bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving colorectal cancer screening programs
Authors: Cordero Oscar J , Mosquera-Ferreiro Lucia , Gomez-Tourino Iria
Published: June 2024

In this editorial we comment on the article by Agatsuma et al published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology . They suggest policies for more effective colorectal screening. Screening is the main policy that has led to lower mortality rates in later years among the population that was eligible for screening. Colonoscopy is the gold standard tool for screening and has preventive effects by removing precancerous or early malignant polyps. However, colonoscopy is an invasive process, and fecal tests such as the current hemoglobin immunodetection were developed, followed by endoscopy, as the general tool for population screening, avoiding logistical and economic problems. Even so, participation and adherence rates are low. Different screening options are being developed with the idea that if people could choose between the ones that best suit them, participation in population-based screening programs would increase. Blood tests, such as a recent one that detects cell-free DNA shed by tumors called circulating tumor DNA, showed a similar accuracy rate to stool tests for cancer, but were less sensitive for advanced precancerous lesions. At the time when the crosstalk between the immune system and cancer was being established as a new hallmark of cancer, novel immune system-related biomarkers and information on patients’ immune parameters, such as cell counts of different immune populations, were studied for the early detection of colorectal cancer, since they could be effective in asymptomatic people, appearing earlier in the adenoma-carcinoma development compared to the presence of fecal blood. sCD26, for example, detected 80.37% of advanced adenomas. To reach as many eligible people as possible, starting at an earlier age than current programs, the direction could be to apply tests based on blood, urine or salivary fluid to samples taken during routine visits to the primary health system.
Interaction between inflammatory bowel disease, physical activity, and myokines: Assessment of serum irisin levels
Authors: Al-Nimer Marwan SM
Published: June 2024

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, showed a wide spectrum of intestinal and extra-intestinal manifestations, which rendered the patients physically inactive and impaired their quality of life. It has been found that physical activity is a non-pharmacological intervention that improves the quality of life for those patients. Irisin is one member of the myokines secreted by muscle contraction during exercise and could be used as an anti-inflammatory biomarker in assessing the physical activity of IBD patients. In addition, experimental studies showed that exogenous irisin significantly decreased the inflammatory markers and the histological changes of the intestinal mucosa observed in experimental colitis. Furthermore, irisin produces changes in the diversity of the microbiota. Therefore, endogenous or exogenous irisin, via its anti-inflammatory effects, will improve the health of IBD patients and will limit the barriers to physical activity in patients with IBD.
Jaringan Sosial dalam Membangun Usaha Pengolahan Hasil Tani
Authors: Soenaryo Terry Franka , Bakti Muhammad Iqbal Putra , Gleetus Ario , Yanto Hendy Defri
Published: June 2024

Rowosari Village is an agrarian community with advanced agricultural and agricultural processing sectors. These sectors have been well-developed for a long time and receive support from various parties. One of the significant agricultural processing enterprises is owned by Mr. Rudi. The agricultural products processed include rice and corn. The growth of this enterprise involves many parties providing support in the form of funds and processing machines. Additionally, there is a cooperative and farmer groups established by Mr. Rudi himself, which have significantly assisted his business. The purpose of this research is to dissect the networks built within and outside of production relations and how the owner has managed to expand the agricultural processing business to its current size using Social Network theory by focusing on the concept of Embeddedness. This research uses qualitative methods with an ethnographic approach, as the focus of the study lies on the community, specifically the agricultural processing business situated in a rural society.
Campaña Tecate anti-violencia de género: análisis semiológico formal
Authors: Soto Flores Martha Judith , Jiménez Cuanalo Jaime Miguel , Laurent Castañeda Fabiola
Published: June 2024

El presente trabajo muestra un ejemplo práctico de análisis semiológico formal aplicando el método desarrollado en la Escuela Superior de Artes Visuales en Tijuana, al objeto de análisis que consiste en un comercial de la cerveza Tecate, en contra de la violencia de género; como problema se trata de identificar los factores semiológicos que llevaron a la controversia entre el rechazo y la aceptación de este comercial, siendo que la causa es justa y el comercial ganó varios premios. Son antecedentes fundamentales de este trabajo la incepción de la ciencia arsológica alrededor de 2001, su publicación en 2008 la formalización del Protocolo Arsológico de Investigación para temas de arte y similares, en 2016; así como el desarrollo de una semiología formal de base biológico-evolutiva a lo largo de lo que va del siglo y que se formaliza con las publicaciones de un manual (2017 y un tratado (2019). El estudio se realiza conforme a la metodología planteada en el Curso de Semiología (Jiménez, 2017) y la teoría de la que este método deriva (Jiménez, 2019); que a su vez derivan del trabajo seminal de Rudolf Arnheim (1974) y otros autores de la Gestalt, reinterpretado a la luz de los avances sobre neurofisiología de la percepción visual expuestos en obras como Vision and Arte (Livingstone, 2002) y Percepción Sensorial (Schiffman, 2008); así como de un cúmulo de trabajos en otros campos como el de Niko Tinbergen en biología –que le valió el premio Nobel (1973) o en el de neurociencias y percepción del arte (Ramachandran y Hirstein, 1999), así como muchos otros en los campos de la neurocognición, la neurofisiología de la percepción, la etología evolutiva y otros correlativos. El ejercicio inicia con la identificación de los significados de la distribución en el esqueleto estructural del campo perceptual tomando de referencia las teorías de Rudolf Arheim (1974), procede con los de la organización espacial de las figuras; luego, con la composición tonal del espacio; la interpretación figural a partir de los principios neurofisiológicos de la visión cromática y, finalmente, la interpretación simbólica de acuerdo a la convencionalidad compartida en un grupo determinado de personas. El resultado del trabajo arroja indicios sobre la posibilidad de que el comercial en cuestión codifique un mensaje distinto –a nivel formal– del que conceptualmente se pretende transmitir y que sea a este otro mensaje implícito al que reaccionó el público de manera desfavorable. Concluimos que es cada vez más evidente la independencia del mensaje formal y el simbólico, así como de la importancia del primero en relación con la respuesta del público.
IZOLACIJA U SREDNJONAPONSKIM ZRAČNIM MREŽAMA S GLEDIŠTA KVAROVA UZROKOVANIH VANJSKIM PRENAPONIMA
Authors: Ivo Santica
Published: June 2024

Izolatorima i izolatorskom priboru, jednom od osnovnih elemenata u srednjonaponskim zračnim mrežama, treba posvetiti posebnu pozornost. Na ovim elementima dalekovoda najčešće se javljaju kvarovi kao posljedica atmosferskih prenapona. Korisnik dalekovoda (distributer), koji održava mrežu i mijenja oštećene izolatore, još nema konačan stav o najprihvatljivijem tipu izolacije, iako ima čvrstu spoznaju da na izolaciji treba biti što manje kvarova. Porculan se u principu zamjenjuje staklom, ali se premalo i samo ponegdje eksperimentira s kompozitnim polimernim izolatorima. Izolaciju većinom određuje projektant, uz pomoć trgovačkih kuća. Koje bi specifičnosti, uz propisima precizno odredbene karakteristike, trebao imati izolator da zadovolji potrebe distributera, pokušat će se naznačiti ovim člankom.
UTJECAJ DIREKTIVE EUROPSKE UNIJE O ENERGETSKIM KARAKTERISTIKAMA ZGRADA (2002/91/EC) NA POTENCIJAL ENERGETSKIH UŠTEDA U ZGRADARSTVU
Authors: Vesna Kolega
Published: June 2024

Donošenjem Direktive o energetskim karakteristikama zgrada (2002/91/CC) (stupila na snagu 16. prosinca 2002. godine) uspostavljen je novi, zakonodavni instrument, jedinstven za sve zemlje članice koji bi zajedničkom metodologijom i terminologijom, integralnim pristupom različitim energetskim parametrima unutar zgrade, te definiranjem jedinstvenih indikatora energetskih karakteristika zgrade trebao osigurati određenu razinu harmonizacije i omogućiti postizanje osnovnih zajedničkih ciljeva: povećanja potencijala energetskih ušteda i smanjenja emisije onečišćujućih tvari u atmosferu u javnom i stambenom sektoru zgrada na razini Europske unije.
Regression Learner Application Model-Based Short-Term Load Forecasting for Mascouche (Quebec, Canada)
Authors: Mouctar Tchakala  , Tahar Tafticht  , Iqbal Messaïf  , Md Jahidur Rahman
Published: June 2024

Load forecasting is crucial for power systems optimal operation and allows power utilities to overcome technical and economic issues. Some forecasting techniques are currently being deployed on a large scale to meet the requirements of increased energy demand while balancing it with the production to achieve socio-economic benefits for sustainable development. In this paper, we are diving into the forecasting using the regression method. We are focusing on short-term load forecasting and how it can give businesses valuable insights into future sales, labor needs, and more. Power utilities use short-term load forecasting technology to make reasonable power systems. A forecasting model with low prediction errors helps reduce operating costs and risks for the operators leading to models’ optimization. To make things real, we are using actual load and weather data from the Hydro-Quebec database. We will be exploring the capabilities, advantages, and limitations of this method, all while keeping an eye on the changing landscape of electricity supply and demand. Our study is centered around the Mascouche region in Quebec, Canada, where the load fluctuates between 60 to 140 megawatts.
Adaptaciones Curriculares en los Procesos de Lectoescritura en Niños con Dislexia Específica
Authors: García Quirós Leidy Milena , Bequer Díaz Gladys
Published: June 2024

Esta investigación fue realizada en el municipio de Málaga, Santander Colombia, tuvo como objetivo general proponer adaptaciones curriculares para mejorar los procesos de lectoescritura en los niños con dislexia específica de tercer grado de básica primaria del Colegio Nacional Custodio García Rovira. Se utilizó la metodología con diseño de investigación experimental para detectar el problema, formular e implementar las adaptaciones curriculares y analizar los datos obtenidos con un enfoque mixto. Como instrumentos de diagnóstico fueron aplicados los test de Harris, Test DST-J y la entrevista semiestructurada para los docentes del grado tercero. Como resultados se obtuvo la elaboración e implementación de propuestas de adaptaciones curriculares, para el mejoramiento del proceso académico y social de niños con trastornos como la dislexia específica, ya que los colegios son los principales agentes encargados de promover un ambiente de equidad, éste debe promover la iniciativa de inclusión dentro del aula de clases. También se concluyó que los niveles de conocimiento que tienen los docentes frente a la temática de adaptaciones curriculares se encuentran en nivel medio y, por tanto, es fundamental llevar a cabo procesos de capacitación continua en este aspecto con el fin de brindar una educación integral desde la educación básica primaria.
Polígrafo en el Ámbito Laboral de Colombia: Perspectivas, Requisitos y Controversias Legales
Authors: Gómez Gualdron Laura Marcela
Published: June 2024

En Colombia, a pesar de la ausencia de legislación específica sobre el uso del polígrafo, muchas empresas lo emplean como herramienta para evaluar antecedentes y tomar decisiones en el proceso de contratación y sanciones laborales. Sin embargo, se deben observar normas imperativas y requisitos esenciales para garantizar la conformidad con la Constitución Política de 1991. Para llevar a cabo la prueba de polígrafo de manera legal en el ámbito laboral, se deben cumplir tres requisitos fundamentales: obtener el consentimiento libre y previo del entrevistado, asegurar que este tenga conocimiento pleno del procedimiento, y que la prueba sea administrada por un experto debidamente, certificado y acreditado. Existen posturas divergentes respecto al polígrafo. Algunos argumentan que es una herramienta valiosa para preservar la integridad y confiabilidad de los empleados, especialmente en trabajos de alta seguridad. Por el contrario, otros consideran que el polígrafo es propenso a inexactitudes que pueden generar resultados erróneos, afectando negativamente la reputación y trayectoria de un empleado. Además, se plantea la preocupación sobre la violación de la privacidad y los derechos humanos de los empleados con el uso del polígrafo, pudiendo ser aplicada de forma discriminatoria contra ciertos grupos, como solicitantes de empleo de determinadas edades o razas. A nivel internacional, el uso del polígrafo está regulado en diversos países, restringiéndose su aplicación a circunstancias específicas y exigiendo el consentimiento explícito del empleado. En algunos casos, se prohíbe completamente su utilización en relaciones laborales. Es de considerar esencial estas perspectivas al evaluar el papel y la legalidad del polígrafo en el ámbito laboral colombiano.
Empleo de Camélidos Lama Glama como Alternativa de Medios de Estribado y Transporte de Piezas de Morteros de 81mm en Ámbitos Altiplánicos - Proyecto CARMELO
Authors: Pimentel Roque Victor Manuel , Mogollón Sandoval Oscar Jorge , Pérez Larco José Carlos
Published: June 2024

El proyecto “CARMELO” resulta de una investigación de nivel básica, de tipo descriptivo correlacional realizada bajo la técnica de la observación. El objeto de estudio plantea emplear medios semovientes endémicos como los camellos (“Lama glama”) propios de la zona del altiplano para atender la tarea de estriba y transporte de los sirvientes de pieza de armas colectivas (principalmente los morteros de 81 mm) ofreciendo una alternativa que atienda estos esfuerzos explotando las condiciones de resistencia de estos camélidos. Resolviendo en gran parte el agotamiento físico de estos combatientes los cuales están restringidos a los altos, lentos desplazamientos, tránsito en terreno complicado y sobre todo al esfuerzo de cargar este material. De manera que al emplear a CARMELO este personal se va a focalizar explícitamente a su responsabilidad de proporcionar apoyo de fuegos como medios de apoyo de fuegos (MAF) en los niveles elementales componentes de una unidad tipo Batallón de Infantería (BI). CARMELO (Capacidad de Adaptarse Rápidamente con Medios Económicos a Lugares con vías Obstruidas o de difícil acceso [sic]), fue implementado desde el AF-2021 en el Regimiento de Caballería Blindado N°9 (acantonado en Pomata – Puno) y con la estrecha colaboración de la Escuela de Unidades Montadas y Equitación del Ejército Nacional de Colombia. Cabe hacer mención que, por ser un proyecto de investigación, este se encuentra contemplado en la normatividad que regula la propiedad intelectual en la legislación peruana. Asimismo, se ha evitado abordar aspectos doctrinarios en el desarrollo de su contenido para no colisionar con los parámetros de seguridad de la información.
AUTOMAÇÃO DA INSTRUMENTAÇÃO DA BARRAGEM DE ÁGUA FRIA II
Authors: Amorim Jorge Luís Rocha de
Published: June 2024

Na Barragem de Água Fria II, construída em 1984 no município de Barra do Choça localizado no Sul do Estado da Bahia, ocorreram alguns problemas técnicos que resultaram na execução de diversas obras no seu maciço de terra como também no vertedouro de concreto. Para o acompanhamento do comportamento das estruturas desta barragem, foi feito um novo projeto de instrumentação onde os sensores de cada aparelho são conectados a caixas de aquisição de dados, que por sua vez estão ligadas a um computador de onde as leituras dos sensores são enviadas automaticamente via satélite para uma Central de Operações situada a 450 Km de distância. Na implantação e primeiros testes deste novo projeto de instrumentação aconteceram vários fatos, creditados a diversos fatores, que podem levantar questionamentos sobre a sua real viabilidade.
CONTROLE DE CHEIAS NA BARRAGEM PEDRA DO CAVALO
Authors: Amorim Jorge Luís Rocha de
Published: June 2024

A Barragem de Pedra do Cavalo está localizada na bacia do Paraguaçu à 130 Km da cidade de Salvador no estado da Bahia, Brasil. Foi construída para diversas finalidades, uma delas é o controle de chei- as. Este artigo descreve as mudanças físicas e antrópicas ocorridas na bacia do Paraguaçu durante os últimos 20 anos e sua influência na operação da barragem. Também são descritas ocorrências de cheias com tempo de retorno de até 700 anos. O controle de cheias vêm prevenindo grandes tragédias, representando uma garantia de segurança para os habitantes que residem à jusante da barragem.
MEDIDAS IMPLEMENTADAS PARA EVITAR O RACIONAMENTO NO ABASTECIMENTO DE ÁGUA DE SALVADOR E REGIÃO METROPOLITANA DURANTE CRISE HÍDRICA
Authors: Antuna Ernesto Marcos Pugliesi , Amorim Jorge Luis Rocha de , Leite Ronaldo
Published: June 2024

Em meados de 2016 devido às mudanças climáticas, ocorreu um período de vários meses sem chuvas significativas em todo o Estado da Bahia, e com isso, os níveis dos reservatórios do Joanes I e II e o de Santa Helena não recuperaram suas cotas ideais, comprometendo a segurança do abastecimento pelo SIA de Salvador e Região Metropolitana. Este fato fez com que a Diretoria da Embasa determinasse uma série de ações emergenciais visando aumentar os volumes de água bruta captadas pelas barragens que compõem este Sistema e eliminar o risco de racionamento para a população de quase 3 milhões de pessoas. Foram então executados os seguintes serviços: a) Perfuração de 14 poços profundos ao longo das margens do reservatório da barragem do Joanes II b) Construção de um barramento no Rio Jacumirim para transposição de água, através bombeamento de jusante para montante, para garantir o nível mínimo para captação pela Elevatória de Santa Helena c) Montagem de um Sifão com diâmetro de 1.200mm no vertedouro da Barragem do Joanes II, para captar água abaixo da cota da descarga de fundo e através do vertedouro regularizar os volumes do reservatório da barragem do Joanes I. Todas as etapas da execução destas ações, que foram realizadas contra o tempo, pois, a cada dia os níveis de água eram cada vez menores nos reservatórios, as dificuldades, a necessidade de obras complementares e os resultados obtidos, são apresentados neste trabalho. Se não fossem tomadas estas medidas emergenciais Salvador, pela primeira vez, enfrentaria um racionamento no abastecimento de água para sua população e indústrias.
PONTOS VULNERÁVEIS EM SISTEMAS DE ABASTECIMENTO: O CASO DO CANAL A CÉU ABERTO DE PEDRA DO CAVALO
Authors: Amorim Jorge Luís Rocha de
Published: June 2024

Canais revestidos por gabiões são estruturas utilizadas bem mais em drenagens, sistemas de irrigação e transposição de bacias ou rios, do que em sistemas de abastecimento, entretanto, no sistema de Pedra do Cavalo, responsável pelo abastecimento da população da Região Metropolitana de Salvador-RMS, foi feita a opção pela construção de um canal em solo, revestido com gabiões, em detrimento ao assentamento de tubulação de aço em 13 Km na sua adutora de água bruta. Este trabalho apresenta como este canal se tornou um ponto vulnerável para todo o sistema de abastecimento, através da discussão dos problemas que vem ocorrendo durante sua operação; problemas estes que podem ser tanto estruturais como, principalmente, aqueles resultantes da ação de interferências humanas externas, que implicam numa serie de interrupções no abastecimento de água para a população da RMS. A ocorrência de um grande número de algas, erosões nos taludes, sub pressões, roubo de água etc. são exemplos de anomalias que vêm acontecendo durante todo o tempo da operação deste canal, e servem de importantes subsídios para orientar o uso de canais em futuros projetos de sistemas de saneamento no Brasil. A EMBASA como responsável pela operação deste sistema tem sempre convergido uma grande quantidade de recursos quer sejam financeiros, de pessoal e/ou equipamentos para garantir o nível satisfatório de abastecimento á população da Região Metropolitana de Salvador, como sempre vem acontecendo.
PANORAMA DO CONTROLE SOCIAL NO SANEAMENTO BÁSICO: O CASO DE SALVADOR, BAHIA
Authors: Santos Adriano Braga dos , Barreto Mikhail Martinez , Moraes Luiz Roberto Santos , Borja Patricia Campos
Published: June 2024

Para que os serviços públicos de saneamento básico sejam ofertados aos usuários com qualidade, de maneira integral e universal, os países em desenvolvimento, como o Brasil, deveriam promover uma maior participação e controle social como condição fundamental e esta deveria estar dialogando com as políticas públicas de maneira democrática e transversal. Este trabalho tem por objetivo confrontar a realidade prática do controle social observada no município de Salvador com aspectos conceituais e históricos encontrados na literatura, propondo reflexões a tais conceitos e ao marco legal vigente no município, no estado e na federação. Verificou-se o que determina a legislação vigente no tocante ao saneamento básico, sempre com um embasamento teórico na literatura, com o intuito de discutir o que tem e o que não tem sido feito para se alcançar uma maior participação e controle da sociedade soteropolitana na construção do setor. O presente estudo apontou que o déficit educacional em Salvador é imenso e leva à ausência da inserção do tema saneamento básica em discussões nas instâncias formais do controle social. Portanto, conclui-se que aqueles que querem um saneamento participativo e democrático devem se apoiar na lei e insistir na luta social para transformar a possibilidade em realidade.
EDUCAÇÃO AMBIENTAL NO ENSINO BÁSICO: O QUE DETERMINAM E ORIENTAM A LEGISLAÇÃO E NORMAS VIGENTES?
Authors: Morais Vinícius Costa , Matos Anthoniberg Carvalho de
Published: June 2024

A Educação Ambiental (EA) e legislações pertinentes ao tema e sua relevância no ensino e no exercício da cidadania são questões centrais do presente artigo acadêmico. Com objetivo de conhecer, avaliar e meditar como estas normas, considerações e orientações influenciaram e influenciam na prática da EA no ensino básico brasileiro; trabalho baseado na análise da história, conferências e tratados internacionais, seminários, encontros, estudos, leis e normas relacionadas ao tema Educação Ambiental; Observando os possíveis impactos da legislação e normas estudadas no currículo e no desenvolvimento dos planos de ensino, na Didática, na formação continuada dos professores, na Gestão Escolar, nos procedimentos administrativos intra e extra/escolares, na relação escola/meio ambiente de modo geral. De caráter qualitativo, estritamente bibliográfico e documental. Exploratório de cunho metodicamente analítico/teórico. Sendo possível detectar que EA sugerida a ser trabalhada como tema transversal em todas as modalidades e níveis de ensino na educação brasileira possa ser uma ferramenta de incentivo a cidadania, relacionando natureza e vida cotidiana, em suas intermináveis dimensões, tais como: saúde, sustentabilidade, justiça social e outras. Mesmo detectando falhas operacionais, avaliativas e incentivos/acompanhamentos reais por parte das políticas públicas e ações governamentais para o alcance de tais ponderações levantadas pelas Leis examinadas.
BOAS PRÁTICAS OPERACIONAIS EM ESTAÇÕES COMPACTAS DE ESGOTO: CASO DA ETE CHIARETA
Authors: Santos Jamile Oliveira , Cruz Cristiane , Andrade Sobrinho Renavan , Campos Fabio , Sena Helvécio carvalho de
Published: June 2024

A prática de instalação de estações de tratamento de esgotos (ETE) compactas encontra-se disseminada na empresa de saneamento da Bahia (EMBASA), contudo, devido ao grande número de processos e carência de mão de obra qualificada, observa-se a necessidade da realização de campanhas de avaliação e monitoramento dessas ETEs com o fim de oferecer aos operadores, além de eventuais melhorias na infraestrutura das estações, ferramentas necessárias para condução da operação, com vistas a manter a geração de efluente final que atenda às exigências ambientais, em termos de lançamento em corpo receptor. O presente trabalho apresenta uma proposta de implantação de boas práticas operacionais, usando como espaço de contextualização, a ETE Chiareta. Por meio de diagnóstico preliminar, proposições de medidas corretivas, implementação de monitoramento analítico e, sobretudo, apoio técnico aos operadores, foi possível verificar a melhoria nos índices de qualidade alcançados pela estação de tratamento. Assim, pode-se chegar à conclusão que o emprego de ETEs compactas requer uma sistemática operacional ajustada para cada situação e que, principalmente, faz-se necessário o devido e contínuo treinamento da equipe operacional, assim como a implantação e condução de um plano de manutenção preventiva e preditiva.
Organizational Capacity Building in Disability Empowerment by UPT Sentra Wirajaya Makassar
Authors: Saraswati Nadia Arimbi , Hasniati Hasniati , Abdullah Muh. Tang
Published: June 2024

Capacity Building is a set of activities in which individuals (individuals, organizations, communities, or nation-states) develop the ability to effectively take part in governance. This study aims to see how organizational capacity development has been implemented by UPT Sentra Wirajaya Makassar in terms of disability empowerment in the city of Makassar. The population in this study is employees at the UPT Sentra Wirajaya Makassar Office. Interview guidelines. Data used to be analyzed in a qualitative descriptive manner. The results showed that: 1) Monitor the external environment to identify needs and opportunities for organizational change, has run optimally because UPT sentra wirajaya has been able to develop organizational capacity in terms of monitoring external trends to develop its strategy. 2) Review the organization's strategy, where this strategy works well because the organization has carried out job training that is in direct contact for people with disabilities. 3) Identify capacity needs and plan for capacity development, namely initial monitoring The assessment at this stage has run optimally because it has been deeply carried out by social workers to find out the self-development needs of people with disabilities from various aspects. 4) Negotiate external support forms of external cooperation of the organization have not run optimally to external parties. 5) Implement and manage the capacity development process is already running a good SOP. Where the organization is based on the Constitution on persons with disabilities. 6) Monitor and evaluate the capacity development process Regular monitoring and evaluation of the capacity building process in relation to changes in organizational priorities has been carried out well.
Dampak Penerapan Jalur Sutra Tiongkok Terhadap Perdagangan Internasional Indonesia
Authors: Dirgantoro Bagus , Arinal Veri , Royadi Refi Nabillah
Published: June 2024

Jalur Sutra Tiongkok atau One Belt One Road (OBOR) adalah inisiatif ekonomi global dari pemerintah Tiongkok untuk memperluas konektivitas ekonomi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dampak OBOR terhadap perdagangan internasional antara Indonesia dan negara-negara di Asia, Eropa, dan Afrika melalui jaringan infrastruktur. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa OBOR memperkuat kerja sama keuangan, meningkatkan konektivitas jalan dan infrastruktur, mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi jangka panjang, dan mengurangi kesenjangan ekonomi antar daerah di Tiongkok. Bagi perdagangan internasional dengan Indonesia, OBOR berdampak positif dengan peningkatan volume perdagangan, diversifikasi pasar ekspor, peningkatan investasi asing langsung, dan peningkatan konektivitas infrastruktur. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan memberikan masukan berharga bagi pengambil keputusan ekonomi, perencana pembangunan, dan pelaku industri untuk memanfaatkan peluang dari inisiatif OBOR.
Perancangan Sistem Pembayaran Sumbangan Pembinaan Pendidikan (SPP) Berbasis Web
Authors: Hakim Zainul , Rahayu Sri , Suparman Suparman , Pasaribu Kristina Pebrianti
Published: June 2024

Perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi yang berkembang sangat cepat dengan bantuan sumber daya manusia yang berkualitas. Di dalam institusi pendidikan memerlukan sebuah teknologi informasi untuk meningkatkan efektifitas pendidikan. Pada tingkat pendidikan sekolah menengah kejuruan (SMK), masih dilakukan secara manual dengan pencatatan menggunakan buku besar, lamanya dalam proses antrian pembayaran sekolah dan sering terjadi kesalahan dalam pembuatan hasil laporan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan keakuratan data, kecepatan penginputan dan pencarian data, serta dapat mengurangi kesalahan dalam pembuatan hasil laporan. Dalam perancangan sistem informasi, penelitian ini menggunakan model object oriented analysis design (OOAD) yang disesuaikan dengan UML (Unified modeling language) perangkat lunak yang dibangun, menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP dan MySQL sebagai database, diharapkan dengan adanya sistem yang baru dapat mempermudah pekerjaan Staff Tata Usaha (TU) dalam penyampaian informasi pembayaran, ketelitian maupun kecepatan dalam melayani pembayaran sekolah dalat dilakukan secara efektif dan efisien.
AN ANALYSIS OF COMMISSIVE SPEECH ACT USED BY DANIEL FORESTER AS A MAIN CHARACTER IN THE TOMORROW WAR MOVIE BY CHRIS MCKAY
Authors: SOFENY DANIAR , Farwati Ruly Joan , Supriyatno Supriyatno
Published: June 2024

Commissive is a style of speech act in which the speaker expresses a willingness to do something in the future. This research was aimed to find the kinds of commisive speech acts used by Daniel Forester as the main character in The Tomorrow War movie in 2021 and to probe the functions of commisive speech act used. Descriptive qualitative research was applied in this research. The data were taken in the form of utterances that came from the main character who was Daniel Forester. The researchers used Austinâ€™s and Searleâ€™s theories to analyse the kinds of commisive speech acts and the functions of each kind. In this research, the researchers found some results (1) the entire data of commisive speech act in Daniel Forester, the main character in The Tomorrow War movie are 23 data included 6 kinds of commisive speech act, those are refusal, offer, promise, volunteer, threat, and guarantee. (2) Researchers have identified the functions of each data of the commisive speech act. In conclusion, the researchers have analysed Daniel Foresterâ€™s utterances in The Tomorrow War movie and finds 6 kinds of commisive speech acts and their functions by using Austin and Searleâ€™s theory.
Improving Studentsâ€™ Reading Comprehension Through Round Robin Technique on Narrative Text
Authors: Hukunala Gresye Kristina
Published: June 2024

This research aims to respond to studentsâ€™ problems in reading comprehension. In this research, the researcher used round robin technique to teach students reading comprehension of narrative text. Round robin is a technique that gives students opportunities to encourage student ideas in a group. The researcher conducted classroom action research consisting of planning, acting, observing, and reflecting. The participant in this research were eight- grade students which consisted of 28 students of SMPN 5 Salatiga.This research was conducted in 2 cycles. Research data were collected using observation checklists, field notes, and tests.Â  The result of the observation and field note showed an increase in students who looked enthusiastic and showed good attitudes in teaching learning process. The result of the test showed the main score of cycle 1 was 62.72 and cycle 2 was 78.21. The improvement 10.61.
THE USE OF TREE DIAGRAM TECHNIQUE TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' WRITING ABILITY
Authors: Tuti Tuti
Published: June 2024

The main problem of this research was the students’ participation and writing ability are still low. The objective of this research is to recognize the improvement in students’ participation and to describe the improvement of students writing ability in learning activities through the implementation of Tree Diagram techniques. The subject of this research is the students of the tenth grade consisting of 30 students, 15 males and 15 females. Data from both qualitative and quantitative sources were used in this Classroom Action Research (CAR) study. While the authors employed tests to gather student test scores for quantitative data, they obtained qualitative data through observation, interviews, field notes, and documentation. The results showed that there was a positive increase in both students’ participation in learning to write and students’ ability to write descriptive texts. This can be seen from the results of observation checklists, field notes, and interviews showing that tree diagrams can increase students’ participation in learning to write. In cycle II the checklist observation results were 89.5%. The students’ writing results were also good, with an average score of 81.51. The researcher concluded that the Tree Diagram Technique was successful in increasing students' participation and ability to write.
PEER TUTORING IN ACADEMIC WRITING
Authors: Prisila Monika , Rufinus Albert
Published: June 2024

Peer tutoring in academic writing is a kind of peer-assisted teaching-learning strategy that provides the opportunity for students to facilitate other students in a collaborative way of learning writing. In pairs or groups, the student may learn not only academic, but social, behavioral, and functional skills as well. Many different ways to pair students, such as by ability level, skills mastered, or age. Indeed, to help each student with their particular writing issues, peer tutoring is necessary as an opportunity to offer extra lessons. Up-to-date, the Coronavirus pandemic's extensive effects have led to more and more educational institutions offering training and instruction online. Most schools and higher institutions in West Kalimantan use digital technology in their instructional program. However, because online sessions are usually held in big groups and have internet limitations, it might be difficult for the lecturer to keep track of all of their students. Incorporating peer tutoring via digital means can be an alternative to meet the student’s needs in online learning
The Impact of Pit Latrines on the Pollution of Groundwater in the District of Rwamagana, Rwanda
Authors: INNOCENT NDAGIJIMANA
Published: June 2024

The composition and condition of a water body change over time and across different locations due to internal and external factors. In many rural and peri- urban communities in Rwamagana, the lack of treated water has increased reliance on groundwater for various household and community needs. Groundwater sources are essential for meeting the water demand in these regions. An investigation was carried out in the Rwamagana district of the eastern province of Rwanda to evaluate the influence of pit latrines on groundwater quality. The research examined the water quality of four boreholes with hand pumps and 18 improved springs located near pit latrines. The evaluation specifically looked at total coliforms (TC), electrical conductivity (EC), turbidity, and pH. The proximity of the pit latrines to the boreholes or springs was considered in order to determine the presence of fecal coliforms in the groundwater, with the goal of establishing a minimum safe distance between the pit latrines and water sources. The physicochemical indicators of the water samples met the drinking water quality criteria set by the World Health Organization (WHO). However, the levels of biological contaminants exceeded the WHO's drinking water quality standards. The highest coliform counts detected in the study were 99cfu/100ml of water. The research findings suggest a clear relationship between fecal microbes from pit latrines and their impact on groundwater quality, with the contamination effect extending up to 322.4m for improved springs and 266.2m for boreholes with hand pumps.
The Problems of Management of Informal Sector Activities: A Case Study of Ikwo Local Government, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Chinonso Success Azuka , Sadiq Abubakar Danjuma , Ruth Nkemjika Kanno , Umar Farouq Mohammad , Joseph Eriki Mathias , Victoria Daramola Oluwafunke , Deborah Olajumoke Oladokun
Published: June 2024

There have been growing concerns about the persistent rise in the size of the informal sector given the troubles and difficulties it presents the government in keeping an actual record of all economic activities in the state. This study investigated the reason behind this continuous rise and how this continuous rise has affected the management of informal activities in Ikwo Local Government. Adopting the Binary Logistics Regression (BLR) model, the study analysed a cross sectional dataset obtained from 200 informal sector operators. Based on the result of the empirical findings, the study discovered that government policies was a major factor that pushed individuals into the informal sector and that the persistent rise in the size informal sector was a strong factor that have made managing the sector difficult for the government. Therefore, the study established that if the government can reduce its tax rates, cut down a bit on the bureaucratic protocols in the formal sector, many informal operators will be encouraged to operate in the formal sector and thus contribute maximally to the overall economy of the state.
Predictive Analytics Applications for Enhanced Customer Retention and Increased Profitability in the Telecommunications Industry
Authors: Kobi Joseph , Otieno Brian
Published: June 2024

Predictive analytics applications have a lot of potential to help the telecommunications business keep customers and make more money. However, more studies are needed to use industry data to build and test solid predictive models for important customer relationship management tasks. The study tries to create models that can predict customer churn, lifetime value, and segmentation by using a dataset from a prominent telecom provider that includes demographic, usage, transactional, and survey response data. Descriptive statistics will be used to describe the group and find the most critical customer traits that affect retention. The research will use logistic models, decision trees, and neural networks to see how well they can predict churn. Using regression methods, different ways of keeping a customer will be used to figure out how much they are worth over their career. Customers will be put into groups by clustering algorithms based on how likely they are to stay as customers. When the results come in, they will show how well different types of predictive modeling keep people. We will look at the best models to find out more about how the things about a customer affect their likely to stick with a business. For each segmented group, a customer profile will be made, and specific ways to keep customers will be offered. People will talk about the data in terms of past studies and methods. We will also talk about what happens when you use predictive analytics to make data-driven plans to keep customers and make the most money throughout the customer journey. The main point of this study is to make predictive analytics work better in the telecoms business to keep customers. By building and testing predictive models on a real-world industry dataset, we can learn more about how to use customer data and analytics carefully to make relationships better, decide where to help users, and make more money from them over time.
Investigating the Impact of Sample Size on the Performance of the k-NN Algorithm
Authors: Wong Zara
Published: June 2024

The k-Nearest Neighbour (k-NN) algorithm is a simple and intuitive classification algorithm used for pattern recognition and classification tasks. This research paper aims to address a gap in literature by exploring the relationship between sample size and the performance of the k-Nearest Neighbour (k-NN) algorithm. Through intensive experimental analysis of secondary data, we investigate how varying sample sizes influence the algorithm’s classification accuracy, computational efficiency, and generalization capabilities. Our findings reveal that an ideal scope for sample sizes is >190, with minimal differing results beyond that point. The maximum of the graph is 340, suggesting it to be the optimal value for ideal accuracy for this training model and scope. These results contribute to a deeper understanding of the proper application of the k-NN. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between sample sizes and k NN algorithm performance, aiding practitioners in making informed decisions when employing this method in realworld applications, and suggest the ideal value for sample size.
Investigation of Potentially Toxic Elements (PTEs) Concentrations in Natural and Synthetic Product Cosmetics Used in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Aloysius Christian , John-Dewole Olusegun , Juliana Anekwe Ozioma , Izuchukwu Nwabueze Benjamin
Published: June 2024

The use of cosmetics in their various forms has been historical and still trending. Potentially toxic elements (PTEs) have been found to be critical constituents of these cosmetics, though as either functional ingredients or as impurities. This has raised health concerns such as; in kidney failures, heart diseases and birth defects. This study investigate the presence and levels of certain indexed PTEs in both natural and synthetic cosmetics and their associated health implications on users in Lagos State, Nigeria. Three natural product cosmetics namely; palm kernel oil (PKO), shear butter and ‘tiro’ labelled as NC1, NC2 and NC3 respectively, and five brands of synthetic product cosmetics (SPCs) labelled as SC1, SC2, SC3, SC4 and SC5 were selected for analysis based on questionnaire response to cosmetic use among Badagry women. The metal analysis done using ICPOES showed that NC3 is PTEs laden; Mn (38.132 + 8.195) ppm, Ni (42.04 + 2.331) ppm, Pb (65.341 + 3.064) and Zn (92.89 + 6.62) ppm. Mn concentration is the highest amongst all the SPCs, ranging from 17.56 + 2.09 ppm to 29.04 + 0.012 ppm. Ni concentration ranged from 0.506 + 0.073 ppm to 9.88 + 1.43 ppm. The presence of these PTEs could be attributed to unintended contamination from raw material or product processing, or deliberately added as part of the required ingredients as in the case of some synthetic cosmetics. The level of PTEs in the synthetic cosmetics were below the permissible limits set by WHO. However, the risk of bioaccumulation exists due to continuous use over time.
Awareness, Barriers and Intention to Implement Sustainable Construction Among Construction’s Team in Indonesian State-Owned Construction Company
Authors: ROHIM Andri , TANUDJAYA Yucelline , KARIM Azwan , ANDRIANI Ratna
Published: June 2024

The construction industry not only has significant impact to Indonesian’s economic development but also to social and environment matters. Sustainable construction is the key to minimize current and future environment and social impact. This paper reports the results of a study about the correlation of sustainable construction (SC) awareness and intentions to implement sustainable construction in one of  Indonesian state-owned company. This  entails  identifying  the  current  status  of  SC  practices,  the  awareness  level  of   construction  teams,  the  intentions to implement SC,  as  well   as  barriers  to  Implement SC.  After comprehensive  reviewing  the  literature,  the  data  is  conducted  and   collected  through  quantitative  approach  through questionnaires  survey using random sampling techniques. Authors targeted 262 construction teams associated with the  Indonesian state-owned construction company  as the  population  and get the feedback as 266  completed  questionnaires  were  received. The  data  then  analyzed  through  descriptive analysis and Partial Least Square analysis using SmartPLS version 3.9.0. The main findings of  this research are as follows: awareness level of SC in Indonesian state-owned construction company  is moderate level, and the intention to implement SC is high; awareness has no significant effect for intention to implement SC , So that Indonesian Government should need more  campaign  and  strategies  to  improve  and  encourage  this  concept;  in order to be applied efficiently  in future projects, it’s because material, competence, cost, and time were found to be the main barrier to  implement SC on this study.
Editorial: Epistemologies in Romani studies: Moving beyond othering otherness
Authors: SHMIDT VICTORIA , JAWORSKY BERNADETTE NADYA
Published: June 2024

This article was published open access under a CC BY licence:
https://creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0
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Romani American history: Historical absences and their consequences
Authors: OSTENDORF ANN
Published: June 2024

American historians have created an historical absence by ignoring Romani people’s presence in evidence from the past. The origins of this “absence-ing” are multifaceted and interrelated, but fundamentally stem from the continued influence of out-of-date and unprofessional ways of thinking and knowing. Examining and understanding “absence-ing” requires a consideration of the nature of the discipline of history as well as a history of the missing historicization of Romani Americans. The consequences of the “absence-ing” of Romani people from American histories have negatively and distinctively influenced four different groups of people: historians of the Americas; historians of Romani people in Europe; Romani studies scholars of the Americas who are not historians; and Romani Americans. The harm that each of these four groups experiences builds upon and influences the others. Epistemic injustice is thus perpetuated in linked ways.

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LEVERAGING GENERATIVE ADVERSARIAL NETWORKS TO IMPROVE TRAINING IMAGE DATASET
Authors: Giedra Henrikas , Vdoviak Gabriela
Published: June 2024

Convolutional neural networks (CNNs) are powerful models of deep learning that are widely used in computer vision classification tasks. The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of datasets on CNN performance, employing original datasets and expanded datasets with synthetically generated images. The Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) is an unsupervised deep learning method used for synthetic data generation and can address the limitations of image augmentations. In this study, a new GAN architecture is used to synthesize high-resolution images when dealing with limited training data. The StyleGAN2-ADA model is specifically designed to generate high-quality images using limited datasets. Adaptive Discriminator Augmentation (ADA) dynamically adjusts data augmentation, enhancing discriminator efficiency and stability. The findings indicate a reduction in the likelihood of overfitting, enhancement in network generalization, mitigation of class imbalance concerns, and a concurrent increase in the accuracy and stability of network classification.