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TEJIDO EMPRESARIAL Y POTENCIAL DE LA BIOTECNOLOGÍA EN RISARALDA
Authors: Ospina Gustavo
Published: February 2024

El propósito de este análisis es identificar el tejido empresarial y potencial biotecnológico de Risaralda, puesto que es uno de los sectores promisorios establecidos en el Plan Departamental de Competitividad y un instrumento para la estrategia de diversificación del mercado local, el cual es dependiente de la producción de café y no presenta valor agregado, dando como resultado baja competitividad, problemas de sostenibilidad empresarial y precarias condiciones en el sector productivo y el mercado laboral. El capítulo presentado a esta publicación corresponde al avance de la investigación adelantada, el cual contiene la revisión de políticas y programas de los distintos niveles de gobierno, así como una depuración de sectores y variables a utilizar en el desarrollo del trabajo de campo y los posteriores resultados.
ANÁLISIS DE PERCEPCIÓN SOBRE LOS DESAFÍOS DE LA PRÁCTICA CONTABLE CON INNOVACIÓN SOCIAL
Authors: Flórez Espinal Luz Deicy
Published: February 2024

El proyecto de investigación tiene por objetivo analizar la percepción de los contadores (profesionales graduados y estudiantes) sobre el concepto de la innovación social, usos y posibles formas de implementarla en el ejercicio contable. La investigación planteada es de tipo mixta aplicando instrumentos de medición como encuestas y entrevistas. El trabajo de campo se realizará con estudiantes de la Universidad de Cundinamarca Extensión Chía y con gremios de contadores. Los resultados obtenidos permitirán sugerir ejemplos de innovación sociales que pueden promoverse para atender los desafíos de la práctica contable.
ANÁLISIS DEL EMPRENDIMIENTO TURÍSTICO EN LOS MUNICIPIOS DE CHÍA Y CAJICÁ 2018-2019
Authors: Flórez Espinal Luz Deicy
Published: February 2024

La investigación busca analizar el emprendimiento turístico de Chía y Cajicá con el fin de describir su composición, conocer la percepción que se tiene del tema, y hacer una intervención piloto que contribuya a la consolidación de los emprendimientos turísticos. La investigación es de tipo mixta, mediante encuestas y entrevistas dirigidas a emprendedores de la Universidad de Cundinamarca Extensión Chía, emprendedores registrados ante las alcaldías de Chía, Cajicá, Gobernación de Cundinamarca y Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá, y expertos en el área de emprendimiento de universidades de la Sabana Centro.
POSICIONAMIENTO Y EXPANSIÓN DEL MARKETING DIGITAL CASO: CONTEXTO COMERCIAL CARTAGENA DE INDIAS, COLOMBIA
Authors: Padilla Castilla Amalfi del S , Peñata Cotta Anyi Paola , Romero Malo Melissa Viviana
Published: February 2024

Cartagena de Indias Distrito Cultural y Turístico desde la época de la colonia fue el puerto local estratégico para el continente, después de 487 años de su fundación, Cartagena no solo sigue siendo estratégica, sino que su puerto es el ‘El Mejor del Caribe’ y el único en Colombia que aparece en el ranking de los 100 mejores puertos del mundo (El Universal, S.F). Al ser una ciudad activa en los diferentes sectores económicos, este proyecto pretende obtener información relevante aplicada a la población de estudio, siendo esta, los negocios locales en gran y pequeña escala, estas últimas incluidas en el rango de las 

microempresas, las cuales buscan posicionarse y expandirse utilizando el Marketing Digital como estrategia administrativa y de gestión.Para el desarrollo del presente proceso investigativo se utilizó la encuesta como herramienta fundamental en la obtención de información y el cumplimiento de los objetivos trazados; por otra parte, se emplearon mecanismos de investigación que hacen referencia a la búsqueda esencial, de información relacionada al Marketing Digital, con la cual dicha información ha sido pertinente para el análisis correspondiente de esta estrategia respecto a los negocios locales de la ciudad.

En consecuencia, las plataformas digitales, se constituyen en una herramienta de constante uso de las personas, simboliza para las pymes y microempresas una ventana para ofrecer y dar muestra de los servicios o productos al mercado; en la actualidad, disponer de plataformas digitales representa un bajo costo para las organizaciones, razón por la cual, muchos negocios locales de la ciudad de Cartagena acuden al Marketing Digital como estrategia para la maximización de las ventas y la multiplicación de los negocios, ampliando así los mercados.
HABILIDADES GERENCIALES Y ÉXITO EMPRESARIAL EN PYMES DE MANUFACTURA TEXTIL DEL DEPARTAMENTO DEL ATLÁNTICO
Authors: Prieto Pulido Ronald Antonio , García Guiliany Jesús Enrique , Monsalve-Peláez Magda Andrea , Barragán Morales Camilo Enrique
Published: February 2024

Las compañías élites en sus mercados, tienen como directivos, personas calificadas con habilidades gerenciales. La presente investigación analizó las habilidades gerenciales para el éxito empresarial de pymes de manufactura textil en el Departamento del Atlántico (Colombia). Con una metodología cuantitativa, se aplicó la técnica de análisis discriminante, encontrando contrastes entre las habilidades directivas y el éxito empresarial entre dichas pymes. Se concluye que las habilidades gerenciales explicativas del éxito empresarial de las pymes estudiadas son: desempeño financiero, eficiencia en procesos y desempeño de personas.
CARACTERIZACIÓN DE LAS MIPYMES ORIENTADAS A LOS NEGOCIOS VERDES EN COLOMBIA
Authors: García-Castiblanco Claudia Paola , Díaz-Ariza Diana Marcela , Aguilar Galeano Estibaliz
Published: February 2024

Los negocios verdes son una oportunidad de desarrollo para los países que cuentan con riqueza en términos de biodiversidad, ya que las empresas no sólo podrán reducir costos a través de un uso sostenible de los recursos, sino que además podrán explotar dicha riqueza ofreciendo a los consumidores productos más sanos e innovadores, por lo que la presente investigación tiene por objetivo el conocer características generales de las micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas (MiPymes) orientadas hacia los negocios verdes en Colombia, con el fin de tener una idea más clara sobre elementos como los sectores potenciales y las posibilidades de internacionalización. Esta es una investigación descriptiva que recolectó información de 261 empresas clasificadas como verdes por las Corporaciones Autónomas Regionales y que fueron encuestadas en el marco de la Feria BioExpo 2019. Dentro de los principales resultados se encuentra que existe un gran potencial en el área de los agronegocios sostenibles, pero su capacidad de extenderse a mercados en el extranjero es muy limitada. Por lo que se concluye, que, si bien este tipo de emprendimiento tienen la gran bondad de poder ser desarrollados en cualquier región del país y en diversos sectores, aún falta trabajar, sobre todo desde entes gubernamentales, para fortalecer los procesos de internacionalización de este tipo de negocios.
ESTUDIANTES DE PRIMER CURSO EN ECONOMIA, ADMINISTRACIÓN Y CONTADURÍA 2000-2017
Authors: Rincón Báez William Umar , Becerra Plaza Gisèle Eugenia
Published: February 2024

Para el Boletín No. 3, se hace un análisis de los estudiantes de primer curso y graduados tanto a nivel nacional de todas las áreas de conocimientos y en especial el área de Economía, Administración, Contaduría y Afines. Se hace analizan para los estudiantes de primer curso desde el año 2000 a 2017 y de los estudiantes graduados de 2001 a 2017, por Áreas de conocimiento, por Departamentos, Sector y Carácter académico de la Institución de educación superior (IES), Metodología del programa, y la comparación entre los Núcleos básicos de conocimiento de Administración, Contaduría y Economía. Todos los datos se toman del Sistema Nacional de Información de la Educación Superior (SNIES)1 del Ministerio de Educación Nacional de Colombia.
Evaluación de la Respuesta Sísmica de un Edificio Aporticado Considerando Interacción Suelo Estructura
Authors: Nina Noelia Edith Falcon
Published: February 2024

En la presente investigación evalúa la respuesta sísmica de un edificio aporticado considerando los efectos de interacción suelo estructura mediante el modelo de la norma rusa SNIP 2.02.05-87 y medir la influencia respecto al modelo de base rígida; para ello de considero como muestra un edifico de 5 niveles de sistema estructural principalmente de pórticos de concreto armado con una cimentación de zapatas combinada asentado en un suelo S2. La metodología utilizada en el presente estudio de tipo aplicada, no experimental y descriptiva.

Entre los principales resultados encontrados se destaca el incremento de las distorsiones de entrepiso en un 11.56% en la dirección X, un incremento de hasta el 22.88% en la dirección Y; en cuanto al comportamiento de la cimentación se obtuvo una disminución considerable de los asentamientos de hasta el 92.65% en la zapata Z-6, en cuanto a los esfuerzos de presión de la cimentación se tuvo un aumento de hasta el 71.73% en la zapata Z-6 y disminución de hasta el 20.08% en la zapata Z-2. Estos resultados nos indican una influencia significativa al evaluar el modelo de interacción suelo estructura de la norma rusa SNIP 2.02.05-87 respecto al modelo de base empotrada.
Dynamic uniaxial compression properties of self-compacting rubber concrete subjected to different strain rates
Authors: Ke Xiao-Jun , Chen Zheng-Ren , Ye Chun-Ying , Xiang Wan-Nian
Published: February 2024

Rubberised concrete is a type of light, green building material, which is prepared by mixing rubber powder or rubber crumb into ordinary concrete in a certain proportion. Similarly, using vibration-free technology, rubber can be added to self-compacting concrete (SCC) to prepare self-compacting rubber concrete (SCRC). Uniaxial compression tests were carried out on SCRC made with two particle sizes at different strain rates, and the effects of strain rate and rubber content on the dynamic mechanical properties of the SCRC were studied. The microstructure of SCRC specimens before and after damage was analysed. Compared with ordinary SCC, the SCRC was capable of maintaining good integrity during damage when the rubber powder content exceeded 10% and the rubber crumb content exceeded 15%. It was also found that, as the strain rate increased, both the peak stress and the elastic modulus increased, indicating the strain rate enhancement effect; the strain rate effect on the peak strain was not evident. Equations relating peak stress and elastic modulus to the strain rate effect were established, a dynamic damage constitutive model was developed, the damage evolution was analysed and stress intervals were assigned to the various stages of damage evolution.
Construction offenses in the Polish legal system
Authors: Paradowski Mariusz
Published: February 2024

This article creates the issue of construction offenses in the Polish legal system. At the beginning, it analyzes the concept of crime in criminal law as an introduction to further scientific discussion. Next, the study discusses construction offenses: of thwarting the activities of architectural and construction authorities or construction supervision, performing an independent technical function in the construction without certified builder’s qualifications or the right to perform an independent technical function in the construction. In addition, the text gives attention to construction offenses in the area of the obligation to maintain a building in proper technical condition or failure to ensure the safe use of a building. In conclusion, the article underlines the position of the Constitutional Tribunal in the area of Art. 91a obligatory legal act - Construction Law. The text has a brief summary. The elaboration uses the research method: doctrinal, dogmatic, dedication and comparative.
Participation experience in self-care program for type 2 diabetes: A mixed-methods study
Authors: Kim Mihwan , Lee Haejung , Park Gaeun , Khang Ah Reum
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the participation experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes in an Automated Personalized Self-Care program, assess the changes in self-care behavior and glycemic control, and evaluate the stages of change and readiness to change using the transtheoretical model (TTM). Methods: We examined 16 patients with type 2 diabetes who participated in a diabetes self-care program using a mobile application. Purposive sampling continued until data saturation. Using a mixed method study, we analyzed the participants’ characteristics, self-care behavior, stage of change, and readiness to change quantitatively and analyzed the qualitative data using Elo and Kyngas’s content analysis method. Results: The compliance group (CG) showed improved self-care behavior and glycemic control. In the CG, the proportion of participants in the action stage was higher in the exercise and diet domains and lower in the blood glucose testing and medication domains than in the non-compliance group (NCG). Readiness to change, motivation for health behaviors, and social motivation were higher in the CG, whereas personal motivation was higher in the NCG. In this qualitative study, three categories and 11 subcategories were identified. The findings suggest the CG regarded their experience in the program more frequently as positive, whereas the NCG perceived greater barriers to using the mobile application in the program. Conclusion: Based on the differences identified between the CG and NCG, TTM-based strategies are needed to facilitate the progression of NCG to the action stage.
Concept analysis of end-of-life care competency of long-term-care-hospital nurses: Using a hybrid model
Authors: Son Sookyeon , Jeon Mi-Kyeong
Published: February 2024

Purpose: This study identified the attributes and indicators of end-of-life nursing competency in long-term-care-hospital nurses and clarified the definition of the concept. Methods: The Competency Outcomes Performance Assessment model was used as a conceptual framework, and conceptual analysis was performed using the hybrid model presented by Schwartz-Barcott and Kim. In the theoretical phase, the attributes of end-of-life care competencies were explored through a literature review. In the ﬁeldwork phase, focus group interview data were analyzed to derive the attributes of nursing competency at the end of life. In the final analysis phase, the attributes and indicators of end-of-life care competency were compared, analyzed, and integrated. Results: The attributes of end-of-life care competency among nurses in long-term care hospitals included comprehensive symptom management, effective communication, situational response, patient-centered care, information provision and education, resource management, demonstrating leadership, and professional development. Conclusion: End-of-life care competency in long-term-care-hospital nurses can be defined as a comprehensive set of competencies that includes symptom management, situational adaptation, effective communication, resource utilization, leadership, patient-centered care, meeting the needs of patients’ families through adequate information provision and education, and enhancing individual nursing capabilities through professional development. These results can serve as a foundation for developing tools to measure end-of-life care competencies among nurses in long-term care hospitals.
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF TEMPERATURE FIELDS OF DELAYED COKING REACTOR BODIES ON THE STRESS-STRAIN STATE OF THE MATERIAL
Authors: Badin Yu.A. , Budaragin M.V. , Kiselev A.N. , Puzanov A.I.
Published: February 2024

The article continues to explore the topic of damage to DCR (delayed coking reactors) or coke drums during operation. Based on the temporary localization of damage formation during the cooling stage, the most critical stage of the technological process during the operation of the DCR is determined and a damage mechanism is proposed in the form of the influence of an uneven temperature distribution over the DCR body. The description of method for studying the temperature field on the outer surface of the body of the DCR using original mobile temperature measuring devices is given. The results of research with data on the distributions and actual values of temperature differences along the outer surface of the body of the DCR during operation are presented. The DCR with a material design made of stainless steel was selected as the object of research. The case of damage in the form of cracking of the welded joint of the body during the operation of the DCR with the occurrence of a leak is considered. To justify the occurrence of damage in the form of corrugations, calculations of the stress-strain state (SSS) of the material of the body elements are carried out. The applied finite element complex «ANSYS» is used for calculations. As the initial data for SSS calculations, the results of studies of the temperature distribution over the outer surface of the DCR are used. During the calculations, it was found that at the cooling stage, the greatest stresses in the body material correspond to the level of the yield strength of the material and lead to irreversible plastic deformation with the occurrence of the process of accumulation of deformations (ratcheting process). A comparison is being made with data from foreign studies of the operating conditions of the DCR. As measures to prevent operational damage to the DCR, it is proposed to change the technical requirements for steels for the manufacture of main parts in terms of increasing the level of mechanical properties (tensile strength and yield strength). Recommendations are formulated on the material execution of the DCR, the design and manufacture of the DCR.
EFFECT OF BACK PRESSURE DURING DIRECT PRESETTING OF ALLOY LBTPN D16T
Authors: Kashaev D.V. , Kargin B.V. , Zhivaeva V.V. , Bukin P.N.
Published: February 2024

Pipes made of high-strength aluminum alloys with protector thickeners in the middle and at the ends are actively used in the construction of wells for oil and gas. Their light weight and sufficient strength make it possible to build wells of greater depth from lower lifting capacity installations. In addition, aluminum alloy pipes of keyless construction are widely used in cases where there is a high content of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. This design and material make it possible to significantly increase the service life of pipes in aggressive, corrosive environments. In order to increase the production speed of pipes, it is proposed to use the technology of direct compression with back pressure. You can simulate the manufacturing process using this technology of LBTPN (alloy drill pipe of increased reliability) using a specialized software complex DEFORM, which was done. These aluminum pipes are used in the development of ultra-deep gas and oil wells, as well as horizontal and inclined extended reach wells. LBTPNs were also used in the drilling of ultra-deep Kola, Kryvyi Rih, and Ural wells. It is possible to use compressed pipes with back pressure if the design depth of the well is more than 3000 m. During pressing in the plastic deformation focus, stress transformation is observed: normal growth and drop of tangents and, therefore, a decrease in their total impact; increased level of hydrostatic pressure, all components of deformations and, therefore, also their total impact. Unlike the non-backpressure process, when present and under its action in the gage zone, there is a significant decrease in longitudinal tensile forces, as a result it is possible to carry out the process with higher values of alloy flow rates. Also, pipes made of aluminum alloys of a lock-free design are widely used in cases where there is a high content of carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. This design and material can significantly increase the service life of pipes.
Can Language Prevent Flexible SCR Calculations? New Duties for Auditors in The Prudential Authority v Constantia Insurance Company Limited, Gauteng Local Division, Johannesburg, Case Number 2022-19765
Authors: Kilian Neels
Published: February 2024

This article analyses the importance of the solvency capital requirement (hereafter SCR) and the minimum capital requirement (hereafter MCR) formulae and why an insurer's external auditor should audit these and disclose its contents in the insurer's financial statements. When calculating the SCR, the reason for requiring such a disclosure is to allow the Prudential Authority an opportunity to understand whether the assumptions, parameters and techniques (also referred to as economic considerations) applied by actuaries comply with section 36 of the Insurance Act 18 of 2017. Administrative costs and written premiums are considered when calculating the MCR, although written premiums could be subjected to different interpretations, which might affect this formula. Accordingly, had Constantia Insurance Company Limited's auditor audited these formulae in 2018 and disclosed their contents in the financial statements, the Prudential Authority would have commenced liquidation procedures in 2019, not choosing instead to wait and monitor the company's solvency requirements on a weekly basis for four years. As a result, owing to the lack of transparency in the financial statements and non-compliance with the SCR and MCR, Constantia spent nearly R733 000 000 over the three-year period to fund its business activities.
Türkiye’s Educational Journey: Evaluating the Skills of Mathematics, Science, Reading, and Foreign Language in The Light of International Competition
Authors: SİNCER Sakine , YAKUT ÖZEK Bahar , SELÇUK Eray
Published: February 2024

Education has always been significant for sustainable development all around the world. However, it is not possible to achieve development without considering the international standards in this globalized world. Countries can be successful only if they interact with other societies without losing their cultural identities. The European Union is an organisation that fosters cooperation and harmony among countries for development. In this context, it has identified four main areas and sixteen indicators for these areas in order to improve the quality of education. Being one of the candidate countries, Türkiye has declared will to harmonize with the educational policies suggested by the European Union. Therefore, the question of how compatible and competitive Türkiye’s education system has become with international standards remains on the agenda in today’s world of increasing international competition in every area. In this line, this study aims at analysing the current situation of Turkish education system according to four key indicators, which are mathematics, science, reading skills and foreign language. For this purpose, the study employs the method of document analysis. Therefore, we analysed PISA 2022 report and EF EPI (EF English Proficiency Index) 2023 report in this line. The study findings show that Türkiye ranks 39th with an average score of 453 in mathematics, 34th with an average score of 476 in science, and 36th with an average score of 456 in reading skills among 81 countries in PISA 2022. Also, Türkiye ranks 66th among 113 countries with an EF EPI score of 493 in English.
Examining the Effects of Project and Resource-Based Teaching Methods on Social Intelligence, Metacognitive Thinking and Academic Achievement
Authors: GÜNDÜZALP Cengiz , GÖKTAŞ Yüksel
Published: February 2024

This study aimed to reveal the effects of project- and resource-based teaching methods on student teachers' social intelligence, metacognitive thinking skills, and academic achievements. A pretest-posttest control group design, a quasi-experimental method, was used in the study. The study used the purposeful sampling method to determine the study group. The study group consists of four different groups. The study analyzed the collected data by MANOVA and paired samples t-test. The findings obtained from the study showed that there was a significant difference in terms of metacognitive thinking skills and academic achievement between the groups to which different teaching methods were applied. In the study, it was understood that the group to which PBTM was applied was more successful than the other groups in terms of metacognitive thinking skills and academic achievements. It was observed that there was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores regarding the metacognitive thinking skills and academic achievement of the group to which PBTM was applied. On the other hand, it was determined that there was no significant difference in terms of the scores regarding social intelligence levels between the groups to which different teaching methods were applied in the study. It was observed that there was no significant difference between the social intelligence variable pre-test and post-test scores of the groups. In conclusion, the study revealed that different teaching methods used in lessons affected students' social intelligence, metacognitive thinking and academic achievement at different levels.
The Effects of an 8-Week Strength Training Toward the Specific Preparation Phase on Male Volleyball Athletes’ Performance
Authors: Arjuna Fatkurahman , Pamungkas Gallant , Primasoni Nawan , Rahayu Tri Winarti
Published: February 2024

Background. Training programs are part of training management that need to be properly and correctly prepared and implemented.
Study Purpose. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of an 8-week program of resistance training, carried out at a specific preparation phase, on the performance of male junior volleyball athletes.
Materials and methods. This study was conducted as experimental research, with a sample of 24 male volleyball athletes ([mean ± SD] age: 17.96 ± 1.23 years; body weight: 75.56 ± 7.80 kg; height: 180.46 ± 7.14 cm; body fat: 17.62 ± 3.36%) who were randomly divided into experimental group (EG): n = 12 and control group (CG): n = 12. The training program lasted for eight weeks and took place at a specific preparation phase.
Results. There was a significant increase in the indicators handgrip dynamometer left (p<0.014), handgrip dynamometer right (p<0.001), vertical jump (p<0.001), sit-and-reach test (p<0.000), leg dynamometer (p<0.000), and back dynamometer (p<0.001) in the experimental group after being given strength training treatment for eight weeks.
Conclusions. When strength training is included in volleyball training, it can increase the performance in power, strength, and flexibility, especially when carried out at a specific preparation phase. Incorporating targeted stimuli, such as strength training, into training sessions appears to be a secure method of training for this age group and may help to contribute to continuous and gradual improvements in neuromuscular adaptation.
Tinjauan Berkaitan Kesan Perkembangan Aktiviti Ekopelancongan Kelip-Kelip Terhadap Komuniti Setempat Di Semenanjung Malaysia
Authors: Ab Rashid Muhammad Fakruhayat , Abd Rahman Azimah
Published: February 2024

Artikel tinjauan ini memuatkan ulasan yang merujuk kajian terdahulu berkenaan perkembangan aktiviti ekopelancongan kelip-kelip di Malaysia. Ekopelancongan kelip-kelip menjadikan elemen serangga sebagai produk untuk menarik minat para pelancong untuk melihat keindahan alam semulajadi serangga yang sudah mula diperkenalkan sejak tahun 1980-an lagi. Ekopelancongan kelip-kelip ini bukan sahaja unik namun memberi manfaat daripada aspek ekonomi dan sosial kepada komuniti setempat. Kajian terdahulu yang menunjukkan ekopelancongan kelip-kelip memberi manfaat positif kepada komuniti setempat melalui penyediakan peluang pekerjaan, pendapatan sampingan komuniti, menyumbang kepada kesejahteraan sosial, dan mewujudkan peluang perniagaan. Artikel ini akan menyorot kajian terdahulu berkaitan kesan aktiviti ekopelancongan kelip-kelip seluruh semenanjung Malaysia terhadap komuniti setempat. Artikel ini mengulas sokongan komuniti yang diberikan melalui penglibatan secara langsung dan tidak langsung dalam aktiviti ekopelancongan kelip-kelip melalui penyediaan perkhidmatan untuk pengunjung dan memberi kerjasama dalam usaha mengekalkan persekitaran semulajadi paya bakau yang merupakan habitat bagi spesis serangga ini bagi memastikan ekopelancongan ini dapat diteruskan untuk jangka masa panjang. Hasil ulasan dan tinjauan dalam artikel ini sesuai dijadikan rujukan dan panduan bagi pengkaji yang menjalankan kajian berkaitan perkembangan aktiviti ekopelancongan kelip-kelip di Semenanjung Malaysia secara menyeluruh.
Engineering Students’ Lifestyle in a Malaysian Public University during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Anuar Nadia , Indra Sofea Dayana , Azhan Dini Nurina , Anak Andrin Swaylin , Rosly Nurhilleny , Jaafar Nurul Syafieqah
Published: February 2024

Unhealthy lifestyle among university students is an apparent issue in their quality of life. The criticality of this issue is supplemented by reports that students’ lifestyle was severely impacted due to the pandemic and abrupt shift to online learning. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the lifestyle of engineering students at a Malaysian public university. This paper also seeks to determine gender differences in students’ lifestyles. Questionnaires were distributed to respondents via Google Forms to uncover their eating habits, physical activity, and sleeping habits. Data were collected for three months from four engineering programmes. Simple random sampling was employed, and 120 responses were obtained. The findings revealed that the students have been practising a moderately unhealthy lifestyle; possess average eating habits; are physically inactive, and do not attain sufficient sleep. This study also observed no significant differences between male and female students’ eating and sleeping habits. In contrast, a significant difference was reported between male and female students’ physical activities. The results also determined a moderate correlation between eating habits and sleeping habits and also between eating habits and physical activity. The findings recommend universities implement precautionary measures such as constructing relevant courses and health programmes to raise students’ awareness of the importance of a holistic lifestyle.
Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah (KBSM): Satu Penilaian Sejarah
Authors: Ahmad Narzaray Nadia Fitriyana , Ariffin Mohd Rus Ahmad Kamal
Published: February 2024

Pembaharuan kurikukulum peringkat sekolah menengah di Malaysia bermula pada tahun 1988 dan dilaksanakan sepenuhnya pada tahun 1989. Heagley dan Evans menakrifkan kurikulum sebagai pengalaman terancang yang disediakan oleh sekolah kepada murid supaya murid boleh mencapai semua hasil pembelajaran yang ditetapkan menggunakan kebolehan terbaik mereka. Sebelum pengenalan Kurikulum Bersepadu Sekolah Menengah (KBSM), pelbagai masalah telah timbul dalam kurikulum sekolah menengah yang menjadi penanda aras kepada perubahan kurikulum di Malaysia. Berdasarkan analisis, pengenalan KBSM sangat berkait rapat dengan isu-isu sejarah yang bergolak dalam tempoh tiga dekad terawal pasca kemerdekaan. Isu-isu yang berlegar pada ketika itu seperti masalah perpaduan, ketidakmampuan penghasilan guna tenaga mahir, dan kerapuhan penggunaan bahasa kebangsaan yang masih longgar. Justeru artikel ini akan menganalisis isu-isu sejarah yang berkait rapat dengan pengenalan KBSM dan individu yang bertanggungjawab dalam memastikan KBSM menjadi realiti. Pendekatan sejarah digunakan sebagai teras penulisan. Dari segi pengumpulan data, penulisan ini menggunakan kaedah analisis kualitatif iaitu menggunakan kaedah penyelidikan arkib dan perpustakaan. Hal ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan maklumat dan menganalisis pelbagai sumber primer dan sekunder seperti, Report of the Education Committee 1956, Report of the Education Review Committee 1960, dan Cabinet Committee Report on Review of Implementation of Education Policies 1979 dan Minit Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Kurikulum tahun 1972, 1986 dan 1987. Kajian mendapati tiga isu sejarah tersebut sangat mempengaruhi pemikiran individu-individu yang merancang dan menggubal KBSM. Implikasinya, kurikulum telah mengalami rombakan yang membawa kurikulum ini ke arah satu anjakan dalam dunia pendidikan renteten daripada isu-isu sejarah yang pernah berlaku.
The Reasons and Influence of the Establishment of One Port Trade System in Guangzhou during Qing Dynasty
Authors: Yu Zhou , Mansor Suffian , Mat Enh Azlizan
Published: February 2024

Guangzhou is located in the southern part of China, near the South China Sea, belongs to Guangdong Province. It serves as China's southern gateway to the world and was historically called "The Southern Treasure of the Emperor", playing a crucial role in China's maritime trade history. Throughout Chinese history, Guangzhou underwent several cycles of "closure" and "opening", policies that severely impacted trade. However, foreign merchants never ceased to request permission from the Chinese government to engage in trade. In 1757, Emperor Qianlong decreed Guangzhou as the only one official port for foreign trade. This edict led to the establishment of the one port trading system in Guangzhou, as the Qing government aimed to counter foreign influences and local uprisings while maintaining a self-sufficient small-scale agricultural economy. Western nations and their traders sought opportunities within this system, aspiring to expand trade to other regions of China, even the inland areas. The exclusive status of Guangzhou as China's only one trading port persisted until 1842, following the defeat of the Qing government in the Opium War against Britain, the Nanjing Treaty was signed. This treaty opened Guangzhou, Shanghai, Ningbo, Fuzhou, and Xiamen as trading ports, bringing an end to the one port trading system. The reasons and impacts of the establishment of this system have not been comprehensively analyzed to date. Therefore, this paper based on historical archives, analyzes both the direct and underlying reasons behind Emperor Qianlong's decision and elucidates the system's diverse impacts on various aspects of Qing-era China.
The Concept of Marx Happiness in China
Authors: Su Yun , Sabjan Muhammad Azizan
Published: February 2024

China has been the socialist country since 1949, when the new country was established. Communist Party of China (CPC) selected Marxism as the governing ideology for China which is consistent with the hierarchical and centre government system. CPC is dedicated to improving happiness of society for the citizens within the framework of Marxism ideology. However, the concept of Marxism happiness, and its development are still limited in terms of understanding and study. This paper explored the development of concept of Marxism happiness through the different works of Marx from his early writing to the authoritative academic book. The researcher then defined the concept of Marxism Happiness. This paper employs document analysis and thematic analysis to provide a clear understanding of the concept of Marxism Happiness and its implication for the happiness of Chinese citizens, meanwhile, it would be conducive to the researchers and policy makers in ideological construction of a country.
Pengalaman Buli Siber dan Isu Kesihatan Mental dalam kalangan Pelajar Universiti
Authors: Hassan Nazirah , Isa Norshahidah
Published: February 2024

Buli siber dikenal pasti sebagai satu bentuk gangguan moden yang membawa kepada ancaman kesihatan awam dan sukar dibendung. Tinjauan global melaporkan satu daripada lima kanak-kanak berisiko menjadi mangsa buli siber, dan berpotensi mengalami tekanan emosi dan masalah kesihatan mental yang boleh membawa kepada pemikiran atau tindakan membunuh diri. Artikel ini membincangkan satu kajian saintifik yang bertujuan mengkaji penularan buli siber dalam kalangan belia di Malaysia dan perkaitannya dengan masalah kesihatan mental iaitu tekanan, kebimbangan dan kemurungan. Kaedah tinjauan keratan rentas telah dilaksanakan keatas 561 orang pelajar dari tiga buah universiti awam dan dua buah universiti swasta di Lembah Klang, Malaysia. Hasil kajian melaporkan sekurang-kurangnya 40 peratus responden pernah melaporkan pengalaman dibuli secara dalam talian, dan pengalaman dibuli memberi kesan yang signifikan kepada peningkatan tahap tekanan, kebimbangan dan kemurungan. Perbincangan memberi penekanan kepada kepentingan daya tahan digital sebagai salah satu strategi daya tindak efektif untuk menangani buli siber dan mengurangkan risiko masalah kesihatan mental. Kajian memberi implikasi kepada pengukuhan program pencegahan dan intervensi untuk melindungi dan memperkasa mangsa buli siber.
Some features of intrauterine development of capillaries in the head and neck area
Authors: Bychkova Irina Yu. , Chekmareva Irina A. , Baranchugova Larisa M. , Konorova Irina L. , Abduvosidov Khurshed A.
Published: February 2024

BACKROUND: The development of capillaries in human embryogenesis is a multi-stage process influenced by genetic factors and signaling pathways, which is of interest in studying the mechanisms of vascular bed formation in the prenatal period of human development.
AIM: To study the development of capillaries in the embryonic and early fetal periods and determine the morphological prere­quisites leading to the formation of developmental defects.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: The biomaterial of 50 embryos and fetuses from 4 to 12 weeks was studied. A histological and electron microscopic examination of the specimens was performed in the axial plane at the level of both jaws and neck. The volume fraction of capillaries and muscle fibers in the structure of the sternocleidomastoid muscle was determined. Data on the volume fraction of each component were presented as median and interquartile range. Quantitative analysis was performed using the Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney methods with Bonferroni correction.
RESULTS: At the 4th week, a capillary network began to develop from the mesenchyme, which took on a complete form by the 8th–10th week. The proportion of capillaries increased from the 6th to the 10th week, and by the 12th week it decreased. A statistically significant pattern of changes in the ratio of the proportion of capillaries in muscles with the volume fraction of muscle fibers itself was revealed. As the mass of the muscle fibers themselves increased, the proportion of capillaries in it decreased significantly from 1.92 (1.77; 2)% at 4–6 weeks of embryogenesis to 0.25 (0.23; 0.26)% at 10–12 weeks.
CONCLUSION: The critical period for the development of capillaries is the intrauterine period from the 4th to the 12th week of development, when in the structure of muscles as an organ, the vascular component first prevails over the muscular component itself, and then sharply decreases.
Dynamics of structural transformations of intervertebral discs in humans in the fetal period
Authors: Vikhareva Larisa V. , Makarova Viktoriya V.
Published: February 2024

BACKGROUND:The process of formation of the intervertebral disc structure remains poorly understood. Therefore, evaluating the forecasts for the development of the disc’s fibrous component as the foundation of its strength and elastic properties in the postnatal period seems appropriate.
AIM:To identify microstructural transformations of the annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus in the fetal period and compare them with the ontogenetic orientation of the spinal motion segment.
MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study material included 150intervertebral discs obtained during autopsy of 50fetuses. The gestational age of 42fetuses was in the early fetal period, 8fetuses were in the late fetal period. Intervertebral discs СV–СVI, ThV–ThVI, LV–SIwere examined in each fetus. All histological preparations were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, silver impregnation method, PAS reaction, Alcian blue (pH=1.0), Van Gieson and Weigert stains. For intergroup comparisons, the Kruskal–Wallis, Mann–Whitney, and Newman–Keuls tests were used. Differences were considered statistically significant atp≤0.05.
RESULTS:Elastic fibers in the late fetal period were found in the annulus fibrosus and the peripheral zone of the nucleus pulposus. The intensity of staining of collagen and elastic fibers was more pronounced in the outer layers of the annulus fibrosus. Analysis of the parameters of the vascular-connective tissue formations showed an increase in their number (p=0.0368) and an increase in the number of vessels in the vascular-connective tissue formations of the intervertebral disc (p=0.0449) in the direction of the lower levels of the spinal motion segments. Differences in these two indicators were obtained between the СV–СVIand LV–SIdiscs, as well as between the СV–СVIand ThV–ThVIdiscs. In relation to all the studied morphometric parameters of the vascular-connective tissue formations in the cervical and thoracic spine, no statistically significant differences were obtained between the early and late fetal periods.
CONCLUSION:The development of the intervertebral disc occurs from the peripheral parts to the center; the source for its further development is the fibrous ring.
Pengembangan Hutan Pinus sebagai Kawasan Ekowisata dengan Konsep Community Based Tourism (CBT) di Desa Sumberdem
Authors: Ningtyas M Arifah Wahyu Nurroso , Zaki Muhammad , Romadhona Sonia Dwi , Ichwanto M. Aris
Published: February 2024

Sumberdem Village is a rural area that has special characteristics where this village is located in a mountainous area and is close to the Gunung Kidul tourist destination. Because of this, it is a strategic location for developing community economic efforts through tourism. Moreover, in this village, there are still many green open areas, especially pine forest areas. Based on the survey results, the village currently needs a rest area master plan based on community-based tourism. The supporting factor for using this concept is because the people of Sumberdem Village still carry out the culture and traditions passed down such as village cleans, village meetings, mitoni, and so on, so the CBT concept is deemed suitable to be used. For this reason, it is necessary to design a pine forest tourism master plan. The method of implementing this service activity includes several stages, namely (1) preparation stage, (2) implementation stage, and (3) final stage. At each stage, several activities are carried out by the needs and plans for completing this community service activity. The output of this community service activity is expected to produce several outputs, including: 1 Copyright, 1 News in the Mass Media, 1 design implementation product, 1 product documentation, 1 published article.

Desa Sumberdem adalah sebuah kawasan pedesaan yang memiliki karakteristik khusus dimana desa ini terletak di daerah pegunungan dan berada dekat dengan destinasi wisata Gunung Kidul. Karena hal tersebut, maka lokasi yang strategis untuk mengembangkan usaha-usaha perekonomian masyarakat melalui wisata. Apalagi di desa ini, masih terdapat banyak area terbuka hijau terutama daerah hutan pinus. Berdasarkan hasil survey bahwa desa saat ini membutuhkan masterplan rest area berbasis community-based tourism. Faktor pendukung menggunakan konsep ini dikarenakan masyarakat Desa Sumberdem masih melakukan budaya dan tradisi yang diturunkan seperti bersih desa, musyawarah desa, mitoni, dan sebagainya, maka konsep CBT dirasa cocok untuk digunakan. Untuk itu, perlu adanya desain masterplan wisata hutan pinus. Metode pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian ini meliputi beberapa tahapan yaitu (1) tahap persiapan, (2) tahap pelaksanaan, dan (3) tahap akhir. Pada masing-masing tahap dilaksanakan beberapa kegiatan sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan rencana penyelesaian kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini. Luaran Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini nantinya diharapkan menghasilkan beberapa luaran antara lain: 1 Hak Cipta, 1 Berita di Media Massa, 1 produk implementasi desain, 1 dokumentasi produk, 1 artikel terpublikasi.
Peningkatan Potensi Pariwisata melalui Implementasi Konsep Family Fun Camp di Desa Petungsewu
Authors: Ariestadi Dian , Ansyorie Mohammad Musthofa Al , Ichwanto M. Aris , Isnandar Isnandar , Novianti Novianti , Sholikah Inka Pratiwi
Published: February 2024

Petung Sewu Village, which is located in Dau District, Malang Regency, has cultural customs that are still very strong and have aboge community communities. In addition, the topography of this village is on the slopes of the sleeping princess mountain with an altitude of 700 meters above sea level. This village has 294.720 hectares of plantation area, 1.650 hectares of waqf land and 261.402 hectares of production forest. Petung Sewu Village, which is still beautiful with many trees, bamboo and a lot of local wisdom, is a suitable combination to introduce tourism in Petung Sewu Village further. Based on the potential of Petung Sewu Village, the Malang State University service team implemented a Family Fun Camp (FFC) as a Tourist Spot at the Petung Sewu Village Campground, Dau District. This service aims to develop the tourism potential of Petung Sewu Village to improve the surrounding community's economy. The stages of the procurement process include surveys and needs analysis, site measurement, design planning, presentation to the public, finalizing the design, evaluating the implementation of activities, and reporting. The indicator of the success of this community service is the formation of a new tourist spot that can become an icon of Petung Sewu Village and improve the economy of the surrounding community.

Desa Petung Sewu yang berada di Kecamatan Dau, Kabupaten Malang, memiliki adat budaya yang masih sangat kental dan memiliki komunitas masyarakat aboge. Selain itu, topografi desa ini berada di lereng gunung putri tidur dengan ketinggian 700 meter di atas permukaan laut. Desa ini memiliki 294,720 Ha area perkebunan, 1,650 Ha tanah wakaf dan 261,402 Ha hutan produksi. Desa Petung Sewu yang masih asri dengan masih banyaknya pepohonan, bambu serta banyaknya kearifan lokal ini menjadi perpaduan yang cocok untuk lebih mengenalkan pariwisata di Desa Petung Sewu. Berdasarkan potensi Desa Petung Sewu, tim pengabdian Universitas Negeri Malang melakukan implementasi Family Fun Camp (FFC) Sebagai Spot Wisata di Bumi Perkemahan Desa Petung Sewu Kecamatan Dau. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk pengembangan potensi pariwisata Desa Petung Sewu sebagai salah satu upaya peningkatan ekonomi masyarakat sekitar. Tahapan proses pengadaan ini meliputi survey dan analisa kebutuhan, pengukuran lokasi, pembuatan desain rencana, pemaparan kepada masyarakat, finalisasi desain, evaluasi pelaksanaan kegiatan, dan pelaporan. Indikator keberhasilan dari pengabdian masyarakat ini berupa terbentuknya spot wisata baru yang dapat menjadi ikon Desa Petung Sewu dan peningkatan ekonomi masyarakat sekitar.
Antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the oral cavity of paraguayan participants from Coronel Oviedo, year 2021
Authors: Villasanti Torales Ulises , Méndez Julieta , Servín Jazmín , Rodríguez Marylet , Villalba Andrea , Ortiz Analía , Franco Pablo
Published: February 2024

A cross-sectional study was carried out to identify the resistance profile of Staphylococcus aureus colonizing the oral cavity of patients. Sampling was carried out with sterile swabs. Mannitol-positive colonies were cultured on blood agar, identifying S. aureus by conventional biochemical tests that included positive results for catalase, coagulase, DNAse and latex agglutination test for S. aureus. The resistance to 11 antibiotics was tested. Forty-three subjects were included; 83.7% presented oral pathologies, and 6.9% had a history of hospitalization, 18.6% mentioned having used antibiotics in the last three months. S. aureus was isolated in 3 patients; the 3 isolates presented resistance to penicillin, while 2 of the three isolates were resistant to oxacillin and cefoxitin. Resistance to erythromycin and clindamycin was also present in one patient. Two of the cases presented resistance to various drugs and didn´t report any risk factors.