bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La autoevaluación docente y la calidad del desempeño académico en estudiantes de la Escuela de Educación de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, 2020
Authors: Nuñovero Gaspar Rocio Pilar , Condezo Tascca Sailor Marino , Silva Rodas Jasming Edith , Giles Abarca Carlos Alberto
Published: April 2024

El estudio Determinar la relación que existe entre la Autoevaluación Docente y la Calidad del Desempeño académico en los estudiantes de la Escuela de Educación de la Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, 2020. la autoevaluación del docente ha tenido que afrontar y adaptarse a los cambios de la globalización, un hecho imprescindible para el desarrollo sostenible de la educación universitaria que ha experimentado avances tecnológicos, políticos y socioeconómicos, rediseñando nuevos esquemas educativos que buscan la excelencia académica. Razón que la Ley 30220 contempló en el sistema educativo universitario para mejorar. Enfoque cuantitativo, diseño no experimental, correlacional, básico. Aplicándose instrumentos validados por expertos, a 15 docentes y a 95 estudiantes (participantes) muestra no probabilística. Se observaron niveles para la autoevaluación docente: el medio (56,8%), alto (30,5%) y bajo (12,6%); y en la calidad del desempeño académico se observaron los niveles: medio (45,3%), Alto (32,6%) e bajo (22,1%). En las estadísticas inferenciales se evidenció correlación moderada para la hipótesis general (r=0,630); para la hipótesis específica 1 (r=0,660), específica 2 (r=0,657); y específica 3 (r= 0, 704). Se concluye que existe relación entre la autoevaluación docente y la calidad del desempeño académico en los estudiantes de la Facultad de Educación de la UNMSM.
A Financial Performance Analysis of Indian Oil Exploration & Drilling Sector
Authors: M. Venkata Lakshmi Suneetha , Aithal P. S.
Published: April 2024

Purpose: The study of financial performance analysis in the Indian oil and drilling sector serves a critical purpose in providing stakeholders with insights into the economic health, operational efficiency, and strategic positioning of companies within this industry. By analysing key financial metrics such as profitability, liquidity and valuation ratios, stakeholders including investors, policymakers, and industry participants can assess the sector's overall stability, growth potential, and risk exposure. Moreover, such analysis facilitates informed decision-making processes related to investment allocation, risk management strategies, policy formulation, and strategic planning. Understanding the financial performance of companies within the Indian oil and drilling sector is imperative for stakeholders to navigate the complexities of this dynamic industry, capitalize on opportunities, and mitigate potential challenges effectively. Oil Exploration and Drilling companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange were selected for the study.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Five BSE listed Oil Exploration and Drilling companies are considered for the present research work and analysed by using profitability, liquidity and valuation ratios.
Findings/Result: Selected Oil Exploration & Drilling sector companies listed on the BSE were the subjects of this study's analysis of their Profitability, Liquidity & Valuation ratios. The websites of Money Control and the BSE provided the majority of the time series data used in the study on three different ratios, Profitability, Liquidity & Valuation. Five years, from 2019 to 2020 to 2022–2023 are included in the analysis of Profitability, Liquidity & Valuation. It is recommended that investors can invest their money into ONGC, Reliance, and Oil India, Petronet LNG LTD. in order to maximise their investments.
Originality/Value: This study employs the financial analysis method to analyze profitability, liquidity and valuation of the selected Oil Exploration & Drilling Sector.
Paper Type: Empirical research
Transparan Elektronik Kalça Maketiyle Uygulanan Eğitimin İntramüsküler Enjeksiyon Uygulama Becerisi ve Kaygı Düzeyine Etkisi
Authors: Semerci Çakmak Vahide , Akeren Zahide , Işık Hafsa Kübra , Odabaşı Aktaş Elif , Sönmez Sarı Ebru
Published: April 2024

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Giriş: İntramüsküler enjeksiyon uygulamasının yeterli bilgi ve beceriye sahip deneyimli hemşireler tarafından yapılması ilaç uygulama hatalarını azaltmaktadır.
Amaç: Bu çalışma transparan elektronik kalça maketiyle uygulanan eğitimin öğrencilerin intramüsküler enjeksiyon uygulama becerilerine ve kaygı düzeylerine etkisini belirlemek amacı ile yapıldı.
Yöntem: Nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden tek gruplu ön test-son test deseninde tasarlanan bu çalışma yarı deneyseldir. Çalışma 01 Kasım - 01 Aralık 2023 tarihleri arasında bir devlet üniversitesinde öğrenim gören 53 hemşirelik öğrencisiyle gerçekleştirildi. Veriler Öğrenci Tanıtım Formu, İntramüsküler Enjeksiyon Uygulama Beceri Değerlendirme Formu ve Durumluk Kaygı Ölçeği ile toplandı. Tanımlayıcı istatistikler için sayı ve yüzde, ortalama, standart sapma, minimum, maksimum değerler kullanıldı. Verilerin analizi Wilcoxon işaretli - sıralar testi ve bağımlı gruplar t - testi ile yapıldı.
Bulgular: Araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin yaş ortalaması 19,05 ± 1,04 olup, %67,9’u kızdır. Öğrencilerin
%90,6’sı yurtta yaşamakta olup, %69,8’inin gelirinin gidere denk olduğu, %71,7’sinin Anadolu lisesi mezunu
olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Öğrencilerin eğitim öncesinde ve sonrasında aldıkları puanlar karşılaştırıldığında, eğitim sonrası intramüsküler enjeksiyon uygulama becerisi puan ortalamalarının eğitim öncesinden istatistiksel olarak anlamlı düzeyde yüksek olduğu görüldü (p < 0,001). Öğrencilerin eğitim öncesi ve sonrası durumluk kaygı puan ortalamaları arasında istatistiksel olarak bir farklılık saptanmadı (p > 0,05).
Sonuç: Öğrencilerin durumluk kaygı düzeyleri orta düzeydedir. Hemşirelik öğrencilerinin klinik uygulama öncesinde tekrarlı intramüsküler enjeksiyon uygulamalarını simülasyon maketleri üzerinde yapmaları önerilmektedir.
Performance Evaluation of Manually-Operated Gmelina Fruit Mechanical Depulping
Machine
Authors: Castro Alfredo
Published: April 2024

Gmelina tree has been used in revegetation program of the government and for
production and utilization of quality wood, structural lumber, plywood, agricultural
implements, furniture and even artificial limbs. The fastest way to grow seedlings is
through the seeds that can be found in its fruits done by trampling with feet or setting
the fruits on the concrete road, run over by vehicle tires. The purpose of these
research was to evaluate the performance of the developed utility model for gmelina
depulping for community utilization to maximize seeds retrieval, reduce time wastage and
provide safety to children of farmers commonly assigned to gather and retrieve seeds in
the roadside. Gmelina depulper with Utility Model IPOPhil registration no. 2-2016000797
was fabricated and utilized in the study. Fresh Gmelina fruits, soaked fruits for one
(1), two (2), and three (3) days in water were used as materials in the evaluation of
the depulping machine. Test trials using 20 fruits/trial and average of 25 seconds test
duration per trial revealed that the depulping machine input capacity was 43-50
fruits/minute and recovery rate of 87%. There was no significant difference on depulping
capacity and recovery rate with fresh fruit and soaking it for 3 days before depulping.
The production cost of one unit was Php. 9,275.00 which could be recovered using 1,855
seedlings sold at Php 5.00 each. It was recommended to depulped gmelina fruits without
soaking, fabrication of unit with bigger hopper intended for large gmelina fruits size
to increase recovery rate and reduce the percentage of damaged seeds.
Testing and Evaluation of an Updraft Gasifier Using Saba Banana Peel as
Feedstock
Authors: Dizon Paul John , Fajardo Arthur , Zubia Omar , Sanchez Paolo Rommel
Published: April 2024

Saba bananas are widely produced in the Philippines, mainly for food production.
The peel of saba was characterized, and some physical properties of it were measured.
The heating value, fixed carbon, volatile matter, ash, and moisture content of the peel
were also determined. In predicting the elemental composition, the equation of Parikh et
al. (2007) was used, yielding an air-to-fuel ratio of 6.92 kgair/ kgbiomass for
combustion. A laboratory-scale prototype updraft gasifier was fabricated and tested for
efficiency by boiling water on it. The size of the peel affects the ignition time of the
syngas and the burning rate of the biomass. Flow rate affects the amount of heat
produced and the equivalence ratio during gasification. Thermal efficiencies in
different settings are less than 20% due to system heat loss. The highest efficiency was
obtained with a low airflow setting, while the lowest efficiency was yielded at a high
airflow setting. At an equivalence ratio of 0.208, about 500g of saba peel produced
around 1562.63 kJ of heat with a thermal efficiency of 17.46%. For higher efficiency of
the peel, it is recommended to design a gasifier that would decrease the system heat
loss and process the biomass into briquettes or pellets for a more uniform mass and size
distribution.
Nilai – Nilai Tradisi Kesenian Terbang Gembrung Kampung Naga dan Marawis sebagai Alternatif Media Pembelajaran pada Mata Pelajaran Seni Musik di Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Ayuningrum Ayuningrum , Firdaus Ahmad , Rosmilawati Ila
Published: April 2024

Kesenian rakyat atau tradisional seperti Terbang Gembrung dan Marawis mengandung nilai-nilai luhur warisan leluhur yang relevan untuk pendidikan karakter generasi muda. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi nilai-nilai tradisi pada kedua kesenian serta merumuskan model implementasinya ke dalam pembelajaran seni musik di sekolah dasar dengan mengaitkan kesenian Terbang Gembrung dengan kesenian Marawis. Kesenaian Marawis juga dikenal sebagai kesenian tradisional khas daerah pesisir utara Jawa dan Banten. Kesenian Marawis memiliki ciri khas tersendiri baik dari segi instrumen musik maupun lagu-lagu daerah yang dibawakan. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif dan pendekatan studi kasus terhadap kesenian Terbang Gembrung Kampung Naga dan Marawis. Hasil studi menunjukkan nilai-nilai utama yang dikandung adalah religiusitas, pelestarian tradisi, pendidikan moral, gotong royong, dan cinta alam. Nilai-nilai tersebut selanjutnya dirumuskan implementasinya sebagai materi alternatif dalam pembelajaran seni budaya khususnya seni musik yang bersifat kontekstual dan menyenangkan bagi siswa sekolah dasar. Rekomendasi diberikan agar pemerintah dan sekolah berupaya melestarikan kesenian rakyat beserta nilai-nilainya melalui integrasi ke dalam kurikulum dan pembelajaran seni budaya di sekolah.
Peran Guru dalam Mendiagnosis Kesulitan Literasi Numerasi di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Pondok 01
Authors: Sarwahita Salsabila Adwitiya , Sutrisno Tri , Suswandari Meidawati
Published: April 2024

Peran guru penting dalam mengatur proses pendidikan siswa di sekolah. Hasil obervasi dan wawancara di SD Negeri Pondok 01, menunjukkan  bahwa literasi numerasinya tergolong masih rendah, hasil itu diperoleh dari data siswa terkait nilai raport siswa, nilai ujian, nilai tugas harian yang masih dibawah kkm. Dalam wawancara dengan guru, siswa yang mengalami kesulitan literasi numerasi ada di kelas 2, 4, 5, dan 6 dengan jumlah keseluruhan siswa ada 7 anak. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif, pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini diambil dari siswa dan guru kelas di sekolah SD Negeri Pondok 01. Dalam penelitian ini membahas tentang peran guru dalam mendiagnosis kesulitan literasi numerasi. Kesulitan yang dialami oleh siswa pada materi operasi hitung pengurangan, operasi hitung perkalian dan bilangan desimal, pembagian porogapit, dan volume pada bagun datar. Pada masalah tersebut peran guru sangat penting dalam mengatasi permasalahan yang dialami oleh peserta didiknya, maka dari itu terdapat 4 langkah untuk mengatasi permasalahan tersebut yaitu identifikasi, diagnosis, prognosis, dan pemberian batuan atau terapi.
Willingness to Pay Among Consumers for The Cost of Electronic Waste in Davao City
Authors: Tinio Melvin B.
Published: April 2024

The study aimed to understand the willingness of consumers in Davao City to pay for the environmental cost of electronic waste. Using a cross-sectional survey research design, a questionnaire was administered to 258 consumers selected through stratified random sampling. The study found that most participants were female, aged 41 to 50, held a bachelor’s degree, had 1 to 2 children, earned between 20,000.00-29,999.00, owned a house, and were aware of the health effects of poor waste disposal. They were also satisfied with waste management services and were willing to pay Php 41.67 per sack every month for the environmental costs of electronic waste. The Probit analysis revealed that age, number of children, income, and satisfaction with waste management services significantly influenced their willingness to pay. The study recommends establishing an e-waste recycling policy emphasizing accountability of end users, suppliers, and manufacturers, and the need for cooperation among multiple stakeholders, including the government, producers, consumers, and especially the informal sectors.
Systemic and ocular pressure changes following sympathetic activation in yoga practitioners - A comparative study
Authors: B. Sreenivas Sudha , K.R. Vinitha , C.M. Ramya , Gopi Arun , M.R. Sreenivas , K.R. Jishamol
Published: April 2024

Introduction and Aim: Blood Pressure (BP), Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and Ocular Perfusion Pressure (OPP) are precursor parameters that lead to development of glaucoma. Under conditions of stress, either physical or psychological origin, there is disturbance of autonomic regulation. This causes increased activation of the sympathetic nervous system which might influence BP and ocular pressures. An altered autonomic balance towards lower sympathetic drive is observed in subjects practicing yoga, but it is not clear whether this adaptation also influences ocular pressures. Our study attempted to analyze variations in BP, IOP and OPP following sympathetic activation in yogic practitioners and non-practitioners of yoga.
 
Materials and Methods: One hundred and ten subjects aged 18 - 25 years were recruited and categorised into yoga and non-yoga group. Basal BP was recorded using a sphygmomanometer and IOP was recorded using a rebound tonometer. Isometric hand grip (IHG) and Cold pressor test (CPT) were administered one at a time. IOP and BP were recorded immediately following these sympathetic activation tests. Mean arterial pressure and OPP was calculated using standard formula.
 
Results: Significant increase in the values of pulse, BP, IOP and OPP following sympathetic activation were observed in the non-yoga group which was not noted in the yoga group. Elevation in systemic and ocular pressures following sympathetic activation was less in yoga practitioners. This adrenergic response was greater in the non-yoga group.
 
Conclusion: Regular yoga practice maintains adequate perfusion of ocular tissues by autoregulation. Hence yoga can be recommended as a complementary health approach for the autonomic nervous system imbalance.
Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A trial of modified Stennert’s infusion therapy
Authors: Bhandary Rukma , S.G. Mahesh , M. Sapna , Sharma Abhishek
Published: April 2024

Introduction and Aim: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss presents as rapid onset hearing deterioration of more than 30dB within 72 hours at the minimum of three adjacent frequencies. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of Modified Stennert’s Protocol in addressing idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
 
Materials and Methods: Retrospective pilot study was done. 14 patients were started on Modified Stennert’s protocol within 72 hours of onset of symptoms and were observed. Our modification included using hydrocortisone instead of prednisolone.
 
Results: All patients presenting with sudden sensorineural hearing loss showed significant improvement in hearing by the end of two weeks and at the end of 3 months.
 
Conclusion: With such obscured pathophysiology, treatment of modified versions of usage of hydrocortisone instead of prednisolone along with dextran and pentoxyfylline has shown prime augmentation towards the patients resulting in near normal hearing.
Effect of procurement devolution process of medical supplies on the technical efficiency of public health facilities in Nakuru and Baringo Counties of Kenya
Authors: Lihanda Aggrey , Ngaruko Deus , Asienga Irene
Published: April 2024

This study analysed the effect of the procurement devolution process of medical supplies on the technical efficiency of public health facilities in Nakuru and Baringo Counties of Kenya. Although increased government expenditure was expected to improve efficiency and better health outcomes, Kenya's public health sector remains inefficient. The study used a quantitative descriptive research design that targeted 3199 employees in 401 level 2-5 public health facilities (PHFs). Using Slovin’s formula, a sample size of 355 was proportionately sampled. While secondary data was obtained through desk review, primary data was collected through structured questionnaires that were administered to different cadres of employees. Primary data was coded and analysed using STATA/SPSS. To compute the technical efficiency of PHFs, the two-stage Data envelopment analysis (DEA) and multivariate logistic regression were adopted. Study findings show that devolution has improved demand for medical supplies, enhanced procurement efficiency, and promoted ethical procurement. However, complaints from patients have not been reduced, and the training of procurement personnel has not increased. Regression analysis indicates a significant relationship between human capital and technical efficiency. The coefficient of human capital development was 0.199 (T-value= 9.514, p- value= 0.000< 0.05 significant level), implying a positive effect of the procurement devolution process on technical efficiency. This study concludes that despite increased health expenditure in Kenya, public health healthcare services have deteriorated due to the inefficiency of the public health sector. This study recommends increased financial and human resource support for Kenya's public health care.
The work of Serhiy Zhadan through the prism of explication of elements of gonzo journalism
Authors:   Vasil Stefanik Precarpathian National University, Ivantsiv Maria
Published: April 2024

The article analyzes the problem of gonzo journalism and explains its elements in the work of the Ukrainian writer and musician Serhiy Zhadan. The work aimed to identify the elements of gonzo journalism in Serhiy Zhadan's work. We chose the hypothetico-deductive, inductive, analysis, synthesis and survey as the primary research methods. We surveyed the Google Forms platform, which helped us determine the importance of conducting this study and draw conclusions based on the mentioned topic. Respondents were 53 (100%) women and men over 18. All respondents are citizens of Ukraine. During the survey, we provided a short biographical reference to familiarize the respondents with the figure of Serhiy Zhadan and defined the main features of gonzo journalism. After that, we asked the respondents to answer three test questions and one question that required an extended answer. 1) «Do you consider it important to conduct research that would shape the characteristics of gonzo journalism in Ukraine?». The answer options are «yes» or «no». 2) «Are you familiar with Serhiy Zhadan's work?» The answer options are «yes» or «no». 3) «Do you think that Serhiy Zhadan's work contains elements of gonzo journalism?» The answer options are «yes», «no», and «not familiar with his work». 4) «If so, which of his works, in your opinion, contain elements of gonzo journalism?» The study results showed that Serhiy Zhadan's work contains elements of gonzo journalism. Keywords: Serhiy Zhadan, gonzo journalism, creativity, explanation.
Pengaruh Penilaian Produk, Gratis Ongkos Kirim, dan Potongan Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Pakaian Pria di E-Commerce Shopee di Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Dwitama Yosep , Syofian Syofian , Safrianti Sintia
Published: April 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh penilaian produk, gratis ongkos kirim, dan potongan harga terhadap keputusan pembelian pakaian pria di e-commerce Shopee di Kota Bengkulu. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi penelitian konsumen yang pernah melakukan keputusan pembelian pada aplikasi Shopee. Sampel pada penlitian ini menggunakan rumus Hair, yaitu . Penelitian ini mempunyai 24 indikator di mana  responden, sehingga jumlah responden tersebut dianggap sudah cukup mewakili populasi yang akan diteliti. Data yang diperoleh dari hasil pengisian kuisioner (Google Form) oleh responden dengan menggunakan purposive sampling sebagai teknik pengambilan sampel. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis regresi liner berganda dan pengujian hipotesis uji t dan uji F menggunakan alat bantu program SPSS 22. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa: 1.) terdapat pengaruh signifikan penilaian produk terhadap keputusan pembelian pakaian pria di e-commerce Shopee di Kota Bengkulu; 2.) gratis ongkos kirim berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian pakaian pria di e-commerce Shopee di Kota Bengkulu; 3.) potongan harga berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian pakaian pria di e-commerce Shopee di Kota Bengkulu; 4.) penilaian produk, gratis ongkos kirim, dan potongan harga terhadap keputusan pembelian pakaian pria di e-commerce Shopee di Kota Bengkulu secara bersama-sama memiliki pengaruh secara simultan.
Pengaruh Financial Knowledge terhadap Financial Behavior Dimediasi oleh Locus of Control dan Financial Self Efficacy pada UMKM Kabupaten Karo
Authors: Surbakti Dona Doni , Muslih Muslih
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini menyelidiki bagaimana financial knowledge, locus of control, dan self-efficacy memengaruhi financial behavior dalam UMKM di Kabupaten Karo. Dengan menggunakan analisis kuantitatif, penelitian ini menguji 100 peserta yang dipilih melalui purposive sampling. Dengan menerapkan pendekatan PLS-SEM dengan SmartPLS, penelitian ini terdiri dari analisis outer model, analisis inner model, dan pengujian hipotesis. Temuan menyoroti dampak signifikan dari financial knowledge, locus of control, dan self-efficacy terhadap financial behavior. Financial knowledge secara langsung memengaruhi locus of control dan self-efficacy, sedangkan kedua faktor terakhir bertindak sebagai mediator dalam hubungan antara financial knowledge dan financial behavior dalam UMKM di Kabupaten Karo.
Relative importance of uncertain model parameters driving water fluxes in a Land Surface Model
Authors: Luttenauer David , Dell'Oca Aronne , Guadagnini Alberto , Weill Sylvain , Ackerer Philippe
Published: April 2024

Abstract. We focus on the way temporal distributions of key components of the water cycle are influenced by typically uncertain parameters embedded in a Land Surface Model. We rest on a joint analysis of multiple global sensitivity metrics to provide a comprehensive assessment of the ranking of the relative importance of uncertain factors of various origins on the hydrological system response. The latter is rendered in terms of the temporal dynamics of transpiration, evaporation, and groundwater recharge. The NIHM (Normally Integrated Hydrological Model) modular Land Surface model is applied to simulate realistic field conditions (in terms of, e.g., climate, vegetation, and soil type) associated with two watersheds in the Vosges region (France) across a one-year period. These watersheds are characterized by similar climatic conditions while being associated with differing soil types and vegetation. Uncertain model parameters we consider comprise monthly values of albedo and leaf area index, vegetation-related parameters, as well as parameters related to the soil types associated with the litter layer and root zone. Four diverse sensitivity indices are used to quantify impacts of uncertain model parameters on the whole probability distribution or given statistical moments of the density function of model outputs. Our results document that the strength of the relative importance of model parameters depends on the statistical moment considered. Evaporation is directly influenced by the energy flow through the canopy and by the parameters associated with the top litter layer. As one could expect, transpiration appears as mainly influenced by the vegetation characteristics and by albedo that influences the incoming radiation. Groundwater recharge is influenced only by a very limited number of model parameters. It mainly depends on soil-related parameters and is unexpectedly not sensible to any of the vegetation parameters considered, except the root layer thickness and the intercept.
TEACHER AS A PARTICIPANT IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors:   East Siberian Institute of the Ministry of the Interior of Russia, Sidorova Ekaterina Z. , Usov Evgeny G. ,   Irkutsk Institute (branch) of the All-Russian State University of Justice   (RLA of the Ministry of Justice of Russia)
Published: April 2024

The field of education is very extensive and diverse. It includes various industries and directions. It is safe to say that the elements of the educational system, its participants somehow come into contact with various aspects of our life. Such an area of public relations as the sphere of criminal proceedings, which develops in connection with the commission of crimes by individual citizens, has not become an exception. In such cases, the guilty person is obliged to be justly punished. However, before such a punishment is imposed, the process of bringing a person to criminal responsibility established by law must take place. It is in this process that teachers and psychologists often take part. The purpose of this study is to address the legal status of a teacher participating in criminal proceedings and performing certain functions established by the legislator. It seems to the authors of this study that the appeal to the topic of the legal status of a teacher in criminal proceedings has not only theoretical, but also applied significance, since it gives citizens an idea of the role of a pedagogical worker in the field of criminal proceedings that develops in connection with the commission of a criminal offense by one or another person.
Advancing Crack Detection Using Deep Learning Solutions for Automated Inspection of Metallic Surfaces
Authors: Rathi Snehal , Mirajkar Omkar , Shukla Shubhangi , Deshmukh Laukik , Dangare Lokesh
Published: April 2024

The deep Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) architecture used in this research study provides a proof of concept for crack detection on the metallic surface of a hex nut. The goal is to create an automated receiving inspection process to supplement human inspections conducted on-site. Conventional image processing techniques (IPTs) have been extensively used for mechanical infrastructure fault detection. These techniques focus on image modification to extract typical features, such as surface fractures in materials like steel and concrete. However, obstacles presented by a variety of real-world variables, such as changes in lighting and shadows, make it difficult to use IPTs. Our suggested vision-based method employs a deep learning CNN to overcome these difficulties, eliminating the need to explicitly compare fault features. CNNs are more resilient to shifting real-world situations than IPTs since they are naturally trained to identify characteristics in images. Following training on a dataset of 1081 images with dimensions of 256 x 256 pixels, the VGG16 CNN architecture achieved an impressive accuracy of around 94.17%. Additional CNN architectures, including ResNet, MobileNet, AlexNet, and LeNet-5, are employed to assess and compare fault detection accuracies in order to select the most appropriate architecture for the model. To evaluate the robustness and flexibility of the suggested method in various situations, we conducted tests with 206 images from an alternative structure that was not part of the training dataset. These images depicted a range of circumstances, such as intense light patches and tiny fissures. The outcomes showed that our proposed method outperforms current approaches, highlighting its usefulness in practical situations involving the identification of metallic defects.
Role of Climate Policies and Environmental Regulations for Business Growth: Evidence from Sustainable Development Perspective
Authors: Khan Muhammad Kamran , Ahmad Irshad , Ali Muhammad Sibt e , Azhar Urooj
Published: April 2024

This study aims to use updated data sets for China from 1990 to 2022 to study the relationship between business growth and environmental factors and regulations such as environmental policies, taxes, green technologies, and environmental revenues. The first study confirmed that none of the variables used was static in I(II), while the ADF and PP unit root tests proved that all variables were static at the level, and confirmed the first difference in the ARDL model. Results demonstrate that environmental taxes stimulate business growth, a phenomenon explained by the Porter Hypothesis, suggesting that effective regulations related to environment can spur innovation and efficiency. The significant influence of environmental revenues further illuminates the potential of the green economy. The findings underscore the need for governments and businesses to adopt stringent environmental regulations, promote green technologies, and exploit the burgeoning opportunities in the green economy. The interplay between environmental factors and business growth not only fosters economic prosperity (SDG 8) but also aids in combatting climate change and promoting sustainable industrialization (SDG 9, 13), offering a roadmap towards a sustainable future.
An Analytic Study on Participatory Governance Competence in Middle and High School Students : Focused on Individual and School Factors
Authors:   Korea Society Of The Politics Of Education, Lee In Su , Park You Lim , An YoungEun
Published: April 2024

This study aimed to examine the level of Participatory Governance Competence among middle and high school students in Seoul, and to explore the differences in competence levels according to individual-level and school-level factors. To achieve this, a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative analysis using surveys and statistical analysis, and qualitative approach through FGI was conducted. The main variables were selected as ‘gender’ and ‘parents’ level of concern for social issues’ as individual factors, and ‘innovative school status’ as a school factor. The findings of this study are as follows. First, the Participatory Governance Competence of students scored above 3.5 out of 5 for all factors, but the school-level ‘autonomy’ and the societal-level ‘public interest and solidarity’ factors were relatively low. Second, there were differences in students’ competence levels depending on the ‘innovative school status’. In general, cognitive factors scored higher among regular school students, while normative factors scored higher among innovative school students. Third, there were differences in competence among students depending on gender or parents’ level of concern for social issues, confirming the need for efforts in school education. Based on these results, the following policy implications are proposed. First, there is a need to transform from ‘administratively existing student councils’ to ‘student councils with guaranteed substantive participation’. Second, schools need to regularize opportunities for student participation and feedback on decision-making to enhance students’ efficacy.
A Study on the Fortune Change of Superintendent Using Mucciaroni’s Model: Focusing on Seoul Metropolitan Superintendent
Authors:   Korea Society Of The Politics Of Education, Lee Juwon , Lee Seung-ho , Park Daekwon
Published: April 2024

In this study, using Mucchiaroni's (1995) Interest Group Standing Changes Model, the changes in the superintendent's status after the straight line system were analyzed, focusing on the issue context and institutional context.
The superintendent's fortunes was acquired over a long period of time through a process of rise and maintenance. In addition, while the issue context was both hospitable and unhospitable, the institutional context remained relatively hospitable. Both the institutional and issue contexts centered on efforts to curtail the superintendent's interests.
In the institutional context, the lack of capacity of policymakers was found to be favorable to the position of superintendents, and the different timing of presidential, parliamentary, and superintendent elections was found to be favorable. It was also found that the fact that the institutional context could affect the superintendent's fortunes was related to the attention of new alternatives, that the relative importance of the institutional context should be noted, and that discussions on the target population's own fortune change were necessary.
Proliferations of Gated Communities and the Fear of Crimes: An Empirical Study of Some Select Gated Communities in Zaria and Sabon Gari Local Government Areas, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Authors: Abubakar Mohammed Bashir , Dennis Luka Gwarmari , Hatim Muhammad
Published: April 2024

Gated communities are becoming increasingly popular in Zaria and Sabon Gari Local Government Areas of Kaduna State. The objectives of the study were to investigate the reasons for the proliferation of gated communities, and their safety and security. The study adopted the Defensible Space Theory. This article which is an empirical endeavour used the qualitative method in collecting and analysing data. In-depth interviews were conducted to elicit primary data. Key findings of the study revealed that the proliferation of gated communities was a result of the high level of insecurity and the quest for a secure community. The study further discovered that informants interviewed in the gated communities feel safe and secure against all forms of criminal activities. The study recommends that the Kaduna State government should design a policy that will make gated communities a residential development pattern in urban areas like Zaria and Sabon Gari.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Classification and Current Treatment
Authors:   Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14642, United States, Elliott Robert
Published: April 2024

Hepatic cirrhosis is a risk factor for the development of the aggressive primary liver cancer known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The Hepatitis C virus, which causes cirrhosis, is becoming more common in the United States, which has led to an increase in HCC cases. When tumours are modest, curative treatment for HCC is indicated and may entail radiofrequency ablation, liver transplantation, or surgical resection. Transarterial chemoembolization and transarterial radioembolization are two locoregional treatments that can be utilised either as a primary therapy or as an adjuvant to surgical care. The initial monitoring of individuals at risk for HCC, the most recent recommendations for HCC diagnosis and staging, and a review of the best practises for HCC therapy will all be covered in this review article
If the ventriculoatrial shunt disappears
Authors:   Department of internal medicine, UC San Diego Medical Center, 200w arbor drive, San Diego-92103, California, United States., V Clotilde
Published: April 2024

The Seldinger procedure is used to place the distal catheter of a medical device called a ventriculoatrial shunt into the internal jugular vein to treat chronic hydrocephalus. We present the case of a 40-year-old man who, 3 years after the distal catheter’s implantation, experienced disconnection and migration in the pulmonary arteries, which was discovered by the recurrence of Hakim-Adams syndrome. A pigtail catheter and lasso snare retrieval device were used in an endovascular operation to quickly remove the migrated catheter. The placement of a contralateral ventriculoperitoneal shunt was beneficial for the patient. The patient’s case serves as a reminder that, in the absence of cardiac or pulmonary issues, interventional radiology should be sought to remove migrating endovascular foreign material.
Developing Employees’ Critical Thinking Skills in Malta
Authors: Xerri Daniel
Published: April 2024

Critical thinking is considered one of the most significant competencies that employees need to develop in order for them to contribute to an organisation’s success and productivity. The lack of professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing the critical thinking capacity of employees might be deleterious for organisations seeking to capitalise on this competence as a means of remaining innovative. By means of a conceptual case study of Thinkerly – a business-to-business (B2B) firm offering critical thinking training solutions in Malta – this article considers the firm’s business idea, target customer segment, and competitive external business environment. The hypothetical business proposal analyses the internal and external factors affecting the firm’s performance and evaluates the positioning, strategy and competitive advantage of the bespoke training firm. The primary objective of the conceptual case study is to indicate the main considerations a B2B company needs to take when developing critical thinking training in a specific context. To illustrate how any such proposal is likely to have its limitations, two of the models utilised in the design of Thinkerly’s proposal are subjected to critique.
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN ALAT WEIGHT IN MOTION (WIM) TERHADAP BIAYA PEMELIHARAAN JALAN TOL CIPALI
Authors: Setiawati Kartika , Maulana Asvira Syafiq
Published: April 2024

Perkembangan infrastruktur di indonesia selalu mengalami perkembangan dalam hal pencegahan dan penanganan kerusakan yang diakibatkan oleh faktor kendaraan, faktor lokasi dan kondisi alam. Semakin banyaknya kerusakan khususnya di jalan tol menuntut para pelaku di dunia infrastruktur untuk dapat menghasilkan alat yang dapat membantu dalam hal pencegahan dan pemeliharaan infrastruktur. Tujuan penelitian adalah mengetahui penyebab kerusakan jalan, pengaruh alat Weigh in Motion terhadap kerusakan jalan dan biaya pemeliharaan. Pengaruh yang ditimbulkan dengan adanya alat ini setelah dilakukan studi literatur, survey lapangan, dan rekap kerusakan yang telah dilakukan terlihat dampak dari pengadaan alat WIM ini diantaranya menekan jumlah kerusakan berkurang yang telah di tinjau dari bulan januari hingga juni tahun 2022 tercatat jumlah kerusakan sebesar 7.09%, persentase tersebut membuktikan bahwa alat ini selain untuk menimbang kendaraan tetapi juga dapat menekan jumlah kerusakan di ruas tol cipali jalur B yang sebelum adanya alat ini pada Januari hingga Juni 2020 tercatat kerusakan sebesar 7.21% dan pada Januari hingga Juni 2021 tercatat kerusakan sebesar 9.54%. Terjadinya penurunan jumlah kerusakan di atas menyebabkan berkurang nya biaya pemeliharaan jalan setiap tahun nya. Pada Januari hingga Juni 2021 sebelum terpasangnya alat ini tercatat biaya perbaikan yang dikeluarkan PT Lintas Marga Sedaya yaitu sebesar Rp 87.892.000.000. Pada 2022 dengan menginvestasikan biaya sebesar Rp 2.310.742.500, dapat menghemat biaya perbaikan di tahun 2022 periode Januari hingga Juni yang dimana penghematan biaya ini dapat menembus angka 52% atau total biaya perbaikan pada periode Januari hingga Juni 2022 sebesar Rp 45.523.000.000.
ANALISIS BIAYA PEKERJAAN ULANG KONSTRUKSI BERDASARKAN DATA EVALUASI DESAIN DENGAN SISTEM BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING
Authors: Rosmyanto Dica , Kholida Lily , Sukantara M. Heri
Published: April 2024

Perkembangan teknologi konstruksi mendorong perencana dan pelaksana jasa konstruksi untuk selalu meningkatkan mutu dan efektivitas pekerjaan konstruksi. Saat ini mulai dikenal istilah BIM (Building Information Modeling) yang membantu proses perencanaan sampai konstruksi. BIM dapat memproduksi dan mengelola semua informasi bangunan yang diaplikasikan pada siklus hidup proyek. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui kinerja dan keluaran dari BIM pada proses konstruksi dengan studi kasus proyek Gedung Kampus Politeknik Astra. Metode yang digunakan adalah observasi dan analisis. Observasi dilakukan untuk mengumpulkan data terkait penelitian sedangkan analisis dilakukan untuk menghitung volume pekerjaan ulang dan biaya pekerjaan ulang serta penghematan biaya proyek. Analisis menggunakan software Autodesk Revit. Revit merupakan salah satu software berbasis BIM yang memiliki fitur pengecekan clash detection elemen bangunan. Penelitian menunjukan terdapat resiko pekerjaan ulang yang dapat terjadi pada pekerjaan beton bertulang sebesar 50,843 m3, pekerjaan jendela sebanyak 48 buah dan pekerjaan dinding seluas 112,22 m2 serta pekerjaan plafond sebesar 52,38 m2. Terdapat penghematan biaya konstruksi dengan persentase 0,91% dari biaya total proyek dikarenakan resiko pekerjaan ulang dapat diketahui lebih awal, sehingga pekerjaan – pekerjaan tersebut tidak terimplementasi di lapangan. Hasil studi menunjukan penerapan BIM berupa keluaran clash detection report berdampak baik kepada volume dan biaya pekerjaan proyek. Analisis clash detection pada bangunan infrastruktur diharapkan dapat dilakukan pada penelitian kedepannya untuk mengetahui optimalisasi penggunanaan BIM.
RANCANG BANGUN ALAT BANTU PEMASANGAN SPRING PISTON BRAKE NO 1 PADA AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DENGAN METODE PERANCANGAN FRENCH
Authors: Brian Kristianto Stevanus , P. Agung Purwoko Yohanes , Edi Widyartono Andreas
Published: April 2024

Penggunaan mobil dengan transmisi otomatis terus meningkat di Indonesia, di mana bisa dilihat hampir semua brand mengeluarkan tipe transmisi otomatis di setiap variannya. Kebutuhan akan perawatan dan perbaikan pada transmisi otomatis juga meningkat, seperti penggantian oli transmisi, penggantian komponen dan juga overhaul transmisi otomatis tersebut. Pada saat melakukan overhaul transmisi otomatis terdapat kendala dimana terdapat kecacatan komponen yaitu pada spring piston brake no 1 dikarenakan pemasangan komponen tersebut dilakukan dengan menggunakan obeng. Selain itu diperlukan waktu yang lama serta manpower lebih dari 1 untuk memasang komponen tersebut. Berdasarkan masalah tersebut penulis merancang special service tool atau alat bantu untuk membantu proses pemasangan spring piston brake no 1 tersebut. Pertama penulis akan mengumpulkan data lapangan melalui observasi langsung dan melakukan pengukuran, kemudian data data tersebut diolah menjadi sebuah rancangan desain dengan menggunakan metode French yang kemudian desain tersebut digunakan untuk membuat alat melalui proses machining. Hasil yang didapat dari penggunaan alat bantu untuk membantu pemasangan spring piston brake no 1 adalah penurunan waktu pemasangan 87,91% dari 48 menit menjadi 5 menit 48 detik, serta proses pemasangan hanya membutuhkan 1 manpower dan tidak terdapat kerusakan komponen spring piston brake no 1 selama pemasangan.
Gerontological and Wellness Tourism as emerging sectors that contribute to the emergence of Business Models for the reactivation of tourism in Colima
Authors: SOSA RODRIGUEZ JESUS OTONIEL , Ochoa Llamas Ileana , Ochoa Llamas Yolanda
Published: April 2024

Currently, the state of Colima does not have a product that comprehensively serves the segment of older adults, considering the adaptation and special needs they demand in terms of health and tourism. This article presents results, considering that the main characteristics of this segment of the population are that they care about their health and overall well-being and enjoy learning new things, as could be observed in the documentary research and in the pilot test of the measuring instrument.Therefore, it is convenient to combine gerontological and wellness tourism in order to create a business model with tourist premises that allows strengthening and promoting two main dimensions: 1) A safe space with an infrastructure adapted under the principles of Universal Design and mainly the conscious application of a Gerontodesign, that allows us to take care of accessibility, mobility and physical health and; 2) Elements, activities and strategies necessary to provide older adults with an enrichment of their experiential background that considers emotional attributes through psychology that allow them to face and live a successful aging. The proposed model is conceived as a response to the dynamic evolution of tourism activity worldwide and the identification of an emerging segment in Mexico: the elderly, as well as to the growing demand for tourism experiences adapted to the needs of active older adults, offering an innovative approach focused on physical health.
The Democracy Tax - Politicians' Ignorance and Voters' Lack of Information in a Democratic Contest, a Case Study from the Czech Republic
Authors: Cap Vilem , Feurich Marek , Lukavec Martin
Published: April 2024

This paper highlights an important and neglected democracy limitation: voters make decisions based on incomplete information. This leads to inefficient or irrational decisions and applies to elections at all levels of the political system in the Western world. This paper shows that voting with incomplete information leads to the election of incompetent politicians. Testing of the Prague representatives has shown their lack of knowledge to perform their duties. The regression analysis performed does not show a statistically significant relationship between the representatives knowledge and their education or political experience. A possible solution is a sophisticated training system for elected candidates.
PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS ANAK BERKEBUTUHAN KHUSUS DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN PERMAINAN BINGO DI YAYASAN SLB MARKUS MEDAN
Authors: Tarigan Karisma Erikson , Ginting Fiber Yun Almanda , Sitohang Caecilia Adinda Rosa
Published: April 2024

English learning activities for school-age children could not be separated by game methods that made a child learned to explore, discovered, expressed feelings, be creative, increased the activity of new thinking patterns, and provided opportunities to socialize with their environment. One example of a game that was starting to develop and be used in all areas of English language skills was bingo. The purpose of this community service was to describe the ability to improve the English language of special school students at the Markus Foundation through bingo games and as a guide for the implementation of English learning. The method used was the training in the use of vocabulary and speaking English through cards and powerpoint. The result of this community service activity was that the students were able to increase their English vocabulary through the bingo game because the researcher provided pictures and asked them to talk about the activities in the pictures. Bingo card pictures were able to provide clues to introduce the use of words and students practice a lot of pronunciation techniques with other students which made learning activities more challenging, motivated, and increased self-confidence. The existence of this training activity was expected to be able to develop the use of English as a foreign language in the context of the learning model of children with special needs in the form of interesting games and it required the responses of other students as a stimulation of the development of affective, cognitive, and psychomotor intelligence