bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Improving mechanical properties of laminated biocomposites for artificial lower limb socket
Authors: Bash Adel Mahmood , Othman Tahseen T. , Oleiwi Jawad K.
Published: August 2023

People need artificial limbs for many reasons, such as illness, injury, or a gene problem. However, these limbs must be changed often because the human body changes as it gains or loses weight. This study examines whether plant fibers could be used instead of metal to make sockets for lower limb prosthetics using a vacuum bagging process. The laminates were formed using woven ramie fiber, bamboo fiber, carbon fiber, glass fiber, Kevlar fiber, and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene UHMWPE fiber. Several mechanical tests, such as impact, maximum shear stress, and flexural tests, were done to investigate the effect of different ways of stacking the fibers on certain mechanical and physical properties. The goal was to find out how changing the orientation and distribution of the fibers affected the composite's properties and how it worked. The outcomes of the tests were evaluated and analyzed to identify the optimal stacking pattern that would yield the desired properties for the composite material. The present investigation demonstrated that the incorporation of diverse reinforcing agents into composite materials exerted a significant influence on their mechanical strength. The composite's properties, such as flexibility, stress tolerance, and toughness upon fracture, improved proportionally with the increasing addition of these materials. The sample with the lamination of (2 perlon + 2 ramie + 2 carbon + 2 ramie + 2 perlon) fiber layers has shown a good impact strength of 81 KJ/m2, a maximum shear stress of 6.07 MPa, and a fracture strength of 174.1 MPa. Novel findings regarding the effect of altering the orientation and distribution of these fibers on the composite's properties could develop more effective prosthetic materials.
Effect the stages of lactation on some hematological and biochemical parameters in ewes
Authors: Awad Ali Hasan , Majeed Hala Hameed , Hadree Dakheel Hussein
Published: August 2023

This study was conducted on the sheep of the Animal House/Tikrit university/College of Veterinary Medicine In period between 15.12.2009 to 30.1..2020, The total animal was used is 15 ewes  . Five ml  of  blood  samples were collected from the jugular vein in the different stages of the lactation , as the study include 15 th , 30 th and 45 th  day of lactation. Where used for determine hematological and biochemical parameters.

The results   revealed A decreased (P ≤0.05) in total red blood cells, haemoglobin and packed cell volume,  (4.6 ±1.03,  7.7 ±0.25, 23.1±1.56) respectively in  15 day of the lactation compare with 30th and 45 day of the lactation. The total white  blood  cells  count were  decreased (6.8 ±0.41)  during  the 45 day of the lactation. Results  demonstrate  significant  decrease (P ≤0.05)  in  concentration  total of protein, glucose, cholesterol ,triglyceride  and urea concentration (6.8±0.18, 66.3 ±0.44, 52±0.78, 36.8±0.05, 28 ±0.45) respectively at  the  15 day  of  lactation. While creatinine decreased (P ≤0.05) during the 45th day of the lactation (0.86±6.65). we conclude,  from the study that there are present differences significant in hematological and biochemical parameters during the first stages of lactation.
Interview with Professor Dire Tladi, the South African Candidate for a Seat at the International Court of Justice
Authors: Mulaudzi Mutondi
Published: August 2023

Mutondi Mulaudzi interviewed Professor Dire Tladi, SARChI Chair for Constitutional International Law and South Africa’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ). If elected, Professor Tladi would be the first South African elected to the Court. The interview was conducted online on 28 July 2023.  In this interview, Mutondi Mulaudzi and Dire Tladi discuss the latter’s introduction to international law in his early career and his vision for his tenure at the Court if elected. The interview reveals the compelling reasons behind South Africa’s selection of Professor Tladi to be its candidate for election. Tladi’s background in government enables him to understand the limits of States; his role as a comprehensive international lawyer and involvement with the International Law Commission (ILC) provides him with a profound grasp of various facets of international law. Also, his experience as Counsel grants him insight into the thought processes of international legal practitioners.  Having dedicated the entirety of his career thus far to the study and development of international law, Tladi’s experience positions him as a ‘triple threat’ in the field. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Socio-Economic Challenges Experienced by Widows and Support Provided by Social Workers in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Authors: Tshaka Akhona , Tanga Pius , Ntshongwana Zintle
Published: August 2023

Widowed women, or widows, across the globe share common experiences which relate to social and economic challenges. For example, in some parts of Africa, widowhood comes as an elevated experience of deprivation, subjugation and humiliation. Widows are not only viewed with suspicion, but are also regarded as an economic burden on their relatives, especially if they are not working. This article reports on a study that aimed to investigate the impact of socio-economic support provided by social workers to widows in mitigating social and economic challenges. A qualitative approach was adopted for the study. The study sample comprised 20 widows and 15 social workers. The findings revealed that widows experience various socio-economic challenges. The study also found that while social workers provide services that are necessary for all South Africans, they do not offer any specific services directed to widows. In conclusion, the situation in which widows find themselves calls for more holistic interventions from social workers as they respond to the challenges that affect widows’ well-being and functioning.
Exploring Community Participation Towards Sustainable Livelihoods
Authors: Skhosana Rebecca Mmamoagi , Nel Hanna
Published: August 2023

South Africa still struggles with poverty, inequality and unemployment after two decades of democracy. By historical and international standards, poverty levels continue to be relatively high despite some recent progress in reducing the scourge. This study explores community participation to mobilise the strengths and assets of community members towards sustainable livelihoods in Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa. The qualitative study was undertaken with 21 participants from four community development projects. The participants were purposefully selected, and individual semi-structured and focus group interviews were utilised to elicit data following ethical research principles. The findings of the study demonstrate that the community development projects managed by the development centres struggle to uphold accountability in poverty alleviation because they lack community participation, skills and the capacity to mobilise assets. The implications of the study are that development centres need to ensure the participation and mobilisation of strengths and assets of community members to empower them towards self-reliant, sustainable livelihoods.
Variantes genéticas associadas com diabetes mellitus tipo 2: uma revisão sistemática
Authors: Gomes Maervily Jacqueline dos Santos , Rocha Aline Oliveira , Oliveira Rita de Cássia Silva de , Oliveira Aylla Núbia Lima Martins de , Guimarães Ana Paula Araújo , Oliveira Haiala Soter Silva de , Diniz Isabela Guereiro
Published: August 2023

Objetivo: Compilar estudos científicos que descrevessem potenciais relações entre os polimorfismos nos genes ABCA1, ADRB3, e SH2B1 e DM2. Métodos: Revisão sistemática de acordo com o modelo PRISMA e estratégia PICO, a partir da pergunta norteadora: “Quais os polimorfismos nos genes ABCA1, ADRB3 e SH2B1 estão relacionados com a diabetes mellitus tipo 2?”. Os artigos foram buscados nas bases de dados PubMed e BVS, segundo critérios de inclusão e exclusão definidos. Foram achados 1266 artigos, após análise, apenas 15 entraram em definitivo para compor a revisão. Resultados: A associação entre DM2 e os polimorfismos nos genes ABCA1 ou ADRB3 é diverso e dependente do tipo de estudo, do número de pacientes e da nacionalidade dos envolvidos. Apesar de existir publicação discreta que trate sobre a investigação da relação dos SNPs nos genes SH2B1 e ADRB3 com DM2. No gene SH2B1 foram investigados dois SNPs possivelmente associados com DM2. Considerações finais: É promissora a descoberta dos mecanismos que norteiam a relação do DM2 com os genes estudados nessa revisão, a partir de seus polimorfismos, sendo necessário mais estudos que investiguem melhor essa relação, permitindo condutas futuras de diagnóstico baseados em SNPs e de intervenção genética no DM2.
Increasing physical activity and sports satisfaction: The role of self-efficacy in physical education for young women
Authors: Oktadinata Alek , Subarjah Herman , Komarudin  , Hidayat Yusuf
Published: August 2023

Physical activity is very closely related to movement skills and can be developed through physical education. By integrating self-efficacy into physical education as an intervention, it is hoped that both can be instilled and developed simultaneously.This study aims to examine the effect of self-efficacy in physical education in order to increase physical activity and sports satisfaction for young women. This research is an experimental research using a randomized pretest-posttest control group design. The instruments used to collect data were the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for young and middle-aged adults (15-59) and the Basic Needs Satisfaction in Sport Scale (BNSSS) instrument to measure satisfaction in sports which were then processed using an independent sample t-test compares two sample means to determine whether the group means differ significantly. The results of this study can be concluded that by integrating self-efficacy content in physical education lessons, it is very large in supporting the physical activities of female students and also increasing students’ motivation and creating a better learning environment. In addition, this intervention can increase satisfaction with physical education learning. These results have an indirect impact on students’ satisfaction in sports. Furthermore, it is necessary to conduct research on samples from various regions and samples of elementary school and college students.
Isolation and Characterization of a U≡C Triple Bond in Isolable Fullerene Compounds
Authors: Rao Yang-Rong , Zhao Jing , Meng Qingyu , Han-Shi Hu , Guo Min , Yan Yingjing , Zhuang Jiaxin , Yang Shangfeng , Fortier Skye , Echegoyen Luis , Schwarz Eugen , Li Jun , Chen Ning
Published: August 2023

Despite decades of efforts, the actinide-carbon triple bond has remained an elusive target, defying isolation in any compound. Herein, we report the successful stabilization of uranium-carbon triple bonds in carbide-bridged bimetallic [U≡C−Ce] units encapsulated inside fullerene cages of C72 and C78. The molecular structures of UCCe@C2n and the nature of the U≡C triple bond were characterized through X-ray crystallography and various spectroscopic analyses, revealing very short uranium-carbon bonds of 1.921(6) and 1.930(6) Å, with the metals existing in their highest oxidation states of +6 and +4 for uranium and cerium, respectively. Quantum-chemical studies further demonstrate that the C2n cages are crucial for stabilizing the [UVI≡C−CeIV] units through covalent and coordinative interactions. This work offers a new fundamental understanding of the elusive uranium-carbon triple bond and informs the design of complexes with similar bonding motifs, opening up new possibilities for creating distinctive molecular compounds and materials.
The variation of surface propensity of halides with droplet size and temperature; The planar interface limit
Authors: Kwan Victor , Consta Styliani , Malek Shahrazad
Published: August 2023

The radial number density profiles of halide and alkali ions in aqueous clusters with equimolar radius less than 1.4 nm, that correspond to less than 255 H2O molecules, have been extensively studied by computations. However, the surface abundance of Cl-, Br- and I- relative to the bulk interior in these smaller clusters may not be representative of the larger systems. Indeed, here we show that the larger the cluster is, the lower the relative surface abundance of chaotropic halides is. In droplets with equimolar radius of approx. 3.6 nm that corresponds to approx. 6000 H2O molecules, the relative abundance of the ions in the vapor-liquid interface is near to that observed in the planar interface at room temperature. At elevated temperatures the surface propensity of Cl- decreases gradually, while that of I- is partially preserved. The change of the chaotropic halide location at higher temperatures relative to room temperature may considerably affect photochemical reactivity in atmospheric aerosols, vapor-liquid nucleation mechanisms and salt crystallization via solvent evaporation. We also argue that the commonly used approach of nullifying parameters in a force field in order to determine the factors that determine the ion location does not provide transferable insight.
Database Assembly for Peptide Mass Fingerprinting
Authors: Pabst Ulrich
Published: August 2023

The idea of peptide mass fingerprinting (PMF) was first introduced in 1989, when protein research was facing a serious issue with automated Edman-degradation taking nearly one hour per reaction cycle. There was a dire need for more streamlined and fast ways to analyse proteins and peptides. Since the first steps towards such rapid analysis were made using FAB-MS and a relatively simple com- puter program called FRAGFIT, followed by the consecutive introduction of peptide mass fingerprinting as a simple yet effective tool to quickly identify frequently observed proteins in electrophoresis gels, PMF has developed to become the foundation of modern proteomics research and paved the way for many more high-throughput techniques, including shotgun proteomics and other bottom-up workflows.
The Utility of Thiocarbohydrazide for Generating Novel Triazole and Pyrazole Derivatives Containing a Sulfur Moiety as Anti-microbial Agents
Authors: Fouad Marwa
Published: August 2023

A crucial class of chemicals with uses in numerous fields is the thiocarbohydrazide class. This study aims to investigate the efficiency of thiocarbohydrazide (1) for creating innovative triazole and pyrazole derivatives that include a sulfur moiety with prospective biological activity, as the chemistry of thiocarbohydrazides has drawn increased interest in both synthetic organic chemistry and biological domains. When thiocarbohydrazide (1) intereacts with carboxylic acids 2a-c (stearic acid, gallic acid and 4-hydrobenzoic acid) afforded the corresponding 4H-1,2,4-triazole deivatives 3a-c, which ultimately underwent a reaction with salicylic acid 4, chloroacetic acid 6, 2-bromo-1,3-diphenylpropane-1,3-dione (9), ethyl cyanoacetate, furan-2-carbaldehyde (15) and acetylacetone 17 to afford the respective triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole derivative 5b, 7H-[1,2,4]triazolo[3,4-b][1,3,4]thiadiazine derivatives 8a-c, 11a-c, 13, 5-(furan-2-yl)-4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-thiol (16) and 3,5-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-1-carbothiohydrazide (18). Each constructed product's molecular structure was reinforced by executing IR, 1H NMR, and mass spectrometry techniques. Some of the constructed chemicals' anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effectiveness was also evaluated against Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923 (Gram Positive Bacteria), Proteus vulgaris RCMB 004 (1) ATCC 13315 (Gram Negative Bacteria), Aspergillus fumigatus (RCMB 002008) and Candida albicans RCMB 005003 (1) ATCC 10231 (Fungi). According to these research findings, some of the examined compounds have promising antimicrobial properties.
The Superiority of Nonconjugated Structures in Fluorescence: Through-Space vs. Through-Bond Charge Transfer
Authors: Tu Weihao , Xiong Zuping , Wang Lei , Zhang Jianyu , Sun Jing Zhi , Zhang Haoke , Tang Ben Zhong
Published: August 2023

Constructing charge transfer (CT) state by introducing donor (D) and acceptor (A) is an efficient strategy to regulate the photophysical properties of luminescent materials. Traditional CT-type luminophores are built on π-conjugated fused-ring structures, which always show hybrid CT/locally excited (LE) states and luminescence quenching effect in the aggregate state. In this work, eight conjugated biphenyl (BP) and nonconjugated diphenylmethane (DPM) derivatives with different donors and acceptors are synthesized to investigate the CT properties. Systematic photophysical characterization and theoretical calculation demonstrate that the through-space CT (TSCT) in nonconjugated DA-DPM exhibit superior photophysical performance than the conjugated DA-BP with through-bond CT (TBCT), the main manifestations are as follows: i) TSCT luminophores produce longer maximum emission wavelength (λem) than the corresponding TBCT ones, for example, the longest λem of DMA-CN-DPM is 621 nm but the corresponding λem of DMA-CN-BP is only 480 nm. ii) TSCT-based DA-DPM demonstrates more sensitive responsiveness to environmental stimuli such as temperature and polarity. iii) Complete charge separation exists in all kinds of conformation of DA-DPM, which was hard to realize in conjugated DA-BP.
Fine-tuning GPT-3 for machine learning electronic and functional properties of organic molecules
Authors: Xie Zikai , Evangelopoulos Xenophon , Omar Ömer , Troisi Alessandro , Cooper Andrew I. , Chen Linjiang
Published: August 2023

We evaluate the effectiveness of fine-tuning GPT-3 for the prediction of electronic and functional properties of organic molecules. Our findings show that fine-tuned GPT-3 can successfully identify and distinguish between chemically meaningful patterns, and discern subtle differences among them, exhibiting robust predictive performance for the prediction of molecular properties. We focus on assessing the fine-tuned models' resilience to information loss, resulting from the absence of atoms or chemical groups, and to noise that we introduce via random alterations in atomic identities. We discuss the challenges and limitations inherent to the use of GPT-3 in molecular machine-learning tasks and suggest potential directions for future research and improvements to address these issues.
11B NMR Together with IR Spectroscopy Provides Insight into Structural Elucidation of Quadrivalent Diazaborines & Cyclic Boronate Esters: The Chemist’s Perspective
Authors: Dey Ashley L.
Published: August 2023

Imidazo-fused diazaborines which serve as intermediary structures somewhat along benzene and borazine had been of particular interest to Dewar and Snyder more than 60 years ago. To this end, Dewar utilised his ‘π- complex theory’ so as to represent ‘borazaros’ as ‘quadrivalent’ species; however, sadly modern representations have deviated and leapt into ‘trivalent’ counterparts. Inasmuch as bonding in boron species has never been straightforward to such an extent that the orthodox ‘ethane’ like diborane i.e. H3B–BH3 which conferred to the paradigmatic rules of molecular structure, in particular, hybridisation and electronegativity was later evolved to a more realistic ‘3-centre 2-electron’ bonding, so as to give the lie to the purported diborane structures of X-ray diffractors, herein 11B NMR together with IR spectroscopy sheds light on the nature of bonding in borazaros and ‘caged’ cyclic oxazaborons so as to reenforce and reinvigorate the old literature which could be of interests to the synthetic and medicinal chemist alike.
FLUID-GPT (Fast Learning to Understand and Investigate Dynamics with a Generative Pre-Trained Transformer): Efficient Predictions of Particle Trajectories and Erosion
Authors: Yang Steve , Ali Zulfikhar , Wong Bryan
Published: August 2023

The deleterious impact of erosion due to high-velocity particle impingement adversely affects a variety of engineering/industrial systems, resulting in irreversible mechanical wear of materials/components. Brute force computational fluid dynamics (CFD) calculations are commonly used to predict surface erosion by directly solving the Navier Stokes equations for the fluid and particle dynamics; however, these numerical approaches often require significant computational resources. In contrast, recent data-driven approaches using machine learning (ML) have shown immense promise for more efficient and accurate predictions to sidestep the computationally demanding CFD calculations. To this end, we have developed FLUID-GPT (Fast Learning to Understand and Investigate Dynamics with a Generative Pre-Trained Transformer), a new hybrid ML architecture for accurately predicting particle trajectories and erosion on an industrial-scale steam header geometry. Our FLUID-GPT approach utilizes a Generative Pre-Trained Transformer 2 (GPT-2) with a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) for the first time to predict surface erosion using only information from five initial conditions: particle size, main-inlet speed, main-inlet pressure, sub-inlet speed, and sub-inlet pressure. Compared to the Long- and Short-Term Memory (LSTM) ML techniques used in previous work, our FLUID-GPT model is much more accurate (a 54% decrease in mean squared error) and efficient (70% less training time). Our work demonstrates that FLUID-GPT is an accurate and efficient ML approach for predicting time-series trajectories and their subsequent spatial erosion patterns in these complex dynamic systems.
From Soft Ionization Mass Spectrometry to “Chemical bond” and resistance, semiconductor, superconductivity -- The Law of Charge Motion in Phase Transition under Weak Electric Field
Authors: Luo Jiehong
Published: August 2023

The movement law of charge in different states (phase transition,for example,gas phase,liquid phase and solid phase,etc.) under weak electric field is important for us to understand ion source,mass spectrometer,electrophoresis,resistance,conductor,semiconductor,superconductivity phenomenon,etc.
NEUROMARKETING COMO ELEMENTO CLAVE EN EL COMPORTAMIENTO DE COMPRA
Authors: Castro Rojas Thalia Jazmin , Bejarano Vásquez Ebert Enrique
Published: August 2023

El neuromarketing ha surgido como una herramienta innovadora en el ámbito del comportamiento de compra de los clientes, sin embargo, a pesar de sus promesas de mejora, el neuromarketing también plantea una serie desafíos en la realidad. Por tal motivo la investigación plantea el objetivo de demostrar cómo la herramienta del neuromarketing juega como pieza clave en la decisión de compra del consumidor. Se empleó una metodología de investigación documental, a través de una recopilación bibliográfica de investigaciones más relevantes durante los últimos años, obtenidas de base de datos científicas como Scopus, Science Direct, Scielo, Google Académico y Scielo, siendo un total de 50 registros obtenidos. Se halló como resultados los factores del neuromarketing más influyentes que determinan la decisión de compra, resaltando las emociones positivas, el uso de nuestros sentidos, resaltando los estímulos visuales y degustativos. Se concluye que el neuromarketing puede influir en las percepciones y emociones de los consumidores a través de sus técnicas y herramientas para crear lealtad a la marca.
EMPOWERMENT FEMENINO EN LAS EMPRESAS
Authors: Aguinaga Gonzales Maria July , Pardo Nuñez Karina Liseth
Published: August 2023

El empoderamiento femenino es fundamental para establecer un entorno de trabajo justo e inclusivo en el que todas las personas tengan las mismas posibilidades de desarrollar todo su potencial, en base a ello, se buscó analizar el empowerment femenino en las empresas, a través de una revisión de 50 artículos científicos, de los cuales se concluyó que una mujer empoderada es alguien que tiene la confianza y habilidades necesarias para tomar decisiones efectivas, actuar como líder y motivar a otros en el lugar de trabajo.
TRANSFORMACIÓN DIGITAL COMO ESTRATEGIA DE MEJORA EN LAS ORGANIZACIONES
Authors: Carmona Arbañil Carlos Augusto
Published: August 2023

La investigación denominada “Transformación digital como estrategia de mejora en las organizaciones”, cuyo objetivo fue analizar el impacto de la transformación digital como estrategia de mejora en las organizaciones. La metodología elaborada es de carácter bibliográfico con técnica de análisis documental. La muestra se basó en 53 revistas científicas indexadas seleccionadas de Scopus, Web of science y Scielo. Los resultados obtenidos muestran la significancia que tiene la transformación digital en las organizaciones debidamente implementadas desde diferentes perspectivas y ángulos descritos por distintos autores, teniendo como finalidad crear un desarrollo más eficiente frente a las adversidades organizacionales que surtan en un futuro y que puedan ser resultas frente a estrategias y herramientas digitales. En conclusión, implementar la transformación digital en las empresas se obtiene resultados positivos como es la mejora en los procesos de producción, reducción de costos, aumento en las ventas, disminución de errores, satisfacción al cliente, mejoramiento del acceso a la información, acrecimiento de la productividad y fortalecimiento de la calidad del bien o servicio.
Mindfulness dan Workplace Well-being Untuk Mengurangi Burnout pada Perawat
Authors: Azzam Harits Muhammad , Na'imah Tri , Wulandari Dyah Astorini , Herdian Herdian
Published: August 2023

Perawat adalah profesi yang berperan penting dalam pelayanan kesehatan di rumah sakit. Maka burnout merupakan permasalahan yang paling sering dialami oleh perawat. Mindfulness dan workplace well-being sebagai variabel positif diduga mampu mengurangi burnout. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh mindfulness dan workplace well-being terhadap burnout perawat Rumah Sakit X di Purwokerto. Partisipan berjumlah 91 perawat Rumah Sakit X di Purwokerto. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk pengumpulan data yaitu skala mindfulness, skala workplace well-being dan skala burnout.  Analisis data dilakukan dengan pengujian outer model dan inner model dengan aplikasi SmartPLS 3.0. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa ada pengaruh yang signifikan pada mindfulness terhadap burnout yang dibuktikan dengan nilai t-statistics 3,450 > 1,96 dan p-values sebesar 0,001 < 0,05. Adapun pengaruh workplace well-being terhadap burnout yang dibuktikan dengan nilai t-statistics 3,000 > 1,96 dan P-values sebesar 0,003 < 0,05. Nilai tersebut membuktikan bahwa kedua mindfulness dan workplace well-being berpengaruh terhadap variabel burnout.
Studi Pada Pasangan Pengguna Narkoba: Eksplorasi Terhadap Makna Hidup dan Orientasi Masa Depan
Authors: Fadila Reiha , Ninin Retno Hanggarani
Published: August 2023

Pemilihan pasangan dalam hidup menjadi hal yang tidak mudah untuk dilakukan, pasalnya, hal ini berkaitan dengan rumah tangga yang akan dibangun sepanjang hidup. Pada praktiknya, banyak dijumpai pasangan yang memilih/mempunyai teman hidup sesama peminum minuman beralkohol atau pengguna narkoba, hal yang tidak lazim di masyarakat pada umumnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat gambaran makna hidup dan orientasi masa depan pada pasangan suami istri pengguna narkoba. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus dan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Syarat menjadi informan dalam penelitian ini adalah pasangan yang menggunakan narkoba (tidak terbatas pada jenis narkoba tertentu) yang kemudian diwawancarai  secara mendalam tentang pengalaman dan perspektifnya terhadap makna hidup serta orientasi masa depan. Analisis data menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan analisis tematik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar pasangan menganggap keluarga adalah hal yang bermakna dalam hidup, meski terdapat variasi dalam hal “siapa” anggota keluarga yang dianggap bermakna. Tema lain yang muncul terkait makna hidup yaitu kesehatan diri tanpa penggunaan zat dan perubahan ke arah yang positif pada diri. Terdapat orientasi masa depan pada tahap keinginan yang lebih dekat kepada angan-angan dari pada cita-cita, ditandai oleh ketiadaan usaha nyata, tidak melakukan yang mampu dilakukan karena tidak meletakannya sebagai prioritas, dan kecenderungan untuk enggan berpikir serta mengandalkan sumber daya eksternal di luar mereka.
Challenges and Future Directions for Customary Lands Development in Johol, Negeri Sembilan
Authors:   UKM-Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia, Ja’afar Roslan , Zulkifle Idris ,   Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Published: August 2023

In recent decades, Malaysia has faced a remarkable problem of uncultivated and idle lands. The focus on the manufacturing sector has changed, leading to a shift in the use of production factors - such as land and labor - from agriculture to the manufacturing sector. Considering the idle land problems, this study seeks to analyze the challenges surrounding the development of idle lands, with a primary focus on customary land in Johol, Negeri Sembilan. Using documentation analysis as well as an interview approach, this study provides future directions for the development of customary land in Johol, which will create economic value for the community.
Women Micro-Enterprises Performance, Role of Social Capital, Locus of Control and Institutional Support on Entrepreneurial Orientation Nexus. A Conceptual Perspective
Authors:   Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia, Gbene Zaato Solomon , Ismail Mohammad ,   Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia, Che Nawi Noorshella ,   Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia, Uthamaputhran Sathiswaran ,   Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia, Aziz Mohd Ikhwan ,   Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia
Published: August 2023

This research proposed a framework on the interactive effect of Social Capital, Locus of Control and Institutional Support on the nexus of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and micro-enterprises performance. As the level of empirical research is lacking on the elements identified in a single study. This study used the uni-dimension of EO encompassing the proactiveness, innovativeness, and the risk-taking proclivity of women micro-enterprises in developing novel jobs towards narrowing the economic disparities of people. The incorporated variables like Social Capital, entrepreneur’s internal locus of control and Institutional Support relate to entrepreneurship as per extant literature. A quantitative research method will be utilised and with the help of the G-Power to establish the acceptable minimum sample size suitable for the study. Data will be obtained via purposive sampling technique and analysis done with the use of the Smart PLS-SEM software. The findings would provide vital value on the significance of the antecedent variables on the perceived financial and non-financial performance indicators of women micro-entrepreneurs. The study will be anchored on the model of strategic entrepreneurship, organisational learning and learning organisation theories stressing how their adoption by women micro-entrepreneurs could enhance optimal sustainable performance. The implications of this findings would be of great significance on women micro-entrepreneurs’ performance, enabling them to compete well in this competitive business environment, evolve to SMEs and large business that will find their presence in the international market. Further, findings would provide direction for educators, policymakers and future research to enhance the optimal sustainable performance of women micro-entrepreneurs and in Malaysia.
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Hydrophilic Behaviour of Porosity Condition for 3DPrinted Medical Splinting Devices
Authors:   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, Malloum Abdraman Hassan , Ahmad Fozi Muhammad Aiman ,   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, Mohammad Zain Mohd Zamzuri ,   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, Mohammad Jaafar Muhammad Hasnulhadi ,   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, Md Deros Mohd Azaman ,   Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia
Published: August 2023

The splint is one of the methods used to treat misalignment, deformations, broken limbs, and others. The breathable condition for splinting is essential for reducing the implications of the contact between human skin and the splint itself. Previous splinting fabrication apparatus in a local hospital used low thermoplastic material with no porosity. This material cannot provide breathable conditions for human skin due to low porosity. Low thermoplastic material without porosity will cause implications such as itchiness, sweats, and uncomfortable circumstances. To overcome the problem of low porosity, a new material with sufficient porosity needs to be developed. Nowadays, the use of 3D printing is increasing in medical sectors where customized items are the best solution to fit the differences of human anthropometry. Therefore, new materials such as Polylactic Acid (PLA) and Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) are being developed to suit the needs of particular applications. In this study, PLA/PVA melt bending method is applied to fabricate 3D printed medical splinting devices. The physical, mechanical and morphology properties are also investigated. The results revealed that a porous structure was successfully formed by mixing PLA with various volume fractions of PVA. The porosity of PLA sample before mix blending was found to be 3.57%, and increased to 18.52%, 33.3% and 37.0% as the volume fraction of PVA is increased to 30,40 and 50 respectively. The tensile results show that the force increased with increase in PVA percentage and the highest force recorded for the sample of 30% was 52.1 N. The 3D printer successfully printed the composite finger splint device. This paper demonstrates the feasibility of transforming biodegradable PLA into porous products, contributing to better medical splint appliances and additive manufacturing players in Malaysia.
Adaptive Wavelet De-noising Algorithm using Absolute Difference Optimization Technique for Partial Discharge Signal
Authors:   Faculty of Science & Technology, i-CATS University College, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, Kui Fern Chin , Chang Yii Chai ,   School of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia, Abu Bakar Asfarina ,   Faculty of Science & Technology, i-CATS University College, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, Saad Ismail ,   School of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia, Lago Herwansyah ,   School of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia, Ibrahim Pungut ,   School of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia, Haron Ahmad Razani ,   School of Electrical Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Published: August 2023

Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT) de-noising method is widely used for one-dimension partial discharge (PD) signals measured from medium voltage underground cable. However, DWT de-noising has several drawbacks that prevent the DWT de-noising from improving its de-noising effectiveness In DWT de-noising, the two most important parameters are decomposition level and mother wavelet. The aforementioned parameters must be varied according to the noise level in the measured PD signal in order to effectively suppress the noise of the measured PD signal. In this paper, an adaptive DWT de-noising algorithm based on the Absolute Difference Optimizing (ADO) technique is presented to effectively suppress the varying noise levels in measured PD signal. First, the measured PD signal will be de-noised using a Daubechies 3 (db3) mother wavelet and a DWT decomposition level ranging from 1 to 10. Second, the de-noised PD signal will be subjected to the ADO technique. The sum of the absolute difference of local maxima in the de-noised PD signal will be used as an indicator to select the best decomposition level for the de-noised PD signal. Finally, the best-selected de-noised PD signal by using the ADO technique will be used to estimate the PD location on the underground cable. The results of PD location error using the ADO technique and normal DWT de-noising will be compared. The findings show that the ADO-based adaptive DWT de-noising algorithm significantly improved the de-noising process of the measured PD signal.
Frank Thomas Moore: The Messiah of Johnsonville
Authors: Sargent Lyman Tower
Published: August 2023

Most, probably all, Christian countries produce one or more messiahs. Some of these messiahs immigrated to settler colonies to escape religious persecution, others emerged from the indigenous people who had been introduced to Christianity, and yet others were the descendants of settlers.[i] Many attracted followers and some of these established intentional communities where their teachings could be put into practice, and some of this activity resulted in new religions, few of which lasted beyond the death of the messiah.[ii] Most preached that a better world would result from the adoption of their teachings.
Asian tauiwi and tangata whenua: Māori-Asian relationships and their implications for Aotearoa New Zealand’s constitutional future
Authors: Wang JingJing
Published: August 2023

This article traces the history of migration by Asian peoples to Aotearoa New Zealand and examines how their relationships with Māori has evolved and been influenced by the social, economic and political climate. Although Asian and Māori communities have often been pitted against each other by mainstream narratives, they share many common values and are natural allies – including in constitutional transformation. Despite perceptions to the contrary, there is strong compatibility between recognising te Tiriti and supporting Aotearoa’s ethnically and culturally diverse population. I argue that honouring te Tiriti is a foundational step towards addressing injustice and supporting all those who live in Aotearoa.
Histories of Hate: The Radical Right in Aotearoa New Zealand
Authors: El-Ojeili Chamsy
Published: August 2023

The contemporary far-right is an extraordinarily complex, diverse ideological and political ecosystem: Christian, atheist, and pagan; violent and parliamentary; nationalist and civilisational; fear- and hate-laden and utopian; individualist and communitarian; traditionalist and accelerationalist; statist and libertarian; progressivist and declinist. Histories of Hate, edited by Matthew Cunningham, Marinus La Rooij, and Paul Spoonley demonstrates that such multiplicity is a feature of the history of the far-right in this country.
The Effect of Agility and Speed on Ability Basketball Dribble for Extracurricular Students SMP Negeri 44 Palembang
Authors: Anita Resti , Hardiyono Bayu
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine how much influence agility and speed have on basketball dribbling skills in extracurricular students of SMP Negeri 44 Palembang. This research method uses quantitative path analysis method. The population in this study were all students who took part in basketball extracurricular activities at SMP Negeri 44 Palembang, totaling 20 people. The method of determining the sample is by using a saturated sampling technique, totaling 20 people. The data collection technique in this study used a basketball dribble test. Based on the results of the research and discussion in the previous chapter, it is concluded as follows: 1) There is an influence of agility on basketball dribble on students of SMP Negeri 44 Palembang with the percentage of influence being 18.9%. 2) There is an effect of speed on basketball dribble for students of SMP Negeri 44 Palembang with the percentage of influence being 26.4%. It can be concluded that there is an effect of agility and speed on basketball dribbling abilities in extracurricular students of SMP Negeri 44 Palembang.
The Impact Of Mixed Aerobic Exercise On The Body Mass Index (BMI) Of Employees With Sedentary Behavior
Authors: Fadhilah Syifa Nurul , Hamidi Ahmad , Paramitha Sandey Tantra
Published: August 2023

Adopting a sedentary lifestyle can elevate the likelihood of developing non-communicable illnesses like obesity and cardiovascular issues. Employees often engage in prolonged sedentary behaviour due to spending over 6 hours gazing at computer screens. This research endeavours to investigate the potential impact of mixed-impact aerobics on Body Mass Index (BMI) as well as its ability to lessen sedentary behaviour. The study employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-test-post-test design. Sixty individuals were chosen through purposive sampling and split into two groups, but only the experimental group consisting of 30 individuals underwent a pretest-posttest treatment that lasted for 8 weeks with a frequency of 3 treatments per week. The findings of the study indicated a significant impact on the incidence of BMI, as well as a reduction in sedentary behaviour, as evidenced by the values (p=0.001 and 0.0065 <0.05). This study shows that mixed-impact aerobic exercise has a significant effect on BMI and decreases sedentary behaviour in employees.
Motor Skills Increase In The Learning Model Of Circuit Games
Authors: Ardanari Palupi , Nurhasan Nurhasan , Tuasikal Abdulrahman Syam
Published: August 2023

This study aims to prove the effect of the circuit games learning model on students' motor skills through the motor fitness test instrument. Motoric abilities start from basic locomotor and non-locomotor movements to the occurrence of manipulative movements in students. Motoric abilities are thought to be able to develop students' movement and physical abilities. 30 students of SDN Kendalbulur I were selected consecutively to take part in the study using the circuit games learning model experiment. The research instrument used the motor fitness test. The statistical test uses an influence test using the pre and post-test format. The results showed that all motor fitness test items experienced an increase in value before and after the circuit games learning model was implemented (p <0.05). This shows that the motor skills of students have increased after learning is done. Recommendations from the results of the research are that PJOK teachers can apply game-based learning models, especially in circuit games. Furthermore, other game-based learning models are studied to be able to complement the learning model of circuit games.
Increasing Leg Muscle Power and Leg Muscle Strength with Plyometric Exercise Variations
Authors: Thariqi Yulfiras , Wiriawan Oce , Muhammad Muhammad
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the form of plyometric training, namely the Tuck jump, Squad jump, and Basic box jump Exercises to increase leg muscle strength and leg muscle power. The subject of this research is 32 students of SMAN 12 Surabaya. The results of this study, the leg muscle power of group 1 with an average of 609 joules, while the post-test results were 668 joules. Conclusion for group 1 Leg muscle power increased by 10% and strength increased by 3%. The results of group 2 for leg muscle power had an average pretest of 503 joules and an average post-test result of 543 joules. Conclusion of group 2 Leg muscle power increased by 8% and strength increased by 3%. The results of group 3 for leg muscle power had an average pre-test of 602 joules and an average post-test result of 645 joules. Conclusions for group 3 leg muscle power increased by 7% and strength increased by 3%. In conclusion, the results of this study Group 1, group 2, and Group 3 exercises affect leg muscle strength and leg muscle power, for leg muscle strength the increases are all the same and for leg muscle power which has a big influence, namely group 1 with the tuck jump exercise for strength and leg muscle power.
Evaluation of The Performance of Pencaksilat Extracurriculars at State Junior High Schools in Jombang City
Authors: Nugroho Frendi , Syam Tausikal Abdul Rachman , Muhammad Heryanto Nur
Published: August 2023

The study in this paper aims to evaluate the implementation of pencaksilat extracurriculars at public junior high schools in Jombang City. The research subjects were SMPN 1 Jombang, SMPN 1 Diwek, and SMPN 1 Peterongan using a descriptive qualitative SWOT analysis method. The results of this study are the success of the implementation of the pencaksilat extracurricular at junior high schools in the Jombang district where the implementation evaluation includes planning, implementation and supervision following the school program. However, several aspects must be improved, such as in planning, it is better if the training program is adapted to the needs of the competition so that the potential for students to become champions is greater. In practice, when it rains, students should not stop practising but can borrow the classroom on condition that it is kept clean and when finished it is arranged neatly. In supervision, the authors suggest that the school pays more attention to an appreciation for both coaches and students so that they are more enthusiastic about achieving.
The Combination Effect Of Quick Feet And Tuck Jump Exercise On Agility And Speed
Authors: Rasyid Muhammad Labib Siena Ar , Wiriawan Oce , Siantoro Gigih , Muhammad Muhammad , Wijono Wijono , Hidayat Taufiq
Published: August 2023

This study aims to reveal the effect of a combination of quick feet (ladder drill) and tuck jump (plyometric) exercises on agility and speed. Quantitative research methods were used in this study with a quasi-experimental research type. The population of this study was extracurricular badminton students at SMPN 1 Jogoroto Jombang, and the sampling technique used was the purposive sampling technique. There were 24 students, and the research sample was divided into two groups with the same number: the group that was given a combination of quick feet and tuck jump (QFTJ) exercises and the group that only did conventional exercises (LK). The treatment was conducted for 18 meetings with details thrice a week for six weeks. This study used an instrument like an agility T-test to measure agility and a 30-meter sprint to measure speed. Data collection was carried out twice, namely before treatment (pretest) and after treatment (post-test). This study used paired sample t-tests and independent sample t-tests as data analysis techniques. The results showed that each group significantly increased agility and speed (p<0.05). However, based on the independent sample t-test, it showed that there was a significant difference between the QFTJ group and the LK group. The conclusion is that the combination of quick feet (ladder drill) and tuck jump (plyometric) exercises significantly increases agility and speed compared to conventional exercises.