bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Healthcare Workers and Attitude Changes During the Pandemic
Authors: Solak-Grassie Semiha , Bas Ferhat , Unal Egemen
Published: October 2023

Objective: Many healthcare workers (HCWs) hesitated or refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic. The attitudes of HCWs toward vaccines have an impact on society and patients. In this study, we aimed to investigate the reasons for vaccine hesitancy and refusal among HCWs during the COVID pandemic.

Materials and Methods: We planned a two-step descriptive survey study. In the first step, we surveyed the unvaccinated HCWs in our hospital face-to-face after the first vaccination program. After eight months, we conducted another survey with the unvaccinated HCWs over the phone. We investigated the changes in their attitudes between the two surveys and the relationship of vaccine hesitation with their occupation and COVID-19 history.

Results: After the first vaccine program, 325 (21.2%) HCWs out of 1532 did not get vaccinated in our hospital. We found that there was a significant relationship between vaccine hesitancy and occupation. In our study, the group of “non-HCWs” had the highest vaccine hesitancy rate at the beginning. The most common reasons for vaccine hesitancy were breastfeeding and pregnancy (29.5%) and side effects, especially allergic reactions (18.0%). After eight months, in the second survey, vaccine hesitancy dropped to 5.6%. We found that 80.1% of the HCWs who stated they were planning to get vaccinated in the first survey were vaccinated, and 62.4% of those who were not planning it were vaccinated. In the second survey, 1.8% of HCWs were still planning the vaccination, but 3.8% of HCWs refused the COVID-19 vaccine. Not believing in the efficacy of the vaccine in the first survey was associated with vaccine refusal in the second survey (p=0.001).

Conclusion: The overall rate of vaccine refusal was low among HCWs. Nevertheless, vaccine refusal among HCWs having more information about the vaccine and disease than the community may be related to cultural, psychological, and political reasons other than efficacy and safety. Future studies on the cultural, psychological, and political reasons for vaccine refusal will contribute to understanding vaccine refusal and increasing vaccine acceptance.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 vaccine, vaccine hesitancy, healthcare workers
The Incidence and Factors Affecting the 28-day Hospital Admission Among Adult Ambulatory COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Bilgin Huseyin , Topuzoglu Ahmet , Sili Uluhan , Alaydin-Kaya Cigdem , Can-Sarinoglu Rabia , Korten Volkan , Ay Pinar
Published: October 2023

Objective: This study aimed to determine the 28-day hospital admission incidence and risk factors related to the hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were followed as outpatients in a university hospital.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was designed in which the sociodemographic characteristics, symptoms on the first visit, presence of comorbidities, and viral load predictor cycle threshold (Ct) value were defined as independent variables and hospital admission in the first 28 days after the first visit was defined as dependent variable. Factors related to hospital admission were evaluated with univariate and multivariate analyses. Cox regression analysis was used for multivariate analyses, and the effect size was determined with a hazard ratio (HR). Statistical significance was defined as p<0.05.

Results: 368 patients were included in this study. The median (25-75th percentile) age was 36 (28-45) years, and 46.1% of the patients were female. Sixty-five patients (17.7%) were hospitalized in the first 28 days. When age ≤29 referenced, age≥50 (HR=4.1, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.7-9.6), 40-49 (HR=3.0, 95% CI=1.3-6.6) and 30-39 (HR=1.6, 95% CI=0.6-3.6), fever or chills, (HR=2.3, 95% CI=1.3-4.1), dyspnea (HR=2.0, 95% CI=1.1-3.4), fatigue (HR=1.9, 95% CI=1.0-3.5), vomiting (HR=3.0, 95% CI=1.5-5.8), and sore throat (HR=0.4, 95% CI=0.2-0.8) were defined as independent risk factors according to multivariable analysis. Hypertension was the only comorbidity independently predicting hospital admission (HR=2.2, 95% CI=1.0-4.4).

Conclusion: Advanced age, systemic and lower respiratory tract infection signs, and hypertension independently increased the 28-day hospital admission. The presence of a sore throat was not a factor for hospital admission. A lower risk of hospital admission in patients with sore throats may indicate that the patient will have a mild upper respiratory tract infection and will not progress to severe disease. Due to missing data, this study could not fully evaluate the hospital admission risk factors. Studies that include clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings are needed to generate a more accurate model predicting hospital admission risk.
Correlation of Real-Time PCR Cycle Threshold Values and Clinical Progress, Mortality, and Laboratory Parameters of COVID-19 Patients
Authors: Alici Ayse , Cam Samet , Kilic Mustafa , Vural Meryem , Pasa Ozgur
Published: October 2023

Objective: The cycle threshold value was used to predict disease severity, disease progression, determine transmissibility, and differentiate active viral replication from prolonged virus shedding. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between rRT-PCR cycle threshold and clinical course, mortality and laboratory parameters in COVID-19 patients.

Methods: The patients included in the study were grouped according to how they were followed; as outpatients, service and intensive care unit patients. Data of age, gender, length of hospital stay, survival status and comorbidities of the patients were obtained from the hospital information system. In addition, CRP, ferritin, albumin, lactate dehydrogenase, procalcitonin and iron values of inpatients were reviewed retrospectively. Cycle threshold values of the patients were compared with each parameter separately.

Results: 1339 patients with positive SARS-CoV-2 rRT-PCR test were included in the study. Of the patients, 774 (58%) were outpatients, 548 (41%) were in the ward, and 17 (1%) were in the intensive care unit. No significant difference was found between any of the groups when the cycle threshold values of the groups were compared statistically. Fifty (3.7%) of the patients included in the study died. Cycle threshold values of deceased patients were found to be significantly lower than those who survived (p=0.019). 306 (22.8%) of the patients had comorbidities. When the cycle threshold values of patients with and without comorbid disease were compared, no significant difference was found between any of the groups (p=0.850). In addition, no significant correlation was found between the length of hospital stay, age, CRP, LDH, ferritin, procalcitonin, albumin and iron values and the cycle threshold value.

Conclusion: In conclusion, we did not find a significant difference between the cycle threshold values of outpatients, ward patients and intensive care patients. No significant correlation was found between the laboratory parameters, length of hospital stay and age, and the cycle threshold: however, deceased patients were found to have lower cycle thresholds than surviving patients.
Morbidity and Mortality in Immunocompromised COVID-19 Patients: Which Factors Are Responsible?
Authors: Karaali Ridvan , Sak Kevser , Uygur Abdulkerim , Hakyemez Fatma Sena , Yildiz-Kaya Sibel , Tabak Fehmi
Published: October 2023

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant morbidity and mortality and has challenged health systems worldwide. Immunosuppression is considered a risk factor for development of severe COVID-19. In this study, we aimed to determine the factors affecting morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients diagnosed with COVID-19.

Methods: In this retrospective, cross-sectional study, laboratory findings and outcomes of 340 COVID-19 patients with secondary immunosuppression in a university hospital in Turkey from March 2020 to April 2022 were analyzed according to the 28-day clinical outcomes. Mortality-related factors were investigated in 3 patient groups with different forms of immunodeficiency: 1) malignancy (hematologic/solid), 2) organ transplantation, and 3) rheumatological diseases.

Results: 172 (51%) of the patients were female, and the mean age was 61±15 years. A total of 122 (35.8%) patients died during hospitalization. The mortality rate (73.4%) in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) was significantly higher than those not admitted (p<0.001). The highest laboratory median values of urea, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), D-dimer, ferritin, C-reactive protein (CRP), and fibrinogen values were found to be significantly higher, and the first measurement lymphocyte value was found to be considerably lower compared to the surviving patients (p<0.001) in the 28-day follow-up, ICU admission increased the mortality risk 13.6 (p<0.001) times. Anticoagulant treatment (p=0.029) and nasal oxygen support (p<0.001) led to a decrease in the risk of mortality.

Conclusion: Immunocompromised patients are at risk for serious COVID-19 complications. LDH, D-dimer, CRP, and lymphocyte values can be used as markers to evaluate survival, and standard treatment is essential in immunosuppressive COVID-19 patients.
Three Years’ Experience of the Infective Endocarditis Team in a University Hospital
Authors: Sari Nuran , Karacaglar Emir , Ates Elif , Gultekin Bahadir , Kabiroglu Seda , Kendi-Celebi Zeynep , Terzi Aysen , Rahatli-Kural Feride , Aktas Ayse , Yavuz-Colak Meric , Kurt-Azap Ozlem , Sezgin Atilla , Incekas Caner
Published: October 2023

Objective: Infective endocarditis is a serious disease with high morbidity and mortality due to serious embolic complications. The follow-up of the patients requires multidisciplinary evaluation. We aimed to share the experience of the infective endocarditis team in our hospital and to guide the work of the teams to be formed in the future.

Methods: Our study was planned as descriptive, cross-sectional, and observational. The patients were diagnosed by the modified Duke criteria. The National Infective Endocarditis Consensus Report was considered during the diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment process.

Results: Fifty (45.4%) of 110 patients followed by the team were diagnosed with endocarditis. Thirty of the patients (51.8%) were male, the median age was 63.5 (18-87) days, and the median duration of symptoms was 35.7 (1-180) days. 76% of the diagnoses were definite endocarditis, 46% of the cases had an acute course, aortic valve involvement was 38%, and native valve involvement was 60%; the most isolated agent was Stapyhylococcus aureus. Community-acquired infection was 46%. The most common predisposing factors were prosthetic heart valve (38%) and hemodialysis (46%). Fever was observed in 64% of the patients and dyspnea in 58%. The rate of detection of vegetation by transesophageal echocardiography was 68%. Brain, pulmonary embolisms, and spondylodiscitis were the most common complications. The median time for blood culture to become negative was 3 (3-15) days, the operation time for 15 patients was 8 (1-30) days, and the 30-day hospital mortality was 28%. A statistically significant correlation was found between mortality and the presence of previous endocarditis, ejection fraction below 50%, complication development, hospitalization in the intensive care unit, presence of thrombocytopenia, Charlson comorbidity index ≥5, and vegetation size ≥1 cm (p<0.05). We determined that the presence of previous endocarditis increased the risk of mortality 14 times (p=0.025).

Conclusion: Mortality and morbidity rates can be reduced by detecting underlying diseases, controlling complications, applying early effective antibiotic and anticoagulant treatment, surgical interventions at the right time, and rapid supportive treatments for sepsis by teams formed with a multidisciplinary approach.
A Descriptive Study of Code Switching and Code Mixing Found in Aku Juga Tak Sempurna Episode on Perspektif Metro TV
Authors: Lusy Nur Indah Sari  , Sutami Dwi Lestari  , Arin Inayah
Published: October 2023

Code switching and code mixing are phenomenon of bilingualism that are used in speech community. The goals of this research were to identify the types, to find out the most dominant type, and to analyze the reasons focused on code switching and code mixing found in Aku Juga Tak Sempurna episode on Perspektif Metro TV. This research used descriptive qualitative method. The data were classified based on Hoffman theory. Then, converting the number of types of code switching and code mixing by using Walizer formula. The analyzed method followed Mile and Huberman. The classifications of code switching occured 79 times, including: 70 data (88,6 %) of inter sentential switching, 7 data (8,8 %) of emblematic switching, and 2 data (2,5 %) of establishing continuity with the previous speaker. So the most dominant type of code switching is inter sentential switching. Moreover, the classification of code mixing occured 150 times, including: 120 data (80 %) of intra sentential mixing, 23 data (15,3 %) of intra lexical mixing, and 7 data (4,6 %) of involving a change of pronunciation. So the most dominant type of code mixing is inter sentential mixing. Then, the highest reason showed talking about a particular topic were 168 data. The intention of clarifying the speech content for interlocutor and expressing group identity had the same result, they reached 16 data. Showing empathy about something were 11 data. Quoting somebody else, interjection, and repetition used for clarification had the same result, they reached 6 data.
An Analysis of Homestay Hosts Interest in Learning English at Tamansari Tourism Village
Authors: Umi Musleha  , Abdul Halim  , Sutami Dwi Lestari
Published: October 2023

English is important language to communicate with the foreign guests who stay at the homestay. This research aimed to describe how the Homestay hosts interest in learning English at Tamansari tourism village. The research design was descriptive qualitative. The respondents were 22 homestay hosts in Tamansari tourism village which determined by using purposive sampling. The data were taken by using questionnaire and interview. The data from questionnaire was analyzed by using Likert scale. The data analysis was determined based on theory of interest with four indicators. They are attention, participation, willingness, and feeling need. Analysis questionnaire and interview data showed that homestay hosts in Tamansari tourism village have high interest in learning English and the index percentage was 74%. It consists of attention level 78%, participation level 64%, willingness level 71%, and feeling need level 74%. Therefore the homestay hosts in Tamansari tourism village need English as communication medium with the foreign tourists. On the other case, there were some problems faced by the homestay hosts that are pronunciation, lack of time, lack of partner to learn, fluctuation of foreign tourists visit, and low awareness to learn made them practice English less maximal.
AN ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS' ABILITY IN WRITING AN INVITATION LETTER
Authors: Mahmud Moh , Rohsita
Published: October 2023

Writing is one of the most important skills in the English language that students must master at school, while the eleventh grade students of Madrasah Aliyah Al Amiriyyah still had problems in writing, especially in writing invitation letters, most of them were not understand well about part of invitation letter and to design their sentences. Besides they were also less vocabulary in writing invitation letter. So the aim of research is to describe student's ability in writing an invitation letter at the eleventh grade students of Madrasah Aliyah Al Amiriyyah Blokagung Banyuwangi. The method in this research is descriptive qualitative. The data was taken from the results of the researcher's observations on the learning carried out in class, especially on the invitation letter material. The results of the analysis of students' writing skills on an invitation letter are that three students are included in the sufficient category with scores obtained 64, 66, 62 and one student is included in the good category with a score of 75. This indicates that the writing ability of the eleventh grade students of MA Al Amiriyyah on an invitation letter is still low and there is a need for improvement in better writing learning methods.
Implicações do uso do laser de baixa intensidade frente às manifestações orais em pacientes oncológicos: revisão de literatura
Authors: Souza Débora Machado , Machado Fabrício Campos
Published: October 2023

Diversas são as manifestações orais decorrente do tratamento oncológico, e nesse sentido a busca por estratégias de controle e tratamento das mesmas, que sejam aceitáveis e aplicáveis se faz necessária. Frente disso o objetivo desse artigo foi levantar as principais manifestações orais em pacientes oncológicos, bem como as implicações do uso do laser de baixa potência na patogenia dessas alterações. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, com busca nas bases de dados National Library of Medicine (Pubmed), Scielo, Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde e Google acadêmico. Foram selecionados, após aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 8 artigos. As manifestações orais decorrentes do tratamento antineoplásico não diferem muito quando se pensa em faixas etárias, apesar da patogenia do câncer ser diferente entre crianças e adultos. A mucosite oral ainda figura como o principal efeito adverso no complexo estomatognático da terapia antineoplásica. Para o controle e tratamento desta alteração que pode impactar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes oncológicos, o laser de baixa potência parece ser uma alternativa viável, haja vista seu potencial anti-inflamatório, analgésico e de bioestimulação tecidual, sem apresentar efeitos adversos e promover facilidade e aceitabilidade em sua aplicação. Os protocolos devem ser individualizados e o cirurgião-dentista deve ser capacitado e habilitado para sua aplicação, integrando de maneira permanente a equipe de cuidados oncológicos dos pacientes.
PENGARUH CAPITAL INTENSITY TERHADAP TAX AGGRESSIVENESS DENGAN PROFITABILITAS SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI
Authors: Wardani Dewi Kusuma , Taurina Yusy
Published: October 2023

This study was conducted to determine the effect of capital intensity on tax aggressiveness with profitability as a moderating variable. The population is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Based on the quantitative research method with purposive sampling technique, in the 2016-2020 period, 53 companies were obtained with a total of 265 financial statement data minus 60 outlier data so that 205 financial statement data were obtained. The data analysis method is Multiple Regression Analysis and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). Based on the results of the study, capital intensity has no effect on tax aggressiveness and profitability cannot moderate the effect of capital intensity on tax aggressiveness.
Pengaruh Net Profit Margin Dan Dividen Terhadap Harga Saham Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Yang Terdaftar Di BEI 2016-2020 (Sub Sektor Makanan – Minuman dan Farmasi)
Authors: Ursula Livia , Saragih Jhon Raphael
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Net Profit Margin and dividends on stock prices in manufacturing companies listed on the BEI 2016-2020 (sub sector food–beverage and pharmacy). This research method uses quantitative methods. This study uses the NPM indicator. Dividend indicator using DER (Dividend PayOut Ratio). This study uses 11 manufacturing companies listed on the Bursa Efek Indonesia period 2016-2020 (sub sector food–beverage and pharmacy) as samples. Based on this research, it was found that NPM has no effect on stock prices, Dividend has no effect on stock prices, and simultaneously NPM and Dividend do not effect stock prices in manufacturing companies listed on the BEI 2016-2020 (sub sector food–beverage and pharmacy).
Quality Of Public Services In The Religious Court Of Garut Regency In The Covid-19 Pandemic Era
Authors: Nursyamsiah Syarah
Published: October 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic is a non-natural disaster that has attacked various sectors, including the economic sector. Economic problems caused a massive recession and impacted the stability of household life. Domestic conflicts arise due to the non-fulfillment of the family's basic needs, leading to divorce. In the end, people flocked to the Religious Courts to register their divorce proceedings. When someone wants to file a divorce trial, they will be met with a service officer. Based on this case, researchers are interested in researching the quality of public services at the Garut Regency Religious Court during the Covid-19 pandemic era. The research method used is a quantitative method with a SERVQUAL approach. The sample used was 100 respondents and was taken using the Bernoulli calculation technique. Next, the researcher uses tabulation techniques to present the data. Then, the research shows that most respondents agree on all the SERVQUAL attributes on the questionnaire sheet. Respondents stated that the service quality of the Garut District Religious Court was good regarding the SERVQUAL dimension. Another conclusion is that most parties filing for divorce are the wives.

Keywords: Public Services; SERVQUAL.
The Quality of Health Office Services in Serving the COVID-19 Vaccine to Community Satisfaction in Garut Regency
Authors: Ramdani Taufik Nurul
Published: October 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the crucial health problems in Indonesia, so the government continues to strive to handle it, especially by vaccination. Vaccine administration is one of the preventive policies to minimize the spread of the virus. In Indonesia, the party in charge of holding the vaccination program is the Health Office. This makes the Health Office interact with the community. In exchange, of course, a relationship will be established. In this case, the community is the recipient, while the Health Office is the service provider. When someone receives a service, there will be satisfaction or even disappointment. Therefore, the researcher aims to review public satisfaction with the assistance of the Garut Regency Health Office when providing vaccinations. Then, researchers immediately made a study through quantitative methods by distributing a survey of 100 respondents using the purposive sampling method. This research questionnaire was distributed to vaccine service recipients at the Garut Regency Hall. The collected data was then analyzed using multiple regression with the help of SPSS 23  data processing tools. The results showed that three of the five service quality indicators affected community satisfaction. Indicators that affect public satisfaction include vaccine availability, vaccine information, and vaccination center infrastructure. Meanwhile, indicators for vaccinators and doctor behavior did not affect public satisfaction. Vaccine availability indicators are the most impactful part. Meanwhile, the behavior of doctors has the most negligible influence on community satisfaction.

Keywords: Covid-19 pandemic; Quality of Service; Community Satisfaction
Evaluation of Spraying Machine for Silage Production
Authors: Azmon Hafidha , Teoh Chin Chuang , Ahmad Sayuti Adli Fikri , Mohd Hussin Nasyatul Ekma , AB Rahim Siti Ashah , Abd Rahman Norahshekin
Published: October 2023

Silage production requires a mixture of molasses, inoculum, and water to store forage. Inoculum or microbes is mixed into the forage to inhibit the reproduction of bacteria and organisms that could damage the silage. Silage processing requires workforces to manually prepare and measure liquid additives to formulate the solutions. In MARDI, a machine that accurately mixes an inoculum, water, and molasses has been developed. The machine eliminates the need for manual operation and can reduce the labor involved in preparing a liquid formulation. Besides, the machine enables agricultural input to be handled efficiently. This machine can increase silage production's productivity for ruminant feed preparation. The machine's accuracy is 99.63% for measuring water and inoculum, while 98.58% for measuring molasses solution. The machine's capacity is 30 barrels/hour for preparing a mixture of additive materials into 25 liters of water while 60 – 120 barrels/hour for preparing a mixture of additive materials into a 30kg silage barrel.
BAHÇELİEVLER KEMİK BULUNTULARI: MÖ 8. BİNYIL SONUNDAN 7. BİNYIL SONUNA YERLEŞMEDEKİ DAVRANIŞLAR VE EĞİLİMLER
Authors: AZERİ Hazal
Published: October 2023

Kuzeybatı Anadolu’da, Bilecik şehir merkezinde konumlanan Bahçelievler, MÖ 8. binyıl sonundan başlayarak bin yıllık süre zarfında iskân görmüş Neolitik bir yerleşimdir. Yerleşmede üç sezon boyunca yürütülen kurtarma kazıları, bölgede yaşam sürmüş Neolitik topluluklara dair bilgileri yeni verilerle güncellemiştir. Araştırmalar süresince 114 adet işlenmiş kemik ortaya çıkarılmıştır. Bu çalışmada, toplam sayı arasından seçilen 78 adet kemik buluntu teknik ve sosyal açıdan analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen sonuçlar üzerinden yerleşmedeki temin, yapım ve olası kullanıma dair davranışlar ile uzun bir süredeki eğilimler tartışılmıştır.
Anti-ulcer activity of aqueous ethanol extract of Rheum spiciforme and its fractions in animal model
Authors: Irfan Hafiz Muhammad , Idrees Maham , Jabeen Kainat
Published: October 2023

Helicobacter pylori infection, pepsin, ischemia, hypoxia, smoking, alcohol intake, hydrochloric acid, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the causal factors of ulceration. In third-world countries, approximately one in two individuals has signs of gastric ulceration. Extensive literature suggested that plant-derived drugs hold the potential in the treatment of peptic ulcer, and Rheum spiciforme (family: Polygonaceae) has been known in the folk medicine for possessing medicinal effect on ulceration. To explore further along this line, the current study was designed to investigate the effects of aqueous ethanol extract of R. spiciforme roots and its fractions on peptic ulcer and to identify bioactive compounds responsible for mitigating this pathological condition. Animal model of ethanol-induced gastric ulcer was utilized in this study. The animals were pre-treated with crude plant extract, given at doses 125, 250, and 500 mg/kg, and then orally administered with butanol, aqueous, and dichloromethane fractions at doses of 250 mg/kg for 7 days. Following the treatments, a significant decrease in ulcerative lesions, ulcer index, ulcer severity score, volume, free acidity, and total acidity of gastric juice as well as a marked increase of gastric pH in the groups treated with plant extract at doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg were noted. Moreover, butanol fraction has been shown to produce effects equipotent to that of the reference drug omeprazole. Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses show that the plant extract contains emodin, aloe-emodin, and quercetin. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that the aqueous ethanol extract of R. spiciforme and its butanol fraction exhibited gastro-protective effect.
Mapping the Coffee Value Chain in Lao PDR: Issues, Insights, and Strategies
Authors: Wongpit Piya , Syphoxay Pakaiphone , Sisoumang Bounthom , Sykhanthong Sengsulixay
Published: October 2023

Coffee is a major agricultural export product that generates foreign currency for Lao PDR. While several studies have been conducted on coffee in Lao PDR, none have focused on the value chain. This research seeks to fill that gap by analyzing the coffee value chain in Laos. The study uses both quantitative and qualitative methods, such as interviews, value chain mapping, and value-added estimation, to examine the structure, roles, activities, and performance of the value chain actors. The study finds that coffee farmers have the highest value-added, but they are facing various issues of pests and disease, low productivity, and limited access to finance. Laos has a high export potential for coffee, especially to European markets, but also faces constraints such as limited market access, transportation costs, and non-tariff measures. The study provides recommendations for improving the coffee value chain in Laos, such as strengthening farmer groups and cooperatives, enhancing quality and certification standards, and diversifying markets and products.
Dynamic Assessment of OWT under Coupled Seismic and Sea-wave Motions
Authors: Massah Fard Maryam , Erken Ayfer , Ansal Atilla
Published: October 2023

The effect of soil-monopile-structure interaction is of great importance in the design of offshore wind turbines (OWTs). Although sea waves play the most effective role in the performance of OWTs, the coupled effect of sea-wave loads and seismic motion on the performance of the OWT system in seismic-prone areas is a factor that is less investigated and should not be ignored. In this regard, a 2-D porous model based on Biot’s poro-elastic theory is considered to capture the pore water pressure generation in the soil domain surrounding the OWT foundation. The coupled effect of sea waves and seismic motion through a comparative study is considered for the reference OWT system based on the monopile foundation by using the FE program, OpenSees. The results of the analyses are presented in specific locations. Upon the obtained results, the dynamic behavior of the OWT system and the possibility of liquefaction in the soil surrounding the OWT during applied loads are investigated and compared. This comparison is a good representative of the effect of the seismic motion on the performance of the OWT system and the soil medium by considering soil-monopile-structure interaction in seismic-prone areas.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR MATA PELAJARAN IPA MATERI SIKLUS AIR DENGAN METODE PEMBELAJARAN RANKING 1 PADA KELAS V SDN DURI KEPA 11
Authors: Lucky Putri Ramadhani  , Ainur Rosyid
Published: October 2023

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di kelas V SDN Duri Kepa 11 dengan jumlah siswa 29 peserta didik pada semester genap tahun pelajaran 2022/2023. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian tindakan kelas (PTK) dengan melalui dua siklus, dimana tiap siklusnya terdiri dari (1) tahap perencanaan, (2) tahap pelaksanaan tindakan, (3) tahap observasi, (4) tahap refleksi. Penelitian tindakan kelas ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar dalam pembelajaran IPA khususnya pada materi siklus air dengan menerapkan metode ranking I. Pengumpulan data pada penelitian menggunakan lembar observasi aktivitas belajar siswa, lembar observasi aktivitas guru dalam menggunakan metode ranking I, dan soal tes untuk mengukur hasil belajar siswa pada siklus air. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara kolaboratif antara peneliti dengan wali kelas VA. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini meliputi tes dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan metode ranking I pada siklus air dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa kelas V SDN Duri Kepa 11. Hasil ini dapat dilihat pada siklus I persentase ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan dengan nilai rata-rata sebesar 71,11 dan persentase ketuntasan yaitu 58%.  Sedangkan untuk hasil observasi pada siklus I, persentase rata-rata aktivitas siswa sebesar  70%. Dan Pada siklus II persentase ketuntasan hasil belajar siswa mengalami peningkatan yaitu sebesar 89% dan nilai rata-ratanya 84,5. Persentase hasil observasi rata-rata aktivitas siswa pada siklus II juga mengalami peningkatan yaitu sebesar  89%.
UPAYA MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR KOGNITIF MATEMATIKA MENGGUNAKAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM SOLVING KELAS III SD
Authors: Intan Kurnia Sari  , Khamdun  , Diana Ermawati
Published: October 2023

The learning process still focuses on the teacher as the main source of information. This is evidenced by the learning results obtained, there are 4 students who have been completed with a percentage of 34% and 8 students have not completed with a percentage of 66%. The problem in this study is how to improve the learning outcomes of grade III students of SD 1 Tanjungrejo by using the Problem Solving learning model. The purpose of this study was to determine the improvement of learning outcomes of grade III students of SD 1 Tanjungrejo using the Problem Solving learning model.This Classroom Action Research will be carried out in grade III SD 1 Tanjungrejo with research subjects of 12 students and teachers which lasts for 2 cycles each cycle of 2 meetings, the dependent variables in this study are learning outcomes while the independent variables are the use of the Problem Solving learning model. Data collection techniques include interviews, observations, tests, and documentation. The data analysis used is qualitative and quantitative analysis..Based on the results of research that has been carried out by researchers, it can be concluded that through the application of the Problem Solving learning model it can improve the mathematics learning outcomes of class III students at SD 1 Tanjungrejo. With the collaboration of teachers and students in utilizing learning styles with the support of facilities from schools to support the learning process so that it is more optimal.
Public Sector Economics for Developing Countries Second Edition
Authors: Mcgregor Howard Michael , Foucade Althea La , Scott Ewan
Published: October 2023

Public Sector Economics for Developing Countries discusses the impact of the public sector in economic development. This comprehensive work analyses public goods, market failure, the role of government, public choice and political business cycles, government revenues and expenditures, with special reference to developing countries. Howard, La Foucade and Scott raise theoretical and empirical issues relating to the role of public expenditure growth, structural adjustment and taxation. They also explore issues neglected in traditional texts on the public sector, such as poverty alleviation, tax administration and the operation of the value-added tax in developing countries. The first edition of Public Sector Economics for Developing Countries (2001) has been revised, expanded and updated to ensure its continued relevance. This accessible, well-illustrated text is a valuable addition to the literature on the role of government and the political economy of decision making.
Port Royal, Jamaica
Authors: Pawson Michael , Buisseret David
Published: October 2023

The modern-day town of Port Royal, Jamaica, bears little evidence of its spectacular past. In Port Royal, Jamaica, Pawson and Buisseret detail the establishment of the town of Port Royal in the second half of the seventeenth century, in the heyday of privateering. The town was critical to the successful colonization of Jamaica by the British and pivotal to British mercantile activity, but is best known for the activities of its swashbuckling pirates.
Torsion of the Truncated Hollow Orthotropic Elastic Body of Rotation
Authors: Ecsedi István , Baksa Attila , Habbachi Marwen
Published: October 2023

This paper deals with the torsion of the body of rotation. The meridian section of the body is bounded by two ellipses and two straight lines which are perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the body. The material of the body is elastic and cylindrical orthotropic. To solve the torsion problem, the theory of the torsion of shafts of varying circular cross-sections is used, which was developed by Mitchell and Töppl. An analytical solution is given for the shearing stresses and circumferential displacement. A numerical example illustrates the application of the presented analytical solution. The results of this paper can be used as a benchmark solution to verify the accuracy of the results computed by finite element simulations and finite different methods.
Methodology for 3D Scanning of Objects
Authors: Paneva Miglena , Panev Peter , Stoimenov Nikolay , Gyoshev Stanislav
Published: October 2023

In the present work an overview and analysis of 3D scanning, as well as its application in industry, is made. А methodology for 3D scanning of an object using a portable 3D scanner EinScan HX has been compiled. A lifter with a rectangular shape is used for a scanning object. The steps that are performed to visualize a 3D model of the object will be presented in detail. Through the software programs Geomagic Essentials and Solid Edge, its dimensions can be determined and, if necessary, adjusted. The developed model can be used for a standard technology of production or by using 3D printing technology if it allows the use of this type of material.
A Two-Stage Electrohydrodynamic Gas Pump in a Rectangular Channel
Authors: Tampouris Sotirios J. , Moronis Antonios X.
Published: October 2023

Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) fluid pumps generate physical flux in a dielectric fluid without using any moving parts. The advantages of EHD pumps are implemented in a wide variety of applications especially when miniaturization and/or noise absence are required, such as in cooling applications. Research efforts focus on improving existing concepts of efficiency optimization. Researchers are recently considering the concept of cascading stages, among other options. In this research, an experimental investigation of a two-stage wire-to-mesh EHD air pump has been made, providing information on the air velocity generated and the electrical power demand. Based on the testing results, a two-stage cascading EHD pump has significantly higher airflow velocity and efficiency than the conventional single-stage design. The two-stage structure was found to preserve the advantages of EHD pumping technology while being directly comparable in terms of EHD flow characteristics with conventional mechanical fans of similar dimensions.
The Impact of Financial Technology on Customer Behavior in the Jordanian Commercial Banks
Authors: Alshehadeh Abdul Razzak , Al-Khawaja Haneen A. , Yamin Ismail , Jebril Iqbal
Published: October 2023

This study investigated impact of financial technology on customer behavior in Jordanian commercial banks. The descriptive technique was employed based on the study of the research topic. The study population consisted of all administrative workers in Jordanian commercial banks. The data was collected through a random sample of administrative workers in Jordanian commercial banks, estimated at 300 male and female employees. The statistical package for the social sciences program was used to examine the data after obtaining it using the questionnaire (SPSS). The results showed that there is a statistically significant positive effect of financial technology (credit service, payment services, investment management services, financial market support services) on customer behavior in Jordanian banks, which indicates that (financial technology) explained an amount (84.1%) of the change in customer behavior in Jordanian banks. Banking will unquestionably concentrate on delivering financial services through data in the future, limiting the ability to react. By enhancing the promise of value, financial institutions that have been able to quickly adapt to financial innovations boost client loyalty and happiness. The study recommends that Jordanian banks, in light of global competitiveness and the global trend towards digital transformation, follow the financial technology approach and make the most of the opportunities and advantages offered by digitization to banks in order to preserve their customers and compete. The study also recommended researchers and those interested in banking studies expand their research on financial technology due to the relative lack of studies covering the subject.
Metabolinio sindromo diagnostikos ir gydymo principai. II dalis
Authors: Pečeliūnienė Jūratė , Tautavičiūtė Grėtė Beatričė , Norkus Antanas
Published: October 2023

Daugumoje pasaulio šalių metabolinis sindromas (MetS) tapo pagrindiniu šiuolaikinio pasaulio pavojumi sveikatai. Tai liga, turinti daugybę rizikos veiksnių, atsirandančių dėl atsparumo insulinui, sąlygojančio nenormalų riebalų kaupimąsi ir funkciją. Abdominalinis nutukimas – labiausiai paplitęs MetS rizikos veiksnys – yra „disfunkcinio riebalinio audinio“ žymuo, kuris labai svarbus klinikinėje diagnostikoje. Pasaulio sveikatos organizacija šį sindromą apibrėžia kaip patologinę būklę, kuriai būdingas abdominalinis nutukimas, atsparumas insulinui, arterinė hipertenzija ir hiperlipidemija. Taip pat daugėja įrodymų, kad MetS susijęs ir su kitomis būklėmis, tokiomis kaip padidėjęs simpatinės nervų sistemos aktyvumas, hiperurikemija ir kiti sutrikimai. Ankstyva MetS diagnostika ir ankstyvos intervencijos yra svarbios, siekiant pagerinti širdies ir kraujagyslių ligų bei 2 tipo cukrinio diabeto prevenciją. Pagrindinį vaidmenį, atpažįstant šį sindromą, atlieka šeimos medicinos gydytojai. Kiekvienam pacientui, sergančiam MetS, reikia patarti keisti gyvenimo būdą ir daugeliu atvejų taikyti medikamentinį gydymą.
ВЗАИМОВЛИЯНИЕ РУССКОЯЗЫЧНЫХ И АНГЛОЯЗЫЧНЫХ МЕМОВ В СОВРЕМЕННОЙ ИНТЕРНЕТ – КУЛЬТУРЕ
Authors: Нармания Т.С.
Published: October 2023

Статья исследует феномен интернет-мемов и их влияние на современную интернет-культуру. Особое внимание уделяется взаимодействию русскоязычных и англоязычных мемов, их кросс-культурным переплетениям и эффектам на формирование среды комического. Анализируются механизмы распространения, эволюции и перевода мемов между различными языковыми группами, а также выявляются общие темы и тренды в мировой меметике.
ИГРА КАК МЕТОД ИНТЕРАКТИВНОГО ОБУЧЕНИЯ АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ
Authors: Смирнова А.С.
Published: October 2023

В статье описаны виды игр, способствующих более быстрому и эффективному обучению английскому языку, а также рассмотрены достоинства их применения на уроках.
ДИЗАЙН – ОРГАНИЗАЦИЯ ТЕРРИТОРИИ ВЗАИМОДЕЙСТВИЯ: ОСОБО ОХРАНЯЕМЫЕ ПРИРОДНЫЕ ТЕРРИТОРИИ МУРМАНСКОЙ ОБЛАСТИ И ГОРОДСКАЯ СРЕДА
Authors: Бабурова Н.В.
Published: October 2023

Средовой подход основан на взаимосвязи всехсоставляющих: природных и урбанистических ландшафтов, архитектуры, процессов. Природные и городские территории, расположенные в Северных регионах РФ, представляют целый комплекс экологических и социокультурных проблем, интерес к которым в современных условиях особенно велик. В статье изучается фактор совместной деятельности ООПТ и прилегающих городских пространств. Предлагается рассмотреть вопрос появления особых пространств взаимодействия ООПТ и городской среды и способы их дизайн-организации, на примерах проектной работы Лаборатории средового проектирования кафедры СПГХПА им. А.Л. Штиглица
К ВОПРОСУ О ПРИМЕНЕНИИ ОГНЕСТРЕЛЬНОГО ОРУЖИЯ СОТРУДНИКАМИ УГОЛОВНО-ИСПОЛНИТЕЛЬНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ
Authors: Лелик Н.Б.
Published: October 2023

В статье рассматриваются проблемные вопросы применения огнестрельного оружия сотрудниками уголовно-исполнительной системы Российской Федерации.
РАЗРАБОТКА НОВОГО ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКИ ЧИСТОГО СПОСОБА ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ЦИС-ДЕКАЛОЛА В ПРИСУТСТВИИ КРАУН-ЭФИРОВ
Authors: Гусейнова Т.М. , Абдуллаева Г.Н. , Асланова Г.Т.
Published: October 2023

В условиях межфазного катализа в присутствии краун-эфиров исследованы реакции окисления цис-декалина и предложен простой, эффективный и новый способ для получения цис-декалола.
ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ МИКРОГРАФТОВ БУККАЛЬНОЙ СЛИЗИСТОЙ ДЛЯ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ПРОТЯЖЕННЫХ СТРИКТУР МОЧЕИСПУСКАТЕЛЬНОГО КАНАЛА
Authors: Шибаев А.Н. , Павлова Ю.В. , Базаев В.В.
Published: October 2023

Актуальной проблемой реконструктивной урологии является дефицит пластического материала. Цель исследования: изучить возможность применения микрографтов слизистой полости рта для формирования уретральной площадки при многоэтапном лечении больных с протяженными стриктурами уретры.
ОСОБЕННОСТИ ДИНАМИКИ РЕЗУЛЬТАТОВ СКОРОСТНЫХ ТЕСТИРОВАНИЙ В СОРЕВНОВАТЕЛЬНОМ ПЕРИОДЕ НАПАДАЮЩИХ И ЗАЩИТНИКОВ ХОККЕЙНОЙ КОМАНДЫ, ОБУЧАЮЩИХСЯ В СПОРТИВНОЙ ШКОЛЕ НА ЭТАПЕ УГЛУБЛЕННОЙ СПЕЦИАЛИЗАЦИИ
Authors: Павлов А.С.
Published: October 2023

Специалисты, работающие с хоккейными командами, осознают различия в соревновательной работе хоккейных защитников и нападающих. Эти различия обусловлены характером приспособления хоккеистов к выполняемой ими специальной работе на льду, которая в большей или меньшей степени доминирует в соревновательный период годичного цикла подготовки. Эти приспособительные изменения должны находить отражение в результатах специальных тестирований хоккеистов данных игровых амплуа. Сравнение результатов летнего (проведенного в конце подготовительного периода) и весеннего (проведенного по окончании соревновательного периода) тестирований были призваны подтвердить данную гипотезу.
La Aplicación de Medidas Cautelares en la Ejecución de Procesos
Authors: Paredes Chiluisa Tanya Gioconda , López Paredes Gonzalo Efraín , López Paredes Náthaly Angélica
Published: October 2023

La administración pública ostenta el ejercicio de la potestad coactiva como una facultad de autotutela que le permite cobrar deudas a los sujetos pasivos de manera rápida y forzosa. Por tanto, el Estado cuenta con la capacidad de adoptar medidas cautelares de forma preventiva con el propósito de asegurar que no se enajenen ni destruyan los bienes del deudor, mismos que garantizaran así el pago de las deudas. En efecto, las medidas cautelares se caracterizan por ser preventivas y temporales, siendo reguladas por el Código Orgánico Administrativo, no obstante, en la práctica su aplicación en múltiples ocasiones llega a ser desproporcional debido a la discrecionalidad con la que se impone. Por lo expuesto, este trabajo se desarrolló desde un contexto critico jurídico y un enfoque cualitativo, recurriendo a fuentes teórico-descriptivas, para analizar los derechos y principios probablemente vulnerados. En este contexto se elaboró un análisis crítico para examinar la afectación a la seguridad jurídica y a la tutela efectiva. Como resultado de este artículo de investigación se ofrece un aporte académico y social tendiente a disuadir interpretaciones contradictorias que perjudiquen al administrado, ofreciendo lineamientos para la aplicación de los procesos coactivos y salvaguardando la proporcionalidad en la aplicación de medidas cautelares.
Análisis de las Aportaciones de las Politicas Públicas de Formación Docente a la Educación en Colombia
Authors: Ramos González Dina María , Aravena Domich Marcela
Published: October 2023

El presente estudio va dirigido a identificar la incidencia de las políticas públicas educativas en la formación docente en Montería, para lo cual se aborda la temática desde los diferentes lineamientos que han presentado los gobiernos nacionales en sus planes de cuatrienio para el área de educación desde 1996 a 2018. Igualmente se acude a comprender desde la perspectiva de los docentes, como estas políticas educativas han contribuido a mejorar sus competencias pedagógicas, curriculares, didácticas y como su desempeño ha mejorado en cada una de estas disposiciones nacionales dirigidas a potenciar la calidad de los docentes. Con una metodología cualitativa, implementando dos instrumentos, la entrevista semiestructurada y una matriz de supresión-generalización- construcción, para elaborar un corpus discursivo, se abordó el proceso de investigación.