bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Association between the socio-demographic variables of women admitted for delivery to a Tertiary Care Hospital and their maternal and neonatal outcome - A cross-sectional study
Authors: Chanu Heikham G. , Raddi Sudha A. , Dalal Anita , Kharde Sangeeta N. , Tendulkar Shivani
Published: April 2024

The adverse outcome of pregnancy, either on the mother or fetus, remains to be still high despite improvements in healthcare services. This is due to various factors, including medical, environmental or socioeconomic factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 300 women admitted for delivery to a tertiary care hospital at Belagavi to find the association between socio-demographic variables and their maternal and neonatal outcomes. Data was collected using tools on socio-demographic profiles and questionnaires on Maternal and neonatal health outcomes. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analysis analyzed data. Majority (47%) of the mothers belonged to the age group of 24 to 29 years, 79% are Hindu, 48.67% completed Pre-University course, 98.33% are homemakers, 67.33% had a non-consanguineous marriage and 62.33% are non-vegetarian. In the study, 62.33% had a vaginal delivery, 58% were primipara and 52.67% of them were pregnant for the first time. There was a significant association between the mother’s age and education level and maternal and neonatal outcome, and there was no significant association between the preterm and term with demographic characteristics. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that women who had delivered vaginally, those pregnant for the third time had good maternal outcomes and women who had 11 to 13 antenatal visits have good neonatal outcomes. Also, women with either maternal or fetal conditions have an equal chance of undergoing Cesarean section. Birth weight and length of the baby is associated with the mother’s gestational age at the time of delivery
Assessing the impact of cyclonic storm Tauktae on shoreline change in Mangaluru coast using geospatial technology
Authors: D. P Poojith K. , . Somashekhara , Angadi Dasharatha P.
Published: April 2024

Cyclones are natural events that occur with atmospheric pressure variations. Compared to the eastern coast of India, the western coast has less cyclonic activity. Even though some of the cyclonic events turn into severe cyclonic storms and cause a huge impact on ecological and anthropogenic activities. This research focuses on the impact of cyclone Tauktae on the Mangalore coast. Cyclone Tauktae, one of the most powerful to pass through coastal Karnataka, caused significant damages, affecting 121 villages and resulting in four casualties. Utilizing geospatial techniques, this study employs Sentinel-2 satellite images to analyze shoreline changes during pre and post-cyclone Tauktae. A GIS technique involves the extraction of shorelines using 10-meter resolution images, with manual digitization excluding natural and man-made structures. Transect lines are generated with the help of DSAS to measure shoreline movement, distinguishing accretion and erosion. Rainfall conditions during the cyclone period are mapped using gridded rainfall data. The study area, encompassing ten coastal villages from Someshwara to Sasihithlu, is characterized by its vulnerability to cyclones. Results reveal substantial shoreline changes, with notable erosion in central and northern Mangaluru, Tannirbavi, and Hosabettu. Accretion is observed in south Someshwara and north Sashihitlu. Rainfall patterns are analyzed using Persian CCS gridded data, depicting the dynamic nature of precipitation during the cyclonic event. This research contributes valuable insights into the short-term effects of cyclonic storms on shorelines, emphasizing the importance of geospatial techniques for coastal management. The findings serve as a foundation for mitigating cyclonic impacts and enhancing resilience in the Mangalore coast, aiding future coastal management strategies
Exploring the dynamic landscape of environmental, social, and governance literature by using bibliometric analysis
Authors: Ahuja Kapil , Rani Ekta , Devi Soniya
Published: April 2024

The incorporation of Environmental, Social and Governance considerations into investment decisions has experienced substantial acceleration in the dynamic landscape of modern finance. In this study, the author explores the dynamic landscape of ESG literature using bibliometric analysis. In conducting the bibliometric analysis of 764 articles for this study, RStudio& VOSviewer software were employed. The authors started by reviewing the ESG domain from 2013 to 2023. Following a thorough review of concerned literature, this paper pinpointed the most influential authors, journals, documents, and countries. Our data revealed a progressive growth in publications for the field of study. Most of the publications are from the United States. The current research focuses on three main aspects: ESG aspects, performance analysis, and science mapping analysis. Further, word cloud analysis of 723 research articles published in the last four years was conducted, for providing future insights
Modified firefly algorithm and different approaches for sentiment analysis
Authors: Jana Radha K. , Singh Dharmpal , Maity Saikat
Published: April 2024

The firefly algorithm is the tool of swarm intelligence in almost all areas of optimization and engineering practice. Firefly algorithm and its variants have been used to solve diverse problems of real-world and motivate new researchers and algorithm developers to use this simple algorithm for problem-solving. The population of the initial solution, firefly light intensity rank selection and position update are important parameters of the firefly algorithm. The optimization result will vary in the variation of type of function selection by the researchers and developers. Therefore, here an effort has been made to propose a hybrid firefly algorithm where a population of initial solution generation done by the differential evolution algorithm (DEA) and selection of light intensity and change in position of firefly position will be done by position updating techniques of PSO. The hybrid firefly algorithm has been tested on five benchmark data set with nine benchmark algorithms and experiment result showed that firefly outperformed the other used algorithm. The aim of this study is also to motivate researchers to apply this algorithm for sentiment analysis also.
Comparative study of color difference on coated and uncoated paper in digital printing
Authors: Jangra Vikas , Kumar Pankaj , . Vandana
Published: April 2024

Digital printing is most prominent printing approach that facilitates numerous advantages. Coated and uncoated media are the most commonly used substrates for conventional and digital printing. The coated and uncoated paper media exhibit different surface characteristics and behave according to print quality. So, evaluating and comparing print quality attributes on these paper substrates is necessary. The color difference is the significant mismatch and evaluation of the accuracy of color while printing. Hence, understanding color differences on coated and uncoated media is crucial aspect. This present analysis is to carry out a comparative study of color differences in digital printing on coated and uncoated paper.
Fusion deep learning with pre-post harvest quality management of grapes within the realm of supply chain management
Authors: Patil Nisha , Bhise Archana , Tiwari Rajesh K.
Published: April 2024

It is becoming increasingly vital in supply chain management to use different algorithms, particularly when it comes to pre and post-harvesting of grapes. This is especially true in the wine industry. Grapes must be processed both before and after harvesting as part of the management process for supply chains in the food industry. The grape bunch identification in vineyards was performed using machine learning at various stages of growth, including early stages immediately after flowering and intermediate stages when the grape bunch reached intermediate developmental stages. The machine learning method can predict annual grape output and also identify grape harvesting. The impressive performance of the pre-trained model shows that architecture training using different algorithms differs in the performance of grape predictions. We achieved 100% accuracy in grape prediction using LR, DT, RF, NUSVC, Adaboost and gradient algorithms, while KNN and SVC lag behind with an accuracy of 83.33% each. Our model includes the color and size of the grapes to differ in grape quality using a variety of grape images as a reference. It is capable of predicting the maturity stage of grapes by predicting Brix, TA and pH values (ranging between 18.20–25.70, 5.67–9.83 and 2.93–3.77) according to the size and color of grapes.We compared different algorithms and their performances by evaluating grape quality prediction accuracy, processing time and memory consumption.
Modeling and control of boiler in thermal power plant using model reference adaptive control
Authors: Sowparnika G. C. , Vijula D. A.
Published: April 2024

The boiler is a multi-variable system, which is very difficult to control due to its nonlinear behavior, uncertainties, interactions between variables, and unmeasured and frequent disturbances. Instead of conventional control techniques, modern control techniques are being implemented in most boilers by industries. Mathematical modeling is a useful tool to analyze a complex system’s performance and design a controller for the same. The mathematical model is derived from the open-loop data obtained from the process station. The mathematical equation is then derived using the decoupling technique in terms of transfer function. An adaptive controller is designed and implemented for the model and the simulation study for the same is carried out using MATLAB. The proposed method discussed in the paper can adjust the controller parameters in response to changes in plant and disturbance in real-time by referring to the reference model that specifies the properties of the desired control system.
Advanced VLSI-based digital image contrast enhancement: A novel approach with modified image pixel evaluation logic
Authors: Manikandababu C. S. , Rukkumani V.
Published: April 2024

This research uses an extremely memory-intensive and power-efficient very-large-scale-integration (VLSI) architecture to perform nonlinear scaling on pictures. Images can be scaled either up or down so that they can be adapted to the differing resolutions of a variety of devices, such as cameras and printers. Photography with a high resolution calls for significantly more storage space and processing power. The branch of image processing known as “image fusion” has recently had a meteoric rise in prominence. The rapidly growing usage of digital imagery in remote sensing and satellite applications has led to an increase in the need to both store and process massive amounts of picture data. This demand has resulted in an increase in the availability of storage space. Traditional fusion methods produce spatial distortions despite their generally high level of spatial performance. Because of this, the discrete wavelet transformation (DWT), currently the most efficient approach for processing images, focuses on finding a solution to this problem. Within the scope of this investigation, we propose the modified image pixel evaluation logic (MIPEL), a functional method for incorporating the lifting-based strategy utilized in DWT-based picture fusion. In order to avoid excessive delays, high-resolution photo processing typically makes use of hardware processing, which necessitates the utilization of more complex apparatus and more time. In this work, the hardware description language verilog is employed to evaluate the effectiveness of various fundamental approaches to the enhancement of pictures. VHDL is a relatively recent method that has replaced more traditional simulations in the process of producing results for signal processing. It does this by allowing rapid access to physical VLSI representations. Utilizing the proposed MIPEL as a starting point, this study aims to design, model, simulate, and develop several different strategies for enhancing photos using FPGA. Because they take place on the pixel level and in the immediate neighborhood of a pixel, the enhancements that may be made to an image can be thought of as point processing procedures. VLSI architecture is developed for contrast augmentation for low-contrast source photos using pixel-based image fusion, and in the simulation results that followed, we offer findings that clearly illustrate the efficiency of this technology.
Problems of general and typological theory of composite sentence with a parenthetical clause as an invariant type of syntactic unit
Authors: Khoshimov Muzaffar G.
Published: April 2024

The article touches upon the problem of the theory of invariant types of syntactic units, mainly of composite sentences, which needs a unified approach, for there are a huge number of notions and terms, one way or another, relating to various aspects of the latter indiscriminately treated and commented on. In the article, an attempt has been made by the author to take inventory of the existing invariant types of syntactic units, which are traditionally considered to be five-fold, but the author has revealed and established one more invariant type of composite sentence termed by him “composite sentence with a parenthetical clause” of the two subtypes: a) introductory clause and, b) insertive clause, realizing the new introductory and insertive syntactic relations termed by the author accordingly: 1) introduction; 2) insertion like syntactic relations “coordination” and “subordination”, hence, as to the author, introductory and insertive clauses function, like other clauses, as introductory and insertive parts of the matrix clause.
New species and records of Zebragryllus Desutter-Grandcolas & Cadena-Castañeda, 2014 (Orthoptera: Gryllidae: Gryllinae) from the Brazilian Amazon rainforest
Authors: Tavares Gustavo Costa , Oya Beatriz Harumi Kondo , Cadena-Castañeda Oscar J. , De Oliveira Marcus Paulo Alves , Castro-Souza Rodrigo Antônio
Published: April 2024

Zebragryllus Desutter-Grandcolas & Cadena-Castañeda, 2014 is a Neotropical genus of field crickets that inhabits the leaf litter of the Amazon rainforest. The genus has six species and is characterized by the distinct ‘zebra’ pattern displayed by some of them. The species are recorded in French Guiana, Peru, and Colombia. Here, we describe two new species of the genus from the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, the first record of the genus for Brazil. We expand the records of Z. guianensis Desutter-Grandcolas, 2014 and Z. nouragui Desutter-Grandcolas, 2014 to Brazil. We also describe but do not name two females corresponding to two new species, provide an up-to-date key for species of Zebragryllus, and discuss the potential distribution for the genus.
Kişilik Özelliklerinin Gebelik Semptomları ve Sağlık Arama Davranışı ile İlişkisi
Authors: Hazar Seda , Nacar Gülçin , Timur Sermin , Sinen Rojda
Published: April 2024

Araştırma kişilik özelliklerinin gebelik semptomları ve sağlık arama davranışlarıyla ilişkisini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Tanımlayıcı türde olan araştırma, 220 gebe ile yürütülmüştür. Araştırma, Türkiye’nin doğusunda bulunan bir devlet hastanesi kadın doğum polikliniklerine gebelik takibi için başvuran gebeler ile yapılmıştır. Araştırma verilerinin toplanmasında, kişisel tanıtım formu, Gözden Geçirilmiş Eysenck Kişilik Anketi-Kısa Formu, Gebelik Semptom Envanteri ve Sağlık Arama Davranışı Ölçeği kullanılmıştır.
Araştırmada gebelik süresi (β-coefficient= -0,177; p=0,017), nörotisizm kişilik (β-coefficient= 0,304; p=0,001) ve yalan kişiliğin (β-coefficient= -0,152; p=0,016) gebelik semptomlarını; bebeğin cinsiyeti (β-coefficient= -0,182; p=0,005) ve nörotisizm kişiliğin (β-coefficient=0,279; p=0,001) yaşam kalitesini; eğitim durumu (β-coefficient= 0,178; p=0,012), yaşayan çocuk sayısı (β-coefficient= -0,300; p=0,001) ve yalan kişiliğin (β-coefficient= -0,290; p=0,001) sağlık arama davranışı için önemli yordayıcılar olduğu saptanmıştır.
Kişilik özelliklerinin gebelik semptomları, yaşam kalitesi ve sağlık arama davranışları ile ilişkili olduğu bulunmuştur. Sağlık profesyonellerinin, gebelerin kişilik özelliklerini gebeliğin erken dönemlerinde saptanması ve bakımın bu doğrultuda planlanması önerilmektedir.
Public procurement: what does the day hold?
Authors: Новосёлова М.В.
Published: April 2024

При анализе ожидаемых изменений в отношении госзакупок отчётливо прослеживается тенденция цифровизации и автоматизации данной сферы. Благодаря функционалу Единой информационной системы в сфере закупок (ЕИС) формирование проектов контракта становится удобнее, кроме того, сокращается количество потенциальных ошибок, неизбежных при невнимательном копировании информации.

When analyzing the expected changes in public procurement, the trend towards digitalization and automation of this area is clearly visible. The functionality of the Unified Procurement Information System will make it more convenient to draft contracts and will reduce the number of potential errors caused by careless copying of information.
Court-appointed administrator’s special capacity of being held liable in tort (insurance agreements): economic and legal premises for mitigation
Authors: Тарасенко А.А.
Published: April 2024

Показана методологическая значимость юридических теоретико-правовых конструкций в решении практических вопросов правового регулирования и правоприменения. В качестве объекта исследования выбраны конфликтные в настоящее время отношения страхования ответственности арбитражных управляющих (уклонение страховщиков от заключения договоров, завышение страховых премий и т. д.). Охарактеризовав сложившуюся ситуацию как институциональный сбой в правовом регулировании, автор видит решение вопроса в сужении ответственности арбитражного управляющего.

The paper analyzes the methodological significance of legal and theoretical constructs for settling practical issues of legal regulation and law enforcement. The study focuses on the controversial relations under insurance agreements with court-appointed administrators (insurers’ evasion of contract conclusion, overstating the amount of insurance premium, etc.). Describing such situation as a glitch in legal regulation, the author suggests that narrowing the scope of liability of court-appointed administrator would solve the problem.
Enhancing the Appeal: Impact of Economic Value, Market Value, Return Equity, and Total Assets Turnover on Stock Prices
Authors: Balqis Sitti Bahira , Budiantoro Harry , Oktavia Dinda
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of economic value added, market value added, return on equity, and total asset turnover on stock prices. The population in this study was companies that were included in the LQ45 index, and the companies selected as research samples were 22 companies. The sampling technique uses a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, and hypothesis testing using the t-test and determination test. The research results show that partial economic value added and total asset turnover do not affect stock prices; market value added has a positive and significant effect on stock prices, while return on equity has a negative and significant effect on stock prices. Managerial implications, emphasizing the significance of enhancing economic value, market value, ROE, and total assets turnover to drive stock price performance. Managers should focus on strategies that improve these metrics and enhance shareholder value and market competitiveness. Understanding the interplay between economic values. Total assets turnover is vital for effective managerial decision-making in the stock market realm. This study delves into the implications of these factors on stock prices for managers navigating the complexities of financial markets
Do Managerial and institutional Ownership, Company Growth and Size effect on Debt Policy?
Authors: Rivani Dian , Ghazali Muhammad , Oktavia Dinda
Published: April 2024

This research aims to examine the influence of managerial ownership, institutional ownership, company growth, and company size on debt policy. This research uses descriptive quantitative type. This research uses a population of food and beverage sub-sector manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) in 2017-2021. The sampling technique in this research was purposive sampling, and a sample of 7 companies was obtained. This research uses secondary data, namely annual financial reports obtained from the official website of the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX). The analytical method used is multiple regression analysis. The research results show that managerial ownership, institutional ownership, company growth, and company size do not affect debt policy. Managerial implications. Firstly, discuss implications related to managerial ownership. Second, discuss implications related to institutional ownership. Thirdly, discuss implications related to company growth. Lastly, discuss implications related to company size. Understanding these implications can aid managers in formulating effective debt policies to optimize firm performance and mitigate financial risks. Further research avenues are also suggested to deepen the understanding of these dynamics. They need to understand the risks and potential benefits of using debt, as well as consider external factors such as market conditions and regulations.
Effect of Dividend, Profitability, and Interest Rates on Firm Value with Leverage as Moderating
Authors: Sihombing Pardomuan , Pranata Natael , Kwee Yohanes
Published: April 2024

This research aims to determine the effect of dividend policy, profitability, and interest rates on firm value with leverage as a moderating variable in coal sector firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sampling method uses purposive sampling, with several predetermined criteria, the number of samples is 12 coal sector firms. This research uses panel data analysis. The appropriate panel data model in research uses a fixed effects model. The research results show that dividend policy, profitability, and interest rates have no effect on firm value, and leverage as a moderating variable can strengthen the relationship between dividend policy and profitability on firm value. Companies that use leverage can improve firm performance so that firm value increases. Managerial implications stem from these findings. Executives should adopt dividend policies aligned with firm growth objectivesbalancing shareholder returns with reinvestment opportunities. Enhancing profitability through operational efficiency and strategic decision-making remains paramount. Additionally, monitoring interest rate fluctuations enables proactive management of financing costs and investment decisions. This study examines the influence of dividend policy, profitability, and interest rates on firm value, with leverage acting as a moderating variable. The findings provide valuable insights for managerial decision-making
THE CONCEPT OF PROPITIATION IN OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST
Authors: Moore Hamilton
Published: April 2024

The English word “propitiation” (Greek hilastērion) is not in common theological use today. Modern theology has generally become uneasy with it. The aversion to it is because the idea is associated with the sense of appeasing an angry deity brought in from pagan use and practice. This has resulted in the removal of the traditional translation “propitiation” with many modern English Bible translations preferring “expiation,” or “atoning sacrifice,” or some other general phrase. Thus, for example, while the New King James Version of Romans 3:25 is translated, “whom God set forth as a propitiation,” and the English Standard Version, “whom God put forward as a propitiation,” other modern translations are different. The New International Version is rather, “sacrifice of atonement;” Revised Standard Version has “an expiation by his blood;” Common English Bible, “place of sacrifice;” The Bible in Basic English, “the sign of his mercy.” This article insists that we must not just reject the use of the word propitiation simply because it was wrongly understood in pagan quarters. It conveys something vital when we come to consider what God has done for us in Christ. Until recently, many understood by this word that the death of Christ has effected the removal of the wrath of God and made us the recipients of his mercy. The cross brought satisfaction to violated justice.
WHO INVENTED WHAT? EXPLORING THE ROLE OF THE NORTH WESTERN SEMITIC ALPHABET UPON THE FORMATION OF MODERN EUROPEAN LANGUAGES
Authors: Botica Aurel
Published: April 2024

It is an accepted fact that, with some exceptions, the ancient Greek and Latin languages served as the basis for the formation of most of the Western (modern) languages. However, what remains less known is that the Greeks borrowed the alphabet letters from the North-Western Semitic alphabet of the 2nd millenium BCE. This alphabet was used by Phoenicians, Arameans, Hebrews and the Moabites beginning with the early second millenium and was borrowed by the early Greeks from Phoenician merchants in the later part of the second millenium and the beginning of the first millenium BCE. In this article we will explore the issue of the revolutionary contribution that the North-Western semitic alphabet had upon the cultures of the Ancient Near East (including Egypt, Canaan, Mesopotamia and Siria).2 The transition from a system that used hundreds of pictograms and signs (the cuneiform and hierogliphic alphabets) to an alphabet of only 22 linear letters marked one of the most important, yet neglected, innovations in ancient history. The purpose of our article is to draw on both ancient and contemporary scholarship in order to show how this revolutionary alphabet influenced the Greek and Latin alphabets (and implicitly the languages themselves) and the impact that this event had upon the formation of the modern European languages.
THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT BANQUET: MINISTRY CHALLENGES IN LUKE 14
Authors: Hanc Ovidiu
Published: April 2024

The parables of Jesus encapsulate the theology of the Kingdom of God. Since Jesus used to teach many things in parables it is impossible to define a theology of ministry outside this framework that compresses a thorough understanding of this concept. There are several narratives as the sending of the twelve and the great commission mandate in the Gospels, however The Parable of the Great Banquet in Luke 14, rooted in the Isaianic divine feast, is a parable that reflects not only a grace-based universal invitation but also some ministry challenges that arise with the refusal of such an offer.
A decomposição de matéria vegetal como ferramenta para avaliar a integridade funcional de rios e ribeiros – avançando para uma monitorização integrada da condição ecológica do ecossistema
Authors: Ferreira Verónica , Graça Manuel A. S.
Published: April 2024

Os rios e ribeiros prestam inúmeros serviços às populações humanas e por isso a proteção e o restauro da sua integridade ecológica devem ser objetivos societais. A integridade ecológica compreende a integridade estrutural (e.g., a composição das comunidades aquáticas e a qualidade da água) e a integridade funcional (e.g., os processos ecossistémicos). No entanto, a biomonitorização oficial de rios e ribeiros, seguindo as orientações da Diretiva Quadro da Água, baseia-se apenas em indicadores estruturais. Consequentemente, tem havido múltiplos apelos para a inclusão de indicadores funcionais na biomonitorização de rios e ribeiros. A decomposição de matéria vegetal de origem terrestre é um processo essencialmente biológico, que é afetado direta e indiretamente (via efeitos nas comunidades aquáticas) pelas condições ambientais, e estas podem ser alteradas pelas atividades antropogénicas. O método para avaliar a decomposição de matéria vegetal é relativamente simples: implica colocar uma quantidade conhecida de matéria vegetal (e.g., folhas) em sacos de rede (permeáveis à entrada de água, microrganismos decompositores e, eventualmente, invertebrados detritívoros), incubar os sacos nos rios e ribeiros, recuperá-los após algum tempo e pesar a matéria vegetal remanescente. Os resultados são expressos como taxa de decomposição (uma medida da velocidade a que a matéria vegetal perde massa). Há várias abordagens no uso destes valores para avaliar a integridade funcional do ecossistema. Aqui vamos recorrer à evidência científica para apresentar o potencial da decomposição de matéria vegetal para ser usada como indicador da integridade funcional de rios e ribeiros com o objetivo de promover a incorporação de processos ecossistémicos em programas de biomonitorização. Há ainda trabalho a fazer com vista à simplificação e estandardização do protocolo para aplicação a larga escala, nomeadamente a definição de condições de referência e de classes de qualidade. No entanto, para se poder avançar no desenvolvimento e utilização de um indicador baseado na decomposição de matéria vegetal em programas de biomonitorização será necessário o envolvimento das instituições com responsabilidade na implementação destes programas. A integração de um indicador da integridade funcional de rios e ribeiros nos programas de biomonitorização permitirá uma avaliação integrada da condição ecológica de rios e ribeiros, em linha com a definição de estado ecológico proposta pela Diretiva Quadro da Água.
Guia metodológico para a reutilização de águas residuais tratadas em Cabo Verde
Authors: Ferreira Filipa , Albuquerque António , Castro Domingos , Gominho Marize , Matos José Saldanha
Published: April 2024

O aumento do consumo de água em Cabo Verde devido à crescente procura para abastecimento público, industrial, agrícola e turístico, exerce uma pressão significativa sobre os escassos recursos hídricos nacionais disponíveis. O Governo tem investido na última década numa grande reforma legislativa do sector da água e saneamento que advoga, como um dos requisitos, a reutilização total das águas residuais tratadas em utilizações compatíveis. Na presente comunicação é divulgado o “Guia Metodológico para a Definição do Quadro Regulamentar Aplicável à Água para Reutilização em Cabo Verde”, que se foca na reutilização de águas residuais tratadas de sistemas de tratamento centralizados ou descentralizados, considerando as utilizações compatíveis com a qualidade dos efluentes tratados. O Guia suporta‑se no conceito de “adequação aos usos pretendidos” (“fit‑for‑purpose”) e do efeito de barreiras múltiplas, por forma a acrescentar robustez, resiliência e fiabilidade aos projetos de reutilização da água. O principal objetivo do guia é servir como um documento de orientação metodológica, alinhado com as melhores práticas internacionais, mas suficientemente simples e prático para poder ser adotado pragmaticamente em projetos de reutilização de água em Cabo Verde.
Perancangan Permainan Edukasi Kebencanaan Berbasis Android
Authors: Eka Eka Dwi Nurcahya , Abadi Fajar , Indra Kumala Charisma
Published: April 2024

Indonesia berada di Pacific Ring of Fire, yang menyebabkan kerawanan bencana. Bencana tidak bisa kita hindari bahkan tidak bisa kita perkirakan kapan akan datang. Meningkatkan kewaspadaaan terhadap bencana adalah langkah terbaik untuk mengurangi dampak dan resiko kerugian. Sosialisasi tentang bencana dilakukan oleh pemerintah dan para sukarelawan dengan tujuan masyarakat sadar selalu akan resiko bencana. Berbagai macam cara sosialisasi dilakukan secara langsung atau mengikutkan kegiatan – kegiatan dimasyarakat. Tak terkecuali dengan teknologi, hasil survey menyatakan 96% responden di wilayah Kabipaten Pacitan menggunakan smartphone dengan system operasi Android. Kegiatan yang banyak dilakukan dengan gawai tersebut terbanyak adalah social media (66.7%) dan bermain permainan elektronik (game) (53%). Survey tersebut menginsiasi untuk merancang media sosialisasi berupa permaian elektronik kebencanaan untuk menanamkan pengetahuan kebencanaan kepada masyarakat. Hasil permainan elektronik kebencanaan yang dibuat dengan metode waterfall  diuji dengan penilaian pengguna menghasilkan permainan ini mendapatkan skor 78,4% (Baik).  Hasil tersebut menunjukkan diperlukan pendalaman pada penyusunan desain dan menu pada game.
Penerapan Metode SAW untuk Pemilihan Duta Mahasiswa Kampus yang Berkualitas di Kampus 4 Sidoarjo Politeknik Negeri Jember
Authors: Trisyayanti Nabila Rahma Yusrilfa , Cahaya Citra Azzahro  , Adi Sucipto
Published: April 2024

Pemilihan duta kampus menjadi salah satu agenda yang diselenggarakan oleh pihak kampus. Tujuan dari pemilihan duta kampus ini adalah untuk memilih mahasiswa untuk dijadikan perwakilan kampus dalam bidang kegiatan eksternal kampus. Beberapa masalah yang dihadapi pada pemilihan ini adalah penentuan kriteria dan perhitungan metode yang tepat untuk melakukan perangkingan. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan penggunaakan metode SAW (Simple Additive Weighing). Pada penelitian kali ini , kami menggunakan parameter seperti pretasi akademik, prestasi non akademik, kemampuan bahasa, etika,bakat dan keaktifan organisasi. Berdasarkan data pengujian yang telah dilakukan, terdapat kesimpulan bahwa nilai total perhitungan (Vi) didapatkan 2 calon kandidat terpilih pada pemilihan duta kampus. Nilai tersebut terdapat pada alternatif A1 dan A16 yang masing-masing memiliki nilai 0,81 dan 0,80.
Kata kunci:  SAW, Prestasi Akademik, Bakat, kemampuan bahasa, Etika
Penerapan Metode Weight Product Pemilihan Guru Terbaik Di SMK Penerbangan Sidoarjo
Authors: Azizissani Rizqi
Published: April 2024

Teachers in the school environment have an important role and many individuals are interested in becoming teachers, although not all of them meet the specified criteria. This research aims to develop a system that can assess the level of suitability of the best teachers in private schools by applying the Weight Product method. This method involves steps such as identifying criteria, calculating weights, calculating vector S, calculating vector V, and ranking. The result of this research is a decision support system that is able to determine the best teachers who are worthy of being role models in a private school environment. In this way, schools can choose teachers who are most competent in managing and guiding students, improving the quality of education, and creating a better learning environment.
Guru di lingkungan sekolah mempunyai peranan yang penting dan banyak individu yang berminat menjadi guru, walaupun tidak semuanya memenuhi kriteria yang ditentukan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan sistem yang dapat menilai tingkat kesesuaian guru terbaik di sekolah swasta dengan menerapkan metode Weight Product. Metode ini melibatkan langkah-langkah seperti identifikasi kriteria, penghitungan bobot, penghitungan vektor S, penghitungan vektor V, dan pemeringkatan. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan yang mampu menentukan guru-guru terbaik yang layak menjadi teladan di lingkungan sekolah swasta. Dengan cara ini, sekolah dapat memilih guru yang paling berkompeten dalam mengelola dan membimbing siswa, meningkatkan mutu pendidikan, dan menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih baik.
Macroeconomic Factors on Stock Return at IDX Value 30
Authors: Candy Candy , Jacelyin Jacelyin
Published: April 2024

This study examined factors including oil prices, foreign exchange rates, consumer price index, gross domestic product, and foreign direct investment on stock return. This study used secondary data as a basis for research by obtaining information for 30 companies registered at IDX Value 30. This research uses panel regression to show the effect of each independent variable on stock return. According to the result, IDX Value 30 stock return is significantly positively impacted by gross domestic product, consumer price index, and foreign direct investment. Meanwhile, foreign exchange rates and oil prices negatively affect the stock return.
The influence of price perception, location, and service quality at Indomaret Madura Pamekasan on customer loyalty through satisfaction as a mediating variable
Authors: Zahroh Halimatus , Albari Albari
Published: April 2024

This research aims to explain the positive influence of perceived price, location and service quality on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Testing in this study used 381 respondents. The sampling technique used in this research was convenience sampling. This research uses the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis tool which was developed to test research hypotheses which were processed using the AMOS version 21 program. The variables used in this research are perceptions of price, location, service quality, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. And the results of the analysis in this research show that perceptions of price, location and service quality have a positive and significant influence on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Customer satisfaction also has a positive influence on customer loyalty.
Parenting in diaspora: A Japanese case study of sojourners and stayers in Western Australia
Authors: Anne Becker  , Tyson Ines
Published: April 2024

This paper examines the child rearing practices and experiences of Japanese families parenting in diaspora in Western Australia (W.A.). Two groups are interviewed—the sojourners group (residing in W.A. for a short term, while maintaining close contact with Japanese culture), and the stayers group, (residing long term in W.A. while assimilating into Australian lifestyle). Participants in the research are asked about preferred traits for their children to develop while in Australia, and challenges and benefits of parenting in diaspora. The research seeks to illustrate embedded assumptions in child-rearing, and how the values of collectivist and individualist communities are reflected in parenting style. The findings of the study reveal that parenting in diaspora presents a unique opportunity to explore one’s parenting practices and values. Implications in relation to worldviews other than English-centric foci are discussed.
A narrative discourse analysis of analyzing James Joyce’s “Araby” through narrative discourse on multiple levels
Authors: Hussain Shah Hammad , Iqbal Sumera , Abbas Khizar , Rasool Ushba
Published: April 2024

This article employs narrative discourse analysis to analyze James Joyce’s short story “Araby” by using two narrative analysis frameworks that focus on the macrostructure and microstructure aspects of the story. The analysis covers the story’s purpose, generic structure, and lexico-grammatical cohesion. The writer follows a series of structural moves and uses a variety of narrative strategies (e.g., a high level of involvement and a wide range of lexical and grammatical cohesive ties), which contribute to the creation of a well-formed text that has effectively achieved its purpose and made its intended effect. This macro-structural analysis sheds light on the story’s thematic elements, character development, and overall narrative trajectory, providing a deeper understanding of its intended message and impact. The article unveils Joyce’s underlying linguistic mechanisms to convey meaning and evoke emotion within the narrative. By exploring the story’s purpose, structure, and linguistic nuances, the analysis offers valuable insights into Joyce’s narrative techniques and the profound impact of “Araby” as a well-formed literary text. This analysis of James Joyce’s “Araby” through narrative discourse analysis offers valuable insights that can be applied in the classroom to enrich student engagement with literature.
Mastering minds: Unleashing the power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming in workplaces and schools
Authors: Mhanna Razan , Abdo Hiba , Ghanem Diana , Chehabeddine Mouna , Hatem Georges
Published: April 2024

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) intricately examines the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic representation systems, traversing the transformative trajectory from superficial to profound linguistic structures. This comprehensive paradigm elucidates the sophisticated cognitive processes through which the brain interprets events, molding emotions and behaviors through filters such as values, beliefs, memories, decisions, and meta-programs. As a potent catalyst for excellence and success, NLP empowers individuals and organizations to realize their aspirational objectives, nurturing flexibility, creativity, and autonomous behaviors. In educational contexts, practitioners adeptly employ NLP techniques to navigate conflicts, enhance leadership acumen, and inspire personnel toward organizational goals. NLP assumes a crucial role as a foundational element for ongoing learning, development, and the cultivation of dynamic capabilities within professional environments. Its applications extend beyond conventional business domains, seamlessly integrating with behavior modification models employed in psychotherapeutic settings. In the realm of child psychiatry, NLP addresses neurodevelopmental disorders, such as oppositional defiant disorder, with the potential to mitigate triggers in educational milieus. The Behavior Modification Model, anchored in the ABC (antecedents, behavior, and consequences) framework, meticulously shapes behaviors through positive and negative reinforcement and punishment. NLP is a versatile professional instrument applicable across personal development, therapeutic interventions, and diverse organizational landscapes. It is pivotal in elevating communication effectiveness, facilitating conflict resolution, and propelling individual and collective success to new heights. Applying NLP in schools proves invaluable by elevating teaching methodologies, cultivating effective communication, and nurturing essential skills for conflict resolution and leadership. Integrating NLP in educational settings can offer a holistic approach to learning, providing support for educators and students alike in navigating intricate situations and fostering an environment of continuous improvement. Implementing NLP should be approached with a balanced understanding of both its potential benefits and the need for empirical validation and ethical considerations.
Exploring teacher leadership: A study of leadership practices among TESOL professionals in the Arab world
Authors: Shah Sayyed Rashid Ali , Eusafzai Hamid Ali Khan
Published: April 2024

This exploratory study delves into the concept of teacher leadership within the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) context in Qatar. It investigates the strategies employed by TESOL professionals to enhance their leadership practices and identifies factors influencing the realization of teacher leadership in this particular setting. Utilizing an interpretive approach, the study employs semi-structured interviews to collect qualitative data from TESOL professionals serving as teacher leaders in five different universities in Qatar. The findings reveal several strategies employed by teacher leaders to enhance their practices, including collaborative team efforts, maintenance of reflective diaries, participation in international conferences, attendance at professional development courses, and volunteering as editors and reviewers. These strategies support teacher leaders in their roles, facilitating on-the-job learning and keeping them abreast of new developments in English Language Teaching (ELT). The study also uncovers various factors that negatively impact teacher leaders’ practices. These include a lack of professional autonomy, the absence of teachers’ voices in the decision-making process, increased workload and accountability, and a lack of trust and support. Inadequate professional development opportunities and lower levels of intrinsic motivation hinder teacher leaders from developing leadership skills, acquiring knowledge, and shaping a strong leadership identity.
Cultura organizacional y motivación laboral en personal de una institución pública de Lima Metropolitana
Authors: La Cotera Vega José Antonio
Published: April 2024

El objetivo de la presente investigación fue determinar la relación que existe entre la cultura organizacional y la motivación laboral en el personal de una institución pública de Lima Metropolitana. La investigación fue de tipo básica, cuantitativa, de diseño no experimental transversal y de nivel (descriptivo-correlacional). La muestra estuvo conformada por 37 trabajadores de un Ministerio público de Lima. Los resultados evidenciaron relación entre la variable cultura organizacional y motivación (Rho 0,891. p<0,05), Concluyendo que, al existir una adecuada cultura organizacional, el personal de una institución pública se encontrara mejor motivado en las actividades laborales que realiza, Con respecto a las dimensiones de la variable cultura organizacional, al existir un adecuado involucramiento y adaptación de parte de los trabajadores para con la institución (Rho 0,818), (Rho 0,913). y también de parte de la institución evidenciar consistencia e integridad en sus normas y principios, con una misión bien definida (Rho 0,891), (Rho 0,690), redundara en una adecuada motivación laboral de parte del personal de una institución publica de Lima.
Revisión bibliométrica de la evolución de las habilidades de lectura en entornos virtuales por estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Orrillo Salazar Giuliana
Published: April 2024

La presente revisión bibliométrica tuvo como objetivo analizar la producción científica sobre la evolución de las habilidades lectoras en entornos virtuales por estudiantes universitarios. Se realizó un análisis bibliométrico descriptivo a lo largo del tiempo de los artículos presentes en la base de datos de Scopus, utilizando palabras clave como "Habilidades de lectura", "Entornos Virtuales" y "Educación Superior" en inglés y español. Se identificaron y analizaron un total de 209 documentos relevantes publicados en el periodo comprendido entre enero de 2002 y diciembre de 2023, empleando herramientas como Datawrapper, Bibliometrix y VOS viewer. La investigación aborda diversas dimensiones de las habilidades de lectura, desde su conceptualización teórica hasta la aplicación práctica en contextos virtuales, con un énfasis particular en el rendimiento de los estudiantes universitarios. Se concluye que la habilidad de lectura en entornos virtuales por estudiantes universitarios es una temática relevante, de productividad creciente, cuya investigación se enfoca principalmente desde el punto de vista práctica de estrategias en aulas, y escasa en teoría educativas.
Teknolojik Liderlik & Bilişim Teknolojilerini Kullanma Becerisi (Öğretmenlerle Yapılan Bir Araştırma)
Authors: ALTUNKUM Yahya , OKÇU Veysel
Published: April 2024

Teknoloji, insanların hayatlarını, bilgi ve becerilerini daha verimli hale getiren ana unsurların başında yer almaktadır. Günümüzde okul yöneticileriyle ilgili olarak, öncelikle öğretim ve müfredat lideri olma ve daha sonra ise teknolojik lider olma rolü bağlamında bilim dünyasında ortak bir görüş birliği oluşmuştur. Bilgi çağında başarılı olmak isteyen okullar, potansiyeli yüksek, bilgi ve iletişim teknolojilerinin tuzaklarına karşı tecrübeli yöneticilere ihtiyacı duymaktadır. Bu bağlamda teknolojik liderlik, teknolojinin eğitim ortamlarında etkin kullanımı için hayati önem taşımaktadır. Teknolojik liderler olarak okul yöneticilerinin bilgi çağının teknoloji felsefesini doğru anlayarak, okullarına teknoloji entegre etme ve yeni teknolojileri kullanmayla ilgili süreçlerde çeşitli sorumluluklar üstenmesi beklenmektedir. Okullarına teknolojiyi başarılı bir şekilde entegre edebilen ve bu teknolojiyi kullanabilen, öğrenme ortamlarını zenginleştirebilen okul yöneticileri, eğitim-öğretim faaliyetlerinin olumlu etkilerinin ortaya çıkmasına olanak sağlayacaktır. Bu bağlamda hazırlanan bu eserin, başta eğitim yöneticilerine ve tüm okuyuculara katkı sunması dileğiyle…