bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
new reduced contagious zero-inflated model: An application to count data
Authors: Adarabioyo Mumini Idowu , Oyeyemi Gafar Matanmi
Published: August 2023

In this paper, a reduced one-parameter contagious distribution was developed from the joint distribution of three-parameter gamma and Poisson distributions, on which Lakshmi’s three-parameter gamma distribution is based to model a count data. The distribution properties and some common descriptive measures relating to this contagious distribution are derived. The behavior of the probability mass function with changes in parameters was also studied. The parameter estimation by the maximum likelihood and moment-generating function methods is discussed. A simulation study was carried out with the proposed model to check for consistency and bias. The new model show consistency as the sample size increases. The model was applied to a real-life dataset and was seen to be more flexible in capturing excess zero, under, and over-dispersion in count data and proved to be a useful alternative to some existing zero-inflated models.
Conventionalism and Relativism in Plato's Cratylus
Authors: Meißner David
Published: August 2023

In Plato's Cratylus, Hermogenes contends that the correctness of names is conventional. Appealing though this claim sounds to modern ears, it does not meet with approval in the Cratylus. Why? I argue that the conventionalism promoted by Hermogenes is discredited by unacceptable relativist implications because it incorporates the mistaken assumption that correct names are individuated exclusively by their phonetic composition.
Evaluation the Key Success Factors in Emergency Management using Neutrosophic DEMATEL Method
Authors:   Faculty of Information Systems and Computer Science, October 6th University, Cairo, Egypt, Fakhry Ahmed E. ,   Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Sharqiyah, Egypt,   Faculty of Information Systems and Computer Science, October 6th University, Cairo, Egypt,   Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Sharqiyah, Egypt, Ali Ahmed M. , Abdelhafeez Ahmed , Tantawy Alshaimaa A.
Published: August 2023

Critical to protecting people, property, and communities from the devastating effects of catastrophes and other crises is the field of emergency management. Effective emergency management relies on several aspects that must be identified and prioritized if positive results are to be achieved. Preparedness, planning, leadership, governance, information management, resource management, community participation, resilience, and a culture of continuous improvement are all discussed in this article as crucial elements of emergency management. Professionals in emergency management may strengthen their talents, boost response coordination, and instill resilience by learning about and using these elements. This paper used multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) to deal with the various factors of emergency management. The decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) method is used to compute the weights of criteria and relationships between factors in emergency management. The DEMATEL method is integrated with the neutrosophic set to deal with uncertain data. There are six main factors and nineteen sub-factors are used in this paper. We obtained the Preparedness and Planning is the best factor.
Stellar-mass black hole spinning and its relation to transient jets
Authors: Zhang Youxi
Published: August 2023

Despite the vast research on spinning black holes and jets, little is known about details of jet formation. This paper is aimed to study whether Penroses prediction that black hole spin power jets can be verified. Once proved, a deeper understanding of energy/momentum transfer near event horizon is to be achieved. This paper compares two dominant spin measuring methods. Thermal continuum fitting method makes use of thermal emission to measure the spin, where a theoretical flux profile is created by inputting parameters (inclination of X-ray binaries, distance of X-ray binaries from the earth, mass of black hole, etc). X-ray reflection method uses broadened Fe-line to measure the spin, and that corona geometry is often required. This paper also compares various definitions of jet power and spin-jets relation. In conclusion, transient jets are highly possible to be powered by black hole spin, but more evidence is required to confirm this. Steady jets remain in a vague relation with spin. It has also been found that different measuring methods of both spin and jets can affect the spin-jets relation.
Geometric solution of a six order equation by three-fold origami
Authors: Chen Yige
Published: August 2023

Robert J. Lang has proposed a theorem that when solving equations using multi-folds origami, general equations of order n can be solved using n-2 simultaneous folds. However, recently Jorge C. Lucero proved that arbitrary five order equations can be solved using two simultaneous folds. Combining this with the fact that one single fold can solve general quartic equations, the writer questions that whether the theorem may be altered into general equations of order n can be solved by n-3 simultaneous folds. Thus, in this paper, a method of geometric graphing -Lills method is used to try to solve six order equations with three simultaneous folds. By conducting case analysis using theoretical knowledge, it can be found that the six order equations can be possibly solved by three simultaneous folds. Besides, a comparison of solving equations with origami constructions and compass-and-straightedge is carried out. The result will encourage more research on using origami to solve higher order equations and inspire people to pay more attention to origami construction, which is more powerful, accurate, and efficient than the compass-and-straightedge people usually use.
A review of particle detection using scintillation detector
Authors: Chen Ruifu
Published: August 2023

Acquiring properties of microscopic particles helps establish modern physics models and theories, and detectors are the main method. This literature review researches on modern particle physics papers, summarizing the detection principle adopted for four types of particles, concluding the detection principle of the most commonly used detectors, scintillators, and summing up the use of scintillators in the four main kinds of particle detection. Based on the investigation, various kinds of detection materials absorb particles or their secondary particles based on different interaction mechanism in detection, and different kinds of particles have their suitable detectors. Scintillators are classified into three categories based on difference in physical properties, and detect particles by releasing energy during de-excitation in electric pulse signal forms. They can be made into large size, have relatively large detection efficiency and is suitable for ray detection. These ability gain scintillators a wide range of application in detection of the principal types of detectors.
Static gear research of mesh simulation based on Ansys
Authors: Lin Kaibin
Published: August 2023

Nowadays gear is one of the most important mechanical components in the industry history, especially in the car industry and airplane industry. This paper demonstrates and explains the simulation for several specifical gears to object the static strength, stress on the gear teeth. By using simulation software Ansys, this paper collects data and analyzes to object the accuracy and efficiency from 3 fields in mesh size, mesh method and refinement of structure to ensure a better mesh way on gear simulation in the future, offer some references for better ways to mesh specific gears on Ansys.
Research on the structural behavior of special-shaped arch bridges
Authors: Fang Peiyi , Zhou Yuliang
Published: August 2023

With the social progress and the rapid development of people's economic level, people pay more and more attention to the external image of bridges, which greatly promotes the emergence and development of special-shaped arch bridges. But because of the particularity of the special-shaped arch bridge structure, its plane stress characteristics, which are different from the traditional arch bridge, become more complex. In this paper, three types of arch bridges commonly seen in special-shaped arch bridges: leaning type, inclined span type and butterfly type arch bridges are selected for a brief structural stress analysis. The results show that most of the arch structures of special-shaped arch bridges only play an auxiliary role in bearing loads, and due to the more complex stress, the finite element analysis software needs to be used to optimize the structure for many times to reach a relatively reasonable range. In addition, some arch structures are used more for aesthetic purposes than to bear loads, and their mechanical performance is basically zero.
Game theory--optimum strategy for drawing cards in 21 points
Authors: Han Chenyiteng , Peng Ruoxun , Zhao Hengjie
Published: August 2023

Blackjack is a popular casino poker game in which players make drawing decisions based on rules other than the size of their points. We found that despite the randomness of the card draw, blackjack is actually very mathematical and logical. By calculating probabilities and using game theory, we can allow players to make relatively "rational" decisions that maximize their expectations of winning, rather than relying solely on guesswork and vague feelings. Therefore, in this article, we built several models to simulate a blackjack game with different numbers of people. For players in each model, we give them a code that outputs the optimal decision, which helps them figure out the winning percentage (more specifically, the expectation, since once stakes are involved in multiplayer games, the winning percentage doesn't necessarily represent the expectation of winning money) for each decision, thus helping the player make a better decision.
An artificial intelligence analysis of natural conditions in agriculture
Authors: Du Yi
Published: August 2023

In this study, we developed a machine learning algorithm for crop recommendation based on a dataset containing environmental features and corresponding optimal crop choices. The algorithm was trained on a set of seven numerical features, including temperature, humidity, pH value, rainfall, and levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the soil. We evaluated the performance of multiple classification algorithms, including naive Bayes, logistic regression, support vector machine (SVM), decision trees, random forests, and neural networks. Our results showed that neural networks performed the best. However, SVM, which provided only unsatisfactory results initially, also achieved pleasing results after we redesigned its structure and adjusted its parameters. This system has the potential to assist farmers in choosing the most suitable crops for their specific environments, leading to increased crop yield and profitability.
Risk assessment of wind resistance safety of cable-stayed bridge based on Bayesian network
Authors: Wu Shicong
Published: August 2023

Wind-induced risk accidents of cable-stayed Bridges exist all the time. It is important to evaluate the wind-resistant risk of cable-stayed Bridges. In order to better reduce and avoid risks in cable-stayed bridge engineering, this paper collates and analyzes previous studies, combines Bayesian network model with practical engineering problems, and establishes a risk assessment model for wind resistance risk assessment of cable-stayed bridge. Taking Humen Bridge in Guangdong Province of China as an example, the paper carrying out relevant derivation and discussion.
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Application research in multi-objective constrained optimization of composite wing structure
Authors: He Yan , Cheng JiaLin , Mao Sen , Zhang WeiJing
Published: August 2023

In order to explore the optimization of composite wing structure, this paper reviews the past research works of optimization of composite wing structures worldwide and in China. It concludes that most optimization methods and calculations are useful but only applied with specified theoretic model. Then relevant composite optimization theories and strength constraints with composite lamination failure criteria, stability, aeroelasticity are sorts out. Optimizing algorithm and applied solution rounding strategy are also listed. Concentrating on weight-reduction analysis on the thickness, sequence, and angle of the composite stacking under multiple constraints, a practical model of a composite wing structure example with a large aspect ratio is completed, and the calculation is based on the finite element analysis tool Nastran and the genetic algorithm Matlab program. Two optimal solutions are given with detailed differences and the comparison of the composite structure parameters before and after calculation is also recorded. The application example indicates the feasibility of the optimization method and quadratic rounding process, the detail structure performance improvements with skin lamination change under the calculation are illustrated at the same time.
Ephemeris Updates For Seven Selected HATNet Survey Transiting Exoplanets
Authors: Poro A. , Farahani F. A. , Jahangiri E. , Sarostad A. , Gozarandi M. , Haghgou M. , Abolhassani F. , Fakhrabadi A. , Jongen Y. , Wünsche A. , Naves R. , Guerra P. , Marchini A. , Salisbury M. , Ehrenberger R. , Hentunen V-P
Published: August 2023

We refined the ephemeris of seven transiting exoplanets HAT-P-6b, HAT-P-12b, HAT-P-18b, HAT-P-22b, HAT-P-32b, HAT-P-33b, and HAT-P-52b. We observed 11 transits from eight observatories in different filters for HAT-P-6b and HAT-P-32b. Also, the Exoplanet Transit Database (ETD) observations for each of the seven exoplanets were analyzed, and the light curves of five systems were studied using Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) data. We used Exofast-v1 to simulate these ground- and space-based light curves and estimate mid-transit times. We obtained a total of 11, 175 and 67 mid-transit times for these seven exoplanets from our observations, ETD and TESS data, respectively, along with 155 mid-transit times from the literature. Then, we generated transit timing variation (TTV) diagrams for each using derived mid-transit times as well as those found in the literature. The systems' linear ephemeris was then refined and improved using the Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) method. All of the studied exoplanets, with the exception of the HAT-P-12b system, displayed an increasing trend in the orbital period in the TTV diagrams.
Уточнены эфемериды семи транзитирующих экзопланет HAT-P-6b, HATP- 12b, HAT-P-18b, HAT-P-22b, HAT-P-32b, HAT-P33b и HAT-P-52b. В восьми обсерваториях наблюдено 11 транзитов в различных фильтрах для HAT-P-6b и HAT-P-32b. Также были проанализированы наблюдения базы данных транзитов экзопланет (ETD) для каждой из семи экзопланет, а кривые блеска пяти систем были исследованы с использованием данных космического телескопа TESS. Мы использовали Exofast-v1 для моделирования этих наземных и космических кривых блеска и оценки времени середины транзита. В общем получены 11, 175 и 67 времен середины транзита для этих семи экзопланет из наших наблюдений, ETD и TESS данных, соответственно, а также 155 времен середины транзита из литературы. Составлены диаграммы вариации времени транзита (TTV) для каждой из них, используя полученные времена середины транзита, а также те, которые были найдены в литературе. Затем линейные эфемериды систем были уточнены и улучшены с использованием метода Марковской цепи Монте-Карло (MCMC). Все изученные экзопланеты, за исключением системы HAT-P-12b, показали тенденцию увеличения орбитального периода на диаграммах TTV.
Giải pháp quản lý hiệu quả rác thải nhựa trong chất thải sinh hoạt vùng đồng bằng sông Cửu Long: Nghiên cứu điển hình tại tỉnh Trà Vinh
Authors: Trần Tuấn Việt  , Trần Thị Hoài  , Dương Nguyễn Cẩm Tú
Published: August 2023

Nghiên cứu này sử dụng kết quả điều tra hiện trạng phát sinh rác thải nhựa (RTN) trong rác thải sinh hoạt (RTSH) trên địa bàn tỉnh Trà Vinh nhằm đề xuất các giải pháp quản lý tổng hợp nhằm giảm thiểu và thu gom hiệu quả RTN áp dụng cho các tỉnh đồng bằng sông Cửu Long. Theo số liệu tính toán từ kết quả khảo sát người dân trong năm 2021 tại tỉnh Trà Vinh, kết quả cho thấy lượng RTN phát sinh từ RTSH chiếm 5,32% (tương đương 0,034kg/người/ngày). Lượng RTSH phát sinh liên tục tăng nhưng tỉ lệ thu gom giai đoạn 2017-2022 chỉ dao động ở mức 63,46-84,72%. Hơn thế nữa, cơ sở hạ tầng cho các công tác xử lý chất thải rắn của tỉnh có 9/20 cơ sở đã đóng cửa, đa số các bãi rác đổ lộ thiên, công suất xử lý thấp hơn so với nhu cầu thực tế. Với hiện trạng phát sinh RTN tại Trà Vinh, mô hình quản lý tổng hợp RTN sinh hoạt được kỳ vọng có thể giúp cho công tác quản lý được đồng bộ, thúc đẩy sự hợp tác và liên kết các đơn vị thu gom, thu mua phế liệu và tái chế, góp phần giảm áp lực cho thu gom, xử lý RTN sinh hoạt.
YOĞUN BAKIM ÜNİTELERİNDEKİ SAĞLIK HİZMETİYLE İLİŞKİLİ ENFEKSİYONLAR VE ANTİMİKROBİYAL DİRENÇ: İKİNCİ VE ÜÇÜNCÜ BASAMAK HASTANENİN KARŞILAŞTIRILMASII
Authors: ILGAR Tuba , KOSTAKOĞLU Uğur , YILDIZ İlknur Esen , ŞAHİNOĞLU ATMACA Fatma , YILMAZ Zehra , KUNTAY Mehtap , ERTÜRK Ayşe
Published: August 2023

Antibiyotik direnci, sağlık hizmetiyle ilişkili enfeksiyonlarda (SHIE) önemli bir sorun olarak karşımıza çıkabilmektedir. Çalışmada aynı il içinde bulunan ikinci basamak hastane (2.BH) ile üçüncü basamak hastane (3.BH) yoğun bakım ünitelerindeki (YBÜ) SHİE hızlarının ve antimikrobiyal direnç oranlarının karşılaştırılması amaçlanmıştır.
2.BH ve 3.BH’deki YBÜ’lerde, 1 Ocak 2017 – 31 Aralık 2019 tarihleri arasında, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) kriterlerine göre SHİE tanısı almış 18 yaş ve üzerindeki hastalar çalışmamıza dahil edilmiştir. SHİE insidans hızı, insidans dansitesi ve Klebsiella spp., Pseudomonas spp. ve Acinetobacter spp.’de karbapenem direnç oranları karşılaştırılmıştır. YBÜ’lerde 2.BH’de 158, 3.BH’de 519 SHİE gelişmiştir. SHİE insidans hızı 3.BH’deki YBÜ’lerde 2.BH’dekilerden daha yüksek bulunmuştur. 2.BH YBÜ’lerinde 2017-2019 yılları arasındaki karbapenem dirençli Klebsiella spp. oranları 3.BH’ye kıyasla istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı olarak daha yüksek saptanmıştır (p=0.001). Hastaneler arasında Pseudomonas spp. ve Acinetobacter spp.türlerinde karbapenem direnç oranları açısından istatistiksel açıdan anlamlı bir fark bulunamamıştır (sırasıyla p=0.723, p=0.267). Her iki hastanede de yıllar arasında karbapenem direnci oranlarında anlamlı bir değişiklik saptanmamıştır (p>0.05).
3.BH YBÜ’lerde SHİE hızı daha yüksek saptanmasına rağmen direnç oranları 2.BH’ye kıyasla daha düşük veya benzer bulunmuştur. Bu farkı inceleyen ileri çalışmalar antimikrobiyal direncin azalmasında yardımcı olabilir.
Initiatives to enhance medical subspecialist training in Zambia: A cross-sectional analysis
Authors: Kayamba Violet , Nzala Selestine , Simuyemba Moses C. , Zyambo Cosmas , Musenge Emmanuel , Wahila Ruth , Kalusopa Victoria M. , Mwiinga Christabel , Kampata-Olowski Linda , Makukula Majory K , Katowa-Mukwato Patricia , Kafumukache Elliot , Goma Fastone
Published: August 2023

Introduction: There is a significant shortage of medical subspecialists in Zambia. The government of Zambia, through programmes at the Ministry ofHealth, spends considerable resources to send patients outside the country for subspecialist medical treatment. The objective of this analysis was to evaluate the current situation pertaining to medical subspecialty training at the University of Zambia School of Medicine (UNZASOM) and to illustrate the new programmes that are to be introduced. 

Methods: We collected data from formal desk reviews on the state of medical specialisation in Zambia, the UNZASOM graduation archives and patient referral records at the Ministry of Health (MoH). In addition, information on planned subspecialist programmes is presented.

Results: From the first graduates in 1986up to 2019, UNZASOM produced 3 51 medical specialists, 63 (18%) in Internal Medicine, 77 (22%) in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 82 (23%) in Paediatrics&Child Health, 68 (19%) in General Surgery, 17 (5%) in Anaesthesia & Critical Care, 20 (6%) in Orthopaedics &Trauma and 8 (2%) in Urology. The remaining graduates were in Ophthalmology, Psychiatry, Infectious Diseases, Paediatric Surgery and Pathology contributing 1% each. To enhance medical subspecialist training at UNZASOM, new curricula for Breast Surgery, Urology, Glaucoma, Vitreo-retinalSurgery, Adult Gastroentero logy, Forensic Pathology, Dermatology & Venereology, Ophthalmology, Gynaecological Oncology and Paediatric anaesthesia, Infectious Diseases, and Gastroenterology were developed. Since 2013, only 44 % of patients requiring subspecialist treatment out of Zambia got assisted with the remainder still on the waiting list or having had bad outcomes.
The Competent Leaders of the Saudi Non-Profit Organizations
Authors: Mohammed Rola Younis Masoud , Yaqub Muhammed Zafar
Published: August 2023

To attain Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030’s goal of developing leadership, we need to understand the key issues that have emerged in the context of learning skills relating to leadership in non-profit organizations (NPOs) to enhance their efficacy for management positions. This study elaborates upon the relevant abilities of leaders of NPOs. A qualitative approach involving interviews with 15 directors from renowned non-profit Saudi organizations was used. These 15 leaders, together with 6 other employees from NPOs participating in a focus group, were the primary informants. The study involved semi-structured interviews with professionals from non-profit sectors such as education, health, environmental sustainability, and human resources to summarize critical elements that either help facilitate or negatively affect these individuals’ ability to contribute to institutional results. The results revealed six competency groups – namely personal, management, social, industry-specific, work-specific, and academic – which demonstrated the usefulness of the approach in gaining useful insights that would otherwise not have emerged. The results indicate that leaders of NPOs should exhibit these six levels of competencies to counter internal and external difficulties, and to effectively contribute to achieving organizational goals.
La cartonera: una caja de herramientas para estimular el pensamiento crítico
Authors: Mejía Barragán Flor Myriam
Published: August 2023

Este documento presenta “La Cartonera”, una metodología para educadores y artistas, que permite desarrollar las destrezas de lectura, escritura y fomenta el pensamiento crítico, a través de la práctica de actividades creativas para generar trabajos y presentaciones originales y aplicables al entorno de los participantes.

Se hace un recuento de la cartonera, desde sus inicios en el 2001 en Argentina, hasta la aplicación en Colombia en la Fundación “Mi Sangre”, los beneficios obtenidos al implementarla, su enfoque hacia la generación del pensamiento crítico y las principales actividades para su realización con el fin de fomentar la creatividad y el trabajo en equipo.
La relación nanotecnología y ser humano
Authors: Rodríguez Osorio Stephanie
Published: August 2023

La nanotecnología evoluciona cada día más rápido, ofreciendo beneficios que mejoran la calidad de vida actual a través de la implementación de sus tres ramas de acción: la Nanoelectrónica, la Nanobiotecnología y los Nanomateriales, desarrollándose desde la ultraminiaturización (“Top-down”) hasta la manufactura molecular (“down-top”). Sin embargo, si se enfoca la nanotecnología desde el punto de vista de la bioética, surgen varios cuestionamientos acerca de la implementación de estas tecnologías futuristas. Veremos una realidad enfrentada a un sueño y como este puede convertirse en una bomba explosiva para los individuos, mostrándonos el gran riesgo que significa su mala manipulación; todo desde una perspectiva bioética.
Producción de compost a partir de los Residuos Sólidos Orgánicos en la ETITC
Authors: Nieto Abril Cesar , Useche Walter Mauricio , Polanco Benavides Wenceslao
Published: August 2023

En este documento se presentan los resultados del proceso de producción de abono orgánico tipo compost utilizando como materia prima los residuos sólidos orgánicos (RSO) generados en las áreas de preparación de alimentos de la Escuela Tecnológica Instituto Técnico Central (ETITC) durante el segundo semestre de 2010. Este proyecto permitió obtener una producción de 38Kg de compost, a partir de una muestra de 57Kg de RSO con una productividad del 66,66% , de igual manera, como resultado fundamental se establecen las bases metodológicas para el aprovechamiento de los RSO en la institución a partir de la producción de compost que permite fortalecer su plan de manejo ambiental.
Responsibility of the Heirs for the Submission of Notary Protocol
Authors:   The Masters of Notary Study Program, Faculty of Law, University of Jember, Febyanti Dinda Suryo , Tanuwijaya Fanny ,   The Masters of Notary Study Program, Faculty of Law, University of Jember, Prakoso Bhim ,   The Masters of Notary Study Program, Faculty of Law, University of Jember, Adonara Firman Floranta ,   The Masters of Notary Study Program, Faculty of Law, University of Jember
Published: August 2023

The legal responsibilities of heirs in submitting and storing notary protocols by heirs are complex because they involve various parties, procedures and legal regulations that must be obeyed. Heirs as recipients of the notary protocol have the responsibility to carry out this process in accordance with applicable legal provisions. considering vital documents that record legal actions and written evidence regarding the distribution of inherited assets. Based on this, this study discusses the legal certainty of the position of heirs to the notary protocol in the legal framework in Indonesia, as well as its comparison with regulations in the Netherlands. The research method used is normative legal research with conceptual, statutory and comparative approaches. The results of the study show that the responsibility of the heirs for submitting notary protocols plays an important role in maintaining the continuity of notary practice and providing legal certainty for parties involved in legal actions involving a notary. Although UUJN does not explicitly regulate the obligations of heirs, based on the provisions of UUJN, heirs have a legal obligation to notify the Notary Supervisory Board regarding the death of a notary and submit a notary protocol to the notary receiving the protocol. The main difference between Indonesia and the Netherlands lies in the role of a Junior Notary or Deputy Notary in the Netherlands, who takes over the duties and responsibilities of a deceased notary, eliminating the direct involvement of the heirs in submitting the notary protocol. In Indonesia, the existence of heirs is still important because there is no role for Junior Notaries or Deputy Notaries. However, there is legal ambiguity regarding sanctions for heirs who do not report the death of a notary or do not submit a notary’s protocol, so it is necessary to update the UUJN to provide clarity on this matter.
The Influence of Organizational Support, Professional Responsibility, and Job Satisfaction toward Teachers’ Performance at TK RA ‘Aisyiyah in Academic Year 2022/2023 in Jetis Sub-district of Ponorogo Regency
Authors:   IAIN Ponorogo, Indonesia, Khoirunnisa Mualifah , Lu’lu’ Khoiriyah Lu’lu’ Khoiriyah ,   IAIN Ponorogo, Indonesia, Nur Kholis Nur Kholis ,   Lecturer of IAIN Ponorogo, Indonesia, Wirawan Fadly Wirawan Fadly ,   Lecturer of IAIN Ponorogo, Indonesia, Rita Anjani Rita Anjani ,   Bachelor of English Language Teaching Department, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to find the influence of organizational support, professional responsibility, and job satisfaction toward teachers’ performance at TK RA ‘Aisyiyah in the academic year 2022/2023 in Jetis Sub-district of Ponorogo Regency. This study used a quantitative approach and was tested by regression analysis. Three independent variables included organizational support, professional responsibility, and job satisfaction. There was also a dependent variable, teachers’ performance. This study used a saturation sampling technique with 60 teachers in TK RA ‘Aisyiyah in Jetis Sub-district of Ponorogo Regency as the samples. The data toward those four variables were collected by questionnaire as the instrument. From the analyzed data, the researchers can conclude that: (1) there are positive and significant influences between the organizational support toward the teachers’ performance of TK RA ‘Aisyiyah in Jetis Sub-district of Ponorogo Regency in the amount of 8,4%, (2) there are positive and significant influences between the professional responsibility toward the teachers’ performance of TK RA ‘Aisyiyah in Jetis Sub-district of Ponorogo Regency in the amount of 32,1%, (3) there are positive and significant influences between the job satisfaction toward the teachers’ performance of TK RA ‘Aisyiyah in Jetis Sub-district of Ponorogo Regency in the amount of 11,9%, and (4) there are positive and simultaneously significant influences between organizational support, professional responsibility, and job satisfaction toward the teachers’ performance of TK RA ‘Aisyiyah in Jetis Sub-district of Ponorogo Regency in the amount of 32,5%.
Primary Strategy of Navy Cooperation Fleet Cooperation II in the Development of Kampoeng Navy Tourism in Ketindan Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency
Authors:   Master of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hang Tuah Surabaya, Indonesia, Budiyono Budiyono , Masroro Lilik E Masroro Lilik E ,   Master of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hang Tuah Surabaya, Indonesia, Sri Umiyati Sri Umiyati ,   Master of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Hang Tuah Surabaya, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

One of the tourist villages currently being developed by the Komondo Armada II Navy Cooperative Primary is the Navy Village which is located in Ketindan Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency, East Java Province. Kampung Navy has fresh and cool air because it is located in the highlands of Lawang, Malang Regency. Kampung Navy Tourism which is located in Villa Navy Residence Housing has several adequate tourist facilities, including villas to stay, rides to play and several other tourist rides. The purpose of this study was to describe and analyze the Primary Strategy of the Navy Cooperative (Fleet Command II) in the development of the Navy village in Ketindan Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency. Using qualitative research methods, this study analyzed the conception of tourism development which consists of 3A, namely Attraction, Accessibility and Amenities (Yoeti, 2022). The results of this study indicate that Primkopal’s role as executor in the development of the Kampung Navy tourism area. Primkopal strives for the development of tourism by giving the nuances of the Navy, so that it has its own characteristics and continues to preserve history and information about the Navy, as well as sustainable and beneficial educational tours for the community. The strategy that has been carried out by Primkopal in the development of tourist villages is a strategy that emphasizes the development of the potential of existing tourism concepts in Ketindan village. The strategy that has been implemented by Primkopal can be seen from three basic concepts, namely in terms of attractiveness, accessibility, and facilities. Factors supporting the development of Kampung Navy Tourism are adequate tourism facilities and infrastructure as well as the carrying capacity of the community in Ketindan Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency. While the Inhibiting Factors are communication and institutions that need to be improved in an effort to develop Kampung Navy tourism in Ketindan Village, Lawang District, Malang Regency.
Shorter TB treatment regimens should be safer as well
Authors: Rucsineanu O. , Agbassi P. , Herrera R. , Low M. , McKenna L. , Stillo J. , Winarni P. , Acharya A. , Sari A. H.
Published: August 2023

Most ongoing and planned TB therapeutic trials are focused on shortening the duration of treatment while giving less consideration to other aspects of TB care that are important to people with TB. Here we argue that other variables besides duration of TB treatment should also be considered
when developing new TB treatment regimens, including drug toxicity, time spent in monitoring and overall quality of life while on therapy. We examine the specific use of linezolid in treatment-shortening trials for drug-susceptible TB and propose additional endpoints that should be prioritised
in TB treatment studies.
Preparação e caracterização de nanoemulsão dos óleos de Euterpe precatória Mart. E Bertholletia excelsa Bonp
Authors: Maia Filho Milton , De Macedo Kauã Galvão , Ramos Anderson Luis , De Faria Fernando Sérgio Escócio Drummond Viana , Rodriguez Anselmo Fortunato Ruiz
Published: August 2023

Neste estudo, investigamos os óleos de Bertholletia excelsa (BE) e Euterpe precatória Mart. (EP), conhecidos como castanha do Brasil e açaí, respectivamente. Realizamos a caracterização das propriedades físico-químicas e atividades antioxidantes desses óleos. A formulação da nanoemulsão mista foi preparada combinando volumes equivalentes dos dois óleos em uma configuração água-óleo (A/O), seguindo uma metodologia adaptada de alta energia. A nanoemulsão foi caracterizada por meio de Espalhamento de Luz Dinâmica (DLS), que nos permitiu calcular o diâmetro hidrodinâmico das nanopartículas, o potencial Zeta e a polidispersão (PDI). Os resultados sugerem que as nanoemulsões de BE e EP produzidas com alta energia têm potencial para serem aplicadas em formulações alimentícias e cosméticas, oferecendo benefícios nutricionais e distintas propriedades sensoriais. Essas nanoemulsões podem representar uma opção promissora para o desenvolvimento de produtos que agregam valor aos alimentos e cosméticos, com propriedades antioxidantes provenientes dos óleos naturais, ampliando suas aplicações e benefícios para a saúde e bem-estar.
Breed characterization of native chickens based on their head shape and size
Authors: Almeida Eva Clicia de Jesus , Carneiro Paulo Luiz Souza , Nunes Lorena Andrade , Malhado Carlos Henrique Mendes , Campos Bárbara Machado , Figueiredo Nathanna Emanuelly Martins , Farias Filho Ronaldo Vasconcelos , De Bittencourt Thereza Cristina Bório dos Santos Calmon
Published: August 2023

Native chickens have unique characteristics related to adaptation to the most diverse breeding systems. The phenotypic characterization of different chicken ecotypes is necessary in view of the current situation of loss of local genetic resources. Development of methodologies capable of supporting morphometric studies is very useful in native domestic breeds conservation. Thus, geometric morphometrics  is a recently proposed approach for the quantification of shape and size variation separately, which has shown advantages over the traditional method. The objective of this study was to characterize female chickens of the Peloco, Barbuda, and Caneluda breeds based on their head shape and size by using geometric morphometric. Images of the head of 85 chickens were captured, and 13 landmark and semi-landmark were set in the beak, nostril and eye regions. The three chicken breeds evaluated showed significant differences (p < 0.01) regarding the head shape. Most variations occurred in the eyes and beak; the Peloco breed presented wide and curved beak, and round eyes. According to the grouping analysis, the Peloco and Caneluda breeds had similar head shape and were allocated to the same group; and the Barbuda breed was allocated separated from the others by differing from them. The breeds presented significant differences (p < 0.01) in size, and the Caneluda breed had the largest head size. The geometric morphometrics allowed the distinction of the breeds by identifying shape variations, especially in the beak and eye regions. Thus, it is promising for studies on phenotypic diversity and breed characterization of these birds.
Impactos da inundação sobre as características morfológicas de plântulas de Myrciaria dubia
Authors: Jardim Iselino Nogueira , Fontenele Milena Gomes
Published: August 2023

O Camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia (Kunth) McVaugh) é uma espécie pertencente à família Myrtaceae, nativa da região amazônica, encontrada em áreas alagadas sazonalmente pelas cheias das águas fluviais. Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos do alagamento do solo sobre as características morfológicas de plântulas de Myrciaria dubia. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com dois tratamentos (solo alagado e não alagado) e 50 repetições para cada tratamento. As caraterísticas morfológicas avaliadas foram a altura da planta, diâmetro do caule, número de folhas, comprimento da raiz, massa seca da parte aérea, massa seca da raiz e massa seca total. Os resultados mostraram que as plantas alagadas apresentaram os piores resultados, nas características morfológicas avaliadas, quando comparadas as plantas não alagadas. Os resultados indicam que a Myrciaria dubia é uma espécie tolerante ao ambiente sazonalmente alagado, podendo assim, ser indicada para restauração de matas ripárias degradadas.
Análise dos eventos hidrológicos críticos no bairro do Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Pimentel Patrícia Guedes , Teixeira Wenceslau Geraldes
Published: August 2023

Atualmente, é possível observar eventos hidrológicos extremos cada vez mais frequentes na cidade do Rio de Janeiro, esses eventos causam grandes transtorno a cidade. Isso é devido aos diversos fatores contribuintes, destacando-se falhas no planejamento urbano que, consequentemente, estão associados às modificações na bacia hidrográfica e nos componentes do balanço hídrico. Este estudo teve como objetivo compreender a dinâmica hidrológica do bairro Jardim Botânico, na cidade do Rio de Janeiro. A partir de um levantamento dos episódios recentes de alagamentos e inundações, verificou-se maior concentração dos eventos extremos de precipitação entre os meses de janeiro a abril.  Os valores de Tempo de Retorno (TR) foram estimados para as precipitações máximas, com duração de uma hora, no período compreendido entre 2009 e 2019. Estimou-se ainda, uma probabilidade de cerca de 2% de ocorrência para um evento pluviométrico de 88 mm em um ano qualquer, cálculo realizado pelo inverso do TR. Por meio de avaliações estatísticas com uso da ferramenta Planilha de Previsão do programa Excel, os resultados demonstraram uma tendência de crescimento gradativo de precipitações intensas até o ano de 2029.
International Legal Cooperation in the Field Of Criminal Justice: New Challenges and Ways to Overcome Them
Authors: Ilchyshyn Nadiya , Brusakova Oksana , Krykun Viacheslav , Myroshnychenko Yurii
Published: August 2023

Purpose: Nowadays, international legal cooperation in criminal justice is one of the most important components of each country's legal system. Due to the growing number of international crimes, such as terrorism, cybercrime, cross-border crime and others that have become transnational, the need for effective international cooperation is becoming increasingly important. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, forms and instruments of international cooperation in criminal matters.
 
Method: The article uses general and special scientific methods.
 
Results: The article emphasizes the importance of trust, mutual responsibility and cooperation, mutual legal assistance and protection of human rights as key principles of international cooperation. The article also considers various instruments of international cooperation, such as Interpol, Europol, the Hague Conference on Private International Law and others.
 
Conclusions: The article argues that these instruments play a crucial role in facilitating cross-border cooperation and improving the effectiveness of criminal justice systems around the world. The article is a valuable contribution to understanding the importance of international cooperation in criminal justice and its impact on national legal systems. The article provides a clear explanation of the concepts and principles of international cooperation in criminal justice, its current problems, challenges, work currently underway to overcome them, and future plans to improve international cooperation in the field of criminal justice.
What Role Does AI Chatbot Perform in the F&B Industry? Perspective from Loyalty and Value Co-Creation: Integrated PLS-SEM and ANN Techniques
Authors: Nguyen Binh Hai Thi , Le Tran Huyen , Dang Tri Quan , Nguyen Luan Thanh
Published: August 2023

Purpose: This study examines the process formation of customer loyalty and customer value co-creation towards AI chatbots by exploring the successive effects of perceived value aspects, perceived information quality, technological self-efficacy for online trust, aspects of loyalty, and value co-creation.
 
Theorical framework: The increasingly strong reception of humans for a new wave of digitalization has promoted the need to learn about customer loyalty and customers' value co-creation formation for businesses applying AI chatbots to their operations business to attract and retain customers. The study utilized the perceived value dimension, as well as perceived information quality, technological self-efficacy, and online trust, to comprehend loyalty and value co-creation.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire survey with 447 participants, who had used Pizza Hut's AI chatbot service in Vietnam. The data was analyzed by integrating two techniques: partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and artificial neural networks (ANN).
 
Findings: The results show that aspects of perceived value, perceived information quality, and technological self-efficacy all have a significant impact on online trust except hedonic value, which in turn leads to the formation of aspects of loyalty and high ability to create value co-creation. The analysis results show that perceived information quality has a stronger impact on online trust than technological self-efficacy. In addition, the non-linear results from the ANN analysis show that attitudinal loyalty has relatively stronger importance for value co-creation than behavioral loyalty.
 
Research, Practical & Social Implication: This study contributes to the emerging literature on the use of AI chatbots by investigating the possibility of consumers and providers co-creating value. Second, in this study, the authors delved into the internal aspects of loyalty and separated it into two primary aspects, behavioral and attitudinal, in order to clarify their impact on the factors that influence AI chatbot and value co-creation. In conclusion, this research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing a more multidimensional perspective on theories.
Originality/value: The integration of PLS-SEM and ANN techniques into the analysis to simultaneously explore both linear and non-linear mechanisms of this study explained the influence of aspects of perceived value, perceived information quality, and technological self-efficacy on aspects of loyalty and value co-creation via online trust in AI chatbots context. In addition, this study extends the perceived value to explore the impact of internal and external personal factors on AI chatbots.
Evaluation of curcumin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles for wound healing activity
Authors: Kumbhar Smita , Khairate Rupali , Bhatia Manish , Choudhari Prafulla , Gaikwad Vinod
Published: August 2023

Background and purpose: Wound healing is a biological process that can be difficult to manage clinically. In skin wound healing, the interaction of many cells, growth factors, and cytokines reveals an outstanding biological function mechanism. Wound healing that occurs naturally restores tissue integrity, however, it is usually restricted to wound repair. Curcumin synthesised in a chitosan matrix can be used to heal skin sores. Experimental approach: The ionotropic gelation procedure required crosslinking chitosan with a tripoly­phos­phate (TPP) crosslinker to generate curcumin nanoparticles encapsulated in chitosan. Key results: The nanoparticles were between 200 and 400 nm in size, with a strong positive surface charge and good entrapment efficacy, according to SEM and TEM investigations. Curcumin and chitosan compatibility was investigated using FTIR spectroscopy. All batches showed consistent drug release, with the F5 batch having the highest curcumin release, at 75% after 16 hours. On L929 cells, scratch assays were utilised to assess wound healing. Wound closure with widths of 59 and 65 mm with curcumin and 45 and 78 mm with curcumin-loaded chitosan nanoparticles was seen after 24 and 48 hours of examination. Conclusions: According to the findings, prepared curcumin chitosan nanoparticles are beneficial in healing skin damage.
Effect of a diet supplemented with fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and goat’s rue (Galega officinalis L.) on growth, slaughter traits and meat quality of rabbits
Authors: Pałka Sylwia , Siudak Zuzanna , Kmiecik Michał
Published: August 2023

The purpose of the study was to compare the growth, slaughter performance and selected meat quality traits (such as meat texture and basic chemical composition of meat) of Termond White rabbits fed fodder with addition of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) and goat’s rue (Galega officinalis L.). The rabbits were divided into three feeding groups after weaning. The control group (n=22; 10♂, 12♀) received a commercial complete feed mixture, the first test group (n=18; 12♂, 6♀) was fed with the commercial pellet containing 1% of fennel seeds. Group II (n=22; 14♂,8♀) was fed with the commercial pellet containing 1% of extra goat's rue leaves. Feed and water was available ad libitum. At day 84, the animals were slaughtered, during which post-slaughter traits were examined, and detailed dissection was performed. At 45 minutes and 24 hours after slaughter, the pH and colour of rabbit meat were measured on the m. longissimus lumborum and m. biceps femoris. During dissection, samples of m. longissimus lumborum were collected on which texture profiling analysis was performed. The experiment showed that the highest weight of carcasses obtained, as well as of individual cuts, was found in animals fed the control diet. The highest dressing out percentage was also found in this group. Fennel and goat's rue were shown to increase pH and affect meat colour. The highest value of shear force, hardness, chewiness and cohesiveness was recorded in meat from animals in the goat's rue feeding group. The conducted analysis did not show a positive effect of the herbs studied on the post-slaughter traits and quality of rabbit meat.