bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring Interpersonal Language in Wedding Discourse on Social Media
Authors: Wan Yau Ni
Published: August 2023

As evidenced by YouTube's rising online popularity, sharing experiences via social media is becoming more and more common. Since the advent of digital media, communication and experience sharing have changed. A wedding speech is an intriguing example of this genre, where the speaker naturally expresses gratitude to the newlyweds and guests while reliving family history. By recognizing important linguistic elements, the audience can better understand the interpersonal ties presented. The present study aimed to explore the interpersonal language and investigate the significant linguistic features of social media speech through a spoken analysis of YouTube videos. Approximately 2.5 hours (and 13,707 words) worth of real audio-visual recordings of wedding speeches were gathered and transcribed. The theoretical foundation for this study is strengthened by systemic functional linguistics (SFL). The findings and discussions section provides a comprehensive review of interpersonal language as it relates to appraisal theory, for example, the context variables of genre and register and lexico-grammatical features. These findings were investigated to comprehend the underlying interpersonal meanings in various language strata domains. The present study advances our knowledge of how language shapes speakers' communicative behavior in wedding discourse and provides insight into this novel media text form.
World Englishes Today: Towards a Pluricentric Approach of Proficiency Testing
Authors: Mourchid Mustapha , Bouaissane Mohamed , Brigui Hind , Sawalmeh Murad Hassan
Published: August 2023

Given the fact that one of the important topics in modern sociolinguistics today is the globalisation of English (Mesthrie & Bhatt, 2008), the aim of the present paper is twofold. First, it seeks to discuss the extent to which the spread of English around the world has resulted in the emergence of new linguistic varieties of English or World Englishes (Mourchid, 2019) and how English “no longer has one single base of authority, prestige and normativity” (Mesthrie & Bhatt, 2008, p. 3). Second, the paper also seeks to provide “a rationale for proficiency testing that subscribes to the view that accepting English as the global target language requires a proficiency testing framework beyond the monolithic EFL and ESL-based tests” (Al-Kadi, 2022, p. 39). This being said, the current paper calls for a shift in paradigm from the monocentric approach, which conceives of English as being a single language, to the pluricentric approach that celebrates the linguistic variation exhibited in the English language, and which better reflects the sociolinguistic reality of present-day English, which, in turn, reflects the new trend of proficiency testing needed in a modern world where diverse varieties of English compete and struggle to find their ways in EFL classrooms.
Hubo una vez en medicina... vida y obra del Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot
Authors: Tello Esparza Adolfo
Published: August 2023

Reseña biográfica de la vida, obra y aportes del Dr. Charcot a la medicina y la neurología.
Las contribuciones del Dr. Charcot a la medicina en general, y a la neurología en particular, son invaluables, resultas de su incesante deseo de aprender y de la perenne manía de investigar que tuvo siempre. Me parece que el nombramiento de padre de la neurología se lo ganó con creces, que el bagaje de conocimiento que acumuló y dejó para el nacimiento y posterior desarrollo de la neurología rebasa fácilmente los argumentos con que sus detractores le denostaban.
Adaptándose a un nuevo cuidado: narrativa de enfermería desde la experiencia personal
Authors: Meza-García Carlos Francisco , Molina-Avilez Diana Laura , Baxin-Bautista Mirna Beatriz , González-Soto Cinthia Elizabeth
Published: August 2023

Introducción: enfermería es reconocida como la ciencia del cuidado que ejerce acciones basadas en evidencia científica en relación a los procesos de salud o enfermedad para brindar una atención regida en los principios y valores humanos. Las experiencias vividas en la práctica profesional pueden convertirse en narrativas de enfermería, las cuales representan una perspectiva única que aportan al conocimiento disciplinar por medio del análisis y reflexión de las bases teóricas-epistemológicas.
Objetivo: analizar la situación de enfermería vivida de un enfermero en la Unidad de trasplante de tercer nivel conforme a los elementos epistemológicos de la ciencia enfermera.
Métodos: se realizó un análisis narrativo de una situación de enfermería de un paciente en postoperatorio de trasplante renal con rechazo de injerto a partir de los componentes del sistema Conceptual Teórico Empírico y el Modelo de Adaptación de Roy.
Resultados: se aplicaron los conceptos del metaparadigma, Modelo desarrollado por Roy y patrones del conocimiento de enfermería al interior de la narrativa, lo cual fue útil para guiar y comprender la experiencia del paciente en su proceso de enfermedad a fin de enfocar intervenciones específicas de cuidado para responder a sus necesidades básicas.
Conclusión: en la atención a la salud enfermería desempeña un rol esencial mediante la aplicación del conocimiento certero y oportuno. Las narrativas de enfermería exponen la pertinencia de proveer cuidado fundamentado y son de gran valía para la formación de nuevos recursos humanos e instrucción de enfermeros noveles.
KONSEPSI HARTA BENDA DALAM PERKAWINAN
Authors: Elmi M
Published: August 2023

Overcoming property related to marriage is a discussion that has always been interesting from time to time. The concept of joint property, inherited property or what is often referred to as gono-gono-equity property is a phenomenon that seems to have no end. Islamic law is here to provide a universal concept to be implemented in the concept of property in books. This research is a normative legal research based on literature review by reviewing the literature that discusses the concept of property in marriage. The results of this study indicate that Gono gini in Islam actually does not exist. However, with the existing phenomena, Islam is still able to answer the law of joint property or what we know as gonogyny. Islam still allows the existence of joint property. In fact, Islam allows ta'lik before marriage to facilitate the distribution of joint assets if separation occurs later. Wealth must be utilized as best as possible while still paying attention to Islamic rules. In disputes, assets are used to meet family needs for the benefit of all family members. If the assets are more then our reward is donating or donating to third parties
IMPLEMENTASI QIYAS PERSPEKTIF PEMIKIRAN IBNU HAZM ( STUDI KASUS KEKERASAN TERHADAP ORANG TUA )
Authors: Maulidi Nur Fadiilah
Published: August 2023

This study aims to see and study the extent to which acts of violence are committed by children against their parents, as well as how attitudes should be taken to avoid acts of violence as Muslims in the qiyad theory from the perspective of Ibn Hazm's thought. With a literature review approach, and using the collection of theories from journals, e-books, and the internet. Until this study resulted in the conclusion that there are many cases of violence perpetrated by children against parents in Indonesia, there are general factors that are the cause, including the economic crisis, pressure from the environment, stress, even to the point of being caused by it from the start. their parents did not give proper treatment to their children since childhood. Therefore, this article can help open everyone's minds, especially parents, that the need to implement early education from parents to their children is very much needed. Parents must educate, teach, and instill Islamic moral values, so that children can avoid bad behavior that will cause problems in the future. And conversely he will have noble character, always bring positive auras both within the family itself and even living in society in the future
Estimasi Pergerakan Aliran Barang Komoditi Pangan Kabupaten Klaten Ke Wilayah Di Jawa Tengah
Authors: Astutik Herna Puji
Published: August 2023

The Klaten area has extensive agricultural land, there are still rice fields and food industrial areas. There are many small and large-scale food industries in Klaten Regency whose travel patterns have not been identified. Where these industries are the driving force for the economy of several regions in Klaten Regency, of course, there must be a travel identification policy set. In the stages of determining a policy or decision, there is a need for data that must be available and complete, such as traffic data and information. Traffic data serves as material for determining traffic policies for various regions, which are used to identify opportunities for demand for goods traffic. This transport policy increases traffic as a form of intervention on the delivery side of the road network. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method and data collection method with the Secondary Data Analysis (ADS) approach. The secondary data used in this study is survey data, namely the Ministry of Transportation, the Transportation Research and Development Agency, Surveys of Origin, and Destination of Goods Transportation. The results of the analysis show that the volume of food cargo transported from Klaten Regency to all Regencies in Central Java is 548,605 tons per month in 2023, the largest food commodities are rice and coffee, followed by agricultural commodities and grains. The largest mode of cargo transportation from Klaten Regency to areas in Central Java is to the Boyolali Regency, Sukoharjo Regency, and Magelang Regencies
Penilaian Risiko Kegagalan Bendungan Dan Tindakan Pengurangan Risiko Pada Bendungan Nglangon
Authors: Herawanto Bramantyo , Suripin Suripin , Wulandari Dyah Ari
Published: August 2023

The dam failure that has been operating has a great potential to occur if the administrator does not carry out proper maintenance. Dams require proper and correct maintenance and operation which will greatly affect the safety of the dam itself. Especially for dams that have been operating for a long time, major maintenance activities including repairs and rehabilitation are urgently needed to avoid the worst conditions such as facing natural disasters. Because a dam can cause a large impact if it fails, it is necessary to have a risk assessment to analyze and evaluate the hazard of the dam. Risk research conducted at the Nglangon Dam uses the event tree method, traditional and modified ICOLD. Based on the results of individual and group extreme probability analysis, both traditional and event tree methods, the risk probability value is above the acceptable risk value threshold of 1.00E-05, which means that the Nglangon Dam requires further action. This is in line with the results of the ICOLD modified risk assessment method with classification III (high) which means that the Nglangon Dam is included in a dam that requires special attention and corrective actions to reduce the level of risk in the Nglangon Dam
Penentuan Prioritas Perawatan Berdasarkan Hasil Track Quality Index (TQI) Jalur Kereta Api Antara Stasiun Semarang Poncol – Stasiun Alastua
Authors: Prihatanto Rusman , Nurfaizin Bima Aji Bani , Puspitasari Armyta , Riyanta Wawan
Published: August 2023

PT. Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) has a measuring train that is used to determine the condition of the railroad tracks. The output of measuring train is a railroad quality value called the TQI (Track Quality Index). The TQI value can used to determine priority rail road maintenance. This study aims to determine the TQI category of the railroad between Semarang Poncol - Alastua, then determine improvement priorities and maintenance programs. The results of the analysis of the Semarang Poncol-Alastua cross-section railway data have an average category II for 20 < TQI ≤ 35. For priority treatment based on the results of the first point TQI on the SMT-ATA upstream track KM 0+156/188 Type Device LK (arch) with a TQI value of 48.1 categories III with an alert condition, an immediate corrective action program and track laying. Downstream track ATA-SMT KM 1+993/975 with a TQI value of 48.1 categories III with an alert condition, an immediate corrective action program and for the type of repair is track laying.
Studi Evaluasi Ekonomi Teknik Pembangunan Pasar Temanggung Jayakarti Tamiyang Layang
Authors: Rahmani Hudan , Abriano Nova , Masruroh Silfiana Ila , Jasmani Noor
Published: August 2023

The fire disaster that befell most of the Jayakarti Temanggung Market on June 26, 2005, resulted in reduced service facilities. Before a fire occurs, indeed the Temanggung Jayakarti Market needs to be renovated because the building is quite old. The development of the city of Tamiang Layang is currently quite rapid accompanied by the demands of the dynamics of the behavior of consumers as consumers which also increased so that the Temanggung Jayakarti Market is now considered less attractive. This situation raises an idea to make efforts to organize and rebuild the Jayakarti Temanggung Market. Redevelopment and revitalization of the Temanggung Jayakarti Market is basically very good, and this will support the economic sector in the city of Tamiang Layang so that it will increase local revenue (PAD). Besides that, it can also attract attraction for outside regional investors to enter Tamiang Layang City. The purpose of writing is to find out whether the redevelopment and revitalization carried out by the Temanggung Jayak Market in technical economy.
Perbandingan Tindakan (Practices) Berjalan Kaki Sebelum Dan Di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Berdasarkan Gender (Studi Kasus: Mahasiswa Universitas Komputer Indonesia)
Authors: Aulia Mohamad Donie , Syafiharti Romeiza , Paliah Pipih
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine differences in the act of walking before and during the Covid-19 pandemic based on gender. Walking is the highest level in the sustainable transport pyramid. The research method used is descriptive qualitative comparative. Data collection was done through a questionnaire, with the respondents being Unikom students. The results of this study indicate that walking for transportation (X1), exercising (X2), relaxing (X3), walking on weekdays (X4), walking on weekends (X5), and walking duration/duration (X6) are dominant. gender of women than men in conditions before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. Comparison of X1, X2, X3 in women and men shows that the frequency of walking has increased for exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic. Comparisons X4, X5 in women, showed that the behavior of walking was 6% greater in frequency on weekdays than weekends, while in men there was no difference or the same frequency of walking on weekdays and weekends. The duration of walking for women is 8% longer than for men
Pondasi Sumuran Sebagai Solusi Pada Jenis Tanah Berpasir Dengan Muka Air Tanah Tinggi
Authors: Lailiya Hikmatul , Candra Agata Iwan , Nisa' Khoirun , Fatika Rina Dwi , Fahmi M Ilham Fauzil , Ardianto Ricky Putra , Widyakrama Ogest Tegar
Published: August 2023

Soil conditions have an important influence on foundation planning in shophouse construction. Sandy soil with a high groundwater table is a problem because it has a low bearing capacity and is difficult for foundation casting. The aim of the research is to plan a proper foundation. This research by taking samples for testing compaction and shear strength. The test results are used to analyze the existing foundation planning. If the bearing capacity value does not meet the load assumption of 100 t/m2, then a re-planning is carried out with a minipile well foundation. The results of the research show that the existing foundation is a palm type foundation and the bearing capacity value is not fulfilled. So that the modification of the well foundation in the form of a minipile was carried out and the soil carrying capacity was obtained at 36.61 t/m2. To be able to withstand the load of the structure, it is necessary to plan the use of 3 minipiles, so that a value of 109.82 t/m2 is obtained which indicates the foundation is suitable for use. The results of this study can be used as a reference for planning foundations with sandy soil conditions with a high water table.
Variasi Penggunaan Limbah Crushing Plant Bijih Besi Gunung Batu Sebagai Agregat Halus Terhadap Mutu Beton
Authors: Yuniar Dewi , Fitriansyah Fitriansyah , Dermawan Adi Susetyo , Sunarwadi Hadi Surya Wibawanto , Suparto Teten
Published: August 2023

The increasing demand for concrete as a construction material has resulted in the depletion of natural resources. This motivates the construction industry to continue to innovate in the manufacture of concrete. The utilization of iron ore waste as a substitute for fine aggregate is one of the solutions. This study aims to determine the optimum composition of iron ore waste as a substitute for fine aggregate on compressive test strength and economic value of concrete mix materials. This study used coarse aggregate from the quarry location of Mount Batu PTP Pelaihari District, Tanah Laut Regency, fine aggregate from the iron ore crushing plant location from the stockpile of Perusda Baratala and ex. Palangkaraya. The testing at the UPT Construction Material Testing Laboratory DPUPRP Tanah Laut Regency, South Kalimantan Province. The results showed that concrete using fine aggregate/sand ex. Palangkaraya has a concrete quality of K-235.94 kg/cm2 or fc'= 19.583 Mpa. As a result, it was found that the concrete mixes were more efficient than the concrete mixes used in the concrete batching plant, and that the concrete mixes were more efficient than the concrete mixes used in the concrete batching plant AK (Coarse aggregat) 54%: AH (fine aggregates) 45% has a concrete quality of K-257.29 kg/cm2 or fc'= 22.849 Mpa. This shows that iron ore waste fine aggregate can be used in concrete mixes
Evaluasi Putaran Balik (U-Turn) Di Ruas Jalan G. Obos Kota Palangka Raya
Authors: Khomeini Muhammad
Published: August 2023

Evaluate the U-turn on Jalan G.Obos Palangka Raya, to be precise the U-turn adjacent to the Temanggung Tilung intersection and the Galaxi intersection. The purpose of this research is to determine traffic performance on the U-turn, evaluate the distance between U-turns to intersections according to the geometric U-turn, and provide recommendations for improving road performance for U-turn facilities. Calculating the road performance level using vehicle volume data to get the road capacity. This data was obtained by direct observation/field survey. Road Geometric Data, Traffic Volume, where the data on the volume of vehicles at a specified location in a unit of time. Types of vehicles that can be classified are light vehicles (Kr), heavy vehicles (Kb), two-wheeled motorized vehicles (SM). Traffic performance on U-Turn A and U-Turn B from both sides 1 and 2 has an average value of C, which means: Flow with stable conditions but the speed and movement of vehicles is greatly influenced by higher traffic volumes, for density medium traffic due to increased internal traffic resistance, vehicles have limitations in choosing speed, changing lanes or overtaking. Traffic performance on U-Turn A and U-Turn B from both sides 1 and 2 get an average performance result with a value of C. The distance between U-turn openings is smaller than the standard distance of at least 500 meters, while the distance between U-turn -turn A and U-Turn B 282 meters, to improve U-Turn performance is to move the U-turn to fit the standard minimum distance
Sistemas de costes de calidad para establecimientos de alojamiento turístico
Authors: Mayorga Ases Maria Jose , Velastegui Hernández Rommel Santiago , Mayorga Ases Leticia Abigail , Carranza Calero Diego Mauricio
Published: August 2023

Introducción.  Los sistemas de coste de la calidad (COQ), son metodologías que permiten a los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico evaluar sus recursos se utilizan para relacionadas con la calidad. La implantación de sistemas de costes de calidad es crucial para controlar eficazmente los costes y garantizar la prestación de experiencias de alta calidad a los clientes. Al identificar los distintos tipos de costes de calidad, como los costes de prevención y los costes de evaluación para mejorar su reputación, generar confianza entre los clientes y aumentar su fidelidad. La superación de estos retos requiere una comprensión global de los componentes críticos de la gestión de la calidad en el sector de la hostelería y la integración de los sistemas de costes de calidad en las estrategias generales de gestión. Objetivo. Analizar la importancia del análisis de los costos de la calidad para generar confianza a los clientes. Metodología.  Por medio de diez pasos se utiliza una metodología de revisión bibliográfica que consiste en recopilar, analizar y sintetizar la información relevante de diversas fuentes, como libros, artículos académicos y otros documentos, para presentar una visión general del estado del conocimiento sobre los sistemas de costes de calidad para establecimientos de alojamiento turístico. Resultados. Se obtienen ocho resultados principales entre los cuales tenemos: 1. tipos de costes de calidad en los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico. 2. costes de prevención en los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico. 3.costes de evaluación en los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico. 4.costes por fallos internos en establecimientos de alojamiento turístico. 5.costes externos de fracaso en los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico. 6.ventajas de implantar un sistema de costes de calidad en los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico 7. retos de la implantación de un sistema de costes de calidad en los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico. 8.casos prácticos de implantación con éxito de sistemas de costes de calidad en establecimientos de alojamiento turístico. Conclusión.  Los sistemas de costes de calidad desempeñan un papel crucial para garantizar el éxito y la competitividad de los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico. La implantación de sistemas de costes de calidad en los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico es crucial para garantizar la mejora continua y el control de la calidad de los servicios prestados, los establecimientos pueden controlar eficazmente los costes y mejorar la experiencia general de los huéspedes. Por medio de la colaboración con las partes interesadas y la adopción de las mejores prácticas, los establecimientos de alojamiento turístico pueden mejorar sus sistemas de costes de calidad y, en última instancia, ofrecer una mejor experiencia a sus huéspedes.
Peningkatan Kapasitas Pemerintah dan Masyarakat Nagari Salimpaung Melalui Aplikasi SIANA
Authors: Permana Iip , Hanoselina Yulia , Helmi Rahmadhona Fitri , Yuliarti Yuliarti
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this service is to increase the capacity of the Nagari Salimpaung Government apparatus in utilizing the management of the SIANA application and increase the participation of the Nagari Salimpaung community in obtaining public services. The method used in this service adopts the sprint design method which includes outreach, training and mentoring activities. The instrument for evaluating community service activities uses a questionnaire and is analyzed descriptively. The results of this service show that there is an increase in the capacity of partners, especially the SIANA application operator. This can be seen from the operator’s basic skills in operating the SIANA application.
Pemberdayaan Kesehatan Remaja : Edukasi Bahaya Rokok Elektrik bagi Siswa SMA Negeri 2 Tegal
Authors: Susanto Agus , Mahardika Muladi Putra , Purwantiningrum Heni
Published: August 2023

The community service program aims to increase awareness and knowledge about the dangers of e-cigarettes and their impact on adolescent health. The implementation of this service was carried out using the interactive counseling method. The targets of this activity were 10th and 11th-grade students of SMA Negeri 2 Tegal. The evaluation instrument of this activity used pre-test and post-test and was analyzed descriptively. The results of this community service activity showed an increase in student knowledge by 4.68 after participating in counseling activities. The increase in participants' knowledge included knowledge about the safety of e-cigarettes and the chemical content of e-cigarettes. In addition, knowledge about the dangers of e-cigarettes for health, especially for the respiratory system, brain health, heart health, and lung health.
Edukasi Gizi Seimbang dan Penyakit Degeneratif bagi Lansia Desa Kenongrejo Kabupaten Madiun
Authors: Susanto Lukas , Utomo Andri Wahyu , Kartini Puri Ratna , Putra Roy , Kusumawati Desi , Setiawan Mohammad Arfi , Primiani Cicilia Novi
Published: August 2023

This service aims to increase the knowledge of the elderly in Kenongrejo Village regarding balanced nutrition and degenerative diseases. The method of implementing this service was socialization and mentoring. The evaluation instrument for this activity was the help of an evaluation rubric which was then analyzed descriptively. The results of this service showed that the knowledge of the elderly regarding food menu arrangements for the elderly increased by 45%; participants' understanding of various degenerative diseases that occurred in the elderly increased by 30%; awareness of the importance of routine health control for the elderly increased by 42%; participants' motivation in participating in outreach/counseling increased 30%; and implementation of socialization/counseling programs increased 100%. Based on the service activities that had been carried out, socialization and mentoring activities were going well and could provide changes in behavior patterns for the elderly in Kenongrejo Village.
Optimalisasi Kinerja UMKM Tempe Melalui Skill Manajerial Kewirausahaan
Authors: Sandra Jana , Rachmawati Nur Fitri , Samsudin Samsudin , Maulina Anita , Indrayanti Sri , Fitra Rahmani , Firdaus Iqbal
Published: August 2023

This service aims to improve the knowledge and skills of Tempe small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs in effectively managing their businesses and enhancing competitiveness. This service activity is carried out through a series of workshops, motivational training, and group mentoring. The community partners involved in this project were the Tempe SMEs located in the Pejuang neighborhood, Bekasi. The results of this service showed a significant improvement in the knowledge and skills of the Tempe SME entrepreneurs after participating in the training and mentoring sessions. They successfully enhanced their business performance, expanded market access through digital marketing, and formed a group or association of Tempe SMEs to share knowledge and support each other in addressing business challenges. This initiative positively contributed to the welfare and local economic growth by strengthening the Tempe sector as a key pillar of the economy in the Pejuang neighborhood, Bekasi.
Would Emotionally Intelligent Service Employees Stay Longer? The Moderating Role of Internal Service Climate
Authors: Ma Erdan , Schlachter Steven D. , Chen Alexander N. , Xu Jinfei , Wong IpKin Anthony
Published: August 2023

Employee turnover intention is huge challenge for employers, especially in the highly stressful service industry. This study surveyed 1,236 front line casino employees across 29 organizations in Macau, the Casino paradise. Findings reveal that emotional intelligence (EI) plays a crucial role in allowing employ-ees to cope with environmental demands and pressures successfully. Our results demonstrate that job sat-isfaction and occupational commitment can relieve the turnover intention of employees. Additionally, we investigated the moderating effect of an internal service climate (ISC) that is an organizational contextual factor (including psychological environment and re-sources available for employees). Our findings suggest that when the ISC is high, satisfied and committed employees have lower turnover intentions. ISC offers a well being and supportive environment that helps bring down the turnover intention in the very stressful service industry. Our study recommends that companies should provide a positive ISC for employees to reduce turnover intension among employees.
Predicting the occurrence of an endangered salamander in a highly urbanized landscape
Authors: Siemens AL , Bogart JP , Linton JE , Norris DR
Published: August 2023

Effective protection of threatened species living in highly urbanized landscapes requires detailed information on their population distribution. For species that are difficult to detect, species distribution models (SDMs) can be valuable tools for predicting their occurrence. We created an SDM to predict breeding pond locations of the endangered Jefferson salamander Ambystoma jeffersonianum in southern Ontario, the most highly developed and populated region in Canada. Using a maximum entropy modelling algorithm (Maxent), we combined known breeding pond occurrences with climate, land type, soil, and topography data to capture the ecological niche of the Jefferson salamander. Our SDM showed excellent performance (AUC = 0.919), with land type being the most important predictor variable. We produced a continuous habitat suitability map that predicted most hotspots of suitable habitat to occur along the Niagara Escarpment, with small patches in hedge rows and forest fragments in surrounding agricultural areas. Our refined presence-absence map predicted a high suitability area of 305 km2 with high specificity and moderate overall accuracy. Over half of this area was within the Ontario Greenbelt, demonstrating the importance of protecting this land from future development. Our work demonstrates how SDMs can be used to inform decisions on endangered species and direct conservation efforts towards critical habitats.
Spatial differences in female lobster mating success and population characteristics in southern Massachusetts
Authors: Pugh TL , Glenn RP , Watson WH
Published: August 2023

The Southern New England stock of American lobster Homarus americanus is currently severely depleted and experiencing recruitment failure, potentially resulting from increased larval or juvenile mortality, decreased larval production, or both. We examined one aspect of larval production, female mating success, in 2 regions of Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The inner Bay areas are typically male-dominated, and the deeper regions at the mouth of the Bay have higher proportions of females. These locations were specifically selected to test our primary hypothesis that female-skewed sex ratios would decrease female mating success. Using a non-invasive method to detect ejaculates stored within females’ seminal receptacles, mating success was determined for 3851 females. Contrary to our initial hypothesis, mating success was higher in the outer areas where the sex ratio was female-skewed. We then explored 2 alternative explanations for this spatial pattern in mating success. First, using the ratio of abdominal width to carapace length (ABD:CL) to approximate maturity stage, a large proportion of females from the inner Bay appeared to be immature or primiparous, while females from the outer regions (with a larger ABD:CL ratio) were likely multiparous. Thus, lower mating activity inside Buzzards Bay corresponded with a higher proportion of immature or newly matured females for any given size. Second, low densities of lobsters inside Buzzards Bay may have resulted in a mate-finding Allee effect, leaving some mature females unmated. These 2 alternative explanations for the spatial pattern in mating success are not mutually exclusive; both may be impacting female mating success in the region.
Cooperation in changing groups
Authors:   , Otten Kasper Daniel
Published: August 2023

How people cooperate to provide public goods is a major scientific and societal question. Most existing research shows how people cooperate in stable groups. However, many real-world public good problems occur in groups that gradually change due to old members leaving and new members arriving. We have a limited understanding of how cooperation can be sustained when newcomers arrive whose views and needs might differ from those of the existing members. In this thesis, we examine this issue with lab experiments, a large-scale online game, and a field experiment. We find that newcomers initially contribute differently to public goods than existing members. Over time, newcomers largely conform to existing members. Newcomers are punished more for norm deviations than existing members and have less influence on how public goods are shaped. Altogether, the thesis reveals that cooperation dynamics in changing groups are different from stable groups.
Küresel İklim Değişikliği ve Çevresel Değişimlerin Etkisi Altında Arazi Değişim Biliminin Ortaya Çıkışı: Kurak ve Yarı Kurak Ekosistemlerde Arazi Değişimi
Authors: ÖZDEŞ Mehmet
Published: August 2023

Arazi kullanım faaliyetlerinin sürdürülebilir bir insan-çevre ekosistemine zarar verip vermediği sorusu bütünleşik insan-çevre sistemleri hakkındaki en temel sorulardan biridir. Bu nedenle, beşerî ve çevre bilimciler, Uzaktan Algılama ve Coğrafi Bilgi Sistemleri yöntemlerini kullanarak insan-çevre sistemlerinin ortak bir payda olan mekânsal temelde entegrasyonunu araştırmaktadırlar. Bu kapsamda 1960'lardan itibaren, farklı türden mekânsal sorunları çözmek için çeşitli yöntemler ve araçlar geliştirilmektedir. Bunun sonucunda ‘Arazi Değişim Bilimi’ kavramı, 21. yüzyılda arazi dinamiklerini çevresel değişimler ve küresel iklim değişikliği ile ilişkili olarak inceleyen disiplinlerarası bir bilim dalı olarak ortaya çıkmıştır. Öte yandan, Anadolu Yarımadası çoğunlukla kurak ve yarı kurak iklim özelliğine sahip olmasına ve arazi kullanım dinamiklerinden yoğun bir şekilde etkilenmesine rağmen, Arazi Değişim Bilimi kavramının literatürde yer almadığı görülmüştür. Bu çalışma, Arazi Değişim Bilimi alanında yapılmış olan güncel araştırmaları inceleyerek sentezlemiş ve bu alandaki bir açığı kapatmaya yardımcı olmuştur.
Eğitim Fakültesi Öğrencilerinin Kişilik Özellikleri ve Akademik Motivasyonları ile Kariyer Araştırma Öz-Yeterlikleri Arasındaki İlişkilerin İncelenmesi
Authors: KIRAN Fatma , ŞAHİN Mustafa
Published: August 2023

Bireyin yaşamında önemli bir yeri olan kariyer gelişimi, çağın getirdiği yenilikler doğrultusunda değişime uğramaktadır. Başarılı bir kariyer gelişim süreci için, bireyin sahip olduğu kariyer araştırma öz-yeterlik düzeyi önemli görülmektedir. Kariyer araştırma öz-yeterliği, bireyin kendini tanıması, mesleklerle ilgili araştırmalar yapması, iş yaşamı için gerekli donanıma sahip olması ve bağlantılar kurabilmesi olarak açıklanabilir. Bu araştırmanın amacı eğitim fakültesi öğrencilerinin kişilik özellikleri ve akademik motivasyonları ile kariyer araştırma öz-yeterlikleri arasındaki ilişkilerin incelenmesidir. Araştırma grubunu, uygun örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen 806 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Verilerin toplanmasında kişisel bilgi formu, Kariyer Araştırma Öz-Yeterliği Ölçeği, Büyük Beşli Envanteri ve Akademik Motivasyon Ölçeği kullanılmıştır. Bu çalışma nicel araştırma yöntemlerinden ilişkisel desene göre tasarlanmıştır. Veriler SPSS 23.00 programıyla analiz edilmiştir. Veri analizinde, Spearman Korelasyon Katsayısı ve Çoklu Doğrusal Regresyon teknikleri kullanılmıştır. İstatistiksel analizlerden elde edilen bulgular, kariyer araştırma öz-yeterliği ile dışadönüklük, gelişime açıklık, uyumluluk ve sorumluluk kişilik özellikleri arasında pozitif; nevrotiklik kişilik özelliği arasında negatif yönde anlamlı bir ilişki olduğunu göstermiştir. Yapılan Çoklu Doğrusal Regresyon analizi; dışadönüklük, gelişime açıklık, nevrotiklik ve sorumluluğun kariyer araştırma öz-yeterliğinin anlamlı yordayıcıları olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Öğrencilerin kariyer araştırma öz-yeterlikleri ile akademik motivasyonun içsel ve dışsal bütün boyutları arasında pozitif; motivasyonsuzluk boyutu ile negatif yönde anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmaktadır. Başarma ve harekete yönelik içsel motivasyon ile tüm dışsal motivasyon boyutları, kariyer araştırma öz-yeterliğinin anlamlı yordayıcılarıdır. Araştırma sonuçları literatür bulguları kapsamında tartışılmıştır.
The examination of demographics influences on the digital parenting awareness of parents with 3-6 years old children
Authors: KULAKSIZ Taibe , TORAN Mehmet
Published: August 2023

This study aims to reveal the differences between digital parenting awareness by gender of the parent, age of the parent, perceived socioeconomic status of parent, daily internet usage duration of the parent, educational level of the parent, age of the child, number of children, and using a control app. Utilizing a cross-sectional survey method, the participants of the study consist of 308 parents with children ages 3 to 6. The Demographic Information Form and Digital Parenting Awareness Scale were administered and analyzed based on quantitative parametric analysis methods. Results showed that some demographics vary between mothers’ and fathers’ digital parenting awareness. Mothers show higher digital parenting awareness. Older parents are inclined to be digitally negligent of their children. Parents’ socioeconomic and educational levels almost do not influence digital parenting awareness. Parents do not act differently in digital environments regarding their pre-school age children. One-child families protect their kids from digital risks more than three-child families. It is important to emphasize that parents using the internet daily for more than four hours tend to have less awareness. Fathers/mothers using a parental control app have higher awareness to save and monitor their children online.
SURVIVE AND THRIVE: DRIVING FACTORS FOR SMES PERFORMANCE IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Ehab Aktham Kassab  , Norshahrizan Nordin  , Mohammad Harith Amlus  , Badlishah Ahmad
Published: August 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to empirically test the relationships between entrepreneurial orientation (EO), total quality management (TQM), and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) performance. It specifically examines whether innovation practices (IPs) mediate the EO, TQM, and SME performance relationships.Design/methodology/approach: A self-administered questionnaire was utilised to collect data from owners/managers of SMEs in Malaysia. The validity and reliability of the instrument were evaluated. Structural equation model utilised to analyse the relationships using PLS 3.3.9.Findings: Statistical outcomes displaying a significant direct effect of EO and IPs on SMEs’ performance, while TQM displayed an insignificant effect on SMEs’ performance. For mediation effect analysis, the indirect effect of EO and TQM on SMEs’ performance through IPs was significant.Research limitations/implications: A sample of manufacturing SMEs was investigated using a quantitative cross-sectional research design. Future research could use qualitative techniques or a longitudinal research design for further information analysis.Practical implications: The research findings provide insights into the owners/managers of SMEs in today’s dynamic manufacturing environment, with a focus on EO and TQM as driving factors to enhance their performance.Originality/value: The research extends the literature on EO and TQM with a comprehensive understanding from the standpoint of Malaysian SMEs.
THE MEDIATING ROLE OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT STYLES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB CHARACTERISTICS AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
Authors: Nur Lailatul Husna Binti Mohammad Yusof  , Abdul Halim Bin Abdul Majid  , Siti Norasyikin Binti Abdul Hamid
Published: August 2023

The COVID-19 virus leading to the pandemic has highly impacted many sectors, including the business sector. The pandemic and all forms of movement control orders by the authorities affecting low employee performance affect the Malaysian economy significantly. Therefore, this study examines the possible factors leading to high employee performance within SMEs. They are critical to work future, not only for creating jobs and developing the economy but also for driving market competition and innovation. The study’s respondents consist of employees in the SME sector. This study employs a quantitative method. A set of questionnaires was distributed to 287 respondents. This study used AMOS’s Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) to analyse the data. The study’s findings indicate that job characteristics and conflict management styles are significantly associated with employee performance. Moreover, conflict management styles mediate the relationship between job characteristics and employee performance. In this study, employee performance is essential to every organisation and helps increase productivity and improve customer service quality.
The Occupational Roots of the Cultural Anti-immigration Backlash: The role of specific skills and labor market context
Authors: Serrano-Serrat Josep
Published: August 2023

This paper aims to fill the gap in the understanding of the cultural anti-immigration backlash of highly skilled individuals. To address this gap, this study focuses on occupation-specific skills (OSS), which are assets whose returns depend on the occupational labor market context. In tight labor markets, OSS provide protection from labor market competition, but their effectiveness decreases in loose labor markets. As a result, occupations with high OSS, such as professionals and managers, are particularly affected when the occupational labor market deteriorates. This deterioration in the labor market leads to a decline in perceptions of social status, which in turn leads to a cultural reaction against immigration among these workers. The results of several attitudinal surveys, including longitudinal data, support this argument.
A Discussion on Geopolitical Risk of Taiwan Semiconductor Industry
Authors: Chou Kuanchu
Published: August 2023

Is the semiconductor industry in Taiwan a "Silicon Shield" that deters potential military conflicts? Widely believed among business elites and the general public, the concept comes from two aspects: China's dependence on Taiwanese chips for economic growth, making war in the Taiwan Strait too costly, and the reliance of the US and its allies on chip supplies from Taiwan, prompting them to deter potential geopolitical risks. However, the "Silicon Shield" concept has flaws. Neither liberalist nor realist theories guarantee a causal relationship between interdependence and peace, with liberalists ignoring realists' concerns about vulnerability issues and realists downplaying the restraining force of international trade on aggressiveness. The naive expectation of balancing also presents a flaw. The author argues that despite the tight linkage between the US and China in the semiconductor value chain, negative expectations of trade wars and further technology restrictions may result in militarized conflicts.
Evaluating the use of a novel low-cost measurement insole to characterise plantar foot strain during gait loading regimes
Authors: Crossland Sarah R. , Siddle Heidi J. , Brockett Claire L. , Culmer Peter
Published: August 2023

Introduction: Under plantar loading regimes, it is accepted that both pressure and shear strain biomechanically contribute to formation and deterioration of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU). Plantar foot strain characteristics in the at-risk diabetic foot are little researched due to lack of measurement devices. Plantar pressure comparatively, is widely quantified and used in the characterisation of diabetic foot ulceration risk, with a range of clinically implemented pressure measurement devices on the market. With the development of novel strain quantification methods in its infancy, feasibility testing and validation of these measurement devices for use is required. Initial studies centre on normal walking speed, reflecting common activities of daily living, but evaluating response to differing gait loading regimes is needed to support the use of such technologies for potential clinical translation. This study evaluates the effects of speed and inclination on stance time, strain location and strain response using a low-cost novel strain measurement insole.

Methods: The STrain Analysis and Mapping of the Plantar Aspect (STAMPS) insole has been developed, and feasibility tested under self-selected normal walking speeds to characterise plantar foot strain, with testing beyond this limited regime required. A treadmill was implemented to standardise speed and inclination for a range of daily plantar loading conditions. A small cohort, comprising of five non-diabetic participants, were examined at slow (0.75 m/s), normal (1.25 m/s) and brisk (2 m/s) walking speeds and normal speed at inclination (10% gradient).

Results: Plantar strain active regions were seen to increase with increasing speed across all participants. With inclination, it was seen that strain active regions reduce in the hindfoot and show a tendency to forefoot with discretionary changes to strain seen. Stance time decreases with increasing speed, as expected, with reduced stance time with inclination.

Discussion: Comparison of the strain response and stance time should be considered when evaluating foot biomechanics in diabetic populations to assess strain time interval effects. This study supports the evaluation of the STAMPS insole to successfully track strain changes under differing plantar loading conditions and warrants further investigation of healthy and diabetic cohorts to assess the implications for use as a risk assessment tool for DFU.
The role of mesenchymal stem cells derived exosomes as a novel nanobiotechnology target in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer
Authors: Zhou You , Dong Yuqing , Zhang Aixue , Wu Jibin , Sun Qiang
Published: August 2023

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), one of the most common types of stem cells, are involved in the modulation of the tumor microenvironment (TME). With the advancement of nanotechnology, exosomes, especially exosomes secreted by MSCs, have been found to play an important role in the initiation and development of tumors. In recent years, nanobiotechnology and bioengineering technology have been gradually developed to detect and identify exosomes for diagnosis and modify exosomes for tumor treatment. Several novel therapeutic strategies bioengineer exosomes to carry drugs, proteins, and RNAs, and further deliver their encapsulated cargoes to cancer cells through the properties of exosomes. The unique properties of exosomes in cancer treatment include targeting, low immunogenicity, flexibility in modification, and high biological barrier permeability. Nevertheless, the current comprehensive understanding of the roles of MSCs and their secreted exosomes in cancer development remain inadequate. It is necessary to better understand/update the mechanism of action of MSCs-secreted exosomes in cancer development, providing insights for better modification of exosomes through bioengineering technology and nanobiotechnology. Therefore, this review focuses on the role of MSCs-secreted exosomes and bioengineered exosomes in the development, progression, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.