bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of Quality of Life Studies of Renal Failure patients in different cities of Punjab, Pakistan
Authors: Munawar Nazish , Usman Muhammad , Hussain Yasir , Ain Qurat Ul , Elahi Irfan , Jamil Muhammad Irfan , Ali Tariq
Published: June 2023

Aim: To determine the quality of life (QOL) of renal failure patients on maintenance hemodialysis on the basis of their baseline characteristics in Lahore, Pakistan. Study design: A cross sectional study was carried out with two hundred and ten patients selected randomly from dialysis centers in General, Mayo and Jinnah hospitals, Lahore Pakistan, to measure and analyze the QOL of hemodialysis patients by pre-validated KDQOL-SFTM version 1.3 in English language. Methodology: Interviews of the patients were performed to collect data. SF-36 items mean and standard deviation were performed to analyze data on the basis of gender and age groups. Results: Among the eleven scales targeting End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), only the "Effects of Kidney Disease" scale demonstrates a greater impact on males than females. However, three scales including Symptom/Problem list, Quality of Social Interaction, and Dialysis Staff Encouragement show suboptimal results in young patients. Similarly, two of the seven health-related outcome scales, Physical Functioning and Energy Fatigue, exhibit poor outcomes in young patients. Conclusion: Major cause of their kidney disease was hypertension and diabetes. Overall, less number of prescribed medications, decreased hospitalization and reduced hospital visits are the factors showing overall better quality of life.This study helps us understand the impacts of kidney disease on different genders and age groups, guiding the development of personalized care plans. Keywords: Quality of life (QOL), End stage renal disease ESRD, hemodialysis, KDQOL-SFTM version 1.3
Factors Motivating Patients to Undertake Orthodontic Treatment
Authors: Khalid Hiba , , Shafique Asma , , Ahmad Muhammad , Fatima Saleha , Sohail Aqib
Published: June 2023

Aim: To assess various factors which motivate patients to seek orthodontic treatment. Methods: The cross sectional study was conducted through convenient sampling. A survey was carried out on 200 patients seeking orthodontic treatment at the department of orthodontics, LMDC through a structured questionnaire. SPSS version 20 was used to enter and analyze the data. Results: Data of 200 patients was collected, out of which 120 were females and 80 males. OHIP-14 was employed to study the reasons for seeking orthodontic treatment. The Questionnaire consisted of questions related to aesthetics, functional and psychological concerns. It was observed that 80% of the cases seek orthodontic treatment for aesthetic improvement. Whereas, the prime concern of 72.5% of the cases was functional and 54.5% of the cases presented to the orthodontic department for psychological requirements. Conclusion: Majority of the cases visited orthodontic department for aesthetic concerns. This was followed by functional and psychological concerns respectively. Most patients were found to be interested in orthodontic treatment for two different concerns. Keywords: Aesthetics, Functional concern, Psychological concern, Motivating factors, Orthodontics, Malocclusion
Association between Socio-Emotional Competence and Self-Efficacy of Nurse-Educators in Peshawar
Authors: Munir Hina , Naz Shagufta , Khan Jamal Ud Din , Taj Tehmina , Kashif Muhammad , Muhammad Dildar
Published: June 2023

Aim: To determine the association between socio-emotional competence and self-efficacy of nurse educators in Peshawar. Method: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2022 to February 2023 at the Nursing Colleges of Peshawar. All nurse educators with a minimum of six months of teaching experience were included as study participants. A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. This questionnaire consisted of 42 items, 7 for demographic, 25 for the Socio-Emotional Competence Scale having a Cronbach alpha of 0.95, and 10 for the Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Scale with a 0.88 Cronbach alpha. Scores below the median were considered low and above the median were taken as high. SPSS version 22 was used for data analysis. Results: A total of 140 Nurse Educators participated in this study; 68(48.6%) males, and 72(51.4%) females. The majority 137(98%) of them were degree holders, while only 3(2%) were diploma holders. The results showed an X2 value of 40.3 and a p-value of 0.0001, determining a significant association between both variables. The correlation was measured through the Karl Pearson Correlation Test, resulting in 0.789, which indicates a strong positive correlation between the socio-emotional competence and self-efficacy of nurse educators. Practical Implication: Training programs for improving nurse educators’ socio-emotional competency levels are necessary to enhance their self-efficacy and create a better learning environment for future nursing generations. Developing socio-emotional competence and self-efficacy will result in suitable teaching and learning practices, which in turn will improve students’ academic performance. Conclusion: This study proved a strong association between socio-emotional competence and self-efficacy of nurse educators. Developing socio-emotional competence and self-efficacy will result in suitable teaching-learning practices, improving students’ academic performance. Keywords: Socio-emotional competence, Self-Efficacy, Educators, Nurse Educator, Nursing Faculty, Professional Development
Optimization of a Power Management Process in a Printed Electronics Smart Label System
Authors: Määttä Harri , Leipivaara Tuomas , Tuomaala Tomi
Published: June 2023

The topic of this research was to investigate and optimize power management of a printed electronics prototype device used for quality assurance of Ready-to-Eat food products. Printed electronics enables the manufacturing of thin, lightweight products and components, which can be part of a functional system. In order to maintain the lightweight and thin nature of the products, a small and thin battery is integrated in these types of autonomous systems. Power consumption of the system should be kept at low level to enable the use of printed batteries.The optimization of power consumption was done at software level. The goal was to reach so low power consumption that the printed prototype device can operate on a food package long enough using a small sized printed battery. Another goal was to study the effects of different operating modes to the power consumption and how much is it possible to affect to them.The research started by studying power management in embedded systems and finding out what was the device’s power consumption at the start. After that, a plan for optimization procedures was done. The optimization procedures were executed one by one and effects to power consumption was measured. This revealed exactly how much each procedure was affecting to power consumption. Usability also played a key role in finding the optimal solution. As a result, the device’s current consumption was optimized to the desired level where it can reach the targeted operating time. All functionalities and usability were maintained in the power optimization process.
Virtualization Maturity in Creating System VM: An Updated Performance Evaluation
Authors: Silva Daniel , Rafael Joao , Fonte Alexandre
Published: June 2023

Virtualization technologies are indispensable in operating data centers and supporting cloud infrastructures, providing cost reduction (CapEx and OpEx), high availability, and disaster recovery. Hypervisor-assisted virtualization is one of the leading virtualization technologies, with the hypervisor being the software layer responsible for presenting the virtualized view of the hardware to system-level VMs. However, the virtualization overhead it introduces has implications into the computing infrastructure performance.
This paper revisits key concepts about virtualization, technologies and techniques, types of VMs and hypervisors, and provides an up-to-date comparison between native and VM environments using workload metrics such as CPU and memory scores, disk speed, and network throughput to determine virtualization overhead. Our results show a clear overall trend toward meritorious performance and the maturity of the technologies used to create system-level VMs.
Mechanical and Physical Properties of Al2O3-TiAl deposited by Thermal Spraying Method
Authors: Salih Waleed A. , Darweesh Salih Y. , Aman Allah Sabah M.
Published: June 2023

In the current article, some physical properties of a system based on alumina (Al2O3) and supported by various weight ratios of TiAl were studied (5, 10, 15, 20, 25wt.%) by means of thermal spraying by flame, where oxygen gas was used at a pressure of 4bar, and acetylene at 0.7 bar. The base used for the coating is stainless steel type 316L, and a primary binder of 80%A1-20%Ni was coated with a thickness of approximately 100µm, while the base coating was 300µm thick, so that the total thickness was 400µm. The heat treatment of the final paint was carried out at a temperature of 1000°C for an hour and a half, after that physical tests were carried out through which the best mixing ratio was obtained, with a constant spraying distance of 16cm, and a constant spraying angle of 90° if found at that. The ideal conditions and after sintering that the best micro hardness is 56kg/mm2, the least porosity is 9.1%, and the highest adhesion strength is 29, while the results of the scanning electron microscope showed that the best mixing ratio is the 25wt.% in which the surface was homogeneous and has a consistent composition. An indication of the improvement of the samples with the continuation of repeated additions of the support material (TiAl).
Balance historiográfico sobre el fútbol en Chile. Análisis, miradas y nuevas perspectivas. Siglo XX y XXI
Authors: Briones Molina Daniel
Published: June 2023

La actividad del fútbol se ha transformado paulatinamente en un centro de interés de la historiografía, que ha buscado dilucidar su desconocida historia. A partir de las últimas dos décadas, la proliferación de investigaciones que ha tenido como eje de análisis el fútbol, ha nutrido de manera incipiente un corpus teórico sobre el tema. Bajo este contexto, se hace necesario desarrollar un balance historiográfico sobre los estudios del fútbol en Chile. El presente artículo tiene como objetivo revisar y analizar las investigaciones relativas a la historia del balompié en el contexto nacional. Se propone un análisis de las principales obras que han marcado la actividad como un tema historiográfico, abordando sus posturas metodológicas y teóricas. Finalmente se deja abierta una serie de interrogantes que sirvan para enriquecer la historiografía del fútbol en Chile.
Obrazovanje i učenje zaposlenih u svetlu teorije kontigencije
Authors: Miljković Jovan
Published: June 2023

Education and learning are part of every modern working activity. We try, on basis of empirical research, from perspective of organizational theory of contingency, to provide answer on question: if are and in which intensity, employees learning and education in organizations stipulate with factors of contigency.
Analysis of Sustainable Energy Metrics in Douala’s Road Transportation Sector, Cameroon
Authors: Bissai Fontaine Dubois , Mbanga Bienvenu Gaël Fouda Fouda , Adiang Mezoue Cyrille , Nguiya Severin
Published: June 2023

In this study, Douala, Cameroon was used as a case study to analyze the characteristics of sustainable energy for road transport from 2010 to 2019. Douala, being the national capital and entry point to Central Africa, served as a major hub for the movement of people and goods. However, the road transport sector was plagued by a number of problems, including traffic congestion, the use of fossil fuels, air pollution, and global warming associated with road traffic. The objective of this work was to evaluate a set of indicators that would allow monitoring the evolution of trends in the interactions between the energy component and sustainable development. The DPSIR (Driving Force, Pressure, State, Impact, and Response) model was used to select a set of indicators. According to the results, the energy intensity of the fuel used for transport decreased from 9.93 to 15.9 toe/M€. This increase in energy intensity reflected the energy-intensive nature of the road industry. Additionally, from 2010 to 2019, the energy efficiency of road transport vehicles in the city of Douala fluctuated between 20 and 22%. This indicates a significant potential for improving energy efficiency. Therefore, decision-makers need to implement sustainable transport planning to address these issues.
Real-Time Web-based Dashboard using Firebase for Automated Object Detection Applied on Conveyor
Authors: Afira Fadhillah , Simatupang Joni Welman
Published: June 2023

Conveyors are used by many factories in the industrial sector as tools to move some materials through various processes. Currently, it is necessary to have a device which is connected to a conveyor using a digital system. In this study, a conveyor is designed to use a webcam with a deep learning image classification system, Firebase real-time database, and a web-based dashboard. The webcam is used to capture and classify objects based on shape, color, and status, as well as counting objects that run on the conveyor. Firebase real-time database will receive and store data from the webcam system in real-time so that the data can be displayed on the dashboard. The dashboard used is a website-based design using two web development systems: front-end and back-end. Data displayed on the dashboard uses a real-time data table which is capable of displaying real-time data. Testing is conducted to analyze the performance of the full prototype. Testing methods used are One-by-one Object Test and Sequential Object Test, with total of 20 tests. One-by-one Object test is conducted five times, with a total of 168 data and a total time of 12 minutes and 15 seconds. Meanwhile, Sequential Object test is conducted 15 times, with a total of 546 data and a total time of 7 minutes and 19 seconds. Based on the observations of functional dashboard test, in fact all features and buttons on the dashboard are functioned well.
TANGGUNG JAWAB HUKUM DEVELOPER DALAM TRANSAKSAKSI JUAL BELI SISTEM PPJB
Authors: Suwardi Suwardi
Published: June 2023

AbstrakPerkembangan dalam dunia usaha property sangat menarik minat palaku usaha sehingga dengan konsep market yang menjajikan maka developer selaku pengembang secara aspek hukum memiliki tanggungjawab hukum yang sangat penting untuk itu bagi para calon pembeli. Selaku konsumen harus jeli dan paham terhadap pemberlakukan aturan hukum dalam perjanjian yang dibuat agar memperoleh kepastian hukum agar tidak terjadi konflik dikemudian hari. Jual beli hunian atau rumah secara umum diawali dengan sebuah PPJB sebagai pengikat antara developer dan konsumen rendahnya kesadaran dan pengetahuan konsumen sehingga memiliki resiko yang lebih besar mengenai hak-hak konsumen. Bagaimana tanggung jawab developer terhadap konsumen atas perjanjian jual beli hunian rumah dengan mekanisme perjanjian perikatan jual beli (PPJB). Metode  yang di gunakan Normatif yang mengacu pada undang - undang yang ada yaitu Undang-Undang Nomor 20 tahun 2011 tentang Rusun. Tujuan penelitian guna memperoleh tanggungjawab hukum  bagi pengembang pada para pembeli selaku konsumen sehingga ada kepastian hukum bagi masyarakat selaku pembeli dengan sistem PPJB yang diterapkan developer selaku pengembang harus bertanggungjawab kepada konsumen adalah menanggung kerugian yang dialami konsumen sebagai mana diatur didalam Pasal 19 Undang-Undang Nomor 8 Tahun 1999 tentang Perlindungan Konsumen.Developer juga bertanggung jawab terhadap informasi yang benar serta jaminan kualitas bangunan. Tanggung jawab developer tidak hanya sampai disitu, saat pembangunanya hingga pada masa pemeliharaan developer juga bertanggungjawab atas kualitas bangunan hingga berakhirnya semua perjanjian pengikatan jual beli selesai. Kata Kunci : Tanggungjawab, Developer, Sistem PPJB
Efficiency analysis of marketing channels for purebred chicken eggs in West Sulawesi Province
Authors: Maskar Maskar , Putri Budi Rahayu Tanama , Inggriani Ni Wayan Tatik
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze marketing efficiency, marketing margins, and farmer share of sales of purebred chicken eggs in West Sulawesi Province. The research was conducted from October to November 2022. The research locations were determined by purposive sampling and were conducted in three regency: Polewali Mandar Regency, Majene Regency, and Mamuju Regency. The research respondents were determined by the multistage sampling method. Respondent farmers were determined using the quota method and purposive sampling by taking three farmers per regency, each selected with the farming experience for at least two years. Consumer respondents were selected using the stratified sampling method by classifying consumers who purchase directly from farmers into three: industrial consumers, merchant consumers, and direct consumers. Further consumer tracking was carried out using the snowball sampling method so that all marketing channel patterns of purebred chicken eggs in West Sulawesi Province could be identified. Data analysis was carried out in a quantitative descriptive manner. There are marketing channels involving farmers, wholesalers, retailers, and final consumers in the province of West Sulawesi.
O uso do estudo de impacto de vizinhança como instrumento de avaliação de impacto integrado ao planejamento de cidades: o caso do município de São Carlos (SP)
Authors: Polizel Juliana , Montaño Marcelo
Published: June 2023

A despeito da ampla experiência com o uso da Avaliação de Impacto (AI) para estabelecimento dos requisitos para a aceitabilidade dos impactos associados à implantação de projetos, somente a partir da promulgação do Estatuto da Cidade (Lei Federal 10.257) em 2001, a sociedade brasileira passa a contar com o Estudo de Impacto de Vizinhança (EIV), instrumento específico integrado ao planejamento das cidades cuja finalidade é a de informar de modo antecipado os tomadores de decisão a respeito dos prováveis impactos promovidos por projetos implantados em meio urbano, suas alternativas e correspondente aceitabilidade. Contudo, duas décadas após o seu surgimento no país, verifica-se uma lacuna significativa de conhecimento quanto ao modo como o EIV tem sido aplicado nas cidades brasileiras e, mais ainda, em que medida a aplicação deste instrumento tem sido orientada pelos princípios internacionais que norteiam a prática da AI. Deste modo, o presente artigo teve como objetivo caracterizar a estrutura institucional de aplicação do EIV e avaliar o nível de proximidade com as boas práticas para a efetividade da AI no país, tomando como base a qualidade do conteúdo dos estudos. A pesquisa se valeu de uma abordagem exploratória que incluiu os 50 municípios mais populosos do país e a realização de estudo de caso para o município de São Carlos (SP). Os resultados permitiram identificar a ocorrência pontual de boas práticas preconizadas para a AI, no entanto, verifica-se claramente a necessidade de maior domínio conceitual e metodológico dos fundamentos da AI para que o planejamento e a gestão das cidades possa se beneficiar de todo o potencial deste instrumento, sobretudo em relação ao estabelecimento dos propósitos substantivos atribuídos ao EIV, análise de alternativas, maior clareza na identificação e previsão dos impactos, além do estabelecimento de procedimentos que assegurem a sua adequada integração ao processo decisório.
A participação da sociedade em processos de tomada de decisão de caráter ambiental: os casos do Ministério Público Estadual e do Conselho Municipal do Meio Ambiente no município de São Carlos – SP
Authors: Peixoto Dante José de Oliveira e , Montaño Marcelo
Published: June 2023

A emergência das questões ambientais tem sido acompanhada por debates em nível mundial a respeito do paradigma da sustentabilidade como uma forma de equacionar os conflitos oriundos da relação entre o desenvolvimento humano e o meio ambiente, sendo consensuado que a participação da sociedade em processos de tomada de decisão constitui um dos aspectos fundamentais para a transição para um modelo sustentável de desenvolvimento. No Brasil a Constituição Federal e a Política Nacional de Meio Ambiente oferecem lugar destacado à participação da sociedade nas estratégias de proteção ao meio ambiente, sendo reservado ao Ministério Público (MP) e aos Conselhos de Meio Ambiente funções específicas para esta finalidade, além de assegurar espaços para a representação direta da sociedade civil. Adotando-se a perspectiva de que a efetividade da participação social está diretamente relacionada à distribuição do poder decisório, procurou-se analisar em que medida a participação social é promovida no âmbito de tais órgãos (empregando-se as categorias não existente, fraca, e efetiva) e identificar os respectivos fatores intervenientes. O trabalho adota uma abordagem mista de pesquisa, valendo-se da análise da documentação levantada para 276 processos de tomada de decisão ocorridos ao longo de uma década no município de São Carlos (SP), complementada por registros realizados durante reuniões e audiências, e uso de ferramental computacional para a interpretação dos dados. Os resultados indicam distintos níveis de participação, não sendo possível estabelecer um padrão entre as categorias empregadas para a classificação dos processos, o que permite reafirmar a influência do contexto como elemento de grande importância para a efetividade da participação da sociedade em processos de tomada de decisão de caráter ambiental. Ainda assim, as evidências permitem concluir pela importância de ambos - MP e conselhos - como elementos essenciais para que a sociedade possa ser informada e influenciar decisivamente nas decisões tomadas.
Bioeconomic evaluation of an agroforestry system and the potential to recover degraded areas and capitalize producers in the state of Pará, Brazilian Amazon
Authors: De Santana Antônio Cordeiro , De Santana Ádina Lima , De Santana Ádamo Lima , De Oliveira Gilmara Maureline Teles da Silva , Do Santos Marcos Antônio Souza
Published: June 2023

The state of Pará has the largest deforested and degraded area in the Amazon, a result from the expansion of extensive livestock, the projects of rural settlement in the Agrarian Reform, mining, timber extraction, hydroelectric power plants and the pressure from large urban centers for food. Reversing the deforestation and soil degradation can thrive with the adoption of appropriate technologies in systems of higher productivity and bioeconomic efficiency, higher social inclusion, and less impact on the environment. The Agroforestry System, formed by the combination of acai, cocoa and black pepper crops, and African mahogany as a forest species, can be one of the alternatives to recover degraded areas and meet the objectives of sustainable development. According to the bioeconomic criteria of viability, this agroforestry system presented a competitive advantage in relation to monocultures of acai, cocoa, and black pepper; due having a higher net present value of US$ 6,508.94/ha; internal rate of return 13.93%; cost-benefit ratio of 1.104; uniform present value of US$ 764.54/ha; occupy more labor and mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases; reduce erosion, recovers water quality and interaction with biodiversity. The inclusion of the opportunity cost of natural assets such as land, water, and forest, and of the benefits with the green certification in the price of products, contributes to the use of good practices in the production, commercialization and preservation of natural resources.
Análise de preditores para adoção de sistemas solares fotovoltaicos residenciais no Vale do Paraíba
Authors: Liza Caio Borelli , Romão Érica Leonor , Kasemodel Mariana Consiglio
Published: June 2023

A energia fotovoltaica foi identificada como uma das principais fontes de energia na transição da geração de eletricidade de fontes não renováveis para fontes renováveis. No Vale do Paraíba (São Paulo, Brasil), apesar das condições favoráveis à implantação da geração distribuída de energia fotovoltaica, a capacidade instalada é muito inferior ao potencial de geração existente, evidenciando a presença de fatores que dificultam a maior adoção e difusão dessa tecnologia. Sendo assim, este trabalho teve como objetivo identificar preditores responsáveis pela intenção de adoção sistemas solares fotovoltaicos no Vale do Paraíba. As informações foram coletadas através de um questionário online (n = 168). Os dados coletados são referentes à caracterização socioeconômica, indicadores de consumo consciente, conhecimento declarado e efetivo e percepção. Como resultado, verificou-se que os entrevistados acreditam que a instalação de placas fotovoltaicas exige um elevado custo, no entanto, acreditam também que o investimento é válido. Foi observada dependência de conhecimento declarado e efetivo (p<0,05), indicando que pessoas que declararam conhecer o sistema solar fotovoltaico por geração distribuída tiveram melhor desempenho ao responder perguntas técnicas sobre a tecnologia. Por fim, gênero, faixa etária e percepção estão associados com a intenção de adoção de placas fotovoltaicas.
PENGARUH SOSIALISASI DAN MEDIA IKLAN TERHADAP MINAT MASYARAKAT DALAM BERWAKAF TUNAI DI LEMBAGA KEUANGAN SYARIAH (Studi Kasus pada Lembaga Keuangan Syariah di Kecamatan Aikmel Lombok Timur)
Authors: Hadiyani Baiq , Ikhsan Rian Hidayatul , Dewi Novi Yanti Sandra , Febrian Dodi
Published: June 2023

Selama ini masyarakat hanya mengenal wakaf dalam bentuk tanah dan bangunan. Sedangkan wakaf dalam bentuk uang tunai belum sepenuhnya tersosialisasikan dengan baik. Kurang pahamnya masyarakat akan hakikat dan makna wakaf tunai. Sosialisasi merupakan peroses yang dapat membantu individu dalam proses pembelajaran dan adaptasi. Media iklan adalah alat komunikasi yang tepat untuk mensosialisasikan produk suatu perusahaan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah pengaruh sosialisasi dan media iklan berpengaruh terhadap minat masyarakat dalam berwakaf tunai di lembaga keuangan syariah Kecamatan Aikmel. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa kuesioner dan dokumentasi. Teknis analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini teknik analisis regresi linear.Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa sosialisasi dan media iklan berpengaruh terhadap minat berwakaf tunai di lembaga keuangan syariah secara simultan.
Choosing Suppliers for Healthcare Supply Chains under Neutrosophic Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method
Authors:   Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes (UNIANDES Ambato), Ecuador, Gonzalez Iruma Aflonso ,   Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes (UNIANDES Santo Domingo), Ecuador,   Universidad Regional Autónoma de los Andes (UNIANDES Ambato), Ecuador, Acevedo Guido Guida , Quinchuela Flor B. Morocho
Published: June 2023

Given the importance of suppliers to the overall viability and effectiveness of a supply chain, the assessment and choice of suppliers is a popular topic of research. Thus, in today's global climate, businesses must develop a methodical approach to evaluating and selecting the most suitable supplier based on their standards. To meet this need, businesses might turn to multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) techniques, since deciding on a reliable provider is fundamentally an MCDM challenge. Although many examples of using these strategies for supplier assessment and choice can be found in the published literature, not enough research has been conducted on their effectiveness in the healthcare industry. In the healthcare industry, hospitals must also think about supplier-related choices to lessen hazards and threads that impact their efficacy. The VIKOR technique, which is focused on the development of a compromising answer within the context of options and assessment standards, yields excellent outcomes in situations requiring the consideration of numerous factors simultaneously. Numerous studies have shown that neutrosophic numbers actively aid in the process of making decisions. Suppliers in healthcare alternatives selection is a challenge that has been solved by the presented technique.
Factors associated with nursing students' sense of coherence: A cross-sectional study
Authors: De Oliveira Raquel Alves , Lopes Gabriella Farias , Sousa Isabelle Barros , Cavalcante João Victor Mendonça Santana , Ribeiro Samila Gomes , Soares Paula Renata Amorim Lessa , Caetano Joselany Áfio , Aquino Priscila de Souza
Published: June 2023

Background and objective: The Salutogenic Theory has a central element called Sense of Coherence, which measures the ability to cope of individuals in everyday situations. The objective of this study is to verify the factors associated with the nursing students’ Sense of Coherence.Methods: Analytical cross-sectional study, carried out with 199 students from an undergraduate nursing course at a public university in the city of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, in June 2019. A form with sociodemographic and health characteristics, and Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence Questionnaire were applied. The median of the scale score was used to rate the Sense of Coherence in higher and lower.Results: The variables age up to 21 years (p = .013), not having a job (p = .032), absence of a spouse (p = .018), concern for the future (p = .006), lack of physical activity (0.023), use of psychotropic drugs (p = .002), insomnia (0.004), severe anxiety (p = .001), and moderate and severe depression (p = .000) were associated with a lower Sense of Coherence.Conclusions: The sociodemographic and academic variables presented influence the nursing students’ Sense of Coherence, which emphasizes the need for actions aimed at the more susceptible students’ mental health.
Peranan Etika Bisnis dalam Perusahaan Maspion
Authors: Adelia Pratiwi Anggun , Kurniawan Taufik
Published: June 2023

Applied ethics includes a branch called "business ethics" that aims to keep tabs on a company's morals and ethics under tight scrutiny. Business ethics and effective management are crucial, but they are not the main determinants of a company's success. The business sector is very competitive, and ethics in the workplace are taken for granted. Regardless of whether the information is good or bad, it can spread swiftly. Businesses can only exist if they treat their customers and suppliers with respect, as well as their investors and the general public. The fierce competition in business leads to a lack of attention to corporate ethics on the part of executives.
Gut-Skin axis and healthy skin: a systematic review
Authors: Liedtke Fernanda Soubhia
Published: June 2023

Introduction: The skin has a multifactorial aging process, both by intrinsic and extrinsic predictors. Skin diseases contributed almost 2.0% to the global burden of 308 diseases and injuries in recent years. The role of the gut microbiota (GM) in human aging is important. GM directly affects aging through the gastrointestinal system. The microbial impact on the skin is still not fully understood. Objective:  The present study analyzed the major scientific evidence on the relationship between gut microbiota and the skin, emphasizing the importance of intestinal health for aesthetically healthy skin. Methods: The systematic review rules of the PRISMA Platform were followed. The research was carried out from February to May 2023 in Scopus, PubMed, Science Direct, Scielo, and Google Scholar databases. The quality of the studies was based on the GRADE instrument and the risk of bias was analyzed according to the Cochrane instrument. Results and Conclusion: A total of 137 articles were found. A total of 47 articles were fully evaluated and 27 were included and developed in the present systematic review study. Considering the Cochrane tool for risk of bias, the overall assessment resulted in 30 studies at high risk of bias and 13 studies that did not meet the GRADE. It was concluded that current scientific evidence reveals the existence of an important Skin-GM axis, highlighting the management of dermatoses through probiotics and prebiotics, as well as lifestyle changes. To establish aesthetically healthy skin, it is imperative to manipulate the gut microbiota to achieve balance. Thus, treatments that elevate or repair a bowel are essential as adjunctive therapy in the management of inflammatory skin diseases and may contribute to the effectiveness of standard dermal therapy.
Vulnerabilities of Microfinance Institutions and Low-Income Borrowers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines: A Proposed Multisectoral Assistance Plan
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1637-3693 ramirez1908401@ceu.edu.ph, amdelacruz@ceu.edu.ph Graduate School, Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines, G. Ramirez Jason , M. Dela Cruz Ambrosio
Published: June 2023

Microfinance institutions in the Philippines are crucial in supporting low-income households with small businesses. However, credit defaults pose a challenge to both microfinance institutions and borrowers, hindering sustainable financial progress. To address this, a study used the Credit Risk Management Mechanism Model to investigate credit vulnerabilities and proposed a multisectoral assistance plan. The study utilized the descriptive-comparative research design and was conducted in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, and collected data from 32 microfinance institutions and 242 low-income borrowers using complete enumeration and stratified random sampling. Socio-demographic profiles and data for the assistance plan were gathered using frequency and percentage distribution. Credit vulnerabilities were measured using weighted arithmetic mean and standard deviation, and the disparity was analyzed using independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance. The findings showed a notable difference in credit vulnerabilities between microfinance institutions and borrowers. To bridge this gap, microfinance institutions should invest in comprehensive training programs for staff and loan officers, improving credit assessment processes, risk identification, and tailored financial products. Collaboration with experts, and consultants, and continuous monitoring is vital. Low-income borrowers should utilize financial literacy and education programs provided by microfinance institutions and other organizations. These programs must be accessible, culturally sensitive, and customized. Effective development and delivery require collaboration between microfinance institutions, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies. Microfinance institutions should actively promote these programs for widespread awareness among low-income individuals. Keywords: level of credit vulnerabilities, microfinance institutions, low-income borrowers, credit risk, proposed multisectoral assistance plan
The Challenges of Science Teachers Adapting Hyflex modality: A Phenomenological Study
Authors:   https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3415-9186, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3656-2406, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8426-1157, https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2230-5262, J. Cinco Carlo , M. Batis Mariel , B. Alvarez Jleonil , A. Alonzo Edward ,   sircarlocinco@gmail.com, marielbatis.ccc@gmail.com, jleonilalvarez019.dhla@gmail.com, alonzo.ea@mpc.edu.ph Dee Hwa Liong Academy, Malanday National High School, Marikina Polytechnic College, Philippines
Published: June 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic greatly affected and changed the teaching and learning process in the education sectors. Higher education and basic education limit in-person classes to avoid the spread of the virus. In response to this, the Department of Education (DepEd) established different distance learning modalities to assure continuity of learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. In the study’s locale, in-person classes were discontinued and for the last 2 years, online learning was implemented. For the School year 2022-2023, the school administration piloted a new learning modality, which is the Hyflex mode of learning. In this modality, students can attend and participate in class sessions either in a regular classroom or online. The study’s objective is to provide pertinent data for a better comprehension of the many difficulties that science teachers face while implementing the Hyflex modality. The study utilized a phenomenological design with in-depth interviews and survey questionnaires as data-gathering techniques. There were 4 essential themes generated based on the experience of science teachers. As a result, this study suggests revisiting the procedures in adapting the Hyflex modality, including the proper training for the teachers in troubleshooting problems with regards to the use of the devices that are prerequisites on the said modality. Keywords: Challenges, ECQ, Hyflex, in-person class, phenomenology
Reconfiguring Crisis Management Skills of Teachers in the New Normal
Authors:   Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University Zamboanga City, Philippines, A. Manso Jenny , A. Delos Santos Roxette April , B. Gonzales Ma. Guadalupe Paz
Published: June 2023

The outbreak of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) represents a significant danger to the general public’s health, particularly in educational institutions. This study aimed to determine the crisis management skills of teachers in the new normal. It aimed to assess the profile of the respondents and their responses to manage their skills in terms of in-placed policies and guidelines, ability to respond in emergencies, integration of crisis management in delivering instructions, and adaptive teaching practices. The study involved 80 respondents teaching in Higher Education Institutions and the Department of Education of Zamboanga City. This study employed a descriptive-quantitative design to determine the crisis management skills of the respondents in dealing with the crisis management response. The research study utilized a four-point Likert scale administered survey questionnaire consisting of two parts that include the profile of the respondents and a statement that measures the crisis management skills of teachers in the new normal. The study revealed that the majority of the respondents were between the ages 20 – 35 years old; mostly female and average ICT literacy level. It also found that the most highly applied crisis management skills of the respondents were in-placed policies and guidelines for students’ and teachers’ safety, the ability to respond to emergencies, and adaptive teaching practices during a crisis. While the integration of crisis management in delivering instructions involving teachers and students garnered only moderately applied interpretation. Respondents’ age, gender, and ICT literacy level were not predictors of crisis management skills of the respondents. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made: implement a strategic plan that enables the institution to move forward while effectively managing and mitigating risks; encourage teachers to attend/participate in workshops that will strengthen their knowledge and skills; recalibrate the curriculum to enable teachers to revise the activities/course work/tasks/experiences that can be delivered through blending learning; and empower the faculty to reconfigure and reskill. Keywords: COVID-19, Crisis Management, Skills, Crisis, Teachers
Faculty-Driven Student Engagement in Community-Engaged Projects: An Undergraduate Perspective
Authors: Espinoza Hernández Sofía , González Orozco Paulina , Yellamelli Nandini
Published: June 2023

Increasing student involvement in community-engaged initiatives begins with cultivating an environment in which students feel safe to take intellectual risks and where their interests and assets are valued. Drawing parallels between what students are learning in the classroom and problems within real communities allows them to develop a greater sense of responsibility in addressing community needs. Furthermore, creating spaces where students can talk about what they know and what interests them offers faculty opportunities to assess what types of projects might be of interest to students. It is essential for faculty to listen to their students actively and intentionally to identify what they know, how they think, and where their interests lie when creating community-engaged projects. This article seeks to present two areas for faculty to consider when motivating students to participate in community-engaged projects and the support needed to ensure lasting community and student impact.
Crisis Management Policies Concerning the Russo-Ukrainian War in the European Union’s Security and Defence Approach: Soft Power and EUAM
Authors: AYDEMİR Emrah , GÜNER Oğuz
Published: June 2023

The European Union (EU) has long been formulating security and defense policies, and strategy documents, incorporating modern developments, based on joint assessment of threats and challenges against the security of Europe. European Union, while striving to optimize existing sources and boosting the overall efficiency of crisis management policies to address foreign crises, falls short of substantial progress in overcoming the challenges. This article aims to discuss the EU’s crisis management policies regarding the Russo-Ukrainian War, covering the years 2014-2022, from a historical perspective on the Union’s approach to security and defense. In this context, this article focuses on the use of soft power and European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) adopted by the European Union for Ukraine as part of its crisis management policy, and evaluates the security and defense approach it has displayed in resolving the crisis combined with the objectives pursued and the goals to be achieved.
Does Being Listed in BIST Sustainability Participation Index Affect Share Prices?
Authors: KONAK Fatih , TÜRKOĞLU Diler
Published: June 2023

According to the Efficient Market Hypothesis, stock prices are affected by all market information simultaneously. Hence, it does not appear conceivable for the investor to obtain returns above the market average, according to this hypothesis. On the other hand, the market anomalies shown by empirical studies highlight the impossibility of an efficient market and the potential for divergent responses to news and announcements from the market and investors. Whereas the idea that stock prices reflect both recently made public announcements and historical information is described as an efficient market in semi-strong form, it is tested to see how the market responds to particular events that might have an impact on it and lead to predictable price movements. The main purpose of the research is to ascertain whether being included in the Borsa Istanbul Sustainability Participation Index has an effect on stock returns. Through using the Event Study approach, the analysis focused on the stock closing data of 23 companies whose uninterrupted data were acquired from 29 companies in the BIST Sustainability Participation Index, which began trading on November 12, 2021. The major findings demonstrate that the market is not efficient in a semi-strong form based on statistically significant findings in Average Abnormal Returns as well as Cumulative Average Abnormal Returns. It might be countered, though, that the fact that these outcomes are discontinuous suggests that the investor may face obstacles to achieving returns above the market average.
Flowcharting: From Abstractionism to Algorithmics in Art and Architecture
Authors: Allen Matthew
Published: June 2023

By the time the computer arrived on the architectural scene, its place had been prepared by decades of avant-gardist experimentation. The modernist program of rationalizing creative practice took a decidedly bureaucratic turn between two generations of constructivists in the 1930s and 1960s. From Paris to Cambridge, painters, poets, designers, and architects poured their energy into cracking the code of artistic genius in hopes of democratizing the creation of better environments, thus stimulating a nascent repertoire of algorithmic techniques. The motivation to use these new techniques emerged from attempts to understand art and architecture through serial effects. By reformulating their disciplines in terms of flowcharting procedures developed in the field of scientific management, artists and architects enacted a paradigm shift that had long been a cherished dream of modernism, replacing composition with organization as the basis of design.
Index of Atmospheric Purity (IAP) Related to Potential Ecological Risk Indexes (RI) of Heavy Metals Accumulation in Urban Area
Authors: Silprasit Kun , Rimlumduan Thipwarin , Phowana Naphat , Thummajitsakul Sirikul
Published: June 2023

Heavy metal contamination in protected areas can cause sensitive ecosystems to be at risk. Bioindicators for monitoring heavy metal contamination need to be investigated. The objectives of this study were to determine heavy metal residues in soil in an urban area, and also lichens diversity. Twenty-two sampling plots of 1 km x 1 km size were selected in Nong Saeng sub-district, Pak Phli district in Nakhonayok province, Thailand. Lichens diversity was investigated, and soil samples were collected to analyze the amount of heavy metal residues in the soil. Afterwards, the potential ecological risk indexes (RI) and index of atmospheric purity (IAP) were presented. The results indicated that trace element concentrations in forest (For), urban (Urb) and agriculture (Agr) soils were not significantly different, and that land use type did not affect heavy metal contamination. However, two areas with high RI values of 358.27 and 483.76 were designated as being at considerable ecological risk. These values related to the lowest air quality index in distribution mapping of IAP. The relationship between index of atmospheric purity and potential ecological risk indexes (RI) of heavy metal accumulation in urban area implied that long-range transboundary air pollution may be a source of heavy metals contamination in some areas. The highest RI value related to Hg concentration in low land implied that it was possible that concentrations of heavy metals could have been affected by the discharge of wastewater into the low land, and especially in the study area that had acidic soil.
Common Issues in Aeration System Choice for Flotation Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Sazonov Dmitry , Antonova Ekaterina
Published: June 2023

Flotation wastewater treatment is widely used in various treatment systems. The choice of aeration system plays a considerable role in the development of highly efficient flotation tanks. The objective of this work is to point out factors that influence the choice of flotator type, and to offer recommendations based on literature review and data analysis. In this paper, the various types of aeration systems used in flotation tanks are considered: mechanical, pneumatic, pneumohydraulic and ejection systems as well as dissolved air flotation and electroflotation systems. Their main advantages and disadvantages are pointed out. The specific features of flotation tank constructions are considered. The factors that influence the choice of aeration system such as the parameters of wastewater (pH, conductivity, temperature), requirements for the quality of treated water, reliability and simplicity of maintenance, capital and operating costs are defined. The peculiarities of various aeration system applications in different conditions are revealed. A comparison of the energy consumption of the considered systems of aeration is presented. In conclusion, practical recommendations for the choice of aeration system depending on various factors are offered.