bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Stimulating a Canadian narrative for climate
Authors: Potvin Catherine , Sharma Divya , Creed Irena , Aitken Sally , Anctil François , Bennett Elena , Berkes Fikret , Bernstein Steven , Bleau Nathalie , Bourque Alain , Brown Bryson , Burch Sarah , Byrne James , Cunsolo Ashlee , Dale Ann , de Lange Deborah E. , Dyck Bruno , H. Entz Martin , Etcheverry José , Faucher Rosine , Fenech Adam , Fraser Lauchlan , Henriques Irene , Heyland Andreas , Hoffmann Matthew , Hoberg George , Holden Megan , Huang Gordon , L Jacob Aerin , Jodoin Sébastien , Kemper Alison , Lucotte Marc , Maranger Roxane , Margolis Liat , Mauro Ian , McDonnell Jeffrey , Meadowcroft James , Messier Christian , Mkandawire Martin , Morency Catherine , Mousseau Normand , Oakes Ken , Otto Sarah , Palmater Pamela , Palmer Taysha Sharlene , Paquin Dominique , Perl Anthony , Potvin André , Ramos Howard , Raudsepp-Hearne Ciara , Richards Natalie , Robinson John , Sheppard Stephen , Simard Suzanne , Sinclair Brent J. , Slawinski Natalie , Stoddart Mark , Villard Marc-André , Villeneuve Claude , Wright Tarah
Published: November 2024

This perspective documents current thinking around climate actions in Canada by synthesizing scholarly proposals made by Sustainable Canada Dialogues (SCD), an informal network of scholars from all 10 provinces, and by reviewing responses from civil society representatives to the scholars’ proposals. Motivated by Canada’s recent history of repeatedly missing its emissions reduction targets and failing to produce a coherent plan to address climate change, SCD mobilized more than 60 scholars to identify possible pathways towards a low-carbon economy and sustainable society and invited civil society to comment on the proposed solutions. This perspective illustrates a range of Canadian ideas coming from many sectors of society and a wealth of existing inspiring initiatives. Solutions discussed include climate change governance, low-carbon transition, energy production, and consumption. This process of knowledge synthesis/creation is novel and important because it provides a working model for making connections across academic fields as well as between academia and civil society. The process produces a holistic set of insights and recommendations for climate change actions and a unique model of engagement. The different voices reported here enrich the scope of possible solutions, showing that Canada is brimming with ideas, possibilities, and the will to act.

 
Genocide, Indian Policy, and Legislated Elimination of Indians in Canada
Authors: Palmater Pamela
Published: November 2024

 The primary objective of early Indian policy was to ensure the eventual disappearance of Indians – a goal which has not changed in hundreds of years. The registration provisions in the Indian Act will achieve this goal through entitlement criteria, which ensures legislative extinction  after  two  generations  of  marrying  out.  This  has  resulted  in  two  separate  legal  categories of federally recognized registrants: status and non-status Indians, where membership in one group or the other determines access to essential services, band membership and more. The  denial  of  federal  recognition  to  non-status  Indians  has  also  resulted,  in  some  cases,  in  the erosion of Indigenous identity, culture, and communal connection. Court-based remedies have done little to address these ongoing injustices and Canada has shown little interest in a significant policy change.
Countenance Model Evaluation of A Non-Graded School: Basis for Program Sustainability
Authors: Areola, PhD HSG Eunice Mareth Querol , Galang Maria Urduja C.
Published: November 2024

This study evaluated the non-graded system as applied in a school in UST Angelicum College. The school understudy is a Catholic and Dominican school that has offered a non-graded system of education since 1972. A non-graded school's key element is removing grade designation's identity, allowing students to progress at their pace with no set time for when they move on. Authentic assessments replace letter or number grades. The evaluative research utilized the Stake's Countenance Model of Evaluation. This model describes and judges what is being evaluated under the three stages of implementation: antecedents, transactions, and outcomes. Data were collected and analyzed based on the descriptive and judgment matrices of the model. Participants of the study were lay administrators, learning facilitators, enrolled learners from YS 5 to YS 11, parents of currently enrolled learners from YS 2 to YS 11, and former facilitators of the school. An array of multiple instruments was used in each stage of program implementation for evaluation. Following the collection of qualitative and quantitative data, the data was analyzed using the countenance model. Intents and data observations and standards of judgment were then organized for each implementation stage of a matrix to determine the congruence of the data's intents and observations to the school practice. The study's findings revealed a satisfactory congruence in the three stages of implementation: antecedents, transactions, and outcomes. Based on these findings, a re-imagination of the Angelicum System is proposed. This can serve as the institutional model to follow in carrying out the school's unique system and ensure that congruence between the school's intents and practices is preserved through the years. The strategic plan is likewise recommended to be utilized for the next five years to ensure a comprehensive development, management, and sustainability of the redefined key priorities of a non-graded school. Further studies on achievement effects of the non-graded system, teaching approaches in a non-graded classroom, and non-graded education reforms may be conducted to improve and expand the essential features of a non-graded system that other academic institutions may adopt.
Efek Brand Ambassador Terhadap Keputusan Beli Melalui Media Sosial Pond's
Authors: Ong Leonnard
Published: November 2024

Persaingan semakin ketat dan meningkat pada perusahaan nasional maupun multinasional. Perusahaan perlu memberikan inovasi ide pelayanan yang baik untuk menjelaskan kebutuhan pelanggan agar dapat terus berkembang dan diikuti pasar. Industri kosmetik Indonesia tumbuh dan berkembang  pesat menjadikan indikator peningkatan tingkat persaingan antar perusahaan, sampai saat ini data Kementerian Perindustrian (Kemenprin) mencatat industry kosmetik perkiraan telah mencapai 760 lebih perusahaan di Indonesia. Persaingan yang semakin ketat membuat perusahaan menetapkan berbagai strategi untuk  membantu memasarkan dan mempromosikan produknya. Salah satunya melalui pengunaan brand ambassador. POND’S merupakan perusahaan kosmetik yang menggunakan brand ambassador, yaitu Wendy Red Velvet asal Korea Selatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dan besaran pengaruh brand ambassador melalui media sosial terhadap keputusan pembelian produk POND’S dengan  metode kuantitatif. Temuan memperlihatkan brand ambassador dan sosial media marketing menunjukkan pengaruh kuat terhadap keputusan pembelian
Manajemen Pasca Bencana Secara Terintegrasi: Spiritual Healing, Pengadaan Air Bersih dan MCK bagi Masyarakat terdampak Gempa Cianjur
Authors: Indrajaya Amelia Naim , Daryanto Wiwiek M , Nurfadilah Dety , Susanti Yulita Fairina
Published: November 2024

Bencana alam gempa bumi yang menimpa Cianjur menyebabkan rusaknya sendi kehidupan sebagian warga Cianjur. Infrastruktur hancur, rumah rubuh, sumber mata air menjadi kering serta terlebih adalah goncangan batin akibat kehilangan orang-orang yang dicintai. Tanggal 8 Desember 2022 tim melakukan program Manajemen Pasca Bencana melalui Focus Group Discussion dan menganalisa akar masalah utama yang harus dipecahkan dan belum tertangani dan hasilnya menunjukkan kebutuhan akan perbaikan fasilitas Mandi Cuci Kakus (WC), pembuatan sumber air bersih, serta pelaksanaan spiritual healing pada guru-guru dan masyarakat. Mulai tanggal 11 Desember 2022, tim melaksanakan pengabdian masyarakat di desa Gasol, SMK Permata Insan dan YPI Raudhatul Muttaqin. Tim mitra untuk renovasi MCK Permata Insan dan pengadaan sumber air di YPI Raudhatul Muttaqin bekerja secara simultan. Pada tanggal 14 Desember tim mengadakan pelatihan Spiritual Healing kepada guru-guru dan masyarakat di Tenda Darurat desa Gasol. Program Train of the Trainer (TOT) Spiritual Healing kemudian berlanjut secara virtual, dan peserta melakukan Spiritual Healing melalui program Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) untuk membantu korban bencana. Melalui post test dan informasi dari peserta TOT terlihat bahwa program Spiritual Healing telah terlaksana dengan baik. Pengadaan air dan perbaikan MCK juga berjalan dengan baik seperti yang terlihat pada saat Monitoring dan Evaluasi.
Factors Affecting Teachers Retention in a Non-Graded Private Educational Institution: Input to an Enhanced Retention Strategies
Authors: Areola, PhD HSG Eunice Mareth Querol , Domalaon Pearliza Magkasi
Published: November 2024

This study provides an analysis of teacher retention at a non-graded private educational institution in Quezon City, utilizing data from exit survey forms to departing teachers over the last three school years, starting from AY 2020-2021 to 2022-2023. The study focuses on the perceptions of departing employees regarding various factors that could influence teacher retention, grounded in Frederick Herzberg's Hygiene and Motivation factors. These identified factors hold the potential to assist the school in retaining proficient teachers by crafting a comprehensive rewards program, enhancing overall satisfaction levels, and deterring them from seeking employment elsewhere. The research methodology involves a descriptive study employing baseline data and the results of an exit survey instrument completed by seventy-two teachers who left during the past three academic years. The findings indicate that more than half of the turnover was due to voluntary resignations (56%), while (44)% were a result of management-initiated separations. Teachers' decisions to leave were generally driven by the accumulation of a number of factors. Among those who resigned, the primary reasons cited were the pursuit of better opportunities, improved work conditions, and higher compensation. Departing teachers generally expressed satisfaction with both motivation and hygiene factors, underscoring the need to make improvements in areas related to professional growth and development, as well as compensation and benefits. The findings suggest that a teacher's decision to stay is contingent on individual motivation, and the institution may consider designing a tailored retention strategy that integrates these insights into the five components of a total rewards program.
Linking Flexible Working Arrangement and Employee Performance in Post-pandemic Era: Mediating Role of Motivation
Authors: Hutabarat Claudya Caprieta
Published: November 2024

In a world characterized by evolving work paradigms and changing employee expectations, the adoption of flexible working arrangements has gained prominence across various industries including financial services. However there has been limited study exploring the dynamic interplay between flexible working arrangements and employee performance, with a specific focus on the mediating role of motivation. This study aims to unravel how flexible work arrangements influence employee performance, and how motivation serves as a crucial mechanism in this relationship. By examining the connections between these variables, the research seeks to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the modern workplace landscape. The research is a quantitative study, analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) that was conducted using SmartPLS4 and a purposive sampling technique. The data were collected from 113 employees working in financial services companies in Greater Jakarta Area. The results found that FWA have significant effect on employee performance and so does motivation on employee performance. Although, as in mediating role, the findings in this study show that motivation does not mediate the relationship between FWA and employee performance.
 
Keywords: Flexible Working Arrangement, Employee Performance, Motivation, Financial services industries, Post-pandemic.
Quo Vadis of Sustainable Development of The Energy Sector in Indonesia
Authors: Ali Chaidir - , Irvansyah Dedek -
Published: November 2024

Sustainable development in the energy sector is a necessity, because the need for energy remains constant if not increasing due to population growth. This phenomenon also applies to Indonesia, which unfortunately has not yet properly implemented the concept of sustainable development in the energy sector. This research finds the urgency is because Indonesia does not yet have a clear direction in sustainable development in the energy sector. Using normative research methods with an evaluative approach, this research discovered the fact that the direction of sustainable development in the energy sector in Indonesia does not yet have a legal basis that regulates it comprehensively. Apart from that, population planning factors and providing energy subsidies are an integral part that cannot be separated in order to achieve successful implementation of sustainable development in the energy sector.
Corporate Social Responsibility Practices of Selected Airline Companies: Inputs for a Sustainable Aviation Service
Authors: Areola, PhD HSG Eunice Mareth Querol , Amurao Gomeriano Vallecer
Published: November 2024

This paper tries to identify the strategic corporate social responsibility of selected airline companies to ascertain inputs for the creation of  a sustainable service delivery, by looking at the implementation level of its corporate social responsibility in the environmental, philanthropic, economic and ethical areas. The study shows that in terms of environmental responsibility, waste segregation has the highest level of practice, while carbon footprint reduction is the lowest. Philanthropic activities participated in by employees is the most frequently practiced among other  philanthropic responsibility initiatives, while the provision of scholarship grants is the least practiced. For economic responsibility, the recruitment of diverse talent received the highest mean score indicating it as the most practiced activity, while financial management strategy practices is the most challenged. As far as ethical responsibility is concerned, the practice of honesty is prevalent, while direct stakeholder involvement in planning the manual of ethical operations is almost none.
The study also explored whether there was a significant difference in the assessment of CSR strategies between the two groups of respondents. The results indicated that there was a significant difference in the assessments of employees and passengers in terms of environmental, philanthropic, economic, and ethical responsibilities in comparison to management administrators. Moreover, the challenges encountered in the implementation of CSR strategies were identified  and ranked, providing insights into the perceived difficulties faced by airline companies in implementing CSR strategies. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations for responding  to the challenges of implementing CSR strategies were proposed. These recommendations include additional signage for environmental awareness, ensuring the sustainability of philanthropic activities, crafting financial measures to address constraints, and ensuring sustainable implementation of its manual of operation. The findings and recommendations provides inputs to for a sustainable service delivery and promoting responsible business practices in the airline industry.
A Study of Students Loan Procedure in Selected Countries for Effective Implementation of Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELF)
Authors: Obunadike G. N. , Jiya E. A. , Ajik E. D.
Published: November 2024

Nigerian students’ loan board was created in 1972 to provide financial support to Nigerian students in different tertiary institutions.  The Nigerian Government reactivated the students loan scheme by passing a bill in 2023. It is therefore, necessary to examine the loan procedures in other countries for better implementation in Nigeria. This work examined the loan procedures from five selected countries. The intention was to extract relevant information on best practices and weaknesses of students’ loan scheme in those countries for effective implementation of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELF). The work was based on secondary data; thus, information was collected from articles in journals, Books, internet and other related publications. The study revealed that most students loan scheme in Africa are faced with several problems such as difficulties to create credible loan board, identifying right loan beneficiaries, sustainability, reliable database, instituting an effective and efficient loan disbursement and loan recovery. The work thus provides suggestions on how to strengthen Nigeria Education Loan fund from information extracted from the study.
Bibliometric Analysis of Accounting Literature on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption in Organizational Functions
Authors: Aminu Abdullahi Aminu Abdullahi , Abubakar Aliyu
Published: November 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology with a high potentiality of transformative drive from traditional analog to digitalized organizational seamless decision processes efficiently and effectively. AI is an emerging area in organizational decision-making with limited number of studies across the globe. However, AI is now gaining considerable attention from the researcher, both at the local and international level. This study aims at providing a systematic review and biometric analysis on AI adoption in organizational functions using Google Scholar databases as the source of data. The study employs the steps of Prepare Reporting Items for Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis Techniques PRISMA (2020) and bibliometric analysis techniques using VOS-View as a tool for analysis of publications performance over time with a view to determining the most influential articles, publication productivity, and direction of studies on AI Adoption in organizational functions for a period of ten years from 2015 to 2024. The analysis reveals that articles published in 2016 by Sage Journal recorded the highest citation of 2707, followed by MDPI Journal with total citations of 1922 in 2021, while Elsevier presents the lowest citation of 87 citations over the period of 10 years in the database used. These articles were written on more than 20 areas of application of AI in organizational functions.
APPLICATION OF GEO-INFORMATICS IN THE MAPPING OF AREAS VULNERABLE TO SURFACE WATER STRESS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: GOMA D , Hassan S.M , Sunday I
Published: November 2024

The main purpose of this paper is to identify water-stressed areas as a response to land use/land cover (LULC), climate variability, and increasing population in Kaduna State using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information systems. To achieve this aim, the paper set out to identify/map out areas vulnerable to water stress in the study area. The Meteorological data for the study were sourced from twelve remotely sensed stations around Kaduna State for thirty-seven years (1984 to 2021), land use data from remotely sensed satellite imageries that covered thirty-seven years, and projected population for thirty-seven years respectively. There are several indices used to compute water stress and the paper opted for indices that could monitor climate variability and surface water resources. Thereafter, the six indicators were standardized, weighted, and aggregated in Microsoft Excel, and imported into the ArcGIS 10.2.1 environment, and a weightier vulnerability model analysis was used to determine the weights of each variable’s contribution to water stress. The result achieved indicated that: 54.41% of the entire study area is vulnerable to water stress, 15.80% is moderately vulnerable, 26.23% is less vulnerable and 3.56% is not vulnerable to water stress within the period under study. Furthermore, Birnin Gwari, Chikun, Igabi, Ikara, and Kajuru Local Government Areas (LGAs) were the most vulnerable areas in the State while not vulnerable areas are; Kauru, Kagarko, and Jaba LGAs. The paper recommends the implementation of water conservation measures which include the creation of wetlands and shelter belts in areas vulnerable to water stress.
Antibacterial Potentials and Phytochemical Screening of Eucalyptus globulus Leaves Extract against Selected Isolates
Authors: Ewansiha Joel Uyi , Fori Aji , Dahiru Usman , Ijabani Emmanuel
Published: November 2024

In recent decades, medicinal plants have been of great interest as they have been the sources of natural products. As a result, there is a need to analyse the phytochemical and antibacterial properties of Eucalyptus globulus against Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This study was carried out to determine the percentage yield, phytochemical properties, antibacterial activity, minimum inhibitory and minimum bactericidal concentration (MIC/MBC) of the crude extracts using the reflux extraction, qualitative phytochemical, agar well diffusion and broth dilution method respectively; while aqueous, normal hexane and ethyl acetate were used as extraction solvents. Aqueous extract has the highest yield of 16.08%, ethyl acetate extract (8.76%) while n-hexane extract had 3.84%. Phytochemicals such as tannins, alkaloids, and phenols were present in all three solvent extracts; while terpenoids, glycosides and steroids were absent. Saponins and flavonoids were present in water extract, flavonoids were present only in the ethyl acetate extract. The most active with mean inhibition zone (MIZ) diameter of 13.33±0.58mm and 10.33±0.58mm against Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus respectively at 50mg/mL while the lowest activity of MIZ diameter of 8.00±2.00mm was obtained with same extract and concentration against Escherichia coli. N-hexane and ethyl acetate extracts show no activity against the test organisms. The lowest MIC of 15.6mg/mL and MBC of 31.3mg/mL were obtained against Escherichia coli. Based on these results, it can be concluded that Eucalyptus globulus leaf extracts possess antibacterial activity against some of the test organisms and can be considered for drug development.
The Interaction of Substate Actors with the Global Public:
Authors: Dermawan Windy
Published: November 2024

This article aims to explain the external persuasive actions of the Aceh Provincial Government in maintaining its Islamic identity through “The Light of Aceh” branding towards the global community. This action is referred to as paradiplomacy. As one of the subnational actors in Indonesia, Aceh Province is an area that has social and political dynamics from before independence to the present. Aceh has a distinctive identity and culture known as Serambi Mekah. Because of its efforts to maintain this identity, Aceh once fought for independence from Indonesia. Aceh's paradiplomacy certainly has different dynamics. However, the effort to maintain its identity has been a struggle from the past to the present. In the independence era, Aceh tried to fight for its identity with the struggle for independence, but in the post-independence era, Aceh fought for its regional interests through the framework of Regional Autonomy by establishing foreign relations and diplomacy to the global community. This research uses the theories of paradiplomacy and social identity to explain the persuasive actions taken by the Aceh Provincial Government through paradiplomacy to maintain its social identity. This research uses a qualitative method with data collection from interviews with relevant informants, documentation studies and internet-based studies. The results of this research show that the Aceh Provincial Government's paradiplomacy efforts to maintain its Islamic identity are carried out through branding “The Light of Aceh” by incorporating Islamic values in various components of the branding such as the main values of branding, logo philosophy, and branding commercial advertising videos. These values are socialised to the global community through various international activities by showcasing culture in dances, poems of clothing at international festivals, so that Aceh is better known by the global community with its Islamic identity.
PENGARUH PERAWATAN KANGAROO MOTHER CARE TERHADAP SUHU BAYI BBLR DI RUANG NEONATOLOGI RSUD PAMBALAH BATUNG AMUNTAI
Authors: Rakhmadina Nadya Eka , Yuliana Fitri , Hasanah Siti Noor
Published: November 2024

One method that is able to meet the needs of BBLR babies by providing situations and conditions similar to the mother's womb is KMC Treatment, which is a treatment method by making direct contact between the baby's skin and the mother's skin (skin to skin contact) and placing the baby on the mother's chest. KMC treatment has benefits for the increase in temperature of BBLR babies. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of KMC treatment on the temperature of BBLR babies in the Neonatology Room of Pambalah Batung Amuntai Hospital. Quantitative research method with quasi-experimental method research design with one group pretest posttest approach. Samples were taken by purposive sampling method and had inclusion and exclusion criteria so that 15 BBLR baby samples were obtained. Data collection using observation sheets. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test. The results showed that the baby's body temperature before KMC treatment averaged 36,160 and the baby's body temperature after KMC treatment averaged 37,073. Based on the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test analysis test, there is a significant effect of increase between temperature before and after KMC treatment with p-value (0.001 < 0.05).
PELAKSANAAN ANTENATAL CARE DENGAN 10 T DIPUSKESMAS MUNGKUR AGUNG KECAMATAN KELUA
Authors: Lestari Sri , Dona Sismeri , Hestiyana Nita
Published: November 2024

Maternal and child health is a priority for health development in Indonesia. The implementation of Ante Natal Care with 10 T in pregnant women affects the results of early detection of risks and complications during pregnancy. This cause of maternal death shows that maternal death can be prevented if the coverage of services is accompanied by good quality service. The purpose of the study was to determine the Implementation of Antenatal Care with 10 T at the Mungkur Agung Health Center, Kelua District. This research method with quantitative descriptive, with a population of all pregnant women at 20 weeks gestational age and over trimester II, III with a total sampling technique, namely pregnant women totaling 38 people Results: It was found that the implementation of ANC with 10 T according to the standard was (97.37%), %) and there was 1 (2.63%) pregnant women who in the implementation of ANC did not meet the 10 T standard.
PENGARUH PEMBERIAN EKSTRAK MORINGA LEAVES TERHADAP KENAIKAN KADAR HEMOGLOBIN PADA IBU HAMIL DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS BLUTO
Authors: Kurniyati Eka Meiri , Mulyadi Eko , Musa NF Lina
Published: November 2024

Iron deficiency always occurs in pregnant women. Moringa leaves can increase hemoglobin levels because they contain iron, folic acid, vitamin A and vitamin C. The research aims to analyze the impact of giving Moringa leaf extract on increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. This research is a quantitative study with a quasi eksperimen design using the one group method. pre-test post-test. The population was 72 pregnant women. The sample was selected using a random sampling technique, obtaining 19 respondents for the control group and 19 respondents for the treatment group. The results of the study showed that hemoglobin levels in pregnant women before administering Moringa leaf extract had an average of 10.4 gr%, while after administration it had an average of 11.5 gr%. The statistical test results show a p-value of 0.000 (p<?), which indicates that there is a significant effect of administering Moringa leaf extract on increasing hemoglobin levels in pregnant women. Therefore, it is recommended for pregnant women to consume vegetables that are rich in iron such as Moringa leaves.
The Ecological Map of Adolescent Athletes: Examining Integrative Care Approaches
Authors: Werner Dena Werner
Published: November 2024

This qualitative study explores the importance of an integrated care approach for adolescent athletes living with physical illness. The researcher used a phenomenological approach to provide this population with a platform to share their stories and to make meaning of their lived experiences. Using snowball sampling, the researcher gathered nine participants, ages 18-35, who resided within the United States. The researcher interviewed the participants via an online platform and analyzed their scripts using an interpretive phenomenological analysis approach. Through their exploration and sharing of consciousness, several important implications and contributions were unveiled to the social work profession. Their stories highlight the impact illness has on their psychological, psychosocial, physical, and overall functioning. Through the lens of the ecological systems theory, the study emphasizes the need for integrated and collaborative care between those who are directly or indirectly involved in the adolescent’s treatment. Ultimately, this preliminary study serves as a framework for clinical social workers as well as those who are involved in research, policy, and community-based work like schools and medical facilities. Through these stories, social workers and other helping professionals learn the power of connection and the importance of safeguarding the dignity and worth of the adolescent athlete.
Zooming In and Out of Programming: Developing an Approach to Trauma-and Violence-Informed Physical Activity “Post-Pandemic”
Authors: Roberts Candace , Darroch Francine , Hayhurst Lyndsay
Published: November 2024

Researchers have found that physical activity is an effective health promotion tool due to its positive effect on wellbeing, however, despite the overwhelming evidence on the benefits of physical activity, many structural and systemic inequities exist that affect access and uptake particularly for women. These barriers have been exacerbated over the last few years as conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic has made engagement in physical activity even more difficult for equity-deserving populations. Community organizations have reported an increase in gender-based violence and a strain on support services. In this qualitative research study, we present findings that demonstrated how COVID-19 complicated the delivery of in-person programs for equity-deserving populations. Using a feminist participatory action research approach, community-specific barriers to physical activity from the perspectives of individuals who deliver physical activity programming and social services to self-identified women were generated in three themes using thematic analysis: 1) Increased Need, Decreased Services; 2) Online Service Provision was Not Effective for Clients or Providers; 3) Physical Activity was Not Deemed an “Essential Service”-Transitioning from Survival Mode to a New Normal. Taken together, findings underlined the importance of effective and sustainable resources and strategies to improve access for women to engage in physical activity programs.
Analysis of Children's Road Crashes in Hungary
Authors: Ötvös Viktória , Tóthné Temesi Kinga , Krizsik Nóra
Published: November 2024

In the EU, more than 6,000 children died in road accidents between 2011 and 2020. Children are particularly vulnerable road users, and they need to be protected. This underlines the importance of the Safe System approach. The Safe System approach is a holistic view of road safety, which integrates the different elements of the traffic system and takes human vulnerability and fallibility into account. Children are still in the phase of developing the cognitive and physical skills necessary to travel safely in traffic. Because of their small size, children are less visible than other road users and less experienced; they can easily become innocent victims in collisions. Despite significant improvements in vehicle safety in recent years, almost half of all child road deaths occur while traveling in cars. Limited data is available on the correct use of child seats in cars across the EU, but studies have shown that misuse remains a significant problem. Several measures have been taken in recent years to make it safer for children to travel on the roads, but many more interventions are needed to further improve their safety. Our research aimed to examine the characteristics of child accidents in Hungary and to highlight the main road safety problems affecting children in Hungary.
Adjustment and Adaptation of Female International Higher Education Students: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Mercan Zeynep
Published: November 2024

Deciding to be an international student is challenging, and adjusting to a new culture is even more so for women from collectivistic cultures. Despite some attention to women’s adjustment and adaptation to different cultures, limited attention has been given to the specific challenges faced by women from diverse collectivistic backgrounds. This qualitative study explored the cultural adaptation experiences of 5 Chinese, 2 Azerbaijani, and 3 Turkish international master’s students through semi-structured interviews. Using the thematic approach, four main themes emerged from the data regarding how female students adjust to the new culture: educational adaptation, formation of social groups and language learning, understanding identity and gender, and emotional involvement in the new culture and future planning. The implications for psychological well-being and future career decisions are discussed in detail.
Daily Life Experiences of Working Women in Existential Threat
Authors: Şeker Betül Dilara
Published: November 2024

The pandemic has profoundly impacted daily life, resources, and gender roles, resulting in significant changes. This study examines how the gender roles of working women transform in the face of existential threats. We investigate their experiences, reactions, and defense mechanisms during the pandemic. The sample consists of 17 women, revealing increased inequalities and responsibilities faced in both domestic and professional settings. Participants expressed uncertainty, anxiety, and fear for their loved ones, sharing experiences with the disease, preventive measures, and psychological and social consequences. Understanding the defense mechanisms used by women will bring short-term individual benefits. This research sheds light on women's experiences during the pandemic, highlighting the urgency of addressing gender disparities in COVID-19.
Indicadores de rendimiento energético y ambiental en instalaciones petroleras de producción en Ecuador
Authors: Campana-Díaz Andrés , Moya Marcelo , Urresta Esteban , Harnisth Renato
Published: November 2024

The study evaluates the energy and environmental performance of Ecuador's upstream oil facilities between 2015 and 2020, focusing on major extraction blocks. By analyzing data on oil, gas, and water production, fossil fuel consumption, and electricity usage, key performance indicators were developed to assess efficiency and environmental impact. The findings revealed disparities in energy efficiency, with Block 43-ITT being the most efficient at 7.82 kWh per barrel, while Block 57-LB was the least efficient at 31.41 kWh per barrel. The study emphasizes that maturing oil fields require more energy and emit more greenhouse gases, underlining the necessity for sustainable energy practices. EP Petroecuador’s initiatives, such as substituting fuel and integrating renewable electricity, led to a reduction of approximately 540 kTons of CO2 emissions by replacing 163.32 million gallons of diesel with low-carbon fuels and renewable electricity. These findings serve as a baseline for optimizing energy use and reducing emissions, offering valuable insights for policymakers and industry leaders to adopt data-driven strategies that enhance energy efficiency and minimize environmental impact in Ecuador's oil sector.
Production and antioxidant activity of electrospun polylactic acid (PLA) nanofibrous mats containing naringenin (NAR) for potential wound healing applications
Authors:   Marmara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry 34854, Basıbuyuk, Istanbul, Turkey, AYAZ SEYHAN Serap , ERDAG Zeynep ,   Marmara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, 34854, Basıbuyuk, Istanbul, Turkey, CESUR Sumeyye ,   Center for Nanotechnology & Biomaterials Application and Research (NBUAM), Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey; Marmara University, Faculty of Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Department of Ceramics, Istanbul, Turkey, BILGIC ALKAYA Dilek ,   Marmara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry 34854, Basıbuyuk, Istanbul, Turkey; Marmara University, Faculty of Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Department of Ceramics, Istanbul, Turkey
Published: November 2024

In tissue engineering applications, the use of natural compounds without undesired side effects is highly preferred compared to chemical drugs. Flavonoids, polyphenolic compounds distributed widely in plant-based foods, exert diverse biological effects in cultured cells and in vivo. Flavonoids exhibit anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-mutagenic, anti-cancerous, antiproliferative, and proapoptotic activities, enzyme modulating activities with minimal toxicity issues. Naringenin (4′,5,7-trihydroxyflavanone) (NAR) is a flavonoid belonging to the class flavanone, predominantly found in grape fruit, bitter orange, and other citrus fruits. It has very prominent pharmacological actions like antitumor, vasoprotective, antihypertension, antiviral, and dantishockactions. As NAR can scavenge reactive oxygen species, its use in wound dressing studies is increasing. In recent years, many studies have been carried out to produce nanofibrous materials by the electrospinning method. Electrospun nanofibers have very large surface areas, controllable pore sizes, and tunable drug release profiles. Several biocompatible polymers with excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability including polylactic acid (PLA) have been widely used for the synthesis of nanofibers using the electrospun technique. In this study, nanofibers were obtained by adding NAR at different concentrations into PLA by electrospinning technique. Morphological (Scanning electron microscopy, SEM), molecular interaction (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, FT-IR), thermal analysis (Differential scanning calorimetry, DSC), antioxidant activity, and physical analysis were carried out after the production process. Meanwhile, the PLA nanofibers showed the largest swelling value of 220% after immersion in phosphate buffer saline (PBS) solution for 10 days. Overall, this study demonstrates that our PLA/NAR nanofiber mats are attractive candidates for wound dressing material research and application.
A new method for screening elemental impurities in medico-pharmaceutical disinfectants
Authors:   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Nuclear Physics and Engineering, P.O. Box MG-6, RO-077125 Bucharest-Magurele, Roumania, ALBOTA Florin , SERBAN Andreea ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Nuclear Physics and Engineering, P.O. Box MG-6, RO-077125 Bucharest-Magurele, Roumania, IONUZ Erhan ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Nuclear Physics and Engineering, P.O. Box MG-6, RO-077125 Bucharest-Magurele, Roumania; Department of Science and Engineering of Oxide Materials and Nanomaterials, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies, U, VIRGOLICI Marian ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Nuclear Physics and Engineering, P.O. Box MG-6, RO-077125 Bucharest-Magurele, Roumania, DONEA Catalin ,   Klintensiv Ldt.544 Alexandriei Road, Bragadiru, Ilfov County, Roumania, DOBRESCU Ioana ,   Klintensiv Ldt.544 Alexandriei Road, Bragadiru, Ilfov County, Roumania, MOISE Ioan-Valentin ,   Horia Hulubei National Institute for Nuclear Physics and Engineering, P.O. Box MG-6, RO-077125 Bucharest-Magurele, Roumania
Published: November 2024

Healthcare associated infections consist a major concern in South-East European countries. As hospital activities try to eliminate the possible risks of infections, the quality of the disinfectants used in surgical sites, microbiological laboratories and other aseptic places must be ensured by using a proper product. In this context, the PEROKLIN product produced by Klintensiv Ldt., Romania, was tested using ICP-MS technique at the IFIN-HH Chemical and Physical Test Laboratory in terms of determining the elemental concentrations of several elements of interest. A dedicated chemical protocol was developed for that purpose and the method was validated according to international guidelines.
Primordial magnetogenesis in a bouncing model with dark energy
Authors: Bomfim Marcus V. , Frion Emmanuel , Pinto-Neto Nelson , Vitenti Sandro D. P.
Published: November 2024

We investigate primordial magnetogenesis within a quantum bouncing model driven by a scalar field, focusing on various non-minimal couplings between the electromagnetic field and the scalar field. We test three cases: no coupling, a Cauchy coupling with gradual decay, and a Gaussian coupling with rapid fall-off. By exploring these scenarios, we assess a wide range of coupling strengths across different scales. The scalar field, with an exponential potential, behaves as pressureless matter in the asymptotic past of the contracting phase, as stiff matter around the bounce, and as dark energy during the expanding phase. Our findings reveal that, among the tested cases, only the Gaussian coupling can explain the generation of primordial magnetic fields on cosmological scales.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Manajemen Surat Barang Pada Gudang Fasilitas Materiel SBST Menggunakan Metode Waterfall
Authors: Simangunsong Roberto Tebet , Hendry Hendry
Published: November 2024

Prosedur yang diterapkan pada pengarsipan surat di Fasmat SBST Ditlantas Polda Sumut dimulai dari pembuatan, penerimaan hingga penyimpanan surat masih dilakukan secara manual. Penyimpanan atau pendokumentasian surat masuk dan surat keluar hanya berupa penulisan pada buku besar dan penyimpanan dokumen masih dalam bentuk hardcopy. Selain itu pada pencarian dokumen lama juga mengalami kesulitan sebab harus membuka terlebih dahulu data-data lama dan mencarinya satu persatu. Memanfaatkan teknologi berbasis website memungkinkan penyimpanan arsip surat bisa dilakukan dengan mudah, akurat dan tidak hilang. Penyimpanan arsip tersebut bisa berupa file atau softcopy sehingga memungkinkan kemudahan dan kenyamanan dalam hal pencarian.
Implementasi Sistem Arsip Elektronik Dalam Meningkatkan Efisiensi Operasional Di Smk Gelora Jaya Nusantara Medan
Authors: Simbolon Fikri Zuhaili , Izhari Fahmi , Sitorus Zulham
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis implementasi sistem arsip elektronik dalam meningkatkan efisiensi operasional di SMK Gelora Jaya Nusantara Medan. Sistem arsip elektronik merupakan teknologi yang menggantikan metode penyimpanan dokumen konvensional berbasis kertas dengan format digital yang lebih efisien dan mudah diakses. Implementasi sistem ini diharapkan dapat mengurangi waktu dan biaya yang diperlukan untuk mencari dan mengakses dokumen, meningkatkan keamanan data, serta mendukung inisiatif ramah lingkungan dengan mengurangi penggunaan kertas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus untuk mengidentifikasi manfaat dan tantangan yang dihadapi dalam penerapan sistem arsip elektronik di lingkungan sekolah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi sistem arsip elektronik di SMK Gelora Jaya Nusantara Medan berhasil meningkatkan efisiensi operasional, mengurangi biaya penyimpanan fisik, dan meningkatkan aksesibilitas serta keamanan dokumen. Namun, terdapat beberapa tantangan seperti kebutuhan pelatihan staf dan pemeliharaan sistem yang perlu diperhatikan untuk memastikan keberlanjutan dan efektivitas sistem.
Analisa Kecepatan dan Keamanan Jaringan 5G Pada Optical Network Terminal (ONT) Menggunakan Metode Quantum-Behaved Particle Swarm Optimization (Studi Kasus : Iconnet)
Authors: Tarigan Aldi Ekin Arapenta , Hendry Hendry
Published: November 2024

Jaringan 5G merupakan generasi kelima dari teknologi seluler nirkabel, yang menawarkan kecepatan unggah dan unduh yang lebih tinggi, koneksi yang lebih konsisten, dan peningkatan kapasitas dibandingkan jaringan sebelumnya. Teknologi 5G merupakan teknologi nirkabel yang lebih maju daripada teknologi nirkabel sebelumnya. Dengan bandwidth yang lebih besar, kecepatan data yang lebih tinggi, dan tingkat keterlambatan yang lebih rendah. penelitian ini melakukan pencarian posisi FAP pada perancangan jaringan indoor building 4G LTE dengan frekunensi 1800 MHz menggunakan metode Quantum-Behaved Particle Swarm Optimization (QPSO) dengan software Matlab 2013a yang memiliki hasil berupa koordinat posisi FAP pada area yang menjadi studi kasus pada Optical Network Terminal (ONT). Kemudian hasil dari posisi FAP tersebut diterapkan pada perancangan jaringan indoor building yang dilakukan menggukanan software Radiowave Propagation Simulator (RPS) 5.4 yang disimulasikan untuk mengetahui nilai cakupan sinyal dan SIR (Signal to Interference Ratio) terutama pada jaringan Network Optical Terminal (ONT).
Penggunaan Algoritma Support Vector Machine (SVM) Untuk Deteksi Penipuan pada Transaksi Online
Authors: Eldo Handry , Ayuliana Ayuliana , Suryadi Dikky , Chrisnawati Giatika , Judijanto Loso
Published: November 2024

Penipuan dalam transaksi online semakin meningkat seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi digital yang pesat. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, diperlukan sistem deteksi yang efektif dan akurat guna meminimalisir kerugian yang disebabkan oleh aktivitas penipuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model deteksi penipuan menggunakan algoritma Support Vector Machine (SVM). Algoritma SVM dipilih karena kemampuannya dalam mengklasifikasikan data yang kompleks dan menangani data dengan dimensi tinggi. Metodologi penelitian melibatkan pengumpulan data transaksi online yang terdiri dari transaksi sah dan penipuan, kemudian dilakukan preprocessing data untuk mengatasi ketidakseimbangan dan noise pada dataset. Model SVM dilatih menggunakan data yang telah diproses dan dievaluasi berdasarkan metrik akurasi, presisi, recall, dan F1-score. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model SVM mampu mendeteksi transaksi penipuan dengan tingkat akurasi yang tinggi, mencapai 95%. Selain itu, model ini juga memiliki tingkat presisi dan recall yang seimbang, sehingga efektif dalam mendeteksi aktivitas penipuan tanpa mengabaikan transaksi sah. Kesimpulannya, algoritma SVM dapat dijadikan sebagai solusi yang andal untuk mengidentifikasi penipuan pada transaksi online, namun perlu pengujian lebih lanjut pada berbagai jenis dataset untuk meningkatkan generalisasi model.
Upaya peningkatan pembelajaran bela diri pencak silat melalui pendekatan TARL (Teaching at The Right Level) pada Kelas XI-2 SMA Negeri 10 Semarang
Authors: Khasanah Khikmahtul Khasanah
Published: November 2024

This research aims to improve pencak silat learning abilities through a group work approach in class XI 2 SMA N 10 Semarang. The method used is classroom action research (PTK) with a quantitative approach. The research was carried out in two cycles, each cycle consisting of two meetings. The research results show that learning pencak silat using the Teaching at the Right Level (TARL) approach can improve student learning outcomes. Data on the completeness of student learning outcomes in the pre-cycle, after cycle 1, and after cycle 2 showed a significant increase. Thus, the TARL method is effective in improving the ability of class XI 2 students at SMA N 10 Semarang in learning pencak silat.