bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investment decisions in initial public offerings and over-subscription perceptions among investors
Authors: Karki Dipendra , Bhattarai Ganesh , Dahal Rewan Kumar , Sanjel Niraj
Published: January 2024

This study aims to address the critical issue of inadequate research policies in the context of growing interest in initial public offerings (IPOs). Its primary objective is to explore the complex dynamics governing IPO investment decisions and the over-subscription perceptions among Nepalese investors. It employs a quantitative research design and a questionnaire administered to 150 respondents. It adopts a theoretical framework that includes firm-specific and general factors, aligning with Velmurugan et al.’s (2015) perspective. The findings demonstrate that factors, including the corporate profile, financial position, IPO size, short-term returns, market rumors, goodwill, and sector performance, significantly influence IPO investment decisions among Nepalese investors. These findings emphasize the pivotal role of a company’s financial health for both short-term and long-term investment gains (Ferdous et al., 2021). Investors prioritize corporate profile, financial position, and short-term returns when making IPO investment decisions. This research contributes to better-informed decision-making for investors, assists IPO-issuing companies in increasing their attractiveness, and offers guidance to regulatory bodies in ensuring transparency in financial information. This study’s relevance lies in its contribution to improving IPO investment decisions, thereby benefiting investors, companies, and regulatory bodies in the context of the Nepalese stock market.
Progression of Ocean Interior Acidification over the Industrial Era
Authors: Müller Jens Daniel , Gruber Nicolas
Published: January 2024

Ocean acidification driven by the uptake of anthropogenic
CO represents a major threat to ocean ecosystems, yet
little is known about its progression beneath the surface. Here, we
reconstruct the history of ocean interior acidification (OIA) from 1800
to 2014 on the basis of observation-based estimates of the accumulation
of anthropogenic carbon. Across the top 100 m and over the industrial
era, the saturation state of aragonite (Ω) and pH =
-log[H] decreased by more than 0.6 and 0.1,
respectively, with a progress of nearly 50% over the last 20 years
(1994-2014). While the magnitude of the Ω change
decreases uniformly with depth, the magnitude of the pH decrease
exhibits a distinct maximum in the upper thermocline. Since 1800, the
saturation horizon (Ω=1) shoaled by more than 200 m,
approaching the euphotic zone in several regions, especially in the
Southern Ocean, and exposing many organisms to corrosive conditions.
Climate adaptation for a natural atoll island in the Maldives - predicting the long-term morphological response of coral islands to sea level rise and the effect of hazard mitigation strategies
Authors: Roelvink Floortje Elisabeth , Masselink Gerhard , Stokes Christopher , McCall Robert
Published: January 2024

Coral atoll islands, common in tropical and subtropical oceans, consist
of low-lying accumulations of carbonate sediment produced by fringing
coral reef systems and are of great socio-economic and ecological
importance. Previous studies have predicted that many coral atoll
islands will become uninhabitable before the end of this century due to
sea level rise exacerbating wave-driven flooding. However, the
assumption that such islands are morphologically static, and will
therefore ‘drown’ as sea levels rise, has been challenged by
observations and modelling that show the potential for overwashing and
sediment deposition to maintain island freeboard. However, for
sustainable habitation, reliable predictions of island adjustment,
flooding frequency and the influence of adaptation measures are
required. Here, we illustrate the effect of various adaptation measures
on the morphological response of an atoll island to future sea level
rise using process-based model simulations. We found that the assumption
of a static island morphology leads to a significant increase in the
predicted frequency of future island flooding compared to
morphodynamically active islands, and demonstrate that natural
morphological adjustment is a viable mechanism to increase island
freeboard. Reef adaptation measures were shown to modify the inshore
wave energy, influencing the equilibrium island crest height and
therefore the long-term morphological response of the island, while
beach restoration mainly delays the island’s response. If embraced and
implemented by local communities, allowing for natural island dynamics
and implementing well-designed adaptation measures could potentially
extend the habitability of atoll islands well beyond current
projections.
Sharp double-exponent type bounds for the lemniscate sine function
Authors: Zhao Tie-Hong , Wang Miao-Kun
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we will establish sharp inequalities of the lemniscate sine function and the so-called weighted (p, q)-exponential type function, of which the latter is an extension of the weighted H?lder mean. These results provide a systematic method for the previous obtained inequalities and give great improvements for bounds of the lemniscate sine function. As applications, several high accuracy approximations for the lemniscate sine function are also derived.
Privatization and social conflicts in the field of work in (post-)socialist Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: Pepic Andjela
Published: January 2024

This paper fo cuses on social conflicts in the field of work during the
privatization processes in Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia and
its successor states, including Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the, often
dubious, privatization processes, large industrial complexes and leading
socially owned companies were dismantled, broken into pieces and sold or
bankrupted. For majority of workers, considered as builders, ?owners? and
drivers of the companies during the socialist era, privatization resulted in
job loss, impoverishment, and dispossession of ownership and of the
opportunity to work at companies they considered as ?their own?. Based on
the multiple case studies, I analyse workers? narratives on privatization
processes, including the role of workers and unions in those processes.
Triangulating the data collected from the factory newspapers, media,
available archives and documents, including interviews with (former) workers
of three industrial complexes (Rudi Cajavec, Energoinvest and Aluminij),
research results show narratives of privatization as theft, powerlessness of
workers within these processes, politics of fear, as well as workers?
disunity. Research results also show that the strategies and tactics used by
political, ethno-national and economic elites to pacify workers? uprising
and union actions, resulted in shattering the workers? organized actions,
division of workers and union fragmentation.
Retrial G-queue with precipitous breakdown and non-tenacious customers
Authors: Bharathi Jagannathan , Nandhini Sivasubramaniam
Published: January 2024

We perform an analysis on an M/G/1 system that has bulk arrival Poisson process as well as instantaneous service, Precipitous breakdown and random repair, Gqueue, and operation under an MBV (Modified Bernoulli vacation) policy. The positive outcome of a customer retrial is lost when an Anti-positive customer arrives during a positive (good) customer?s assistance period. If a new customer enters and notices that the server is currently undergoing repairs or on vacation, they may renege or balk from the system. To obtain a wide variety of additional outcomes, we use the details provided by the supplementary variable method regarding the rates at which different events occur and it is possible to determine the probability-generating functions of queue length distributions as well as the explicit formulations of important performance metrics. The numerical data confirm the analytical findings about the major performance metrics.
Long-term Fatigue or Muscle Weakness Outcomes During PostCovid-19
Authors: H Siavash
Published: January 2024

The coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact on many areas of life, especially health. After the end, it was found that there were numerous persistent symptoms even after no prolonged infection with COVID-19, called post-acute sequalae of Covid-19 (PASC). Symptoms like depression, muscle weakness and fatigue. The information gathering method used for this paper was searching the PubMed, WHO and Google Scholar databases. To achieve the purpose of this review, it was found that there are factors that increase the risk of PASC specific fatigue, such as diabetes and obesity, by increasing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. In addition to other psychological factors that occurred during quarantine, such as anxiety, social isolation and the patient’s ability to cope with stressful events and factors beyond the patient’s control while in the hospital, such as: E.g., forced inactivity and bed rest, they all increase muscle wasting and reduce blood flow to skeletal muscles. In conclusion, the mechanisms related to fatigue and its causes are still not clearly understood, but early mobilization has been shown to improve fatigue outcomes of hospitalized patients.
Suspected Cefazolin Induced Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia: An Unusual Reaction to a Common Antibiotic
Authors: S McCormack
Published: January 2024

Cefazolin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic commonly used for the treatment of various bacterial infections. It is generally well-tolerated, with minimal side effects. However, hemolytic anemia is an extremely rare but potentially lifethreatening complication of cefazolin therapy. We report a case of a 83-year-old male patient who developed severe hemolytic anemia during cefazolin therapy for urinary tract infection. The diagnosis was confirmed by laboratory findings and the resolution of hemolysis after discontinuation of cefazolin. The direct antiglobulin test was negative, suggesting a non-immune mechanism of hemolysis. The pathophysiology of cefazolin induced hemolytic anemia is not fully understood, but it may involve hapten formation, cross-reactivity with penicillins, or drug metabolites. Clinicians should be aware of this rare adverse reaction and consider it in patients who develop unexplained anemia during or after cefazolin therapy
Combined Iron Deficiency Anemia and Occult Seronegative Gluten Intolerance
Authors: A Rozin
Published: January 2024

A 66-year old man with new symptomatic iron deficiency anemia was investigated with gastroscopy, which revealed adenomatous large inflammatory erosive polyp, which was removed. Iron reach diet and iron replacement therapy was only partially helpful but serum iron indicators were still reduced. Abnormal iron absorption was proposed. Celiac transaminase tTG- IGA and anti-gliadin and anti-endomysial antibodies were negative. Due to suspicion of seronegative gluten intolerance gluten free diet was initiated. Hemoglobin and serum iron characteristics became normal two months later. We conclude: occult iron deficiency reasons should not be missed including seronegative gluten intolerance.
Case Report - Parvovirus B19 Pure Red Cells Aplasia after Kidney Transplantation
Authors: B Bogov
Published: January 2024

Parvovirus B19, a member of the Parvoviridae family, is known for causing various clinical manifestations, including erythema infectiosum and arthropathy. However, its association with pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) following solid organ transplantation remains relatively uncommon. We present a case report detailing the occurrence of Parvovirus B19-induced PRCA in a patient who underwent kidney transplantation – a 48 years old man who had history of hypertension and gout who received a kidney from living donor. The patient presented in the clinic with severe anemia, dizziness, headache and swollen lymph nodes which later on was proved to be result from the viral infection. This case underscores the importance of considering Parvovirus B19 as a potential etiological factor in the development of PRCA post-kidney transplantation. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for viral-induced complications in immunocompromised transplant recipients, as timely diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for optimal patient outcomes. This case report contributes to the limited existing literature on Parvovirus B19-associated PRCA in the context of solid organ transplantation, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and vigilance in post-transplant care.
Granulomatous Acute Interstitial Nephritis Revealing Multisystem Sarcoidosis Associated with Thyroiditis and Cushingoid Syndrome: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature
Authors: K Yaya
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Sarcoidosis can present with acute renal failure (ARF) due to granulomatous interstitial nephritis (GIN). We report the case of granulomatous acute renal failure (ARF) revealing multisystemic sarcoidosis in the nephrology department of the Aristide Le Dantec hospital in Dakar. Observation: Mrs. kD aged 54 with a past history of high blood pressure for 22 years, a multi nodular euthyroid goiter, referred to the nephrology department for impaired renal function. The clinical examination revealed at entry, deterioration in the general condition with weight loss and non-selective anorexia. Clinical anemia was also noted. The clinical examination also revealed Cushingoid syndrome and dry mouth syndrome. On biology, the blood count showed bicytopenia with anemia at 10.9 g/dl and leukopenia at 2620/mm3. There was an impairment of renal function with creatinine at 139.2 mg/l and blood urea at 1.76 g/l. The renal ultrasound became normal. Cervical ultrasound showed an aspect of abscessed thyroiditis of the right lobe. Chest computed tomography (CT) showed bilateral hilar adenomegaly and a band of bilateral basal linear atelectasis. The renal biopsy showed glomeruli of subnormal structure, the interstitium is riddled with tuberculoid follicles formed of epithelioid and multinucleated histiocytes of the Langhans type. The diagnosis of granulomatous acute interstitial nephritis revealing multisystemic sarcoidosis was kept. The evolution was favorable after 1 month of treatment with corticosteroid therapy with a clear improvement in renal function. Conclusion: Renal manifestations during sarcoidosis are rare. They can be indicative of the disease as in our patient. Renal biopsy is essential in any patient presenting with impaired renal function with extra-renal signs.
Collaborative Project Based Blended Learning on Resilience and Student Learning Outcomes
Authors: I Made Tegeh  , Ketut Agustini  , Sulastri Indrayani Ari
Published: January 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic is indirectly causing rapid and dramatic changes in the learning process, one of which is the need to hold lectures online with subsequent implications for student wellbeing. The main problem of conducting this research is the ineffectiveness of the learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic so that to restore their resilience and learning outcomes was an important things to be focused on. The aims of this study were 1) to analyze the significant differences in resilience and the English learning outcomes simultaneously between students who studied collaborative project based blended learning with direct blended learning, 2) to analyze differences in resilience between students who studied collaborative project based blended learning with direct blended learning, 3) analyzing differences in the learning outcomes between students who learn with collaborative project based blended learning and direct blended learning. This research is a quasi-experimental study with posttest only control group design. The population of this study was eleven class from grade IX of Junior high school. Resilience data was collected by questionnaire, learning outcomes data was collected by multiple choice tests. Data were analyzed descriptively and analyzed by using multivariate analysis of variance at a significance level of 5%. The results showed, there were differences in resilience and English learning outcomes with better results for students who studied with the collaborative project based blended learning model. Based on this, collaborative project based blended learning model can be effectively used to improve resilience and learning outcomes of student in junior high school.
Interactive Multimedia with Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics
Authors: Harianto Nur Aliza , I Gde Wawan Sudatha
Published: January 2024

Considering that mathematics material has an important role in everyday life, learning media in learning requires learning media to present learning material that is abstract to become concrete. Interactive multimedia can increase student learning outcomes in mathematics. Apart from that, the PBL learning model is able to encourage students to learn actively in solving a problem. Therefore this research aims to develop interactive multimedia with problems based on learning in mathematics for class VII students of junior high school. This type of research is development research with the ADDIE model which includes five systematic stages in it. The data collected are quantitative data and qualitative data using 3 data collection methods, namely interviews, questionnaires, objective tests. The stages of the ADDIE model which consists of five stages, namely the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The results of this study indicate that problem-based interactive multimedia learning is valid with very good qualifications. Moreover multimedia interactive learning with problem-based learning was effectively used in learning class VII mathematics set material at junior high school.
Learning Media for Sound Picture Cards Based on E-Flashcard Quizlet Content for Elementary School IPAS Lessons
Authors: Oktaviani Putri , Isdaryanti Barokah
Published: January 2024

Some schools can make maximum use of technology. The lack of adapting learning media to technological developments impacts students who do not benefit from technology to the maximum. This research aims to develop Quizlet-based Flashcard electronic learning media for science and science learning for class V elementary school. Research and development were carried out using the ADDIE development model. Data collection methods through interviews, questionnaires and tests. Data collection instruments are in the form of questionnaires and test questions. The subjects of this research were 1 subject matter expert and 1 learning media expert. The product implementation or trial was carried out in two stages, namely a small-scale trial of 6 students and a large-scale trial of 27 students. The techniques used to analyze data are qualitative descriptive analysis, quantitative and inferential statistics. The results of the research are that the media developed received very decent qualifications from material experts and learning media experts. The t-test results show a significant increase in the pre-test and post-test results. The N-Gain test results show an increase in the high category. It was concluded that Quizlet-based E-Flashcard learning media effectively improved student learning outcomes. The implication of this research is that the E-Flashcard Quizlet-based Sound Picture Card media that has been developed can be used as a solution to help students learn science subjects and also make it easier for teachers in teaching and learning activities.
STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF TUNGSTEN NITRIDE COATINGS PREPARED BY DC SPUTTERING AT CYLINDER LINER
Authors: Ahmadi Haerul , Aziz Ihwanul , Sari Dewi Lanita , Supu Idawati
Published: January 2024

The cylinder liner is a tube that protects the piston and is a place for the combustion process. The combustion process causes continuous friction to make the cylinder liner wear out. Therefore the cylinder liner must be made of materials that have high hardness. To obtain a high hardness level, surface treatment with DC sputtering techniques is carried out. Surface treatment with DC sputtering technique for 120 minutes with variations of Argon gas and Nitrogen gas 70:30, 80:20, and 90:10. Based on the XRD test results, all treated samples contained a WN layer. The crystal structure of the raw material samples is hexagonal, and the crystal structure of all processed samples is cubic. Vickers hardness characterization shows that the raw material is 110.93 HV. While the sample treated with Ar70:N30 was 234.66 HV. The optimum hardness occurred in samples treated with Ar80:N20 with a hardness of 311.87 HV. However, the Ar90:N10 treatment experienced a decrease in hardness to 130.44 HV. Based on the results of thin film testing, WN affects the increase in the hardness of the cylinder liner material. This is evidenced by the increase in hardness in samples coated with WN.
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF MESH SIZE AND FRACTION VOLUME ON BENDING STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS OF GEOPOLYMER COMPOSITE
Authors: Afandi Ridwan , Munadi Muhammad , Paundra Fajar , Hastuti Sri , Nurdin Akhmad
Published: January 2024

Composite material is a material consisting of two or more type materials that have different properties, by combining macroscopically, and good interfacial bonds from one material to another. Currently, polymer composite materials are widely applied in the land, sea, and air transportation industries, moreover polymer composites with fire resistance properties have been developed with the addition of geopolymer that has the advantage of producing high performance. This study aims to determine the effect of mesh size and volume fraction of lightweight brick powder on flexural strength. The benefits of this research directly increase the economic value of lightweight brick waste and produce a tough advanced material at a low cost. The composite filling material used lightweight brick waste and sieved using a sieve with a level of 50, 100, 150, and 200 at a volume fraction of 45%, and a volume fraction of 0%, 15%, 30%, 45%, and 60% at a mesh 200. While the composite matrix used the thermoset polymer Ripoxy R-804. Based the result, addition of lightweight brick powder with variations in particle size of the lightweight brick powder and volume fraction showed a decrease in flexural strength resistance compared to those without lightweight brick powder.
EFFECT OF QUENCHING MEDIA VARIATIONS ON THE HARDNESS AND MICROSTRUCTURES OF AISI O1 TOOL STEEL
Authors: - Hariningsih , Gustiani Desi , - Sutiyoko
Published: January 2024

Tool steels AISI O1 are widely used in the manufacturing industry to produce a wide variety of tools, moulds, and other applications requiring high wear resistance. Wear resistance is identic with high hardness, and the combination can be obtained by hardening-tempering and cryogenic treatment. However, cryogenic treatment requires liquid nitrogen, which is relatively expensive. Therefore, this study aims to determine whether to cool to produce high hardness, which is close to the hardness value of 69 HRC due to cryogenic treatment. The hardening process was carried out by heating the steel at a temperature of 880 °C and holding it for 30 minutes, then quenching using air, oil SAE 10, water with 15% salt, and ice water. The microstructure of the test sample was observed with an optical microscope, and the hardness was tested with a Rockwell hardness tester. The test results showed that the microstructure changed from pearlite and ferrite to bainite and martensite after hardening-quenching. The lower the quenching media temperature, the higher the hardness. Ice water quenching resulted in a fully martensitic structure, and the highest hardness was 66.37 HRC. Ice water is a quenching medium that can produce hardness almost close to the hardness of cryogenic treatment.
A Review on the Potential of Antivenom Industry in Bangladesh
Authors: Noman Zakaria Al , Anika Tasnia Tabassum , Sikder Mahmudul Hasan , Rafiq Kazi
Published: January 2024

Snakebite is a buzzing issue among neglected diseases. Bangladesh is one of the most affected zones by snake bites due to its geographical location, tropical climatic conditions, high population density, agricultural practices, human-wildlife interaction, etc. Treatment facilities are getting interrupted owing to a lack of sufficient antivenom and health care providers, the high cost of antivenom, delayed reporting, etc. Although there are several species of both poisonous and non-poisonous snakes available in Bangladesh, no regional or country epidemiological data and organized snake farming systems are available. There is an opportunity to produce antivenoms through snake farming in Bangladesh. Researchers, policymakers, and other respected authorities should look into this issue to reduce the snake bite burden as well as the opportunities of a new era. In addition, the development of the local polyvalent antivenom may decrease treatment costs by developing medical facilities in rural networks.
MANAGEMEN FISIOTERAPI PADA KASUS LESI SARAF OKULOMOTOR UNILATERAL: A CASE REPORT
Authors: Maranti Zemba Riski , Perdana Suryo Saputra
Published: January 2024

ABSTRAK

Pendahuluan: Lesi saraf okulomotor atau neuropati okulomotor adalah kondisi mata akibat kerusakan saraf kranial ketiga atau cabangnya yang mana dapat menyebabkan penurunan kekuatan otot yang diinervasi yang menghasilkan gerakan bola mata yang berkurang ke beberapa arah dan ketidakmampuan kelopak mata untuk membuka (ptosis). Fisioterapi adalah salah satu profesi klinis yang bertugas membantu individu pulih dari gangguan saraf dengan menggunakan metode berbasis neuroplastisitas. Tujuan: Untuk mengetahui efektivitas pemberian program fisioterapi berupa gabungan dari beberapa intervensi seperti pemberian infrared, Electrical Stimulation menggunakan arus faradik, dan eye exercise pada pasien dengan kondisi lesi saraf okulomotor unilateral. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan Single-subject research yang dilakukan kepada seorang wanita berusia 50 tahun dengan diagnosa lesi saraf okulomotor unilateral. Hasil : Baseline dan evaluasi dilakukan dengan menggunakan instrument pengukuran mistar untuk mengukur celah kelopak mata dan pursuit test untuk mengetahui kemampuan pergerakan bola mata. Kesimpulan: Terdapat peningkatan yang positif pada kemampuan kelopak mata dan kemampuan pergerakan bola mata setelah diberikan intervensi fisioterapi selama 4 minggu.

Kata kunci : lesi saraf okulomotor, ptosis, electrical stimulation, eye exercise.

 

ABSTRACT

Introduction: An oculomotor nerve lesion or oculomotor neuropathy is an eye condition resulting from damage to the third cranial nerve or its branches which can cause a decrease in the strength of the innervated muscles resulting in reduced eyeball movement in several directions and inability of the eyelids to open (ptosis). Physiotherapy is a clinical profession whose job is to help individuals recover from nervous disorders by using methods based on neuroplasticity.Objective: to determine the effectiveness of a physiotherapy program in the form of a combination of several interventions such as giving infrared, Electrical Stimulation using faradic currents, and eye exercise in patients with unilateral oculomotor nerve lesions.Method: This study used a single-subject research conducted on a 50 year old woman with a diagnosis of unilateral oculomotor nerve lesion. Results: Baseline and evaluation were carried out using a ruler measuring instrument to measure the eyelid gap and a pursuit test to determine the ability to move of the eyeball Conclusion: There was a positive increase in the ability of the eyelids and the ability to move the eyeball after being given physiotherapy intervention for 4 weeks.

Keyword : oculomotor nerve, ptosis, electrical stimulation, eye exercise.
PERBEDAAN PENGARUH MYOFASCIAL RELEASE DENGAN MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE TERHADAP PENURUNAN DISABILITAS MECHANICAL NECK PAIN PADA GURU SMA
Authors: Hasannah Hanni Nur , Agustina Dwi , Kurniawan Ganesa Pupu Dinda
Published: January 2024

Pendahuluan: Mechanical neck pain merupakan tipe nyeri leher yang disebabkan oleh pembebanan secara mekanik akibat postur yang tidak tepat atau adanya ketegangan di area otot leher. Beberapa permasalahan pada mechanical neck pain salah satunya adalah disabilitas gerak pada sendi leher. Intervensi fisioterapi dapat menurunkan disabilitas leher tersebut dengan pemberian myofascial release dan muscle energy technique. Metode: Penelitian yang dilaksanakan di SMA Islam di Jakarta Barat ini menggunakan desain quasy eksperimen. Besar sampel sebanyak 28 orang yang terbagi dalam 2 kelompok dipilih dengan purposive sampling. Kelompok pertama diberikan intervensi myofascial release dan yang kedua muscle energy technique masing masing dengan frekuensi 3 kali seminggu selama 4 minggu. Variabel bebas disabilitas diukur Neck Disability Index (NDI). Analisa data meliputi univariate, bivariat dengan paired sample t-test dan independent t=tes. Hasil: Intervensi  myofascial release menurunkan disabilitas leher dari 18,57 menjadi  17,78 dan p value 0,3. Intervensi muscle energy technique dapat menurunkan disabilitas mechanical neck pain dari 18,71 menjadi 15,14 dan p value 0,000. Hasil uji independent test adalah 0,002. Kesimpulan: Intervensi  myofascial release tidak efektif dalam menurunkan disabilitas mechanical neck pain. Sedangkan intervensi muscle energy technique lebih efektif dalam menurunkan disabilitas mechanical neck pain dibandingkan dengan myofascial release. Untuk mencegah terjadinya keluhan nyeri pada mechanical neck pain terulang, sebaiknya muscle energy technique dapat tetap dilakukan secara mandiri di rumah.
GASTRODIPLOMASI KOPI INDONESIA MELALUI SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN EXPO 2021
Authors: Rohman Riki Nur Fajar , Sari Viani Puspita
Published: January 2024

Strategi gastrodiplomasi kopi yang dilakukan Indonesia merupakan salah satu bentuk untuk meningkatkan nation branding Indonesia kepada khalayak Asing. Memiliki predikat sebagai salah satu produsen kopi terbesar di dunia, seharusnya menjadikan Indonesia lebih leluasa dalam menerapkan strategi gastrodiplomasi kopi. Selain itu terdapat beberapa faktor yang dapat dioptimalkan oleh Indonesia dalam menerapkan strategi gastrodiplomasi ini seperti market intellegence, segmenting, targeting dan positioning. Keempat elemen tersebut berkontribusi dalam langkah Indonesia untuk mempromosikan produk kopinya secara internasional dan dapat menjadi langkah awal bagi Indonesia Untuk menunjukan soft power melalui gastrodiplomasi.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui upaya-upaya strategi gastrodiplomasi yang dilakukan oleh Indonesia melalui Specialty Coffee Association of American (SCAA) Expo 2021. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan konsep gastrodiplomasi yang dikemukakan oleh Rockower sebagai kerangka konseptualnya. Data yang digunakan pada penelitian ini dikumpulkan melalui beberapa teknik pengumpulan data, seperti wawancara, tinjauan literatur, dan online-based research. Setelah melalui proses analisis dan validitas data, hasil yang didapat dalam penelitian menunjukan bahwa strategi gastrodiplomasi kopi dalam event SCAA Expo 2021 yang dilakukan oleh Indonesia dengan cara memperkenalkan komoditas kopi Indonesia di tingkat internasional, peran aktor dalam praktik gastrodiplomasi kopi Indonesia, penerapan gastrodiplomasi kopi Indonesia melalui event SCAA Expo 2021, dan tindak lanjut para aktor setelah event SCAA Expo 2021
India Sebagai Mediator Global: Multi-Alignment Sebagai Upaya Dalam Mengatasi Resesi Global 2023
Authors: Gultom Yosua Saut Marulitua , Kinanti Finsy Aurelia Putri , Putri Syifa Aprilia
Published: January 2024

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis sentralitas India melalui kebijakan multi-alignment-nya yang berusaha berhubungan baik dengan negara dari berbagai macam blok dalam forum multilateral untuk mencapai kepentingan nasionalnya demi menghadapi resesi global 2023. Menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik studi literatur, tulisan ini mencoba melihat upaya India dalam mengimplementasikan kebijakan multi-alignment, khususnya pada forum internasional. Tulisan ini meninjau sikap India sebagai kekuatan baru dalam memediasi permasalahan global. Tulisan ini berpendapat bahwa India merupakan sebuah kekuatan baru dalam tata kelola global yang memiliki signifikansi yang kuat. Munculnya India sebagai kekuatan baru dipertegas melalui upaya strategis India dalam berhubungan dengan negara lain. Penulis meninjau keanggotaan India di forum-forum internasional yang menunjukkan preferensi India dalam tatanan global demi kepentingan nasionalnya. Peran aktif India di BRICS, IBSA dan IMF menunjukkan prestige India sebagai kekuatan baru di politik global dalam memposisikan kepentingan India. Adapun penulis menyarankan bahwa sentralitas India dalam forum internasional juga perlu lebih diperkuat, khususnya terhadap tantangan presidensi G20 mendatang yang berhadapan dengan resesi global 2023. Tulisan ini menyimpulkan bahwa kebijakan multi-alignment India efektif untuk mencapai kepentingan nasionalnya.
Educação para o Humanismo Solidário e a Educação para a Paz à luz da Encíclica Fratelli tutti
Authors: Vieira Sérgio Eduardo Fazanaro , Boareto José Antônio
Published: January 2024

No transcorrer do ano de 2022, o Núcleo de Fé e Cultura da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas desempenhou um papel decisivo ao catalisar o debate em torno de questões fundamentais, concentrando-se nos temas da Educação para o Humanismo Solidário e a Educação para a Paz à luz da Encíclica Fratelli tutti. Estes eventos não apenas estimularam a reflexão, mas também serviram como um campo fértil para a pesquisa dentro da comunidade acadêmica.
Algengi kulnunar leikskólakennara og grunnskólakennara á árunum 2019–2023
Authors: Sigursteinsdóttir Hjördís
Published: January 2024

Kulnun í starfi er vel þekkt meðal starfsfólks sem vinnur í nánum samskiptum við annað fólk eins og starfsfólk í heilbrigðisþjónustu og menntageiranum. Tilgangur rannsóknarinnar var að skoða þróun kulnunar meðal kennara í leik- og grunnskólum fyrir og eftir covid-faraldurinn í því augnamiði að meta að hve miklu leyti kennarar upplifi andlega og líkamlega þreytu og örmögnun gagnvart starfi sínu og nemendum. Rannsóknin byggir á langtímapanelrannsókn þar sem rafrænn spurningalisti var lagður fyrir leik- og grunnskólakennara í ellefu sveitarfélögum árin 2019, 2021 og 2023. Það voru 652 kennarar sem svöruðu spurningalistanum í öll þrjú skiptin og gáfu upp kóða til að para saman gögnin. Niðurstöðurnar sýna að hlutfall þeirra sem mælast með veruleg og alvarleg kulnunareinkenni, hvort sem um er að ræða persónutengda kulnun, starfstengda kulnun eða kulnun gagnvart nemendum, hækkar marktækt milli áranna 2019, 2021 og 2023. Hlutfall með veruleg og alvarleg kulnunareinkenni hækkar marktækt bæði meðal leik- og grunnskólakennara. Þessar niðurstöður gefa til kynna að líðan leik- og grunnskólakennara hafi versnað í covid-faraldrinum og gefa jafnframt vísbendingar um neikvæð áhrif á getu þeirra til að takast á við starfið. Slíkt ástand getur hugsanlega haft neikvæð áhrif á þroskaferil og líðan nemendanna sem hlýtur að vera áhyggjuefni. Þar sem margir leik- og grunnskólakennarar mældust með veruleg og alvarleg kulnunareinkenni er full ástæða til þess að stjórnendur sveitarfélaga hugi vel að vinnutengdri líðan þeirra og fylgist vel með starfsumhverfinu. Á það sérstaklega við um streituvaldandi þætti í starfsumhverfinu sem geta ýtt undir kulnun í starfi, eins og álag og sjálfræði í starfi. Stjórnendur þurfa að huga vel að forvörnum kulnunar í starfi og leita leiða til að minnka vinnutengt álag með því að skoða til dæmis lengd vinnudagsins og fjölda verkefna sem hver kennari sinnir.
Tilgangur og tengsl ungmenna við eigið líf, annað fólk, náttúru og hið yfirskilvitlega
Authors: Pálsdóttir Kolbrún Þ.
Published: January 2024

Rannsóknir benda til þess að ungmenni í samtímanum upplifi líf sitt síður merkingarbært en ungmenni gerðu áður, og þau eigi erfiðara með að finna lífi sínu tilgang. Í þessari grein er sjónum beint að því hvaða tilgang og merkingu ungmenni upplifa í tengslum við eigið líf, annað fólk, náttúru og hið yfirskilvitlega. Vísbendingar eru um að það að upplifa sterk siðferðistengsl við sjálfa sig, annað fólk, náttúru og umhverfi sitt hafi jákvæð áhrif á líf einstaklinga og hjálpi þeim að takast á við erfiðleika og áskoranir. Í auknum mæli er litið á sterk andleg tengsl við veruleikann sem mikilvægan þátt í heilbrigðu lífi og til að geta tekist á við áföll og veikindi. Rannsóknin byggist á gögnum úr alþjóðlegu könnuninni Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) og Íslensku æskulýðsrannsókninni sem lögð var fyrir vorið 2022. Þátttakendur voru alls 1288, þar af voru drengir 51,8% og stúlkur 48,2%. Svarendur voru úr 8. bekk (N = 705) og úr 10. bekk (N = 583) grunnskóla. Stuðst er við svokallaðan „spiritual health“- mælikvarða sem þróaður hefur verið af alþjóðlegu rannsóknarteymi. Í rannsókninni var réttmæti kvarðans í íslensku samhengi kannað og leiddi greining í ljósi gott innra samræmi. Niðurstöður sýna að meirihluti ungmenna upplifði merkingarbær tengsl við annað fólk og náttúru og taldi mikilvægt að finna til persónulegs tilgangs. Minnst var tenging ungmenna við hið yfirskilvitlega, þ.e. að tengjast æðri mætti og telja mikilvægt að íhuga eða biðja. Ólíkt fyrri rannsóknum þá kom í ljós að tengsl við aðra var sá þáttur sem skoraði hæst, en tengsl við eigið sjálf fylgdi fast í kjölfarið. Þá sýna niðurstöður að drengir á Íslandi skora lítillega hærra en stúlkur á tengslum við hið yfirskilvitlega, sem er ekki í samræmi við fjölþjóðlegar rannsóknir. Niðurstöður þessarar rannsóknar sýna að ástæða er til að huga að því hvernig skapa megi ungmennum samfélag og svigrúm til að upplifa persónulegan tilgang og finna til merkingarbærra tengsla við annað fólk, náttúru og hið yfirskilvitlega.
Contents of twelve chemical elements in normal human breast determined using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry
Authors: Zaichick Vladimir , Dogadkin Denis , Gromya Irina , Kolotov Vladimir
Published: January 2024

Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) has been shown to be an effective method for determining the content of Al, Ca, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Na, P, S, Si, Sr and Zn in small mass samples of breast tissue. The method is relatively simple and applicable directly in the clinic for express diagnostics. The autopsy material of 38 practically healthy women aged 16–60 years who died suddenly was studied using the developed method of ICP-AES. Mean values (M ± SD) of mass fractions (mg kg-1 of dry tissue) of chemical elements in normal breast tissue of women were: Al 3.62 ± 2.44, Ca 77.7 ± 61.8, Cu 1.03 ± 1.01, Fe 13.8 ± 12.3, K 194 ± 114, Mg 18.5 ± 9.0, Na 686 ± 516, P 201 ± 74, S 385 ± 224, Si 8.75 ± 6.22b, Sr 0.50 ± 0.24, and Zn 3.29 ± 1.65. The ability of breast tissue to absorb Al, Fe and Sr from the interstitial fluid was revealed. The selective accumulation of Al, Fe, and Sr should be taken into account in further studies of the role of chemical elements in the etiology of breast pathologies, as well as in the development of methods for the differential diagnosis of diseases, for example, benign and malignant tumors of the mammary gland.
The urbanism and geography in green regions of Europe
Authors: Georgiou Efthymios Spyridon
Published: January 2024

This article refers to Hallstatt in Austria and Ioannina in Greece. The goals analyze the two locations that have similarities in geometric shape, digital elevation model (DEM), and geomorphology. Firstly, Hallsatt’s advances were more technical than aesthetic. There is a general tendency towards extravagance and baroque and Greco-Oriental influences. Secondly, Ioannina is a mountainous city located around Lake Pamvotis. The geometry develops parallel to the lake. The city experiences many cultures. The ancient city had an urban planning that characterized the Ottoman Empire. In the old part, there is the castle, old stone streets, wooden houses, and the house of the Greek Muslim Ali Pasha. The author obtains numerous aerial photographs using Google Earth software. The photographs were received dynamically for all the perimeters of the regions. In short, the cartographer has between 15 and 20 photographs. The next step is to align the photographs in Zephyr photogrammetry software. Configuring resolutions, distance, camera locations, contrast, and brightness is essential. The final products are the 3D texture, 3D model, and orthophotos from Hallstatt and Ioannina. Digital products are suitable for measuring areas, circumferences, and heights. Furthermore, digital products represent a digital archiving practice: conservation and visualization are crucial factors today as they share, represent, promote, and document urban planning, historical memory, and the natural environment.
Generic Graphical User Interface for CBIR Framework
Authors: Ali Layak
Published: January 2024

Content-based image retrieval system (CBIR) is a well-known and widely used system for image retrieval. Most of the current CBIR systems are either command-based or specific to applications. However, due to the availability of a good computing facility, a graphical way of retrieving images may prove to be very useful for both industrial and research purposes. This paper proposes a generic and user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) for CBIR framework. With the proposed GUI, any user with or without knowledge of CBIR can operate and retrieve images of their choice among a huge number of images. The GUI gives a vast range of facilities for selecting options. The proposed GUI is implemented and verified on a well-known image database.
A Rigid Image Registration by Combined Local Features and Genetic Algorithms
Authors: Meskine Fatiha , Mezouar Oussama
Published: January 2024

Image registration is an essential pre-processing step required for many image processing applications such as medical imaging and computer vision. The aim is to geometrically align two or more images of the same scene by establishing a mapping that relies on each point from one image to its corresponding point of another image. Scale invariant feature transform (SIFT) and speeded up robust features (SURF) are well-liked local features descriptors that have been extensively utilised for feature-based image registration due to their inherent properties such as invariance, changes in illumination, and noise. Moreover, the task of registration can be viewed as an optimization problem that can be solved by applying genetic algorithms (GAs). This paper presents an efficient feature image registration method based on combined local features and GAs. Firstly, the procedure consists of extracting the local features from the images by combining SIFT and SURF algorithms and matching them to refine the feature set data. Therefore, an adaptive GA based on fitness sharing and elitism techniques is employed to find the optimal rigid transformation parameters that best align the feature points by minimizing a distance metric. The suggested method is applied for registering medical images and the obtained results are significant compared to other feature-based approaches with reasonable computation time.
Conceptual Framework for Assessing the Impact of Implementing an Integrated Territorial Approach for Regional Development
Authors: Stoyanova Mariela
Published: January 2024

The Cohesion policy of the European Union is the basis of the principle concept of functioning in the Community. In this regard, achieving its main goals is of particular importance. In the context of overcoming the main weaknesses before achieving cohesion goals in the Community, the new paradigm of regional development based on integrated and strategic development initiatives and clearly defined competitiveness factors is becoming increasingly popular. The new approach is oriented towards compensatory actions in narrowly defined and nationally significant areas to discover and use the potential of the regions to achieve the “critical mass” necessary for further development. It is for this reason that the new approach for integrated regional development was already adopted in the previous planning period 2014-2020 in the majority of member states.

This article aims to define the conceptual framework for assessing the impact of integrated territorial investments. The methods used are content analysis of documents and GAP analysis, following standard inductive and deductive logical connections. As a result, some key challenges to implementing the integrated territorial approach in Bulgaria have been outlined. The structure of the publication contains a literature review on the topic, a methodological justification of the tools used, and a presentation of the main results and discussion questions.
Coordination of Communication Budget with Marketing Objectives in the Banking Sector
Authors: Manea Miruna Ioana , Marcu Laura
Published: January 2024

The paper discusses the problem of establishing the communication budget in one of the most active sectors regarding marketing communication, the banking one. Firstly, we highlight the particularities of communication in the banking sector, based on the results presented in the specialized literature. The functions of marketing communication and the communication process are applied to the specifics of banking institutions and the main communication models that banks can use are indicated, depending on the objectives pursued. Also, the main means of banking communication and how they can be associated with marketing objectives are synthesized. Based on diversification of the means of communication, we emphasized the attention that banks must pay to integrated marketing communication, a concept whose application contributes to the efficiency of communication at the level of each targeted category. In the second part, we addressed the methods that banking institutions can apply to size their communication budget and how the efficiency of its allocation can be evaluated. The data presented are based on the documentary study and the realization of a case study applied to the banking field in Romania. Although the results show that the banking sector in Romania is one of the sectors with the highest advertising expenses, the trends evidenced in terms of banking communication at a global level cannot be ignored, so Romanian banks will have to adapt their communication strategy and, along with this, how the communication budget is allocated.
Social Innovation – a Powerful Statement from Companies for a Sustainable Environment
Authors: Barb Roxana-Maria
Published: January 2024

Today’s environmental challenges are catching the attention of many companies to seek innovative solutions to solve the roots of these problems through strong partnerships with governmental entities and other organizations. Social innovation is a topic that can leverage new ideas and practices to overcome current societal and environmental issues fostering sustainability. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of social innovation by presenting a pragmatic and comparative study case analysis of two companies that successfully implemented social innovation in their business model. Social innovation combined with open innovation are great catalysts in solving societal and environmental problems and creating shared value and having an impact on business strategy. These two organizations strive to create change and develop a learning environment to surpass all risks and challenges to solve environmental problems. The paper will provide evidence on the importance of closing partnerships in the social innovation process and how collaboration helps in generating shared value.