bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Geomorphological Development of Seashore of Indian Ocean in Vicinity of Dar-es-Salaam
Authors: Cílek Václav
Published: July 2023

The geomorphological development of Tanzanian shore appeared in a new light when investigations of deposits of black sands on the shore of Indian Ocean in vicinity of Dar-es-Salaam and some 15 km north of Bagamoyo were completed. As a result it is necessary to say that the development of the deposits of black sands occuring on recent seashore line as well as in older sediments cannot be elucidated apart from the solution of the problem of geomorphological development of the seashore as a whole. The main attention was paid to the solution of problems of the development of the seashare since the end of Pleistocene until the present. Since the last Interglacial, i. e. since the origin of the coastal terrace Mtoni, approximately three development cycles have passed. The oldest cycle was characterized by a gradual retreat of the sea, its final level being deep under the present sea level. In the second cycle - after a new sea transgression - the development stagnated, which favoured the growth of large mangrove forests and the development of coral reefs and beach rocks in shallow waters. The last cycle - lasting until the present - is characterized by the uplift of the seashore, which is partly due to accumulation, partly to erosion activities. Erosion affected the seashore as well as coral reefs aud sandy banks projecting above the water surface.
Methodology to the Designation of the Specialization of the Agriculture Production
Authors: Hanzlíková Natalie
Published: July 2023

Market structure of agricultural production belongs to the group of indices which are commonly used in agricultural geographical research. It has always been an important index of specialization. But if used as qualitative characteristic, this misses the formal numeric expression. In this article, a methodological attempt has been made to express the structure of the market production as the specialization ratio by means of Lorenz curve. The specialization ratio of some productional agricultural types in the Northern Bohemia has been computed. The calculations point out the low level of the market specialization of the agricultural production especially in the most productive areas in the Northern Bohemia. They confirm the fact that rational concentration of agricultural production has not yet been realized. It has not yet been based on the optimal utilization of natural and economical conditions for their production.
Hypermaps Over Non-Abelian Simple Groups and Strongly Symmetric Generating Sets
Authors: Lucchini Andrea , Spiga Pablo
Published: July 2023

A generating pair $x, y$ for a group $G$ is said to be symmetric if there exists an automorphism $\varphi_{x,y}$ of $G$ inverting both $x$ and $y$, that is, $x^{\varphi_{x,y}}=x^{-1}$ and $y^{\varphi_{x,y}}=y^{-1}$. Similarly, a group $G$ is said to be strongly symmetric if $G$ can be generated with two elements and if all generating pairs of $G$ are symmetric.

In this paper we classify the finite strongly symmetric non-abelian simple groups. Combinatorially, these are the finite non-abelian simple groups $G$ such that every orientably regular hypermap with monodromy group $G$ is reflexible.
The Lexicographically Least Square-Free Word with a Given Prefix
Authors: Berera Siddharth , Gómez-Colunga Andrés , Lakerdas-Gayle Joey , López John , Matin Mauditra , Roebuck Daniel , Rowland Eric , Scully Noam , Whidden Juliet
Published: July 2023

The lexicographically least square-free infinite word on the alphabet of non-negative integers with a given prefix $p$ is denoted $L(p)$. When $p$ is the empty word, this word was shown by Guay-Paquet and Shallit to be the ruler sequence. For other prefixes, the structure is significantly more complicated. In this paper, we show that $L(p)$ reflects the structure of the ruler sequence for several words $p$. We provide morphisms that generate $L(n)$ for letters $n=1$ and $n\geq3$, and $L(p)$ for most families of two-letter words $p$.
Graphs Isomorphisms Under Edge-Replacements and the Family of Amoebas
Authors: Caro Yair , Hansberg Adriana , Montejano Amanda
Published: July 2023

This paper offers a systematic study of a family of graphs called amoebas. Amoebas recently emerged from the study of forced patterns in $2$-colorings of the edges of the complete graph in the context of Ramsey-Turan theory and played an important role in extremal zero-sum problems. Amoebas are graphs %with a unique behavior with regards to defined by means of the following operation: Let $G$ be a graph and let $e\in E(G)$ and $e'\in E(\overline{G})$. If the graph $G'=G-e+e'$ is isomorphic to $G$, we say $G'$ is obtained from $G$ by performing a feasible edge-replacement. We call $G$ a local amoeba if, for any two copies $G_1$, $G_2$ of $G$ on the same vertex set, $G_1$ can be transformed into $G_2$ by a chain of feasible edge-replacements. On the other hand, $G$ is called global amoeba if there is an integer $t_0 \ge 0$ such that $G \cup tK_1$ is a local amoeba for all $t \ge t_0$. To model the dynamics of the feasible edge-replacements of $G$, we define a group $\rm{Fer}(G)$ that satisfies that $G$ is a local amoeba if and only if $\rm{Fer}(G) \cong S_n$, where $n$ is the order of $G$. Via this algebraic setting, a deeper understanding of the structure of amoebas and their intrinsic properties comes into light. Moreover, we present different constructions that prove the richness of these graph families showing, among other things, that any connected graph can be a connected component of a global amoeba, that global amoebas can be very dense and that they can have, in proportion to their order, large clique and chromatic numbers. Also, a family of global amoeba trees with a Fibonacci-like structure and with arbitrary large maximum degree is constructed.
Wakaf Kolektif dalam Persfektif Hukum Islam & Hukum Indonesia: Studi Kasus Rumah Sakit Achmad Wardi, Banten
Authors: Yasin Yuli
Published: July 2023

Seiring dengan semakin banyaknya lembaga sosial yang mengajukan izin sebagai nazhir wakaf uang kepada Badan Wakaf Indonesia, semakin banyak platform-platform wakaf yang menawarkan program-program unggulan. Melalui platform-platform ini calon wakif dapat memilih berkontribusi pada program yang diminati sesuai kemampuannya. Kekurangannya akan ditambah oleh calon wakif lain yang punya ketertarikan pada program yang sama. Program tersebut akan terus ditawarkan hingga target dana yang dibutuhkan tercapai, sehingga satu program terdiri dari beberapa wakif, inilah yang disebut dengan wakaf kolektif. Penelitian ini bertujuan menggali status wakaf kolektif dalam hukum Islam dan hukum positif Indonesia sekaligus mengukur urgensinya dalam pengembangan perwakafan di Indonesia melalui proses pendirian dan pengembangan Rumah Sakit Mata Achmad Wardi (RSAW) oleh Badan Wakaf Indonesia. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif bersifat deskriptif analisis, penelitian ini menegaskan legalitas wakaf kolektif baik dalam hukum Islam maupun hukum positif. Walau UU wakaf No. 41 tahun 2004 tidak menyatakan kebolehannya secara spesifik, Peraturan Badan Wakaf Indonesia No. 1 tahun 2009 tentang pedoman pengelolaan dan pengembangan harta benda wakaf bergerak berupa uang telah mengatur tata cara wakaf uang kolektif, yang secara implisit menegaskan dibolehkannya wakaf kolektif. Penelitian ini juga membuktikan bahwa wakaf kolektif dapat memaksimalkan kontribusi masyarakat dalam  menyediakan fasilitas publik dengan cara berwakaf sesuai dengan kemampuan masing-masing, seperti yang bisa dilihat dalam proses pembangunan dan pengembangan Rumah Sakit Mata Achmad Wardi, dibangun di atas tanah wakaf dengan dana swadaya masyarakat melalui wakaf uang.
HUMAN TRAFFICKING DALAM PANDANGAN ISLAM
Authors: Ahmad  Juraidi  , Marzuki Angga
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa perdagangan manusia (human trafficking) merupakan faktor yang sangat menentukan eksisnya perbudakan modern. Perbandingan atau korelasi antara perdagangan manusia dan perbudakan menunjukkan adanya kesamaan dalam hal unsur dan substansinya.

Simpulan ini memperkuat pendapat yang menyatakan, yaitu bahwa perdagangan manusia dapat dianggap sebagai perbudakan modern yang berarti memiliki makna yang sama dengan perbudakan klasik. Simpulan ini antitesa atas pendapat yang menyatakan bahwa perbudakan sudah menjadi sejarah kemanusiaan yang sudah lama hilang, sehingga berdampak pada kurangnya perhatian terhadap jerat-jerat perbudakan masa kini, bahkan mengakibatkan pemahaman ar-riqâb  tidak lagi menjadi salah satu asnâf zakat.

Teori yang bisa dibangun penelitian ini adalah teori emansipatif progresif, dalam hal ini Al-Qur’an pada tahap awal mengakui dan menerima perbudakan karena merupakan suatu kenyataan yang sudah berlangsung sejak lama sekali, sehingga tidak mungkin menghapuskannya secara instant dan revolusioner, namun memerlukan pentahapan mulai pembebasan psikologis, teologis, ekonomis,  kemudian tahap pembebasan fisik, dan pada akhirnya Al-Qur’an  melarang terjadinya praktik perbudakan dalam bentuk apa pun, sekaligus mendorong penghapusan dan pencegahannya.

Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah studi analisis dengan pendekatan fenomenologi-historis. Objek yang diteliti adalah perbudakan modern dalam bentuk perdagangan manusia (human trafficking) yang dianggap sebagai faktor  yang menentukan eksisnya perbudakan di era modern ini.

Adapun sumber yang dipakai adalah ayat-ayat Al-Qur’an, matan Hadits, kitab tafsir yang memuat tentang larangan melakukan perbudakan dan peraturan perundang undangan Nasional dan Internasional yang memuat tentang larangan melakukan perdagangan manusia (human trafficking).
Joining Iso-Structured Models with Commutative Orthogonal Block Structure
Authors: Santos Carla , Dias Cristina , Nunes Célia , Mexia João Tiago
Published: July 2023

In this work, we focus on a special class of mixed models, named models with commutative orthogonal block structure (COBS), whose covariance matrix is a linear combination of known pairwise orthogonal projection matrices that add to the identity matrix, and for which the orthogonal projection matrix on the space spanned by the mean vector commutes with the covariance matrix. The COBS have least squares estimators giving the best linear unbiased estimators for estimable vectors. Our approach to COBS relies on their algebraic structure, based on commutative Jordan algebras of symmetric matrices, which proves to be advantageous as it leads to important results in the estimation. Specifically, we are interested in iso-structured COBS, applying to them the operation of models joining. We show that joining iso-structured COBS gives COBS and that the estimators for the joint model may be obtained from those for the individual models.
The Fundamentals of Cryptocurrencies
Authors: Soares Emanuel , Couto Gualter , Pimentel Pedro
Published: July 2023

Cryptocurrencies lately are something that has been gaining notoriety as a way of creating value. This paper was a study of the due perception of Cryptocurrencies and their taxonomy and regulation and a hypothesis case of its implementation. In that regard, this study tries to separate Cryptocurrencies and Blockchains. It also analyzed the barriers to the implementation of a Central Bank Digital Currency that is in parity with a fiat currency, even though, there isn’t a real scenario where this was applied yet. It also evaluated the gains of a portfolio of assets with Cryptocurrencies, where it is shown that it is possible to have a good portfolio with considerable returns. As for the portfolio of Cryptocurrencies, it has a return of 257,62% and a risk of 0,5424 with the following proportions, 9,7% on DOGE, 1,8% on XRP, 34% on ETH, and 54,5% on BTC, considering the criteria of maximization of the return per increment of risk. In final regards, a suggestion of a Cryptocurrency that can solve nowadays problems in different industries, such as security and entertainment, as well as trying to answer the “Fundamentals of Cryptocurrencies”.
Effects of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Annona Senegalensis On Semen of Albino Rats
Authors: Mbaya Y.P. , Bobbo A.G. , Barkindo A.A. , Ogwiji M
Published: July 2023

Plants with medicinal properties are frequently used to treat infertility in developing nations like Nigeria. One of such herbs, Annona senegalensis, is traditionally used to treat male fertility issues.The present study investigated its fertility enhancement claims.25 Wister rats divided into 5 groups A – E, were used for the study. Groups B – E were given 100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, 300 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg of the ethanolic leaf extract respectively while Group A served as control. The extract was administered for 28 days thereafter semen samples from each group were analyzed weekly for 4 weeks. At the 4th week; some enzyme, hormonal and bilirubin assays were carried out. Result showed semen characteristics such as motility, sperm concentration and normal sperm morphology were significantly (P<0.05) increased in treated Groups (B – E). Testosterone increased significantly (P<0.05) in treated Groups compared with Control. While Follicle stimulating hormone and Luteinizing hormone were lower. AST increased in numerical mean values while ALK reduced compared with the control. ALT varied insignificantly. Bilirubin did not differ significantly. These findings suggest male fertility enhancement potentials as claimed by African folklore medical practices. Hence more studies are recommended to further substantiate and elucidate its pharmacological activities.
Social Protection for the Vulnerable: Appraisal of Cash Transfer Programme on the Welfare of Beneficiaries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Bamidele Samson Olukayode
Published: July 2023

Social protection programme are structured as a pro-poor all-inclusive policy designed to alleviate poverty in many countries of the world including Nigeria, owing to the ongoing uncertainties in the global economy. This study examines the rationale for and framework of Social Protection Policy, particularly cash transfer on the socio-economic status of beneficiaries in Ekiti State. The study further examines the challenges confronting the implementation of the scheme. The study adopts both quantitative and qualitative methods in its investigation. Data for the study were gathered from primary sources through questionnaire, in-depth interview and focus group discussions (FGDs) while secondary data were sourced from relevant text, internet sources and official publication on National Cash Transfer. Table, percentage and content analytical methods were employed for data analysis. The study reveals that cash transfer programme has really improved the socio-economic status of beneficiaries, especially at the grassroots in Ekiti State. This paper concludes that if the scheme capture the real poor vulnerable in Ekiti State and monthly stipends are paid regularly and promptly, it is capable of reducing poverty and improves economic capacity building in the state.
The Philosophy Behind My Forty-Five Years Successful Social Services
Authors: Soundararajan Sivasamy
Published: July 2023

During British rule, my grandfather the late Gopalsamy Gounder was an interesting attraction to the local office bearers and elected body members. He was one of the counselors for the Coimbatore Police Department by holding the  President of honorary office of Village Vigilance Committee My great grandfather the late Chinna Nachimuthu Gounder was a juror in the British ruling. Also, my father’s elder brother the late G. Shanmugasundaram[ commonly known as GS] served as the President of Kanjampatti Panchayat Board for 25 years namely from 1954 to 1979. During these four generations our family earned a good reputation in the society and accumulated a lot of experiences. Also, my mother’s father and her two eldest fathers served the poor and the needy. They were most popular and famous in Coimbatore district when the British ruled India. Two of them studied law in the 1920s and practiced in the Taluk and District courts. They helped the poor by attending their cases freely. My six uncles were highly cultured, qualified and interested in doing social services by helping the poor families. My mother’s father, the late Mylsamy Gounder, was the Village Munshif in the revenue department during the British rule of India. Their ancestors held this prestigious position for more than 100 years!These facts were told to me not by my family members but by my villagers and neighboring hamlets. Needless to say, our family was /is very familiar in more than 36 villages. These social services phenomena captivated my childhood and I made up my mind to become an EXTRAORDINARY & OUTSTANDING social worker.
Prospect of Threads in Contrast to Twitter as an Online Social Network Tool for Conflict Resolution
Authors: Afolaranmi Adebayo Ola
Published: July 2023

A new online social network service – Threads – was recently created and launched by Mark Zuckerberg to compete with Twitter. The rate at which people throughout the world accepted and created accounts on this new social network within hours of its creation and launching was prodigious. Conflicts have been inevitable in the world. As one of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (SDGs) (Goal 16) has to do with peaceful coexistence by the year 2030, this paper aims at comparing the features of Twitter that can be used for conflict resolution to the emerging features of Threads. The paper gives the origin and acceptance of Threads. The discussion in the paper is based on the review of some selected literature, Public Sphere as a Theory of social media, an empirical review of a previous study, and comparisons of some features of Twitter with those of Threads. The paper concluded by giving a recommendation that while Twitter as a social network should not be jettisoned especially in resolving conflicts, the new social network – Threads – should be studied more to discover how it can be used better to resolve conflicts and promote peaceful coexistence in society thereby achieving Goal 16 of the SDGs by the year 2030.
Application of 3P Theory in Analysis of Gender Conflict-Intergender and Intragender Conflict
Authors: Kumar Yadam Ram
Published: July 2023

This research paper deals with very important and challenging issue in the world, the intergender gender conflict. All forms of intergender conflict thoroughly analyzed with P factors of 3P Theory. The issue of intimate partner violence has been studied with case analysis and survey reports. The study specially focused on woman victimization in domestic violence perpetrated by intimate partner or husband. The intergender relationship explained through symbols. The unique symbols representing male, female and other gender introduced in the study that represent conflict relation between two opposite gender. This paper also examines conflict between persons belong to same gender group i.e. Intragender conflict; an important and challenging issue in the world that has not been taken as serious in social pathological research. All types of Intragender conflict in micro level or family level thoroughly discussed. The P factors of 3P Theory in the context of all forms of gender conflict analysed with P Factor case studies and survey reports. In this paper conflicts between father and son; mother and daughter; mother-in-law and daughter-in-law; father-in-law and son-in-law is being examined. In addition to the same sex intimate partner conflict such as, gay couple, lesbian couple and third-gender couple also is thoroughly examined.
Practices and Challenges of Pain Management During First Stage of Labour Among Midwives in University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Complex, Akure
Authors: Akin-Otiko Bridget Omowumi , Ezeh Precious Ogechi
Published: July 2023

Most women perceive labour pain and childbirth as the most severe and agonizing event in a woman’s life. Midwives play critical role in supporting women through the painful birthing process, to the desired favourable outcomes for mother and baby. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the practices and challenges of pain management during the initial stage of labour among midwives at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Complex in Akure. From July to October 2021, a facility-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 72 midwives employed at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Complex in Akure. The first stage of labour pain management practices and challenges were evaluated among the study participants using a questionnaire. SPSS (version 23.0) was used in processing the data. In the first stage of labour, environmental pain management approach was shown to be the most used (95.4%), followed by psychospiritual pain management approach (91%); while the least employed was the pharmacological approach (63.4%). Effectiveness of the approaches were perceived to be in the following order: psychospiritual, environmental, physical, pharmacological and social. Lack of resources (84.7%) and understaffing (33.3%) were cited as part of the challenges associated with pain management. It is important for the government to provide adequate staff, equipment and conducive birthing environments; while the midwives continually educate patients on available non-pharmacological and pharmacological labour pain management approaches during their prenatal care visits, to enhance their self-efficacy and cooperation in labour.
Maternal Knowledge of Kangaroo Care: Level of Practice in Health Facilities in Calabar Metropolis
Authors: Osaji Teresa Achi , Egelege Aziemeola Pius , Ati-Makpah Victoria. S , Alabrah Juliet Avwerosuo , Afolabi Esther. K
Published: July 2023

This study is aimed to assess the level of knowledge and identify the level of practice of Kangaroo care among mothers with preterm and low birth weight babies in health facilities in Calabar Metropolis. The study was a quantitative, descriptive survey design study. Four objectives and four corresponding research questions guided the study. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect information and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Version 24 was used to analyse the data. Demographic data revealed that 30.5% of the respondents were between 18 – 30years, 53.4% were between 31 – 40years, 10% were between 41 – 50years while 6.1% were between 50years and above, 16% had no formal education, 10.8% had primary school education, 20% had secondary school education while 53.2% had tertiary education. The result of the study revealed that 72.5% of the total respondents has little or no knowledge of Kangaroo mother care while only 27.5% has knowledge of Kangaroo mother care, 24.1% of the respondents had practiced Kangaroo mother care while 75.9% had not practiced Kangaroo mother care, lack of assistance from husband and family member in home chores is part of the factors that limited the practice of Kangaroo mother care among women with preterm and low birth weight babies in health facilities and that assistance from husband and family member in home chores enabled them practice Kangaroo mother care. The study concludes that the level of knowledge and practice is low among women in health facilities in Calabar Metropolis. Therefore, the study recommends that training and education about Kangaroo Mother Care practice should be carried out on a regular basis.
Level of Compliance to Covid-19 Prevention Protocol in Primary Healthcare Centres in Obingwa Local Government Area
Authors: Chidi Temple , Longjohn M , Nkwocha C.
Published: July 2023

This study was carried out to assess the level of compliance to COVID-19 prevention protocol in in primary healthcare centres in Obingwa LGA. Eight research objectives and corresponding eight research questions were raised to guide the study along with three hypotheses. The Cross-sectional research design adopted and 250 primary healthcare workers were sampled using multi-stage sampling technique. Questionnaire and checklist were used for data collection while descriptive and inferential statistics contained in SPSS version were used for data analysis, the research question were answered using descriptive statistic while hypotheses were tested using independent sample t-test and ANOVA. The results revealed that; there is inadequate provision of facilities and material required for effective compliance to COVID-19 prevention protocols in the primary health caters within the studied area because only four (4) out of the eleven (11) identified essential facilities are fairly available in the sampled study area. the results revealed that the level of compliance to Coughing and Sneezing Protocols is high (2,79> 2.50), compliance level for Personal Protective Equipment Protocols is low (2.07<2.50), compliance level for Self-isolation Protocols is high (2.89>2.50), the level of compliance for Mouth and Nose Covering (Masking) Protocols is low (2.21<2.50), the compliance level for Social and Physical Distancing Procedure is high (2.53>2.50( and compliance level for Hand-washing Procedure is low (2.08<2.50). the results of the hypothesis testing revealed that the demographic characteristics (gender, type of work and years of experience) are significant predictor of compliance to the COVID-19 prevention protocols at 0.05 significance level. It was concluded, among others, that there is low level of compliance to COVID-19 prevention protocols by the health care workers in the study area. It was, therefore, recommended, among others, that government, and concerned non-governmental organizations should make provision for the facilities and material needed for effective compliance to COVID-19 protocols in primary healthcare Centre in the studied area.
THE SUPERVISION OF VEHICLE OPERATION MOTORCYCLE RICKSHAWS (BENTOR) IN GORONTALO CITY
Authors: Thalib Tety , Aneta Yanti
Published: July 2023

This study aims to find out the performance of vehicle operation supervision, in this case motorized rickshaws as transportation in the province of Gorontalo. This study used a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques using observation and literature review through data from the Department of Transportation. The results of this study indicate that the supervision from the aspect of human resources or field officers is inadequate. The average education of field officers was still high school graduates and had not attended any trainings that supported organizational tasks, therefore there were no officers who were devoted to supervising bentor in operation. So that this has the effect of being less effective in supervising the operating areas. In order to optimize supervision, it is necessary to have sanctions so that people who break the law or commit fraud can find out their mistakes and not repeat them and be disciplined if they comply with the rules.
WORK MOTIVATION IN INCREASING EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN THE TOLINGGULA DISTRICT OFFICE
Authors: Hunawa Robby
Published: July 2023

This article aims to analyze and describe work motivation in increasing employee productivity in the Tolinggula District Office. The method used in this article is a qualitative descriptive method. This method refers to the identification or characteristics that distinguish groups of people, objects and events. Data analysis used in qualitative research is an interactive model analysis consisting of three components of analysis namely: 1) Data reduction; 2) Data Presentations; 3) Data Verification and Conclusion Drawing. The results of the study show that: 1) Employee knowledge in increasing employee work productivity has been effective. This is due to the motivation given by the leadership of the Tolinggula District Office to direct employee performance in a more productive direction; 2) Employee skills in increasing employee work productivity show that they are not optimal enough. This is due to the influence of the work environment which does not encourage employees to maximize work ethics and good creativity for organizational progress; 3) The ability of employees to increase employee work productivity has shown to be quite effective. This is due to good communication between leaders and staff employees so as to motivate employees to carry out tasks in accordance with organizational goals.
THE ESSENTIALS OF DPRD'S MAIN POINTS OF THOUGHT IN EQUITABLE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Tulie Espin , Aneta Asna , Aneta Yanti
Published: July 2023

This research is entitled The Essence of the Main Thoughts of the DPRD in Equitable Regional Development, with the formulation of the problem: what is the development planning process in Gorontalo Province?, what is the process for preparing the Main Thoughts (POKIR) of the DPRD?, how is the process for preparing the Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD) )?, what are the steps for synchronizing POKIR with the RKPD in Gorontalo Province?. While the research method used is a qualitative method. The Main Thoughts (POKIR) DPRD is a program of regional development activities obtained by DPRD members based on minutes of meetings, hearings, or the results of absorption of aspirations through recess, which are then entered into the Regional Government Information System (SIPD) in the form of Programs and Activities. This is done considering the existence of the DPRD as the representative of the people who are expected to accommodate and accept the various aspirations of the citizens so that their difficulties are resolved and their needs are met. Of course, the community expects the DPRD's role to continue and fight for their aspirations to receive a budget or improve facilities from the government. The topic of discussion regarding the essence of the DPRD's main thoughts in the distribution of regional development will be directed to the discussion on the active role of the DPRD in absorbing, accommodating, and fighting for the aspirations of the citizens, which are outlined in the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD).
Analisa Deskriptif Keterlambatan Pekerjaan Proyek Konstruksi Eto Tower Dili, Timor-Leste
Authors: Ariana I Komang Agus , Putri Dewa Ayu Putu Adhiya Garini , Boavida Messias Da Costa
Published: July 2023

In general, every implementation of a construction project there is always a work delay. The delay in this work has an impact on the implementation of the Eto Tower construction project in Dili, Timor-Leste which will be carried out in January 2020 to January 2021, but has been delayed. Thus, the purpose of this study is to describe what causes delays in the Eto Tower construction project. Descriptive statistical analysis was used in this study. Where the number of samples is 33 employees which is the entire population. The results of this study indicate that the main causes that affect the delay in the Eto Tower construction project are environmental factors with a mean value of 27.24, lack of materials and materials with a mean value of 26.85 and the cause of equipment with a mean value of 26.67. Support from the local community in the project is needed.
Analisis Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Pengguna KRL Commuter Line Yogyakarta-Solo
Authors: Susilo Dibyo , Na’at Welhelmina Lebrinsi
Published: July 2023

KRL Commuter Line merupakan sarana transportasi umum yang banyak diminati masyarakat. Karena sangat diminati oleh masyarakat, dibutuhkan kajian untuk melihat tingkat kepuasan dan layanan kepada masyarakat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan mengetahui tingkat kepentingan pengguna, mengetahui kinerja KRL, mengetahui kepuasan pengguna dan mengetahui strategi dalam meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan untuk menentukan kepuasan pengguna KRL Commuter Line Yogyakarta-Solo. Data diolah menggunakan statistik yaitu uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, metode Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) dan metode Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI). Instrumen penelitian ini merupakan kuesioner yang dibagikan secara langsung kepada 100 pengguna KRL Commuter Line Yogyakarta-Solo dengan berbagai  latarbelakang, diantaranya usia, jenis kelamin, pendidikan, jarak stasiun dengan rumah responden. Hasil penelitian untuk memperoleh kepuasan pengguna KRL Commuter Line Yogyakarta-Solo pada uji validitas dan reliabilitas bersifat valid dan reliabel. Pada metode Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) diperoleh tingkat kesesuaian dengan persentase sebesar 95,31% dan pada diagram kartesius tidak terdapat atribut pada kuadran prioritas utama. Pada metode Customer Satisfaction Indeks (CSI) diperole hasil persentase sebesar 86,97%, Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengguna KRL Commuter Line Yogyakarta-Solo sangat puas terhadap kualitas pelayanan yang diberikan oleh PT. Kereta Commuter Indonesia terkhususnya pihak KRL Commuter Line Yogyakarta-Solo.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC-EDUCATIONAL WORK WITH STUDENTS (USING THE EXAMPLE OF SOCIO-POLITICAL
EVENTS IN THE KSUEL IN 2023)
Authors: Kim A. S. , Dovgopolov E. Y.
Published: July 2023

The article deals with the implementation of the relationship of educational and scientific-educational work with students in the process of conducting university socio-political events. The authors substantiate the importance of the interrelation of these directions from the point of view of the formation of rational consciousness and critical thinking among students. The effectiveness of the considered socio-political events is revealed by the example of an interuniversity student scientific and educational conference.
WAYS TO REDUCE THE TAX LOAD AND THEIR ROLE IN INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Lemeshko E. Y. , Sorokina A. S.
Published: July 2023

This article substantiates the need to reduce the tax burden on enterprises. Possible ways to reduce the tax burden of economic entities, their comparative analysis was carried out, the most effective of the considered methods were identified.
TRAINING OF PERSONNEL IN INSTITUTIONS OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL
EDUCATION FOR THE ECONOMY OF THE KHABAROVSK TERRITORY
Authors: Dzyuba K. S. , Mazankova T. V.
Published: July 2023

In the course of the study, an assessment of the dynamics of the release of middle-level specialists by educational institutions of the Khabarovsk Territory, as well as the employment of graduates of secondary vocational education is given. The results of a comparative analysis of the graduation rates of specialists in enlarged groups of professions and specialties and the needs of the economy for specialists are presented. The results of the analysis allowed us to draw conclusions about how the structure of the graduation of specialists is changing, identify key trends and offer recommendations for improving the training of middle-level specialists in the Khabarovsk Territory.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF AN ORGANIZATION IN THE CONDITIONS
OF DIGITALIZATION OF THE ECONOMY: TOPICAL ISSUES
OF ITS PROTECTION MEASURES
Authors: Korobkova O. K. , Shadrina M. A.
Published: July 2023

The article discusses the issues of protecting confidential information of the organization. In the course of the research, the terms "confidentiality of information" and "trade secret" are considered. The conditions under which information can be qualified as confidential are defined. In order to preserve confidential information, a regulation on the preservation of trade secrets has been drawn up.
EXTORTION: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CORPUS DELICTI
ON THE EXAMPLE OF JUDICIAL PRACTICE
Authors: Berdnikov S. V. , Petrova N. A.
Published: July 2023

The scientific article is devoted to the consideration of some aspects of the corpus delicti provided for in Article 163 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation through acts of law enforcement and the peculiarities of distinguishing extortion as a crime from a related corpus delicti
Autoencoding Galaxy Spectra. I. Architecture
Authors: Melchior Peter , Liang Yan , Hahn ChangHoon , Goulding Andy
Published: July 2023

We introduce the neural network architecture spender as a core differentiable building block for analyzing, representing, and creating galaxy spectra. It combines a convolutional encoder, which pays attention to up to 256 spectral features and compresses them into a low-dimensional latent space, with a decoder that generates a restframe representation, whose spectral range and resolution exceeds that of the observing instrument. The decoder is followed by explicit redshift, resampling, and convolution transformations to match the observations. The architecture takes galaxy spectra at arbitrary redshifts and is robust to glitches like residuals of the skyline subtraction, so that spectra from a large survey can be ingested directly without additional preprocessing. We demonstrate the performance of spender by training on the entire spectroscopic galaxy sample of SDSS-II; show its ability to create highly accurate reconstructions with substantially reduced noise; perform deconvolution and oversampling for a superresolution model that resolves the [O ii] doublet; introduce a novel method to interpret attention weights as proxies for important spectral features; and infer the main degrees of freedom represented in the latent space. We conclude with a discussion of future improvements and applications.
Statistical Study of the Correlation between Solar Energetic Particles and Properties of Active Regions
Authors: Marroquin Russell D. , Sadykov Viacheslav , Kosovichev Alexander , Kitiashvili Irina N. , Oria Vincent , Nita Gelu M. , Illarionov Egor , O’Keefe Patrick M. , Francis Fraila , Chong Chun Jie , Kosovich Paul , Ali Aatiya
Published: July 2023

The flux of energetic particles originating from the Sun fluctuates during the solar cycles. It depends on the number and properties of active regions (ARs) present in a single day and associated solar activities, such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections. Observational records of the Space Weather Prediction Center NOAA enable the creation of time-indexed databases containing information about ARs and particle flux enhancements, most widely known as solar energetic particle (SEP) events. In this work, we utilize the data available for solar cycles 21–24 and the initial phase of cycle 25 to perform a statistical analysis of the correlation between SEPs and properties of ARs inferred from the McIntosh and Hale classifications. We find that the complexity of the magnetic field, longitudinal location, area, and penumbra type of the largest sunspot of ARs are most correlated with the production of SEPs. It is found that most SEPs (≈60%, or 108 out of 181 considered events) were generated from an AR classified with the “k” McIntosh subclass as the second component, and these ARs are more likely to produce SEPs if they fall in a Hale class containing a δ component. The resulting database containing information about SEP events and ARs is publicly available and can be used for the development of machine learning models to predict the occurrence of SEPs.
Distribution pattern and prevalence of opportunistic infections and their possible reciprocal effects among HIV patients, Burayu health centers, Ethiopia
Authors: Birmeka Melese
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Opportunistic infections are a major public health problems in immuno-compromised individuals, particularly in HIV patients, and form a lethal combination, each speeding the progress of the other. The aim of this study was to assess the pattern and prevalence of opportunistic infections and their reciprocal effects among HIV patients attending the Burayu Health Centers.
Methodology: A health institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,448 HIV patients. All patients diagnosed with HIV and HIV-opportunistic co-infections with complete data were included. Logistic regression analysis was used to quantify the association of HIV-opportunistic co-infections and various socio-demographic and clinical variables.
Results: A total of 1,448 HIV- positive patients were reviewed and 572 (39.5%) were found to have opportunistic infections. The trend of HIV co-infection showed gradually decreased. Majority of HIV patients were found at a CD4+ count < 200cells/mm3.The rate of opportunistic infections increased with decreasing CD4 T-cell count. HIV-infected patients with a CD4+ cell count of < 200 cells/mm3 were found to be 44 times more likely to develop opportunistic infections. HIV-opportunistic co-infection was significantly associated with sex, marital status, ART drug adherence, residence, and educational status of the patients. The odds of co-infections in patients who were urban dwellers were 2 times higher than in those who lived in rural areas. Similarly, patients who were single were 3 times more likely to be infected with coinfections. Maleness was found to be protective from coinfection and it showed a reduction of 64%.
Conclusions: Opportunistic co-infections are more prevalent in HIV-infected patients with a CD4+ cell count of < 200 cells/mm3, poor drug adherence, and also associated with the occupation. So, regular examination and appropriate medication can reduce the prevalence of opportunistic co-infections.
Knowledge about hepatitis B and influencing factors among the residents in Qingdao: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Fei Wenliang , Xiao Tingting , Li Xiaofan , Yang Feng
Published: July 2023

Introduction: This study investigated the status of knowledge on hepatitis B among the residents in Qingdao and provided a reference for improving relevant public awareness strategies.
Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted by an online questionnaire on the WeChat platform. Chi-square test was used to compare the hepatitis B influencing factors between subgroups. Binary logistic regression was used for multiple factor analysis to explore the influencing factors.
Results: The total awareness rate of hepatitis B was 79.6% among the 3261 qualified online questionnaires. Logistic regression showed that females (OR = 1.843, 95% CI: 1.547– 2.196), aged between 51 and 60 (OR = 2.323, 95% CI: 1.409–3.829), married (OR = 1.699, 95% CI: 1.335–2.162), and worked in government-affiliated departments were the influencing factors for the knowledge about hepatitis B.
Conclusions: The residents of Qingdao had incomplete knowledge about hepatitis B. Females, aged between 51 and 60, married, and those who worked in government-affiliated departments were found to have higher awareness rate than other subgroups. The government and related departments should pay more attention in educating the sub-groups that lack hepatitis B knowledge.
Dexamethasone, dexamethasone + remdesivir in treating moderate to severe COVID-19: retrospective observational cohort study
Authors: Sattoju Nithish , Gattu Santosh , Merugu Sai Sashank , Anneboina Vydhika , Ganapaka Sai Ram
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the purpose of adding antiviral (remdesivir) to the existing steroidal (dexamethasone) therapy in treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Methodology: A retrospective observational case cohort study was carried out to compare the effect of dexamethasone alone and in combination with remdesivir in treating moderate and severe COVID-19 disease. The patients were divided into 2 groups: Group 1 included patients treated with dexamethasone alone, and Group 2 included patients treated with dexamethasone and remdesivir. Levels of inflammatory markers (C-reactive protein, D- dimer and lactate dehydrogenase), World Health Organization (WHO) ordinal scale scoring, symptomatic improvement in terms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, 6-minutes’ walk test and SpO2 levels on day of admission (D0), 3 days and 5 days after admission (D3 and D5), and 10 days overall outcome (determined as death, or discharge with or without Long Term Oxygenation Therapy) were collected and analyzed.
Results: Addition of remdesivir to dexamethasone in treating COVID 19 did not have any additional benefits. No additional role of remdesivir is seen in combating the disease except in case of 10 days outcome. However, the better 10-day outcome associated with the use of remdesivir was thought to be due to the patients who were on mechanical ventilation in the dexamethasone treated group at the time of inclusion.
Conclusions: Since a similar trend was seen in both groups, our study concluded no additional role of remdesivir in combating COVID-19.
Review of the genus Scantinius Stål with notes on the tribe Parahiraciini Cheng & Yang (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Fulgoroidea: Issidae)
Authors: Gnezdilov Vladimir , Wilson Mike
Published: July 2023

The tribe Parahiraciini Cheng & Yang, 1991 is discussed and a diagnosis to the tribe and key to the included genera are given. The genus Scantinius Stål, 1866 with type species Scantinius bruchoides (Walker, 1858) is redescribed. Dindinga oculata Distant, 1909 is placed as junior synonym of S. bruchoides. A new species, Scantinius shelfordi sp.n. is describedfrom Northern Borneo and a key to the two species is given. The genus Flavina Stål, 1861 is transferred to the Parahiraciini from the Thioniini Melichar, 1906 and Nilalohita Distant, 1906 is placed in synonymy under it. Prosonoma Melichar, 1906 is placed in synonymy under Bardunia Stål, 1863. The genus Mincopius Distant, 1909 is transferred to the Parahiraciini fromthe Issini Spinola, 1839.
Revision of the New World species of the genus Leptogenys Roger (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Ponerinae)
Authors: Lattke John
Published: July 2023

Correction
The morphology of the metendosternite and the anterior abdominal venter in Chrysomelinae (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Hübler Nora , Klass Klaus
Published: July 2023

The skeletal parts of the metendosternite and of the anteromedian part of the abdominal venter are studied in 39 species of Chrysomelinae (representing tribes Timarchini and Chrysomelini, and 10 of the 12 subtribes of Chrysomelini) and 4 species from Galerucinae, Criocerinae, and Cassidinae. The morphology of these body parts in Chrysomelinae is compared with other cucujiform beetles based on the literature, with a focus on a tenebrionid. The morphology of the metendosternite evidently includes much homoplasy across Cucujiformia including Chrysomelidae, whereby conclusions on the polarity of characters are very limited. The (fairly poor) phylogenetic evidence from the chrysomeline metendosternite is discussed including reflection of the current classification, of the only large-scale molecular-based phylogenetic study of Chrysomelinae, and of phylogenetic evidence from glands and their secretions. Chrysomelinae consistently have a very short metendosternal stalk, the anterior tendon originates far laterally from the furcal arm, and the anterior lamina is limited to the furcal arm or entirely absent (i.e. always absent in the median part of the metendosternite). These features appear as apomorphic compared to the examined Galerucinae, Criocerinae, and Cassidinae and suggest the exclusion of Galerucinae from Chrysomelinae (contra molecularbased results). Metendosternal characters suggest Phratora to belong to Chrysomelina, and Zygogramma and Cosmogramma to be close to Chrysolinina rather than Doryphorina; both is in accord with results derived from DNA sequences and from gland secretions. The two Chrysomelinae genera with reduced hind wings (Timarcha, Crosita) show simplifications in the metendosternite. It is suggested that somecharacters may depend on the age of the adults, the development of abdominal hemi-sternites I being one such character.