bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of ocular and genetic findings in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Authors: Eroğul Özgür , Elmas Muhsin , Demir Ayça Nur , Mat Emrah
Published: January 2024

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominantly inherited disease affecting multiple organ systems and showing many different clinical symptoms. The severity of the disease varies from person to person and progresses gradually over the years. In this study, 17 NF1 patients who had a definite diagnosis were evaluated in terms of genetic, ophthalmological, and nervous system investigations. Approximately 5000 patients who visited medical genetics clinic between 2012 and 2022 are recorded in our archive. In 17 of these patients, a definitive genetic diagnosis was made. In the course of the study, the researchers collected some clinical parameters such as antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum history and family history. In the family history, the researchers did a detailed pedigree with at least 3 generations of analysis, questioned parental kinship, looked for similar members in families, and identified inheritance patterns of the disorder. Peripheral venous blood samples were taken from the patients and sent to a commercial laboratory for gene panels or WES while the karyotyping was carried out in our laboratory. After obtaining the definitive genetic diagnosis of all patients, we compiled a table with the other parameters we questioned. This study presented the genotype and phenotype findings of NF1 patients. Ophthalmological symptoms in patients were also examined. These new-generation genetic disease diagnosis methods can be routinely used in clinical practice by medical geneticists. The diagnosis of a disease is one step ahead of its treatment. Because if the necessary diagnosis is not made, treatment of the disease is not possible. While this situation was more difficult in the past, nowadays, with the developing technology, diseases can be diagnosed more easily. In NF1 disease, more information can be obtained as a result of genetics, imaging, and examinations of other branches.
СТРУКТУРНЫЕ И ХИМИЧЕСКИЕ ПРЕВРАЩЕНИЯ ИЗОКУБАНИТА CuFe2S3 ПРИ ОХЛАЖДЕНИИ ОТ МОМЕНТА ПЛАВЛЕНИЯ
Authors: Васильева И.Г. , Синякова Е.Ф. , Громилов С.А.
Published: January 2024

Реализован заданный режим непрерывного медленного охлаждения расплава изокубанита CuFe2S3 от 1020 °С до 638 °С c последующей закалкой слитка, обеспечивающий, как равновесную кристаллизацию первичных фаз, так и последующие неравновесные твердофазные превращения. Диагностика превращений осуществлена на большой серии образцов, вырезанных вдоль слитка длиной 90 мм. Образцы были исследованы методами оптической и электронной микроскопии, рентгенофазового анализа (РФА) и стехиографическим методом дифференцирующего растворения (ДР). Состав фаз определяли микрорентгеноспектральным анализом (МРСА). В выбранном режиме охлаждения впервые установлен факт распада изокубанита с выделением кубического, а не тетрагонального халькопирита, происходящий вследствие катионного упорядочения изокубанита. Показана последовательность процесса распада с образованием устойчивых метастабильных когерентных предвыделений и выделений кубического халькопирита в виде индивидуальных поликристаллов.
Produção científica brasileira sobre Análise de Redes Sociais
Authors: Picalho Antonio Carlos , Lima Árllon Chaves , Lucas Elaine Rosangela de Oliveira , Ulbricht Vania Ribas
Published: January 2024

A Análise de Redes Sociais (ARS) pode ser considerada uma abordagem conceitual e metodológica que possui como finalidade explicitar a função das relações e dos padrões estruturais gerados, por comportamentos individuais e/ou coletivos. O objetivo desta pesquisa é apresentar a evolução da produção científica brasileira em acesso aberto sobre a temática ARS, na base de dados Web of Science (WoS). A pesquisa se caracteriza como um Estudo Métrico da Informação e foram selecionados artigos entre 2013 e 2022 que tiveram seus resultados tratados em Excel e pela ferramenta de elaboração de grafos VOSviewer. De acordo com os resultados alcançados, a produção bibliográfica sobre ARS esteve em uma crescente no período investigado, com um aumento mais proeminente a partir de 2017, resultado este que vai ao encontro com os dados que indicam um aumento da produção científica brasileira. À medida que a ciência avança, a produção científica aumenta e mais relações se formam. Por fim, entende-se que analisar a produção científica em ARS evidenciou as conexões do tema e estudos como esse são importantes pois exibem um retrato do cenário atual, que, em vista do dinamismo de uma rede, certamente servirão de análise no futuro.
Promovendo acessibilidade e compreensão na área da informação jurídica
Authors: Rosado Keila Mara Lara , Dias Célia da Consolação
Published: January 2024

Estudo que é parte integrante de uma tese de doutorado em andamento no curso de Pós-Graduação em Gestão e Organização do Conhecimento da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. A tese aborda os movimentos de inovação Plain Language (Linguagem Simples), Legal Design e Visual Law, analisando a relevância social de seus princípios e suas aplicabilidades no campo de Organização e Representação do Conhecimento (ORC). O objetivo da tese é propor uma metodologia para compatibilizar a linguagem jurídica especializada com a linguagem não especializada, ou linguagem natural, nos produtos e serviços de informação jurídica. Adicionalmente, busca-se identificar as contribuições dessa compatibilização para a sociedade e para a ORC. O problema de pesquisa é traduzido pelas seguintes questões: “É possível compatibilizar a linguagem especializada do Direito com a linguagem não especializada e utilizá-la nos produtos e serviços de informação jurídica? Quais contribuições dessa compatibilização para a sociedade e para a ORC?”. Com abordagem qualitativa, descritiva, exploratória e empírica, a metodologia adotada na tese é o Design Thinking. Os resultados indicam que a metodologia proposta pode ser aplicada, com adaptações, a outros domínios do conhecimento. Além disso, a pesquisa oferece contribuições e abordagens inovadoras à ORC, pois discute teorias e metodologias ainda incipientes nessa área.
Relación entre la percepción de condición física y medidas antropométricas auto reportadas en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Guzmán-Muñoz Eduardo , González-Cerpa Carlo , Olivares-Neira Carlos , Salazar-Orellana Cristian , Corredor-Serrano Luisa Fernanda , Alarcón-Rivera Miguel
Published: January 2024

La percepción de la condición física en estudiantes universitarios se refiere a cómo se ven a sí mismos en términos de su estado físico y salud. En esta etapa, las variables antropométricas pueden verse afectadas por estrés, cambios en hábitos de sueño y alimentación, y menor participación en actividades físicas, impactando el desempeño académico y salud general. El objetivo fue relacionar la percepción de la condición física con medidas antropométricas auto reportadas en estudiantes universitarios Esta Investigación es de tipo descriptivo–correlacional, de diseño observacional y corte transversal. Fueron evaluados 46 estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Talca. La condición física se midió por medio del International fitness scale (IFIS) y las medidas antropométricas por medio de auto reporte. La condición física general se relacionó de manera inversa con la circunferencia de cintura (r=-0,32; p=0,028), la circunferencia de cintura (r=-0,44; p=0,002) y el ICE (r=-0,43; p=0,003). Se observaron correlaciones inversas entre la condición cardiorrespiratoria con el IMC (p=0,008; r=-0,38), circunferencia de cintura e ICE (p=0,008; r=-0,38). La velocidad/agilidad se correlacionó de forma inversa con el índice de masa corporal (IMC) (p=0,001; r=-0,46), circunferencia de cintura (p=0,019; r=-0,34), cadera (p= 0,004; r= -0,40) y el ICE (p=0,004; r=-0,41). La flexibilidad se correlaciono de forma inversa con el IMC (p=0,041; r=-0,30), circunferencia de cintura (p=0,023; r=-0,33), índice cintura cadera (ICC) (p= 0,001; r=-0,45)). Por último, la fuera muscular no se correlaciono con las variables antropométricas. Se concluye que existe correlación inversa entre la percepción de la condición física y algunos autores portes de las medidas antropométricas.
PİYASADAN TEMİN EDİLEN BAZI YAĞLARIN ANTİOKSİDAN AKTİVİTESİNİN ÇEŞİTLİ YÖNTEMLERLE DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: İLGÜN Selen , YILDIRIM Semih , KARAGÜL Kübra , ŞEKER KARATOPRAK Gökçe
Published: January 2024

Sabit yağlar ve uçucu yağlar, yüzyıllardır insanlar tarafından, hastalıkların tedavi edilmesinde, hastalıklardan korunmak amacıyla ve yaşam kalitesini artırmak için kullanılmaktadır. Ayrıca çoğu bitkisel kökenli olan, özellikle bitkilerin yağlı tohumlarından elde edilen yağlar, aromaterapide “taşıyıcı yağ” olarak kullanılmaktadır. Tedavide kullanılan bu yağların yapısı, kalitesi, elde ediliş şekli ve tedaviye uygun olarak seçilmesi, yağın tedaviye olumlu katkı vermesini sağlayan en önemli etmendir. Özellikle yaşlanma karşıtı ürünlerde tercih edilen yağlar antioksidan özellikleri ile ön plana çıkmakta ve bu yönüyle tedaviye destek olmaktadırlar. Çalışmada da bu amaca yönelik olarak piyasada bulunan bazı yağların antioksidan aktivitesi karşılaştırılmıştır. Yöntem olarak 1,1-difenil-2-pikrilhidrazil (DPPH•) radikal süpürücü etki, 2,2’- azino-bis (3-etilbenzotiazolin-6- sulfonik asit) (ABTS+•) radikal süpürücü etki ve askorbat–Fe (III)-katalizli fosfolipit peroksidasyonunu engelleyici etki tayini yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. Deneysel çalışmalarda kullanılan buğday rüşeymi (Triticum sativum), keten tohumu (Linum usitatissimum), nar çekirdeği (Punica granatum), kişniş (Coriandrium sativum), çörek otu (Nigella sativa), sakız kabağı tohumu yağları (Cucurbita sp.) ve zerdeçal ekstresi (Curcuma longa) piyasadan temin edilmiştir. Yapılan çalışmalar sonucunda zerdeçal ekstresi ve buğday rüşeym yağı en aktif yağlar olarak belirlenmişlerdir.
Yüksek Fırın Cürufu, Kalsine Kaolin ve Diatomit İkameli Çimentoların Yapısal Özeliklerinin Eğilme Dayanımına Etkisi
Authors: TANIK Ayperi , KOÇAK Yılmaz
Published: January 2024

Çimento ve beton teknolojisinde tercih edilen yüksek fırın cürufu (YFC), kalsine kaolin ve diatomit gibi mineral katkıların kullanımı her geçen gün artmaktadır. Bu malzemelerin yapısal özelliklerine bağlı olarak, betonun dayanım ve dayanıklılığında olumlu değişikliklerin meydana geldiği belirtilmektedir. Bu bağlamda mineral katkıların fiziksel ve kimyasal özelliklerinin yanı sıra, mineralojik, moleküler, termal ve mikro yapı gibi özelliklerinin belirlenmesinin de faydalı olabileceği düşünülmektedir. Bu amaçla ilk aşamada Portland çimento (PÇ), YFC, kalsine kaolin ve diatomitin fiziksel, kimyasal, mineralojik, moleküler, termal ve mikro yapı gibi yapısal özellikleri belirlenmiştir. İkinci aşamada YFC, kalsine kaolin ve diatomit, PÇ yerine ağırlıkça %10 oranlarında ikame edilerek, biri referans olmak üzere toplam 4 tip çimento elde edilmiştir. Son aşamada ise bu çimentolarla üretilen harç numunelerinin 2, 7, 28 ve 90. günlerde eğilme dayanım değerleri belirlenmiştir. Sonuç olarak harç numunelerinin eğilme dayanım değerlerinin, hidratasyon sürelerine ve mineral katkıların yapısal özelliklerine bağlı olarak farklılık gösterdiği belirtilebilir. Ayrıca YFC ikameli çimento harcının 90. günde neredeyse referans çimentonun eğilme dayanım değerine sahip olduğu ve diğer puzolanik malzemelere göre eğilme dayanımı açısından nispeten daha olumlu katkı sağladığı ifade edilebilir.
Kaldırma Kuvveti ve Yüzey Işınımının Eğik Bir Plakanın Çarpan Jet ile Soğutulmasına Etkilerinin Sayısal Olarak İncelenmesi
Authors: SARPER Buğra
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmada, eğik bir plakanın tek bir slot jet ile soğutulmasında kaldırma kuvveti ve yüzeyler arası ışınımın taşınımla ısı transferine etkileri sayısal olarak incelenmiştir. Çalışma jet Reynolds sayısının (Re_j) 100 ile 1000 değerleri arasında gerçekleştirilmiş olup Richardson sayısı (Ri) ise 0.1 ile 10 arasında değişmektedir. Yüzeyler arası ışınımla ısı transferinin genel ısı transfer performansına etkileri hedef plaka ve sınırlandırıcı yüzeylerin üç farklı yayıcılık (ε=0.05-0.5-0.95) değeri ve üç farklı eğim açısı (α=0°-5°-10°) için analiz edilmiştir. Boyutsuz hedef plaka-nozul çapı mesafesi (H/D_j) 4’e eşit olup havanın (Pr=0.71) ışınım açısından katılımcı olmadığı kabulüyle hesaplamalar gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda, yüksek Richardson sayılarında kaldırma kuvvetinin akış ve ısı transfer karakteristiklerinin üzerindeki etkisinin ihmal edilemeyecek düzeyde olduğu, yüzey yayıcılığının artışının ise genel ısı transfer performansını iyileştirdiği ve plaka eğiminin ısı transferini önemli ölçüde etkilediği belirlenmiştir.
Molecularly Imprinted Chitosan Modified Quartz Tuning Fork Sensors for Real Time Biosensing in Liquid Environment
Authors: KALELİ CAN Gizem
Published: January 2024

Several new sensing technologies have emerged to meet the escalating demand for accurate and rapid diagnosis. We present an overview of the development of highly sensitive and selective Quartz Tuning Fork (QTF)-based sensors in a liquid environment, which will be critically important for contemporary diagnostic methods reliant on sensing technologies. The purpose of this study is to modify QTF prongs using molecularly imprinted chitosan, in combination with the operation of a quartz tuning fork as a piezoelectric crystal for biomedical applications. Through real-time data acquisition, we evaluate QTF resonance frequency shifts in dry and liquid environments using a model protein, BSA. As a result, the QTF-based sensor fails to detect BSA in dry conditions. It is however possible to measure frequency shifts ranging from 5 to 25 µg /mL within a liquid matrix. There is a rapid equilibration response time of 2 to 10 minutes depending on the concentration of BSA in the sensor. With the developed QTF-based sensor, a sensitivity of 1.1069 Hz/ µg has been achieved within the liquid matrix. As a result of the excellent properties of molecularly imprinted chitosan, it has been possible to develop a QTF-based biosensor capable of acquiring real-time data even when it is in liquid solutions.
Managing Costs for Efficiency in Production
Authors: Listiadi Agung
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This study aims to provide cost information for the benefit of costs as a measure of the efficiency of a business. Planning tool, meaning that business planning is definitely related to income and costs. Cost control, meaning comparing the costs that should have been incurred to produce one unit of product with the actual costs incurred. Cost is an important factor in ensuring a company's victory in competition in the market. Consumers will choose producers who are able to produce high quality products and services at low prices. Contemporary Cost Management Systems emphasize tracking over allocation. And activity-based management is at the heart of contemporary operations control systems.

Design/methodology/approach: This study used a descriptive research method. Data is the document obtained financial statement for the period of 2022. As for the subjects in this study are companies engaged in manufacturing, by calculating the cost based on the financial statements in 2022.

Findings: Based on the results of research, it can be concluded that recording costs in the company's internal or known as cost accounting is useful to assist company management in preparing plans or making decisions related to finance. There are at least two main factors that must be considered in choosing a cost driver, namely: measurement costs and the degree of correlation between the cost driver and actual overhead consumption. Cost drivers are divided into two categories, namely structural cost drivers and executional cost drivers. The cost driver is the basis used to charge the costs accumulated in the cost pool to products. So that by calculating costs through a Time Driven activity-based costing system, companies obtain more precise and accurate information.

Research limitations/implications: The limitation in this study is that calculating cost can only be done for one entity.

Practical implications: The results of this study can be used as a comparison in this cost has a function to measure production costs with the cost of production results. Activity based accounting will make it easier for accountants to understand the costs and benefits derived from the products the company produces.

Originality/value: The focus of the research is to find ways to calculate the effectiveness of human resources, means of production, as well as the raw materials for the products to be used. This type of cost accounting also calculates the average direct cost required by the company during its production process.

Paper type: Research paper.
An Investigation of Architectural Heritage Design Features On the Formation of Architectural Identity through Globalization
Authors: Gharezeddin Amjad Hani , Sedon Mohd Fauzi
Published: January 2024

Purpose: This research project investigated the formation of the architectural heritage identity in Damascus within the context of globalization by analyzing the architectural principles of Damascus's prevailing architecture in the contemporary era. The research aims to identify the impact of globalization on the formation of heritage identity in terms of design and characteristics.

Design/methodology/approach: The research project used studio practice method through studio experimentation and contextual approaches to investigates how architectural heritage contributes and creates the obsession, emotion, aspiration and belief of urban society towards shaping lifestyle in a contemporary culture.

Findings: The research project has been successful in examining how globalization technology and the ability of its modern materials have influenced the representation of heritage elements to create a unique heritage architectural identity adapted to the surrounding space and place.

Practical implications: The research contributed to raising the awareness of the community to enhance its appreciation of cultural heritage values, and also contribute to highlighting the pursuit of maximum benefit from all aspects of technological development in the architectural work to find new elements for architectural shape that match the new urban societies.

Originality/value: This paper is original.

Paper type: a Research Paper.
Exploring Digitalization within the Tourism Supply Chain Network
Authors: Sifolo Portia Pearl Siyanda
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Digitalisation among SMMEs has been slow due to the constraints such as a lack of infrastructure, networks, technologies, and related skills to fast-track digital transition. These binding constraints make it harder for Small Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) in developing countries to undertake this digital transition. The purpose of this study is to explore the state of digitalisation within the Tourism Supply Chain Network (TSCN) among SMMEs in Gauteng.

Design/ Methodology/ Approach:  An ethnographic qualitative methodology was adopted to have a better understanding of the complexity and idiosyncrasies of digitalisation within the TSCN among the SMMEs in Gauteng where interviews were conducted from twelve participants until saturation.

Findings: The results revealed that apart from the lack of digital skills (data analytics software and video editing technology) and limited understanding of knowledge management especially for the legal systems within the supply network among the selected SMMEs remains a challenge.

Practical Implication: Formulating integrated business ventures and approaching big projects as consortiums not as individual small micro entities is critical for more purpose-driven tourism networks, especially for emerging businesses. SMMEs hardly work with other businesses in the area to develop sustainable networks; hence, there is a need for an effective travel and tourism data Management Company connecting both international and domestic suppliers for effective and efficient service to the businesses and the customers.

Paper type: Research paper
Analysis of the Effect of Compensation and Motivation on Organizational Performance through Employee Performance
Authors: Lomyati Siti , Tridayanti Hermien
Published: January 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to know and analyze the effect Compensation and Motivation on Organizational Performance through Employee Performance, Compensation for employee performance, Motivation for employee performance, Compensation for Organizational Performance and Motivation for Organizational Performance.

Design/methodology/approach: Data collection techniques using filling out questionnaires with a quantitative methodology which is distributed to the sample population of 160 employees and processed using the Amos ver 26 application.

Findings: The research results show that there is a significant effect of compensation on employee performance, as well as motivation has a significant effect on employee performance, and there is also a significant effect of compensation on organizational performance, as well as motivation has a significant effect on organizational performance.

Paper type: Research paper
The Analysis of Parking Facility Characteristic Areas for Academic Activity at Universitas Internasional Batam
Authors: Amanda Azzhara , Rifai Andri Irfan , Savitri Amanatullah
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Parking is an essential need that the community has for a motorist. The density of parking lots is often a problem with parking needs in a place. Universitas Internasional Batam, one of the campuses in Batam City, has a relatively small parking area. Thus, this study aims to analyze the need for parking lots in the Universitas Internasional Batam environment.

Design/methodology/approach: The research method used is systematic observation guided by the Parking Space Unit (SRP) 1996. This research was carried out at night during the effective day of academic activity at Universitas Internasional Batam.

Findings: Based on the results of studies that have been carried out, it is concluded that the area of land to be carried out for car parking planning at Universitas Internasional Batam covers an area of 8,169.45 m2 and has met the needs. In addition, the land to be planned for motorcycles parking covering an area of 1,574.69 m2 has also met the needs.

Research limitations/implications: The planning and parking area at Universitas Internasional Batam have met vehicle parking needs.

Practical implications: Factors due to the density of parking lots at Universitas Internasional Batam cause many vehicles to park on the shoulder of the road (on-street).

Originality/value: This paper is an original work.

Paper type: Research papers.
DETERMINANT FACTORS AFFECTING CONSUMER DECISIONS IN PURCHASING SMARTPHONES
Authors: Jaya Indra , Yuliani Yuliani
Published: January 2024

The research aims to examine the determinants that influence the decision to buy a smartphone. Several factors there are product quality, price, market, promotion were examined to prove the purchase decision and show the effects of the consumer decision in buying a Samsung Galaxy smartphone in Bandar Lampung city. This study uses questionnaire data of respondents. The analysis method in this study uses the Partial Least Square analysis method (PLS). The findings of this study reveal that the low level of purchase decisions Samsung Galaxy smartphones can be damaged by good product quality, more affordable prices for consumers, ease when making pre-orders in the marketplace and attractiveness as well as power promotion of brand ambassadors.

 

Keywords: Purchase Decision, Product Quality, Price, Market, Promotion
Influence of Lean-Green Practices on The Relationship Networks and Performance of Medium Hotels in the Kenyan Cities
Authors: Ngunga Joseph Karimi , Kyalo Teresia , Gichuhi David
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Examine the influence of lean-green practices on the relationship between networks and performance of medium hotels in the Kenyan cities.

Design/methodology/approach: The study was anchored on dynamic capability theory. Pragmatic research paradigm employing mixed method was applied which uilized concurrent triangulation research design. The target population was 534 medium hotels. Stratified random sampling technique was used to determine a sample size of 229 hotels.

Findings: The study found that networks positively influenced performance of medium hotels in Kenyan cities and lean-green practices positively and significantly influences on the relationship between networks and performance of medium hotels in Kenyan cities. Designing, implementing and utilizing lean-green practices in collaboration with networking in medium hotels is important in production matrix.

Research limitations/implications: Focus was on medium hotels in the Kenyan cities.

Practical implications: Results of this research shows that lean-green practices constitute one of the most important strategies resulting in performance.

Originality/value: This research is original because the research was conducted in Kenya and there is no other similar research in Kenya.
The Influence of Online Cash Loan Service, Collection Ethics, and Service Integrity towards the Emotional Condition of User
Authors: Kurniawati Yuli , Kusmayati Nindya Kartika
Published: January 2024

Peer to peer lending financial tech apps are widely available on the internet by 2023. The number of app users is also significantly growing, especially after the epidemic began in late 2019. It is transforming the micro-economy today as new problems and hazards emerge. This study attempts to uncover the truth about the usage of peer-to-peer lending (P2PL), specifically their speedy loan service, as one of the independent factors to be examined, along with other variables such as collection ethics and service integrity, and their influence on the user's emotional condition. As of March 2023, the Financial Service Authority (OJK) announced that at least 23 P2PL enterprises were in TWP90 (non-performing loan) and 85 unlawful online cash loan services. This leads to the belief that many users have fled from responsibility due to improper collection methods, and the pressure felt by the user is one of the reasons why the return of the lending is considered a troublesome scenario. According to this study, online cash loan service, collection ethics, and service integrity all have an impact on the emotional state of the user.
Linking Productivity and Competitive Advantage: The Mediation of Quality Results
Authors: Yangailo Tryson
Published: January 2024

Purpose: Most studies have shown that there is a significant relationship between productivity and competitive advantage, but none have attempted to include a contingency variable to provide more insight into the nature of this relationship. To fill this gap, this study was conducted to empirically verify this relationship by including 'quality results' as a contingency variable.

Design/methodology/Approach: Quantitative research approach was employed and primary data was collected from TAZARA management employees.  Model fit, reliability and validity were tested using regression analysis, factor analysis and principal component analysis using Jamovi software.

Findings: The results show that there is a positive and significant relationship between productivity and competitive advantage, and between quality results and competitive advantage. The results also show that quality results partially mediate the relationship between productivity and competitive advantage.

Practical implications: The study provides insights on the nature of the relationship between productivity and competitive advantage. The study proves that quality results is critical to improving and sustaining productivity to promote competitiveness in an organisation. As organisations relentlessly seek to maintain and gain competitiveness through productivity, managers and employees need to understand how quality results can be integrated into all operations.
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Regional Tax Collection and its Contribution to the Local Original Revenue (Pad) of Tarakan City for the 2017-2021 Period
Authors: Soeksin Sasando Dewi
Published: January 2024

Objective:  to find out how effective local tax collection is and its contribution to Tarakan City Local Original Revenue (PAD) in the 2017 – 2021 period

Design/methodology/approach: quantitative descriptive method. The data used comes from the Budget Realization Report in the period 2017 – 2021.

Findings: during the 5-year period, the effectiveness of local tax collection fluctuated with the highest effectiveness rate in 2021 at 107.76% and the lowest effectiveness of local tax collection in 2018 at 67.55%. The contribution of local taxes to Local Original Revenue is on a scale of >50%, so it can be said that the contribution of local taxes is very good.

Practical implications:  the effectiveness of local tax collection and its contribution to the local original revenue (pad) of Tarakan City for the 2017-2021 period

Originality/value: This paper is original

Paper type: research paper

Keywords:  Effectiveness, Local Tax, Local Original Revenue (PAD), Budget Realization Report (LRA)

 

Abstrak

 

Tujuan: mengetahui seberapa efektivitas pemungutan pajak daerah serta kontribusinya terhadap Penerimaan Asli Daerah (PAD) Kota Tarakan pada periode 2017 – 2021

Desain/metodologi/pendekatan: metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Data yang digunakan berasal dari Laporan Realisasi Anggaran pada periode 2017 – 2021.

Temuan: selama kurun waktu 5 tahun tersebut, efektivitas pemungutan pajak daerah mengalami fluktuasi dengan tingkat efektivitas tertinggi pada tahun 2021 yaitu sebesar 107.76% dan efektivitas pemungutan pajak daerah yang terendah pada tahun 2018 yaitu sebesar 67.55%. Kontribusi pajak daerah terhadap Penerimaan Asli Daerah dalam skala >50% sehingga dapat dikatakan bahwa kontribusi pajak daerah sangat baik.

Implikasi praktis: efektivitas pemungutan pajak daerah serta kontribusinya terhadap pendapatan asli daerah (pad) kota tarakan periode 2017-2021

Orisinalitas/nilai: Kertas ini asli

Jenis kertas: makalah penelitian

Kata kunci: Efektivitas, Pajak Daerah, Pendapatan Asli Daerah (PAD), Laporan Realisasi Anggaran (LRA)
A review on Park Se-chae's manuscripts of 《Dongyoo saurok》 and its composition
Authors:   The Korean Society of History of Historiography, Jin O-gyun
Published: January 2024

In this article, we focused on the fact that Park Se-chae's 《Dongyoo saurok》 exists in various forms of manuscripts and compared each manuscript. 《Dongyoo saurok》 was a hagiography of Eastern Confucians compiled by Park Se-chae throughout his life with the purpose of preserving records of the origins of Confucianism in the East. Park Se-chae's munin Lee Se-hwan continued his teacher's work, but was unable to publish it. Afterwards, 《Dongyoo saurok》 was distributed in manuscript form. The extant manuscripts of 《Dongyoo saurok》 can be roughly divided into two types. First, there were early manuscripts of 20 fascicles in 10 volumes compiled by Park Se-chae, and second, there were later manuscripts edited by Lee Se-hwan. 《Dongyoo saurok》 encompassed about 700 Eastern Confucian scholars, from Seol chong and Choi Chi-won of Silla to munin of Yi I and Seong hon of Joseon, and it clearly revealed the relationship between teacher and munin. In particular, Park Se-chae attempted to highlight the status of the two schools as the pinnacle of Eastern Confucianism by including Yi I and Seong hon and their munin as the most recent school of 《Dongyoo saurok》. In 《Dongyoo saurok》, a total of about 200 books were used, along with a variety of sentences for which no bibliographic reference was recorded. Among 《Dongyoo saurok》, the munin of Yi I and Seong hon had missing content due to limitations in individual manuscripts. Through comparison between manuscripts, the munin of the two schools were supplemented, and the munin of Yi I and Seong Hon were reconstituted with 85 and 112 people, respectively.
Colonial Bureaucrat Shinoda Jisaku's Perceptions and Policymaking in South Pyongan Province and Pyongyang (1910-1923)
Authors:   The Korean Society of History of Historiography, Joo Dongbin
Published: January 2024

This article focuses on Shinoda Jisaku(篠田治策, 1872-1946)'s 13 years of service in South Pyongan Province to examine the place of the localities of the province and Pyongyang city in the history of colonial policy before and after the March 1st Movement of 1919. First, by viewing Manchuria and Russian Far East as buffer zones and the 39th parallel (Pyongyang-Wonsan line) as a potential buffer zone we identified a narrative casting of Pyongyang's local history that linked the Korean people's consciousness of recovering their northern territories with Japanese theories of continental aggression. Second, it is shown that Shinoda was the only person to be “promoted” from his longtime post in the provincial governor's reshuffle immediately after the March 1st Movement, and that he was appointed in the course of dealing with the local Korean national liberation movements linked with those of Manchuria and Russian Far East. Third, as the governor he proposed policies such as expanding elementary education for Koreans, overhauling rural terminal organizations, and encouraging “state-owned” company-led development which includes vague inducements for Koreans in Pyongyang. Shinoda would spend the rest of his career on the other side of the cultural frontier from colonial Korean nationalism. However, the argument of Korean-led local development and autonomy remained and gradually gained strength in Pyongyang.
The Importance of Data Sources for Machine Learning Applications in Autism: A Mini Review
Authors: Kurek Itzhak , Quillet Jean-Christophe , Siani-Rose Michael
Published: January 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of lifelong heterogeneous neurodevelopmental conditions with a wide range of severity levels that affect social communication and social interaction. Diagnosis of ASD relies on subjective observation of these clinical phenotypes. The growing body of big data generated by subjective methods and more recently by objective high-throughput technologies such as omics for the detection of biomolecules, is being successfully applied to a rapidly-growing number of machine learning (ML) algorithms to inform research for diagnostics and interventions for patients with ASD. While most reviews in this area are focused on the ML approaches, we highlight the impact of the database on the expected outcomes in ML-based ASD research studies.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of breast cancer: A systematic review
Authors: Montanini Júlia França , Andrade Gustavo Moreira , Pinheiro Giovana Netto , Macedo Jordana Alves , Tonial Isabela Henz , Silva Antonio Márcio Teodoro Cordeiro
Published: January 2024

Objective: This review intends to clarify the relationship between the pandemic of COVID-19 and the increase in cases and in the worsening of the prognosis of breast cancer, in Brazil and in the world. Methodology: A systematic literature review was carried out from the PubMed database, with the descriptors: “pandemic” and “breast cancer,” with the Boolean operator: “AND,” and the filters: “full text,” with publication date 2021 and 2022, in women only, in the English language. Ten scientific articles were identified. Results: The COVID-19 pandemic increased existing barriers to access to screening, treatment, and emotional support services for breast cancer. Changes in health recommendations and less urgent appointments have led to a decrease in cancer screening rates, which resulted in late diagnoses and worse outcomes for patients. It is valuable to emphasize the importance of improving access to breast cancer screening services during health crises such as the pandemic, implementing safe and effective strategies to mitigate its effects. In addition, the fear and stress of contracting the virus while attending health units, on top of the delays in diagnosis and treatment faced during the crisis, negatively impacted the mental health of patients. The insecurity when dealing with a malignant neoplasm was amplified by the pandemic and resulted in an increase of this biological factor that greatly interferes with cancer prognosis. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic imposed a drop in screening, diagnosis, and follow-up of breast cancer. The health system suffered the impact of the pandemic, leaving care for other diseases to be neglected, and patients stopped seeking health services for other morbidities, such as breast cancer. Health professionals must be aware of and must work to minimize the harm of negligence with this cancer during times of crisis, as occurred with COVID-19.
Two pathogenic variants in a patient with cervical and breast cancer: Case report
Authors: Carvalho Débora Medeiros de , Bacelar Josielly Ferreira , Estevão Joarla Ayres de Morais , Lima Carlos Eduardo Moura de , Paranaguá Josie Haydée Lima Ferreira , Barros Emanuelle de Lima , Andrade Isadora Patrícia Porfírio Franco de , Vieira Sabas Carlos
Published: January 2024

Introduction: The presence of two pathogenic germline variants in hereditary cancer is an uncommon event. We report a case of a Brazilian patient from Teresina, Piauí, who developed breast and cervical carcinoma with pathogenic variants in BRCA2 and MUTYH genes. Case Report: A 25-year-old female patient in 2012 underwent a radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy without ovarian preservation for treatment of histologic grade 2 (G2) squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the cervix, FIGO stage IB2. Histopathology of the surgical specimen revealed SCC, G2, stromal invasion 16 mm, 4.5 cm in diameter, compromised parametrium, 6 lymph nodes without metastasis, and normal ovaries. She received pelvic radiotherapy and brachytherapy associated with platinum-based chemotherapy. In 2017, she was diagnosed with histologic grade 1 invasive breast carcinoma of no special type in the right breast. Immunohistochemistry revealed that it was a luminal B tumor (estrogen receptor (ER)+ 90%, progesterone receptor (PR) + 80%, human epidermal growth factor (HER2) 1+, Ki-67 40%), stage IA (T1N0M0)). Neoadjuvant chemotherapy with doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide (AC, 4 cycles) followed by paclitaxel (12 cycles) was performed. The patient underwent segmental mastectomy, and sentinel lymph node research and histopathology revealed complete pathological response and negative sentinel lymph node residual cancer burden 0. She had a history of three pregnancies and three deliveries, with no case of neoplasia in the family. In 2023, multigene test for hereditary predisposition to cancer was performed, in which two pathogenic variants were detected being one in BRCA2 gene (c.8725A>T) and the other in MUTYH (c.1187G>A). Currently, there is no evidence of active disease and on schedule for colonoscopy, endoscopy, and bilateral risk-reducing mastectomy. Conclusion: In young patients with multiple cancers, a search for pathogenic variants related to hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes should be offered, as in the present case.
Chronic non-granulomatous mastitis with positive culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Authors: Bisinotto Júnior Lúcio Mauro , Rahal Rosemar Macedo Sousa , Soares Leonardo Ribeiro , Oliveira Luis Fernando de Pádua , Andrade Hadirgiton Garcia Gomes de , Barbosa Bárbara de Assis , Silva Rafaela Dutra , Freitas-Júnior Ruffo de
Published: January 2024

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe a case of chronic mastitis with multiple recurrences and positive culture for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Methods: The information for this case report was obtained via a consent form, and the study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Universidade Federal de Goiás HC/UFG – GO, with CAAE number: 11983719.0.0000.5078. Results: Patient N.F.R., female, 59 years old, with systemic arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoker. On July 2020, a hypoechoic, heterogeneous, lobulated mammary nodule was identified on the left, measuring 2×1 cm in the ultrasound examination. A core biopsy was performed, whose histopathology (HP) showed benign breast tissue, ductal ectasia, fibroadenosis, and lymphomononuclear inflammatory infiltrate with neutrophilic exudation. On April 2021, the condition evolved with hyperemia, edema, mastalgia, and the presence of an abscess measuring 2×2 cm. She used several antibiotics (clindamycin, cephalexin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, ciprofloxacin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole), with partial improvement. New exacerbations of the condition and recurrent fistulization were presented. The secretion of the drained abscess on January 2022 showed negative bacilloscopy and growth of multisensitive Proteus mirabilis, treated with amoxicillin-clavulanate. After 2 months, the infection control service received a culture for mycobacteria positive for the M. tuberculosis complex in breast secretions. The patient was summoned for an infectious disease consultation, and treatment with rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol (RIPE) was initiated. A new drainage of the abscess was performed, and after 20 days of RIPE, the patient’s pain improved and the fistula healed, maintaining an area of hyperemia and nodulation. She maintains treatment with the infectology and mastology team. Conclusion: The diagnosis of breast tuberculosis is challenging, and it depends on high suspicion, accurate collection of biological materials and sending them for microbiological study in a timely manner. The culture is still the gold standard, but it has low sensitivity in paucibacillary forms. HP, on the contrary, may not present tuberculoid granuloma. In this sense, the rapid molecular test for mycobacteria could increase sensitivity and early identification in tissue.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI PERMINTAAN IKAN KONSUMSI AIR TAWAR DI PASAR TRADISIONAL KOTA PANGKALPINANG
Authors: Bidayani Endang , Supitri Supitri , Robin Robin
Published: January 2024

Provinsi Kepulauan Bangka Belitung merupakan daerah pesisir yang mayoritas masyarakatnya mengkonsumsi ikan air laut. Kendati demikian, komoditi budidaya ikan air tawar juga ditemukan di pasar-pasar tradisional di ibukota propinsi ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pola konsumsi ikan air tawar di Pasar Tradisional Kota Pangkalpinang, dan menganalisis faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi permintaan ikan konsumsi air tawar di Pasar Tradisional Kota Pangkalpinang. Metode pengambilan lokasi penelitian dilakukan dengan cara purposive sampling yaitu di Pasar Pagi Pangkalpinang, Pasar Rumput Pangkalpinang, dan Pasar Higienis Pangkalpinang. Responden dalam penelitian ini diambil dengan cara sampling insedential berjumlah 60 orang yang merupakan konsumen ikan konsumsi air tawar di Pasar Tradisional Kota Pangkalpinang. Data yang dikumpulkan menggunakan data primer dan sekunder. Metode analisis data yang digunakan pada pola konsumsi ikan air tawar oleh konsumen menggunakan analisis data deskriptif, dan untuk rumusan masalah kedua yakni menggunakan Analisis Regresi Linier Berganda dengan alat bantu SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan jenis ikan air tawar paling banyak diminta oleh responden pada saat penelitian adalah ikan lele (46,67%), frekuensi mengkonsumsi yakni rata-rata sebulan sekali ( 58%), dan jumlah konsumsi ikan air tawar dalam satu bulan rata-rata yakni 1-5 kg (56,67%). Secara simultan variabel-variabel bebas seperti harga ikan air tawar, harga barang lain, ketersediaan stok, jumlah pendapatan konsumen, cita rasa konsumen atau selera, dan ekspetasi masa depan memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap variabel terikat yakni permintaan ikan air tawar. Sedangkan secara parsial variabel ketersediaan stok dan cita rasa konsumen atau selera memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap permintaan ikan air tawar di Pasar Tradisional Kota Pangkalpinang.
Effects of Grit on Resilience and Creative Problem Solving of Elementary Science-Gifted Students
Authors:   Korean Science Education Society for the Gifted, Yeo Sangihn
Published: January 2024

This study explored the effects of grit on resilience and creative problem-solving in elementary science-gifted students. For this purpose, data were collected from 56 elementary science gifted students at a university-affiliated science gifted education center. The data were first subjected to descriptive statistics and correlation analysis, and then to multiple regression analysis with grit as the independent variable and resilience and creative problem solving as the dependent variables. The results of this study were as follows: First, the grit of elementary science gifted students was higher in perseverance of effort than consistency of interest and resilience was higher in all sub-factors. Second, perseverance of effort was more highly correlated with resilience than consistency of interest and was significantly predictive. In particular, the correlation with the self-regulation sub-factor of resilience was the highest, and the predictive power of the perseverance of effort on self-regulation was 81.6%. Third, grit did not correlate with creative problem-solving and did not show significant predictive power.
Analysis of Valid Strategies According to Selection Probability Function Adjustment in an Extended Prisoner’s Dilemma Game Using Genetic Algorithm
Authors:   Korean Science Education Society for the Gifted, Lee Geonho , Jeong Hayun , Chun Seho , Han Sooyun , Oh Seoyoung , Song Sanghun
Published: January 2024

The Prisoner’s Dilemma, a representative example of game theory, is a classic game in which two players receive rewards based on two action strategies(cooperation or defection). However, many variations have been made depending onchanges in conditions(number of participants, behavioral strategies, reward values, number of games, etc.). In this study, an extended Prisoner’s Dilemma game was used in which a genetic algorithm was applied to the iterative Prisoner’sDilemma game to improve the selection probability function to determine which action strategy should be selected according to changes in reward value. A possible SPS(selection probability strategy) was developed. As a result of theprogram simulation, this SPS ranked high in the early stages, showed good performance, and was generally a dominant strategy that survived until the final stage. This study is significant in that it suggests the possibility of developing a new strategy in the Prisoner’s Dilemma game and reaffirms existing strategies that are generally effective.
Mentoring in EC-12 Music Education
Authors: Maninger Robert
Published: January 2024

Mentoring is a vital part of professional life in virtually every profession. However, very little academic research has been devoted to studying mentoring practices for music teachers, highlighting a need for further research and discussion on the topic. The author will explore the issue of mentorships among music teachers from his perspective as a college professor of education and former public school principal and upper-level administrator.
Avoiding Praxis Shock: Optimizing Preservice Music Education and Mentoring for Early-Career Music Teacher Success
Authors: Teweleit Russell , Harris Derek
Published: January 2024

The shock that teachers experience as they enter the profession is well documented across all disciplines. Nothing can completely prepare new teachers for the wide variety of realities they will face. The purpose of this article is to give insight into making the difficult transition from music student to music teacher a smoother and more effective process. Specifically, the authors offer pragmatic suggestions to novice music teachers, particularly on the benefits of various types of mentoring that may aid in this transition.