-o inerție practică unele instanțe de judecată obligă persoana care răspunde delictual la plata dobânzii legale penalizatoare de la data sesizării instanței și până la plata efectivă. Este aceasta din urmă o soluție corectă? Vom încerca să răspundem la această întrebare analizând starea de fapt reținută în cauză, soluția instanței și prezentând o viziune proprie asupra problemei.