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Integrating AI and cloud computing for automated DevOps: Developing intelligent systems for continuous integration and deployment
Authors: Kodamasimham Krishna
Published: September 2024

Artificial intelligence has raised critical disruptions in software application development and delivery when integrated with DevOps. The Machine learning that AI enhances is used in CI and CD to provide solutions for CI and CD reliability and enhancement. In this paper, the author explains how and to what extent AI technologies enable and evolve DevOps, with an accent on the transformation of DevOps throughout the years, what AI is in terms of automation of workloads, and the connection between AI and cloud. With the help of artificial intelligence, it also describes the opportunities and threats associated with the implementation of DevOps, the use of qualified specialists, data management, and problems of a legal nature. It also looks at the futurology of work such as self-managing DevOps or AI-driven observability and teamwork instruments with an eye on the perspective that they could create more value with less risk and in a shorter time.
Ocular disorders and compliance to protective eyewear among quarry workers in Akamkpa local government area of cross river state, Nigeria
Authors: Roland Aziegbe Oboh  , Emediong Walter Daniel
Published: September 2024

The quarry industry over time has played a pivotal role in the transformation of the physical environment but with attendant negative effects on workers. This study ascertained the pattern of work related ocular disorders and compliance to protective eye devices among quarry workers in Akamkpa LGA, Cross River State Nigeria. This descriptive cross sectional study employed the use of a structured interview followed by a comprehensive external examination of the eyes of the subjects by qualified eye care practitioners. Data generated was analysed using the Statistical Product for Service Solution (SPSS) version 25.0. Results were presented descriptively using tables and figures. The study took place in 8 quarry sites located in 4 communities randomly selected and involved 184 subjects randomly selected comprising of 140 (76.09%) males and 44 (23.91%) females. The age of the participants ranged from 18-60 years with a mean age of 32.03±2.23 (SD). The study revealed that predominant ocular symptoms experienced were blurry vision (31.5%), itchy eyes (27.94%), ocular irritation/ grittiness (15.55%), eye/ headaches (12.46%) and discharges (9.61%). The most common ocular surface anomalies observed were pterygium (41.80%), corneal scar/ ulceration (18.03%) and allergic conjunctivitis (16.39%), while the most frequent type of eye injuries reported were superficial foreign bodies, blunt trauma and superficial ocular abrasion accounting for 50.92%,30.06% and 11.04% respectively. Injuries due to quarrying activities were more common among labourers (41.10% and 29.45% among stone crushers and stone processors respectively), while workers with less than 5 years work experience reported more work related eye injury (74.85%) with broken stones (80.39%) accounting for most of the injuries. Similarly, a majority (94.7%) of the participants had knowledge of Personal Protective Eye Devices (PPEDs) only 26.44% had the appropriate PPEDs and just 30.43% of them complied regularly with their usage during work. There was a statistically significant association between work experience and the occurrence of work related ocular injuries (p>0.001) but the use of PPEDs has no statistically significant association with the occurrence of eye injuries. The study concluded that workers at the Akamkpa quarry, Nigeria suffered various types of work related ocular anomalies and while a majority of them had prior knowledge of the benefits of PPEDs, the level of availability and utilization is relatively low and recommended health education and strict enforcement of safety regulations.
Voice recognition by deep transfer learning and vision transformers to secure voice authentication
Authors: Nayem Uddin Prince  , Abdullah Al Masum  , Salman Mohammad Abdullah  , Touhid Bhuiyan
Published: September 2024

Speech recognition is crucial for ensuring the security of personal devices and financial transactions. Attaining high accuracy and robustness in voice authentication is challenging due to the presence of voice and environmental variability. Recent advancements in the field of deep learning, particularly in transfer learning and visual transformers, have the potential to enhance voice recognition systems. This study employs advanced deep transfer learning techniques, including Vision Transformers (ViT), VGG16, and a customized Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), to enhance the accuracy and security of speech authentication. The objective is to evaluate and contrast various solutions' voice recognition and authentication accuracy. The experiment included 3000 voice samples, with an equal distribution of 1500 samples from male participants and 1500 from female participants. The dataset was used to train Vision Transformers, VGG16 with transfer learning, and a custom CNN. The models were assessed based on their accuracy in identifying and authenticating voice samples. The VGG16 model achieved the highest level of accuracy in speech recognition, with a precision rate of 95%. The Vision Transformer and custom CNN exhibited satisfactory performance. However, VGG16 demonstrated higher accuracy. The most accurate voice authentication model studied is the VGG16 model based on transfer learning. This study suggests that the security and reliability of voice recognition systems can be enhanced through the use of deep learning techniques.
Evaluation of the energy potential of solar irradiation and wind speed in the Forécariah Prefecture, Guinea
Authors: Yacouba CAMARA  , Amadou Lamarana BAH  , Tiadiane Alpha CAMARA  , Ibrahima Sory Yanssané  , Mohamed FOFANA
Published: September 2024

The objective of this study is to assess the energy potential of solar and wind resources in the Forécariah prefecture in Guinea, taking into account average sunshine and wind speeds. The study aims to determine the renewable energy production capacity in order to contribute to the sustainable energy development of the region. The methodology adopted includes the collection of meteorological data over several years (21 years), focusing on solar irradiation and wind speed in the region. Calculation models were used to estimate the possible solar and wind power, as well as the number of wind turbines required. The wind rose was also studied to optimize the orientation of the wind turbines. During this study we obtained several results, the main ones being: maximum monthly sunshine (6.2 W/m²), minimum monthly sunshine (3.9 W/m²), maximum annual sunshine (5.34 W/m²), minimum annual sunshine (5.03 W/m²), maximum monthly average speed (3.8 m/s), minimum monthly average speed (1.8 m/s), maximum annual average speed (3 m/s), minimum annual average speed (2.6 m/s), installed solar power (20 MW), installed wind power (2 MW) with 82 wind turbines and the wind rose indicating the wind direction from the southwest to the northwest. These results show a significant energy potential for the production of electricity from renewable energies in the prefecture of Forécariah, Guinea.
Optimizing Real-Time Data Pipelines for Machine Learning: A Comparative Study of Stream Processing Architectures
Authors: Raveendra Reddy Pasala  , Mohan Raja Pulicharla  , Varsha Premani
Published: September 2024

Within the time of enormous information and real-time analytics, optimizing information pipelines for machine learning is basic for convenient and exact bits of knowledge. This consideration analyzes the execution and versatility of Apache Kafka Streams, Apache Flink, and Apache Pulsar in real-time machine-learning applications. In spite of the wide use of these innovations, there's a need for comprehensive comparative examination with respect to their productivity in commonsense scenarios. This inquiry about addresses this crevice by giving a point-by-point comparison of these systems, centering on idleness, throughput, and asset utilization. We conducted benchmarks and tests to assess each framework's execution in taking care of high-throughput information, conveying real-time expectations, and overseeing asset utilization. Our conclusion uncovered that Apache Flink accomplishes a 25% lower end-to-end idleness compared to Kafka Streams in high-throughput scenarios. Apache Pulsar exceeds expectations in adaptability, handling up to 1.5 million messages per moment, whereas Kafka Streams appears 15% higher memory utilization. These discoveries highlight the qualities and impediments of each system. Kafka Streams coordinate well with Kafka's informing framework but may have higher idleness beneath overwhelming loads. Flink offers prevalent low-latency and high-throughput execution, making it reasonable for complex assignments. Pulsar's progressed informing highlights and versatility are promising for large-scale applications, though it requires cautious tuning. This comparative investigation gives down-to-earth bits of knowledge for choosing the ideal stream preparation system for machine learning pipelines.
Authors: Kartikasari Desi , Anwar Khoirul
Published: September 2024

Improving Javanese literacy by using Digital Comic Media through the PBL learning model, aims to develop students abilities criticaly, working together in groups, and applying knowledge in everyday life. Digital Comic Media can be an interesting and interactive tool to facilitate Javanese Krama language learning. This study used Mixed Methods of Explanatory Sequential design. This design is use of two research methods (quantitative and qualitative) in sequence so that each method wiil be implamentated one by one (not simultaneously) in two different research phases. The use of purposive sampling method is used in order to select sample data. Previously, it had been determined that the research subjects would consist of 27 students who were in class IV C SD Negeri 06 Gresik. This study will analyze the influence of the Javanese language skills of studens through observation and interviews then interpreted with pre test and post test results to see the influence of the use of Digital Comics media after making observations in class IV C, resuls were found that showed that by using Digital Comics media. Increase student interest in learning so as help students in improving Javanese Krama literacy in everyday life. The result showed that the data an average of 66,66 increased to 95,14 with a standard deviation of 2,18. This shows that students have experienced a significant increase in Javanese Krama literacy after using PBL based Digital Comics.
GAMIFIKASI: PENGARUH GAMIFIKASI BERBASIS PBL UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KEAKTIFAN BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Shofiyah Ainin , Anwar Khoirul
Published: September 2024

Salah satu ragam yang dapat diterapkan guru demi mewujudkan keberhasilan pada kegiatan pembelajaran yaitu dengan memilih model pembelajaran yang serasi dengan materi pembelajaran, dengan guru bisa melaith peserta didik dapat lebih aktif dalam mengikuti pembelajaran. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh gamifikasi berbasis PBL untuk meningktakan keaktifan belajar peserta didik. Penelitian ini memakai metode mix metod dengan disain sequential eksplanatory pengumpulan data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Data kuantitatif dengan dilakukan pre test dan post test dengan menguji data normalitas dan uji paired tes dan uji gain dilengkapi dengan data kualitatif dengan observasi dan wawancara kepada peserta didik. Subjek penelitian ini digunakan untuk kelas II SD Negeri 73 Gresik berjumlah 16 peserta didik. Hasil analis dapat diperoleh untuk menjelaskan bahwa pengaruh gamifikasi berbasis Problem Based Learning meningkatkan kemampuan keaktifan belajar peserta didik dengan nilai pretest berkisar antara 48 hingga 65. Rata-tara nilai Pretest adalah 55.56, dengan standar deviasi sebesar 5.099. hal ini menunjukkan bahwa nilai prestest peserta didik memiliki variasi yang cukup signifikan. Sementara itu, nilai postest peserta didik berkisar antara 90 hingga 100. Rata-rata nilai posttest adalah 95.38, dengan standar deviasi sebesar 3.575. menujukkan bahwa nilai rata-rata hasil ujian berada pada tingkat yang tinggi.
PERBANDINGAN ANTARA MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK DAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KRITIS SISWA
Authors: NOURMA NOURMA YUNITA,
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa baik model pembelajaran berbasis proyek dan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa siswa yang mengikuti pembelajaran berbasis proyek menunjukkan peningkatan yang signifikan dalam keterampilan kolaborasi dan berpikir kritis mereka. Dengan perkembangan zaman dan percepatan digitalisasi yang disebabkan oleh pandemi, PjBL dapat dikombinasikan dengan Blended Learning. Dengan demikian, model Project Based Blended Learning (PjB2L) telah diciptakan. Banyak penelitian saat ini menunjukkan bahwa PjB2L dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan secara teoritis hasil penelitian tentang penerapan model PjB2L di berbagai tingkat pendidikan, dari Sekolah Dasar hingga Perguruan Tinggi. Metode penelitian ini adalah kualitatif, dan pendekatan studi pustaka yang melibatkan berbagai literatur digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Menurut penelitian ini, penerapanPjB2L dianggap berhasil dan memberi dampak positif pada hasil belajar
Environmental Conservation in Quraish Shihab and Hamka’s Perspective
Authors: Syarifah Umaiyatus , Azizy Jauhar , Sihabussalam Sihabussalam
Published: September 2024

The environmental crisis has become a global issue and a common concern of this century. The anthropocentric paradigm is also one of the causes of environmental damage. This paradigm assumes that the center of the universe is human beings, so they are free to exploit natural resources for their interests. This paper will reveal Qur'an-based environmental conservation. The author more specifically reveals the views of the mufasir of Indonesia, M. Quraish Shihab and Buya Hamka, on the issue of environmental conservation. This paper aims to find the concept of environmental conservation based on the Qur'an by two Indonesian muftis. The research method used in this article is qualitative and is library research. The main data used in this article include Tafsir Al-Misbah by M. Quraish Shihab and Tafsir Al-Azhar by Hamka. The data were analyzed with a content analysis approach. The conclusion of this article shows that Indonesia's mufasir is concerned about environmental conservation based on the Qur'an. M. Quraish Shihab and Buya Hamka have a common interpretation that the universe was created by Allah for humans and used to meet their needs proportionally. The concept of the caliph and its implementation (utilizing, maintaining, preserving, and regenerating nature for the next life) is urgently needed to protect the earth and its environment. Environmental preservation is contained in the concept of iḥsān with the peak of good behavior towards nature. The concept of justice by acting in balance is a responsibility to the environment. The concept of proportionality (not excessive) in the use of the environment.
Effect of Collagen-Coating Variations on the Morphology and Viability of Human Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells
Authors: Bayrak Özge , Çalıbaşı Koçal Gizem , Başbınar Yasemin , Alper Meltem , Bayrak Serdar
Published: September 2024

Purpose: Collagen is a critical extracellular matrix (ECM) component that significantly influences cellular behaviors such as adhesion, migration, and proliferation. Optimizing collagen coating protocols is essential for developing accurate in vitro models, particularly for studying vascular smooth muscle cells (HVSMCs). The aim of this study was to optimize collagen coating protocols for in vitro models using HVSMCs by assessing cell morphology, adhesion potential, and viability under various collagen concentrations and incubation conditions.
Methods: HVSMCs were cultured on surfaces coated with different concentrations of Type 1 Rat Tail Collagen with different cell number (as 104 cells/well and 204 cells/well). The cells were incubated at various temperatures (4°C, 25°C, and 37°C). Morphological analysis was performed using phase-contrast microscopy to observe the alignment and phenotype of the cells. Cell adhesion was assessed using DAPI staining, and cell viability was evaluated using the Presto Blue assay after 96 hours of incubation.
Results: Collagen coating significantly influenced HVSMC behavior. The cells transitioned to a contractile phenotype, evidenced by tight, parallel bundle alignment, which is critical for maintaining vascular tone. Enhanced cell adhesion was observed in specific collagen-coated groups across different temperatures, particularly in the F, G, and H groups. Additionally, collagen coating did not significantly increase cell proliferation, making it suitable for in vitro vascular models. Optimal results were observed in groups seeded with 104 cells and incubated at 25°C and 37°C.
Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of optimizing extracellular matrix components like collagen in developing functional in vitro models. The identified optimal conditions for collagen coating will be valuable for future vascular modeling studies, providing a reliable foundation for in vitro research.
Analisis Pengaruh Corporate Governance Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Dengan Manajemen Laba Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Agus Setiyawan
Published: September 2024

The main objective of this research is to examining corporate governance and earning managements as a moderation variable effect on financial performance with the control variable size and growth. The financial performance is measured by using a Return on Assets and for profit management measured using the Modified Jones Model and for corporate governance is measured by: institutional ownership, managerial ownership, the proportion of independent board and the board of commissioners. The population in this research is manufacturing companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2013 - 2015 with the overall number of 342 samples data from 114 companies over three years. The results show that institutional ownership has an significant positive effect on financial performance, managerial ownership has not effect on financial performance, proportion of independent board of commissioners has an significant positive effect on financial performance, board of commissioners has not effect on financial performance. Earning management has not manage effect moderate corporate governance on financial performance.
Penyuluhan Fisioterapi Mengenai Cedera Ankle Sprain Pada Atlet Voli Di Komunitas Sonik Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
Authors: Ulfa Kumala  , Alifah Athiyaturrofi  , Tri Mukti Handayani  , Wahyu Tri Sudaryanto
Published: September 2024

Ankle sprain injury is a musculoskeletal injury that often occurs in sports athletes. Most of these injuries are minor and can be managed by self-medication at home with proper care. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out socialization and education related to the management of ankle sprain injuries in the community. This activity aims to increase the understanding of community members regarding the correct handling of ankle sprains. The method chosen to deliver this activity is by direct lectures and using posters and leaflets as media. Evaluation of the level of understanding of community members was carried out using a post-test sheet consisting of 10 true and false choices. Counseling and education related to ankle sprain injuries had a good impact in increasing the knowledge of members of the UMS SONIK volleyball court community.
Bureaucracy Amid Political Power Struggle: A Critical Paradigmatic Review
Authors: Budiman Arif , Yuwanto Yuwanto , Nurhidayat Nurhidayat , Alfirdaus Laila Kholid
Published: September 2024

The study of bureaucracy politicization in Indonesia has been mainly putting bureaucracy on its passive-position scenes. It viewed civil servants as politically subordinated by political officials. Bureaucracy in this classic paradigm had no other role but to execute what political officials decided. The barrier was clear, politicians made policy; civil servants administered the policy. Politicians made decision; bureaucrats merely implemented them. In this kind of relationship, bureaucracy had no other option but to obey the political leader’s decisions submissively. This article came up with different perspectives. It criticized the classic paradigm and challenged the notion of civil servant’s subordination before politics. Applying literature review, this study found out that bureaucracy had not merely administered the policy but also engaged in the making of it. Bureaucrats had more than enough of authorities to may choose independently to either take passive-position as an object of politicization or becoming active political actor on the stage of political power competition. Considering more bureaucracy leaders transforming into political officials, this may lead to the re-establishment of bureaucratic polity in Indonesia in the near future.
Analysis of Revitalization Practices for Division of Heritage and Implications in Muslim Society
Authors: Fakhrun Khair
Published: September 2024

This can raise a variety of practical problems, especially in terms of the fulfillment of the daily needs of heirs who may be controlled by the long-standing process of inheritance division that the Investigator will investigate the practice of rejuvenation of the division of the Muslim community, and how the implications of this research use normative law research, with the pointing of the law as the building of the norm system, thus the data used is secondary data referring to a set of data, including qualitatively analyzed library studies and documentation, the use of the will to regulate the partition of the heritage into an emerging trend, the implementation of accelerated partition practices in Muslim communities has a significant positive impact, the distribution of the legacy fairly and quickly, minimizing potential conflicts and conflicts in the family, strengthening social bonds and family bonds in the entire Muslim community.  There are still obstacles and challenges to be overcome in implementing these practices widely and collaborative efforts are needed to address these issues so that accelerating the division of heritage can become a sustainable norm within the Muslim community.
Curriculum Management in Modern Boarding School
Authors: Sodirin Sodirin , Ahirudin Ahirudin , Nuzleha Nuzleha , Saleh Khairul , Pujiati Ani
Published: September 2024

Results from this search 1) Done Include a curriculum Boarding school predecessor In the 2013 curricula, the local content consists of the internal curriculum, the joint curriculum, and the external methodology, collecting method boarding school The predecessor between learning styles boarding school predecessor and thetechniques learn to talk It uses heritage books for learning 2) Ar Rosyid Islamic Boarding School advances boarding school curriculum, combines techniques modern learning and traditional methods of the salaf boarding school and the get up teachere religious action evaluation questions to Advances Boarding school Curriculum Independently without government help. In this search a type of field research is used with a descriptive model or feature of the qualitative. Used data collection method note: 1).The observation 2) The interview. 3) The documents to be collected from Ar Rosyid. And the style data analysis use served analyzing data at Miles and Huberman Three ways, reduce data, data presentation, and conclusion
OSTRICHES AND GEOTOURISM: THE EVOLUTIONARY PATHWAY OF A SMALL TOWN TOURISM DESTINATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Authors:   School of Tourism & Hospitality, College of Business and Economics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa, ROGERSON Christian M. , ROGERSON Jayne M. ,   School of Tourism & Hospitality, College of Business and Economics, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Published: September 2024

Small towns are a critical tier in the settlement hierarchy. For many small towns tourism is a vital sector of local development. This paper contributes an historical perspective on small town destination development. Using archival sources the paper provides a window on the evolutionary development of one small town tourism destination in South Africa. The case study is Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape. During the late 19th century and early 20th century Oudtsthoorn experienced phases of economic boom and bust which linked to international fashion and the trade in ostrich feathers. The imprint of this era is manifest in the town’s landscape of ‘feather palaces’. In terms of early 20th century tourism growth it is demonstrate d geotourism was a critical driver with the asset of Cango Caves. In the period after the Second World War, the local tourism economy diversifies with the revival and reorientation of ostrich farming which incorporates ostriches as tourism attractions. The evolutionary pathway of this small town changes such that its local tourism economy is anchored on the dual foundations of its geotourism and ostrich attractions.
Understanding public opinion formation in Southeast Europe: Exploring social forces and communication dynamics
Authors: Stojčevski Todor , Lamut Urša , Uršič Erika D.
Published: September 2024

The article investigates the mechanisms through which social forces, networks, cognitive frames, and institutions shape public opinion in Southeast Europe via communication. Employing a qualitative approach, data was collected through synchronous focus groups conducted in six Southeast European countries. The findings reveal that social networks play a pivotal role in shaping public opinion, with organizational position and relationships influencing communication effectiveness. Cognitive frames significantly impact public perception, with entrenched beliefs guiding interpretation of information. Meanwhile, social institutions, such as language and communication rules, influence the clarity and accessibility of messages, thereby shaping public understanding. The research underscores the need for deeper research, ethical standards, and transparent communication to build and maintain public trust. Continuous engagement with the public and adaptability in communication strategies are essential for fostering mutual understanding and trust. This research emphasizes social forces’ complexity and overlapping nature in shaping public opinion and the strategic approaches required for effective communication in Southeast Europe.
Evaluation of Lithium-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles
Authors: Tosun Erdi , Keyinci Sinan , Yakaryılmaz Ali Cem , Yıldızhan Şafak , Özcanlı Mustafa
Published: September 2024

Growing awareness of climate change concerns and the environmental impacts of fossil fuel vehicles has heightened interest in electric vehicles (EVs). Therefore, EVs represent a significant component of sustainable transportation solutions. Additionally, with advancements in battery technology, EVs now have longer ranges and are offered at more competitive prices. With their notable features such as high energy density, lightness, low maintenance requirement, and long life, lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) appear to be the most suitable battery option for EVs. Nevertheless, current LiB technology faces battery costs, energy storage capacity, charging times, and safety issues. In this context, it is clear that future research and development will focus on improving the efficiency of LiB technology and making these batteries more sustainable, reliable, and economical. This study aims to provide an evaluation of the LiBs used in the automotive sector by examining the historical development, basics of operational principles, various geometric types, cost evaluation, and their advantages and disadvantages. By covering these aspects, the study seeks to offer a comprehensive assessment of the LiBs employed in the automotive industry, spanning from their historical evolution to their presentday utilization. The study also intends to serve as a reference source for researchers planning to conduct studies on LiBs in EVs by providing fundamental concepts and evaluations related to these batteries.
CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC PRACTICES OF LVIV RESIDENTS IN THE 1940S AND 1950S AS A COMPONENT OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Authors:   Ivan Franko Lviv National University, Department of Sociocultural Management, BELINSKA Ludmyla
Published: September 2024

In numerous confrontations of the 20th century. the Ukrainian land suffered from numerous crises, wars, chaos, and changes. It became the arena of battles in the First and Second World Wars, its territories were occupied, and the traditions and usual ethos of cultural peaceful life were deformed. The microcosm of Lviv residents, whose modus vivendi was changed by the “liberation” of 1939 and 1944, also turned upside down. Nowadays, the Russian mir also seeks to liberate Ukrainians from their own culture and identity. It was the cultural and artistic practices of the Lviv people, traditions, faith that helped to show leadership qualities, needed in conditions of uncertainty and to maintain family and social communication, which are the main tool of controlled crisis and to withstand the pressure of the Soviet occupation. They will help Ukraine even today. In the coercive grip of the russian in the 1940s, for Ukrainians, music, dance, and education became a lifesaving refuge. Cultural values instilled at home, creating a sense of self-sufficiency, facilitated a form of private internal emigration, providing a feeling of absent presence in the public sphere. This unique form of art therapy helped preserve mental well-being and served as a vital crisis intervention. In the challenging twists of fate, it is crucial to nurture inner strength and convictions, adhering to the strength of spirit. The heuristic and hedonistic functions of art play an important role in this. Music and song become a form of counterculture, a means of preserving one’s national identity and culture.
Pertumbuhan Penjualan dan Likuiditas terhadap Profitabilitas pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di BEI (sektor industri dasar dan kimia periode 2016-2020)
Authors: Rinjani Helbi Permata
Published: September 2024

ABSTRAK Helbi Permata Rinjani (1730611022) “Pengaruh Pertumbuhan Penjualan dan Likuiditas terhadap Profitabilitas pada Perusahaan Manufaktur yang Terdaftar di BEI (Sektor Industry Dasar dan Kimia Periode 2016-2020)” Skripsi, Program Studi Akuntansi Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi 2021. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pertumbuhan penjualan dan likuiditas terhadap profitabilitas perusahaan manufaktur sektor industri dasar dan kimia yang go public di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2016-2020. Variabel yang digunakan oleh penelitian ini yaitu Pertumbuhan Penjualan, Likuiditas (Current Ratio) dan Profitabilitas (Return on Assets). Teknik pengumpulan sampel telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan purposive sampling sebanyak 12 perusahaan. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi linear berganda dengan uji F dan uji T. Dengan hasil penelitian Pertumbuhan Penjualan berpengaruhh positif terhadap Profitabilitas (Return on Assets) dengan signifikan  0,027 < 0,05 dan <  (2,267>1,674), Likuiditas (Current Ratio) berpengaruh positif terhadap Profitabilitas (Return on Assets) dengan signifikan 0,054 < 0,05  dan <  (1,971>1,674), dan Pertumbuhna Penjualan, Likuiditas (Current Ratio) berpengaruh secara simultan terhadap Profitabilitas (Return on Assets) dengan signifikan 0,001<0,05  3,604>  3,168. Kata Kunci : Pertumbuhan Penjualan, Likuiditas, Profitabilitas
AI and Psychometrics: Epistemology, Process, and Politics
Authors: Dixon-Román Ezekiel
Published: September 2024

If psychometrics has long concerned itself with validity, reliability, and fairness, then what could psychometrics learn from the cybernetic theories of AI? Through engagement with Burstein’s (2023) Responsible AI Standards, this paper unpacks some paradigmatic differences between psychometrics and cybernetics, points to how recursivity and contingency are both a challenge and opportunity for psychometrics, and how this matters epistemologically, ethically and politically. Following these epistemological differences, the paper raises ethico-political concerns with the promise of the “human-in-the-loop”.
COVID-19 Pandemisi ve Posta Pulları: Toplumsal Mesaj Vermede Bir Örnek
Authors: Erkin Özüm , Coşğun Müge
Published: September 2024

Amaç: Pandemi sürecinde, dünya genelindeki posta idarelerinin büyük bir kısmı mevcut emisyon programlarını geçici olarak durdurarak pul tasarımlarında COVID-19 temasına öncelik vermiştir. Bu dönemde basılan pullarda sosyal mesajlar ön planda yer almıştır. COVID-19 ile ilgili pul serilerine ek olarak ilk gün zarfları, kartpostallar, özel zarflar gibi çeşitli filateli ürünleri de üretilmiştir. Bu çalışmada, COVID-19 pandemisinde toplumsal bir mesaj vermede kullanılan posta pullarını incelemek amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Filateli camiasının saygın katalogları olan Michel ve Yvert et Tellier 1 Ocak 2020- 1 Ocak 2021 tarihleri arasında “COVID-19, koronavirüs” anahtar kelimeleri ve görselleriyle taranan pulların içinden teması “ön cephe kahramanları”, “korunma yöntemleri (maske, el yıkama, aşı vb.), “toplumsal dayanışma” olanlar seçilmiştir. Bu çalışmada, dünyanın farklı ülkelerinde yayımlanan COVID-19 ile ilgili toplumsal mesaj içeren 35 adet filatelik malzeme sunulmuştur.
Bulgular: Ulusal ve uluslararası pul tasarımlarında virüsün temsili görseli, pandeminin ön cephesinde yer alan kahramanlar, korunma önlemleri, tedavi yolları, temizlik unsurları, maske kullanımı, “evde kal” ve sosyal izolasyon gibi mesajları ön plana çıkaran pullara rastlanmıştır.
Sonuç: COVID-19 temasında basılan pullar, ulusal veya uluslararası posta ağları aracılığıyla milyonlarca kişiye ulaşarak COVID-19'un etkilerine dikkat çeken ve toplumsal bilinç oluşturmaya katkı sağlayan bir tanıtım aracı olarak kullanılmıştır.
Ordu-Giresun Yöresi Folklorik Veteriner Hekimliğinde Hayvanlarla İlgili İnanışlar ve Ritüeller
Authors: Karasu Mehmet , Yaşar Aşkın
Published: September 2024

Amaç: Halk kültürünü ortaya koymak için yapılan folklorik veteriner hekimliği çalışmalarının önemli bir bölümünü insanların yüzyıllardır iç içe yaşadığı hayvanlarla ilgili inanışları oluşturmaktadır. Bu çalışmada Ordu-Giresun yöresinde hayvanlarla alakalı inanışların ortaya konularak, insan-hayvan ilişkileri bağlamında bu inanışların kökenine inilmesi ve folklorik veteriner hekimliği araştırmalarına katkıda bulunulması amaçlandı.
Yöntem: Çalışmanın materyalini 03 Ağustos 2017-11 Kasım 2018 tarihleri arasında Ordu-Giresun yöresinde hayvanlarla ilgili inanışlara yönelik 12 sorudan oluşan ve 56 kaynak kişiye yöneltilen “bilgi derleme formu” aracılığı ile elde edilen veriler oluşturdu. Elde edilen veriler betimsel analizden sonra tematik içerik analizine tabi tutuldu.
Bulgular: Çalışma ile Ordu-Giresun yöresinde geçmişten bugüne kadar varlığını sürdürebilmiş 68 adet inanış saptandı ve bu inanışlar sekiz alt başlıkta toplandı. Ordu-Giresun yöresinde deniz ve ormandaki canlı türlerinden dolayı yabani hayvan, evcil hayvan ve böcekler ile ilgili fazlaca inanışa sahip olunduğu, dini inancın halk inanışlarını oldukça etkilediği ve bu inanışların bazılarının evrensel birçoğunun da Anadolu ve Orta Asya Türk toplumlarının inançlarıyla bağdaştığı tespit edildi.
Sonuç: Ordu- Giresun yöresinde hayvanlarla ilgili halk inanışlarına genel kapsamda bakıldığında Anadolu ve Türk kültürü inanışlarıyla bağdaştığı ve dini inançlardan etkilendiği söylenebilir.
Determination of Salivary Cortisol Levels and Nutrition, Smoking and Physical Activity Status of University Students during the Exam Period
Authors: Orkun Erkılıç Tuğçe , Bayraktar Bülent , Erkılıç Ali Ozan , Böyük Özcan Gülbahar
Published: September 2024

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the salivary cortisol levels and nutrition, smoking and physical activity status of university students during the exam period.
Method: This study was conducted at Bayburt University Faculty of Health Sciences during the 2023-2024 final exam period. A questionnaire determined the demographic characteristics, dietary and physical activity behaviors, while anthropometric measurements were taken and nutritional status was evaluated. ELISA analyzed the cortisol hormone levels in saliva samples taken before and after the final exam.
Results: The study was conducted on 120 volunteer students between the ages of 18-25 who had no clinical health problems. In the study, a significant difference was found between the students' salivary cortisol levels before and after the exam (p
Flexural Behaviour of Reinforced Shotcrete beams Comprehending Waste Plastic Fiber
Authors: A. Mansoor Yousif , M. Enad Amer , I. Al-HAdithi Abdulkader
Published: September 2024

Abstract Wet-mix shotcrete is often used as a placement method in tunnelling and ground support. However, to date, only a limited number of studies have been identified the roles of waste plastic fiber (WPF) on wet-mix shotcrete mixtures. This experimental study show the flexural performance of reinforced shotcrete concrete members (beams) having waste plastic fiber, which may be considered as a new study. In order to achieve that, a manufacturing of wet-mix shotcrete machine has been developed to product special wet-mix shotcrete that will be used to cast reinforced shotcrete concrete members containing waste plastic fiber. Extensive attempts were done in this project to generate a special wet-mix shotcrete combinations using locally sourced waste materials like beverage bottles. The qualities of WPF shotcrete concrete (SC) were investigated in terms of fresh, hardened, mechanical, and bending behaviour, with extensive results analysis. Five SC formulations (0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, and 1.25) percent WPF content, as well as the control shotcrete (SC0.00), were used in the experiments. In addition, the flexural behaviour of SC beams casted from the same waste materials was investigated. The results revealed that all SC beams had almost similar flexural behaviour when compared to the creation of crack patterns, as well as the ductility index and stiffness. The maximum ductility index was 2.29 for SC0.25, while the minimum stiffness was 1.31 for SC 1.25 beam. The flexural resistance of SC beams show in beams deflection state, the primary crack with presence the waste plastic fibers was small, because of the resistance of plastic fibers to tensile stresses happening at a moment of growth the crack. It also shows that adding WPFs to SC up to (Vf=1%) results in a rise in the loads that cause initial cracks when compared to beams made with reference mix.
Neuronal and Glial Dysfunction, White Matter Hyperintensities, and Cognition in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Lee Ann J. , Howard Erica , Saltiel Nicole , Hayes Jasmeet P , Hayes Scott M.
Published: September 2024

This cross-sectional study examined associations between multiple fluid biomarkers of neuronal and glial dysfunction (plasma neurofilament light chain, CSF growth-associated protein 43, CSF soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 [sTREM2]), total white matter hyperintensity volume, and episodic memory and executive function performance in the context of Alzheimer’s disease biomarker status. 563 participants (mean age = 71.9 years, SD = 7.2) from the Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative were classified by the Amyloid-β/Tau/Neurodegeneration framework into no Alzheimer’s disease pathology (n = 176), suspected non-Alzheimer’s disease pathophysiology (n = 87), or Alzheimer’s disease continuum (n = 300) groups. Participants completed baseline neuropsychological assessment, plasma/CSF biomarker collection, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Analyses explored the relative contributions of biomarkers to episodic memory and executive function performance and whether relationships varied by Amyloid-β/Tau/Neurodegeneration group status. Across all participants, neurofilament light chain (β ̂ = -0.14) and growth-associated protein 43 (β ̂ = -0.13) were the strongest biomarkers associated with episodic memory performance, such that greater levels were associated with worse episodic memory. There was a group by growth-associated protein 43 interaction with episodic memory: greater growth-associated protein 43 was associated with lower episodic memory performance in participants classified as Alzheimer’s disease continuum relative to the no Alzheimer’s disease pathology group (β ̂ = -0.26). No robust associations between biomarkers and executive function performance or between sTREM2, white matter hyperintensity volume, and cognition were observed. Biomarkers of neuro-axonal injury and synaptic dysfunction may independently contribute to episodic memory performance across participants with differing Amyloid-β/Tau/Neurodegeneration profiles. Growth-associated protein 43 may predict worse episodic memory performance in participants with greater Alzheimer’s disease pathology. These biomarkers of neuronal dysfunction may serve as domain-specific cognitive correlates in the context of Alzheimer’s disease biomarker status.
नेपालमा राजनीतिक व्यवस्था परिवर्तन र मिडिया
Authors: नेपाल Nepal जगत Jagat , काफ्ले Kafle डोलराज Dolaraj , खतिवडा Khatiwada माहाप्रसाद Maha Prasad
Published: September 2024

प्रस्तुत अनुसन्धानात्मक लेख राणा शासनको अन्त्य हुँदै मुलुक संघीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र (२००७–२०६५) सम्म आइपुग्दा भएका प्रमुख राजनीतिक परिवर्तित घटनामा मिडियाको योगदानका बिषयमा केन्द्रीत छ । नेपालको इतिहासमा २००७ सालको क्रान्तिले निरंकुश राणा शासनको अन्त्य गरी मुलुकमा प्रजातन्त्र स्थापना गर्‍यो । जनताको ठूलो वलिदानीबाट प्राप्त प्रजातन्त्रलाई सैन्य बलमा राजा महेन्द्रले अपदस्त गरी ३० वर्षसम्म निर्दलीय पञ्चायती व्यवस्था चलाए । वि.सं.२०४६ सालको जनआन्दोलन मार्फत जनताले प्रजातन्त्र पुनःस्थापना गर्न राजालाई वाध्य बनाए । फेरी २०६१ माघ १९ मा तत्कालीन राजा ज्ञानेन्द्रले मुलुकको कार्यकारी अधिकार आफ्नो हातमा लिएर निरंकुश शासन शुरू गरे । २०६२–०६३ को जनआन्दोलनले राजालाई प्रतिनिधिसभा पुनस्र्थापना गर्न वाध्य बनायो । त्यसपछिका दिनमा राजनीतिक दलहरूले क्रमशः राजाका अधिकार कटौती गर्दै मुलुकमा गणतन्त्र स्थापनाको आधार बनाए । २०६५ साल जेठ १५ गते ऐतिहासिक संविधानसभाको पहिलो बैठकले ‘राजतन्त्र’ अन्त्य गरी नेपाललाई ‘संघीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र’ घोषणा गर्‍यो । करिव छ दशकको अवधिमा राणा शासन, संसदीय प्रजातन्त्र, निर्दलीय पञ्चायती व्यवस्था, बहुदलीय प्रजातन्त्र, राजाको निरंकुश शासन हुँदै मुलुकमा गणतन्त्र स्थापनाका लागि आन्दोलन भए । यस्ता राजनीतिक परिवर्तनहरूमा मिडियाको के कस्तो भूमिका रहेको थियो भन्ने यस अुनसन्धानको प्रश्न, ती परिवर्तनहरूमा मिडयाले खेलेको भूमिका बारे जानकारी गराउनु यसको उद्देश्य र गुणात्मक विधिका आधारमा सङ्कलित तथ्याङ्कलाई बर्णनात्मक र विश्लेषणात्मक विधिमा लेखन कार्य गरिएको छ ।
Paths Not Taken, Dreams Not Dreamt: A Rejoinder to Christian Fuchs on Democracy, the Internet, and Capitalism
Authors: Korn Elisabeth , Schröter Jens
Published: September 2024

This paper is a rejoinder to Christian Fuchs’ “Democracy, the Internet, and Capitalism,” published in tripleC as a reply to our essay “On a Potential Paradox of Public Service Media” (2024), which was part of tripleC’s special issue “Critical Perspectives on Digital Capitalism: Theories and Praxis”. In this rejoinder, we will critically engage with open questions and unsolved contradictions of three points of discussion: the ideal of deliberative democracy in relation to the Internet, the broadcast model applied to ICTs, and the neutrality of (digital) technology.
Plant-animal relationship, metabolic and behavioral adaptations, and their association with production levels in primiparous cows in response to changes in herbage allowance in Basaltic native grasslands
Authors: Claramunt Tammaro Martín Roberto , Soca Pablo , Meikle Ana
Published: September 2024

Based on a two-level of herbage allowance (OF) with seasonal variations experiment, two experiments were conducted in spring-calving primiparous cows on basalt campos. Experiment 1 (Exp1) assessed high OF (AOF) and low OF (BOF) in cows undergoing temporary weaning and flushing (DTF) at the beginning of the breeding season, while Experiment 2 (Exp2) investigated the interaction between AOF and BOF levels pre and postpartum without DTF. Herbage quantity and height were generally below recommended values and they were higher in AOF during autumn and summer compared to BOF, explained by a lower stocking rate (~30%). In Exp1, AOF increased concentrations of IGF-I and insulin, and BCS in autumn, explained by higher herbage intake. These changes had a positive impact on IGF-I concentrations during winter and after the start of DTF in AOF compared to BOF, attributed to a carryover effect or metabolic memory, explaining the higher probability of ovulation and pregnancy. After DTF, AOF cows exhibited greater behavioral plasticity: a lower proportion of daytime spent grazing and more on rumination and walking, staying closer to their calves compared to BOF. The calves’ weight after 120 days was higher in AOF compared to BOF, associated with increased calves’ herbage intake and cow-calf proximity. In Exp2, BCS levels would have been sufficient to mitigate the negative energy balance in winter, explaining the absence of a prepartum OF effect. Postpartum AOF increased herbage intake compared to BOF and recorded higher concentrations of IGF-I, milk production, calf weight from 90 days, and the proportion of cows that ovulated. The OF affected the nutritional plane at different times between experiments; however, AOF in both experiments increased meat production per cow, biological efficiency and production per area associated with higher herbage intake, and metabolic and behavioral plasticity. The results contribute to the design of more productive, resilient and environmentally friendly systems.
Ability To Detect And First Aid Hypoglycaemia At Home In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Siswanto Hanifah Catur , Rachmawati Dewi
Published: September 2024

Hypoglycemia is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus patients that can occur repeatedly and can aggravate diabetes mellitus and even cause death. For this reason, first aid is needed to prevent death. This study aims to determine the ability to detect and first aid hypoglycemia at home in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The research design used in this study is descriptive quantitative, with purposive sampling technique with a total of 30 respondents. The inclusion criteria are patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who undergo both oral and insulin therapy. Data collection was carried out on April 03 - April 20, 2024. The research instrument used by giving a hypoglycemia detection ability questionnaire sheet consists of 5 knowledge questions, 4 attitude questions, 5 action questions, with an assessment of correct answers 1 and wrong answers 0. Then it is presented and categorized as very high (90-100), high (80-89), medium (65-79), low (55-64), and very low (0-54). The results showed that the ability of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with very high ability was 37%, high ability was 23%, and moderate ability was 40%. This study concluded that age, education, knowledge, and duration of diabetes mellitus can affect a person in detecting and first aid for hypoglycemia at home. From the results of this study on the ability to detect type 2 diabetes mellitus patients, it can be a study material and provide information for puskesmas in formulating plans as education on signs and symptoms, handling, and prevention of hypoglycemia through prolanis and posbindu PTM activities.