bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ANALISIS DAN EVALUASI INTENSITAS KEBISINGAN MENGGUNAKAN SOFTWARE GOLDEN SURFER 23 PADA PERUSAHAAN FABRIKASI BAJA
Authors: Rosyidiin Afrigh Fajar , Murnawan Hery
Published: July 2023

Kebisingan merupakan bahaya fisik yang tidak lepas dari aktifitas industri terutama pada proses produksi. Dampak negatif kebisingan menimbukan menurunnya kesehatan pekerja yang mengakibatkan tidak tercapainya tujuan dari perusahaan. PT. PFB merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak di bidang desain, fabrikasi dan konstruksi. Perusahaan ini memiliki potensi bahaya kebisingan tinggi karena semua mesin produksinya menimbulkan suara dan beberapa mesin menimbulkan suara ekstrim. Terdapat keluhan dari pekerja yang mengalami penurunan fungsi pendengaran. Pada penelitian ini akan menganalisa dan mengevaluasi intensitas kebisingan pada area produksi PT. PFB. Pengukuran kebisingan menggunakan metode kombinasi antara pengukuran peta kontur dan grid, serta dilakukan 3 kali pengukuran dengan menggunakan alat sound level meter. Data pengukuran akan diolah dengan software golden surfer untuk mendapatkan peta kontur intensitas kebisingan. Analisa intensitas kebisingan dilanjutkan dengan menghitung Dosis Noise Daily guna mengetahui tingkat bahaya intensitas kebisingan. Nilai DND lebih dari 1 termasuk tingkat bahaya tinggi. Hasil analisis data kebisingan pada penelitian ini didapatkan 3 mesin gerinda yang memiliki nilai DND melebihi ambang batas yaitu 2.18, 1.31, 1.66. Pengendalian bahaya kebisingan pada PT. PFB menggunakan hierarki pengendalian dengan rekomendasi yang diberikan yaitu pengaturan waktu pengoperasian, pemeriksaan kesehatan berkala, pemasangan safety sign dan pemberian APD berupa earplug dan earmuff yang memiliki NRR minimal 13.7 dB.
ВІРУЛІЦИДНА АКТИВНІСТЬ ДЕЗІНФІКУЮЧОГО ЗАСОБУ «ЙОДОСАН»
Authors: Чечет О. М. , Коваленко В. Л. , Бучковська Г. А. , Дрожже Ж. М. , Рудой О.В. , Пономарьова С. А.
Published: July 2023

У публікації наведені результати дослідження токсичності та віруліцидної дії нового дезінфікуючого засобу «Йодосан», основною діючою речовиною якого є йод. Вивчення проводили відповідно до національних і міжнародних керівництв щодо характеристики віруліцидних властивостей нових дезінфікуючих засобів. Вивчення токсичності дезінфікуючого засобу «Йодосан» проводили за умов білкового навантаження на моделі культури клітин BHK-21/ С13. Визначення віруліцидної активності дезінфікуючого засобу «Йодосан» проводили за умов білкового навантаження на моделі оболонкового вірусу сказу (штам CVS-11). Токсичність дезінфікуючого препарату «Йодосан» визначали для 0.1 %; 0.2 %;0.3 %; 0.5 %; 1.0 % та 2.0 % концентрацій за експозиції 30 та 60 хв відповідно. Віруліцидну дію дезінфікуючого засобу «Йодосан» визначали для 0.1 %; 0.2 %; 0.3 %; 0.5 % та 1.0 % концентрацій відносно робочих розведень суспензій вірусу сказу – 5,5 TCID50/ml. Результати дослідження показали, що дезінфікуючий засіб «Йодосан» є нетоксичним для культур перещеплюваних клітин у концентраціях 0.1 %;0.2 %; 0.3 %; 0.5 % та 1.0 %. Дезінфікуючий засіб діє 100 % віруліцидно відносно оболонкового вірусу сказу (штам CVS-11) у концентраціях 0.2 %; 0.3 %; 0.5 % та 1.0 % відповідно за експозиції 30 та 60 хв за білкового навантаження, що свідчить про високу віруліцидну активність дезінфікуючого засобу «Йодосан».
THE REPRESSIVE POLICY OF THE SOVIET GOVERNMENT REGARDING PROTESTANT CONFESSIONS IN THE PERIOD OF LATE STALINISM IN UKRAINE (1944-1953) IN CONTEMPORARY RESEARCH OF UKRAINIAN HISTORIANS
Authors:   Національний університет кораблебудування імені адмірала Макарова, Федоренко Михайло
Published: July 2023

The analysis of the research of modern Ukrainian historians studying the relationship between representatives of the Protestant denominations of Ukraine with the bodies of the People's Commissariat of State Security (NKVD) Ministry of State Security - MSS and party and Soviet authorities in the era of late Stalinism is provided. The chronological framework of the problem is determined from 1945 to 1953, which is due to the specifics of the specified period, which consisted of some changes in the approaches and methods of work of the Soviet special services with Protestants. The historiography of the problem is considered. It was established that each of the scientists, based on the object of his research, investigated the scientific heritage of his predecessors. It was found out that researchers focused mainly on the pseudo-liberalization of relations between the Stalinist regime and Protestant denominations in the post-war years. Decorative changes of a liberal nature were determined by the course of events and the results of the Second World War. The efforts of the leadership of the USSR to create a positive image in Western democratic societies were studied. At the same time, it was established that the aforementioned "liberalization" did not stop the repressive machine of the Soviet special services against Protestants, only made it more sophisticated. Two stages of research on the specified topic were defined. The first stage 1991–2015, the opening of secret funds related to the activities of the Council for Religious Cults. The closure of the State Security Committee archives at the first stage of research did not allow researchers to fully determine the role of repressive bodies in the ongoing processes. The second stage is from 2015 to today. It is characterized by the provision in 2015 of access to the closed archive funds of the CPSU and the State Security Committee. The beginning of active use of previously unavailable documents of the state security bodies of the USSR was studied. Emphasis on methods and forms of work of the repressive apparatus in relation to Protestants was done. It has been proved that the results of the research of domestic historians regarding the repressive policy of the Soviet authorities in relation to the Protestant confessions of Ukraine during the late Stalinist era coincide in many positions.
Waterflood-CMG production optimization analysis for the Draugen field of Norway
Authors: Mutume Bruce , Zisengwe Tendai
Published: July 2023

The Draugen field is well-known for producing oil that is then transported to power plant facilities to generate electricity in Draugen. However, with declining oil production (as of 2021) and new necessary electrification contracts, the field may be unable to meet the demand for plant facilities. The current study combines waterflooding and reservoir simulation methods from the Computer Modelling Group (CMG) to evaluate the effectiveness of the secondary recovery type of productionoptimization. The approach is divided into three parts to meet the current study's objectives: (1) matching reservoir dimensions (Draugen's and the model's dimensions) to match Draugen field'sOriginal Oil in Place (OOIP), (2) history matching, and (3) production optimization analysis using CMG. The estimated recoverable oil before the waterflood-CMG optimization analysis (in 2021) was 99 500 000 m3 , but after optimization (2050), the recoverable oil increased to 108 370 000 m3 . The waterflood method increased the drawdown by 250 times that of the simulation's start, increasing the production rate from 0 to over 1 500 m3 /day/well. Finally, the former resulted in the recovery of 88700 000 m3 of oil, proving the viability of the secondary type recovery method at the Draugen field. Consequently, the oil saturation decreased from a high of 35 to 60 % to the field's residual oil saturation range of 21 to 23 %. Our results support the adoption of the waterflooding technique for oiloptimization at Draugen Field.
Emotional associative memory is disrupted by directed forgetting
Authors: Chalkia Anastasia , Vanhasbroeck Niels , Van Oudenhove Lukas , Kindt Merel , Beckers Tom
Published: July 2023

Memory is susceptible to voluntary disruption, for instance, through directed forgetting manipulations, in which people are cued to intentionally “forget” information. Until now, directed forgetting has been primarily studied for declarative memory performance. Here, we demonstrate that directed forgetting can also disrupt associative memories acquired through fear conditioning. In two experiments, participants showed poor recognition and recall of images paired with electric shocks when instructed to forget, compared to when instructed to remember them. Further, they also showed weaker skin conductance responses to images paired with shocks that they were instructed to forget, despite repeated, full reinforcement of the aversive outcome. Our findings provide evidence for the effect of directed forgetting not only on declarative but also physiological read-outs of emotional memory, thereby suggesting that forgetting instructions can be applied to interfere with emotional associative memory.
Automotive Aluminum, Part 11: They Made it Look Easy
Authors: Chappuis Laurent , Sanders Robert
Published: July 2023

Ford’s aluminum F-150 venture was now entering the development phase, with teams in place that would spend the next 18 months designing both the truck and the facilities to produce it.
Selective Laser Processing for Functionally Graded Shape Memory Alloy Medical Devices: Process and Applications in Dentistry
Authors: Kuntz Michael L , Ibraheem Khan M.
Published: July 2023

Novel methods for altering the mechanical properties of functionally graded orthodontic medical devices leads to new applications. This article highlights recent applications of selective vaporization to enable functional grading of shape memory alloys in medical devices for the dental industry.
HR PRACTICES AND THEIR EFFECTIVENESS DURING THE POST-OMANIZATION PHASE: A CRITICAL REVIEW
Authors: John Thomas Basil , Jaber AlDarwashi Ruqiya
Published: July 2023

Omanization is a strategy applied by the Sultanate of Oman since 1988 with an aim to replace expatriate workers with Omani nationals. The Omani government has set goals to increase the percentage of employed Omani nationals compared with foreigners (expatriates) through Omanization as a routine Human Resource (HR) practice. This strategy was introduced because of the increasing number of expatriates that indirectly resulted in reduced job opportunities for Omani nationals. It is expected that this strategy would allow Omani nationals to get jobs and consequently needed training and development programs. This research work is focusing on Omanization and its likely impact on HR practices in Oman. As it was not feasible to collect data from both the public and private sectors, this research, therefore, aims to analyze the perceptions of private sector employees on Omanization. This research is expected to highlight likely changes in the HR practices applied and their effectiveness in Oman. It will be worthwhile identifying how employees from the private sector foresee this strategy, and whether the Omanization initiative can actually improve the quality of work and enhance HR output to reach a higher level of productivity. It is assumed that Omanization could have a significant impact on HR practices, so it was decided to conduct interviews and focus group discussions with some of the private sector employees to gain a richer insight. Findings from this research indicate that there is a gap between the labor market and the education system. It is evident that fresh graduates lack the necessary skills and training for taking over the positions. Furthermore, there is a lack of training and development programs for the employees. This research is highlighting some recommendations too for the progress toward Omanization.
THE INFLUENCE OF COMIC MEDIA BASED ON ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS ON WRITING SKILLS AND LEARNING INTEREST OF CLASS IV SDN SIDOMULYO STUDENTS 05
Authors: Veni Fitriana
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of comic media based on Adobe Photoshop CS on writing skills and learning interest of fourth grade students of SDN Sidomulyo 05, Silo-Jember District.The phenomenon that exists in grade IV SDN Sidomulyo 05 is that there are several problems found in learning essay writing and a lack of interest in participating in learning activities. The problems encountered include: (a) there are still many students who have difficulty expressing their thoughts, feelings and ideas in writing in writing, (b) not being able to use solid sentences, (c) not being able to use correct spelling, (d) lack of interest in writing activities or tend to get bored easily because there are no more ideas that can be expressed in their writing, (e) students are not active in participating in essay writing activities and joke more with their friends.

This study uses a causal quantitative research approach (cause and effect) in looking at the relationship of variables to the object under study, so that in this study there is an independent variable (X) namely comic media and two dependent variables, namely writing skills (Y1) and interest in learning (Y2). Techniques to determine a sample from a population that has certain characteristics to the desired quota. From this technique the researchers took a sample of class IV as many as 30 students.

With the help of SPSS v.22 the results of the data obtained through the calculation of the SPSS test t-test, the t-count value of the conventional learning method has a value of -2.900 with a probability of 0.008 (sig). The mean difference in the conventional method is -2.30769 with a df of 25. Meanwhile, the t-count value in the comic media based on the Adobe Photoshop CS program is 6.325 with a probability of 0.001 (sig). The number of df is 25 with a mean difference of 4.61538. Meanwhile, from the results of the questionnaire data analysis of interest in learning obtained 0.535, this means that 53.5% of the data both have a positive effect.

Based on the results of analysis and hypothesis testing, data obtained that Ho is rejected, which means that there is an effect of using adobe photoshop-based comic media on students' writing skills and interest in learning
GÖZ KIRPMA TESPİTİ İÇİN YENİ BİR UYARLAMALI EŞİK DEĞERİ ALGORİTMASI
Authors: PEKER Nur Yasin , ZENGİN Ahmet , EROĞLU ERDEM Çiğdem , DEMİRSOY Mert Süleyman
Published: July 2023

Uykululuk halinin önceden tespit edilmesi, uykululuğa bağlı trafik kazalarını önlemek,

fiziksel ve ekonomik kayıpların önüne geçmek açısından önemlidir. Bir kamera yardımı

ile kişilerin görüntüleri üzerinde görüntü işleme teknikleri uygulanarak uykululuk halini

önceden kestirmek mümkündür. Bu çalışmada, literatürdeki veri kümelerinden

yararlanılarak uykululuk halinin tespit edilmesinde büyük bilgiye sahip olan göz

bölgesinden gelen öznitelikler ile göz kırpma tespiti yapmak için sabit ve uyarlamalı eşik

değerleri ayrı ayrı değerlendirilmiştir. Böylece, kısa süreli göz kırpma ile uzun süreli göz

kapamanın daha iyi ayırt edilmesi hedeflenmiştir. Çalışmada önerilen uyarlamalı eşik

değerinin sabit bir eşik değerinden çok daha başarılı göz kırpma tespiti sonuçları verdiği,

iki farklı veri kümesi üzerinde yapılan deneyler ile doğrulanmıştır.
EMET-HİSARCIK (KÜTAHYA) BÖLGESİ KİLİNİN MİNERALOJİK VE JEOKİMYASAL ÖZELLİKLERİ VE KOLEMANİT ZENGİNLEŞTİRMESİNE ETKİSİ
Authors: SAYIN Zehra Ebru , ALTAY Tülay , ŞENSÖZ Hacer
Published: July 2023

Çok karmaşık bir proses gerektirmeyen kolemanit zenginleştirme tesislerinden, üretim esnasında ve sonunda büyük potansiyel kaynak oluşturan kil içerikli atıklar çıkmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Eti Maden Emet Bor İşletmesi Hisarcık kolemanit zenginleştirme tesisi katı atık killerinden alınan örneklerin kimyasal içerikleri incelenmiş ve mevcut kilin yapısal formülü tespit edilmiştir. 45 mikron tane boyutu altında kil içerikli atık %12,42 Mg ve 2352 ppm Li tenörüne sahiptir. Mg'ca zengin Li'lu bir simektit (saponit) olarak bilinen kilin su tutucu olma niteliği nedeniyle de kolemanit zenginleştirme prosesinde cevherden kilin uzaklaştırılmasını zorlaştırmaktadır. Yapılan kil ayırma çalışması sonuçları değerlendirildiğinde, elde edilen saf kilin %46,82 SiO2 ve %19,67 MgO tenörleri ile oldukça yüksek içeriğe sahip olmasının yanısıra 1776 ppm Sr, 3057 ppm As ve 2239 ppm Li tenörleri ile değeri daha da artmaktadır. Kil içerikli katı atığın saponit olması ve lityum içermesi endüstriyel kıymetini daha da arttırmaktadır. Kil içerikli katı atıkların, uygun strateji ve değerlendirme yöntemleriyle cevherden ayrılması ve ekonomiye kazandırılmasının önem taşıdığı belirlenmiştir.
Analisis Perencanaan dalam Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Se-Kabupaten Tanah Datar
Authors: Elvita Yanti , Ali Hadriyatul Amni , Adripen Adripen , Asmendri Asmendri
Published: July 2023

At the present time education is an aspect of life that has renewal to be discussed because it is a dimension that cannot be separated from the development of human activity as a social being with many reforms in the world of education the need for extracurricular activities to support student achievement which is useful in the future . The diversity of leadership, locations and extracurricular activities at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri throughout Tanah Datar district. This study aims to explain the process of the planning function in the management of extracurricular activities in MAN throughout Tanah Datar regency. This study used a qualitative approach which took place at MANs throughout Tanah Datar Regency. Informants from this study were Madrasah Principals, Deputy Madrasah Heads for Student Affairs and Superintendents of extracurricular activities except for MAN 1 Tanah Datar, only Deputy Head of Madrasahs for Student Affairs because the answers were concurrently Heads of Madrasahs and Extracurricular Advisors . Data collection is done by interview. The data obtained was analyzed with several stages of data reduction, data display and drawing conclusions. Researchers use triangulation of sources and use references in guaranteeing the validity of the data. The findings of the research results can be stated that the implementation of the planning function in the management of extracurricular activities in MAN throughout Tanah Datar Regency has been implemented well in general. However, in some planning processes have not gone well. As in the madrasa forecasting process, it only mentions the objectives of the extracurricular activities carried out, the program implementation strategy, the budget, and policy interpretation
Doğal sistemler ünitelerinde (lise coğrafya) yer alan konuların öğretiminde karşılaşılan güçlükler ve çözüm önerileri
Authors: KAYAARDI Fatoş , BOZYİGİT Recep
Published: July 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, doğal sistemler ünitesinin öğretiminde karşılaşılan güçlükleri belirlemek ve bu güçlüklere yönelik çözüm önerileri sunmaktır. Nitel araştırma yöntemiyle yürütülen çalışmada olgu bilim deseninden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma 2022-2023 eğitim öğretim yılında 11 farklı şehirde görev yapan 31 coğrafya öğretmeni ile yürütülmüştür. Veriler, e-posta aracılığıyla gerçekleştirilen e-görüşme tekniği ile elde edilmiştir. Elde edilen verilerin analizinde içerik analizine başvurulmuştur. Katılımcı görüşleri doğrultusunda öğretimde karşılaşılan güçlükler genel olarak öğrencilerde ön bilgi eksikliği, konuların ve kavramların çok yoğun ve ders saatinin az olması sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler sonucunda ders saatinin artırılması, konu dağılımının sınıf düzeylerine uygun bir şekilde düzenlenmesi, arazi çalışmalarının desteklenmesi yönünde öneriler geliştirilmiştir.
Political Economy and Ecology of International Regional Development: Indonesia Urban and Rural Development Loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Authors: Ingratubun Muhammad
Published: July 2023

We reviewed the political economy (history) of development aid and its political economy (unequal exchange or plunder). We adopted a combination of theory deconstruction, reconstruction, and empirical testing. We plotted the results by harnessing fractional polynomial regression and charting. Applying political economy, we deconstructed the foundation of development economics theory of exogenous growth (EXGT) and savings-investment gap (SIGT) theories. We discovered that these theories are false and faulty. Endogenous growth theory (ENGT) which holds that economic growth is predominantly the result of endogenous and not external forces is the prevailing theory supported by credit creation banking and finance theories and practices. This is also known as endogenous money. After reconstructing the correct theories, and applying them in our empirical analysis, we adopted political ecology, also known as imperialist rent, to estimate the capital outflow as a percentage of the loan compared with the actual disbursed amount into Indonesia. We observed their ramifications on Indonesia's Rupiah exchange rates and imports. We witnessed that external financing through foreign currency borrowing is unnecessary. Each country can source and create the funding themselves per international banking laws. These laws also govern that not a single cent of foreign currency debt ever enters the national economy of the borrowers hence external borrowing is not required. When Indonesia borrows in foreign currency, it becomes the lender to their bankers or creditors when it demands payment in Rupiah. We discovered that only about 2% of ADB loans are disbursed in Rupiah in Indonesia. This yields 98% capital flight. ADB loans and their disbursement delays (DDs) governance caused a deterioration of the Rupiah of 33% for each 1% of GDP of ADB loans. They increased imports as ADB loan gets bigger and DDs causing Rupiah to further deteriorates 200% faster.
Cryptic evidence on underreporting of mRNA vaccine-induced cardiomyositis in the elderly: a need to modify antihypertensive therapy
Authors: Forsdyke Donald
Published: July 2023

BACKGROUND Cardiomyositis has been considered a rare complication of COVID-19 vaccination that primarily affects young people. However, recent studies indicate under-reporting of cases in the elderly. Furthermore, post-mortem studies of five cases (median age 58) that died suddenly within 7 days of vaccination, indicate an autoimmune element. Albeit an individual case history, the author’s unexpected personal evidence supports the latter studies.

METHODS Readings of blood pressure (BP) and pulse were taken twice daily.

FINDINGS Seven days after the fifth of a series of anti-COVID-19 vaccinations, a “stress test” (15 min jog) in an elderly subject exposed a cardiac problem – arrhythmia and a rapid fall of BP with slow recovery. The timing suggested myocarditis as a post-vaccination _early_ side-effect that usually targets those more likely to exercise (i.e., the young). Thus, it is usually cryptic in the elderly. In addition, retrospective studies of his own BP readings during the vaccination period (2021-2023) revealed the sudden emergence of transient, but prolonged, falls of BP _several weeks_ after each of his last four vaccinations. These hypotensive episodes were cryptic (asymptomatic) and likely not detected in shorter post-vaccination analyses.

INTERPRETATION Short-term post-vaccination side effects are distinct from those occurring after some weeks. The first category includes systemic or localized inflammatory responses that, in the case of the heart, might either trigger arrythmia and acute functional impairment, or remain cryptic. Localized responses could initiate tissue damage, culminating weeks later in the second category – asymptomatic but measurable functional impairment. Continuing regular dosages of antihypertensive medication during this period would likely intensify the hypotension. That this did not occur in the author’s case is attributed to his two-decade-long practice of modulating dosage daily, based on BP readings. Failure to follow this protocol might explain some sudden home deaths. A parallel is drawn with his previous study that showed the need to modify antihypertensive therapy in response to external temperature changes.
Using the Altman Z-Score Model to Forecast the Financial Distress of a Subset of NIFTY 50 Companies in the Indian Stock Market
Authors: Srinivas Thiruchinapalli
Published: July 2023

The financial stability of a company has a significant impact on the growth of a country and the well-being of society. Financially sound companies safeguard stakeholders' funds and utilize them for the benefit of society and the nation. This study aims to assess the financial distress status of selected NIFTY 50 companies in the Indian Stock Market. Out of the 50 NIFTY 50 companies, only those outside the finance industry were chosen for analysis. The researcher utilized the financial statements of these companies as secondary data for the period 2022-23. This research paper is descriptive and analytical in nature. The Altman Z-Score model was used by the researcher to measure the financial distress of the companies, revealing that out of the 39 selected companies, 9 are in a state of bankruptcy.
Strategi Pemasaran Digital Musik Daerah Flores Melalui Platform Musik Digital Spotify
Authors: Wadhi Yohanes Paulus Hanny , Ciptosari Fitri , Siagian Reynaldo Angga
Published: July 2023

Perkembangan era digital telah mendisrupsi berbagai bisnis, salah satunya adalah industri musik. Para musisi kini semakin mudah memasarkan musiknya tanpa harus menggunakan jasa label rekaman yang proses seleksinya tidak mudah dan berbiaya mahal. Sementara itu, Pulau Flores di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur, yang menyandang predikat baru sebagai Flores The Singing Island memiliki banyak musisi dengan talenta di bidang seni dan musik. Dengan kemajuan digital, lagu-lagu daerah Flores memiliki peluang untuk maju ke kancah dunia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini melibatkan informan yang merupakan para musisi asli Flores. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa salah satu aplikasi digital yang paling berperan dalam upaya pemasaran musik daerah Flores adalah Spotify. Spotify sebagai aplikasi musik digital yang menawarkan fungsi pemasaran bagi para musisi. Aplikasi ini tidak hanya membantu meningkatkan promosi dari setiap produk musik digital, namun juga memberikan pengakuan atas hak cipta dan earning income melalui transaksi royalti bagi para musisi. The development of the digital era has disrupted various businesses, one of which is the music industry. It is now easier for musicians to market their music without having to use the services of a record label whose selection process is not easy and expensive. Meanwhile, Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara Province, which bears a new title as Flores The Singing Island, has many musicians with talents in art and music. With digital advances, these folk songs have the opportunity to advance to the world stage. This study used descriptive qualitative method. This research involved informants who were native musicians from Flores. The results of this study indicate that one of the digital applications that has the most role in marketing efforts for Flores regional music is Spotify. Spotify as a digital music application that offers marketing functions for musicians. This application not only helps increase the promotion of each digital music product, but also provides recognition for copyrights and earning income through royalty transactions for musicians.
Bacteriological Assessment of Fecal Contamination in the Sediments of the Gulf of Annaba (Southern Mediterranean): A Preliminary Investigation
Authors:   Laboratory of Eco-Biology for Marine Environment and Coastlines, Faculty of Science, Badji Mokhtar University,  BP 12 Annaba 23000, Algeria, Boufafa Mouna , Guellati Fatma Zohra ,   Laboratory of Eco-Biology for Marine Environment and Coastlines, Faculty of Science, Badji Mokhtar University,  BP 12 Annaba 23000, Algeria, Touati Hassen ,   Faculty of Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth and the Universe, 8 Mai 1945 University, BP 401 Guelma 24000, Algeria, Kadri Skander ,   Laboratory of Eco-Biology for Marine Environment and Coastlines, Faculty of Science, Badji Mokhtar University,  BP 12 Annaba 23000, Algeria, Bensouilah Mourad ,   Laboratory of Eco-Biology for Marine Environment and Coastlines, Faculty of Science, Badji Mokhtar University,  BP 12 Annaba 23000, Algeria
Published: July 2023

This study investigated the bacteriological and physicochemical quality of seawater and sediment samples collected from four sampling sites in the Gulf of Annaba (Northeastern Algeria) over a one-year period. Culture-based techniques were used to quantify and assess Fecal Indicator Bacteria (FIB) and potentially pathogenic bacteria. Additionally, various physicochemical parameters including temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and suspended solids were measured. The results revealed seasonal variations in the physicochemical variables, reflecting the influence of environmental conditions in the research area. The highest concentrations of FIB were observed in samples obtained from Sidi Salem and Rezgui Rachid, indicating a possible association with sewage contamination. Furthermore, the sediments collected from all sites exhibited higher levels of FIB and potentially pathogenic bacteria compared to the seawater samples, particularly during the summer and fall seasons.
Prevalence of Hoarding Disorder in a Nonclinical Sample
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry, Kavosh Cognitive Behavior Sciences and Addiction Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Pourramzani Ali , Soleimani Robabeh ,   Department of Psychiatry, Kavosh Cognitive Behavior Sciences and Addiction Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Rahnavard Karbasdehi Fatemeh ,   Department of Psychiatry, Kavosh Cognitive Behavior Sciences and Addiction Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Ghovvati Golafzani Ahmadreza ,   Department of Psychiatry, Kavosh Cognitive Behavior Sciences and Addiction Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Eslamdoust- Siahestalkhi Fatemeh ,   Department of Psychiatry, Kavosh Cognitive Behavior Sciences and Addiction Research Center, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background: Hoarding disorder (HD) has been classified as a mental disorder in the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5). This disorder might have some individual and social burden, and there has been limited data on the prevalence of HD in Iran. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of HD and its relationship with the demographic characteristics in a nonclinical sample. Materials & Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study on people who accompanied patients visiting hospitals in Rasht City, Iran, from November 2021 to February 2022. The participants were evaluated with the demographic questionnaire and the saving inventory-revised (SI-R) for measuring hoarding-related experiences. Results: A total of 884 people with a Mean±SD of age 39.45±12.85 years participated in this study. About 3.2% of participants had HD. Their mean hoarding scores had a significant difference in terms of gender, level of education, and occupation (P<0.05). Still, the prevalence of HD had no statistically significant difference (P>0.05) in terms of age, gender, marital status, level of education, occupation, and place of residence. Conclusion: Based on the present study, only 3.2% of participants suffered from HD. Although in terms of gender, level of education, and occupation, a significant difference was observed in hoarding scores, the prevalence of HD had no association with demographic characteristics.
Pattern Changes of Stroke Frequency in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Ghayeghran Amir Reza , Asadi Khatereh ,   Department of Medical Nanotechnology, School of Advanced Medical Sciences and Technologies, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran., Yousefzadeh-Chabok Shahrokh ,   Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Neuroscience Research Center, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Adineh Zahra ,   Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Kazemnejad-Leili Ehsan ,   Guilan Road Trauma Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
Published: July 2023

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is associated with an increased risk of acute cerebrovascular disease. Objectives: In this study, we compared the relative frequency of ischemic stroke (IS) and intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH) during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic with a similar period in the previous year. Materials & Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with acute ischemic stroke and IPH. They were admitted to an academic stroke referral hospital in Guilan Province, Iran, between December 2019 and June 2020 (COVID-19 pandemic period) and a similar 6-month period in the previous year. This study compared the patients’ demographic data, clinical information, risk factors, comorbidities, and outcomes. Results: A remarkable reduction of 28.6% in the relative frequency of stroke admission was observed during the COVID-19 pandemic period compared with the same period in the previous year (P<0.001). The ratio of ischemic stroke to hemorrhagic stroke decreased from 2.6 in the corresponding period during the last year to 2.2 during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic period. However, this change was not significant (P=0.232). Conclusion: This study revealed that the relative frequency of stroke significantly declined at the pandemic’s peak compared to the same time in the previous year despite cerebrovascular complications associated with COVID-19. However, the ratio of ischemic stroke to hemorrhagic stroke did not change significantly.
Abductor Pollicis Brevis/Abductor Digiti Minimi Compound Muscle Action Potential Ratio as a Diagnostic Marker for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Isfahan Neuroscience Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran., Ghasemi Majid , Alizadeh Maryam ,   Department of Neurology, Isfahan Neuroscience Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran., Basiri Keyvan ,   Department of Neurology, Isfahan Neuroscience Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran., Ansari Behnaz ,   Department of Neurology, Isfahan Neuroscience Research Center, Alzahra Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran., Tayebi Khorami Reza ,   Department of Mathematics , Ahvaz Branch , Islamic Azad University , Ahvaz , Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background: We aimed to assess the diagnostic utility of abductor pollicis brevis/abductor digiti minimi compound muscle action potentials (APB/ADM CMAP) ratio as an indicator of split hand phenomenon in the differentiation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients from healthy controls. Objectives: To assess diagnostic utility of APB/ADM CMAP ratio as an indicator split hand phenomenon in differentiation of ALS patients from healthy controls. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional retrospective study was conducted at Alzahra and Kashani hospitals of Isfahan, Iran, in 2021. The study population consisted of all patients with definite diagnoses of ALS who had undergone electrophysiological studies within the previous 5 years. APB/ADM CMAP ratio was calculated in both groups based on right/left hand and below/ over 50 years of age. The statistical analysis also evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of the APB/ ADM amplitude ratio. Results: A total of 200 ALS patients and 200 healthy controls were evaluated. APB/ADM ratios of the right hand in the controls and patients were 1.27±0.71 and 1.27±1.69 (P=0.961), while in the left hand, these figures were 1.30±0.54 and 1.11±0.97, respectively (P=0.018). Analysis based on age group revealed a significant difference in the APB/ADM amplitude ratio in the left hand of individuals younger than 50. The cut-off points of 0.81 (sensitivity=86.2% and specificity=58.7%) and 1.03 (sensitivity=72.5% and specificity=58.5%) were calculated for right and left hands, respectively. Conclusion: APB/ADM CMAP ratio is a relatively highly sensitive but moderately specific diagnostic marker for differentiating ALS patients from healthy controls with higher diagnostic utility in patients younger than 50.
Changes in Seizure Frequency and Characteristics During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Hospital-based Study
Authors:   Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Research Center, School of Medicine, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Bakhshayesh Eghbali Babak , Saberi Alia ,   Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Research Center, Poursina Hospital, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Jalali Emam Seyede Zahra ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Fallah-Arzpayma Sima ,   Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Zare Roghaye ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Ramezani Sara ,   Guilan Road Trauma Research Center, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran., Yazdanipour Mohammad Ali ,   Neuroscience Research Center, Poursina Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
Published: July 2023

Background: It was found that the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic contributed to changes in the epidemiologic and symptomatic pattern of some neurologic disorders. Objectives: The present study investigated the frequency of seizures and their characteristics from February to August 2020 (the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic) compared to the same period the year before. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional-analytical study was performed on patients with seizures in Poursina hospital in Guilan province, Iran, between February and August 2020 and the same period the year before. Patients with seizures at the beginning or during hospitalization with at least one seizure in the desired period were included in the study. Results: The increase in seizure frequency during the COVID-19 pandemic versus last year was statistically significant (P=0.014). It also observed a significant difference in seizure etiology (P=0.032), types (P<0.005), and history of seizure (P<0.001). The most prevalent causes of seizures and stroke before and during the COVID-19 pandemic are unknown. The convulsive status epilepticus increased during the COVID-19 pandemic period by 4-fold. Before the pandemic, the patients had a higher prevalence of seizure history. Conclusion: The frequency of seizures, their types, and etiology changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, signifying that COVID-19 can influence on hospital burden of the seizure population.
PENGARUH ONLINE CUSTOMER REVIEW, KEPERCAYAAN, HARGA, DAN RISIKO YANG DIRASAKAN TERHADAP MINAT BERBELANJA ONLINE DI PLATFORM E-COMMERCE
Authors: Setiawan Hendra , Fatmala Indra Ayu , Julita Yayang
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this research is to empirically prove the effect of online customer reviews, prices, trust, and perceived risk on online buying interest on e-commerce platforms. This research was conducted in the people of Madiun City by taking a sample using a porposive sample and obtained as many as 200 respondents. This research method uses a quantitative approach using SPSS version 20. The results of this study are online customer reviews, price, trust, and perceived risk affect purchase intention and online customer reviews, trust, perceived risk simultaneously affect purchase intention.
THE INFLUENCE OF PRICE PERCEPTIONS, PRODUCT REVIEWS, AND CONVENIENCE ON PURCHASE DECISIONS AT TOKOPEDIA E-COMMERCE
Authors: Citaningtyas Ari Kadi Dian , Ula Ananta Fauzi Rizal , Ahmad Arman Hj. , Putri Wardani Winda
Published: July 2023

This study is entitled "The Influence of Price Perception, Product Reviews, and Ease of Purchasing Decisions on E-Commerce Tokopedia in Madiun City." This study aimed to determine the effect of price perceptions, product reviews, and convenience on purchasing decisions on e-commerce Tokopedia in Madiun City. This quantitative research uses a sampling technique using probability sampling with a simple random sampling technique. The respondents of this study were 384 people—data analysis using multiple linear regression using the SmartPLS 3.0 application. Based on the results of hypothesis testing, there is a positive and significant effect between price perceptions and purchasing decisions, a positive and significant effect between product reviews and purchasing decisions, and a positive and significant influence between convenience and purchasing decisions. However, the perception of price, product reviews, and convenience do not simultaneously affect purchasing decisions.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGIONS OF UKRAINE: PANEL DATA MODELLING
Authors:   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Zomchak Larysa , Deresh Olha ,   Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Published: July 2023

At the current stage, the development of the economy of Ukraine is impossible without considering territorial features, in particular, the strengths and weaknesses of the functioning of regional economic systems, favorable and negative trends in their development. The purpose of the investigation is analyzing and modelling the specifics of economic growth, the factors that influence it, in terms of individual regions of Ukraine at a certain point in time, to develop such a model that would be suitable for further forecasting. A vector autoregression model based on longitudinal data of economic development across regions of Ukraine is used for achieving the purpose. The investigation implemented a model of economic development of the regions of Ukraine based on longitudinal or panel data. As factor variables for the model, the retail trade turnover, the volume of sold industrial products, capital investments, the volume of manufactured construction products, the volume of exports, and the number of the employed population were used. The resulting variable is gross regional product. Input information on factor variables and gross regional product was collected across the regions of Ukraine for the period 2000–2020. After conducting a number of tests (causality test and series stationarity test, Durbin-View-Hausman test, and Wald test), the model was specified as a panel autoregressive model with cross-sectional fixed effects. For such a model, it was necessary to apply the estimated generalized least squares method (panel EGLS), which is based on the assumed inequality of variance and therefore provides the opportunity to obtain the best linear estimates. In general, the quality assessment of the built model gives good results, the determination ratio is close to unity. In the regions of Ukraine, 99.69% of changes in the gross regional product are explained by changes in the values of the gross product itself, the volumes of capital investments, realized industrial products and exports, as well as the turnover of retail trade, with a corresponding lag, according to the r squared value. The proposed model of economic development of regions is adequate to reality and can be used for forecasting. Of course, russian war against Ukraine will make adjustments to the development of the economy of the country and its regions in the future. Therefore, the model characterizes the pre-war situation and may inadequately describe the development of economic processes after Ukraine's victory in the war.
THEORETICAL APPROACHES TO THE STUDY OF TRYPILLIAN CULTURE AS AN OBJECT OF CULTURAL VALUE
Authors:   Сlassical Private University, Galtsova O.L. , Golovnina Е.G. ,   National University of Life and Environmental Scienсes of Ukraine, Ivanova N.Y. ,   Kyiv National University of Economics, Somkina Т.V. ,   State University of Telecommunications
Published: July 2023

At the article, the key aspects of the development of marketing achievements of cultural values in the minds of the day have been achieved. The definition of value as a political and economic category and the marketing of cultural heritage values are analyzed on the example of the achievements of Trypilska culture. The basis of the Trypil culture is the desire to preserve the harmony of man and nature, which contributed to the formation of the worldview of the Trypil people. Respect and reverence for nature, the forces of the universe, the sun, earth, water, and fire have been transferred to honor and respect for a woman – a mother, for the family and its influence on the environment. Tripillia became the soil for the birth and development of human civilization, the foundations of the economic system used by the peoples of later times, playing an unprecedented role in the formation of the civilization of the planet Earth. It has been established that the concept of marketing of values is among other models of marketing. Various theories regarding the origin of the Tryplian culture emphasize that the territory of Ukraine became the main center of the origin of the Tryplian culture, which laid the foundations of the entire Indo-European community. Tripillia, which developed according to the laws of the universe, contributed to the further development of other cultures. Today, in our daily life and life, there is a similarity in national clothes, dishes, dances, building houses, and the desire for beauty in everything. Details are given by officials of materialization to the effect of historical and cultural decline in the process of carrying out the marketing of values. Value marketing is becoming an attribute of the development of intellectual, social, human capital, business philosophy and, at the same time, the most important tool for promoting the image of the company and the country as a whole on the world level. It has been shown that the marketing of values step by step ceases to be only one of the direct activities of the company, becomes a fundamentally new type of service, and that there is a significant impact on the social and economic potential of the subjects of the state.