bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
SHARED LEADERSHIP UNTUK PENGEMBANGAN SELF-EFFICACY SISWA PADA PEMBELAJARAN KOLABORATIVE BERBASIS CSCL
Authors: Putro Budi Laksono , Nurdyansah Meggy , Junaeti Enjun , Putra Rizky Rachman Judhie , Waslaluddin Waslaluddin , Rahman Eka Fitrajaya
Published: January 2024

Self-efficacy is a person's self-confidence that he is able to overcome a situation based on his abilities. There is evidence that student self-efficacy has an impact on cognitive and metacognitive learning strategies. So students can work harder, and more diligently, increasing their potential and self-esteem. There is still minimal discussion of constructs and indicators that affect the development of student efficacy. The objective of this study is to apply shared leadership to the development of student self-efficacy in computer-assisted collaborative learning (CSCL). Developing a shared leadership for developing student self-efficacy applies the Smart Learning Environment Establishment Guideline (SLEEG) method with a quasi-experimental research plan with one group post-test. The research was conducted at SMK Negeri 13 Bandung with a sample of 32 individuals in class XI TKJ 1. Analysis of research using PLS-SEM with the Smart-PLS application. The results indicate that the shared leadership metric is valid and reliable. Shared leadership has a significant positive impact on self-efficiency, with p-values of 0.049 < 0.05 and 0.013 < 0.5, respectively. It can be concluded that shared leadership in the CSCL environment can create a sense of responsibility for each member of the group and facilitate the process of interaction among students. AbstrakSelf-efficacy atau efikasi diri merupakan keyakinan diri seseorang bahwa dia mampu mengatasi suatu situasi berdasarkan kemampuan yang dia miliki. Self-Efficacy siswa terbukti berpengaruh pada strategi kognitif dan metakognitif dalam pembelajaran. Sehingga siswa mampu bekerja lebih keras, lebih tekun, peningkatan potensi dan kepercayaan diri. Namun demikian masih minim pembahasan konstruk dan indicator yang mempengaruhi pengembangan efikasi siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan menerapkan shared leadership untuk pengembangan self-efficacy siswa pada pembelajaran kolaborative berbasiskan Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL). Pengembangan shared leadership untuk pengembangan self-efficacy siswa menerapkan metode Smart Learning Environment Establishment Guideline (SLEEG) dengan desain penelitian quasi experimental dengan one group post-test only. Penelitian dilakukan di SMK Negeri 13 Bandung dengan sampel kelas XI TKJ 1 berjumlah 32 orang. Analisis penelitian menggunakan PLS-SEM dengan aplikasi Smart-PLS. Hasil menunjukan bahwa pengukuran shared leardership valid dan reliabel. Shared Leadership berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap Self-Efficacy dengan p values masing-masing adalah 0,049 < 0,05 dan 0.013 < 0,5. Dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa shared leadership pada lingkungan CSCL dapat melatih rasa tanggung jawab pada setiap anggota kelompok dan memudahkan proses interaksi antar siswa.
EVIDENTIALITY IN TEXTS OF THE JOURNALISTIC STYLE IN THE MODERN GERMAN LANGUAGE
Authors: KIYKO Yuriy , ILCHUK Evelina
Published: January 2024

The article is dedicated to examining the peculiarities of employing the category of evidentiality in texts of the journalistic style in the modern German language.
Life in society is impossible without communication between people. As communicants, they exchange various information, expressing their views, emotions, and attempting to convey their own point of view to their interlocutors. Often, communicants pass on information, other people's thoughts, assumptions, and so on. Therefore, in the modern communicative process, there arises a need to specify the source of certain information. The main purpose of this is an attempt to lend greater credibility and authority to the message.
For German-language journalistic style, the use of inferential and reportative evidentiality is characteristic. We believe that these types are determined by the fact that indicating the source of information is an integral component of professional media text. This is because journalists, when including the opinions of others (politicians, celebrities, or ordinary witnesses) in their materials, can present an event in light of various ideologies, provide it with a certain assessment, and thus influence the audience's opinion. Indicating the source of information is an indispensable feature of a media text, as it allows for the confirmation or refutation of the credibility of certain information. Evidential markers help readers verify the facts and opinions presented by the journalist, and based on this, form their own opinion. Citing sources is a central characteristic of a media text, providing it with the necessary objectivity. This is why evidentiality, as a linguistic category, plays a leading role in the information space of any developed linguistic culture.
Preventing Sexual Violence Against Women Through the Short Film 'Demi Nama Baik?'
Authors: Suryani Riri Irma , Purnamasari Dwi Candra , Linda Gusnita
Published: January 2024

Sexual violence cannot be ignored. Sexual violence can happen to anyone, be it children, teenagers, adults, men or women. One of the things that can be done to prevent sexual violence can be done using film media. The production of a short film with the title “Demi Nama Baik?” with the hashtag #Don’t Just Shut Up” is a film that tells the assertiveness of the campus in taking action against perpetrators of sexual violence. This research method uses a descriptive qualitative method approach with the concept of fiction film design. The making of this film aims to influence other campuses out there in the process of cracking down on cases of sexual violence that occur within the scope of higher education. This film aims to influence other universities in handling cases of sexual violence on their campuses.

Keywords: short film; film; production; sexual violence.
Implementation of Verses and Meanings of the Quran in Salawat Dulang in Tanah Datar Regency
Authors: Hafizzullah Hafizzullah , Iffah Fadhilah , Perdana Yogi Imam , Amril Dapit
Published: January 2024

The existence of Qur'anic verses that live in the midst of art and culture of the people of Tanah Datar Regency is an interesting thing to discuss. One of the arts that is based on the values of the Quran is the art of Salawat Dulang. Salawat is performed with the accompaniment of a tray, or also called salawat dulang, whose lyrics in the verses delivered contain religious messages taken from the Quran. The purpose of this study is: To describe the verses contained in the salawat dulang poem and the social values contained therein. The type of research used is field research or (field research), with a phenomenological approach. Then data collection techniques are interviews, observation and documentation. The results show that, many verses of the Qur'an are directed in the chanting of salawat dulang verses, such as verses that discuss the nature of divinity, self-study or Sufism, khamr, the nature of prayer, death, do not be arrogant and vague, and others. The art of salawat dulang has quite complex values in it, including Islamic da'wah values, aqidah values, morals, cultural values, entertainment values, and economics.
Homoseksual dalam Al-Qur`an: Studi Komparatif Penafsiran Wahbah Az-Zuhaili dan Mahmud Yunus
Authors: Jelita Hayuti Sukma , Amril Dapit
Published: January 2024

The main problem in this research is homosexuality in the Qur'an, a comparative study of the interpretation of Wahbah Az-Zuhaili and Mahmud Yunus.  The purpose of this research is to find out and identify the similarities and differences in the interpretation of Az-Zuhaili's and Mahmud Yunus's interpretations of homosexuality.  This type of research is library research.  The method used in this study is the muqaran method by analyzing the interpretation of two figures related to homosexuality by using a comparative method.  while analyzing the interpretation using the interpretation approach.  Primary data sources of this study are the verses of the Koran, Al Munir's commentary by Wahbah Az-Zuhaili and Mahmud Yunus's interpretation of the Qur'an Karim.  while the secondary data of this research are the results of research or original theoretical or theoretical writings, dictionaries, books, articles and journals that are relevant to this research.  The results of this study conclude first, the Qur'an views homosexual behavior as fahisyah because it violates normal human nature to like the opposite sex.  there is also a difference between the two mufassirs in interpreting lafadz fahisyah mufassir Wahbah Az-Zuhaili interprets it as an abomination while Mahmud Yunus interprets it as a crime.  second, there are differences and similarities in the interpretation of these two commentators, namely in the punishment given by Allah, namely (Wahbah Az-Zuhaili: Allah punished the people of the prophet Lut in the form of a hail of stones and destroyed their country. Meanwhile, Mahmud Yunus interpreted Allah to punish the people of the prophet Lut  in the form of rain of pebbles, a very great earthquake and destroyed their country.
Efektifitas Pengelolaan Wakaf (Studi Kecamatan Baktiya Barat Kabupaten Aceh Utara)
Authors: Hidayatina Hidayatina , Nasrun Mahdalena
Published: January 2024

The implementation of regulations regarding the authority of waqf managers in Aceh, namely Baitul Mal, the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) and the Indonesian Waqf Board (BWI), will certainly affect the effectiveness of waqf management, including West Baktiya District, North Aceh Regency. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of waqf waqf management in Baktiya Barat sub-district, North Aceh sub-district. This type of research is field research using qualitative descriptive methods. The results of the research show that the management of waqf by the KUA of West Baktiya sub-district with the implementation of waqf management by nadzir in every gampong in Baktiya Barat sub-district, the causes are (1) the KUA rarely goes to the gampong - (2) from the nadzir, the KUA still only receives limited reports that there is waqf land in the gampong, while there are no reports from nadzir regarding the management of waqf assets in West Baktiya District and frequent changes of nadzir before the term of office ends (3) problems related to waqf assets, including many waqf lands that do not have waqf pledge deeds and the sale and purchase deed,  waqf land are revoked by the heirs.
Makna Ekspresi Rumah Adat Rote Ndao: Studi Kasus Rumah Raja Thie
Authors: Fanggidae Dodi , Bahar Yudi
Published: January 2024

Rumah Adat atau Rumah Raja Rote Ndao pada zaman dulu merupakan representasi masyarakat adatnya. Salah satu Rumah Raja Rote Ndao yang masih bertahan (Rumah Raja Thie), kini telah mengalami kerusakan dan belum ada tindakan baik oleh pemerintah maupun masyarakatnya. Hal ini dapat diasumsikan akibat rendahnya rasa kepemilikan atas warisan arsitektur yang dimiliki di Rote Ndao. Penelitian ini mengungkap makna arsitektur yang terkandung terhadap bentuk dan fungsi Rumah Raja Thie sebagai salah satu Rumah Adat yang masih bertahan. Metode yang digunakan dalam melakukan analisis data adalah dengan mengkaji visual massa bentuk dan fungsi bangunan, untuk ditentukan makna yang terkandung dari aspek tersebut. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Rumah Raja Thie memiliki ekspresi yang didominasi pada bentuk atapnya dengan ornamen bubungan yang disebut toka dan bohani. Bentuk arsitektur rumah ini memiliki fasad yang tertutup dari segala arah sehingga terkesan sebagai rumah satu lantai padahal bagian dalamnya terdiri atas dua lantai dan berbentuk panggung, hal ini disesuaikan dengan fungsi area service bangunan pada bagian di bawah panggung yang dapat dimanfaatkan sebagai kandang ternak. Ornamen bubungan toka dan bohani menggambarkan kepemimpinan dan kewibawaan sebagaimana rumah ini sebagai tempat dilakukannya pertemuan dan pengambilan keputusan adat.
Equilibrium of Dietary Patterns Between Alzheimer’s Disease Patients and Healthy People: A Comprehensive Analysis Using Multiple Factor Analysis and Classification Modeling
Authors: Ahmed Tahera ,   the Australian Imaging Biomarkers and Lifestyle Flagship Study of Ageing, Zhang Ping , Kumar Kuldeep
Published: January 2024

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a particular type of dementia that currently lacks a definitive treatment and cure. It is possible to reduce the risk of developing AD and mitigate its severity through modifications to one’s lifestyle, regular diet, and alcohol-drinking habits. Objective: The objective of this study is to examine the daily dietary patterns of individuals with AD compared to healthy controls, with a focus on nutritional balance and its impact on AD. Methods: This study incorporated multiple-factor analysis (MFA) to evaluate dietary patterns and employed Random Forest (RF) classifier and Sparse Logistic Regression (SLR) for Variable Importance analysis to identify food items significantly associated with AD. Results: MFA revealed trends in the data and a strong correlation (Lg = 0.92, RV = 0.65) between the daily consumption of processed food and meat items in AD patients. In contrast, no significant relationship was found for any daily consumed food categories within the healthy control (HC) group. Food items such as meat pie, hamburger, ham, sausages, beef, capsicum, and cabbage were identified as important variables associated with AD in RF and SLR analyses. Conclusions: The findings from MFA indicated that the diversity or equilibrium of daily diet might play a potential role in AD development. RF and SLR classifications exhibit among the processed foods, especially deli meats and food made with meat items, are associated with AD.
Validation of the “Perceptions Regarding pRE-Symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease Screening” (PRE-ADS) Questionnaire in the German Population: Attitudes, Motivations, and Barriers to Pre-Symptomatic Dementia Screening
Authors: Angelidou Ioanna Antigoni , Stocker Hannah , Beyreuther Konrad , Teichmann Birgit
Published: January 2024

Background: Attitudes, motivations, and barriers to pre-symptomatic screening for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the general population are unclear, and validated measurement tools are lacking. Objective: Translation and validation of the German version of the “Perceptions regarding pRE-symptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease Screening” (PRE-ADS) questionnaire. Methods: A convenience sample (N = 256) was recruited via an online platform. Validation of the PRE-ADS-D consisted of assessments of reliability, structural validity using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and construct validity using known-group tests. A subscale “Acceptability of Screening”, with 5 PRE-ADS-D items, was extracted to measure acceptance of screening in clinical practice. The STROBE checklist was used for reporting. Results: EFA revealed a three-factor model for the PRE-ADS-D. Acceptable to good internal consistency was found for the 25-item scale (α= 0.78), as well as for the three factors “Concerns about Screening” (α= 0.85), “Intention to be Screened” (α= 0.87), and “Preventive Health Behaviors” (α= 0.81). Construct validity was confirmed for both the 25-item PRE-ADS-D and the “Acceptability of Screening” scale (α= 0.91). Overall, 51.2% of the participants showed a preference for screening. Non-parametric tests were conducted to further explore group differences of the sample. Conclusions: The PRE-ADS-D is a reliable and valid tool to measure attitudes, motives, and barriers regarding pre-symptomatic dementia screening in the German-speaking general population. Additionally, the subscale “Acceptability of Screening” demonstrated good construct validity and reliability, suggesting its promising potential as a practical tool in clinical practice.
The Use of Image Guided Programming to Improve Deep Brain Stimulation Workflows with Directional Leads in Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Rolland Anne-Sophie , Touzet Gustavo , Carriere Nicolas , Mutez Eugenie , Kreisler Alexandre , Simonin Clemence , Kuchcinski Gregory , Chalhoub Najib , Pruvo Jean-Pierre , Defebvre Luc , Reyns Nicolas , Devos David , Moreau Caroline
Published: January 2024

Background:

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) is a preferred treatment for parkinsonian patients with severe motor fluctuations. Proper targeting of the STN sensorimotor segment appears to be a crucial factor for success of the procedure. The recent introduction of directional leads theoretically increases stimulation specificity in this challenging area but also requires more precise stimulation parameters.

Objective:

We investigated whether commercially available software for image guided programming (IGP) could maximize the benefits of DBS by informing the clinical standard care (CSC) and improving programming workflows.

Methods:

We prospectively analyzed 32 consecutive parkinsonian patients implanted with bilateral directional leads in the STN. Double blind stimulation parameters determined by CSC and IGP were assessed and compared at three months post-surgery. IGP was used to adjust stimulation parameters if further clinical refinement was required. Overall clinical efficacy was evaluated one-year post-surgery.

Results:

We observed 78% concordance between the two electrode levels selected by the blinded IGP prediction and CSC assessments. In 64% of cases requiring refinement, IGP improved clinical efficacy or reduced mild side effects, predominantly by facilitating the use of directional stimulation (93% of refinements).

Conclusions:

The use of image guided programming saves time and assists clinical refinement, which may be beneficial to the clinical standard care for STN-DBS and further improve the outcomes of DBS for PD patients.
Altered Outer Retinal Structure, Electrophysiology and Visual Perception in Parkinson’s Disease
Authors: Tran Katie K.N. , Lee Pei Ying , Finkelstein David I. , McKendrick Allison M. , Nguyen Bao N. , Bui Bang V. , Nguyen Christine T.O.
Published: January 2024

Background:

Visual biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease (PD) are attractive as the retina is an outpouching of the brain. Although inner retinal neurodegeneration in PD is well-established this has overlap with other neurodegenerative diseases and thus outer retinal (photoreceptor) measures warrant further investigation.

Objective:

To examine in a cross-sectional study whether clinically implementable measures targeting outer retinal function and structure can differentiate PD from healthy ageing and whether these are sensitive to intraday levodopa (L-DOPA) dosing.

Methods:

Centre-surround perceptual contrast suppression, macular visual field sensitivity, colour discrimination, light-adapted electroretinography and optical coherence tomography (OCT) were tested in PD participants ( n = 16) and controls ( n = 21). Electroretinography and OCT were conducted before and after midday L-DOPA in PD participants, or repeated after ∼2 hours in controls.

Results:

PD participants had decreased center-surround contrast suppression ( p < 0.01), reduced macular visual field sensitivity ( p < 0.05), color vision impairment ( p < 0.01) photoreceptor dysfunction (a-wave, p < 0.01) and photoreceptor neurodegeneration (outer nuclear layer thinning, p < 0.05), relative to controls. Effect size comparison between inner and outer retinal parameters showed that photoreceptor metrics were similarly robust in differentiating the PD group from age-matched controls as inner retinal changes. Electroretinography and OCT were unaffected by L-DOPA treatment or time.

Conclusions:

We show that outer retinal outcomes of photoreceptoral dysfunction (decreased cone function and impaired color vision) and degeneration (i.e., outer nuclear layer thinning) were equivalent to inner retinal metrics at differentiating PD from healthy age-matched adults. These findings suggest outer retinal metrics may serve as useful biomarkers for PD.
Performance evaluation of quantitative material decomposition in slow kVp switching dual-energy CT
Authors: Ma Chenchen , Su Ting , Zhu Jiongtao , Zhang Xin , Zheng Hairong , Liang Dong , Wang Na , Zhang Yunxin , Ge Yongshuai
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND:

Slow kVp switching technique is an important approach to realize dual-energy CT (DECT) imaging, but its performance has not been thoroughly investigated yet.

OBJECTIVE:

This study aims at comparing and evaluating the DECT imaging performance of different slow kVp switching protocols, and thus helps determining the optimal system settings.

METHODS:

To investigate the impact of energy separation, two different beam filtration schemes are compared: the stationary beam filtration and dynamic beam filtration. Moreover, uniform tube voltage modulation and weighted tube voltage modulation are compared along with various modulation frequencies. A model-based direct decomposition algorithm is employed to generate the water and iodine material bases. Both numerical and physical experiments are conducted to verify the slow kVp switching DECT imaging performance.

RESULTS:

Numerical and experimental results demonstrate that the material decomposition is less sensitive to beam filtration, voltage modulation type and modulation frequency. As a result, robust material-specific quantitative decomposition can be achieved in slow kVp switching DECT imaging.

CONCLUSIONS:

Quantitative DECT imaging can be implemented with slow kVp switching under a variety of system settings.
ANALISIS RISIKO GANGGUAN SALURAN PERNAFASAN PADA KEGIATAN PEMBUATAN BATAKO DI UD. FATIMAH, KOTA PADANG
Authors: Suksmerri Suksmerri , Erdinur Erdinur , Mukhlis Mukhlis , Arlinda Sari , Pratiwi Lili Oktia
Published: January 2024

Kegiatan pada industri batu bata sangat berpotensial mengakibatkan pencemaran udara berupa debu yang berukuran 10µm atau disebut juga Particulate Matter 10 (PM10). Particulate Matter (PM₁0) merupakan zat berbahaya yang dapat menyebabkan berbagai masalah kesehatan. Tujuan dilakukannya penelitian ini yaitu melakukan Analisis Risiko Kesehatan Lingkungan Pada Pekerja Batu Bata di UD. Fatimah Kota Padang. Desain yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu menggunakan metode analisis risiko kesehatan lingkungan (ARKL). Sampel pada penelitian ini yaitu sampel udara yang berukuran 10 mikrometer dan sampel pekerja yaitu sebanyak 6 pekerja. Data diolah dengan menggunakan rumus untuk menentukan karakteristik risiko (RQ).Hasil penelitian ini mendapatkan konsentrasi PM10 pada titik pembakaran yaitu 231 µg/m3. Dengan demikian konsentrasi PM10 pada industri batu bata ini pada titik pembakaran melebihi Nilai Baku Mutu (75 µg/m3 menurut Peraturan Pemerintah No. 22 Tahun 2021) dan sebanyak 83,3% mengalami gejala gangguan pernapasan dan berisiko dalam pajanan lifetime..Nilai RQ>1 pada titik pembakaran, artinya  pemajanan tidak aman atau sangat berisiko pada pekerja industri.

Kata Kunci : Batu Bata; Debu PM10; Gangguan Pernapasan
Revitalizing Key Conditions and Integrated Watershed Management to Mitigate Land Degradation and Sustain Water Availability for Agriculture in Semi-Arid Regions: A Case Study of Ethiopia
Authors: Habtu Solomon
Published: January 2024

Land, the source of 97% of global food, remains threatened by progressive soil erosion-induced land degradation, such as, in the semi-arid regions. To address this problem, soil and water conservation interventions have been implemented in watersheds across Ethiopia. Despite witnessing successful and positive impacts in some watersheds, the broader promotion of watershed-based interventions faces obstacles. Soil and water deteriorations persist in many of the watersheds in Ethiopia, leading to water shortages and related challenges in sustaining agriculture. The objectives of this research are thus to i) identify the main challenges and constraints hindering the promotion of watershed-based interventions in Ethiopia, and ii) identify key conditions for revitalizing the Integrated Watershed Management (IWSM) approach to mitigate soil erosion-induced land degradation, rehabilitate and sustainably manage watershed resources. A systematic review of over 60 published articles, extracted from the internet database using various search engines such as Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Academia.edu, and ResearchGate, was conducted. Additionally, valuable comments from 65 peer-reviewers worldwide were collected through the Qeios platform during a posting period for more than two months, and these comments were utilized to update the first preprint version of this article. Based on the review, identified challenges and limitations include poor institutional support, lack of participation, inadequate planning of soil and water conservation (SWC) technologies, absence of research and development linkages, and insufficient capacity building. To address these challenges and limitations, recommendations for revitalizing the integrated watershed management (IWSM) approach and key conditions are discussed. The identified key conditions for revitalizing watershed-based interventions in Ethiopia include: i) ensuring institutional support and community participation, ii) strengthening the watershed-based intervention, and iii) establishing a watershed-based platform for scientific tools, research-based innovation, and capacity building to sustain water availability for agriculture in Ethiopia, serving as an experience for other semi-arid regions.
On the rheology of thixotropic and rheopexic suspensions: accounting of the trimers formation
Authors: Levinsky Alexander
Published: January 2024

Semi-empirical equations are derived that describe the dependence of shear stress on shear rate during the flow of a one-component suspension. The suspension is considered as consisting of three fractions: single grains of the solid phase, their dimers and trimers, between which reversible dimerization and trimerization reactions occur. In this case, dimerization and trimerization are considered as reactions with invariable rate constants, and dissociation of dimers and trimers as reverse reactions with rate constants that increase linearly with shear rate. The derived equations are based on the Krieger-Doherty formula generalized to the case of a multicomponent suspension. The equations describe well pseudoplasticity, dilatancy, thixotropy and rheopexy, as well as suspensions with variable behaviour (when pseudoplastic behaviour is replaced by dilatant behaviour, and thixotropic behaviour is replaced by rheopexic one and vice versa).
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Project Completion in Education
Authors: Swargiary Khritish , Roy Kavita
Published: January 2024

In the conducted research, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into educational settings was explored, with a specific focus on its impact on project-based learning. The study involved 200 students within a controlled educational environment. The investigation delved into the utilization of an AI-driven project completion support system to evaluate its effects on time management skills, engagement levels, and academic performance.

The results of the study demonstrated significant improvements in the Experimental Group, which had access to AI support, as opposed to the Control Group. This outcome provided compelling evidence of AI's positive contributions to project completion within the realm of education. The findings underscored the potential of AI-based educational support systems in enhancing students' overall academic success.
High Bifurcation and Anatomical Variation of The Brachial Artery
Authors: Loha Million
Published: January 2024

BACKGROUND: The brachial artery provides the main arterial supply to the arm and is the continuation of the axillary artery. It is critical that potential morphological and structural variations be taken into consideration in everyday surgical practice as a lack of awareness could lead to fatal consequences. The major variations in the arterial patterns reported are the higher origin of radial and ulnar arteries.

CASE REPORT: During dissection of right part of the upper limb, I found brachial artery as it courses with the median nerve which was crossing posterior surface of the brachial artery in the arm. The brachial artery was found bifurcating at middle third of the arm, into radial artery and the ulnar artery. When pharyngeal arches form during the fourth and fifth weeks of development, each arch receives its own artery. These arteries, the aortic arches, arise from the aortic sac, the most distal part of the truncus arteriosus.

CONCLUSION: Implication of this anatomical variation is very important to conduct clinical procedures particularly, orthopaedic, plastic and vascular surgeries.
A Probability-Based Algorithm for Evaluating Climbing Difficulty Grades
Authors: Ansel Quentin
Published: January 2024

This paper describes a new mathematical model for the estimation of the grade of a climbing route. The calculation is based on the association of several route and boulder sections separated by rests. Contrary to other similar methods, this model introduces a probabilistic approach describing the uncertainty that one can have about the grade and the different feelings that climbers can have on a route grade. Mathematically, the problem takes the form of a data fitting with non-linear functions that depends on a few parameters, where the inputs and output of the model are probability distributions. Fitted parameters are optimized over a dataset containing information on well-established climbing routes. Several aspects of the model are commented and studied. A short comparative study of some of the hardest routes in the world is also presented.
Reducing non-revenue water in Egypt using GIS
Authors: Yehia Zakaria
Published: January 2024

Unaccounted for Water, referring to all losses from the water system, illegal or otherwise, frequently exceeds 40% of all water produced. This represents a major strain on utility operations and budgets. A large amount of UFW (Unaccounted for Water) indicates large losses in the revenue of the utilities. Deficiency in financial resources normally leads to a deficiency in the performance of the utility. This deficiency in performance may affect the operation and maintenance of treatment plants and network components. The main objective is to reduce Unaccounted for Water rates. The multi-stage systematic process involves measuring water flow, leak detection, installing and fixing meters, reducing illegal connections, and increasing billing and collections, and developing Geographic Information System layers and databases for all of them. Another objective is to connect GIS (Geographic Information System) maps with Billing, hydraulic systems, hotline systems, etc. After choosing a pilot area, we review similar activities, conduct field visits, and hold meetings, prepare the timeline schedule, prepare, and implement base maps and the water network, analyze, and compare end-line results, and report the results. A high reduction in the Unaccounted-for Water percentage is expected due to fixing the discovered leaks. The issue of Unaccounted for Water (UFW), encompassing losses from the system, whether legal or illegal. This places a significant burden on both utility operations and budgets. A substantial volume of UFW signifies considerable revenue losses for the utilities, and the financial constraints often translate into performance deficiencies within the utility. We formulated a methodology aimed at assisting utilities in lowering Unaccounted for Water (UFW) rates. This structured, multi-stage process includes activities such as measuring water flow, implementing leak detection measures, installing and repairing meters, minimizing illegal connections, and enhancing billing and collection.
ЕКСПЕРИМЕНТАЛЬНІ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ ЕЛЕМЕНТІВ СИЛОВОЇ БАТАРЕЇ TESLA MODEL S НА ПРЕДМЕТ ПОЖЕЖНОЇ НЕБЕЗПЕКИ
Authors: Gavryliuk A. F. , Yakovchuk R. S. , Lemishko M. V.
Published: January 2024

Постановка проблеми. Кількість електромобілів у масштабі світового автопорому продовжує зростати. Цьому сприяють привабливі урядові програми таких країн, як Норвегія, Німеччина, Швеція, Китай, Франція тощо. Поряд із зростанням кількості електромобілів зростає і кількість пожеж таких транспортних засобів. Тому різнобічні дослідження пожежної небезпеки електромобілів і їх компонентів є актуальним питанням в умовах сьогодення.Мета дослідження полягає у розкритті особливостей горіння, визначенні теплових параметрів (температури займання, горіння), які описують процеси горіння силових літій-іонних акумуляторів електромобілів (на прикладі елементів силових батарей TESLA MODEL S), а також дослідження впливу чинників на ціпараметри за розробленою методикою вогневих випробувань. Для досягнення задекларованої мети здійснено ексериментальні дослідження впливу відкритого полумя на силові літій-іонні акумулятори електромобілів, а також виявлено та описано залежності впливу чиників на теплові параметри та особливості горіння силових літій-іонних акумуляторів електромобілів.Опис матеріалу. Для дослідження відбирались зразки з силової АКБ електромобіля TESLA MODEL S ємністю 75 кВт∙год. Відібрані зразки елементів акумуляторної батареї, були поділені на три групи: зі ступенем заряду 100%, 50 % та повністю розряджені. Кожна група містила по дев’ять дослідних зразків. Вогнева дія на досліджувальні зразки батарей здійснювалась модельним полум’ям класу В. Зразки розміщались над модельним вогнищем вертикально: анодом вгору та вниз, та горизонтально. Загалом була проведена серія з 27 експериментів. При проведені експериментальних досліджень фіксувалась температура дослідних взірців батарей, а також проводилась фото та відеозйомка.Висновки. За результатами натурних вогневих випробувань елементів силової АКБ електромобіля TESLA MODEL S та розробленою методикою встановлено, що при вертикальному розміщенні елементів анодом вниз, вентиляційний отвір спрацьовує найпізніше, а при горизонтальному розміщенні – найшвидше. У розряджених елементах через 9-11 с після початку виникнення необоротної екзотермічної реакції спрацьовує вентиляційний отвір, з якого виходять гази, що горять, викид яких триває 3-5 сек. Горіння таких батарей не супроводжується вибухом. Втрата маси елемента батареї становила 15-21 %. У всіх експериментах незалежно від стану заряду чи розміщення батареї необоротна екзотермічна реакція відбувається при досягненні температури батареї 165-195 ºС. При збільшені заряду батареї збільшується час викиду вентиляційних газів, якігорять, що супроводжувалося гучнішим звуком, а також зменшується час між завершенням викиду вентиляційних газів та вибухом (що не стосується розряджених батарей). Стан заряду практично не впливає на температуру горіння вентиляційних газів, яка становить 700-780 ºС для різного стану заряду батарей.
PENGARUH KEMAMPUAN FINANSIAL, SIKAP HEDONISME, DAN EFISIENSI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PENGGUNAAN TRANSAKSI CASHLESS
Authors: Winda Aprilia Putri , Agus Santoso Rahmat
Published: January 2024

Metode transaksi yang dahulu digunakan masyarakat adalah dengan penggunaan uang tunai, saat ini dengan perkembangan teknologi memunculkan metode transaksi baru. perkembangan teknologi memiliki pengaruh terhadap pola perilaku dan kebiasaan yang ada dalam masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh dari variabel kemampuan finansial, sikap hedonisme, dan efisisensi terhadap keputusan penggunaan transakasi cashless pada generasi Z dikota Gresik. Metode pada penelitian ini dengan pendekatan analisis linear berganda dengan alat analisis (Partial Least Square) PLS. Jumlah responden yang digunakan sebanyak 120 responden. Hasil peneltian ini menyebutkan bahwa kemampuan finansial, sikap hedonisme, dan efisiensi berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap keputusan penggunaan transaksi cashless pada generasi Z dikota Gresik.
Kata Kunci: Kemampuan Finansial, Hedonisme, Efisiensi, Cashless
DAMPAK DIGITAL MARKETING DAN PROMOSI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN CUSTOM CAKE DI KOTA BANDUNG
Authors: Duran Fransiscus , Margaretha Yolla
Published: January 2024

In this Digital Era, online marketing has become one of the most effective strategies in reaching potential markets through promotional media, including the custom cake business. The development of this business through the marketplace is one of the important strategies in increasing sales and expanding potential market share. The purpose of this research is to study how promotion and digital marketing influence consumer decisions to buy homemade cakes in Bandung City. This quantitative research was conducted in the Bandung City area using the Cluster Random Sampling Technique. A total of 100 respondents filled in the data and the data was collected through an online questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 26, through testing Validity, Reliability, Normality and Multiple Linear Regression Tests. The results show that the use of digital marketing and promotion influences customer decisions in Bandung City to buy Custom Cake. This research can be used by Custom Cake Companies to increase interest in buying custom cakes by conducting promotions and also through digital marketing.
ANALISIS TATA KELOLA KEUANGAN BUMDES BERDASARKAN PRINSIP CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DI KABUPATEN MAGETAN
Authors: Safira Iman Niar Ulfa , Wahyu Oktavendi Tri , Irawan Dwi
Published: January 2024

Sebagian besar BUMDes di Indonesia masih belum menerapkan kebijakan akuntansi dan pelaporan keuangan secara optimal. Mereka hanya mencatat keuangan secara sederhana melalui buku kas umum, tanpa pencatatan di buku pembantu dan standarisasi dokumen transaksi. Penerapan good governance, terutama prinsip-prinsip corporate governance seperti transparansi, akuntabilitas, responsibilitas, kemandirian, dan kesetaraan, diperlukan untuk meningkatkan kinerja pengelolaan BUMDes. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis tata kelola BUMDes, menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa BUMDes X belum optimal dalam menerapkan tata kelola berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip corporate governance. Pencatatan laporan keuangan belum sesuai standar akuntansi, dan sistem yang digunakan masih semi manual dengan aplikasi Microsoft Excel. Meskipun demikian, BUMDes X memberikan dampak positif bagi masyarakat desa, seperti memudahkan akses internet dan menjalankan prinsip kesetaraan dalam usahanya. Dengan penerapan corporate governance yang baik, diharapkan kinerja pengelolaan keuangan BUMDes X dapat meningkat secara terstruktur dan efisien, memberikan dampak positif bagi perkembangan desa
Kata Kunci: BUMDes, corporate governance, keuangan
Predicting Switching intention Among Generation Z (Study on Shopee App)
Authors: Purnama Putri Viajeng
Published: January 2024

Studies that focus on the interaction of variables related to system quality, information quality, and service quality, as well as their effect on user satisfaction and subsequent intentions to switch to alternative e-commerce platforms can provide a better understanding of Generation Z's Customer behavior in using e-commerce applications. The approach used in this study is a quantitative approach. This study is to test the variables that affect switching intention with analysis tools using PLS software. This pathway analysis technique will be used in testing the magnitude of the contribution indicated by the path coefficients on each path diagram of causal relationships between IQ, SQ, SyQ, SI variables, on ST. The population is 188,951 people with sample of this study was Gen Z totaling 125 respondents. The results showed that Information Quality does not affect Customer satisfaction and the switching intention at shopee, but system quality affect the satisfaction and switching intention. The service quality has no effect on switching intention but affects customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction affects the desire to change applications. Customer satisfaction mediates the relationship between service quality, system quality and the switching intention from shopee. However, it does not mediate the relationship between Information Quality and the switching intention
Keywords:  Service Quality, Information Quality, System Quality, Switching Intention, Customer Satisfaction
Effects of Benson relaxation technique on sleep quality of patients with cardiovascular diseases: A narrative review
Authors:   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran, Zolfagharzadeh Hadi , Esfandiari Mostafa ,   Department of Nursing, Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Nazari Amir Mohamad ,   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Khalili Anita ,   Department of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran, Majidi Parizi Marziyeh ,   Department of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Toulabi Sadegh ,   Department of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Taheri Otaghsara Seyedeh Mahjabin ,   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran
Published: January 2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) counts at the forefront of death causes and has become a significant global issue due to its high prevalence rate. The Benson technique can benefit general health conditions in CVD patients. However, there is still controversy over the efficacy of BRT on sleep quality improvement. This narrative review aims to summarize the evaluation of the effects of Benson relaxation technique on sleep quality of patients with cardiovascular diseases. This narrative review was conducted via online databases, such as PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus and Google Scholar search engine. Published articles were included in the search from the first until September 10, 2023. Additionally, the bibliographies of pertinent publications were looked up. These databases were searched using a strategy string that combined free text keywords with Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) phrases. The search terms for "Cardiovascular Disease" with synonyms AND "Quality of Sleep" with synonyms were combined with search terms for "Benson Relaxation Technique". English-language published articles that matched the inclusion criteria were evaluated and included. Inclusion criteria included review and all descriptive studies evaluating moral distress and resilience in nurses during COVID-19. Grey literature and letters were excluded from the search results. The study results showed Benson's relaxation technique can increase the sleep quality of patients in terms of mental sleep quality, sleep onset delay, useful sleep, sleep disorders and overall sleep quality. To further increase the sleep of patients after open heart surgery, the Benson relaxation technique is recommended as a complementary method in addition to drug therapy. Benson relaxation technique increases sleep quality in patients with cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, this method can be used as a suitable complementary treatment to improve the sleep quality of these patients.
Effect of in-service training courses in neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the rate of successful resuscitation in nurses working in the neonatal department: A quasi-experimental study
Authors:   Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran, Golfiroozi Saeed , Hojjati Hamid ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran, Hekmati Pour Nafiseh ,   Department of Nursing, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran, Kabousi Malihe ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran, Farhadi Sakineh ,   Department of Nursing, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul, Iran, Yahyanezhad Mahboubeh ,   Clinical Research Development Unit (CRDU), Sayad Shirazi Hospital, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran
Published: January 2024

The present study aims to determine the effect of in-service training courses in neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the rate of successful resuscitation in nurses working in the neonatal department. This quasi-experimental study was conducted among nurses employed in the neonatal department at the Sayad Shirazi Hospital in Gorgan, Golestan province, Iran. The in-service training course for neonatal cardiopulmonary resuscitation was conducted in two separate groups across consecutive days, following the latest Heart Association guidelines. Subsequently, an evaluation was conducted across four levels: knowledge, learning, behavior, and performance. After calculating the coefficients for each level, the resulting figures were compared with the successful rehabilitation index. A total of 30 nurses were participants in the research. In the initial level, nurses' satisfaction with the course conditions significantly increased from 56.26 to 93.76 out of 100 points post-intervention (P<0.01) as per the paired t-test. Moving to the second level, there was a substantial improvement in learning scores, rising from 13.12 (SD=2.82) before the intervention to 16.32 (SD=2.21) after (P<0.01). At the third level, behavior scores increased from 32.19 to 47.80 after accounting for a factor of 3, showing significant improvement (P<0.01). For the fourth level, the successful resuscitation rate increased from 50% to a calculated score of 200.2 after applying a coefficient of 4 (P<0.01). Combining these levels and considering coefficients, the overall effectiveness of the course was calculated at 69.86%. In sum, the study revealed suboptimal effectiveness in the newborn cardiopulmonary resuscitation training course. Consequently, nursing education system managers and practitioners should delve into the impediments and factors influencing this course.
Epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and potentially effective strategies to improve delirium in patients admitted to intensive care units: A narrative review
Authors:   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Nazari Amir Mohamad , Esfandiari Mostafa ,   Department of Nursing, Nasibeh School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran, Zolfagharzadeh Hadi ,   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran, Fotoohi Ardakani Zahra ,   Department of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Doustahadi Amin ,   Department of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran, Mohammadi Yasaman ,   Department of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Published: January 2024

Delirium is prevalent in intensive care units (ICUs), causing significant financial burden and devastating consequences. The primary objective of this article is to furnish comprehensive insights into delirium, encompassing its epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and strategies for preventing its occurrence among patients in the ICUs. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using electronic databases PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus to identify relevant studies published until September 16, 2023. The search items included the terms “Delirium” and “Intensive Care Unit”. It is better to implement the pain, agitation, and delirium bundle to diagnose delirium in children admitted to the pediatric ICU. Therefore, methods are suggested to improve the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tools, such as training nurses, developing guidelines, and using electroencephalogram and automated infrared pupillometry. It should be noted that delirium significantly impacts mortality and morbidity and imposes heavy costs on the healthcare system. Therefore, finding methods to improve the quality and speed of delirium detection is important.