bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Neutrality of the State Civil Apparatus in General Elections: A Study of Law Enforcement
Authors: Mawuntu Jacobus Ronald , Sondakh Jemmy , Regar Patria Caraka
Published: January 2023

This study aims to analyze law enforcement related to ASN Neutrality in the elections at the national and regional levels based on laws and regulations. This study uses a normative juridical method. The collection of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials is carried out using literature study techniques. The collected legal material is then analyzed using qualitative data analysis methods with a statute approach. The results show that the law enforcement related to ASN Neutrality in the elections at the national and regional levels consists of Law No. 5 of 2014, Law No. 7 of 2017, Law No. 6 of 2020, and Government Regulation No. 94 of 2021. Servants proven to have committed violations related to ASN neutrality will be imposed disciplinary and criminal punishment. In this case, the disciplinary punishment levels consist of moderate or severe. At the same time, the most severe criminal punishment is imprisonment for 24 (twenty-four) months and/or fines of IDR 1,000,000,000.00 (one billion rupiahs). In contrast, if ASN Servants are proven to have committed violations but are not followed up, then KASN recommends to the President to punish PPK/Executors/Officials and Authorized Officials by the provisions of laws and regulations. Therefore, it is recommended that the ASN Servants Neutrality Supervising Task Force monitors and evaluates the follow-up results of KASN recommendations. Furthermore, it is necessary to impose strict punishment on Servants who violate the provisions regarding the neutrality of ASN to make the bureaucracy clean from abuse of authority during future elections.
The Impact of Natural Disasters on Smallholders
Authors: Apriyanto Mulono , Fikri KMS Novyar Satriawan , Marlina Marlina , Azhar Ali
Published: January 2023

Specifically, the purpose of this paper is to discuss the impact of natural disasters on food security in smallholders. Data sources and information are gathered from research findings, journals, and relevant articles, and then descriptively analyzed in order to ensure that they are consistent with the purpose of this article
Taxation of Palm Oil Production Results Using on Regression Model (PT. Menthobi Makmur Sustainable)
Authors: Aji Wandha Atmaja , Nugroho Bagus , Toyyibah Toyyibah
Published: January 2023

PT Menthobi Makmur Lestari is a growing industrial company in the field of palm oil production. The company is targeting increased palm oil production to forecast capacity plans and manufacturing facilities. One of the prediction methods used is multiple linear regression. The free variables used for prediction are the age of the tree, land area (ha), number of trees, number of vines, and the bound variable is the yield of oil palm production. The results of the correlation test using multiple regression showed a significant correlation of 0.05 or less. Hypothesis testing includes multiple linear regression and correlation using the t test and f test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The value of multiple correlation analysis (R) is 0.947 and the coefficient of determination is 90%. The performance of the multiple regression equation is the accuracy of predictions with an average absolute error percentage (MAPE) of 21%, which is formed from the validation of training and testing data.
Peningkatan Kemampuan Mengidentifikasi Teks Drama Dengan Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Saintifik
Authors: Mendrofa Margareta Mesilina , Bu'ulolo Yanida
Published: January 2023

Mengidentifikasi teks drama merupakan materi pembelajaran kelas VIII, Drama adalah cerita atau tiruan perilaku manusia yang dapat di pentaskan yang berbentuk dialog. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kemampuan mengidentifikasi teks drama melalui model saintifik kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Hiliduho Tahun Pembelajaran 20212/2022. Metode penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK) dengan prosedur yaitu (1) perencanaan, (2) tindakan, (3) observasi, (4) refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Hiliduho pada semester genap yang berjumlah 18 orang dengan jumlah laki-laki 7 orang dan jumlah perempuan 11 orang. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan dilapangan maka peningkatan kemampuan siswa dalam mengidentifikasi teks drama siklus 1, dengan nilai rata-rata 58,4 dengan nilai terendah 39,2 dan nilai tertinggi 82. Sedangkan pada siklus II, dengan nilai rata-rata 85,6 dengan nilai terendah 78,5 dan nilai tertinggi 92,8. Hasil lembar observasi peneliti siklus I pertemuan pertama 61,1% dan pertemuan kedua 66,6%, sedangkan siklus II pertemuan pertama 83,3%, dan pertemuan kedua 88,9%. Hasil lembar keaktivan siswa siklus I pertemuan pertama sebesar 66,2% dan pertemuan kedua sebesar 67%, dan siklus II pertemuan pertama sebesar 75,2% dan pertemuan kedua sebesar 80,7%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa penggunaan model pembelajaran saintifik dapat meningkatkan kemampuan siswa mengidentifikasi teks drama siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Hiliduho. Saran yang dianjurkan yaitu (1) Diharapkan kepada siswa untuk meningkatkan cara belajarnya khususnya pada materi mengidentifikasi teks drama, (2) Sebagai referensi kepada peneliti selanjutnya.
Peningkatan Keterampilan Menceritakan Kembali Isi Fabel Menggunakan Model Pembelajaran Demonstration Pada Siswa
Authors: Lase Sri Kurniawati , Harefa Trisman , Waruwu Lestari
Published: January 2023

Berbicara merupakan suatu kemampuan mengucapkan bunyi-bunyi artikulasi atau kata-kata untuk mengekspresikan, menyatakan atau menyampaikan pikiran, gagasan dan perasaan. Menceritakan kembali isi fabel adalah salah satu pembelajaran yang melatih siswa dalam dalam kegiatan bercerita untuk mengetahui kemampuan siswa dalam menceritakan kembali isi fabel. Metode penelitian ini adalah penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan prosedur pelaksanaannya adalah (1) perencanaan, (2) tindakan, (3) observasi, (4) refleksi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 1 Gido pada semester genap yang berjumlah 20 orang dengan jumlah laki-laki 11 orang dan jumlah 9 orang. Berdasarkan pembahasan dan temuan peneliti maka diperoleh hasil dari penelitian tersebut yaitu pada siklus I kemampuan siswa dalam menceritakan kembali isi fabel melalui model pembelajaran Demonstration, nilai rata-rata siswa paling terendah yaitu 55,2%, sedangkan siklus II dengan nilai rata-rata siswa paling tertinggi yaitu 84,5%. Hasil lembar peneliti yaitu: hasil peneliti siklus I pertemuan pertama 38,8% sedangkan pertemuan kedua 50%. Hasil observasi siklus II pertemuan pertama 77,78% sedangkan pertemuan kedua 94,44%. Hasil lembar keaktifan siswa yaitu: hasil observasi siklus I pertemuan pertama keaktifan siswa sebesar 57,12% dan pertemuan kedua sebesar 63,94%. Hasil observasi siswa siklus II pertemuan pertama sebesar 71,83% dan pertemuan kedua sebesar 82,31%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian tersebut maka yang menjadi saran dalam penelitian yaitu penelitian ini dapat bermanfaat bagi guru mata pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di SMP Negeri 1 Gido, dapat menggunakan model pembelajaran Demonstration sebagai salah satu model pembelajaran dalam meningkatkan kemampuan siswa menceritakan kembali isi fabel, bagi siswa, sebagai tambahan ilmu pengetahuan dalam belajar Bahasa Indonesia, bagi peneliti sebagai dapat dijadikan gambaran untuk memperoleh pengalaman dalam melaksanakan penelitian selanjutnya atau penelitian serupa dimasa yang akan datang.
Pemarkah Kohesi Gramatikal Pada Cerpen
Authors: Halawa Noibe , Lase Famahato
Published: January 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan pemarkah kohesi gramatikal, mendeskripsikan jenis pemarkah kohesi gramatikal dominan, dan mendeskripsikan pengaruh penggunaan pemarkah kohesi gramatikal yang terdapat dan digunakan dalam kumpulan cerpen. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian bahasa deskriptif kualitatif, dan instrument pengumpul data adalah peneliti sendiri. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa pemarkah kohesi gramatikal yang digunakan dalam wacana cerpen: Robohnya surau kami, Menara doa, Kebencian Mamak dan Seribu kunang-kunang di Manhattan, ditemukan sebanyak 485 pemarkah yang meliputi; (1 pengganti (substitution) sebanyak 305, (2) Aspek penunjukan (reference), sebanyak 127 pemarkah, (3) pelesapan (ellypsis) sebanyak 43 pemarkah, dan (4) perangkaian (conjunction) sebanyak 10 pemarkah. Penggunaan pemarkah kohesi gramatikal yang dominan digunakan dalam wacana cerpen ini adalah penggunaan pengganti (substitution) sebanyak pemarkah dari 485 pemarkah yang digunakan dalam wacana cerpen tersebut. Berdasarkan analisis data yang dilakukan pada wacana cerpen tersebut terdapat pemarkah kohesi gramatikal yang menjadikan wacana tersebut padu dan mempunyai keterkaitan satu sama lain. Begitu juga dengan keruntutannya, peristiwa yang diuraikan juga jelas isi ceritanya dan mudah dipahami.
Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Kenakalan Remaja
Authors: Afrita Fitri , Yusri Fadhilla
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh permasalahan remaja diantaranya terdapat remaja yang terjerumus ke dalam pergaulan bebas dengan teman lawan jenis yang mengakibatkan adanya remaja putri yang hamil di luar nikah. Hal ini juga berdampak pada pendidikannya, dimana ia harus berhenti sekolah akibat pergaulan bebas. Selain itu terdapat remaja yang merokok padahal masih duduk dibangku SMP. Terkadang remaja tersebut suka mengambil barang milik orang lain, terdapat remaja perempuan yang pulang ke rumah sudah larut malam bahkan sampai pukul 2 dini hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kenakalan remaja di  Kelurahan Balai-Balai Kecamatan Padang Panjang Barat Kota Padang Panjang. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif yang bersifat deskriptif, yaitu dengan menggambarkan kejadian yang ada di lapangan secara sistematis. Informan atau orang yang bertindak sebagai pemberi informasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Remaja dan orang tua di Kelurahan Balai-Balai Kecamatan Padang Panjang Barat Kota Padang Panjang. Penulis mengumpulkan data dengan teknik observasidan wawancara, kemudian data-data yang diperoleh diolah dengan menggunakan teknik analisa data deskriptif kualitatif dan triangulasi data, yaitu dengan membandingkan data yang diperoleh dari hasil observasi dan wawancara. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kenakalan remaja di  Kelurahan Balai-Balai Kecamatan Padang Panjang Barat terdiri dari dua faktor, yaitu faktor internal dan faktor eksternal. Faktor internal diantaranya lemahnya pemahaman remaja terhadap nilai-nilai agama  dan tidak ada kesadaran dalam menjalankan kewajiban sebagai umat islam, sehingga para remaja sering meninggalkan kewajiban ibadah shalat, serta lemahnya pertahanan diri remaja sehingga tidak berani menolak ajakan teman yang mengajak melakukan perbuatan yang tidak baik. Sementara faktor eksternal yang mempengaruhi kenakalan remaja yaitu faktor lingkungan rumah tangga dan faktor lingkungan masyarakat sekitar dimana remaja tinggal. Masyarakat yang kurang peduli dan kurang peka menjadi salah satu faktor penyebab kenakalan remaja. Untuk faktor lingkugan sekolah tidak terlalu mempengaruhi kenakalan remaja di  Kelurahan Balai-Balai Kecamatan Padang Panjang Barat.
Transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate studies A multistage evaluation of a discipline-specific writing intervention
Authors: Drennan Laura
Published: January 2023

This study attempted to address academics’ general concern about the steady decline in students’ academic writing abilities and the impact this has on students’ ability to demonstrate their learning and negotiate written tasks in their respective disciplines. The study focused on what can be done within a higher education institution in terms of academic writing instruction to develop the literacy abilities required to enable students to cope with the demands of tertiary studies within specific disciplines, as students progress from undergraduate to postgraduate work. Given the varied and specialised nature of academic discourses in different fields of study, a discipline-specific approach to writing instruction was adopted to facilitate students’ familiarity with the conventions of academic and discourse-specific writing, and develop their ability to produce effective and appropriate texts for their courses. A multistage evaluation design was used to measure the potential impact of the writing intervention, there results of which indicate an improvement in students’ academic literacy and writing abilities, as well as their ability to apply these abilities to writing in their subject area. Keywords: academic writing development, discipline-specific, course evaluation, higher education, postgraduate writing, writing centre
Using online discussion forums to promote student engagement in an academic literacies course
Authors: Fouché Ilse , Kimani Wacango , Nkosi Hlengiwe
Published: January 2023

The advent of Covid-19 forced universities worldwide to find ways of presenting content online that would otherwise have been facilitated in a face-to-face environment. A first-year literacy course at a South African university servicing a large number of B.Ed. students had traditionally relied on class discussions and small group work for clarification of concepts as well as the development of student writing. Online learning, however, made these practices very challenging, and subsequently online discussion forums were identified as a “second prize” way of achieving course outcomes that had traditionally happened in person. To our surprise, the online forums had affordances for the development of academic literacies, promoting student engagement and providing feedback that we had not anticipated. To investigate the reasons for this, focus group discussions were held with students. The feedback received from these focus group interviews confirmed our suspicion that online discussion forums must remain an integral part of our academic literacy course, even after all Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Keywords: online discussion forums, engagement, academic literacy, peer feedback, writing intensive course
Understanding the cost of structural steelwork. Part 2: Design development and detailing
Authors: Dolling Chris , Moore David
Published: January 2023

Cost is a key consideration in many design decisions, so an understanding of approximate costs and cost drivers is a professional skill that structural engineers are advised to develop through their careers. This article – the second of two – presents some best practice design guidance for optimising the cost of steel construction to provide best value during design development.
Viewpoint. Co-location, co-location, co-location
Authors: Watkins Peter
Published: January 2023

Co-located developments are an emerging trend. Could they help solve the housing crisis, with demand high for both industrial and residential developments, asks Peter Watkins.
Analysis Of Welfare Level Of Singkong Farmers In Sukadana Ilir Village, East Lampung
Authors: Suripto Suripto  , Intan Kumala Sari  , Istanti Istanti
Published: January 2023

This study aims to analyze the level of welfare of cassava farmers in Sukadana Ilir Village, Sukadana District, East Lampung Regency. This research was conducted specifically in Sukadana Ilir Village using 80 samples of respondents who work as cassava farmers. The analytical method used is chi-square. The results based on the chi-square results, there is an effect for the variables of land area and income on the welfare of cassava farmers in Sukadana Ilir Village and there is no effect for the education level variable on the welfare of cassava farmers in Sukadana Ilir Village. The level of welfare in Sukadana Ilir Village is in the high category, namely KS3.
ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING APPROACH (Case Study of Regional Hospital RAA Soewondo Pati)
Authors: Murti Wisnu Ragil Sastyawan  , Loekas Soesanto  , Bambang Purwanggono  , Arfan Bakhtiar
Published: January 2023

The information system is one of the strategic means in patient care-oriented management. So far, Regional Hospital RAA Soewondo Pati has never conducted an evaluation related to the management information system (HMIS), so it is not known that the existing system is effective and efficient to answer patient needs. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the hospital management information system with the structural equation modeling method approach. This research is a case study research with data collection method using a questionnaire. The data that has been collected is then analyzed using SEM analysis. The results of his research stated that the quality of the system had a significant positive effect on the use of information systems. There is a significant effect of system quality on user satisfaction. There is a significant positive effect between the quality of information on the intensity of the use of information. In this study, the intensity of the use of information systems does not play a role in increasing user satisfaction in using information systems. User satisfaction has a significant positive effect on net benefits.
STRATEGY MARKETING DEVELOPMENT OF UMKM (CASE STUDY IN BOYOLALI DISTRICT-CENTRAL JAVA)
Authors: Natalia Arta Malau  , Teguh Pamuji Tri Nur H
Published: January 2023

The role of the MSME sector is very important for the economic growth of a region. Where this sector reflects the local economy, a region and as a driving force for the regional economy. The existence of the Covid 19 pandemic has caused MSMEs actors to have new challenges and problems, regarding marketing in the form of digitalization. Therefore, a strategy is needed, which is able to answer these problems. This MSME Marketing Development Strategy is to see the types and characteristics of  MSMEs, potentials and problems as well as strategies for handling them. The case of this research is MSMEs Boyolali Regency. The results of this study are SWOT analysis, which requires MSME marketing activities based on MSME digitization through increased product marketing through Social Media and E-Commerce.
The Influence of SEA and E-WoM on The Decision To Study In The Digital Business Study Program, AL-Irsyad University Cilacap
Authors: Fajar Nur Wibowo  , Zulfikar Yusya Mubarak  , Nuni Wulansari  , Annisa Rahayu P  , Dani Setyawan
Published: January 2023

This study aims to analyze the influence of SEA and E-WoM on college decisions for Digital Business Study Program, Universitas Al Irsyad Cilacap, The object of this research is the Digital Business Study Program at Al-Irsyad Cilacap University, while the subjects are students of the Digital Business Study Program at Al-Irsyad University Cilacap. sampling with purposive sampling technique. The number of samples in this study were 31 respondents. Data was obtained through questionnaires which were distributed directly to digital business students at Al-Irsyad University, Cilacap. The data analysis technique uses SPSS version 22. Based on the results of the analysis carried out, it shows that SEA has a positive effect on digital business study study decisions, E-WoM has a positive effect on digital business study study decisions.
The Impact of Risk Management on Firm Performance: Corporate Governance as Moderating Variable
Authors: Naibaho Eduard Ary Binsar , Mayayogini Ni Made Crivanty
Published: January 2023

This research aims to examine the impact of risk management, especially operational risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk on firm performance with corporate governance as a moderating variable. The research was conducted using secondary data from 48 companies in the Southeast Asia region which are included in the Consumer Durable and Apparel, Consumer Service, and Consumer Staples industry categories at S&P Capital IQ during the 2017-2021 period. The sample collection technique in this study used a purposive random sampling method. The result of this study finds that operational risk and credit risk do not affect firm performance, while credit risk has a negative effect on firm performance. This study also found that corporate governance can reduce the negative effect of liquidity risk on firm performance but strengthen the relationship between operational risk and credit risk on firm performance. The result found in this study has implications and contribution for the company to develop a good corporate governance in order to maximize the risk management and also for investor to assess the company risks.
Comparative assessment of cleaning efficacy of Kedo-SH manual and Kedo-S rotary endodontic files in deciduous molars - an in-vitro study
Authors: Neha Shetty , Subramaniam Priya , Gupta Megha
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Preparation of root canals in deciduous molars can be challenging due to their inherent anatomy. Endodontic files were introduced recently for exclusive use in deciduous dentition. Hence, the aim of the present comparative study was to assess the cleaning efficacy of manual and rotary endodontic files in deciduous molars.
Methods and materials: Sixty canals of recently extracted deciduous molars were selected which did not have more than one-third of their root length resorbed. Following working length determination, India ink dye was injected into all the canals. They were arbitrarily allocated into two groups; Group I: Kedo-SH manual files (n=30) and Group II: Kedo-S rotary files (n=30), for the purpose of instrumentation. The root canals were cleared of debris and sections prepared. The sections were examined under a stereomicroscope under 40X magnification for removal of India ink at different thirds and given scores. Data was subjected to statistical analysis using Student t test and ANOVA. Level of significance was 5%.
Results: Both file systems resulted in superior cleaning of the coronal and apical section of the canals. The average scores for coronal and middle sections of the root canals with Kedo-SH manual files (9.5 ± 8.062; 10.75 ± 10.31, respectively) were significantly higher than that of Kedo-S rotary files (5± 6.63; 6.05 ±7.5, respectively) (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Root canals prepared with Kedo-S rotary files showed significant superiorly clean root canals than those prepared using Kedo-SH manual files.
Keywords: Kedo-S, Kedo-SH files, deciduous molars, pulpectomy, root canal instrumentation.
Investigating Lanthanide Deposition Patterns in Tissue Using LA-ICP-MS Imaging
Authors: Chasse John
Published: January 2023

In recent years, concerns have arisen about the potential accumulation of lanthanides, like lanthanum and gadolinium, in the human body as a result of their use in clinical treatments or imaging contrast agents, or from exposure through drinking water contaminated with contrast agents. Laser ablation–inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) imaging, which can provide spatially resolved quantification of trace elements in biological samples, is a powerful tool to investigate these questions. Uwe Karst, of the University of Münster in Germany, has been conducting research in this area, and he recently spoke to us about this work. Karst is the 2021 recipient of the Lester W. Strock Award from the New England Chapter of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS). This interview is part of an ongoing series of interviews with the winners of awards that are presented at the annual SciX conference, which will be held this year from September 26 through October 1, in Providence, Rhode Island.
Modeling Aquaculture Suitability in a Climate Change Future
Authors:   Nord University, Mackintosh Amy , Hill Griffin , Costello Mark , Jueterbock Alexander , Assis Jorge
Published: January 2023

Aquaculture has become the primary supplier of fish for human consumption, with production increasing every year since 1990 (FAO, 2020). At the same time, up to 89% of the world’s capture fisheries are fully exploited, overexploited, or collapsed. While some fisheries may have increased yields due to climate change in the short term, global fisheries catch is projected to fall by 10% by 2050 (Barange et al., 2014; Ramos Martins et al., 2021). However, the security of aquaculture production will depend on how future climate change affects productive regions as species’ optimal climatic conditions shift poleward (Chaudhary et al., 2021). This makes the forecasting of climate impacts on key aquaculture species a top priority in order to facilitate adaptation of this industry.
On the Potential for Optical Detection of Microplastics in the Ocean
Authors:   University of Bergen, Koestner Daniel , Foster Robert , El-Habashi Ahmed
Published: January 2023

Since the advent of industrial manufacturing of petroleum-based plastics, their use in everyday products has become ubiquitous due to their durability, moldability, low weight, and affordability. Consequently, plastics have quickly become one of the largest components of solid waste pollution on the planet and can now be found in marine sediment, coastal waters, surface waters of oceanic gyres, and marine organisms. However, the extent of this problem has yet to be fully understood, in part due to the challenges associated with discrete water sampling in the vast global ocean. Optical detection of microplastics is one promising approach with the potential to circumnavigate the temporal and spatial limitations of discrete water sampling, though methodological techniques are still in their infancy and libraries of inherent optical properties (IOPs) of microplastics are sparse.
Sediment Traps: A Renowned Tool in Oceanography Applied to New Marine Pollutants
Authors:   GEOMAR Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research Kiel, Galgani Luisa , Hepach Helmke , Becker Kevin , Engel Anja
Published: January 2023

Particles afloat in the ocean are important components of marine element cycles. Most of this particulate matter is suspended in the sunlit surface layer and is mainly composed of microscopic living and dead organisms and fecal pellets. Aggregation of small, suspended particles into large, rapidly sinking aggregates can transport surface-​derived material to the deep ocean and the seafloor, contributing to the so-called biological pump. The comprehensive analysis of these sinking particles has increased our understanding of important biogeochemical ocean processes, such as the relationship between the rate of primary production and downward flux of particulate organic matter, the biological control of the removal of abiogenic particles from the surface ocean, and seasonal or inter­annual variations in downward particle fluxes. Sediment traps have been widely used since the late 1970s to capture the downward flux of particles for study (e.g., Staresinic et al., 1978; Knauer et al., 1979).
Deep-Sea Predator-Prey Dynamics Revealed by Biologging and eDNA Analysis
Authors:   GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, Merten Véronique , Visser Fleur , Hoving Henk-Jan
Published: January 2023

At depths below 200 m, the pelagic deep sea comprises the largest, but least explored, part of the ocean. In this vast environment, animals are hard to find, and interactions among them are even harder to investigate (Robison, 2009). Climate change and industrial exploitation simultaneously impose increasing pressure on deep-sea ecosystems, leading to reduced ecosystem health and services at a global scale. Many of these changes occur outside of the range of human observation and are unrecognized so that effective conservation is limited. Such changes can include interactions between elusive and sometimes giant deep-sea predators such as cetaceans and their prey. The use of on-animal recorders has revealed that multiple species of cetaceans make extensive use of the deep sea, specifically the meso- (200–1,000 m depth) and bathypelagic (1,000–4,000 m depth) zones, to hunt for diverse, often cephalopod-dominated prey populations (Tyack et al., 2006). Because their dives to remote depths are energy consuming, the prey reward needs to be substantial to make the dives profitable. Thus, we expect that deep-diving cetaceans selectively target distinct foraging zones that hold specific prey communities to optimize their foraging performance.
The Growing Potential of Antarctic Blue Carbon
Authors:   British Antarctic Survey, Sands Chester , Zwerschke Nadescha , Bax Narissa , Barnes David , Moreau Camille , Downey Rachel , Moreno Bernabé , Held Christoph , Paulsen Maria
Published: January 2023

The removal of carbon from the atmosphere for a long period (sequestration) is an increasingly pressing societal need in order to mitigate the negative effects of climate change. Investment and technology solutions are moving in the direction of industrial carbon capture and storage. To date, this technology is inefficient, expensive, and in some cases, not even net carbon zero. Optimistic estimates suggesting huge investment in infrastructure, which requires resources that include land and fresh water, will only marginally contribute toward the reductions in atmospheric CO2 required to minimize the impact of climate change over the next 50 years (Hankin et al., 2019).
Teoría del estado para Latinoamérica: sus contenidos y dificultades
Authors: Dueñas Roque Diana
Published: January 2023

Comprender las diferencias entre la Teoría del Estado -clásico- y la Teoría del Estado para Latinoamérica es reivindicar el ejercicio de valores ancestrales como el “respeto por la vida natural”, idea que engloba el respeto por la madre tierra (flora y fauna), ríos, lagos, mares, atmósfera y conexos. Los objetivos específicos son comparar la Teoría del Estado elaborada en Europa con la propuesta sobre una Teoría del Estado para Latinoamérica y analizar la viabilidad de los elementos diferenciadores entre la Teoría europea y la Teoría latina. Los métodos empleados son el método deductivo – inductivo y analítico – sintético. Para el primer objetivo específico se utilizó el método deductivo – inductivo; y, respecto al segundo objetivo específico se empleó el analítico – sintético. El resultado consiste en proponer elementos de la Teoría del Estado para Latinoamérica como: i) el respeto por la vida natural, ii) poder socio-político, iii) pueblos (diversidad cultural); y, iv) Naturaleza (Madre tierra). La conclusión consiste en que el reconocimiento de los pueblos indígenas a nivel internacional es un factor importante para construir una Teoría del Estado para Latinoamérica.
Increasing of rolling mill rolls durability in operation – part II
Authors:   Member (c) of TECHNICAL SCIENCES ACADEMY OF ROMANIA University Politehnica Timisoara, Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara, Revoluţiei 5, Hunedoara, Romania, ILCA IOAN , MILOŞTEAN DANIELA ,   University Politehnica Timisoara, Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara, Romania 3 Industrial Society Siderurgica Hunedoara, BALAZSI ŞTEFAN ,   University Politehnica Timisoara, Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara, Romania 3 Industrial Society Siderurgica Hunedoara
Published: January 2023

"By analyzing the situation in the industrial practice, was established that the structure obtained at the rolling mill rolls manufactured in the country according to classical technology does not ensure the necessary hardness and durability in operation. The research carried out in operating conditions ensured the obtaining of structures that would give the rolls hardness as high as possible without diminishing the imposed toughness characteristics (resilience, elongation). From the variants experienced in operation, those with high technological and scientific value were selected, resulting that with the increase of resistance characteristics, the resilience did not decrease, and the exploitation durability doubled compared to the rollers processed by classical technology."
OTR and surface-wetting of coated Arboblend V2 Nature sheets
Authors:   ”Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Department of Machine Manufacturing Technology, Blvd. Mangeron, No. 59A, 700050, Iasi, Romania, MOTAȘ JUSTINA GEORGIANA , QUADRINI FABRIZIO ,   “Tor Vergata” University of Rome, Via Cracovia, 50, 00133 Rome RM, Italy, MAZURCHEVICI SIMONA NICOLETA ,   ”Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Department of Machine Manufacturing Technology, Blvd. Mangeron, No. 59A, 700050, Iasi, Romania, NEDELCU DUMITRU ,   "”Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iasi, Department of Machine Manufacturing Technology, Blvd. Mangeron, No. 59A, 700050, Iasi, Romania “Tor Vergata” University of Rome, Via Cracovia, 50, 00133 Rome RM, Italy Technical Sciences Academy of Romania, Blvd. Dacia 26, 030167, Bucharest, Romania"
Published: January 2023

The manuscript presents the barrier properties of Arboblend V2 Nature and Arboblend V2 Nature reinforced by coating granules with silver nanoparticles, regarding the contact angle and oxygen transmission rate. Also, are highlighted compression molding stages used in order to obtain the test samples - thin sheets. Following the obtained results is observed that by using the PVD coating the oxygen transmission ratio is reduced up to 32% compared to the base material. This improvement is due to the small silver nanoparticles that were uniformly deposited on the surface of Arboblend V2 Nature granules. In what concern the surface-wetting of the analysed samples, a small but obvious improvement takes place, the difference between the average contact angles being approximatively 5°.
New in-situ composite materials with aluminium alloy matrix (6063) and vanadium boride particles
Authors:   Politehnica University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei nr. 313, Bucharest, Romania, MOLDOVAN PETRU , BUȚU MIHAI ,   Politehnica University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei nr. 313, Bucharest, Romania, STĂNCEL CONSTANTIN-DOMENIC ,   Politehnica University of Bucharest, Splaiul Independentei nr. 313, Bucharest, Romania
Published: January 2023

The exothermic reactions between AA 6063 alloy, AlV master alloy, and inorganic salt mixture (KBF4) result in the fabrication of matrix alloy 6063 reinforced by in-situ obtained VB2 particles via liquid metallurgy. The presence of VB2 was revealed using optical microscopy and by the XRD patterns. The reinforcing particles act as a grain refiner at 1% concentration of VB2. A set of compressive tests were taken to showcase the compressive stress-strain curves of the different samples at different concentrations of VB2.
On unstable modes in graph-type circuits
Authors:   ", GORAȘ LIVIU ,   Academy of Romanian Technical Sciences,“Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iași, Romania, Institute of Computer Science, Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch", FIRA MONICA ,   Institute of Computer Science, Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch
Published: January 2023

The aim of this communication is to discuss the dynamics of a couple of graphtype circuits that exhibit one or more unstable modes. Examples of finding the sign of un unstable mode as well as mode competition are presented.
DISEÑO DE UN SISTEMA DE TRATAMIENTO TERCIARIO DE AGUAS RESIDUALES DOMÉSTICAS CON TECNOLOGÍA INTERMEDIA, EN VIVIENDAS UNIFAMILIARES DE LA CIUDAD DE JULIACA
Authors: CalsinaTicona Miriam Raquel
Published: January 2023

La investigación propone el diseño de un sistema modular de vivienda compuesto por una unidad de tratamiento de aguas residuales domésticas de tecnología intermedia, que puede ser usado en los barrios de la Ciudad de Juliaca, Provincia de San Román, Región Puno, que no cuentan con redes ni conexiones de agua potable y alcantarillado, para de esta forma evitar la posible contaminación del agua subterránea a causa del vertimiento directo de aguas servidas al ambiente receptor sin previo tratamiento. Los objetivos son los siguientes: 1. Diseñar un sistema de tratamiento de agua residual doméstica, 2. Especificar los beneficios del sistema de reutilización de agua residual doméstica con tratamiento terciario. Para ello se identificó los módulos de vivienda rústicos construidos por los pobladores reflejando el uso que satisfacen sus necesidades básicas, a partir del cual se desarrolló un componente arquitectónico uniforme para una vivienda unifamiliar que es común en la zona, compuesto por: 01 tienda, 01 sala, 01 comedor, 01 cocina, 02 dormitorios, 01 garaje, 01 patio, 01 lavadero de ropa, 01 servicio higiénico, proponiéndose un sistema de abastecimiento de agua subterránea compuesto por una captación de agua subterránea a una profundidad de 25 m, línea de aducción con tubería PVC de 1”, línea de impulsión con tubería PVC de 3/4”, electrobomba de 0,50 hp de fuerza, de eje horizontal, 01 Reservorio móvil de 1000 L. La red de distribución se compone de: línea de aducción de tubería PVC de ½”, red de alimentación para servicios higiénicos compuestos de urinario, lavatorio, inodoro especial, cocina y lavandería con tubería de PVC de ½”. El tratamiento de las aguas residuales domiciliarias comienza con la propuesta de adaptación a los servicios higiénicos con la ubicación de los Sanitarios Ecológicos Secos (SES), los que no utilizan agua para la evacuación de orina y heces; la materia fecal cae dentro de una cámara, la orina es dirigida a una caja de registro juntándose con el agua residual proveniente de la cocina y del lavadero la que es conducida a una trampa de grasas, una fosa séptica, y finalmente a un filtro biológico (Wetland). Luego de las proyecciones y cálculos en gabinete se concluye que el sistema de Recolección y Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales, planteado disminuye de manera eficiente la contaminación de las aguas subterráneas con deyecciones humanas.
BALANCEAMIENTO DE DATOS EN EL CON TEXTO DE CLASIFICACIÓN SUPERVISADA
Authors: Vargas Belizario Ivar , Arpasi Chura Rodolfo Fredy
Published: January 2023

En tareas de aprendizaje máquina y ciencia de datos es muy importante realizar tareas de pre-procesamiento de los datos, según la propia naturaleza del almacenamiento de datos se puede encontrar con mucha frecuencia datos desbalanceados; esto ocurre cuando existe una enorme variación entre el número de instancias de las clases. Según el tipo de conjunto de datos es importante seleccionar un adecuado método para balancear los datos y para que de esta forma los datos puedan ser empleados en tareas de aprendizaje máquina. En este trabajo se presenta una propuesta para solucionar un problema real, que trata de un conjunto de dados desbalanceados en el contexto de clasificación supervisada. La propuesta de balanceamiento esta basada en el método oversamplig. Los resultados finales de clasificación son obtenidos empleando 4 clasificadores: Random Forest Classifier (RFC), Decision Tree Classifier (DTC), Gaussian Naive Bayes Classifier (GNBC) y K-Neighbors Classifier (KNNC).
VARIACIÓN DIMENSIONAL DE LA ANGULACIÓN DE BRACKETS DE PRESCRIPCIÓN ROTH
Authors: Castillo Monroy Admed Deivid , Cáceres Coronel Nataly Alexandra
Published: January 2023

La exactitud de la información contenida en la ranura de los brackets pre ajustados permite obtener control y precisión de los movimientos dentarios; sin embargo, los fabricantes no proveen el margen de error de los brackets. El objetivo fue determinar la variación en la angulación de brackets de la prescripción Roth de tres diferentes casas comerciales. Se midieron de 15 brackets de tres casas comerciales: 3M® Unitek, Morelli® AZdent®, en total 120 brackets. El rango de tolerancia establecido fue de ±0,2º para la angulación. Para la medición se utilizó una cámara con macro de 1000X. Los promedios de angulación se desviaron del rango de tolerancia (±0,2º), 3M UNITEK®, AZdent® y Morelli® presentaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre sus promedios de angulación (prueba ANOVA p=0,05). Se presenta variación en la angulación de los brackets de las tres casas comerciales. Esta variación es menor para los brackets 3M UNITEK®.
Examining the Solution-focused Thinking and Hope Levels of Turkish Midwifery Students During Distance Education: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Kaya Nurdan , Guler Handan
Published: January 2023

Background: The uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the physical and psychosocial health of each individual in the community. Although the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 has been studied in different populations, psychosocial factors (such as solution-focused thinking (SFT) and hope) have not been previously studied in midwifery students. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the SFT and hope levels of midwifery students after distance education applied due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in June 2020 in the Midwifery Department of the Health Sciences Faculty of Ondokuz Mayıs University, Turkey. The research data were collected using a student identification form (SIF), Solution-focused Inventory (SFI), and Dispositional Hope Scale (DHS). The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. The compliance of the variables to normal distribution was evaluated using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Mean, SD, number and percentage values, t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson correlation were used in the analysis of the data. P values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The average age of students was 20.78 ± 1.97 years. The SFI total score mean was 49.63 ± 5.72, and the mean scores of the subdimension of problem disengagement, goal orientation, and resource activation were 12.97 ± 3.55, 17.68 ± 3.17, and 18.97 ± 3.25, respectively. The mean total score for DHS was 48.53 ± 7.18, and the mean scores of the alternative ways thought and acting thinking subdimensions were 24.75 ± 3.86 and 23.78 ± 3.99, respectively. A high level of positive correlation was found between SFI and DHS (r = 0.432; P < 0.001). Conclusions: Students who have higher SFT have higher levels of hope. For this reason, as future health professionals, an SFT approach that allows midwifery students to cope with mental disorders to serve in extraordinary situations should be added to educational curricula (such as the solution-focused midwifery course).
THE ROLE OF THE REASON FOR THE ARRIVAL OF THE HADITH IN DEDUCING LEGAL RULINGS: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY
Authors: Nour Syed
Published: January 2023

It is well known that the holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (SAAW) are foundations of Islamic legislation and community building. Muslims have resorted to these (Quran and Sunnah) since the beginning of Islam to the present day. The Sunnah of the Prophet is either clarified, confirmed, or explanatory of the Holy Qur’an. So, paying attention to the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAAW) is paying attention to the holy Qur’an and preserving the Sunnah is preserving the holy Qur’an. Therefore, considering the importance of the Sunnah of the Prophet, to study and know the science of “sabab wurud al-hadith” is one of the most important and noble sciences of hadith. Hence, considering the important role of Sunnah the scholars of the Salaf paid great attention to “Sadab wurud al-hadith”. This research attempts to address what the “sabab wurud al-hadith” is, what its divisions are, what the benefits of knowing it are, especially what the role of it in deducing legal rulings in Islamic legal system. This research adopted analytical method in its attempt to answer the questions. One of the most important findings of the research is that, considering the large number of works in the hadiths of the Prophet, the collection and classification in case of the “sabab wurud” still need new additions. The “sabab wurud al-hadith” should be attended not only in one style, but also in many styles.
REASONS FOR APOSTASY OF NEW MUSLIM PEOPLE IN PAKISTANI SOCIETY (RESEARCH AND CRITICAL REVIEW)
Authors: Nisar Dr. Qutab
Published: January 2023

The areas where Muslims are in majority in Pakistan, no new-Muslim should face any kind of problem and difficulty. They should be treated in such a way that other non-Muslims feel attracted towards Islam.  But our society creates such problems for them as they did not face even as a non-Muslim.  Perplexed with these problems, they develop thinking about reverting to their previous religion.  The basic cause of all these problems is the society based on Hinduism which comprises materialism and caste system. Until and unless this system is rooted out, new Muslims will have to face them. These problems are the biggest hindrance in the way of preaching and proselytizing which do not allow non-Muslims to embrace Islam. Therefore, it is essential to remove these problems and establish our society on Islamic foundations and aware people about Islamic teachings. In addition to this, the government should also announce special incentives for the new-Muslims because the credit for increasing the number of followers of Islam day by day goes to them.
GHULAM AHMED PARVEIZ AND THE PREFACE OF HIS TAFSEER "MAFHOOM-UL-QUR'AN” A CRITICAL & ANALYTICAL STUDY
Authors: Abdul Rasheed  , Dr. Muhammad Umar Farooq  , NUML, Islamabad Campus
Published: January 2023

In the Indian subcontinent we have found different approaches towards interpreting the Holy Qur’an. The well-known approaches to Urdu exegesis are three, the traditional approach, the literal approach, and the approach between tradition and rational. Those who selected the rational approach in their interpretations are strict with the Holy Qur'an. They interpreted the verses of the Qur'an with other verses and do not explain the verses of the Qur'an with the hadiths of the Prophet (P.B.U.H). Moreover, they also do not rely on the hadiths of the Messenger, to explain a verse, became known among us as the "Literalists," (Qura'nistis) group. They have well-known exegesis of the Holy Qur’an and presented their interpretations like the general commentators with introductions. One of the most important is that they have discussed in the “introduction” of their interpretation about the principles, methodologies of their interpretation as well. Whosoever, would like to deeply understand about their Tasfeer and approaches, can easily know from their “introduction”. The study of their “introduction” can lead to understanding of their principles used in an interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, methodologies, exegetical origins, and other ideas and opinions. “Tafseer Mafhoom Ul Quran” written by Chudhri Ghulam Ahmad Parviz, is amongst the third group. In his Tafseer, he has written its “introduction”, from where we can easily access to his thoughts, ideas. Therefore, we have studied on his “Introduction” in this article using the analytical and critical approach for understating of his views and thoughts of the Holy Qur’an.
THE CONCEPT OF WOMEN'S ECONOMIC SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE IN THE LIGHT OF ISLAM
Authors: Shireen Masood  , Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Khalid Shafi
Published: January 2023

The establishment of a healthy society is only possible when men and women fulfill their true and natural roles, otherwise the society becomes unbalanced. Nowadays, women are surrounded by more and more problems, among which the biggest problem is their economic support and financial autonomy. While Islam, Islam has protected the rights of women by giving them the status of mother, sister, wife and daughter, providing them with the guarantee of their economic support and providing them with such rights and privileges. An example of which cannot be described in the pages of history. The golden principles of women's financial support are clear through Islamic teachings for the life of Tayyaba (peace be upon him) which is recognized for the entire Humanity of the universal. We will discuss in this paper how Islam solves the Problems of women in the light of Seerat e Tayyaba.