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Behavior Modification Psychosynthesis vs Spiritual Perspective: A Comparative Synthesis Analysis of Counseling Approaches
Authors: Rafiola Ryan Hidayat , Alfaiz Alfaiz , Yuzarion Yuzarion , Yandri Hengki , Awlawi Addhari Hafid , Saputra Randi
Published: December 2023

This research aims to conduct a comprehensive literature analysis, employing a comparative synthesis process, to elucidate the distinctive features of two counseling approaches rooted in the transpersonal psychology paradigm. The objective is to scrutinize, compare, and synthesize the perspectives, focal points, techniques, and outcomes inherent in these two transpersonal approaches. This endeavor is imperative in light of the growing demand for therapeutic methodologies grounded in spiritual dimensions and belief systems encompassing forces beyond the confines of human material existence. The employed methodology involves a thorough literature study, culminating in the synthesis of the two transpersonal paradigms. The resultant synthesis is intended to serve as a robust reference for forthcoming therapeutic counseling practices. By doing so, it aims to contribute to the ongoing evolution of more specialized counseling models within an expanding transpersonal paradigm. This synthesis, in turn, is poised to serve as a cornerstone for counseling models that transcend the constraints of materialism and modernis
Natural selection is less efficient at species range edges
Authors: Schmidt Chloé , Mäkinen Jussi , Lessard Jean-Philippe , Garroway Colin
Published: December 2023

Changing species distributions due to global change underscore a pressing need to better understand range limits. However, our knowledge of general determinants of range limits remains poor despite over a century of work. Theoretical models demonstrate that genetic drift should strengthen across environmental gradients. This can limit natural selection to the point where populations can no longer adapt to new conditions and range edges form. How widely this theory holds in real-world populations is uncertain. With data comprising 37,397 genotypes sampled across the ranges of 59 mammal species, we found support for a central role of genetic drift-imposed limits to selection in setting range limits. While range limits are often considered in terms of environmental tolerances at the species level, the efficiency of selection is limited at the population level. This can explain idiosyncratic patterns of range expansion and collapse due to climate change and human land use.
Factores asociados al clima educativo a partir de la percepción de estudiantes que abandonan la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
Authors: Zamora Araya José Andrey , Aguilar Fernández Eduardo , Rodríguez Pineda Magaly
Published: December 2023

El objetivo del estudio fue explorar cuáles factores se asocian con el clima educativo de la Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica a partir de la percepción del estudiantado que abandonó la institución durante el periodo 2017-2020. Se utilizó un enfoque cuantitativo de tipo exploratorio no experimental y correlacional que a partir de la aplicación de un análisis factorial exploratorio permitió identificar que las variables relacionadas al clima educativo, antes de abandonar la universidad, se agrupan en cinco factores: organización curricular (metodología de los cursos, expectativas de la carrera, profesorado que imparte los cursos), compromiso estudiantil (asistencia a clases, grado de cumplimiento de las materias asignadas, asistencia a horas de consulta), condiciones materiales para el estudio (estado del dispositivo electrónico, conexión a Internet, espacio físico para labores académicas), la interacción en el contexto universitario (servicios brindados por la universidad, relación con el personal administrativo e inicio de las clases) y la interacción educativa (interacción con compañeros y profesores). Del estudio se deriva que el clima educativo es un constructo multidimensional que el análisis factorial exploratorio subdividió en cinco factores que pueden ser la base para tomar decisiones tendientes a mejorar las interacciones académicas y las condiciones de permanencia del estudiantado.
Utánpótláskorú leány-kézilabdázók prevenciós mozgásprogramja
Authors: Kónya Réka
Published: December 2023

A kézilabdajáték rendkívül dinamikus, sok futással, kitámasztással, ütközéssel és eséssel jár. Ezekhez a játékhelyzetekhez a szervezetnek alkalmazkodni kell és minél inkább tolerálnia az ezekkel járó esetleges kellemetlenségeket. Az utánpótláskorú sportolóknál még fontosabb szerepe lehet a megelőzésnek, ezért szükséges lehet minél több prevenciós gyakorlat végrehajtása. A kutatás célja egy prevenciós mozgásprogram hatékonyságának vizsgálata utánpótláskorú kézilabdázóknál. A mozgásanyag a gerinc-core izmokra összpontosít, ugyanis a deréktáji rész nagy igénybevételnek van kitéve sportmozgáskor. A felmérés célja, hogy hozzájáruljon a következő kérdések megválaszolásához: Mennyire hasznos a prevenciós program az egészségmegőrzés és a sportkarrier szempontjából? Milyen gyakorisággal kell ezeket a gyakorlatokat végezni, illetve mivel mérhető a hasznosságuk? Fontos lenne, hogy ne csupán az élsportolók, hanem az utánpótlás nevelőedzői is ezeket és az ehhez hasonló gyakorlatokat beépítsék az edzésprogramjaikba. A prevenciós mozgásprogramhoz kiválasz- tott utánpótláskorú kézilabdázók általános adatfelmérése után (testmagasság, testsúly, életkor, sportágban eltöltött évek, heti edzéssel töltött idő) a Magyar Gerincgyógyászati Társaság (MGT) tartásjavító tornájának 12 tesztgyakorlatával felmértem a vizsgálatban részt vevők core izomzatának állapotát. Ezután két csoport került kialakításra, az egyik nem végzett semmilyen kiegészítő mozgást az edzések mellett (ők a kontrollcsoport, azaz „K”); a másik csapatnak tartáskorrekciós tréninget tartottam (GYT) hat héten keresztül, kétszer az edzések bemelegítésének részeként. A tartásjavító tesztgyakorlatot a hat hét letelte után mind a két csoportnál újra felmértem. A tesztgyakorlatok első felmérésénél a két csoport szinte azonos eredményeket produkált. Hat hetet követően az újabb felmérésnél az összesített pontértékátlagok mindkét csapatnál jobbak lettek a kiindulási értékekhez képest (GYT, 1. mérés: 1,26 ± 0,16 vs. 2. mérés: 1,47 ± 0,23, p < 0,001, K, 1. mérés: 1,41 ± 0,15 vs. 1,49 ± 0,1, p < 0,05). A GYT és a K csoport eredményeinek összehasonlításánál láthatjuk, hogy a GYT klaszter számottevően jobb eredményt ért el, mint a K csapat (p < 0,05). A tesztgyakorlatoknál is volt pár feladat, ahol szignifikánsan jobb értékek születtek a második alkalommal. Valamint mindkét csoportnál kedvezőbb eredmények voltak kimutathatók a hát- és csípőfeszítő izmokat vizsgáló gyakorlatnál hat hét után. A GYT csoportban úgyszintén szignifikáns javulás volt megfigyelhető az állás-guggolás, illetve az ágyéki gerinc előrehajlását mérő gyakorlatoknál. A kutatás bebizonyította, hogy egy rövidebb, hathetes, rendszeresen alkalmazott gyógytestnevelési szabadgyakorlati feladatsorból álló tartáskorrekciós tréning hatékony lehet a tartásjavítás és a gerincprevenció megvalósítására utánpótláskorú kézilabdázóknál.
Az edzői viselkedés vizsgálata első-, másod- és harmadosztályú férfi-kézilabdacsapatok mintáján
Authors: Horváth Cintia
Published: December 2023

Számos feladatot kell ellátnia egy edzőnek a megfelelő vezetési stílus megválasztásával, hogy a legeredményesebben tudja végezni munkáját, hiszen a kiváló szakmai felkészültsége nem elegendő, ha a sportolóival rossz a kapcsolata. A nem megfelelő edzői viselkedés és edző-játékos kapcsolat a versenyeredmény rovására mehet. A konfliktusok megelőzése érdekében az edzőknek olyan kommunikációs és viselkedési formákat kell alkalmazniuk, amelyek a sportolók sportteljesítményét és viselkedését is pozitívan befolyásolják. A kutatás célkitűzése volt megvizsgálni az edzői viselkedést a magyar bajnokságban, különböző osztályokban szereplő férfi-kézilabdacsapatok esetén a játékosok szemszögéből. A kutatás mintájába a Magyar Nemzeti Bajnokságban (NB) szereplő első-, másod- és harmadosztályú férfi-kézilabdacsapatok játékosai és edzői kerültek. Az adatfelvétel során a CBQ-H validált kérdőívet alkalmaztuk az edzői viselkedés megismerése érdekében. Az eredményeink alapján kiderült, hogy az edzői támogatás nem arányos a sportolás minőségével, hiszen a másodosztályú csapat játékosai pozitívabb véleménnyel voltak az edzőjük támogatásával kapcsolatban, mint az elsőosztályú játékosok. A harmadosztályú csapat esetében kaptuk a legalacsonyabb értékeléseket az edzői támogatást tekintve. Ezzel ellentétben viszont a negatív reakciót vizsgálva már megállapítható, hogy minél magasabb osztályban szerepel a csapat, annál kevésbé hat a játékosokra negatívan az edző reakciója, viselkedése. A másodosztályú csapat játékosai negatív reakciók esetében negatívabb képet festettek le az edzőjükről az elsőosztályú csapathoz képest, míg a harmadosztályú csapat tag jai esetében kaptuk a legkedvezőtlenebb eredményeket ebben a tekintetben. Ajánlásként megfogalmazható, hogy az alacsonyabb osztályban dolgozó edzők esetében is fontos lenne a pedagógiai kompetenciák fejlesztése/továbbfejlesztése és a magas szintű edzői képesítés megléte.
Demand for non-life insurance: A Sub-Saharan region panel data analysis
Authors: Cheteni Priviledge , Matsongoni Herrison , Umejesi Ikechukwu
Published: December 2023

The non-life insurance industry is experiencing an ongoing increase in competitive pressures, which has resulted in an increase in the buying power of customers and a shift in their preferences in response to these dynamics. These shifts in the external environment are both propelling innovation within the non-life industry and compelling insurers to centre their strategies on the needs of their clients. The requirements of customers who purchase personal lines of insurance are consistently changing, accompanied by a gradual but discernible shift in consumer preferences regarding distribution channels. There has been an expansion of the insurance industry in developing countries. This growth is promising, but it has shifted the insurance industry's focus away from life coverage and towards non-life policies, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Non-insurance demand drivers in African markets were investigated as part of this study. A fixed-effects model analysis of the data revealed that income, unemployment, and urbanisation negatively impacted the demand for non-life insurance in the thirty Sub-Saharan countries surveyed between 2011 and 2021. To a large extent, inflation, domestic credit, and interest rates influence the demand for non-insurance products. Therefore, the study's findings highlight that player in the insurance industry who look forward to this growth can explore the demand for non-life insurance products through macroeconomic disturbances in the economy.
Remittances and domestic investment nexus: Evidence from a PMG-ARDL approach
Authors: Magwedere Margaret Rutendo , Marozva Godfrey
Published: December 2023

This paper examines the nexus between domestic investment and remittances in developing economies, with a particular focus on countries in Africa. The panel Auto Regressive Distributed Lags and the Dumitrescu-Hurlin causality testing techniques covering the period from 2000-2021 for 30 African countries were employed to examine the remittance-domestic investment nexus. The findings of the study suggest that there are long-run relationships and a very strong joint causality between domestic investment and remittances for the panel of countries in this study. Furthermore, the findings of the causality test suggested a bi-directional causality between domestic investment and remittances. Remittances have been a key link between migration and development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), both at the household and country levels. Remittance receipts play an integral part in facilitating consumption smoothing and serving as a vital source of cash for domestic investment in LMICs. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals acknowledge the importance of remittances, such that in some states, more than 10 percent of the respective countries gross domestic product is from remittance receipts. The results denote that policies aimed at increasing domestic investment through remittances need to be cautiously planned to ensure prolonged effects. Since there is a bi-directional causality between domestic investment and remittances, policymakers need to understand the macroeconomic implications of remittance inflows for domestic investment. In a nutshell, policies can be designed to harness and maximize the benefits that recipient countries can derive from remittance flows to drive domestic investment.
СВІДОК ТА ЙОГО ПРАВО НА ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ БЕЗПЕКИ У КРИМІНАЛЬНОМУ ПРОВАДЖЕННІ
Authors: Бородій І. В.
Published: December 2023

У статті досліджено актуальні питання, що стосуються процесуального статусу свідка та його права на забезпечення безпеки у кримінальному провадженні. Зазначено, що головною особливістю процесуального статусу свідка, яка відрізняє його від інших учасників кримінального провадження, зокрема від потерпілого, підозрюваного, обвинуваченого, є наявність обов’язку надати показання за сутністю кримінального провадження. Автор відмічає, що особливий інтерес становлять процесуальні способи нерозголошення інформації про свідка, взятого під захист. До них можна віднести обмеження відомостей про нього в матеріалах перевірки (заявах, поясненнях), а також протоколах слідчих (розшукових) дій та судових засідань, заміну його прізвища, імені, по батькові у цих документах псевдонімом. Усі ці дії провадяться на підставі постанови (ухвали) про зміну анкетних даних, винесеної органом дізнання, слідчим, прокурором або суддею (судом). Саме в ньому вказуються справжні анкетні дані взятої під захист особи. Ця постанова (ухвала) не долучається до матеріалів кримінального провадження, а зберігається окремо в органі, у провадженні якого вона перебуває. Крім того, законом передбачені деякі особливості проведення ряду слідчих (розшукових) дій з метою нерозголошення даних про осіб, які беруть участь у них.

Зроблено висновок, що, незважаючи на складності в реалізації заходів щодо захисту свідків, які мають суттєве процесуальне значення, законодавцем не повинні бути виключені положення щодо обов’язкового та ефективного захисту, підтримки цих учасників з боку правоохоронних органів. Для вирішення поставленого завдання потрібно детальне опрацювання існуючих положень, облік нинішньої фактичної ситуації, що склалася з метою скорочення рівня злочинності шляхом підвищення рівня «залучення» з боку потерпілих та свідків, які «безстрашно» звертатимуться до правоохоронних органів без опасінь за своє життя та життя близьких.
Exploitation Againstwoman in the Novel the Woman Crying to the Black Moon By Dian Purnomo: A Study of Radical Feminism
Authors: Baiq Iling Kiranawati  , Nurhadi
Published: December 2023

The theme of women is often raised in literary works. Women often experience exploitation from all sides. The research is entitled "Exploitation of Women in the Novel Women Who Cry for the Black Moon by Dian Purnomo: A Feminist Criticism Study." The problem examined in the research is the forms of exploitation of women. This research aims to describe: (1) forms of exploitation of women, (2) factors causing exploitation of women, and (3) ideas of feminism in the novel Perempuan Yang Crying to Bulan Hitam by Dian Purnomo. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data analysis is carried out by describing, analyzing, interpreting and concluding data. The results of this research show that: first, forms of exploitation of women, namely forced marriage, harassment and rape. Second, factors that cause exploitation of women. Namely the living environment and customs and culture. Third, feminist ideas, namely rejecting proposals, defending self-respect, and breaking off relationships.
Mitologi Hindu Sebagai Upaya Untuk Mempertahankan Relasi Simbolik Pura Luhur Natar Sari, Desa Apuan, Kabupaten Tabanan
Authors: Bontot I Nyoman
Published: December 2023

penguger dan tapakan barong serta rangda penguger, sangat erat.  Hubungan keterkaitan Pura Luhur Natar Sari dengan pura penguger dapat dilihat dari dua ritual, yaitu pada saat Tapakan Ida Bhatara Sakti lunga ke jaba kutha dan pada saat memendak Bhatara Tirtha.  Sementara hubungan keterkaitan Pura Luhur Natar Sari dengan tapakan barong dan rangda penguger dapat dilihat pada saat pelaksanaan piodalan ageng di Pura Luhur Natar Sari.  Pada saat piodalan ageng, tapakan barong dan rangda penguger mendapatkan peran dan nyejer selama pujawali berlangsung. Keterkaitan  pura, tapakan barong dan rangda penguger dengan Pura Luhur Natar Sari didasarkan pada cerita rakyat (mitos) yang diterima para penyungsung secara turun-temurun.  Mitologi (cerita) yang dimiliki oleh masing-masing penyungsung pura, tapakan barong dan rangda penguger terkait relasi simbolik dengan Pura Luhur Natar Sari tersebut berbeda-beda antara yang satu dengan lainnya.  Bentuk mitologi masing-masing pura, tapakan barong dan rangda penguger tersebut memiliki fungsi dan peran yang sangat penting dalam meningkatkan sradha dan bhakti para penyungsung untuk menjaga kelangsungan hubungan keterkaitan (relasi simbolik) tersebut.
Aplikasi Zoom Sebagai Proses Komunikasi Dalam Proses Pembelajaran
Authors: Hanrianto Hanrianto
Published: December 2023

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Komunikasi orang tua terhadap anak dalam npencegahan dampak negatif penggunaan gadget
Authors: Kellina Kellina
Published: December 2023

Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengertian gadget, untuk mengetahui pengaruh gadget terhadap perkembangan anak usia dini serta mengetahui bagaimana cara untuk mencegah pengaruh buruk dari gadget terhadap anak usia dini. Gadget adalah sebuah perangkat elektronik kecil yang memiliki fungsi khusus.dari hari ke hari gadget selalu muncul dengan menyajikan teknologi terbaru yang membuat hidup manusia menjadi lebih praktis. teknologi jelas mempengaruhi perkembangan anak. Karena sebuah perangkat teknologi merupakan media pembelajaran yang sangat efektif. Karena kemajuan teknologi juga dapat membantu daya kreatifitas anak, jika pemanfaatnya diimbangi dengan interaksi dengan lingkungan sekitarnya. dengan terlalu membebaskan anak dibawah umur menggunakan teknologi yang terlalu canggih seperti gadget maka itu dapat mengubah perilaku seorang anak, untuk itu peran orang tua sangat penting.
MEDIA KOMUNIKASI DALAM PEMBELAJARAN VIRTUAL SYNCHRONOUS
Authors: Pustikayasa I Made
Published: December 2023

Komunikasi dalam bentuk dialog dalam proses pembelajaran sangat penting diantara pendidik dan peserta didik maupun diantara peserta didik. Pada masa pandemi hingga saat ini pemerintah membuat kebijakan yang mengijinkan pembelajaran jarak jauh yang dilaksanakan secara online (daring). Salah satu proses pembelajaran yang laksanakan pendidik yaitu menggunakan pembelajaran virtual synchronous berbasis video conference. Proses pembelajaran virtual synchronous berbasis video conference banyak digunakan untuk menggantikan tatap muka langsung di dalam kelas yang disebut dengan pembelajaran tatap muka (PTM). Hal ini menjadi menarik untuk dibahas setelah pemerintah memperbolehkan kembali setiap satuan pendidikan untuk melaksanakan PTM mengingat penyebaran Covid-19 telah melandai. Mengingat proses pembelajaran mulai dilaksanakan kembali secara PTM, apakah pembelajaran virtual synchronous berbasis video conference masih relevan digunakan ditinjau berdasarkan kelebihan dan kekurangannya. Pembelajaran virtual synchronous berbasis video conference masih sangat relevan digunakan untuk menggantikan kondisi yang tidak memungkinkan pendidik dan peserta didik untuk melaksanakan PTM sehingga proses pembelajaran masih dapat berjalan. Tetapi proses pembelajaran virtual synchronous berbasis video conference juga tidak dapat dilaksanakan diseluruh pertemuan karena dibutuhkan kemampuan pendidik dalam menyusun, menyajikan, dan strategi mengajar secara virtual. Selain itu interaksi sosial secara langsung juga dibutuhkan diantara pendidik dengan peserta didik dan diantara peserta didik sebagai individu.
REGENERASI BALIAN WARA HINDU KAHARINGAN DAYAK LAWANGAN KECAMATAN DUSUN TENGAH KABUPATEN BARITO TIMUR
Authors: Edung Tardi
Published: December 2023

The activities of the religious life of the Hindu Kaharingan people of the Dayak Lawangan tribe in carrying out religious ceremonies require personnel or individuals who are ready to use, in this case the implementation of the wara ritual religious ceremony. Energy or people to carry out the wara existence ritual is needed, especially nowadays the number is very limited. The Wara Ritual is passed down by the ancestors to generations in a traditional manner, a form of accountability to the ancestors to the next generation. The theory for analyzing using constructivism seeks to build and rearrange to return to the way it was.Balian wara regeneration research is a socio-religious research. The design uses a qualitative descriptive method. Types of qualitative data, primary and secondary data sources. Data collection techniques carried out simultaneously, observation, interviews. Data Analysis Techniques using a flow analysis model divided into four stages of activity. Analysis is a series of research activities to support understanding (understanding).The results of the research process of regeneration of Balian Wara of the Hindu Kaharingan tribe of Dayak Lawangan consist of: a) own will, a candidate has a high desire and commitment to learn. b) studying, a candidate for balian wara seeks a teacher using oral tradition methods to gain meaning. c) ngawit nginte, acquiring balian knowledge by means of a balian wara tuha transferring balian knowledge to a candidate for balian wara. d) ngayak ngajun, a balian wara tuha demands and directs a balian wara candidate. And e) suntutus, a candidate for balian wara does repetitions when using the sacred mantra balian or asks his teacher for an explanation.
ANALISA PERANCANGAN STARTEGI PEMASARAN PADA INDUSTRI KULINER DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SWOT DAN BLUE OCEAN
Authors: Sugito Ery , Sanusi Sanusi , Adly Ihsan Muhamad
Published: December 2023

Perusahaan di bidang kuliner menjadi bisnis yang sangat menjanjikan saat ini, akan tetapi banyaknya persaingan menjadi masalah serius untuk segera diselesaikan, hal ini disebabkan turunnya penjualan yang sangat signifikan. Sehingga bagaimana industri kuliner merancang strategi pemasaran yang efisien dan efektif untuk meningkatkan penjualan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menghasilkan rancangan strategi pemasaran yang efisien dan efektif dengan mengidentifikasi faktor internal dan eksternal yang mempengaruhi strategi pemasaran, menganalisa kekuatan dan kelemahan serta peluang dan ancaman untuk melihat di posisi mana perusahaan pada saat ini dan mengusulkan rancangan strategi pemasaran yang akan diterapkan. Metode yang akan digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode SWOT dan Blue Ocean Strategy.Berdasarkan penelitian diperoleh faktor internal dan eksternal melalui analisa kekuatan dan kelemahan serta peluang dan ancamandengan perhitungan matrik EFE dan IFE, didapatkan hasil posisi saat ini berada pada kuadran I, Strategi yang harus diterapkan dalam kondisi ini adalah mendukung kebijakan pertumbuhan yang agresif (growth oriented strategy). Fokus pada strategi ini adalah menggunakan kekuatan yang dimiliki perusahaan guna memanfaatkan berbagai peluang.Rancangan strategi yang diusulkan sebagai langkah untuk mengalihkan diri dari pesaing adalah memiliki website sebagai alat pemasaran.
PERANCANGAN GUDANG PT. XYZ DENGAN METODE CLASS BASED STORAGE UNTUK MEMINIMALISIR JARAK MATERIAL HANDLING
Authors: Putera Dimas Akmarul , Puspita Rini Rosie Oktavia , Dermawan Aulia Agung , Ilham Wahyudi , Mulyadi Tirta
Published: December 2023

PT. XYZ merupakan sebuah perusahaan yang beroperasi di sektor manufaktur ban vulkanisir. Hasil dari proses manufaktur ini adalah lembaran ban dengan variasi pola bunga ban. Penempatan 28 jenis produk yang tidak teratur dan terpisah, tanpa lokasi penyimpanan tetap dan alokasi ruang gudang yang jelas, berdampak pada peningkatan waktu dalam proses identifikasi dan pengambilan produk sesuai jenis dan karakteristiknya. Hal ini menyebabkan biaya operator meningkat dan efisiensi ruang gudang berkurang. Pola susunan karet pre-curedtread menjadi tidak teratur dan tidak cocok dengan dimensi dan ukuran barang tersebut. Pendekatan penyimpanan berdasarkan kelas digunakan untuk menyusun dan menempatkan produk sesuai dengan kategori material, produk, dan bahan pembuatannya yang serupa. Hasil akhir menunjukkan pengurangan jarak pengambilan produk dari 448 meter menjadi 130,81 meter. Waktu pengambilan produk juga mengalami penurunan dari 309,2 menit (setara dengan 5,15 jam) menjadi 64,01 menit (setara dengan 1,06 jam).
PENERAPAN METODE STUDI WAKTU DAN GERAK PADA PROSES PACKING DI PT. ABC
Authors: Purbasari Annisa , Sumarya Edi , Mardhiyah Radhiyatan
Published: December 2023

Kontribusi pertumbuhan industri manufaktur tidak terlepas dari adanya peranan pekerja dalam pengelolaannya. Untuk mendapatkaan hasil ukuran kerja manusia yang terbaik, maka dibutuhkan pengukuran waktu kerja. PT. ABC belum mengetahui secara pasti berapa waktu standar dan tingkat produktivitas pada proses packing, sehingga perlu melakukan pengukuran waktu kerja. Metode studi waktu dan gerak telah digunakan untuk mengukur waktu kerja, yaitu menilai waktu standar dan produktivitas pekerja diberbagi sektor industri. Untuk menentukan waktu standar, diawali dengan menghitung waktu siklus dan waktu normal serta mempertimbangkan tingkat penyesuaian dan kelonggaran. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data dan pembahasan diperoleh bahwa waktu standar sebelum perbaikan sebesar 42,56 detik, sedangkan setelah perbaikan melalui koreksi gerak dan waktu, jumlah waktu standarnya menurun menjadi 40,79 detik. Untuk menghitung produktivitas pekerja berdasarkan hasil perbandingan jumlah output produk yang dihasilkan dengan jumlah pekerja. Hasil perhitungan produktivitas pekerja pada proses packing setelah koreksi perbaikan sebesar 96,59%, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa produktivitas pekerja dapat dikategorikan baik dan terjadi peningkatan produktivitas pekerja sebesar 3,5%.
Changes in morphometric parameters of lakes in different ecological zones of Mongolia: implications of climate change
Authors: Enkhbold A , Dingjun L , Ganbold B , Yadamsuren G , Tsasanchimeg B , Dorligjav S , Nyamsuren O , Dorjsuren B , Gerelmaa T , Dashpurev B , Boldbayar R
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study was to determine the way recent climate change impacts the morphometric changes in lakes in various ecological zones of Mongolia. We studied 4 lakes located between 48 and 50°N as representative of other environmental zones of Mongolia and determined the correlation between climate variables and changes in the area, depth, and volume of these lakes. To analyze changes in the morphometric parameter variation in the lakes, we used the normalized difference water index, trend analysis, aridity index, and statistical analysis. According to our calculations, the area, depth, and volume of the lakes have decreased during the last 30 yr. Trend analysis showed that the average air temperature has significantly increased since 2000. Furthermore, the morphometric parameters (area, volume) of lakes decreased for all studied lakes, with R2 = 0.023 to 0.457. This study shows that ongoing climate warming in Mongolia has increased intensively since 2000, which is directly affecting the morphometric parameters of the lakes by reducing their area and volume. The calculation of the aridity index proved that the degree of dryness was intense in regions with high climate resources. The results presented in this article can help us understand the spatio-temporal patterns and causes of the morphometric changes in the lakes in relation to climate change in Mongolia.
Effect of Hypothermia on Insulin-Receptor Interaction in Different Rat Tissues.
Authors: Torlinska T , Perz M , Madry E , Hryniewiecki T , Nowak KW , Mackowiak P
Published: December 2023

Experimental hypothermia caused extensive changes in the number of both classes of insulin receptors in different rat tissues. In the liver, the number of high affinity insulin receptors (HAIRs) decreased by 50 % (from 25.3 to 12.6 fmol/mg membrane protein), whereas number of low affinity insulin receptors (LAIRs) was almost unchanged in comparison to normothermic animals (5.63 and 4.39 pmol/mg, respectively). In the adipose tissue, number of both classes was reduced - HAIRs by 81 % (from 24.0 to 4.50 fmol/mg) and LAIRs by 92 % (from 16.0 to 1.29 pmol/mg). In the skeletal muscle, capacity of HAIRs was not changed (16.2 and 19.3 fmol/mg in normo- and hypothermic animals, respectively), whereas number of LAIRs increased by 150 % (from 6.65 to 16.6 pmol/mg). Hypothermic rats also showed lower amount (by 85 %) of LAIRs in the heart muscle (9.37 and 1.43 pmol/mg in control and experimental animals, respectively). Simultaneously, no significant changes were found in HAIRs (16.3 and 11.9 fmol/mg, respectively) and LAIRs (4.43 and 3.88 pmol/mg, respectively) in the brain. These differences in insulin receptors responses to hypothermia may reflect different physiological role of insulin in the regulation of target cell metabolism and/or the differences in tissue distribution of the insulin receptor isoforms.
Influence of b-Resorcylidene Aminoguanidine on Selected Metabolic Parameters and Antioxidant Status of Rats with Diabetes Mellitus.
Authors: Liptáková A , Čársky J , Uličná O , Vančová O , Božek P , Ďuračková Z
Published: December 2023

We studied the effects of administration of b-resorcylidene aminoguanidine (RAG) to Wistar strain rats with experimental diabetes mellitus (DM) induced by streptozotocin. The effects studied included antioxidant levels in plasma and the liver, oxidative damage of lipids represented by the formation of substances reacting with thiobarbituric acid (TBARP) and selected biochemical indicators. The administration of RAG did not significantly affect antioxidant status of diabetic rats or hemoglobin glycation and plasma concentration of fructosamine. In diabetic rats, application of RAG decreased formation of TBARP in plasma but not in the liver. Moderate steatosis of liver and increased plasma levels of triacylglycerols in diabetic rats were significantly improved by application of RAG.
Catch crops in the Argentinean Pampas: a synthesis-analysis on nutrient characteristics and their implications for a sustainable agriculture
Authors: Cafaro La Menza Francisco , Carciochi Walter Daniel
Published: December 2023

Catch crops (CCs) are crops that grow between two cash crops, accumulating nutrients in their biomass and later releasing them through the decomposition of their residues. To our knowledge, no study has compared the nutrient-related traits of different CCs species. This comparison is essential for understanding the possible roles of CCs in agroecosystems and for optimizing adjustments of fertilizer rates. This study aims to: i) synthesize characteristics of the CCs, such as aboveground dry matter accumulation, nutrient [carbon (C), nitrogen (N), sulfur (S), and phosphorus (P)] concentration and accumulation, and C:nutrient ratios, ii) explore factors defining the mentioned characteristics, and iii) discuss their implications on the ecosystem services provided. By analyzing data from 52 studies, (98 site-years) in the Argentinean Pampas, we observed that grasses (excluding ryegrass) accumulated the greatest aboveground dry matter (6.08 ± 0.22 t ha-1, mean ± SE) and C (2.60 ± 0.13 t ha-1), making them suitable for protecting the soil surface from erosion, suppressing weeds, and improving C balances. Conversely, vetch accumulated the highest nutrient content (118 ± 5.3, 15 ± 1.5, and 14 ± 1.2 kg ha-1 for N, S, and P, respectively) with the lowest C:nutrient ratio (means of 15:1, 152:1, and 147:1 for N, S, and P, respectively), making it a suitable choice for recycling nutrients and providing extra N. Mixtures presented intermediate characteristics between the monocultures, allowing a balanced provision of the mentioned ecosystem services. Furthermore, the results showed that dry matter accumulation affected the nutrient-related traits analyzed, and it was related to different factors, such as CCs sowing and termination dates or precipitation. The analysis highlights the importance of selecting CCs species based on the desired ecosystem service and provides valuable information for producers as well as for modeling C balances and nutrient cycling.
Identifying special operative trainees at-risk for musculoskeletal injury using full body kinematics
Authors: Frazer Lance , Templin Tylan , Eliason Travis David , Butler Cody , Hando Ben , Nicolella Daniel
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Non-combat musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) during military training significantly impede the US military’s functionality, with an annual cost exceeding $3.7 billion. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a markerless motion capture system and full-body biomechanical movement pattern assessments to predict MSKI risk among military trainees.

Methods: A total of 156 male United States Air Force (USAF) airmen were screened using a validated markerless biomechanics system. Trainees performed multiple functional movements, and the resultant data underwent Principal Component Analysis and Uniform Manifold And Projection to reduce the dimensionality of the time-dependent data. Two approaches, semi-supervised and supervised, were then used to identify at-risk trainees.

Results: The semi-supervised analysis highlighted two major clusters with trainees in the high-risk cluster having a nearly five times greater risk of MSKI compared to those in the low-risk cluster. In the supervised approach, an AUC of 0.74 was produced when predicting MSKI in a leave-one-out analysis.

Discussion: The application of markerless motion capture systems to measure an individual’s kinematic profile shows potential in identifying MSKI risk. This approach offers a novel way to proactively address one of the largest non-combat burdens on the US military. Further refinement and wider-scale implementation of these techniques could bring about substantial reductions in MSKI occurrence and the associated economic costs.
Digital participation in traumatic brain injury: scoping review about assessment tools for computer-mediated communication
Authors: Büttner-Kunert Julia , Royko Julia , Resch Katharina , Heider Nathalie , Falkowska Zofia
Published: December 2023

Background

Individuals with chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI) are often affected by communication disorders which might have an impact on their social participation. Due to possible cognitive and communicative disabilities, as well as impairments of social cognitive skills, individuals with TBI have been observed to exhibit difficulties in maintaining and establishing social relationships, resulting in a greater risk of social isolation. This applies to both in-person as well as computer-mediated communication (CMC), which is considered an integral part of everyday life. Research on digital participation in the TBI population has focused on the possible challenges and barriers, but also on the benefits of CMC for social interactions. Guidelines from professional societies recommend questionnaires and checklists for assessing restrictions of communicative participation (e.g., ASHA, INCOG). However, there is no overview of whether the available instruments can capture digital aspects of participation or social media use in TBI.

Aim

In this scoping review, following the PRISMA criteria, we aimed to provide an overview over currently available instruments that help assess CMC use as a measure of digital participation in the TBI population.

Method

The databases Web of Science Core Collection, Ovid, PsycInfo and Psyndex were screened for publications between the years 2013 and 2023 with relevant search terms referring to social participation, assessment tools, CMC and the target group, in order to find suitable tools to assess digital participation in individuals with TBI. In a multistage selection process following the PRISMA criteria, the instruments found were examined in terms of items that assess digital participation. The outcome of the review is an overview of the status quo of potentially available instruments that capture aspects of CMC.

Results

Following a screening on title/abstract and full-text level, a total of 10 studies could be identified that present assessment tools that evaluate CMC use as a measure of digital participation in the TBI population. Said studies were analyzed and compared in terms of content according to the selected parameters.

Conclusion

Digital participation is an important aspect of everyday lives for individuals with TBI. Therefore, CMC should be an integral part of rehabilitation. The existing appropriate questionnaires uncovered in the current study should therefore be applied routinely to detect impairments in CMC and digital participation. Overall, however, there is still a great need for research in the field of CMC, both regarding methods for measuring digital participation disorders as well as resources.

Systematic Review Registration

https://www.germanistik.uni-muenchen.de/forschung/proj_gl/review_participation_tbi.pdf.
Is there a role for cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in the assessment of biological aortic valves?
Authors: Vermes Emmanuelle , Iacuzio Laura , Maréchaux Sylvestre , Levy Franck , Loardi Claudia , Tribouilloy Christophe
Published: December 2023

Patients with biological aortic valves (following either surgical aortic valve replacement [SAVR] or trans catheter aortic valve implantation [TAVI]) require lifelong follow-up with an imaging modality to assess prosthetic valve function and dysfunction. Echocardiography is currently the first-line imaging modality to assess biological aortic valves. In this review, we discuss the potential role of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) as an additional imaging modality in situations of inconclusive or equivocal echocardiography. Planimetry of the prosthetic orifice can theoretically be measured, as well as the effective orifice area, with potential limitations, such as CMR valve-related artefacts and calcifications in degenerated prostheses. The true benefit of CMR is its ability to accurately quantify aortic regurgitation (paravalvular and intra-valvular) with a direct and reproducible method independent of regurgitant jet morphology to accurately assess reverse remodelling and non-invasively detect focal and interstitial diffuse myocardial fibrosis. Following SAVR or TAVI for aortic stenosis, interstitial diffuse fibrosis can regress, accompanied by structural and functional improvement that CMR can accurately assess.
Sustainable digital communication using perceived enjoyment with a technology acceptance model within higher education, in Jordan
Authors: AlDreabi Hanadi , Halalsheh Niveen , Alrawashdeh Maissa N. , Alnajdawi Ann Mousa , Alsawalqa Rula Odeh , Al-Shboul Muhannad
Published: December 2023

The technology acceptance model (TAM) has garnered considerable attention within higher education in Jordan, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we still need to understand how to progress the TAM to enhance educational sustainability. “Perceived enjoyment” (PE) is a significant predictor of perceived ease of use, intention to use technology, use e-learning systems for educational sustainability, and attitudes toward using the TAM. This study aims to reveal the role of sustainable digital communication using PE with the TAM within higher education in Jordan. An online survey was conducted using a random sample of students at the University of Jordan, which reached 576 participants. The results of a subsequent path analysis of the survey data revealed that PE, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and attitudes toward using digital communication strategies were dominant in affecting student intention to use sustainable digital communication. We found that the students would like to use digital communication strategies due to their ease of use and because they can enhance self-education. However, students need to enhance their usage skills, and to better understand digital communication strategies. Moreover, we found that the TAM, PE, perceived ease of use (PEU), and perceived usefulness (PU) immediately and favorably affect attitudes toward usage (ATU) and behavioral intention (BI). PEU negatively affected the intention of students to use technology through ATU, while PE had a significant impact on the PU, PEU, ATU, and BI of using digital communication strategies. Information and communication technologies (ICT) developers in the Jordanian Higher Education environment should create systems that are user-friendly and pertinent to the sustainability of student education, to raise their perceived ease of use. Managers should also encourage students to use ICT.
The association of lipid metabolism with bone metabolism and the role of human traits: a Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Kang Jian , Zhao Shuangli , Wu Xize , Wang Can , Jiang Zongkun , Wang Shixuan
Published: December 2023

Background

The impact of lipid metabolism on bone metabolism remains controversial, and the extent to which human traits mediate the effects of lipid metabolism on bone metabolism remains unclear.

Objective

This study utilized mendelian randomization to investigate the effects of blood lipids on bone mineral density (BMD) at various skeletal sites and examined the mediating role of human traits in this process.

Methods

We leveraged genetic data from large-scale genome-wide association studies on blood lipids (n=1,320,016), forearm bone mineral density (FA-BMD) (n=10,805), lumbar spine bone mineral density (LS-BMD) (n=44,731), and femoral neck bone mineral density (FN-BMD) (n=49,988) to infer causal relationships between lipid and bone metabolism. The coefficient product method was employed to calculate the indirect effects of human traits and the proportion of mediating effects.

Results

The results showed that a 1 standard deviation(SD) increase in HDL-C, LDL-C and TC was associated with a decrease in LS-BMD of 0.039 g/cm2, 0.045 g/cm2 and 0.054 g/cm2, respectively. The proportion of mediating effects of systolic blood pressure (SBP) on HDL-C to LS-BMD was 3.17%, but suppression effects occurred in the causal relationship of LDL-C and TC to LS-BMD. Additionally, the proportion of mediating effects of hand grip strength (HGS) on the TC to LS-BMD pathway were 6.90% and 4.60% for the left and right hands, respectively.

Conclusion

In conclusion, a negative causal relationship was established between lipid metabolism and bone metabolism. Our results indicated that SBP and HGS served as mediators for the effects of lipid metabolism on bone metabolism.
Correlation between visceral adiposity index and erectile dysfunction in American adult males: a cross-sectional study based on NHANES
Authors: Xu Mingming , Zhou Hang , Zhang Ruihao , Pan Yang , Liu Xiaoqiang
Published: December 2023

Background

The risk of visceral obesity on erectile function has recently attracted much attention. The visceral adiposity index (VAI) is a brief and reliable indicator of visceral obesity measurement. Nevertheless, the association between VAI and erectile dysfunction (ED) is not completely clarified.

Methods

Data from NHANES 2001–2004 were enrolled in this study. Erectile function was assessed by a database-self-administered questionnaire. VAI was calculated with body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), triglyceride (TG), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. The weighted logistic regression model was performed to evaluate the association between VAI and ED.

Results

Ultimately, 3380 participants were enrolled in the study, including 900 with ED and 2480 without ED. Compared to participants without ED, those with ED generally had higher levels of VAI (1.76 vs. 1.53). The weighted logistic regression analyses demonstrated increased odds of developing ED in participants within the 4th quartile (Q4) of VAI compared to the 1st quartile (Q1) of VAI (OR = 2.023; 95% CI, 1.534–2.669; P < 0.001). Similar results were still obtained after adjusting for the relevant covariates (OR = 1.404; 95% CI, 1.008–1.954; P = 0.044). In subgroup analyses grouped by smoking status, higher VAI was associated with increased odds of developing ED only in the current smoking group (OR = 1.092; 95% CI, 1.021–1.167; P = 0.010).

Conclusion

This study indicated that higher VAI is independently related to ED risk and that early intervention is necessary to reduce the progression of ED with high VAI levels.
Optimal sizing and technical assessment of a hybrid renewable energy solution for off-grid community center power
Authors: Tamoor Muhammad , Bhatti Abdul Rauf , Hussain Muhammad Imtiaz , Miran Sajjad , Kiren Tayybah , Ali Asma , Lee Gwi Hyun
Published: December 2023

Decentralized energy generation systems based on renewable sources have significant potential to assist in the sustainable development of developing countries. The small-scale integration of hybrid renewable energy systems in off-grid communities has not been thoroughly researched. The primary objective is to develop a preliminary design for a PV/biogas hybrid system that can meet the energy needs of an off-grid community center. A survey was conducted to calculate the energy demands of an off-grid community center and a hybrid renewable system has been designed to supply the electricity. The optimum designed system is evaluated by the PVSYST simulation software and SuperPro Designer software. The annual production of the PV system is 34428 kWh/year, specific production is 1118 kWh/kWp/year, and the performance ratio is 81.72%. All the factors that contribute to energy loss are considered in designing a PV system. The average operating efficiency of the inverter is 92.6%, and global inverter losses are 2752.4 kWh. The biogas simulation findings show an adequate match with the composition of conventional biogas and contains 89.64% methane and 5.99% carbon dioxide content. Two sensitivity analyses of biogas based on hydraulic retention time and moisture content have been performed. Measurements readings of hourly data are used to analyse the performance of PV, biogas system as well as the hybrid system performance. At day time, the maximum power generation of the hybrid PV/Biogas and the maximum load demand of the community at that time are 25.2 kW and 24.31 kW, respectively. At night time, the maximum power generation of the hybrid system and the maximum load demand are 9 kW and 8.3 kW, respectively. The power factor (PF) of the system fluctuates between 0.92 and 0.98 and the frequency of the system is constant at 50 HZ.
The impact of sustainable finance development on energy efficiency in emerging economies
Authors: Liu Xing , Lan Minghui , Wang Xiaonan , Zhang Yongji , Su Zhi
Published: December 2023

One of the best ways for nations to achieve sustainable economic development in the modern era is by accelerating energy transformation and enhancing energy efficiency. Sustainable finance plays a crucial role in bridging economic development and environmental protection. We calculate sustainable finance indexes at the provincial level and at the city level in China, and find that sustainable financial development can promote energy efficiency. These findings remain robust even after employing a series of robustness tests and implementing an instrumental variable approach to address potential endogeneity concerns. Investigations of the underlying mechanism reveal that sustainable finance primarily promote the energy efficiency by promoting technological innovation and optimizing the industrial structure. Moreover, sustainable finance has a particularly significant impact on energy efficiency in cities with non-low-carbon pilot and cities with strict environmental regulations. We further test whether green finance has a threshold effect on energy efficiency. This paper suggests leveraging the positive role of sustainable finance in the energy efficiency of firms, especially by encouraging firms to invest technologies to accelerate their energy efficiency. Furthermore, this paper aim to offer insightful recommendations for accurately formulating and applying sustainable finance development strategies.