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Dissecting the anatomy of brands: Improving methodologies for strategic brand-building
Authors: Wilson Peter
Published: July 2024

As marketplaces, media and technologies change, methodologies for dissecting the anatomy of brands have required refinement and evolution. This paper presents three new strategic methodologies. Brand audit methodologies include analysis of existing architectures and touchpoints in order to identify perception gaps between brand custodians and target audiences, and then define future-proofed architectures. Decoding visual, verbal and sensory brand elements, and analysing their validity in existing and potential executions aids in defining future creative evolution. Competitive brand analysis examines how target audiences and stakeholders recognise and engage with brands by decoding visual, verbal and sensory brand elements. Such methodologies enable more strategic direction of creative processes to claim unique and defensible points of difference. Brand Anatomy (a trade mark of Cato Partners) strategically maps brands, programmes, architectures, target audiences and touchpoints under a bird's-eye view. This new methodology identifies the formulation, structure, function and relationship of multi-faceted brands.
How the financial sector can anticipate the threats of quantum computing to keep payments safe and secure
Authors: Covers Oscar , Doeland Marco
Published: July 2024

At the end of 2015, the Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service informed owners and managers of vital infrastructure in the Netherlands about the developments and threats emanating from the advent of quantum computing. Dutch financial institutions have since started to monitor developments in quantum computing and are seeking to understand the implications for their interbank business processes. This paper looks at how banks and payment institutions can anticipate how quantum computing will evolve and respond accordingly, even though developments remain ongoing. To gain and maintain a good understanding, the Dutch Payments Association brings together quantum computing experts and experts from financial institutions to discuss the impact of quantum computing advancements on the industry. The key deliverable is to offer an approach to dealing with the threats associated with quantum computing, so that payment systems can continue securely and undisturbed. As this paper will discuss, this has resulted in a quantum readiness programme and seven so-called lowregret moves.
Utilising data strategically: A measurement framework for digital communication efforts
Authors: Truax Emily , Brennan Joseph A.
Published: July 2024

This paper provides university communication and marketing leaders with a guide to the best practices in analytics and data measurement for digital communications. In a time when higher education marketers are bombarded with endless sources and types of data, and Big Data is an industry buzzword, senior managers are expected to effectively utilise this wealth of information in ways that make genuine impacts on key business outcomes. Drawing on both theoretical models and extensive practical experience, a chief marketing officer and a hands-on social media manager show communication professionals in higher education which metrics to focus on, how to apply theoretical principles to create a sustainable analytics strategy, and how to use data to improve communication strategy in pursuit of your institution’s specific business targets.
Pharmacy services across the continuum: Leveraging opportunities and organisational strategies to improve market competitiveness
Authors: Johnson Thomas J. , Chen David
Published: July 2024

Medication utilisation is one of the ubiquitous modalities of medical interventions in our healthcare system and an area of high complexity and high cost for many patient populations. Assessment of the use of medications both in acute and ambulatory care settings has become increasingly important for hospitals and health systems as organisations become larger and more integrated and must manage the payer and external provider changes in the marketplace. The COVID-19 pandemic emphasised the critical nature of the drug supply chain for essential medications and the strategic imperative for health systems to have an enterprise-wide medication use strategy. This strategy must ensure evidence-based use of medications to improve patient safety, outcomes, effective cost management, as well as secure and expand revenue-generating patient care services to support the overall health and sustainability of the organisation. Essential to accomplishing these goals is having a pharmacy executive as part of the health systems’ enterprise strategic planning to ensure that patients’ clinical needs, organisational revenue cycle, and new ventures are integrated across the continuum to optimise patient outcomes and patient retention.
Payment systems trends in Japan: Birth of the next generation BOJ-NET
Authors: Yanagawa Eiichiro
Published: July 2024

The computerised backbone of Japan’s payment and settlement system, the Bank of Japan Financial Network System (BOJ-NET), is undergoing an upgrade. Over the past decade, the system has added functions and undergone enhancements, but these pale next to this ambitious system overhaul, which promises to have an enormous impact on both systems and operations for financial institutions. This paper considers BOJ-NET, the heart of the nation’s payment system, and analyses the evolution of this payment service and the nation’s payment system.
The benefits of lessons learned: The COVID-19 experience in the Canadian province of Alberta
Authors: Bone Eric A. , Tochkin Jeffrey
Published: July 2024

The mantra from emergency management professionals is that lessons learned when enacted are beneficial; when they are not, it is a lesson observed. The COVID-19 pandemic has required healthcare organisations to be agile and responsive. This paper describes how Alberta Health Services leveraged the lessons learned from previous incidents in order to provide a flexible response to a rapidly evolving situation.
Storage and other considerations for enterprise digital asset management solutions
Authors: Hockx-Yu Helen
Published: July 2024

Five years after the launch of an enterprise digital asset management (DAM) solution in a US university setting, how has it been adopted on campus? Is the solution still meeting the customer requirements? This paper addresses these questions by examining the DAM solution implemented at the University of Notre Dame. It delves into the storage component, especially in the context of recent shifts that have marked the end of the era of unrestricted and complimentary storage for higher education. The examination extends to the broader campus DAM solution space, analysing its current level of adoption. It emphasises the necessity for an effective governance structure and communications, and contends that DAM software vendors should take into consideration the distributed nature of higher education institutions. At the core of addressing these challenges is a proposed architectural redesign that separates core DAM functions from specialist features, with shared storage and access layers to improve efficiency and facilitate the breakdown of silos.
Measuring the influence of industry sector membership on supply chain disruption reporting
Authors: Alcantara Patrick
Published: July 2024

The global Supply Chain Resilience Survey by the Business Continuity Institute and Zurich Insurance is a comprehensive study on the state of supply chains in different organisations worldwide. As a benchmarking tool, it also contains data about business continuity arrangements in place to ensure supply chain resilience. Given this study’s historically qualitative approach to reporting, this paper aims to introduce quantitative analysis. In this paper, responses that report membership in Standard Industrial Classification 2007 industry sectors from the 2013 Supply Chain Resilience Survey were disaggregated and related to supply chain disruption reporting. A chi-square test of independence reveals that membership in a particular industry sector influences reporting of supply chain disruption. Nonetheless, the relationship between these variables is weak. This study demonstrates interesting differences between industry sectors in terms of supply chain resilience. Further research is required in terms of other variables in order to provide granularity and relevant findings to supply chain planners.
Our inability to judge time frames
Authors: Lukomnik Jon
Published: July 2024

Properly assessing time is fundamental to risk governance and risk management. However, two recent studies reveal systemic weaknesses in how accurately future events are discounted. The first reveals that distant cash flows are over discounted and the second suggests that self-defined time horizons are ineffective and ignored.
Retailing in disruptive markets
Authors: Marcotte David , Morrison Gwen
Published: July 2024

This is an examination of retail opportunities in highly volatile, disruptive markets. It is based on our more than ten years of field work and other research experience analysing retail in transitional economies. Our work has been informed by two assumptions: the useful knowledge of these markets requires learning both what they share in common in development sequencing and also how they differ; and that there is no single ‘right’ way to succeed commercially in a disruptive market. But there are certain attitudes, knowledge and capabilities that form the foundation of any successful business.
Pengaruh Gaya Hidup Dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Handphone Iphone
Authors: Miftahudin Miftahudin , Haryanti Intisari , Ernawati Sri
Published: July 2024

Keputusan pembelian konsumen tidak terlepas dari gaya hidup mereka yang ingin membeli produk yang bermanfaat dan mempunyai kualitas yang baik. gaya hidup yang diukur berdasarkan aktivitas dimana seseorang melakukan kegiatan dalam memenuhi kebutuhannya seperti pekerjaan, hobi, belanja, hiburan, olahraga, dan minat seseorang berdasarkan keinginan terhadap produk yang diinginkan, serta pendapat atau pandangan seseorang terhadap produk yang akan dibeli sehingga dapat mempengaruhi perilaku keputusan konsumen khususnya pada Mahasiswa STIE Bima. Fenomena dalam penelitian ini adalah Sebagian besar mahasiswa STIE Bima menggunakan handphone Iphone. Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Gaya hidup dan Harga Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Handphone iphone (Studi Pada Mahasiswa STIE Bima). Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan kuesioner dengan sumber peneliti yaitu Mahasiswa STIE Bima, penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian asosiatif. instrumen penelitian menggunakan angket dengan skala likert dengan populasi unknown population, yaitu mahasiswa yang menggunakan handphonr iphone dengan jumlah sampel 50 orang. Teknik pengumpulan datanya dengan membagikan kuesioner kepada mahasiswa penggguna handphonr iphone. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa bahwa Gaya Hidup tidak pengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Handphone Iphone (Studi pada mahasiswa STIE Bima), Harga berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Handphone Iphone (Studi pada mahasiswa STIE Bima) dan Gaya Hidup,dan  harga, berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembembelian. Dibuktikan dengan besarnya pengaruhnya sebesar 31,2%.
Guía para el procesamiento de series de tiempo de precipitación y temperatura
Authors: Lombana Lorena , Ricardo Néstor , Sebastián Juan
Published: July 2024

La guía para el procesamiento de series de tiempo de precipitación y temperatura: estimación de datos faltantes, detección de cambios y homogenización, describe las etapas para realizar el proceso de homogenización de series de tiempo mensuales, contribuyendo a evaluar la calidad de los datos y favoreciendo el desarrollo de estudios climatológicos. La guía ilustra el uso de modelos ARIMA para la modelación de las series y la estimación de datos faltantes, se presenta el uso de la prueba estadística de Worsley para la detección de cambios en el valor promedio de las series para cada mes del año y se describen los criterios para la identificación de estaciones meteorológicas vecinas para realizar el proceso de homogenización empleando la metodología de curva de dobles masas; en el proceso se tiene en cuenta el Índice Oceánico del Niño (ONI) para identificar períodos El Niño y La Niña, pues se pueden detectar cambios en los valores de las series en fechas específicas coincidentes con estos períodos; la Guía ha considerado aportes de autores como Martínez (1996), Nieto y Ruiz (2002), Montealegre (1990), Mesa et al. (1997); Rodríguez et al. (2010) y Bernal et al. (2011); la Guía logra presentar un conjunto de etapas empleando software estadísticos y también es importante reconocer que se vienen generando otras iniciativas institucionales empleando el software R; vislumbran así la necesidad de continuar avanzando en el tema de calidad de datos y sus usos potenciales.
El proceso de argumentación en la formación inicial de docentes
Authors: Patricia Diana , Cristina María
Published: July 2024

En este libro se presentan los resultados de investigación respecto a la formación en argumentación como base del pensamiento crítico. El ejercicio de proponer problemas y preguntas para propiciar la argumentación ha demostrado ser positivo en la construcción de conocimiento, así como usar ambientes digitales de aprendizaje para generar motivación y propiciar nuevas formas de aprender y formar docentes. La conjugación de estrategias en las que se usaron los ambientes Dígalo y Simas contribuyó en la innovación en el aula de clase, y esto permitió a los estudiantes mejorar sus habilidades argumentativas, generar el diálogo y favorecer una cultura participativa necesaria en la formación política de sujetos. En este libro, los investigadores podrán encontrar un marco teórico que soporta la investigación realizada, así como los hallazgos al aplicar estas estrategias en la formación inicial de docentes. Además, se evidencian procesos y transformaciones durante el desarrollo de formación, y la importancia que tiene incluir este tipo de herramientas en las clases presenciales. La formación para la participación resulta relevante para la formación docente, por lo que se recomienda continuar investigando y sistematizando el uso de Dígalo y Simas en los contextos educativos. Esta investigación aporta a la discusión sobre la formación docente, el pensamiento crítico, la generación de habilidades para el siglo XXI y el uso de las tecnologías digitales en la educación.
Homogenización de series de tiempo mensuales de precipitación y su utilidad en estudios climáticos y procesos de toma de decisiones
Authors: Ricardo Néstor , Sebastián Juan , Andres Marcos , Carolina Wendy , Eduardo Julio , Carmenza Yuli , Ivan Walter
Published: July 2024

Este libro reúne cinco capítulos relacionados con los aspectos metodológicos del proceso de homogenización de series de tiempo de precipitación, además aborda una aplicación en la planificación ambiental y el ordenamiento territorial e ilustra un uso de las series homogenizadas para la estimación del caudal del río San Jorge, estas tres temáticas se desarrollan en la región climática del Bajo Magdalena. Entre otros elementos desarrollados en este documento se realiza una revisión referente al caso del pequeño agricultor y la calidad de datos y se culmina con una propuesta para el análisis de valores extremos de precipitación y la gestión del riesgo en la región climática del Medio Magdalena. Estos avances integran aportes de investigación de la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas en la Facultad del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, de los grupos GIIAUD de Ingeniería Ambiental e INDESOS de la Maestría en Desarrollo Sustentable y Gestión Ambiental. Gracias a la financiación del proyecto por parte del Centro de Investigaciones y Desarrollo Científico y el apoyo técnico de la Subdirección de Meteorología del Instituto de Hidrología, Meteorología y Estudios Ambientales (Ideam) se pudieron reconocer los aportes históricos acumulados. Entretanto, contando con la colaboración en el trabajo de campo de la Corporación para el Desarrollo Sostenible de la Mojana y El San Jorge (Corpomojana) y el suministro de información de la Corporación Autónoma Regional de los Valles del Sinú y del San Jorge (CVS), al igual que con la asesoría de la alcaldía y la Unidad Municipal de Asistencia Técnica Agropecuaria (UMATA) del municipio de San Marcos y la alcaldía del municipio de San Benito Abad (Sucre, Colombia), se logró la configuración de esta valiosa investigación, que esperamos aporte un variado conocimiento al campo interdisciplinar que aquí está descrito.
¿Qué ha sido de nuestra formación sociopolítica en educación matemática?
Authors: Javier Francisco , Maritza Diana
Published: July 2024

Uno de los retos y desafíos más complejos a los que nos enfrentamos los formadores de profesores de matemáticas, tanto a nivel de pregrado como de posgrado, se relaciona con cómo continuar acompañando y desarrollando la formación de quienes fueron nuestros estudiantes y ahora como egresados avanzan en su desarrollo profesional. Al mismo tiempo, como egresados, se nos presenta el reto y desafío de mantener nuestros lazos con colegas para sostener una actividad profesional reflexiva, que no se circunscribe a los espacios institucionales donde trabajamos e interactuamos con quienes ahora son parte de nuestra responsabilidad educativa. En este documento, encontramos una experiencia que justamente pretende abordar tales retos y desafíos con un grupo de profesores y egresados del programa de Maestría en Educación de la Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas, con la cual hemos seguido formándonos de manera continua y permanente.
El concepto de pedagogía de la lectura en la modernidad
Authors: Ángel Miguel
Published: July 2024

Apreciado lector, el libro que tiene en sus manos es el fruto de un trabajo de investigación que tiene como propósito deconstruir el concepto de pedagogía de la lectura en un trayecto de larga duración cuyo corpus está constituido por una serie de textos canónicos. Este libro brinda a los investigadores del lenguaje instrumentos para la reconstrucción de un concepto opaco como es el de pedagogía de la lectura, visto desde otro lugar como los textos canónicos en los que siempre está presente la imagen del héroe Robinson Crusoe.Lo invitamos a observar cómo la irrupción de enunciados relacionados con pedagogía y lectura fortalece cada día más al campo educativo en lo público y en lo privado, tanto en Europa como en Latinoamérica hasta alcanzar postura histórica: leer, lector, lectura, didáctica, aprendizaje y otras palabras que, aunque opacas, son parte del diccionario de los docentes e investigadores del lenguaje. Quizás este libro sea solo un pretexto para mostrar cómo las transformaciones en los regímenes de la lectura que antes se hacían desde instancias académicas hoy se hacen desde organismos de evaluación o desde los centros de producción como las librerías, las ferias de libros o los medios de comunicación.
Diagnóstico de áreas disturbadas en el municipio de San Bernardo (Cundinamarca, Colombia)
Authors: Edwin Héctor
Published: July 2024

Como mecanismo diagnóstico para la restauración ecológica de áreas disturbadas por el pastoreo, la ampliación de la frontera agrícola y las plantaciones de especies exóticas, entre otras, en este libro se presenta la caracterización de la vegetación, el banco de semillas y los factores limitantes, tensionantes y potenciadores en la finca El Pensil, vereda Pirineos Bajo, municipio de San Bernardo (Cundinamarca, Colombia). En esta investigación se llevó a cabo una zonificación de las coberturas, con el fin de definir las unidades de muestreo. Para la fase de caracterización de la vegetación se establecieron unidades de muestreo de acuerdo con la cobertura de la vegetación; además, se colectaron muestras vegetales para determinación taxonómica y se realizó la estimación de la diversidad. Para la caracterización del banco de semillas, se contempló la heterogeneidad espacial, se pusieron las muestras a germinar, se contaron las plántulas de cada especie y se realizó la respectiva determinación taxonómica. Para la caracterización del suelo, se tomaron las muestras y se identificaron sus propiedades fisicoquímicas más representativas. Por último, para la identificación de los factores limitantes, tensionantes y potenciadores para la restauración, se consideraron las condiciones del disturbio, al igual que aquellas áreas que están preservadas.
DIMENSIONAMENTO DE UM ELEVALADOR VERTICAL PARA O TRANSPORTE DE PESSOAS
Authors: Henrique Torres de Oliveira Paulo , Averaldo Bimestre Thiago
Published: July 2024

É necessário desenvolver soluções acessíveis que atendam todas as pessoas, e proporcione um conforto adequado as mesmas. Podendo ressaltar ainda que a acessibilidade física é essencial para a inclusão de pessoas com deficiências nas áreas de edifícios residenciais e lazer comum. BARBOSA (2016).
ULUSAL ÖNLEME MEKANİZMASI OLARAK TÜRKİYE İNSAN HAKLARI VE EŞİTLİK KURUMUNUN İŞKENCE VE KÖTÜ MUAMELENİN ÖNLENMESİNDEKİ ROLÜ
Authors: Sisli Merve
Published: July 2024

İşkence ve kötü muamele, uluslararası insan hakları müktesebatında kesin olarak yasaklanmışsa da dünyanın her yerinde devletler bu yükümlülüklerini yerine getirmekten kaçınmıştır. Bunun sonucunda işkence ve kötü muamelenin önlenmesi amacıyla Birleşmiş Milletler tarafından İşkence ve Diğer Zalimane, İnsanlıkdışı veya Aşağılayıcı Muamele veya Cezaya Karşı Ek Seçmeli Protokol 2002 yılında kabul edilmiş ve 2006 yılında yürürlüğe girmiştir. Seçmeli Protokol, işkence ve kötü muameleyle mücadelede reaktif yaklaşımdan proaktif yaklaşıma doğru bir geçiş sağlamış ve alıkonulma yerlerine bağımsız organlarca yapılacak düzenli ziyaretler vasıtasıyla işkence ve kötü muamelenin önlenmesine odaklanmıştır. Diğer uluslararası insan hakları sözleşmelerinden farklı olarak Seçmeli Protokol, işkence ve kötü muameleyi önlemek amacıyla uluslararası bir organın yanında ulusal bağımsız bir organın kurulmasını Taraf Devletler bakımından zorunlu hale getirmiştir. Böylece Ulusal Önleme Mekanizmaları işkence ve kötü muameleyle mücadelede yeni bir aktör olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Türkiye, Seçmeli Protokol’ü 2005 yılında imzalamış ve 2011 yılında onaylamıştır. 6701 sayılı Kanun ile Türkiye İnsan Hakları ve Eşitlik Kurumu, Ulusal Önleme Mekanizması olarak belirlenmiştir. Çalışmanın odak noktasını Türkiye İnsan Hakları ve Eşitlik Kurumuna Ulusal Önleme Mekanizması olarak verilen görev ve yetkilerin Seçmeli Protokol hükümlerine ve Protokol organı olan İşkence ve Diğer Zalimane, İnsanlıkdışı veya Aşağılayıcı Muamelenin Önlenmesi Alt Komitesi’nin yorumlarına uygunluğunun değerlendirilmesi oluşturmaktadır.
In vitro study on antimicrobial efficacy of Rumex nervosus L. extracts on Staphylococcus aureus , Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans
Authors: Albader Salah , Aleryani Adel
Published: July 2024

Rumex nervosus L. (Polygonaceae) crude extracts were evaluated for antibacterial and antifungal activities . Methanolic and aqueous crude extracts of seeds and leaves were prepared. The tested microorganisms were clinical isolates of Escherichia coli (G-), Staphylococcus aureus (G+), and Candida albicans, The antimicrobial effects were detected by total colonies count and by using well diffusion method. Methanol and water leaves extracts showed a notable effects on the three microbes , while seeds extractions showed low affectivities. Methanol extraction also had more effective than aqueous one,The results showed that E.coli isolates are more sensitive to the crude extracts than S.aureus.
Soil Characteristics and Classification at Maytm area in the city of Ibb, Yemen
Authors: Al Sabahi Esmail
Published: July 2024

The study was carried out to investigate the morphological and physio-chemical characteristics as well as classification of soil in Maytam area located at Ibb Governorate, Yemen. For this purpose, geomorphologic map was produced using remote sensing (RS) and GIS technology. Four soil profiles were selected. The land and profiles were morphologically described and then soil samples were collected according to the vertical variations for integrated physical and chemical analyses. The site observations indicated that, the whole topography of Maytam is graduated mountainous complex stepwise plain terraces with nearly level terraces surface. The studied soils have very high elevations varied widely as average of 1880 m. at Maytam (a. s. l.). These soils are deep and mostly well drained. The soils have manily slightly gravelly loam to gravelly loamy sand texture. Also, the soils have mostly moderate sub- angular blocky structure with hard to extremely hard (dry) and friable to firm (moist) consistence. The main hue notation of soil color is 10YR but some profile horizons in Maytam. All studied soils are non- saline having mildly alkaline reaction. OM is low and decreases with depth. CaCO3 content is mostly low and varies between studied profiles of different with random distribution throughout their depth. Gypsum is low without clear distribution through soil profiles. CEC is mainly correlated with fine fractions and organic matter contents. ESP in the most of studied soils is lower then 15% are classified under Entisols according to soil Survey Staff (2010). The others that have Natric diagnostic horizon are affillated to Aridisols
Gastrointestinal Parasites of Local Breeds Chicken in Dhamar City
Authors: AlShaibani IRMS , Al-AHsami HHA , Al-Nhari Z G
Published: July 2024

The study was conducted with aim to determine the gastrointestinal parasites of local breed chickens (Gallus gallus domestica) slaughtered in Chicken`s Market at Dhamar city localities. A total of 246 faecal samples from the gastro-intestinal tracts of slaughtered chicken were collected and examined from January to June, 2023, using direct smear and sodium chloride floatation methods for the presence eggs and oocyst of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) parasites. The results demonstrated that, out of 246 samples examined, 170 (69.11%) were found positive with one or more parasites species. High infection rate was found among males (45.53%) compared to females (23.58%). The parasites species identified were Ascaridia galli (21.95%), Raillietina echinobothrida (10.57%), Eimeria spp. (14.63%), Railletina cesticillus (9.76%), Capillaria spp (6.10%) and mixed infection (6.10%). Significant differences (P
دراسة مقارنة لبعض خصائص الجودة لخمسة انواع من القمح المستورد الي اليمن
Authors: العسكري جلال احمد , العفور مشتاق فيصل , سنان على منصور , فقية عزي احمد
Published: July 2024

تعتبر حبوب القمح من الاغذية الكاملة، نظراً لاحتوائها على البروتينات والكربوهيدرات والدهون والمعادن والفيتامينات، وتعتمد اليمن على القمح المستورد لتغطية احتياجاتها التغذوية ولذا فقد هدف هذا البحث الى دراسة مقارنة بعض خصائص الجودة لخمسة انواع من القمح المستورد الى اليمن (الامريكي، الروسي، الهندي، الاوكراني، الاسترالي) والمستخدم في انتاج الدقيق في المطاحن اليمنية من اجل معرفة تأثير الانواع على تلك الخصائص. حيث أجري تقييم كلاً من الشوائب الكلية في الشحنة ووزن الالف حبة والوزن النوعي فيما تم تقدير كلاً من الرطوبة والرماد ورقم السقوط والجلوتين الرطب والبروتين وتقييم محتواها من الافلاتوكسين بالإضافة الى الكشف عن الخمائر والاعفان وبكتيريا السالمونيلا. اظهرت النتائج وجود فروقات معنوية) (P<0.05) في نسبة الشوائب الكلية ووزن الالف حبة والوزن النوعي في عينات القمح المستورد، حيث احتوى القمح الهندي على اعلى نسبة شوائب (5.37%) متجاوزاً على المواصفة القياسية اليمنية الخاصة بالقمح رقم 72/2006 (بان لا تزيد نسبة الشوائب الكلية عن 5%). فيما اظهر القمح الاسترالي اعلى متوسط لوزن الالف حبة (42.9 جم) فيما حصل القمح الامريكي على اعلى وزن نوعي (81.8 كغم/هكتوليتر). كما اظهرت نتائج التحليل الكيميائي ان القمح الامريكي كان الاقل في المحتوى الرطوبي (10.20%) فيما كانت نسبة الرماد في القمح الهندي هي الاعلى (1.65%) وحصل القمح الروسي على اعلى قيمة في رقم السقوط(465 ثانية) فيما كان القمح الامريكي الاعلى في نسبة الجلوتين الرطب(33.57%) وفي نسبة البروتين كان القمح الاسترالي هو الاعلى(12.78%) وفي محتوى الافلاتوكسين اظهرت النتائج خلو القمح الروسي والاوكراني من الافلاتوكسين بينما حصل القمح الهندي على اعلى قيمة (4.9ppb ) وفي نتيجة التحليل الميكروبي أظهرت النتائج خلو القمح الامريكي والروسي والاوكراني من الاعفان فيما حصل القمح الهندي على اعلى قيمة (90cfu/g ) فيما كانت جميع العينات خالية من بكتيريا السالمونيلا. اظهرت نتائج الدراسة تفوق القمح الامريكي على بقية انواع القمح في كثير من صفات الجودة، ولذا ننصح باستخدامه في المطاحن لإنتاج انواع الدقيق المختلفة.
Q. fever among staff workers and goats in slaughterhouses at Dhamar city, Yemen
Authors: AlShaibani IRMS , Al_Houthi AAM , Al-Dhurani MYA
Published: July 2024

The study was conducted to determine the Coxiella burnetii antibodies among staff workers (Veterinarians &Butchers) and goats in slaughterhouses at Dhamar city. 250 blood samples were collected from staff workers and 263 samples from goats and tested. Staff worker’s sera samples were screened for IgG antibodies against C. burnetii phase I & II antigen by ImmunoDOT assay; while, in goat, by-Goat Anti-Q Fever ELIZA test. The results revealed that, out of 250 staff workers, 13(5.2%) showed the presence of antibodies against C. burnetti in their sera samples. The distribution of Seroprevalence rate of C. burnetii antibodies among the staff workers according to their demographic characteristics was as following: The higher rate was recorded (3.20 %) in age group of 31-40Yrs, 4.0% in workers had between 6 to 10 years of experience; 3.6% in Butchers and 1.20 % in March (spring season). The common symptoms in patients were flu-likes, fever, chest pain, endocarditis and hepatitis. The results of logistic regression confirmed the results of chi square analyses and revealed that there is a significant association between the seroprevalence of C. burnetii infection and the characteristics/risk factors of staff workers such occupation (OR=4.822; 95%CI: 1.363-17.064; P=0.015); symptoms (OR=1.820; CI: 1.345-2.463; P=0.000); whereas, no with Age, experience and seasons risk factors. In goats’ study, out of 263 sera samples tested, 23(8.57%) showed seropositivity for C. burnetii antibodies. The results of logistic regression showed that there is a significant association between the seroprevalence of C. burnetii antibodies and the characteristics/variables of goats such sex (OR=0.029; 95%CI: 0.007-.123; P=0.000); season (OR= 0.265; CI:0 .812-1.059; P=0.000), source of animal (OR=1.38; CI: 1.005-1.894; P=0.046) and ticks presence (OR=5.70; CI: 13.661-111.534; P=0.000): whereas, no with Age, breed and slaughterhouses localities factors. The results of Pearson`s correlation analysis revealed that strong association (r= 0.243; P= 0.000) between Seroprevalence of C. burnetii antibodies and relative humidity; while, no with temperature and rainfall (precipitation). In conclusion, seroprevalence of C. burnetii antibodies are prevalent among staff workers in slaughterhouses and goats at study areas. Research regarding spread of this pathogen within a country and its control is necessary.
Innovative Materials to Build a Better Infrastructure Development
Authors: Ramadhansyah Putra Jaya  , Reza Pahlevi Munirwan  , Bunyamin Bunyamin
Published: July 2024

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the launch of the Smart and Green Materials journal for 2024. In this inaugural issue, we explore innovative materials for advancing infrastructure development. The issue also delves into various strategies aimed at enhancing materials to improve their properties. In our rapidly evolving world, researchers are increasingly seeking materials with versatile properties tailored for diverse demanding applications, such as insulation for construction buildings. The goal is to tackle environmental protection and energy-saving building issues more efficiently, and one of the key focuses of our journal is to disseminate knowledge in this field. In addition, most of the articles published in this issue fulfill this goal in particular. The research showcased in this inaugural issue underscores significant advancements in theory, experimentation, and methodology, providing solutions to pressing challenges.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI MAMI CATERING ONLINE
Authors: Prasetyo Eko , Hadi Harry Setya
Published: July 2024

Sistem informasi merupakan bagian penting dalam mengelola dan menjalankan semua kegiatan. satu diantaranya adalah sistem informasi catering. Sistem Informasi mami catering yang ada di Kota Solok sekarang ini masih belum menggunakan sistem informasi berbasis komputer. Dalam memenuhi kebutuhan admin khususnya untuk menangani masalah pemesanan yang belum dapat dilakukan secara online, pencatatan pesanan dan laporan pembukuan belum berjalan secara maksimal sesuai dengan yang diharapkan sehingga admin masih membutuhkan sistem yang lebih baik dengan menggunakan sistem yang berbasis komputer.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENGOLAHAN DATA MAHASISWA MAGANG DI PERUSAHAAN BERBASIS WEB
Authors: Marpaung Puja Hati , Dahri Nuraeni , Yahyan Wahyuni
Published: July 2024

Sistem ini dirancang untuk Pengelolahan data Mahasiswa magang di CV. Multi Maju sebagai upaya mengatasi masalah pengolahan data yang belum efektif dan efisien, proses pendataan yang di lakukan secara manual cukup memakan waktu brdampak terhadap teknis pada laporan pengawasan dan monitoring mahasiswa.
Perancangan sistem  ini dibangun menggunakan platform website yang di jalankan secara online. Metode pengembangan sistem menggunakan System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Waterfall yang terdiri atas 5 tahapan, yakni, Analisys, Design, Implementation, Testing Maintance,. Bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan adalah PHP dengan database MariaDb. Alat bantu perancangan sistem menggunakan metode Unified Modeling Langguange  (UML) yakni UseCase Diagram, Activity Diagram, Sequance Diagram, dan Class Diagram.
perancangan sistem informasi pengelolahan data mahasiswa magang di CV. Multi Maju memudahkan bagian administrasi dalam mengelola data mahasiswa secara cepat dan akurat. Perancangan aplikasi berbasis Web pada  CV. Multi Maju ini diharapkan dapat membantu bagian admin dalam mengelola data dan mahasiswa untuk melihat  nilai.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI AGENDA SIARAN BERBASIS WEB PADA RADIO PADANG FM
Authors: Baktiar Baktiar , DAHRI NURAENI , HADI HARRY SETYA
Published: July 2024

Perancangan sistem informasi Agenda siaran di Radio Padang FM masih dilakukan secara manual, begitu juga dalam pembuatan laporan. Perancangan Sistem Agenda Siaran yang bertujuan untuk mempermudah pimpinan dan pegawai dalam melakukan pengambilan keputusan dalam hal Pembuatan Agenda serta mendapatkan laporan, sehingga pekerjaan akan lebih efektif dan efisien serta data yang ada tersimpan di database. Perancangan Sistem Informasi Agenda Siaran Berbasis Web Pada Radio Padang FM ini dibangun menggunakan metode System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) dan Bahasa Pemograman Proces Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) serta database Mysql. Hasil yang dicapai adalah aplikasi web yang mempermudah dalam melakukan pengambilan keputusan dalam hal pembuatan agenda siaran sehingga pekerjaan akan lebih efektif dan efisien. kesimpulan dari penulisan tugas akhir ini adalah dengan sistem aplikasi yang berbasis web ini dapat membantu Radio Padang FM dalam proses pengagendaan siaran. Sistem ini juga dapat menyimpan data dalam bentuk web dan database.
SISTEM INFORMASI PENJUALAN EMAS BERBASIS WEB PADA TOKO ANUGERAH BINTANG BARU PAYAKUMBUH
Authors: Febiolla Detria , Sutardjo Agus , Dahri Nuraeni
Published: July 2024

Perancangan sistem ini bertujuan merancang sistem informasi penjualan emas sebagai upaya mengatasi permasalahan sistem informasi penjualan yang belum efektif dan efisien. Proses pelaksanaan penjualan dan pengolahan data penjualan yang manual mempengaruhi hasil.
Perancangan sistem ini dibangun menggunakan platform website dan dijalankan secara online. Metode penelitian menggunakan System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) dengan pendekatan model Waterfall yang terdiri atas 5 tahapan, yakni, a) Analisys b) Design c) Implementation d) Maintance e) Planing. Bahasa pemrograman yang digunakan adalah (PHP), dan aplikasi database menggunakan pengolah data (MySql) sebagai database (RDBMS). Alat bantu perancangan sistem menggunakan metode UML (unifed Modeling Language) dengan menggunakan 4 (empat) diagram sesuai kebutuhan perancangan, yakni Use Case Diagram, Activity Diagram, Class Diagram, dan SequenceDiagram.
Rancangan Sistem Informasi Penjualan Emas Berbasis Web yang dapat mempermudah proses penjualan emas, dan memudahkan melihat stock emas secara akurat yang tersedia di toko. Sistem ini juga memudahkan penghitungan omset dan keuntungan pada toko.
Sistem Informasi Penjualan Emas Berbsis Web Pada Toko Anugerah Bintang Baru ini secara khusus dapat memudahkan dalam meningkatkan proses transaksi penjualan. Perancangan sistem ini dapat mengatasi hambatan proses transaksi penjualan  menjadi lebih akurat.
WEB-BASED HONEY HARVEST SCHEDULING IN THE MUARO BOTUAK JAYA (MBJ) GROUP
Authors: Hafiz Muhammad , Dahri Nuraeni , Hadi Harry Setya
Published: July 2024

This research is motivated by the mechanism of the conventional honey harvesting system. The harvest schedule is carried out irregularly, resulting in honey that is less than the quality and quantity. Usually this problem can be resolved with an integrated information system that is effective and efficient in managing harvest scheduling.
Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) SDLC method with a waterfall model approach. The design tools used in this information system are UML, which consists of usecase diagrams, class diagrams, sequence diagrams, activities, collaboration diagrams, implementation. The application used is My SQL database and the PHP programming language.
The design of this system produces an information system in the form of a honey scheduling website for the Muaro Botuak Jaya group which was previously written manually to carry out scheduling and with this website the MBJ group can carry out scheduling more effectively and efficiently.
Web-Based Honey Harvesting Scheduling System in the Muaro Botuak Jaya (MBJ) Group was built to overcome scheduling problems in the Muaro Botuak Jaya (MBJ) Group, Design of a Web-Based Honey Harvesting Scheduling System in the Muaro Botuak Jaya (MBJ).
Pengaruh Inflasi, Return on Asset , dan Return on Equity Terhadap Keputusan Investasi Saham Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Yang Terdaftar di BEI
Authors: Atu Rohmah Sifa , Michellita Michellita , Permatasari Taris Wulan , Safrudin Ilham
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh inflasi, Return on Assets (ROA), dan Return on Equity (ROE) terhadap keputusan investasi saham pada perusahaan manufaktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) antara tahun 2017 dan 2022. Metode penelitian menggunakan teknik purposive sampling untuk memilih 50 perusahaan manufaktur dari populasi 144 perusahaan yang memenuhi kriteria tertentu. Data dikumpulkan dari laporan tahunan perusahaan dan dianalisis menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa inflasi dan ROE memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan investasi, sementara ROA tidak memiliki pengaruh signifikan. Inflasi yang tinggi cenderung menurunkan minat investasi, sedangkan ROE yang tinggi meningkatkan minat investasi. Temuan ini memberikan wawasan bagi investor dalam mempertimbangkan faktor-faktor ekonomi makro dan kinerja perusahaan sebelum membuat keputusan investasi.
 
This study aims to analyze the impact of inflation, Return on Assets (ROA), and Return on Equity (ROE) on investment decisions in stocks of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) between 2017 and 2022. The research method employs purposive sampling to select 50 manufacturing companies from a population of 144 companies that meet specific criteria. Data were collected from the companies' annual reports and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The analysis results indicate that inflation and ROE have a significant impact on investment decisions, while ROA does not have a significant influence. High inflation tends to reduce investment interest, whereas high ROE increases investment interest. These findings provide insights for investors to consider macroeconomic factors and company performance before making investment decisions.
Tufanbeyli Fatmakuyu Yöresi (Adana) Kireçtaşlarının Beton Agregası Olarak Kullanılabilirliğinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Kılıç Özen , Tekeli Evrim
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışmada Adana İli Tufanbeyli İlçesi Fatmakuyu Mahallesi’nde bulunan kireçtaşının hazır beton üretiminde beton agregası olarak kullanımının uygunluğu araştırılmıştır. Çalışma esnasında TSE normlarınca kabul edilen deney ve yöntemler kullanılmış; Fatmakuyu yöresi kireçtaşlarının kimyasal, mineralojik, petrografik, fiziksel ve mekanik özelliklerini belirlemeye yönelik analizler yapılmıştır. Yapılan analizler sonucu çıkan sonuçlar ile standartların karşılaştırılmış ve Fatmakuyu kireçtaşlarının hazır beton agregası olarak değerlendirilmesinde bir sakınca olmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Elektrikli Araçlarda Batarya Kutusu İmali İçin Termal Özellikleri İyileştirilmiş Hibrit Polimer Kompozitlerin Geliştirilmesi ve Mekanik Özelliklerinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Cebe Emrullah , İrez Alaeddin Burak
Published: July 2024

Elektrikli araçlar, ulaşımın sürdürülebilirliği için oldukça önemlidir ve içten yanmalı motorlu araçlar gibi fosil yakıtlar kullanmadıklarından çevreye zararlı gaz salınımında bulunmamaktadırlar. Elektrikli araçların bu özelliğinden faydalanmak için kullanımlarını teşvik etmek amacıyla çeşitli çalışmalar yapılmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, elektrikli araçlardaki batarya kutusu üretimi için termal iletkenliği ve darbe direnci iyileştirilmiş polimer esaslı hibrit kompozit bir malzeme geliştirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yaygın kullanımı ve üretim kolaylığı nedeniyle matris olarak Poliamid 6 (PA6) kullanılmış, termal iletkenliğini artırmak için ise hegzagonal bor nitrür (hBN) ve grafen nanopulcuk (GnP) kullanılmıştır. Bu malzemelere ek olarak, zeminden kaynaklanabilecek potansiyel darbe hasarı durumunda dayanıklılığı artırmak için bir stiren-etilen-bütadien-stiren (SEBS) elastomer takviyesi eklenmiştir. Kompozitler ekstrüzyon ve enjeksiyon kalıplama ile üretildikten sonra, numunelerin mekanik testleri; üç nokta eğme ve Izod darbe dayanımı testleriyle yapılmıştır. Kütlece %30 hBN kullanılması durumunda eğilme dayanımı ve modülünde sırasıyla %22 ve %101.1’lik bir iyileşme sağlanmıştır. Kütlece %2.5 GnP kullanılması durumunda eğilme dayanımı ve modülü değerlerinde sırasıyla %14.1 ve %55.6’lık bir iyileşme sağlanmıştır. Kütlece %5 SEBS kullanıldığında darbe dayanımını değerinin %58.5 arttığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca termal karakterizasyon için diferansiyel taramalı kalorimetre analizleri ve termal iletkenlik ölçümleri yapılmıştır. Kütlece %30 hBN eklendiğinde termal iletkenliğin %194.3 arttığını görülmüştür. Daha sonra, malzemelerde hasar mekanizmalarını incelemek için kırılma yüzeyleri taramalı elektron mikroskobuyla (SEM) incelenmiştir. Son olarak, Halpin Tsai (HT) yaklaşımı kullanılarak kompozitlerin mikromekanik modelleri kurulmuştur. Bu modellerin doğruluğunu tespit etmek için ise deneysel verilerle karşılaştırma yapılmıştır.
Assessing The Effectiveness Of Nuclear Security Training And Education In Ghana
Authors: Ansah Michael , Pavlovich Boris , Amoah Paul , Kpeglo David , Adu Simon , Afornu Bright
Published: July 2024

Growing attention is being given to nuclear power across several African countries, including in Ghana. The world is depending on nuclear energy as a reliable and efficient means of energy generation. Ghana as a country is developing nuclear energy; thus, equal attention must be directed toward nuclear safety and security. Ghana is gradually developing interest in and is devoting substantial required resources to educating and training on nuclear security to meet the standards required by international bodies. Institutions such as the Nuclear Safety and Security Centre and the School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission are responding to the growing demands of imparting training and education in nuclear and radiation security. Ghana’s attention to nuclear security training and education has led to the development of programs from international agencies, and this development is making significant contributions toward nuclear security in the African region. This paper presents a well-structured curriculum model for a master’s program in nuclear security and makes possible recommendations to effectively train persons in the nuclear-related fields of the country of Ghana. Prospects of employment at stakeholder facilities in Ghana are carefully assessed in the research.
A case study on tundish fluid flow with electromagnetic stirring
Authors: Zielińska Monika , Yang Hongliang , Madej Łukasz , Malinowski Łukasz
Published: July 2024

Tundish is a crucial component just before casting and plays a pivotal role in enhancing the cleanliness and overall homogeneity of the final steel composition. The paper deals with the development of an advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model, specifically focusing on the molten steel flow within the tundish to numerically support its further improvements. A noteworthy addition to the model is the consideration of an electromagnetic stirring device. This device significantly influences steel cleanliness and composition, thereby affecting the final properties of the formed metallic parts in subsequent processing stages. The current investigation presents a comprehensive analysis of flow patterns and stirring energy distributions in relation to active and dead zones within the tundish. Through the developed coupled electromagnetic/fluid dynamic model, the paper demonstrates the feasibility of optimizing mixing processes to control the properties of the final product.