bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Technical skills of endoscopic sinus surgery for performance assessment using the Delphi methodology
Authors: Guldager M J , Wuyts Andersen S A , Melchiors J , Prokopakis E , Hopkins C , von Buchwald C
Published: October 2024

Background: In surgical residency, competence has traditionally been defined by a specified number of surgical procedures. Modern advances in medical education and surgical fellowships have challenged this approach. It is widely accepted that a definition of a skill set, enabling a systematic, competency-based assessment is mandatory in surgical education. Methodology: We conducted an international Delphi study with panelists from the European Rhinologic Society, representing 27 countries. Through four rounds, the panel reached consensus on the phrasing of an assessment tool-, for the technical skills of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Results: Thirty panelists participated throughout the study. The median age of the panelists was 54 years (range 31-66 years) with a median experience of 25 years (range 6-40 years). All were experts in the field of endoscopic sinus surgery. Consensus was reached. The final assessment tool consists of 21 items with descriptive anchors. Conclusion: The assessment tool, European Endoscopic Sinus Surgery – Technical Skills Assessment (EE-TSA), enables a competency-based approach to acquiring and maintaining essential elements of endoscopic sinus surgery. The international Delphi panel makes the tool internationally applicable. Further research should gather validity evidence for EE-TSA, enhancing the assessment of ESS by setting a pass/fail-standard ultimately improving surgical outcomes and patient safety.
Rekonstrukcja miejsca zdarzenia drogowego w oparciu o dane geoprzestrzenne Geoportalu Krajowego
Authors: Curyło Jakub
Published: October 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze the potential use of free spatial data available in the National Geoportal to support traffic accident reconstruction. The research focuses on the capabilities and limitations of using LiDAR and orthophotomaps data in the context of reconstructing traffic accident scenes. A comparative methodology was employed, involving the analysis of geospatial data in relation to traditional surveying techniques, exemplified by a real traffic accident analysis using the PC-Crash soft-ware. The main findings of the research indicate high precision of orthophotos and LiDAR data in reproducing the actual topography and elements of road infrastructure. The analysis conducted on a 3D model created from LiDAR data showed that modern measurement techniques allow a more accurate reconstruction of the accident's trajectory and assessment of road visibility conditions. Integrating these data with traditional measurement methods can significantly enhance the standards of forensic experts' work, contributing to an increased accuracy in determining accident scenarios and, more broadly, to a better understanding of accident causes.
Prognozowanie zagrożeń terrorystycznych jako element systemu antyterrorystycznego
Authors: Aleksandrowicz Tomasz
Published: October 2024

The article is devoted to the problem of forecasting terrorist threats and its role in the state’s anti-terrorist system. The aim of the article is to present the methodology of forecasting terrorist threats at three levels: strategic, operational and tactical. The text presents basic methods, techniques and tools used in threats forecasting. The main thesis of the article is the statement that a properly prepared forecast allows to determine with a high degree of probability the possibility of a terrorist threat, however, in such a case we are always dealing with the assessment of such a possibility, and not with cognitive certainty. System analysis was used as the basic research method.
Securing educational institutions against an active killer on the example of the United States of America. Best practices and recommendations
Authors: Amrozy Katarzyna
Published: October 2024

Educational institutions can become targets for active killers and this threat seems greater today than it did a few years ago. The aim of the article is to describe the main elements and proposals for securing these facilities against attacks of this type of perpetrators, which are recommended in the United States, and then to indicate solutions that could be introduced in Polish facilities. They concern both physical security and broadly understood prevention and monitoring of threats.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT АND МЕASURES OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES IN THE FUTURE
Authors:   University of Belgrade, Faculty of Geography, Serbia, Stojkov Borislav
Published: October 2024

In today's global alarming moment, the concept and idea of sustainable development should be actualized in Serbia again, especially among those sectors and institutions, as well as experts and citizens in the broadest sense, where proper attention is not yet paid to it. Regardless the fact that the concept of sustainable development in Serbia is mentioned at all levels, from individual scientists, laymen, companies, municipalities, to the state level, if carefully analyzed what we hear or read, we will make sure that it is most often used without understanding or incorrectly, that is, it is used as a mantra that minority people know what it substantially means and how important it is today. For this reason, this article in the first part recalls the birth and development of the idea of sustainable development, with an evaluation of its implementation during the development of Serbia in a few last decades. The second part explains and comments several urban activities that represent a critical phenomenon in the development of cities, both from the point of view of their positive impact on growth and development, and from the point of view of negative impact on climate change, resource consumption, declassification of biodiversity, and pollution. The sustainability attribute for each of these activities (industry, architecture, urban planning, construction) clearly indicates the need to change them in the direction of urban sustainable development. Measures from UN studies are also mentioned, as well as limitations and threats to their implementation. The third part deals with the idea of indispensable harmonious and sustainable symbiosis of these activities as the key to urban and global sustainable development.
The Cultivation of “Cotton under Corn”: Peasant Logic in Question in the Plateaux Region of Togo
Authors:   Regional Institute of Higher Education and Research in Cultural Development (IRES-RDEC), Madadozi TEZIKE , Akilou Pr. AMADOU ,   Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Lomé, Papa Dr. KAO ,   Higher School of Agronomy, University of Lomé
Published: October 2024

Togo's cotton growers have integrated “cotton under maize” into their production system in their quest for innovative solutions. This practice is of heuristic interest insofar as agricultural policies are constantly being improved. The aim of this paper is to analyze the social logics underlying this innovative cultivation practice. Analysis of qualitative data collected from 254 randomly selected cotton growers in the Plateaux region reveals that farmers prioritize the security and social prestige of their households over the financial enrichment provided by cotton. This strategy, although detrimental to the overall performance of the sector, enables them to guarantee the viability of their farms despite their technical and organizational constraints.
Unravelling the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on judo: a comparative analysis of the 2018-ec and 2020-ec championships
Authors: M. Gonçalves Jorge , Gomes João José Ferreira , Miarka Bianca , R. Ramos Filipe
Published: October 2024

An athlete’s performance, though relying on the ability of the competitor, is also significantly influenced by the training time. If a sportsperson is deprived of exercising, severe consequences may arise regarding his practice as the result of such behavior. This is what occurred in the awakening of the COVID-19 pandemic where several athletes were deprived of training according to the required conditions for a high-level sport. Thus, this essay aimed to examine the various aspects of this impact. For this purpose, the effect changes in training routines on the athlete's performance/abandonment and on the combat dynamics were analyzed. Based on a quantitative analysis methodology, with descriptive and inferential analytical processes, it was considered the data obtained through the direct observation of video recordings of the combats held at the 2018 and 2020 European Championships. The results did not reveal a significant resignation of athletes from high competition but there are indications of a decrease in the number of attacks and more combat, increasing the duration of pauses and approaching the grips time (using P<0.05 as significance level).
Keywords: judo; COVID-19; performance analysis; combat sport; Temporal Structure of Judo Combat.
Impacto das estratégias de coping e do ambiente de grupo no desempenho de atletas amadores em competição de voleibol
Authors: Lopes Vieira Jose Luiz , Rodrigues Giovana Telles , De Souza Vânia de Fátima Matias , Catabriga Lorena Mota , Kravchychyn Claudio , Carrosi Donato Fernanda , Lucca Marção Larissa , Ferreira Luciana
Published: October 2024

Este estudo objetivou investigar as estratégias de coping, o ambiente de grupo com o desempenho esportivo de atletas amadores de voleibol. Participaram do estudo 208 atletas participantes da Liga Amadora de Voleibol de Maringá, divididos em dois grupos medalhistas e não-medalhistas. Foram utilizados os Questionário de Ambiente de Grupo e o Inventário Atlético de Estratégias de coping. Para comparação foi utilizado o teste “t” e para o impacto das variáveis no desempenho foi usada a análise multivariada por regressão logística binária. Os resultados apontaram que atletas medalhistas utilizam as seguintes estratégias de coping com maior impacto sobre o resultado esportivo: “rendimento sobre pressão, confronto com adversidade e concentração”. Na coesão de grupo os medalhistas tem atração para a tarefa, os não-medalhistas têm atração para o grupo social. Conclui-se que os atletas amadores de voleibol com melhor desempenho utilizam estratégias de coping com foco no render ao máximo mesmo sob pressão, enfrentar a adversidade, diminuir de pressão pelo resultado e direcionar a equipe para a realização das tarefas durante os jogos.
Palavras-chave: Amador; Voleibol; Enfrentamento; Grupo.
Screening of musculoskeletal disorders and levels of depression in transgender people of Multan
Authors: Maryam Wisal  , Imran Ahmad Khan  , Maliha Khalid Khan
Published: October 2024

Objective: To perceive transgender health issues by evaluating their susceptibility to musculoskeletal problems and depression.
Method: The cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted from January to April 2023at the Government Girls Comprehensive Higher Secondary School, Multan, Pakistan, a school for transgenders, and comprised subjects aged 18-40 years. Body mass index was calculated for each subject, and further data was collected using the Standard Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory and Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Data was analysed using SPSS 25.
Results: Of the 44 subjects, 26(59%) were transgender females and 18(41%) were transgender males. The overall mean age was 25.06±1.53. There were 17(39%) subjects who had received education, and 27(61%) were illiterate. Mean depression score was 24.7±11.5, and mean body mass index was 22.9±3.16. Mean pain intensity was 5.81±2.04. Correlation analysis revealed a complex relationship among age, gender, education, occupation and health variables (p<0.01).
Conclusion: Musculoskeletal disorders and the level of depression were high and correlated with the occupation of transgender individuals.
Key Words: Transgender persons, Musculoskeletal disorders, Social isolation, Depression.
A Review of The Current Situation of Career Planning Courses in Chinese Higher Vocational Colleges
Authors: Chao Song , Ab.Wahid Nor Tutiaini
Published: October 2024

As China pays more and more attention to vocational education, the urgency of high-quality employment for vocational college students is also increasing. Career planning courses, as a key comprehensive education for high-quality employment in vocational colleges, play a crucial role. However, according to the data, the resignation rate of vocational college students within six months has remained high in recent years, which shows that the teaching of career planning courses for vocational college students is still not adequate. This paper aims to study the teaching situation of career planning courses in vocational colleges in China and identify the problems and causes of such courses. Using the method of document research, the paper takes the career planning course teaching situation in Ningxia Vocational and Technical College as a sample for study. Through the research, it was found that vocational colleges generally have problems with outdated teaching methods, weak faculty teams, and insufficient course settings, mainly due to the lack of attention from the government, schools, and students themselves on career planning courses. This paper analyzes the problems and causes of the teaching of career planning courses and proposes relevant reform and innovation strategies to enhance the level of attention to career planning courses.
Using Decision Tree Technique to Predict the Financial Collapse of Iraqi Private Banks: An Applied Study
Authors: Karrar Kareem Jawad  , Enaam Kareem Jawad  , Hakeem Hammood Flayyih
Published: October 2024

Predicting the Financial Collapse (FC) using modern technologies and scientific methods for Iraqi private banks is considered an early warning to detect their failure in the future. Therefore, these proposals, represented by scientific methods and modern technologies, are submitted to the specialized bodies represented by (the Central Bank of Iraq) in order to present them to the banks in the research sample to raise their capacity through the use of modern technologies and in order to adopt them as a scientific basis for predicting the FC. The following will be followed: Evaluating the performance of banks and classifying them based on the Camels standard (CS) and predicting the FC based on modern technologies (by relying on the decision tree algorithm). The research relied on the deductive approach to complete the theoretical aspect and the applied (experimental) approach to complete the practical aspect. The researcher also processed and prepared the data and then evaluated the performance of banks and classified them based on the CS equations consisting of five indicators and on the averages of these results as inputs for prediction using DT. Different computer programs were also adopted, as the Excel program was used to unload the data, the (SPSS) program to apply the equations, and the (Matlab) program to predict modern technologies. The most prominent conclusions reached by the research are as follows: Modern technologies represented by decision trees are characterized by providing more accurate information
IDENTIFIKASI KANDUNGAN LITIUM PADA BATUAN FILIT KOMPLEKS LUK ULO, JAWA TENGAH
Authors: Isyqi  , Setiawan Nugroho Imam , Anggara Ferian
Published: October 2024

Produksi baterai litium-ion di Indonesia akan lebih praktis jika Indonesia juga memiliki cadangan litium. Batuan metapelitik dapat menjadi salah satu material alternatif penghasil litium yang cukup potensial. Batuan filit yang  termasuk dalam batuan metapelitik ditemukan tersingkap di Kompleks Luk Ulo, Jawa Tengah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi kandungan litium dan mineralogi batuan filit Kompleks Luk Ulo sebagai model analogi keterdapatan litium pada batuan sejenis. Metode yang digunakan meliputi survei lapangan, analisis petrografi, analisis XRD, dan analisis ICP AES/MS. Filit Kompleks Luk Ulo tersingkap pada beberapa lokasi, memiliki skitositas yang berkembang cukup baik dengan komposisi mineral utama berupa kuarsa, grafit, klorit, dan mika putih. Litium dalam filit Komplek Luk Ulo memiliki konsentrasi yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan konsentrasi rata-rata litium dalam kerak bumi yaitu merentang antara 18,2 ppm sampai dengan 84,7 ppm. Kandungan litium dalam batuan tersebut diinterpretasikan berkaitan dengan mineral mika putih karena litium dalam batuan filit berkorelasi positif dengan unsur-unsur pembentuk mineral mika putih yaitu unsur utama K2O, CaO, Na2O, MgO, dan Al2O3. Pengkayaan litium dalam batuan filit Kompleks Luk Ulo mencapai lima kali dibanding konsentrasi litium dalam kerak bumi. Sumber pengkayaan tersebut diperkirakan berasal dari protolith filit berupa batuan sedimen pelitik asal benua. Kandungan litium dalam batuan filit Kompleks Luk Ulo memungkinkan batuan tersebut menjadi bahan baku sumber litium, namun batuan tersebut tidak untuk dieksploitasi karena terletak di Kawasan Cagar Alam Geologi Karangsambung.
Reconciliation Pedagogy as Peacebuilding through Education in the Context of Cameroon
Authors: Yola Yure
Published: October 2024

Purpose: The aim of the study was to examine Reconciliation Pedagogy as Peacebuilding through Education in the Context of Cameroon
Methodology: Being a literature-based paper, there was introduction of the paper in which some concepts were defined, a review of relevant literature on Cameroonian scholarship about the ongoing crisis, review of global literature on reconciliation pedagogy, a description of the role of a Christian teacher as a reconciliation pedagogue, and a proposed reconciliation pedagogical framework from a Christian perspective.
Findings: The Christian Teacher can positively provide good influence to help address the current Anglophone crisis in Cameroon through pedagogy for contextual reconciliation. This would be seen in actual ethical paradigms like forgiveness, compassionate care, honesty, love, justice and equity as Christian virtues of being and doing, which is a potential gap in teachers’ practice in a crisis situation. Hence, the paper seeks to provide a new paradigmatic shift in ethical discernment in teaching pupils/students who are the immediate beneficiaries of reconciliation pedagogy and the society at large. The focus is not on inculcating ideas but in shaping life through teaching and modeling of Christian virtues that would be constructive to the development of students and the society in general. This would be an integrative approach of historical, ethical, spiritual and practical principles and Christian thinking and doing.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy:  The paper suggests a contextual pedagogy for the Christian Teacher’s practice which is a form of summary of the roles they can play as reflective pedagogues. Hence, this paper sought to suggest reconciliation pedagogy from a Christian perspective for the Cameroonian context which is a characterized with human abuse and which both teachers and learners are victims. It is hoped that the suggested framework guides the Christian Teacher’s practice towards the reconstruction of the society as a step in the process of reconciliation in view of the current Anglophone crisis in Cameroon.
The Effectiveness of Religious Programs in Strengthening the Disciplinary Character of Students at Al-Islah Integrated MTs in Gorontalo City
Authors: Marwan Wiranti , Arif Muh , Mantau Burhanudin A.K.
Published: October 2024

The effectiveness of a Religious Program is an achievement or result obtained from a program to obtain the best results and in accordance with the goals to be achieved. This research aims to: 1) Analyze the forms of religious programs in strengthening the disciplinary character of students at Al-Ishlah Integrated MTs (Madrasah Tsanawiyah) in Gorontalo City. 2) Analyzing the impact of religious programs in strengthening the disciplined character of students at al-Ishlah Integrated MTs in Gorontalo City. 3) Analyzing the effectiveness of implementing religious programs in strengthening the disciplined character of students at al-Ishlah Integrated MTs in Gorontalo City. The type of research used is qualitative research, with a phenomenological approach and using data collection methods of observation, interviews, documentation and research questionnaires. The research results show: 1) Forms of religious programs that are effective in strengthening the disciplined character of students, namely routine religious programs, periodic religious programs and annual religious programs. 2) The impact of religious programs in strengthening disciplined character, namely students' time discipline, worship discipline, scientific discipline, dress discipline, behavioral discipline and social discipline. 3) The effectiveness of religious programs in strengthening disciplinary character has been running smoothly, seen from several aspects, namely, firstly, the accuracy of the right targets for students and the entire community in the madrasah environment. Second, socialization of religious programs is often carried out through seminars, training, accepting new students and through the learning process in the classroom. Third, the program objectives are achieved, namely, students have straight and correct aqidah, perform correct worship, have commendable morals and are independent and careful with time. Fourth, monitoring of religious programs by madrasas involves collaboration with teachers and parents of students.
Critical Thinking Skills of Grade VII Students of SMP Negeri 2 Barombong in Science Subjects
Authors: Takndare Maria Margaretha Terunenan , B Nurhayati , Adnan Adnan , Alimuddin Alimuddin , Firdaus Firdaus
Published: October 2024

The purpose of this study was to determine the critical thinking skills of class VII students of SMP Negeri 2 Barombong in science subjects. The research method used in this study was a quasi-experiment. The sample used in this study was a class or study group. The research sampling technique was used to determine the sample to be used in the study. The results showed that the critical thinking skills of class VII students of SMP Negeri 2 Barombong in science subjects were in the good category. Learning using the PjBL 1 and PjBL 2 models can improve students' creative thinking skills from categories 2 and 3 to categories 4 and 5, as evidenced by students being able to produce projects in the form of posters and pocket books on the material of classification of living things and video projects on the material of symbiosis
PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT LUNAK PENDETEKSI TUBERKULOSIS DALAM UPAYA MENGOPTIMALKAN PELAYANAN KESEHATAN DI ERA TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL
Authors: Suryadi Agung , Pramitasari Devi , Pertiwi Athica Cytra
Published: October 2024

Tuberkulosis (TBC) adalah suatu penyakit infeksi menular yang di sebabkan oleh bakteri Mycobacterium tuberkulosis. Sumber penularan penyakit pada pasien tuberkulosis positif yaitu melalui percik ludah atau dahak yang dikeluarkannya. Penyakit ini apabila tidak segera diobati atau pengobatannya tidak tuntas dapat menimbulkan komplikasi berbahaya hingga kematian. Tubercolusis termasuk jenis Penyakit tropis yang merupakan penyakit yang umumnya terjadi di daerah tropis dan subtropics diantaranya adalah negara Indonesia.  Menurut kemenkes pada tahun 2022, kasus TBC di Indonesia sebanyak lebih dari 700 ribu kasus. Angka tersebut merupakan angka tertinggi sejak TB menjadi program prioritas Nasional. Penyakit tuberkulosis (TBC) di Indonesia menempati peringkat ketiga setelah India dan Cina. Report tahun 2022 jumlah kasus TB di Indonesia terbanyak yaitu pada kelompok usia produktif terutama pada usia 45 sampai 54 tahun.
Ketepatan dan kecepatan dalam penyampaian informasi dibidang kesehatan sangatlah penting bagi pasien karena akan berdampak terhadap pelayanan lanjutan yang akan diberikan. Selain itu juga berdampak pada kualitas pelayanan terhadap pasien. Penegakan digonosa penyakit saat ini masih banyak dilakukan oleh klinisi secara langsung, sehingga menjadikan seorang dokter harus bekerja lebih keras dalam memberikan layanan terhadap pasien. Hal tersebut akan sangat terasa dampaknya ketika jumlah pasien semakin banyak. Berdasarkan kondisi diatas maka diperlukan penanganan TBC yang lebih intensive, khususnya dalam hal kecepatan dan ketanggapan terhadap pasien. Salah satu upaya dalam penanganan tersebut sekaligus urgensi dalam penelitian ini yaitu dengan membangun suatu perangkat lunak yang dapat Mendukung Layanan Kesehatan untuk Eliminasi Tuberkulosis di era transformasi digital. Dengan menerapkan kebaharuan dalam mendiagnosa penyakit TBC berbasis teknologi informasi diharapkan dapat memberikan kemudahan dan kecepatan dalam pelayanan terhadap pasien.
Tujuan khusus dari penelitian: 1) Mengembangkan perangkat lunak deteksi penegakan diagnose penyakit TBC; 2) Mengembangkan perangkat aplikasi sebagai visualisasi pelayanan terhadap diagnosa penyakit TBC berbasis komputer. Dengan adanya peran teknologi ini diharapkan dapat mengoptimalkan pelayanan terhadap pasien khususnya dalam informasi penegakan diagnosis penyakit TBC
PENGARUH NET PROFIT MARGIN DAN RETURN ASSETS TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN LABA PADA PERUSAHAAN MAKANAN DAN MINUMAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BEI
Authors: Sihaloho Riandini Carmelita , Situmeang Rodearni , Purba Dianty Putri
Published: October 2024

Abstrak
Pertumbuhan laba adalah selisih antara keuntungan terdapat dari tahun sekarang dengan keuntungan pada tahun sebelumnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan informasi pengaruh net profit margin dan return on capital terhadap tingkat pertumbuhan.Perusahaan yang masuk dalam wawancara populasi saat ini adalah industry makanan dan minuman di BEI. Purposive sampling digunakan untuk sampel yang berasal dari sekitar 18 bisnis yang berbeda. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, disimpulkan bahwasanya margin laba bersih industry makanan dan minuman tergolong baik, namun pengembalian investasidari investasi aset tidak begitu menguntungkan.
Digitization of African Verbal arts
Authors: Chioma Felicia OKOLO,
Published: October 2024

The twenty-first century is characterized by steady advancement in technology, ever increasing need for migration and evolution from the rural and archaic mode of operation to a more digitalized and urban modes. These evolutions in technology, migration and jettisoning of the old ways to embrace the modern ways have led to cultural displacement, loss of the authentic rustic flavours, and alteration of identity. In as much as technological advancement and, perhaps migrations, have led to the loss of the above stated, technology, specially, has aided the recovering, preservation and dissemination of the said African oral traditions to a wider audience and those who, ordinarily, might not have had access to them. Consequently, scholars of African oral traditions have embraced this development in technology and produced works where the cultural and linguistic interactions of the indigenous people are exhibited, thereby promoting intercultural relationships and preserving cultures. This study aims to examine the impact of digitization on African oral traditions, investigation how technological advancements simultaneously displace and preserve cultural heritage. The hybridity approach in use in this study finds out that digital platforms blend traditional and modern forms, creating new elements and challenging essentialized notions of African culture. The study concludes that digitization, while preserving the cultural heritage also threatens it. It was recommended that there should be a critical evaluation of technological impacts on cultural identity and authenticity as well as a community-driven digitization initiatives to ensure cultural ownership and authenticity.
A Conceptual Research of Satellite Tourism Destinations (Stod)
Authors: Azmi Ezwani , Che Rose Rosniza Aznie , Awang Azahan
Published: October 2024

“Satellite Tourism Destination” or SToD is a concept proposed in this study and aimed at supporting the development of the tourism industry for the sustainability of the region and local communities. Increasingly intense global competition, imbalanced development, a lack of change strategy to a new paradigm and a pattern of visits focused on popularity have caused the movement of tourists leading to overcrowding, density issues, and less exploration of the countryside than the cities. Therefore, the concept of Satellite Tourism Destination is proposed to focus on sub-destination or destination support. The development of this SToD concept entails adapting the satellite concept, putting pressure on the movement of tourists, and empower tourism destinations through new products to attract visitors. The results of previous articles show the importance of creating a destination with the satellite tourism concept. Even though the term “Satellite Tourism” is normally used by industry players, such as the Malaysian media, which reports on the growth of satellite tourism in Malaysia, unfortunately there is no in-depth discussion in terms of academics or published papers. There is no concrete definition in academic studies. The impact of this study is critical in ensuring that future discussions about Satellite Tourism Destinations include stronger scientific and theoretical references.
Artificial Intelligence in the Printing Industry: A Systematic Review of Industrial Applications, Challenges and Benefits
Authors: bin Masod Muhammad Yusuf , Zakaria Siti Farhana
Published: October 2024

The commercial printing industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), yet there is limited literature on its specific applications and impact. This systematic review addresses two critical research questions: What are the key industrial domains where AI is applied in the printing industry, and what are the associated benefits and challenges? Our study identifies the primary AI applications across Production Planning and Control (PPC), Quality Management (QM), Maintenance Management (MM), and Supply Chain Management (SCM). PPC employs optimization algorithms to optimise scheduling and resource allocation, improving production efficiency. In QM, Machine Learning and Computer Vision detect defects and optimize print quality. MM focuses on minimizing downtime by ensuring machines operate efficiently through predictive maintenance. Despite these advancements, challenges such as high-quality data requirements, algorithmic complexity, and integration difficulties persist. This research fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of AI’s role in the printing industry, offering valuable insights into its potential to drive efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements. Our findings suggest that while AI holds substantial promise, its benefits are contingent upon overcoming significant implementation challenges. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on digital transformation by providing a robust framework for understanding AI’s current and future impact on the printing sector. Our methodology followed PRISMA guidelines, with a thorough review and thematic analysis of peer-reviewed studies. The insights gained from this review can guide future research and practical implementations, positioning AI as a crucial enabler in the evolving landscape of the printing industry.
The Influence of Political Communication on Youth Voter Decisions in Klang Valley: The Role of Credibility, Informativeness, Interactiveness, and Satire
Authors: Hassan Mohd Sufiean , Azni Zuliani Mohd , Malek Nur Qurratuaini Abdul , Allam Siti Nurshahidah Sah , Jamri Mohamad Hafifi , Aziz Siti Hajar Abd
Published: October 2024

In the digital age, the factors shaping young voters’ decisions are becoming increasingly complex. This study explores the impact of political credibility, political informativeness, political interactiveness, and political satire on the voting decisions of youth in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Utilizing a quantitative approach with a sample of 330 young voters, this research reveals that all four factors positively influence voter decisions, though their effects vary. Political credibility and political informativeness are significant, albeit with modest effects, highlighting their essential roles in shaping voter trust and decision-making. More pronounced impacts are observed with political interactiveness and political satire, which engage voters more dynamically and contribute to more pronounced shifts in voting behavior. These findings underscore the importance of integrating trust, information quality, engagement, and humor into political campaigns. The study provides strategic insights for enhancing political communication, offering a comprehensive understanding of how these key elements influence youth voting behavior in Malaysia and beyond.
UTILIZAÇÃO DA VÁLVULA ENDOBRÔNQUICA EM PACIENTES COM DOENÇA OBSTRUTIVA CRÔNICA FENÓTIPO ENFISEMATOSO
Authors: Helena Santos Vargas Tamy , Moura Camila , Silva Dutra Natanielle , Cherem Netto Fernandes Arthur
Published: October 2024

A doença obstrutiva crônica (DPOC) causa restrição funcional e redução da qualidade de vida devido a sintomas como dispneia, fadiga, tosse produtiva e exacerbações, resultando em hospitalizações frequentes. Nos casos mais graves, a sensação de falta de ar é intensificada, agravando o desequilíbrio entre a carga imposta e a capacidade muscular respiratória. Uma abordagem conservadora para tratar essa condição é a aplicação de válvulas endobrônquicas. Essas válvulas unidirecionais, inseridas por broncoscopia nas vias aéreas do pulmão afetado pelo enfisema, promovem a deflação pulmonar ao reduzir a hiperinsuflação, permitindo a eliminação de ar e secreções enquanto impedem a entrada excessiva de ar. Método: Revisão integrativa de ensaios clínicos randomizados que tem por desfecho principal analisar a eficácia das válvulas endobrônquicas na sintomatologia e no prognóstico associados ao fenótipo enfisematoso da DPOC. Resultados: Os estudos sugerem que o uso da válvula endobrônquica (EBV) reduz a hiperinsuflação pulmonar e a dispneia, além de proporcionar uma melhora significativa no VEF1 e na redução da hiperinsuflação estática. Esses benefícios resultam em uma melhora na dispneia, na qualidade de vida e na capacidade de exercício. Conclusão: A utilização da válvula endobrônquica (EBV) mostrou-se eficaz na redução dos sintomas da DPOC. Quanto à segurança, o tratamento apresentou um perfil aceitável, apesar de eventos adversos relatados na maioria dos estudos; é importante destacar que nenhum óbito foi associado ao procedimento.
COMO A FISIOPATOLOGIA DA SÍNDROME DE GILBERT AFETA O DIA A DIA DOS PACIENTES PORTADORES: UMA REVISÃO INTEGRATIVA
Authors: Prates Gabriel Marzola , Prates Giovanna Marzola , Ferreira Giovanna Alves , Barion Isadora Zanetti , Silvério Alessandra Cristina Pupin
Published: October 2024

A Síndrome de Gilbert (SG) configura-se como uma patologia hereditária, na qual ocorre uma mutação no gene UGT1A1, reduzindo a atividade da enzima UDP-glicuroniltransferase, cuja consequência é alterar os níveis de bilirrubina não conjugada no sangue, gerando hiperbilirrubinemia. Esse excesso de bilirrubina indireta sérica pode levar a diversas manifestações clínicas. Através do presente estudo, observou-se que os sintomas da SG podem ter tanto efeitos prejudiciais quanto benéficos. Dentre os malefícios, destacam-se icterícia, dor epigástrica e falta de energia. Por outro lado, proteções cardiovasculares e efeitos antioxidantes caracterizam alguns dos benefícios dessa mutação. O diagnóstico requer, além de exames complementares, uma avaliação dos níveis séricos de bilirrubina total. Nota-se que o aumento exacerbado da bilirrubina indireta é influenciado por diversos fatores, como etnia, tabagismo, hábitos alimentares, genética e sexo. Ademais, configura-se como uma molécula com efeitos anti-inflamatórios, antiaterogênicos, antitrombóticos e imunomoduladores, porém relata-se um aumento no risco de desenvolver diabetes mellitus, câncer de cólon e de mama.  A SG é prevalente no sexo masculino e não requer tratamento farmacoterápico ou dietético, entretanto deve ser realizado um acompanhamento especializado periodicamente.
The influence of job crafting on employee flourishing : A comprehensive study among IT sector employees in India from the millennial and Gen Z generations
Authors: Kurian Anub , Patrick Harold , Prabakaran Nepoleon , Kumar Anuj
Published: October 2024

This research examines relationship of job crafting with employee flourishing among Gen Z and Millennials in Indian IT sector. The traditional top down and ‘one-size-fits-all’ job design approach does not effectively boost engagement and performance instead leads to employee dissatisfaction at workplace. By integrating this modern bottom-up method, individuals can thrive at their jobs and can drive better performance. This study explores job crafting’s connection to employee flourishing, a key positive psychology construct. In the research, job crafting levels and flourishing were measured using standard instruments and data was analysed and statistically proven significant. We also analysed three job crafting dimensions - task, relationship, and purpose crafting - and their role in driving employee flourishing. Various researches indicates that job crafting enhances employees’ psychological well-being and many other positive psychology variables. This study investigates this impact, particularly among younger individuals born after 1980s hence contributing valuable insights to both theory and practice about job crafting’s effect on employee flourishing. The findings are relevant for organizational leaders, HR professionals, and scholars interested in enhancing employee well-being and developing great workplaces.
Leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud for Data-Driven Decision Making in Modern Enterprises
Authors: Govinda Rao Banothu
Published: October 2024

In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations are increasingly relying on data analytics to make informed decisions. SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) has emerged as a leading solution for integrating data from various sources, visualizing trends, and driving data-driven decisions. This paper examines the functionalities of SAC, its impact on decision-making processes, and how enterprises use it to gain a competitive edge. Key features such as predictive analytics, machine learning, and real-time data processing are discussed. The paper also includes case studies that illustrate the practical application of SAC in enterprise environments.
An integrative taxonomic study of the genus Lethocolea (Marchantiophyta: Acrobolbaceae)
Authors: Gradstein S. Robbert , Ilkiu-Borges Anna Luiza , Cargill D. Christine , Beckmann Karen , Vanderpoorten Alain
Published: October 2024

Background and aims – Lethocolea (Acrobolbaceae) is a small liverwort genus of seven species distributed in temperate regions of the Southern Hemisphere and on tropical mountains. The taxonomic history of the genus has been chaotic, the species were described under many different names and have been distinguished mainly based on geography. Here, we undertook a taxonomic revision of the genus based on a reassessment of morphological characters and a molecular analysis.

Material and methods – Type material and additional collections from 17 herbaria were examined in the morphological study. Sequences of the rps4 chloroplast region and maximum likelihood analyses were used to reconstruct the phylogeny.

Key results and conclusions – Two fully supported clades were resolved within Lethocolea lending support to the recognition of two subgenera, subgen. Lethocolea and subgen. Symphyomitra. Lethocolea congesta from Africa, and L. glossophylla and L. radicosa from America exhibited considerable morphological overlap and were not distinguishable based on rps4 sequences. The latter two species are reduced into synonymy with L. congesta, whose range spans across Africa, the Neotropics and southern South America. In Australasia, where only one species, L. pansa, is recognized, two morphotypes were found. The first one, with a smooth cuticle, wingless gemmae, and leaf cells without trigones, is identical to the type of L. pansa and occurs in Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the species is newly reported from South Africa. The second morphotype has a papillose cuticle, winged gemmae, and leaf cells with distinct trigones, and is assigned to L. javanica, which ranges across Australasia and furthermore occurs in Java and India. The recognition of these two species is supported by molecular analysis. Altogether, we recognize four species within Lethocolea, which are thoroughly described, illustrated, and keyed. We present 12 new lectotypifications.
Práticas Avaliativas na Educação Física no Ensino Fundamental: Um relato de experiência
Authors: Sousa Janiele Santos de , Ribeiro Samia Maria Silva
Published: October 2024

O objetivo do estudo foi relatar as experiências de duas professoras de Educação Física, com base na aplicação das práticas avaliativas realizadas no primeiro semestre do ano de 2024 no Ensino Fundamental de duas escolas Públicas do interior do Ceará. O estudo é de abordagem qualitativa do tipo relato de experiência com base na ação crítica-reflexiva a partir das vivências de duas professoras em relação às práticas avaliativas. Dessa forma, verificamos que as práticas avaliativas relatas apresentaram-se como sendo fundamentais, pois as metodologias avaliativas diversificadas contribuiu de formas significativas para o processo de aprendizados dos alunos do Ensino Fundamental, transformado assim, tais conhecimentos em experiências práticas e teóricas com a mediação do professor, seja por meio da avaliação observacional, produções e registros, dimensão conceitual: por meio de provas, avaliação na dimensão atitudinal e na perspectiva da autoavaliação.
Implementación de un sistema de gestión de la información para la Administración de Casa de Paz
Authors: Maravilla M. , Valladares M. , Martínez S. , Rosales L. , García R. E.
Published: October 2024

This paper describes the implementation of an information management system for the Administration of Casas de Paz through the Access software with the aim of having better control with the data of this ministry. The program was developed together with the different diagrams that are a support for its development, in turn the data dictionary was made to facilitate the use of the program. By means of the Data System, better control will be obtained regarding attendance, where they are located, in turn to facilitate the location of a new member in the church and having the information of the leaders of each one of the Casas de Paz.
ILIA: Investigaciones Latinoamericanas en Ingeniería y Arquitectura, No. 01, 2024: 46-51.
Situación de los asentamientos informales en el AMSS y sus virtudes frente a la ciudad consolidada
Authors: Renderos E. A.
Published: October 2024

This article seeks to expose the current situation of the Precarious Urban Settlements (PUS) in the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador (AMSS), their typological relationships, distribution in the territory and social aspects that have been identified both in the metropolitan research and through research within a representative sample. Among the findings its shown that population densities are greater than the metropolitan average, high concentrations of PUS in densely populated municipalities yields data of approximately 20% of the metropolitan population living in settlements which in turn occupy only 7% of the metropolitan territory; high typological dispersion in which it is evident that in 63.5 % of these settlements only 15.6 % of precarious housing is contained. This characterization allowed the identification of most representative study cases to carry out a qualitative study, which for this case brought together four settlements in the municipality of Ciudad Delgado whose study revealed aspects of livelihoods and habitability that allow comparisons with the consolidated city.
ILIA: Investigaciones Latinoamericanas en Ingeniería y Arquitectura, No. 01, 2024: 62-66.
Health insurance cross-selling predictions with machine learning for South African consumers
Authors:   , Mavundla Khulekani
Published: October 2024

Cross-selling is the practice of selling additional products or services to an existing customer to increase business revenue. Cross-selling health insurance is challenging for companies, as they spend significant time meeting with prospective clients without knowing the likelihood of a sale. A health insurance provider often markets additional insurance products to its clients through different channels. This study aims to develop a robust ML model to help health insurance companies identify potential customers likely to engage in cross-selling. Objectives include extracting and preparing customer data from a large South African insurance company using suitable ML techniques. The study also seeks to determine effective algorithms for predicting health insurance cross-selling and to identify influential features for algorithm selection. This study adopted a quantitative research approach focused on extracting health insurance customer data. To achieve this, the study applied ML techniques by using the Python language using a dataset obtained from a large South African insurance company which is a rich repository that contains demographics, health conditions, and policy information. The study applied various ML algorithms, including Random Forest, KNearest Neighbors, XGBoost classifier, and Logistic Regression, feature engineering techniques were employed to enhance predictive accuracy. Analyzing 1,000,000 customer records with 17 features, Random Forest emerged as the top model with an accuracy of 0.91 and an F1 score of 1.00. The study found that customers aged 2570, with prior insurance and longer service history, are more likely to purchase additional health insurance. This study will assist insurance providers in developing a strategy for reaching out to those clients in order to enhance their business operations and revenue.
A NOVA FACE DE UM VELHO FENÔMENO: DIREITOS HUMANOS E TRÁFICO DE EXPLORAÇÃO SEXUAL
Authors: Souza Lívia Barbosa Pacheco , Marques Manuel Mfinda Pedro
Published: October 2024

Considered a contemporary form of slavery, human trafficking is an ancient phenomenon that is being redefined with globalization. The article offers an analysis of sexual exploitation, with a view that combines the gender perspective and human rights. The first section addresses sexual exploitation as an extreme form of gender-based violence; The context of vulnerability and the sequence of activities are described: recruitment, transfer and exploitation. Subsequently, the main human rights instruments on the problem are analyzed. The conclusions highlight the patriarchal pacts that sustain and continue this serious social scourge.
PERTENCIMENTO E RECONHECIMENTO NO CONTEXTO DA EDUCAÇÃO DE JOVENS E ADULTOS: REFLEXÕES SOBRE MEMÓRIA E IDENTIDADE
Authors: Rocha Alessandra Francelino Pereira , Scarsanella Andréa Pereira Cândido , De Souza Cássio Pereira , Mondo Janaína Pereira
Published: October 2024

This article discusses the importance of belonging and recognition in the context of Youth and Adult Education (EJA), with an emphasis on its implications for memory and education studies. Based on a theoretical review based on the works of authors such as Baumeister, Leary, Maslow, Hegel and Honneth, we seek to explore how these concepts influence the construction of identity, the retention of information and the social interaction of educational subjects. The feeling of belonging and recognition in the educational environment are essential for the academic and emotional development of students, directly impacting engagement and motivation for learning. The main objective of this research is to investigate the role of belonging and recognition in EJA, analyzing the contributions to the formation of identity and the academic development of students.