bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effectiveness of imago therapy on marital satisfaction and emotional experience towards the spouse among the men with marital conflicts
Authors: Dehnavi Tayebe Ghasemi , Yousefi Zahra , Farhadi Hadi
Published: November 2023

BACKGROUND:

Marital satisfaction and positive emotional experience towards one's spouse has always been effective in preserving and surviving the family, therefore one of the concerns of family specialists is to improve these two structures in the family. This research was conducted with the aim of the effectiveness of imago therapy on marital satisfaction and emotional experience towards spouse among married men with conflict in Isfahan city.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The research was semi-experimental with a pre-test and post-test design with experimental and control groups. The statistical population was all married and conflicted men of Isfahan city in the year 1400, from whom a sample of 40 people was selected as available and non-randomly placed in an experimental group and a control group. The measurement tools were Inridge marital satisfaction scale with Cronbach's alpha above 0.80 and emotional experience towards spouse with Cronbach's alpha above 0.92 for each subscale). Both research groups were evaluated by research tools before and after training. While the control group was on the waiting list, the experimental group received Imago therapy. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (multivariate covariance analysis).

RESULTS:

The results showed that imago therapy had a significant effect on the improvement of marital satisfaction and the dimensions of emotional experience towards the spouse (P = 0.01).

CONCLUSION:

According to the present results, it can be said that this method can help family counselors to use this method to improve marital satisfaction and emotional experience towards the spouse and thereby reduce marital conflicts. He used this integrated method.
Uterocutaneous Fistula – Uncommon Presentation of Common Surgeries
Authors: Priya N. Mohana , Malhotra Gunjan , Seth VSM Atul , Tangri Manoj K. , Dalal Vinod Kumar , Magdum Hrishikesh
Published: November 2023

Uterocutaneous fistula is a rare pathology that commonly occurs following uterine surgeries, endometriosis, chronic infection, malignancy, and foreign bodies. Many diagnostic and management strategies have been practiced. In this case series, we describe three cases of uterocutaneous fistula following cesarean and myomectomy, which was diagnosed clinically, confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging, and managed successfully by surgery with fertility preservation.
Early detection and assessment of intensive care unit-acquired weakness: a comprehensive review
Authors: Elkalawy Hanan , Sekhar Pavan , Abosena Wael
Published: November 2023

Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) is a serious complication in critically ill patients. Therefore, timely and accurate diagnosis and monitoring of ICU-AW are crucial for effectively preventing its associated morbidity and mortality. This article provides a comprehensive review of ICU-AW, focusing on the different methods used for its diagnosis and monitoring. Additionally, it highlights the role of bedside ultrasound in muscle assessment and early detection of ICU-AW. Furthermore, the article explores potential strategies for preventing ICU-AW. Healthcare providers who manage critically ill patients utilize diagnostic approaches such as physical exams, imaging, and assessment tools to identify ICU-AW. However, each method has its own limitations. The diagnosis of ICU-AW needs improvement due to the lack of a consensus on the appropriate approach for its detection. Nevertheless, bedside ultrasound has proven to be the most reliable and cost-effective tool for muscle assessment in the ICU. Combining the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score assessment, and ultrasound can be a convenient approach for the early detection of ICU-AW. This approach can facilitate timely intervention and prevent catastrophic consequences. However, further studies are needed to strengthen the evidence.
New iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), zinc(II) mixed-ligand complexes: Synthesis, structural, DFT, molecular docking and antimicrobial analysis
Authors: M. Abd El-Lateef Hany , M. Ali Ali , M. Khalaf Mai , Abdou Aly
Published: November 2023

The present framework has as its goal the design and synthesis and characterization of new mononuclear 1:1:1 (M:L:Q) mixed-ligand complexes, including FeLQ, CoLQ, NiLQ, CuLQ, and ZnLQ. The "L," is the 4-[(4-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)hydrazono]methylphenyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate, while the "Q," is the 8-hydroxy quinoline. According to the findings, L and Q ligands each play the role of a neutral bi-dentate NN and a monobasic bi-dentate ON ligand, respectively. The findings demonstrated an octahedral shape. The density functional theory (DFT) technique was employed, and the quantum chemical descriptors were assessed, to optimize the molecular structure of the compounds. An in vitro investigation was carried out to investigate the antibacterial and antifungal activities of the compounds. According to the findings, the activity of metal complexes as potential candidates for use as antibiotics and antifungals is much greater than that of their free ligands. The in-silico inhibition of the 1fj4 protein was investigated using molecular docking. ZnLQ complex was the one that inhibited the 1fj4 protein with the greatest degree of success. The fact that this is the case lends credence to the notion that these compounds have the potential to function as launchpads for the development of new classes of antibiotics.

KEY WORDS: Metal complexes, Schiff-base, Antimicrobial, DFT, Molecular docking

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2024, 38(1), 147-166. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v38i1.12
Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles using essential oil of aerial part of cyclospermum leptophyllum and their application in colorimetric determination of metallic ions
Authors: Hunde Gonfa Yilma , Getachew Tadesse Mesfin , Abicho Kabeto Samuel , Beshah Tessema Fekade , Bachheti Archana , Kumar Chaubey Kundan , Kumar  Bachheti Rakesh
Published: November 2023

The focus of this research was to synthesize biogenic silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the essential oil of the aerial part of Cyclospermum leptophyllum (CLEO) and investigate their colorimetric determination of metallic ions. In the synthesis of CLEO mediated AgNPs (CLEO-AgNPs), the one-factor-at-a-time method was used to optimize the reaction parameters. Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) peak of CLEO-AgNPs was determined at 426 nm. Fourier transform-infrared (FTIR) spectra analysis identified the functional groups participating in the bio-reducing, capping, and stabilizing processes in the CLEO-AgNPs synthesis. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image demonstrated the predominately spherical shape and the average size of 70.86+1.80 nm of CLEO-AgNPs. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) peak profile depicted the presence of Ag elements in CLEO-AgNPs. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) peaks observed at 38.5°, 44°, 65°, and 77° which represent Ag(111), Ag(200), Ag(220), and Ag(311) lattice faces, respectively. The average zeta nanosize, zeta potential, and polydispersity index of CLEO-AgNPs were determined as 69.70 nm, -43.5 mV, and 0.256, respectively. The stability test exhibited the prolonged storage stability of CLEO-AgNPs for over six months at room temperature. CLEO-AgNPs demonstrated the potential colorimetric detection of K+, Mg2+, Al3+, Cr6+, Mn2+, Fe3+, Ni2+, Cu2+, Zn2+, Hg2+, Pb2+, and Cd2+ ions in the real samples.

KEY WORDS: Cyclospermum leptophyllum, Essential oil, Biogenic silver nanoparticles, Bio-reductants, Colorimetric detection  

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2024, 38(1), 213-228. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v38i1.16
Tetradentate azo Schiff base Ni(II), Pd(II) and Pt(II) complexes: Synthesis, spectral properties, antibacterial activity, cytotoxicity and docking studies
Authors: Abdulkadhim Hasan Hussein , M. Mahdi Saad , Addai Ali Hanaa
Published: November 2023

A new complexes of Ni(II), Pd(II), and Pt(II) have been synthesized from the reaction of Azo-Schiff base ligand (L1) that was prepared by the condensation firstly of salicylaldehyde with ethylene diamine in a 1:2 molar ratio and the prepared imine compound (S1) reacted with 2,5-dichloro aniline, and were employed in the preparation of complexes containing the metal ions Ni(II), Pd(II), and Pt(II). The structural characteristics of the synthesized compounds were investigated using UV-Vis, IR and NMR, molar conductance, elemental analysis, and mass spectroscopy. The results of the elemental analysis point to a 1:1 [M:L] stoichiometry. According to molar conductance studies, none of the prepared end products are electrolytic in nature. The complexes of Ni(II), Pd(II), and Pt(II) may have square planer geometry, according to spectral investigations. Then Pd(II), Ni(II), and Pt(II) complexes were evaluated for antimicrobial activity against different types strains of Gram-negative [Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922)] and positive bacteria [Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923)] and showed good significant against these bacteria. The cytotoxic effect of the palladium complex on the prostatic malignant cell was examined via the PC3 cell line studied against normal cell WRL-68. The molecular docking of target microorganisms of these complexes will be studied by using MOE software.

KEY WORDS: Salen ligand, Nickel(II), Palladium(II), Platinum(II), Complexes, bis azo-Schiff base

Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. 2024, 38(1), 99-111. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v38i1.8
Tindaya Guanche sacred mountain, Fuerteventura (Canary Islands, Spain) and its Ibero-Guanche (Latin) rock inscriptions
Authors: Arnaiz-Villena Antonio , Medina Marcial , Vaquero-Yuste Christian , Ruiz-del-Valle Valentin , Suarez-Sanchez Carlos , Juarez Ignacio , Suarez-Trujillo Fabio
Published: November 2023

Tindaya volcano is a sacred Guanche (or Majo)* mountain, Canary Islands, Spain. This mountain was probably a religious / pilgrimage place for Guanche/Majo people. Many of its rocks are covered by lineal and figurative motifs with incised or picketed (carved) technology the most abundant reported are podomorphs, which in the Atlantic European façade usually point towards either the summer solstice sunset or the sunset yearly arch at these latitudes (Northwest direction). Podomorphs are generally admixed with other motifs in the rock panel. Among these motifs are the so called Ibero-Guanche incised Lineal Megalithic Scripts or pre-Guanche-Iberian signs. These are similar to those found in other Canary Islands, Algerian Sahara Desert or Iberia, some of them scripted in dolmens themselves (5-3,000 years BC). This finding at Tindaya volcano supports a very early Fuerteventura Island, longer before than Punic or Roman influence, if any; podomorphs todays Bronze Age chronology in Iberia supports ancient peopling in Fuerteventura and other Canary Islands. In the present paper we analyse these incise Iberian-Guanche (or earlier) writing and put forward a mainly religious/ funeral meaning in the context of the Paleolithic/Neoithic widespread Religion of the Mother. The Saharo-Canarian cultural circle may have been the origin of Eurafrican and Mediterranean Lineal scripts, like Runes, Iberian Tartessian, Etruscan, Lepontic, Minoan Lineal A and others. Particularly Iberian- Guanche scripts and their probable precursor Linela Megalithic signs also present in Sahara supports that Saharan people migration when desertification started about 10,000 BC was origin of this culture. *Majos= Lanzarote and Fuerteventura Islands inhabitants.
Feministyczna hałda pamięci
Authors: Bojarska Katarzyna
Published: November 2023

The author analyzes women’s artistic practices, framed as manifestations of environmental art of memory of violence and destruction – both political violence directed against people and violence directed against nature. The analyzed artists appear not so much as contemporary incarnations of Benjaminian angel of history, but rather as figures who while turning backwards descent into the depths, and as such not so much look at the debris as they penetrate it. Their practice is seen here as learning from the coexistence with the matter of the past and the past of the matter – the theoretical tool that the author employs is that of the postindustrial heap (hałda). The author shows how, by analyzing the works of such artists as Joanna Rajkowska, Karolina Grzywnowicz, Diana Lelonek, one can think differently about the relationship with the past and even the very idea of historicity today.
POSSIBILITIES OF USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE PROCESS OF INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION MANAGEMENT
Authors: Giguashvili Giuli
Published: November 2023

Giuli Giguashvili

E-mail: giuligiguashvili@gu.edu.ge

Doctor of Economics, Professor Gori State University

Gori, Georgia

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5657-7544

 

Abstract: Artificial intelligence can be considered the main achievement of the modern world and the driving factor for developing new opportunities. It can be used in almost all sectors of the economy. Despite the mistrust of a certain part of society towards artificial intelligence and the caution shown during its use, due to the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence, it is inevitable that its role will increase in the economic development of countries and progress in general.

The article explores and evaluates the possibilities of using artificial intelligence in the process of managing international migration and ensuring border security. Currently, there is no unified model of international migration management. However, the sharing of migration management's best practices by developing countries, the use of innovative technologies and artificial intelligence significantly improve the legal framework of migration processes and the safe movement of migrants.
Factores asociados al presentismo laboral y la calidad de vida relacionada con la voz en docentes universitarios colombianos dictando clases virtuales en tiempos de COVID-19
Authors: Rute Sanabria Bibiana Omaira , Atará-Piraquive Ángela Patricia , Cantor-Cutiva Lady Catherine
Published: November 2023

Objetivo. Identificar factores asociados al presentismo laboral y la calidad de vida relacionada con la voz en docentes universitarios colombianos con clases virtuales en tiempos de COVID-19.
Metodología. Estudio transversal en el que veintinueve docentes de una universidad pública de Colombia participaron. Se utilizó un cuestionario en línea en la plataforma Google Forms, en el que se incluyeron preguntas sobre sintomatología vocal, calidad de vida asociada a la voz y al presentismo laboral asociado con sintomatología vocal. El análisis estadístico se realizó utilizando el software SPSS 25 (IBM Corporation).
Resultados. El análisis multivariado de los factores asociados con el presentismo mostró que cuatro variables aumentaban los días de presentimos laboral, siendo el reporte de síntomas de voz en el mes previo a la recolección de datos la variable que aumentó en mayor proporción, seguido de estado civil soltero, número de estudiantes y el factor 2 del IFV. Respecto a los factores asociados de la calidad de vida relacionada con la voz, el análisis multivariado mostró que el reporte de incomodidad física asociada con la fonación (Factor 2 del IFV) fue la única variable que permaneció estadísticamente significativa.
Conclusión. La fatiga vocal y la incomodidad física asociada con la fonación, así como el estado civil, están asociados con el presentismo vocal y la calidad de vida relacionada con la voz. Estos resultados resaltan las implicaciones de la sintomatología vocal en la salud, el bienestar y la economía de los docentes y las instituciones educativas, información que es importante cuando se requiere priorizar medidas preventivas y estrategias de intervención para los síntomas de voz y la fatiga vocal en docentes.
Relationship between Smoking and Vocal Self-perception of Trans Women
Authors: Abreu Ana Clara Oliveira , Valente Junior Cirley Novais , De Medeiros Adriane Mesquita
Published: November 2023

Objective. To verify the relationship between smoking, age, schooling, and the vocal self-perception of trans women.
Methods. Cross-sectional observational quantitative study conducted with 24 trans women over 18 years old, living in their affirmed gender for a minimum of 6 months. Data collection involved selected questions from the translated and authorized Portuguese version of the Trans Woman Voice Questionnaire (TWVQ) and information regarding age, education, occupation, and smoking status. All variables were analyzed descriptively, and the association with smoking was assessed using Pearson's Chi-square, Fisher's Exact, Student's T, and Mann-Whitney tests, with a significance level of 5%.
Results. The mean age of trans women was 28.2 +/- 6.5 years (range: 21 - 48). Most participants (41.6%) had completed their high school education and pursued diverse careers. Regarding smoking habits, 58.3% of women were either current smokers or had smoked at least 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. A statistically significant association was found between smoking and age (p = 0.001), with smokers having a lower average age (24.9 years) compared to nonsmokers (32.9 years). However, no statistical significance was observed between smoking, education, and self-perception of vocal femininity. Only 9 (37.5%) trans women perceived their voices as feminine, while 17 (70.7%) desired a more feminine-sounding voice.
Limitation. The limited sample size in this study may have constrained the ability to detect significant differences between the analyzed groups using statistical tests.
Conclusion. The smoking prevalence was notably high among younger trans women. However, there was no statistically significant difference in vocal self-perception between those who smoked and those who did not. The majority of trans women expressed a desire for their voices to sound more feminine, particularly among smokers.
High-Resolution Manometry Contributions to the Physiology of Phonation
Authors: Vaiano Thays , Herbella Fernando , Badaró Flávia , Behlau Mara
Published: November 2023

High-resolution manometry (HRM) is a motility diagnostic system that measures intraluminal pressure of the gastrointestinal tract using a series of closely spaced pressure sensors. The topographic plot generated by HRM software makes it possible to visualize phonation pressures at the pharynx, UES, and body of the esophagus in real time, indicating pressure intensity by color, which permits easy data interpretation. It has been largely used for swallowing study and dysphagia diagnosis. Due to the proximity of the pharyngoesophageal and laryngeal structures, this technology instigated voice researchers. Despite the few studies published so far, high-resolution manometry has yet proven to be an extremely useful tool in obtaining entire pharyngoesophageal segment pressure measurements during phonation. It also allows natural voice production not interfering with the mouth area. HRM data already brought light to subglottic pressure, vertical laryngeal excursion, cricopharyngeal muscle activation, air flow, muscle tension associated with vocalization and pressure variations associated with different phonatory stimuli.
Exploring the Feasibility of a Comprehensive Screening for Voice and Swallowing Function in Post-Extubation Patients: A Pilot Study
Authors: Figueroa-Martínez Fernanda , Castillo-Allendes Adrián , Grunewaldt Karla , Solís-Meza Tamara , Hunter Eric J , Searl Jeff
Published: November 2023

Objectives. This pilot study aimed to identify and test a battery of time-efficient and cost-effective voice and swallowing screening tools for post-extubated patients in Chile.
Methods. A panel of four experts selected and rated voice and swallowing screening tools. Seven measures were selected: smoothed cepstral peak prominence (CPPS) and maximum phonation time (MPT) for voice assessment, Volume-Viscosity Swallow Test (V-VST) for swallowing, voluntary and reflex peak cough flow for cough assessment, Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10), and Vocal Symptom Scale (VoiSS) for patient-reported outcomes. These tools were applied to four post-extubation patients within 48-72 hours post-hospital discharge, alongside the assessment of 17 matched controls.
Results. Post-extubation patients showed significantly shorter MPT, lower CPPS values, increased V-VST dysphagia signs, reduced voluntary peak cough flow, and more pronounced symptoms on both the VoiSS and EAT-10 compared to controls.
Limitations. The study had a modest sample size and relied solely on clinical screening tools.Value. This pilot study suggests a feasible and cost-effective approach to voice and swallowing screening for post-extubation patients, valuable in resource-constrained settings.Conclusion. While these accessible tools are not gold-standard assessments, they offer valuable insights and can guide future research. This study underscores the potential of selected tools in facilitating early detection of voice and swallowing disorders in post-extubation patients.
Is it always Laryngopharyngeal Reflux? How Voice Disorders Can Manifest as LPR
Authors: Carroll Thomas L.
Published: November 2023

Introduction. Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) manifests with a constellation of common throat symptoms and inconclusive signs on laryngoscopic exam. It is a diagnosis, often made clinically, that can lead to prescriptions of proton pump inhibitors that are unnecessary and potentially harmful. Glottic insufficiency (GI) and the accompanying hyperfunctional laryngeal behaviors can also present with similar, common throat complaints that may or may not include a qualitative change to the voice.
Methods. This is a reflection article. It is written to summarize, explain, and support with evidence the opinion of the author on the topic of how symptoms of voice disorders can easily be mistaken for symptoms of LPR. The offered reflection is based on his experience, research and the available literature.
Reflection. This article intends to explore the similarities between GI and LPR, how to ultimately differentiate them and how to approach treatment with a broader differential diagnosis.
Conclusion. LPR and GI can present with identical, vague throat, and voice symptoms.  Empiric medication trials, behavioral interventions and objective laryngovideostroboscopy, impedance-based reflux, and esophageal motility testing may all be needed, sometimes in a trial and error fashion, to correctly diagnose and treat a patient’s symptoms.
Pengaruh Current Ratio Dan Debt To Asset Ratio Terhadap Net Profit Margin Pada Pt. Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk Periode 2012-2021
Authors: Wati Utary Anggoro , Delimah Pasaribu Veta Lidya
Published: November 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menguji pengaruh antara Current Ratio (CR) dan Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) terhadap Net Profit Margin (NPM) pada PT. Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk periode 2012-2021. Jenis penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kuantitatif dengan metode analisis yang digunakan adalah statistik deskriptif, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda, uji hepotasis (uji t dan uji f) dan uji koefisien determinasi (R2) dengan tingkat signifikan 0,05% dan sumber data yang digunakan yaitu data sekunder. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa CR berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap NPM, dengan hasil thitung 3,700 > ttabel 2,365 dan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,008 < 0,05. DAR berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap NPM dengan hasil thitung 0,343 < ttabel 2,365 dan nilai signifikan 0,742 > 0,05. Secara simultan CR dan DAR berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap NPM dengan hasil Fhitung 16,361 > Ftabel 4,46 dengan nilai signifikan 0,002 < 0,05. Kemudian diperoleh nilai R-square sebesar 0,773 yang menunjukan bahwa pengaruh CR dan DAR memberikan kontribusi sebesar 77,3% terhadap NPM. Sedangkan sisanya sebesar 22,7% dipengaruhi oleh variabel bebas lain.
Pengaruh Beban Kerja Dan Stres Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada Perusahaan Hino Kumala Makassar I
Authors: Pranata L Kumala Jodie , Kadir Nuraeni , Umar Fauziah
Published: November 2023

Dalam sebuah perusahaan karyawan atau sumber daya manusia yang ada dituntut untuk memberikan kontribusi dan kinerja yang baik terhadap perusahaan dimana tempatnya bekerja, dengan memberikan kontribusi dan kinerja yang baik terhadap perusahaan, perusahaan dapat mencapai target serta visi dan misi yang telah ditetapkan, karena tingkat keberhasilan sebuah perusahaan dapat di ukur lewat kinerja yang diberikan oleh karyawan terhadap perusahaannya. Karyawan pada Perusahaan Hino Kumala Makassar I merasakan adanya stres kerja karena karyawan merasakan dengan adanya beban kerja tersebut dapat mengakibatkan stres kerja yang mana dapat membuat ketegangan dan dapat berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Penelitian kuantitatif mengelola data dengan cara statistik dengan menggunakan data yang real dan struktur dengan jelas mulai dari awal hingga pembuatan metode penelitian. sample pada penelitian ini karyawan perusahaan Hino Kumala Makassar I Sebanyak 44 sample. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan variabel stres kerja lebih besar berpengaruh terhadap kinerja karyawan dapat dibuktikan dari hasil uji t yaitu dari nilai beta dan dari nilai t hitung variabel stres kerja memiliki nilai tertinggi dibanding dengan variabel beban kerja. Diketahui t hitung variabel beban kerja (X1) adalah 1,588 variabel stres kerja (X2) adalah 4,355. Dari kedua variabel independen tersebut yang memiliki t hitung terbesar adalah variabel stres kerja (X2).
EVALUASI DAYA DUKUNG PONDASI TIANG BORE PILE DAN PILAR PADA PROYEK PENYELESAIAN JEMBATAN LAHOMI DIBAWADASI KABUPATEN NIAS BARAT
Authors: Zai Desmanto , Situmeang Lasni Roha , Debataraja Semangat , Endayanti M.
Published: November 2023

Jembatan ialah suatu struktur  untuk menyambungkan dua sendi  jalan yang dibentuk oleh rintangan berupa sungai, lembah, rel kereta api dll. Akibatnya jembatan ialah salah satu bentuk  transportasi yang sangat dibutuhkan. Istilah  Jembatan dapat dibagi menjadi berbagai hal , antara lain  jembatan balok beton bertulang, jembatan balok baja, jembatan balok beton prategang, jembatan rangka baja, dll. Penggunaan jenis – jenis jembatan didasarkan pada bentangan jembatan yang akan ditingkatkan . Perhitungan Penulangan Abutment didapat hasil nya sebagaik berikut: D25 – D150 Dibagi D16 – 100, Potongan 2 didapat D25 – 150 Dibagi D16 – 100, Potongan 3 didapat D25 – D150 Dibagi D16 – 200, dan untuk perhitungan pondasi didapat sebagai berikut : Qi = 164,227 Ton (pondasi Tunggal), Group = 1294,766 Ton.
EVALUASI STRUKTUR PADA JEMBATAN BOZILIMA DI KABUPATEN NIAS UTARA
Authors: Siagian Edward Piter , Hariadi Edi , Debataraja Semangat
Published: November 2023

Jembatan merupakan saranah untuk penghubung dua desa yang akan membantu masyarakat untuk lebih mengembangkan ekonomi pada sekitar daerah yang ada. Jembatan. Dengan ada nya jembatan yang akan di bangun pada sebuah daerah maka akan ada pertumbuhan ekonomi di daerah tersebut, sehingga masyarakat yang berada disana bisa lebih leluasa dalam mengembangkan ekonomi karena dua desa yang terpisah akibat sungai bisa kembali terhubung Dari hasil perhitungan yang telah dilakukan di dapat, Qi = 360,262 ton (tiang tunggal), Qg = 593,712 ton (tiang group), Qu = 1101,521 Ton, Eg = 0,823, dari hasil analisis pembebanan diperoleh beban – beban yang akan bekerja pada struktur ∑DL = 8343 kg (8,343 ton), ∑DL = 24170 kg (24,170 ton), sehingga digunakan untuk kombinasi pembebanan gravitasi 1,2DL + 1,6 LL (Qultimate) = 53,7092 Ton
ANALISA KONSTRUKSI PONDASI BOREPILE PADA PROYEK PEKERJAAN TRANSMISI 150 KV PASIR PUTIH-PANGKALAN KERINCI SEC. 2
Authors: Lubis Yuniar
Published: November 2023

Dalam tugas akhir ini akan menganalisis daya dukung pondasi bore pile berdasarkan data sondir, menganalisis beban-beban yang bekerja pada konstruksi tower, mengevaluasi daya dukung pondasi tower dalam memikul beban konstruksi, ketebalan pile cap dan penulangan, memahami stabilitas konstruksi pada pekerjaan pondasi yang ditinjau pada titik T 105 pada kedalaman 11,5 m. Dari hasil analisa data dan hasil perhitungan yang di peroleh dapat di simpulkan, besar kapasitas daya dukung metode sondir pada kedalamaan 11,5 m adalah 117,78 dan untuk grup 424,02 ton, efisiensi tiang bor pile dengan 4 pile sebesar 0,72, besar kekuatan pull bore pile yang bekerja akibat gaya uplift adalah sebesar 28947,357 kg dengan faktor keamanan 9,50, kekuatan pull bore pile akibat gaya tekan 455.000 kg dengan faktor keamanan 4,97, faktor keamanan pondasi pull out yang bekerja secara total 2,96, untuk stabilitas pondasi di peroleh beban tekan (compres) yang di pikul bore pile 140,68 ton, beban angkat (uplift) akibat tarikan konduktor 25,72 ton dan kuat geser 17,55 ton. Dari hasil analisis tersebut dapat disimpulkan untuk di titik T 105, dari data-data yang diperoleh aman menggunakan pondasi borepile dengan 4 pile untuk setiap pondasinya.
PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN PLASTIK BEKAS TIPE POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE (PET) TERHADAP DAYA LEKAT CAMPURAN LASTON LAPIS AC-WC
Authors: Debataraja Semangat Marudut Tua , Sihite Natalius
Published: November 2023

The problem in this research is the increasing amount of plastic waste that is difficult to decompose creates an idea for me to use as one of the additives or mixtures in making asphalt mixtures. The types of plastic waste that are mostly found are drink bottles and plastic bags. This type of plastic can only be recycled only once with the name PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate). The addition of plastic to the asphalt mixture aims to optimize the characteristics of the AC-WC smooth asphalt mixture and reduce the amount of waste. Plastic mixing is carried out by means of a dry method whose plastic content is 5%, 10% 15% and 30% of the weight of optimum asphalt content. From the Marshall test conducted with the addition of PET plastic waste, the Stability value at 5% was 2005,967 kg, compared to the absence of additional plastic waste with a record number of 1961,534 kg. Density value with the addition of plastic at 5% level was 2.355% decreased compared to the elimination of the addition of this plastic mixture with a value of 2.359%. The value of Flow with the addition of plastic at a 5% level of 3,200% has increased compared to without the addition of plastic with a value of 3,100%. The value of VIM with the addition of plastic at a level of 5% is 4.453% compared without the addition of this element from the plastic waste that is difficult to decompose with a value of 4.297%. VFA value with the addition of plastics at 5% level was 73.493% decreased compared to no plastic additions amounting to 74.216%. The VMA value with the addition of plastic at 5% level was 16,801%, an increase compared to without the addition of plastic with a magnitude of 16,665%. MQ value with the addition of plastic at 5% content of 626,865 kg / mm has decreased compared to without the addition of plastic 632,753 kg / mm.
KAJIAN PEMANFAATAN CANGKANG SAWIT SEBAGAI BAHAN PENGGANTI AGREGAT KASAR TERHADAP KUAT TEKAN BETON f’c 30 MPa
Authors: Butarbutar Nico Fauzi S. , Siagian Daniel , Ginting Rahelina , Napitupulu Janter
Published: November 2023

Beton adalah bahan konstruksi umum yang dapat ditemukan di seluruh dunia. Namun, terlepas dari kenyataan bahwa ada banyak jenis beton dari hari ke hari yang menghasilkan jumlah hari yang sama, ada opsi ketiga yang dapat digunakan untuk mencapai tujuan ini: pembuatan hasil limbah-limbah.Contoh yang paling nyata adalah penggunaan tebu sawit.Cangkang kelapa sawit dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai pengganti beton.Dalam penelitian ini, cangkang kelpa sawit digunakan sebagai pengganti agregat kasar pada beton untuk lima variasi yang berbeda: variasi I (beton normal), variasi II (substitusi 5% cangkang kelapa sawit), dan variasi III (substitusi 10% cangkang kelapa sawit). Setiap variasi membutuhkan minimal 12 slindSlump test, kuat tekan, serap, dan pengamatan pola retak dilakukan pada hari ke 28 setelah kelahiran benda.Peningkatan nilai absorbsi dan penurunan nilai slump, kuat tekan, dan kuat tekan penyebab utama masalah tersebut.Dalam kasus pola retak, penggantian cangkang kelapa sawit menghasilkan jumlah, Panjang, dan rentang lebar retak yang jauh lebih umum daripada silinder biasa.Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa kerikil memiliki teks yang lebih halus dan keras dari sawit sebelumnya. Hasilnya, terlihat bahwa cangkang kelapa sawit tidak memenuhi syarat sebagai agregat kasar.
Artificial Intelligence and Business
Authors: Rios-Campos Carlos , Vega Sandra Marcela Zapata , Tejada-Castro Mariuxi Ileana , Zambrano Erick Orlando Guerrero , Perez Dany Jamnier German Barreto , Calderón Edilbrando Vega , Rojas Luz Magaly Fernandez , Alcantara Irene Marely Ballena
Published: November 2023

The general objective of the research was to determine the advances related to the artificial intelligence and business. The specific objectives of the research are to identify the software of AI used in business and the countries that invest more in AI. Methodology, in this research, 62 documents have been selected, carried out in the period 2018 - 2023; including: scientific articles, review articles and information from websites of recognized organizations. Results, every day new AI tools appear that support activities in today's businesses. Conclusions, about the general objective of the research, the importance of AI in business is beginning to be understood. Therefore, it is adopted in various organizational processes worldwide. AI is impacting various human activities, so it is necessary to keep an eye on its evolution. During the pandemic, businesses worldwide had to intensively use information and communication technologies in order to reach their customers. Subsequently, AI is presented as a tool that can radically change business. About the specific objectives of the research, the software of AI used in business are: Salesforce, HubSpot, IBM Watson, ChatGPT, Alteryx Analytics Automation Platform, Amazon SageMaker, GPT-3 model, Adobe Sensei, Marketo, Supply-chain management solutions based on artificial intelligence (AI), Kasisto, Workday, HireVue, Tableau, Power BI, Dynamic Yield, Darktrace, Copy.ai, UiPath, Automation Anywhere, Merative, Google Health, Google Translate. The countries that invest the most in AI are the United States, China and the European Union.
Advancing the Field of Presencing
Authors: Gunnlaugson Olen
Published: November 2023

This article makes a case for developing emerging presencing approaches (EPAs) that build from, grow alongside of, and in some cases depart from Theory U-based approaches to presencing. Drawing from the work of Dynamic Presencing, five principles are introduced to support new EPAs as a way of advancing the greater field of presencing research. Given the focus of Theory U as a change and knowledge-making practice, for some time there has been a need for alternative presencing approaches that explore epistemological, ontological, and teleological framings of presencing practices, as well as deeper embodied and consciousness approaches to the subject of presencing mastery. Toward these ends, this article is intended as a reference to catalyze new thinking and visioning for the field of presencing research.
Hubungan Intensitas Bermain Game Online Mobile Legend dengan Self Regulated Learning Siswa SMAN 1 Prajekan di Bondowoso
Authors: Maulana Putra Bayu Dwi , Ervina Iin , Sari Anggraeni Swastika
Published: November 2023

Self Regulated Learning is a process for individuals to regulate their learning patterns independently to gain knowledge, such as goal setting, planning, learning strategies, self-strengthening and self-instruction. Self-regulated learning is really needed by students to regulate themselves in improving their learning abilities. This research aims to determine the relationship between the intensity of playing mobile legend online games and the self-regulated learning of students at SMAN 1 Prajekan in Bondowoso. The type of research used is quantitative research with correlational methods. The population in this study was 168 students of SMAN 1 Prajekan with a sample of 122 students. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling. Data collection uses Google Form and distribution via WhatsApp messages. The scale used is the Online Game Playing Intensity scale which was adapted from Nugroho's (2020) research (18 items; α= 0.920). The Self Regulated Learning Scale was adapted from research by Sari & Linsiya (2022) (14 items; α= 0.698). The results of this study show that there is a significant negative relationship between the intensity variable of playing mobile legend online games (X) and the self-regulated learning variable (Y) of (r = -0.461; p < 0.05). This means that the higher the intensity of playing mobile legend online games, the lower the students' self-regulated learning, and vice versa
Gambaran Social Comparison Pengguna Fitur Instastory pada Aplikasi Instagram di Kalangan Mahasiswa
Authors: Sudjarwo Andika Bramastha , Handayani Panca Kursistin , Linsiya Ria Wiyatfi
Published: November 2023

Instastory is a feature in the Instagram application which is widely used by users of the application, one of which is students. Generally, students fall into the category of early adulthood where individual self-development is at its peak and they have a high sense of competition. Sometimes through Instagram stories students use other people to gain an understanding of themselves. Social Comparison is a process of self-comparison carried out by individuals with other individuals. Individuals compare themselves because these individuals need external standards obtained from other people so that it will produce an assessment within the individual. This research aims to find out about the social comparison behavior of students who use the Instagram story feature on the Instagram application. This type of research is quantitative with descriptive analysis. The population in this research is students who use the Instagram story feature in Jember Regency with a total sample of 349 students. The scale used is INCOM (Iowa Netherlands Comparison Orientation Scale) which has been translated into Indonesian by Amelia (2019) (11 items; α= 0.793). The research results show that students tend to carry out social comparisons. If we look at both ability and opinion, both show a high category level. Through Instagram stories, students tend to make social comparisons with their peers in terms of lifestyle, wealth, personal achievements and outfits.
Permeabilização da parede celular de basidiósporos de Pisolithus microcarpus por agentes químicos e enzimáticos
Authors:   , Lima Felipe Tavares
Published: November 2023

Pisolithus é gênero fúngico com espécies capazes de formar associações simbióticas ectomicorrízicas com grupos florestais de alto valor econômico, a exemplo dos pinhos e eucaliptos. A germinação in vitro de basidiósporos de Pisolithus é baixa, inviabilizando o uso desse material como inoculantes comerciais e dificultando a obtenção de isolados monocarióticos, importantes para estudos genéticos. A impermeabilidade da parede celular, observada em esporos maduros, pode ser responsável pela baixa porcentagem de germinação in vitro. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi desenvolver método de permeabilização da parede celular de basidiósporos de P. microcarpus com agentes químicos e enzimas visando à manutenção da viabilidade desses propágulos. Foram testados como agentes permeabilizadores Triton X-100, ácido metanoico, hidróxido de sódio e os coquetéis enzimáticos comerciais Lysing Enzymes e Driselase, em diferentes concentrações e tempos de incubação. NaOH nas concentrações de 100, 250, 500 e 1000 mmol L -1 mostrou-se eficaz na remoção de pigmentos e proteínas, resultando na permeabilização dos basidiósporos sem perda de viabilidade. O melhor tratamento foi com NaOH a 1000 mmol L -1 por um minuto, permeabilizando 97 % dos basidiósporos. A permeabilização com NaOH mostrou-se reprodutível quando aplicada a basidiósporos oriundos de 9 áreas de coleta distintas. As enzimas líticas não foram capazes de permeabilizar os esporos quando aplicadas isoladamente. No entanto, após o tratamento prévio dos basidiósporos com NaOH, Lysing Enzymes aumentou significativamente as porcentagens de permeabilização quando aplicadas nas concentrações de 30 e 60 mg mL -1 . O método desenvolvido tem potencial para melhorar as porcentagens de germinação dos basidiósporos de P. microcarpus, facilitando a obtenção de estirpes monocarióticas e o desenvolvimento de inoculantes ectomicorrízicos. Palavras-chave: Ectomicorriza. Germinação. Enzimas líticas.
COLÔNIA: prototipação de um jogo de tabuleiro para popularização dos alimentos fermentados
Authors:   , Teixeira Jonas da Silva
Published: November 2023

Alimentos fermentados correspondem a um grupo de relevância histórica e cultural; além de constituirem parte significativa da dieta humana, alguns apresentam propriedades comprovadamente benéficas à saúde. Embora a procura por alimentos funcionais e de maior saudabilidade tenha crescido nos últimos anos, ainda se observa certa resistência quanto às características sensoriais de alguns produtos produzidos via fermentação. O objetivo deste trabalho foi desenvolver um jogo de tabuleiro para popularização dos alimentos fermentados, visando favorecer a adaptação ao gosto destes alimentos, além de contribuir como ferramenta lúdica no ensino-aprendizagem da microbiologia da fermentação de alimentos. O itinerário da pesquisa foi conduzido pelo método Design Science Research (DSR). Para concepção inicial dos principais conteúdos a serem abordados no jogo e os desafios observados no ensino tradicional, foram entrevistados especialistas (docentes) das áreas de Microbiologia, Nutrição e Tecnologia de Alimentos; um especialista em jogos de tabuleiro também foi entrevistado, contribuindo para a criação de uma lista de concorrência. O desenvolvimento do jogo se iniciou por um processo de abstração até a confecção manual de um protótipo de baixa fidelidade. Para sua avaliação, 44 estudantes de Graduação foram recrutados para compor o painel de jogadores. Entrevistas foram aplicadas para avaliação dos aspectos de jogabilidade e mecânica, sendo submetidas à análise de conteúdo Bardiniana utilizando-se a ferramenta Iramuteq. Para avaliação dos diferentes objetivos do uso do jogo foi utilizada uma abordagem de triangulação de métodos mistos. Os resultados demonstraram que o jogo contribuiu para o ensino aprendizagem, gerando motivação e confiança, além de possibilitar o incentivo à introdução e adaptação ao gosto de alimentos novos junto ao público-alvo. Palavras-chave: Microbiologia. Fermentação. Serious Games. Design Science Research.
Solar thermal energy collection by compound parabolic collector and its storage in a packed-bed system: numerical and experimental analysis
Authors:   , Barbosa Eloiny Guimarães
Published: November 2023

The use of renewable energy sources is crucial for maintaining the sustainability of the planet, reducing reliance on finite resources, and mitigating the environmental consequences of fossil fuel combustion. Among the various avenues of solar energy utilization, solar thermal energy has gained increasing prominence. Thermal storage systems have significantly enhanced the reliability and predictability of solar systems. This study aimed to establish parameters, explore different dryer configurations, and highlight the importance of thermal energy storage methods. Additionally, the thermal and economic performance of a U-tube compound parabolic collector (CPC) was evaluated in a prototype. Different filling fluids (water, air, and thermal oil) within the evacuated tube and varying mass flow rates (0.007, 0.009, 0.014, and 0.021 kg s-1) were examined. In the final section, a numerical evaluation was conducted on a packed bed thermal energy storage (PBTES) system. The optimization of this system considered various heat storage materials (concrete, quartzite rock, and cast iron) and particle sizes (0.02, 0.03, and 0.04 m). The evaluated CPC collector demonstrated an optical efficiency of approximately 63.6%. The use of thermal oil as the filling fluid led to a higher average thermal efficiency (41.2%) compared to water (31.7%) and air (31.1%). The lowest evaluated mass flow rate resulted in the highest average thermal efficiency (41.2%). Regarding the PBTES analysis, the utilization of materials with lower thermal conductivity led to an increased temperature difference between the heat transfer fluid and the solid material. The configuration of multilayer materials had a significant impact on loading and unloading times, as well as on stored and released thermal energy. Among the cases evaluated, Case 9 exhibited the highest stored thermal energy (27.2 MJ) and demonstrated commendable charge (87.5%), discharge (80.5%), and exergy (70.5%) efficiencies. Clearly, the variability in particle diameter and material type had a substantial influence on stratification and heat transfer within the PBTES. Keywords: Environmentally friendly system. Evacuated U tube solar collector. Renewable and sustainable energy. Solar energy. Thermocline thermal storage system.
SISTEM ANALISIS PENYAKIT MATA BERBASIS PHP DAN MYSQL MENGGUNAKAN METODE TF-IDF
Authors: Sobari Dicky Iskandar
Published: November 2023

The development of information technology has had a positive impact on the healthcare sector, particularly in disease analysis. Eye diseases are among the health issues that require early detection for effective prevention and treatment. In this context, this research proposes the development of a PHP and MySQL-based Eye Disease Analysis System utilizing the Term Frequency-Inverse Document Frequency (TF-IDF) method. The system is designed to provide a web platform facilitating the analysis of textual data related to eye diseases. Involving PHP as the programming language and MySQL as the database, the system allows efficient storage, management, and retrieval of medical information. The TF-IDF method is employed to analyze unique characteristics within textual data, enabling the identification of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of eye diseases. Context Diagram, Data Flow Diagram (DFD), and Entity-Relationship Diagram (ERD) serve as visual guides in designing this system. The Context Diagram provides a general overview of the system's interaction with its external environment, while DFD illustrates the flow of data within the system. ERD is used to represent the data structure within the database.
The research results are expected to significantly contribute to the efficiency of eye disease analysis, providing faster information to medical professionals and enhancing the general public's understanding of eye diseases. This system is anticipated to serve as a foundation for further developments in the application of information technology in the healthcare sector, particularly in disease analysis.
Locus of control and Public Secondary School Teachers Job Involvement as sustainable Development in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: IPEAYEDA Folasade Olufemi , OREDEIN Afolakemi Olasumbo
Published: November 2023

The paper examines the relationship between Locus of control and Job Involvement of public secondary school teachers’ in Oyo state, Nigeria, in the context of sustainable development. Data was collected from 250 respondents (secondary school teachers) through questionnaire prepared from Mary Lynn Collins scale, Rotter’s locus of control scale and Kanungo scale for job involvement. Collected data was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage, average, mean and standard deviation. The result of the study revealed that locus of control had a significant positive association with job involvement among the teachers. The implications for educational policy making, as well as future research are discussed.