bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Advanced Electrospinning Technology Applied to Polymer-Based Sensors in Energy and Environmental Applications
Authors: Lu Gang , Tian Tao , Wang Yuting
Published: March 2024

Due to its designable nanostructure and simple and inexpensive preparation process, electrospun nanofibers have important applications in energy collection, wearable sports health detection, environmental pollutant detection, pollutant filtration and degradation, and other fields. In recent years, a series of polymer-based fiber materials have been prepared using this method, and detailed research and discussion have been conducted on the material structure and performance factors. This article summarizes the effects of preparation parameters, environmental factors, a combination of other methods, and surface modification of electrospinning on the properties of composite nanofibers. Meanwhile, the effects of different collection devices and electrospinning preparation parameters on material properties were compared. Subsequently, it summarized the material structure design and specific applications in wearable device power supply, energy collection, environmental pollutant sensing, air quality detection, air pollution particle filtration, and environmental pollutant degradation. We aim to review the latest developments in electrospinning applications to inspire new energy collection, detection, and pollutant treatment equipment, and achieve the commercial promotion of polymer fibers in the fields of energy and environment. Finally, we have identified some unresolved issues in the detection and treatment of environmental issues with electrospun polymer fibers and proposed some suggestions and new ideas for these issues.
Free-Flowing Polymer-Bonded Powder Composition of Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine Using Solvent–Slurry Coating
Authors: Khan Muhammad Soulaman , Ahsan Muhammad , Farrukh Sarah , Pervaiz Erum , Malik Abdul Qadeer
Published: March 2024

A number of coating techniques have been used to improve the processability of high explosives. These techniques are typically used for developing compositions, such as boosters and fillers. The most typically used technique is the “solvent–slurry coating”. Several compositions of polymer-bonded explosives have been industrialized using this technique. The NUPC-6 polymer-bonded powder composition of hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine is optimized using the solvent–slurry coating. It involved multiple processes, i.e., preparing a slurry of high explosives in an aqueous phase, dissolving the modified polymer binder in an organic solvent, maintaining both the solvent and slurry at controlled temperatures, introducing polymer binder solution and ingredients in the slurry, distilling the solvent, mixing contents homogeneously, filtering the polymer-coated hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine composition, and drying in a vacuum oven. The phlegmatizing and hydrophobic agents enhance flowability and hydrophobicity. The mass flow rate, bulk density, tapped density, compressibility index, and Hausner ratio are determined to evaluate its flowability during filling operations. The results show that the composition is flowable using a filling funnel, with a 150 mm upper diameter, 25 mm flow diameter, and 136 mm total funnel height. The raw polymer binder was modified using diisooctylsebacate and SAE-10 oil. The additives in the composition enhance its flowability, and it might be used in underwater applications.
Control of Meniscus Formation Using an Electrohydrodynamics Module in Roll-to-Roll Systems for the Stable Coating of Functional Layers
Authors: Kim Minjae , Jo Minho , Noh Jaehyun , Lee Sangbin , Yun Junyoung , Cho Gyoujin , Lee Changwoo
Published: March 2024

In fabricating functional layers, including thin-film transistors and conductive electrodes, using roll-to-roll (R2R) processing on polymer-based PET film, the instability of the slot-die coating meniscus under a high-speed web impedes functional layer formation with the desired thickness and width. The thickness profiles of the functional layers significantly impact the performance of the final products. In this study, we introduce an electrohydrodynamic (EHD)-based voltage application module to a slot-die coater to ensure the uniformity of the cross-machine direction (CMD) thickness profile within the functional layer and enable a stable, high-speed R2R process. The module can effectively control the spreadability of the meniscus by utilizing variations in the surface tension of the ink. The effectiveness of the EHD module was experimentally verified by applying a high voltage to a slot-die coater while keeping other process variables constant. As the applied voltage increases, the CMD thickness deviation reduces by 64.5%, and the production rate significantly increases (up to 300%), owing to the formation of a stable coated layer. The introduction of the EHD-based application module to the slot-die coater effectively controlled the spreadability of the meniscus, producing large-area functional layers.
Special Issue “Research on Process System Engineering”
Authors: Yang Minbo , Feng Xiao
Published: March 2024

Process system engineering (PSE) is a multidisciplinary research field that aims to address engineering problems related to the design, operation, control, and management of process systems [...]
Assessment of Environmental Impacts of Thermal Caisson Geothermal Systems
Authors: Abbasi Pouria , Alavy Masih , Belansky Pavel , Rosen Marc A.
Published: March 2024

This paper investigates the total environmental impacts of a thermal caisson (TC) system by implementing a life cycle assessment methodology. The total environmental impacts consider the comprehensive effect on the environment across two life cycle stages: manufacturing and operation. A comparison between the TC results and two different HVAC systems, including air-conditioning/furnace and conventional ground-source heat pump (GSHP) systems, was made by adopting the ReCiPe 2016 methodology. This study reveals that the operation phase is the predominant contributor to environmental impacts across systems, mainly due to its extended duration. Specifically, the operational impacts of GSHPs are substantial, accounting for approximately 87% of total environmental impacts. A TC GSHP system demonstrates a notable environmental advantage, achieving a 79% reduction in total environmental impact when compared to traditional AC/furnace systems. This represents a 21% improvement over conventional GSHP systems. Despite this substantial reduction in total environmental impact, the TC GSHP system shows an almost 5% increase in the resource availability damage category relative to the conventional GSHP, which is attributed to its higher material consumption. These results highlight the TC GSHP system’s superior efficiency in reducing environmental impacts and its potential as a more sustainable alternative in residential heating and cooling applications.
Correction: Wong, M.C.S.; Ho, H.M. A Framework for Integrating Extreme Weather Risk, Probability of Default, and Loss Given Default for Residential Mortgage Loans. Sustainability 2023, 15, 11808
Authors: Wong Michael C. S. , Ho Ho Ming
Published: March 2024

The authors would like to make the following corrections about the published paper [...]
The Physics of Core-Collapse Supernovae: Explosion Mechanism and Explosive Nucleosynthesis
Authors: Boccioli Luca , Roberti Lorenzo
Published: March 2024

Recent developments in multi-dimensional simulations of core-collapse supernovae have considerably improved our understanding of this complex phenomenon. In addition to that, one-dimensional (1D) studies have been employed to study the explosion mechanism and its causal connection to the pre-collapse structure of the star, as well as to explore the vast parameter space of supernovae. Nonetheless, many uncertainties still affect the late stages of the evolution of massive stars, their collapse, and the subsequent shock propagation. In this review, we will briefly summarize the state-of-the-art of both 1D and 3D simulations and how they can be employed to study the evolution of massive stars, supernova explosions, and shock propagation, focusing on the uncertainties that affect each of these phases. Finally, we will illustrate the typical nucleosynthesis products that emerge from the explosion.
Comparative Analysis of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Responses across Global and Lesser-Studied Vaccines
Authors: Zambrana José Victor , Saenz Carlos , Maier Hannah E. , Brenes Mayling , Nuñez Andrea , Matamoros Anita , Hernández Mabel , Dumas Keyla , Toledo Cristhian , Peralta Leonardo , Gordon Aubree , Balmaseda Angel
Published: March 2024

Few data are available on antibody response for some SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, and there is a lack of ability to compare vaccine responses in the same population. This cross-sectional study conducted in Nicaragua examines the SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses in individuals, previously exposed to high infection rates who have received various vaccines. The vaccines under comparison include well-known ones like Pfizer (BNT162b2) and AstraZeneca (ChAdOx1-S), alongside less-studied vaccines including Soberana (Soberana 02), Abdala (CIGB-66), and Sputnik V/Sputnik Light. Overall, 3195 individuals participated, with 2862 vaccinated and 333 unvaccinated. We found that 95% of the unvaccinated were seropositive, with much lower titers than the vaccinated. Among the vaccinated, we found that Soberana recipients mounted the highest anti-spike response (mean difference (MD) = 36,498.8 [20,312.2, 52,685.5]), followed by Abdala (MD = 25,889.9 [10,884.1, 40,895.7]), BNT162b2 (MD = 12,967.2 [7543.7, 18,390.8]) and Sputnik with AstraZeneca as the reference group, adjusting for age, sex, vaccine status, days after last dose, and self-reported COVID-19. In addition, we found that subjects with complete vaccination series had higher antibody magnitude than those with incomplete series. Overall, we found no evidence of waning in the antibody magnitude across vaccines. Our study supports the conclusion that populations with high infection rates still benefit substantially from vaccination.
When It’s Not Worn on the Face: Trait Anxiety and Attention to Neutral Faces Semantically Linked to Threat
Authors: Curby Kim M. , Collins Jessica A.
Published: March 2024

While our direct observations of the features or behaviours of the stimuli around us tell us much about them (e.g., should they be feared?), the origin of much of our knowledge is often untethered from directly observable properties (e.g., through what we have learned or have been told about them, or “semantic knowledge”). Here, we ask whether otherwise neutral visual stimuli that participants learn to associate with emotional qualities in the lab cause the stimuli to be attended in a similar way as stimuli whose emotional qualities can be discerned through their visual properties. In Experiment 1, participants learned to associate negative or neutral characteristics with neutral faces, which then served as valid or invalid spatial cues to targets in an attentional disengagement paradigm. The performance of participants higher in trait anxiety was consistent with attentional avoidance of faces with learned negative associations, while participants lower in trait anxiety showed a general response slowing in trials with these stimuli, compared to those with neutral associations. In contrast, in Experiment 2, using (visually) expressive (angry) faces, the performance of participants higher in trait anxiety was consistent with difficulty disengaging from visually threatening faces, while the performance of those with lower trait anxiety appeared unaffected by the valence of the stimuli. These findings suggest that (1) emotionality acquired indirectly via learned semantic knowledge impacts how attention is allocated to face stimuli, and this impact is influenced by trait anxiety, and (2) there are differences in the effects of stimulus emotionality depending on whether it is acquired indirectly or directly via the perceptual features of the stimulus. These differences are discussed in the context of the variability of attention bias effects reported in the literature and the time course of impacts of emotionality on stimulus processing.
Degradation of Water Pollutants by Biochar Combined with Advanced Oxidation: A Systematic Review
Authors: Kong Fanrong , Liu Jin , Xiang Zaixin , Fan Wei , Liu Jiancong , Wang Jinsheng , Wang Yangyang , Wang Lei , Xi Beidou
Published: March 2024

Recently, biochar has emerged as a promising option for environmentally friendly remediation due to its cost-effectiveness, extensive surface area, porosity, and exceptional electrical conductivity. Biochar-based advanced oxidation procedures (BC-AOPs) have gained popularity as an effective approach to breaking down organic pollutants in aqueous environments. It is commonly recognized that the main reactive locations within BC-AOPs consist of functional groups found on biochar, which encompass oxygen-containing groups (OCGs), imperfections, and persistent free radicals (PFRs). Additionally, the existence of metallic components supported on biochar and foreign atoms doped into it profoundly impacts the catalytic mechanism. These components not only modify the fundamental qualities of biochar but also serve as reactive sites. Consequently, this paper offers a comprehensive review of the raw materials, preparation techniques, modification approaches, and composite catalyst preparation within the biochar catalytic system. Special attention is given to explaining the modifications in biochar properties and their impacts on catalytic activity. This paper highlights degradation mechanisms, specifically pathways that include radical and non-radical processes. Additionally, it thoroughly examines the importance of active sites as catalysts and the basic catalytic mechanism of BC-AOPs. Finally, the potential and future directions of environmental remediation using biochar catalysts and advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are discussed. Moreover, suggestions for future advancements in BC-AOPs are provided to facilitate further development.
Infl uence of feeding carbohydrate feed additives on the productivity of cows and the quality of milk
Authors:   Kurgan State Agricultural Academy named after T. S. Maltsev – a branch of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Kurgan State University”, Russia, Kurgan region, Lesnikovo, Lushnikov N. A. , Pozdnyakova N. A. ,   Kurgan State Agricultural Academy named after T. S. Maltsev – a branch of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Kurgan State University”, Russia, Kurgan region, Lesnikovo, Lapteva V. V. ,   Kurgan State Agricultural Academy named after T. S. Maltsev – a branch of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Kurgan State University”, Russia, Kurgan region, Lesnikovo, Kostomakhin N. M. ,   Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy”, Russia, Moscow
Published: March 2024

Many studies have proven that the genetic potential of animals is realized with proper feeding and this cannot be achieved without the use of biologically active feed additives. The purpose of the research was to use the additives Living Protein and Tanrem Sh with hepatoprotective properties in the rations of lactating cows in the fi rst 100 days of lactation. The scientifi c and farm experiment was carried out at the breeding farm of Razliv LLC in the Kurgan region on 30 mature lactating cows of Black-and-White breed. The experiment was carried out in 2022–2023. New generation additives Living Protein and Tanrem Sh combining nutritional and hepatoprotective properties help increase milk production in the fi rst 100 days of lactation. Feeding the additives to lactating cows at 500 g/head/day contributed to an increase in milk production in the experimental groups compared to the control group. Thus, in the fi rst 100 days of lactation the milk yield of natural fat milk in cows of the 1st experimental group exceeded that of their herdmates in the control group by 310,0 kg or 11,75 % and the milk yield of cows of the 2nd experimental group was higher than the control group by 342,5 kg or 12,98 %. In terms of 4 % milk, the milk yield of cows in the experimental groups receiving the test additives was higher by 375,2 kg and 428,0 kg, which exceeded the milk yield of cows in the control group by 14,38 and 16,40 %, respectively. The inclusion of feed additives in the ration also had a positive eff ect on the fat and protein content in the milk of cows in the experimental groups. Thus, in the 1st experimental group the advantage in the mass fraction of fat compared to the control group was 0,16 abs.%, and protein 0,04 abs.%, and in the 2nd experimental group the superiority was 0,21 and 0,08 abs.%, respectively. Milk indicators for the content of somatic cells and Quantity of Mesophilic Aerobic and Facultative Anaerobic Microorganisms have improved.
The Status of Child Health Care in an Indigenous People’s Community of a Mindanaon Province
Authors: Calva Joy C. , Batoto Rebino B.
Published: March 2024

Limited research has focused on child health care within indigenous communities, particularly in Mindanao. This study aimed to assess the state of child health care in the Indigenous People's (IPs) community of Barangay Cablalan, Glan, Sarangani Province, and to explore the associated problems and challenges. Using a convergent mixed methods research design, a survey questionnaire was administered to fifty households for the quantitative data and key informants such as health workers, LGU officials, and POs/NGOs representatives were interviewed for the qualitative data. Documents obtained from concerned offices further enriched the data. The findings of the study show that in children's health care, the respondent families who belong to low-income families have a growing practice of using modern medicine, especially over-the-counter medicines for ordinary illnesses, and at the same time, they also avail of the services of the traditional healers and herbal medications. Likewise, the barangay health centers are currently providing frontline services for children. Problems and challenges are identified, such as the lack and/or delay of medications and facilities, incapacity to pay, and far distance from the barangay health center.
DELINEATING DODONG AND INDAY: A Baseline Study on the Informal Youth Employment in General Santos City
Authors: Isla Norman Ralph B. , Castino Allan B.
Published: March 2024

With the seeming presence of the working youth in the Philippines, the need to revisit and check the status of youth employment is viable. In the context of the growing city of General Santos, the study determined the situation of the informal youth employment as well as their socio-demographic profile, employment profile, reasons for working, and their concerns and needs. The study is a qualitative research and utilized descriptive method to meet the desired outcome. The youth considered in the study are aged 15-24 and residents of any of the Top 6 most populous barangays. The sectors included eateries/food services, fishing, agrivet supplies, educational services, construction work, transportation, domestic help, public market/retail stores, IT services, and offices. In terms of socio-demographic profile, the participants are at the average age of 18, mostly Cebuanos and schooling. Most sectors are low-paying so some participants are into short periods of service. Their working conditions are described as flexible, risky and dangerous, humid and dirty, near distant, and the jobs are often recommended by a family/friend. Their reasons for working are to support the family's needs, to provide for their personal needs and additional allowance, and to gain skills and experiences. The concerns and needs revealed that there were issues with compensation, social services benefits, incentives, facilities, and equipment, secured workplace, workload, overtime, employer’s treatment, health/sanitation, job tenure and salary deduction. The severity of the phenomenon must be revisited and reviewed by the authorities since any one of the variables may affect the status and the future of these young employees.
Prevalência de sintomas não motores em pessoas com doença de Parkinson no Brasil
Authors: Lopes Filipe Gustavo , Vargas Antônio Pedro , Scalzo Paula Luciana
Published: March 2024

Introdução. O sintomas não motores (SNM) são tão incapacitantes quanto os sinais motores na doença de Parkinson (DP), aumentando as taxas de morbidade e mortalidade. No Brasil, estudos sobre a sua prevalência são escassos. Objetivo. Verificar a prevalência e o perfil dos SNM em indivíduos com DP atendidos no Programa de Reabilitação da Rede SARAH. Método. Foram coletados dados de prontuários de pacientes com diagnóstico de DP acompanhados em seis unidades da Rede SARAH entre 2015 e 2022. Foram avaliadas informações sobre a função cognitiva (Mini-Exame do Estado Mental, MEEM e The SCales for Outcomes in Parkinson’s disease-COGnition, SCOPA-COG), sintomas depressivos (Inventário de Depressão de Beck, BDI e Escala Geriátrica de Depressão, GDS) e problemas de sono (Escala de Sono na Doença de Parkinson, PDSS). Resultados. Foram avaliados 207 prontuários. A amostra foi constituída predominantemente por homens (n=119, 57,5%) com idade média de 72,6±11,2 e o tempo médio de diagnóstico de DP de 7,7±5,8. A maior parte dos pacientes apresentava comprometimento motor leve a moderado e eram totalmente ou parcialmente independentes. O prejuízo da função cognitiva foi identificado em 34,3% (MEEM) e 44,9% (SCOPA-COG), sintomas sugestivos de depressão em 39,6% (BDI) e 39,1% (GDS) e os problemas de sono em 52,2% (PDSS). Conclusão. O presente estudo mostra a alta prevalência desses SNM, presentes mesmo em fases iniciais da doença. Estas informações são importantes, pois podem contribuir para estudos de base populacionais, norteando a conduta terapêutica e as ações públicas de saúde nessa população.
ЦІННІСНІ ОРІЄНТАЦІЇ УКРАЇНЦІВ ТА РОСІЯН У КОНТЕКСТІ НАРАТИВУ «ЄДИНОГО НАРОДУ»: ПОЛІТОЛОГІЧНИЙ АНАЛІЗ
Authors: Безрук О. О. , Білоцерківська Н. Г.
Published: March 2024

Розглянуто базові характеристики ціннісних орієнтацій українців та росіян у
контексті пропагандистського наративу «єдиного народу». Стверджується, що він є важливим компонентом російської пропаганди у гібридній війні проти України. Констатовано, що міфологема «єдності» сприяє просуванню концепції «руського миру» та заперечує ідентичність українського народу, як політико-історичного суб’єкта. Зафіксовано, що дослідження відмінностей національних ідентичностей українців та росіян стає важливим компонентом у контрпропагандистській діяльності. Зроблено спробу виокремити основні характеристики ціннісних орієнтацій українців та росіян, як індикатору національних відмінностей. Доводиться, що ціннісний набір росіян обумовлює підтримку агресивної політики керівництва країни та авторитарного стилю управління, в той час, як українцям притаманні критичне ставлення до влади, індивідуалізм та демократизм
ТРАДИЦІЙНА УКРАЇНСЬКА МЕНТАЛЬНІСТЬ У ГЕОПОЛІТИЧНОМУ КОНТЕКСТІ
Authors: Поліщук І. О.
Published: March 2024

Розглянуто основні характерні риси традиційної української ментальності у
геополітичному контексті. Традиційна українська ментальність інтерпретується як глибинний підмурок сучасної політичної культури українського народу. Доведено, що такі характеристики традиційної ментальності як екзистенціальний індивідуалізм, егоцентризм, інтроверсивність, ескапізм, консерватизм, кордоцентричність, егалітаризм, громадоцентризм, локальна обмеженість мислення, провінційність, загальна аполітичність, анархійність спричиняють перерваність та незавершеність багатьох політичних процесів в Україні.
Ключові слова: традиція, ментальність, український народ, політичний процес,
геополітичний контекст.
ПРОТЕСТНА ПОЛІТИЧНА КУЛЬТУРА: СПРОБА ТЕОРЕТИКО-МЕТОДОЛОГІЧНОГО ОСМИСЛЕННЯ
Authors: Савельєва Т. П. , Бабухіна С. А.
Published: March 2024

У статті здійснено спробу теоретико-методологічного осмислення протестної
політичної культури. При розгляді протестної політичної культури як складової
політичної культури визначено її ключовий елемент – протест. Представлено основні характеристики політичного протесту та здійснено спробу визначення пізнавальних можливостей дослідження політичного протесту та, відповідно, протестної політичної культури крізь призму теорій суспільних рухів, як «традиційних», так і сучасних.
Ключові слова: протестна політична культура, політична культура, політичний
протест, політична участь,теорії суспільних рухів.
БЕЗУМОВНИЙ БАЗОВИЙ ДОХІД ЯК ПАРАДИГМА РАДИКАЛЬНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ СОЦІАЛЬНОЇ СПРАВЕДЛИВОСТІ ТА ЕКОНОМІЧНОЇ СВОБОДИ
Authors: Калюжна Ю. І.
Published: March 2024

Масштабування та поглиблення глобальної кризи бідності і нерівності стало підставою для широкої дискусії, щодо ревізії соціальної функції держави та пошуку нової парадигми соціальної політики в ХХІ столітті. У статті представлено аналіз концептуальних ідей безумовного базового доходу, які оформлені у радикальну пропозицію прогресивних науковців і політиків створити реальні умови для гарантування соціального захисту населення та додаткового стимулювання національних економік в умовах сучасних глобалізаційних викликів. Обґрунтовується, що безумовний базовий дохід дестигматизує державну соціальну допомогу, вирішує проблематику соціальної справедливості та утворює простір для економічної свободи. Запропоновано розглянути кейс безумовного базового доходу як проєкцію нової демократії, яка на практиці реалізує принципи загального добробуту та економічної свободи кожного громадянина. В статті аргументовано необхідність запровадження національного проєкту безумовного базового доходу, який дозволить гарантувати соціальний захист населенню України в умовах воєнного та повоєнного часу.
Ключові слова: бідність, нерівність, глобалізаційні виклики, безумовний базовий дохід, політика соціальної справедливості та економічної свободи, соціальна політика в умовах повномасштабної військової агресії РФ проти України
ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ КОНЦЕПТУАЛЬНИХ УЯВЛЕНЬ ПРО СУТНІСТЬ ВИБОРЧИХ ТЕХНОЛОГІЙ ЯК ЧИННИКА ДЕМОКРАТІЇ
Authors: Ролінський І. Г.
Published: March 2024

Розглянуто основні концептуальні підходи до вивчення виборчих технологій як важливого чинника демократичного процесу. При цьому розглядається як західний, так і пострадянський науковий дискурс, що дозволяє у певному сенсі порівняти головні парадигми електоральної політології.
Виборчі технології інтерпретуються як необхідний механізм політичної демократії. Наголошується, що головна суть політичних виборів не зводиться тільки до самого власне голосування, а має визначальне значення для природи певного політичного режиму. Наприкінці дається власна дефініція поняття «виборчих технологій».
Ключові слова: виборчі технології, постсоціалістичний транзит, політична демократія, вибори, інтерпретація
Analisis Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan, Brand Image dan Fasilitas terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen (Studi Kasus pada Angkutan Feeder 1 Trans Semarang)
Authors: Satrya Rafi Nanda , Yuliati Yuliati , Wahyuningsih Susanti , Indriyatni Lies , Widodo Untung
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of Service Quality, Brand Image and Facilities on Consumer Satisfaction using the Trans Semarang feeder 1 transportation service. The research population is all consumers of Feeder 1 Trans Semarang, a sample of 100 uses the Ferdinand formula. The method used is multiple linear regression SPSS program version 23. Multiple linear regression analysis technique Y = α + β1X1 + β2X2 + β3X3 + e. The research data variable is Consumer Satisfaction (Y) and X is Service Quality, Brand Image and Facilities. The results of the Service Quality study (X1) have no significant effect on consumer satisfaction with t count t table (3.161>1.984), with a significance value of 0.002 t table (3.930>1.984), with a significance value of 0.000 F table (120.22> 2.699) with a significance of 0.000. Calculation of the value of the Coefficient of Determination (R2) obtained Adjusted R2 of 0.783. This means that the percentage of the influence of the variable Quality of Service, Brand Image and Facilities on Customer Satisfaction is 78.3%.

Keywords: Service Quality, Brand Image, Facilities and Customer Satisfaction.
PENGARUH JOB SATISFACTION DAN JOB INSECURITY TERHADAP TURNOVER INTENTION MELALUI WORK ENGAGEMENT
Authors: Safrudin Afif , Indrawati Mei , Soenarmi Soenarmi
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze the effect of job satisfaction and job insecurity on turnover intention through work engagement. This research is a quantitative research. The population in this study were employees of the Al-Fatimah Bojonegoro Modern Islamic Boarding School with a total of 120 people using a simple random sampling technique, a sample of 92 people was obtained which was calculated using the formula developed by Slovin with an error rate of 5%. Data collection techniques with questionnaires and documentation were then analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The results of the study state that Job Satisfaction is in the very good category. While Job Insecurity, Work Engagement and Turnover Intention are in the good category. Job satisfaction has no significant effect on Work Engagement, Job Insecurity has a significant effect on Work Engagement, Job satisfaction and Work Engagement have a significant effect on Turnover Intention, Job Insecurity has no significant effect on Turnover Intention, Job satisfaction has no significant effect on Turnover Intention through Work Engagement. Job Insecurity has a significant effect on Turnover Intention through Work Engagement.
PERAN CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEAMANAN DI KAMPUS STIE GANESHA
Authors: Astanto Tri , Saefullah Aep , Ardianto Marsidi , Pambudi Ryan , Sarkum Sarkum , Ahhari Ayu , Saputri Haria
Published: March 2024

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) is an essential tool for guarding and monitoring locations. CCTV is an additional tool for security, and is widely used in shops, offices, and even housing. CCTV on campus is also used to prevent, monitor, and improve the performance of lecturers, students and employees. This research aims to explore and reveal the utilization of this media in depth. The research was conducted for 2 months from June to July 2023. This research methodology adopts a qualitative descriptive approach. Data were obtained through interviews, observations, and literature studies. The findings of this study indicate that the installation of CCTV cameras on the STIE Ganesha campus is effective in carrying out three main functions: preventing, monitoring, and improving the performance of lecturers and students. The installation of CCTV plays a role in supporting lecturers in improving the quality of teaching. The implications of this research provide encouragement to continue exploring innovative ways of utilizing technology to support and enrich the educational experience on campus.
Julian Amery: Navigating Britain’s Shift from Imperialism to European Integration, 1950-1970
Authors: Wasson Glenn
Published: March 2024

By examining the early political career of the Conservative MP Julian Amery, this article considers how the British government attempted to restore its international influence. Using Amery’s career as a lens, this article explores the international context which enforced his change in political leanings; shifting away from neo-colonial imperialism towards Europeanism. It will build upon existing literature, notably Sue Onslow and Lucia Bonfreschi’s contribution on Amery’s career, and go against a recent trend of examining the legacies of Powellite politicians. In doing so, it examines three key themes. Firstly, it investigates the role of the Mau Mau rebellions in fostering a more radical role as an advocate for sustaining British imperial controls abroad. While Amery offered no solution to the rebellion, the Kikuyu attacks laid bare the weakening of the United Kingdom’s overseas influence. In turn, Amery became one of Prime Minister Eden’s most prominent critics during the Suez Crisis. The Anglo-French Agreement of 1954 was viewed as another act of British appeasement towards emerging nationalist governments, which ultimately damaged the United Kingdom’s international reputation.
Nuclear-Powered Submarines and the Global Nuclear Order
Authors: da Silva Marcos Valle Machado
Published: March 2024

The nuclear propulsion of submarines has never been raised as a source of controversy since the countries operating nuclear-powered submarines are only the five Nuclear-Weapon States recognized in the NPT, plus India, which is not a signatory to the NPT. However, with the advancement of the Brazilian nuclear-powered submarine program and the announcement that Australia will operate and develop nuclear-powered submarines, this issue has become a hot spot on the non-proliferation agenda. In this context, two questions arise: What are the perceptions of the main actors involved with the issue of nuclear energy use for the propulsion of submarines of Non-nuclear Weapon States? What are the impacts of these perceptions on the global nuclear order? This article argues that a new normative inequality would be in the formation process, in which there would be the “have” and “have-not” users of nuclear energy for the propulsion of submarines.
Radiation shielding and spectroscopic features of replacement materials: Reusing of agricultural and industrial wastes
Authors: Aygun Zeynep , Aygün Murat
Published: March 2024

Environmental pollution increases due to the large amounts of waste production and raw material consumption depending on the increasing population. Agricultural and industrial wastes which are some of the sources of the pollution need to be reuse to reduce the negative impact on the environment and also contribute positive effect to the economy. In this context, industrial wastes such as clay types (red and green) and agricultural wastes such as egg shell, walnut shell and banana shell were used to prepare materials which can be used as replacement materials for construction industry. Radiation attenuation parameters (mass attenuation coefficients, effective atomic number, linear attenuation coefficients, mean free path, half-value layer, exposure and energy absorption build up factors, fast neutron removal cross-section) were acquired by Phy-X/PSD code. Spectroscopic techniques (XRD, EPR, SEM-EDS) were performed for the structural analysis. The existence of calcite main phase peaks (≈29.7) as well as SiO2 (≈20° and 26°) and cellulose phases (≈16° and 34.7°) were observed by XRD. Mn+2 sextet lines with five weak doublets attributed to the forbidden transition lines of Mn+2 and a singlet with a g value of ≈2.00 and linewidth of ≈10 G were recorded by EPR. Among the samples, it was found that K1 (Red clay (20%)-eggshell waste (60%)-Bayburt stone waste (20%)), K3 (Red clay (60%)-eggshell waste (20%)-Bayburt stone waste (20%)), C3 (Red clay (60%)-eggshell waste (20%)-walnut shell waste (20%)) and Z3 (Green clay (60%)-egg shell waste (20%)-Bayburt stone waste (20%)) have the highest shielding potentials. All samples examined with good protection performances can be used as substitute materials instead of cement or aggregate for the aim of reusing the wastes and supporting the environmental and economic benefits.
The Effect of Information and Communication Sector Employees' Person-Environment Adaptation on Their Attitudes Towards Work: The Mediation Role of Organizational Trust
Authors: BAYRAM Vildan
Published: March 2024

The effect of person-environment fit on the work attitudes of employees in the information and communication sector throughout Turkey is important in terms of organizational effectiveness and efficiency. In this context, the degree to which person-environment fit affects organizational trust and organizational trust on attitude towards work can also make a difference in employees' motivation and performance. For this purpose, an integrative model was developed and tested, suggesting that organizational trust mediates the effect of person-environment fit on employees' attitudes towards work. While developing the research hypotheses, they were based on the Condition Dependency Theory (CBK). The analysis of the data obtained with the applied survey method was made with SPSS 24.0. T Test and ANOVA method were used to measure the relationship between scale scores. Process analysis was applied for the mediation test, a model was created for each sub-dimension of person-environment fit and the mediating effect of each sub-dimension of the organizational trust mediator variable was examined. The analysis results showed that person-environment fit has an effect on attitude towards work and organizational trust has a mediating role in this effect. The findings support the developed research model. According to the analysis results, trust in colleagues was seen to be a strong determinant. In addition, it was determined that trust in the manager did not play a mediating role in any of the sub-dimensions of attitude towards work in the effect of person-environment fit on attitude towards work.
Bankacılık Sektöründe Süreç İyileştirme Üzerine Bir Uygulama
Authors: AVUÇALMAZ Eda , TURANOĞLU ŞİRİN Betül
Published: March 2024

Günümüzün en önemli hizmet kuruluşlarından biri olan bankalarda hızla değişen müşteri ihtiyaçlarına cevap verebilmek ve hizmet kalitesini artırabilmek büyük önem arz etmektedir. Bu kuruluşlarda, odak nokta müşteridir ve müşteride güven sağlayabilmek ana hedeflerden biridir. Bankalar bu hedefe ulaşabilmek için mevcut süreçlerini doğru bir şekilde yönetebilmelidir. Ayrıca bankalarda girdi ve çıktının para olması, süreç yönetimini daha da önemli kılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, bir bankada süreç uzunluğundan dolayı müşteri kaybına sebep olduğu düşünülen ve gayri nakdi kredi ürünlerinden biri olan teminat mektuplarının oluşum sürecinin incelenmesi ve problemlere çözüm bulunması amaçlanmaktadır. Bu amaçla sistemdeki mevcut durumun akış şeması çizilmiş ve balık kılçığı tekniği ile kök neden analizi yapılmıştır. Problemlerin yaşanma sıklığı Pareto analizi ile elde edilmiştir. Daha sonra, bu problemlerin bir kısmını minimize eden yeni bir süreç akışı oluşturulmuştur. Ayrıca, teminat mektubu veri giriş ekranında yeni süreç akışını destekleyici ve başka problemlere de çözüm getirici değişiklikler yapılmıştır. Bu değişiklikler yazılım ara yüzüne yansıtılarak Visual Studio programında yeniden bir veri giriş ekranı tasarlanmıştır. Bilgi işleme sunulan tasarım, uygulamaya konularak kullanılmaya başlanmıştır. Eski ara yüze göre, yeni ara yüzün daha etkin ve verimli olduğu gözlenmiştir. Ayrıca, tüm bu iyileştirme uygulamalarından sonra banka sisteminden alınan veriler; ortalama işlem süresinde %68,2, en uzun işlem süresinde %72,76 ve en kısa işlem süresinde %87,88’lik bir azalma sağlandığını göstermiştir.
Finansal Kriz Dönemlerinde Türkiye’de Net Yatırım Pozisyonu Açıkları ve Döviz Kuru Baskı Endeksi Arasındaki Etkileşimin İncelenmesi
Authors: KUZU Mehmet , ÖZKAN Esra Nur
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmanın amacı; Türkiye ekonomisi 2008-2023 dönemi aylık frekansta net yatırım pozisyonu açığının döviz kuru baskı endeksine neden olan etkisini finansal krizler açısından incelemektir. Araştırmada Türkiye döviz kuru baskı endeksini hesaplamak için Kaminsky ve Reinhart (1999) modeli seçilmiştir. Seçilen değişkenler; net yatırım pozisyonu, döviz kuru baskı endeksi, CDS olarak sıralanabilir. Araştırmanın yöntemleri koentegrasyon testleri, VAR modelleri ve Granger nedensellik testleridir. Bulgular; net yatırım pozisyonu, CDS primi ve döviz kurları arasında uzun ve kısa dönemde bir denge olduğunu işaret etmektedir. CDS Risk primi ve net yatırım pozisyonu açığının artması, döviz kurları üzerinde finansal para krizlerine neden olabilecek ölçüde bir baskı oluşturmaktadır. Oluşan bu baskı tekrar CDS primini tetikleyip, net yatırım pozisyonu açığını yükselttiği için finansal kırılganlık ve para krizi sarmalı-döngüsü ortaya çıkmaktadır.
Dünya Bankası Beşeri Sermaye Şemsiye Programı: Sosyo-Ekonomik Bakış
Authors: KARAŞ Zeynep
Published: March 2024

Bireylerin sahip olduğu ve ekonomik üretkenliğe katkıda bulunabilecek bilgi, beceri, yetenek ve diğer maddi olmayan varlıklar birikimini ifade eden beşeri sermaye, kuruluşların ve ekonomilerin başarısında çok önemli bir faktördür. Ülkelerin gelişiminde ve kalkınmasında en önemli milli varlıklardan birisi olarak da görülmekte olan beşeri sermaye, sürekli yatırım yapılması ve korunması gereken alanların başında yer almaktadır. Gelişmekte olan ülkeler, imkânları ve vizyonları ölçüsünde beşeri sermayelerine yatırım yapma konusunda çaba göstermekle birlikte, olanaksızlıklar, önceliklerin farklı olması ve karar vericilerin vizyon eksiklikleri gibi nedenlerden dolayı, bu çabaların genellikle arzulanan seviyeye erişmesi mümkün olamamaktadır. Günümüz dünyasında ülkelerin beşeri sermayeleri arasında da ciddi seviyelerde farklılıklar bulunmakta ve bu nedenle uluslararası bazı kuruluşlar beşeri sermayeye yapılan yatırımların arttırılması ve sürdürülebilir olması için inisiyatif alarak dünya ölçeğinde etkili olabileceği düşünülen girişimler başlatmaktadırlar.

Dünya Bankası beşeri sermayenin yüksek önemi nedeniyle, ihtiyacı olan ülkeler için Beşeri Sermaye Projesi ve sonrasında Beşeri Sermaye Şemsiye Programı'nı başlatmış ve beşeri sermayesi zayıf bazı ülkeler için finansal destekçileri vasıtasıyla söz konusu programı hayata geçirmiştir. Dünya Bankası ayrıca beşeri sermayenin ölçülebilirliği için Beşeri Sermaye Endeksi’ni geliştirerek ülkelerin kendi pozisyonlarını değerlendirmelerine olanak sağlamıştır. Şemsiye programı, Bill ve Melinda Gates Vakfı ile Kanada Hükümetinin sağladığı maddi destek kullanılarak hayata geçirilmiş olup, faaliyetleri devam etmektedir.

Bu çalışmada, Dünya Bankası’nın beşeri sermaye kapsamında başlattığı yukarıda anılan proje ve programlar sosyo-ekonomik bakış açısıyla incelemiş ve ülkemizin Dünya Bankası ile yürüttüğü/yürüteceği faaliyetlere şüpheci bir gözle bakılması açısından ülkemizde oluşmuş bilince katkı sağlayabilir düşüncesiyle, Dünya Bankası’nın Şemsiye Programı’na finansal destek verenler ile Dünya Bankası’nın olası gizli ajandaları ve hedeflerine yönelik literatürden derlenen tespitler ve yazarın varsayımlara dayalı bazı çıkarımları paylaşılmıştır.
Psikolojik İyi Oluş ile İşe Adanmışlık Arasındaki İlişkide Duygusal Zekanın Rolü: Mobilya Sektöründe Bir Araştırma
Authors: ŞEKER Mehtap , ASLAN Mecbure
Published: March 2024

Bu çalışmada amaç duygusal zekâ, psikolojik iyi oluş ile işe adanmışlık arasındaki ilişkileri ele almak ve psikolojik iyi oluşun işe adanmışlık üzerindeki etkisinde duygusal zekânın aracı rolü olup olmadığını ortaya koymaktır. Çalışma İzmir, Bursa ve Kayseri illerindeki mobilya sektöründe bulunan işletme çalışanları ile yürütülmüş olup 400 çalışan araştırmaya katılmıştır. Çalışmada elde edilen veriler, SPSS ve AMOS programı kullanılarak analiz edilmiştir. Ölçeklerin geçerlilik analizleri doğrulayıcı faktör analiziyle (DFA) yapılmıştır. Araştırmada korelasyon regresyon analizi yapılmış ve duygusal zekânın aracı etkisini tespit etmek üzere yapısal eşitlik modeli uygulanmıştır. Çalışmada psikolojik iyi oluş ve duygusal zekânın işe adanmışlık üzerinde ve psikolojik iyi oluşun da duygusal zekâ üzerinde pozitif etkisi olduğu belirlenmiş olup diğer çalışmalardan farklı olarak psikolojik iyi oluşun işe adanmışlık üzerindeki etkisinde duygusal zekânın tam aracı rolünün bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Araştırmanın en önemli kısıtları zaman, katılımcılara ulaşımın zorluğu ve ekonomik açıdan diğer sektörlerden katılımın sağlanamamasıdır.
DAMPAK KONTEN PEMASARAN DI MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP CITRA DAN PENGARUHNYA PADA KEPUTUSAN MENDAFTAR DI PERGURUAN TINGGI
Authors: Khairani Zulia , Kamilah Faizah , Soviyanti Efrita
Published: March 2024

This research was conducted to determine and analyze the impact of marketing on social media on image and its influence on the decision to enroll in college. This research conducted a survey of students at private universities with b and excellent accreditation. The sample in this research was 100 people using a quota sampling method and this research used a quantitative approach with an inductive descriptive method, namely collecting, presenting, analyzing and testing hypotheses and compiling marketing content, institutional image and students' decisions to enroll in higher education according to their perceptions. first year student at a private university in Pekanbaru City. Quantitative analysis includes: validity and reliability tests and SEM analysis. Qualitative analysis is an interpretation of the data obtained in research as well as the results of data processing that has been carried out by providing information and explanations. The research results found that marketing content had a positive and significant influence on the decision to register, marketing content had a positive and significant influence on the institutional image, institutional image had a positive and significant influence on the decision to register, and institutional image was able to mediate the influence of marketing content on the decision to register at a private university in Pekanbaru city
 
Keywords: Content Marketing, Institution Image, Student Decisions
KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN FASILITAS TERHADAP KEPUASAN MASYARAKAT DI POLRES LAMONGAN
Authors: Hayat Ardiansyah Ahsanul , Wahyono Didik Puji , David Muhammad , Wicaksono Andrian Febri , Musarofah Siti
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk dapat mengetahui dan menganalisis Pengaruh kualitas pelayanan dan fasilitas terhadap kepuasan masyarakat di Polres Lamongan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Masyarakat yang berkunjung di Polres Lamongan selama periode penelitian yang berjumlah 520 orang, kemudian sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan rumus slovin dan didapatkan jumlah sampel sebanyak 84. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan SPSS versi 22. Hasil penelitian ini menggunakan uji analisis regresi berganda, dapat disimpulkan bahwa Kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat. serta Fasilitas berpengaruh secara parsial terhadap Kepuasan Masyarakat. Kemudian secara simultan kualitas pelayanan dan fasilitas berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan masyarakat yang berkunjung di Polres Lamongan.
PENGARUH KOMPETENSI, LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP MOTIVASI DAN KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA PT. SUMATERA SYLVA LESTARI ESTATE PASIR PENGARAIAN
Authors: Fatma Kurnia , Machasin Machasin , Setiawan Deny
Published: March 2024

This research was conducted at PT. Sumatra Sylva Lestari Estate Pasir Pengaraian, with research time in 2022. The aim of this research is to determine the influence of competency and work environment on employee motivation and performance at PT. Sumatra Sylva Lestari Estate Pasir Pengaraian. To achieve this goal, research was conducted using a sample of 99 respondents who were employees of PT. Sumatra Sylva Lestari Estate Pasir Pengaraian.

The data collection technique in this research is through a questionnaire. The data analysis method uses multiple linear regression using a Likert scale and data testing is carried out using SPSS Version 22 software. The results of this research show that the Competency variable influences employee work motivation, the work environment variable influences work motivation, the Competency variable influences employee performance, The work environment variable influences employee performance, and the motivation variable influences employee performance. contribution of the influence of competence (X1) and work environment (X2) on work motivation (Y1) at PT. Sumatra Sylva Lestari Estate Pasir Pengaraian was 19.8% and contributed to the influence of competence (X1), work environment (X2) and work motivation (Y1) on employee performance (Y2) at PT. Sumatra Sylva Lestari Estate Pasir Pengaraian by 33%.