bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Novel multiple criteria decision-making analysis under $ m $-polar fuzzy aggregation operators with application
Authors: Ali Ghous , Farooq Adeel , Ali Al-Shamiri Mohammed M.
Published: December 2022

Aggregation is a very efficient indispensable tool in which several input values are transformed into a single output value that further supports dealing with different decision-making situations. Additionally, note that the theory of $ m $-polar fuzzy ($ m $F) sets is proposed to tackle multipolar information in decision-making problems. To date, several aggregation tools have been widely investigated to tackle multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) problems in an $ m $-polar fuzzy environment, including $ m $-polar fuzzy Dombi and Hamacher aggregation operators (AOs). However, the aggregation tool to deal with $ m $-polar information under Yager's operations (that is, Yager's $ t $-norm and $ t $-conorm) is missing in the literature. Due to these reasons, this study is devoted to investigating some novel averaging and geometric AOs in an $ m $F information environment through the use of Yager's operations. Our proposed AOs are named as the $ m $F Yager weighted averaging ($ m $FYWA) operator, $ m $F Yager ordered weighted averaging operator, $ m $F Yager hybrid averaging operator, $ m $F Yager weighted geometric ($ m $FYWG) operator, $ m $F Yager ordered weighted geometric operator and $ m $F Yager hybrid geometric operator. The initiated averaging and geometric AOs are explained via illustrative examples and some of their basic properties, including boundedness, monotonicity, idempotency and commutativity are also studied. Further, to deal with different MCDM situations containing $ m $F information, an innovative algorithm for MCDM is established under the under the condition of $ m $FYWA and $ m $FYWG operators. After that, a real-life application (that is, selecting a suitable site for an oil refinery) is explored under the conditions of developed AOs. Moreover, the initiated $ m $F Yager AOs are compared with existing $ m $F Hamacher and Dombi AOs through a numerical example. Finally, the effectiveness and reliability of the presented AOs are checked with the help of some existing validity tests.
Reducing Tracheostomy Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury: A Quality Improvement Project
Authors: Holder Hazel , Gannon Brittany “Ray”
Published: December 2022

Objective

To reduce the incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries associated with tracheostomies performed with the percutaneous dilation technique using a standardized multidisciplinary intervention.

Methods

The intervention was developed using the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Preventing Pressure Injuries Toolkit. A fenestrated polyurethane foam dressing was sutured in place under the tracheostomy flange during insertion to reduce the risk of medical device-related pressure injuries. The sutures were removed in pairs over a period of 7 to 10 days.

Results

Comparison of data from 2018 to 2021 demonstrated a decrease in the incidence of tracheostomy medical device-related pressure injuries from 13% to 0% in the first year, which was maintained for the following 3 years. This improvement was supported by electronic medical record audits, daily interdisciplinary rounds, weekly practice assessments, and primary nurse evaluations.

Conclusion

Implementation of a standardized process, supported by an interdisciplinary clinical team, can reduce medical device-related pressure injuries among patients undergoing percutaneous dilation tracheostomy.
District characteristics: Household economic status of families diagnosed with tuberculosis in Indonesia
Authors: Deniati Ema Novita , Riono Pandu , Farid Muhammad Noor
Published: December 2022

The 2016 Global TB Report stated that only 35.3% of people with TB were reported in Indonesia from around 1,020,000 estimated incidents. This of course makes the risk of people with TB who have not been found to transmit the disease will increase. Of all districts in Indonesia, not all of them have good TB case finding coverage rates. Many factors lead to this, resulting in inequality in the discovery and reporting of TB cases. It is important to know the characteristics of districts with households diagnosed with TB. The research using secondary data analysis using Riskesdas 2013 data and 2014 Podes data studied the characteristics of districts with households diagnosed with TB in Indonesia. The results showed that there was an influence of district characteristics with the proportion of low economic households (0.6%) on the characteristics of districts with households diagnosed with TB. This study suggests strengthening programs related to TB prevention and control efforts in at-risk households and as a basis for sharpening intervention priorities based on the level of TB epidemics in districts/cities.
Physical abuse in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Ekawati Rany , Rahma Anisa Nur , Alifia Kartika , Cahyani Nadia Regita Ayu , Susantini Purwanti
Published: December 2022

Covid-19 has now spread to almost all parts of the world which has caused changes in the social order of life for humans. The spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia is relatively high, so the Indonesian government has adopted a policy using social distancing (large-scale social restrictions). Various pressures experienced by residents tend to result in excessive stress and emotions. This can have an impact on the occurrence of violence in families and generally the victims are adolescents. Physical abuse is an act that can cause physical pain such as slapping, strangling, hitting, kicking, stabbing, twisting the arm, threats with sharp weapons or weapons, and murder. The method used in this research is descriptive analytical method. The research sample was 192 people from various provinces in Indonesia aged 10-24 years. The results of this study revealed that some of the physical abuse behaviors were obtained by adolescents at elementary school age, namely in the age range of 10 years or more with details, including hard encouragement by others with a total of 48 (25.0%), getting hit with a hand with a total of 38 ( 52.8%), getting slapped by other people with a total of 43 (22.4%), getting hit with a hard object from another person with a total of 22 (11.5%), having been pushed and also being arrested with a total of 16 (8.4%), having been pelted with something painfully from others with a total of 24 (12.5%), and had received treatment in the form of being bitten, punched, and kicked by another person with a total of 26 (13.5%). Physical abuse can have long-term effects, such as physical and psychological disturbances from the teenager, which can even lead to death. In addition, physical abuse can also cause adolescents to experience mental disorders such as depression and show traumatic symptoms.
The effects of aerator masks and medical masks on oxygen saturation (SO2) on mentally retarded athletes
Authors: Hendarto Singgih , Doewes Rumi Iqbal , Purnama Sapta Kunta , Nuryadin Islahuzzaman , Manshuralhudlori Manshuralhudlori
Published: December 2022

The study purpose was investigated the effect of aerator masks on the oxygen saturation (SO2) of mentally retarded athletes compared to medical masks. The researcher used a comparative study. Parametric test was used to test the difference in SO2 percent and evaluate the questionnaire in the two groups. The results showed after undergoing exercise, SO2 percent in participants was 94.60±0.55 for aerator masks and 96.60±0.55 for medical masks. The study also showed that there was no significant difference in SO2 percent of participants wearing aerator masks and medical masks. However, the decrease in oxygen saturation percent of participants wearing aerator masks experienced a lower decrease, 1.60±0.55 compared to medical masks of 2.00±1.00. On the other hand, wearing an aerator mask is better because it does not prevent maximum performance, better comfort, the mask material feels better on the skin, does not experience difficulties breathable, and suitable for exercise. An aerator mask is a mask with an adequate supply of oxygen so that every breath is maintained even when used during sports activities.
The effect of health gate sterilizer use on work motivation during post-COVID-19 pandemic: an analysis of educational staff
Authors: Paramitha Sandey Tantra , Komarudin Komarudin , Fitri Mustika , Ramadhan Muhammad Gilang
Published: December 2022

This study investigates the use of a health gate sterilizer on its impact on the work motivation of education personnel during the post-COVID-19 pandemic. The research method used is an experiment with a pre-test/post-test group design. This research was carried out for 8 weeks on 120 education staff at an educational institution. Education personnel was chosen because of their importance to the education sector in Indonesia after the COVID-19 pandemic was very disrupted. The treatment given is the use of a health gate sterilizer for educational staff to feel safe and comfortable so that they are expected to be motivated in their work. The results showed that there was a significant and positive effect of the use of a health gate sterilizer on the work motivation of educational staff in educational institutions. From this research, it can be concluded that the use of a health gate sterilizer must continue to be used in order to have a positive impact on motivating one’s work because it does provide a sense of security and comfort from the COVID- 19 virus.
Mental toughness among national soccer officials: A comparative analysis
Authors: Nath Mahabir , Singh Vikas , Mishra Anshuman
Published: December 2022

Few studies have looked at the psychological mechanisms that govern soccer officials’ performance to this point. The main goal of the study is to identify age-related changes in mental toughness among officials. Sixty active national officials were chosen at random from the All-India Football Federation’s national officials’ roster (AIFF). Group A is 25-30 years old, with a mean and SD of 27.4±3.39 (lower age group); Group B is 31-35 years old, with a mean and SD of 31.8±1.28 (middle age group); and Group C is 36-40 years old, with a mean and SD of 37.6±1.98 (higher age group). The Psychological Performance Inventory (PPI), developed by James E. Loehr in 1982, was chosen as the research’s test item. This instrument evaluates seven aspects of mental toughness, including self-confidence, negative energy control, attention control, visualisation and imagery control, motivation, positive energy control, and attitude control. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), with a significance threshold of 0.05, was used as the statistical approach to assess the study’s hypothesis. The finding of the research paper shows no significant difference among various groups.
MSLO - Melanocytic skin lesion ontology
Authors: Szturo Karolina , Haueisen Jens , Piatek Lukasz
Published: December 2022

Background and Purpose:

Malignant melanoma is a high-grade skin cancer with high feasibility to metastasize to both regional and distant sites when detected late. Therefore, it is crucial to diagnose this type of cancer at an early stage to ensure effective treatment. The identification of melanocytic lesions is a difficult issue, even for experienced experts. The current development of information technology, particularly related to image analysis and machine learning, is an opportunity to support the work of specialists and detect malignant melanoma more effectively. The aim of this work is to present a melanocytic skin lesion ontology (MLSO) structure, which serves as a basis for a melanoma diagnosis system and includes the formalization of the experts’ and literature knowledge.

Subjects and Methods:

MLSO describes the most commonly used melanoma assessing strategies: Argenziano’s (also known as the 7-point checklist), Menzies’, and Stolz’s (based on the ABCD rule) strategies as well as Chaos and Clues.

Results:

In this work, a case study was conducted on the description of a dermatoscopic digital image of a melanocytic skin nevus. The nevus was evaluated according to all of the strategies included in the MLSO, and inferences were made based on these strategies. The analyzed lesion was classified as a benign nevus since no malignancy was indicated by any of the applied strategies.

Conclusion:

Initial results indicate the usefulness of MLSO in diagnosing skin cancer. A significant advantage of MLSO is that it provides results obtained using four strategies. Therefore, the results are more objective and the possible errors may be avoided. The MLSO structure is still developing and will be implemented into an automated skin cancer diagnosis system.
Surgical treatment of severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis through one-stage posterior-only approach
Authors: Traversari Matteo , Ruffilli Alberto , Barile Francesca , Viroli Giovanni , Manzetti Marco , Vita Fabio , Faldini Cesare
Published: December 2022

The aim of this meta-analysis was to analyze the results of one-stage all-posterior spinal fusion for severe adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). A systematic search of articles about one-stage posterior spinal fusion for severe AIS was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Data about population, pre-and postoperative radiographical data, surgical procedure details, and complications were extracted. Meta-analyses were performed when possible. Fourteen studies (640 patients) were included. The mean Cobb angle of the major curve varied from 80.0 ± 7.3 to 110.8 ± 12.1. The meta analysis showed a comprehensive coronal correction rate of the major curve of 58.6%, a comprehensive operative time of 274.5 min, and a comprehensive estimated intraoperative blood loss of 866.5 mL (95% confidence interval: 659.3–1073.6, I
2 ≈ 0%). A total of 48 complications (5.4%) were reported. Overall, the meta-analysis showed a major complication rate of 4%. In seven cases, revision surgery was needed. Posterior-only approach is effective enough to correct severe curves and can spare the patient possible adverse events due to anterior approach. However, when choosing this approach for severe AIS, screw density needs to be high and posterior column osteotomies may need to be planned to mobilize the spine and maximize correction.
Comparison of value per operative time between anterior lumbar interbody fusion and lumbar disc arthroplasty
Authors: Song Junho , Katz Austen , Ngan Alex , Silber Jeff Scott , Essig David , Qureshi Sheeraz A. , Virk Sohrab
Published: December 2022

Context:

Despite the growing evidence demonstrating its effectiveness, lumbar disc arthroplasty (LDA) rates have not increased significantly in recent years. A likely contributing factor is uncertainties related to reimbursement and insurers' denial of coverage due to fear of late complications, reoperations, and unknown secondary costs. However, no prior study has compared the physician reimbursement rates of lumbar fusion and LDA.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to compare the relative value units (RVUs) per min as well as 30-day readmission, reoperation, and morbidity rates between anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) and LDA.

Settings and Design:

This was a retrospective cohort study.

Subjects and Methods:

The current study utilizes data obtained from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Patients who underwent ALIF or LDA between 2011 and 2019 were included in the study.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Propensity score matching analysis was performed according to demographic characteristics and comorbidities. Matched groups were compared through Fisher's exact test and independent t-test for categorical and continuous variables, respectively.

Results:

Five hundred and two patients who underwent ALIF were matched with 591 patients who underwent LDA. Mean RVUs per min was significantly higher for ALIF compared to LDA. ALIF was associated with a significantly higher 30-day morbidity rate compared to LDA, while readmission and reoperation rates were statistically similar. ALIF was also associated with higher frequencies of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and blood transfusions.

Conclusions:

ALIF is associated with significantly higher RVUs per min compared to LDA. ALIF is also associated with higher rates of 30-day morbidity, DVT, and blood transfusions, while readmission and reoperation rates were statistically similar.
Saindo das bolhas de pós-verdade
Authors: Lé Jaqueline Barreto , Anecleto Úrsula Cunha , Ribeiro Ana Elisa
Published: December 2022

Este artigo aborda o fenômeno da desinformação na cibercultura na perspectiva da ética da informação, considerando a relevância do combate às fake news no processo de formação do leitor. Partimos dos conceitos de bolha e pós-verdade para explicar um dos aspectos distópicos do surgimento das redes: a rápida disseminação de conteúdos falsos. Na contramão desse fenômeno, encontra-se a estratégia de distanciamento do leitor da sua bolha de informação, o que lhe permitirá uma compreensão textual/discursiva associada a fatos reais, objetivos, e não propriamente ao seu sistema de crenças e emoções. Entendemos, aqui, que o processo de formação do leitor na cultura digital passa, necessariamente, pela formação de um cidadão mídia-ativo, capaz não só de checar as informações, mas também de compreendê-las, para assim atuar criticamente na realidade que o cerca. Por esse processo, esperamos a constituição de outra ética do discurso quanto à curadoria da informação, que leve em conta a promoção de diálogos sociais, de forma livre e democrática, na esfera pública digital.
Da utopia da participação global na Web 2.0 às fake news nas redes sociais
Authors: Pinheiro Petrilson
Published: December 2022

O objetivo deste artigo é fornecer uma discussão epistemológica sobre as fake news, entendendo-as não apenas como notícias falsas, mas, de uma forma mais ampla, como informações falsas provenientes de ações deliberadas de desinformação, movidas por interesses econômicos, políticos, ideológicos e sociais, divulgadas em mídias impressas, televisivas, radiofônicas e digitais (online), mormente em redes sociais da internet. Para tanto, discuto a ideia de participação na internet, tomando como base o conceito de Web 2.0, situando-o à luz do conceito de multissinóptico. Em seguida, mostro como elementos de natureza sociotécnica das redes sociais da internet, ao envolverem agentes humanos e não humanos, são mais complexos do que os meios tradicionais de comunicação de massa, e como isso contribui para a produção e proliferação de fake news. Por fim, teço algumas considerações sobre o que entendo como educação crítica para lidar com as fake news no contexto atual, buscando, assim, apresentar algumas alternativas que sejam factíveis e possam nos fazer “esperançar” o futuro.
Tork Konvertör Tasarımında Farklı İç Torus Geometrilerinin Hidrodinamik Performans Açısından İncelenmesi
Authors: DURUKAN Mehmet Can , TEKEREK Aydın , AKGÜNLÜ Şafak , ÇİFTÇİ Oğuzhan , GÖKÇE Metin Kemal , ALTINIŞIK Alper
Published: December 2022

Tork konvertörler çoğunlukla otomatik transmisyon sistemlerinde kullanılan ve tork artırımı sağlayan özel hidrodinamik kaplinlerdir. Motor ve transmisyon arasında güç aktarımı sağladıklarından hidrodinamik performansları araç performansı üzerinde doğrudan etkilidir. Dolayısıyla aracın öngörülen koşullarda çalışabilmesi için doğru tork konvertörün tasarımı ve geliştirilmesi önemli bir rol oynamaktadır. Bu çalışmada, tork konvertörlerin torus kesitindeki birtakım geometrik değişimlerin hidrodinamik performansa olan etkisi incelenmiştir. Tork konvertörler için literatürde kabul gören, torus kesiti boyunca sirküle olan akışın yörüngesine dik olan alanın sabit tutulduğu alışılagelmiş bir tasarım yaklaşımı bulunmaktadır. Öncelikle bu yaklaşım kullanılarak bir tork konvertör tasarlanmıştır. Ardından bu yöntem basitleştirilerek, yalnızca kademeler arası geçişte yer alan arayüzlerin akış yörüngesine dik olan alanlarının eşit tutulduğu bir başka konvertör tasarlanmıştır. Tasarlanan iki konvertörün hesaplamalı akışkanlar dinamiği (HAD) yaklaşımıyla performans analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuçlar iki tork konvertörün hidrodinamik performanslarının birbirleriyle oldukça benzer olduğunu göstermiştir. Bu basitleştirme ile konvertörün analitik tasarımı kolaylaştırılmıştır. Bunun ardından basitleştirilmiş yöntem ile tasarlanan konvertörün iç torus kesit radyal konumları değiştirilerek 4 farklı konvertör oluşturulmuş ve HAD yaklaşımıyla analizleri gerçekleştirilmiştir. Sonuçlar incelendiğinde, iç torus kesit konumlarının değişiminin tork konvertörlerin hidrodinamik performanslarını olumsuz yönde etkilediği görülmüştür.
ESCALADA: DE EXPERIÊNCIA ACADÊMICA PARA A VIDA
Authors: Maciel da Silva Igor , Edir Rodrigues Peres Nunes Bárbara , Martins Renata
Published: December 2022

A investigação de trajetórias nas atividades de aventura na natureza é um aspecto ainda pouco explorado nas narrativas científicas. Portanto, o objetivo desta entrevista é evidenciar a trajetória e a relação do professor Rodrigo Soares de Lima com a escalada, o qual, após ter vivências no curso de graduação em Educação Física em Governador Valadares-MG levou a prática da escalada para a sua vida profissional e pessoal. A metodologia adotada foi a História Oral. Como considerações, apresenta-se que a experiência positiva com o conteúdo na graduação refletiu na trajetória profissional de Rodrigo; é necessária a capacitação e perícia contínua para o trabalho com essas atividades; tais práticas constituem-se de ferramenta importante para mediar debates a respeito da interação de pessoas entre si e com o ambiente natural, e por conseguinte do entendimento de meio ambiente como o que inclui os sujeitos
INCLUSÃO DE ALUNOS COM DEFICIÊNCIA NAS AULAS DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA
Authors: Guimarães Silva Rodolfo , De Souza Nunes Guilherme , Rodrigues Lopes Raul Felipe , Da Rosa de Oliveira Ivanete , Delunardo Severino Cláudio
Published: December 2022

As discussões a respeito da inclusão de pessoas com deficiência se fazem presente na sociedade e esses debates ocorrem tendo como uma das intenções refletir sobre maneiras que venham a assegurar os direitos e deveres de todos. E nesse cenário, percebe-se   a inclusão escolar como um pilar essencial para o alcance de uma sociedade plena e democrática. O objetivo do estudo foi analisar conjunturas referentes à inclusão de discentes com deficiência nas aulas de Educação Física, mediante uma óptica docente no cenário educacional. Para tal, estabeleceu-se como objetivos específicos: atinar pressupostos essenciais para o processo inclusivo como um todo; aportar vertentes culminantes que refletem nas dificuldades do processo ensino-aprendizagem dos AAD (Alunos e Alunas com Deficiência); refletir de forma associada a pesquisas em caráter literário e ao guia de entrevistas, por uma contemplação de argumentos quanto à práxis docente a respeito da inclusão de AAD nas aulas de Educação Física. O caminho metodológico percorrido tratou-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa e exploratória na qual foi aplicada um questionário com o objetivo de expor as opiniões dos participantes acerca do objeto de estudo. Considerou-se que a Educação Física escolar deve estar compromissada com a atenção a todos os alunos e não somente aos possuidores de habilidades necessárias para a prática das atividades propostas. Nessa esfera, cabe ao docente saber persuadir de mecanismos didático-pedagógicos capazes de estimularem todos os alunos independentemente de suas subjetividades, em que os vastos conteúdos providos da Educação Física sejam permeados por uma cultura corporal de movimento em sua totalidade, contextualizando com as relações socioculturais adjacentes de nosso corpo social.
Influence of Institutional Arrangement Factors on Local Government Authorities’ Service Delivery in Dodoma, Tanzania
Authors: Likangaga Rose , Kumburu Neema , Panga Faustine
Published: December 2022

The study is aimed at examining how institutional arrangement factor fosters service delivery systems, specifically how By-laws, Acts and Policies influence service delivery. A cross-sectional research design was used for the study. The study was conducted in Dodoma City as well as Kongwa and Chamwino District councils in Dodoma Region using a sample of 399 village council and street committee members. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used in data analysis in order to determine the influence of institutional arrangement factors on local government authorities’ service delivery. The study established that By-laws, Acts and Policies were positive predictors of institutional arrangements towards service delivery. Compliance with institutional arrangements increases the propensity of LGAs to serve the citizens in an efficient manner. Based on the conclusions, it was recommended that by-laws should be provided to citizens and all service delivery potential actors in LGAs. The approved national education and health policies and Acts need to be available and accessible to lower local government authorities in order to maintain the facilitation effects of institutional arrangement for sustainable LGA service delivery.
Forms of Mentoring Programs in Developing Teaching Competencies of Novice Secondary School Teachers: A Case of Mbeya Region, Tanzania
Authors: Shabani Ally Mussa , Libent-Mabagala, PhD Daphina
Published: December 2022

This study sought to investigate on effectiveness of mentoring processes in developing Secondary School teachers’ competencies in Mbeya Region, Tanzania. The study utilized the cross-sectional research design with both the qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study used a sample of 110 novice and experienced teachers who were selected using various approached. A questionnaire and interview schedule were used as sources of data collection form novice teachers and experienced ones, respectively. Quantitative data from questionnaire was analysed descriptively while qualitative data from the interview guide was analysed through content analysis. The study established that mentoring process resulted into developing teaching competencies among novice teachers in Mbeya region where different forms of mentoring processed were practiced to benefit novice teachers towards enriching the teaching and learning process. Additionally, mentoring programs are a positive initiative towards developing novice teachers’ competence in secondary schools while mentoring programs helped novice teachers acquire problem solving skills and empowerment that filled the gap created by limited practices and experiences not covered during college training. The study recommended that mentors need to develop a greater understanding on mentees’ strengths and weaknesses for the mentorship to take place effectively.
Effect of Cash Transfer on Food Demand in Lindi District, Tanzania
Authors: O. Njuga Gidion , B. Kazuzuru Benedicto , B. Warsanga William
Published: December 2022

This study assessed the Cash Transfer (CT) effect on food demand and its implications on food security in Lindi District using Almost Ideal Demand Framework. The study employed the Instrumental Variable (IV) technique. To gather households’ information, a questionnaire was administered to 398 households, apportioned to two groups of beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries’ households using the ratio of 1:1. Five Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and 14 Key Informants Interviews (KIIs) were conducted. Qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. Findings indicated that CT has effect on demand for roots and tubers, cereals and vegetables. Roots and tubers and cereals are staple foods in Lindi district, implying that, as the income rises, poor households demand for staple food together with its side dishes tend to increase. This increase on demand had no significant effect on reduction of food insecurity. Therefore, to further increase food demand and ultimately reduce food insecurity, the study recommends TASAF to increase the amount of money given to poor households and introduce food schemes that directly focused on tackling food insecurity.
Relationship between Working Environments and Employees Performance in Local Government Authorities: A Case of Bahi District Council, Tanzania
Authors: A. Swai Lina , Tieng’o, PhD Prof. William
Published: December 2022

The study examined the Relationship between Working Environment and performance at Local Government Authorities in Bahi District Council, Tanzania. The study adopted the descriptive study design and quantitative research approach using the sample of 68 employees and six heads of departements. A self-administered questionnaire was employed as a tool for data collection where by both groups filled the questionnaire. The study used the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to analyse data whereby descriptive and inferential statistic were employed to process findings. The study establishes that employee performance was moderate as majority agreed on high revenue growth and customer satisfaction while the majority were not sure on customer retention effectiveness and profit margin. Current working environment was moderate as majority agreed on transport, communication and safe working environment while some disagreed on ventilation and office space. Ventilation and safe working environment had a significant positive effect on performance. Based on findings, it is recommended the government should allocate sufficient funds to maintain and potentially improve working conditions at Bahi District Council. Secondly, the PO-RALG should adopt the application of transformational leadership style in all Local Government Authorities in Tanzania, which will help to provide proper direction for enhancement of working environment that in turn will improve the performance. Finally, the PO-RALG should look for and allocate sufficient funds for building proper offices in Bahi District Council so as to provide good ventilation and safe working environment for employees.
Interval-Valued Fuzzy Normal Subnearrings of a Near Rings
Authors: Mahalakshmi K. , Ranjini J. Siva
Published: December 2022

The theory of interval-valued set is to concentrate the single membership functions. The manuscript aims to develop the concept of interval-valued Fuzzy normal subnearrings of a near ring (i-v FNSN). Based on these concepts, we analyzed some properties and results for the development of the theorem. We also initiate the study of homomorphism, union, and some algebraic properties. The concept of intersection is also proved. The results are beneficial to researchers.
HUBUNGAN TINGKAT KECEMASAN DENGAN KUALITAS HIDUP PASIEN GAGAL GINJAL KRONIK YANG MENJALANI TERAPI HEMODIALISA DI RUMAH SAKIT PANTI RAPIH YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Arum Agvensi Anggraeni Maria Vianney , Pujiastuti Tatik , Suparmi, CB Sr. Lucilla
Published: December 2022

ABSTRAK

 

Latar belakang: Penyakit gagal ginjal kronik dan terapi hemodialisa merupakan peristiwa yang dapat menimbulkan respons psikologis berupa cemas, yang apabila tidak diolah dengan baik berdampak pada penurunan kualitas hidup pasien hemodialisa.

 

Tujuan : Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui hubungan tingkat kecemasan dengan kualitas hidup pasien hemodialisa.

 

Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian korelasi dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel penelitian berjumlah 163 responden diambil secara random pada semua pasien hemodialisa di Rumah Sakit Panti Rapih Yogyakarta. Pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner. Analisis data menggunakan analisis presentasi univariat dan bivariat dengan uji korelasi spearman.

 

Hasil: Gambaran karakteristik responden paling banyak usia >60 tahun sejumlah 46,6%, berjenis kelamin laki-laki 60,1%, tingkat pendidikan sarjana 36,2%, pensiunan 30,1%, lama menjalani hemodialisa <5 tahun sejumlah 81,6% dengan penyebab tertinggi hipertensi 50,9%. Gambaran tingkat kecemasan 31,3% responden tidak mengalami kecemasan, 27% ringan, sedang 17,2%, 22,7% berat, dan kecemasan berat sekali 1,8%. Gambaran kualitas hidup, paling banyak responden memiliki kualitas hidup sedang sebanyak 38%, baik 32,5%, 16,6% kurang baik, sangat baik 12,3%, dan paling sedikit kualitas hidup buruk 0,6%. Berdasarkan hasil uji korelasi spearman, terdapat hubungan yang signifikan, sedang antara tingkat cemas dengan kualitas hidup pasien dengan nilai P value 0.000  (P value < 0.05), angka Correlation Coefficient  r = -0,578, arah hubungan negatif, yang berarti bila tingkat cemas bertambah maka kualitas hidup menurun.

 

Simpulan: Mengingat kecemasan berhubungan dengan kualitas hidup, maka perawat perlu meningkatkan layanan dialisa melalui terapi modalitas secara holistik dengan melibatkan pasien dan keluarga sehingga dapat terus mendukung peningkatan kualitas hidup yang lebih baik bagi para pasien hemodialisa.
Development of soft-skills as an integral part of secondary vocational education
Authors: Murzina K. B.
Published: December 2022

The world is changing rapidly, what was relevant yesterday is no longer in demand in the modern labor market. The main task of secondary vocational education is to keep up with the times and prepare qualified specialists to meet the needs of the modern economy. The article examines the problem of the importance of soft-skills development in the structure of secondary vocational education, raises the question of closer attention to educational programs in terms of the development of personal qualities and human capital. The author reveals the concept of “soft” skills, and also draws attention to the abilities that are most in demand by modern employers. The definition of “hard skills” is given and it is shown why only complex possession of “soft” and “hard” qualities allows you to be a high-class specialist. The methods of developing “soft” skills in the process of obtaining secondary vocational education are proposed. The article summarizes the experience of the teaching staff of the Vologda Technical School of Railway Transport in the field of the formation of supra-professional skills: pedagogical technologies used by teachers in the classroom are presented, a variety of extracurricular activities that contribute to the harmonious development of the student is described. The article is written based on scientific literature, as well as regulatory and legal sources.
Истинито знање (γνῶσις ἀληθής) у спису Против јереси (4.33.8) Светог Иринеја Лионског
Authors: Јовановић Здравко
Published: December 2022

У чланку се разматра значење израза „истинито знање“ у спису Против јереси Светог Иринеја Лионског и његова функционалност у контексту гностичког елитизма и њиховог позивања на такозвано „тајно знање“ које је наводно ексклузивно доступно само „духовним људима“, односно гностицима. Овакве претензије се разматрају у контексту деструктивности гностичке гносеологије за јерархијско устројство Цркве и за ниподаштавање светотајинског живота, а нарочито Евхаристије којом председавају епископи и презвитери. Особита пажња је посвећена Иринејевом смештању „истинитог знања“ у контекст аутентичног апостолског учења и појма ἡ ὑπόθεσις који се односи на суштинске елементе вере који конституишу такозвану „древну установу Цркве“, која се кроз време сукцесивно преноси посредством обитавања Духа Светога у заједници. Појам „знања“ има изразито еклисиолошки карактер и функционише као гносеолошки чинилац уз помоћ кога „прави духовни ученик“ расуђује и суди о истинитој и лажној вери, односно истинитој и лажној сотириологији.
Значај Карловачке богословије за неговање и унапређење литургијског појања код Срба
Authors: Ђоковић Предраг
Published: December 2022

У свом дугом историјском трајању Карловачка богословија је била не само најстарија српска богословска школа, већ и институција у којој је негована нововековна српска појачка традиција. У овом раду биће расветљен допринос овог училишта унапређењу црквено- појачке праксе и литургијског појања међу православним Србима. Стандардизација црквеног појања, чему је нарочито допринела Карловачка богословија, у значајној мери је унапредила културно и духовно повезивање Срба који су у бурним вековима пре и након сеоба живели у неколико царевина и под различитим црквеним јурисдикцијама.
Нови прилог изучавању узајамних односа религије и политике: Мирољуб Јевтић, Политика се родила из религије
Authors: Јовановић Хаџи Ненад М.
Published: December 2022

Сасвим недавно публикована је нова књига професора др Мирољуба Јевтића, који је у нашој научној и широј јавности најпознатији као дугогодишњи предавач предмета Политикологија религије, то јест политиколошке научне дисциплине чији је управо он и оснивач и коју је, по први пут на светском академском плану, увео у редовну наставу на Факултету политичких наука Универзитета у Београду 1993. године.
Thermogravimetric Evaluation for the Pyrolysis Process of Pellets Produced from Quinoa and Amaranth Harvest Residues
Authors: UZUNOĞLU Savaş , KUŞ Emrah
Published: December 2022

In this study, the combustion properties of pellets produced from quinoa (C3 plant) and amaranth (C4 plant) harvest residues were evaluated by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Differential Thermogravimetry (DTG) methods. Pelletizing was carried out at 25% moisture content and at a material temperature of 70 °C. 7.5% molasses was used as the adhesive. The pellets were heated from 25 °C to 1000 °C in a thermal analyzer at a tracking rate of 10 °C min-1 and in N2 gas environment. The mass loss and mass loss rate occurring in this temperature range were recorded simultaneously and expressed in thermograms. Combustion stages are observed as a peak in the DTG curve and these peaks represent the mass losses in the combustion stages. According to the analysis results, the highest mass loss rate in the evaporation zone of water in the quinoa plant was 2.12% at 96.65 °C, and in the amaranth plant at 2.34% at 101.7 °C. However, in the next step, the mass loss rate decreased in both pellets. At this stage of the analysis, the water in the pellets completely evaporated and the mass loss was 12.43% in quinoa and 13.38% in amaranth, according to the initial mass. With the increase of volatile matter output, the mass loss rate increased again, and the highest mass loss rates were realized as 6.42% and 4.96%, respectively, at 320 °C for quinoa and 315 °C for amaranth. The rate-determining stage in the combustion kinetics of coal and biomass is the semi-coke combustion stage. At this stage, the lowest mass loss (0.89%) occurred in both pellet samples. TGA and DTG results showed that there were no significant differences between the combustion stages of quinoa and amaranth pellets, and their combustion behaviors were generally close to each other.
Sulfato de magnesio vs ketorolaco en analgesia postoperatoria de colecistectomías abiertas
Authors: Alcocer Betty Sarabia , Gutiérrez Tomás Joel López , Rodríguez Omar Román Arjona , Sarabia Betty Mónica Velázquez , Caamal María Eugenia López , De Chavez-Figueroa María Concepción Ruiz , González Julio Antonio Gutierrez , Cob Aremi Gisell Chi
Published: December 2022

Antecedentes: El dolor posoperatorio en la colecistectomía abierta es de tipo severo lo presentan 50% de los pacientes intervenidos. Objetivos: Demostrar que el uso del Sulfato de Magnesio (MgSO4) por vía intravenosa es una mejor alternativa como analgésico que el tratamiento convencional (ketorolaco) en pacientes postoperados de colecistectomía Métodos: Se realizó un estudio longitudinal, prospectivo, experimental y analítico comparándose el Sulfato de Magnesio contra el ketorolaco midiendo dosis de rescate, grado de dolor con Escala de EVA y complicaciones con el uso de Sulfato de Magnesio en el posoperatorio. Resultados: Se incluyeron dentro del estudio 40 pacientes divididos en 2 grupos, en el grupo del Sulfato de Magnesio solo 9 pacientes que corresponde al 45% utilizaron medicamento de rescate en 146.7 ± 67.8  minutos (rango: 60-240 min) comparado con  el grupo Control, 14 (70%) pacientes requirieron fármacos de rescate a un tiempo promedio de 154.3 ± 36.9 minutos (rango: 90-180 min). Conclusiones: Se comprobó la utilidad del Sulfato de Magnesio para control del dolor postoperatorio severo, se observó que al momento de la extubación y los 30 minutos subsecuentes la EVA fue menor en el grupo de estudio, lo cual nos indica mejor analgesia con el sulfato de Magnesio. En este estudio no se observaron efectos colaterales o complicaciones con ninguno de los dos tratamientos.
Retraction of the article “An objective: to lower blood pressure effectively and safely. How to do it in a rational and modern way?”
Authors: Editorial Article
Published: December 2022

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Implementasi Algoritma Iterative Dichotomiser 3 (ID3) untuk Prediksi Keberlangsungan Studi Mahasiswa
Authors: Waridhon Bharin Rizqi , Fauzan Abd. Charis
Published: December 2022

Kelulusan mahasiswa merupakan masalah yang menjadi pusat perhatian yang datang di berbagai Universitas di Indonesia. berdasar pada peraturan yang disampaikan dalam buku II standard dan prosedur tentang akreditasi institusi perguruan tinggi oleh BAN-PT (Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi) pada tahun 2011 menyatakan bahwa salah satu aspek penilaian akreditasi adalah mahasiswa dan lulusan. Penelitian ini bertujuan membuat sebuah sistem program untuk membantu memberikan tindakan preventif khususnya oleh dosen wali dan Kepala program studi UNU Blitar sehingga permalasahan kelulusan mahasiswa mampu ditanggulangi dan diminimalisir jumlah mahasiswa yang bermasalah. Dari data yang peneliti dapat dari Pusat IT UNU Blitar sebanyak 234 Mahasiswa yang tidak melakukan KRS sejak semester 4 dan 167 Mahasiswa FIE yang tidak melakukan KRS mulai sejak semester 6. Penelitian ini menggunakan Algoritma Iterative Dichotomizer 3 yang mana merupakan algoritma pembelajaran dengan membangun pohon keputusan. Penelitian ini menghasilkan hasil evaluasi menggunakan Confusion Matriks dengan nilai akurasi sebesar 79,22 %, nilai presisi sebesar 70,83 %, nilai sensitifitas sebesar 94,44 %, dan nilai spesifisitas sebesar 65,85 %.
Tinjauan Pustaka Sistematic: Penerapan Metode Position Averaging Point Pada Computer Vision
Authors: Ariyani Rizki , Arif Zaenul , Syefudin Syefudin
Published: December 2022

Computer Vision adalah salah satu parameter penting untuk menghasilkan suatu sistem yang hampir mendekati dengan sistem visual manusia. Pada penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji Literatur Review terkait penerapan metode Position Averaging Point pada Computer Vision. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan paradigma Systematic Literature Review (SLR) terhadap jurnal yang sudah di publikasikan dari tahun 2016 sampai tahun 2022. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan mendokumentasikan dari berbagai sumber jurnal yang mempunyai penelitian serupa pada laporan penelitian. Jurnal yang diperoleh dari search engine dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 3 (tiga) jurnal dengan menggunakan aplikasi Google Chrome dengan situs Google Scholar. Berdasarkan penelitian ini didapatkan bahwa objek penerapan metode Positin Averaging Point pada Computer Vision pada penelitian ini banyak yang mengukur panjang dengan akurasi rata-rata ikan lele.
Analisis dan Perancangan Software Pengukuran CMM Berdasarkan Arsitektur Bisnis
Authors: G C Muhammad Ibram , Elizzah Salsabella , Aritami R Trilistio , Ainul Yaqin Muhammad
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat rancangan software pengukuran CMM berdasarkan Arsitektur Bisnis. Banyak Organisasi Bisnis Instansi atau perusahaan yang masih belum mengetahui tingkat kematangan dari Organisasiperusahaannya tau instansinya. Peneletian ini berfokus untuk bagaimana mengukur CMM berdasarkan Aristektur bisnis, sedangkan Arsitektur bisnis yang di dalamnya terdapat struktur organisasi, Job Desc, dan SOP masih susah untuk mendapatkannya dengan detail dan terperinci. Hasil yang diharapkan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk bisa mengukur seberapa matang sebuah organisasiperusahaan atau instansi dengan pengukuran CMM berdasarkan arsitektur bisnisnya.
Satı Bey’in ‘Kitaplar Arasında Terbiye ve Ahlak Meseleleri; Din ve Hayat’ İsimli Çalışmasının Din Eğitimi Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: BAYRAKTAR Muhammet Mustafa
Published: December 2022

Meşrutiyetin yeniden ilan edilmesiyle birlikte Osmanlı fikir hayatı farklı bir boyut kazanmıştır. Dönemin düşünürleri, problemlere ilişkin çözüm yollarını aramışlardır. Söz konusu arayış, düşünürler arasında görüş farklılıklarının doğmasına neden olmuştur. Görüş ayrılıklarından doğan entelektüel motivasyon önemli bir bilgi mirasının oluşmasına kaynaklık etmiştir. Özellikle maarif konusunda Mehmet Akif Ersoy, Ziya Gökalp, Tevfik Fikret, İsmail Hakkı Baltacıoğlu, Halil Fikret Kanad ve Emrullah Efendi gibi düşünürler din, ahlak ve eğitimle ilgili çalışmalarıyla bu döneme katkı sağlamışlardır. Bu anlamda II. Meşrutiyet dönemi maarif tarihimizde eğitim üzerine ciddi ve derinlikli tartışmaların yaşandığı bir dönem olarak tarihteki yerini almıştır. Eserleri ve faaliyetleriyle II. Meşrutiyet dönemi eğitim anlayışının gelişmesinde etkili olan düşünürlerden biri de Mustafa Sâtı Bey’dir. İkdam, Tarik, Malumat, Servet-i Fünûn, Ulûm-u İktisadiye, Ulûm-u İçtimaiye, Mülkiye, Yeni Mektep, Neyyir-i Hakikat, Tedrisat-ı İbtidaiye Mecmuası, Envâr-ı Ulum, Terbiye Encümeni, Düşüne, Vakit, Ahlaki Duygular, Uzviyetler ve Cemiyetler, Tanin, Aşiyan, Muallim, Terbiye Mecmuası ve Terbiye gibi etkili yayın organlarında dönemin eğitim konularına ilişkin önemli yazılar kaleme almıştır. Sâtı Bey kaleme aldığı yazılarında zaman zaman dönemin eğitimcilerine eleştiriler de yöneltmiştir. Maarif Nazırı Emrullah Efendi’nin “Tuba Ağacı Nazariyesi”ne ve Ziya Gökalp’in “Milli Terbiye” konusundaki görüşlerine eleştiriler yönelttiği bilinmektedir. Ancak İsmail Hakkı Bey’in görüşlerine yönelttiği eleştiriler diğerleri kadar bilinmemektedir. Bu anlamda çalışmanın amacı, Sâtı Bey’in İsmail Hakkı Bey’in eserine yönelttiği eleştirileri din eğitimi bağlamında incelemektir.
Peygamber Kavramının Din Sosyolojisi Açısından Tahlili
Authors: BATUR Behçet
Published: December 2022

Din sosyolojisinde peygamber kavramına yönelik olarak, tarihi ve sosyolojik bir perspektiften, yeteri kadar inceleme yapıldığı pek söylenemez. Günümüzde peygamber kavramına dönük olarak yapılan araştırmaların büyük çoğunluğunun ilahiyat merkezli incelemeler olduğu görülmektedir. Peygamber kavramının teolojik boyutu olduğu kadar tarihi ve sosyolojik bir boyutunun olduğu da muhakkaktır. Tarihi açıdan büyük dinlerin doğuşunda ve gelişiminde bu figürlerin yeri yadsınamaz. Dolayısıyla peygamberlik konusunun sosyal bilimsel açıdan ele alınması bu bağlamda önem arz etmektedir. Tarihsel açıdan bir olgu olarak peygamberlik konusunun, özellikle Yahudilik, Hıristiyanlık, İslamiyet gibi büyük dinlerdeki önemi teslim edilmelidir. Peygamberlik olgusunun bu dinlerde ne anlam ifade ettiği, tarihte farklı bölge ve zamanlarda farklı peygamber figürlerinin ortaya çıkışı ve bunların toplumla kurdukları ilişkiler genelde dinlerin, özelde ise İbrahimi dinlerin anlaşılabilmesi bakımından incelenmeye değer ve gereklidir. Bu çalışma literatür taraması tekniğiyle yapılmış olup özellikle Batılı din sosyolojisi çalışmalarında peygamber kavramının yeterince ele alınmadığı görülmüştür. Bu nedenle peygamberlik konusunun tarihi ve sosyolojik bir açıdan incelenmesi, peygamber, tarih ve din ilişkisinin açığa kavuşturulmasıyla birlikte bunun din sosyolojisi alanına da önemli bir katkıda bulunacağı düşünülmektedir.