bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Occurrence of multi-antibiotic resistant bacteria isolated from food handlers’ hands and utensils at different restaurants in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Authors: Akter Sumi , Akter Ratna , Salam Md
Published: November 2024

Restaurant customers consume food contaminated by germs, increasing the risk of foodborne disease. In this investigation, food handlers’ hands and utensils from many restaurants near Sadarghat launch station in Dhaka, Bangladesh, were tested to determine bacterial contamination incidence. Standard procedures were followed in isolation and identification of bacterial isolates. Of the 60 analyzed swabs, 46.7% showed a positive culture for one or more potential bacterial contaminants. The occurrence of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Vibrio cholerae in the hands of food handlers was 50%, 33.4%, 33.4%, and 23.4%, respectively, and those in utensils was 33.4%, 16.7%, 16.7%, and 10%, respectively. The majority of tested isolates of P. aeruginosa (100%) showed the highest resistance phenomenon to ampicillin and tetracycline, V. cholerae (100%) to ampicillin, E. coli (80%) to ampicillin and streptomycin, and S. aureus (100%) to ciprofloxacin. All of the examined isolates of P. aeruginosa were found to be most sensitive to piperacillin-tazobactam, E. coli to imipenem and nitrofurantoin, S. aureus to gentamicin, amikacin, tetracycline and chloramphenicol, and V. cholerae to piperacillin-tazobactam, imipenem and amikacin. Remarkably, 100% of V. cholerae isolates were multidrug-resistant (MDR), with the highest multiple antibiotic resistance index (MARI) score of 0.428. Among the examined isolates, 75% of bacterial isolates showed MDR phenotype, while 90% of isolates recorded a MARI value greater than 0.2. Due to the increased risk of food contamination or cross-contamination from food handlers' hands and utensils, the findings of this study indicate that restaurant hygiene standards are inadequate and might have detrimental effects on the general public's health. Consequently, this highlighted the significance of further training to enhance food workers' understanding of proper hand-washing techniques.
INCORPORATING SUBJECTIVE FUNCTION IN A USER-BASED COLLABORATIVE FILTERING RECOMMENDER SYSTEM
Authors: Abdussalam Maryam , Roko Abubakar , Almu Abba
Published: November 2024

The existing recommender systems faced a lot of challenges as a result of data sparsity problem, which decreases the recommendations accuracy to the target audience. Though there are numerous studies conducted to reduce the data sparsity problem. However, these studies fail to consider the subjectivity of human beings’ ratings based on lenient and stringent, which lead to unsuitable recommendations. Similarly, it is unable to compute the similarity between pair of users when the ratings among them did not overlap leading to inaccurate recommendations. This work is intended to enhance the adaptability of the system to sparse data by proposing a User Based Collaborative Filtering Recommender System incorporated with data refinement method that utilised a subjective function to identify lenient and stringent ratings in a rating matrix. The function identifies the user’s lenient and stringent ratings to take care of human subjectivity with regard to rating of the items. It also employed a subjective similarity function that used the subjective function for computing the similarity between users. The top similar neighbors obtained from the similarity computations are used to perform prediction for the target user. The experimental results show that compared with other representative systems the proposed system has better recommendations quality.
ASAT Weapons and Their Compliance With IHL and Environmental Law
Authors: Sparks Matthew
Published: November 2024

This article examines the use and testing of anti-satellite (ASAT) missiles as a potential environmental war crime under international humanitarian law (IHL). Such weapons’ production of large quantities of difficult-to-track, hypervelocity orbital debris makes them a serious and long-lasting threat to the productive human use of space.While jurisprudence on environmental war crimes is sparse, there is potentially relevant law that has, thus far, avoided scholarly examination. The 1976 Environmental Modification Convention (ENMOD), while not intended to deal with ASAT weapons, contains language specifically inclusive of space activities. This paper makes the novel argument that Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constitutes a part of the ‘environment’ as delineated in ENMOD, and that ENMOD’s particular language renders the use of ASAT weapons to destroy on-orbit objects a per se violation of international law, in wartime and peacetime alike.
Drone Regulation and AI Law: Assessing the Intersection of the EU Legal Frameworks for Unmanned Aircraft and Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Scott Benjamyn I. , Custers Bart , Lahmann Henning
Published: November 2024

Drones are becoming a more familiar sight in the skies. This growth has potential implications for all aspects of society. To ensure safe, secure and sustainable drone activities, regulatory authorities have been revoking, amending or introducing laws. The primary focus has been on aviation safety rules for the design, manufacture and operation of these unmanned aircraft. These rules do not directly address other domains. This paper assesses how the EU’s drone-specific safety-based rules interact with the EU’s AI legal framework that is currently being developed. While drone rules do not address AI directly, they do indirectly as, for example, autonomous drone operations are permitted in the single European sky. The general AI legal framework also applies to drone activities, despite such not being mentioned. This paper brings together the sector-specific EU drone rules and the EU’s generalAI legal framework to understand what the term ‘AI’ means within the context of drone operations, and assesses whether there are any inconsistencies, contradictions, overlaps or lacunae. This will determine the applicability and suitability of applying the general AI legal framework to a specific technology (drones) and sector (aviation), and whether the drone rules can contribute to the regulation of AI more generally.
Article: Earth to OECD: Exercise Restraint in Marking a Home Office as PE
Authors: De Broe Luc , Bettens Dieter
Published: November 2024

One of the trends brought about by digitalization is teleworking. Increasingly, people are working from home instead of at their employer’s office. This present a number of challenges from a tax perspective. Amongst others, a point of debate is whether a home office can constitute a permanent establishment (PE) if an employee works from there. This article sets out the traditional legal framework to determine the existence of a PE on the basis of the OECD Model Convention. The focus lies on material PEs. Subsequently, this framework is applied to home offices. The article finds that the OECD’s guidance on this point remains rather vague and that different countries have a different practice in recognizing home office PEs. Finally, the article makes several recommendations for possible clarifications on how the home office PE could be fit within the current legal framework of Articles 5 and 7 of the OECD Model Convention in light of the objectives of Article 7.
Application of Pre-trained Model-based Speech Analysis in Depression Detection
Authors: Xu Gaofeng , Zhou Chenyu
Published: November 2024

Detecting depression at an early stage is critical for both public health and the well-being of patients. Even though there has been much improvement with the use of automatic depression assessment technologies based on machine learning, a number of problems still exist: demographic confounding factors; complicated feature engineering; and data privacy worries; restricted sample size; and so on. To address these challenges, this study proposes a depression detection method based on pre-trained models that utilize speech data from the MODMA dataset.  The innovation of this study lies in the use of pre-trained models to solve problems related to small sample sizes, while adapting the model to the Chinese language contexts and enhancing its generalization capabilities. At the same time, this study systematically examines the effectiveness of verbal tasks associated with different emotions and categories in detecting depression. These findings not only improve the accuracy, practicality, and privacy protection of depression diagnosis but also offer new insights for achieving more personalized and precise mental health management. Future research will further explore the model's generalization ability across diverse datasets and aim to apply it towards developing practical applications.
Adaptive Control Strategy for Robot Motion Planning in Complex Environments
Authors: Wang Mengchao
Published: November 2024

Adaptive control strategies play a crucial role in robot motion planning in complex environments, enabling robots to dynamically adjust their behavior based on environmental changes and task requirements. This article reviews various adaptive control methods and their applications in robot motion planning. These methods improve the autonomy, robustness, and safety of robots through real-time perception of the environment and optimization of path planning. This article aims to review the application of adaptive control strategies in robot motion planning in complex environments, explore the collaborative work of various methods and technologies to achieve efficient and reliable robot motion planning, and provide useful references and guidance for the future development of robot technology through the research in this article.
A COMPETÊNCIA DO FARMACÊUTICO NA DISPENSAÇÃO DE MEDICAMENTOS DE USO VETERINÁRIO: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA
Authors: Gama Thalita Albuquerque , Pinto Thiago Serrão
Published: November 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo de fazer alerta na administração de medicamentos de uso veterinário, principalmente animais de companhia. A complexidade dos medicamentos de uso veterinários e suas interações específicas com a fisiologia de cada animal de companhia exigem um conhecimento especializado, a falta de compreensão sobre essa complexidade pode levar a erros graves na dosagem e administração desses medicamentos, resultando em consequências adversas a saúde dos animais. O objetivo é evidenciar a competência do farmacêutico na dispensação de medicamentos de uso veterinário. A metodologia foi através de revisão bibliográfica sobre a competência do farmacêutico na dispensação de medicamentos de uso veterinário, descrevendo de maneira narrativa, descritiva, contextual e científico. A coleta através: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), TCC, artigos científicos (Google Acadêmico), periódicos de revistas Farmacêuticas, Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS) e indicadores específicos que tratam o tema, entre 2019 a 2024, de 100 artigos pesquisados e analisandos foram extraídos 10 artigos de maior relevância nos últimos 5 anos. Concluímos com base em todas as análises, percebe-se que é notório a importância do farmacêutico através de suas competências na administração de medicamentos de uso veterinário. Administração incorreta de medicamentos pode levar a uma série de problemas, desde a ineficácia do tratamento até reações adversas graves, colocando em risco a vida desses animais. Por fim, conscientizar tutores de animais de companhia para não fazer uso de aconselhamento de outro tutor e automedicação, desse modo, reduzirá a incidência de casos de intoxicações e preservar a saúde dos seus animais.
ANÁLISE CRONOLÓGICA DAS LEGISLAÇÕES TRABALHISTAS E PREVIDENCIÁRIA APLICADA AS EMPREGADAS DOMÉSTICAS: EFEITOS REAIS FRENTE À COVID-19
Authors: Lira Vinicius Augusto de Souza , Nicácio Elda Bezerra Roque
Published: November 2024

A presente pesquisa tem como objetivo analisar a evolução das legislações trabalhistas e previdenciárias no Brasil voltado às empregadas domésticas, destacando a promulgação da Emenda Constitucional das domésticas em 2013(PEC das Domésticas) e a criação da Lei Complementar 150/2015 (L.C 150/2015). Busca-se examinar os efeitos práticos dessas mudanças em um contexto de crise, levando em consideração as informalidades, os desafios econômicos, o desrespeito às normas de saúde e as precárias condições de trabalho no quais estas foram submetidas durante a COVID-19. A simples existência do direito material não garante sua eficácia, é necessária sua aplicabilidade efetiva dos dispositivos legais e os efeitos concretos na vida destas trabalhadoras, que muitas vezes continuam a enfrentar dificuldades e desafios apesar das garantias legais, evidenciando a distância entre o direito formal e a realidade social.
ANALISIS KESIAPAN PENGGUNAAN SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN PUSKESMAS (SIMPUS) DALAM PENERIMAAN PASIEN RAWAT JALAN DI UPT PUSKESMAS PULAU GADANG
Authors: Tonis Marian , Maura Latisa Shafa Maura , Yuliana Anastasya Shinta
Published: November 2024

Sistem informasi puskesmas merupakan tatanan yang menyediakan informasi untuk membantu proses pengambilan keputusan dalam melaksanakan manajemen puskesmas. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara terbatas, pada tahun 2015 UPT Puskesmas Pulau Gadang sudah pernah menggunakan SIKDA Generik namun tidak dijalankan kembali dikarenakan banyak alat yang rusak dan tidak ditemukan, lalu ditarik kembali oleh Dinas Kesehatan. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui tentang kesiapan penggunaan SIMPUS dalam penerimaan pasien rawat jalan di UPT Puskesmas Pulau Gadang. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif analitik dan menggunakan model Content Analysis (Analisis Isi), dengan jumlah informan sebanyak 6 orang. Penelitian dilaksanakan dengan metode wawancara mendalam, observasi dan telaah dokumen. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa secara garis besar UPT Puskesmas Pulau Gadang belum siap dalam penggunaan SIMPUS dikarenakan masih ada kekurangan pada variabel Man belum adanya pelatihan mengenai SIMPUS dan belum adanya petugas teknologi informasi (TI), pada variabel Money belum adanya anggaran dana untuk pelaksanaan SIMPUS, pada variabel Material sarana loket pendaftaran belum lengkap, pada variabel Machine laptop/komputer di loket pendaftaran belum efektif karena belum terintegrasi dengan SIMPUS dan printer terdapat di ruangan lain, kemudian pada variabel Methods belum adanya surat resmi dari Dinas Kesehatan untuk kewajiban menggunakan SIMPUS dan tidak dipajangnya SOP pendaftaran pasien di loket pendaftaran. Saran pada penelitian ini adanya penambahan petugas teknologi informasi (TI) untuk mengoperasikan SIMPUS, dilakukan pelatihan khusus mengenai SIMPUS bagi petugas loket pendaftaran, penganggaran dana untuk pelaksanaan SIMPUS, menggunakan nomor antrian saat pendaftaran rawat jalan, perlunya penambahan mesin/fasilitas di loket pendaftaran seperti laptop/komputer dan printer, memajang SOP pendaftaran pasien di loket pendaftaran rawat jalan.
ANALISIS MANAJEMEN TERHADAP KESIAPAN PENERAPAN REKAM MEDIS ELEKTRONIK DI RUMAH SAKIT ERIA
Authors: Yuliana Anastasya Shinta , Lubis Sylvi Chairuniza , Firdaus Muhammad , Tonis Marian
Published: November 2024

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) atau Rekam Medis Elektronik (RME) merupakan bentuk dari sistem rekam medis yang menggunakan elektronik berdasarkan lembaran kertas atau berkas rekam medis. Penerapan Electronic Medical Record (EMR) diperlukan analisis kesiapan, yang merupakan salah satu cara dalam mendalami potensi penyebab tidak berhasilnya suatu inovasi. Oleh karena itu, perlu dilaksanakannya kegiatan penilaian kesiapan sebelum dilakukan penerapan RME. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif analitik dengan jumlah informan sebanyak 5 orang, yang dilaksanakan pada 08 Februari – 05 Agustus 2023. Metode yang digunakan adalah wawancara mendalam, observasi dan telaah dokumen. Hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa pada variabel Man, unit rekam medis RS Eria tidak memiliki shift kerja dan staf tidak terlibat dalam proses persiapan EMR. Pada variabel Money secara keseluruhan penganggaran persiapan EMR belum dianggarkan, namun dapat diadakan sesuai dengan kebutuhan. Pada variabel Material Rumah Sakit Eria sudah memiliki koneksi internet dan yang memungkinkan untuk EMR. pada variabel Methods perencanaan strategi dalam persiapan EMR sudah ada dan saat ini menggunakan alur rekam medis manual. pada variabel Machine adanya penilaian kebutuhan perangkat keras, terminal desktop dan perangkat lain yang diperlukan untuk mendukung penggunaan rekam medis elektronik.
MEMBANGUN SISTEM E-COMMERCE DAN PENGENDALIAN PERSEDIAAN SPAREPART MOTOR PADA YERI MOTOR DENGAN MENERAPKAN METODE INVENTORY PROBABILISTIMEMBANGUN SISTEM E-COMMERCE DAN PENGENDALIAN PERSEDIAAN SPAREPART K MENGGUNAKAN BAHASA PEMROGRAMAN PHP FRAMEWORK LARAVEL
Authors: Hendriani Sisi , Adha Afifah Cahayani
Published: November 2024

Yeri Motor menjual sparepart motor yang memiliki banyak jenis produk dan banyak konsumen, tetapi masih menggunakan sistem penjualan konvensional dan tidak memiliki manajemen persediaan. Akibatnya, pemilik cukup kesulitan dalam menangani transaksi penjualan dan manajemen persedian produknya. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menciptakan sebuah website e-commerce yang dapat digunakan untuk melakukan transaksi penjualan online dan pengendalian produk  tepat dalam hal pengadaannya. Metode yang tepat digunakan dalam pengendalian persediaan dalam hal ini yaitu dengan pendekatan inventori probabilistik.  Model pengendalian persediaan yang digunakan adalah model P dengan Back Order dan Lost Sales. Sistem ini dibuat menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP framework laravel dan HTML dengan basis data MySQL. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan penerapan sistem dapat membantu perusahaan dalam menjual produknya secara online, menentukan waktu pemesanan dan jumlah kuantitas pemesanan ekonomis suatu produk.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOTHER’S LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND GIVING VITAMIN A CAPSULES TO TODDLERS
Authors: Mutiara Sherly , Nurshal Rezki Amalia , Asriani Dwi Suci
Published: November 2024

Vitamin A is the most essential nutrition, it isbecause ourfood consumption is insuficient and still low, so it must be fulfilled from the outside. Lacking of Vitamin A(KVA) increases pain and death, is prone to infectious diseases such as diarrhea, pneumonia, andeventually death. The purpose of this study is to find out the relationship between mother's level of knowledge and access to information by administering vitamin A capsules to toddlers. The method used is an analytical survey with a cross sectional approach. the research population is mothers who have toddlers aged 1-5 years. The Sampling Technique was purposive sampling with the number of samples were 98 respondents. Data collection was carried out using interviews and questionnaires. The data that has been collected is then processed and analyzed using the SPSS version 20 statistical program and analyzed using the chi-square test. Results: there is a relationship between mother's level of knowledge and giving vitamin A capsules to toddlers (p=0.000) and there is a relationship between mother's access to information and giving vitamin A capsules to toddlers (p=0.000). Conclusion: there is a relationship between knowledge level and mother's access to information by giving vitamin A capsules to toddlers.
Conditions of bottom deposit contamination in north-eastern Caspian field
Authors:   Atyrau Oil and Gas University named after Safi Utebayev, Atyrau, Kazakhstan, Kanbetov A. Sh. , Kulbatyrov D. K. ,   Atyrau Oil and Gas University named after Safi Utebayev, Atyrau, Kazakhstan, Abilgazieva A. A. ,   Atyrau Oil and Gas University named after Safi Utebayev, Atyrau, Kazakhstan, Shakhmanova A. K. ,   Atyrau Oil and Gas University named after Safi Utebayev, Atyrau, Kazakhstan
Published: November 2024

The fields developing on the shelf of the northern Caspian Sea, which belongs to the shallow water zone, are where the breeding and nagulation of semi-passable fish mainly occurs. In this regard, studies of bottom sediments where macrozoobentos is concentrated, which is a feed of benthic fish, are a problem that requires research into the state of not only pollution of bottom sediments but also the state of macrozoobenthos. In this regard, this article is aimed at detecting the state of pollution of bottom sediments by heavy metals and the state of macrozoobenthos, the number and biomass distribution. The leading approach to the study of this problem is the «The guide to methods of hydrobiological analysis of surface waters and bottom sediments» and the «The methodological manual for hydrobiological fisheries research of Kazakhstan reservoirs». The article presents the results of the state of pollution of bottom deposition by heavy metals on the structures of Kashagan, Aktoty, Kairan and the number and species composition of macrozoobenthos. The article revealed that the content of metals in bottom sediments in the studied areas was quite stable and mainly changed in a small range in all seasons of 2019. The species composition of macrozoobenthos was quite homogeneous throughout the surveyed area of the sea. The number of bottom invertebrates varied within relatively small limits, with a more expressed range of biomass fluctuations. Keywords: bottom sediments; Kashagan; Aktoty; Kairan; heavy metals; macrobenthos.
Peran Wanita Tani dalam Meningkatkan Perekonomian Keluarga (Studi Kasus Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) Bumi Lestari)
Authors: Sarti  , Purwandari Istiti , Listiyani
Published: November 2024

Nowadays, the role of women farmers is no less important in the family's economic activities. Apart from economic conditions and the status of women farmers who are also wives and mothers, many other factors make women farmers involved in family activities. This research aims to: 1) find out the role of women farmers in improving the family economy, and 2) find out the factors that influence the role of women farmers in improving the family economy. This research was carried out in Purwobinangun Village, Pakem District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta on February, 2024. The method used in this research was descriptive quantitative with a census method, namely using the entire existing population as the research sample. The results of this research showed that the role of women farmers in improving the family economy was high. Factors that influence the role of women farmers in improving the family economy are age and education.
Challenges in natural Arabic language processing
Authors: Moaiad Yazeed Al , Alobed Mohammad , Alsakhnini Mahmoud , Momani Alaa M.
Published: November 2024

Speech recognition and text summarization, plagiarism detection, machine translation, chatbots, sentiment analysis (SA), question answering (QA), and dialogue systems are all products of natural language processing (NLP), a branch of AI concerned with modeling natural languages for the purpose of developing relevant applications. NLP draws on several disciplines, not only computer science and linguistics, for its research and development. These include cognitive science, psychology, mathematics, and more. More than 1.5 billion Muslims throughout the world depend on the Arabic language for their daily five-times-prayer practice, and Arabic is one of six official languages used by more than 422 million people in the Arab world, according to UNESCO. Dialectal Arabic is the slang language spoken informally in everyday life and varies from country to country; Classical Arabic is a reflection of the language spoken by the Arabs more than fourteen centuries ago. Modern Standard Arabic is an evolving variety of Arabic that borrows and innovates regularly to meet the changing needs of its speakers. Complexity is added to the Arabic language by the fact that it encompasses not one but three different varieties of spoken language: classical, contemporary, and colloquial. However, Arabic language processing on computers remains difficult for a variety of reasons. Because of the extensive inflection and derivational processes that occur in Arabic, a single lemma may be utilized to produce several words with distinct meanings.
Ultrasound-driven anaerobic digestion to improve energy production from crude glycerol
Authors: Martins Ramiro J. E.
Published: November 2024

Anaerobic digestion of crude glycerol derived from biodiesel production is being studied as an alternative to valorization through methane production. The high organic load (1800 g COD L-1) of crude glycerol can cause kinetic stress, leading to inhibition of methanogenic microorganisms. To overcome this issue, an alternative approach is the use of ultrasound energy, which promotes cell wall and membrane disruption and releases intracellular material that enhances biodigestion. Considering this alternative, the main objective of this study was to test ultrasound pretreatment to facilitate the subsequent anaerobic digestion of crude glycerol.
Electric batteries for mechanization and expanded Agrarian efficiency: Systematic literature review
Authors: Fitriani Fitriani , Mahyati Mahyati , Khairudin Khairudin , Kurniawan Bagus Putu Yudha , Nasution Arman Hakim
Published: November 2024

Rice leaf diseases are a significant issue that adversely impact rice production in India. Identifying these diseases manually is labour-intensive and prone to delays, often resulting in substantial crop losses for farmers. Therefore, the need for an automated system for early detection of plant diseases is critical. Recent advancements in machine learning, computer vision, and deep learning have paved the way for classification models capable of automatically identifying these diseases. However, the challenge lies in obtaining a sufficiently large and diverse image dataset to effectively train deep learning models. In this paper, we address this limitation by employing advanced data augmentation techniques, including Deep Convolutional Generative Adversarial Networks (DCGANs), to generate synthetic images that expand the dataset of rice leaf diseases. By integrating these synthetic images with real images, a new Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architecture is proposed, which offers improved generalization capabilities. The performance of the classification model is evaluated with and without the DCGAN-generated images. The results demonstrate that the inclusion of synthetic images significantly enhances accuracy, as the enlarged dataset better represents real-world conditions. This approach provides a promising solution for more effective rice disease identification, offering higher precision in real-time scenarios.
The impact of business strategy on the relationship between voluntary disclosure of carbon emissions and firm value
Authors: Kim Suyon
Published: November 2024

This research examines the influence of firms' voluntary disclosure of carbon emissions on their value in the Korean capital market, with a particular focus on the role of business strategy. This study employs data from Korean companies that are involved in the Carbon Disclosure Project to investigate the impact of these disclosures on the value of the firm. The research classifies firms into prospector, analyzer, and defender stages according to their business strategies. The research findings suggest that the voluntary disclosure of carbon emissions has a negative impact on the overall value of a company. When examining the relationship with business strategy, firms in the prospector stage are seen as actively adopting environmental responsibility for long-term sustainability by voluntarily disclosing information, which may improve the value of the firm.
Smart green zones: Review
Authors: Khazaal Ruqayah Basim , Neima Saba Jabbar , Musa Abeer Ibrahim
Published: November 2024

Managing green spaces to become smart is an important factor, so the research focused on identifying the knowledge gap on how to manage smart green spaces. The importance of smart management techniques that rely on sensors, the Internet, and artificial intelligence in providing data for decision-making is highlighted, to enhance the life quality within green spaces and enhance their sustainability by adopting technology data to maintain and manage green zones. Despite the importance of green zones and their multiple benefits, many cities face significant challenges in managing them effectively and sustainably. These challenges vary between the lack of material and human resources, plant conservation problems and green infrastructure, as well as the unpredictability of future environmental needs. The research relied on investigating the concept of smart green zones, their characteristics, smart management concept, strategies and application to study situations to find ways and means of intelligently conserving and managing natural resources. The research recommends the need to strengthen studies and research and community participation in order to enhance the quality of green zones through technological development.
Capital structure decisions: Empirical evidence from Albanian non-financial companies
Authors: Xhori Elvis
Published: November 2024

Well-structured existing companies need continuous sources of financing from the moment of creation until their continuation, to finance growth in sustainable assets and, above all, the value of their shares. Understanding the capital structure helps managers create the optimal capital structure for the company. The capital structure of firms is an important research area in corporate finance and remains at the center of studies by various academics. However, most studies have focused on listed companies in developed countries, and little attention has been paid to unlisted firms in developing countries, such as Albania. This study aims to bridge the gap between decision-making management and its financial effectiveness by analyzing the capital structure of unlisted companies in Albania. The proposed research question is “what are the main factors influencing the capital structure decision of non - financial companies in the Tirana region?” Based on previous studies, this paper examines several of the main factors (determinants) that are believed to reliably influence the capital structure. The specific key factors analyzed in this study are: Performance, Asset tangibility, Company liquidity, Company size, financial flexibility, Tax benefits from non-debt expenses, Growth opportunities, Company age, and the one period lagged debt ratio. We focus our study unto 75 non - financial companies of Albania for years to 2019 – 2023, and by calculating variables to measure capital structure, we run multiple regression analysis. We use total - debt, long - term debt and short-term debt to measure capital structure. The results of the study will be confirmed through analysis of empirical models and other statistical measurements. The linear regression model of multiple variables will be tested using three econometric techniques: POLS, FEM, and REM. The results indicate that lagged debt ratio of TD, LTD, STD, ROA, ROE, growth opportunity and liquidity are statistically significant and support for the pecking order theory (POT). The results show that firms do not have an optimal capital structure, but they had an average of 55.73 percent total-term debt, 15.27 percent long-term debt and 40.46 percent short-term debt. Trade-off theory which argues that firms increase the level of debt to take benefit from the deduction of debt interest before tax is not applicable in Albania. These findings contribute to the existing literature on the relationship between capital structure and decision making and give hints to more profitable ways of financing for these companies such as relying on long-term financing and not only on short term or finding alternative ways in equity financing.
The Impact of Store Atmosphere, Service Quality, and Social Media Marketing on Purchase Decisions: Insight from the Coffee Shop Market (Case Study at Kedai Kopi Distrik Metropolitan Surabaya)
Authors: Kamila Ikfina Rosyada , Pudjoprastyono Hery , Azhar Ratih Mukti
Published: November 2024

This research aims to identify the influence of store atmosphere, service quality, and social media marketing on purchasing decisions at the Surabaya Metropolitan District Coffee Shop. Using quantitative methods with non-probability sampling techniques through purposive sampling, this research involved 115 respondents aged over 17 years who had bought and visited shops and had social media. Data was collected via Google Form and analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The research results show that store atmosphere, service quality, and social media marketing have a positive influence on purchasing decisions. Consumers consider the design at Kedai Distrik Metropolitan to be quite unique by combining Vintage Chinatown-Sumatra themes. With a unique place and cheap product prices, consumers are happy to visit Kedai Kopi Distrik Metropolitan Surabaya, especially among teenagers.
Anais da XVIII semana de estudos da Biologia
Authors: Fundação Herminio Ometto Centro Universitário da
Published: November 2024

Anais da XVIII semana de estudos da Biologia
The Role of Motivation in Second Language Learning
Authors: Tariq Isha , Hamza Ameer , Ullah Kaleem
Published: November 2024

It has been observed that motivation plays a significant role in the learning of a second language (L2). In learning a second language, motivation impacts the engagement, determination, ability, and performance of the learner. A significant number of studies are available on second language learning, but limited research is available to explore the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and the impact of instructional methodologies or techniques on English language acquisition. Thereby, applying quantitative methodology comprising a standardized questionnaire, the current study aims to explore the methods to improve teaching and language learning, the relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and the impact of instructional methodologies on English language acquisition. The study highlighted that there is a strong relationship between motivation and ability, and high motivation levels are mostly influenced by effective teaching strategies. It also explained how crucial supportive classroom environments are and how important teaching materials are in improving motivation. The findings suggest that a variety of teaching approaches can enhance the chances of acquiring or learning a second language.
Preserving Cultural Heritage with Digital Design and NFT Technologies: Innovative Approaches in Architectural Education
Authors: Özeren Ömer , Qurraie Bahar Sultan , Eraslan Mustafa Haki
Published: November 2024

This study explores the integration of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) into architectural education to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in the digital age. By incorporating NFT technology into the curriculum, the study aimed to foster a comprehensive understanding of digital design, intellectual property protection, and the potential of NFTs in preserving and promoting architectural heritage. The research found integrating NFTs empowered students to explore the intersection of art, technology, and commerce within the architectural realm. By transforming their designs into unique digital assets, students developed a deeper appreciation for their work’s commercial potential and the importance of intellectual property protection. The study demonstrated the role of NFTs in fostering networking opportunities, enabling students to connect with a wider audience and potential collaborators. To fully harness the potential of NFTs in architectural education, the study emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that addresses ethical, legal, and environmental considerations. Educators must instil in students a strong sense of responsibility regarding the creation and utilization of digital assets, including copyright, licensing, and the environmental impact of blockchain technology. Fostering interdisciplinary collaboration is also crucial for equipping students with the diverse skill set required to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape. By addressing these critical dimensions, architectural education can effectively prepare students to become proficient digital designers and informed participants in the evolving NFT ecosystem. This research contributes to the ongoing discourse on the role of technology in shaping the future of architecture and preserving cultural heritage.
Perfil epidemiológico de pacientes acometidos por acidente vascular encefálico (AVE) e fatores associados no município de Piancó/PB
Authors: Tomé Anna Beatriz Silva , Sá Aralinda Nogueira Pinto de , Queiróz Bernardo Andrade de , Pereira Daniel Galdino de Araújo , Vilhena Elysa Stephannya Dobrões , Abrantes Ester Emanuele , França Juliana de Araújo , Almeida Luana Barreto de , Oliveira Marianna Adijuto de , Ribeiro Natália Queiroz Silva
Published: November 2024

Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) interrompe de forma rápida e inesperada o fluxo de sangue para alguma região do cérebro, gerando alguns sintomas como paralisia e muitas limitações, as quais prejudicam a qualidade de vida dos indivíduos. Diferentes estudos que apontam a ocorrência do AVE na Paraíba e a necessidade de ações de prevenção, cuidados e acompanhamento para tentar minimizar suas complicações de danos. A presente pesquisa é do tipo documental, que tem o objetivo de identificar o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes acometidos por AVE e fatores associados no município de Piancó/PB, através de uma coleta de dados secundários. A busca foi realizada por meio da obtenção da Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Piancó/PB, além de informações referentes à patologia do indivíduo coletadas no sistema de informação, TABWIN – DATASUS, e as variáveis referentes ao sexo, a escolaridade, a idade e a renda foram extraídas do Prontuário Eletrônico do Cidadão (PEC). Os resultados apontaram dados importantes que refletem a realidade da localidade, e possibilitaram traçar um perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes que tiveram AVE em Piancó. Do total de 53 casos de acometimento por AVE entre os anos de 2018 a 2021, 28 foram do sexo masculino (52,8%) possuindo idade de 54 a 93 anos e 25 do sexo feminino (47,2%) com idade entre 55 a 100 anos. Desse total, 71,7% não eram alfabetizados. A renda mensal média dos indivíduos foi de 1,11 salários mínimos. Destaca-se que apenas nove pacientes não apresentaram fatores de risco para AVE, enquanto que 44 possuíam condição de risco, incluindo Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesidade e Tabagismo. Assim, estudos como estes revelam achados importantes para o meio acadêmico e social, fornecendo informações para pesquisas futuras sobre a temática.
Cobranças indevidas em contratos bancários: análise sobre os impactos financeiros aos consumidores
Authors: Gomes Cailane Máximo , Borges Liliane de Moura
Published: November 2024

O presente artigo busca refletir sobre as cobranças indevidas em contratos bancários, destacando seus impactos financeiros aos consumidores. A partir de uma revisão bibliográfica, discute-se sobre como as instituições financeiras ao implementar juros ou serviços não previstos ou autorizados em contratos bancários, comprometem além da instabilidade financeira, problemas emocionais e psicológicos. O estudo aborda a evolução histórica do direito do consumidor, a forma como ocorrem as cobranças indevidas em contratos bancários, bem como os prejuízos causados aos consumidores. A partir desse estudo, foi possível verificar a necessidade de maior transparência por parte das instituições bancárias, ressaltando a importância de fiscalização e regulamentações mais rigorosas por parte dos órgãos de defesa e proteção ao consumidor, para prevenir tais abusos e garantir um ambiente financeiro mais equilibrado, justo e seguro.
Posse de drogas para consumo pessoal e direitos fundamentais: uma análise jurídica dos limites e perspectivas do RE 635.659 do Supremo Tribunal Federal e a repercussão na lei de tóxicos
Authors: Miranda Amanda Ribeiro , Medrado Lucas Cavalcante , Gama Giliarde Benavinuto Albuquerque C.V.R.N
Published: November 2024

Este artigo aborda a relação entre a posse de drogas para consumo pessoal e os direitos fundamentais, analisando as implicações jurídicas do Recurso Extraordinário 635659, julgado pelo Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF). Desse modo, objetiva-se investigar como a decisão do STF influencia a interpretação e aplicação da Lei de Tóxicos (Lei nº 11.343/2006), especialmente no que se refere à proteção dos direitos fundamentais do indivíduo. A relevância deste tema está na necessidade de compreender como as decisões judiciais podem moldar a legislação e a proteção dos direitos individuais, sobretudo em um contexto tão controverso quanto o da posse de drogas. Para tanto, utilizou-se o método dedutivo e a metodologia da pesquisa jurídica, com abordagem pautada na técnica exploratória de pesquisa por meio do estudo da literatura jurídica, legislação e jurisprudência, bem como o procedimento de análise qualitativa. Conclui-se, portanto, que a decisão do STF no Recurso Especial 635.659 abre espaço para uma reavaliação dos limites da criminalização da posse de drogas para consumo pessoal, destacando a necessidade de uma possível revisão da legislação para melhor equilibrar a proteção dos direitos fundamentais e os interesses públicos.
Analisis kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Indonesia dalam Critical Book Report mahasiswa Gizi Universitas Negeri Medan
Authors: Novelin Valencia , Josh David , Nauli Tiara , Siregar Mustika Wati , Hadi Wisman
Published: November 2024

Penelitian yang dilakukan bertujuan menganalisis kesalahan penggunaan bahasa Indonesia, seperti pada penggunaan huruf miring, huruf kapital, kata depan, dan tanda baca pada Critical Book Report mahasiswa Gizi Universitas Negeri Medan. Dalam penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, dikumpulkan data dengan pemilihan sampel Critical Book Report mahasiswa prodi Gizi Univesitas Negeri Medan. Dikumpulkan data dan dikaji dokumen berupa Critical Book Report mahasiswa dan melakukan wawancara dengan mahasiswa gizi untuk mengetahui faktor penyebab terjadinya penggunaan bahasa Indonesia yang kurang tepat pada Critical Book Report mahasiswa program studi Gizi Universitas Negeri Medan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya beberapa kesalahan, termasuk penggunaan huruf miring yang tidak tepat dalam penulisan istilah asing, kesalahan penggunaan huruf kapital pada istilah khusus, serta kesalahan pada kata depan dan tanda baca. Penyebab utama kesalahan ini adalah kurangnya kehati-hatian dan pemahaman mendalam tentang kaidah bahasa Indonesia yang baik. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan perlunya peningkatan pemahaman mahasiswa mengenai kaidah penulisan akademik serta pentingnya melakukan pengecekan ulang terhadap karya tulis yang disusun.
O novo Fundeb e o processo de escolha de diretores e vice-diretores no município de Marabá – PA: análise sobre o atendimento da condicionalidade I nos termos da lei 14.113/20
Authors: Rebelo Joyce Cordeiro , Gutierres Dalva Valente Guimarães , Ferreira José Mateus Rocha da Costa
Published: November 2024

A nova legislação do Fundo de Manutenção e Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica e de Valorização dos Profissionais da Educação (Fundeb) também introduziu novos requisitos essenciais para que os municípios recebam recursos, incluindo o critério do Valor Aluno Ano/Resultado (VAAR). Com base no novo marco de financiamento, esta pesquisa visa analisar a conformidade com a Condicionalidade I na rede pública de educação básica de Marabá, Pará, em conformidade com as Leis 17.609/2013, 17.691/2015, e o importante papel do Sindicato dos Trabalhadores do Estado do Pará (Sintepp). Os resultados mostram que a Secretaria Municipal de Educação de Marabá, ao contratar a empresa Vetor Brasil para administrar as provas para candidatos a Diretores e Vice-Diretores, atendeu aos critérios exigidos pela Condicionalidade I, estabelecida na Nova Lei do Fundeb 14.113, cumprindo os prazos estabelecidos no processo seletivo, qualificando-se assim para atender aos requisitos para receber incentivos de financiamento destinados à manutenção e desenvolvimento da educação básica.
Avaliação do potencial farmacológico da espécie Anonna Vepretorum: uma revisão de escolpo
Authors: Divino Álvaro Matheus Claudino do Amor , Bispo Junior Walfrido , Camargo Lara Lobo , Martins João Victor Pinheiro , Santos Maria Carolina Cândido dos , Cavalcante Paulo da Aldeia Vitório , Beiriz Gabriela Muniz de Albuquerque Melo , Silva Juliane Cabral
Published: November 2024

Realizar uma análise das propriedades farmacológicas da Anonna verpretorum descritas na literatura. Trata-se de uma revisão de escopo, realizada através da busca por publicações científicas indexadas nas bases de dados: Lilacs, MEDLINE via PubMed, Google acadêmico, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde e Scielo, a partir dos descritores “Annona vepretorum” e o cruzamento desta com os descritores “ação farmacológica”, “fitoterapia”, “Phytotherapy” e “Pharmacologic Actions”. Ao final da pesquisa, 11 publicações atenderam aos critérios de elegibilidade e foram selecionadas para compor o estudo. Contata-se que a produção de pesquisas sobre os extratos da Annona Vepretorum e seus potenciais farmacológicos é recente, manifestando-se nos últimos e progredindo, sobretudo, na última década, evidenciando um gradativo interesse pela temática por parte de pesquisadores das áreas de farmacologia e medicina. Entre os trabalhos com maior número de resultados encontra-se anticonvulsionante, sedativa, ansiolítica, antidepressiva, antioxidante, antimicrobiana, antinoceptiva, anti-inflamatória, imunomoduladora, tripanocida e toxidade (aguda letal e subletal) com duas citações cada. O óleo essencial (OE) de Annona vepretorum é o agente eleito como promissor e protagonista desta revisão, haja vista sua atividade antimicrobiana, tripanocida, antimalárica, ansiolítica, anticonvulsivante e antidepressiva. Assim, o OE torna-se um alvo potencial para a descoberta de medicamentos. Somado a isso, os extratos etanólico e hexânico ganham protagonismo secundário, o que pode ser explicado pela menor quantidade de estudos com essas substâncias em comparação ao OE. Tais extratos ganham notoriedade em suas atividades modulatórias principalmente na inflamação e na dor.
تأثير تمرينات المقاومة الخاصة بوسط مـائي في بعض المتغيرات البدنية وانجاز ركض 100 متر حرة
Authors: Dakhil Yasser Abd El Ameer
Published: November 2024

هدفت الدراسة الى اعداد تمرينات المقاومة الخاصة بوسط مائي و التعرف على قيم بعض المتغيرات البدنية والانجاز لعينة البحث, واستعمل الباحث المنهـــج التجريبــــــي بأسلــــوب (المجموعة الواحدة) ذات الاختبارين القبلي والبعُدي وتصميمها, و جرى تحديد مجتمع عينة البحث لفعالية 100 م بالطريقة العمدية والذي طبق عليهم التمرينات باستعمال الوسط المائي ، وتمثلت العينة فئة الرجال فوق 21 سنة في بطولة اندية ومؤسسات العراق لألعاب القوى لموسم (2024) الذين ينتمون الى الأندية العراقية (نادي الحشد، نادي الجيش ، نادي الشرطة), اما اهم الاستنتاجات التي خرج بها الباحث كانت بان استخدام تدريبات مقاومة الوسط المائي لها دور فعال في تحسين الانجاز, اما اهم التوصيات كانت بأن استخدام تدريبات الوسط المائي  لها اثر فعال في تطوير القدرات البدنية و الانجاز.
تأثير استراتيجية التعلم من اجل التمكن في تعلم مهارة الارسال بالكرة الطائرة في جامعة ميسان
Authors: Jassim Roumi Mays Abd Ali
Published: November 2024

هدف البحث الى التعرف على مدى تأثير هذه الاستراتيجية في مستوى اداء المهارة، اذ استخدمت الباحثة المنهج التجريبي لملائمته طبيعة المشكلة، وتصميم المجموعتين المتكافئتين ذات الاختبار القبلي البعدي وكانت عينه البحث طالبات المرحلة الرابعة في كلية التربية البدنية وعلوم الرياضة / جامعه ميسان، وكانت اهم الاستنتاجات هي معرفة تأثير استراتيجية التعلم من اجل التمكن في تعلم مهاره الارسال بالكرة الطائرة, و كانت اهم التوصيات هي استخدام مصادر تعلم متنوعة مثل الفيديوهات التعليمية، والألعاب التعليمية، والأنشطة العملية التي تناسب مختلف أنماط التعلم.