bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tekerlekli Sandalye Sporcularında İzokinetik Kas Kuvveti İle Atış Keskinliği Arasındaki İlişkinin İncelenmesi
Authors: YILMAZ Hasan Hüseyin , ALPDOĞAN Sonay Serpil , KIYICI Fatih
Published: June 2023

Bu araştırmada, tekerlekli sandalye basketbolcularının üst ekstremite izokinetik kas kuvveti (dirsek ve el bileği fleksörleri/ekstansörleri) ile serbest atış keskinliği arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Araştırmaya dahil edilen 7 tekerlekli sandalye basketbolcusunun yaş ortalamaları 25.20±1.78 yıl, vücut ağırlığı ortalamaları 66.40±15.46 kg ve engel sınıflandırma puan ortalamaları ise 2.70±0.90’dır. Katılımcıların dirsek ve el bileği fleksör/ekstansör kaslarının kuvveti konsantrik-konsantrik olarak ölçüldü. Kuvvet ölçümlerinde IsoMed 2000® izokinetik kuvvet cihazı kullanılmıştır. Atış keskinliği performansı ise 20 serbest atış sonucunda elde edilen puanın 20’ye bölünmesi ile elde edilmiştir. Katılımcılardan elde edilen tanımlayıcı özellikler ortalama ve standart sapma olarak gösterilmiştir. Kuvvet ve atış keskinliği performansı arasındaki ilişkiyi ortaya koymak için Bivariate Korelasyon testi yapılmıştır. Bilateral ve unilateral karşılaştırmalar için veriler yüzdelik olarak hesaplanmış ve gösterilmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen verilerin analizinde anlamlılık düzeyi 0.05 olarak alınmıştır. Analiz sonuçlarında dirsek eklemi fleksör ve ekstansörleri ile atış keskinliği arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunnamamıştır (p>0,05). El bileği ekleminde sol ekstremite fleksör ve ekstansörleri ile atış keskinliği arasında anlamlı bir ilişki bulunmuştur (p<0,05). El bileği eklemi fleksör ve ekstansörleri bilateral olarak karşılaştırıldığında fark yüksek çıkarken (%58.44/54.96), dirsek ekleminde bilateral farklılığın normal sınırlar içerisinde olduğu belirlenmiştir (%10.24/13.31). El bileği ve dirsek eklemlerinin fleksör ve ekstansörleri unilateral olarak değerlendirildiğinde ise her iki ekleminde normal sınırlar içerisinde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Ancak dirsek ekleminde el bileği eklemine göre daha düşük oran olduğu belirlenmiştir. Araştırmadan elde edilen bulgular neticesinde, el bileği ekleminde belirlenen bilateral farklılığın atış keskinliğine etki edebileceği söylenilebilir. Katılımcıların unilateral değerlerinin normal olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
COMPARISON OF LEXICAL BUNDLES IN DISSERTATIONS CATEGORIZED BASED ON ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES
Authors: YILDIZ Mustafa
Published: June 2023

The present study aims to compare PhD dissertations, written by Turkish postgraduate students learning English as a foreign language, categorized based on the academic disciplines, in terms of the use of 4-word lexical bundles. To retrieve recurrent lexical bundles and to make their structural and functional analysis, various disciplines are grouped under two separate groups based on the academic fields such as hard and soft sciences. Also, English-major and non-English-major disciplines are compared to each other to see the variation in use of lexical bundles across disciplines. The findings reveal that ELT dissertations, representative of English-major disciplines, have three and four times as many lexical bundles as the dissertations written in the academic fields of soft and hard sciences, respectively. However, the academic fields produce almost the same number of lexical bundle types, suggesting that soft and hard sciences do not show variation in use of 4-word lexical bundles. With regard to the structural analysis of lexical bundles, it is found that lexical bundles most frequently appear in the syntactic categories of noun phrases and prepositional phrases. As for the functional distribution of lexical bundles, the findings indicate that the vast number of lexical bundles in each group function to be referential expressions
Entire Bivariate Functions of Exponential Type II
Authors: Bandura A. , Nuray F.
Published: June 2023

Let $f(z_{1},z_{2})$ be a bivariate entire function and $C$ be a positive constant. If $f(z_{1},z_{2})$ satisfies the following inequality for non-negative integer $M$, for all non-negative integers $k,$ $l$ such that $k+l\in\{0, 1, 2, \ldots, M\}$, for some integer $p\ge 1$ and for all $(z_{1},z_{2})=(r_{1}e^{\mathbf{i}\theta_{1}},r_{2}e^{\mathbf{i}\theta_{2}})$ with $r_1$ and $r_2$ sufficiently large:\begin{gather*}\sum_{i+j=0}^{M}\frac{\left(\int_{0}^{2\pi}\int_{0}^{2\pi}|f^{(i+k,j+l)}(r_{1}e^{\mathbf{i}\theta_{1}},r_{2}e^{\mathbf{i}\theta_{2}})|^{p}d\theta_{1}d\theta_{2}\right)^{\frac{1}{p}}}{i!j!}\ge \\\ge \sum_{i+j=M+1}^{\infty}\frac{\left(\int_{0}^{2\pi}\int_{0}^{2\pi}|f^{(i+k,j+l)}(r_{1}e^{\mathbf{i}\theta_{1}},r_{2}e^{\mathbf{i}\theta_{2}})|^{p}d\theta_{1}d\theta_{2}\right)^{\frac{1}{p}}}{i!j!},\end{gather*}then $f(z_{1},z_{2})$ is of exponential type not exceeding\[2+2\log\Big(1+\frac{1}{C}\Big)+\log[(2M)!/M!].\]If this condition is replaced by related conditions, then also $f$ is of exponential type.
Comparative life history and demographic parameters of Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on maize and oat flours
Authors: GÜNCAN Ali , KARAYAR Şaziye , ALTUNÇ Yunus Emre
Published: June 2023

Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), Mediterranean flour moth, is a major pest of stored food products, causing significant economic losses. Understanding the life history and population dynamics of E. kuehniella is crucial for developing effective pest management strategies and improving the sustainability of the food industry. In this study, we conducted an age-stage, two-sex life table analysis of E. kuehniella reared on maize and oat flours. The aim of the study was to compare the demographic parameters of the E. kuehniella populations reared on the two different types of flour including maize in laboratory conditions at 26 ± 1 °C, 60 ± 5% R.H., and a 16:8 (light: dark) photoperiod. Our findings suggest that while the flour type had a minor effect, there was no significant impact on the developmental time, survival rate, fecundity, and population growth rate of E. kuehniella. However, adult female longevity was significantly longer in the maize flour group compared to the oat flour group. The pre-adult survival rate was higher in the maize flour group (83%) than the oat flour group (72%). Additionally, our results indicate that fecundity of the E. kuehniella was slightly higher on oat flour than on maize flour, while the population growth rate was similar on both flours. Our results demonstrated that the larvae fed with maize flour consumed a significantly higher amount of flour (394 mg) than those fed with oat flour (278 mg). Furthermore, after 120 days of simulation the population growth projection of E. kuehniella was twice as high in oat flour compared to maize flour. These findings suggest that both maize and oat flours are susceptible to E. kuehniella infestation, which has important implications for the development of effective pest management strategies and the sustainability of the food industry.
Kebijakan Pendapatan dan Kebijakan Belanja Ekonomi Islam
Authors: Irwan Arfin Muh.
Published: June 2023

Dalam ekonomi Islam, kebijakan pendapatan dan kebijakan belanja harus dilaksanakan secara adil dan transparan. Kebijakan ini juga harus memperhatikan kebutuhan masyarakat dan berusaha untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan umat Islam secara keseluruhan.
ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF HALAL CERTIFICATION ON CONSUMER TRUST IN COSMETICS
Authors: Mustaqim Dede Al , Mulyana Febia Putri
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of halal certification on consumer confidence in cosmetics. Cosmetics are products that are widely used in treating and beautifying oneself. Consumer trust in cosmetics is very important, especially in the context of halal products according to their religious beliefs and values. Halal certification is an important factor influencing consumer confidence in cosmetic products. Halal certification provides assurance to consumers that products are produced in compliance with halal standards set by religious authorities. This research uses the library research method. The results showed that there was a significant effect of halal certification on consumer confidence in cosmetics. Consumers who believe in halal products tend to have a higher level of trust in cosmetic products. Other factors that influence consumer trust include product quality, brand reputation, consumer recommendations, information transparency, user experience, media and influencer influence, fair prices, and customer service.
Linking students’ interest in nature to their self-reported pro-environmental behavior and nature activities - a cross sectional study in grade 5 to 9
Authors: Neurohr Anna-Lena , Pasch Nadine , Bergmann-Gering Alexander , Möller Andrea
Published: June 2023

To promote pro-environmental behavior (PEB), it is crucial to understand the drivers behind it. Studies indicate that, in addition to environmental attitudes and nature activities, interest in nature drives people to engage in PEB. However, the relationship between interest in nature and PEB is still greatly understudied among adolescents even though the foundations for PEB seem to be laid during childhood. Therefore, our study focuses specifically on the link between adolescents’ interest in nature, their nature activities, and PEB. We collected self-reported cross-sectional data from 954 German school students using the Scale of Interest in Nature (SIN) and the General Ecological Behavior Scale (GEB). Findings indicate a decline in interest in nature, PEB, and nature activities from grade 5 to 9, while also revealing a significant positive correlation between all these constructs. Results highlight the importance of fostering interest in nature in environmental education programs and suggest including it in further research.
From Awareness to Action: Unleashing the Transformative Potential of Climate Change Education in St. Michael’s College
Authors: Eslit Edgar  Rendon , Michael George
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study is to explore how climate change education is delivered and received in higher education at SMC.  As a qualitative study, the study was conducted in the first semester of 2022-2023 and involved 30 students and teachers who participated in semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The data analysis revealed the themes that emerged from the students’ complex views and deep knowledge of climate change, as well as the teachers’ experiences, challenges and effectiveness in teaching this topic. The study also suggested some recommendations for improving climate change education, emphasizing the need for holistic and transformative teaching methods. The study drew on relevant theoretical frameworks to inform the discussion and contribute to the literature. The findings of this study have implications for the wider field of climate change education and invite further research and action in this area.
Evidence of impaired remote experience-near semantic memory in medial temporal lobe amnesia
Authors: Grilli Matthew D. , Sabharwal-Siddiqi Sameer , Thayer Sean C. , Rapcsak Steven Z. , Ekstrom Arne
Published: June 2023

Recent neuropsychological research suggests that “experience-near” semantic memory, meaning knowledge attached to a spatiotemporal or event context, is commonly impaired in individuals who have medial temporal lobe amnesia. It is not known if this impairment extends to remotely acquired experience-near knowledge, which is a question relevant to understanding hippocampal/medial temporal lobe functioning. In the present study, we administered a novel semantic memory task designed to target knowledge associated with remote, “dormant” concepts, in addition to knowledge associated with active concepts, to four individuals with medial temporal lobe amnesia and eight matched controls. We found that the individuals with medial temporal lobe amnesia generated significantly fewer experience-near semantic memories for both remote concepts and active concepts. In comparison, the generation of abstract or “experience-far” knowledge was largely spared in the individuals with medial temporal lobe amnesia, regardless of whether the targets for retrieval were remote or active concepts. We interpret these findings as evidence that the medial temporal lobes may have a sustained role in the retrieval of semantic memories associated with spatiotemporal and event contexts, which are cognitive features often ascribed to episodic memory. These results align with recent theoretical models proposing that the hippocampus/medial temporal lobes support cognitive processes that are involved in, but not exclusive to, episodic memory.
Towards formal models of inhibitory mechanisms involved in motor imagery: A commentary on Bach et al. (2022)
Authors: Nalborczyk Ladislas , Longcamp Marieke , gajdos thibault , Servant Mathieu , Alario Francois Xavier
Published: June 2023

A vast body of research suggests that the primary motor cortex is involved in motor imagery. This raises the issue of inhibition: how is it possible for motor imagery not to lead to motor execution? Bach et al. (2022, this issue) suggest that the motor execution threshold may be “upregulated” during motor imagery to prevent execution. Alternatively, it has been proposed that, in parallel to excitatory mechanisms, inhibitory mechanisms may be actively suppressing motor output during motor imagery. These theories are verbal in nature, with well-known limitations. Here, we describe a toy model of the inhibitory mechanisms thought to be at play during motor imagery to start disentangling predictions from competing hypotheses.
Support Vector Machines and Bankruptcy Prediction
Authors: Zazueta Jorge , Zazueta-Hernández Jorge , Heredia Andrea Chavez
Published: June 2023

We provide an intuitive construction of a support vector machine (SVM) and explore the motivation behind using different tools for data classification. Beginning with linear classifiers, we build intuition on the subtlety of classification in increasingly non-linear circumstances and conclude with an example of bankruptcy prediction to illustrate the effectiveness and flexibility of support vector machines.
Subjective Social Status and Trajectories of Frailty. Findings from the English Longitudinal Study of Aging
Authors: Maharani Asri , Richards Lindsay , Präg Patrick
Published: June 2023

Objectives: Subjective social status is a known antecedent for many health outcomes, but little research has examined the association between subjective status and frailty among older people. Using longitudinal data, the goal of this study was firstly, to identify latent trajectories of frailty over time, and secondly, to investigate the relationship between subjective social status and frailty trajectory.Methods: Data were drawn from the 2002–2019 surveys of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), involving 9,484 individuals aged 50+ at baseline. Group-based trajectory models were used to identify trajectories of frailty over the eighteen-year period, and multinomial regression models were used to investigate the relationship between subjective social status and frailty trajectory membership. Controls were included for confounding factors including a range of socioeconomic indicators and health behaviors. Results: Four trajectories of frailty index were retained: Low frailty (53% of participants), Progressive mild frailty (25%), Progressive moderate frailty (15%), and High frailty (6%). We find that higher subjective social status is associated with higher odds of being in the low frailty group and lower odds of being in one of the progressive or high frailty groups. Conclusions: Subjective social status is significantly associated with being in a milder frailty trajectories after controlling for age, health behaviors, and a wide range of objective socioeconomic status markers.
Empirically Testing and Refining Structural Demographic Theory: A Methodological Guide
Authors: Turchin Peter , Hoyer Daniel
Published: June 2023

Are human societies dynamical systems? Can they be studied—and, perhaps, to a degree predicted—with the methods of complexity science, such as agent-based models and big data analytics? If yes, what are the limits to prediction? A particularly challenging question is, can we forecast the dynamics of societal resilience and its obverse, sociopolitical unrest or even breakdown? So far efforts to predict onset of rebellions and civil wars using theory-free big data approaches have proved unsuccessful. An alternative approach, based on Structural-Demographic Theory (SDT), which integrates mechanism-based models with data and focuses on the dynamics of structural drivers for instability over the long-term (thus, requiring a historical approach), has shown better promise. Specifically, several recent studies utilizing the SDT framework have proven adept at predicting (or “retrodicting”) sociopolitical instability in c.20 past societies. It was also used in 2010 to successfully forecast outbreak of US instability 10 years in the future (in 2020). Collectively, this work is producing a growing body of evidence showcasing the ability of SDT-based approaches to uncover critical societal dynamics in the deep past as well as more contemporary cases. The next step in these efforts is to employ these insights towards the future. Here, we outline the SDT approach and document how it can be employed to explore the dynamics of any number of past and contemporary societies, appealing to researchers to pursue this line of research in as many cases as possible. The overall goal of this research is to empirically test SDT in a most rigorous way, using it to forecast coming periods of unrest. Because the theory is likely to fail in many ways, the second goal is to learn from these errors so that we can further refine the theory (or develop better-working alternatives). Specifically, we will learn: (1) how accurately (if at all) does the SDT framework predict future levels of sociopolitical instability (integrating incidence of antigovernment demonstrations, violent riots, and armed conflict); (2) What are the relative contributions of possible drivers of instability, including those proposed by SDT, as well as other theories, in explaining instability levels; and (3) are there key ‘leverage points’ that might help mitigate the negative consequences of instability?
تأثير الإدارة بالتجوال في التزام العاملين بأوقات الدوام الرسمي دراسة تطبيقية في الشركة العامة للمنتوجات الغذائية مصانع البان أبي غريب
Authors: Sri Hamad Rajab Hamad  , P. Dr. Samah Moayed Mahmoud
Published: June 2023

تهدف الباحثتان في هذه الدراسة الى معرفة مدى تأثير الإدارة بالتجوال في الشركة العامة للمنتوجات الغذائية مصانع البان أبي غريب من خلال  المحاور الاساسية والمتمثلة ﺑ (اكتشاف الحقائق ، و تحسين الاتصال ، والتحفيز ، والتطوير والابداع ، والتغذية الراجعة) ، ومدى مساهمتها في تحقيق التزام  العاملين بأوقات الدوام الرسمي ، وتمثلت المشكلة  التي تم التوصل اليها من خلال الدراسة الاستطلاعية الاولية التي اجريت في الشركة المبحوثة ، بمحدودية ادراك المديرين لممارسة الإدارة بالتجوال وأبعادها والتي تؤدي الى ضعف الالتزام من حيث الالتزام بأوقات الحضور والانصراف الرسمية. وتم اختيار الشركة العامة لمنتوجات الغذائية مصنع البان ابي غريب ، وجميع المصانع ومراكز جمع وتبريد الحليب التابعة له ضمن حدود الموقع الجغرافي له في وزارة الصناعة والمعادن مجتمعاً للدراسة، و وتم اختبار عينة الدراسة وفق بحثين: الاولى تمثلت بالموظفين ممن هم تحت اشراف الادارة العليا والوسطى وبلغ عددهم (177) موظفاً. والثانية تمثلت بعينة المديرين البالغ عددهم (32) مديراً ، ولتحقيق اختبار الفرضيات  استخدمت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي ، وتم الاعتماد على استمارة الاستبانة كأداة لجمع البيانات، فضلاً عن الزيارات الميدانية والملاحظة المباشرة وتجميع الكثير من البيانات من خلال التشخيص الواقع الفعلي للشركة المبحوثة ، ولتحقيق ذلك صُنفت فرضية رئيسة تفرعت منها (5) فرضيات فرعية.

وتوصلت الباحثتان  الى مجموعة من النتائج ، ابرزها وجود علاقة تأثير بين الإدارة بالتجوال في تحقيق التزام العاملين بأوقات الدوام الرسمي ، وان الموظفين ملتزمون وظيفياً في الشركة العامة للمنتوجات الغذائية مصانع البان أبي غريب وهذا ما تم تأكيده في نتائج الجانب العملي.
الدور الوسيط للتوريد الخارجي للموارد البشرية بين راس المال الوظيفي ونمذجة السلوك
Authors: A. P. Dr. Hussein Walid Hussein  , A. L. Mohamed Khalil Bishara
Published: June 2023

يهدف البحث الى تحليل الدور الوسيط الذي يمارسه التوريد الخارجي للموارد البشرية بين نمذجة السلوك وتعزيز راس المال الوظيفي، باعتبار ان المورد البشري هو المصدر الرئيس للمعرفة، لذا يتوجب السيطرة على سلوكياته والتحكم بها وبشكل خاص الايجابية منها، فضلاً عن تحويل العديد من وظائفه الرئيسة للجهات ذات الكفاءة في تنفيذها، وقد عكست مشكلة البحث انخفاض الادراك المعرفي لدى المنظمة المبحوثة بأهمية العلاقة بين هذه المتغيرات، كما تمثلت اهمية البحث في الاسهام بتقديم المعالجات لمعالجة القصور النظري والتطبيقي المتعلق بالمتغيرات المبحوثة، اما اهداف البحث فتتمثل بالتعرف على واقع المتغيرات المبحوثة وطبيعة العلاقات بينها داخل المنظمة المبحوثة. وقد اعتمد الباحثان المنهج الوصفي لتنفيذ بحثهما، اذ صمما الاستبانة وفقاً لعدد من المعايير والمؤشرات الجاهزة، والتي تم توزيعها على عينة من العاملين في الجامعة الاسلامية الاهلية البالغ عددهم (93) فرداً، وبعد معالجة البيانات باستخدام بعض الادوات الاحصائية المتاحة في برامج (SPSS-V21) تم الخروج بسلسلة من النتائج، اكدت صحة الفرضيات الثمانية التي انطلق منها البحث، والتي عكست علاقات الترابط والتأثير بين المتغيرات المبحوثة، لذا اوصى البحث بضرورة الاطلاع على التجارب الناجحة في الدول المتقدمة، ومحاولة توظيف نتائجها وتكييفها لتلائم البيئة العراقية، ومن ثم النهوض بمستويات الاداء الخاصة بها.
تأثير إعادة الهيكلة في الأداء الاستراتيجي – بحث استطلاعي لاراء عينة من مديري شركة نفط ميسان
Authors: Ibrahim Saleh Hassan  , A.P.Dr. Firas Muhammad Al-Amiri
Published: June 2023

يهدف البحث الى توضيح الخيار الأنسب من بين خيارات اعادة الهيكلة المتمثلة بـ ( تقليص الحجم, وتقليص المدى , وتهجين الهيكل , والتحالف الاستراتيجي , والمشاريع المشتركة) لتطوير الأداء الاستراتيجي في شركة نفط ميسان Moc))

     تمثلت مشكلة البحث  الرئيسة في تساؤل مهم (ما الخيار الأنسب من بين خيارات اعادة الهيكلة لتطوير الاداء الاستراتيجي في الشركة ؟) ولتوضيح العلاقة بين متغيرات البحث  تم صياغة فرضيتين رئيسيتين للارتباط والتأثير. وقد تم اعتماد الاستبانة كأداة رئيسة لجمع البيانات وتحليلها , وقد تم اخضاع الاستبانة لاختبارات الصدق والثبات ,اذ شملت العينة (165) شخصاً من مجتمع الشركة تمثل بمدراء الهيئات ورؤساء الأقسام ومسؤولي الشعب . ولتحليل البيانات استخدم البرنامج الاحصائي Spss وبرنامج Excel  ومن الأساليب الإحصائية المستخدمة في التحليل ( الوسط الحسابي , التكرارات , معامل الاختلاف , الانحراف المعياري ,نسبة الأهمية , معامل ارتباط سبيرمان , الانحدار الخطي البسيط ) .

          وقد توصل الباحث الى جملة من النتائج, منها لإعادة الهيكلة دور واضح في الأداء الاستراتيجي للشركة , كما تبين ان اختيار تقليص الحجم هو الاختيار المناسب للشركة وهذا يعني ان الشركة تعاني من بعض الزيادة في الأقسام والوظائف او اعداد الموظفين مما يتطلب اتخاذ الإجراءات الملائمة لحل هذه المشكلة.وبناءً على ذلك  توصل الى جملة من التوصيات أهمها, ضرورة قيام أصحاب القرار في الشركة بتحليل ومناقشة خيارات إعادة الهيكلة المتمثلة بـ (تقليص الحجم , تقليص المدى , تهجين الهيكل , التحالف الاستراتيجي، المشاريع المشتركة ) او حتى التي لم يذكرها الباحث لإيجاد السبل المناسبة التي تساعدها لتحسين اداءها الاستراتيجي وزيادة الإنتاجية وتقليل التكاليف , وكذلك بحث وتحليل عدد العاملين وكيفية توزيعهم على الاقسام ومدى إمكانية الاستفادة من الاعداد الفائضة في إيجاد فرص بديلة للتخلص من العدد الفائض بالاستناد الى أنظمة التقاعد او النقل الى شركات أخرى تعاني من نقص الاعداد كون الشركة تنتمي الى وزارة النفط .
Decision Support System for Prospective Scholarship Recipients Using SMARTER and Forward Chaining Method
Authors: Muhammad Fairuzabadi  , Agustia Rizki Joyanda , Oyama Sunggito
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research is to design and build a web-based decision support system application to determine prospective scholarship recipients at MAN 2 Yogyakarta and test its reliability. The Decision Support System is a problem solving system with supporting tools. This system can solve problems using algorithm methods. One of the decision support system methods that can be applied to scholarship cases at MAN 2 Yogyakarta is the Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique Exploiting Ranks (SMARTER) method and forward chaining. The SMARTER method is a decision support method by determining the criteria and sub-criteria and their weight using the ROC (Rank Order Centroid). Meanwhile, the forward chaining method is a search method or a forward tracking technique that starts with existing information and combines rules to produce a conclusion or goal. The advantages of the DSS that have been developed are as follows. (1) The DSS built can be used by the scholarship selection team to recommend students who have the potential to get scholarships more quickly and objectively (2) The DSS for prospective scholarship recipients that was developed uses two methods of calculation, namely the Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique Exploiting Ranks (SMARTER) and Forward Chaining methods, so that the prediction results are better and faster. The SMART method emphasizes more detailed criteria and the Forward Chaining Method allows for a faster selection process.
AML in Kazakhstan: Progress, Challenges and Future Prospects
Authors: Zhamiyeva R.M. , Albekova M.G.
Published: June 2023

This academic article aims to analyze the current state and dynamics of developing the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) process in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The article reviews the regulatory framework for AML/CFT in Kazakhstan and discusses the government's efforts to combat money laundering in the country. The article also examines the role of financial institutions in implementing AML/CFT measures and the challenges faced by them. Based on the study and analysis of the national legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the current problems of the formation and development of a system of counteraction to the legalization of criminal incomes are considered, and as a result, necessary measures will help to realize a necessary level of counteraction in the country. Also, the attention is focused on new money-laundering techniques such as using digital assets, which are actively used by criminal networks nowadays. In addition, the article highlights the recent developments and initiatives taken by Kazakhstan to strengthen its AML/CFT regime.
Organizational Culture of Successful Secondary School in District Larkana: An Ethnographic Research
Authors: Jilani Syed Abid Ali Shah , Lashari Ajab Ali , Bukhari Syed Sada Hussain
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this study is to examine the organizational culture of successful secondary schools. A criterion which is set to determine success is the obtaining of high scores by students through standardized achievement tests (SAT). The school which is selected on criterion-based were taken for the data collection. The criteria were 05 schools that remained on top in SAT results in Larkana District. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and observations. The findings show that student-based variables and studies in the school for special exams play a more significant role than school-based variables on school success. The results also demonstrate that the organizational effective culture impacts the success of the schools holistically. The effective culture within the schools impacts the schools' performance and outcomes in general and specific. It is recommended that steps should be taken to keep healthy management roles for better outcomes for all stakeholders.
Impact of Meditation on the Level of Post-traumatic Stress in Flood Victims of Sindh
Authors: Wahid Hani Abdul , Ghazi Maryam Hanif , Lashari Ajab Ali
Published: June 2023

This study aimed to find whether meditation can be effective in terms of post-traumatic stress(PSTD) or not. The purpose of this current study was to analyse the flood victims specifically (IDPs) by the influence of meditation on state post-traumatic stress. Guided meditation is helpful in reduction of the stress. The study analyses how meditation reduces the post-traumatic stress of IDP flood victims. The study is experimental in nature. The survey was conducted from N= 100 participants IDPs by using convenience sampling. SPSS used to quantify the data. The measure used in the research was the 3.7 PTSD checklist civilian version of the flood exposure questionnaire to collect the data from Internally displaced persons. First, for the pre-test, it was provided before the meditation and the second time it was given after the guided meditation for the post-test. The result of the research supports that PTSD can be reduced by meditation.
Investigating the Role of Emotional Intelligence for Effective Leadership: A Study of School Principals from Urban
Authors: Afzal Afrina , Naz Farah Latif , Khan Muhammad Hamid Nawaz
Published: June 2023

This study examines how urban school principals use EI to lead. A convenient sampling procedure selected two hundred (200) heads from different institutions in Lahore Pakistan. The study found that urban school administrators' leadership effectiveness depends on EI. High-EQ principals lead schools better, according to the study. They understand and regulate their emotions and those of their staff and students. Effective leaders are better at communication, dispute resolution, and connection building. The study also found that EI increases school principals' job satisfaction. Higher EI makes workers happier. This improves school outcomes. The study also showed that school directors need to be self-aware, have empathy, and have good social skills in order to be good leaders. These skills help school principals succeed. The study suggests that developing EI competencies should be a priority for aspiring school leaders and schools and districts when selecting and training leaders. By developing EI, schools can improve leadership, job satisfaction, and intellectual environment.
Risk factors for cerebrospinal fluid leak after extended endoscopic endonasal surgery for adult patients with craniopharyngiomas: a multivariate analysis of 364 cases
Authors: Qiao Ning , Li Chuzhong , Liu Fangzheng , Ru Siming , Cai Kefan , Jia Yanfei , Cao Lei , Liu Chunhui , Zhang Yazhuo , Gui Songbai
Published: June 2023

OBJECTIVE

Over the last decade, the extended endoscopic endonasal approach (EEEA) has evolved as a credible surgical alternative for removing craniopharyngiomas. However, postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak remains one of the most pressing concerns. Craniopharyngiomas often invade the third ventricle, resulting in a higher rate of third ventricle opening after surgery and potentially increasing the risk of postoperative CSF leak. Identifying the risk factors associated with CSF leak after EEEA for craniopharyngiomas may have more clinical value. Nevertheless, there is a lack of systematic studies on the topic. Previous studies yielded inconsistent results, probably due to heterogeneous pathologies or small sample sizes. Hence, the authors present the largest known single-institution case series of the use of purely EEEA for craniopharyngiomas to systematically study the risk factors for postoperative CSF leak.

METHODS

The authors retrospectively reviewed 364 cases of adult patients with craniopharyngiomas who were treated at their institution from January 2019 to August 2022, and they analyzed the risk factors for postoperative CSF leak.

RESULTS

The overall rate of postoperative CSF leak was 4.7%. In the univariate analysis, larger dural defect size (OR 8.293, 95% CI 3.711–18.534, p < 0.001) and lower preoperative serum albumin level (OR 0.812, 95% CI 0.710–0.928, p = 0.002) were associated with higher rates of postoperative CSF leak. Predominantly cystic tumors (OR 0.325, 95% CI 0.122–0.869, p = 0.025) were linked to decreased risk of postoperative CSF leak. However, postoperative lumbar drainage (OR 2.587, 95% CI 0.580–11.537, p = 0.213) and third ventricle opening (OR 1.718, 95% CI 0.548–5.384, p = 0.353) were not related to postoperative CSF leak. In the multivariate analysis, larger dural defect size (OR 8.545, 95% CI 3.684–19.821, p < 0.001) and lower preoperative serum albumin level (OR 0.787, 95% CI 0.673–0.919, p = 0.002) were identified as independent risk factors for postoperative CSF leak.

CONCLUSIONS

The authors’ repair technique yielded a reliable reconstructive outcome for high-flow CSF leak in EEEA for craniopharyngioma. Lower preoperative serum albumin level and larger dural defect size were identified as independent risk factors for postoperative CSF leak, potentially providing new insights into minimizing the risk of postoperative CSF leak. Third ventricle opening was not associated with postoperative CSF leak. Lumbar drainage may not be necessary for high-flow intraoperative leak, but this finding may require validation with a prospective randomized controlled trial in the future.
Computational modeling of whole-brain dynamics: a review of neurosurgical applications
Authors: Lang Stefan , Momi Davide , Vetkas Artur , Santyr Brendan , Yang Andrew Z. , Kalia Suneil K. , Griffiths John D. , Lozano Andres
Published: June 2023

A major goal of modern neurosurgery is the personalization of treatment to optimize or predict individual outcomes. One strategy in this regard has been to create whole-brain models of individual patients. Whole-brain modeling is a subfield of computational neuroscience that focuses on simulations of large-scale neural activity patterns across distributed brain networks. Recent advances allow for the personalization of these models by incorporating distinct connectivity architecture obtained from noninvasive neuroimaging of individual patients. Local dynamics of each brain region are simulated with neural mass models and subsequently coupled together, considering the subject’s empirical structural connectome. The parameters of the model can be optimized by comparing model-generated and empirical data. The resulting personalized whole-brain models have translational potential in neurosurgery, allowing investigators to simulate the effects of virtual therapies (such as resections or brain stimulations), assess the effect of brain pathology on network dynamics, or discern epileptic networks and predict seizure propagation in silico. The information gained from these simulations can be used as clinical decision support, guiding patient-specific treatment plans. Here the authors provide an overview of the rapidly advancing field of whole-brain modeling and review the literature on neurosurgical applications of this technology.
The Use of the NHT Type Cooperative Learning Model Can Improve Students' Critical Thinking Ability
Authors: Kinasih Ayang , Mariana Erni , Yanti Fitri April , Wardany Kusuma
Published: June 2023

Abstract: Cooperative learning is a learning strategy that involves the active role of students in group collaboration to achieve common goals. Several difficulties were found that caused low student learning outcomes such as the passive atmosphere shown by students in the learning process, this can be seen from the lack of students responding to the questions posed by the teacher, the lack of responsibility of students in doing homework, and there are still students who were not serious during class.This study aims to determine the increase in students' critical thinking skills through the NHT-type cooperative learning model. This research uses Classroom Action Research (CAR), which is a research activity carried out in the classroom as a learning effort, critical reflection on a lesson plan for teacher performance, teacher-student interaction, and student-class interaction. in this study, there was an increase in the number of students who reached the target from cycle I to cycle II. The results in cycle II have reached the set target, this shows that the application of the Use of NHT Type Cooperative Learning Model can improve students' critical thinking skills. This achievement percentage indicates that students experience an increase in critical thinking skills in constructing simple explanations, building basic skills, and concluding. The conclusion of this study is that learning using the Numbered Head Together (NHT) cooperative learning model can improve students' critical thinking skills by up to 34% which can be seen from 3 aspects namely Building Simple Explanations by 31%, Building Basic Skills by 37%, and Concluding 35% in physics class X2 Senior high school.
Make a Match with Question Box Media for Improving the Thematic Learning Outcomes of Elementary School
Authors: Maruti Endang Sri , Andriani Wiwin , Irawan Nico , Sari Endah
Published: June 2023

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to improve thematic learning outcomes for class IV elementary school by using the Make a Match learning model assisted by the Question Box media. This type of research is Classroom Action Research (CAR) with 11 students as the research subject. The research (CAR) was carried out in two cycles, namely cycle I and cycle II. The procedure in this research is planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Collecting data through interviews, observation, and test. Data analysis used qualitative data analysis, namely by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions and quantitative analysis by analyzing data through test results, and measuring the percentage of completeness of test results. The results of the study after using the make a match model, the learning outcomes in the first cycle obtained an average of 73 with a percentage of 55% and in the second cycle an average of 92 with a percentage of 91%. The application of the make a match model to student learning outcomes has increased by 36%, so the results of the study indicate that the application of the make a match model assisted by the question box media can improve thematic learning outcomes at elementary school.
PENULISAN KARYA ILMIAH DALAM JARINGAN BAGI GURU BAHASA INDONESIA
Authors: Ansoriyah Siti , Irawan Ines Nur
Published: June 2023

Abstrak: Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian pada masyarakat diharapkan agar para guru lebih memahami dan mahir dalam menulis karya ilmiah sebagai penunjang kegiatan pengembangan profesi guru. Selain itu terbantunya guru dalam kenaikan pangkat sebagai syarat yang harus dipenuhi. Tersusunnya artikel penelitian hasil kegiatan pelatihan penulisan para guru. Untuk mencapai tujuan pelatihan digunakan metode pelatihan, praktik secara langsung melalui pendampingan. Pada kegiatan program pelatihan penulisan karya ilmiah diikuti sebanyak 37 orang guru dari berbagai daerah. Hasil yang didapat berdasarkan rata-rata hasil pre-test menunjukkan 69.58% yang dibandingkan dengan rata-rata hasil post-test 80.50% yang mana terdapat kenaikan sebesar 10.92% secara keseluruhan. Dengan demikian, dapat dikatakan bahwa terlaksananya pelatihan dapat mencapai pemahaman pengertian penulisan artikel, penggunaan aplikasi mendeley, dan pelatihan mensubmit artikel dari berbagai jurnal yang akan dituju. Pada akhir kegiatan program diperoleh hasil: 1) Sebanyak 37 orang guru dari berbagai daerah mengikuti kegiatan pelatihan secara utuh selama 24 jam pelajaran; 2) Terlaksana tiga kali pendampingan dalam kegiatan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan penulisan artikel ilmiah; 3) Tersedia 37 laporan hasil penulisan artikel oleh setiap peserta dengan bimbingan dan arahan tim pendamping.Abstract: The purpose of community service was expected to make teachers more understanding and proficient in writing scientific papers as a support for teacher professional development activities. In addition, the assistance of teachers in promotion was a condition that must be met. Compilation of research articles resulting from teacher writing training activities. To achieve the training objectives of training methods, practiced directly through mentoring. The scientific paper writing training program was attended by 37 teachers from various regions. The results obtained based on the average of pre-test results showed 69,58% compared to the average of post-test results of 80,50% which was an increase of 10.92% overall. Thus, it can be said that the implementation of the training can achieve an understanding of the article writing meaning, the use of the Mendeley application, and training in submitting articles from various journals to be addressed. At the end of the program, the following activities were obtained: 1) A total of 37 teachers from various regions participated in the full 24-hour lesson; 2) Conducted three times of assistance in planning, implementing, and writing scientific articles; 3) There were 37 reports on the results of article writing by each participant with the guidance and guidance of the Guidance team.
PELATIHAN DALAM UPAYA PENINGKATAN PENGETAHUAN DAN KETRAMPILAN DIGITAL MARKETING BAGI UMKM DI PURBALINGGA
Authors: Handayani Isti , Haryanti Pepita , Septiana Aisyah Tri , Sulistyo Susanto Budi , Etnanta Yunar Chaerdinan , Setiyawan Ade
Published: June 2023

Abstrak: Salah satu permasalahan yang dihadapi Usaha Mikro, Kecil dan Menengah (UMKM) di Kabupaten Purbalingga adalah keterbatasan penguasaan teknologi pemasaran secara digital. Tujuan kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan para pelaku UMKM di Kabupaten Purbalingga dalam menggunakan teknologi pemasaran menggunakan media digital. Metode yang digunakan dalam identifikasi penggunaan media pemasaran adalah dengan observasi, ceramah, diskusi dan pelatihan. Kegiatan diikuti oleh 22 orang, meliputi pelaku UMKM, tim pengabdi Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (Unsoed) Purwokerto, narasumber dari Pusat Layanan Usaha Terpadu (PLUT). Hasil observasi menunjukkan UMKM dalam menjalankan usahanya sebagian besar masih dilakukan secara offline dan menggunakan media digital standar dalam HP yaitu facebook, WhatsApp dan Instagram. Peserta yang telah mengenal dan menggunakan fitur bisnis baru 15%. Media digital fitur bisnis yang diperkenalkan meliputi fanspage, Google My business, WA bisnis, dan IG bisnis. Peserta juga dilatih membuat foto produk menggunakan sarana dan perlengkapan yang sederhana namun menghasilkan foto yang layak untuk ditampilkan pada akun bisnis. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan melalui kegiatan alih teknologi terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan peserta dalam menggunakan media digital untuk memasarkan produk. Semua peserta telah mampu membuat akun bisnis serta mempraktekan cara membuat foto produk yang menarik. Abstract: One of the issues that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Purbalingga Regency has is a lack of understanding of digital marketing technology. The purpose of this community service activity is increasing knowledge and skills in using marketing technology using digital media for partners. The method used is observation, lecture, discussion and training. The activity was attended by 22 people including MSME, Lecturers of Jenderal Soedirman University (Unsoed) Purwokerto, and the Integrated Business Service Center (PLUT). Observation results show that MSMEs in running their business are mostly still done offline, using standard digital media (Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram). 15% of participants who have known and used new business features. Digital media for business features introduced to the trainees included a fans page, Google My business, business WA, and business IG. Participants were also trained to make product photos using simple tools but to produce decent photos. The results of the activity show that through technology transfer activities there is an increase in participants' knowledge and skills in using digital media to market products. All participants have been able to create a business account and practice how to make attractive product photos.
PERMBERDAYAAN KADER KESEHATAN DALAM PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM PERENCANAAN PERSALINAN DAN PENCEGAHAN KOMPLIKASI
Authors: Olii Nancy , Claudia Juli Gladis , Yanti Febri Dwi , Abdul Nurnaningsih Ali , Tompunuh Magdalena Martha , Suherlin Ika , Luawo Herman Priyono
Published: June 2023

Abstrak: Masalah kesehatan ibu, kesehatan balita dan pencegahan penularan penyakit menular masih menjadi prioritas utama dalam pembangunan nasional bidang kesehatan. Salah satu cara untuk melaksanakan strategi tersebut adalah Program Perencanaan Persalinan dan Pencegahan Komplikasi (P4K). Peran kader kesehatan di posyandu memiliki esensi yang tidak dapat dilepaskan dengan pelayanan kesehatan khususnya pelayanan kesehatan Ibu dan Anak. Peran kader disandingkan dengan peran bidan dan tenaga kesehatan lainnya. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kader dalam membantu bidan untuk melaksanakan P4K sesuai dengan tujuan dan target yang diharapkan melalui buku P4K. Tahapan kegiatan terdiri dari edukasi tentang P4K, simulasi dan praktik cara pemberian edukasi dan mengisi stiker P4K. Hasil yang dicapai yaitu adanya peningkatan pengetahuan sebelum dan sesudah diberikan edukasi dengan peningkatan mean 90%, dan nilai signifikan 0,004<0,05 dengan nilai t-3.873. Diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa peserta mampu memberikan edukasi tentang P4K pada ibu hamil dan pengisian stiker P4K. Abstract: Maternal health, under-five health and prevention of transmission of infectious diseases are still the main priorities in the National development of the health sector. One way to implement this strategy is the Childbirth Planning and Complications Prevention (P4K) Program. The role of health cadres in posyandu has an essence that cannot be separated from health services, especially maternal and child health services. The role of cadres is juxtaposed with the role of midwives and other health workers. The purpose of this community service activity is to improve the knowledge and skills of cadres in helping midwives to carry out P4K in accordance with the goals and targets expected through the P4K book. The activity stages consist of education about P4K, conducting simulations and practices on how to provide education and filling out P4K stickers. The results achieved are an increase in knowledge before and after given education with an increase in the mean 90%, and a significant value of 0.004 <0.05 with a t-value of -3.873. Participants are able to provide education about P4K to pregnant women and filling out P4K stickers.