bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluating Surface Water Quality Using Multivariate Statistical Methods: A Case Study in a Province of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Authors:   College of Environment and Natural Resources, Can Tho University, Can Tho 900000, Vietnam, Giao Nguyen Thanh
Published: December 2022

This study aims to assess the quality, location and monitoring parameters of surface water quality in the water bodies of Vinh Long province using multivariate statistical methods. Water quality parameters including pH, temperature, turbidity, TSS, EC, DO, BOD, COD, NH4+-N, NO3--N, PO43--P, Cl-, E. coli, coliform and Fe were used in the analysis. Cluster analysis (CA) was employed to analyze spatial variations of water quality, while principal component analysis (PCA) was used to identify key indicators affecting water quality. The findings showed that surface water quality in Vinh Long province was contaminated with organic matters (high BOD, COD and low DO), nutrients (NH4+-N, PO43--P), and microorganisms (E. coli, coliforms). The value of water quality health comprehensive was mainly evaluated at a “poor” to “medium” level. The CA results revealed that the water monitoring locations could be reduced from 63 to 48 locations, saving 23.8% of the total monitoring cost. PCA identified seven parameters that considerably influenced surface water due to four polluting water sources: runoff, residential areas, industrial and agricultural activities. Further studies need to identify specific sources and scales of water pollution for appropriate water management strategies.
Assessment of Physico‑Chemical Characteristics of Lana, Tirana and Ishmi Rivers Using IDW InterpAssessment of Physico‑Chemical Characteristics of Lana, Tirana and Ishmi Rivers Using IDW Interpolationolation
Authors:   the Department of Meteorology - Institute of GeoSciences, Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania, Kucaj Enkelejda , Osmani Marilda , Gjoni Anira , Bardhi Azem , Kucaj Besim , Bujku Dolores
Published: December 2022

Uncontrolled movement of the population in cities and an increased number of productive activities have significantly influenced the increase in polluting factors in the environment and the level of pollution in river waters. This study aims to evaluate the water quality in the Lana, Tirana, and Ishmi rivers using the physical and chemical parameters, to understand their temporal (seasonal) and spatial dynamics. The use of the Geographical Information System (GIS) based on the water quality information system and spatial analysis with Inverse Distance Weighted Interpolation (IDW) enabled the design of water quality indicators for the rivers study. Sampling was carried out in ten stations and water quality indicators were monitored from 2018 to 2020 and analyzed by the National Environment Agency laboratory. Spatial-time maps of physicso-chemical parameters were analyzed. Assessment of water quality was realized by IDW-s methods which serve as the monitoring of stations by examining the sources of water pollution in rivers bed. Water quality maps aim to identify the main areas requiring river pollution control. The dominant pollutant component of the water is TP, which determines at Ishmi river. The concentration of phosphates in water rivers was a great influence, with an average value for the year 2018 of 2.457 mg/L, and in 2020 reaches a value of 1.956 mg/L with an order TP> P_PO43- > N-NO2-> N-NO3-. This strategy can be used as an effective tool to improve real-time monitoring of water river quality.
Heavy Metal Concentrations in Hard Clam Meretrix lyrata and the Coastal Environment of Tien River Estuary, Mekong Delta
Authors:   Institute for Tropical Technology and Environmental Protection, Vietnam, Tran Viet Tuan , Nguyen Phuoc-Dan , Dinh Quoc-Tuc , Nguyen Huu-Viet , Strady Emilie , Han Sunghee
Published: December 2022

The coastal area surrounding Mekong Delta-Vietnam (MDV) is one of the largest clam farming sites in Vietnam. Furthermore, previous studies showed that the rapid growth of urbanization, industrialization, and agriculture lead to the contamination of heavy metals in MDV. Therefore, this study is aimed to evaluate the presence of cadmium (Cd), cooper (Cu), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn) in sea water, sediment, as well as hard clam (Meretrix lyrata) around coastal area of Tien River Estuary named Tan Thanh. The results showed that all studied metals’ concentrations in sediment were lower than the limits of marine sediment quality guidelines, except Zn. The levels of studied metals in clam samples were less than the maximum values of metals in food which regulated by Commission Regulation 1881/2006 and some countries. Concentrations of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in the clam flesh were ranging between 0.01 and 1.34 mg kg-1, 1.1 and 15.8 mg kg-1, not detected and 0.6 mg kg-1, as well as 9.9 and 192.5 mg kg-1, respectively. Among the studied metals, Cd is considered as the most influential parameter for the health risk assessment of local clam consumers. According to this study, the daily intake of 100 g clam flesh (wet weight) is recommended as the largest amount of clam for local consumers.
Multi-criteria Assessment of Onsite Packaged Wastewater Treatment Systems
Authors:   Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait City, Kuwait, Ahmed Mohd Elmuntasir , Al-Matouq A. , Khajah M. , Abdullah H. , Al-Ajeel F.
Published: December 2022

Onsite wastewater treatment systems and small scale packaged wastewater treatment plants have been used on a large scale in developing and developed countries where centralized sewerage facilities are not feasible. Generally, onsite systems continuously work under significant variations in both quantity and quality of the influent wastewater. Therefore, their suitability needs to be assessed before installation and operation to ensure their suitability and sustainability. This paper aims to define a set of context-specific criteria to assist in selecting the best onsite wastewater treatment system and to break down these criteria into measurable parameters. Furthermore, the developed multi-criteria assessment tool was validated using the results of the performance monitoring of a selected wastewater treatment system. This work is important since the selection of onsite systems, in many cases, is done based on declared performance by the supplier and the costs involved.
TikTok in Mobile-Assisted English Language Learning: An Exploratory Study
Authors:   the Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia, Hu Hengzhi , Du Kehan
Published: December 2022

Embedded in interactive and participatory Web 2.0 applications, the complex experiences of English as a foreign language (EFL) learners in the digital age have triggered considerable interest in mobile-assisted language learning (MALL). Abundant research notwithstanding, much remains to be explored in MALL, leaving unknown the multifaceted effects of specific technological applications on various aspects of learning. Placed in China’s higher education context, the present mixed-methods study characterised by an exploratory sequential design intends to fill this gap by focusing on TikTok use in EFL learning. The initial qualitative study indicated EFL learners’ contrasting perceptions of TikTok use in formal learning, centring on its possible effects on global language proficiency, speaking proficiency and affective learning typified by motivation for general language learning, motivation to speak English volitionally and willingness to communicate. Further quantitative research demonstrated that MALL, wherein TikTok was used to supplement classroom-based teaching, did not exert the profound effects on language learning as suggested by the qualitative participants and in previous literature and that learners were less motivated for English learning and communication, though their extrinsic motivation in speaking English increased. Despite the contradiction between these findings with previous ones, this preliminary study is assumed to be significant as it necessitates a critical attitude towards MALL in general and TikTok-assisted EFL learning in particular, encouraging researchers to re-examine these issues in different socio-educational contexts and urging educators to ponder whether it is sensible to implement MALL with the assistance of digital applications, and if so, how to make it as efficacious as anticipated.
Distance Teacher Training and Assessment in the Era of Covid 19 Pandemic
Authors:   the Regional Center for Education and Training Professions (CRMEF) Fez - Meknes, Morocco, Guennoun Btissam , Benjelloun Nadia
Published: December 2022

The situation induced by the Covid-19 health crisis has urged the pedagogical actors in education and training into an emergency mode of distance education. Previous research conducted during this period of health crisis, showed a major focus on the experience of distance teaching and assessment in both school and university contexts. Nevertheless, research in the context of pre-service as well as in-service teacher training is very scarce. In this regard, it seems appropriate to focus more on distance teacher training and distance assessment within the Regional Centers for Education and Training Professions, in French “Centres Régionaux des Métiers de l’Education et de la Formation (CRMEF)”. To achieve this purpose, a survey was conducted at the end of the pandemic containment period. The survey consisted of two questionnaires. The first one was administered to 20 teacher trainers of different specialties. The second one was addressed to 46 teacher trainees of the 2020 cohort. Analysis of results revealed that all the participant teacher trainers interviewed offered teacher training and conducted assessment from distance, using different instruments and modalities. However, the evaluations carried out at a distance were, in the majority of cases, formative evaluations with a rate of 93%. The respondents also reported that the main objective of these evaluations was to support and regulate the learning of future teachers. The study also recommends the promotion of distance teacher training and distance assessment procedures, as well as, the construction of valid and reliable digital equipments and adaptive e-learning platforms.
Communication, Inquiring, Networking, Teaching, Applying (CINTA) as an Effective Learning Model to Improve Students‟ Critical and Creative Thinking Skills
Authors:   Universitas Mahasaraswati Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Widiastuti Ida Ayu Made Sri , Krismayani Ni Wayan , Murtini Ni Made Wersi , Mantra Ida Bagus Nyoman , Sukoco Heru
Published: December 2022

COVID-19 outbreak has changed the education system worldwide including in Indonesia. Face-to-face learning must be transformed into online learning. This might not be difficult for those who were familiar with technology, but it became a big problem for those who were very poor in technology. Many things have been done by educators to overcome the problems they experienced during the pandemic because the distance between students and teachers in carrying out learning activities could not achieve optimal learning objectives. This study was conducted to design an effective learning model for both online and offline learning to improve students’ critical and creative thinking skills by integrating the phases of learning which include Communicating, Inquiring, Networking, Teaching, and Applying (CINTA). This CINTA learning model was developed to enable teachers to coordinate and network during the learning activities. The results showed that the CINTA learning model could develop students' critical and creative thinking skills in the learning process. This model provides students with the opportunity to be creative in learning and to develop their critical thinking skills. Furthermore, this study implies that educators should consider implementing this learning model in the classroom to improve students’ critical thinking skills.
Evaluating User Experience (UX) Factors and Emotions of Open Distance Learning (ODL) during the Pandemic Covid-19 among Secondary School Students
Authors:   Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor, Malaysia, Nasruddin Zan Azma , Ariffin Nor Hapiza Mohd , Norwawi Norita Md , Ismail Roesnita , Abidin Aida Wati Zainan , Nor Fatin Nur Syuhada Mohd
Published: December 2022

Throughout the covid-19 pandemic, technology in education has been important. This is a new norm in learning patterns. The study first investigates how user experience factors (useful, desire, accessible, usable) influence secondary school students' open distance learning (ODL). The second aim is to measure the emotion associated with their profiles. The method used is a questionnaire involving 161 respondents aged 13 to 17 years old. Findings show that user experience factors are significant to ODL, and the emotions associated with the likelihood ratio of gender and type of school are pleasant and unpleasant. Future work expands different target respondents, expands other user experience factors such as findable and credible, and expands different types of emotions.
Special Aspects of Using Modern Multimedia Technologies within the Educational Process
Authors:   the Television Journalism and Acting Department of Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts, Ukraine, Priadko Oleksandr , Bordeniuk Serhii , Lishafai Oleksandr , Lytvynenko Natalia , Maslova Tetiana , Kryvoruchko Zoriana
Published: December 2022

The use of modern multimedia technologies during the educational process is becoming more and more specific due to the multimedia penetration into different learning processes. This article aims to identify the special aspects of using multimedia technologies within the educational process in a distance learning environment. The research methodology is based on the stakeholders' theory, which identified the following participants in the educational process: education departments, the educational institutions' administration, students and pupils, and teachers. The content analysis method of the official websites of innovative educational platforms and services was used to study the specifics of multimedia applications. Results. The study identified the following special aspects of using multimedia technology within the educational process. Firstly, multimedia is actively integrated into platforms and services that are a virtual educational environment, ensuring the interests of all stakeholders. Secondly, multimedia performs not only traditional functions in learning, motivation, communication, and interactivity but also innovative functions (learning management, analytics, establishing social contacts, providing students' reflexion, communication, interaction, conducting surveys). Hence, it forms a full-fledged digital educational process in a virtual learning environment. Thirdly, multimedia technologies are actively used both in teaching students/pupils and also for the training and professional development of teachers and educators. The courses and training are offered to them via educational platforms. The other features of using multimedia include: performing many real-time education functions by technologies; providing personalization of the educational process, which is a foundation for developing an individual education route for each student and pupil.
An Intelligent Hybrid Model Using Artificial Neural Networks and Particle Swarm Optimization Technique For Financial Crisis Prediction
Authors: Maryam Maryam , Anggoro Dimas Aryo , Tika Muhibah Fata , Kusumawati Fitri Cahya
Published: December 2022

Financial crisis prediction is a critical issue in the economic phenomenon. Correct predictions can provide the knowledge for stakeholders to make policies to preserve and increase economic stability. Several approaches for predicting the financial crisis have been developed. However, the classification model's performance and prediction accuracy, as well as legal data, are insufficient for usage in real applications. So that, an efficient prediction model is required for higher performance results. This paper adopts a novel two-hybrid intelligent prediction model using an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for prediction and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) for optimization. At first, a PSO technique produces the hyperparameter value for ANN to fit the best architecture. They are weights and thresholds. Then, they are used to predict the performance of the given dataset.  In the end, ANN-PSO generates predictions value of crisis conditions. The proposed ANN-PSO model is implemented on time series data of economic conditions in Indonesia. Dataset was obtained from International Monetary Fund and the Indonesian Economic and Financial Statistics. Independent variable data using 13 potential indicators, namely imports, exports, trade exchange rates, foreign exchange reserves, the composite stock price index, real exchange rates, real deposit rates, bank deposits, loan and deposit interest rates, the difference between the real BI rate and the real FED rate, the M1, M2 multiplier, and the ratio of M2 to foreign exchange reserves. Meanwhile, the dependent variable uses the perfect signal value based on the Financial Pressure Index. A detailed statistical analysis of the dataset is also given by threshold value to convey crisis conditions. Experimental analysis shows that the proposed model is reliable based on the different evaluation criteria. The case studies show that the result for predictive data is basically consistent with the actual situation, which has greatly helped the prediction of a financial crisis.
Odd Lomax Generalized Exponential Distribution: Application to Engineering and COVID-19 data
Authors: Sapkota Laxmi Prasad , Kumar Vijay
Published: December 2022

This paper proposes the 4-parameter odd Lomax generalized exponential distribution for the study of engineering and COVID-19 data. The statistical and mathematical properties of this distribution such as a linear representation of the probability density function, survival function, hazard rate function, moments, quantile function, order statistics, entropy, mean deviation, characteristic function, and average residual life function are established. The estimates of parameters of the proposed distribution are obtained using maximum likelihood estimation (MLE), Maximum product spacings (MPS), least-square estimation (LSE), and Cramer-Von-Mises estimation (CVME) methods. A Monte-Carlo simulation experiment is carried out to study the MLEs. The applicability of the proposed distribution is evaluated using two real datasets related to engineering and COVID-19. All the computational work was performed in R programming software.
COVİD-19 SALGINI DÖNEMİNDE ALINAN AİLE DANIŞMANLIK DESTEĞİNİN AİLE HAYATINA ETKİLERİ: ÜSKÜDAR ÖRNEĞİ
Authors: KARAKAYA Şeyda
Published: December 2022

Toplumun temel taşı olarak aile, tarihten bugüne kadar birçok sınavdan geçmiştir. Ailelere rehberlik yapacak bir kuruma daima ihtiyaç duyulmuştur. Aile danışmanlığı uygulamasının ilk örnekleri 20. yüzyılda görülmektedir. 2019 yılında Çin’de ortaya çıkan ve Covid-19 olarak bilinen salgınla birlikte; sağlık, eğitim ve ekonomi anlamında aileler de bu süreçten etkilenmiştir. Uzaktan eğitim süreci, ekonomik zorluklar, sosyal hayatın eve kayması, bireylerde kaygı oranının artması gibi süreç ve olgular aileleri bütünüyle etkilemiştir. Bu bağlamda bu çalışmanın amacı, Covid-19 sürecinin ve bu süreçte aile danışmanlığı hizmetlerinin aile hayatı üzerindeki etkilerini tespit etmektir. Araştırma yöntemi olarak yarı yapılandırılmış mülakat ile nitel bir araştırma gerçekleştirilmiştir. Toplanan veriler Maxqda programında analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda Covid-19 döneminde ailelerin birtakım olumsuzluklarla karşılaştıkları görülmüştür. Katılımcıların görüşleri doğrultusunda bu dönemde alınan aile danışmanlığı desteğinin olumlu sonuçlarının olduğu kanaatine varılmıştır. Aileler için önemli bir fonksiyonu olan ve ülkemizde sadece özel klinikler tarafından sunulan aile danışmanlığı desteğinin devlet kurumlarında ve daha yaygın bir şekilde sunulmasının aileyi koruyucu ve güçlendirici etkisi olacağı açıktır.
The Emergence of Innovation Capability During Firms’ Early Stage: Cases from Indonesian Creative Social Enterprise
Authors: Gumulya Devanny , Purba John , Hariandja Evo , Pramono Rudy
Published: December 2022

The article is based on a literature review and empirical analysis of three creative social enterprises that have managed to build their innovation capability and have received numerous international awards for their sustainable impacts. The purpose of this article is to investigate how the "innovation capability perspective" of strategic management theory can be combined with "social innovation theory." By combining both perspectives, we propose a new way to understand and explain the emergence of innovation capability during the early stages of creative social enterprises, which neither "innovation capability" nor "social innovation perspective" can do on their own. The research used a qualitative exploratory study design with multiple case studies. In-depth interviews and literature studies were the data collection methods used in the study. Based on the reccurance patterns in the literature review, we propose creativity, leadership, strategy, knowledge management, and collaboration as determinant factors of innovation capability that are deeply needed for CSEs in their early stage. Through the results of in-depth interviews with 6 top management leaders in the creative social enterprises, it was possible to gain more descriptions that enriched the five determinant factors. We conclude that CSEs' innovation capability can emerge during the early stage if they have the motivation to be creative despite resources limitation, the presence of facilitating leaders supported by local champions, the alignment of business, technology, and social innovation strategy, the use of locality as a strategic asset in knowledge management, and the alignment of goals and expectations for fruitful collaboration. The study contributes to a better understanding of how innovation capability emerges during the early stages of creative social enterprises by combining both strategic management and social innovation theory.
İslam Hukuku Perspektifiyle Hukukî Realizmin Analizi
Authors: AK Ayhan
Published: December 2022

Bu makalede Amerikan ve İskandinav hukuki realizminde görülen temel iddia ve yaklaşımlar sunularak İslam hukuku ile mukayese edilmiştir. Belirsizliğin esas alınması, hukukî realizmin özünü oluşturmakta olup; İslam hukuku bakımından hukuki realizmde görülen biçimde belirsizlik yaklaşımına imkan yoktur. İcma edilen hususlar, belirginleşmiş, sabiteye dönüşmüştür. İçtihadi meselelerde ise belirsizlik değil, farklı belirginleşme görünümleri söz konusudur. Realistlerin kök ve kaynak anlayışını reddetmelerine karşılık İslam hukuku Kitâb ve sünnet kaynaklığında belli kökten oluşan ve gelişen bir hukuk sistemidir. Realistlerin reddetmelerine karşılık, İslam hukukunda ahlak ve değerlerin merkezi bir yeri ve önemi vardır. Realistler adaleti hukuka bağlı ve hukukun yönlendirmesine tâbî olarak tanımlarken; İslam hukukçuları karşılıklı bağlılık yaklaşımını esas almışlardır. Realistler süreç içerisinde oluşan bütün hukuk kurallarını reddederlerken; İslam hukukçuları, hukuk kurallarını sistematize etmiş, bu kapsamda eserler telif etmişlerdir. Realistlerin hukukun hakimin kararıyla belirginleşip varlık bulacağı yönündeki yaklaşımlarına karşılık İslam hukukçuları, naslarla belirginleşenin yanında içtihatla varlık kazanan hukukun sistemini beyan etmişlerdir. Kök ve kaynak anlayışının reddine bağlı olarak realizmde görülen sınırsız plüralizmin aksine İslam hukukunda kaynak anlayışı çerçevesinde örfle anlamını bulan sınırlı çoğulculuk söz konusu olmuştur. Makalede bu hususlar tahlil edildikten sonra, elde edilen sonuçların sunumuyla çalışma tamamlanmıştır.
S trajnostno strategijo za kakovostno sobivanje vseh generacij v Mestni občini Celje do večje varnosti v lokalni skupnosti
Authors: Gorjanc Robert
Published: December 2022

Zdravstvena kriza, ki jo je sprožila epidemija koronavirusa, je v Mestni občini Celje med prebivalci različnih generacij povzročila številne stiske in vplivala na poslabšanje varnostne situacije v mestu. Zaznanih je bilo več oblik odklonskega vedenja, npr. nasilje do starejših občanov, socialno šibkih, medvrstniško nasilje, povečanje vandalizma, »ekološkega nasilja« itn. Mestna občina Celje se je na te pojave odzvali s pripravo trajnostne strategije za kakovostno sobivanje in sodelovanje vseh generacij v občini. Z njo želi uveljaviti vrednote in ravnanja, ki bodo omogočala večji občutek varnosti pri občanih in prijaznejše življenjske okolje. Cilj strategije je tudi izkoreninjanje odklonskih pojavov ter ustvarjanje dolgoročne stabilnosti v lokalni skupnosti. Ključni elementi za doseganje ciljev trajnostne strategije so pravica do dostojanstva in varnosti, empatično sodelovanje ter etična trajnostna znanja.
Pojavnost zasebnega varovanja v lokalnih skupnostih
Authors: Dvojmoč Miha
Published: December 2022

Varnost postaja vedno bolj cenjena dobrina, ki se jo čedalje bolj zavedajo tudi deležniki, ki so jo dolžni zagotavljati na lokalni ravni. Izvajanje policijske dejavnosti v lokalnih skupnostih ni več v izključni domeni javne policijske organizacije, to vlogo namreč ponekod prevzemajo tudi zasebnovarnostna podjetja. Zasebno varovanje, ki je sicer gospodarska dejavnost, s svojim delom in pojavnostjo na lokalni ravni zvišujejo stopnjo varnosti v lokalni skupnosti – tu pa je pomembno predvsem zavedanje, da je ta dejavnost po svoji vsebini zlasti varnostno-preventivna. Vsekakor pa je treba tudi na lokalni ravni o najeti varnosti – varnosti za denar, kakor lahko tudi poimenujemo zagotavljanje varnosti z zasebnovarnostnimi podjetji, razmišljati strateško in dolgoročno. Javno naročanje zasebnovarnostnih storitev bo v prihodnosti treba prilagoditi zahtevnim varnostnim razmeram in opredeliti učinkovita merila za izbor izvajalca, da izbor ne bo temeljil izključno na najnižji ponujeni ceni. V lokalnem okolju je še kako prisotna tudi zasebna varnost, ki postaja pomemben element zagotavljanja varnosti.
EDUCAÇÃO E CULTURA NA LUTA POR EMANCIPAÇÃO DA HUMANIDADE: ataques e resistências no governo Bolsonaro
Authors: Cavalcanti Cacilda Rodrigues , Farage Eblin , Ferreira Franklin Douglas , Dias Raquel , Brandão Selma Maria Silva de Oliveira
Published: December 2022

O papel da mídia na educação e formação da cultura de massa no Brasil e o desmonte da educação pública, do ensino superior e os rumos da política de ciência e tecnologia no governo Bolsonaro, sob o projeto do capital e a ascensão da extrema direita no Brasil. Analisa-se as lutas de resistência pela Educação Pública de qualidade no Brasil e os ataques do governo Bolsonaro, o programa Escola sem partido e, a partir de revisão bibliográfica e pesquisa documental, avalia-se as tendências da política educacional brasileira no Brasil atual. Para tanto, toma-se por base o pensamento político do italiano Antonio Gramsci, em especial, em sua contribuição para o entendimento da cultura e da ideologia nas lutas por hegemonia na sociedade.
Security and privacy concerns in mobile payment services
Authors: Cavus Nadire , Atanda Adeoluwa
Published: December 2022

Mobile technology is becoming more central to human life, especially with the current ongoing global pandemic which points out that there will be an increasing need for mobile payment service as it requires little or no contact in making payments. However, mobile payment is not among the most commonly used mobile utilities because of the security and privacy concerns posed by mobile payment. The prime aim of this study is to determine the security and privacy concerns with the highest existence and then address them by identifying a rational and objectively agreed approach on how to resolve the problems discovered. A sensitive Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) Pairwise Comparison approach will be used to solve the security and privacy challenges associated with mobile payment services. This study shows that leakage of personal data is the highest risk concern by most users of the mobile payment system (MPS) while loss of “intended purchase” has the lowest risk concern from what we could derive.
Keywords: AHP Model; Mobile Technology; Mobile Payment Services; Pairwise Comparison.
Neurorretinitis por arañazo de gato
Authors: Godín Estrada Fernando , Cadena Galvis Eduardo Enrique , Acevedo Espitia Laura Alejandra , Rey-Rodríguez Diana Valeria
Published: December 2022

La enfermedad por arañazo de gato es una zoonosis distribuida por todo el mundo. En esa condición, los gatos son el reservorio primario de Bartonella henselae, siendo la pulga del gato (Ctenocephalides felis) el principal vector entre ellos. Dicha enfermedad se caracteriza por manifestaciones sistémicas predominantes en el cerebro, el ojo, el hígado, el bazo y el hueso. En este estudio se presenta el caso de una paciente femenina de 29 años, quien consultó por disminución de agudeza visual (AV) y dolor ocular pulsátil de intensidad 8/10, según la escala visual análoga (EVA) en el ojo izquierdo (OI), sin síntomas ni manifestaciones clínicas en ojo derecho (OD); síntomas asociados a fiebre no cuantificada y cervicalgia. El examen clínico oftalmológico reveló un disco óptico vascularizado de bordes mal definidos con edema macular concomitante, engrosamiento retiniano y exudados lipídicos en los 6 mm centrales, con presentación clínica asociada a estrella macular. En la angiografía fluoresceínica (AGF), se evidenció hiperfluorescencia papilar por tinción en fase arterial y tomografía de coherencia óptica (OCT), con alteración del perfil y la arquitectura retiniana interna. La serología fue positiva para Bartonella henselae (inmunoglobulina G (IgG) 1:256; inmunoglobulina M (IgM) 1:32). El reconocimiento oportuno de los signos oculares y el apoyo clínico, mediante imágenes diagnósticas, favorece la resolución y la recuperación visual, a través del manejo farmacológico con antibióticos y antinflamatorios.
Effect of Robusta coffee extract gel on fibroblast and collagen during proliferative phase of IIB degree-burn on Long Evans rats
Authors: Elfiah Ulfa , Naufal Muhammad Fahmi , Hidayat Mochammad Amrun
Published: December 2022

IIB Degree-burn takes longer to heal because only a small epithelium component remains. It requires a topical agent that can accelerate the wound healing process. One of the wound healing signs is the increased collagen formation as an extracellular matrix produced by fibroblast in the proliferative phase. This study aimed to prove the effect of Robusta coffee extract gel as a topical agent on increasing the number of fibroblasts and collagen density in IIB degree-burn treatment on Long Evans rats. This study used 24 Long Evans rats which were divided into three groups, namely positive control (silver sulfadiazine), negative control (gel base), and treatment group (2.5% of Robusta coffee extract gel). The results showed a higher number of fibroblast (p<0.05) and a denser collagen density (p<0.05) of the Robusta coffee extract gel compared to the control group on day 8 and day 14. These results indicated that the number of fibroblasts and collagen increases that can scavenge free radicals and stimulate the release of cytokines that play a role in increasing fibroblast proliferation. Robusta coffee affects expanding the number of fibroblasts and collagen density to be an alternative topical agent of second-degree burns treatment.
Cytologic diagnostic approach of pleuropulmonary blastoma: a case report
Authors: Sumpono Auliya Suluk Brilliant , Anindita Alva Sinung , Yunus Junaedy , Heriyanto Didik Setyo
Published: December 2022

Pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) is a very rare pediatric lung tumor that arises in the pulmonary parenchyma, mediastinum, and pleura. The tumor has rapid disease progression and therefore the prognosis is remarkably poor. We reported a 4-year-old girl who complained of high fever and shortness of breath for the past 8 weeks. The patient was referred from the previous hospital with a pulmonary mass. CT scan of the chest with contrast showed a solid cystic mass with necrotic areas in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd segments of the left lung with sized 4.8 x 8.1 x 6.6 cm3. As the tumor mass was inoperable, an ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) was conducted to diagnose the pulmonary lesion. We concluded that the lung tumor was a PPB based on FNAB cytology and immunocytochemistry staining. The histopathology feature of PPB appeared similar to fetal lung tissue. Cytologic features obtained from fine-needle aspiration cytology smears and cell blocks followed by immunocytochemistry assay could provide a proper and accurate diagnosis in an inoperable surgical pathology case.
Potential skin problems of diabetes mellitus patients: a review
Authors: Andamari Iryani - , Thio H. Bing , Soebono Hardyanto
Published: December 2022

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the common metabolic disorders, and a major part of chronic diseases, the prevalence of which tends to increase due to multifactor. Blood vessels, kidneys, lungs, and skin are among the organs that are affected. The first problem that arises, or commonly exists among one-third of diabetics, are problems with their skin, although skin lesions may develop along with the progress of the disease, or can occur during the later phase of DM. The prevalence and symptoms of skin problems in type 1 DM (T1DM) and type 2 DM (T2DM) are often unclear, and at the beginning of the course of the diseases they often go undiagnosed. Several theories regarding the pathophysiology of DM can be used as a logical reference for the early identification and diagnosis of skin problems, aimed at preventing the worsened condition. The use of skin autofluorescence (SAF) and AGEs reader in several cases of skin problems, can also be an important marker as an adjunct to predict the possibility and progressiveness of DM. Skin problems linked to patients with DM can be categorized as strongly related to diabetes, non-specific and related to DM, skin infection in DM, and skin problems due to diabetic medication. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, there are additional demands for more critical investigation of skin problems in patients with DM. The skin problems that occur in DM may need to be examined from the early stage and it is necessary to inhibit the progression of skin problems, as well as to consider the need for multidisciplinary DM therapy.
Rio de Janeiro como cidade inteligente
Authors: Freitas João Alcantara de , Nogueira Maria Alice de Faria
Published: December 2022

O Centro de Operações Rio (COR) é uma sala de controle que reúne representantes das agências e secretarias da Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro e monitora as imagens das câmeras espalhadas pela cidade. Além da gestão do cotidiano da cidade, o centro teve papel relevante na organização para os megaeventos. Neste contexto, a presente pesquisa explora a influência do COR nos novos processos de mediatização da experiência urbana, sobretudo no que tange as mobilidades. Como metodologia, lançamos mão de entrevistas realizadas com pessoas que tiveram papéis decisivos na criação e operação do COR, bem como de uma bibliografia que trata dos temas da mediação, da mediatização e das cidades inteligentes. Além disso, o conceito de cibermobilidades nos ajuda a evidenciar o entrelaçamento das dimensões físicas, virtuais e comunicacionais das mobilidades. A pesquisa aponta que o centro alterou as dinâmicas de mobilidades da cidade, sobretudo por sua integração com apps de navegação e trânsito e sua constante presença nos veículos de comunicação e mídias sociais.
Campur Kode pada Profil Kementerian Luar Negeri Indonesia Versi Web Resmi dalam Kerangka Teori Markedness Model : Kajian Sosiolinguistik
Authors: Zhang Lirong , Sartini Ni Wayan
Published: December 2022

Campuran bahasa tampaknya sudah menjadi fenomena umum dalam konteks komunikasi internasional pada masa kini. Penelitian ini menganalisis jenis dan wujud bentuk campur kode dalam wacana profil Kementerian Luar Negeri Indonesia yang ditampilkan di web resmi dalam kerangka Teori Markedness Model dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif, supaya menemukan faktor sosial yang memotivasi dan menyebabkan fenomena variasi bahasa tersebut. Jenis campur kode yang terdapat dalam sumber data penelitian ini hanya berbentuk penyisipan kata dan penyisipan frasa yang berupa campuran bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Inggris dan semuanya merupakan campur kode yang unmarked. Berdasarakan hasil analisis tersebut, beberapa faktor sosial yang memungkinkan penggunaan campur kode pada profil Kementerian Luar Negeri Indonesia adalah: untuk membedakan identitas sosial sebagai orang asing, menjamin ketepatan dan kebenaran data pada peristiwa yang terjadi pada masa lampau, dan menyesuaikan dengan kebiasaan penggunaan bahasa yang lazim dalam interaksi internasional.
Kata Kunci: Sosiolinguistik; Campur Kode; Markedness Model

Abstract: Mixing languages seems to have become a common phenomenon in the context of international communication today. This study analyzes the types and forms of code-mixing in the profile discourse of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs which is displayed on the official website within the framework of the Markedness Model Theory using descriptive qualitative methods, in order to find the social factors that motivate and cause the phenomenon of language variation. The type of code mixing contained in the data sources of this study is only in the form of word insertion and phrase insertion in the form of a mixture of Indonesian and English and all of them are unmarked code mixing. Based on the results of the analysis, several social factors that allow the use of code-mixing in the profile of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs are: to distinguish social identity as a foreigner, to ensure the accuracy and truth of data on events that occurred in the past, or to adapt it to the usual habit of using language in international interactions.
Keywords: Sociolinguistics; Code-Mixing; Markedness Model;
Error Analysis of Using Simple Present Tense in 8th Graders’ Descriptive Text
Authors: Fauziah Putri
Published: December 2022

Abstract Simple Present Tense is element of grammar that said in tenses. It makes use of to specific day by day activities. Writer ought to use easy gift whilst they'll write approximately their activities. The facts evaluation became six steps through: mistakes detection, finding mistakes, describing mistakes, classifying mistakes, counting mistakes, and placing the end result into table.it became carried out in Junior High School in Sukodono, in particular Eighth Grade. The facts with the aid of using college students Eighth Grade to put in writing descriptive textual content with the aid of using the use of gift traumatic then their works became accumulated and analyzed to get the facts as goal as possible, in order that they may be higher in writing descriptive textual content with the aid of using the use of gift traumatic. After evaluation all textual content, the researcher determined a few locating of the research. Styles of mistakes determined in descriptive textual content in college students writing of the 8th grade of Junior High School in Sukodono, the researcher can discover a few reasons of mistakes. They are interlingual and intralingual switch. Interlingual switch is mistakes which might be inspired with the aid of using the interference of customers‟ mom tongue. The customers nevertheless observe Indonesian sample into English whilst they translate the sentences. Then Intralingual switch takes place whilst college students get problem analyze the second one language. They made mistakes is due to their mom tongue interference and logical questioning and now no longer doing exercise English well. Keywords: Simple Present, Error Analysis, Descriptive text
Description of Covid-19 Patients at Bhakti Dharma Husada Surabaya Hospital in February 2022
Authors: Trisnawati Yunika
Published: December 2022

Indonesia were entering the third wave of COVID-19 starting in January 2022, where there has been an increase in COVID-19 cases. Bhakti Dharma Husada Hospital Surabaya began to experience an increase in COVID- 19 inpatients in February 2022. This study aims to describe COVID-19 cases treated at Bhakti Dharma Husada Hospital according to gender, age, vaccination status, and severity level.. This research is a descriptive observational study with a case series approach. The data source in this study was secondary data taken from the online hospital application of the Directorate General of Health and Safety in February 2022. The majority of COVID-19 patients treated at the Bhakti Dharma Husada Hospital in February 2022 were female ; 87 (50,6%), the most age of patients were 51-60 years old ; 35 (20,4 %), most had a history of no vaccine ; 82 (47,7%), and the majority of the severity level was mild 132 (76,7%).
THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ON STOCK RETURN IN RETAIL COMPANY
Authors: Santoso Indrie Gusta , Meidiaswati Harlina
Published: December 2022

Introduction: Investors need to understand the company's financial performance and other factors to make the right investment decisions. This study aims to analyze the effect of profitability, liquidity, leverage, and firm size on stock returns.
Methods: This research is a quantitative study.  A sample of 16 companies was taken purposively from 28 retail companies for the 2016-2020 period. The analytical technique used is multiple linear regression
Results: Profitability (return on assets), liquidity (quick ratio), and firm size have no significant effect on stock returns, while leverage (debt to equity ratio) has a significant positive effect on stock returns.
Conclusion and suggestion: Further researchers can add other variables that are not included in this research model in order to find out the variables that can affect stock returns.
ONLINE REVIEW AND RATING ON CONSUMER PURCHASE INTENTION: THE MODERATING ROLE OF RELIGIOSITY
Authors: Nurillah Shinta Lintang , Aini Zahriya Nurul , Timur Yan Putra , Widiastuti Tika
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The rapid development of technology requires business people to adapt, especially in consumer decision-making. This study aims to analyze the effect of online customer reviews and online customer ratings on consumer purchase intentions. Religiosity is the moderating variable in this study.
Methods The research method used is quantitative, with PLS-SEM as the evaluation model. Respondents used Muslim, gender male, and female, and were aged 17 years and over, totaling 101 respondents. Where the data was taken by providing an online questionnaire spread on Java Island from April until June 2022.
Results: The results showed that online customer reviews did not affect consumers' purchase intentions. On the other hand, online customer ratings influence consumers' purchase intentions. In the moderating variable, religiosity does not have a moderating effect between the dependent and independent variables.
Conclusion and suggestion: The rapid development of technology today presents many online platforms. The study's results stated that the Customer Online Review variable did not affect purchase intentions, while the customer online rating variable influenced purchase intention. The researchers advise Muslim fashion business actors who use the media marketplace as a means to sell their products to improve product quality and establish relationships with consumers so that consumers can make repeat purchases. The strategy can be used in developing a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) team.
DISAGGREGATED TRADE OPENNESS ON SHADOW ECONOMY IN NIGERIA: DOES INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY MATTER?
Authors: Adegboyega Soliu Bidemi , Ogede Jimoh Sina , Odusanya Ibrahim Abidemi , Ajayi Felix Odunayo , Atoyebi Olayinka E.
Published: December 2022

Introduction: It is likely that enterprises and entrepreneurs will be encouraged to engage in the formal sector as economies integrate more fully into the global economy. Thus, we begin our investigation by looking at the relationship between Nigeria's shadow economy and disaggregated trade openness. Based on Nigeria's inadequate institutional quality, our second purpose is to conduct further research on the role institutional quality plays in moderating the relationship between its shadow economy and disaggregated trade openness between 1991 and 2018.
Methods: The fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) and Granger causality methods are used in this paper to investigate the nexus and causal effect in time-series analysis.
Results: The coefficients of institutional quality, import-to-GDP ratio, government expenditure, and financial development all have an adverse impact on Nigeria's shadow economy. The inflation proxy with the consumer price index, economic growth, and the export-to-GDP ratio all improve Nigeria's shadow economy. The findings of interaction between the import-export ratio and the quality of institutions positively affect the Nigerian shadow economy. The pairwise Granger causality exercise comes after the regression analysis.
Conclusion and suggestion: The study concludes that the size of Nigeria's shadow economy is influenced by institutional quality, import trade, government expenditures, and financial development. Similarly, we find no causal relationship between disaggregated trade openness in Nigeria and institutional quality. As a result, policymakers and the country's government must act quickly and decisively to reduce the impact of informal activities on the country's economy.
A Study on the cultural sense for woman’s death through a Korean Shaman myths
Authors:   The Research Of The Korean Classic, Kang Ji Yeon , Oh Se-jeong
Published: December 2022

This study aims to read the meaning of life and death culturally anew, focusing on the narrative of women’s death in Shaman myths. In shaman myths, death and resurrection events after death occur only in women (goddess). There is always death in the life of a woman who lives as a family member of a daughter, wife, and mother. Women’s death situations and the process of solving problems vary from myth to myth. However, women in myths are performing a common task in that they face a death incident while playing a role as a family member. In addition, the common narrative structure of ‘life → death → life’ can be confirmed in the process of a woman’s life leading to death and a series of events leading to another life after death. However, there is always a middle term between ‘non-life’ and ‘non-death’ in the narrative from life to death and the narrative from death to life. From this, a new cultural reading of life/death could be explored. As a result of analyzing the narrative structure and narrative method of women’s death, the women of myths are resolving the contradiction between living and dead life. Such death is not a tragic event that signifies the end of life, but shows the continuity of life in that it becomes an immortal existence that never dies as death. In this respect, the death of a woman in shaman myths is understood as a sacred event that leads to belief in the immortality of a divine being. Women face death as a mechanism to resolve the deficiencies given to life. Through this, you can read the myth of enabling filling with emptiness. It is natural for women in shaman myths to become the protagonists of cultural creation in that they rule the human world by traversing the lives of this and the afterlife. However, the cultural meaning and logic of the myths inherent in the death of women have not received much attention because of the male god’s activities shown in the myths. Death functions as an inevitable narrative device that heralds the emergence of a new goddess, and contributes to reading a new culture in that it causes an expansion of the perception of life/death.