bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The influence of ESG performance on the cost of debt: evidence from Asia Pacific Countries: the moderating role of economic policy uncertainty
Authors:   , Nillaorsrisakul Wiraya
Published: May 2024

This paper examines the influence of ESG performance on the cost of debt (CoD) in Asia-Pacific firms from 2010 to 2022. It is among the first to explore how ESG performance scores affect the cost of debt against different economic conditions and market maturity levels.The study finds that companies with higher ESG ratings, particularly environmental and social dimensions, correlate with lower borrowing costs. Governance scores also matter, but they don't seem to influence borrowing costs as much. Additionally, the paper reveals that ESG's impact on borrowing costs is stronger in developed countries than in emerging ones. The research also indicates that during times of economic uncertainty, firms with better social ESG scores are able to adapt more effectively, which may influence their borrowing costs.
Chanel brand equity in the eyes of male consumers
Authors:   , Sheehan Alexandra
Published: May 2024

This research aims to study male consumers' brand equity of Chanel. A qualitative method was used to collect data through 12 in-depth interviews. The respondents are 12 Thai male millennials, who are aged between 23 - 38, living in Bangkok, Thailand, and have purchased a product from Chanel within the last 12 months. The findings of this study indicate that male consumers had a good brand recall of Chanel. Male consumers have a positive brand image of Chanel and view them as a timeless brand, a top-tier luxury brand that is expensive in comparison to other luxury brands on the market, offering products that can be utilized in an array of ways in their everyday lives. Male consumers’ believe that Chanel is a feminine brand, with high-quality products and accommodating services. They believe that Chanel is a trustworthy and credible brand that is utilized by wealthy demographics of people who have a luxurious lifestyle. Male consumers regard Chanel’s brand name and symbol as a reason for making their initial purchase and that the brand provides them with self-expression and gives them social benefits by alleviating their social status. The role of media has influenced their perceptions of Chanel, along with celebrities that utilize its products seen through online platforms. Chanel’s French origin shapes the male consumers' thoughts on the brand's image as France plays a big role in Chanel’s brand identity and product quality.
Curatorial practice project for online platform : music forest and the inner peace of sloth
Authors:   , Chang Li
Published: May 2024

'Music Forest and the Inner Peace of Sloth' is a digital curatorial practice platform designed to offer a mental sanctuary in the information age, catering to all visitors, especially visual art, nature, and music lovers. The artworks showcased in this text are influenced by the philosophical foundations of slow art and the Fluxus movement, a 1960s artistic movement promoting living art and anti-art.

The project promotes inner peace through nature-inspired artworks, offering a unique online space that harmonizes music, forest, and sloth spirit, encouraging users to explore their inner selves and experience balance and slowness. Music Forest invites users to embark on an interactive journey into the heart of spirit, transcending the limitations of physical exhibitions through digital devices. This online platform is tailored for individuals seeking a digital oasis, it is ideal for those yearning to unwind, disconnect, and immerse themselves in a tranquil environment of soothing melodies and the unhurried spirit of slothful serenity.

The website, created with Wix, offers a mixed-media trip that combines sound effects, visual arts, and music with a sloth theme. River and Rock, a collection of five pieces by well-known artists like Andy Goldsworthy, Chi Po-lin, Ton Mak, Klaus Littmann, and Vincent van Gogh, is available on the platform. Audio options include Canon-based multilingual songs and comforting lyric-free tracks. John Cage's "4'33" serves as the platform's closing theme. An interactive program with carefully curated playlists on Spotify and YouTube promotes a digital detox and pays homage to the timeless artistic presence of music.
คลังข้อมูล ธุรกิจอัจฉริยะ และการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลขั้นสูงของโรงงานผลิตสินค้าอุปโภคบริโภค
Authors:   , อนันต์วทัญญู ณัฐสิทธิ์
Published: May 2024

ในปัจจุบัน อุตสาหกรรมการผลิตสินค้าอุปโภคบริโภคได้รับอิทธิพลมากขึ้นจากแนวโน้มของโลกในการนำข้อมูลมาใช้ขับเคลื่อนองค์กรเพื่อให้การตัดสินใจมีความแม่นยำและรวดเร็ว ส่งผลให้มีความจำเป็นในการพัฒนาระบบช่วยในการวิเคราะห์และตัดสินใจในการวางแผนดำเนินธุรกิจและปรับปรุงกระบวนการผลิตให้มีประสิทธิภาพเพื่อเพิ่มศักยภาพในการแข่งขันขององค์กร

โครงการ "คลังข้อมูล ธุรกิจอัจฉริยะ และการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลขั้นสูงของโรงงานผลิตสินค้าอุปโภคบริโภค" ประกอบด้วยระบบ 5 ระบบหลัก ได้แก่ ระบบวิเคราะห์ประสิทธิภาพการผลิต ระบบวิเคราะห์การหยุดทำงานของเครื่องจักร ระบบวิเคราะห์การใช้งานเครื่องจักร ระบบวิเคราะห์สูตรการผลิต และ ระบบวิเคราะห์ความผิดปกติของน้ำหนักวัตถุดิบและอุณหภูมิในการผลิต ระบบได้ถูกพัฒนาบนระบบจัดการฐานข้อมูล Microsoft SQL Server โดยรายงานวิเคราะห์และการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลขั้นสูงได้ถูกพัฒนาด้วย Microsoft Power BI Desktop และภาษาไพธอน ตามลำดับ

ระบบที่พัฒนาขึ้นจะช่วยเสริมความสามารถของโรงงานผลิตสินค้าอุปโภคบริโภคในการวิเคราะห์กระบวนการผลิต และช่วยให้ผู้ที่เกี่ยวข้องวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลในมุมมองต่าง ๆ ได้สะดวกและรวดเร็ว สามารถนำไปประกอบการตัดสินใจแก้ปัญหา ปรับปรุง และลดต้นทุนในกระบวนการผลิตได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ
การใช้การคิดเชิงออกแบบเพื่อพัฒนาโมไบล์แอปพลิเคชันของธุรกิจงานแต่งงาน
Authors:   , ศิริชัย ธารินทร์
Published: May 2024

การแต่งงานมีบทบาทสำคัญในประเทศไทยตั้งแต่อดีตจนถึงปัจจุบัน ทั้งในด้านประเพณีวัฒนธรรม ศาสนา สังคม ตลอดจนธุรกิจงานแต่งงาน สร้างมูลค่าทางธุรกิจทั้งสำหรับธุรกิจขนาดใหญ่ไปจนถึงธุรกิจเล็ก และธุรกิจที่เกี่ยวข้องทางอ้อมอีกมากมาย ผู้คนจำนวนหนึ่งให้ความสำคัญในการเตรียมการตลอดระยะเวลาหลายเดือน เพื่อวันพิเศษที่สุดในชีวิต สารนิพนธ์นี้จึงมีวัตถุประสงค์ในการศึกษาการดำเนินงานของธุรกิจงานแต่งงานในประเทศไทย เพื่อเสนอแนวทางในการใช้เทคโนโลยีมาช่วยเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพในการดำเนินงานจัดการงานแต่งงาน และสร้างประสบการณ์ที่ดี

โครงการพิเศษนี้นำหลักการคิดเชิงออกแบบในการดำเนินการ โดยมุ่งเน้นการทำความเข้าใจผู้ใช้งานอย่างลึกซึ้ง เพื่อให้ได้มาซึ่งแนวคิดที่นำไปสู่การตอบโจทย์ปัญหา และตอบสนองความต้องการของผู้ใช้งานได้อย่างแท้จริง 

ระบบต้นแบบที่ได้จากการพัฒนาโครงการนี้จะเป็นแนวทางในการพัฒนาโมไบล์แอปพลิเคชันสำหรับธุรกิจงานแต่งงานต่อไป เพื่อสนับสนุนการนำเทคโนโลยีมาใช้ในการยกระดับการบริการ การดำเนินงาน และสร้างความได้เปรียบทางการแข่งขันในที่สุด
การใช้การคิดเชิงออกแบบเพื่อพัฒนาเว็บแอปพลิเคชันของธุรกิจค้าปลีกกระเบื้อง
Authors:   , ขุนโยธา ภควดี
Published: May 2024

ในปัจจุบันการซื้อขายสินค้าและบริการได้เปลี่ยนไปเนื่องจากพฤติกรรมที่เปลี่ยนแปลงของผู้บริโภค ซึ่งผู้บริโภคนั้นมีการใช้ชีวิตที่เร่งรีบมากขึ้นแต่ยังต้องการความสะดวกสบาย สามารถค้นหาและได้รับข้อมูลที่รวดเร็วและถูกต้อง ดังนั้นการซื้อขายผ่านทางช่องทางออนไลน์จึงเป็นสิ่งที่ตอบโจทย์ความต้องการของผู้บริโภค

เนื่องจากการเติบโตของการซื้อขายสินค้าและบริการผ่านช่องทางออนไลน์มีบทบาทที่สำคัญมากขึ้นสำหรับหลายองค์กร การจัดทำเว็บแอปพลิเคชันขององค์กรเองเป็นหนึ่งในวิธีที่ช่วยเพิ่มโอกาสในการแข่งขันในตลาดธุรกิจออนไลน์ได้ การมีเว็บแอปพลิเคชันสามารถสร้างภาพลักษณ์ที่เป็นเอกลักษณ์ขององค์กรและเป็นช่องทางการขายที่สำคัญซึ่งสามารถช่วยเพิ่มโอกาสในการขายและสร้างความน่าเชื่อถือให้แก่ลูกค้าได้อย่างมากขึ้น

ระบบต้นแบบที่ได้จากการพัฒนาของโครงการนี้สามารถช่วยให้การดำเนินงานของธุรกิจค้าปลีกกระเบื้องมีประสิทธิภาพมากขึ้น เนื่องจากมีการนำเทคโนโลยีเข้ามาสนับสนุนการดำเนินงานในธุรกิจ อีกทั้งยังปรับภาพลักษณ์ขององค์กรให้มีความทันสมัย มีความน่าเชื่อถือ สร้างความได้เปรียบในการแข่งขันของธุรกิจ รวมไปถึงการเข้าถึงลูกค้าได้หลากหลายและมากยิ่งขึ้น
คลังข้อมูล ธุรกิจอัจฉริยะ และการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลขั้นสูงสำหรับการจัดซื้อจัดจ้างของหน่วยงานภาครัฐ
Authors:   , หล่อหลอม อณัฐภรณ์
Published: May 2024

กระบวนการจัดซื้อจัดจ้างเป็นกระบวนการสำคัญในการดำเนินธุรกิจ การวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลและทำความเข้าใจในการดำเนินงานจัดซื้อจัดจ้าง จะสามารถนำมาใช้ประกอบการตัดสินใจ ส่งเสริมแนวปฏิบัติในด้านความโปร่งใสในการจัดซื้อจัดจ้าง ปรับปรุงกลยุทธ์การดำเนินงานให้มีประสิทธิภาพ และมีอำนาจต่อรองกับผู้จัดหาสินค้าหรือบริการได้มากขึ้น     
โครงการ “คลังข้อมูล ธุรกิจอัจฉริยะ และการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลขั้นสูงสำหรับการจัดซื้อจัดจ้างของหน่วยงานภาครัฐ" ประกอบด้วย 5 ระบบหลัก ได้แก่ วิเคราะห์ภาพรวมการจัดซื้อจัดจ้าง ระบบวิเคราะห์ราคาในการจัดซื้อจัดจ้าง ระบบวิเคราะห์ผู้จัดหาสินค้าหรือบริการ ระบบวิเคราะห์ประสิทธิภาพการจัดซื้อจัดจ้าง และระบบวิเคราะห์ปัจจัยที่ส่งผลต่อราคาจัดซื้อจัดจ้าง โดยระบบพัฒนาขึ้นบนระบบจัดการฐานข้อมูล Microsoft SQL Server 2019 และใช้เครื่องมือ Tableau Desktop Version 2021.4 ในการสร้างรายงาน ในส่วนของการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลขั้นสูง ผู้พัฒนาใช้ Python ในการเขียนโปรแกรมและทำงานภายใต้สภาพแวดล้อมของ Google Colaboratory

ระบบสารสนเทศจากโครงการพิเศษนี้จะช่วยให้ผู้บริหารเห็นภาพรวมของการดำเนินการจัดซื้อจัดจ้างขององค์กร สามารถวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลในมุมมองต่าง ๆ ได้สะดวกรวดเร็ว เพื่อนำไปใช้ประกอบการตัดสินใจในการดำเนินงานได้อย่างเหมาะสมและมีประสิทธิภาพ
The role of return dispersion in momentum profitA study in the Thai Stock Market
Authors:   , Watcharavasunthara Chanunchita
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the influence of market return dispersion on the profitability of momentum investment strategies within the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). Employing an analytical approach, the research identifies a significant and persistent pattern of return dispersion in the Thai stock market. This pattern is characterized by a strong positive correlation between the dispersion of returns in a given period and the subsequent period, as confirmed by a significant autoregressive coefficient and the Dickey-Fuller test. Additionally, the study explores the performance consistency of top-performing stocks during periods of high and low dispersion, using transition matrices and the Chi-squared test. The results indicate a notable stability in the probability of stocks maintaining their performance rankings, regardless of market return dispersion. Furthermore, the study assesses the effectiveness of various momentum strategies – Traditional Momentum, Weighted Dispersion Momentum, and High Dispersion Momentum – considering the return dispersion factor. The Weighted Dispersion Momentum strategy emerges as the most effective, offering the highest returns with the lowest volatility. However, the analysis reveals that during the period under examination, investing solely in the SETTRI would have been the most advantageous strategy. This finding underscores the significance of evaluating momentum strategies against benchmark indices to determine their relative effectiveness. The study concludes that integrating the concept of market return dispersion into momentum strategies can significantly enhance portfolio performance in the Thai stock market, but this approach may not always surpass the returns of a well-established benchmark like the SETTRI.
มุมมองของภาคส่วนทางสังคมต่อการเปิดคาสิโนอย่างถูกกฎหมายในประเทศไทย
Authors:   , ศักดิ์สมบูรณ์ ภิเษกศักดิ์
Published: May 2024

งานศึกษามุมมองของภาคส่วนทางสังคมต่อการเปิดคาสิโนอย่างถูกกฎหมายในประเทศไทย ซึ่งงานวิจัยฉบับนี้เป็นการศึกษาการวิจัยครั้งนี้เป็นงานวิจัยแบบคุณภาพ (Qualitative Research) โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อศึกษามุมมองของภาคส่วนทางสังคมต่อการเปิดคาสิโนถูกกฎหมายในไทยให้เหมาะสมกับสภาพสังคมไทย และเป็นแหล่งรายใหม่ของประเทศในอนาคต ผ่านแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับการพนัน การทำคาสิโนถูกกฎหมาย โดยรวบรวมข้อมูลปฐมภูมิจากเอกสารและสื่อต่าง ๆ ที่เกี่ยวข้อง และสัมภาษณ์กลุ่มตัวอย่าง 2 กลุ่ม จำนวน 5 ท่าน คือ ผู้ประกอบธุรกิจ กิจการเกี่ยวกับการพนัน หรือธุรกิจคาสิโน ทั้งในและนอกประเทศ จำนวน 2 ท่านและกลุ่มข้าราชการและข้าราชการการเมือง จำนวน 3 ท่าน

ผลการวิจัยพบว่า มุมมองของภาคส่วนทางสังคมที่มีต่อการเปิดคาสิโนอย่างถูกกฎหมาย แบ่งได้ 2 ช่วง คือ ในช่วงปี พ.ศ. 2540-2559 พบว่า ส่วนใหญ่ยังไม่ยอมรับการเปิดคาสิโนถูกกฎหมาย และมองว่าคนที่ยอมรับการเปิดคาสิโนถูกกฎหมายนั้น มักเป็นกลุ่มคนที่มีประสบการณ์การเล่นการพนันมากกว่ากลุ่มคนที่ไม่มีประสบการณ์การเล่นการพนัน รวมถึงเสนอว่า ภาครัฐควรมีในการจัดการการพนันและคาสิโน โดยการส่งเสริมหลักศีลธรรม คุณธรรม แต่ในช่วงปี พ.ศ. 2560-ปัจจุบัน พบว่า มีแนวโน้มที่จะสามารถยอมและมีทัศนคติทางบวกต่อการเปิดคาสิโนถูกกฎหมาย หากภาครัฐสามารถบรรลุ 2 เงื่อนไข คือ เงื่อนไขแรก ยอมรับการเปิดคาสิโนถูกกฎหมายได้ หากมีการมาตราการ การควบคุม กฎหมายที่รัดกุมพร้อมรองรับการเปิดคาสิโน และเงื่อนไขที่สอง มีแนวทางในการป้องกันปัญหาทางสังคม และจากการสัมภาษณ์ผู้ให้สัมภาษณ์ทั้ง 5 ท่าน เกี่ยวกับความเป็นไปได้ของการคาสิโนถูกกฎหมายในไทยให้เหมาะสมกับสภาพสังคมไทย พบว่า มีแนวโน้มที่จะยอมรับได้กับการเปิดคาสิโนถูกกฎหมาย ซึ่งสามารถแบ่งเหตุผลได้เป็น 2 ประการ คือ ประการแรก เหตุผลด้านเศรษฐกิจ มองว่า หากเปิดคาสิโนจริง ๆ ในรูปแบบสถานบันเทิงครบวงจรนั้น มันไม่มีเพียงสถานที่เล่นพนันเท่านั้น ซึ่งจะช่วยเพิ่มการจ้างงาน ดึงดูดนักท่องเที่ยว นักลงทุน นำมาซึ่งการเติบโตด้านการท่องเที่ยวอีกด้วย และเหตุผลอีกประการคือ การเปิดคาสิโนถูกกฎหมาย ไม่ใช่สาเหตุที่เพิ่มจำนวนนักพนันให้มีมากขึ้น หรือเพิ่มปัญหาสังคมหากได้รับการจัดการที่ดี อีกทั้ง ยังช่วยปราบปราม การพนันที่ผิดกฎหมายให้ลดลงไปด้วย
A novel HPLC method for the simultaneous determination of empagliflozin and dapagliflozin: Development, validation, robustness testing and greenness assessment
Authors: Kladi Eleftheria , Zerva Maria , Dotsikas Yannis
Published: May 2024

Empagliflozin (EMPA) and Dapagliflozin (DAPA) are mainly recommended for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus and heart failure. Based on the principles of green analytical chemistry, a simple, rapid and robust HPLC method was developed for the determination of both analytes in bulk. An isocratic protocol was developed using a C18 column, with a mobile phase consisting of just 30% organic modifier (ACN), while the remaining 70% was HPLC water. The run was completed within 4 min, with a flow rate of 1.20 mL/min, while UV detection took place at 230 nm. The method was then validated according to the ICH Q2 (R1) guidelines, and all the parameters examined were within the specified limits. Furthermore, the robustness of the method was evaluated by employing a factorial experimental design. Finally, the environmental friendliness of the proposed method was assessed by using the Analytical GREEness (AGREE) metric tool. The proposed method can be used for analysis of EMPA and DAPA in bulk, with potential application to the relevant pharmaceuticals.
Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation compared to BL 23 and GV 3 point acupressure therapy in reducing back pain intensity in third trimester pregnant women
Authors: Pawestri Pawestri , Yunitasari Esti , Khayati Nikmatul , Pranata Satriya
Published: May 2024

Background/Aim: Back pain is one of the most common discomforts experienced by pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Interventions that can be done to overcome this are progressive muscle relaxation or acupressure at the BL 23 and GV 3 points. The aim was to determine the effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation with BL 23 and GV 3 acupressure to reduce low back pain in third trimester pregnant women. Methods: Quasi-experimental research design method with a two-group pretest and post-test design approach was conducted. The total sample was 88 with inclusion criteria-third trimester pregnant women who experienced back pain. Pain was measured with numerical rating scale (NRS) and analysed using Wilcoxon test. Results: The average reduction in back pain for pregnant women after progressive muscle relaxation was 2.12, while the average reduction in back pain for pregnant women after BL 23 and GV 3 acupressure was 1.50. There is a mean difference between the two (0.62), so it can be concluded that there was a difference in the effectiveness of reducing back pain for pregnant women in the third trimester between the progressive muscle relaxation intervention and the respondents' pain scale after the acupressure therapy intervention at points BL 23 and GV 3. Conclusion: Back pain for pregnant women in the third trimester can be treated with progressive muscle relaxation therapy or acupressure at points BL 23 and GV 3 to reduce back pain. Progressive muscle relaxation therapy was more effective. Progressive muscle relaxation can be done by pregnant women themselves when back pain occurs.
Experimental Investigation of the Structural Performance of Concrete Containing Cellulose Fibers and the Anti-corrosive Effect of Green Corrosion Inhibitors
Authors: Ramshankar P , Ganeshan P , Raja K , NagarajaGanesh B
Published: May 2024

This research was aimed to find the structural behaviour of Calotropis procera fibres added concrete and the effect of Azadirachta indica leaf slurry blended to concrete and exposed to seawater. Conventional and fibre reinforced concrete samples fabricated keeping the curing time as 7, 14 and 28 dayswere subjected to compression, split tensile, rebound hammer and ultrasonic pulse velocity test. Increase in curing time increased the structural properties and Calotropis procerafibres added samples produced respectively 19.5%, 15%, 10.3 and 14.5% improvement in the compression, tensile, rebound hammer and ultrasonic pulse velocity values. These fibres reduced the brittleness of the specimen and avoided unprecedented failures. Accelerated corrosion and gravimetric mass loss test conducted to estimate the anti-corrosive property of Azadirachta indica leaf slurry showed decrease in corrosion rate. The corrosion rate of concrete samples without and with inhibitors was 0.0654 ± 0.008 and 0.056 ± 0.011 mm/year respectively evincing the anti-corrosive effects of Azadirachta indica leaves. Thus green materials are compatible with concrete and can be used in making sustainable concrete structures.
Metamorfoses filosóficas
Authors: Duarte Vaz Rodrigues Laiza , Marques Cabral Alexandre
Published: May 2024

Este artigo propõe uma chave de leitura para a obra Assim falou Zaratustra a partir da concepção de filosofia como modo de vida e, em particular, do fenômeno da conversão filosófica. Em virtude disso, contrastar-se-á o diagnóstico nietzschiano da “Morte de Deus” com a possibilidade de se aproximar de um “novo sentido da terra”. Após uma breve introdução ao modelo antigo da filosofia, apresentar-se-á como a conversão filosófica, tal como apresentada por Pierre Hadot e Michel Foucault, pode servir para compreender as metamorfoses espirituais de Zaratustra até ele se tornar o profeta de uma humanidade outra.
Palavras-chave: Espiritualidade. Conversão filosófica. Zaratustra. Criação. Morte de Deus.
Analysis Effect of Personnel Competence in Medicine and Health (BIDDOKKES) on Health Service Satisfaction in Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police
Authors: Machmud Sri Wulan , Binekada I Made Christian , Yusran Sartiah
Published: May 2024

The aim of this research is to examine the influence of skills on the satisfaction of service personnel in the Medical and Health Affairs of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Department. Analyzing the knowledge towards the satisfaction of service personnel in the Medical and Health Affairs of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Department. Analyzing the social roles towards the satisfaction of service personnel in the Medical and Health Affairs of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Department. Analyzing the self-image towards the satisfaction of service personnel in the Medical and Health Affairs of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Department. Analyzing the attitudes towards the satisfaction of service personnel in the Medical and Health Affairs of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Department. This research adopts a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study consists of 351 personnel. The results of this study indicate that skills significantly influence the satisfaction of service personnel in the Medical and Health Affairs of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Department. Knowledge significantly influences the satisfaction of service personnel in the Medical and Health Affairs of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Department. Social roles significantly influence the satisfaction of service personnel in the Medical and Health Affairs of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Department. Self-image has no significant effect on service satisfaction for Medical and Health Personnel at the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police. Attitudes significantly influence the satisfaction of service personnel in the Medical and Health Affairs of the Southeast Sulawesi Regional Police Department.
Efforts to Improve Teacher Competence With the Implementation of A Pesantren-Based Multiple Intellegences-Based Learning Model
Authors: Munzaini Muhammad , Amirudin Yoyok
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this Best Practices study was to improve teacher competence by implementing a multiple intellegences-based learning model at Bina Insani Islamic Junior High School Susukan Pesantren-Based School. The type of research used is qualitative with a descriptive approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document review. The collected data were analysed using qualitative data analysis techniques. The results show that the application of multiple intelligences at Bina Insani Susukan Islamic Junior High School involves three stages, namely input, process, and output. Input involves preparing students to face new challenges and applying multiple intelligence research (MIR). The output includes learning from the learning process, focusing on cognitive, psychomotor, and effective skills. Evaluation involves consultation, observation, and feedback to understand the quality of the plan and the effectiveness of the learning process. However, the application of multiple intelligence in Pondok Pesantren Bina Insani Susukan is still conservative/traditional, although it has developed various sports teams and clubs. The overall learning approach in this school lacks a comprehensive and structured approach.
A fogyasztói személyes adatok hitelbiztosítékként való bevonása
Authors: Szilágyi Ferenc
Published: May 2024

Az adatgazdaság fokozódó térnyerése maga után vonja a digitális adat vagyontárgy minőségének erőteljesebb érzékelését a magánjog területén is. A fogyasztó személyes adatainak hitelbiztosítékként való bevonása létező elképzelés, különösen arra figyelemmel, hogy személyes adatokat kezelő cégek immáron két évtizedre visszatekintő gyakorlata, hogy ügyféladataikat (ügyféladatbázisaikat) is bevonják hitelfedezetként. Így magától értetődően felmerül a kérdés, hogy miért ne lenne lehetősége magának az adatalanynak arra, hogy személyes adatait hitelfedezetként bevonja, annál is inkább, mivel ezen adatok forrása az ő személye.
THERMOPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF HYPOEUTECTIC, EUTECTIC AND HYPEREUTECTIC Al-Si AUTOMOTIVE ALLOYS UNDER AGEING TREATMENT
Authors: Razin Ahmed Asif , Ahammed Dewan Sal-Sabil , Khan Akib Abdullah , Kaiser Mohammad Salim
Published: May 2024

Influence of different levels of silicon under a variety of thermal treatment is investigated on the thermophysical behaviour of Al-Si-Cu-Mg automotive alloys. Conventional cast alloys are subjected to T6 heat treatment for age hardening. Hardness values, thermal conductivity along with microstructural observation under different heat-treated conditions are well thought-out to comprehend the ageing performance and the precipitation behaviour of the alloys. From these investigational results it is indicated that two successive hardening peaks take place in the agedalloys. Ageing sequence consists of different phases like a supersaturated solid solution, GP zones, intermediate βʹʹ, intermetallic βʹ, equilibrium β and the Q phase but GP zones and the metastable phases are most likely responsible for these ageing peaks. Thermal conductivity decreases for these precipitates formation during ageing and increases for relieving the internal stress, dissolution of metastable phase and coarsening the precipitation of the alloys. Addingup of Si to the alloy showed earlier ageing peaks with higher intensities intended for its increasing properties of heterogeneous nucleation and diffusion kinetics. After ageing around at 200°C for four hours the alloys offer the height hardness. Microstructural study reveals that eutectic silicon makes the grain boundary coarsen and beyond the eutectic composition the star-shaped blocky primary Si is formed. Subsequent to ageing at 350oC for one hour the alloys reach completely recrystallized state.
MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF ALUMINUM AND A356 ALLOY FOAMS CRYSTALLIZED IN A THIN-WALLED WATER-COOLED MOLD
Authors: Dimitrova Rositza , Simeonova Tatiana , Krastev Boyko , Velikov Angel , Manolov Valentin
Published: May 2024

Cylindrical foam castings of Al and A356 alloy were produced using a melt foaming method with the introduction of Ca and TiH2. Foam crystallization takes place in a cooled thin-walled metal mold. Samples cut off from the foam castings are investigated by X-ray tomography, quantitative data for porosity, average pores diameter and average cells wall thickness are obtained. It is found that the porosity is mainly open. Same samples are tested in quasi-static mode and the compressive strength is determined. The influence of porosity on compressive strength is analyzed.
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECT OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON PHOTOCATALYTIC DEGRADATION OF COMMERCIAL PARACETAMOL USING TiO2
Authors: Khoiriah Khoiriah , Putri Reza Audina , Ratnawati Ratnawati , Sari Mega Puspita
Published: May 2024

The role of hydrogen peroxide on paracetamol degradation was investigated. Photocatalysis system contains UV radiation and commercial titania (TiO2 ) as catalyst. The parameters studied for optimal photocatalysis conditions were catalyst dose (0.05 - 0.2 g), initial concentration of paracetamol (5 - 20 mg L-1), and irradiation times (0 - 210 min). Optimal condition obtained by determining the changes of paracetamol concentration converted to be degradation percentage. The influence of hydrogen peroxide concentrations (1 % - 7 %) on photocatalysis TiO2 system was studied. The highest paracetamol degradation was obtained at addition of 3 %. It gives positive effect on degradation process. Thus, hybrid process (UV / TiO2 / H2O2 ) is more effective in comparison to the process UV/ TiO2 and UV/H2O2. Paracetamol (5 mg L-1) was degraded about 90.80 % using 0.1 g TiO2 , 3 % H2O2 addition for 180 min. According to the GC-MS analysis results, paracetamol degradation forms new less toxic by-products. The hybrid process is an alternative technique for degradation of wastewater containing paracetamol.
KAREKTERISASI OPTIMISASI JARINGAN RANTAI PASOKAN
Authors: Nasution Devi Maiya Sari , Nasution Palitan , Ahmad Yanie
Published: May 2024

This study proposes a mathematical solution to optimization problems in supply chains. The supply chain analyzed includes suppliers, manufacturers and distribution centers, bearing in mind that orders come from clients to distribution centers. A mathematical model that solves optimization characterization problems regarding the duration and cost of executing client orders is proposed. Many constraints are supported in this mathematical model such as supplier and producer capacity and balanced supply. The aim of the proposed model is to find optimal characteristic solutions that minimize cost and time criteria throughout the entire supply chain process. Mathematical models are tested on supply chains to determine the characteristics of several models that can be used to obtain optimal supply chain networks. This research produces a mathematical model with the function of the procurement model.
What makes dyslexic language learners successful in the long run? An exploratory study
Authors: Szatzker Orsolya
Published: May 2024

The merits of being able to communicate in English in the global job market are unquestionable in the 21st century. Therefore, everyone should have the right and opportunity to learn English and other foreign languages regardless of their potential learning difficulties. Fortunately, it is increasingly prevalent that special needs learners can learn foreign languages with sufficient help, though it is not clear how far they can get in the process of language learning. What factors might aid special needs learners (e.g., dyslexics) to become successful in language learning is a widely investigated research area; however, we know little about how special needs learners can become and remain successful language users in adulthood when they no longer take part in instructed education. The aim of this study is to seek answers to these questions by interviewing thirteen adult dyslexic language learners/users considered to be successful both by themselves and their previous teachers, and also to figure out if autonomy is one of the factors contributing to learners’ success. The results reveal that the emerging themes can be grouped into three main interrelated categories: practical learning strategies, learning environment and motivation, each with various subcategories, which should be considered in curriculum design as well as dyslexia research in SLA.
Disciplinary Differences of Topical Progression in Discourse: The Case of Abstracts in Applied Linguistics and Literary Studies
Authors: Kövér Ármin
Published: May 2024

Conducting research and successfully communicating research findings play an important part in the life of academic researchers and university students. Writing a publishable quality article can be exceptionally challenging for novice researchers and university students alike. However, if scholars want to become part of the discourse community in their research field, they should become familiar with the genre requirements of their discipline. It is especially important for them to be able to write an appropriate abstract because it can promote the research article. To help the novice researchers of English Literature and English Applied Linguistics gain an insight into the main features of a successful research article abstract, the present study analysed the topical structures of 10 Applied Linguistics and 10 Literary Studies abstracts, which were published in two prestigious journals of their respective fields. The outcomes of the study attempt to provide guidelines for both university students and novice researchers who would like to publish their works in English language academic journals.
English Teacher Trainers’ Beliefs about Creativity: A Pilot Study
Authors: Széll Zsófia
Published: May 2024

There is a dearth of research regarding EFL teacher trainers’ beliefs about creativity and of creativity research in the Hungarian context in general. This qualitative pilot study aims to redress this situation by creating and piloting an interview guide suitable for use in researching English teacher trainers’ beliefs pertaining to creativity. The research also aims to provide an initial insight into these beliefs. Three English teacher trainers working at a Hungarian university were interviewed and the resulting data were subjected to thematic analysis using Atlas.ti 7.5. Results show that participants have a deep understanding of creativity and of fostering creativity. The results suggest that explicit discussion of creativity in teacher training should receive more emphasis and that further understanding of creativity and the daily practice of teacher trainers could help to develop creative teachers and ultimately creative students.
Using Literary Texts in The EFL Classroom: A Pilot Study on First-Year English Majors’ Reading Preferences and Perceptions
Authors: Pereszlényi Anna
Published: May 2024

First-year English majors have to meet new expectations and face new challenges when they enter tertiary education, such as reading English literature and participating in literature classes. Despite the rediscovery of literature in EFL education (Bloemert et al., 2017), secondary schools in Hungary primarily focus on preparing their students for final exams and language exams, thus first-year English majors tend to experience difficulties related to reading in the target language. One possible solution to their difficulties might be the inclusion of literary texts in EFL university courses. The purpose of the present article is to introduce the issue from the students' perspective: it reports on a pilot study whose primary aim is to explore first-year English majors’ reading preferences and their perceptions of using literature in the EFL classroom. The instrument is an online questionnaire and the sample includes 39 first-year university students majoring in English. Based on the results, it may be claimed that students are in favour of using literary texts in the EFL classroom. It is hoped that the findings on students’ reading habits will be beneficial for EFL teachers who plan to incorporate literature into their university courses.
From Item Development to Analysis: The Development of a Computerised Entrance Placement Test Using a VLE
Authors: Soproni Zsuzsanna
Published: May 2024

This paper reports using a virtual learning environment (VLE) for English language reading and writing competence testing as part of a higher education entrance placement test for a business college. The suitability of the VLE for computer-based testing, as well as the effect of its mode of delivery, including the perceptions of test-takers are discussed through the findings of quantitative and qualitative action research investigations. More specifically, within suitability, the transferability of specific tasks, security issues, user-friendliness and data processing are examined. It was found that prior computer-based test-taking experience is not an unfair advantage for applicants, but sample tests need to be made accessible to cater for the time needs of applicants with no prior computer-based experience. The VLE has proved to be a suitable platform for the purpose, in terms of test design, security, transferability and data processing, but only with the help of database engineers was some of the data retrievable. Thus, the paper seeks to emphasise the need for collaboration between information technology personnel and language testing professionals.
Primary School EFL Teachers’ Practices and Views of Technology-Enhanced Differentiated Instruction: A Pilot Interview Study
Authors: Kótay-Nagy Annamária
Published: May 2024

Recent years have seen a growing interest in the concept of technology-enhanced differentiated instruction (TEDI). Yet, to date, little is known about how TEDI may be used in the teaching of English as a foreign language (EFL). The present small-scale qualitative study sought to address this research gap by developing and piloting an interview schedule suitable for use in exploring EFL teachers’ self-reported practices and views of TEDI. Furthermore, the study aimed to gain an initial understanding of the collected data. Five primary school EFL teachers who use technology on a frequent basis were interviewed, and following two rounds of adjustments, the questions were deemed capable of eliciting sufficient information. The results emerging from the thematic analysis of the data show that technology may be used in various ways to differentiate the content, the process, and the product of teaching. TEDI also offers benefits both for students and teachers, such as the enhancement of self-paced learning and formative assessment. Although the participants voiced a few concerns too, they expressed an overall positive attitude towards TEDI. The results confirm that technology may be suitable for supporting differentiation in the EFL class and call for a more in-depth examination of TEDI practices.
English teachers’ views of EFL education in private educational institutions in Tunisia: A qualitative investigation
Authors: Ayed Wijdene
Published: May 2024

This research study focuses on the status of English language education in private educational institutions in Tunisia, an area that has received limited attention. Qualitative investigation, utilizing one-to-one interviews with English language teachers in private schools and universities, was conducted to understand the conditions of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in the private sector. Interviews were conducted online and transcribed for analysis. Findings indicate that the quality of English language teaching in private institutions surpasses that of state schools, with students benefiting from early exposure and ample practice opportunities. Teachers in private institutions have access to better resources due to stable financial situations, but they tend to be less experienced compared to their counterparts in public schools. Despite the study's limited scope, it provides valuable insights into Tunisian English teachers’ perceptions of working conditions and highlights their need for professional development and improvements in TEFL. The instrument used in the study has been validated and could serve as a basis for future research. This research, part of a larger PhD dissertation, contributes to understanding the differences between state and private language education and has pedagogical relevance for EFL education in similar contexts.
A sala de leitura como espaço multifuncional: promovendo a motivação, a inclusão e o desenvolvimento de habilidades escolares
Authors: Machado Laís Maria Medeiros de Albuquerque
Published: May 2024

Este artigo explora o papel crucial da sala de leitura como um espaço multifuncional na escola, destacando sua importância na promoção da motivação, inclusão e desenvolvimento de habilidades escolares. Inicialmente, discute-se a importância de um ambiente acolhedor e diversificado, que estimula o interesse dos alunos pela leitura e aprendizagem. Em seguida, são exploradas as teorias motivacionais, como a Teoria da Autodeterminação e a Teoria da Expectativa-Valor, que embasam estratégias práticas para motivar os alunos na sala de leitura, incluindo a promoção de escolhas significativas e a criação de um ambiente de apoio e colaboração. A inclusão de diferentes perfis de alunos na sala de leitura é enfatizada, destacando-se os desafios e estratégias para garantir que todos os alunos se sintam valorizados e apoiados em seu processo de aprendizagem. Além disso, o papel da sala de leitura no desenvolvimento de habilidades acadêmicas, como leitura, escrita, compreensão e análise crítica de textos, é discutido, juntamente com estratégias para promover essas habilidades de forma integrada e interdisciplinar. Por fim, é destacada a importância da sala de leitura como um espaço dinâmico de aprendizagem, que prepara os alunos para o sucesso acadêmico e pessoal, promovendo o desenvolvimento de leitores competentes, pensadores críticos e cidadãos engajados.
Social Cohesion of Kampong Lorong Buangkok: Community Amidst Singaporean Industrialization
Authors: Dahlan Ahmad , Faozan Akhmad , . Alfalisyado , Aprianto Naerul Edwin Kiky , Voak Adam
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to conduct a comprehensive examination of the Malay community living in Kampong Lorong Buangkok, the last village in Singapore's Hougang area. This community is intriguing due to its preservation of customs, traditions, and a simplified economic system amidst Singapore's rapid industrial development. The study utilizes in-depth interviews with current residents of Kampong Lorong Buangkok and reveals their steadfast commitment to upholding Malay traditions as a social foundation. Residents persist in maintaining a traditional economy designed to promote unity and support productive community life. This economic system functions to enhance social unity, assisting the residents in coping with Singapore's high cost of living. The robust social cohesion within the community has enabled Kampong Lorong Buangkok to persist despite political tensions and the encroaching pressures of rapid Singaporean industrialization that jeopardize the village's survival.
Aristotle Talks About the Behavioral Theory of "Accidental Combinations"
Authors: Zhang Yunfeng
Published: May 2024

Aristotle raised a profound question in the first paragraph of Z6 in Metaphysics: Is the Accidental combinations the same as what it is? W.D.Ross and Nie Minli have given different explanations about the argumentation process of this paragraph. This paper attempts to restore the content of this paragraph and explain the differences between them. At the same time, it expounds how Aristotle understands the problem of " Accidental combinations " from a broader perspective, and points out that this is related to the evolution of Aristotle's ontological thought on the relationship between nature and parity, which is by no means an answer like an universal affirmative proposition. Aristotle is actually doubtful about this issue, and Ross's suspicion of Z6 has its value.
Teaching Practice for Ideological and Political Education of College English based on Production-Oriented Approach
Authors: Li Chi
Published: May 2024

“Ideological and Political Education” is the focus of the reform of college English courses in the new era. This article uses Production-Oriented Approach (POA) as the theoretical basis to design classes and takes the College English course as a case to study how to integrate ideological and political elements into the “motivating, enabling and assessing” teaching procedures. It aims to achieve the organic integration of language learning and ideological education, which provides reference for ideological and political education in college English teaching.
A Review of Research on Russia’s Strategic Adjustment to the West under the Background of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Authors: Qin Yingyue
Published: May 2024

This study aims to analyze Russia’s strategic adjustment to the West under the background of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and to sort out and analyze the articles related to Russia’s strategic adjustment to the West in Chinese core journals and foreign journals from 2022 to 2024. This paper summarizes the views of domestic and foreign experts and scholars, and believes that since Russia took special military action against Ukraine, the United States and Europe have imposed unprecedented sanctions on Russia. In order to survive and develop the country and maintain its national status and interests, Russia has made a series of strategic adjustments in economy, science and technology, diplomacy and other fields, and made a strong response and counterattack to the Western sanctions policy. To some extent, it has effectively hedged the huge pressure brought by the sanctions, and showed the stability and resistance of Russia’s image as a major country to the international community.
Research on the Development and Innovative Management Models of Cultural Creative Parks
Authors: Li Ting
Published: May 2024

Under the backdrop of the knowledge economy and globalization, the cultural creative industry, with its unique innovativeness and high added value, has gradually become a new driving force for economic development. Cultural creative parks, as vital platforms for the development of the cultural industry, have aggregated numerous creative enterprises and talents, becoming significant platforms for urban cultural innovation and cultural exchange. The innovation in development and management models of these parks is crucial for enhancing the competitiveness of the cultural industry and promoting urban cultural prosperity. However, with the rapid development of the cultural creative industry, traditional management models can no longer meet the developmental needs of these parks. Therefore, it is imperative to first clarify the functions of cultural creative parks, analyze the factors influencing their development one by one, base strategies on actual conditions, actively explore development and management models, establish market positioning, build on traditional management philosophies with modern management concepts, and strengthen brand building through resource optimization and integration. Implementing these strategies can effectively enhance the operational efficiency and service quality of cultural creative parks, attract more high-quality enterprises and talents, and promote the sustained and healthy development of the parks.
Criminal Protection of Public Personal Information in the Digital Era
Authors: Zhong Yuxuan
Published: May 2024

The digital era has accelerated the speed and breadth of information dissemination. While enjoying the information dividend, the security of personal information has hidden dangers of leakage. For public personal information, this concern is even worse. On the theoretical level, the secondary authorization theory, the purposiveness theory, and the objective openness standard theory cannot fully respond to the reality and urgency of repeated violations of public personal information. On the level of judicial practices, the guiding cases of personal information protection issued by the Supreme People’s Court enlighten us that we should give classified protection to public personal information. Typed protection mode classifies the public personal information from the perspectives of voluntary disclosure, compulsory disclosure, and illegal disclosure, and considers whether it is convicted or not from three aspects: the subjective illegality of the doer, the scope of information control of the information subject and the measurement of public and private interests, which strengthens the protection of the public personal information.
1921 ANAYASASI MECLİS HÜKÜMETİ SİSTEMİ VE BİRİNCİ MİLLET MECLİSİ İLE FRANSA ULUSAL KONVANSİYON MECLİSİNİN KARŞILAŞTIRILMASI
Authors: Ergene Arda
Published: May 2024

Kuramsal temelleri Jean-Jacques Rousseau’nun düşüncelerine dayanan meclis hükümeti sisteminin özünde, egemenliğin tekliği ve bölünmezliği ilkesi bulunmaktadır. Egemenlik tek ve bölünmez olduğuna göre, bu sistemde egemenlik, yasama ve yürütme kuvvetlerinin bir arada bulunduğu bir mecliste toplanır. Dolayısıyla, bu meclis, milli iradeyi açıklamaya yetkili tek organdır. Bu sistemde, yürütme işlerinin doğrudan doğruya üye sayısı çok fazla olan meclis tarafından icra edilmesi mümkün olmadığından, yürütme işleri bir heyete devredilir. Bu sistemde, yürütme tamamen yasamaya bağımlıdır; bu yüzden, yürütmenin meclis üzerinde tesir yaratabilecek bir kuvveti bulunmamaktadır. Teoride, yürütme yasamaya bağımlı olsa da, uygulamada bunun tersi görülmektedir. Yürütme, kısa sürede güçlenip, meclis üzerinde fiili üstünlük sağlar. 1921 Anayasası Dönemindeki uygulamayı incelediğimizde, İcra Vekilleri Heyeti’nin liderlik rolünü üstlenerek, Birinci Millet Meclisi üzerinde fiili üstünlük sağlamıştır. Birinci Millet Meclisi ile Fransa Ulusal Konvansiyon Meclisi arasında birtakım benzerlikler bulunmasına rağmen, göze çarpar nitelikte farklar da bulunmaktadır.
云南高职院校《园林景观》课程思政建设实践分析
Authors: Li Sa
Published: May 2024

云南各高职院校纷纷开展课程思政建设，但对于《园林景观》课程而言，未形成课程思政统一研究。本文调研了云南高职院校课程思政实施现状，并且对《园林景观》课程思政建设进行分析研究。各级各类高校结合自身实际，积极开展课程思政实践，并取得了一定成效。但是，对于大多数职业院校而言，课程思政建设仍处于起步和探索阶段，具体课程教学实践中怎么做，应该挖掘哪些思政元素，思政教育怎样融入课堂教学等这些问题都需要我们进一步地进行深入研究和探索。针对这些不足之处，本文提出了《园林景观》课程思政的教学目标，力求提高云南高职院校《园林景观》课程思政建设的工作质量。
Contribution of Cattellian psychometrics to the elucidation of human intellectual structure
Authors: Boyle Gregory J.
Published: May 2024

The development of a taxonomy of human intellectual structure has received much impetus during the last decade. Findings indicate that there are at least 30-40 primary abilities, rather than only the seven proposed by Thurstone. While this list does not constitute a definitive taxonomy of primary ability structures, nevertheless, much of the ability variance should be accounted for by the presently known factors. At the second stratum level, several major factors (Gf, Gc, Gm, Gps, Gr, Gv, Ga) have been well replicated in numerous studies. Evidence indicates a smaller number of primary ability factors in children and old-aged individuals. Several of the ability factors have been shown to significantly predict educational achievement at both elementary and secondary school levels.