bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
UTAUT Model Analysis on E-Wallet Usage of Vocational School Students
Authors: Dzakiyyah Nuraini , Nugraha Jaka
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the acceptance and usage of E-Wallet Dana among vocational students. The research was conducted on 140 students from the 11th and 12th grades of SMKN 1 Lamongan, majoring in Office Management and Business Services (MPLB) and Office Automation and Management (OTKP) programs. The data analysis technique used in this study was Structural Equation Modeling-Generalized Structured Component Analysis (SEM-GSCA) using the GSCA Pro application. The results of this study indicate that Performance Expectancy and Social Influence have a significant positive impact on Behavioral Intention in the acceptance and usage of E-Wallet Dana. However, Effort Expectancy and Facilitating Condition has a non-significant negative impact on Behavioral Intention in the acceptance and usage of E-Wallet Dana. Additionally, Behavioral Intention also has a non-significant negative impact on Use Behavior in the acceptance and usage of E-Wallet Dana. This study provides insights for E-Wallet developers to provide systems that meet the criteria of Performance Expectancy and Social Influence, as these factors significantly influence students' acceptance and usage of the E-Wallet application.
Efectos secundarios de las Terapias Complementarias. Un estudio observacional.
Authors: Villamarin Villamarin Alberto , Pinilla Casas Lina Maritza , Marulanda Sara , Forero Miguel E.
Published: February 2024

Introducción: La Medicina Alternativa y Complementaria es un amplio conjunto de prácticas de atención de salud que no forman parte de la tradición ni de la medicina convencional de un país, ni están totalmente integradas en el sistema de salud predominante. Son numerosas las publicaciones científicas que reportan su efectividad en el manejo de diversas condiciones clínicas, pero son escasos los reportes sobre efectos no deseados y complicaciones.
Objetivos: Identificar los efectos secundarios de cuatro modalidades terapéuticas alternativas o complementarias, con el fin de aportar información que contribuya a prevenir y mitigar riesgos y promover la seguridad en la atención.
Metodología: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal, en pacientes adultos tratados con acupuntura, terapia neural, ozonoterapia y magnetoterapia, atendidos en una unidad de Medicina Alternativa, en el período febrero - mayo de 2022.
Resultados: Participaron 93 pacientes, con edad promedio de 55.5 años; 79.6% mujeres. En el 77.4% los diagnósticos se distribuyeron entre Trastorno de disco intervertebral, Fibromialgia, Cervicalgia, dorsalgia o lumbalgia, Osteoartrosis, Bursitis o tendinitis. Efectos secundarios se presentaron en el 64.5% (n=60), siendo los más frecuentes el dolor (63%), las reacciones en la piel (46.7%) y el cansancio (46.7%). Los síntomas fueron leves y se resolvieron espontáneamente en menos de 72 horas, por lo que en ningún caso fue necesario suspender el programa de tratamiento.  Se observó mayor riesgo de presentar efectos secundarios en quienes recibían 3 terapias o más (OR: 2.9333, p=0.0180).
Conclusión: Los efectos secundarios reportados para las terapias alternativas incluidas en el estudio fueron leves y de remisión espontánea. Se sugiere que los síntomas son relacionados con respuestas neurovegetativas, lo cual debe corroborarse en futuras investigaciones.
Critical Digital Pedagogy’s Framework: Lecturer’s Voices to Analysis the Incorporation of Discord Tool in Higher Education
Authors: Lestari R Kenny Shania , Widiati Utami , Maria Ivone Francisca
Published: February 2024

Critical pedagogy can be reflected in the situation when the learners become social transformers of their community and world, and when they critically construct knowledge. The prior researchers s only evaluated discrepancies in gender and age. Freire and Brown's framework also verified the feasibility and reliability of implementing CDP.  However, general skills and unspecific digital tools drove the reader's bias and ambiguity. Consequently, the purposes of the study aim to connect previous topics in different contexts, addressing the gap and providing a critical analysis. Especially, English lectures in certain skills and specific digital tools would be needed to know critical pedagogy's intentional implementation or unintentional presence in the ELT realm. Three concerns were highlighted to guide the researchers to do the research; the essential aspect of pedagogy that has and has not been involved yet in online learning and the factors of age and gender that might influence the learning. Th researchers s used qualitative method, especially observation and questionnaire instruments to get the data of the incorporation of the Discord tool of critical pedagogy in the higher education domain. The findings reveals that the implementation a critical pedagogy of Discord tool and the discrepancies of age and gender that influence the online meeting.
An ichthyofaunal amendment with the length-weight relations and condition factors of some endemic and invasive freshwater fishes from Western Anatolia
Authors: Kurtul Irmak , Kaya Cüneyt , Şen Arda , Özcan Ceylin , Ercivan Deniz , Demiral Kaan , Güngör Melike , İlhan Ali , Sarı Hasan Musa
Published: February 2024

In the scope of this study, fish fauna of Küçük Menderes River and its tributaries, updated with the comparison of the recent ichthyofaunal studies, as well as the length-weight relations (LWR) and condition factors (CF) were estimated for 7 freshwater fish species belonging to six families from the river basin: endemic Oxynoemacheilus eliasi, Cobitis fahireae; invasive, Carassius gibelio, Atherina boyeri, transloce Perca fluviatilis and the native Squalius fellowesii, Cyprinus carpio. The fish samples were collected with various fishnets and DC electro-fishing devices from six stations in 2018 and 2019. The LWR of the fishes was studied based on 379 specimens. The estimated values of parameter b ranged from 2.884 (A. boyeri) to 3.176 (C. fahireae). The coefficient of determination (R2) was changed between 0.792 to 0.980 for all sampling localities. In the study, Fulton’s condition factor ranged between 0.391 (S. fellowesii) to 3.080 (S. fellowesii); the relative condition factor ranged between 0.346 (O. eliasi) to 2.746 (S. fellowesii), respectively. This research is anticipated to contribute valuable insights for the conservation of the species, while also furnishing essential data to inform future fisheries management studies in the region.
Metal pollution status and health risk assessment of beach sediments along the Mersin coast, Turkey
Authors: Özbay Özgür , Akçay İsmail
Published: February 2024

In the present study, the ecological risk assessment of metal contamination in beach sediments along the Mersin coast was determined using the metal contents of beach sediments in Mersin, Kızkalesi, Susanoğlu and Taşucu region obtained between 2006 and 2009. Furthermore, the potential health risk assessment for ingestion and dermal contact pathways of adults and children was determined. Ecological risk assessment of heavy metals showed that there is no pollution in the beach sediments for the metals Cu, Pb and Zn for the all studied coasts. However, the high ecological risk indices calculated in this study strongly suggested an apparent Cd, Cr and Ni pollution in the studied beach sediments due to natural and anthropogenic contamination. Study findings indicated the HI values were greater than 1 for the metal Cr. The TCR values were higher than 1.00E-04 for the metals Cr and Ni calculated for adults, and for the metal Cu, Cr and Ni calculated for children, respectively. All these findings showed that there is a high carcinogenic risk for adults and children resident in the Mersin province from carcinogenic Cr and Ni whilst the studied coasts have additional health risks to children from carcinogenic Cu.
Estimation of zooplankton density with artificial neural networks (a new statistical approach) method, Elazığ-Türkiye
Authors: Bulut Hilal
Published: February 2024

This study was carried out to predict the zooplankton density in the Cip reservoir (Elazığ) with an artificial neural network, using some water quality parameters. The plankton samples were collected monthly from Cip Reservoir in 2021- 2022, using a standard plankton net from three stations. Water temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, electrical conductivity, secchi disk, alkalinity, total nitrogen and total phosphorus were measured. The actual values of zooplankton density and results obtained from the artificial neural networks were compared. Mean absolute percent error (MAPE) values were calculated with actual values and ANNs values. ANNs values were determined to be close to the real data. MAPE percentage value at the first station was determined as 1.143 for Rotifer, 0.118 for Cladocera, and 0.141 for Copepoda. The MAPE percentage value at the second station was determined as 0.941 for Rotifer, 0.377 for Cladocera, and 0.185 for Copepoda. The MAPE percentage value at the third station was determined as 0.342 for Rotifer, 0.557 for Cladocera, and 0.301 for Copepoda. In the present study, it has been seen that artificial neural networks with a learning feature are successful in predicting zooplankton densities in an aquatic environment. It can be concluded from the study that ANNs are a powerful tool for understanding their relationships with the environment.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ СИСТЕМИ ПІДТРИМКИ ПРИЙНЯТТЯ РІШЕНЬ ДЛЯ ОРГАНІЗАЦІЇ ГУМАНІТАРНОЇ ЛОГИСТИКИ
Authors: Ilina I. , Tokariev V. , Yakovliev A. , Shevchenko I.
Published: February 2024

У статті досліджується важливість та переваги використання систем підтримки прийняття рішень у волонтерській логістиці, особливо в умовах гуманітарних криз та надзвичайних ситуацій. Сучасний світ стикається з необхідністю швидкого та ефективного реагування на невід'ємні складнощі, що виникають у сфері гуманітарної допомоги. Роль волонтерських організацій у цьому контексті стає визначальною, а організація логістичних процесів вимагає високого рівня координації та точності в прийнятті рішень. Стаття розглядає важливість впровадження сучасних інструментів та технологій у волонтерську логістику і фокусується на використанні систем підтримки прийняття рішень. Детально розглядається алгоритм доставки допомоги волонтерською організацією, починаючи від визначення потреб споживачів до системи моніторингу та збору зворотного зв'язку. Акцент робиться на інноваційних підходах та технологіях, які можуть оптимізувати логістичні процеси волонтерських організацій. Стаття визначає ключові шляхи оптимізації використання систем підтримки прийняття рішень для досягнення найкращих результатів та ефективної гуманітарної допомоги. Наразі основна увага спрямована на створення прототипу системи, який відповідає визначеним критеріям.
МЕТОД ВИЗНАЧЕННЯ ЗМІНИ СТАНІВ СКЛАДНОЇ ГЕТЕРОГЕННОЇ СИСТЕМИ ПРИ ОПЕРАТИВНОМУ УПРАВЛІННІ
Authors: Klivets Sergii , Kuleshov Alexander , Kulieshova Tetiana
Published: February 2024

Актуальність. При оперативному управлінні необхідно прогнозувати можливі зміни станів складної системи. Але при суттєвій гетерогенності блоків складної системи стандартні методи розрахунку станів надають прогноз з неприпустимими похибками. Мета статті – розробити метод визначення зміни станів складної гетерогенної системи з припустимими похибками при оперативному управлінні. Результати дослідження. Розроблена математична модель зміни станів складної гетерогенної системи. Технічний стан блока в будь-який момент часу в моделі характеризується агрегованим параметром, який є ймовірністю безвідмовної роботи блока. На основі розробленої моделі запропонований метод побудови функції перехідних ймовірностей процесу зміни значень агрегованого параметра. Висновок. Розроблений метод дозволяє зменшити похибку прогнозу зміни стану складної гетерогенної системи при введенні агрегованого параметра.
АНАЛІЗ ІСНУЮЧИХ ПІДХОДІВ ДО РОЗРАХУНКУ КІЛЬКІСНОЇ ОЦІНКИ ЖИВУЧОСТІ DRONES
Authors: Lebediev O. , Bondar O. , Samoilenko E. , Cherevko V.
Published: February 2024

На сьогоднішній день живучість відображає стійкість до диструктивних впливів як окремих підсистем drone, так і drone загалом. Така живучість закладена в алгоритмічну частину підсистем drone і дозволяє у разі виникнення нештатних ситуацій змінювати послідовність роботи підсистем drone. При вирішенні задачі аналізу та синтезу елементів підсистем drone, оперують кількісною оцінкою живучості. Це необхідно для визначення, з якою ймовірністю відмови окремих елементів будь-якої підсистеми drone призведуть до пошкодження drone. В даний час серед розробників drones не існує єдиної думки для визначення кількісної оцінки живучості drones. Дуже багато залежить від архітектури підсистем drone, їх взаємодії між собою та взаємодії їх елементів між собою. Ця стаття присвячена дослідженню підходів до розрахунку кількісної оцінки живучості drones на етапі проектування.
ПРОГРАМНИЙ ЗАСІБ ПІДТРИМКИ ПЛАНУВАННЯ РОЗГОРТАННЯ LIFI МЕРЕЖІ НА ОСНОВІ БПЛА ДЛЯ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ПЕРЕДАЧІ ДАНИХ В УМОВАХ РУЙНУВАНЬ
Authors: Leichenko Kyrylo , Fesenko Herman
Published: February 2024

Аварії на об’єктах критичної інфраструктури супроводжуються пошкодженням штатних мереж передачі даних від датчиків контролю критично важливих параметрів технологічного обладнання до кризових центрів (КЦ). Відсутність таких даних може призводити до помилкових і недостатньо обґрунтованих рішень з боку персоналу КЦ під час дій по локалізації та ліквідації наслідків аварії. У якості альтернативи пошкодженим штатним мережам може розглядатися LiFi мережа на основі безпілотних літальних апаратів (БПЛА), де останні виступають у ролі ретрансляторів. Однак, внаслідок руйнувань обладнання і конструкцій у виробничих приміщеннях можуть утворюватися механічні перешкоди, які потребуватимуть прокладання маршрутів розповсюдження LiFi сигналу в обхід цих перешкод. Предметом статті є засоби планування розгортання літаючих мереж для забезпечення передачі даних в умовах руйнувань. Мета статті – запропонувати програмний засіб підтримки планування розгортання LіFі мережі на основі БПЛА для забезпечення передачі даних в умовах руйнувань приміщень об’єктів критичної інфраструктури. Завдання статті: запропонувати схему розгортання LiFi мережі на основі БПЛА у виробничому приміщенні з перешкодами; представити архітектуру і особливості застосування програмного засобу для реалізації запропонованої схеми; надати приклади використання програмного засобу. Отримані наступні результати роботи. Розроблено програмний засіб для підтримки планування розгортання LіFі мережі на основі БПЛА у приміщеннях з перешкодами, який дозволяє прокладати маршрути розповсюдження LіFі сигналу (світлового потоку з даними) і визначати для його передачі необхідну кількість БПЛА і місця їхнього розміщення на прокладеному маршруті. Надані результати застосування програмного засобу для планування розгортання LіFі мережі в заданому приміщенні з перешкодами з використанням для їх обходу і побудови маршрутів методів прямокутника і керованого водоспаду. Напрямок подальших досліджень полягає у розробці методу і програмного засобу визначення необхідної кількості змін і чисельності БПЛА у кожній з них для забезпечення безперебійної роботи утвореної ними LiFi мережі протягом заданого часу з визначеною замовником ймовірністю безвідмовної роботи.
Wastewater-based reproduction numbers and projections of COVID-19 cases in three areas in Japan, November 2021 to December 2022
Authors: Miyazawa Shogo , Wong Ting Sam , Ito Genta , Iwamoto Ryo , Watanabe Kozo , van Boven Michiel , Wallinga Jacco , Miura Fuminari
Published: February 2024

Background

Wastewater surveillance has expanded globally as a means to monitor spread of infectious diseases. An inherent challenge is substantial noise and bias in wastewater data because of the sampling and quantification process, limiting the applicability of wastewater surveillance as a monitoring tool.

Aim

To present an analytical framework for capturing the growth trend of circulating infections from wastewater data and conducting scenario analyses to guide policy decisions.

Methods

We developed a mathematical model for translating the observed SARS-CoV-2 viral load in wastewater into effective reproduction numbers. We used an extended Kalman filter to infer underlying transmissions by smoothing out observational noise. We also illustrated the impact of different countermeasures such as expanded vaccinations and non-pharmaceutical interventions on the projected number of cases using three study areas in Japan during 2021–22 as an example.

Results

Observed notified cases were matched with the range of cases estimated by our approach with wastewater data only, across different study areas and virus quantification methods, especially when the disease prevalence was high. Estimated reproduction numbers derived from wastewater data were consistent with notification-based reproduction numbers. Our projections showed that a 10–20% increase in vaccination coverage or a 10% reduction in contact rate may suffice to initiate a declining trend in study areas.

Conclusion

Our study demonstrates how wastewater data can be used to track reproduction numbers and perform scenario modelling to inform policy decisions. The proposed framework complements conventional clinical surveillance, especially when reliable and timely epidemiological data are not available.
HARMONI PERSATUAN DALAM PERBEDAAN : PROBLEMATIKA PERNIKAHAN LINTAS ORGANISASI NU DAN MUHAMMADIYAH DALAM BAHTERA RUMAH TANGGA (Studi Kasus di Tegal)
Authors: Sairin Novi Asmaul Khasanah , Sari Isma , Hami Widodo
Published: February 2024

This research discusses the challenges of harmonious unity in differences in cross-organizational marriages between Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah within the household. The main focus of the research is to understand the impact of different views of religious organizations on the dynamics of relationships and interactions between couples from NU and Muhammadiyah organizations. With a qualitative approach, this research involves in-depth interviews and observations of couples who face this problem. The research results show that differences in principles and values ​​between NU and Muhammadiyah can create tension in the household, requiring more intense open communication and the ability to manage differences wisely. This research also highlights the importance of an inclusive approach and mutual respect to strengthen harmony in households across religious organizations. The implications of these findings can contribute to efforts to understand the dynamics of marriage across organizations and design interventions that support the sustainability of unity despite differences in society.Keeyword : Harmony, Marriage, Cross-organization.
Alımlama Estetiği Bağlamında İbn Tabâtabâ el-Alevî’de Metnin Hazzı
Authors: DURAN GÜRBÜZ Sultan , KINAR Kadir
Published: February 2024

Alımlama Estetiği, edebiyat metinlerine okur merkezli yaklaşım sunan bir teoridir. Bu kuram, metinlerin okur tarafından nasıl algılandığını ve yorumlandığını inceleyerek edebiyat eserlerinin anlamını ve etkisini daha iyi anlamayı amaçlar. Alımlama Estetiği, Wolfgang Iser, Hans Robert Jauss, Stanley Fish gibi önemli edebiyat teorisyenleri tarafından geliştirilmiştir. Bu araştırmada, İbn Tabâtabâ'nın I´yâru’ş-Şi´r adlı eserindeki metne yaklaşımın alımlama estetiği ile ne kadar örtüştüğü ve bu yaklaşımın temel savlarından biri olan “metnin hazzı” ilkesinin İbn Tabâtabâ’da nasıl ele alındığı araştırma konusu edilmiştir. Alımlama estetiğinin içerisinde yer alan “metnin hazzı”, metnin estetik niteliklerine vurgu yapar. Metin ile okur arasındaki etkileşimin bir sonucu olan “metnin hazzı”, metinde bulunan boşluklardan, yoruma açık ifadelerden ve okurun aktif olmasını gerektiren dil oyunlarından kaynaklanır. Okur bu tarz metinden estetik deneyim elde eder ve beklentiler çevreniyle birlikte sanatsal hazzı içerimler. Alımlama estetiği bağlamında İbn Tabâtabâ’nın okuruna metinde verdiği sanatsal hazzın metin üreticisi ve okuru olmak üzere iki ucu bulunmaktadır. Şair üretici tarafta metnini, okuruna daha fazla etkide bulunmak için dil ve kültür unsurlarına dikkat ederek oluşturur. Okur ise önceki okumalarından veya yaşantı olarak edindiği tecrübelerinden hareketle metni daha iyi anlamlandırır. Böylece İbn Tabâtabâ’nın istediği estetik tepki gün yüzüne çıkar. Bu makalenin amacı yirminci yüzyılın sonlarına doğru kuram halini alan “alımlama estetiğinin” dile getirdiği “edebî hazzın” İbn Tabâtabâ’daki görünürlüğünü, kuramla örtüşen veya özgün yanlarını ele almaktır. Araştırmaya İbn Tabâtabâ’nın konu edilmesininin sebebi ise hicrî dördüncü asır gibi Arap edebî eleştirisinin erken bir döneminde, onun metinden hareketle dinleyiciye, kuramsal bir ifade olarak ise okura değer atfetmesi ve özellikle edebî hazza sıkça vurgu yapmasıdır.
Use of Bentonite Adsorbent from Ujong Pacu for the Adsorption Free Fatty Acids from Crude Palm Oil
Authors: Muhammad Muhammad , Kamar Iqbal , Chandra Annisa Ramadhani , Shrestha Ashish , Pandey Govinda Prashad
Published: February 2024

Because free fatty acid content impacts crude palm oil's physical and chemical characteristics, it is a good indicator of the oil's quality. Investigated effective operating parameters include contact time on adsorption and initial free fatty acid concentration. This system was studied using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms, and the kinetic data was examined using pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order models. The findings indicated that increasing FFA concentrations increased the adsorption capacity of free fatty acids using Ujong Pacu bentonite, and it was discovered that CPO weighing 30 g was the ideal weight for FFA adsorption capacity. At equilibrium, the ideal value of adsorption capacity is 502.17 mg/g. While the pseudo-second order model is the model that best describes the adsorption kinetics of the free fatty acid content in Crude, the Freundlich isotherm model best describes the equilibrium data, which indicates the heterogeneous surface of the adsorbent pores and shows that the adsorbate layer formed on the surface of the adsorbent is multilayer. Correlation coefficient (R2) for palm oil (CPO) in the range of 0.946 to 0.9975.
Posibles aplicaciones de los consorcios de bacterias de microalgas para el tratamiento de residuos y bioproductos valiosos
Authors: García-Gómez Celestino
Published: February 2024

La aplicación de microalgas y bacterias en el tratamiento de aguas residuales ha despertado interés debido a la mayor adaptabilidad y estabilidad ambiental resultante de sus interacciones, superando las obtenidas con microalgas a las de sostenibilidad y competitividad económica. Este manuscrito pretende apoyar la literatura existente y relevante sobre el uso de microalgas y bacterias. Como resultado, numerosos estudiosos y autores han hecho hincapié en las investigaciones recientes sobre la biotecnología de algas y bacterias, por lo que esta revisión será útil para avanzar y facilitar el desarrollo tecnológico de los procesos biológicos.
Los impuestos diferidos en Ecuador para la reducción de la elusión fiscal
Authors: Chávez-Pullas María Alexandra , Herrera-Estrella Miguel
Published: February 2024

El impuesto a la renta en Ecuador ha sido trastocado porla reforma tributaria del 2015 mediante la implementación de los impuestos diferidos. La promulgación de lanueva ley tiene como finalidad de evitar el aumento dela elusión tributaria en las grandes empresas de Ecuador.Mediante una regresión múltiple con mínimos cuadradoordinarios (MCO) se comprueba si la reforma tributariaen cuestión ha evitado el crecimiento de la elusión tributaria. Entre los principales hallazgos se encuentra que lareforma tributaria que disminuye la utilidad gravable delas grandes empresas grandes de Ecuador.
El concepto de trabajo en equipo: percepción de empleados en empresas de Monterrey
Authors: Mendoza-Gómez Joel , Salazar-Balderas Brian Oziel , Rodríguez-Pérez Esmeralda Guadalupe
Published: February 2024

Desde la perspectiva del desarrollo de la teoría es importante que los constructos utilizados se vayan reforzandoy clarificando a través del tiempo. El trabajo en equipodesde la perspectiva académica se ha estudiado, sin embargo, para seguir clarificándolo como constructo, en estainvestigación, por una parte, se ha utilizado el método deanálisis de concepto, el cual implica acudir a una revisión de literatura para ir estableciendo una definición delmismo. Por otra parte, es importante identificar una perspectiva de aquellos que lo practican o lo conocen en uncontexto de la realidad cotidiana, en ese sentido, tambiénse obtuvo la percepción de empleados en empresas delárea metropolitana de Monterrey. Con un enfoque cualitativo mediante un análisis de contenido, se obtuvo comoresultado, las definiciones conceptuales y coloquiales deltrabajo en equipo, además, se llevó a cabo una comparación entre ambas que arrojó ciertas diferencias entre lasmismas
El papel docente y su incursión en el trabajo en equipo
Authors: Escobar-Olguín Héctor Enrique
Published: February 2024

El objetivo del estudio radica en analizar la manera enque los docentes del Colegio Nacional de EducaciónProfesional Técnica del estado de Coahuila 255 aplicanel trabajo en equipo, verificando si dicha modalidad seimplementa eficientemente. Se hace uso de la metodología cuantitativa y diagnostica, para lo cual se realizó uninstrumento basado en aspectos que deben de tomarse encuenta para aplicar un buen trabajo en equipo tales comola equidad, eficiencia, conducta integradora, entro otros.La muestra del análisis fue conformada por dieciochodocentes de dicha institución. La investigación se validacon la aplicación de una prueba estadística ConfiabilidadAlfa de Cronbach, dando un resultado de 0.850. Se concluye que existe favorable distribución de las actividades,las cuales los integrantes del equipo las entregan en tiempo y forma. Hay una comunicación abierta y los objetivosplaneados se cumplen. Por lo tanto, el trabajo en equipoes eficiente.
Ganglion Cysts of the ACL and Meniscus: A Review of Literature
Authors: J Stokey Phillip , Lee Anderson , Igo Isabell , Behrens Kyle , Jajeh Hamzeh , Ebraheim Nabil
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus may have generalized clinical symptoms that can make them difficult to diagnose, especially considering their rarity. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of cysts arising in and around the knee with a focus on differential diagnosis to emphasize the importance of proper evaluation. Methods: A literature search using the database PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar was performed to find the information that comprehensively covered information relevant to this review. Conclusion: Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee are a rare occurrence that typically cause generalized symptoms. Each type of cyst is different with regards to its origin and location, but their similar clinical presentation makes differentiation based on a history and physical exam difficult. MR imaging is of utmost importance for the evaluation of pathologies in and around the knee joint. Once a proper diagnosis is achieved, direct arthroscopic excision of the cyst or treatment of the underlying cause in the case of a meniscus cyst can definitely treat symptoms with minimal concern for recurrence.
Lata de alumínio no sistema de logística reversa e sua relevância na PNRS em âmbito das cidades - Estudo de caso
Authors: Mello Ivan de Oliveira , Almeida Camile Vieira , Ahmed Flávio Villela
Published: February 2024

A logística reversa no Brasil passa por uma compreensão sistemática de fatores sociais, econômicos e políticos. Funciona com o envolvimento de vários setores, incluindo consumidores, fabricantes e comerciantes. Este artigo tem por objetivo discutir, em um contexto social e econômico o sistema de logística reversa das latas de alumínio, sua relevância na Política Nacional de resíduos Sólidos (PNRS) e o alcance e impacto nas cidades, levando em consideração a economia circular e o alto índice de reciclagem dessa embalagem. A metodologia do presente estudo abrange revisão de literatura e análise crítica dos aspectos apresentados. Da análise, foi possível perceber que a embalagem de latas de alumino possibilita que a economia circular seja aplicada, devido ao seu ciclo de vida curto e sua alta reciclagem. Percebe-se que todo esse processo gera emprego e renda, melhorando a qualidade de vida de todos e fortalecendo as ações sociais para cooperativas e catadores.
P138 Modelling and Simulation of Pressure Re-reflections at the Aortic Valve Using Difference Equations
Authors: Hametner Bernhard , Kastinger Hannah , Wassertheurer Siegfried
Published: February 2024

Introduction

The concept of re-reflections of blood pressure waves at the heart has been neglected in most models and is only poorly understood so far. Therefore, the aim of this work was to develop a simple mathematical model which is capable to represent the effects of wave travel, wave reflection as well as re-reflection at the aortic valve.

Methods

A mathematical model based on difference equations has been developed. The equation for the backward travelling pressure waves includes several terms, where the forward pressure is multiplied by a specific reflection coefficient and is delayed by a specific period of time corresponding to the location of the reflection site and the stiffness of the travel path. The equation for the forward travelling waves includes an input pressure coming from the heart as well as the backward pressure multiplied by a time-dependent re-reflection coefficient.

Results

After identifying suitable distal reflection parameters to get a realistic pressure wave, sensitivity analyses on the time-dependent re-reflection coefficient were performed. Exemplarily, the re-reflection coefficient was held at the level of 1 during diastole (aortic valve closed), while it was varied from 0.6 to 0.9 during systole, see Figure 1.

Conclusion

With a simple difference equation model, aortic pressure waves can be simulated adequately. The choice of the re-reflection coefficient at the aortic valve strongly influences the results, both regarding pressure level and wave shape. This indicates that re-reflections should be incorporated into models of wave transmission as well as in methods of arterial pulse wave analysis.
P123 Beyond Diameters, Flow Hemodynamics Quantified by Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Help Characterizing Aneurysmal Aorta
Authors: Houriez—Gombaud-Saintonge Sophia , Pascaner Ariel , Soulat Gilles , Gencer Umit , Dietenbeck Thomas , Craiem Damian , Bollache Emilie , Chenoune Yasmina , Mousseaux Elie , Kachenoura Nadjia
Published: February 2024

Purpose

Referral to surgery in thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAA) is based on maximal diameter (Dmax) measured from imaging, which is known to have a high diagnosis failure rate. In addition to geometry, 4D flow MRI provides a comprehensive time-resolved flow imaging. Thus, our aim was to evaluate the ability of 4D flow MRI-derived quantitative flow indices to characterize TAA.

Methods

We studied 20 patients with TAA and tricuspid valve (TAVd, Dmax = 43 ± 5 mm, Age = 66 ± 14 years) and 56 healthy controls (YC: 30 subjects, Age = 36 ± 9 years ≤50 years, OC: 26 subjects, Age = 65 ± 9 years > 50 years). All underwent 4D flow MRI. After aortic segmentation, ascending aorta (AA) backward flow volume (VBF) was calculated in addition to maximal velocity jet angle and eccentricity (Ecc). Receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed to assess the ability of flow indices to characterize AA = dilation.

Results

While AA Dmax was 1.4-fold higher in TAVd than OC, VBF increased by 6.5 folds and Ecc and Angle varied by 1.3 to 1.7 folds between the two groups. Moreover, VBF changed by 12.7 folds between the aneurysmal AA as compared to TAVd descending aorta. Finally, VBF increased consistently with age in all controls and was able to detect AA dilation with a 0.98 accuracy.

Conclusion

AA backward flow quantified from 4D flow MRI outperformed the previously described indices such as flow eccentricity and angle in the characterization of thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Strengths of English Self-Efficacy Beliefs among Arabic-Native-Speaker University Students whose Language of Instruction is English
Authors: BENE Konabe , A. ADAN Sofia
Published: February 2024

Worldwide, the concept of self-efficacy beliefs has been investigated abundantly and found to positively affect the outcomes of university students in most subject areas including English. The existing literature yet suggests that the self-efficacy beliefs of Saudi university students to pursue their higher education using the English language in Saudi Arabia have not been investigated.
The present study aimed to assess the strengths of students’ self-efficacy beliefs to complete their higher education in English, to assess the degree of relationship between self-efficacy beliefs for writing, listening, and speaking English, and to compare male students and their female counterparts on the listed variables. Descriptive, t-test, and multiple linear regression analyses were utilized to inspect the data and answer the research questions.
The self-efficacy beliefs of participants were deemed strong. The correlation between general self-efficacy beliefs and writing self-efficacy was significant. The correlation between general self-efficacy and self-efficacy for listening was also significant. The multiple regression analyses showed a statistically significant effect of self-efficacy beliefs for writing and self-efficacy beliefs for listening on general self-efficacy beliefs. Results of the independent sample t-test suggested one statistically significant difference between male and female students on the self-efficacy beliefs for writing.
Limitations were stated, and recommendations were made for future replications of the study.
Santiago del Estero junto al mar
Authors: Ottone Guillermo
Published: February 2024

Amédée F. Jacques y Thomas J. Page refirieron la presencia de bancos calcáreos y dunas de arena en las vecindades del río Salado, relacionando estos elementos con un ambiente costero o marino. Contrariamente a lo que supusieron estos autores, las unidades sedimentarias aflorantes en la zona son continentales. Sin embargo, existe en el subsuelo de la región una potente columna sedimentaria marina de ca. 15-25 Ma de edad, de modo que el mar habría efectivamente alcanzado en el pasado el área donde actualmente se encuentran las áridas planicies de la provincia de Santiago del Estero.
The glue of trader loyalty: The role of product quality and price fairness through satisfaction in the context of Putu Ayu brand rice in East Java Province
Authors: Dhino Suprayogo  , Santri Maharani
Published: February 2024

The increasingly fierce competition in the rice industry has an impact on the number of choices offered to customers. The aim of this research is to analyze the influence of product quality and price fairness on the loyalty of Putu Ayu rice traders through satisfaction. This research is causality research with the research object in East Java Province. The research sample was a Putu Ayu rice trader with a minimum business experience of 1 year. Research data was obtained through questionnaires distributed directly. Research data was tested via AMOS. The research results show that product quality and satisfaction influence trader loyalty. However, price fairness has no effect on loyalty. Meanwhile, product quality and price fairness influence satisfaction. Meanwhile, satisfaction is able to significantly mediate the influence of product quality and price fairness on loyalty.
Exploring the correlation between the natural surroundings and the prevalence of offensive language in society: A case study on three (3) selected residential compounds in Lusaka District
Authors: Derick Madoda
Published: February 2024

A very important discovery has been made through the reviewed literature and theories showing existence of an intricate relationship between natural surroundings and the prevalence of offensive language, aiming to unravel the underlying dynamics that contribute to linguistic behavior in diverse environmental contexts. Through a multidisciplinary approach that integrates insights from psychology, sociology, and environmental science, the study established the impact of natural environments on the frequency, intensity, and contextual nuances of offensive language. Therefore, the purpose of this research paper was to explore the correlation between the natural surroundings and the prevalence of offensive language in society: a case study on three (3) selected communities in Lusaka district. The sample consisted of sixty (90) respondents. A representative sample of 60 adolescents and 30 parents: i.e., 20 adolescents from each named compound and 30 parents, that is, 10 from each compound were randomly selected from the three compounds in the district. Qualitative method was applied during data analysis. The results of the study indicated that environmental factors, including the natural surroundings do influence human behavior and emotions thereby adversely affecting language use in various contextual settings. It was equally revealed that exposure to nature or green spaces has a positive effect on the mental well-being, reducing stress and promoting positive mood amongst people living in low density residential compounds where the use of offensive language is less, as opposed to high density residential compounds where the use of offensive (profane) language is heavily influenced by numerous social, cultural, and personal factors among others.
Differences in the perceived spheres of control of selected college students in the aftermath of the pandemic
Authors: Frederick Edward T. Fabella
Published: February 2024

A diligent search of published studies revealed that there is an apparent lack of scientific literature on Filipinos’ sense of control, specifically in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study attempted to ascertain the respondents’ perceived level of control. 46 college students from a private school in Metro Manila volunteered as respondents. The Spheres of Control Scale13, which measures an individual’s sense of Personal, Interpersonal and Socio-political control was administered on the respondents. Based on the computed composite means of the respondents’ scores in the three domains, Personal control had the highest composite mean of 5.223, followed by Interpersonal control with 4.592 and lastly by Socio-political control with 4.334. Significant differences were found between Personal and Interpersonal control as well as between Personal and Socio-political control. The respondents’ perceived sense of Personal control was significantly higher than their perceived sense of Interpersonal control and their perceived sense of Socio-political control. These results could imply that for the respondents of this study, their perceived sense of Interpersonal control and Socio-political control may have been adversely affected by the uncertainties that they had experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Degradasi Akta Notaris dalam Perkara Pidan (Analisa Putusan Pengadilan Negeri Sidoarjo Nomor: 862/Pid.B/2019/PN Sda)
Authors: Miftakhul Huda  , Ivanda Aprilia
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the legal consequences of misuse of notary authority to make deeds. Notaries in carrying out the duties of their office must be careful and careful in making deeds, so that the deeds they make are not legally defective because they must be accounted to the general public and so as not to harm others. This research uses a conceptual approach and a legal approach. Using a conceptual approach, researchers refer to legal principles related to the concept of the state of letters in the case of forgery of letters. The legal approach is carried out by reviewing related laws and regulations. This research is analytical in nature that studies the purpose of law, the values of justice, the truth of the rule of law, legal concepts and legal norms according to the position of deeds in relation to the implementation of the duties of unscrupulous authentic deed makers. The results of this study conclude that the criteria for a notary deed to become an authentic deed have been regulated in the law, so that Notaries who are officials who are authorized to make authentic deeds must always pay attention to the procedures for making deeds in accordance with applicable laws. When the deed loses its evidentiary power, it can be relegated to a deed under hand, or become invalid or become null and void. So the Notary Public must be responsible for his negligence in exercising his authority. If the authentic deed in its making is a legal defect caused solely by the fault of the Notary and then the deed in Court is declared inauthentic, or invalid, or becomes null and void or relegated to a deed under hand, then the Notary concerned must be liable for the error caused by the forgery of the deed.
Penerapan Layanan Hak Tanggungan Secara Elektronik Dalam Praktik Pemberian Hak Tanggungan Kepada Kreditor
Authors: Anggrahini Anggrahini  , Heru Kuswanto
Published: February 2024

The granting and imposition of mortgage rights for granting APHT by the PPAT in front of the parties then submitting the APHT to the land office based on the obligations provided by the Mortgage Law, PP on Land Registration and PP on PPAT Position Regulations where the PPAT is required to submit the original sheet of the second APHT and its supporting papers to the land office in physical form, but after the entry into force of the ATR/BPN Ministerial Regulation concerning electronic HT, it stipulates that the intended submission can be made electronically. Based on this, the author wants to examine the status of land registration of mortgage rights through electronic means and the responsibilities of the PPAT. The writing method uses normative juridical research and based on the results of the research it is known that submission of APHT which is no longer through submission of original files brings legal consequences for the PPAT namely the PPAT is responsible for the existence and integrity of all APHT documents stored in it.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Website Perusahaan Kenongo Organizer sebagai Program Digital Marketing
Authors: M Thoriqul Huda  , Nabila Nabila Mighna Faiza , Nur Nur laili zakiyah ahmad , Ahmad Ahmad muflihus syauqi , Wahyu M.Khabib Wahyu P , Rois Roisul Musbikhin , Fahrul Ahmad Fahrul Muzaki
Published: February 2024

A wedding organizer is a CV service provider who personally assists with weddings, planning and predetermined budgets. Problems that occur when potential customers want to find out information or order wedding organizer services while the owner is not there, causing potential customers to have to go back and forth to the wedding organizer and it takes quite a lot of time. The aim of creating this website is not only to promote services but also to help with the transaction process, this website can accommodate online orders for wedding organizing services. In this mentoring activity, the method used is the PAR (Participatory Action Research) method. The PAR (Participatory Action Research) method is a method that combines continuous action by involving several members of the wedding organizer. By providing this assistance, participants are expected to be able to understand the features and use of the website. Technological developments are very influential in increasingly advanced promotional media, so that businesses can run effectively.
Pendampingan Pembuatan Tepung Tebu Guna Meningkatkan Kualitas Ekonomi di Desa Wonokusumo Kecamatan Tapen Kabupaten Bondowoso
Authors: Efendi Erfan , Azmi Ilmagfiroh  , Ana Nihayah  , Anisah Rifqotul Istiqomah  , Binti Novita Sari  , Erlin Waridatul Chusna  , Ifadatul Soimah  , Kurnia Anisya Maharani  , Laila Safira  , Moh. Zuinurroziqin  , Munadiyas Silmi Octiyani  , Nurul Qomariyah  , Rika Selvita Berliana  , Via Afkarina  , Wardatun Nafiah  , Zulfatun Naimah
Published: February 2024

Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan pemanfaatan ampas tebu sebagai sumber tepung tebu dalam rangka meningkatkan potensi ekonomi mikro di Desa Wonokusumo. Tebu, sebagai tanaman penting dalam industri pangan, memiliki potensi yang belum sepenuhnya dimanfaatkan, terutama pada bagian ampasnya. Penelitian kualitatif digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi alat, bahan, dan proses pembuatan tepung tebu. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tepung tebu dapat dihasilkan dengan menggunakan ampas tebu sebagai bahan baku utama. Tepung tebu memiliki keunggulan gula alami yang dapat meningkatkan nilai tambah produk pangan lokal. Metode penelitian melibatkan partisipasi aktif masyarakat setempat, melalui pelatihan dan pendampingan dalam proses produksi tepung tebu. Analisis SWOT dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi potensi dan kendala dalam pemanfaatan produk tepung tebu di pasar lokal. Diharapkan, inisiatif ini dapat membuka peluang usaha baru, meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat setempat, dan memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap ekonomi desa.
Diseño y evaluación de prototipos de biosensores como sistema de detección de riesgo microbiológico en colecciones de tipo orgánico en almacenamiento
Authors: Russy-Velandia Lizeth Patricia , Patiño Ramírez María Camila
Published: February 2024

La presente INVESTIGACIÓN aborda la implementación de prototipos de biosensores para la detección de riesgo microbiológico en ambientes con colecciones de tipo orgánico. En su primera fase se ensayaron las diferentes combinaciones de soportes, medios de cultivo e indicadores de pH para el diseño de los prototipos en el laboratorio, y en la segunda, se evaluaron los prototipos de colecciones en ambientes de almacenamiento. Durante la fase experimental se escogieron los mejores prototipos teniendo en cuenta los criterios de: tiempo de unidades formadoras de colonias (UFC), cantidad de UFC en los biosensores y diversidad de hongos filamentosos aislados. En la segunda fase se logró concluir que las condiciones ambientales son determinantes para el funcionamiento de los prototipos. _____ This RESEARCH addressed the implementation of biosensor prototypes to detect microbiological risks in environments with organic collections. During the first phase, different combinations of supports, culture mediums, and pH indicators were tested in order to design the prototypes in the laboratory, while the second phase saw the prototypes tested in collection storage environments. The best prototypes were chosen during the experimental phase, taking into account the criteria of colony forming-unit (CFU), amount of CFU in the biosensors, and the diversity of isolated fungi. During the second phase, it was possible to conclude that environmental conditions are determining factors for the prototypes’ functionality.