bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pharmacy Access and Health-seeking Behavior: Evidence from a Nationwide Policy
Authors: Singh Tejendra Pratap
Published: May 2024

Developing countries have wide geographical differences in access to healthcare services. While programs that aim to improve hospital-supporting institutions might improve access for large swaths of the population that cannot access healthcare, they might have an unintended consequence of substitution away from hospitals or clinics to relying on pharmacies for healthcare. Furthermore, unregulated dispensation of medicines may lead to increased incidence of antibiotic resistance in the population who rely on these pharmacies, bypassing healthcare at a hospital or clinic. In this paper, I study a nationwide program in India that improved access to pharmacies by providing cheap generic medicines. Using a difference-in-differences framework relying on geographic variation in access to these pharmacies, I find that exposed respondents are more likely to report receiving some treatment for acute ailments. This increase in healthcare-seeking behavior, however, leads to a shift away from treatment at a hospital or clinic to treatment at a pharmacy. I also find that economically and socially disadvantaged subgroups are more likely to report this substitution pattern, pointing to worsening inequality in access to quality healthcare. I reflect on potential mechanisms driving the main effect and find evidence for finance as a likely mechanism for the observed healthcare-seeking behavior in the exposed population. My main conclusions are robust to a host of empirical checks.
The Use of Technology in Language Learning: A Review of Current Methods and Trends
Authors: Marzuki Abdul Gafur
Published: May 2024

Language learning has undergone a significant transformation thanks to technological advances. This article presents an overview of the use of technology in language learning contexts, with a focus on current methods and trends. Through literature searches and case studies, this article explains the various technologies used in language learning, including mobile applications, online learning platforms, and artificial intelligence. Apart from that, learning methods supported by technology such as game-based learning, computer-assisted instruction and distance learning are also discussed in depth. In this context, this article highlights the advantages and challenges of each approach, as well as their implications for the effectiveness of language learning. Additionally, recent trends such as the use of data analytics for personalization of learning, development of virtual tutor systems, and integration of artificial intelligence in learning platforms, are also discussed as future directions of language learning. Thus, this article provides in-depth insight into how technology can be applied effectively in enhancing language learning, as well as identifying the challenges and opportunities associated with the use of technology in language education contexts.
Global Warming is Industrially Suppressed Middle-School Science
Authors: MacIntyre Ferren
Published: May 2024

The 15\% of the American public that denies global warming probably used middle-school science texts in which the topic was omitted at the behest of Big Oil. We attempt to remedy this with a simple explanation of the process, in which the 33°C difference between the Stefan-Bolzmann astrophysical -18°C temperature of the solar-heated planet and the Weather Bureau's comfortable 15°C sea-level temperature is defined as Ordinary Global Warming (OGW). Anthropogenic Global Warming (AGW) is then a 2°C extension of OGW. We relate this process to the Little Ice Age, the Hockey Stick, and the implacable future course of warming. A 1.5 ppb annual drift of CO$_2$ from air to leaves to detritus (reversed during a T-Rise) is adequate as a driver of glaciation. We close with an adaptive example of what it will take for society to survive (i.e, reverse AGW) if we stop adding CO$_2$ immediately.
Universal threads: Shared sociopolitical roots and consequences of extrasensory perception and pseudoscientific beliefs
Authors: Petrović Marija , Branković Marija , Damnjanović Milica , Draginić Katarina , Sullman Mark , Zezelj Iris
Published: May 2024

While irrational beliefs cluster together, their content differs widely, from beliefs about collective memories shaping biological properties (pseudoscientific) to those about premonition (extrasensory). This difference might extend further - they might reflect similar thinking dispositions, but be differently embedded in worldviews (pseudoscientific beliefs being typically endorsed by conservatives). Across three studies (total N = 1042), we explored whether pseudoscientific and ESP beliefs (1) are related to less analytical, more intuitive, prone to contradictions and fatalistic thinking, but (2) are differentially tied to a conservative, authoritarian and ethnocentric worldview, and are (3) differentially predictive of past use of non-evidence-based practices, ESP experiences and civic activism. Both beliefs were, expectedly, similarly predicted by thinking dispositions, but also by authoritarian and ethnocentric views. Moreover, both beliefs predicted similar behavioral outcomes. We argue that the relationship between the conservative worldview, irrational beliefs and socially relevant behaviors is important for understanding how public policies get politicized.
Contraceptive Satisfaction but not Sexual Satisfaction or Sexual Frequency Predicts Contraceptive Switches
Authors: Draxler Chiara , Arslan Ruben C. , Penke Lars , Botzet Laura
Published: May 2024

Estimates of the causal effects of hormonal contraceptives on psychological outcomes are likely distorted by contraceptive discontinuation (including starting or stopping a method and switching between methods) because of side effects. Few studies examine contraceptive discontinuation and most are based on correlational cross-sectional data. The literature suggests method- and sexuality-related variables as predictors of contraceptive discontinuation. The current study therefore analyzed type of contraceptive method, contraceptive satisfaction and usage duration, as well as sexual frequency and sexual satisfaction as predictors of contraceptive switches, which is one form of contraceptive discontinuation. In addition, we examined the sensitivity of the reported effects to unobserved selection effects. Analyses were based on longitudinal data from the Continuity and Change in Contraceptive Use Study with a sample of up to 1,993 women. We found substantial and robust effects of contraceptive method and contraceptive satisfaction on contraceptive switches, but no clear evidence on interaction effects between contraceptive method and contraceptive satisfaction. Furthermore, we found no effects of sexual satisfaction or frequency across all analyses. Keywords: contraception, discontinuity, longitudinal data, sexual satisfaction, sexual frequency
Translating measurement into practice with PHQ-9 calculator: an open tool to assess depression levels in the Brazilian population
Authors: Amaral João Villanova do , braz Igor Duarte , Simioni André Rafael , Jobim Gabriele dos Santos , Porto Ighor Miron , Pacheco João Pedro Gonçalves , Damiano Rodolfo Furlan , Scopel Hoffmann Mauricio
Published: May 2024

Background: Depression is a leading cause of disability globally, necessitating precise assessment tools. The Patient Health Questionnaire 9-item version (PHQ-9) is widely used for this purpose but relies on sum scores, limiting its accuracy and comparability with other tools. Item Response Theory (IRT) offers a more nuanced approach by weighting items based on their difficulty and discrimination, potentially enhancing measurement precision. Methods: This study developed a web-based calculator using a graded response IRT model for assessing depressive symptoms with the PHQ-9, using data from the National Health Survey 2019 (n = 90,846, aged 15 to 107 years old, 52.8% female). The tool calculates latent depressive symptoms and converts them into T-scores, with stratification by sex and age groups. Results: Validity testing showed a perfect correlation (r=1, p < 0.001) between the latent scores estimated by our IRT models and actual depressive symptoms from the survey, confirming the tool's accuracy. The application respects patient confidentiality by deleting sensitive information post-calculation. Limitations: The study's scope is limited to the Brazilian population, and further research is necessary to validate the tool's effectiveness across different cultural contexts. Conclusions: The development of an IRT-based web calculator for the PHQ-9 represents an advancement in depressive symptoms’ assessment, offering precision and potential clinical utility. By standardizing scores into a common metric, this tool facilitates the interpretation of depressive symptoms and comparison across different instruments. Future studies should evaluate the clinical validity and the threshold of the tool for predicting real life problems.
AME: The Autonomous Multimodal Experiment System
Authors: Yang Jiahao , Kita Sotaro
Published: May 2024

Online research has revolutionized behavioral research by offering access to diverse and large sample sizes, quicker data collection, and opening up new research avenues not feasible in laboratory settings. However, online methods have not benefited multimodal research as much, which typically includes audiovisual stimuli and collection of audiovisual data. In such research, collection, transfer, and storage of audiovisual data online pose significant challenges. This paper discusses the methodological challenges in conducting online multimodal research, reviews the current experimental tools for online behavioral research, and explains why these tools fail to meet the specific requirements of online multimodal research. We then introduce AME, the Autonomous Multimodal Experiment System, a modular experiment system designed to support interactive online multimodal research in an autonomous way. We discuss the technical stacks that AME employs and how the architecture and combination of technical stacks addresses the challenges of conducting multimodal online research and opens up immense potential for online multimodal research. We validate the autonomous workflow of AME using a gesture production task, demonstrating the efficiency and reliability of AME's workflow.
The accessibility and applicability of resources in innovation systems: Unpacking systemic problems within digital innovation systems
Authors: John Nikhil , Wesseling Joeri , Frenken Koen
Published: May 2024

Digital technologies are characterised by pervasiveness, meaning they have numerous application areas with wide-ranging sociotechnical impacts. The Technological Innovation System (TIS) framework analyses the sociotechnical processes leading to and inhibiting innovation. To analyse TIS surrounding digital technologies, i.e. Digital Innovation Systems, this research constructs and implements a novel framework that draws on resource-based perspectives in TIS and the characteristics of pervasive innovation. The framework emphasises that innovation resources may have different levels of accessibility and applicability, allowing us to introduce four associated systemic problem types – the lack of accessibility and applicability, missing resources, and low quantity of resources. We apply the framework to a qualitative case study on digital innovation in the Dutch processing industries. Using 28 semi-structured interviews, we map out 86 discrete innovation resources relevant to the digital innovation system in the Dutch processing industries, and identify 27 systemic problems associated with these resources, of which two-thirds are accessibility or applicability problems. The data helps us refine the granularity of accessibility and applicability of innovation resources. We find that our extended TIS framework better captures pervasive technologies’ TIS elements through discrete resources and allows for a deeper diagnosis of their systemic problems.
Signal Received? Authoritarian Elections and the Salience of Autocrats
Authors: Cunha Raphael , Schuler Paul , Williamson Scott
Published: May 2024

A large literature on authoritarian elections suggests they allow autocrats to signal strength while also acting as focal points for opposition. These theories rest on the assumption that authoritarian elections attract the public's attention, but we know little about how attention shifts in these elections and toward whom. We expect that elections should increase the salience of both autocrats and their opponents, and we argue that opponents may gain nearly as much attention as autocrats despite restrictions inherent to these political systems. We confirm these patterns using Google Trends search data, which shows that opponents experience average boosts almost as large as those for autocrats. These increases are substantively large enough to indicate that opponents, who are typically starved of attention, attract similar public interest during election periods as autocrats do in non-electoral periods. The findings contribute to understanding how elections create opportunities but also risks for autocrats.
The Title of Misinformation: Evaluating Title in Informative and Misinformative Graphs Discussing Climate Change
Authors: Zak Elizabeth
Published: May 2024

Graphs are invaluable in scientific communication. Through a visual medium, graphs convey information to a wide variety of learners. Although climate change is a real and relevant concern, malicious users spread misinformation, both verbal and visual, about climate change. Graphs are one such example. Misinformative graphs are particularly concerning, as they may provide seemingly true scientific legitimacy to misinformation. One major element of information visualization, the title, conveys verbal context about a graph’s contents. Information seekers trust title in an information visualization, often relying on it to contextualize the accompanying image’s importance. Unfortunately, malicious users may utilize title to mislead information seekers. Malicious users often distort a title’s sentiment, wording and reading level when deceiving information seekers about climate change. Although climate change misinformation is a widespread issue, the ability to identify and avoid this misinformation is one solution. Specifically, evaluating the differences in title between graphs that contain true information and misinformation is necessary.
Impact of Thunderstorm Activities on Tropospheric NOx Over Koshi Province of Nepal and Their Possible Role in Climate Change
Authors: Ghimire Ram Chandra , Sharma Shriram , Neupane Sujan
Published: May 2024

Lightning, a natural atmospheric phenomenon, plays a significant role in altering atmospheric chemistry and air quality by generating nitrogen oxides (NOX). This research aims to explore the correlation between lightning stroke density and atmospheric NOX over Koshi Province of Nepal by using observational data. Over the course of three year (2018, 2019 and 2020), sessional (lightning pre-dominant; pre-monsoon and post-monsoon) measurements of lightning activity (lightning stroke density) were obtained from Global Lightning Dataset (GLD 360) and NOX data acquired from NASA’s Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI). The computation was conducted by using programming language PYTHON. Correlation analysis was performed to examine the relationship between lightning stroke density and NOX concentrations by considering lightning stroke density as independent variable and average NOX as dependent variable. Our analysis shows a notable positive correlation between lightning stroke density and average NOX over Koshi Province of Nepal. The values of correlation coefficient (R) was found 0.625, 0.630 and 0.511 in pre-monsoon of years 2018, 2019 and 20120 respectively and 0.654, 0.605 and 0.370 respectively in post-monsoon. Increased lightning activity corresponded to heightened NOX concentrations, especially during pre-monsoon and post-monsoon. These results indicate that lightning significantly contributes to NOX emissions in Koshi Province. Understanding the relationship between lightning and NOX is essential for study atmospheric chemistry and assessing the impact of lightning on atmosphere.
Possible Influence of Solar Activity on Lightning Occurrence: A Preliminary Study Over Nepal
Authors: Mali Lukesh , Dhungel Prem Raj , Sharma Shriram , Shrestha Rojin
Published: May 2024

One of the fundamental mysteries of lightning is its initiation mechanism. Many aspects of lightning phenomenon are well known; however, the exact processes that initiate lightning discharge are not fully understood. This study delves into a relatively underexplored domain: the relationship between solar activity specifically solar sunspots and F10.7 indices, as well as solar wind speed, on the occurrence of lightning events. The study utilizes a rich dataset spanning from 1998 to 2008, capturing an extensive period of solar activity during Solar Cycle 23. Multiple correlation analyses were conducted, comparing solar activity parameters with lightning occurrence. Lightning data was sourced from the Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS) whereas Sunspot data was obtained from the Solar Influences Data Analysis Center (SIDC) and F10.7 as well as Solar wind data was obtained from the OMNI dataset. From this preliminary study, we observed that the correlation between solar parameters and the lightning occurrence over Nepal are found to vary at different time period from insignificant correlation to moderate correlation. Hence, further exploration is needed to shed more light to interpret the relationship between solar activity and the lightning occurrence in Nepal.
Anticipation of Difficult Airway by Neck Circumference to Thyromental Distance Ratio
Authors: Rejin Kumar Udaya  , Saba Khan  , Laxmi Pathak  , Pradip Chhetri
Published: May 2024

INTRODUCTIONUnanticipated difﬁcult intubation scenario is a major concern for anaesthetists which contributes to perioperative morbidity and mortality. Characteristics of difﬁcult intubation indices like increased neck circumference (NC) and reduced thyromental distance (TM) when combined as a ratio can increase accuracy in predicting difﬁcult intubation.
MATERIAL AND METHODSThis prospective, observational study was conducted at Universal College of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital on 160 patients of ASA class I and II planned for surgery under general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. Airway indices measured were modiﬁed mallampati classiﬁcation (MM), thyromental distance, neck circumference, and neck circumference to thyromental distance ratio (NC/TM).
RESULTSNC/TM showed the highest sensitivity, speciﬁcity, PPV and NPV in the non-obese group (p <0.001) as compared to MM, NC and TM. In the obese group, NC/TM showed the highest sensitivity, PPV and NPV (p <0.001) as compared to NC and TM while the speciﬁcity was highest and similar to MM as compared to NC and TM.
CONCLUSIONNeck circumference to thyromental distance ratio is a better predictor of anticipating difﬁcult intubation in both obese and non-obese patients compared to modiﬁed mallampati classiﬁcation, thyromental distance and neck circumference.
Importance of Undergraduate Research in Medical and Dental Curriculum
Authors: Laxmi Pathak  , Rajeshwar Reddy Kasarla  , Kripa Ghimire
Published: May 2024

INTRODUCTIONThe quality of medical education has attracted considerable interest during the last few years. This interest is especially concerned with the question of how education can be made more relevant to the needs of today’s society. Emerging changes in today’s society such as rapid advances in technology, changes in demographics, environmental factors and life style may require a revision in the present system of education in such a way that students of health profession are trained to deal with problems in the future, preparing themselves to become active, independent learners and problem-solvers, rather than more or less passive recipients of information. The recent trend in medical and dental education is introduction of undergraduate research in the medical and dental curriculum. The present article reviews and describes the importance of undergraduate research to teach students how to conduct research and to develop necessary skills that can be applied outside the academic environment, to produce competent doctors and enhance patient outcomes.
Analysis of the Concepts of the Objective Aspect of Homicide and Culpable Bodily Harm
Authors: Ploth Erik , Mihálik Stanislav
Published: May 2024

In the paper, the authors focus on the analysis of the objective aspect of the crime of homicide and culpable bodily harm with an emphasis on the caused consequence. In addition to the traditional approaches to the interpretation of relevant concepts, they focus their attention on interpretative problems occurring in application practice, while also pointing out possible ways of solving them. Finally, special attention is paid to the process of imputation of special qualifying terms (circumstances conditioning the application of a higher penalty rate), the authors point out the need to avoid application duality in the process of imputation of these features, i.e. to proceed in accordance with the substantive line of the ne bis in idem principle.
The Supreme Court as a guarantor of ensuring the rights and freedoms of a person and a citizen
Authors: Artemenko Olena , Yerosova Anastasiia
Published: May 2024

The relevance of the chosen topic lies in the fact that Ukraine has been aligning its legislation with that of the European Union since 2022. As part of this process, further improvement of the Supreme Court’s activities is essential, as it serves as a guarantor of protecting the fundamental interests of every individual seeking judicial protection. The aim of the research is to review the processes of reforming the Supreme Court, taking into account the conducted Great Judicial Reform and the Eurointegration processes, as well as identifying proposals to increase public trust in the Supreme Court as the highest judicial body responsible for ensuring proper protection of rights and freedoms. The research methods used in the study include systemic- structural, comparative-legal, formal-legal, method of systematisation, as well as synthesis, analysis, and generalisation methods. The results of the study have shown that the Great Judicial Reform initiated in 2014 indicates that Ukraine is capable of considering European positive experience to enhance the overall compliance of Ukrainian legislation with European Union legislation while preserving its own age-old traditions in the field of justice and judiciary. It has been clarified that the key task of any transformations is to create conditions for the formation of an independent democratic rule of law state and all its branches of power – legislative, executive, and judicial. Thus, in a state aspiring to become legal, the court must be authoritative, independent, and should not be a bureaucratic institution but a real guarantor of citizens’ rights protection. It has been determined that the prerequisites for the implementation of the Great Judicial Reform were: low level of public trust in the judiciary as a whole, and the Supreme Court of Ukraine in particular, the presence of political-state influence on judges, and corrupt aspects. The materials of this work can be used for drafting legislative proposals in the field of the judicial system as a whole and its individual organs
Consideration of intellectual property law in the context of European Union practice
Authors: Polishchuk Artem
Published: May 2024

The development of effective legislation on intellectual property in the context of shaping a digital society is an important issue for ensuring the stable development of innovation and protecting creators’ rights. The aim of the work is to analyse the constitutional and international principles of legislative regulation in the field of intellectual property law in the European Union to improve its legal regulation in Ukraine. The scientific basis was the application of the dialectical method as a way to delve deeper into the issues of intellectual property law, as well as the use of methods such as detailing and synthesis, abstraction, analysis and synthesis, and comparative legal method. The peculiarities of legislation on intellectual property in Ukraine and the European Union have been studied, revealing the lack of unified legal regulation of intellectual property issues. Experience confirms that institutional support is necessary for the field of intellectual property in Ukraine. To determine an effective state policy, it is necessary to develop and implement new terminology in the field of copyright protection. In the past, insufficient international cooperation has led to Ukrainian legislation not meeting modern requirements, especially in actively developing areas that require special terms and designations for the protection of intellectual work results. Based on the results of the conducted research, it has been established that the system of intellectual property protection in Ukraine is developing and requires constant improvement. The existence of violations of intellectual property rights indicates the need for the implementation of a programme to improve this system, as state protection of intellectual property is the main aspect of developing an innovative economy and increasing Ukraine’s competitiveness. In other words, due to significant gaps in legislation, manufacturers of innovative products will not rush to introduce them to the Ukrainian market, and high-tech start-ups are not protected from unfair copying of ideas. Also, based on the research results, gaps have been identified in the regulation of legal regimes for texts, music, and images generated by artificial intelligence. The research results can be useful for legislators working on improving legislation on intellectual property and for the development of strategies for managing intellectual property, which will contribute to increasing competitiveness and innovative development of business
Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan UMKM Sebelum dan Sesudah Penerapan SAK EMKM Pada UD. Sahila Store
Authors: Zamzami Kahfi , Hurriyaturrohman Hurriyaturrohman , Sundarta M. Imam
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study is to find out what the financial statements at UD. Sahila Store and the obstacles faced in compiling financial reports and preparing financial reports based on SAK EMKM. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method in the form of numbers to prepare financial statements according to SAK EMKM. The data used in this study are primary data obtained directly from UMKM owners by conducting interviews. As for the secondary data obtained from the records made by UD. Sahila Store. The results showed that UD. Sahila Store has not implemented SAK EMKM, the author made the preparation of financial statements at UD. Sahila Store and from the results of data analysis calculations, the results showed that the financial statements. UD. Sahila Store presents its financial position in 2021 with total assets of Rp. 693.875.000,-. Profit or loss of Rp. 231.575.000,- Notes to financial statements provide an overview of UD. Sahila Store, a statement that the preparation of financial statements using SAK EMKM as the basis for the preparation used, as well as accounting policies applied and presented in the financial statements UMKM of  UD. Sahila Store.Keywords: Financial Statements, UMKM, SAK EMKM
Analisis Strategi Pemasaran Dalam Meningkatkan Daya Saing Pada Restoran Makanan Cepat Saji Rocket Chicken Tlogosari Raya
Authors: Folia Laeffiga Loranthy , Octavia Ayu Nurafni
Published: May 2024

This research was conducted at Rocket Chicken Tlogosari Semarang. This study aims to determine (1) What kind of marketing strategy Rocket Chicken Tlogosari is doing in the midst of increasing business competition (2) The marketing mix carried out by Rocket Chicken Tlogosari in increasing competitiveness (3) Why Rocket Chicken is still able to maintain its business until now. The strategy carried out by Rocket Chicken Tlogosari is to use marketing strategies (4P) namely Product, Price, Place and Promotion. This research uses a case study method, with data collection through indepth interview techniques, direct observation and documentation. To test the credibility of the data using triangulation of data sources and triangulation of data collection techniques. The research data sources in in-depth interviews are participants who have a position or authority in the object of research, namely as many as 5 (five) participants. The results of this research show that in the application of marketing strategies (4P) from the product aspect, Rocket Chicken Tlogosari always applies the predetermined SOP so that it has quality products, the price that Rocket Chicken Tlogosari has is very affordable for consumers, the place or location that Rocket Chicken Tlogosari has is very strategic and the promotion carried out by Rocket Chicken Tlogosari through social media. In this study, several problems were found that Rocket Chicken Tlogosari experienced, such as the lack of menu innovation offered and less than optimal promotion on social media. The solution to the problems experienced by Rocket Chicken Tlogosari is that it is necessary to innovate the menu so that it can attract consumer interest and in terms of promotion Rocket Chicken Tlogosari needs to have an Instagram social media account with higher traffic than other social media, this aims to intensify promotions so that consumers know more about the latest products and promos from Rocket Chicken Tlogosari
Struktur Modal, Likuiditas, Profitabilitas Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan Pada Perusahaan Sektor Transportasi Dan Logistik
Authors: Rivandi Muhammad , Efendi Akhina
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of capital structure, liquidity and profitability on company value in transportation and logistics sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2022 period. The number of samples studied was 40 companies with 5 years of research. So the total data used was 200 research data. The research method used is panel data regression analysis test. The research uses hypothesis testing to develop research results on the influence of capital structure, liquidity and profitability on company value. The research results conclude that the capital structure variable has a positive and significant effect on company value. Every increase in capital structure variables will be able to increase company value significantly. The liquidity variable has a positive and significant effect on company value. Every increase in the liquidity variable will be able to increase company value significantly. The profitability variable does not have a significant effect on company value. Any increase in the profitability variable will not increase or decrease the company value significantly.Keywords: Capital Structure, Liquidity, Profitability and Company Value
Pembentukan AUKUS : Solusi atau Polemik di Kawasan Indo-Pasifik?
Authors: Eka Tantri Purnamasari Ni Putu
Published: May 2024

Pembentukan AUKUS mendorong munculnya berbagai perdebatan dalam kancah internasional. AUKUS berkomitmen untuk menciptakan keamanan kolektif bagi kawasan Indo-Pasifik yang memiliki potensi strategis di dunia. Namun, beberapa pengamat berpandangan bahwa AUKUS juga dituding menjadi manuver baru bagi blok mereka untuk mengimbangi kekuatan agresif dari Tiongkok. Hal tersebut tentu menyebabkan tensi stabilitas di Indo-Pasifik kembali memanas akibat persaingan yang terjadi antara pihak eksternal kawasan. Pembahasan ini menjadi penting karena AUKUS memiliki potensi dampak yang cukup besar dan mampu mengguncang ranah geopolitik global terutama di kawasan Indo-Pasifik. Tulisan ini akan berusaha memaparkan secara analisis topik yang dibahas dengan menggunakan teori neo-realisme dan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif yang dijelaskan secara deskriptif dari elaborasi data sekunder yang dikumpulkan melalui metode studi literatur. Hasil temuan dari tulisan ini adalah AUKUS hanya menjadi batu loncatan bagi negara-negara great power untuk mencapai kepentingannya dan memperluas hegemoninya. Komitmen dalam menciptakan keamanan kolektif hanya sebatas sampul depan untuk menarik perhatian negara kawasan Indo-Pasifik agar mendukung rencana kesepakatan mereka.
Kata kunci : AUKUS, keamanan kolektif,  Indo-Pasifik, stabilitas
Pengaruh Naga Mother's Association dalam Meredakan Konflik di Timur Laut India
Authors: Solihah Alfiyana , Rachmania Dwi Septiana  , Prilla Marsingga
Published: May 2024

Membahas bagaimana konflik di India Timur Laut Konflik di wilayah tersebut dapat menjadi konflik antar etnis dan negara, konflik antar kelompok etnis, dan konflik antara kelompok etnis dan non-nasional. Naga Mother's Association (NMA) adalah sebuah organisasi non-pemerintah yang telah memainkan peran penting dalam mempromosikan perdamaian dan mengadvokasi hak-hak perempuan dan anak-anak di wilayah Timur Laut India. NMA telah mengadopsi motto " Shed No More Blood ". Penelitian ini menyoroti peran organisasi masyarakat sipil dalam mempromosikan perdamaian dan mengadvokasi hak-hak perempuan dan anak-anak di wilayah-wilayah yang terkena dampak konflik. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa pendekatan komprehensif yang membahas akar penyebab konflik dan melibatkan semua pemangku kepentingan, termasuk organisasi sipil, yang diperlukan untuk mencapai perdamaian yang langgeng di India Timur Laut.
Assessment and Characteristics of Molding Masses Based on Loam during Production Soft Molded Ceramic Brick
Authors: NEBEZHKO Yu.I. , KOTLYAR V.D.
Published: May 2024

опThe article discusses the issues of assessing the properties of loams and selecting the composition of molding compounds based on them for the production of ceramic bricks using the soft molding method. It is noted that for soft molding technology, to date, no recommendations have been developed for the evaluation of raw materials with the establishment of relationships between the composition, technological properties, molding features and aesthetic features of the front edges of products. According to technological features, the method of soft molding of ceramic bricks is conventionally divided into 4 methods: manual molding, accelerated molding, pressing method and vibration molding method. The results of our work made it possible to identify the main indicators when assessing clay raw materials and to develop the basic principles for selecting the composition of molding masses. Thus, the critical compression stress and the degree of deformation of the workpieces should be on average 0.2–0.8 kg/cm2 and 3–5 units, respectively. In this case, the molding masses should have the minimum possible water content and stickiness, have minimal air shrinkage (less than 6–7%), and be slightly or moderately sensitive to drying. An algorithm has been developed for selecting molding compounds, including determination, in addition to generally accepted indicators, such as the degree of deformation and critical compressive stress at different water contents, specific penetration resistance, determination of the optimal electrolyte content, and stickiness. For typical loams, the dependences of the degree of deformation of the samples and the critical compressive stress on the water content of the molding masses are shown, as well as the influence of electrolytes on the water content. It has been shown that the introduction of electrolytes can significantly reduce the water content of molding masses. It is noted that the genesis of loams, their variable composition and the frequent presence of undesirable harmful impurities predetermined the situation that high-quality loams that meet the necessary requirements are quite rare and the only alternative can be the selection of compositions of molding compounds based on correct scientific and methodological
Low Capacity Brick Factories
Authors: GUROV N.G. , GUROV R.N. , STOROZHENKO G.I.
Published: May 2024

The article outlines the concept of construction of seasonal plants of small and medium capacity with proposals to complete them exclusively with domestic equipment and economic justification of profitability of such enterprises. It should be noted that, contrary to popular opinion, the idea of building small and medium capacity plants, including seasonal operation, has proven to be quite viable and reasonable for a number of southern and central regions of Russia and, in the future, for the new regions of Novorossiya, where agriculture is the main type of activity. This is due to climate, population density, building traditions and many other factors. In the foreign press, small factories are mentioned not only in terms of special products, but also as branches of large enterprises for the development of small deposits of unique clay raw materials, on the basis of which the production of facade building ceramics is organized.
Aging of Adhesives of External Reinforcement Systems of Building Structures. Part 1. Investigation of the Significance of Influencing Factors
Authors: SHAKIROV A.R. , SULEIMANOV A.M.
Published: May 2024

External reinforcement systems using carbon composite materials are one of the modern methods of strengthening building structures. As the results of existing scientific research show, the component most susceptible to external factors in these systems is an epoxy adhesive. In the present work, experimental studies have been carried out in order to obtain data for the development of a standard method for accelerated assessment of the durability of building structures reinforced with external reinforcement systems with polymer composites. The importance of influencing factors such as: UV radiation; temperature; moisture and alkaline solution on the aging rate of adhesives for external reinforcement systems has been revealed. A step stress method is proposed to predict the creep of the initial and aged adhesive samples.
ІНДИВІДУАЛЬНІ ПОТРЕБИ ДЕРЖАВНИХ СЛУЖБОВЦІВ ЩОДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО НАВЧАННЯ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ
Authors: Антонова Світлана , Смалій Ольга , Мартинюк Наталія
Published: May 2024

У статті розкрито поняття індивідуальних потреб державних службовців, особливості цих потреб в контексті професійного навчання та кар’єрного шляху, залежно від категорій посад державних службовців в умовах воєнного стану. Акцентовано на необхідності професійного навчання як необхідної умови для їх кар’єрного зростання, посилаючись при цьому на досвід французьких державних службовців. Відмічено, що державний службовець разом із службою управління персоналом складає індивідуальну програму підвищення рівня професійної компетентності/індивідуальну програму професійного розвитку, що є відображенням персональних потреб у професійному навчанні державних службовців. Визначено основні орієнтири при формуванні індивідуальних потреб державних службовців та надано перелік нормативно-правових актів, які регулюють визначене питання. Наведено статистичні показники, які відображають вибір та вдосконалення професійних компетентностей державними службовцями категорії «В» у 2023 році. Проаналізовано індивідуальні програми державних службовців категорії «А» та встановлено, що пріоритетним для представників вищого корпусу державної служби є удосконалення таких компетентностей, як професійні знання; європейська та євроатлантична інтеграція; лідерство; цифрова грамотність; прийняття ефективних рішень. Найбільшу потребу державні службовці категорії визначили в удосконаленні таких професійних компетентностей, як комунікація та взаємодія, лідерство, впровадження змін, знання законодавства. Відмічено, що навіть в умовах воєнного стану відбувається удосконалення механізмів забезпечення професійного навчання державних службовців, а також утворення дієвої системи їх мотивації до навчання із включенням як матеріальної, так і психологічної складової, що ґрунтується на прямому кореляційному зв’язку між результатами професійного розвитку та навчання і кар’єрним просуванням державного службовця.
ŚWIADOMOŚĆ O ZDROWIU PSYCHICZNYM U ZAWODNIKÓW RUGBY 7 I PŁYWANIA
Authors: KREFT Paulina , FILIPKOWSKA Dominika , BIEGALA Klaudia , TSYHANOVSKA Nataliia , SKALSKI Dariusz W.
Published: May 2024

Głównym celem pracy jest określenie którzy zawodnicy - pływacy czy rugbiści są bardziej świadomi zdrowia psychicznego. W badaniu brało udział 60 zawodników - po 30 z obu dyscyplin, w po tym 15 kobiet oraz 15 mężczyzn. Wypełnili oni ankietę Mental Health Literacy Scale, która oceniała ich skalę świadomości o zdrowiu psychiczym. Pływacy uzyskali łącznie 3470 punktów, a rugbiści 3402 punkty. Wynik badania pokazuje, że zawodnicy pływania mają większą świadomość względem zawodników uprawiających rugby 7. Jeśli chodzi o wyniki według płci w danych dyscyplinach, to pływaczki zdobyły 1747 punktów, pływacy 1723 punkty, rugbistki 1723 punkty oraz rugbiści 1679 punktów. W obu tych dyscyplinach większą świadomością w tym temacie wykazały się kobiety. Niniejsze badanie jest do tej pory pierwszym i jedynym badającym i porównującym świadomość o zdrowiu psychicznym pływaków oraz rugbistów siedmioosobowych, z tego też powodu nie można porównać niniejszych wyników do innych badań. Brakuje również prac badających i porównujących świadomość o zdrowiu psychicznym zawodników uprawiających ogólnie sporty zespołowe oraz trenujących dyscypliny indywidualne. Lepsze przebadanie obu rodzajów sportów oraz większe zagłębienie się w ten temat mogłoby pomóc w lepszym zrozumieniu zawodników tych dyscyplin, poznanie ich schematów zachowań, a co za tym idzie mogłoby to poprawić ich poziom wyników sportowych a także ogólną jakość życia.
Automata concepts over game design process
Authors: Baicoianu A. , Dobre C. , Lopataru M. , Plajer I.C.
Published: May 2024

Discrete states linked together by events can describe a series of classical video game scenarios. Therefore, the formal concept of automata seems appropriate for describing such games. However, as simple finite automata need to keep track of past events, they are less appropriate for complex designs. By contrast, push-down automata featuring a stack present better capabilities in this context. This paper discusses an enhanced version of the classic PAC-MAN game with push-down automata. The modular design of this game allows the extraction of discrete states, and its minimalist concept enables various approaches and new versions without sacrificing its original essence. Using push-down automata expanded the game with new features, allowing an enhanced game experience. The automaton controls all aspects of the game, ensuring a consistent gameplay. The presented project demonstrates the capabilities of push-down automata in the gaming industry and their potential in future game development projects.
Pseudo-spectrum of non-Archimedean matrix pencils
Authors: Ettayb Jawad
Published: May 2024

In this paper, we define the notions of the C-trace pseudo-spectrum, the M-determinant pseudo-spectrum and the pseudo-spectrum of non-Archimedean matrix pencils. Many results are proved about the C-trace pseudo-spectrum, the M-determinant pseudo-spectrum and the pseudo-spectrum of non-Archimedean matrix pencils. Examples are given to support our work.
Comparison effectiveness of e-booklets and videos based on SESD on students' analytical thinking skills
Authors: Utomo Pambayun Wahyu , Muna Izza Aliyatul
Published: May 2024

Analytical thinking skills are essential in science learning because they involve investigating a concept in everyday life, which is a product, fact, principle, and theory, and applying scientific methods as a problem-solving process. However, the analytical thinking skills possessed by junior high school students still need to improve. So, using media is one solution to improving analytical thinking skills. This research compares the effectiveness of SESD-based e-booklet media and SESD-based videos on analytical thinking skills. The method used includes quantitative comparative, which compares the effect of using e-booklets and SESD-based videos and tests the effectiveness of both media. The data analysis used was the Wilcoxon Test and effect size Cohen’s d. The results of this study explain that video media and e-booklets influence analytical thinking skills. Still, SESD-based video media is superior to SESD-based e-booklet media in improving students' analytical thinking skills. The e-booklet and video media based on Science Education for Sustainable Development (SESD) is a learning media that integrates sustainable development education (ESD) into science learning, which contains the values of sustainable development for the future. So, the conclusion is that SESD-based video media is more effective than SESD-based e-booklet media.
Design of an e-encyclopedia of the order of odonata from sumatra as student teaching material
Authors: Siregar Nurul Safitri , Dimenta Rivo Hasper , Sari Novi Fitriandika
Published: May 2024

This research discusses the design of the E-Encyclopedia of the Order of Odonata as teaching material for junior high school students. This research aims to introduce how to design an E-encyclopedia of the Order of Odonata from Sumatra which can be used as teaching material for junior high school students, especially children aged (13-15 years) in the Sumatra region. The urgency is that junior high school children become familiar with the various types of the Odonata Order from Sumatra so that the identity of the Odonata Order is maintained and maintained. This research is design research consisting of three phases, namely Preliminary research, Prototyping phase, and assessment phase. The design of the E-Encyclopedia of the Odonata Order from Sumatra is an effort to develop media in studying various types of the Odonata Order from Sumatra whose development is viewed from language, material, and media. Through the development activities carried out, an E-Encyclopedia Product of the Order of Odonata from Sumatra was obtained as suitable teaching material.
Differences in Vitamin D3 Levels in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Before and After One Month of Anti-Tuberculosis Drug Therapy
Authors: Kuncara Rachmad Bayu , Najiah Dewina Zumrotin
Published: May 2024

Pulmonary tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by infection with the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Patients diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis will receive Anti-Tuberculosis Drug (OAT) therapy for six months. In the first two months or what is called the intensive phase, the patient will be given a combination of OAT in the form of rifampicin, isoniazid, ethambutol and pyrazinamide. Several types of anti-tuberculosis drugs have the potential to affect vitamin D3 metabolism, either by interfering with absorption, metabolism or changing the action of vitamin D3. The long-term treatment process for pulmonary tuberculosis also results in a decrease in vitamin D3 levels in the blood. This study aims to determine the difference in vitamin D3 levels in pulmonary tuberculosis sufferers before and after one month of anti-tuberculosis drug therapy. This type of research is descriptive observational with a prospective cohort design without comparison. The total sample was 16 newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis sufferers at the Bangetayu, Kedungmundu and Tlogosari Wetan Health Centers, Semarang City. Vitamin D3 levels in serum samples were examined using the ELISA method. The mean vitamin D3 level before OAT therapy was 19.00 ± 10.45 ng/mL, the level decreased after OAT therapy, namely 18.51 ± 4.74 ng/mL. These results indicate that administration of anti-tuberculosis drugs may have an effect on vitamin levels.