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Comparative Analysis of Pollen Grains from Various Floral Species Using Scanning Electron Microscope
Authors: Dutta Anukritii , Kumar Vinay , Dutta Rajiv
Published: November 2023

The morphology of pollen may be used for identification of different species of plants. In this study, pollen morphology and ultrastructure of four cultivars of Moss Rose, Hibiscus rosa sinensis, Petunia and Red Garden Rose were examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The characteristics studied were pollen size and shape (length, width, and length/width ratio), length of the colpus, width of the mesocolpium, and exine characteristics (number of ridges per an area of 100 μm2, width of the ridge, and width of the furrow). All these plant flowers had tricolpate pollen grains and striate exine ornamentation, but significant differences in some traits were found.
EVALUASI STRATEGI PENINGKATAN MUTU DAN KESELAMATAN PASIEN DI RUMAH SAKIT X YOGYAKARTA
Authors: Sundoro Totok , Sari Desi Wulan , Alvionita Indah , Nuhuyanan Wirda Rahim , Bafadhal Annisah
Published: November 2023

The quality of health services is a guarantee for the community to obtain an optimal degree of health. There are still incidents in the hospital in Semester I of 2020, namely 4 (four) cases of unexpected incidents, 2 (two) cases of almost injury, 12 (twelve) cases of non-injury and 12 (twelve) cases of Potential Injury. In order to improve the quality of patient care and ensure patient safety, the hospital needs to have a strategy for improving the quality and patient safety that reaches all work units in the hospital.

Objective: To evaluate strategies for improving the quality & patient safety at Hospital X. Data collection techniques used interview guidelines and observation sheets as instruments. Interviews were conducted with the Leader or Management, the Quality and Patient Safety Committee, the PPI Committee and staff. Interviews were conducted to find out regulations and efforts to improve quality and patient safety as well as to find obstacles faced by hospitals in their implementation. Observation and documentation activities related to the implementation of strategies carried out in an effort to improve the quality of patient safety in hospitals. The validity of the data was analyzed by triangulation technique. The implementation of the strategy to improve the quality of patient safety at Hospital X Yogyakarta refers to the National Standard for Hospital Accreditation 1stEdition. The implementation is good but there are still obstacles and shortcomings in supporting the strategy that has been implemented by the hospital. It is necessary to revise the director's policy regarding reporting time, provide new employee training education on data management systems and five mandatory trainings that support quality programs, information technology support in managing quality data, as well as achievement-oriented leadership styles to build commitment and monitoring strategies that can be used as methods monitoring in the implementation of patient safety efforts. Hospital X Yogyakarta has a strategy in improving the quality of patient safety through revision of the director's policy on quality data reporting, staff education in implementing quality programs, providing information technology support in quality data management and implementing management functions in patient safety quality management.
Manajemen Mutu Pendidikan Dalam Meningkatkan Proses Pembelajaran Siswa Kelas X Farmasi Di SMK Muhammadiyah Minggir Tahun 2023
Authors: Yulianta Eka
Published: November 2023

Education is an important component in determining the success of the educational process and one of the factors in improving the quality of education in Indonesia. Quality education is the hope and dream of society. The current rapid level of development demands increasingly higher availability of human resources. Thus, adequate quality and output is something that must be produced by vocational high schools as educational units whose basic aim is to prepare quality people both intellectually and for their role in community life. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis. The research subjects were school principals, head of curriculum, teachers and heads of study programs in the pharmacy department. The data collection techniques used are the interview method, observation method, and documentation method, from which primary and secondary data will be obtained which will then be analyzed together to draw conclusions. Based on the results of research that the author has conducted, it can be concluded that the quality of education at Muhammadiyah Minggir Vocational School in supporting the learning process is quite good. However, the management of the quality of education in these schools has not been realized properly, as efforts have not been optimal to support the effectiveness of the learning process and the lack of funding for teachers to improve their competence. The obstacles experienced are the lack of human resources in the administration and infrastructure fields as well as the funds coming in for the procurement process and infrastructure management process which are still slow.
HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP IBU DAN DUKUNGAN SUAMI DENGAN PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF PADA IBU BALITA DI YOGYAKARTA TAHUN 2022
Authors: Widiyaningsih Dwi , Arifiah Intan Hanif
Published: November 2023

According to the Yogyakarta City Health Office, data from the puskesmas for the coverage of exclusive breastfeeding services for babies passed through exclusive breastfeeding in 2018 were the highest at the Jetis Health Center at 86.6% and the lowest at the Umbulharjo 1 Health Center at 42.7%. Based on the coverage of Exclusive ASI passing at the Umbulharjo 1 Health Center in 2019, it shows 4 Sub-Districts that have Passed Exclusive Breastfeeding, where the highest is in the Sorosutan Village at 48.9%. Exclusive breastfeeding can also be influenced by many factors, including mother's knowledge, mother's attitude, husband's role or husband's support. The type of research used is quantitative with a cross-sectional research method on mothers under five with a total sample of 64 respondents and a total sampling research technique. Data collection used a questionnaire and data analysis used the Chi Square test. Research results obtained the value of knowledge P (p-value) < 0.05, namely 0.015, the attitude value P (p-value) < 0.05, namely 0.009 and the value of husband's support is P (p-value) < 0.05, namely 0.000. There is a relationship between husband's knowledge, attitude and support with exclusive breastfeeding. Mothers who have the knowledge, attitude and support of their husbands are very influential in giving exclusive breastfeeding.
Abordagem do luto na Atenção Primária em Saúde
Authors: Conzatti Maiara
Published: November 2023

O luto é a experiência causada pelo falecimento de uma pessoa próxima e representa uma resposta natural ao estresse da perda; envolve sintomas psicológicos e fisiológicos que acarretam aumento da morbidade e mortalidade. Os pacientes enlutados consultam mais vezes na Atenção Primária em Saúde (APS) e recebem mais medicação psicotrópica; apesar disso, o luto é negligenciado nas atividades de promoção da saúde, e frequentemente as equipes não sabem como abordá-lo de forma eficaz. Há evidências de que os médicos de família e comunidade podem não ter as habilidades apropriadas para fornecer suporte ao luto. Por isso, o objetivo deste estudo foi orientar os profissionais da APS na abordagem ao luto. Métodos: Realizou-se uma revisão integrativa em diversas bases de dados em junho de 2021, que incluiu artigos publicados, sem determinação de período temporal, em português, inglês e espanhol. Ao final da busca na literatura, 49 artigos foram selecionados para avaliação. Avaliação e recomendações: A maioria das pessoas irá se adaptar à perda sem a necessidade de intervenções clínicas; não há evidência para benefício do uso de benzodiazepínicos e antidepressivos a pacientes enlutados que não apresentem critérios para doença mental. Além disso, a preferência é pela realização de uma abordagem biopsicossocial. Considerações finais: As evidências científicas demonstram que há poucos estudos nos quais os profissionais que atuam na APS possam embasar sua prática. Apesar dessas limitações, os estudos disponíveis servem como base para orientações de abordagem ao luto.
Perfil dos atendimentos em cuidados paliativos pelo Serviço de Atenção Domiciliar de Divinópolis-MG
Authors: Silva Alexandre Ernesto , Melo Vinícius Leite , Guadalupe Maria Alice , Santos Thais Bueno Enes dos , Silveira Luciana Cristina da
Published: November 2023

Introdução: Os cuidados paliativos são voltados para o controle de sintomas físicos, sociais, espirituais e emocionais. Atualmente, há no Brasil um cenário de acúmulo de pacientes em situação de terminalidade, o que contribui para que o país seja apontado como o 3º pior lugar para se morrer. A desospitalização, com cuidado prestado pela Atenção Domiciliar, é apontada como uma forma de aprimorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes e reduzir os custos para o Sistema de Saúde. Objetivo: Identificar o perfil dos pacientes em cuidados paliativos assistidos pelo Serviço de Atenção Domiciliar de Divinópolis-MG, bem como as intervenções realizadas e sua efetividade. Métodos: Estudo de caráter descritivo, realizado a partir da análise retrospectiva de prontuários de pacientes que receberam alta do Serviço de Atenção Domiciliar de Divinópolis-MG entre 2020 e 2021, com coleta quantitativa dos seguintes dados: sexo, idade, endereço de moradia, equipe multiprofissional de atenção domiciliar responsável pelo atendimento, tipo de enfermidade, intervenções realizadas pelas equipes do Serviço de Atenção Domiciliar, efetividade das intervenções feitas pelas equipes do Serviço de Atenção Domiciliar, sintomas apresentados, eficácia do controle sintomático e razão da alta do serviço. Resultados: Foram coletados os dados de 72 prontuários; a partir disso, constatou-se uma faixa etária média de 67,38 anos, com predomínio de atendimentos a pacientes do sexo feminino e de acometimento por enfermidades neurodegenerativas. Em relação aos sintomas apresentados nos prontuários, 54 foram tratados de forma eficaz, 23 de forma ineficaz e 22 não foram tratados. As altas por controle sintomático representaram 43,04% do total. Conclusões: Ressalta-se a capacidade do Serviço de Atenção Domiciliar de manejar adequadamente os pacientes elegíveis para os cuidados paliativos, a fim de controlar sintomas — físicos, sociais, psicológicos e familiares —, contribuindo para a melhoria da qualidade de vida do paciente e de seu círculo social.
Value factor of constructıon enterprıses
Authors:   Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Mammadov I.
Published: November 2023

Value factors, strategic goals and indicators characterizing them should be considered in interaction with each other and their dependence should be investigated in order to distinguish indicators that do not contradict each other. The cost of a construction enterprise is the main factor determining the adoption of necessary important decisions in the current conditions. This factor determines the prevalence of the phenomenon of entrepreneurship for the construction owner. The activities of managers, the transfer of public capital from an entrepreneur to a hired employee, as well as the cost of a construction enterprise should be investigated in the necessary order and accuracy, and strategic goals should be assessed by all developers.
HYBRID TEACHING METHOD IN BUSINESS INFORMATIC
Authors:   Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, Aliyeva M. , Misirli R. ,   Azerbaijan State Economic University, Misri A. ,   Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction
Published: November 2023

This is an era of technological advancements and the use of technology is in almost all walks of life including the various industrial and business sectors. In the field of academics, especially the higher education, there is a growing need for students and graduates to be equippedwith relevant knowledge as well as practical skills, with emphasis on the ones based onapplications of technology, which are required as professionals in the industry and business. Therefore, this paper aims to study the types of teaching approaches in particular hybridteaching method and take up the measures which can make learning more effective. The aim of thepaper is also to ascertain if incorporating hybrid teaching method in curriculum of businessinformatics can make the learning more effective and through what measures.
THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY USE IN EDUCATION MANAGEMENT IN AZERBAIJAN
Authors:   İİTKM İnsan Resursları üzrə menecer, Rəsulova M. , Əsgərova G. ,   Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction
Published: November 2023

Education plays a huge role in ensuring the socio-economic development of the country s population and society. The strong construction of the country s national education system results in an increase in the number of educated and qualified personnel, economic development of the country and an improvement in the social welfare of the population
DİRECTİONS OF İNCREASİNG THE FİNANCİAL STABİLİTY OF SMALL ENTERPRİSES İN AZERBAİJAN
Authors:   Baku State University, Aghazade E.
Published: November 2023

Improving the financial condition of small enterprises requires considering and solving a group of problems. At the present stage, it is necessary to conduct an in-depth analysis of the activities of small enterprises and organizations operating at a loss in various areas of the country s economy and to develop relevant concepts for eliminating problems. In the conditions of free market competition, a small enterprise does not suffer bankruptcy or major financial failures by showing continuity in its activities, maximizing its profit by leading the competition, increasing the liquidity of its balance sheet, achieving possible economic growth rates, and ultimately ensuring the high profitability of small enterprises. These signs are directly related to financial stabilityit depends
Priority directions of socio-economic development of the regions
Authors:   Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry, Akhmedova A.
Published: November 2023

The article discusses the main goals of regional economic policy, as well as the tasks that the state needs to solve in order to achieve these goals. Recommendations are given for improving the regional policy of socio-economic development of regions. Priority directions of socio-economic development. The article considers the priority goals of socio-economic development. The article analyzes the organizational mechanism for the formation of the region s strategy, defines the main approaches and methods of state regulation for the competitive development of regional socio-economic systems, defines indicators and indicators of sustainable development of the region
Conceptual-legal basıs of the formatıon of the state regulatory mechanısm ın the fıeld of cıvıl avıatıon
Authors:   dissertation student  National Aviation Academy, Gasimov M.
Published: November 2023

The article emphasizes that the field of civil aviation today is a profitable sector of the economy and is more focused on the private interests of individuals or legal entities. In this regard, the question arises of determining the goals and objectives of the state's influence on the aviation field, that is, how and to what extent the state should implement the state regulation of this field in the form of competent authorities. It was concluded that within the framework of the mechanism of state regulation in the field of aviation transport, it is proposed to understand the set of mutually agreed and interdependent components that ensure the efficient operation of the civil aviation sector.
Some aspects of using the economic potential of Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur economic regions
Authors:   Azerbaijan State University of Economics, Ismailov H.
Published: November 2023

Assessing the economic potential of the liberated territories is a complex issue that involves a comprehensive analysis of various factors such as natural resources, infrastructure, human capital and market access. There are several methods that can be used to assess the economic potential of these areas, and each method has its own strengths and limitations. One method is cost-benefit analysis, which involves comparing the costs of development projects with their expected benefits in terms of economic growth, employment generation and social welfare. This approach helps to identify the most profitable projects that can maximize the economic potential of the areas. Another method is SWOT analysis, which examines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the areas. This approach helps identify key drivers and barriers to economic development and develop strategies that can capitalize on strengths and opportunities while mitigating weaknesses and threats.
Making Sense of Competing Expectations – Paradoxes in Strategic Spatial Planning
Authors: Källström Lisa , Smith Elin
Published: November 2023

PurposeThe presence of multiple and diverse stakeholders is a common feature of public sector governance. This study focused on the process of stakeholder participation, aiming to define stakeholders’ expectations of a regional spatial plan and then uncover paradoxes in these expectations. Sensemaking and sensegiving were used as a theoretical lens to explore reasons for the paradoxical expectations. 

Design/methodology/approachA Swedish case was used to qualitatively explore the initial stage of a stakeholder participation process regarding strategic spatial planning. The main empirical material comprised observations and interviews.

FindingsDiverse stakeholders’ expectations were captured through the identification of four paradoxes, relating to the level of guidance, prioritization of stakeholders, ambition, and time horizon. With sensemaking theory as a theoretical lens, the paradoxes could be understood through mental models, emotions, narratives, and social factors. The findings show the importance of creating a shared understanding among stakeholders, with sensegiving standing out as especially important.

OriginalityThe idea of stakeholder participation and consensus building is a debated topic. The current study contributes to this field by focusing on the process and on stakeholders’ diverse expectations, using paradox theory to identify and define expectations and sensemaking theory to explore why these paradoxes exist.
Whatʼs in a name?
Authors: Brunsson Karin Holmblad
Published: November 2023

By now many are familiar with the management fashion concept. The views on what constitutes successful management vary, and some management methods are popular for a short while only. It seems doubtful that organizations use transient popularity as an argument for adopting new management methods. Rather, organizations prefer to allude to their unique qualities. Perhaps processes are popular because, unlike procedures, they seem natural, not man-made. This in turn means that they cannot easily be classified as management fashions. Those subjected to process orientation or process management may view these management methods with suspicion, however, recognizing yet another reorganization. This article suggests that it is important for managers to give their management initiatives a unique name, like Lotta or Esther.
Deconstructing the healthcare guarantee
Authors: Nordgren Lars
Published: November 2023

According to the Swedish Health and Medical Service Act, healthcare is to be provided to the population according to need, on equal terms, and be accessible, a part of healthcare that has been criticized. With the aim of improving accessibility, Sweden’s municipalities, county councils, and government have agreed to introduce a national care guarantee (non statutory) with effect from 2005-11-01. In spite of economic investment and reduced waiting times, it is however felt to be uncertain that the guarantee will reduce waiting times in the long-term. A deconstructive reading is made of the fundamental assumptions underlying the care guarantee. There is also a reading of what it does and does not encompass, as well as its relationship with the concept of prioritization. The care guarantee, in contrast to political promises, does not encompass the entire chain of care since examinations and investigations conducted prior to an appointment or treatment are not counted as part of the time limits. Therefore the care guarantee thus does not constitute a complete offer of healthcare within a certain period of time. What also seems clear when reading the care guarantee is that it does not encompass a quality dimensions.
Book Review: Gang Leader for a Day
Authors: Rombach Björn
Published: November 2023

Sudhir Venkatesh, Gang Leader for a DayPenguin Books, 2008. 320 sidor, häftad. ISBN: 0141030917. 79 SEK.
Vigilance against corruption and New Public Management
Authors: Loxbo Karl
Published: November 2023

Even in a ‘least corrupt’ case like Sweden, scholars have begun to argue that rapid NPM reform has increased the risks for corruption. With the aim of scrutinizing this argument, this article sets out to map the degree to which the risk for corruption is brought to attention by politicians and civil servants in Swedish municipalities. The article concludes that corruption is a much more salient issue in municipalities with far-reaching NPM-reforms than in municipalities lacking such reform. It is concluded, furthermore, that corruption is likely to become an increasingly important issue on the political agenda if municipalities, regardless of their population size, have a history of client-choice models. Accordingly, the article shows that corruption is framed as a political problem precisely in those contexts where theory predicts that problems ought to be most extensive. Even though the results cannot say anything about the actual levels of corruption in Sweden, they indicate that politicians and civil servants with more extensive experience from NPM appear to acknowledge the increased risks for corruption pointed out by scholars.
Choice of primary care in Sweden
Authors: Nordgren Lars , Ahgren Bengt
Published: November 2023

Through a discourse analysis of the end-users’ statements on their choice of primary care, there is a focus on how they use certain discourses in society with regard to which discourses governs their choices of primary care. For this purpose, a group interview was administered in a location in the south of Sweden. It was strategically designed to on the whole include individuals with following characteristics: age between 20-45 years, and 65 year or older, and also living in a small community. The following main discourses have been identified in the discussion; freedom of choice; i.e. to say that one has actively chosen one’s health centre or doctor, to be able to reject and reselect care-givers, networking; i.e. ‘to say that friends’ and acquaintances’ experiences affect the choice of a new health centre and professional service, i.e. to say that doctors and other staff should give professional service. It seems like choice of care has improved the possibilities of the citizens to choose preferred care provider, or drop one due to dissatisfaction. When implementing reforms in health care it is valuable to take into account the voices of the users, as they are able to contribute to the development of health care.
To Design Free Choice and Competitive Neutrality
Authors: Johansson Krafve Linus
Published: November 2023

Free choice and competitive neutrality are often assigned particular importance for successful market reform of public service. The aim of this article is to illuminate the practical work that goes into regulating free choice and competitive neutrality in a primary care market in a Swedish county council. The article asks: How is regulation of free choice and competitive neutrality in the primary care market carried out? Are there any particular challenges in working with this? If so, why? The article presents a qualitative case study and approaches the research questions with a market practice perspective. By studying how the work with a rulebook for authorization of care centers is carried out, detailed knowledge of the market regulatory process is gained. The result illustrates how purchaser officials frame the market with the rulebook. However, the ways free choice and competitive neutrality plays out it practice overflows the market frame. Overflows are caused by multiple, and conflicting, modes of calculations enacted by the rulebook. Therefore, free choice and competitive neutrality does not create the effects that policy-makers have expected in the primary care market.
Coordination in clinical managerial practice
Authors: Meier Ninna
Published: November 2023

Considering the vast amounts of resources spent on health care we have surprisingly scarce knowledge of what clinical managers do, when they are at work. Health care organizations are increasingly standardized, and often standardization initiatives and policies point to clinical managers as key figures in implementation processes. Empirical studies of managerial work can give us some indications of parts of clinical managerial practice; we also know that standards are great coordination tools, preferably in stable settings. However, our knowledge of the important relationship between clinical managerial work and standards would benefit greatly from investigations of how clinical managers work with standards in their local, clinical setting. Aspiring to contribute here, this paper compares the relationship between clinical managers’ work and standards across four different hospital units; orthopedic surgery, radiology, stroke and pulmonary medicine. The results show that the relationship between coordination performed by standards and coordination performed by clinical managers vary across the units, depending on level of unpredictability; when unpredictability was high making standards work required more clinical managerial work. Although clinical managerial work faced different challenges in each setting, the coordination practice of clinical managers shared characteristics across all four units.
construction of a customer of primary health care
Authors: Forssell Anders , Norén Lars
Published: November 2023

A new quasi-market model commonly referred to as a “choice of care” model is introduced in Swedish primary health care. In such models citizens are expected to choose primary healthcare centres they want to be treated by. The care centres are expected to compete based on differences in the quality of the services they provide in the market. In this paper the accreditation document (AD) and the way it specifies the regulated choice of the patient is explored. Two case studies of primary care markets in Sweden is the empirical point of departure. The conclusion is that the ADs define the conditions for the choice of care. The ADs define an almost unconditional right for the patient to choose between care centres of a specified minimum level of quality based on political requirements. The ADs also specify a procedure for payment – a voucher – that follows the pa- tient to the chosen care centre. Finally, the ADs specify procedures of quality evaluation that create differences between care centres. The AD in itself contributes actively to the market because it specifies the requirements of a McPatient. Primary healthcare centres respond to the AD even if patients do not make any choices.
multi-professional team as a post NPM control regime
Authors: Liff Roy , Andersson Thomas
Published: November 2023

This paper focuses on multi-professional teams (MPT) as a potential post New Public Management (NPM) control regime in order to develop individualistic and holistic care in healthcare in the context of two competing logics: managerialism and professionalism. In a qualitative case study, three outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatric (CAP) care units are investigated using interviews, observations and shadowing. The study shows that the MPT has an integrative effect on the two logics when informal alliances are formed between psychologists/psychiatrists and unit managers. We conclude that the MPT may achieve patient care in a resource-effective and professional way but not individualistic and holistic care. An explanation may be that individualistic and holistic care is neither measurable/quantifiable as required by the resource-effectiveness goal nor in focus as a consequence of the logic of professionalism. A theoretical implication is that the negative effect of NPM on the professionals’ autonomy is mitigated by the MPT. Earlier studies may have underestimated the importance of “hard facts” introduced by a strong control regime, in this case, the NPM context. The control regime may take over and create collaboration; nonetheless, the outcome is not entirely the desired one.
Framework for exploring the interplay of governance and evaluation
Authors: Hanberger Anders
Published: November 2023

The article develops a conceptual framework for the interplay between evaluation and governance and explores key functions of evaluation in democratic governance, mainly the accountability and improvement function. Using this framework contributes to knowledge of how governance affects evaluation and evaluation systems, and how evaluation may contribute to policy or governance change. Functions of evaluation are explored as effects of evaluative information produced by different evaluations on the one hand, and as evaluation system effects on the other. The framework can be used to map out and explore the interplay between evaluation and governance in different policy sectors. Program theory methodology is used to unpack the assumptions underlying evaluation in the state and network models of governance. The program theories can be used to illuminate and discuss how evaluation should work in different models of democratic governance, as well as for empirical research of the interplay between governance and evaluation.
Systemic evaluation governance
Authors: Hansen Hanne Foss
Published: November 2023

Systemic evaluation governance, defined as governance systems anchored in evaluation and focused on developing performance through comparing actors in organisational fields, is increasingly institutionalised at international as well as national levels in recent years. Systemic evaluation governance takes several forms, e.g., the forms of indicator systems, benchmarking, accreditation, certification and initiatives of evidence-based professional practice. On the basis on a discussion of the concept of systemic evaluation governance, the article develops a typology of different forms of this specific governance type and analyses and discusses the logics and premises these are anchored in. The analysis is illustrated by empirical examples.
Municipal websites and information about the local implementation of a public reform
Authors: Olsen Trude Høgvold , Solstad Elsa
Published: November 2023

In this article we focus on how Norwegian municipalities present information about the results of their work of implementing The Coordination Reform to the inhabitants through their websites. The point of departure is that political reforms may lead to uncertainty for the inhabitants. This uncertainty can partly be handled by giving specific information about how the reform will affect the inhabitants. We contribute to the debate about the municipality as an information agent by following how the 25 municipalities in Troms County cover their work on The Coordination Reform on their websites over a period of one year. We focus on external communication to a heterogeneous target group (the inhabitants) in a reform context. The main finding is that the municipalities disseminate relatively little information about their work with the reform and about specific results. But there are variations between the municipalities. It may seem that they wish to show that they focus on the reform in different ways and part of the information on the websites are therefore of symbolic character.
Students’ perceptions of teacher assessment practices in foreign language emergency remote teaching during Covid-19 in Finland
Authors:   University of Helsinki, Toni Mäkipää Toni Mäkipää
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of Finnish general upper secondary students of teacher assessment practices in foreign language emergency remote teaching (ERT). A total of 251 students answered an online survey, and both quantitative and qualitative methods were used in the analysis of the data. The results show that students found essays, listening comprehension tests, and self-assessments to be the most suitable practices for ERT, while learning diaries, peer assessments, and portfolios were deemed the least suitable. Differences were detected in students’ perceptions in terms of their previous course grades. Most students expressed positive views about their language teachers’ assessment practices in ERT. The results pave the way for expanding and developing current assessment practices in foreign language ERT.
Employing Artificial Intelligence Methods in Drug Development: A New Era in Medicine
Authors: Unogwu Omega John , Ike Mabel , Joktan Opkanachi Omatule
Published: November 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a vital role in the development of pharmaceuticals. The whole drug development process, from target identification and lead optimization to clinical trials and post-marketing monitoring, has the potential to be revolutionized by AI. Data analysis is a crucial area where AI thrives. To find trends, correlations, and prospective targets for therapeutic intervention, AI systems can analyse enormous volumes of data, including electronic health records, molecular databases, academic literature, and clinical trial data. This saves time and resources by enabling researchers to decide which compounds or pathways to investigate. Lead optimization is another area where AI is essential since algorithms can screen and forecast the efficacy of new drug candidates. To improve efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics, the most promising leads are prioritized, and their attributes are optimized. By examining past data to pinpoint patient groupings that are most likely to respond to a certain medication, AI can also improve clinical trial design and patient selection. This advances success rates aids in the development of personalized medication and can support post-marketing surveillance by continuously scanning real-world data for adverse events or unexpected drug-drug interactions after a medicine has been licensed. This permits the quicker detection of potential safety issues and contributes to maintaining the continuous safety of licensed medications. However, some obstacles must be overcome to completely utilize AI in medication development. These include the requirement for high-quality data, assuring AI model transparency and interpretability, taking into account ethical issues, and regulatory frameworks for using AI in drug development.
The Modern Impact of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Healthcare: A Concise Analysis
Authors: Omotunde Habeeb , R. Mouhamed Mourad
Published: November 2023

Artificial intelligence systems are receiving significant attention in the healthcare domain because they have a considerable impact on the development of patients' electronic medical records (EMRs). Artificial intelligence systems have the ability to develop healthcare institutions and assist physicians in making the proper decisions. These systems have the ability to perform diagnosis, provide appropriate treatment, and perform administrative tasks in hospitals. Healthcare institutions seek to integrate hospital systems with computer systems and construct large warehouses to store data and medical records for each patient. These methods allow machine learning and deep learning algorithms to analyse diseases, predict and determine new patterns for diagnosis and grow pharmaceutical applications. Big data is one of the essential things that artificial intelligence seeks to generate and develop algorithms to analyse, extract unique patterns from, and create strategies to deal with. In this article, the matter of integrating artificial intelligence systems in the healthcare domain, growing hospitals, and helping doctors and healthcare workers track patients and improve their health conditions will be analysed. This article is a straightforward description of the essence of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Strategi Pendidikan dan Pembelajaran PAI Berbasis Penemuan (Discovery-Based Learning) di MI Hidayatul Mubtadiin Jrakahpayung Kecamatan Tulis Batang
Authors: Winarno Winarno
Published: November 2023

This article aims to find out the learning model of PAI based on discovery learning, describe the planning strategy for implementing the learning model of PAI based on discovery learning, describe the types of learning based on discovery learning, know the advantages and virtues of the learning model based on discovery learning. This type of research is qualitative. For data analysis, researchers do by means of data reduction. With the discovery learning-based PAI education and learning strategy, it is expected that the learning process and PAI learning can be carried out properly so as to improve teaching and learning outcomes. This can be effective because the discovery learning model places students in a conditioned environment in the form of an exploratory learning design, where students play an active role in learning in class by exploring the subject matter. In accordance with the characteristics of fiqh subjects that foster the ability to explore the values of Islamic teachings in the subject matter intensely which can then be applied and implemented relevantly in everyday life.
Impact of Collaboration on Professional Performance of Teachers in Private Higher Education Institutions of Karachi
Authors: Nargis Shamim  , Munawer Sultana
Published: November 2023

In the past years, educational researchers have studied factors affecting teachers' professional performance, including lack of empathy, encouragement, support, and cooperation. The study aimed to identify the impact of collaboration on teachers' performance, as it directly affects their creativity and performance. In depth analysis of the literature was done. Four research question were raised and four hypotheses were formulated. Mix-method research design was adopted. Population of the study was comprised of all faculty members in private higher education institutions of Karachi. To draw the samples of faculty members stratified random sampling design along with purposive sampling design were used. Two research instruments were employed i.e. questionnaire and interviews. Questionnaire was administered to a sample of 350 faculty members and interviews were conducted with 15 senior faculty members. Data was analyzed through percentages, graphical techniques and through inferential techniques by SPSS V23.0. Qualitative data was analyzed through thematic analysis. In the light of the findings of the research, it was revealed that collaboration has strong positive impact on professional performance of teachers. Therefore, it is recommended that the administrators should arranged meeting with faculty on regular basis to enhance collaboration and coordination.
Moedas Digitais dos Bancos Centrais:
Authors: HOROWITZ LOPES LUIZ FELIPE
Published: November 2023

O presente trabalho, por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica, analisa a conformação jurídica dos desenhos das Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) no ordenamento jurídico. Partindo da concepção da moeda como uma instituição social complexa e essencial ao núcleo da liberdade nas economias de mercado, constituindo um conjunto de práticas empregadas para a mobilização de interesses, as CBDC são compreendidas como moeda no seu sentido jurídico-formal. Para a teoria da matriz ativa, porém, o sucesso ou o fracasso da regulação pode ser mensurado pela força gravitacional de certos agentes que assumem papéis de centralidade na economia de mercado, inclusive para solucionar as dificuldades de confiança. Assim, considerando o papel dos bancos centrais na atualidade, as CBDC poderão instituir importante instrumento em relações travadas no ciberespaço, sendo importante ao núcleo da liberdade na economia digital. Nas wholesale CBDC, há o melhoramento da implantação das reservas bancárias nos bancos centrais para fins de liquidação e pagamentos. Nas retail CBDC, os bancos centrais oferecem uma arquitetura direta, de modo a executar a política monetária mediante relacionamento direto com particulares, sendo chamadas de account-based CBDC, ou atuam indiretamente, fornecendo a arquitetura tecnológica de e-money, a ser transacionado livremente por entes privados, sendo chamada de token-based CBDC. Há situações híbridas, a exemplo da official cryptocurrency, emitida por entes públicos ou autorizados pelo Estado e sujeita a mecanismos de criptografia e confirmação descentralizada de transações, desvinculada de contas de reserva bancária nos bancos centrais. Defende-se que, além de mais propícia à adesão da comunidade, a opção da CBDC com a participação de intermediários pelo Projeto de Lei Complementar 9, de 2022, está em consonância com o desenho institucional previsto na Constituição, o qual não tornou despicienda a intermediação das instituições financeiras na condução de políticas monetárias. Porém, em relação ao dispositivo relativo ao tratamento e processamento de dados pessoais, a proposição legislativa aparenta estar eivada de vício de inconstitucionalidade material, pois impõe a responsabilização solidária do BC independentemente da existência de uma conduta administrativa da autarquia e da presença do nexo de causalidade entre a ação ou inação administrativa e os danos decorrentes de condutas de outras pessoas envolvidas no tratamento dos dados pessoais.
Regulação por Princípios e Mercado de Seguros:
Authors: Cantarelli Luiz , Gonçalves Filho Péricles
Published: November 2023

O presente artigo tem por objetivo a análise da constitucionalidade material do modelo de regulação por princípios adotado pelo CNSP em relação aos contratos de seguro de dano para cobertura de grandes riscos. A conformidade do referido modelo com o ordenamento jurídico brasileiro se viu, recentemente, objeto de questionamento em sede de ação direta de inconstitucionalidade que sugere a sua contrariedade com os princípios que orientam a ordem econômica nacional. Por meio de uma argumentação de caráter teórico, passando pela consideração das vantagens e desvantagens em abstrato do uso dos princípios para a sua aplicação no contexto regulatório do setor de seguros, pretende-se demonstrar a potencial utilidade deste modelo regulatório, bem como a compatibilidade de sua utilização no caso da regulação de seguros com a ordenação constitucional da ordem econômica.
Identifikasi Kawasan Terdampak Kekeringan Pada Lahan Pertanian di Kota Pariaman
Authors: Hendriyan Hendriyan , Syafriani Desi , Defwaldy Defwaldy , Marsiska driptufany Dwi
Published: November 2023

Kekeringan merupakan sebuah bencana alam yang hampir setiap tahun dialami Indonesia, kekeringan dapat terjadi  secara  meteorologis atau klimatologi dan kekeringan dari berbagai aspek antara lain kekeringan secara hidrologi, kekeringan  secara pertanian dan kekeringan secara sosial ekonomi. Kekeringan juga merupakan ketersediaan air yang jauh di bawah kebutuhan air, baik  untuk kebutuhan hidup, pertanian, kegiatan ekonomi dan lingkungan. Upaya penanggulangan  masalah kekeringan dapat dilakukan melalui analisis data iklim yang bersifat rata-rata untuk mengetahui tingkat kekeringan berdasarkan data curah hujan serta pengolahan algoritme Temperaturer Vegetation Dryness Index (TVDI), untuk dapat memantau kawasan kekeringan dihitung berdasarkan suhu permukaan dan indeks vegetasi. Pemodelan TVDI dengan menggunakan indeks vegetasi NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) dan suhu permukaan LST (Land Surface Temperature) dari data Lansad 8 Oli dengan  tahapan yang telah ditentukan menggunakan sistem penginderaan jauh. Salah satu daerah  yang dapat diketahui tingkat kekeringan berdasarkan analisis algoritme tersebut adalah Kota Pariaman. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu: Mengidentifikasi sebaran dan  luasan  kawasan dampak  kekeringan  pada lahan  pertanian  di Kota Pariaman dan Memvalidasi  hasil sebaran  kawasan yang terdampak kekeringan pada lahan  pertanian  dengan kondisi curah hujan di Kota Pariaman. Setelah melakukan pengolahan NDVI, LST, TVDI dan curah Hujan, Maka didapatkan Kawasan terdampak kekeringan pada lahan pertranian di Kota Pariaman yang mana untuk kelas kekering di bedakan menjadi 2 kelas yaitu kekeringan sedang seluas 294,29 ha, untuk kekeringan rendah seluas 9974,23 ha. Berdasarkan hasil Validasi dari curah hujan untuk lahan kekeringan di Kota Pariaman akurat, karena lahan yang kering sedang itu masih terbilang cukup rendah intervalnya. Curah hujan pada tahun 2021 dari bulan January sampai Desember cukup tinggi dengan curah hujan 4142-4505 mm pada tahun 2021 dan cukup memenuhi kebutuahan lahan pertanian di Kota Pariaman.
Im Netz der Unsicherheiten
Authors: Spehr Michael
Published: November 2023

Die digitale Infrastruktur bleibt das Hauptproblem einer Netzwirtschaft, die mehr kann und gerne mehr möchte, aber mit den politischen und juristischen Rahmenbedingungen hadert. Die erste „Digitale Agenda“ der Bundesregierung für 2014 bis 2017 dreht weder das Rad weiter, noch schimmern Zukunftsentwürfe hervor.
Twitter will seine Nutzer vor Belästigung schützen – mit problematischen Mitteln
Authors: Gierow Hauke
Published: November 2023

Twitter hat neue Maßnahmen angekündigt, um seine Nutzer besser vor Belästigung zu schützen. Was zunächst begrüßenswert erscheint, erweist sich als zweischneidiges Schwert: Für Nutzer wird noch undurchsichtiger, was sie auf der Plattform dürfen, was nicht und was Twitter bei Verstößen unternimmt.Das soziale Netzwerk Twitter möchte seine Nutzer besser vor Stalking, Identitätsdiebstahl und anderer Belästigung schützen.
Berichtsentwurf fordert einheitlicheres EU-Urheberrecht
Authors: Pachali David
Published: November 2023

Einen Berichtsentwurf zum EU-Urheberrecht hat heute die EU-Abgeordnete Julia Reda (Piratenpartei, Fraktion Grüne/EFA) vorgelegt. Er behandelt die Umsetzung der EU-Urheberrechts-Richtlinie von 2001 und benennt Stellschrauben, an denen zukünftige Reformen nach Ansicht des EU-Parlaments ansetzen sollten. Im Berichtsentwurf (PDF) wird unter anderem gefordert, Ausnahmeregelungen im Urheberrecht zu vereinheitlichen.
Leistungsschutzrecht: Sachverständige im Zwist über Abschaffung
Authors:   Gastautor
Published: November 2023

Die Opposition im Bundestag will das Leistungsschutzrecht für Presseverlage wieder abschaffen. Bei der Anhörung im Rechtsausschuss des Bundestags sagten die Befürworter, das Gesetz brauche noch mehr Zeit. Die Kritiker weisen weiter auf die Schädigung kleiner Anbieter hin und sehen viele offene rechtliche Fragen.
Nach dem Kontrollverlust
Authors: Seemann Michael
Published: November 2023

Wir haben die Kontrolle verloren. Das Digitale hat die Welt erobert und wir müssen lernen damit umzugehen. Ein Auszug aus Michael Seemanns Buch „Das Neue Spiel. Strategien für die Welt nach dem digitalen Kontrollverlust“. Als Google 2010 für sein Streetview-Feature mit Kameras ausgestattete Autos durch deutsche Straßen fahren ließ, sorgte das für Aufruhr.
IT-Sicherheitsgesetz beraten, Schufa-Drohung, Vorratsdaten-Pläne
Authors:   telemedicus.info
Published: November 2023

Der Bundestag berät das IT-Sicherheitsgesetz, Vodafone darf nicht mit der Schufa drohen, Online-Bewertungen nicht vorab geprüft werden. Außerdem im Wochenrückblick: Urteil gegen „Uber POP“, Vorratsdaten-Leitlinien erwartet.  Erste Beratung zum IT-Sicherheitsgesetz  Am Freitag hat der Bundestag in erster Lesung über das neue IT-Sicherheitsgesetz beraten.
Wissenschaftsorganisationen mit neuem Ratgeber: Open-Access-Publikationsfonds
Authors: Steinhau Henry
Published: November 2023

Damit wissenschaftliche Veröffentlichungen frei zugänglich werden, müssen Autoren häufig Publikationsgebühren an die Rechteinhaber zahlen. Für finanzielle Unterstützung sorgen Publikationsfonds. Wie sich solche Fonds planen und aufbauen lassen, erläutert eine neue „Handreichung“ der Allianz der deutschen Wissenschaftsorganisationen.