bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
IoT Based Smart Power and Load Management System
Authors: Zahra Syeda Tehreem , Sajjad Waseem , Naqeeb Syed Muhammad , Munawar Muhammad Imran , Basheer Yasir , Zohaib Adil , Amin Saqib , Orakzai Muhammad Sadiq
Published: April 2024

The escalating electricity demand in Pakistan and other developing nations presents significant challenges for distribution systems. To address this issue, utilities often resort to load shedding practices. However, despite urging consumers to reduce their load during peak hours through monthly bill notifications, compliance remains low due to either unwillingness or lack of awareness. The manual process of reminding consumers about peak hours and manually managing high loads during peak and off-peak periods is both inconvenient and laborious. In response to these challenges, this study focuses on implementing a time-controlled automated load management system. The primary objective is to enable automatic switching ON/OFF of various consumer loads at specific intervals. This system eliminates the need for manual load switching based on time, while also providing control and monitoring capabilities for electrical devices using the Internet of Things (IoT) concept. The implementation utilizes an ESP-32 device based on the Blynk framework, integrating sensors and smartphones to create a functional prototype. Through the Blynk framework-installed smartphones, users can interact with the system's server, which responds to their requests. Our development efforts have resulted in an IoT-based load management system, empowering users to utilize their electrical load at full capacity during normal hours. However, during peak hours, load consumption is automatically restricted through IoT technology. The IoT application facilitates wireless monitoring and control of the load, enhancing convenience and efficiency.
IoT Based Load Management Control and Theft Protection from DISCO’s Side
Authors: Nawaz Hamid , Zohaib Adil , Zahra Syeda Tehreem , Amin Saqib , Basheer Yasir , Ali Zeeshan , Khan Zohaib Ahmd , Akram Faraz , Orakzai Muhammad Sadiq
Published: April 2024

Electricity serves as the primary power source that fuels our modern world. Without it, the functionality of everyday devices and appliances would cease. However, the relentless growth of populations, economies, and industries has led to an alarming disparity between energy demand and supply. Furthermore, power companies face a significant challenge in the form of electricity theft, resulting in substantial losses from the grid each year. To prevent electricity infrastructure from collapsing, utilities resort to load shedding, cutting off power to specific areas during shortages. To address this issue, the proposed study aims to develop a load management system that allows users to operate essential loads during shortfall hours, mitigating the impact of power cuts. Additionally, this study addressed electricity theft by introducing a theft control system by employing an automatic control unit that injects frequency-distorted voltage into low- voltage lines. As a result, the illegal consumers' loads will be malfunctioned upon detecting thefts and notifies utilities of theft occurrences, enabling them to penalize offenders. ensuring the utility's ability to act while the legal consumers will have the retention of power supply with normal frequency as due to the action of step-up cyclo-converter installed in smart metering infrastructure. The study implements a simplified design for a single-phase distribution system using the ESP8266 Wi-Fi module. This IoT-based solution sends consumer data to a web page accessible via an IP address, facilitating efficient monitoring and management of the system. Overall, the proposed study offers a load management solution and theft protection system to address the challenges posed by increasing energy demand and electricity theft.
Analisis Profitabilitas Usaha Sate Bandeng Ibu Amenah di Kecamatan Cipocok Jaya, Kota Serang
Authors: Umamah Salma Aulia , Intyas Candra Adi
Published: April 2024

Ikan bandeng dijadikan sebagai salah satu komoditas alternatif dalam pengembangan produksi budidaya bandeng yang bisa mendorong pertumbuhan usaha pengolah ikan untuk melakukan diversifikasi produk olahan perikanan. Salah satu produk olahan perikanan tradisional yang berasal dari serang yaitu sate bandeng. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan mengenai profil usaha dari Sate Bandeng, aspek manajemen, aspek pemasaran, aspek teknis, aspek finansil pada usaha tersebut. Metode pengambilan data menggunakan metode partisipasi aktif, observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Aspek pemasaran meliputi bauran pemasaran, strategi pemasaran dan saluran pemasaran. Analisis bauran pemasaran meliputi 7P (Product, Place, Price, Promotion, Process, People, Physical evidence) dan strategi pemasaran didalamnya membahas mengenai segmentation, targeting, positioning, dan differentiation. Aspek finansial terdiri dari permodalan, biaya produksi, penerimaan, keuntungan, R/C Ratio, BEP, dan RTC.
Faktor-Faktor yang Berpengaruh Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Parmansyah Abdul
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji berbagai elemen yang mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan PT. Enseval Megatrading. Secara khusus, penelitian ini mencoba untuk mengetahui pengaruh dominan dari motivasi, komunikasi, dan stres kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan di dalam organisasi. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari total 30 orang karyawan. Teknik pengambilan sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dikenal dengan istilah sensus sampling dimana setiap anggota populasi dimasukkan dalam sampel. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik kuesioner. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan meliputi analisis statistik deskriptif, uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, analisis regresi linier berganda, uji F, uji t, dan koefisien determinasi. Temuan penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya hubungan positif antara motivasi, komunikasi, dan stres kerja, meskipun tidak signifikan secara statistik dalam hal dampaknya terhadap kinerja karyawan. Implementasi yang tidak memadai dari ketiga variabel independen, yaitu motivasi, komunikasi, dan stres kerja, sebagian besar berkontribusi pada temuan, yang menunjukkan dampak yang menguntungkan namun secara statistik tidak signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan di PT Enseval Megatrading
Pengaruh Media Sosial Terhadap Minat Beli Konsumen
Authors: Saling Saling , Zakaria Zakaria
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh penggunaan media sosial terhadap minat beli konsumen pada produk pakaian kemeja pada mahasiswa Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 97 responden yang ditentukan berdasarkan formulasi slovin. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer, yaitu data yang dikumpulkan secara langsung oleh peneliti dari responden dengan menggunakan instrumen kuesioner. Metode analisis data yang akan dilakukan terdiri dari analisis statistik deskriptif, uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, serta pengujian hipotesis melalui analisis regersi linear sederhana, uji t dan uji f. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel Media Sosial berpengaruh positif terhadap Minat Beli Konsumen Pada Produk kemeja, jadi dapat disimpulkan bahwa jika dengan adanya media sosial minat beli mahasiswa terhadap produk kemeja semakin meningkat karena media sosial adalah sebuah alat transaksi yang memberi kemudahan dan kepercayaan kepada konsumen dan media sosial membuat produknya lebih berwarna dan trend.
Analisis Pengaruh Tingkat Inflasi dan Suku Bunga Terhadap Penyaluran Kredit
Authors: Anita  , Fadhila Ratu Pratiwi
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki dampak variabel ekonomi terhadap proses penyaluran kredit di lembaga keuangan tertentu. Penelitian ini memanfaatkan data bulanan yang mencakup berbagai variabel yang relevan dengan fenomena tersebut. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda, sebuah pendekatan statistik yang memungkinkan peneliti untuk mengevaluasi hubungan antara beberapa variabel independen dan variabel dependen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara keseluruhan, tingkat inflasi dan suku bunga memiliki dampak yang signifikan terhadap penyaluran kredit cepat aman di lembaga keuangan tersebut ketika dianalisis secara bersama-sama. Namun, ketika variabel-variabel ini dievaluasi secara terpisah, temuan menunjukkan bahwa tingkat inflasi (X1) tidak memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap penyaluran kredit cepat aman (Y), sementara variabel suku bunga (X2) menunjukkan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap proses penyaluran kredit cepat aman (Y). Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan yang penting bagi pemangku kepentingan di lembaga keuangan, terutama dalam hal mengoptimalkan strategi penyaluran kredit dan merespons perubahan dalam variabel ekonomi tertentu. Dengan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang bagaimana variabel-variabel ekonomi ini berinteraksi dan mempengaruhi proses penyaluran kredit, lembaga keuangan dapat mengambil langkah-langkah yang lebih tepat dalam manajemen risiko dan pengambilan keputusan. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga menunjukkan pentingnya untuk memperhatikan faktor-faktor ekonomi yang beragam dalam perumusan kebijakan kredit yang efektif.
Association between the number of symptomatic mpox cases and the detection of mpox virus DNA in wastewater in Switzerland: an observational surveillance study
Authors: Bagutti Claudia , Alt Hug Monica , Heim Philippe , Ilg Hampe Evelyn , Hübner Philipp , Julian Timothy R. , Koch Katrin N. , Grosheintz Kerstin , Kraus Melanie , Schaubhut Carla , Tarnutzer Rahel , Würfel Eva , Fuchs Simon , Tschudin-Sutter Sarah
Published: April 2024

AIM OF THE STUDY: The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn attention to the benefit of wastewater-based epidemiology, particularly when case numbers are underreported. Underreporting may be an issue with mpox, where biological reasons and stigma may prevent patients from getting tested. Therefore, we aimed to assess the validity of wastewater surveillance for monitoring mpox virus DNA in wastewater of a Central European city and its association with official case numbers.
METHODS: Wastewater samples were collected between 1 July and 28 August 2022 in the catchment area of Basel, Switzerland, and the number of mpox virus genome copies they contained was determined by real-time quantitative PCR. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine the odds of detectability of mpox virus DNA in wastewater, categorised as detectable or undetectable. Mann–Whitney U tests were used to determine associations between samples that tested positive for the mpox virus and officially reported cases and patients’ recorded symptomatic phases.
RESULTS: Mpox virus DNA was detected in 15 of 39 wastewater samples. The number of positive wastewater samples was associated with the number of symptomatic cases (odds ratio [OR] = 2.18, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.38–3.43, p = 0.001). The number of symptomatic cases differed significantly between days with positive versus negative wastewater results (median = 11 and 8, respectively, p = 0.0024).
CONCLUSION: Mpox virus DNA was detectable in wastewater, even when officially reported case numbers were low (0–3 newly reported mpox cases corresponding to 6–12 symptomatic patients). Detectability in wastewater was significantly associated with the number of symptomatic patients within the catchment area. These findings illustrate the value of wastewater-based surveillance systems when assessing the prevalence of emerging and circulating infectious diseases.
Core stories of physicians on a Swiss internal medicine ward during the first COVID-19 wave: a qualitative exploration
Authors: Kraege Vanessa , Gavin Amaelle , Norambuena Julieta , Stiefel Friedrich , Méan Marie , Bourquin Céline
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION: The first COVID-19 wave (2020), W1, will remain extraordinary due to its novelty and the uncertainty on how to handle the pandemic. To understand what physicians went through, we collected narratives of frontline physicians working in a Swiss university hospital during W1.
METHODS: Physicians in the Division of Internal Medicine of Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV) were invited to send anonymous narratives to an online platform, between 28 April and 30 June 2020. The analysed material consisted of 13 written texts and one audio record. They were examined by means of a narrative analysis based on a holistic content approach, attempting to identify narrative highlights, referred to as foci, in the texts.
RESULTS: Five main foci were identified: danger and threats, acquisition of knowledge and practices, adaptation to a changing context, commitment to the profession, and sense of belonging to the medical staff. In physicians’ narratives, danger designated a variety of rather negative feelings and emotions, whereas threats were experienced as being dangerous for others, but also for oneself. The acquisition of knowledge and practices focus referred to the different types of acquisition that took place during W1. The narratives that focused on adaptation reflected how physicians coped with W1 and private or professional upheavals. COVID-19 W1 contributed to revealing a natural commitment (or not) of physicians towards the profession and patients, accompanied by the concern of offering the best possible care to all. Lastly, sense of belonging referred to the team and its reconfiguration during W1.
CONCLUSIONS: Our study deepens the understanding of how physicians experienced the pandemic both in their professional and personal settings. It offers insights into how they prepared and reacted to a pandemic. The foci reflect topics that are inherent to a physician’s profession, whatever the context. During a pandemic, these foundational elements are particularly challenged. Strikingly, these topics are not studied in medical school, thus raising the general question of how students are prepared for the medical profession.
Maternal Education is a Major Factor in Growth Regulation in Twins and Singletons
Authors: Novina Novina , Dorjee Binu , Hermanussen Michael , Scheffler Christiane , Bogin Barry , Bhakti Pulungan Aman , Julia Madarina , Dias Ismiarto Yoyos , Setiabudiawan Budi
Published: April 2024

Background: The social, economic, political, and emotional (SEPE) environment plays a crucial role in shaping human development both pre- and post-birth, with direct and independent effects on growth, as research shows. Objectives: This study examines the growth of twins and singletons and their association with maternal education as one of the social-economic (SE) variables. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilized Nutritional Status Monitoring for Children under 5 Years Old in Bandung District in September 2019. A total of 158 healthy children aged < 5 years, involving 35 twins (70 children) and 88 singletons, were included. Data on weight and length at birth and weight and length/height taken at age 8.6 to 60 months were plotted according to WHOCGS 2006. Statistical analyses and visualizations, including SE variables analysis, were conducted using density plots, correlation plots, St. Nicolas House Analysis (SNHA), and ANOVA. Results: At birth, z-scores of the body length, weight, and body mass index (BMI) of twins were lower than those of singletons (P < 0.05). After birth, z-scores of twins' length/height, weight, and BMI adjusted to those of singletons, with maternal education being the strongest among SE variables of early childhood growth adjustment. Conclusions: Twins were shorter, lighter, and had a lower average BMI at birth than singletons. There was no apparent association between birth measurements and SE variables. However, after birth, maternal education starts to gain a central position in regulating child growth.
Rethinking Truth and Method in Light of Gadamer’s Later Interpretation of Plato
Authors: Konchak William ,   DePaul University
Published: April 2024

As is well known, Plato was a significant influence on Gadamer’s thought. Nevertheless, Gadamer’s interpretation of Plato changed through the years, and he became increasing sympathetic towards Plato in his later works after 1960’s Truth and Method. This article will examine how Gadamer’s writings on Plato after Truth and Method may inform our interpretation of his magnum opus. I will present the case that this not only leads to rethinking Gadamer’s relation to Plato, but also has wider implications for his hermeneutics and for potential reconsiderations of key aspects of the text. I point to the possibility that if we do not sufficiently appreciate these changes in Gadamer’s interpretation of Plato, this may not only distort our understanding of Gadamer’s reading of Plato, but perhaps more importantly neglect how Platonic conceptions may inform his own hermeneutic project as it is outlined in Truth and Method.
The Problem of Isomorphic Structures
Authors: Griffin Owain ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: April 2024

Structuralism is one of the most popular contemporary accounts of mathematics. Despite its popularity, it has been challenged on the grounds of consistency. In this paper, I show that existing arguments purporting to establish an inconsistency miss the mark. I then proceed to develop a new argument against realist structuralism, to show that the commitment to mathematical pluralism and the structural identity criterion embraced by the realist structuralist jointly entail a contradiction.
Pemanfaatan Model Pembelajaran Futuristik Berbasis Artificial Intelligence (AI) dalam Dunia Pendidikan
Authors: Hasanah Amalia , Budiyono Slamet
Published: April 2024

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the world of education is considered relevant in the context of futuristic learning in this modern era. This article describes the use of futuristic learning models based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its positive and negative impact. The purpose of writing this article is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its use in the world of education. The data used in this article is information from various literary sources, among them are scientific articles, research results, books and news related to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the world of education. Based on the results of the data collected by the author, use of AI in education has great potential to improve efficiency and effectiveness in education so that in the end can improve the quality of education especially in Indonesia. However, the use of AI still needs to bear in mind the potential negative impacts such as the risk of dependence, the ethical challenges and the important role of human interaction.
Balancing Medical School and Manage a Social Life and Perform in Class
Authors: Shemeir Ellapathirana Nethan , Salibi Ghassan , Tzenios Nikolaos
Published: April 2024

Background: Medical students face significant challenges in balancing academic obligations with maintaining a social life, which is crucial for their well-being and interpersonal skills. This study aims to explore the difficulties medical students encounter in this balance, the effects of social activities on their health and academic performance, and to propose actionable solutions. Methods and Materials: Employing a mixed-methods research design, this study integrates quantitative data from survey questionnaires with qualitative insights from semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling was used to select participants from various medical schools, ensuring a diverse representation of experiences. Data analysis combined statistical tools for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative interviews, highlighting the intricate dynamics between social engagement, academic responsibilities, and well-being. Results: The findings reveal that many medical students struggle with balancing their social and academic lives, citing heavy workloads and limited free time as substantial barriers. However, a robust social support network was correlated with reduced stress and better overall mental health. Time management skills emerged as crucial for achieving a satisfactory work-life balance. Qualitative data underscored the value of emotional support from peers, family, and mentors and effective time management strategies. Conclusion: This study underscores the importance of social support and time management in navigating the demands of medical education. It suggests that educational institutions should foster supportive environments and offer programs that enhance students' social well-being and time management capabilities. Addressing these issues can lead to improved mental health, academic performance, and a more balanced life for medical students.
Analyzing the Impact of Road Infrastructure Spending on Rural Household Welfare (Food Security) in Laos: A Comparison of DID and PSM-DID Approaches
Authors:   School of Economics and Trade, Hunan University, Changsha, China., Keoudone Keothephar , Xu Hangtian ,   School of Economics and Trade, Hunan University, Changsha, China.
Published: April 2024

To investigate the effects of road infrastructure investments on rural household welfare, this study combines DID analysis with Propensity Score Matching (PSM) and Difference-in-Differences (DID). Initial DID results point to a non-significant impact of road infrastructure investment on household well-being; however, PSM-DID analysis yields different conclusions. The non-significant DID results show a possible mismatch between theoretical predictions and actual results, challenging preconceived notions and contradicting empirical data. Nonetheless, the next PSM-DID analysis shows that investments in road infrastructure have a notable and beneficial effect on household welfare, especially when it comes to real food spending per capita. These findings highlight the need to use reliable approaches to precisely evaluate the effects of infrastructure investments. Furthermore, well-being is favorably influenced by control variables including household business, education, and urbanization. Welfare, however, is adversely affected by the size of the home and the number of individuals residing there. These results underline the complexity of rural development and the need for more study to fully comprehend the intricate relationships between these factors.
O açude do Bitury, na bacia hidrográfica do rio Ipojuca, no estado de Pernambuco: abordagem à luz da governança das águas
Authors: Almeida Jailson de Arruda , Valença Sandro , Francisco Iêdja Firmino da Silva , Santana Poliana Nunes de , Vasconcelos Erica Nunes
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: O estudo se propõe a analisar o processo de governança da água do açude do Bitury, situado na bacia hidrográfica do rio Ipojuca, em Pernambuco.Desenho/metodologia/abordagem: Foi utilizada uma abordagem metodológica com predominância qualitativa, norteada por paradigmas compreensivos. Tratou-se de um estudo de caso exploratório e descritivo, sendo o corpus da pesquisa constituído de: (i) pesquisas bibliográfica e documental e (ii) entrevistas semiestruturadas. Adotou-se como espaço referencial da pesquisa o açude do Bitury, situado na bacia hidrográfica do rio Ipojuca, em Pernambuco. As entrevistas foram realizadas com 10 sujeitos, no período de outubro de 2020 a fevereiro de 2021, e foram tratadas por meio de análise de conteúdo simplificada. As categorias de análise — definidas a priori e tomando por base os princípios da OCDE para a governança da água — foram agrupadas em três dimensões: “eficácia”, “eficiência” e “confiança e compromisso”.Resultados: Os papéis e responsabilidades dos órgãos gestores são claros, porém, as práticas de gestão não são compatíveis, em sua totalidade, com as condições locais da bacia hidrográfica; os atores demonstram possuir competências técnicas e os dados e informações produzidos se mostram consistentes, mas a aplicação de recursos financeiros na bacia é deficitária; e a alocação de água é realizada na gestão do açude, contudo, é preciso maior transparência e envolvimento dos atores, assim como ampliar as ações de fiscalização.Implicações práticas: Concepção e implementação de políticas públicas para enfrentar os desafios relacionados à gestão de recursos hídricos.Originalidade/valor: O estudo contribui ao aperfeiçoamento de modelos institucionais de governança da água, a partir do conhecimento do modelo de gestão de recursos hídricos em vigor e da proposição de ajustes.
A governança colaborativa na implantação e manutenção de parques eólicos no estado do Ceará
Authors: Moreira Roseilda Nunes , Teixeira Roberto Ney Ciarlini
Published: April 2024

Objetivo: Analisar como a Governança Colaborativa [GC] se manifesta na implantação e manutenção de parques eólicos, sob o olhar da comunidade. Design/metodologia/abordagem: Pesquisa de natureza qualitativa, sendo o objeto de pesquisa as “comunidades locais” das cidades de Icaraí de Amontada, Trairi, São Gonçalo do Amarante, no Ceará, em empreendimentos de energia eólica”. Para a análise e interpretação das entrevistas em profundidade, optou-se pela Análise de Conteúdo com suporte do Atlas ti. Resultados: Os resultados evidenciam que a distribuição de energia precisa ser vista como um bem coletivo e o relacionamento entre empresa e comunidade deve ser fundamentado na GC, onde os atores públicos e privados trabalhem de maneira coletiva e colaborativa, além da necessidade de haver a Licença Social para Operar [LSO] de empreendimentos que impactam a vida em comunidade sendo fruto dessa governança. Constata-se que o fórum para discussão do processo de colaboração entre empresas proprietárias de parques eólicos e comunidade normalmente era iniciado pela prefeitura. Nas condições iniciais do processo colaborativo percebe-se uma confiança no início da implantação dos parques eólicos que não se mantém na manutenção. Evidencia-se ainda, a relevância da comunicação dialogada face a face, por estar em jogo o recurso mais importante da comunidade e fonte geradora de renda: a terra. Originalidade/valor: Esta pesquisa se destaca pela contribuição e ineditismo em explorar os construtos teóricos acerca da Governança Colaborativa e sua prática na construção de relacionamentos entre empresa e comunidade em parques eólicos sob o olhar da comunidade.
Öğretmen Görüşlerine Göre Hizmetkâr Okul Liderliği ve Örgütsel Vatandaşlık Davranışı Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi / Examining the Relationship between Servant School Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior According to Teachers' Opinions
Authors: Mert Şefik , Sezen-gültekin Gözde
Published: April 2024

Eğitim örgütü olan okulların etkililiği ve verimliliği dikkat çekilmesi gereken önemli bir konudur. Öğretmenlerin görev yaptıkları kurumda gönüllü çalışmalar yapması, moral ve motivasyonlarının yüksek olması ve örgütsel vatandaşlık davranışları sergilemeleri ile mümkündür. Okul yöneticilerinin geleneksel yönetim anlayışı dışında öğretmenlerin motivasyonunu arttıracak liderlik özellikleri sergilemeleri de bu hususta önem arz etmektedir. Bu araştırmada hizmetkâr okul liderliği ile öğretmenlerin örgütsel vatandaşlıkları arasında anlamlı bir ilişkinin olup olmadığını belirlemek amaçlanmaktadır. Araştırmada nicel yöntemlerden ilişkisel tarama modeli benimsenmiştir. Araştırmanın çalışma evreni 2022 2023 Eğitim Öğretim Yılında Sakarya ili Hendek ilçesi devlet okullarında görev yapan 959 öğretmenden oluşmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemi ise çalışma evrenini oluşturan öğretmenler arasından uygun örnekleme ile belirlenen 222 öğretmenden oluşmaktadır. Veriler normal dağılım gösterdiği için verilerin analizinde SPSS programı parametrik analizlerinden yararlanılmıştır. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre hizmetkâr okul liderliği öğretmenlerin örgütsel vatandaşlıklarının anlamlı bir yordayıcısıdır.
A Case of Tuberculous Peritonitis Accompanied By Tuberculous Pleuritis
Authors: A.Wahyu I Larasati , Y. Dwiputra Pramarta
Published: April 2024

Tuberculous peritonitis is a form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, a peritoneal or visceral inflammation caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease is rarely independent but is usually a continuation of the tuberculosis process elsewhere, especially pulmonary tuberculosis. We report a case of TB peritonitis accompanied by TB pleurisy, a 29-year-old female patient with complaints of an enlarged abdomen, heartburn, fever, diarrhoea, and decreased appetite. Treatment history was Acitral, Zinc, and Metronidazole. On physical examination, it was found that the general condition was weak, and the axilla temperature was 39.5ºC. Thorax examination: decreased vesicular sound on the left chest. Abdominal examination found distension, epigastric tenderness, undulation, shifting dullness, checkerboard phenomenon, and increased bowel noise. Laboratory examination of complete blood within normal limits. Complete stool; yellow color, mucus (+), leukocytes 4-6/LPB, bacteria (+). The thorax photo showed left pleural effusion, BOF 3 position: ascites. Abdominal ultrasound results: thickening of the peritoneum, ascites, suspected TB peritonitis. Results of ascites and pleural fluid analysis: rivalta (+) and Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) increased. From anamnesis, physical examination and supporting examination can be established to diagnose TB peritonitis and TB pleuritis, followed by OAT therapy and FDC for 12 months. From this case, it can be concluded that clinical and supporting examinations (radiology) are needed to diagnose correctly, and body fluid analysis examinations can help confirm the diagnosis.
The Effect Of Accountability And Transparency Of Fund Management On Village Government Trust In Paguyangan Brebes Sub-District
Authors: Nur Arum Putria Wati , Budi Santoso Selamet Eko , Hariyanto Eko , Wibowo Hardiyanto
Published: April 2024

The village government must be able to perform well, especially in the process of managing village funds. This can affect the community's trust in the village government in managing village funds. Community trust in the village government can help the village government in terms of regional development. Therefore, this research aims to examine how accountability and transparency influence the management of village government trust funds in Paguvangan. The data used in this research is primary data obtained through distributing questionnaires and distributed to the community in Paguyangan. The research method used in this research is quantitative. The data analysis process used in this research uses classical assumption test analysis, statistical T-test, statistical F-test, and analysis of the coefficient of determination (R2). The analysis carried out in this research shows that the variables of accountability and transparency of village fund management have a significant effect on community trust.
Analysis of The Application of Life Cycle Cost Method of Green Retrofit of Mosque Building Based on GBCI and EDGE Benchmarks to Improve Investment Performancej
Authors: Purba Agnes , Latief Yusuf
Published: April 2024

This study conducts a comprehensive life cycle cost analysis (LCC) of green retrofitting in mosque buildings, assessing its financial feasibility and performance. The research involves a risk assessment of three crucial stages: pre-, construction, and post-construction. A Likert scale is employed for the validation process based on responses from 51 experts involved in green building retrofit projects. Results indicate that the highest risk occurs during construction, impacting investment performance. Sensitivity analysis reveals the potential longevity of investments, with pre-construction risks affecting the Net Present Value (NPV) in the 18th year and post-construction risks proving feasible by the 17th year. The study introduces benchmarks such as NPV, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR), and Break Even Point (BEP) for investment evaluation. The financial feasibility of green retrofit items, including solar panels and energy-efficient utilities, is confirmed with an NPV of IDR 140,797,698, IRR of 10.26%, and BCR of 2.21, with feasibility realized in the 17th year. Risk visualization through a Tornado Chart emphasizes the significance of each risk stage on NPV values. In conclusion, the study recommends broader case studies involving multiple certified green mosques for more accurate risk identification. This research provides valuable insights for informed investment decisions in mosque building green items, emphasizing the importance of risk management for long-term sustainability.
„ASOCIAȚIA CREȘTINĂ A TINERILOR” DIN ROMÂNIA ȘI MIȘCĂRILE STUDENȚEȘTI INTERBELICE: CAZUL BULETINULUI ASOCIAȚIEI STUDENȚILOR CREȘTINI DIN BUCUREȘTI
Authors:   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „Gheorghe Șincai” din Târgu Mureș- Academia Română, Biliuță Ionuț
Published: April 2024

The present text discusses the Americanization of a Romanian student organization, the Association of the Christian Students from Romania, through the official bulletin of the Bucharest branch. The text argues that, although the Wilsonian plan of pacification and Bolshevik containment as exercised through missionary bodies such as YMCA/YWCA or student Christian organizations initially worked in the Romanian society, eventually the Romanian student initiative known as ASCR succumbed under the pressure of xenophobic nationalism.
EL IMPACTO DEL ARBITRAJE DE VIENA EN LA EPISCOPIA GRECO-CATÓLICA DE CLUJ-GHERLA (SEPTIEMBRE–OCTUBRE 1940)
Authors:   Universitatea Babeș- Bolyai din Cluj-Napoca, Barna Daniel Cornel
Published: April 2024

This paper aims to illustrate a difficult period in the history of the Romanian Church United with Rome, namely: the evolution of the Greek Catholic Diocese of Cluj-Gherla in the first two months after the split of Transylvania, as a result of the Vienna Diktat. The purpose of this article is to highlight the consequences that the entry of North-West Transylvania into Hungary had on the Greek Catholic Diocese of Cluj-Gherla; what changes the new administration brings to the United Church. After highlighting the general framework (status, economic situation, the attempt to subordinate the greek-catholic dioceses to the Archdiocese of Esztergom, as well as the pressure on the Greek Catholic believers to change their denomination), the activity of bishop Iuliu Hossu is also presented. Emphasis will be placed on the bishop’s efforts and attempts to stop the abuses of the new authority on the Romanian population, his attempts to mediate conflicts between Romanian and Hungarian leaders, and last but not least the efforts made to manage the administration of the Greek Catholic Diocese in the new political context. The article also presents the situation of educational institutions under the auspices of the United Diocese of Cluj-Gherla, and the difficulties they face as a result of changes in the education system.
RELAȚIILE INTERETNICE LA INTELECTUALII DIN REGIUNEA AUTONOMĂ MAGHIARĂ (DIN LOCALITĂȚILE ACTUALELOR JUDEȚE COVASNA ȘI HARGHITA)
Authors:   Centrul European de Studii Covasna-Harghita, Sfântu Gheorghe, Lăcătușu Ioan , Scurtu Tatiana ,   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „Gheorghe Șincai” din Târgu Mureș- Academia Română
Published: April 2024

The present article analyzes the state of inter-ethnic relations among the intellectuals of the Hungarian Autonomous Region (in the localities of the current Covasna and Harghita counties). In the beginning, data are presented regarding the ethnic and confessional structure of the communities in the reference period. Then the inter-ethnic relations between Romanian and Hungarian intellectuals are analyzed, differentiated into the main socio-professional categories: political leaders, state officials, teachers, doctors, engineers, priests, etc. The article shows the negative aspects of the inter-ethnic relations between the few Romanian intellectuals left in the area and their Hungarian colleagues, but also moments of “normality”. At the same time, the difference between the period 1952–1960, when the districts of Tg. Secuiesc and Sf. Gheorghe belonged to the Hungarian Autonomous Region from 1960 to 1968, when the two districts were part of the Stalin Region and Brașov, respectively.
CONTRIBUȚII LA O ISTORIE A COMUNISMULUI: OFIȚERUL DE SECURITATE ÎN EPOCA CEAUȘESCU – MIT, MODEL, FORMARE, ACTIVITATE (I)
Authors:   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „Gheorghe Șincai” din Târgu Mureș- Academia Română, Martiniuc Narcis
Published: April 2024

This study aims to detail some aspects of the fieldwork of the security officer in the 1980s – especially that of the intelligence department – based on testimonies, which also involve interviews and archival documents. In addition, this information is linked to current studies on the training of security officers along with training manuals for officers, used in the form of courses. Some of the documents used are “Instructions for Surveillance and Investigations” from 1978 and “Current Issues and Changes in the Foreign Intelligence Service v. R.S.R.” Both documents were published electronically by Remus Mircea Birtz on his personal blog; therefore, the task of researching and extracting these documents from the archives – often demanding and cumbersome – does not belong to us. It should be noted that the Security, as a body of utmost importance for the functioning of the R.S.R. In the foreseeable parameters for the regime of that time, it has known important fluctuations and transformations, even radical ones, on the current ones of what historiography is almost in the form of definition, “the history of communism in Romania”. So, we can capture several stages in the evolution of the Security – almost a history segmented at intervals of ten years each.
CERCETĂRILE DIN TRANSILVANIA REFERITOARE LA ISTORIA PEREGRINAȚIEI ACADEMICE ÎN REGIMUL COMUNIST
Authors:   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „Gheorghe Șincai” din Târgu Mureș- Academia Română, Simon Zsolt
Published: April 2024

This paper presents the research made in Transylvania referring the history of peregrinatio academica during the Communist regime, focusing on the most important work published about this topic: the book of Sándor Tonk, entitled “University attendance of Transylvanians in the Middle Ages”, published in 1979 in Hungarian language. I will discuss the sources, the primarly and secondarly literature, and the methodology used, and the critical reception of this book, as well the continuation of the Transylvanians’ investigations concerning the history peregrinatio academica.
FASHION, CINEMA, AND GERMAN-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA IN 1930s BUCHAREST
Authors:   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „Gheorghe Șincai” din Târgu Mureș- Academia Română, Andraș Sonia D.
Published: April 2024

This paper explores how Bucharest’s cinema-going public perceived the Nazi influence on Hollywood in the 1930s. The aim is to identify how Nazi propaganda was disseminated and consumed in interwar Bucharest and its similarities to the idea of glamour, relevant both to fashion and cinema. Considering the links between Goebbels’ propaganda machine and certain entities or individuals in Hollywood, US cinematography becomes a more complex medium of dissemination beyond a mere promoter of modernity’s technological and consumerist ideas. Romania’s situation in the 1930s, especially the increasing leaning towards the extreme right then inform movie star image, particularly through a gendered lens, as perfect tools for propagandists. The interwar cinema-centered Romanian discourse involves a triple filtration, through Hollywood, Berlin, and Bucharest, as a complex depiction of the Romanian public’s ideals and views. To illustrate these points, I will analyze relevant written and visual texts from the interwar era, including fiction, memoirs, essays, nationally and locally spread cinema-centered and general periodicals, postcards, or photographs. The interdisciplinary research will include cultural studies (fashion, media, cinema, gender), history, and discourse analysis. This innovative perspective on fashion and cinema in an interwar Romanian context adds to the existing knowledge by opening new research topics and subjects in the fields of fashion studies and Romanian studies.
A RELIGIOUS COLD WAR: INHERITING THE INTERWAR US RELIGIOUS POLICY TOWARDS EASTERN EUROPE IN COMMUNIST ROMANIA
Authors:   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „Gheorghe Șincai” din Târgu Mureș- Academia Română, Șincan Anca
Published: April 2024

The present article looks at the religious policy developed during the interwar period to encompass the ideological war with communist Russia that was later translated in what the literature termed the religious Cold War. It will regard this policy through the political and religious positioning of the US ambassador to Romania during the Reagan administration, David Funderburk. The article looks at the appointment of the North Carolina professor as ambassador as accomplishing the type of politics that were described by the literature as religious Cold War that reach an apogee in the Reagan years.
THE AMERICAN COLLECTORS AND THEIR INTEREST IN ROMANIAN ART IN THE INTERWAR PERIOD
Authors:   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „Gheorghe Șincai” din Târgu Mureș- Academia Română, Mihaly Roxana
Published: April 2024

The 20th century has often been defined as the era of great changes, of interconnections, of the circulation of ideas, which constantly undergo changes under the pressure of the context, all of which inevitably marked and influenced the artistic concepts of the time. Any artistic creation is due to the impact of the antagonistic exposure that the artist makes between the creative impulse and the reality that is often foreign to art. Almost every time when we talk about art, this cannot be sustained, valued without those who consume the art. When the artist’s work resonates with the image of feelings, the connection between the artwork and the art collector is inevitable, but each work is experienced by the individual in his own way. Throughout history, art collectors have been either important names of the aristocracy or people financially very powerful, they marked the history of art in one way or another, even reaching in time to acquire the skills of a specialized connoisseur. Considered the cultural center of the arts in the interwar period, Paris represented an ideal meeting point between Romanian artists and art consumers from the USA. Names such as Edward Steichen, the lawyer John Quinn, Alfred Stieglitz, Walter Pach or Peggy Guggenheim were previously attracted by the art of Brâncuși, Victor Brauner or Hedda Sterne.
SOMNUL RAȚIUNII NAȘTE MONȘTRI
Authors:   University of Arts Târgu-Mureș, Dan Marcela Livia
Published: April 2024

The sudden appearance of a term imported from across the Atlantic – almost unknown until a few months ago – is spectacular. Cancel culture started from a noble goal, at least on the surface, to suppress those who make racist, homophobic speech or promote any kind of hatred against a person. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cancel culture began to trend again. This concept was made possible with the emergence of the Black Lives Matter, #MeToo and LGBTQ+ movements that were over-promoted on social media such as Youtube, Instagram. Each uses their own definition, contradicting the others, sowing confusion, stirring up anger, contempt. The culture of nullification denies the very notion of truth and leads to extreme polarization of society, which leads to unhealthy violence in debate. Journalist, essayist and researcher Alvaro Vargas Llosa (son of the famous writer Mario Vargas Llosa) believes this practice threatens democracy and is worthy of a dictatorship like North Korea.
ISTORICIZAREA CRITICĂ A PRODUCȚIEI DE CUNOAȘTERE, POLITICI IDENTITARE ȘI „NOILE” STUDII ROME
Authors: Zăloagă Marian ,   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „Gheorghe Șincai” din Târgu Mureș- Academia Română
Published: April 2024

La nivel internațional, producția de studii și volume dedicate romilor se află de câteva decade într-o efervescență fără precedent. Ea este facilitată de progrese privind instituționalizarea liniei de studii prin înființarea unor departamente din ce în ce mai numeroase pe lângă universități și institute de cercetare din vestul și din estul Europei. Fenomenul a adus cu sine nu doar un număr de cărți publicate la edituri prestigioase, ci și înmulțirea numărului de reviste științifice de profil. Pe lângă deja respectabilele ca vechime și continuitate publicații periodice Études Tsiganes și Romani Studies (anterior anului 1999 cunoscut ca Journal of the Gypsy Lore Society), care continuă să apară și în prezent, în anii din urmă au luat naștere numeroase alte reviste și anuare editate în limbile naționale sau în limba engleză.
NICOLAE MANOLESCU – THE LITERARY HISTORIAN
Authors:   Universitatea de Medicină, Farmacie, Științe și Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” din Târgu Mureş, Boldea Iulian
Published: April 2024

Nicolae Manolescu is a critic who lucidly questions his own condition, reflection on himself and reflection on others being the relevant resources of moral self-scopy. For Nicolae Manolescu, criticism has an uncertain, anarchic status, as it approaches the meanings of the work asymptotically, without being able to reveal its inexhaustible wealth of semantic configurations, unable to dismantle the subtle mechanisms and the multitude of aspects that make it up. The global reading of the literary work is a chimera, exegesis assuming at best the role of approximating the meanings and inner workings. Situated at the intersection of opposing categories, between Apollonian and Dionysian, the writing seems weakened by an uncertainty derived from the steady exercise of lucidity, from mutations and “revisions” with a Lovinescian flavour, Manolescu’s critical statements repudiating any categorical allure, the demonstrative air, the learned, sufficient bearing. The rejection of apodictic, learned, rigid and reductionist affirmation has the problematic allure of the phrase, the methodical doubt, the dilemmatic questioning.
PROPAGANDA ȘI RECONVERSIA CONȘTIINȚELOR-AGITATORUL COMUNIST. STUDIU DE CAZ: „CARNETUL AGITATORULUI” (II)
Authors:   Institutul de Cercetări Socio-Umane „Gheorghe Șincai” din Târgu Mureș- Academia Română, Hațegan Corina
Published: April 2024

In both public and private life, aggressive exposure to communist ideology through acts of culture, false or misleading information generates an alternative reality. Therefore, one of the first purposes of the political agitation was to shape the public’s perception regarding global and domestic issues. Presenting events and facts one-sidedly, overwhelming people with visions of a possible paradisiac socialist society, and appealing to frustration creates a confusing but conveniently manipulated context. By creating such a situation, citizens were encouraged to become informers who were rewarded for revealing enemies of progress and setting an example of civic morality. As a result of public and private spaces degradation, a passive and resigned citizens emerged. By providing a comprehensive overview of the communist agitator’s work, this study is intended to bring it to the attention of the public. Additionally, it will discuss agitator’s ideological education, the techniques and the strategies he was recommended to, and how he approached the agitation duties. To carry out this study, the booklet „The Agitator’s Booklet” will be used as a primary source, which reflects the agitator’s work regading political-patriotic education,propaganda and many more.