bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Unpacking the Environmental Cost: The Impact of Tourism, Globalization, and Urbanization on Carbon Emissions in the Most Visited Countries
Authors: Nourin Saba , Bashir Malik Fahim , Iqbal Muhammad Shahid , Ahmad Rashid
Published: December 2024

This study investigates the impact of Tourism, Globalization, Urbanization, Energy, FDI and Capital formation on carbon emissions of the top 10 most visited countries.  The data of ten most visited economies has been collected from WDI data indicators for 2010-2023. The results reveal that both tourism and urban population growth are affecting positive CO2 emission. The regression analysis highlights the significant positive role of technological advancements in tourism and fiscal efficiency fossil fuel in driving growth, consistent emphasizing their importance in fostering innovation and economic resilience. Conversely, globalization (GLOB) and urbanization (UPG) show substantial negative effects, reflecting challenges like inequality, resource strain etc. The mixed results for FDI and GFCF suggest their benefits depend on contextual factors like institutional quality and effective governance. Globalization has a detrimental effect upon CO2 emissions. Overall, the findings point to necessity of focused strategies to handle urbanization issues, capitalize on technology breakthroughs and maximize the advantages of globalization while fortifying the financial and fiscal institutions.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Integrated Marketing Communication: An Evaluation of ChatGPT
Authors: Yoldaş Ebru Nur , Aycı Ali
Published: December 2024

Today, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in various fields is increasing due to technological developments. In integrated marketing communications, the use of AI in particular stands out as an important advance. It has become an important tool for marketing communications, such as creating content, providing personalized services and optimizing marketing processes. This study is a compilation article that compiles and synthesizes existing studies on the effects of AI and ChatGPT, a widely used tool of AI, on four dimensions (inform, incent, persuade, remind) of integrated marketing communications. The study comprehensively presents the key findings collected from various sources. As a result of the study, AI applications and ChatGPT increase customer interaction, participation, satisfaction, attitude, and purchase intention in integrated marketing communication. It also offers businesses advantages such as new customers, increased sales and profits, lower costs, automation in business processes, increased efficiency and time savings. However, ethical aspects of AI such as data privacy, security and transparency pose obstacles to marketing communication and also require human intervention in some aspects of marketing communication. The study may be one of the first studies for future studies by shedding light on the in-depth understanding of the use of AI in marketing communications.
II. DÜNYA SAVAŞI SONRASINDA DÜNYA SİYASETİNDE YAŞANAN KIRILMALARIN TÜRKİYE’NİN DEMOKRATİKLEŞME SÜRECİNE İLK ETKİLERİ: İNSAN HAKLARI BAĞLAMINDA BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: Değirmencioğlu Burcu
Published: December 2024

Savaştan çıkarak temellerini henüz atmış bir ülke olarak Türkiye, II. Dünya Savaşı sürecinde çeşitli ittifaklar ile tarafsızlığını sağlama çalışmış, savaş dışı kalma konusunda özel bir çaba göstermiştir. Buna rağmen savaşın bitimine aylar kala bu tutumundan vazgeçmiştir. Dönemin şartları itibariyle ülkeye en çok fayda sağlayabileceğine kanaat getirdiği, zafere en yakın tarafın yanında yer alan Türkiye, II. Dünya Savaşı sonrası yeni dünya düzenin kuruluş aşamasında müttefiklerle birlikte hareket etmiştir. Savaşın ardından birtakım çıkar çatışmaları ve güvensizliklerin etkisiyle Dünya, ABD merkezli Batı Bloku ve Sovyetler Birliği merkezli Doğu Bloku olmak üzere iki farklı kutba ayrılmıştır. Savaşa müttefiklerin yanında giren ve ABD’nin desteğini alarak Batı Bloku’nda yer alan Türkiye, taraf olmanın ve söz konusu tarafta tutunabilmenin bir gereği olarak demokratikleşme yolunda önemli adımlar atmıştır. Türk kamuoyundaki tartışmaların da kuşkusuz etkisiyle, söz konusu gelişmeler Türkiye’nin Batılı liberal değerleri benimseme ve içselleştirme yoluna girmesine olanak sağlamıştır. İlk etapta insan haklarının tanınması konusunda mevzuat değişikliklerine yansıyan bu gelişmeler, ilerleyen aşamalarda Türk demokrasi ve anayasal tarihini de önemli ölçüde etkilemiştir.
Cross-Cultural Consumer Lifestyles and Sustainable Tourism in Rural Communities in Palembang Indonesia
Authors: Djumrianti Desloehal , Osseo-Asare Augustus
Published: December 2024

Objective: To investigate how cross-cultural consumer lifestles influence rural tourism with the aim of evaluating the effectiveness of sharing economy knowledge partnerships (SEKPs) aimed at achieving UN’s Sustainable cities and communities goal (SDG 11) by transforming remote rural communities into sustainable tourism destinations in Indonesia.
 
Theoretical Framework: Draws on the concepts of consumer lifestyles, rural tourism, sharing economy, postcolonialism, cross-culturalism, sustainable cities and communities, to development a conceptual framework for the study.
 
Method: We adopt mixed research designs, involving questionnaire survey, observations, and semi-structured interviews between February-March 2022 in Indonesia. We asked participants about their willingness to collaborate to develop tourism in rural communities. The data collected was subjected to SPSS multiple regression and NVivo thematic content analysis.
 
Results and Discussion: We identified three factors influencing consumer lifestyles relating to UN’s SDG11: ‘collectivism’, ‘strategic orientation’, and ‘power-relationship’. We discussed these relational factors under seven thematic findings: ‘performance orientation’, ‘thinking strategically’, ‘anxiety tolerance’, ‘integrative relationship’, ‘gender balance’, ‘relational tendency’, and ‘market dynamism’.  
 
Research Implications: The findings have implications for theory and practice in the field of sustainable tourism destination development, considering the urgency for achieving SDG11. Future research would include a wider range of stakeholders in Indonesia and other Southeast Asia countries to enhance the generalisability of the findings.
 
Originality/Value: The adoption of a Postcolonial lens and a Cross-cultural perspective help to clarify the concepts of consumer lifestyles, the role of SEKPs, and importance of achieving UN’s SDG11 in the transformation of rural communities into sustainable tourism destinations in Palembang, Indonesia.
Administrative Penalties for Electronic Administrative Work for Sustainable Development Goals: a Comparative Study
Authors: Rshdan Abd Alhade Mossa Hasan , Al-Atili Hadeel Muhammad Fadl , Al-Andali Mohammad Moqbel , Al-Bataineh Fuad A. , Al-Maslamani Abed Allah Hasan Ali
Published: December 2024

Objective: This study aims to shed light on the disciplinary penalties as a result of the default violation committed by a public employee while carrying out his job duties and know how the management authority, when supervising administrative work, assesses the severity of the electronic violation for sustainable development goals.
 
Theoretical Framework: There are several designations to indicate the act committed by the public employee while carrying out his work electronically that makes him subject to punishment, such as the term disciplinary error, disciplinary crime, disciplinary guilt, etc.
Method: The use of the descriptive approach and the analytical and comparative approach in this study.
 
Results and Discussion: This study found principles governing violations and electronic disciplinary sanctions are the same as those found in their traditional counterparts, including the legality of disciplinary sanctions, the principle of proportionality between them, and others. Also, the assessment of the electronic administrative violation is carried out through the discretionary power of the disciplinary administrative authority, similar to that of traditional violations.
 
Research Implications: The presence of the term “electronic administration" would cause the public employee to practice his work electronically, and this may result in the occurrence of a specific act of that employee that may affect his job duties.
 
Originality/Value: The commission of a public employee for an electronic violation leads to imposing a penalty on him to deter him and prevent him from returning to committing it. That punishment affects his job position and may lead to the imposition of the maximum penalty, which is dismissal if the violation is of a high degree of seriousness or gravity.
Food Management for Orphans and Poor Children in Institutional Care
Authors:   Faculty Applied Social Sciences, UniSZA, Azlini, C Azlini, C , Lukman, Z. M Lukman, Z. M ,   Faculty Applied Social Sciences, UniSZA, Hajar, A. R Siti ,   Faculty Applied Social Sciences, UniSZA, Riza Normala ,   Faculty Applied Social Sciences, UniSZA
Published: December 2024

Institutional care is a shelter or a safe place that accommodates children who have lost their mother, father, or both, neglect as a result of poverty and the inability of extended families to access basic needs for children. This study was conducted using a qualitative design through the distribution of questionaires to 49 institutions in all district in the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. This study used a qualitative research design consisting of structured interviews guided by a checklist on 49 institutional care. The purposive sampling method was used in this study. The date obtained were analyzed using the frequency and percentages of the built-in-checklist. The findings show the frequency distribution of institutional streams of institutional care. There were 28 (57.1%) Tahfiz streams, 14 (28.6%) Academic and Tahfiz streams, and 7 (14.3%) Academic streams among the 28 (57.1%) institutions. The highest frequency of daily meals provided by institutional cares is 3-4 times a day which is 33 meals (67.3%). A total of 25 (51.0%) institutional cares received food donations every month. The most important source of water is tap water which is 45 pieces (91.8%). The results of the study found that 29 (59.2%) institutional cares have never experienced food poisoning. Institutional cares need to make more careful plans when managing the welfare of children living in institutional care. Institutions need to be careful when receiving any food aid from outside parties so that the problem of food poisoning does not occur. All parties also play an important role in ensuring the welfare of orphans and poor children living in institutional cares.
Application of Machine Learning in Predicting Financial Distress Among Indonesian Banks
Authors:   Faculty of Economic and Business, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia, Saputra Bagas , Payamta Payamta ,   Faculty of Economic and Business, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia
Published: December 2024

Banks play a crucial role in the economy. Consequently, systemic banking crises destabilize financial markets and hinder global economic growth. In this study, machine learning was used to predict bank distress in the Indonesian banking sector. Key variables relevant to the banking sector were identified. The data, spanning the period 2019 to 2023, was collected from Indonesian banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Random Forest (RF) and XGBoost (XGB) models were employed to develop predictive frameworks, with their performance evaluated using overall prediction accuracy (OPA), Type I error, and Type II error. The results showed that the RF model outperformed the XGB model, achieving the highest accuracy and completely eliminating Type II errors. This study highlights the potential of machine learning to improve early warning systems for financial distress, contributing to the stability of the banking sector and the resilience of the economy.
Implementing SAP SuccessFactors: A Technical Approach to Talent Management and HR Solutions
Authors:   Sr SAP Developer, USA, Devarashetty Pavan Kumar
Published: December 2024

This paper presents a comprehensive technical analysis of the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors as a solution for managing human resources (HR) and talent management processes within organizations.
Cloud Storage for AI: Making Informed Decisions
Authors:   Senior Technical Marketing Engineer, USA, Arjunan Prabu
Published: December 2024

This work provides an in-depth investigation into the features of cloud storage solutions that are specifically designed to support AI tasks. Companies are embracing AI technologies rapidly, and these have scalability as one of the priority needs for secure storage systems.
Churg-Strauss Syndrome Presenting with Pericarditis
Authors:   UOC Medicine 3, AORN A. Cardarelli, Naples, Italy, A Parisi
Published: December 2024

Background
Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) is a rare systemic vasculitis, that
affects medium-sized vessels, involves multiple organs and in the
majority of cases is related to asthma and eosinophilia. We report
the case of a young woman with acute pericarditis.
Case History
A 22-year-old woman with a history of allergic rhinitis, asthma
and nasal polyposis was admitted at our emergency department for
chest pain and bilateral lower extremity weakness with paresthesia.
Laboratory tests showed eosinophilia, elevated C-reactive protein
(112 mg/dl) and elevated biochemical markers of myocardial
injury (troponin 0.46 ng/ml). The electrocardiogram was negative.
Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a small pericardial
effusion with no other abnormalities. Hearth magnetic resonance
imaging was permormed and confirmed a diagnosis of pericarditis.
Immunologic study showed ANA and ANCA positive, in particular
ANA 1:100, p-ANCA 134 U/l, and elevated IgE. Electromyography
revealed sensory-motor symmetric axonal neuropathy. She had
also arthritis of the right wrist. This presentation led to a diagnosis
of CSS and appropriate therapy with corticosteroid, colchicine and
mepolizumab resulted in a remission of disease activity.
Discussion
Physicians should thus be alert to the possibility of CSS as a
differential diagnosis in patients presenting with pericarditis,
whenever the clinical setting is appropriate.
Analyzing the Challenges and Opportunities for Making VR/AR Experiences Accessible to Individuals with Visual, Auditory and Mobility Impairments
Authors:   Accessibility SME, USA, Sarangam Anand
Published: December 2024

This paper discusses accessibility difficulties and opportunities for virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) for users with visual, auditory, and mobility
impairments. It discusses the current major obstacles, namely reliance on visual and auditory cues and physical inputs, along with the analysis of
existing assistive technologies. Emerging haptics, AI, and voice interfaces among others, are now identified as solutions that might address some of
these challenges, while actual cases of successful applications show promising approaches. This concluding paper makes recommendations on good
practices of inclusive design, focusing on accessibility as a moral as well as business imperative.
Sistematik Belâgat İlminin Teşekküllünden Önce Hakikat ve Mecaz Üzerine Dilbilimsel Yaklaşımlar: Bakara Suresi 74. Ayeti
Authors: Ağırkan Müfide
Published: December 2024

Arap dilinde belâgat ilminin temel kavramlarından olan hakikat ve me-caz, Kur’an’ın anlaşılması ve yorumlanmasında büyük bir öneme sahiptir. Özellikle Kur’an’daki bazı ayetlerde yer alan anlatımlar, erken dönem İslam âlimleri arasında ciddi tefsir ve kelam tartışmalarına yol açmıştır. Bu tartış-maların başında hakiki anlamı akıl yoluyla açıklanamayan ifadelerin mecazi olarak mı yoksa hakiki anlamıyla mı anlaşılması gerektiği gelmektedir. Baka-ra Suresi 74. ayetinde geçen “Taşlardan kimi vardır ki Allah korkusundan yu-varlanır” ifadesi, bu tür tartışmaların önemli örneklerinden biridir. Ayette yer alan "taşların Allah korkusundan dolayı hareket etmesi" ifadesi, erken dönemden itibaren âlimler tarafından çeşitli şekillerde yorumlanmış olup bu yorumlar İslam düşüncesinde mecaz-hakikat ilişkisine dair daha geniş tar-tışmaların bir parçası olmuştur. Bu makale, Bakara Suresi 74. ayeti bağla-mında erken dönem tefsir ve kelam âlimlerinin yaklaşımını ele alarak bu ayetin hem dilsel hem de teolojik anlamda nasıl yorumlandığını incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmada, Mu‘tezile kelamcılarından Câhız ve Ebû Ali el-Cübbâî’nin tabiat teorilerine dayalı mecaz anlayışlarından başlayarak Ta-berî, Mâturîdî ve Bâkıllânî gibi klasik tefsir otoritelerinin hakikat-mecaz ek-seninde geliştirdikleri yaklaşımlar analiz edilecektir. Ayrıca İbn Cinnî’nin edebi bir bakış açısıyla ortaya koyduğu mecaz-ı mürsel yöntemi ile Bâkıllânî’nin istiare-i mekniyye tevilini merkeze alan yaklaşımları ele alınacak ve bunların dilin işleyişine nasıl yansıdığı değerlendirilecektir. Söz konusu tartışmalar çerçevesinde Arap dili belâgatının hakikat ve mecaz algısının nasıl şekillendiği, bu iki kavramın Kur’an tefsirindeki yeri ve etkileri derin-lemesine incelenecektir. Aynı zamanda bu tartışmaların İslam düşüncesinin çeşitli ilim dallarındaki yansımaları ve dilin tefsir üzerindeki rolü de gözler önüne serilecektir.
Mediation in der translationsorientierten Sprachlehre
Authors: SEIDL Eva
Published: December 2024

This paper critically examines the concept of mediation in the area of Translation- and
Interpreting-oriented Language Learning and Teaching (TILLT). The latter has only recently
established itself as a sub-field of Applied Translation Studies. In the TILLT classroom, students
receive tailor-suited language education in order to be fully prepared for the actual translation
and/or interpreting classroom. Within Translation Studies, mediation has been a highly contested
concept, in particular since its strong promotion in the Common European Framework of Reference
for Languages – Companion Volume (CEFRCV). Therefore, the paper discusses how to include
mediation activities and strategies in TILLT without underestimating translation and interpreting
professionals’ unique skills set and ethical positioning.
Articulandia, ossia come “storificare” la grammatica
Authors: PODARU Alina
Published: December 2024

The article explores the use of storytelling as a teaching tool to instruct fifth-grade students in
Italian grammar. The author, a foreign language teacher, describes the creative process behind
building a “grammar story” —an imaginary story set in a kingdom called Articulandia—to
engagingly explain the use of definite articles in Italian. Through examples and anecdotes, the
article highlights the effectiveness of “storification” in increasing students’ interest and
participation. The author concludes by encouraging fellow teachers to experiment with this
method, suggesting the sharing of other grammatical stories as a collective educational resource.
Exploring Enjoyment and Flow among Monolingual and Bilingual Learners of English
Authors:   Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Biró Enikő , Kató Balázs ,   Babeş–Bolyai University
Published: December 2024

Emotions play a prominent role in foreign language learning, with positive emotions, such as enjoyment, gaining significant attention in recent years. Enjoyment has been identified as a strong predictor of flow experiences as learners progress to more advanced levels in their language studies (Dewaele and MacIntyre 2022). This study aims to explore the factors that trigger enjoyment, which also serve as components of flow as originally defined by Csikszentmihályi (1975). Adopting a qualitative approach within the framework of positive psychology and flow theory, we empirically examined the antecedent conditions of flow in an online sample of 216 language learners from three different settings: two monolingual contexts (Hungary and Poland) and one bilingual context (Transylvania, Romania). We investigated whether there are differences in the experiences of enjoyment and flow between monolingual and bilingual students. Data were collected through online surveys where participants recounted memorable and enjoyable English language learning experiences. Using content analysis, we explored the close connection between enjoyment and flow in learners’ narratives. We described patterns of flow components, which further emphasize the role of enjoyment in language learning. The findings, illustrated by participants’ reports, highlight factors that align with flow states, including a sense of complete involvement in tasks, intense focus, joy, loss of sense of time/place, and spontaneous connection with peers and teachers. The results suggest that while enhanced enjoyment and flow are significant in foreign language learning, they are not necessarily linked to being a bilingual language learner.
Email Excuses and Their Acceptability by Hungarian University Students
Authors:   University of Debrecen, Balogh Erzsébet
Published: December 2024

The main aim of the paper is to investigate student excuses in emails written by Hungarian university students to their instructor, as well as to examine students’ perceptions of the acceptability of these excuses. First, the analysis of a corpus of student emails (n = 74) shows that students make excuses most frequently because they would like to request the extension of deadlines for their assignments.What is more, the most common excuses students send to the instructor in email are related to technical problems (computer, internet) and to their health (illnesses). Furthermore, data provided by Hungarian university students (n = 83) on the acceptability of excuses indicate that students find family-, health- or technology-related excuses acceptable, whereas they believe that not understanding the assignment, being forgetful, and considering the task boring or unchallenging are rather inadequate excuses to make when missing a deadline. Finally, the analysis of the interview data provides an insight into some of the factors, i.e. control, timing, and proof, that influence the perceptions of participants (n = 53) regarding excuses in student emails.
Understanding Conversational Interruptions in Thai News Interview Programmes: An Analysis of Functions and Participant Objectives
Authors:   Khon Kaen University, Pankaew Nuengruthai , Buakaw Supakit ,   Khon Kaen University
Published: December 2024

The Thai news interview programme serves as a platform where two parties of interviewees with differing opinions on a specific topic are invited for an interview. It is common for conversations in these programmes to be interrupted by the interlocutor. The objective of this article is to examine the functions of conversational interruptions in Thai news interview programmes. The data for the study were collected from 25 episodes of Thai news interviews, and the verbal content from these programmes was transcribed into written language.To analyse the conversational data, the researcher employed the conversational analysis framework on the turn-taking and the framework of conversational interruptions. The findings of the study revealed that listeners produced a total of 2,677 conversational interruptions. These interruptions were categorized into three main functions: intrusive interruption, cooperative interruption, and neutral interruption. It was observed that interviewers attempted to interrupt in order to successfully manage the interview, while interviewees interrupted to provide additional information and assert their right to speak. They also interrupted each other to gain the opportunity to speak and express disagreement. Therefore, it can be concluded that all parties involved in the conversations used interruption as a means to demonstrate their roles and defend their right to speak.
Literature for Children in Translation: The Hungarian Public Encounters Michael Bond’s A Bear Called Paddington
Authors:   Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania, Ajtony Zsuzsanna
Published: December 2024

The aim of the present study is to investigate the Hungarian translation of children’s literature in English, focusing on a prose text. The first and last books of Michael Bond’s popular Paddington Bear book series (1958–2018) were translated into Hungarian by Dezső Tandori and published in 2008. The present article explores the question how the world of such a stereotypically British character like Paddington is rendered in Hungarian. After a brief outline of research on children’s literature in translation, a thorough comparison of the source and target texts is carried out, highlighting the preservation or change of the stereotypical culture-specific elements in the target text, the marking of formal or informal address forms (Tu/Vous pronouns). Besides, as the ST abounds in wordplay and verbal humour, their rendering in the TL is also examined. As a result, it is concluded that through the translation of children’s literature – the Paddington stories are no exception – youngsters can learn about cultural differences and gain access to one of the finest examples of English children’s prose in their Hungarian mother tongue.
Activity-Based Costing for Better Production Management in the Nigerian Pharmaceutical Industry
Authors: Muoneke Joy Chinelo , Dandago Kabiru Isa
Published: December 2024

Activity-based Costing (ABC) is a powerful tool to use by a business organization for ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in its production cost management and avoiding cost distortion, so as to work towards achieving sustainable growth and development in the era of globalization and complex business environment. This paper aims to figure out the impact of the ABC on production management efficiency in the Nigerian pharmaceutical companies. The methodology used is the interview of key personnel of Ugolab productions Nigeria Limited, and review of academic and professional literature on ABC application. Conclusions are drawn from theoretical analysis and discussion of results. This research adds insight into management accounting system of production cost determination for proper pricing, using activity based costing. Based on the analysis conducted on the application of ABC as costing method, it is clear that ABC helps management to make informed costing decisions and better production management. This paper recommends that Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies should provide capacity building training to their staff in relevant departments to ensure that they understand how to use the ABC system and accelerate its use in their company. They should also establish research and development (R & D) department or collaborate with a relevant University or research institute for the conduct of research on new methods or systems of production and provision of high quality products at the most cost effective way to their customers, like the ABC method.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Presensi Pegawai Menggunakan QR Code
Authors: Ijo Maria Claudia Floranca , Gunawan Putu Wida , Rahayu Prastyadi Wibawa , Feoh Gerson
Published: December 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh proses rekapitulasi presensi yang masih dilakukan secara manual dengan tanda tangan pada kertas absensi di Kantor Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Ngada yang memakan waktu rata-rata 15 menit dan rentan terhadap kesalahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat sistem presensi pegawai yang dapat merekap presensi di akhir bulan, untuk menganalisa uji kinerja sistem presensi pegawai dalam mengukur waktu yang dibutuhkan admin untuk memasukkan berkas absensi, dan untuk merancang sistem presensi pegawai yang memudahkan pegawai dalam mengisi presensi yang diuji dengan USE Questionnaire. Sistem presensi yang berbasis web ini bisa mempercepat waktu presensi direncanakan menggunakan teknologi QR Code. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah SDLC (System Development Life Cycle) atau pendekatan air terjun (waterfall approach) dengan melakukan langkah-langkah analysis, design, implementation, testing serta maintenance. Sistem presensi dikembangkan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman PHP serta menggunakan apache sebagai server lokal serta database yang digunakan adalah MariaDB. Sistem presensi ini meliputi proses presensi, rekapitulasi presensi dan proses cetak presensi, hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa sistem presensi dapat mempercepat waktu rekapitulasi presensi dari 15 menit rekapitulasi manual menjadi 50 detik rekapitulasi menggunakan sistem. Kesimpulannya, sistem presensi berbasis web dapat membantu Komisi Pemilihan Umum Kabupaten Ngada dalam mengelola data presensi pegawai dengan lebih efisien dan efektif.
Analisis Kebebasan Berekspresi dan Sosial Media
Authors: Amiruddin Amiruddin , Ramadani Suci Addina , Farahnisa Aura , Sofa Nada , Hutauruk Windi Imelda Putri
Published: December 2024

Kebebasan berekspresi dan penggunaan media sosial semakin menjadi fokus utama dalam zaman digital modern. Media sosial telah memberikan kesempatan bagi individu untuk mengekspresikan pendapat, ide, dan emosi mereka tanpa batasan.. Namun, kebebasan berekspresi ini sering kali terhalang oleh berbagai faktor, termasuk sensor, cyberbullying, dan kebijakan platform. Dengan kebebasan berekspresi yang adil dan terbuka, individu dapat merasa lebih terhubung dengan dunia luar dan memperluas wawasan mereka. Namun, keberadaan sensor, cyberbullying, dan kebijakan platform yang tidak tepat dapat menghambat kebebasan berekspresi ini. Penelitian ini akan menguraikan bagaimana individu dan masyarakat dapat melindungi diri mereka sendiri dari ancaman tersebut, serta bagaimana pemerintah dan perusahaan teknologi dapat bekerja sama untuk menciptakan lingkungan yang aman dan inklusif bagi pengguna sosial media. Dengan memperkuat kebebasan berekspresi dan sosial media, diharapkan bahwa individu dapat merasa lebih aman dan terhubung dalam dunia maya yang semakin kompleks ini.
Analisis Jaringan Bisnis Kepada Kepuasan Klien di PT Amerta Jasa Sejahtra
Authors: Ramdan Muhamad , Arr Tryiis
Published: December 2024

Tujuan dari studi ini adalah untu menganalisis efektifitas jaringan bisnis terhadap kepuasan pelanggan PT.Amerta Jasa Sejahtra. Jaringan bisnis dalam konteks ini berarti hubungan antara perusahaan jasa dan pelanggan, pemasok dan mitra lainnya yang mempengaruhi pengalaman pelanggan secara keseluruhan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, melakukan wawancara mendalam dengan berbagai pemangku kepentingan dan menganalisis dokumentasi internal perusahaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa struktur dan efektivitas jaringan bisnis berpengaruh langsung terhadap persepsi pelanggan terhadap kualitas layanan yang diberikan. Implikasi praktis dari pengamatan tersebut adalah pentingnya meningkatkan koordinasi dan kerjasama antar unit dalam jaringan bisnis untuk meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan. Studi ini membangun fondasi untuk strategi bisnis jasa untuk membangun dan mengelola jaringan bisnis yang efektif untuk menciptakan nilai bagi pelanggan.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Ekstrakurikuler Berbasis Web di SMK Negeri 2 Padang Panjang
Authors: Safitri Dian , Mary Thomson , Kurniawan Haris
Published: December 2024

Kegiatan ekstrakurikuler merupakan kegiatan di luar jam pembelajaran. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bakat dan minat siswa. Pendaftaran ekstrakurikuler menggunakan google form. Pencatatan kehadiran secara manual dengan kertas dan ditulis tangan, pengumuman menggunakan papan pengumuman informasi, dan komunikasi langsung. Pengambilan data kegiatan dilakukan secara manual menggunakan formulir kertas. Dengan pengambilan kehadiran secara manual bisa saja data tersebut hilang. Untuk evaluasi dan pengambilan data kegiatan dilakukan secara manual menggunakan formulir kertas. Untuk itu dibutuhkan sistem yang komputerisasi proses pengolahan data ekstrakurikuler SMK Negeri 2 Padang Panjang. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian Alpha (pengujian black box dan white box) dapat disimpulkan bahwa seluruh hasil pengujian baik dan pengujian Alpha berhasil. Selanjutnya berdasarkan hasil pengujian beta pada validasi tenaga ahli memperoleh hasil persentasi nilai 83,9% dengan keterangan sangat setuju dan nilai rata-rata penilaian kuesioner pengguna adalah 92,5% dengan keterangan sangat setuju. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dan pengujian di atas dapat dideskripsikan bahwa sistem informasi ekstrakurikuler berbasis web  di SMK Negeri 2 Padang Panjang yang dirancang merupakan kebutuhan fungsional yang diharapkan dapat mempermudah dalam pendaftaran anggota ekstrakurikuler dan penginputan data siswa.
E. coli y K. pneumoniae productores de BLEE, blaKPC, blaVIM y blaNDM en un hospital de referencia, Trujillo-Perú
Authors: Cabanillas-Rodríguez Leticia , Rodríguez-Quiñones Heydi , Mercado-Martínez Pedro , Castillo-Diaz Ruth , Zavaleta-Verde David
Published: December 2024

Objetivos: identificar la producción de BLEE (betalactamasas de espectro extendido) y genes de carbapenemasas blaKPC, blaNDM y blaVIM en E. coli y K. pneumoniae del “Instituto Regional de Enfermedades Neoplásicas Norte, Trujillo – Perú”. Métodos: se estudiaron 20 cultivos de K. pneumoniae y 69 de E. coli y, a los cuales se les determinó la resistencia a carbapenémicos, producción de BLEE y de carbapenemasas; luego, mediante la técnica de sinergia doble disco, usando ácido fenil borónico (APB) y ácido etilen diamino tetraacético (EDTA), se determinó la clase A y B de carbapenemasas, respectivamente. A los cultivos positivos se les investigó la presencia de los genes blaKPC, blaVIM y blaNDM.
Resultados: Esn cuanto a E. coli, se determinó que el 72,4% fueron resistentes a carbapenémicos; de ellos, el 82% presentaron BLEE y el 28% carbapenemasas. En K. pneumoniae, el 75% fueron resistentes a carbapenémicos; de ellos, 86,7% expresaron BLEE y el 26,7% carbapenemasas. A los que expresaron carbapenemasas en E. coli, el 35,7% eran del grupo A, el 57,1% del grupo B y el 50% revelaron blaVIM. En K. pneumoniae, el 75% fueron del grupo A, el 25% del grupo B y el 25% expresaba blaVIM. Un cultivo de E. coli coproducía BLEE, blaVIM y blaNDM.
Conclusiones: Se reveló una alta frecuencia de BLEE y carbapenemasas en ambas bacterias. Se comprueba que un mismo cultivo puede coproducir más de un mecanismo de resistencia a los betalactámicos.
New Solutions in Pipe Billet Production
Authors: Zhakupova Aray , Zhakupov Alibek , Bogomolov Alexey
Published: December 2024

This paper proposes a method for determining the speed of hollow steel billet casting to produce seamless oil and gas pipes. At the same time, the use of hollow billet excludes, in the technological process of pipe production, the piercing of the billet. The results of industrial production modeling were recalculated into natural quantities according to the Fourier number similarity criterion. The calculations determined that the optimal drawing speed and casting speed of a billet with a diameter of 210 mm are 2.01 m/min and 0.273 t/min, respectively. At the same time, productivity increased by 16%, compared to the one when casting a solid billet. To ensure the homogeneity of structure and mechanical properties over the entire cross-section of the hollow billet, the optimum ratio of coolant flow rates into the inner cavity and outside the billet in the secondary cooling zone was determined, considering the area of the cooled surface, which is equal to 1.46.
Epidemiological-clinical characteristics of patients screened for cervical lesions in a low-resource setting in Kisangani. A cross-sectional study
Authors: Bikyeombe Kimoni Glorieux
Published: December 2024

Background. Cervical cancer is the most common malignancy of the female genital tract in developing countries and remains one of the leading causes of death due to cancer among women in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aims to determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of patients screened for cervical lesions in a low-resource setting in Kisangani. Methods. A cross-sectional study conducted in the gynecology departments of the General Reference Hospital of Makiso-Kisangani and the Centre Médico-chirurgical Horizon during the period of one year including 209
participants whose age varied between 20 and 60 years and the VIA examination with household vinegar was made in all the participants. After encoding in the Excel file and grouped in the form of tables, the data was analyzed with percentage calculation.
Results. The age interval of 40-49 years is 56 cases (26.7%) including 56.9% married living in Makiso commune. 44.4% are without complaints, came for screening, with 64.5% of multiparous; 47.8% declared a first sexual intercourse between 16-18 years old; 63 cases or 30.1% having known only one partner; 96.1% non-smokers with only 3.8% of smokers. 66% without notion of STI against 33.9% of STI. No physical signs (57.8%); VIA negative (89.9%); proven cancerous or invasive lesions (6.6%) and precancerous lesions (3.3%). Conclusion. Screening for cervical lesions poses a problem in Kisangani with a significant representation of invasive lesions. They show us that the use of VIA is the effective method in mass screening for low-resource settings.
Clinical and Biological Characteristics of Algerian Patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Authors: BOUCHEDOUB Youcef
Published: December 2024

Background. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a rare chronic autoimmune hepatopathy characterized by progressive destruction of the small-caliber intrahepatic bile ducts. It is an essentially cell-mediated disease, but autoantibodies associated with the disease are particularly useful for diagnosis. Objective. We aimed to study the clinical and the biological characteristics of Algerian PBC patients. Materials and methods. This is a
prospective study, performed at Blida University Hospital Center – Algeria, ranging from January 2017 to December 2018, involving a cohort of 17 patients with PBC aged between 20 and 75 years. Serum M2 anti-mitochondria autoantibodies (AMA-M2) were tested by indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) on triple substrate, by IIF on Hep-2 and by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results. The mean was 50.2 years. A female predominance was found with a sex ratio (F:M) of 7,5: 1. The most frequent clinical sign was asthenia, followed by arthralgia and icterus. Furthermore, 70.6% of the patients studied had at least one associated autoimmune disease. Biologically, 41.6% had isolated cholestasis and 58.4% had a combination of cholestasis and cytolysis. All patients had a significant titer of AMA-M2 (≥ 1/40th) on triple substrate. Conclusion. In this study, the
clinical symptomatology is marked mainly by asthenia and arthralgia as well as icterus, which are non-specific signs of PBC. Autoimmune thyroiditis was the most frequent associated pathology to CBP. Biologically, cholestasis is one of the essential criteria for the diagnosis of PBC. The detection of AMA-M2 remains the main element that confirms the diagnosis of PBC; nevertheless, other autoantibodies were detected such as ANA, SMA and anti-LKM.
Assessment of the 18 months’ laparoscopic surgery in ziguinchor peace hospital
Authors: Sow Omar
Published: December 2024

Background. Laparoscopic surgery has become an integral part of the therapeutic means in surgery. This practice has been expanding rapidly in developing countries for more than 30 years. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the first 18 months of laparoscopic surgery activities in Ziguinchor, Senegal. Materials and methods. This was a retrospective, monocentric, descriptive study of 18 months conducted at the Peace Hospital of Ziguinchor (HPZ). All patients operated by laparoscopy in the visceral, urological and gynecological surgery departments were included. Results. A total of 122 patients were operated, the mean age was 42.93 years with a male predominance (69 cases) and a prevalence of 24.6%. Most patients
were recruited in the elective surgery (76.40%). Digestive surgery was predominated by hernia pathologies (30.3%) followed by appendicular pathology (17.9%) and biliary lithiasis (11.5%). Hernia repair using the totally extra peritoneal technique (TEP) was the most common procedure performed in 24.4% (30 cases). The mean operating time was 76.75 minutes, 8 cases (6.5%) of conversion to laparotomy. Morbidity was 7.3% and mortality 0.8%. The average hospital stay was 3.20 days. Conclusion. With the numerous advantages offered by this technique, laparoscopy is an approach to be
developed and perpetuated in Senegal and in Casamance.
Políticas públicas territoriales en pequeños municipios del norte de la provincia de La Pampa, Argentina
Authors: Roulier Catherine , Spontón Emiliano Andrés , Meyer Marcos
Published: December 2024

Se detectó un vacío de información en el proceso de diseño, implementación y evaluación de políticas públicas socio-territoriales en municipios del interior de Argentina cuya población no supera los 10.000 habitantes. Por lo tanto, el objetivo de este trabajo fue describir y analizar las políticas públicas aplicadas al territorio en cuatro municipios del departamento Realicó (La Pampa) desde 2003 hasta 2015. Se consideraron las particularidades físico-territoriales de los municipios de Alta Italia, Embajador Martini, Ingeniero Luiggi y Realicó para entender las políticas adoptadas. Se recurrieron a técnicas provenientes de la metodología cualitativita como observaciones y entrevistas a actores clave. Se encontró que los cuatro municipios analizados poseen políticas sectoriales de ordenamiento de su territorio, por ejemplo, vinculadas a espacios públicos o mantenimiento de la red vial. Al ser municipios de escala pequeña y estar inmersos en un contexto de ruralidad, muchas de las medidas que adoptan se vinculan estas actividades.
Skin Disease Detection Using Ensemble Learning
Authors: Pratiksha Fusate  , Prashik Besekar  , Purvesh Jathade  , Devyanshu Awari  , Rutuj Gedam  , Mahesh Dumbere
Published: December 2024

Skin diseases affect millions of people worldwide, making early detection and accurate diagnosis crucial for effective treatment. However, the process of diagnosing skin conditions often requires specialized dermatological expertise, which can be time-consuming and expensive. To address this challenge, we have developed a web-based Skin Disease Detection System using cutting-edge machine learning and ensemble techniques. Our system leverages the HAM10000 dataset, consisting of 10,000 dermoscopic images representing seven common skin lesion types. We employ an ensemble learning approach, integrating ResNet50, EfficientNetB0, and DenseNet121 as base models and combining their predictions using a logistic regression meta-model. This architecture enhances the accuracy and robustness of the predictions. The backend of our application is built with Flask, responsible for model processing, authentication, and handling API requests. The React frontend provides an intuitive user interface where users can upload skin lesion images and receive real-time predictions along with confidence scores. The system also incorporates authentication and token verification for secure user access, ensuring data privacy and integrity. Our project aims to provide an accessible, reliable, and cost-effective tool to assist healthcare professionals and individuals in the early detection of skin diseases, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing the burden on dermatology services
Advancements in Energy Efficiency Technologies in the U.S.: A Decade of Innovation and Impact
Authors: Vishakha Yadav
Published: December 2024

The United States, as the largest global energy consumer, has witnessed significant advancements in energy efficiency technologies over the past century, driven by policy interventions, technological innovation, and evolving environmental priorities. This study explores the evolution of energy efficiency from the foundational policies of the 1970s to recent legislative frameworks such as the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. It highlights major technological advancements across key sectors, including smart building systems, industrial energy innovations, renewable energy integration, and transportation efficiency. The economic and environmental impacts of these advancements are profound, with significant cost savings, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced sustainability. By analyzing the synergy between federal and state policies, private sector contributions, and cutting-edge technologies, this paper underscores the critical role of energy efficiency in mitigating climate change, fostering economic growth, and achieving long-term energy security and resilience. The findings emphasize the need for accelerated adoption, policy support, and innovation to overcome existing barriers and unlock the full potential of energy-efficient solutions
Pharmacovigilance: A Comprehensive Review of Drug Safety Monitoring Practices
Authors: Aniket Anil Pawar  , Aftab Imtiyaz Patel  , Suhani Balu Jadhav  , Harshavardhan T. Suryawanshi  , Suhani Balu Jadhav
Published: December 2024

Pharmacovigilance, a crucial aspect of healthcare, encompasses the science and activities related to detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse drug reactions and other drug-related problems1. Its significance has grown considerably, especially following the 1961 thalidomide tragedy, which underscored the need for comprehensive drug safety monitoring. This field plays a vital role in improving patient safety and quality of life, while also safeguarding public health. emphasizes the expanding scope of pharmacovigilance beyond spontaneous reporting and marketed drug evaluation. It now includes ensuring patient safety during clinical trials through informed consent and ethical review boards, developing safety profiles for new drugs, and communicating this information to stakeholders2. Further highlights the importance of pharmacovigilance by discussing consumer reporting of adverse drug reactions and the challenges of early detection. This abstract provides a concise overview of the importance and evolving role of pharmacovigilance in ensuring drug safety
Conhecimento de homens sobre o câncer de próstata
Authors: Rezer Fabiana , Faustino Wladimir Rodrigues
Published: December 2024

Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento de homens com mais de 40 anos sobre o câncer de próstata. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, exploratório e quantitativo, realizado com 100 homens residentes em um município da região Norte de Mato Grosso. Foram incluídos homens com mais de 40 anos e que não tinham formação na área da saúde. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre janeiro e julho de 2023 e foi realizada em nove Unidades Básicas de Saúde, com a aplicação de um questionário com questões sociodemográficas e sobre o câncer de próstata. Os dados foram tabulados pelo Microsoft Excel, com análise de frequência relativa e absoluta. Resultados: Prevaleceu a idade de 40-50 anos 45% (n=45), com ensino fundamental completo 50% (n=50), casados 60% (n=60) e com 1 a 2 filhos 53% (n=53). Sobre o câncer de próstata, nenhum participante teve a doença, e alguns referem histórico família 30% (n=30). No conhecimento, a maioria sabe o que é o câncer de próstata 85% (n=85), 80% (n=80) sabem que é fatal, 82% (n=82) sabem que tem a deteção precoce e prevenção e 70% (n=70) reconhecem os sinais e sintomas. Contudo, grande parte nunca fez o antígeno prostático específico 79% (n=79) e nenhum fez toque retal, apesar da maioria relatarque não haja dificuldades para realização da prevenção (75% /n=75). As dificuldades para prevenção do câncer de próstata apontadas foram transporte (deslocamentos), tempo e medo. Conclusão: Apesar de os homens possuírem conhecimento sobre o câncer de próstata, ainda existe estigma nas medidas preventivas e realização do toque retal. Sugere-se uma desconstrução do preconceito visando melhorar a adesão à prevenção e detecção precoce.