bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Post-occlusive reactive hyperemia in habituated caffeine users: Effects of abstaining versus consuming typical doses
Authors: Chatlaong Matthew A. , Stanford Daphney M. , Miller William M. , Davidson Chance J. , Jessee Matthew B.
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND: Post-occlusive reactive hyperemia (PORH) typically requires caffeine abstinence. For habitual users, it is unknown if abstinence affects PORH. OBJECTIVE: Compare PORH after habitual users consume or abstain from caffeine. METHODS: On separate visits (within-subject), PORH was measured in 30 participants without abstinence from typical caffeine doses (CAFF) and with abstinence (ABS). Measurements included baseline and peak hyperemic velocity, tissue saturation index slopes during ischemia (Slope 1) and following cuff deflation (Slope 2), resting arterial occlusion pressure (AOP), heart rate (HR), systolic (SBP), and diastolic (DBP) blood pressure. All variables were compared using Bayesian paired t-tests. BF10 = likelihood of alternative vs null. Results are mean±SD. RESULTS: Comparing baseline velocity (cm/s) between CAFF (9.3±4.8) and ABS (7.5±4.9) yielded anecdotal evidence (BF10 = 1.0). Peak hyperemic velocity (cm/s) was similar (CAFF = 77.3±16.7; ABS = 77.6±19.0, BF10 = 0.20). For slopes (TSI% /s), CAFF Slope 1 = –0.11±0.04 and Slope 2 = 1.9±0.46 were similar (both BF10≤0.20) to ABS Slope 1 = –0.12±0.03 and Slope 2 = 1.8±0.42. SBP and DBP (mmHg) were both similar (CAFF SBP = 116.0±9.8, DBP = 69.6±5.8; ABS SBP = 115.5±10.7, DBP = 69.5±5.4; both BF10≤0.22). Comparing AOP (mmHg) (CAFF = 146.6±15.0; ABS = 143.0±16.4) yielded anecdotal evidence (BF10 = 0.46). HR (bpm) was similar (CAFF = 66.5±12.3; ABS = 66.9±13.0; BF10 = 0.20). CONCLUSIONS: In habitual users, consuming or abstaining from typical caffeine doses does not appear to affect post-occlusive reactive hyperemia.
Accurate authentication based on ECG using deep learning
Authors: Zhang Liping , Chen Shukai , Ren Wei , Min Geyong , Choo Kim-Kwang Raymond
Published: January 2024

Biometric-based authentication methods have been widely used, for example on portable devices (e.g., Android and iOS devices). However, there are several known limitations in existing authentication methods based on biometrics (e.g., those using facial, iris, and fingerprint). For example, in a healthcare context, a user may be physically incapable of completing the authentication due to his/her medical conditions. Hence, as a complementary authentication mechanism, there have been attempts to also utilize electrocardiogram (ECG). In this work, we propose an ECG authentication system that leverages deep learning. Specifically, to achieve generalization ability, complementary ensemble empirical decomposition (CEEMD) is introduced in our design. Moreover, a 1-D Multi-scale Convolutional Neural Network (1-D MCNN) is implemented to achieve accurate authentication. To evaluate the usability of our proposed approach, we have performed extensive experiments on eight databases, and the findings show that our proposed approach achieves good performance even on abnormal databases and can be adapted for different application environments. In addition, our adopted data from eight public databases requires theoretical statistical treatment for practical applications in real authentication scenarios.
Living with Dysphagia: A Survey Exploring the Experiences of Adults Living with Neuromuscular Disease and their Caregivers in the United Kingdom
Authors: Allen Jodi , Stone-Ghariani Aoife , Quezada Gabriella , Banks Donna , Rose Frank , Knight William , Newman Jill , Newman William , Anderson Philip , Smith Christina
Published: January 2024

Background:

Dysphagia is common in adults living with neuromuscular disease (NMD). Increased life expectancy, secondary to improvements in standards of care, requires the recognition and treatment of dysphagia with an increased priority. Evidence to support the establishment of healthcare pathways is, however, lacking. The experiences of people living with NMD (pplwNMD) and their caregivers are valuable to guide targeted, value-based healthcare.

Objective:

To generate preliminary considerations for neuromuscular dysphagia care and future research in the United Kingdom, based on the experiences of those living with, or caring for, people with NMD.

Methods:

Two surveys (one for adults living with NMD and dysphagia, and a second for caregivers) were co-designed with an advisory group of people living with NMD. Surveys were electronically distributed to adults living with NMD and their caregivers between 18th May and 26th July 2020. Distribution was through UK disease registries, charity websites, newsletters, and social media.

Results:

Adults living with NMD receive little information or education that they are likely to develop swallowing difficulties. Most respondents report wanting this information prior to developing these difficulties. Difficulties with swallowing food and medication are common in this group, and instrumental assessment is considered a helpful assessment tool. Both adults living with NMD and caregivers want earlier access to neuromuscular swallowing specialists and training in how best to manage their difficulties.

Conclusions:

Improvement is needed in the dysphagia healthcare pathway for adults living with NMD to help mitigate any profound physical and psychological consequences that may be caused by dysphagia. Education about swallowing difficulties and early referral to a neuromuscular swallowing specialist are important to pplwNMD and their caregivers. Further research is required to better understand the experiences of pplwNMD and their caregivers to inform the development of dysphagia healthcare pathways.
Examination of the role of the rotating nursing department in the training of nursing staff based on SWOT analysis
Authors: Lv Chen , Guo Qian , Peng Shuang-Shuang , Chen Xiao-Feng , Liu Su-Fang , Wang Xiu-Hua
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND: The implementation of the rotation system in the Chinese medical industry has achieved significant results. OBJECTIVES: The present study aims to 1) explore the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of rotational nursing department implementation and 2) provide references for developing nursing staff’s competencies in leadership, performance evaluation, quality of care, communication in relationships and human resources. METHODS: A total of 16 rotational nursing department staff members from a tertiary tuberculosis specialist hospital in Beijing were interviewed, and the interview data were analysed using a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats analysis and class analysis. RESULTS: The advantages of the rotational nursing department included: (1) stimulating the nursing staff’s enthusiasm and creativity; (2) strengthening the communication and collaboration between departments; (3) improving the detailed management of nursing quality; and (4) enhancing the nursing staff’s comprehensive abilities. The disadvantages included: (1) the design of the rotation programme focusing on practice; (2) a lack of personalisation; and (3) imperfect performance assessment of the rotating staff. Opportunities included: (1) deepening the connotation of nursing job management and (2) developing the construction of nursing discipline and the need for personal career development and value realisation. Threats included the lack of a sound rotation management model to draw on. CONCLUSION: A rotational nursing department is conducive to enhancing the competence of nursing staff in management positions and providing new ideas for hospitals to select and train nursing management talents. By taking full advantage of the benefits of vertical nursing management, designing personalised rotation training programmes, building a diversified learning and training platform and developing a positive performance incentive mechanism is recommended to fully engage the role of rotation in nursing management talent training.
Web Intelligence: In search of a better connected world
Authors: Zhong Ning , Liu Jiming , Yao Yiyu
Published: January 2024

This paper is a brief personal journal of our relentless pursuit of Web Intelligence (WI). How it all started? What have achieved? Where are we heading? Our search for the ultimate meaning of the Web enables us to see and appreciate the power of the Web for building a better human society through collaboration, co-learning, and co-creation. The Web is a powerful idea, a scientific and technological innovation, and a social creation. Web Intelligence explores the connectivity, diversity, and plasticity of the Web, as well as the global brain supported by the Web. The goal of research on Web Intelligence is to build a better connected world of everything, by people, and for a new intelligent human society.
Authors: Nurhidayati Nurhidayati , Rahmadani Ezmi Sivana
Published: January 2024

Sedikitnya lapangan pekerjaan yang membuat jumlah pengangguran terus bertambah naik, orang tidak sanggup membuat usaha yang diakibatkan oleh terbentur modal, keahlian, serta akses pasar yang terbatas. Apalagi, khasiat positif untuk pekerja migran yang bekerja di luar negara pula banyak buat memperoleh pekerjaan, pemasukan, tingkatkan kesejahteraan serta meningkatkan keahlian. Ketika pemerintah program inilah rencana program untuk membatasi pengangguran dalam negara, memperluas peluang kerja serta tingkatkan pendapatan dari pertukaran asing. Riset ini memakai tata cara penelitian kualitatif. Hasil diskusi dalam penelitian ini yaitu ada beberapa dampak dalam bekerja diluar negeri yang pertama dampak negatif, terjadi kekerasan dalam bekerja dan sering terjadi perceraian dalam rumah tangga; dan dampak positif, mengurangi pengangguran dan terjalinan hubungan antara negara. Ada beberapa terlebih dari TKI yang namun mempunyai pemahaman pendidikan lulusan SD (sekolah dasar) dan SMP (sekolah menengah pertama), justru ada juga lulusan SMA (sekolah menengah atas). Adapun masyarakat yang tidak mempunyai keterampilan dan hanya pendidikan yang terbatas bisa mendapatkan pengasilan yang cukup tanpa memikirkan dampak negatif.
Authors: Suprayogi Rizqi , ‎      ‎    ‎ Fredy Gandhi Midia
Published: January 2024

Perkawinan memiliki hikmah yang bermanfaat bagi kehidupan manusia untuk menggapai kebahagiaan bagi mereka yang menjalankannya. Maka membina keluarga yang baik dan bahagia merupakan cita-cita idaman dalam setiap perkawinan. Namun dalam perjalanannya, hukum Islam acap kali mengalami kesulitan untuk mencapai cita-cita tersebut. Hal ini disebabkan dari awal terbentuknya sebuah pernikahan yang memberikan ruang terjadinya hal-hal timbulnya kemafsadatan dalam rumah tangga seperti perkawinan sirri. Perkawinan sirri ini memiliki model yang berbeda-beda sesuai dengan maksud dari kerahasiaan itu baik tidak dicatatkan oleh Negara, tidak dipublikasikan kepada khalayak maupun tidak ada saksi. Negara tidak mengakomodir akibat hukum yang ditimbulkan dari perkawinan sirri bagi anak dan istri. Oleh karena itu, perlindungan terhadap anak dan istri sebagai dampak dari perkawinan sirri haruslah diwujudkan.
The Role of Each Family Support for Living Cost Balance: A Structural-Functional-Normative Analysis Approach
Authors: Yazid Afthon
Published: January 2024

This study discusses the crucial role of the person responsible for family support in maintaining economic balance in the family structure. Through a Structural-Functional-Normative analysis approach, this study explores the dynamics of interactions that shape the role of the person in charge of income as a central element in maintaining the balance of family economic functioning. The focus of research includes normative aspects that influence this role and its impact on family economic stability. By integrating structural, functional, and normative dimensions, this study aims to provide insight into how the role of the person in charge of providing for the role of the income person plays a role in maintaining family economic balance. The results of the study show that family support in the family maintains a fixed financial balance taken by the role of a husband as a household. The failure of the husband in financial maintenance can have a structurally functional impact on the position of a family.
Re-Annexation of Indian Occupied Kashmir: Challenges and Options for Pakistan
Authors: Aman Babar
Published: January 2024

This paper intends to evaluate the Kashmir issue in the backdrop of the Indian actions of 5th August, 2019. Firstly, some basics of the State of Kashmir and the Kashmir issue have been narrated. Thereafter, an in-depth analysis of the Indian perfidy terming “annexation” as “accession”, elaborating the characteristics of the special status given to the occupied state, has been made. The actions of 5th August, 2019 whereby that status was completely revoked, “re-annexing” and dividing the state into two union territories, unilaterally, has been detailed. The impact of the “reannexation” has been framed, duly highlighting the plight of Kashmiris and lack of preparedness on the part of the State of Pakistan. However, some of the noteworthy initiatives by Pakistan after the Indian move have been underscored. Indian actions have resulted into various anticipated threats and opportunities for Pakistan which have been discussed in detail keeping in view the geo-strategic and internal and external socio-economic and political ground realities; some of which had compelled Modi to choose this particular point in time to realize the long-standing dream of BJP. It has been maintained that Pakistan needs to stick to its principled stand and concluded that Pakistan must take certain actions to minimize the threats and make best use of the opportunities coming its way. The recommendations have been made with a view to initiate a well-meaning effort in a systematic way through an institutionalized action plan to end the pain and suffering of the incarcerated people and to get Kashmir liberated from India in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiris.
Iskustvo Kuće Bukovac
Authors: Mendes Luis Marcelo , Viljetić Gordana
Published: January 2024

U sklopu dubinskog analitičkog pregleda ustanove (engl. screening) i više od mjesec dana savjetodavnog procesa (engl. consulting) tijekom ljeta 2022. godine u Muzejima i galerijama Konavala (MiGK) provedena je anketa među posjetiteljima jedne od četiriju jedinica MiGK-a, Kuće Bukovac u Cavtatu. Anketa je uključivala razgovor uživo sa svakim posjetiteljem, formiran oko pet pitanja (za domaće i strane posjetitelje), bilo zatvorenih ili poluotvorenih, pri čemu za odgovaranje unutar svake od kategorija nije trebalo izdvojiti više od dvije minute. Kako bi se prikupile informacije o tome kako su lokalni posjetitelji doživjeli ustanovu, služeći se popisom korisnika elektroničke pošte MiGK-a, dodatno je provedena internetska anketa s izmijenjenim skupom od tri pitanja s višestrukim izborom odgovora. Alat koji se koristio za oba modela bila je internetska usluga Typeform, a anketna struktura i sadržaji kreirani su posebno za potrebe istraživanja u odabranome muzeju. Ovom prilikom predstavljamo objedinjene rezultate, odnosno stajališta i profile svih triju demografskih kategorija posjetitelja Kuće Bukovac – lokalnih, domaćih i stranih.
The Effect of Perceived Risk, Benefit, and Ease of Credit on Credit-Making Decisions Among MSMEs in Sragen Regency
Authors:   Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Mustofa Rochman Hadi , pamungkas Leonny Noviyana Sakti ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Karima Mutiara ,   Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Zemafi Okindy Dheawara ,   Universitas Sebelas Maret
Published: January 2024

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are essential to economic growth MSMEs are considered a new economic wheel that can encourage the regional economy to contribute to employment. This study aimed to examine the effect of perceived risk, benefits, and ease of credit on taking credit decision-making in MSMEs in the Sragen regency. Data were collected from as many as 153 respondents who are MSMEs in Sragen regency using a Likert scale questionnaire. The sampling technique used is random cluster sampling in each sub-district in Sragen regency. The data analysis includes assumption, multiple linear regression, and hypothesis testing (t-test and F-test). The research results show that the perception of risk, the perception of benefits, and the ease of credit significantly affect the credit-making decisions of MSME actors in the Sragen regency. This research implies that capital providers need to pay attention to the public’s view of the risks, benefits, and convenience of credit by socializing, being more responsive and informative about criticism and suggestions, and providing solutions for MSMEs with financial problems.
Board Independent, Firm Size, CEO Ownership, and Accounting Conservatism: Evidence Banking Company in Indonesia
Authors:   Andalas University, Ardiany Yuli , Lukviarman Niki ,   Andalas University, Hamidi Masyuri ,   Andalas University, Luthan Elvira ,   Andalas University
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study is to provide empirical findings regarding a range of determinants that may impact accounting conservatism. Specifically, the research will examine the effects of company size, CEO ownership, and independent boards. Secondary data, specifically information derived from annual financial reports, is utilized in this study. Information for financial reports is acquired from the IDX data stream and website. From 2013 to 2022, the population of this study comprises all banking institutions listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Significantly positive effects of board independence and company size on accounting conservatism are demonstrated by the findings of this study. Furthermore, CEO ownership has a significant negative impact on accounting conservatism, according to the findings of this study. The findings of this study present a practical illustration for stakeholders regarding the responsibilities of shareholders, which may prove beneficial in overseeing the organization’s operations. This research demonstrates that when a company is owned by its CEO, its conservatism decreases. The findings of this research have implications for decision-makers who rely on financial reports. Stakeholders can place trust in managers who provide information about the company through financial reports that reflect its condition.
Comparing the Core Muscles Endurance and Postural Sway of Iranian Taekwondo Female Athletes With and Without Hyperlordosis
Authors:   Department of Health and Sport Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran., Samadzadazar Keshtiban Ainaz , Seidi Foad ,   Department of Health and Sport Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran., Rajabi Reza ,   Department of Health and Sport Medicine, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Published: January 2024

Background and Aims Postural sway is evaluated based on changes in the body's center of pressure and is directly related to postural control and balance. Several factors are involved in the proper control of postural sways and, as a result, proper maintenance of balance, the most important of which is core stability. Weakness of core muscles causes an interruption in the transfer of energy from the trunk and limbs to each other, and this leads to decreased sports performance and increased risk of injury. Hyperlordosis is one of the disorders that can affect the endurance of core muscles. In some sports, such as taekwondo, this is of great importance. The present study aims to assess whether there is any difference in postural sway and core muscle endurance between taekwondo female athletes with or without hyperlordosis in Iran. Methods The study population consists of all professional Iranian female taekwondo athletes, of whom 60 were purposefully selected and divided into two groups of 30: With hyperlordosis (Mean age: 22.17±2.35 years, mean height: 166±3.95 cm, mean weight: 55.37±5.53 kg) and without hyperlordosis (Mean age: 20.63±2.38 years, mean height: 165±4.23 cm, mean weight: 53.7±4.91 kg). Postural sway was measured by the foot pressure distribution on a single leg. The core muscle endurance was measured by the McGill test. Independent t-test was used for examining the difference in the results. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results Independent t-test results showed a significant difference between the two groups only in endurance of abdominal flexor muscles (P=0.013). No significant difference in endurance of other core muscles (P>0.05), postural sway based on two factors of path length (P=0.30) and movement area (P=0.16) were observed between the two groups. Conclusion The endurance of the abdominal flexor muscles in taekwondo female athletes with hyperlordosis is poor. Considering the possibility of further changes in the core muscles which can affect other areas of the body, longitudinal and follow-up studies are recommended on this group of athletes.
Transformation of adolescent girls’ values under the influence of a comprehensive health program
Authors:   National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine, Andrieieva Olena , Dudko Mikhaylo ,   Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University, Khrypko Inna ,   National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine, Maksymenko Alina ,   National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine, Pasichniak Liubomyr ,   National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine, Kovalenko Olena ,   Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University, Kovtun Olha ,   Vadym Hetman Kyiv National Economic University, Zakharina Ievgeniia ,   National University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic
Published: January 2024

The study on the impact of a health program using the means of health fitness, motivational training, and psychocorrective activities on the transformation of value orientations of underweight teenage schoolgirls is relevant. The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of a comprehensive health program on the transformation of value orientations and school anxiety of underweight adolescent girls. The study involved 69 underweight adolescent girls (among them 54 12-yearold girls and 15 13-year-old girls). Methods. To assess value orientations, the M. Rokych’s methodology was used. The Phillips test was used to assess the level and nature of school anxiety in teenage girls. The factor structure of value orientations and school anxiety of 12-13-year-old girls with body weight deficiency was studied using factor analysis. Results. Based on the factor analysis, the transformation of the girls’ instrumental values, as well as the positive dynamics of the decrease in their school anxiety indicators, were accepted as criteria for the effectiveness of the health program. The program was designed for 9 months of duration and included psychocorrective activities, motivational training, and health-enhancing recreational physical activity. After the study, the value of health increased by 2 points and was in the top three most important values, and the value of knowledge rose by 6 units in the ranking of values. Among the positive changes, it should be noted that the rating of such a value as “Sensitivity” increased by 7 points and “Intolerance to shortcomings in oneself and others” decreased by 9 points. After participation in the program, there was a decrease in school anxiety indicators (frustration of the need to achieve success, which is expressed in an unfavorable mental background that does not allow the child to achieve a high result and fear of self-expression, which is manifested in negative emotional experiences of situations related to the need t present myself to others). Conclusions. The proposed program had a positive effect on the transformation of value orientations, the reduction of school anxiety indicators of 12–13-year-old girls with a body weight deficit.
Active leisure and its organization: historical contex
Authors:   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Mytskan Tetiana , Mytskan Bogdan ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Malaniuk Тaras ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Lutskyi Vasyl ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Oliynyk Yuri ,   Vasyl Stefanyk Precarpathian National University, Lezhnova Olena ,   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University, Kachan Vasil ,   National Pirogov Memorial Medical University
Published: January 2024

With the development of technology, a phenomenon related to the availability of time for spending leisure time on a large scale appeared. This created a new social problem that forced many countries to pay attention to this category of life. At the same time, it turned out that the nature of any performed work has a negative effect on a person, which must be compensated during active leisure time. The goal is to reveal the genesis of the leisure sphere in the social activities of various categories of people. Methods. We applied the analysis of scientific literature in the areas of: pedagogy, philosophy of culture, physical culture, pedagogical hermeneutics, science methodology, innovation, system analysis, pedagogical synergy, and, accordingly, ways of implementing a comprehensive approach in the organization of active leisure. In accordance with the ideas of knowledge transfer and their pedagogical integration, approaches, visions and strategies characteristic of psychology, pedagogical and philosophical anthropology were used. Six hundred families from different social groups (200 from each oblast of Halychyna – Ifano-Frankivsk, Ternopil, Lviv) took part in the survey on forms of family leisure. Results. The conducted research made it possible to establish both wave-like (the period of ancient Greek culture, the Middle Ages, the renaissance era, the transition to industrial and postindustrial society), and ideologically distorted (the times of Communo- Bolshevism) periods of organizing and conducting active leisure among children, youth and adults. Conclusion. The rational organization of «free time» and its use were already relevant in the times of ancient Greece. After some decline in the Middle Ages, it was time to revive the culture of leisure, its active forms (games, sports, active tourism) were updated. At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th centuries, Western European traditions of active leisure activities spread to the territory of Galicia. In the days of Communist Bolshevism, active leisure time was ideologized by the misanthropic imperial system. Currently, despite the attractiveness of telecommunications and social networks, active leisure time is gradually gaining popularity and new content among children, young people, and adults.
INNOVATIVE BUSINESS: ADAPTATION TO CONSUMER LIKES AND NEW MARKETING STRATEGIES
Authors:   Kyiv Cooperative Institute of Business and Law, Sablukov Yuriy
Published: January 2024

The article analyzes the main aspects of innovation and innovation-oriented business in the context of evolving consumer preferences and marketing strategies of companies. It emphasizes that innovative approaches are key to scientific and technical development, improving societal wellbeing, and gradually diversifying production processes. A significant increase in innovative activity is anticipated, which can be successfully implemented by dynamic enterprises, ensuring the innovative development of the future economy based on a significant increase in labor productivity, the creation of new jobs, and the strengthening of social guarantees. The work clarifies the terminology describing this phenomenon and proposes a theoretical analysis of the interaction between entrepreneurship and innovation in the economic context, considering this as an opportunity to systematize the phenomenon in the form of a structured ontological approach, dependent on external factors. Keyterms: innovation, innovative entrepreneurship, evolution of consumer trends, marketing strategies, corporate behavior
El Impuesto de Industria, Comercio y Avisos en las empresas de la Industria Deportiva en Colombia
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Latinoamericana-UNAULA/Medellín/Colombia, Amaya Arcila Ordonel Ismann
Published: January 2024

Este estudio realizado sobre el impuesto de Industria, Comercio y Avisos – ICA en las empresas de la Industria del Deporte en Colombia, evidenció que este impuesto de orden municipal, no es recaudado conforme lo que estipula la norma, toda vez que por realizar una actividad comercial (servicios), estas empresas de la Industria Deportiva, no están contribuyendo con el impuesto en la jurisdicción donde generan sus ingresos, ocasionando con ello una desigualdad tributaria, diferente a lo que sucede con otras industrias que sí pagan dicho tributo, por realizar su actividad comercial en el lugar donde perciben sus ingresos
Ocean Observing Needs
Authors: Tanhua Toste
Published: January 2024

The EuroSea project was constructed around the ocean observing value chain. Just as intended, the value chain concept is a useful prism for designing the ocean observing and forecasting system, or, indeed, a project like EuroSea that set out to improve just this system. Indeed, several projects in the past have successfully used the value chain for this purpose, for example the AtlantOS EU-funded project or the TPOS 2020 project. In this report we summarize some of the main take home messages from EuroSea on the technical innovation and data management needs for the European Ocean Observing and Forecasting System. This report does not set out to summarize EuroSea outputs or impacts, but rather look forward on what we still have to accomplish. We do so, using the prism of the ocean observing value chain, and articulate needs in the areas of governance and coordination, design, network integration and, finally, data integration, assimilation and forecasting. This report is not a detailed list of immediate needs and next steps, but rather a compilation of the broader technical needs for the observing and forecasting system and is meant as a broad guide to the community and possibly to funders of a possible path forward. (EuroSea Deliverable, D9.3)
The Role of Smart Automation in Tourism Industry Management using Smart PLS
Authors: Jayanagara Oscar , Watini Sri
Published: January 2024

The main objective of this research is to critically examine existing research and the application of smart automation (Smart PLS) in the tourism industry. Additionally, this study proposes a new evaluation framework to identify vulnerabilities in the adoption of smart automation. This is a synthesis and evaluation study, where qualitative findings about the implementation of smart automation in the tourism industry are presented. The study uses a seven-dimensional evaluation framework based on Rogers' diffusion theory (2003) to assess the current implementation of intelligent automation. The vulnerability of adopting smart automation in the tourism industry depends largely on the type of smart automation used. Search/booking engines, virtual agents, and chatbots are three types of intelligent automation that have high vulnerability levels. The limitations and implications of this study are that it bridges the foundations of innovation diffusion theory and the application of smart automation. The findings from this research can help researchers, developers, and managers evaluate the vulnerability of adopting smart automation technology in the tourism industry. This paper is also one of the few papers that assess the vulnerability of adopting smart automation in the tourism industry, and it develops a theory-based evaluation framework to systematically evaluate smart automation innovation in the tourism industry.
Playing Smart with Numbers: Predicting Student Graduation Using the Magic of Naive Bayes
Authors: Mehta Shilpa
Published: January 2024

The quality of a higher education institution is often measured by the accreditation granted by the National Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (BAN-PT). In this context, one of the primary assessment criteria is the graduation rate of students. An intriguing study employs the Naive Bayes algorithm to forecast whether students will graduate on time or face delays. The resulting predictive outcomes offer valuable insights and input to universities for enhancing their educational standards. The Naive Bayes method brings its unique advantages, particularly in predicting graduation rates based on real-world data. This ensures that the generated predictions can be relied upon and utilized as guidelines for future projections. This predictive mechanism encompasses 14 pivotal factors. These factors include gender, student status, age, marital status, performance across semesters 1 through 8, as well as cumulative performance, culminating with the information of whether a student passed or not. Within this study, data from 302 students of the 2018 cohort were involved. Data processing was carried out using the Python programming language within the Jupyter Notebook environment. The results unveil an impressive accuracy rate, reaching 85%. In terms of precision, the prediction for delays achieved a value of 0.42, while timely graduation prediction scored 0.95. Furthermore, the accuracy in identifying delay cases reached 0.65, compared to 0.88 accuracy for timely predictions. The f1 score for delay predictions stood at 0.51, while timely graduation predictions reached 0.91. These results illustrate that this algorithmic approach is capable of providing accurate and well-balanced insights into student graduation predictions.
Penerapan Metode KNN dalam Memprediksi Hasil Panen Kebun Tebu di Kab Takalar
Authors: Situju Nurwaini , Hayati Lilis Nur , Astuti Wistiani
Published: January 2024

pertahun yang berasal dari perkebunan tebu yang menjadi komoditas unggulan produksi tanaman perkebunan, namun berdasarkan data BPS terjadi penurunan produktifitas tanaman tebu tahun 2015–2020. Hal ini dikarenakan infrastruktur yang masih terbatas, kesulitan dalam permodalan, terbatasnya penguasaan teknologi baik dalam usaha tani sehingga pengelolaan tanaman tebu menjadi terhambat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hasil prediksi kebu tebu pertahunnya dengan memanfaatkan data mining. Data mining yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode K-Nearest Neighbour (KNN) yang merupakan metode klasifikasi terhadap obyek baru berdasarkan (K) tetangga terdekatnya. KNN termasuk algoritma supervised learning, dimana hasil dari query instance yang baru, diklasifikasikan berdasarkan mayoritas dari kategori pada KNN. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dari tahap pengujian dengan jumlah data training sebanyak 13 data didapatkan nilai persentase tertinggi pada nilai K=7 dengan persentase akurasi sebesar 76.92%.
Analisis Performansi Jaringan dengan Metode Per Connection Queue (PCQ) dan Hierarchical Token Bucket (HTB) di SMK Latanro Enrekang
Authors: Iskandar M. Iqbal , Satra Ramdan , Syafie Lukman
Published: January 2024

Smk Latanro Enrekang merupakan salah satu sekolah kejuruan yang berada di kota Enrekang. Saat ini ada beberapa guru dan siswa yang memanfaatkan jaringan internet dari sekolah. Namun manajemen bandwidth di sekolah ini belum dapat digunakan secara optimal dalam mencukupi kebutuhan pengguna, dimana ketika banyaknya pengguna akses internet pada saat jam belajar dan kepentingan administrasi akan menyebabkan penggunaan banwdwith menjadi lambat. Salah satu cara untuk mengurangi penurunan performansi adalah dengan mengatur pembagian bandwidth antar pengguna dengan tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur performansi jaringan di SMK Latanro Enrekang dengan metode Per Connection Queue (PCQ) dan Hierarchical Token Bucket (HTB) serta menganalisa parameter pengukuran performansi jaringan dengan menggunakan Quality of Service (QoS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai rata-rata throughput dengan metode PCQ 1,2 Mbps dengan kategori TIPHON “Bagus” serta nilai rata-rata throughput dengan metode HTB  1,0 Mbps dengan kategori TIPHON “Bagus”, nilai rata-rata packet loss dengan metode PCQ 0,3% dengan kategori TIPHON “Sangat Bagus” serta nilai rata-rata packet loss dengan metode HTB 0,3% dengan kategori TIPHON “Sangat Bagus” dan nilai rata-rata delay dengan metode PCQ 6.42 ms dengan kategori TIPHON “Sangat Bagus” serta nilai rata-rata delay dengan metode HTB 5.92 ms dengan kategoriTIPHON “Sangat Bagus”.
Implementasi Quick Response (QR) Code pada Aplikasi Pengajuan Surat Keterangan Pendamping Ijazah (App-SKPI)
Authors: Asis Muhammad Arfah , Ilmawan Lutfi Budi
Published: January 2024

App-SKPI dikembangkan untuk mempermudah mahasiswa dalam mengajukan atau membuat Surat Keterangan Pendamping Ijazah. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengimplementasikan QR Code pada Aplikasi pengajuan Surat Keterangan Pendamping Ijazah (SKPI) Fakultas Ilmu Komputer di Universitas Muslim Indonesia. Ada dua QR Code yang dimasukkan dalam dokumen yaitu pada halaman pertama dan pengesahan. Library yang digunakan untuk generate dokumen adalah TCPDF dengan pengaturan koreksi error QR Code yang lebih baik (tipe Q). Hasilnya dokumen berhasil menampilkan QR Code di kedua halaman tersebut. QR Code pertama berfungsi dengan baik dimana itu mengarahkan ke website FIKOMApps UMI untuk mengunggah file aslinya sehingga isi dokumen yang dipindai dapat dibandingkan dengan file aslinya. QR Code kedua juga berfungsi dengan baik dimana itu mengarahkan juga ke halaman pada website Fikom UMI untuk memperlihatkan informasi mahasiswa atau pemilik dokumen SKPI dan juga status dokumennya apakah sudah diverifikasi dan divalidasi. Halaman ini juga menampilkan informasi aktivitas dan prestasi dari pemilik beserta bukti dokumen setiap kegiatan tersebut.
Peculiarities of the manifestation of risks in the activity of agricultural enterprises in modern of conditions
Authors: Grigorian R.
Published: January 2024

The article examines the peculiarities of the manifestation of risks in the activities of agricultural en terprises under modern economic conditions. The strengthening of risks in the activities of agricultural enterprises and the need to form an appropriate risk management system are argued. The foreign experience of using risk management tools, which allows to minimize and neutralize the negative impact of risks on the resulting indicators of business structures, is highlighted. The author emphasizes that the risk category is complex and may consist of many elements, the number and value of which directly or indirectly depend on numerous factors. The factors of the external and internal environment that affect the formation of the risk of the economic activity of the agricultural enterprise are revealed, on the basis of which a conclusion is drawn about the need to establish monitoring of the economic risks. It is substantiated that the classification of factors of economic risks of agricultural enterprises should combine the positive aspects of the existing classifications, as well as take into account the specifics of their activities. It was concluded that there are numerous classifications and grouping of risks, which requires their reasonable systematization. Scientific approaches to the classification of the economic risks are summarized, which are supplemented with features characterizing the peculiarities of agricultural production. Specific factors in the activity of agricultural enterprises that determine the riskiness of economic activity are identified, namely: global climate changes, territorial extent of placement, duration of the production process, seasonality of production, loss of soil fertility, removal from circulation of agricultural land, man-made pollution of agro-ecosystems, innovative technology and resources digitization, imbalance of the material and technical resources, state support, etc. The author proposed to classify the economic risks of agricultural enterprises according to the causes of their occurrence, which will contribute to the selection of various features of the classification depending on their significance of influence on the financial and economic results of the enterprise. In addition, it has been proven that the basis of the systematization of economic risks of agricultural enterprises should be the specific features of the industry, namely the division into two complementary sub-sectors - crop production and livestock production, which will allow to fully reveal the specifics of industry risks.
Key words: risk, economic risk, risk classification, uncertainty, agricultural enterprise.
The Implementation of Investment Risk Management in Sharia Capital Market
Authors: Sugianto Sugianto , Sibral Malasyi
Published: January 2024

The Sharia Capital Market has recently increased as an investment vehicle that complies with Islamic sharia principles. However, as with all investment forms, some risks must be managed carefully. This paper describes the context, urgency and process of investment risk management in the Sharia Capital Market. The Sharia Capital Market complies with sharia principles, including the prohibition of usury and haram business. The risks investors face include business, market, sharia, and liquidity risks. Risk management supports sharia compliance, protects investments and maintains portfolio sustainability. The risk management involves identifying, assessing, developing strategies, implementing, and monitoring risks. By understanding and implementing risk management well, investors can achieve their investment goals more successfully in the Sharia Capital Market. In the financial world, investors must pay attention to investment risks before deciding to avoid losses. The meaning of investment risk also needs to be studied and understood by investors so that investors do not feel cheated and believe in 'profits and losses' when choosing the type of business to invest in and then be able to learn from the business they are running. We will discuss the technical aspects of investment risk management below later. Apart from understanding investment risks, investment stages can also be known from the financial institution investors choose. For this reason, ask about the stages of investing before you disburse funds. One type of investment that is interesting for investors is peer-to-peer. Unlike traditional financing methods, Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending uses lending marketplace and scoring technology. This means that investment risk becomes measurable and suitable for investors. The funds that have been collected will be distributed to micro entrepreneurs and SMEs who need financing with investors who want to fund these businesses. Investors who have invested their funds using a peer-to-peer lending system will not need to worry about investment risks because later investors will get appropriate returns based on consideration of the investment risk profile.
Factors causing speaking anxiety faced by Indonesian students during teaching practices in the Philippines
Authors: Purbaya Chrisna , Mulyadi  , Puspita Hilda
Published: January 2024

This research aims to know factors causing speaking anxiety faced by Indonesian students doing teaching practice in Philippines and effects of that anxiety. This research applied semi- structure interview to 3 Indonesian students from SEA Teacher batch 8. Based on data, the factors of speaking anxiety were Language Skills, Students’ Background, Being Watched and Negative Evaluation from participants’ perception. Anxiety has affected to students such as avoiding talked with someone, having fear of miss understanding with students, furthermore improving English in speaking and doing demonstration before teaching English in a class are necessary.
Clinical Outcomes of Topical Bromfenac Combined with Intravitreal Aflibercept Injection for Exudative Age-related Macular Degeneration
Authors: Kwon Mi Sun , Kim Jin Young , Kim Yu Min , Do Jae Rock , Kang Yong Koo , Shin Jae Pil , Park Dong Ho
Published: January 2024

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of topical bromfenac combined with intravitreal aflibercept (IVA) injection in the treatment of exudative age-related macular degeneration over a 2-year period.Methods: We retrospectively studied 43 patients (43 eyes) with exudative age-related macular degeneration. Patients were included if they received IVA injections under an as-needed protocol and had > 2 years of follow-up. Among the 43 eyes, 25 received only IVA (IVA group), whereas 18 received a combination of IVA and topical bromfenac (bromfenac group). The primary outcome measure was the total number of IVA injections administered over 2 years from the initial injection compared between groups. We also compared changes in best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central retinal thickness (CRT) between groups.Results: The bromfenac group received a significantly lower number of IVA injections over 2 years (7.4 ± 1.0), compared with the IVA group (9.0 ± 1.9) (p < 0.01). Both groups showed improvements in BCVA and CRT after 2 years compared with their baseline values. However, changes in BCVA and CRT at 2 years did not significantly differ between groups (p = 0.786 and p = 0.905, respectively).Conclusions: Among patients with exudative age-related macular degeneration, the total number of IVA injections over 2 years was lower in the bromfenac group than in the IVA group. More studies are needed to confirm the efficacy of topical bromfenac in a combined treatment regimen.
The Government’s communication: Diffusion Innovation or Participatory Approach towards Renewable Energy Development Project
Authors:   Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Yudarwati Gregoria Arum
Published: January 2024

This study focuses on development communication in supporting Government’s renewable energy project in Indonesia. Using a case study of the communication in the implementation of a micro-hydro power plant (MHPP) project by Indonesia government, this study examines whether the government’s communication aims to encourage community participation in the project or merely diffuse the innovation for community’s adoption, or combine both approaches. This project was chosen, since this requires more community participation to maintain it as well as sustained communication to facilitate meaningful engagement. Appreciative inquiry involving six focus group discussions and nine in-depth interviews were conducted to explore communities’ experiences in exploiting the MHPP and accompanying communication process. The findings show that project development is divided into five stages: pre-initiation, initiation, adoption, transition and sustainability. Compared to the diffusion and adoption process, this project cycle is comparable to the five stages of the diffusion and adoption process. The information sharing session to introduce the innovation is significant to build awareness among communities. Likewise, the ideas to choose and train communities’ representatives as pioneers to the adoption process help communities gain direct experiences about the use of technology. Nevertheless, the domination of diffusion innovation approach with mechanistic communication that prioritises technological change may lead to a lack of participation and empowerment. Participatory approach that acknowledges local values will likely empower communities and build ownership towards the project.