bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rus Geçici Hükümeti nin Türkistan Bölgesi ndeki İdari Düzenlemeleri ve Sonuçları (1917)
Authors: ÇALIŞKAN Ülkü
Published: July 2024

Rusya İmparatorluğu’nda 27 Şubat İhtilali sonrasında devletin
yönetimini Geçici Hükümet üstlendi ve ülkeyi Bolşevik İhtilali’ne kadar
yönetti. Hükümetin çözmesi gereken en önemli problemlerden birisi, normal
hayat akışının desteklenmesi amacıyla imkân dahilinde idari mekanizmanın
işlevini devam ettirmekti. Böylece yerel kurumların kendi kontrolü altında
kalmasını da sağlayacaktı. Bu konuda ilk olarak 4 Mart 1917 tarihinde aldığı
kararla yerel yönetimlerin olduğu bölgelere geçici komiserler
görevlendirmeye başladı. Yerel yönetimlerin olmadığı yerlerde oradaki
toplumsal organizasyonlarla ve görevli kişilerle anlaşarak komiser ataması
yapılacaktı. Temel yasa bu olmasına rağmen, Geçici Hükümet’in Türkistan
Bölgesi’nde idari yönetim için farklı bir takım kararlar aldığı görüldü.
Aslında Türkistan Bölgesi’nin imparatorluk döneminde bir çeşit sömürü
düzeni haline gelen genel valilik kurumuyla yönetilmesi, demokratik bir
hükümet olarak nitelenen Geçici Hükümet’i sınayacak önemli bir bölgeydi.
Yeni hükümetin eski rejimin hatalarını tekrarlamaması gerekiyordu.
Dolayısıyla bu makalede, Geçici Hükümet’in Türkistan Bölgesi’ndeki idari
düzenlemeleri, yerel ölçekte uygulama ve yansımaları incelenmiş, dönemsel
değerlendirmelere katkı sunulması hedeflenmiştir. Türkistan Bölgesi,
Türkistan Genel Valiliği toprakları için kullanılan resmî bir tanımlamadır.
Çalışmayla ilgili kaynaklar incelendiğinde Geçici Hükümet’in idari
kararlarının bölgedeki özel şartlara bağlı olarak üç aşamaya evrildiği ve
hükümet temsilcilerinin otoritelerini Bölge Sovyeti ve Taşkent Sovyeti’ne
kabul ettirmekte zorlandıkları tespit edilmiştir. Her üç aşamada bölge
Müslüman halkının karar mercisindeki yönetim kadrolarından dışlandığı
anlaşılmıştır.
Taş ve Melek: Kadı Burhaneddin in Bir Beytini Anlamlandırmak
Authors: UĞUR Abdullah
Published: July 2024

Bu makalede Anadolu’da gelişen edebiyatın öncü isimlerinden şair,
fakih ve devlet adamı Kadı Burhaneddin’in şiir dünyası ele alınacak; şairin
metinlerarasılık ile kültürel birikimi Türkçeye nasıl aktardığı ve şiirin anlam
dünyası içerisinde onu ne şekilde kullandığı gösterilmeye çalışılacak ve
divanında geçen bir beyit üzerinden özellikle kısas-ı enbiyâ ve
acâibü’l-mahlukât literatürü ile Fars şiirinin mecazlarının Kadı
Burhaneddin’de nasıl karşılık bulduğuna işaret edilecektir. Bu bağlamda
Kadı Burhaneddin’in 1166 numaralı gazelinin beşinci beytinde geçen
“ferişte” ve “hacer” kelimeleri arasındaki ilişki üzerinde durulacak, beytin
çok katmanlı yapısı içerisinde bu kelimelerin şair tarafından bilinçli bir
şekilde tercih edildiği ortaya konacaktır. Beytin anlamlandırılması için bu
iki kelime arasındaki ilişki klasik kaynaklara atıfla açıklanmaya çalışılacaktır.
Böylelikle Kadı Burhaneddin’in Türkçe şiir söylerken İslam kültürünün
ortak anlatılarına atıf yapma biçimi irdelenecektir. Bunları yaparken de Kadı
Burhanedddin’in şiirinde dönemin sosyal hayatının yansımaları ele alınıp
onun özellikle ahi kültürü ile ilişkisinin şiirine nasıl yansıdığı üzerinde
durulacaktır.
DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING MEDIA BASED ONARTICULATE STORYLINE 3 SOFTWARE ON TEMPERATURE AND HEAT MATERIAL IN SMA NEGERI 14 MEDAN
Authors: Khairina Devi , Rais Abdul
Published: July 2024

This study aims to produce interactive learning media based on articulate storyline 3 software to test the feasibility of the developed media, determine the response of students to the developed media and test the effectiveness of Interactive Learning media. This type of research is research and development with a development design model 4D (Define, Design, Development, Disseminate). The subjects of this study were 40 students of Class XI in SMA Negeri 14 Medan. The research instruments used were observation sheet, interview instrument, student response questionnaire and test instrument. Based on the results of the feasibility test by material experts obtained a percentage of 90% with very decent criteria, assessment by media experts is 86% with very decent criteria and assessment by expert users (teachers) is 90% with very decent criteria. The effectiveness of Interactive Learning Media obtained a value calculated with a gain of 0.43. The results were included in the medium category in improving students ' cognitive abilities. Based on these results, it can be concluded that the Interactive Learning media based on articulate storyline 3 software that has been developed is very feasible to be used as a medium in the process of learning physics and can improve students cognitive abilities. Keywords: Interactive Learning Media, 4D Thiagarajan, Articulate Storyline 3
Development Diagnostik Of Three Tier Multiple Choice Diagnostic Test Instrument To Assess Learners' Ability On Static Electricity Material
Authors: Astuti Rika , Kadri Muhammad
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine the feasibility and ability of learners to the instruments developed. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 6 Pematangsiantarcarriedin the odd semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. The type of research used is R & D (Reaserch and Development) using 3D models. The study was conducted on students who have studied static electricity materials. The samples used in this study were 36 students from Class XII-IPA 3 taken byrandom sampling. Data collection techniques in this study is by way of interviews, tests, and provide a response questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using the person correlation equation with diagnostic tests. The results of this study is a test instrument to measure the ability of students in SMA Negeri 6 Pematangsiantar on static electricity as many as 20 items of diagnostic questionsthree tier multiple choice. The item is already valid measured by the estimated product moment, has a high level of reliability with a value of 0.712, the difficulty level of the item is good. The results of the analysis of the problem items and the analysis of the ability of students showed that the test instruments used are effective in measuring the ability of students in SMA Negeri 6 Pematangsiantar on static electricity.
MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENGENAL KOSAKATA BAHASA INGGRIS MELALUI MEDIA PAPAN FLANEL PADA ANAK KELOMPOK B DI TK HARAPAN BUNDA SUKAMARGA
Authors: Laila Maftuhatul , Islahudin Ahmad Noor , Marlisa Lusi
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mengenal kosa kata Bahasa Inggris menggunakan media papan flanel pada anak di TK Harapan Bunda Sukamarga. Masalah utama yang muncul dalam mengenalkan pembelajaran bahasa Inggris pada anak usia dini yakni kurangnya media pembelajaran yang menarik sehingga minat belajar anak dalam mengenal kosa kata Bahasa Inggris belum berkembang dengan baik.Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah mixed metode dengan menggunakan pendekatan PTK. Pendekatan PTK digunakan untuk mengukur adanya perubahan atau kenaikan pada siklus 1 dan siklus selanjutnya. Subjek penelitian ini yakni anak-anak di TK Harapan Bunda Sukamarga. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 siklus dan setiap siklusnya terdiri dari dua kali pertemuan, Setiap siklus terdiri dari empat tahap yaitu perencanaan, pelaksanaan,pengamatan, dan refleksi. Pengumpulan data yang digunakan menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data dengan menggunakan dua teknik kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Kuantitatif digunakan untuk mengukur hasil refleksi pada PTK dengan menggunakan aplikasi SPSS, sedangkan kualitatif menjabarkan hasil yang di dapati oleh data kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian ini terlihat bahwasanya meningkatnya kemampuan mengenal kosa kata Bahasa Inggris untuk setiap siklusnya, pada saat pra tindakan menunjukkan hasil rata-rata presentase 49,5%, kemudian mulai meningkat pada siklus 1 yaitu 60,5%, dan mengalami peningkatan pada siklus II menjadi 83,00%. Bedasarkan Hasil yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa media papan flanel efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mengenal kosa kata Bahasa Inggris anak kelompok B di Tk Harapan Bunda Sukamrga.
Kata Kunci :  Kosa Kata Bahasa Inggris, Media papan flanel, Anak Usia Dini
Equitable post-COVID-19 housing delivery: A practical framework to integrate sustainable development goals in Malaysia’s low-cost housing provision
Authors: Ebekozien Andrew , Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Hafez , Aigbavboa Clinton , Samsurijan Mohamad Shaharudin , Adekunle Samuel Adeniyi , Akinradewo Opeoluwa , Said Mohd Zulhafiz , Azazi Noor Alyani Nor
Published: July 2024

Studies show that the COVID-19 crisis may threaten to attain sustainable development goals connected with shelter in developing countries, including Malaysia. Low-cost housing provision has been identified as one tool for achieving sustainability goals via synergistic operations. However, studies about post-COVID-19 housing and sustainable development goals integration are scarce in Malaysia. The study investigated the state of post-COVID-19 housing and developed a framework to integrate Goals in housing provision in Malaysia. The study covered four major cities in Malaysia via qualitative research to achieve the study’s objectives. The researchers engaged forty participants via semi-structured virtual interviews, and saturation was achieved. The study utilized a thematic analysis for the collated data and honed them with secondary sources. Findings show that COVID-19 reduced the possibility of low-income earners becoming homeowners. This is because the low-income groups were real losers of COVID-19 economic changes. Also, findings reveal that achieving four Goals from the 17 Goals will improve housing provision in Malaysia’s post-COVID-19 era. The study encourages key housing stakeholders to improve housing delivery, especially for the low-income earners across Malaysia in the post-COVID-19 era. This will imply contributing to achieving four Goals because of the correlation, as part of the study’s implications.
Using Digital Literacy to Transform Conflict into Curiosity: Implications for Art Education
Authors: Shipe Rebecca
Published: July 2024

This visual narrative illustrates why digital literacy and the term conflict transformation are valuable concepts to address in the secondary level art classroom. The author provides specific activities designed to enhance digital literacy while activating students’ curiosities.
The Influence of Social Responsibility on Profitability in the Southern African Banking Industry
Authors: Aliamutu Kansilembo Freddy , Mkhize Msizi Vitalis
Published: July 2024

Objective – This study aims to examine the effect of social responsibility on profitability in the Southern African banking industry. Methodology – The study utilized content analysis to evaluate financial statements, including measures of return on assets and return on equity, and social responsibility components based on International Accounting Principles. Panel data from 2015 to 2019 were used to assess the impact of social responsibility reporting on profitability. This paper regresses SR reporting on Profitability using panel data from 2015 to 2019.Results – The standard deviation for banks in Mozambique (0.1916) was higher than that of banks in South Africa (0.0928) according to the SR_Dind variable. The lack of significance in the impact of environmental initiatives on profitability (λ1 = 0.001, P-value 0.1) may be attributed to Mozambique's underdeveloped status compared to South Africa. The larger size and significance of the SR_Dind coefficient for the entire sample suggest that the impact is more significant for South African banks (λ1 = 0.057 and λ1 = 0.068, p ˂ 5%) than for Mozambique banks (λ2 = 0.049 and λ2 = 0.051, p ˂ 5%).Research limitations/implications – The study's focus on a small sample (the biggest 10 banks in every nation) makes it less intriguing than it could be if all banks had been included in the sample. The research significantly elucidates the relationship between SR reporting and profitability by throwing light on SR's behaviour in the banking industry, answering the unresolved problem relating SR reporting and profitability in the banking industry. The study may be used by lawmakers and shareholders to help explain how banks operate in these two nations.Novelty/Originality –The study provides an original perspective on how voluntary Social Responsibility Commitment Report could help enhance profitability in the banking industry.
Analysis of Organizational and Family Roles in the Work-Life Balance of Blue-Collar Employees
Authors: Banik Subrata , Akter Kaniz Marium , Hoque Md. Rashedul , Sultana Farha
Published: July 2024

Objective –Blue-collar workers' work-life balance (WLB) issues have not received enough attention in the literature. This study aimed to examine the impact of organizational support and family support on blue-collar employees’ work-life balance.Design/Methodology –Employees engaged in the RMG industry in Bangladesh were surveyed using a questionnaire. 387 responses were analyzed through the PLS-SEM approach. The instrument and data were validated by a measurement model, and the hypotheses were tested by a structural model using SmartPLS 3.0 software.Results –The study revealed that firm support and home support can significantly influence work-life balance, and firm support can strongly impact an employee's home life. These findings indicated that the policies and practices of RMG companies and support from family members can help employees manage their overall life smoothly.Research limitations/implications - The study was conducted in the RMG industry, which limits the generalizability of its findings. Findings suggested that by introducing employee-friendly corporate policies and human resource practices, RMG companies can assist their employees in solving work-life issues and meeting their personal and family life challenges.Novelty/Originality –This study, for the first time, empirically validated firm support as an antecedent of home support. In addition, the WLB issues of blue-collar employees are focused on in this study, which has been overlooked in the prior studies.
ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ШТУЧНОГО ІНТЕЛЕКТУ В ОСВІТНЬОМУ СЕРЕДОВИЩІ НУШ
Authors: Лущинська Олена , Деленко Валентина , Антонишин Наталія-Марія , Лишак Мар'яна
Published: July 2024

У статті досліджено поняття штучного інтелекту (ШІ) та його можливості в освітньому середовищі Нової української школи (НУШ). Автори проаналізували історію розвитку ШІ, від його виникнення до сучасних досягнень у машинному навчанні та нейронних мережах і обґрунтували поняття штучного інтелекту, яке було введено професором Дартмутського коледжу Джоном Маккарті в 1956 році. За цим визначенням AI є розділом комп’ютерної лінгвістики та інформатики, що опікується формалізацією проблеми та завдання, які подібні до дій, що виконує людина. Термін описує здатність машину навчатися, робити ці висновки, планувати, розв’язувати проблеми та виконувати завдання, які вимагають людської здатності до мислення, навчання та інтерпретації. Окреслено види та способи застосування ШІ в освітньому процесі, включаючи використання інструментів, таких як Copilot, Gamma, ChatGPT та Google Gemini.
Дослідження показали, що ШІ може бути корисним інструментом для вчителів та учнів, сприяючи кращому розумінню потреб учнів, персоналізації навчання, автоматизації рутинних задач та аналізі даних. Автори також підкреслили важливість етичних та безпечних аспектів при використанні штучного інтелекту в освіті.
ПРОФЕСІЙНА ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНІХ УЧИТЕЛІВ УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ МОВИ І ЛІТЕРАТУРИ З ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ ІННОВАЦІЙНИХ ОСВІТНІХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ
Authors: Коваль Валентина , Маслюк Катерина
Published: July 2024

У статті досліджено проблему модернізації та переорієнтації сучасної системи освіти відповідно до європейських тенденцій, що висвітлені в Концепції Нової української школи. Проаналізовано зміст нормативних документів, які становлять основу професійної та мовної освіти в Україні. Встановлено поняття “підхід” як комплекс базових елементів освітнього процесу та педагогічних знань, умінь та навичок, що сформувались за допомогою цілеспрямованої педагогічної діяльності. Охарактеризовано підходи навчання майбутніх учителів української мови та літератури, на основі яких будується освітній процес в закладах вищої освіти. Обґрунтовано місце компетентнісного підходу та особливості його впровадження в освітній процес відповідно до положень Концепції НУШ. З’ясовано сутність поняття “інноваційні освітні технології” та їх роль у професійному навчанні. Визначено перелік тих інноваційних освітніх технологій, які зазвичай використовують педагоги у своїй професійній діяльності.
РОЛЬ ПАРТНЕРСТВА СТЕЙКХОЛДЕРІВ І ЗАКЛАДУ ОСВІТИ В УПРОВАДЖЕННІ ДУАЛЬНОЇ ФОРМИ ЗДОБУТТЯ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Кучер Олег
Published: July 2024

У статті актуалізовано проблему впровадження дуальної форми здобуття освіти в сучасних умовах ринку праці. Виокремлено характерні риси дуальної вищої освіти. Схарактеризовано дві моделі дуальної форми здобуття освіти: з інтегрованою практичною підготовкою та з інтегрованою професійною діяльністю. Розкрито особливості співпраці між закладами вищої освіти і стейкхолдерами на макро-, мезо- й мікрорівні. Виокремлено ключових стейкхолдерів на кожному рівні та їх функції у реалізації дуальної форми здобуття освіти.
Development of In-depth Analysis Tools and Remedial Educational Programs for Elementary Students with Poor Basic English Skills
Authors: Kang Jungjin ,   Gyeongin National University of Education
Published: July 2024

This study develops tools and materials to address the issue of poor basic English skills to analyze and remediate the difficulties faced by students with low basic skills. By reviewing previous studies, the concept of basic skills and elementary English basic skills was established, and various programs and policies were developed to support basic skills. Analysis of existing diagnostic tools to assess elementary English basic skills revealed that these evaluation methods focused on listening and speaking abilities and overlooked the importance of literacy learning. Therefore, this study proposed areas of an in-depth analysis tool for elementary English basic skills. Moreover, cognitive and affective remediation materials should be developed for students with insufficient elementary English basic skills. Cognitive remediation materials include knowledge of the alphabet, phonemic, phonics, sight vocabulary, word reading, and early reading abilities. Affective remediation materials focus on the affective domain to transform students’ negative attitudes toward learning into positive ones and instill achievement motivation and confidence. Such cognitive and affective approaches are crucial for improving students’ basic English abilities and stimulating motivation and intellectual curiosity toward learning. By accurately diagnosing the difficulties faced by students with low basic skills and implementing effective remedial education, the study proposes practical measures to enhance students’ learning abilities and improve the quality of English education.
Development and Application of AI⋅Edutech Function Analysis Framework for Personalized Learning Support
Authors: Hong Sunjoo , Mun Sunyeong , Ahn Jiyoun ,   Gyeongin National University of Education
Published: July 2024

This study develops a framework to analyze the functions of AI⋅Edutech within the context of personalized learning support and validates its appropriateness by applying it to actual products. A framework was developed through a literature review, refined through a computer education expert review, and contextualized by focusing on group interviews with educational technology experts and curriculum specialists. The “Framework for Personalized Learning Support Analysis” consisted of two major domains and three subdomains. Then, its appropriateness was verified by applying the framework to nine AI⋅Edutech products for domestic and international educational purposes. Insights derived from the development and application process of the framework are as follows: first, confirmation that the framework functions as a procedure for examining AI⋅Edutech features for personalized learning support; second, the ability to conduct a current status survey of AI⋅Edutech products developed to date through the framework; and third, recognition of its role in the development of additional features required to support personalized learning in school settings in the future. With the increasing interest in personalized learning and advancement of technology, AI⋅Edutech, which is experiencing rapid growth, will hopefully be balanced and practically used through an examination using this analysis framework.
Exploring Early Childhood Teachers’ Implementation of Sustainable Development-Oriented Environmental Education
Authors: Han Song-I , Kim Koeun ,   Gyeongin National University of Education
Published: July 2024

This study aims to explore how early childhood teachers implement sustainable development- oriented environmental education in kindergartens and childcare centers. Data were collected through semistructured in-depth interviews with 10 early childhood teachers who had attended at least one environmental education training related to sustainable development and consistently practiced sustainable development-oriented environmental education in their classrooms for at least 10 months. The study’s findings revealed that the teachers engaged in meaningful interactions with the students to sensitize them to their responsibilities and roles in environmental issues by capturing their daily inconveniences and constraints and encourage improvement. They also attempted to implement environmental education following the principles of sustainable development by organizing the play environment and using eco-friendly materials. Moreover, they tried various teaching and learning materials and activities to keep children interested and engaged. Finally, the teachers worked with the children’s families and community members to create a practical and meaningful environment in which the children could learn about their responsibilities and roles in promoting sustainable development as citizens. The study’s findings, which examined implementation experiences from the perspective of early childhood teachers, are significant because they provide useful information for teacher support.
Canadian Broadcasting Policy, Capitalism, and CanCon
Authors: Cooling Christine Rose
Published: July 2024

In April of 2023, Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, was given Royal Assent to amend Canada’s 1991 Broadcasting Act to regulate transnational, American-based online streaming services that lack intrinsic reason to enhance and foster conceptions of a distinctive ‘Canadian identity.’ Under this contentious new scope of broadcasting legislation, alongside radio and television, Internet streaming services are now required to, among other things, make maximum or predominant use of Canadian creative resources in the creation, production, and distribution of programming or otherwise contribute to those Canadian resources in an equitable manner, as well as support the production and distribution of original Canadian content (CanCon) in both official languages.
From a critical political economic perspective, this introductory paper explores how Bill C-11 is a legislative measure aimed at countering the economic and cultural hegemony of online streaming giants, which predominantly disseminate American and other global content. As set forth in Section 3(1) of the 1991 Broadcasting Act, the Canadian broadcasting system should safeguard, enrich, and strengthen the cultural, political, social, and economic fabric of the nation; however, cultural objectives cannot be met without first achieving economic objectives. This paper argues that the Online Streaming Act seeks to safeguard Canada’s cultural industries by ensuring that CanCon is prioritized and protected against the encroachments of a relentless capitalist market driven by transnational corporations, which necessitates a delicate balancing of economic and cultural objectives.
A Critical Study of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Authors: Bueno Thalia
Published: July 2024

The modern era has ushered the proliferation of new technologies, especially witnessed in the emergence of the nascent artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The use of AI is largely multifaceted, proving useful in various industries such as healthcare - however, it may also allow for deleterious effects to occur. The use of AI in healthcare settings can work to extend and augment the quality of patients’ lives. Notwithstanding this, health AI enshrines various perils including the lack of patient privacy, algorithm bias - particularly on marginalized and racialized communities. This is ultimately compounded by the absence of ethical framework governing the usage of AI in healthcare settings. Specifically, this article seeks to explore whether or not the use of health AI is a potential prospect or peril; considering its duality. To investigate this topic, this article will utilize an interdisciplinary approach – drawing from domains such as: sociology, socio-legal and socio-medical climates. Secondary data will be primarily sourced via peer-reviewed journal articles, textbooks, and reliable contemporary websites. This study finds that health AI remains a greater prospect - reinforcing the quality and elongates the duration of the human lifespan. It concludes with a call to action to inform the success of health AI in praxis: namely, the need to incorporate the aforementioned topics within medical pedagogy and ethical frameworks.
Comparison of Various Mechanical Characteristics of Biostar Sheets with Heat-Cured Acrylic Resin
Authors: Yousuf Hameed Najwah , Abd Kati Firas , Abduruzzaq Alwaely Wael
Published: July 2024

Background: Duran foil, a type of Biostar foil, is utilized in splint therapy as a heat-cure acrylic substitute material. The Duran® gained popularity and broad use, and its strength and resilience to wear are its most important qualities that improve splint therapy.
This study aimed to investigate the surface roughness and fracture strength of heat-cured acrylic resin and Biostar sheets.
Materials and Methods: A total of 20 samples—10 heat-cured acrylic resin samples and 10 biostar sheet samples—were produced and split into two groups in order to measure fracture strength and surface roughness.
Results: The fracture strength of biostar samples had the lowest fracture strength. The surface roughness of the biostar samples was also less than that of the acrylic samples. There were statistically significant differences between the study groups.
Conclusion Duran Biostar is regarded as the material of first choice for removable orthodontic retainers due to its suitable mechanical properties.
Pont’s Index, is it Reliable and Applicable for Iraqis?
Authors: M. Hussien Hiba , A. Mohammed Shahbaa , M. K. Nissan Layth , Nahidh Mohammed
Published: July 2024

To facilitate the correct diagnosis and treatment planning, a range of diagnostic orthodontic indices have been developed. Pont’s index, as one of them, was documented to estimate the ideal maxillary dental arch widths from the sum of crown widths of maxillary incisors. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the applicability of Pont’s index to Iraqi individuals.
Fifty stone dental models for 25 females and 25 males were retrieved from the archives of the Department of Orthodontics in Baghdad College of Dentistry. The dental arch widths at the level of 1st premolar and molar areas in addition to the mesiodistal crown widths of all teeth were measured using an electronic vernier. The estimated arch widths were compared to the actual ones using paired sample t-test.
The results showed highly significant differences between the actual and estimated maxillary inter-premolar and intermolar widths with over-estimated values in both genders. New formulas were developed to make Pont's index more reliable, and the newly estimated widths were non-significantly different from the actual one.   The original Pont’s index is an unreliable and inapplicable method for arch width prediction. A specific modification of Pont’s index is developed and can be applied for more reliable results.
Assessment of Image Quality and Child Acceptance for DSLR, Bridge and Smartphone Cameras Used in Dental Photography (A Comparative Study)
Authors: F. Mohamed Ali Samah , A. Jasim Ahmed , J. Muhsen Salah
Published: July 2024

Digital photography   is of huge importance during the course of dental treatments. It’s indispensable for recording data, patient motivation, communication with the lab etc.  Many photography equipment are available and used in dentistry. Using digital photography is obtaining a footstep in pediatric dentistry. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of dental images made by different digital photography mediums commonly used in dental clinics and measure the acceptance of children towards dental photography.
Materials and Methods:  in this study images produced by Three DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras along their prober lenses, one bridge camera and two smartphones with different sensor sizes were evaluated, based upon the sharpness, quality, color fidelity, and general context of the photographs. The participants were divided into three main groups: under-graduate students; graduated dentists and graduated dentists with photography experience.  20 pediatric patients were imaged using the aforementioned equipment. Results: DSLRs with macro lenses and ring flashes scored the highest means with statistically significant differences (p<0.05). From 20 pediatric patient photographed by each equipment used in this study 18 child accepted smartphone photography
Conclusion: Older DSLRS are still usable for dental photography. Kit lenses or extension tubes with camera built in flashes are not appropriate for dental photography. Bridge cameras and smartphones are not adequate for dental photography.
PENGARUH KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN, KEPUTUSAN INVESTASI DAN PROFITABILITAS TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN PADA PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR INDUSTRI BARANG DAN KONSUMSI YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI
Authors: Rigellya Pratiwi  , Sri Susilowati
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh kebijakan dividen, keputusan investasi dan profitabiltas terhadap nilai perusahaan pada perusahaan sektor industri barang dan konsumsi yang terdaftar di BEI. Jumlah populasi sebanyak 52 perusahaan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling yang dipilih berdasarkan kriteria yang ditetapkan, sehingga diperoleh sebanyak 29 perusahaan sektor industri barang dan konsumsi. Metode analisis yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu analisis regresi linier berganda dengan bantuan SPSS versi 21. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel kebijakan dividen berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan, sedangkan variabel keputusan investasi dan profitabilitas berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Hal ini dibuktikan dengan nilai thitung sebesar -5,681 dan signifikansi sebesar 0,00 untuk variabel  kebijakan dividen (X1), thitung sebesar 40,242 dan signifikansi sebesar 0,00 untuk variabel  keputusan investasi (X2), thitung sebesar 8,206 dan signifikansi sebesar 0,00 untuk variabel  profitabilitas (X3).
PENGARUH TAX AVOIDANCE, PROFITABILITAS, DAN KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL TERHADAP COST OF DEBT PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PERIODE 2019-2021
Authors: Desiana Widianti R  , Mustika Winedar, SE., Ak., MM
Published: July 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh tax avoidance, profitabilitas, dan kepemilikan institusional terhadap Cost Of Debt pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2019-2021. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Data penelitian ini berupa sampel sejumlah 45 data keuangan yang mana pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode dokumentasi dari data sekunder. Laporan keuangan diperoleh melalui www.idx.co.id. Data sekunder yang didapatkan berupa laporan keuangan perusahaan Manufaktur subsektor Makanan dan Minuman yang terdaftar di BEI pada tahun 2019-2021. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linier berganda dengan software SPSS 26. Hasil analisis yang dilakukan dapat dilihat melalui hasil uji t dapat diketahui bahwa variabel Tax Avoidance (X1), Profitabilitas (X2) dan Kepemilikian Institusional (X3) secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Cost Of Debt. Hasil uji F dalam penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa nilai F hitung (12.319) lebih besar dari F tabel (3.25), yang artinya variabel bebas Tax Avoidance (X1), Profitabilitas (X2) dan Kepemilikian Institusional (X3) secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Cost Of Debt.
PENGARUH PEMAHAMAN PERATURAN PEMERINTAH NOMOR 23 TAHUN 2018, KUALITAS PELAYANAN PAJAK DAN SANKSI PAJAK TERHADAP KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK PELAKU UMKM (STUDI PADA WAJIB PAJAK UMKM DI KECAMATAN GUBENG)
Authors: Lilin Erni Kurdiana
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan karena masih rendahnya tingkat kepatuhan pajak pelaku UMKM untuk memenuhi kewajiban perpajakannya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemahaman peraturan pemerintah nomor 23 tahun 2018, kualitas pelayanan pajak, dan sanksi pajak terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak umkm. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah wajib pajak UMKM yang berada di kecamatan gubeng Surabaya. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah 60 responden. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menyebar kuesioner secara langsung kepada responden penelitian. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah regresi linear berganda dengan menggunakan bantuan program perangkat lunak SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) versi 26. Hasil penelitian adalah sebagai berikut : secara parsial pemahaman peraturan pemerintah nomor 23 tahun 2018, kualitas pelayanan pajak dan sanksi pajak berpengaruh positif terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak umkm. Secara simultan pemahaman peraturan pemerintah nomor 23 tahun 2018, kualitas pelayanan pajak dan sanksi pajak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepatuhan wajib pajak umkm.
PENGARUH THIN CAPITALIZATION DAN KEPEMILIKAN ASING TERHADAP TAX AVOIDANCE DI PERUSAHAAN SEKTOR KONSUMSI PRIMER YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA PADA TAHUN 2016-2020
Authors: Dwi Anggaini  , Didik Tugas Suprianto
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh thin capitalization dan kepemilikan asing terhadap tax avoidance. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada perusahaan sektor konsumsi primer yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia pada tahun 2016-2020. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan adalah teknik purposive sampling dan diperoleh 18 perusahaan. Teknik analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linear berganda menggunakan program IBM SPSS statistik 23. Dari hasil penelitian yang telah dilakukan, thin capitalization berpengaruh positif terhadap tax avoidance. Kemudian kepemilikan asing berpengaruh negatif terhadap tax avoidance.
Intervenções de enfermagem para manejo da fadiga em pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca
Authors: Costa Lucas de Oliveira , Figueiredo Lyvia da Silva , Flores Paula Vanessa Peclat , Silva Marcella dos Santos Lopes da , Cavalcanti Ana Carla Dantas
Published: July 2024

Objetivo: Identificar as intervenções de enfermagem efetivas para o manejo da fadiga em pacientes com insuficiência cardíaca. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática, realizada em março de 2023, de acordo com as recomendações do Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses. A busca foi realizada nas bases de  dados Public Medline, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde e Cochrane Library. Resultados: Os estudos selecionados foram avaliados metodologicamente por dois revisores independentes. Foram identificados 525 estudos. Após análise e aplicação dos critérios de elegibilidade, 493 artigos foram excluídos. Por fim, após avaliação da qualidade metodológica, restaram 18 artigos para síntese qualitativa. As intervenções mais efetivas envolveram exercícios e educação. Os exercícios, tanto aeróbicos quanto de resistência, demonstraram melhorar a capacidade funcional e reduzir a fadiga. As intervenções educativas focaram em aumentar a compreensão da IC, promover o autocuidado e melhorar a adesão ao tratamento. Considerações finais: O estudo oferece evidências para orientar práticas de enfermagem efetivas no manejo da fadiga em pacientes com IC, ressaltando a importância da abordagem multidisciplinar para melhorar a qualidade de vida e resultados clínicos.Parte superior do formulário
Low-Grade Urothelial Neoplasia
Authors: Sanati Souzan , Sabeghi Paniz
Published: July 2024

This chapter reviews the clinical, histopathologic, and cytologic features of low-grade urothelial neoplasia, including urothelial papilloma, papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential, and low-grade papillary urothelial carcinomas. An overview of various surgical pathology and cytology classification systems, diagnostic criteria, and common molecular alterations will be reviewed.
High-Grade Urothelial Carcinoma
Authors: Zhai Jing
Published: July 2024

High-grade urothelial carcinoma (HGUC) is a clinically aggressive form of cancer that poses a high risk of progressing to invasive carcinoma. Urine cytology is a powerful tool for diagnosing HGUC and for monitoring patients with established HGUC. The Paris System is the standard diagnostic terminology for urine cytology. The diagnostic criteria for HGUC include nuclear enlargement with a high nuclear-to-cytoplasmic ratio of 0.7 or greater, moderate-to-severe hyperchromasia, irregular nuclear membrane outlines, and coarse/clumped chromatin, in at least 5–10 malignant cells. Various variants of high-grade malignant cells are also recognized. Urothelial carcinoma with divergent differentiation and histologic subtypes may also be identified using urine cytology, with an emphasis on recognizing aggressive subtypes such as micropapillary, plasmacytoid, and sarcomatoid subtypes. Diagnosing HGUC in upper urinary tract urine specimens is particularly challenging and may have significant surgical consequences. It requires identifying more than ten diagnostic cells to confirm the diagnosis. Therefore, a high degree of expertise and experience is required to accurately diagnose HGUC using urine cytology, particularly for upper urinary tract specimens.
Explosive degassing of the Earth on the Yamal Peninsula and the adjacent Kara Sea
Authors: Bogoyavlensky V.I. ,   Oil and Gas Research Institute of RAS, Bogoyavlensky I.V. , Nikonov R.A. ,   Oil and Gas Research Institute of RAS,   Oil and Gas Research Institute of RAS
Published: July 2024

Remote sensing data from space and using UAVs make it possible to solve a wide range of tasks related to the study of Earth degassing processes in the Arctic. For the first time, via comprehensive aerospace research on the Yamal Peninsula, we have discovered 4992 zones of gas blowouts (explosions) in the form of craters (pockmarks) at the bottom of 3551 thermokarst lakes and 16 rivers. In addition, we have identified another 669 zones of explosive degassing in the coastal zones of the Kara Sea, mainly in gulfs, estuaries and bays. Taking into account the Yugorsky Peninsula and Bely Island, we have detected 6022 explosive degassing zones in the studying region, including 905 ones offshore. We have proved previously made conclusions that the Neytinsko-Seyakhinsky and Sabetta districts are the most gas-explosive. It is substantiated that possible intense natural degassing of the Earth, especially occurring in the process of degradation of subaquatic permafrost and dissociation of gas hydrates, can radically change the elastic-strength properties of bottom soil, while its saturation with gas can disrupt conditions for the construction of various objects, including underwater gas pipelines. Widespread gas blowouts in the north of Western Siberia with the formation of craters on land and offshore can lead to emergencies and even disasters at oil and gas industrial facilities and to fires in the tundra.
Political geography and geopolitics: hermeneutical research and mathematical modeling of electoral phenomena
Authors: Черкашин А.К.
Published: July 2024

На основе критического математического подхода, базирующегося на процедурах расслоения знаний, доказывается различие политической географии как части герменевтической метатеории понимания и геополитики как области интертеории объяснения специфики пространственно распределенной деятельности с учетом или без учета особенностей геоисторической среды. Обсуждается роль и место математики в системе гуманитарных знаний и в решении задач статистического анализа данных и моделирования политических процессов и явлений. Обоснована дополнительность методологических, математических и эмпирических методов исследования. Предложены схемы структуры и организации касательных слоев видов деятельности и уравнения количественного анализа и моделирования политических явлений, применение которых продемонстрировано на примере интерпретации результатов голосования.
UMRSF-TDDFT: Unrestricted Mixed-Reference Spin-Flip-TDDFT
Authors: Komarov Konstantin , Oh Minseok , Nakata Hiroya , Lee Seunghoon , Choi Cheol Ho
Published: July 2024

An unrestricted version of Mixed-Reference Spin-Flip Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (UMRSF-TDDFT) was developed based on unrestricted Kohn-Sham orbitals (UKS) with a new molecular orbital (MO) reordering scheme. Additionally, a simple yet accurate method for estimating \( \langle S^2 \rangle \) expectation values was devised. UMRSF-TDDFT was benchmarked against cases where DFT, TDDFT, and SF-TDDFT traditionally fail to provide accurate descriptions. In an application to the ground and excited states of a Be atom, UMRSF-TDDFT successfully recovers the degenerate states, with its energies slightly reduced compared to its RO counterpart, due to the additional variational flexibility of UKS. A clear difference between UMRSF and U-SF-TDDFT is evident in the bond breaking of the hydrogen fluoride system, as the latter misses an important configuration. In the case of the Jahn-Teller distortion of trimethylenemethane (TMM), the relative singlet energy compared to the triplet is lower by 0.1 eV and 0.2 eV for UMRSF and U-SF-TDDFT, respectively, than that of MRSF-TDDFT. The reduction in UMRSF energy is attributed to spatial orbital relaxations, whereas the reduction in U-SF-TDDFT energy results from spin contamination. Overall, the additional orbital relaxations afforded by unrestricted Kohn-Sham (UKS) orbitals in UMRSF-TDDFT lead to lower total system energies compared to their restricted open-shell counterparts. This enhancement adds a practical and accurate quantum chemical theory to the existing RO variant for addressing challenging systems where traditional quantum theories suffer.
On the Theoretical Quantification of Radii of Atoms in Molecules
Authors: Alibakhshi Amin , Schäfer Lars V.
Published: July 2024

Despite the fundamental importance of radii of atoms in molecules for numerous applications in physics and chemistry, comprehensive methods for their theoretical evaluation are still scarce. Here, we present quantum chemistry-based approaches for evaluation of radii of atoms in molecules and assess their robustness by studying the agreement of van der Waals and solvent-excluded surfaces constructed by them with reference molecular surfaces. By studying a large dataset of 1235 molecules, we show that estimation of radii via effective and free atomic volumes can accurately take the dependence of atomic radii on the chemical environment into account.
Unlocking peroxide activation initiated by a solid-water interface
Authors: Li Wanting , Chen Jianhua , Cai Kunyu , Tu Huijie , Akhtar Shoaib , Liu Lindong
Published: July 2024

Activation of the peroxide (O–O) bond at a solid-liquid interface is a key aspect of biological and chemical oxidation reactions due to its fundamental role. An oxidation mechanism exemplified by typical Fenton-like persulfate-based heterogeneous oxidation, in which electron transfer dominates, is almost universally accepted. However, we present experimental results that challenge this view. At a solid-liquid interface, we show that protons are thermodynamically coupled to electrons. In situ quantitative titration yielded direct experimental evidence that the coupling ratio of protons to transferred electrons was 1:1, indicating a net proton-coupled electron transfer in which both the proton and electron enter the redox cycle. These findings will inform future developments in peroxide activation technologies, enabling more efficient redox activity via tight coupling of protons and electrons.
An ab initio study of magnetic relaxation in a dysprosocenium single-molecule magnet
Authors: Nabi Rizwan , Atkinson Benjamin , Staab Jakob , Skelton Jonathan , Chilton Nicholas
Published: July 2024

The development of technologies exploiting molecular spins, such as single-molecule magnets (SMMs) and molecular qubits, requires detailed knowledge of the microscopic spin-dynamics, which in turn relies on understanding the spin-phonon coupling. Building on our recent work, we perform ab initio calculations of the phonon modes, anharmonic phonon scattering and spin-phonon coupling in a molecular crystal of the dysprosocenium SMM [DyCpttt2][B(C6F5)4]. Spin-dynamics simulations give excellent agreement with experiment and provide further insight into the high-performance of the dysprosocenium class of SMMs. We find that strong phonon scattering in the (pseudo-)acoustic regime leads to very short phonon lifetimes, large phonon linewidths, and, consequently, slower spin relaxation.
High Throughput Parallel Reaction Monitoring with Computer Vision
Authors: Barrington Henry , McCabe Timothy J.D. , Donnachie Kristin , Fyfe Calum , McFall Aaron , Gladkikh Marina , McGuire Jake , Yan Chunhui , Reid Marc
Published: July 2024

We report the development and applications of a computer vision based reaction monitoring method for high throughput experimentation (HTE). Whereas previous efforts reported methods to extract bulk kinetics from a single video, this new approach enables one video to capture bulk kinetics of multiple reactions running in parallel. Case studies in and beyond well-plate high throughput settings are described. Analysis of parallel dye-quenching hydroxylations, DMAP-catalysed esterification, solid-liquid sedimentation dynamics, metal catalyst degradation, and biologically-relevant sugar-mediated nitro reduction reactions have each provided insight into the scope and limitations of camera-enabled high throughput kinetics as a means of widening known analytical bottlenecks in HTE for reaction discovery, mechanistic understanding, and optimisation. It is envisaged that the nature of the multi-reaction time-resolved datasets made available by this analytical approach will later serve a broad range of downstream efforts in machine learning approaches towards exploring chemical space.