bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Strategies for economic empowerment via BUMDes: A path to sustainable development in Renah Alai Village
Authors: Umiyati Etik , Zulgani Zulgani , Prasetyo Eko
Published: May 2024

The BUMDes, a village business entity managed by local communities, bolsters local economies and is established based on village-specific needs and potential. While the BUMDes in Renah Alai remains nascent, its contributions to the village's development and local community welfare have been limited. For the enduring success of the community, an empowerment strategy for BUMDes involving the government, village officials, and local stakeholders should accentuate rural local wisdom, encompassing socio-demographic constructs, agricultural enterprises, and village institutional frameworks. This research sought to conceptualize and dissect the paradigm of village economic enhancement via BUMDes in Renah Alai, targeting sustainable village growth. The SWOT-AHP analytical tool was employed, with the AHP approach yielding strategic recommendations through the SWOT matrix. Data was amassed via surveys and comprehensive interviews and processed through Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with pertinent village agencies and officials. The SWOT matrix's cumulative weights revealed that the Weakness-Opportunity strategy matrix was paramount, marking it as a cornerstone for the Renah Alai BUMDes Empowerment roadmap. The SWOT-AHP analysis delineated four pivotal empowerment areas for BUMDes in Renah Alai: 1) Institutional fortification of BUMDes, 2) Human resource quality enhancement, 3) Infrastructure, and 4) Capital acquisition.
Resilience in crisis: economic coping strategies of informal sector households during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jambi City, Indonesia
Authors: Junaidi Junaidi , Maisyarah Nyimas Dian , Al Parok Al Parok , Hardiani Hardiani
Published: May 2024

This study aims to analyze: 1) the socio-economic characteristics of households of informal sector workers in Jambi City; 2) the coping strategies of these households in facing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; 3) the influence of household socio-economic characteristics on the economic coping strategies of informal sector workers in Jambi City. The primary data used in this study were sourced from a survey of households of informal sector workers in Jambi City. The analysis utilized descriptive statistical tools and structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings of the study reveal that: 1) informal sector workers are generally of productive age, with relatively good education, and predominantly engaged in trading and daily wage labor; 2) the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the social conditions of these households, particularly in terms of income, savings, and non-food expenditures; 3) in the context of economic coping strategies, the strategy of generating additional income is more commonly employed by these households compared to cutting back expenses; 4) the characteristics of the wife and the family significantly influence the coping strategies adopted by households of informal sector workers. In contrast, the characteristics of the household head do not have a significant impact.
The influence of financial development on total fertility rate in Indonesia
Authors: Afriska Rosa , Nugroho Ris Yuwono Yudo
Published: May 2024

This study investigated the impact of financial development on the total fertility rate in Indonesia, hypothesizing that financial development significantly influences fertility rates. The objective was to ascertain the effects of financial development on Indonesia's total fertility rate, utilizing annual time series data from 1980 to 2021 obtained from the official websites of Bank Indonesia, the Central Bureau of Statistics, and the World Bank. The analysis employed the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) method to examine the influence of the money supply in circulation (M2), Gross Domestic Product, and household consumption on the total fertility rate, with these variables serving as proxies for financial development. The study utilized a comprehensive data analysis approach, including stationary tests, cointegration bound tests, ARDL Model analysis for long-term and short-term effects, and classical assumption tests. The findings revealed that the money supply (M2) has a negative and significant impact on the total fertility rate, the Gross Domestic Product also negatively and significantly affects the total fertility rate, while household consumption positively and significantly influences the total fertility rate. These results underscore the multifaceted relationship between financial development and fertility trends in Indonesia.
Epistemological criticism of the concept of individualism in conventional economies
Authors: Nalle Frederic , Ismail Munawar
Published: May 2024

This research critically examines the epistemology surrounding the concept of individualism within conventional economics, focusing on elucidating the influence of non-economic factors—namely culture, social norms, and collective psychology—on economic decision-making processes. This study endeavors to uncover the role of these factors in individual economic decisions by employing a methodology rooted in analyzing economic and sociological literature. The findings shed light on the discordance between the traditional notion of individualism and the multifaceted realities of contemporary society, where culture, social norms, and collective psychology significantly shape economic behaviors and preferences. By providing nuanced insights into how these non-economic factors impact individuals' economic choices and actions, this research underscores the imperative for a broader, more inclusive perspective within economic paradigms. This study contributes to a richer comprehension of the complexities inherent in individual economic decisions when viewed against non-economic influences.
The Influence of Organizational Culture and Teamwork on Employee Engagement: The Role of Achievement Motivation as Mediation
Authors: Delarosa St. Via , Winarno Winarno
Published: May 2024

The Badan Pertanahan Nasional Klaten served as the research site for this study, which tested and analyzed the relationship between teamwork and organizational culture and employee engagement, using achievement motivation as a mediating factor. Direct questionnaire distribution is the quantitative research approach used. Pegawai Negeri Sipil of the Badan Pertanahan Nasional Klaten served as the study's population. Saturated sampling was employed in this study, and the sample size consisted of 82 civil servants, of whom 56% were men, 40% were between the ages of 50 and 58, and 35% were employed in the Survey and Mapping Section. The period of data gathering in 2023 lasted from September 13 to October 16, 2023. Using the SmartPLS 4 program, the multivariate analysis structural equation model technique was employed for data analysis. The study's findings demonstrated that employee engagement is significantly impacted negatively by organizational culture. Employee Engagement is positively and significantly impacted by teamwork. Employee engagement is positively impacted by organizational culture through the mediation of achievement motivation. Employee engagement is positively impacted by teamwork through the mediation of achievement motivation.
ENHANCED VERSION OF SEEDING AND CONSTRAINT SUPPORT IN IPOG STRATEGY FOR VARIABLE STRENGTH INTERACTION T-WAY TESTING
Authors: (Corresponding Author) AMINU AMINU MUAZU , Sobri Hashim Ahmad , Maiwada Umar Danjuma , Muppidi Apoorva
Published: May 2024

Interaction strength testing (known as t-way testing) is one of the effective software testing techniques used to find problems with how system components interact with one another. The emergence of variable strength interaction occurs because of the covering array's identified limitation, which prevents it from handling varying parameter testing strengths. Several works were formed in t-way testing to generate a small test suite size using either One-Parameter-at-a-Time (OPAT) or One-Test-at-a-Time (OTAT) approach and base on interaction strength that include uniform, variable and/or input-output relation interaction, since t-way testing is highly complicated (NP-hard). However, no single OPAT t-way strategy claims to support seeding and constraint in variable strength interaction. Motivated by these challenges, the paper presents an enhanced version of IPOG strategy for t-way testing with seeding, constraint, and variable strength interaction supports, named SCIPOG-VS. To assess its efficiency, experiments were performed and compared to other strategies supporting variable strength interaction. Experimental results demonstrated that SCIPOG-VS is competitive in terms of test suite size, and execution time against other existing strategies significantly. We statistically tested our findings with a non-parametric Wilcoxon Signed Rank test, despite this, the outcome shows a significant difference in the size of the test suite between the various strategies.
Unlocking of Schottky Barrier near the Junction of MoS2 Heterostructure under Electrochemical Potential
Authors: Aydin Kubra , Kim Mansu , Seok Hyunho , Bae Chulwoo , Kim Muyoung , Park Jonghwan , Hupp Joseph T. , Whang Dongmok , Kim Hyeong-U , Kim Taesung
Published: May 2024

The exploration of heterostructures composed of two-dimensional (2D)
transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDc) materials has garnered
significant research attention due to the distinctive properties of each
individual component and their phase-dependent unique properties. Using
the plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) method, we analyze
the fabrication of heterostructures consisting of two phases of
molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) in four different cases. The initial
hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) polarization curve indicates that the
activity of the heterostructure MoS2 is consistent with that of the
underlying MoS2, rather than the surface activity of the upper MoS2.
This behavior can be attributed to an energy barrier arising from the
physical contact resistance between the two different phases of MoS2
layers, which is mediated by van der Waals bonds. Remarkably, the energy
barrier at the junction dissipates upon reaching a certain
electrochemical potential, indicating surface activation from the top
phase of MoS2 in the heterostructure. Notably, the 1T/2H MoS2
heterostructure demonstrates enhanced electrochemical stability compared
to its metastable 1T-MoS2. This fundamental understanding paves the way
for the creation of phase-controllable heterostructures through an
experimentally viable PECVD, offering significant promise for a wide
range of applications.
Diseño edilicio básico: resultados del 2.° ciclo de pruebas formales
Authors: Elizalde Domínguez Continente
Published: May 2024

En este documento se presentan los resultados de la segunda prueba formal de tres tecnologías y tres baremos del DEB, cuya implementación ocurrió en las fases A y B de un taller II. En concreto, se alcanzó un aprovechamiento del tiempo para el MAC del 100 % en la fase A y del 92 % en la fase B, mientras que para el DG fue del 0 % en la fase B; y para la PrG del 92 % en ambas fases. Además, se obtuvo el 49 % en el Adp, el 0 % en la Ioe, y el 0 % en el Ae. Estos resultados se derivan de dos revisiones paramétricas realizadas a una muestra dirigida, integrada por 24 carpetas de trabajo, cada una constituida por sus respectivos anteproyectos ejecutivos y videos de presentación. Ambas revisiones tenían como meta verificar el cumplimiento de los protocolos p.1., p.3., p.9., p.2., p.4. y p.8. Las carpetas fueron elaboradas durante el periodo julio-diciembre de 2022 por 12 estudiantes del 4.° semestre del grupo 5, pertenecientes al programa educativo de la licenciatura en Arquitectura de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo. Por lo tanto, estas revisiones y los resultados se consideran como la deducción de un proceso afín al enfoque mixto de investigación.
DOES HEDONIC AND UTILITARIAN MOTIVES AFFECTS INTENTION TO FOLLOW GREEN ACCOUNT? OPINION LEADERSHIP AS A MEDIATING
Authors: Sakhina Adinda Mutiara Putri , Kuswati Rini
Published: May 2024

Many business people use social media as a marketing tool in this digital age. TikTok is one of the social media platforms that is frequently utilized as a tool for product marketing. The number of followers on a TikTok account dramatically impacts how well a product is marketed through TikTok social media. This study tries to analyze the mediation effect of opinion leadership on the relationship between hedonic motives and utilitarian motives on intention to follow green account. This study used a sample size of 200 respondents who knew account TikTok of The Body Shop Indonesia. The sampling method used non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling approach. Data analysis using the SmartPLS application. The research findings show that hedonic and utilitarian motives directly affect opinion leadership, hedonic and utilitarian motives directly affect intention to follow the green account, and opinion leadership affects intention to follow the green account. The mediation effect test shows that opinion leadership is proven to mediate the influence of hedonic and utilitarian motives on the intention to follow the green account.
Keywords: Hedonic Motives, Utilitarian Motives, Opinion Leadership, and Intention to Follow Green Account
Abstrak
Banyak pebisnis yang menggunakan media sosial sebagai alat pemasaran di era digital ini. TikTok merupakan salah satu platform media sosial yang sering digunakan sebagai alat pemasaran produk. Jumlah followers sebuah akun TikTok memiliki pengaruh yang besar terhadap seberapa baik sebuah produk dipasarkan melalui media sosial TikTok. Penelitian ini mencoba untuk menganalisis pengaruh mediasi opinion leadership terhadap hubungan antara hedomic motives dan utilitarian motives pada intention to follow green account. Penelitian ini menggunakan jumlah sampel sebanyak 200 responden yang mengetahui akun TikTok The Body Shop Indonesia. Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan non probability sampling dengan pendekatan purposive sampling. Analisis data menggunakan aplikasi SmartPLS. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hedonic dan utilitarian motives secara langsung berpengaruh terhadap opinion leadership, hedonic dan utilitarian motives secara langsung berpengaruh terhadap intention to follow green account, dan opinion leadership berpengaruh terhadap intention to follow green account. Uji efek mediasi menunjukkan bahwa opinion leadership terbukti memediasi pengaruh hedonic motives dan utilitarian motives terhadap intention to follow green account.
Kata Kunci : Hedonic Motives, Utilitarian Motives, Opinion Leadership, dan Intention to Follow Green Account
TOPOGRAPHIC AND ANATOMICAL PECULIARITIES OF THE LATERAL REGION OF THE HEAD IN HUMAN FETUSES
Authors: Dmytrenko Roman , Tsyhykalo Olexandr
Published: May 2024

HEAD IN HUMAN FETUSESAbstract. In order to clarify the topographical and anatomical peculiarities and variant anatomy of the structures of the lateral region of the head in the fetal period of human ontogenesis, 24 specimens of human fetuses aged from 4 to 10 months of intrauterine development were studied using a complex of morphological research methods (anthropometry, macroscopy, computer tomography, morphometry, reconstruction). We found anatomical variants of the masseter and temporal muscles in human fetuses. Thus, in a 5-month-old fetus, separate muscle bundles were found, which went from the right masseter to the right temporal muscle. In a 6-month-old fetus, the deep part of the left masseter muscle was fused to the left temporal muscle. In human fetuses, the temporal fascia in the direction of the zygomatic arch splits into two layers, between which there are accumulations of adipose tissue. In late fetuses, a formed sub-aponeurotic ﬁ brous space was found. At the end of the fetal period, a deep ﬁ brous space is observed between the periosteum and the inner edge of the temporal muscle. The cellular spaces of the temporal area in front are connected with the buccal fat pad, which creates the prerequisites for the spread of inﬂ ammatory processes. The topographic and anatomical features of the temporal region of human fetuses are: weak development of the temporal muscle and small depth of the temporal fossa – in the middle part from 3.0 to 6.0 mm (depending on the age of the fetus); weakly developed tendinous part of the temporal muscle, which does not reach the temporal line of the parietal bone. The bony base of the temporal area is represented by the squamous part of the temporal bone, the greater wing of the sphenoid bone, part of the parietal and frontal bones, on the inner surface of which arterial grooves and impressions of cerebral gyri are hardly visible, and sometimes not at all clear or absent. Anatomical variants of the structure of the temporal and masticatory muscles, as well as the temporal fascia, can cause complications and errors during the diagnosis and surgical treatment of inﬂ ammatory processes in the postnatal period of human ontogenesis.
FETAL ANATOMY OF THE ARTERIES OF THE DORSUM OF THE HAND
Authors: Koval Oleksandr
Published: May 2024

Fetal anatomy of the upper extremity in today’s understanding is a set of morphological methods for studying the structure and topography of the structures of its separate areas in human fetuses from the standpoint of the norm and taking into account the forms of individual anatomical variability. Also, in recent decades, microsurgical anatomy has gained intensive development, in particular the hand, which allows studying the structure and topography of small anatomical structures – blood vessels and nerves, muscle tendons, their layer-by-layer relationship in normal anatomical formation, and pathological deviations depending on the needs of microsurgery.The purpose of the study was to ﬁ nd out the sources of blood supply, topography, and branching areas of the arteries of the back of the hand in human fetuses. The study was conducted on the preparations of 18 human fetuses aged from 4 to 10 months using macromicroscopic preparation, injection of arterial vessels, and morphometry.In human fetuses, the arteries of the back of the hand are arranged in two layers. The surface layer of the arterial vessels of the back of the hand, as a rule, is formed by the radial and anterior interosseous arteries, and (or), less often, by the ulnar or posterior interosseous arteries without the formation of arterial arches or nets. The deep layer of the arteries of the back of the hand mostly forms the back carpal arch and is inseparably connected both with the arteries of the superﬁ cial layer of the back of the hand and with the palmar arterial arches.The arteries of the deep layer of the back part of the hand are mostly (69.5 % of cases) represented by the back arterial arch: 1) radial-i nterosseous; 2) radial-i nterosseous-ulnar; 3) radial- ulnar; in 25 % of observations – with the posterior carpal arterial network. In 5.5 % of cases, the posterior carpal arch or posterior carpal mesh was absent, and duplication of the deep palmar arterial arch was found. Variability of the sources of formation, the degree of development, and the number of dorsal common digital arteries were revealed in human fetuses.Own dorsal digital arteries, except for the arteries of the thumb, as a rule, reach only the level of the middle phalanx of the ﬁ ngers, and then they become thinner, or end in the periosteum or arterial arch-shaped anastomoses of the ﬁ rst interphalangeal joint, or end in the palmar digital arteries, which provide blood supply to the back surface of the distal parts of the ﬁ ngers of the brush.
PERSEPSI MAHASISWA TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM KAMPUS MENGAJAR DALAM MENINGKATKAN SOFT SKILL MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN EKONOMI FKIP UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH BENGKULU
Authors: Ayuni Rossa , Suharmi Suharmi , Nur Rhomadoni Indra
Published: May 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui persepsi mahasiswa terhadap pelaksanaan Program Kampus Mengajar dalam meningkatkan soft skill mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Ekonomi FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu. Jenis penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dengan subjek penelitian mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Ekonomi FKIP Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu yang telah mengikuti Program Kampus Mengajar dan objek penelitian pelaksanaan Program Kampus Mengajar dalam meningkatkan soft skill. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara terstruktur dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis deskriptif  (persentase) dan analisis kualitatif (pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan). Pengecekan keabsahan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan meningkatkan ketekunaan, triangulasi sumber, dan melakukan member check. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh dari 5 indikator soft skill yang diteliti yakitu : 1) kemampuan komunikasi diperoleh persentase 56% mahasiswa mengatakan sangat baik dan 44% mahasiswa mengatakan baik, 2) kemampuan menyelesaikan masalah diperoleh persentase 67%  mahasiswa mengatakan sangat baik dan 33% mahasiswa mengatakan baik, 3) kreativitas diperoleh persentase 45% mahasiswa mengatakan sangat baik, 22% mahasiswa mengatakan baik, dan 33% mahasiswa mengatakan tidak baik, 4) kemampuan menyelesaikan konflik diperoleh persentase 44% mahasiswa mengatakan sangat baik dan 56% mahasiswa mengatakan baik, dan 5) kesadaran budaya lain diperoleh persentase 64% dengan katagori sangat baik dan 36% mahasiswa mengatakan baik. Berdasarkan persentase secara keseluruhan mahasiswa memberikan persepsi positif terhadap pelaksanaan Program Kampus Mengajar dalam meningkatkan soft skill mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Ekonomi Fkip Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu.
Analisis Faktor-Faktor Kesulitan Belajar Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran IPS Di SMPN 18 Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Meirani  , Herwan MDK  , Hastuti Novita
Published: May 2024

Riset ini bermaksud melihat apa saja faktor yang mengakibatkan kesulitan belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPS di SMPN 18 Kota Bengkulu yang ditinjau dari faktor internal meliputi Minat belajar, motivasi, kepercayaan diri, kondisi kesehatan dan yang ditinjau dari faktor eksternal meliputi Metode mengajar, ketersediaan sarana dan prasarana sekolah, suasana kelas, teman bergaul, dan media sosial. Penelitian ini menerapkan metode kualitatif, dengan subjek penelitian meliputi kepala sekolah, guru mata pelajaran IPS, serta 29 siswa kelas VII. Teknik pengumpulan data menerapkan metode observasi, wawancara, serta dokumentasi. Temuan penelitian memperlihatkan kesulitan belajar siswa di SMPN 18 Kota Bengkulu ditinjau dari faktor internal disebabkan oleh minat belajar siswa yang rendah, motivasi, kurangnya kepercayaan diri, dan kondisi kesehatan. Ditinjau dari faktor eksternal sebagai pemicu kesulitan belajar faktor yang berperan meliputi metode mengajar, sarana prasarana sekolah yang terbatas seperti kurangnya alat-alat pendukung pembelajaran, suasana kelas yang tidak kondusif, teman bergaul, dan dampak media sosial. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa tantangan belajar yang dialami siswa kelas VII SMPN 18 Kota Bengkulu diakibatkan oleh faktor internal serta eksternal yang dapat menjadi dasar bagi sekolah dan tenaga kependidikan untuk mengembangkan strategi pembelajaran yang lebih efektif.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA POWERPOINT TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA MATA PELAJARAN AKUNTANSI KEUANGAN KELAS XII AKUNTANSI
Authors: Limbu Ermanto , Tikollah M. Ridwan , Azis Fajriani
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh penggunaan media powerpoint terhadap hasil belajar siswa mata Pelajaran akuntansi keuangan kelas XII Akuntansi SMK Negeri 1 Makassar. Variabel penelitian ini adalah media powerpoint sebagai variabel bebas (X) dan hasil belajar sebagai variabel terikat (Y). Populasi penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas XII AKL di SMK Negeri 1 Makassar yang berjumlah 147 siswa, sedangkan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XII AKL 1 berjumlah 38 siswa yang diambil dengan teknik   pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Teknik pengambilan data yang digunakan adalah dokumentasi, angket, dan tes. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis statistik deskriptif, uji instrument, uji normalitas, dan uji hipotesis dengan menggunakan SPSS 25 for windows. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa berdasarkan hasil regresi linear sederhana diperoleh model persamaan regresi linear sederhana Y= 68.070 + 0.407 yang berarti tiap pertambahan satu nilai media powerpoint, maka hasil belajar siswa kelas XII AKL 1 pada mata pelajaran akuntansi keuangan bertambah 0,407 satuan. Dari analisis korelasi pearson product moment diperoleh nilai pearson correlation sebesar 0,709 dan bernilai positif berada pada interval 0,600-0,799 yang berada pada kategori kuat yang berarti terdapat hubungan yang kuat antara media powerpoint dan hasil belajar siswa kelas XII AKL 1 padamata pelajaran akuntansi keuangan. Dari hasil analisis uji-t bahwa nilai signifikansi 0,000 < 0,05 yang berarti variabel media powerpoint berpengaruh positif dan signifikansi terhadap hasil belajar siswa kelas XII AKL 1 pada mata pelajaran akuntansi keuangan, dengan demikian hipotesis “diterima”. Dari hasil analisis koefisien determinasi diperoleh nilai r2 = 50,2% yang berarti media powerpoint memiliki kontribusi terhadap hasil belajar siswa sebesar 50,2% dan sisanya sebesar 49,8% dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain
diseño sostenible para el futuro
Authors: Tessore María Eugenia
Published: May 2024

Este trabajo tiene como propósito fundamental concientizar sobre hábitos sostenibles desde las primeras etapas de la vida. Explorando la noción de sinergia, se resalta la interconexión entre alimentación, nutrición, gestión de desechos, residuos y los principios de la economía circular. Se establece así una conexión directa entre nuestras elecciones alimenticias y la preservación del entorno en el que vivimos. Para lograr este objetivo, se enfatiza la necesidad de construir vínculos entre diversos actores sociales, fomentando el trabajo en equipo y destacando la importancia de cada rol mediante la comprensión de conocimientos adquiridos. Se busca transmitir información valiosa fomentando la inclusión y participación activa de la comunidad en la construcción de un entorno más sostenible. La toma de conciencia respecto a las elecciones realizadas durante la compra de alimentos, considerando aspectos como el embalaje y la sostenibilidad, nos ha permitido diseñar y crear productos a partir de materiales compostables, como residuos de yerba, té y café, abordando la mayoría de las "R" de la economía circular.  La clasificación de los residuos, es esencial para la aplicación de las 9R, permitiendo que el proyecto trascendiera los límites de la institución educativa (universidades, colegios, el barrio y hogares) fomentado la colaboración activa de la comunidad en el proceso de recolección y concientización sobre la problemática de los residuos plásticos.
Arte Urbana e suas repercussões territoriais
Authors: Almeida Arley de , Nascimento Neto Paulo
Published: May 2024

Este artigo investiga o fenômeno da Arte Urbana enquanto artes visuais na cidade contemporânea, buscando entender como essas manifestações surgiram e qual seu status atual em relação às políticas públicas. Tem-se como estudo de caso a cidade de Curitiba,tomada como emblemática frente à posição imagética de “cidade modelo”. A partir dos resgates teóricos e das formulações conceituais, propõe-se uma estrutura analítica de obras de Arte Urbana, constituída de quatro critérios centrais: Legalidade, Poluição visual, Escala e Interferência; para cada um deles, busca-se compreender como se comporta a criação artística sob análise. Os resultados evidenciam o papel desempenhado pela Arte Urbana na produção social do espaço urbano e como agentes públicos e sociais se articulam para imprimir novos significados sobre o espaço construído e, desta forma, legitimando-as.
THE THE ACTS OF KUALA LANGAT COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER MALAYSIA TEACHERS TO OVERCOME LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AMONG STUDENTS
Authors: Putri Rahmawati Nadia , Utami Ratnasari Dyah
Published: May 2024

Previous studies proved that Flash Cards is beneficial in learning English vocabulary. However, comparing the young learners’ perspectives about the implementation of this media in two different context is still limited. The research aims to explore how young learners perceived the use of Flash Cards as a learning medium in learning English in two different cultural background. The participants included 8 students from Sanggar Bimbingan in Malaysia and 41 students from an elementary school in Waru, Indonesia, spanning grades 4 through 6. Data of the research were collected through giving questionnaires and interviewing the elementary school students. The findings suggest that incorporating flashcards into the learning process is an effective strategy for improving students' English vocabulary. The study anticipates that this approach will lead to increased student engagement and activity in English learning, providing them with more opportunities to practice vocabulary and sentence structures within real-life contexts. By utilizing Flash Cards, students are expected to engage more actively in practicing various vocabulary and sentence structures, enhancing their English language skills. This research encourages teachers to integrate this medium into their classrooms, making lessons enjoyable, comprehensible, and innovative in bolstering students' vocabulary.
Prediksi komputasi potensi bioaktivitas Sauropus androgynus dengan platform Way2drug
Authors: Annisa Andi Bunga Sari , Sukmawaty Eka , Masriany Masriany
Published: May 2024

Sauropus androgynus atau tanaman katuk merupakan salah satu tanaman obat yang dapat ditemukan dengan mudah di Sulawesi Selatan. Tanaman ini telah banyak digunakan oleh masyarakat terutama bagi kesehatan karena memiliki kandungan senyawa yang potensinya sangat besar dalam menyembuhkan berbagai jenis penyakit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi bioktivitas berbagai jenis senyawa yang terkandung pada tanaman katuk (S. androgynus) menggunakan pendekatan database melalui platform Way2drug. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan eksploratif. Tahapan penelitian meliputi penentuan dan penggolongan jenis senyawa melalui situs website Kanaya serta Classyfire and Genome kemudian dilanjutkan dengan penyaringan potensi senyawa dengan menggunakan platform Way2drug. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini yaitu terdapat 3 senyawa yang terkandung di dalam tanaman daun katuk yaitu Liriodendrin, Kaempferol 3-gentiobioside-7-rhamnoside dan Corchoionoside C yang termasuk dalam golongan senyawa flavonoid. Berdasarkan penyaringan potensi senyawa bioktivitas tanaman tersebut, ditemukan 22 potensi yang meliputi agen terapeutik, anafilatoksin, antikanker, antikolestrol, antiinflamasi, antitumor, pelindung hati, antioksidan, antidiabetes, antivirus, detoksifikasi, antiinfeksi, antianemia, pelindung jantung, antiallergen, detoksifikasi racun, pencahar sembelit, antifungal, pemutih, antiradiasi, immunostimulan dan antidepresan. Oleh karena itu tanaman S. andrynus memiliki potensi yang besar untuk dikembangkan di bidang kesehatan berbasis kearifan lokal masyarakat Sulawesi Selatan.
Experimental investigation of heat transfer and aerodynamic drag of novel heat sinks with lamellar fins
Authors: Terekh Aleksandr , Rudenko Aleksandr , Alekseik Yevhenii
Published: May 2024

Heat transfer and aerodynamic drag of novel small-sized heat sinks with lamellar fins, designed for electronic cooling, were experimentally investigated under conditions of forced convection in the range of Reynolds numbers 1 250–10 500. It was found that a gradual reduction in the fin spacing from 6 mm to 3 mm with a 29° angle of taper between the outermost fins leads to an increase in the heat transfer intensity by 15–32% with a significant increase in aerodynamic drag compared to the surface with a constant fin spacing of 6 mm. Incomplete cross-section cutting of fins at the relative depth of 0.6 in addition to the gradual reduction in the fin spacing provides aerodynamic drag decrease by 5–20% and increase of heat transfer intensity by 18–20% in comparison with the similar heat sink without fins cutting. Proposed novel designs of heat sinks enabled us to decrease by 7°С–16°С the maximum overheating of the heat sink's base in the flow speed range from 2.5 m/s to 7.5 m/s at constant heat load. To ensure a constant value of maximum overheating of the heat sink base the inlet flow velocity for the surface with constant fin spacing should be 1.6–2 times higher than that for the heat sink with 29° taper angle between outermost fins and partially fins cutting. In this case, the aerodynamic drag for the latter will be higher only by 1.6–2.7 times, which is quite acceptable.
Unsteady magnetohydrodynamic free convection and heat transfer flow of Al2O3‒Cu/water nanofluid over a non-linear stretching sheet in a porous medium
Authors: Mathews Joel , Tallab Hymavathi
Published: May 2024

This article investigates the impact of time-dependent magnetohydrodynamics free convection flow of a nanofluid over a non-linear stretching sheet immersed in a porous medium. The combination of water as a base fluid and two different types of nanoparticles, namely aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and copper (Cu) is taken into account. The impacts of thermal radiation, viscous dissipation and heat source/sink are examined. The governing coupled non-linear partial differential equations are reduced to ordinary differential equations using suitable similarity transformations. The solutions of the prin-cipal equations are computed in closed form by applying the MATLAB bvp4c method. The velocity and temperature pro-files, as well as the skin friction coefficient and Nusselt number, are discussed through graphs and tables for various flow parameters. The current simulations are suitable for the thermal flow processing of magnetic nanomaterials in the chemical engineering and metallurgy industries. From the results, it is noticed that the results of copper nanofluid have a better impact than those of aluminium nanofluid.
Botlitica: A generative AI-based tool to assist journalists in navigating political propaganda campaigns
Authors: Musi Elena , Garcia Aguilar Edgar Everardo , Federico Lorenzo
Published: May 2024

The hype on generative AI has raised concerns about the spread of disinformation but also opened up new opportunities for hybrid journalism. The proliferation of political propaganda campaigns spread across digital media during election periods constitutes a challenge for journalists who struggle to exercise information gatekeeping. AI-based tools can in principle help, but journalists are resistant to using them since they are sceptical about their compliance with news values and their scarce user-friendliness. To cope with such issues, we present Botlitica, a GPT3-based chatbot able to answer users’ questions according to the information shared on different social media by a given political party which is, thus, embodied by the AI agent in the conversation. The back-end and front-design of the chatbot are devised to privilege transparency. We report the results of a preliminary evaluation of Botlitica which show that the tool fastens journalists’ capabilities to navigate propaganda campaigns inducing them to exercise critical thinking.
Editorial
Authors: Von Pape Thilo , Fürst Silke , Meißner Mike
Published: May 2024

We are pleased to introduce the first issue of 2024’s Studies in Communication Sciences (SComS). Following a two-year trial period, the thrice-yearly publication rhythm is now firmly established. Thanks to our reviewers and additional efforts of the whole editorial team, it permits us to accommodate the growing number of submissions.
The General Section includes an article by Konstantin Schätz and Susanne Kirchhoff from the University of Salzburg. Combining conceptual metaphor analysis and qualitative frame analysis, they explore how Austrian newspapers portrayed the initial outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020. Building on the distinction between rhetorical and technical devices of journalistic framing, the article suggests considering metaphors as an additional “reasoning device.” Thus, ontological metaphors emphasized the fragility of the collective “we,” needing to stand together while guarding the distance. The analysis reveals a consistent journalistic framing in a neutral tone that may have favored a responsible public discussion during the crisis.
Specjalna wojskowa operacja: błędy UE
Authors:   Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie, Susolia Artem
Published: May 2024

The main research objective of the article entitled: “Special military operation: mistakes of the EU” was to assess the role of the European Union countries in the Russian‑Ukrainian conflict. The author analyzes and gives an assessment of the foreign policy of the last 30 years, conducted by Europe, towards 2 of its largest eastern neighbors – Ukraine and Russia. In connection with the above, an attempt is made to answer the following research questions: first, does Europe really bear co‑responsibility for starting the war in Ukraine? Second, what political decisions of the EU countries led to the start of the Federation”s aggression on February 24, 2022? Third, what threats to the security of the European Union should be considered relevant in the context of the analysis of the ongoing Russian‑Ukrainian war? Thus, a slightly different perception of the role of European states in the escalation of the war, which began in 2014, was presented, having paid attention to the geopolitical conditions of the international conflict in question. In writing this article, were mainly used causal and historical research methods, classic for the area of social sciences.
Przyjęcie ukraińskich uchodźców wojennych uciekających przed rosyjską agresją w różnych krajach na świecie
Authors:   Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie, Osikowicz Żanna
Published: May 2024

Russian aggression against Ukraine has caused a humanitarian crisis in the country and the fastest influx of refugees in Europe since World War II. The Russian invasion, which began on February 24, 2022, has forced both Ukrainian citizens and people of other nationalities residing there to flee in search of safe haven. The events of the Russian‑Ukrainian war, as of 2014, only had a significant impact on regional politics and the security situation in the eastern part of the country. Europe and the post‑Soviet space have triggered broader, far‑reaching and profound geopolitical and economic changes in Europe and around the world. After a long phase of hybrid warfare (2014–2022), in which the Kremlin pursued its own strategic goals in Ukraine and the region, combining military and non‑military methods to achieve them, the situation has changed radically since February 24, 2022. Since then, the previous ideology and propaganda, masking the real goals of the war (we are not a party to the conflict, there is a civil war going on in Ukraine, etc.) has been almost completely abandoned, and Russian troops have begun active offensive operations entering the north, east and south of all Ukraine. The full‑scale invasion has resulted in thousands of casualties not only among the military who defend Ukraine, but also among the civilian population: children, women and the elderly. Millions of Ukrainians have been temporarily displaced within their own country and as refugees have sought their safety mainly in EU countries. The purpose of this article is to analyze the reception of Ukrainian war refugees in various countries around the world fleeing Russian aggression. Using qualitative research methods, where analyzed foundational sources and resources available on the Internet on this topic from its inception.
Recent Progress in the Role of Fermentation in Plant-Based Foods: A Concise Review
Authors:   Family Health Centers of San Diego, Abbaspour Nazanin
Published: May 2024

The global food industry is experiencing a transformative shift towards alternative foods driven by sustainability concerns and evolving consumer preferences. This paper explores fermentation's pivotal role in shaping the landscape of alternative foods, exploring its historical significance, fundamental principles, and contemporary applications.
Effect of Traditional Processing and Storage on Retention of Xanthophyll Antioxidant Carotenoids in Malawi’s Orange Maize
Authors:   University Of Malawi, Arves Katola Alex
Published: May 2024

Xanthophyll carotenoids (lutein and zeaxanthin) from pigmented maize offer a good source of dietary antioxidants. However, during storage and processing, carotenoids can degrade, giving rise to smaller compounds without antioxidant properties. Therefore, this study was aimed at investigating the impact of traditional processing techniques on the retention of carotenoids with antioxidant properties in orange maize farmed in Malawi.
Diode Laser Surgery for Early Stage Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer - A Comparison Study with Conventional Electrosurgery
Authors:   Santa Casa De São Paulo School Of Medical Science, Ribeiro Tenório Lucas
Published: May 2024

Any surgical resection of the oral cavity and pharynx could lead to serious impairment and compromise swallowing, chewing, breathing, and speaking. Early-stage tumors of the oral cavity and oropharynx are usually accessed by the transoral approach.
Growth Hormone Secreting Ectopic Pituitary Adenoma: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors:   American University Of Beirut Medical Center, Darwish Houssein
Published: May 2024

Pituitary adenomas are common primary brain tumors that occur in the sella turcica where the pituitary gland resides. However, rare condition where separate hormone secreting ectopic pituitary tissue can be present elsewhere in the brain.
Creativity and its Correlation with Writing Report Texts
Authors: Hameed Dunia Tahir
Published: May 2024

This research explores the correlation between creativity and writing report texts among EFL university students at Tikrit University. A quantitative research design is adopted to measure the degree of association between creativity and writing report texts. Using a correlation analysis. A sample of 100 third year college students is randomly selected from the population. Data collection involves two diagnostic tests the first one is to asses creativity and the second diagnostic test is to asses writing report text. Tests are scored based on predefined scoring schemes. The results of the correlation analysis utilizing person correlation coefficient, reveal that there is a correlation coefficient between Iraqi EFL University students' creativity and writing report texts.
Investigating the Educational Challenges Related to Cultural Competence Faced by Iraqi Nursing College Students
Authors: Hussain Hashim Faris
Published: May 2024

English for specific purpose  is becoming  increasingly  considerable in various sectors, including medical sectors. Although numerous studies have investigated the effectiveness of such programs o n cultural competence behaviors and client outcomes, limited research has explored professionals' perceptions of cross-cultural educational representations (such as cultural consciousness and cultural competence) and the magnitude to which they and their administrations implement these values in preparation. In light of this gap, this study is directed to investigate the perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding customarily competent care, their involvements with multicultural patients, their own levels of cultural competence, and the degree to which they believe their cultural competencies discourse multicultural encounters. Data for this study are collected from a sample of 56 healthcare professionals affiliated with a Baghdad university in Iraq, representing various healthcare systems. A 19-item questionnaire, consisting of open-ended inquiries and multiple-choice items, is used to gather participants' perspectives and experiences. The majority of participants seem to perceive cross-cultural education primarily from a "cultural awareness" perspective. They emphasize on the importance of possessing practical cultural knowledge, such as understanding norms and customs, and facilitating communication through the use of interpreters. The study participants pay little attention to the principles of systemic cross-cultural approaches, such as cultural competence, cultural safety, and addressing issues like racism, power imbalances, and biases ingrained in the majority culture. Additionally, the need for self-reflection and awareness of personal prejudices was rarely acknowledged.
An Assessment of Translation of Doublespeak in Political Discourse into Arabic
Authors: Shihab Ahmed Mahmood
Published: May 2024

Doublespeak, an omnipresent feature of political discourse, faces challenges when translated into Arabic. The principal objective of this research is to evaluate the quality of doublespeak translation into Arabic, considering both linguistic and cultural nuances. A corpus of six English political discourses and their translation was analyzed according to four strategies: euphemism, jargon, gobbledygook and inflated language to identify the categories of the doublespeak. Translation procedures are applied to these translations in order to evaluate the effectiveness of translation such as literal translation, transposition, equivalence, modulation and adaptation. The results indicate that the translation of doublespeak is a nuanced task and the translator should have comprehensive knowledge of the source and target language, as well as the cultural context the doublespeak is being used. The findings of this research suggest that some translations do not take into consideration the cultural nuances, using neutral way or adopt new situation in translation is a successful method to avoid cultural difficulties, using some strategies can reveal or down play the doublespeak and there are different motivations for using doublespeak such as political, personal, security and military. This research recommends that Vinay and Darbelnet model of translation is an effective tool in decoding the obscuring, disguising or misleading the meaning of the text.
ANALYSISOFTHETAXSYSTEMIMPACTONFISCALSTABILITYANDRISKSMANAGEMENT: PERSPECTIVES AND CHALLENGES
Authors:   Chernihiv Polytechnic National University, Shyshkina Olena
Published: May 2024

Withinthearticle, theimpactofthetaxpolicyonfiscalstabilityandrisksman-agementtoidentifyperspectivesandchallengesfacingUkraineintheconditionsofmartiallawareresearched.Themainapproachestodeterminingandunderstandingfiscalstabilityareidentified, whichincludetheapproachrelatedtothebudgetbalance; theapproachbasedonthedynam-icsofmoneyturnover; theapproachfocusedonpublicdebt; andtheapproachthattakesintoaccountsocio-economicjustice. Theadvantagesanddisadvantagesofusingtheseap-proachesareformulated. Itisprovedthattheoutlinedapproachestounderstandingfiscalsta-bilityareinterrelatedandcomplementary, sinceofthemisfocusedondifferentaspectsofthefiscalpolicyduetoitsimpactontheeconomyandsociety. Theintegrateduseoftheseap-proachesallowsustoobtainamorecompleteandobjectiveunderstandingoffiscalstabilityanditsdependenceonotheraspectsofeconomicdevelopment.Therelationshipbetweenthetaxsystemandfiscalstabilityisidentifiedandcharacter-ised. Itisprovedthatthetaxsystem, whichdeterminedthemethodofcollectingrevenuesforthestatebudgetandformsthespecificsofthestate’sfinancialpolicy, isasignificantprerequi-siteformanagingfinancesandensuringfiscalstability.Themainrisksassociatedwiththevalidtaxsystemthatcanaffectfiscalstabilityandformulatethelikelyconsequencesoftheirimplementationareidentified. The most significant risks include as follows: shortcomings in tax legislation, increased losses of financial and phys-ical assets of economic entities as a result of war, tax abuses and tax evasion, macroeconomic financial and tax crises, tax completion between countries, corruption, tax policy and social conflicts, changes in international tax standards(in the context of the chosen path of the Ukraine’s development towards European integration).Prospectsforreformingthetaxsystemtoimprovefiscalstabilityintheconditionsofwarandpost-warconditionsareformulated