bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENDEKATAN PEMBELAJARAN BERDIFERENSIASI TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK KELAS X PADA MATERI ARTHROPODA
Authors: Setiani Anggita Rizki
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bermaksud buat mengenali hasil dari penerapan pembelajaran berdiferensiasi terhadap terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik pada materi arthropoda.Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif.Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah peserta didik kelas XMIPA 5 di salah satu SMA Negeri yang ada di wilayah Provinsi Banten.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peserta didik mengalami peningkatan dari hasil asesmen sebelumnya.Pada hasil asesmen diagnostik didapatkan 59% peserta didik yang tuntas dan 41% peserta didik yang belum tuntas. Sedangkan pada hasil belajar atau tes formatif didapatkan 70% peserta didik yang sudah tuntas dan 30% peserta didik yang belum tuntas, sehingga pembelajaran berdiferensiasi sangat berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar peserta didik.
Platelet Inventory and Using Out-of-group Platelet Suspension: A Cost-Effective Strategy for a Blood Transfusion Service
Authors: Yıldız Abdulkerim , Doğan Murat , Yalvaç Mehmet , Zihar Bilge
Published: June 2023

Background:

Platelet (PLT) transfusions are essential for advanced hospitals, especially those with onco-hematology departments. However, platelet concentrates (PCs) have supply limitations and a shorter shelf life, which create difficulties for blood transfusion services (TSs).

Materials and methods:

This retrospective study was conducted over a 4-year period between January 2017 and January 2021 in a tertiary referral hospital. From the beginning of 2020, as a new strategy of our TS, a PLT inventory was produced and ABO-identical transfusions were prioritized when the inventory allowed; when this was not possible, ABO and Rh incompatible transfusion was employed. The numbers of transfused and discarded PCs were compared for each year.

Results:

In 2017, a total of 799 PPCs were used and 70 PPCs were discarded with the expiration ratio (ER) of 8.0%. In 2018,1124 PPCs were used and 99 PPCs were discarded with the ER of 7.4%. In 2019, 726 PPCs were used and 91 PPCs were discarded with the ER of 11.1%. In 2020,1100 PPCs were used for 569 patients, of which 251 PPCs were ABO and Rh incompatible without any severe transfusion reaction. A total of 56 PPCs were discarded with the ER of 4.8%.

Conclusion:

The results of the current study suggested that with the determination of the platelet stock level and the use of out-of-group PCs, the rate of discarded PLT could be reduced. Nevertheless, based on current literature and experience, each TSs should make their own strategies and policies to provide an adequate supply of PCs.
Evaluation of Light Intensity Level in Physical Learning Environment of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran
Authors: Jafari Fatemeh , Kamyab Rudsari Adel , Habibi Javad , Alizadeh Ahad , Khalafbeigi Elahe , Bagheri Reihaneh , Janati Esfahani Azam
Published: June 2023

Background: A lack of enough light in educational-academic spaces causes a wide range of damages and, most importantly, a destructive effect on the learning of students and researchers. Objectives: In this study, the intensity of light (in terms of lux) in the classrooms and laboratories of the faculties of health and paramedicine, medicine, nursing and midwifery, and dentistry of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran, was measured in 2020. Methods: In this descriptive-cross-sectional study, the numbers of classes and laboratories were 35 and 23, respectively. Natural and artificial light measurements were carried out in the morning and evening. The average readings were compared to international and national standards. Data analysis was performed using R software (version 4.1.0). Results: The classes of the Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Medicine had the highest and lowest average intensity of general and artificial lighting, respectively. Moreover, 78% and 82.4% of the general lighting intensity readings in the morning and evening were within the standard range, respectively. However, only 36.8% and 26% of the total readings of artificial light intensity in the morning and evening were outside the defined standard range, respectively. The classes with western and eastern windows had significantly higher general lighting intensity than the northern geographic windows (P < 0.001). Conclusions: In the classrooms and laboratories of Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, the general and artificial lighting in the Faculty of Medicine classrooms and in the majority of laboratories need to be improved.
Application of a Pre-examination and Triage of Children in Fever Clinics to Prevent and Control the Epidemic of Infectious Diseases
Authors: Fu Cangcang , Wang Bing Han , Li Lin , Zhu Jihua , Li Wei
Published: June 2023

Background: The global spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has reached pandemic proportions. Attempts to control its spread have included a range of early screening and triage measures developed in several nations and areas. Objectives: This study aimed to determine how to prioritize pediatric fever patients to limit the time they had to wait for a consultation and, therefore, the potential of worsening and crises under the burden of COVID-19. Methods: The triage and emergency care process of children in the Fever Clinic of Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Zhejiang, China, within 2019 - 2020 included flow charts, guidance signs, publicity materials, noon and night articulation, and emergency calls. To enhance the management of pre-consultation and triage, the incidence of adverse event injuries was tallied, and satisfaction surveys were conducted. The prevalence of infectious diseases was characterized by demographic and seasonal factors, and the chi-square test was employed to test for differences between groups. Results: From January 2019 to December 2020, four peak periods were observed in each year, namely February, July, September, and December in 2019 and March, June, September, and December in 2020. The peak of common respiratory virus infection was seasonal; however, a significant increase (χ2 = 52.17; P < 0.001) in the case of patients who needed emergency care was observed secondary to fever. The patients within the age range of 1 - 3 years were more in need of emergency care than any other age group (54.70%; 99/181). The most common disease requiring emergency care was febrile convulsions (55.2%). No infectious diseases were missed or underreported during the study period, and no medical personnel was infected. Conclusions: An effective pre-consultation assessment and triage management system and streamlined workflow are of great importance in safeguarding acute patients while preventing infectious diseases.
Circular economy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Authors: DZAFİC Zijad , OMERBAŠİĆ Admir
Published: June 2023

The degradation of the environment is one of the most urgent challenges today. Since the industrial revolution, we have only known the model of linear economy that deals with the relationship between growth and consumption with the creation of large amounts of waste. As an alternative, a new the concept of the modern economy, the circular economy. The underlying assumptions of such a system are characterized by a tendency towards efficient use, and recycling and re-use of resources as it would limit the negative environmental impacts of the economy, while reducing costs in economic activities with the aim of economic growth. Our goal in this paper is to highlight the role and significance of the circular economy (CE) and natural resources in the process of creation of competitive advantages in a globally connected world as well as in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Our companies have preferred the mass production method of material wealth based on the mass consumption of natural resources as the main economic development method while pursuing high economic growth and maximum economic profit. These days, this economic development method faces various limitations. Many problems, such as mass generation of wastes exceeding the natural purification capacity, enormous damage environment, deepening of natural disasters and global warming, various disputes surrounding natural resources. This analysis highlights that the use of CE tools can help economic policy makers and researchers to take into account the impact on the environment during strategic planning activities and projections of economic growth in BiH.
تبیین گزاره‌های روابط بین‌الملل در پارادایم پُست‌مُدرنیزم
Authors:   استاد پوهنځی حقوق و علوم سیاسی، پوهنتون جامی، هرات، افغانستان, انصاری‌ ‌کارگر‌‌ علیرضا
Published: June 2023

پارادایم پُست‌مُدرنیزم با نگرشی‌که نسبت به معرفت بشری داشته، گزاره‌های روابط بین‌الملل را به‌عنوان گفت‌مان حاکم در حوزة قدرت برنتابیده است؛ در‌حالی‌که علم روابط بین‌الملل به‌عنوان یکی از شاخه‌های دانش سیاسی، برای متفکران پست‌مدرنیزم جای‌گاه ویژه‌یی را باز کرد. اهمیت و ضرورت تحقیق این بوده که نگرش پُست‌مدرنیستی نسبت به گزاره‌های دانش روابط بین‌الملل محصول چه پنداری‌است؟ هدف اصلی تحقیق پرداختن به این موضوع بوده ‌است که پارادایم پست‏مدرنیزم چه‌گونه گزاره‌های روابط بین‌الملل، مخصوصاً ره‌یافت‌های سنتی‌یی را که به‌عنوان گفت‌مان غالب و کلی‌نگر متصور است‌ مورد واکاوی و انتقاد قرار داده است. این تحقیق در جست‌وجوی پاسخ به این سوال بوده که آیا واقعاً می‌توان پست‏مدرنیزم را در چهارچوب تیوری‌های روابط بین‌الملل، به‌عنوان یک پارادایم تحلیلی پذیرفت، به‌گونه‌یی که گزاره‌های علم روابط بین‌الملل از طریق آن حلاجی گردد؟ در این تحقیق از روش توصیفی – تحلیلی و با استفاده از ابزارهای کتاب‌خانه‌یی، مقالات علمی و مجلات معتبر تحقیقی استفاده ‌شده و قلم‌رو‌ پژوهش از لحاظ موضوعی در حوزة دانش روابط بین‌الملل بوده است. یافته‌های تحقیق نشان می‌دهند که: پارادایم پست‏مدرنیزم با هر نوع کلّی‌گویی، حقیقت‌باوری و ساختارمندی گزارهای روابط بین‌الملل موافق نیست و آن‌ها را ابزاری می‌داند در خدمت قدرت
انواع عبارت‎ در روضات‌الجنات فی اوصاف‌ مدینة هرات
Authors:   دانشگاه هرات, سعادتی خدابخش
Published: June 2023

یکی‌ از مهم‎ترین آثار به‌جامانده از سدة نهم، کتاب روضات‌الجنات از معین‌الدین زمچی اسفزاری است، که در تاریخ و جغرافیای آن روز هرات و دیگر شهرهای خراسان نوشته شده است. شناخت آثار گذشته‌گان ‌نیازمند واکاوی آن از جنبه‎های گوناگون، به‌خصوص سبک‌شناسی می‌باشد. با علم سبک‌شناسی می‎توان ویژه‌گی مهم سبکی یک اثر را بررسی کرد و به برجسته‌گی‎های زبانی متن دست یافت. این مقاله به هدف یافتن پاسخ به این پرسش شکل گرفته است که: ‌‌عبارت‎‌‌ در روضات‌الجنات دارای کدام انواع می‌باشد؟‌ این تحقیق براساس هدف، بنیادی-کاربردی‌، براساس روش جمع‌آوری داده‌ها، کتاب‌خانه‌یی و براساس نقدِ مطالب، از دیدگاه‌های سبک‌شناسی لایه‌یی سود جسته شده است‌ و به شیوة تحلیلی – توصیفی مطالب ارائه گردیده است. یافته‎های پژوهش نشان می‌دهند که: عبارت‎های اسمی، پیشینه‌یی، پسینه‌یی، عبارتِ دارای حرف معیّن‌کننده، عبارت فعلی و قیدی در متن روضات‌الجنات با بسامدهای متفاوت به‌کار رفته است. کاربرد پایین عبارت استعاری و استفاده‌نشدن عبارت تشبیهی، نشان از این دارد که متن روضات‌الجنات از جنبة ادبیِ پایینی برخوردار است و توجه نویسنده بیش‌تر به انتقال مقصود بوده است
Meningkatkan Aktivitas Belajar PKn Siswa Kelas V.A SD Negeri 7 Cakranegara Tahun Pelajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Yati Mega Suci
Published: June 2023

The purposes of this study were to find out: 1) To find out that the SAVI learning approach can improve Civics learning activities in class V.A students at SD Negeri 7 Cakranegara in the 2022/2023 academic year; 2) To find out that the SAVI learning approach can improve Civics learning outcomes in class VA students at SD Negeri 7 Cakranegara for the 2022/2023 academic year. This research is a Classroom Action Research (CAR), using two cycles through the planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. As subjects in this study were students of class V.A for the 2022/2023 academic year with a total of 27 students, consisting of 16 male students and 11 female students. Based on the results of the classroom action research that has been carried out, the following conclusions can be drawn: The increase in student activity in Civics learning using the SAVI approach for class V.A students at SD Negeri 7 Cakranegara during cycle I to cycle II has increased. In the first cycle the score of students' improvement in learning was 66.67. In the implementation of cycle II, the score increased by 91.67, an increase of 25 points. The increase in teacher activity in implementing PPKn learning using the SAVI approach in class VA of SD Negeri 7 Cakranegara during the implementation of cycle I to cycle II continued to increase. In the first cycle, the teacher's ability to carry out learning was 73.68%. In cycle II the teacher's ability to carry out learning increased by 100%. In the implementation of cycle II the teacher's ability to carry out learning increased by 26.37 points. The increase in student learning outcomes obtained by the average Civics learning outcomes from the initial conditions to cycle II continued to increase. That the average student learning outcomes in the initial conditions is 62.96%. In cycle I, it increased by 18.52 points to 81.48%. Then in cycle II the average student learning outcomes increased by 18.52 points to 100%.
Penggunaan Media Gambar sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Mata Pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial (IPS) Siswa Kelas VII.H SMP Negeri 1 Mataram
Authors: Fitriah Hayatun
Published: June 2023

This study aims to improve learning outcomes through the use of media images. This research is a class action research, the research subjects are students of class VII.H SMP Negeri 1 Mataram. This research was conducted in three cycles, each cycle carried out based on four stages, namely: planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting. Of all the activities of implementing action research in class VII.H of SMP Negeri 1 Mataram on the subject matter of Humans, Places, and the Environment carried out in three cycles it can be concluded that the learning outcomes of class VII.H students of SMP Negeri 1 Mataram for the 2022/2023 academic year, using media images can be improved with the final result of the study is the class average before the action 77.87 or 68.42% classical completeness, to 78.79 or 76.32% classical completeness in cycle I, increased to an average of 80 .50 or 84.21% in cycle II and experienced an increase to an average test of 84.18 or 97.37% in cycle III. From the results of student observations it was shown that there was an increase in student activity in cycle I obtained a score of 17 or 60.70% to 20 or 71.43% in cycle II and 23 or 85.71 in cycle III. The increase in student activity in social studies learning is supported by the increase in teacher activity in maintaining and improving the learning atmosphere using media images, this can be seen from the observations of teacher activities where in cycle I a score of 22 or 61.10% was obtained, becoming 26 or 72.23 % in cycle II and increased to 33 or 86.12% in cycle III.
Consumer’s media exposure, motivation, and engagement on “call me emperor” mobile game
Authors:   , Chung Yun-jung
Published: June 2023

This study aims to explore Call me Emperor mobile game’s official Facebook page’s exposure, engagement, and motivation to play the game. Also focusing on the relationship between media exposure (Call me Emperor Thailand Facebook page) and consumer’s engagement. Along with the relationship between consumer’s engagement and their motivation to play the mobile game. This research utilizes quantitative methods by collecting the data through online questionnaires. With the sample size of 200 respondents; ages ranging from 18-50 that play the game Call me Emperor Thai localized version. The results of the study indicated that “experiential brand post” was the most frequently seen by the 200 respondents followed by “brand community” posts. Respondents are more willing to engage with the brand through “behavioural” engagement drivers. Consumers are motivated to play the game through “affiliation” motives most. The study also revealed that there is a positive correlation between media exposure and consumer’s engagement. There is also a positive correlation between consumer’s engagement and their motivation to play the game. Concluding that with the right social media post the more willing the consumers are to engage with the brand, along with identifying the consumer’s motivation to play the game could result in an effective marketing strategy when combined.
Relationship between personal factors and consumer's attitudes and behavioral intentions on the uses of K Plus mobile banking service
Authors:   , Limsakul Pitchaya
Published: June 2023

The objective of this research was to study the relationship between personal factors and consumer’s attitude and behavioral intentions on the uses of K Plus mobile banking service. Two hundred and sixty-three Generation Y respondents, aged between 25 and 35 years old who are K Plus mobile banking users for the past six months, and used the service for more than 3 times per month, and living in Bangkok and vicinity were samples of the online survey. The findings revealed that personal factors, that is, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, trust, and perceived risk are important determinants of the uses of K Plus mobile banking service. In addition, these personal factors have positive relationships with consumer’s attitude. Last, the consumer’s attitude also positively related to their behavioral intention on the uses of the K Plus mobile banking service.
The relationship between consumers' beliefs about Sephora Thailand’s website, attitudes, and online purchase intentions
Authors:   , Wangkapan Kemjira
Published: June 2023

The objective of this research was to explores consumers’ beliefs about Sephora Thailand’s website, consumers’ attitudes toward Sephora, and online purchase intentions. In addition, this research also examined the relationship between these variables. The quantitative method was used through online survey in this study. The questionnaire was distributed to collect data through the online beauty community. There were 200 respondents who aged between 18 to 44 years old which is the primary target of Sephora. They have visited and purchased products from Sephora Thailand’s website at least one time in the past three months.

The results depicted that the respondents had a good belief about Sephora Thailand’s website (M = 4.36). They perceived that Sephora Thailand’s website was useful and easy to use. The respondents also had a positive attitude towards Sephora (M = 4.07) and also had high intention to purchase products from Sephora Thailand’s website (M = 4.45). Furthermore, there was a positive relationship between beliefs about Sephora Thailand’s website and attitudes towards Sephora (r = 0.30). The results also showed a positive relationship between attitudes towards Sephora and online purchase intentions (r = 0.30).
การศึกษาความเป็นไปได้เบื้องต้นการลงทุนการก่อสร้างโรงไฟฟ้าชีวมวลโดยใช้วัตถุดิบจากเศษไม้
Authors:   , วรรณเศวต รัฐศาสตร์
Published: June 2023

งานวิจัยนี้ทำการศึกษาการแปรรูปวัตถุดิบไม้ยูคาลิปตัสส่งขายให้กับการผลิตแผ่นกระดาษในพื้นที่ ซึ่งในปัจจุบันมีกำลังการผลิตการแปรรูปอยู่ในปริมาณ 500 ถึง 600 ตันต่อวัน โดยในแต่ละวันจะมีเกษตรกรนำวัตถุดิบมาขายให้ในปริมาณ 400 ถึง 500 ตันต่อวัน โดยที่ปริมาณของเสียที่ได้จากกระบวนการผลิตมีอยู่ในปริมาณ 20 เปอร์เซ็นต์ต่อวัน ซึ่งทางโรงงานได้มีการบริหารจัดการปริมาณวัตถุดิบสะสมโดยเฉลี่ยอยู่ที่ 30 ถึง 50 ตันต่อวัน ด้วยเหตุนี้ผู้วิจัยจึงมีความสนใจในการศึกษาและต้องการสร้างมูลค่าโดยการแปรรูปของเสียจากการผลิต โดยที่วัตถุดิบนั้นได้จากของเสียทางกระบวนการผลิตมาต่อยอดทางธุรกิจลงทุนในด้านพลังงาน แต่มูลค่าการลงทุนในโครงการดังกล่าว มีเงินลงทุนที่สูง ดังนั้น งานวิจัยนี้ มุ่งเน้นศึกษาในด้านเศรษฐศาสตร์การลงทุนในโครงการดังกล่าว

จากปัญหาดังกล่าวเป็นที่มาของมูลเหตุจูงใจการศึกษาในสารนิพนธ์ฉบับนี้ ในการศึกษาปัญหาประเภทเศษของเสียจากอุตสาหกรรมเพื่อดำเนินการลดมวลอุตสาหกรรม ผลพลอยได้คือนำพลังงานความร้อนที่เกิดจากกระบวนการเผามาผลิตกระแสไฟฟ้า สารนิพนธ์นี้ เลือกศึกษาเทคโนโลยีระบบกังหันไอน้ำที่มีความสามารถเผาใหม่ได้สมบูรณ์มาเป็นแนวทางในการเพิ่มมูลค่าการลงทุนในโครงการดังกล่าว ซึ่งมีเงินลงทุนที่สูง ดังนั้น สารนิพนธ์นี้ มุ่งเน้นศึกษาปัจจัยของความเสี่ยงในการลงทุนในโครงการที่เหมาะสมกับระบบเทคโนโลยีดังกล่าวต่อไป

จากผลการศึกษาจากการประมาณต้นทุนและผลตอบแทนของโครงการโดยงบกระแสเงินสดนั้น สามารถประเมินความคุ้มค่าของโครงการ และทุกหลักเกณฑ์ได้ทำการคิดลดให้กระแสเงินสดเป็นมูลค่าปัจจุบัน โดยกำหนดอัตราส่วนลดที่เหมาะสม และสอดคล้องกับความเสี่ยงของการลงทุนด้วยต้นทุนเงินทุนเฉลี่ยถ่วงน้ำหนักที่ร้อยละ 10.38 ซึ่งสามารถคำนวณเกณฑ์การตัดสินใจทางด้านการเงินได้คือ มูลค่าปัจจุบันสุทธิของโครงการ (NPV) มีค่าเท่ากับ 204,687,625 บาท อัตราผลตอบแทนภายในโครงการ (IRR) มีค่าเท่ากับร้อยละ 16.71% และสำหรับการวิเคราะห์ความไว ถ้าราคาวัตถุดิบมีการเปลี่ยนแปลงร้อยละ 15 โดยพิจารณาจากราคาซื้อวัตถุดิบในราคา 800 บาทต่อตัน โดยมีผลการตัดสินใจเมื่อนำมาพิจารณาในการตัดสินใจลงทุน พบว่า ค่า NPV ที่ได้มีค่ามากกว่าศูนย์ค่า และ IRR มีค่ามากกว่า WACC เพราะฉะนั้นการลงทุนในโครงการสร้างโรงไฟฟ้าชีวมวลขนาดไม่เกิน 10 เมกะวัตต์โดยใช้ไม้จากต้นยูคาลิปตัส เป็นเชื้อเพลิงหลักจึงมีความคุ้มค่าในการลงทุน
The presence of style drift and its effects in Thailand’s equity mutual funds
Authors:   , Lertwattanakiat Nuttha
Published: June 2023

Active equity mutual funds have become a widely popular investment for investors with high risk tolerance due to potentially getting a higher return with the benefit of diversification and professional management. Investors can make decision on selecting funds by looking at “style”.  Style is viewed in two dimensions; size and value-growth orientation at stock level. It helps investors to see how fund manager select stocks and the overall style of stock holding for a whole portfolio. Investors can take this factor into considerations to build portfolio to align with their strategy. But what will happen if the style is changed after purchasing. The interesting question is whether style drift create value for investor.

This study illustrates the existence of investment style drift in active equity mutual funds in Thailand by applying style volatility measurement based on the nine-style of Morningstar’s Style Box. The findings provide evidence of the determinants that drive a shift in investment style and the consequences of the style drift on the consistency of risk-adjusted performance. The more intense of style drift tends to happen in fund with higher fund flow, small size, short establishment, mid/small-cap, and/or managed by AMCs under niche banks or non-banks. However, style volatility has a negative relation with risk-adjusted performance in term of Sharpe ratio. Funds with high style drift tends to perform worse than funds with consistent strategy. While funds with the shifting style box over the quarters tends to generate a superior return on actual basis but the return do not persist on risk-adjusted basis over quarter.

Investors should be aware of investment style drifting as it affects to risk-adjusted return. It is possible that investor would be exposed to unexpected volatility of return and could not be compensated by a higher return. Investors can expect that fund with a higher fund flow, small size and shorter duration of establishment might have high volatility in changing investment style, leading to getting an inferior risk-adjusted performance. Even outcomes of change style over quarter would drive a superior return on actual basis, it is not worth investing in when trading off with risk.
The hybrid pareto distribution, implied risk-neutral density and option pricing
Authors:   , Luanloy Purin
Published: June 2023

This paper aims to develop a new European option pricing model based on the Extreme Value Theory (EVT). We assume that, in the risk-neutral probability measure, simple negative returns of the S&P500 index follow the Hybrid Pareto (HP) distribution. Then, we derive closed-form pricing formulas for call and put options according to the risk-neutral pricing method. Additionally, we assume that the distribution has a fat tail. Our study’s benchmark model is the Generalized Extreme Value (GEV) model proposed by Markose and Alenton (2011). We estimate model parameters by minimizing the root-mean-square error. The results show that the HP model provides less root-mean-square errors than the GEV model in a 30-day to expiration options. Moreover, it outperforms the benchmark for the at-the-money options, but has a poorer fit for the out-of-the-money options.
The service quality affecting customer loyalty toward food delivery service in Thailand
Authors:   , Chartchawalitsakul Panuwan
Published: June 2023

Over the past five years, the market value of food delivery services business has grown by an average of 10 percent annually. The key player for this market growth is service providers through application. Moreover, the entry of new players has made the market more competitive. Therefore, service providers keep their customers by increasing loyalty with a higher service quality to make customers satisfied and continue to use the service. In consequence, the objective of this study is to examine the impact of service quality on customer loyalty toward food delivery service in Thailand. The study method is quantitative, using primary data from the survey of 310 Generation Y customers who have experience with food delivery service and live in Bangkok and vicinity. Multiple regression analysis was performed to analyze the data. The outcome presents that customer loyalty is positively affected by service quality and sub-factor from service quality, that is delivery time suitability.
Pinter's Drama of the Absurd And the Theme of Isolation and Loneliness
Authors: Bukeir Dr. Abdulla A.
Published: June 2023

الهدف الرئيسي من هذا البحث هو دراسة موضوع العزلة والوحدة في المناظر الطبيعية والصمت في Pinter. لنفترض أن هاتين المسرحتين ترمزان إلى دراما Pinter عن العبثية ، وموضوع العزلة والشعور بالوحدة.يستعرض البحث بإيجاز فلسفة الوجودية كأساس للمرحلة الفكرية لمسرح العبث.يظهر تحليل هاتين المسرحيتين على ما يبدو السمات الأساسية لمسرح العبث من حيث الشكل والمضمون. كما يوضح كيفية تعامل Pinter مع موضوع العزلة والشعور بالوحدة في مسرحية ماهرة للغاية.وخلص البحث إلى أن مسرح العبث يعكس عقل الإنسان في الغرب ومتاهاته الفكرية ، بسبب المادية والحياة الدنيوية المتطورة للغاية.كما توصل البحث إلى استنتاج مفاده أن دراما Pinter تمثل خطوة كبيرة نحو دراما فكرية أكثر نضجًا. ولإثبات أن بينتر لديه فنه المتميز الذي يضعه بين الشخصيات البارزة في الدراما الغربيين في القرن العشرين.
Kajian Yuridis Terhadap Asas Transparansi Penggunaan Dana Reses Anggota DPRD Kota Kupang Periode 2019-2023
Authors: Alessandro Nedi Joy Albert , Masu Reny Rebeka , Kosmas Ebu , Ratu udju Hernimus
Published: June 2023

Adanya Undang-undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 14 Tahun 2008 tentang Keterbukaan Informasi Publik untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis asa transparansi penggunaan dana ress anggota DPRD Kota Kupang maka diharapkan agar masyarakat luas dapat mengetahui apa itu reses dan apa saja yang dilakukan oleh para Anggota Dewan pada masa reses tersebut. Untuk apa dan bagaimana pelaksanaan reses dilakukan dan bagaimana agar masyarakat memahami dan mengerti tentang reses. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi dan sifat deskriptif yang menggambarkan fenomena yang ada berdasarkan kenyataan dalam hal ini menyangkut transparansi penggunaan dana reses anggota DPRD Kota Kupang periode 2019-2024. Hasil penelitian adalah Melalui Pelaksanaan kegiatan reses anggota DPRD Kota Kupang periode 2019-2024 Dapil Maulafa cukup efektif, pertanggungjawaban penggunaan dana reses dan pengawasan pelaksanaan kegiatan reses. Merupakan suatu hal yang bersifat wajib yang telah diatur dalam peraturan perundang-undangan maupun peraturan daerah tidak diatur secara tehnis hanya diatur tentang masa dan batas pelaksanaan reses dan reses dilakukan tiga kali dalam satu tahun. Dampak dari asas transparansi menunjukkan bahwa hasil dan realisasi reses anggota DPRD sudah terakomodir sehingga masyarakat sudah merasakan realisasi dari reses sebagai wadah aspirasi mereka. Fenomena ini menjadikan tingkat kehadiran masyarakat semakin bertambah karena menganggap reses itu penting.
Touring the translation of the advertising discourse
Authors:   University of Craiova, Mănescu Olenka Maria
Published: June 2023

Promotional and advertising texts come in different forms and, nowadays, they represent a considerable amount of material on the translation market. Advertisements, brochures, websites, tourist guides, information campaigns, all these aim to achieve one major goal: that of persuading the reader to buy something, either a product or a service. Undoubtedly, their translation requires approaching some techniques, which, although they may vary depending on their typology, are all aimed at maintaining the same persuasive purpose. This often calls for in-depth cultural adaptation and, occasionally, thorough rewriting. Tourism advertising, the focus of our research, is no exception to it, engaging a lot of ‘creative translation’ of both language and other stimuli.
"Post-Colonial Discourse: The Impact of Imperial Elements on J. M. Coetzee’s Waiting for the Barbarians"
Authors:   University of Craiova, Abbas Lutfi Lutfi
Published: June 2023

Coetzee’s Waiting for the Barbarians is an active representative example of post-colonial novel in which a lot of postcolonial concepts and themes are highlighted. The novel revolves around the post-colonial literary theory involving: certain notions such as language, knowledge, imperialism, identity, struggle, gender problems, and oppression, as depicted in the characters and events. In this novel, the protagonist, a nameless magistrate, struggles to show eventual military, political, physical and knowledgeable power to rule over tribal nomads (i.e. an intellectual magistrate in border settlement controlled by foreign invaders seeks balance between civil life and tribal one). The aim of this paper is to account for the post-colonial elements employed in Coetzee’s Waiting for the Barbarians, focusing on the purposes and functions of these elements in creating sense of realism, nationalism, and witty-persuasive arguments. These divisive elements help Coetzee to present his novel more effectively, more understandably, more persuasively, and more emotionally i.e. these elements are intended to convince, motivate, unify and drive people in the direction of certain goals.
The beginning of the end for academic publishers?
Authors: Brembs Björn
Published: June 2023

On May 23, the Council of the EU adopted a set of conclusions on scholarly publishing that, if followed through, would spell the end for academic publishers and scholarly journals as we know them. On the same day, the adoption was followed by a joint statement of support by the largest and most influential research organizations in Europe. At the heart of the goals spelled out in the conclusions and the statement of support is the creation of a “publicly owned and not-for-profit”...
Three presentations today at MTE14, and the papers that go with them
Authors: Wedel Matt
Published: June 2023

BIG day today. The 14th Symposium on Mesozoic Terrestrial Ecosystems and Biota (MTE14) is taking place in Salt Lake City this week. Normally I’d be there in a heartbeat, but my son is graduating from high school next week and I’m far too busy to get away. Still, I’m an author on one poster and two talks that are running today, along with the three associated short papers that are published in the conference volume in The Anatomical Record.
When the implicit becomes explicit
Authors: Hartgerink Chris
Published: June 2023

What would it do to you, if you knew how few vacation days your boss takes?
Calidad del presupuesto participativo en los gobiernos locales del Perú
Authors: Muñoz Salinas Linet Yadira , Suarez Santa Cruz Liliana del Carmen , Ferré López Diego Isidro , Salazar Asalde Abel , Castro Espinoza Angela Yanina
Published: June 2023

La presente investigación tiene como principal objetivo realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura existente para evaluar la calidad del presupuesto participativo en los gobiernos locales del Perú, identificando las fortalezas y debilidades de este mecanismo de participación ciudadana en términos de transparencia, eficacia y efectividad en la asignación de recursos y la satisfacción de las demandas de la población. Para ello se utilizó una metodología de enfoque cualitativo, tipo revisión sistemática, utilizando los buscadores: Dialnet, Ebsco Host, Google Académico, ProQuest y Scielo, en donde luego de una exploración minuciosa fueron seleccionados 40 artículos de revistas indexadas entre los años 2019 al 2023. Del análisis realizado se pudo concluir que existe una gran variabilidad en la calidad del presupuesto participativo en los gobiernos locales en los estudios encontrados. Algunos gobiernos locales tienen procesos bien estructurados y participativos, mientras que otros tienen procesos más informales y con menor participación ciudadana. Asimismo, la calidad del presupuesto participativo está influenciada por varios factores, como el nivel de educación y conciencia ciudadana, la transparencia y la rendición de cuentas, la capacidad técnica y de gestión del gobierno local, y la participación de la sociedad civil y organizaciones comunitarias.
Uso de textos digitales para la comprensión lectora en la educación secundaria
Authors: Ascencio Gonzáles Judith Petronila , Gonzales Soto Víctor Augusto , Ibañez Julca, Ana Kelly , Ascencio Gonzáles Joel Alberto
Published: June 2023

La pandemia de la Covid 19 ha generado la utilización de la tecnología en la educación permitiendo abrir múltiples retos para el avance en el aprendizaje de los estudiantes en base a las enseñanzas que se presentaron por parte de los docentes. El artículo se propone revisar y analizar los avances que se han podido obtener en comprensión lectora y su influencia de los textos digitales en este campo y lo obtenido en las diversas investigaciones en los años 2018 a 2021 en el nivel secundaria. Esta investigación es de tipo descriptiva, revisión sistemática de diversos artículos publicados entre 2018-2021 en bases de datos acreditadas, indexadas en repositorios digitales de alto impacto como Scopus, Scielo, Redalyc, en español e inglés. En resumen, los textos digitales aumentan la motivación lectora, crean legibilidad y facilitan el aprendizaje cooperativo, pero en algunos casos sus resultados son escasos o diferentes a los textos físicos.
Sistem Informasi Geografis Pariwisata Kota Padang Dengan Menggunakan Google Map API
Authors: Silvia Ningsih
Published: June 2023

Kota Padang merupakan kota budaya dan terletak pada lintasan geografis yang sangat strategis. Potensi wisata Kota Padang yang begitu besar belum dapat dioptimalkan dengan baik karena minimnya media promosi yang digunakan oleh pemerintah. Pariwisata sebagai salah satu kegiatan yang komprehensif, memerlukan suatu sistem yang dapat menyajikan informasi mengenai lokasi wisata dan informasi penunjang kepariwisataan seperti infomasi peta lokasi dan rute menuju lokasi objek wisata tersebut. Aplikasi WebGis dipilih karena penyajian informasinya lebih menarik dan sangat menggambarkan kondisi sebenarnya yang ditampilkan dalam peta, baik peta garis maupun model permukaan digital. Aplikasi Sistem Informasi Geografis Pariwisata Kota Padang yang dikembangkan dengan kerangka website HTML, dengan bahasa pemograman (JavaScript dan PHP), MySql sebagai basis data dan Google Maps Api. Hasil akhir dari penelitian ini adalah terciptanya aplikasi WebGis yang dapat menyajikan informasi pariwisata kota padang yang terintegrasi, terinci dan dapat di akses dengan mudah.
THE INFLUENCE OF ATTACHMENT STYLES ON PROACTIVE BEHAVIOUR AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IJEBU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE
Authors:   Nigeria Institute of Social and Economic Research, (NISER), Ngozi Iyoho Edith
Published: June 2023

The ability to have close relationships with other people is one of the greatest characteristics of a healthy personality. Close relationships have a significant impact on how people develop personally and socially. A lack of secure attachment can cause problems with emotion control and social interaction, making a person more prone to psychological distress, loneliness, and depression. The research hypotheses were validated using the percentage method and the student t-test of independence. A questionnaire was used to collect data for the analysis. The study involved 150 adolescents who were randomly selected from a stratified sample of students in all secondary schools in the Ijebu North Local Government Area. The study found that proximity avoidance has a significant influence on proactive behavior among adolescents in secondary schools (t(148) =--9.538, P. 05). Secure attachment styles were also found to have a significant influence on proactive behavior among secondary school adolescents (t(148) = 11.805, P 0.05). Preoccupied attachment styles were also found to have a significant influence on proactive behavior among adolescents in secondary schools (t(148) = -12.646, P.05). Finally, analysis of hypothesis four revealed that fearful attachment style has a significant influence on proactive behavior among adolescents in secondary schools in the Ijebu North Local Government area since (t(148) = -12.472, P.05). Among other things, the study suggested that parents should support the growth of a strong and long-lasting attachment bond with their children.
BOKO HARAM RELIGIOUS FUNDAMENTALISM AND WESTERN EDUCATION IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA
Authors:   Gombe State University, Nigeria., Atoi Ewere Nelson
Published: June 2023

The Boko Haram religious fundamentalists have continued to exhibit negative attitude towards western education in north-east Nigeria because they believe that such system of education is harmful to the socio-economic and moral wellbeing of Muslims in the region. This study, therefore, explored Boko Haram religious fundamentalism and attitude to western education in north-east Nigeria with a view to ascertain whether western education is actually the cause of the socio-economic and moral problems bedeviling the region. Data was gathered from existing literature, media reports and observation of the contemporary religious and socio-economic situation of the north-east. Historical, content, critical and constructive methods of analysis were used for data interpretation. This paper revealed that Boko Haram fundamentalism and hatred for western education is predicated on their belief in orthodox Islam. The group demonstrated their hatred for western education by launching violent attacks on every institutions and persons that represent such system of education in the north-east. Unfortunately, western education is not the cause of the problems confronting Muslims in the region. The real architects of the problems are the religious and political elites who have failed in their responsibilities. This essay submits that the people should accept and invest in western education because it is the major solution to the problems confronting the north-east.
POETIC APPROACH IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHOOL CURRICULUM FOR SOCIAL CHANGE IN NIGERIA: A SOCIALIST READING OF MTSHALI AND OSUNDARE’S POETRY.
Authors:   Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Nigeria, Damian Terkaa Jam , Terver Francis Torpev ,   Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Nigeria
Published: June 2023

The need for effective teaching and learning has called for various approaches in impartation of knowledge, skill, attitudes and values among learners in school system. The paper attempted to employ poetic approaches in implementation of school curriculum for social change in Nigeria. Consequently, the paper used poems written by Mtshali and Osundare to present an ideal society and need for social change. The poems so used were: sound of cowhide drum and eye on the earth. The paper concluded that social change is not only a requirement for societal development, but also a condition for harmonious living. To achieve this there should be a deliberate effort to train learners who are leaders of tomorrow to embrace social change. This could help in improving their leadership potential and efficient governance which has always been lacking among many societal leaders as exemplified by many crises in African societies and beyond.
Reliability Study of Electrical Distribution Network in Kampala East
Authors:   Kampala International University, Joshua Nalima , Abdulkarim Abubakar ,   Kampala International University, Palanikumar S ,   Kampala International University, Dahiru Buhari Mohammed ,   Kampala International University, V. Ramana G ,   Kampala International University
Published: June 2023

This research focuses on the reliability study of the electrical distribution network in Kampala East, which is connected to Lugogo, Nakawa, Kireka and Ntinda substations. The network is unable to supply its customers with reliable power at all times. Methods used in this research involve data identification, collection, cleaning, analyzing and interpretation. Also conducted are determination of reliability indices, identification of causes of supply interruptions and improvement of reliability. Depending on the reliability study outcome, the electrical distribution network in Kampala East has customer hours lost (System Average Interruption Duration Index) of 8.34 per month per customer, number of outages per month per customer (System Average Interruption Frequency Index) is 5.65 hours, Energy not served to customers of 2.14 GWh per month and Faults resolution time (Customer Average Interruption Duration Index) of 1.58 hours. The major cause of interruptions are system faults and emergency shutdowns. In this study, Reconfiguring network through use of appropriate combinations of opening of sectionalizing (normally Closed) switches and closing of tie-line (normally- Open) switches on feeders, the reliability is improved to 4.18 customers hours lost per month per customer and the number of outages per month per customer is 5.35, the energy not served of 0.18 GWh and faults resolution time of 0.84 Hours. This gives percentage improvements of 49.88%, 5.31%, 54.2%, and 88.61% in SAIDI, SAIFI, ENS and CAIDI respectively. The current level of reliability of electrical distribution network in Kampala East exceeds the target set by the regulator for 2022.
Development of a Constant Temperature Hot and Cold-Water Supply System (CT50WS) for Laboratory Application
Authors:   Ahmadu Bello University, I. Isa Isa , S. Sanusi Yinka ,   Ahmadu Bello University, Umaru Samaila ,   Ahmadu Bello University, O. Ahmadu Talib ,   Ahmadu Bello University
Published: June 2023

Over 95% of Nigeria undergraduate students enrolled in public universities. Public universities in Nigeria are however poorly funded and lack adequate facilities. The recent rise in the foreign currency against the Nigerian Naira has further increase the cost of purchasing and maintaining foreign equipment. In this work, a constant temperature hot and cold-water supply system (CT50WS) for laboratory application was developed. This is to explore the production of equipment locally. The developed system was tested on a load and no-load conditions. A shell and tube heat exchanger were used to simulate the load on the component. The system was designed to heat and cool 50 liters of water independently. Results of the tests carried out on the constructed CT50WS on no load condition showed that the actual rate of heat loss from the hot water system is 34.4W. The actual rate of heat gain from the cold-water tank is 16.03W, far lower than the designed heat gain rate of 74.9 W (10%) heat gain rate. When tested on-load condition, the CT50WS was able to continuously supply 100 litre/hr of hot and cold water at a temperature of 50 and 18oC respectively to the heat exchanger. The open market cost of a similar foreign equipment is about 25 times the cost of CT50WS. Its acceptability will further open opportunities in local production of teaching and research equipment, thereby serving as source of job creation and saving the scarce foreign currencies.
Performance Analysis of An Optical Fiber Communication Network
Authors:   Kampala International University, S Asaba , K. J Ukagwu ,   Kampala International University, B. S Olaniyi ,   Kampala International University, J. N Andikara ,   Kampala International University, S. N Aliyu ,   Kampala International University
Published: June 2023

The introduction of optical fiber has transformed the telecommunication industry and it has played a very important and key part in the information age. Optical fiber is widely preferred for data transmission to other media of communication because of their capability to carry extensive information and its dielectric nature. However, this mode of transmission has faced an issue of high latency which later reduces the throughput as well as reducing the quality of Experience at the customer side. This paper presents how different tests of throughput and latency were carried out using Viavi test kit, analyzed and then after compared the obtained results with the standard defined by IEEE and ITU for conformity. Some of the results conformed with the defined whereas others did not because of different reasons that include congestion of the link, faulty hardware on the network, poor quality of the fiber cable and the distance covered by the optical fiber link. The mitigation measures for the above causes were discussed in this paper and they include upgrading the bandwidth of the link, ensuring the use of quality fiber cables, regular maintenance in order to sight out the faulty components on the link as well as employment of several repeaters on long distance optical fiber links.
Growth Optimization of Naphthalene-Degrading Pseudomonas Stutzeri Strain BUK_BTEG1 Isolated from Petrochemical Contaminated Soil.
Authors:   Bayero University, Y. M Gimba , S Abdullahi ,   Bayero University, M Ya’u ,   Bayero University, A Babandi ,   Bayero University, H. M Yakasai ,   Bayero University, S Ibrahim ,   Bayero University, K Babagana ,   Bayero University, A Muhammed ,   Skyline University, J. M Mashi ,   Bayero University, D Shehu ,   Bayero University
Published: June 2023

Bioremediation of PAHs such as naphthalene by the activity of microorganisms represents an eco-friendly, economical, and safe decontamination approach compared physical and chemical processes. In this study, the biodegradation conditions for naphthalene by Pseudomonas stutzeri strain BUK_BTEG1 was optimized through onfactor-at-a-time (OFAT). The Characterization was conducted by studying the effect of incubation time, nitrogen source, pH, inoculum size, substrate concentration and temperature in BH media containing naphthalene as sole source of carbon and energy. The growth and degradation of naphthalene by this strain was optimal at 1000 mg/L ammonium Nitrate, substrate concentration of 800mg/L, temperature of 35 °C, pH of 7.0, inoculum size of 4% (v/v) and 72 hours of incubation time. After 72 hours of incubation under optimal conditions, the degradation efficiency of this strain to naphthalene was 72%. The analysis using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry reveals 1,2-naphthalenediol, 1-hydroxy-napthoic acid, 1,4-Napthoquinone, salicylic acid, and catechol as metabolites of naphthalene degradation by comparing the fragmentation pattern and mass spectrum obtained with data available on NIST library. This strain demonstrates promising potential and could be handy for its application in the bioremediation of naphthalene contaminated sites.