bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ethical Considerations for Identifying Individuals in the Prodromal/Early Phase of Parkinson’s Disease: A Narrative Review
Authors: Schaeffer Eva , Yilmaz Rezzak , St. Louis Erik K. , Noyce Alastair J.
Published: July 2024

The ability to identify individuals in the prodromal phase of Parkinson’s disease has improved in recent years, raising the question of whether and how those affected should be informed about the risk of future disease. Several studies investigated prognostic counselling for individuals with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder and have shown that most patients want to receive information about prognosis, but autonomy and individual preferences must be respected. However, there are still many unanswered questions about risk disclosure or early diagnosis of PD, including the impact on personal circumstances, cultural preferences and specific challenges associated with different profiles of prodromal symptoms, genetic testing or biomarker assessments. This narrative review aims to summarize the current literature on prognostic counselling and risk disclosure in PD, as well as highlight future perspectives that may emerge with the development of new biomarkers and their anticipated impact on the definition of PD.
Biofluid Detection of Pathological α-Synuclein in the Prodromal Phase of Synucleinopathies
Authors: Kluge Annika , Iranzo Alex
Published: July 2024

Synucleinopathies are disorders characterized by the aggregation and deposition of pathological α-synuclein conformers. The underlying neurodegenerative processes begin years or decades before the onset of cardinal motor symptoms. This prodromal phase may manifest with various signs or symptoms. However, there are no current standardized laboratory tests to ascertain the progression and conversion of prodromal conditions such as mild cognitive impairment, isolated REM sleep behavior disorder or pure autonomic failure. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the diagnostic possibilities using human biofluids as source material to detect pathological α-synuclein in the prodromal phase of synucleinopathies. Our review identified eight eligible studies, that investigated pathological α-synuclein conformers using cerebrospinal fluid from patients with prodromal signs of synulceinopathies to differentiate this patient group from non-synucleinopathies, while only one study investigated this aspect using blood as medium. While previous studies clearly demonstrated a high diagnostic performance of α-synuclein seed amplification assays for differentiating synucleinopathies with Lewy bodies from healthy controls, only few analyses were performed focussing on individuals with prodromal disease. Nevertheless, results for the early detection of α-synuclein seeds using α-synuclein seed amplification assays were promising and may be of particular relevance for future clinical trials and clinical practice.
Unmet Need in Early-Onset Parkinson’s Disease: Deep Brain Stimulation and Pregnancy
Authors: Smilowska Katarzyna , Mehanna Raja , Fleisher Jori E. , Alcalay Roy N. , Kumar Kishore Raj , Marras Connie , Oosterbaan Annelien M. , Post Bart , Ross Owen A. , Pimentel Piemonte Maria Elisa , Fraix Valerie , Moro Elena , King Tan Eng , Savica Rodolfo ,   on behalf of the EOPD Task Force
Published: July 2024

Pregnancy in women with early-onset Parkinson’s disease (PD) is likely to have a higher frequency given the trend toward increasing maternal age, thus resulting in a greater overlap time between childbearing age and PD risk. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy is nowadays offered to PD patients at earlier stage of the disease, when women can still be pre-menopausal. However, few data are available about DBS safety during pregnancy. From a review of the available literature, only one article was published on this topic so far. Therefore, we have developed a clinical consensus on the safety of DBS during pregnancy in PD patients.
The multifaceted effects of flavonoids on neuroplasticity
Authors: Rivi Veronica , Batabyal Anuradha , Lukowiak Ken
Published: July 2024

There has been a significant increase in the incidence of multiple neurodegenerative and terminal diseases in the human population with life expectancy increasing in the current times. This highlights the urgent need for a more comprehensive understanding of how different aspects of lifestyle, in particular diet, may affect neural functioning and consequently cognitive performance as well as in enhancing overall health. Flavonoids, found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, and derived beverages, provide a new avenue of research that shows a promising influence on different aspects of brain function. However, despite the promising evidence, most bioactive compounds lack strong clinical research efficacy. In the current scoping review, we highlight the effects of Flavonoids on cognition and neural plasticity across vertebrates and invertebrates with special emphasis on the studies conducted in the pond snail, Lymnaea stagnalis, which has emerged to be a functionally dynamic model for studies on learning and memory. In conclusion, we suggest future research directions and discuss the social, cultural, and ethnic dependencies of bioactive compounds that influence how these compounds are used and accepted globally. Bridging the gap between preclinical and clinical studies about the effects of bioactive natural compounds on brain health will surely lead to lifestyle choices such as dietary Flavonoids being used complementarily rather than as replacements to classical drugs bringing about a healthier future.
Work-life balance and the psychosocial work environment in Finnish working life: The case of gender and family life stages
Authors: Björk-Fant Janina M. , Nordmyr Johanna , Forsman Anna K.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Work-life balance is associated with many positive effects at multiple levels and demands increased research attention. In the international literature on work-life balance, the term “gendered life-course” has been used to describe the differences between men and women in work biographies. However, whether this term applies to the Nordic work context remains underexplored. OBJECTIVE: This study examined Finnish men’s and women’s subjective experience of the association between work-life balance and the psychosocial work environment (work demands and social support at work) across the life course, devoting special attention to family life stages encompassing the care of (young) children. METHODS: Data from the Quality of Work Life Survey 2018 were utilized to conduct binary logistic regression analyses (N = 3790). Separate analyses were conducted for men and women. RESULTS: A significant association between family life stage and high work-life balance was found for women but not for men in the Finnish working life. Women in family life stages involving the care of young, dependent children reported the lowest odds of high work-life balance. For both men and women, a positive association between social support at work and high work-life balance was found, while a negative association was found between work demands and high work-life balance. CONCLUSIONS: These findings highlight the importance of psychosocial factors in both the work and family settings for work-life balance. Further, the findings call for an expanded focus on gender equality, also including issues in unpaid work in addition to issues in paid work.
Work-Readiness self report lift capacity test short form
Authors: Matheson Leonard N. , Verna Joe L. , Mayer John M.
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: The Multidimensional Task Ability Profile (MTAP) is a measure of self reported physical work capacity developed for injured workers with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) to determine readiness to return to work. OBJECTIVE: This study compared the concurrent validity of a new short form MTAP (MTAP-SF) comprised of 16 lifting and/or carrying items with the MTAP 55-item version. The hypothesis addressed is whether the validity of a version that imposes less respondent burden (MTAP-SF) would be comparable to the more burdensome instrument (MTAP-55). METHODS: MTAP scores were compared with demonstrated lift capacity in 1,252 healthy adults. Parallel regression analyses were conducted to examine the explanatory power of both MTAP versions. RESULTS: Age, gender, body mass and MTAP-SF explained 55% of the variance (p < 0.001) in demonstrated lift capacity, equivalent to MTAP-55. CONCLUSIONS: Self reported performance in physical work capacity tasks accounts for significant variance in lifting performance. MTAP-SF diminishes respondent burden while maintaining validity and may be useful for managing MSDs by enhancing understanding of the evaluee’s psychophysical component in return-to-work rehabilitation planning.
Job embeddedness, career adaptability, and perceived overqualification under career shocks-findings from PLS and NCA
Authors: Tang Meirun , Fu Lifei
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND: Amidst the post-COVID-19 economic downturn and the expanding higher education landscape in China, employee employment challenges have given rise to the widespread overqualification issue. This phenomenon has attracted extensive attention and is prompting a need for an in-depth exploration of perceived overqualification. However, existing studies predominantly concentrate on its outcomes rather than antecedents, leaving a notable gap in understanding the influence mechanism between individual advantageous resources (e.g., job embeddedness, career adaptability) and overqualification, particularly in specific events such as career shocks. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the interplay between employees’ career adaptability, job embeddedness, and the mediating role of relative deprivation in shaping perceived overqualification, particularly in the aftermath of career shocks. METHODS: A comprehensive analysis was conducted using data gathered from 339 questionnaire responses. Partial Least Square (PLS) path analysis, R’s necessary condition analysis (NCA), and the Random Forest (RF) algorithm were employed to scrutinize the relationships and identify critical factors influencing perceived overqualification. RESULTS: The findings indicate that after encountering career shocks, career adaptability and job embeddedness not only directly impact perceived overqualification but also exert their influence indirectly through the mediation of relative deprivation; Career adaptability, job embeddedness, and relative deprivation are necessary conditions for perceived overqualification, with relative deprivation having the most significant impact. CONCLUSIONS: Based on the results, focusing on the psychological changes of employees after suffering career shocks provides valuable guidance for managers in channelling the emotional and cognitive responses of their employees.
Exploring the Problems of Limited School Resources in Rural Schools and Curriculum Management
Authors: Mncube Dumisani Wilfred , Ajani Oluwatoyin Ayodele , Ngema Thandi , Mkhasibe Rachel Gugu
Published: July 2024

Various scholars have demonstrated the intricate and diverse nature of social disparities in South Africa. These inequalities are evident in dividing schools into urban and rural settings and distinguishing between well-equipped and inadequately equipped institutions. This division significantly impacts learners' performance across the nation's schools. Of particular disadvantage are rural schools, which grapple with constrained resources. This scarcity poses challenges for stakeholders involved in curriculum management and effective delivery within these schools. The legacy of apartheid has further compounded the hurdles faced in curriculum management within rural schools. The lingering imbalances from that era remain primarily unresolved, evident in the deficient resourcing and infrastructure prevalent in many rural schools. This study embraced an interpretivist perspective to gain insight into the experiences of 40 school principals from rural educational institutions in KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo. Employing semi-structured interviews, researchers analysed audio recordings through thematic analysis. The findings disclosed a pronounced need for more clarity in curriculum management as a principal impediment to efficiently handling resources and sustaining infrastructure. Moreover, the study uncovered a novel social phenomenon of collusion between principals and suppliers, which detrimentally impacts the education system by restricting access to quality and sufficient resources. Thus, the study proposes that school principals adopt pragmatic and transparent strategies in resource management. It further advocates for implementing suitable oversight mechanisms to ensure accountability and effective infrastructure utilisation in curriculum execution.
Wheat acreage response : a regional econometric approach
Authors:   , Bailey Kenneth W.
Published: July 2024

Management of the current farm program around the theme of farmer-held reserves requires information on expected future supply responses of grain farmers. These response estimates are a crucial link in maintaining the crops sector around program guidelines that include loan rates, release prices, reserve objectives and market price objectives. Realigning the industry during periods of excess supplies implies acreage reductions that are generally maintained through economic incentives to farmers. The principal objectives of this study were: 1) quantify a supply inducing price that incorporates in a single variable market price and government program variables via a weighting process conditioned on actual program participation, 2) examine a regional supply response to counteract the heterogeneous nature of wheat producing regions, 3) incorporation of variable cost of production, 4) examine risk as a factor in the decision process, 5) quantify climatic impacts via the utilization of a weighted precipitation index, and 6) examine the regional distribution of wheat. Acreage response measures indicated the southern and northern plains were relatively more inelastic than the corn belt, northwest and southeast. The performance of the model over the historical period and outside the period of fit indicates that this model would be useful to policy makers in the formulation of farm programs. The results also indicated an alarming upward trend in acreage planted in the southeast regions. An investigation of the regional loan rates, yield trends, and variable costs per acre indicated that wheat loan rate relative to the variable cost per bushel was at a relative advantage compared to the other commodities grown in the southeast region. This tends to indicate that farm program variables should be more carefully coordinated across commodities. Otherwise, comparative advantages across commodities could easily become distorted by the relative level of farm program variables.
Influence of redox potential on cell growth and metabolism in pH-controlled continuous butanol fermentation
Authors:   , Kim Joong Kyun
Published: July 2024

The objectives of this thesis were to characterize the kinetics of acetone-butanol fermentations using Clostridium acetobutylicum and to investigate the relationship of redox potential on the cell growth and metabolism in order to improve the overall performance of this fermentation. The kinetic relationships between the cell growth, product formation and substrate consumption by C. acetobutylicum were characterized using batch and continuous fermentations. The batch fermentation progressed rapidly and was completed in 40 hours and resulted in the production of 3.7 g acetone/liter and 8.6 g butanol/liter. In continuous fermentation, highest yield and productivity of butanol were -1 obtained at a dilution rate of 0.02 hr. However, high butanol concentrations seemed to have an adverse effect on the cell activity. Redox potential was found to be an important indicator of cellular activity and solvent production. The cells consumed much more lactose and resulted into high yield and productivity of butanol at lower redox potential values. It is a useful indicator of the state of the fermentation process.
Habitat ecology of the Painted Bunting on the Ozark Plateau
Authors:   , Norris Douglas J.
Published: July 2024

"Increased public interest in nongame birds in recent years (Payne and DeGraaf 1975) calls for the consideration of such species' requirements by resource management agencies. These requirements must first be determined before a particular species can be considered in any management scheme. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the habitat requirements of the Painted Bunting (Passerinaciris) in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. The Painted Bunting reaches the northern edge of its breeding range in southern Missouri. The presence of the Mark Twain National Forest in this area provides an opportunity to manage for the survival of breeding popula­tions within the state. The objectives of this study were: 1. To determine the distribution of breeding populations of Painted Buntings in Missouri. 2. To analyze the characteristics of preferred Painted Bunting habitat and determine habitat requirements. 3. To examine possible range limiting factors associated with habitat and other avian species. 4. To provide management recommendations for sustaining or increasing breeding populations in the oak-hickory region of the Ozark-Ouachita Highlands of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. Scientific names of birds follow the AOU Checklist of North American Birds (1957); scientific names of plants follow Steyermark (1963)."--Introduction.
Investigation of dynamic matrix control
Authors:   , Shanaa Zaki A.
Published: July 2024

"Applying digital computers to process control has developed rapidly since the late 1950�[trademark]s. One way of using computers in process control is by direct digital control (DDC). In DDC the computer completely replaces the analog controller, utilizing the information about process variables to keep the process under direct control. The logical decisions made by the computer are based on a sequence of logical steps, called an algorithm, designed by the control engineer. The Dynamic Matrix Control (DMC) Algorithm (Culter and Ramaker, 1979) is a direct digital control technology that has been used by Shell Oil Company since 1973. As it is implied by its name, the whole notion of the DMC Algorithm is based on representing the system dynamics by a set of numbers arranged in vectors and matrices. Including the system dynamics in the design of DMC has helped maintaining awareness of deadtime and other unusual dynamic behavior. Some complex control problems, which can not be treated satisfactorily with traditional proportional­ integral-derivative (PID) techniques, can be solved using a digital computer with logic in the control loop. The DMC Algorithm is discussed in this thesis. The discussion will interpret DMC in terms of a combination of feedforward and feedback essentially unconstrained control of multivariable systems with multiple delays or deadtimes. The application of DMC to two example systems, namely, a distillation column and a gas absorber is also included for the purpose of illustration. Both of the systems were used by other authors to test the capabilities of control algorithms."--Introduction.
Susceptibility of rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) to enteric redmouth disease following exposure to technical PCBs and waste transformer oil containing PCBs
Authors:   , Stecher Kathleen J.
Published: July 2024

Rainbow trout fry Salmo gairdneri were exposed to estimated concentrations of 0, 0.38, 0.75, 1.5, 3.0, and 6.0 pg/liter total PCBs for 90 days, and then held in fresh water for another 60 days. Two sources of PCBs were used: (1) waste transformer oil containing various hydrocarbons plus a 1:2 ratio of the PCBs Aroclors 1254 and 1260, and (2) pure technical PCBs of the same Aroclor ratio as in the transformer oil. Survival of fish in transformer oil was much less than that of fish in technical PCBs at 90 days. Growth was severely reduced within 30 days in the transformer oil, whereas technical PCBs, at the highest concentration, did not affect growth until 90 days. Vertebral integrity was not affected by exposure to technical PCBs. However, vertebral collagen, calcium, and phosphorus increased in fish exposed to transformer oil. Abnormal swimming behavior of fish exposed to transformer oil was attributed to reduced percent volume of the swimbladder and increased sinking factor and density, which consequently caused fish to remain on the bottom of aquaria. Exposure to transformer oil decreased hematocrit and increased serum cortisol to twice that of controls and of fish exposed to technical PCBs. However, exposure to both technical PCBs and transformer oil increased disease resistance of fish as measured by flush disease challenges (bacteria poured into aquaria water) to Yersinia ruckeri on days 45, 60, and 90 of contaminant exposure. When the disease organism was injected intraperitoneally, fish exposed to transformer oil died earlier than control fish or fish exposed to technical PCBs. Since neither of the PCB mixtures was bacteriostatic or bactericidal to Y. ruckeri, contaminant-induced mucification of the gills may have prevented infection in the flush disease challenges. Although exposure concentrations were essentially identical for both PCB sources, fish exposed to transformer oil had considerably lower PCB residues than fish exposed to technical PCBs, an anomaly attributed to the effects of hydrocarbons in the transformer oil on solubility and bioconcentration of PCBs. Petroleum hydrocarbons additionally caused severe fin erosion in trout exposed to transformer oil. Fins of fish exposed to technical PCBs were not eroded.
Diffusion through porus media in transition region
Authors:   , Wu Tai-Kang
Published: July 2024

Chemical engineering is the design of industrial processes in which raw materials are under physical and/or chemical treatment. Catalysis is very importment in these processes. Therefore, a knowledge of the movement of molecules of fluids into a catalyst particle, usually in pores, is important. The diffusion problem in the bulk phase has been well developed. However, when the gas molecules, henceforth called particles, diffuse through a porous medium, the mechanism of the diffusion is no longer described by particle - particle collisions. The collisions between particles and the wall of the porous medium become more and more important when the mean free path is equal to or greater than the mean pore diameter. The properties of porous solids, such as pore size distribution, tortuosity, porosity, etc. then influence in the diffusion mechanism. This study begins with a discussion of ordinary diffusion because ordinary diffusion often occurs in porous media. The theory of diffusion through capillaries is then surveyed.

Many models of diffusion in porous media based on the capillary model. A modified model is suggested by the author .

Experimental data are collected from published papers. The effective diffusion coefficients of gases in fifteen porous pellets were obtained by experiments. These data are then described by parallel pore models bidisperse model, tridisperse model, and revised bidisperse model. These result are discussed and compared. The methods to measure and characterize the properties of porous solids are reviewed. The apparatus of the diffusion measurements are also discussed. Several recommendations are made in the last chapter of this work.--Introduction.
Wall and inertia corrections to the settling velocity of spheroids
Authors:   , Gomez Carlos M.
Published: July 2024

"Introductory Remarks: There is a great deal of interest in the relative motion of particles at low Reynolds numbers. The stimulus for these studies has ranged from interest in basic fluid mechanics to investigations of aerosol coagulation processes. A variety of both experimental and analytical studies have been undertaken. Most analytical studies assume that the particle pairs are settling due to gravity in an unbounded fluid while all of the experimental studies take place in tanks with finite boundaries. The experimental investigations frequently are initiated to confirm details of alternative models and hence it is essential to properly account for boundary effects. Analytical investigations of the effect of boundaries on the terminal velocity of individual spheres falling in a viscous media had been conducted1 - These studies use Stokes drag forces(Re-O) and omit inertial effects. The settling velocities of a variety of individual particles have also been measured. Particles such as spheres, cylinders, discs and others were used. Combinations of particle sizes, densities, boundary dimensions and fluid properties have been used in order to gain insight into how these parameters influence the particle terminal velocity. The objective of our experiment is to determine the combined inertia and wall effects on the terminal velocity of prolate spheroids falling normal to their axis of symmetry for circular and square cross section boundaries. This information would then be used with the ongoing investigations of the relative motion of sphere-spheroid pairs at low Reynolds number. Chapter I presents a brief description of previous analytical and experimental works on spherical and non-spherical particles falling in circular and square cross section containers, with the wall and inertia effects taken into account . Chapter II describes the facility and procedures used in the experiments including the principal characteristics of the equipment and the steps followed during the measuring period. In Chapter III the results are presented as tables and figures. Each case is analyzed and discussed. Finally, conclusions and recommendations for future studies are made in Chapter IV. Details of ancillary measurements and data reduction procedures are appended."--Page 1.
Neurobiological basis of suicidality
Authors: Tatayeva R.K. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Akbayeva L.Kh. , Tagayev D.А. , Makhanova A.M. ,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University,   L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University,   Karaganda Medical University
Published: July 2024

The review article examines the biological factors and pathophysiological mechanisms that contribute to the formation of suicidal behavior. The stress of modern life, being psychosocial at its core, is realized through certain biological mechanisms that affect the biological essence of a person. According to numerous literary sources, in case of suicide, not only the central nervous system is involved in the pathological process, but also various peripheral components - metabolic systems of the body, such as peripheral serotonin, tryptophan, neurokynurenines and cortisol. In addition, the contribution of the inflammatory process in mental disorders, which is an important factor in suicide, is of interest, in particular, immunity, the cytokine system, neurohormonal reactions, and also as a component of the gut-brain axis, intestinal microflora. All these connections are multifaceted and have implications for the search for peripheral markers of suicidality. A comprehensive literature search was conducted using the Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and eLibrary databases.
Creation of ultra-ripening and early maturing soybean varieties for conditions of Northern Kazakhstan
Authors: Didorenko S.V. ,   Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant Growing LLP, Sidorik I.V. , Zinchenko A.V. , Zakieva A.A. , Abildaeva D.B. , Kassenov R.Zh. ,   Zarechnoye Agricultural Experimental Station LLP,   Zarechnoye Agricultural Experimental Station LLP,   Shakarim University NJSC,   Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant Growing LLP,   Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant Growing LLP
Published: July 2024

The article presents the results of breeding work in the direction of creating ultra-early and early maturing soybean varieties for cultivation in the northern regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan, specifically Kostanay, Pavlodar and Akmola regions. The work is conducted in according to the full scheme of the breeding process. Two Kazakhstani scientific organisations, namely LLP "Agricultural Experimental Station "Zarechnoye" (under the guidance of LLP "Kazakh Research Institute of Agriculture and Plant Industry"), are engaged in the process of creating ultra-accelerated varieties. The success rate of hybridisation varies between 4% and 15%. Soybean varieties have been developed and transferred: 000 ripeness group - Rusiya, growing season 85-90 days, average yield – 26,6 c/ha; in 00 ripeness group - Svetlyachok, growing season 90-95 days, average yield – 27,7 c/ha; Ivushka, growing season 90-95 days, average yield – 24,0 c/ha; in 0 ripeness group - Severnoye siyanie, growing season 105-107 days, average yield – 23,3 c/ha. The Ivushka variety is approved for production in Kostanay, Pavlodar and Akmola regions.
Pelatihan Pembuatan Produk Eco-Enzym Multifungsi Dari Berbagai Macam Sampah Kulit Buah
Authors: Shofiyah Rohimatush , Musarofah Musarofah , Siswanti Yuvita Dian , Mardiyantoro Dina , Thalib Achmad Ludito Faturroji
Published: July 2024

Sampah organik merupakan salah satu sampah yang banyak dihasilkan dan menjadi salah satu polemik masalah persampahan di Indonesia yang terus menjadi perbincangan.  Timbulan samapah di Indonesia dari 177 Kabupaten pada tahun 2023 sebesar 20,6 juta ton/tahun dengan sampah yang terkelola masih 65,4% dan 34,6% sampah yang belum terkelola.  Kabupaten Lumajang merupakan salah satu Kabupaten dengan mayoritas penduduknya bekerja sebagai petani dan pedagang yang merupakan sumber penghasil sampah organik. Minimnya informasi mengenai pengolahan sampah organik di kalangan masyarakat menjadi salah satu faktor permasalahan dalam pengelolaan sampah. Perlu adanya sosialisasi dan bimbingan mengenai pengolahan sampah khususnya sampah organik menjadi eco-enzym kepada masyarakat. Dikarenakan sasaran utama kegiatan ini adalah Masyarakat sekitar daerah yang mayoritas penduduknya bekerja sebagai petani dan pedagang maka pengabdian bekerjasama dengan masyarakat kelompok petani dan pedagang di Desa Kedungmoro Kecamatan Kunir Kabupaten Lumajang untuk merealisasikan kegiatan ini. Pelaksanaan kegiatan PkM ini menggunakan metode sosialisasi, demonstrasi dan pelatihan secara langsung. Hasil dari PkM ini adalah para peserta dapat memahami bahwasannya sangat penting menjaga lingkungan dan memanfaatkan kembali sampah organik (kulit buah-buahan) yang telah dihasilkan menjadi produk Eco-Enzym Multifungsi yang bermanfaat bagi kesehatan manusia dan lingkungan serta berniali jual yang menjadikannya sebagai peluang usaha yang menjanjikan kedepannya. Sekitar 87% masyarakat tersebut paham dan antusias dengan materi yang diberikan.
The Influence of the Quality of Financial Accounting Learning and Academic Achievement on the Financial Self-Efficacy of University Accounting Students Muhammadiyah Makassar
Authors: Hajrah Hajrah , Nerinza Nerinza , Asrini Asrini , Khairiyah Nurul Mifta , Muchran Muchriana
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine: (1) the influence of the quality of financial accounting learning on financial self-efficacy, (2) the influence of academic achievement on financial self-efficacy. The population in this study was 226 accounting students from the class of 2020, the research sample was 69 students with sample determination using the Slovin formula. The method used is multiple linear regression analysis with the help of SPSS Version 26. Based on the research results, it shows that the Quality of Financial Accounting Learning has no partial effect on Financial Self Efficacy. Meanwhile, Academic Achievement partially influences Financial Self Efficacy.
Effect of Motivation and Compensation on Performance of Jember Regency Paddy Farmer through Job Statisfaction as Intervening Variable
Authors: Prayuginingsih Henik , Fauzi Nurul Fathiyah , Nandaka Arrifaldo Dwi , Nugroho Johan Wahyu
Published: July 2024

Farmer strengthening is needed to make farmer stand on their proffession  for supporting food security program.  Aimed of this study was, want to know the effect of motivation and compensation on performance of Jember Regency paddy farmer  through job statistfaction as intervening variable.  Study  was done at Jember Regency as the fourth  big rice producer in East Java in January 2022 as rainy cultivation season. Sample was 80 farmers consist of 20 farmers  form each  four Sub District represent  four  region in Jember. They were Kalisat (north), Ledokombo (east), Ajung (south) and Tanggul (west) choosen because has widest  rice filed.  Motivation and job statisfaction was measured by Likert scale, beside compensation was mesured by income from paddy farming and performance was measured by land productivity.  Data was analized by path analysis.   The result were: (1) motivation, compensation and job statisfaction affected 57.30% performance of farmer simultaneously  and significant at 1% level meanwhile 42.70% the rest was caused by another factors; (2).   motivation and compensatian simultanuosly affected only 9.6% on job statisfaction but   significant at 1% test level meanwhile 90.40 % the rest was caused by another factors; (3)  motivation affected 1.06 % directly and 0.16% indirectly through job statisfaction on performance of paddy farmer at Jember Regency; (4)  compensation affected 53.44% directly and 0.01% indirectly through job statisfaction on performance of paddy farmerat Jember Regency.
Törökország, kurdok és a PKK elleni harc 40 éve
Authors: Egeresi Zoltán
Published: July 2024

A tanulmány Törökországnak a kurd függetlenségi mozgalom, a Kurdisztáni Munkáspárt (PKK) ellen folytatott harcainak negyven évét kívánja bemutatni, különös figyelemmel az utóbbi évek fejleményeire. A tanulmány áttekintést ad a kurd függetlenségi kérdés fejlődéséről és az erre adott török állami válaszokról, egyúttal a kurd mozgalmon belüli törésvonalakra is kitér. A haditechnikai fejlődésnek és a határon túli katonai műveleteknek köszönhetően Törökország sokkal hatékonyabbá vált a felkelésellenes akciói terén, azonban a közeljövőben geopolitikai okok és a kurd nemzetépítés miatt továbbra sem várható a PKK legyőzése.
„Baráti tűz” Közép- és Kelet-Európára : Hogyan működik az orosz gázfegyver a nyugati szövetségi rendszer perifériáin?
Authors: Deák András , Szabó John , Weiner Csaba
Published: July 2024

Oroszország 2022. februári ukrajnai inváziója óta drámaian visszaestek az Európába irányuló orosz gázszállítások. Tanulmányunk azzal foglalkozik, hogy Oroszország hogyan szankcionálta a gázfegyver bevetésével a háború előtt még viszonylag oroszbarát politikát folytató közép- és kelet-, illetve dél-európai államokat, és utóbbiak miként reagáltak erre. Oroszország szándéka az volt, hogy a célország minimalizálja a hozzájárulását Ukrajna honvédő erőfeszítéseihez és a nyugati szankciókhoz, illetve hogy tartsa fenn az együttműködést Oroszországgal. Magyarország, Bulgária és Szerbia esetének segítségével, valamint az N. C. Crawford és A. Klotz 1999-es írásában ismertetett négy befolyásolási modell – kényszerítés, normatív kommunikáció, erőforrás-megtagadás és politikai törés – alkalmazásával mutatjuk be, hogy milyen különbözően működnek a szankciók eltérő társadalmi-politikai kontextusban. Habár egyik eset sem kínál vegytiszta példát, a domináns jegyek alapján mindegyik ország egy-egy modellt képvisel – Magyarország a normatív kommunikációt, Szerbia az erőforrás-megtagadást, Bulgária pedig a politikai törést –, míg az úgynevezett kényszerítés minden országban megjelent. A célország főbb vonatkozó ismérvei – bel- és külpolitika, energiapolitika, az energiarendszerek jellemzői – közül az állam behatolása a társadalomba különösen fontos szerepet játszott a szankciók kialakításában és hatásában, illetve a szankcionáltak válaszlépéseiben.
Educational Needs and Perspectives about Palliative Care in Oncology: Interviews with Primary Care Physicians and Nurses
Authors: Lamare Renata de Figueiredo de , Silva Mario Jorge Sobreira da
Published: July 2024

Introduction: This research was based on the essential components of palliative care provided by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Objective: To find out the knowledge primary care physicians and nurses have on palliative care in oncology and to identify the educational needs and perspectives related to the integration of this practice in primary care. Method: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out with 17 primary care health professionals from the National Health System in eight Brazilian municipalities from Médio Paraíba, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between March and August 2022. Results: The results were analyzed along five axes: palliative care, welcoming in health, communication, health networking and learning. These axes corresponded to the main aspects detected in the research and revealed that professionals expressed a strong need for an adapted training program. Conclusion: The need for an educational process in palliative care capable of combining patient and family centered care with strengthening and valuing primary care professionals was highlighted.
Analisis Tingkat Kepuasan Mahasiswa terhadap Layanan Pengelola Program Studi Menggunakan Metode Inference Fuzzy Sugeno
Authors: Prihamayu Amrul Hinung
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis tingkat kepuasan mahasiswa terhadap layanan pengelola program studi di Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam (FEBI) IAIN Ponorogo menggunakan metode inference fuzzy Sugeno dengan bantuan Fuzzy Toolbox pada aplikasi MATLAB. Data yang digunakan merupakan data primer yang dikumpulkan dari 1036 responden, yaitu mahasiswa aktif dari Program Studi Ekonomi Syariah, Perbankan Syariah, dan Manajemen Zakat dan Wakaf. Evaluasi mencakup lima faktor pelayanan: Tangible, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, dan Empathy, yang diukur menggunakan skala Likert. Proses analisis dimulai dengan pembuatan himpunan fuzzy untuk setiap variabel, penggunaan fungsi implikasi fuzzy, penyusunan 19 fuzzy rules, dan diakhiri dengan defuzzifikasi untuk memperoleh nilai konkret tingkat kepuasan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa metode fuzzy Sugeno dapat secara efektif menangkap variasi dalam tanggapan mahasiswa dan memberikan hasil yang akurat mengenai tingkat kepuasan mereka. Metode ini mempermudah tim Gugus Kendali Mutu Fakultas dalam mengevaluasi dan meningkatkan kualitas layanan akademik, sehingga memberikan kontribusi signifikan bagi perbaikan berkelanjutan dalam pengelolaan program studi di FEBI IAIN Ponorogo.
Prediksi Student Performance Pada Hasil Penilaian Proses Pembelajaran Online Mata Pelajaran Informatika Di SMA
Authors: Dipa Sasra
Published: July 2024

Di Endemi Corona, kita tidak sekedar kembali ke pola pendidikan offline namun sudah mengarah pada edukasi 5.0. Pola pembelajaran online, normal, blended sudah menjadi hal yang biasa. Penilaian pembelajaran Online membutuhkan prediksi student performance yang cepat dan tepat (akurasi tinggi). Penyebabnya adalah pertama, karena keterbatasan interaksi langsung. Kedua, pembelajaran normal biasanya ada penilaian proses belajar dan penilaian karakter untuk bisa memberikan penilaian akhir akurat itu sulit dapat dilaksanakan pada pembelajaran Online secara akurat. Ketiga, banyaknya data untuk diolah cepat dan tepat agar bisa dilaporkan kepada Institusi pendidikan dan pada keluarga peserta didik. Keempat,  Informatika adalah pelajaran yang 80 % praktek dan 20 % teori sehingga instrument penilaian yang digunakan adalah 80 % instrument unjuk kerja (taksonomi bloom : C2, C3, C4, C5) dan 20 %  instrument sejenis pilihan ganda (C1). Koreksi dan penilaian Informatika lebih membutuhkan banyak waktu karena 80 % tidak bisa dinilai secara otomatis. Penelitian ini bertujuan memprediksi student performance (Lulus (1)atau Intervensi (0)) pada hasil penilaian proses pembelajaran online mata pelajaran informatika di sma. Apabila hasil prediksi student performance menghasilkan Intervensi maka segera ditindaklanjuti dengan memberikan strategi intervensi supaya terjadi peningkatan student performance.Target hasil penelitian mencapai akurasi > 70 % terhadap dataset yang diolah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode ensemble learning random Forest Classification dan XG Boosting classification. Hasil penelitian Prediksi Student Performance menggunakan XG Boost Classification menghasilkan akurasi lebih tinggi daripada RF Classification yang memiliki nilai akurasi rata-rata  = 93 % sedangkan RF Classification memiliki hasil akurasi rata-rata = 92 %. Tujuan penelitian sudah tercapai karena hasil 2 metode yang digunakan sudah sesuai target yang diinginkan.
Identifikasi Tanda Tangan Dengan Menggunakan Metode Convolution Neural Network (CNN)
Authors: Indriani.S Dechy Deswita , Sinaga Elya Juni Arta , Oktavia Grace , Syahputra Hermawan , Ramadhani Fanny
Published: July 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan dan mengevaluasi model Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) dalam identifikasi tanda tangan. Metode CNN dipilih karena kemampuannya dalam mengekstraksi dan menganalisis fitur-fitur visual kompleks dari gambar tanda tangan. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini terdiri dari kumpulan gambar tanda tangan yang dibagi menjadi set pelatihan dan pengujian. Model CNN yang diusulkan terdiri dari beberapa lapisan konvolusi, pooling, dan fully connected yang dioptimalkan untuk tugas klasifikasi. Hasil evaluasi menunjukkan bahwa model CNN mencapai kinerja yang sangat baik dengan akurasi sebesar 0.97, yang menunjukkan tingkat akurasi dan ketepatan yang tinggi dalam pengenalan tanda tangan. Dengan hasil ini, CNN terbukti sebagai metode yang efektif dan andal untuk identifikasi tanda tangan, memberikan kontribusi signifikan dalam bidang verifikasi identitas berbasis biometrik. Temuan ini membuka peluang untuk aplikasi lebih lanjut dalam sistem keamanan dan autentikasi yang membutuhkan pengenalan tanda tangan otomatis.
Implementation of Internet of Things (IoT) in Tracking the Position of Search and Rescue Teams in Sukoharjo District Using LoRa
Authors: Andrianto A Ari
Published: July 2024

This research was motivated by communication problems and tracking the position of the SAR search team in Sukoharjo Regency, which was caused by limited connections and signals in remote areas. This limitation makes it difficult for the SAR command center to visually monitor the team's location on digital maps, thereby hampering the efficiency of search and rescue operations. The aim of this research is to implement Internet of Things (IoT) technology using LoRa to overcome these problems and increase the efficiency of search and rescue operations. The research method used is the prototyping paradigm, which involves developing and testing a prototype of an IoT-based tracking system. This prototype is designed to provide real-time location information for search teams, which can be accessed by the SAR command center even in areas with limited signal. The research results showed that the system developed was successful in providing real-time location information for the search team, which could be accessed by the SAR command center even though it was in an area with limited signal. In conclusion, this research succeeded in achieving its goal, namely improving the tracking and communication capabilities of SAR search teams in remote areas through the use of IoT and LoRa technology, so that it is hoped that it can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of search and rescue operations in the future.
Determination of the Ideas and Expectations of the Students Taking the Laboratory Animal Breed-ing Course towards their Clinical Skills Acquisition and their Achievements and Anxiety Levels at the end of the Application
Authors: Kamacı Özocak Gonca , Açıkgöz Ayla , Genç Buğra
Published: July 2024

This study aimed to determine the thoughts and expectations of the students who took laboratory animal breeding courses about clinical skill acquisition and their achievements and anxiety levels at the end of the application with a survey study. One hundred thirtyeight students participated in the survey. The questionnaire method was applied to the propositions and questions created using the State-Trait Anxiety Scale and the literature. A statistically significant difference (P<0.05) was found between the students' total scores of opinions and expectations towards the practice before and after the practice course. The total score of opinion and expectation towards the application after the application lesson was found to be higher (P<0.01) than the total score of opinion and expectation towards the application before the application lesson. State anxiety (P<0.05) and trait anxiety total score (P<0.01) were lower after the applica-tion lesson than before the application lesson. It was concluded that the applied education made a difference in the students' clinical skill acquisition and positively affected their mood.
Prevalence of Cystic Echinococcosis in Cattle Slaughtered in Kastamonu Slaughterhouse and Its Importance in Turkish Economy
Authors: Şahin Burak , Şahin Pelin , Uslu Uğur
Published: July 2024

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis (CE) in cattle slaughtered in the slaughterhouse of Kastamonu Municipality, where cattle breeding is common and to determine the economic loss in the country's economy due to this disease. A total of 5511 bovine livers were examined postmortem for CE between January and December 2021. Of the 5511 cattle, 3872 are male and 1639 are female. In the postmortem examination, the livers of the animals were examined and the number of animals with CE was calculated to be 524 and the preva-lence of the disease was 9.51%. In animals, the highest monthly prevalence was observed in July with 14.85% and the lowest prevalence in December with 3.94%. CE was the lowest with 4.94% in winter and the highest with 13.68% in summer. CE was found to be the lowest in male animals with 4.44% in winter and the highest prevalence in summer with 12.70%. The prevalence of the disease in female animals was 6.79% in winter and 21.32% in summer. Livers with CE were destroyed regardless of infection intensity. As a result of this study, with the destruction of 524 livers, 136240 TL (13859 USD) was lost to the Turkish economy. It has been stated that CE is common in Kastamonu as in Turkey and causes great economic losses.
Genesis of unification of EU law into national legislation of Ukraine in sphere of international road transport security
Authors: Олег Столярський ,   Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка
Published: July 2024

У статті досліджуються проблемні питання генезису уніфікації норм Європейського Союзу до національного законодавства України у сфері забезпечення безпеки міжнародних автомобільних перевезень. Проаналізовано основні норми в цій сфері, виявлено окремі нормативно-правові акти України, в яких відображено наслідки уніфікації норм Європейського Союзу в сфері забезпечення безпеки міжнародних автомобільних перевезень. 3роблено наголос на те, що з метою зниження перевантаження транспортної інфраструктури й пов’язаних з нею негативних соціально-економічних наслідків, а також загального підвищення ефективності й конкурентоспроможності транспортного сектору європейська транспортна політика передбачає вирішення таких наступних основних завдань як: зміну співвідношення між різними видами транспорту; розвиток взаємодії між різними видами транспорту, інтермодальних перевезень; усунення природних перешкод, що негативно позначаються на розвитку перевезень за рахунок розвитку магістральної транспортної мережі й удосконалення керування рухом на ній; фінансування розвитку транспортної інфраструктури; реалізація комплексу заходів з підвищення безпеки автомобільного транспорту (у першу чергу безпеки дорожнього руху); створення ефективних механізмів платності користування транспортною інфраструктурою, що забезпечують компенсацію повних витрат суспільства; удосконалення систем міського транспорту й підвищення стабільності їхнього функціонування; проведення заходів, спрямованих на пом’якшення можливих негативних наслідків розширення Європейського Союзу; підвищення ролі Європейського Союзу у формуванні нових та вдосконалення діючих механізмів забезпечення міжнародної автомобільної безпеки зокрема та транспортної політики загалом. Ключові слова: генезис; уніфікація; норми права; Європейський Союз; національне законодавство України; автомобільні перевезення; безпека.