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Impact of Intellectual Capital on Organizational Performance: Mediating Role of Green Supply Chain Management Practices
Authors: Ali Aftab , Rasheed Shahid , Iqbal Shakir , Faiz Jahangir , Ahmad Toheed
Published: September 2024

The major purpose of this study was to look empirically at the missing mediating role of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices in the relationship between intellectual capital(IC) and organizational performance(OC). Using concept from the resource-based view (RBV) theory, in the complex context of Pakistan's construction sector, the integration of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) processes is not just a choice, but a must for attaining sustainable growth. The main objective of GSCM is to mitigate negative environmental impacts and improve operational effectiveness. For this, a sample of 327 employees was gathered from the managerial staff of the construction industries by using a nonprobability purposive sampling technique, as only respondents engaged in SCM and GSCM activities were contacted. The hypotheses were put to the test using Smart PLS-SEM version 4 via reliability, validity statistics, and mediation analysis using the Hayes and Preacher model. Overall, the results imply that intellectual capital is significantly contributing to improving OC. Also, results revealed the partially mediating role of GSCMP in the association between intellectual capital and organizational performance. This study also highlights the GSCMP approach for creating sustainable competitive advantage, which highlights various implications for prospective academicians and practitioners.
Brain Mappers of Tomorrow: An international multilingual initiative for neuroscience dissemination
Authors: Lee Kangjoo , Borghesani Valentina , de Moraes Fernanda , Pozzobon Alyssa , Olsen Rosanna , Kam Julia W. Y. , Tzovara Athina , Badhwar AmanPreet
Published: September 2024

The initiative “Brain Mappers of Tomorrow” coordinated by the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM) Diversity and Inclusivity Committee (DIC) aims to make neuroscience accessible to children worldwide, particularly those from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Over the past several years, this successful initiative has grown and evolved, offering live reviews of scientific papers tailored for children in multiple languages. These live review events have seen exponential growth, engaging over 1,000 children in 2023 alone. Through partnerships and innovative strategies, the initiative has successfully reached diverse audiences, fostering curiosity and critical thinking in young minds. Although some challenges remain, including recruiting scientists and participants from underprivileged communities, ongoing efforts strive to overcome these barriers. The success of “Brain Mappers of Tomorrow” demonstrates the potential for similar initiatives across scientific disciplines, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity in science education and outreach. Such efforts can foster positive impacts at multiple levels, from individuals (children and presenters) to global society. This editorial highlights the benefits and challenges of such initiatives, shares experiences and resources to assist other scientific communities in launching similar endeavors, and discusses future directions.
QUALITY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT SERVICES IN CHISINAU
Authors: Rotaru Igor , Ceban Victor
Published: September 2024

The quality of transport services represents the most comprehensive and synthetic attribute that reflects the performance of a transport system. In the public transport system, the quality of service is largely influenced by the way passengers perceive its performance. The quality of transport services is assessed according to a number of technical and economic indicators that characterize the performance of transport operators within the framework of the urban public transport system. The article aims to identify the criteria for evaluating the quality of urban public transport services based on the study carried out for the public transport system of the municipality of Chisinau and to describe the indicators that reflect the performance offered by the public transport system, as perceived by passengers. It should be noted that the quality of the urban public transport service has a direct impact on the quality of life of all city residents. The study includes a concrete survey of the beneficiaries of public transport in the municipality of Chisinau, which analyzes the quality criteria and their rate of appreciation by the inhabitants of the municipality. Finally, conclusions and future directions of action aimed at improving the quality of services and increasing the attractiveness of urban public transport are presented, thus contributing to the improvement of the quality of life of the inhabitants.
METHODOLOGY AND BACKEND FLOW OPTIMIZATION FOR 3D
Authors: Pletea Ionica-Marcela
Published: September 2024

The article deals with the complexity of the workflow used when integrated circuits are implemented using 2D electronic design automation (EDA) tools and adapting the workflow for 3D integrated circuits. If some issues are not identified promptly in the workflow, the working time to produce an integrated circuit is increased. By analyzing and refining workflow, identifying bottlenecks and early problems in a design, the optimization process will ensure an error-minimized trajectory from synthesis to final design prepared for manufacturing. Considering all the details at every stage of the working flow will help the backend designer to solve problems faster and save time. It was created detailed scripts for automatization of the process at every stage including floorplan, power plan, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing and all physical and logical analysis. The workflow was optimized using loops at all levels, extracting important information at every level and improving the process of working. Moreover, optimization techniques contribute significantly to precision and quality in design implementation. This working flow can be used to implement 3D integrated circuits with automated 2D tools from Synopsis.
RETRIEVAL-AUGMENTED GENERATION USING DOMAIN-SPECIFIC TEXT: A PILOT STUDY
Authors: Iapăscurtă Victor , Kronin Sergey , Fiodorov Ion
Published: September 2024

The natural language processing (NLP) field has witnessed remarkable advancements with the advent of large language models (LLMs) like GPT, Gemini, Claude, etc. These models are trained on vast amounts of text data, allowing them to generate human-like responses for various tasks. However, despite their impressive capabilities, LLMs have limitations in their ability to incorporate and reason over external knowledge that is not in their training data. This limitation of LLMs is particularly evident in the case of specific domain knowledge. This situation has given rise to the concept of retrieval augmented generation (RAG), an approach that combines the generative power of LLMs with the ability to retrieve and integrate relevant information from external knowledge sources. This research attempts to use RAG as a module in an application designed to answer questions concerning a specific domain, namely social philosophy/philosophy of management, using a published book from the respective domain as an external source. The paper analyzes the mentioned application output, draws conclusions, and traces future directions to improve the accuracy of the output.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE MADE FROM SELECTED ADMIXTURES FOR USE IN RIGID PAVEMENTS
Authors: Aderinlewo Olufikayo , Oyeniyi Seun , Ogunsola Moses , Alao Ridwan
Published: September 2024

This study evaluates the influence of sawdust ash, glass powder and rice husk ash as admixtures for partially replacing fine aggregate in concrete for rigid pavement applications. Compressive strength tests were conducted at 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% replacement levels. Rice husk ash achieved the highest compressive strength of 10.40 N/mm2 at 10% replacement after 28 days, closest to the control. However, sawdust ash and glass powder exhibited reduced strengths as replacement levels increased. The maximum compressive strength obtained did not meet the required target for rigid pavement applications.
HEALTH RISKS FROM TOXIC CONTAMINANTS FORMED DURING THE PROCESSING OF VEGETABLE OILS AND FATS
Authors: Gurev Angela , Dragancea Veronica , Druta Raisa
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this review was to summarize current research findings and unify ideas regarding methods to reduce the health risks to consumers posed by toxic contaminants, such as chloropropanols, glycidols, and their esters, which are formed during food processing, particularly during the refining of vegetable oils and fats, thereby critically impacting food safety. The review describes various aspects related to the occurrence of foodborne toxicants, it covers hazard characterization, their formation mechanisms, and control and regulatory strategies developed in recent years by the World Health Organization, the European Union Commission, and the Food and Agriculture Organization. Additionally, it concludes with an analysis of factors that favor the formation of toxic contaminants in food and discusses some methods for mitigating and monitoring the concentrations of precursors in raw materials. The material is also addressed to researchers, nutritionists and specialists in the domestic food industry, who should pay more attention to the health risk posed by oil and fat processing contaminants and methods of their removal from the raw material.
CONDITION OF NEWBORN CATTLE AND MOTHER COWS DEPENDING ON THE PREGNANCY PATTERN
Authors:   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Mikhalev V.I. , Skorikov V.N. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy
Published: September 2024

The article presents the material for studying the condition of newborn cattle and mother cows, depending on the pregnancy pattern. In the cows with a complicated pregnancy, a disorder of involution processes is diagnosed after calving. In these animals, especially with fetal growth restriction syndrome and late toxicosis of pregnancy, pathology of calving and the postpartum period is diagnosed by 1.8-2.57 times more often. In these animals, the duration of lochia secretion is longer by 3.6-9.0 days, the period of completion of the involution processes is 5.0-10.4 days, and the duration of the period from calving to fertilization is 8.1-30.3 days. In the calves born from the cows with FGRS complicated by gestosis, body weight is by 15.8% lower, the time for the manifestation of a confident standing posture is by 19.8 minutes longer, and the sucking reflex is by 22.4 minutes longer, indicating their reduced viability.
PREDICTION AND EARLY DIAGNOSIS OF OBSTETRIC PATHOLOGY IN DAIRY COWS USING THE DEVICE ELECTRONIC NOSE
Authors:   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Skorikov V.N. , Kuchmenko T.A. ,   Voronezh State University of Engineering Technologies, Mikhalev V.I. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy
Published: September 2024

The researches that have been conducted to study the diagnostic information value of the device electronic nose for obstetric pathology in high yielding cows. It has been established that, based on the detection of cervicalvaginal mucus obtained from healthy cows and cows with metritis, the device, using an array of gas sensors, distinguishes highly volatile compounds of chemical substances characteristic of the inflammatory process. Its use makes it possible to establish a diagnosis at the beginning of the development of pathology. And used as a screening method for predicting and early diagnosis of postpartum metritis, as well as for assessing the efficacy of ongoing therapeutic measures. This allows significantly save time on clinical and laboratory research.
REGULARITIES OF AGE STRUCTURAL-FUNCTIONAL RESTRUCTURING OF TESTES IN MALE RIVER OTTERS IN THE ZONE OF HIGH RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION I N THE TERRITORY OF BELARUS
Authors:   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Fiadotau D.N. , Stasevich N.S. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Morozov T.I. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Yunusov H.B.
Published: September 2024

For the first time, anatomical, histological and morphometric criteria have been determined for radiation-induced effects on the testes of male river otters. In adult animals, the specific activity of 137Cs in the testes is 1.03±0.09 kBq/kg.
EFFECT OF VACCINATION OF PIGLETS AGAINST CIRCOVIRUS INFECTION ON MORPHOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL BLOOD INDICATORS
Authors:   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Shakhov A.G. , Kotsarev V.N. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Sashnina L.Yu. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Chusova G.G. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Vladimirova Yu.Yu. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy, Boev V.Yu. ,   FSBSI All-Russian Veterinary Research Institute of Pathology, Pharmacology and Therapy
Published: September 2024

In immunized piglets, 6 and 13 days after application of the biological product, the hemomorphological status, compared with that of intact animals, was characterized by a reduced content of erythrocytes, hemoglobin and platelets, indicating a lower intensity of erythropoiesis and activity of the vascular-platelet mechanism of hemostasis, an increased number of eosinophils, monocytes, as well as lymphocytes (6 days after vaccination), indicating activation of cellular defense, an increase in ESR, probably due to an increase in the level of globulins. In their biochemical status, a reduced content of total protein was recorded, associated with its inclusion in the production of specific antibodies, an intensification of protein metabolism, as evidenced by an increased level of urea, increased values of ALT, AST and γGT, indicating a higher load on the liver, and the amount of bilirubin, characterizing an increase in its utilization function, a lower level of creatinine as a result of activation of the urinary system due to an increased antigenic load on the body, an excess of cholesterol, indicating a more pronounced lipid metabolism.
EFFECTIVENESS OF USING PREMIX IN HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE DIET COWS DURING THE PERIOD OF STRIPPING
Authors:   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Karpenia M.M. , Podrez V.N. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Orekhvo D.A. ,   Consul, Brest, Republic of Belarus, Klunduk L.F. ,   Consul, Brest, Republic of Belarus, Gorovenko M.V. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Medvedskaya T.V. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Karpenia S.L. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Guyvan V.V. ,   Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Published: September 2024

Vitamins and mineral elements play an important role in the prevention of metabolic disorders during strife. The MuMix premium premix for highly productive cows during the strife has been developed. It has been established that it is not toxic and belongs to hazard class IV (low-hazard substances DL50 over 5000.0 mg/kg). The effectiveness of using the premix in the diet of highly productive cows during stripping in the amount of 100 g per head per day was proved, which resulted in an increase in the average daily yield by 4.8%, milk production in the reference weight by 4.6%, an increase in the mass share of fat in milk by 0.22 p.p. (Р < 0.001), mass fraction of protein in milk - 0.06 p.p. (Р < 0.05), mass fraction of COMO - by 0.12, mass fraction of lactose - by 0.11 p.p. and decrease in the number of somatic cells by 7.9%.
Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka Menuju Pemulihan Pembelajaran Pada Mim 02 Pekanbaru
Authors: Nengsih Warnia , Widyasari Cyntia , Yulina Syefrida , Guslinda Guslinda
Published: September 2024

Kurikulum Merdeka merupakan sebuah inovasi dalam sistem pendidikan Indonesia yang bertujuan untuk mencetak siswa yang lebih kreatif, mandiri, dan mampu beradaptasi dengan cepat terhadap perubahan lingkungan. Adapun tujuan dari Kurikulum Merdeka adalah mengembalikan otoritas sekolah dan pemerintah daerah untuk mengelola sendiri pendidikan yang sesuai dengan kondisi di daerahnya. Mempercepat pencapaian tujuan pendidikan nasional serta menyiapkan tantangan global era revolusi 4.0. implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka pada MIM 02 tidaklah mudah. Proses transisi dan implementasi kurikulum ini sangat kompleksitas serta membutuhkan beberapa perubahan dan penyesuaian dalam proses transformasinya.  Diperlukan pendampingan yang tepat dan dukungan dari berbagai pihak agar dapat terlaksana dengan baik. Hal ini juga perlu ditunjang dengan keberadaan IPTEKS sehingga mendukung pelaksanaan program dan kegiatan tersebut. Adapun tujuan dari kegiatan ini adalah untuk meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di MIM 2 Pekanbaru dan memberikan dukungan yang diperlukan bagi para praktisi pendidikan agar dapat terus berkembang secara profesional. Sehingga diharapkan terjadinya peningkatan kualitas dan kompetensi Guru dan tenaga kependidikan di MIM 02 Pekanbaru menuju perbaikan kualitas Pendidikan Indonesia.
Sosialisasi Penggunaan Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) pada Pekerja Industri Batu Bata di Desa Wirodadi Kecamatan Sokaraja
Authors: Nurul Hayati Defi , Indarwati Uli Mas’uliyah , Aripin Janatin Nur , Tifanni M. Farrel Diaz , Utami Destiana Fajar
Published: September 2024

Terdapat faktor berbahaya bagi kesehatan pekerja pada proses pembakaran batu bata, berupa paparan debu bata merah, asap pembakaran batu bata dan para pekerja tidak menggunakan APD. Asap kayu bakar dapat merusak sistem hormonal serta dapat mempengaruhi sistem imunitas tubuh. Tujuan dari PkM ini untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang pentingnya K3 serta pentingnya penggunaan APD pada pekerja industri batu bata. Metode yang digunakan yaitu ceramah dan diskusi tanya jawab. Pekerja diberi edukasi pentingnya K3 dan APD saat bekerja untuk menghindari timbulnya PAK di kemudian hari. Hasil dan Pembahasan pelaksanaan PkM terdapat peningkatan pengetahuan dari pekerja tentang K3 terutama penggunaan APD yang menjadi salah satu aspek penting dalam bekerja. Sehingga diharapkan kedepannya pada saat bekerja, seluruh pekerja batu bata menggunakan APD untuk menghindari efek negatif timbulnya PAK pada masa yang mendatang. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan PkM ini pekerja telah mengetahui terkait pentingnya  APD pada saat bekerja demi menghindari timbulnya PAK dan terciptanya kesejahteraan pekerja.
Tantangan dan Peluang: Memperkenalkan Pendidikan Arsitektur, Profesi Arsitek, dan Produk Arsitektur kepada Siswa SMA 101 Jakarta
Authors: Heryanto Bambang , Gambiro Henny , Anggiani Mona , Jamila Rona Fika , Ekaputri Dian
Published: September 2024

Pendidikan dan profesi arsitektur masih kurang dipahami oleh siswa sekolah menengah, sehingga banyak yang belum menyadari pentingnya arsitektur dalam pembangunan suatu wilayah. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, maka perlu dilakukannya sosialisasi pendidikan dan profesi arsitektur kepada siswa sekolah menengah dengan tujuan memberikan pemahaman mendalam tentang desain, proses konstruksi, dan peran arsitek dalam menciptakan lingkungan yang berkualitas. Metode yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini meliputi pemaparan pengendalan ilmu arsitektur, peran arsitek, dan diskusi mengenai potensi karir di bidang arsitektur. Hasil dari kegiatan ini menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa mendapatkan pemahaman lebih dalam tentang arsitektur dan mereka menjadi lebih sadar akan berbagai peluang karir di bidang arsitektur, yang dapat membantu mereka dalam merencanakan masa depan. Kegiatan ini bermanfaat dapat memperluas wawasan mereka tentang pentingnya arsitektur, meningkatkan apresiasi terhadap estetika dan fungsi pada ruang dan bangunan, serta merangsang minat dan bakat mereka dalam bidang seni dan teknik.
Pelatihan Public Speaking, Kepemimpinan-Manajemen Diri dan Penyikapan Penggunaan Kecerdasan Buatan untuk Peningkatan Aspek Kompetensi Lulusan Mahasiswa Unversitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta di Rumah Revolusi Mental, Karangnyar, Jawa Tengah
Authors: Setyawan Agustinus Hary , Setiawan Nur Fachmi Budi
Published: September 2024

Setelah pandemi Covid-19, kualitas lulusan S1 di Indonesia, terutama di Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta mengalami penurunan. Permasalahan ini berdampak pada rendahnya kepuasan pengguna alumni. Berdasarkan kriteria Badan Akreditasi Nasional Perguruan Tinggi, tujuh aspek penting yang perlu ditingkatkan untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut meliputi etika, keahlian berdasarkan ilmu, kemampuan berbahasa asing, penggunaan teknologi informasi, kemampuan komunikasi, kerja sama tim, dan pengembangan diri. Pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan aspek-aspek tersebut melalui tiga pelatihan utama: kepemimpinan dan manajemen diri, public speaking, dan penyikapan penggunaan kecerdasan buatan. Metode yang digunakan adalah kombinasi ceramah, praktik langsung, dan evaluasi yang dilakukan pada 7-8 Juni 2024 di Rumah Revolusi Mental WCS, Karanganyar. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman dan keterampilan peserta dalam mengelola sumber daya organisasi, komunikasi efektif, serta penggunaan teknologi AI dalam berbagai disiplin ilmu. Partisipasi aktif dan kemampuan peserta dalam memecahkan studi kasus menunjukkan keberhasilan pelatihan. Temuan ini menunjukkan pentingnya pengembangan keterampilan kepemimpinan, komunikasi, dan pemanfaatan teknologi untuk meningkatkan kualitas lulusan dan kepuasan pengguna alumni, memberikan dampak positif pada dunia kerja dan masyarakat.
Edukasi sudut pada siswa sekolah dasar menggunakan MaK BaDuT
Authors: Rakhmawati Nahlia , Saraswati Nur Hartiningrum Esty , Romadhona Ananda Regina
Published: September 2024

Pelaksanaan pembelajaran di SDN Gadingmangu 2 Jombang memang sudah baik, namun masih perlu ditingkatkan terutama untuk menarik minat siswa dalam belajar di dalam kelas. Berdasarkan hasil observasi yang dilakukan pada tanggal 30 November 2023 banyak pembelajaran yang monoton dilakukan oleh guru sehingga siswa nampak kurang bersemangat dalam belajar di dalam kelas. Siswa memang sangat senang ketika belajar di luar kelas namun tidak semua materi dapat diajarkan di luar kelas. Perlu dilakukan inovasi pembelajaran guru agar siswa semakin bersemangat dalam belajar di dalam kelas terutama pada pelajaran matematika. Berdasarkan hasil observasi diketahui bahwa siswa kelas 5 masih kesulitan memahami materi sudut. Sudut merupakan materi dasar untuk belajar bangun datar, bangun ruang dan geometri kedepannya, oleh karena itu pada kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat kali ini dilakukan edukasi cara mengukur dan mengambar sudut menggunakan media pembelajaran MaK BaDuT (Mari Kita Belajar SuDuT).
Pengembangan Aplikasi Sistem Pakar Preferensi ‘Bahasa Cinta’ Manusia Berbasis Web
Authors: Yudiantara Daniel Bimo
Published: September 2024

The purpose of this research is to produce a web-based expert system application to identify a person's love language using the nave Bayes classifier method. This expert system application to identify a person's love language is intended for people who have not realized how important it is to know which love language is relevant to them. This expert system application to identify a person's love language provides guidance in the form of questions about the type of love language. The answers to the questions asked will lead to the final decision on the results of the expert system diagnosis. Sources of expert system application knowledge base obtained from books and the internet. In making the application using the extreme programming software development method. Extreme programming consists of four stages, namely: planning, design, coding, and testing. The result of this research is the application of an expert system of love language identification that works on a web base.
Pengembangan Aplikasi Klasifikasi Musik Reggae
Authors: Telyoarubun Peter Hendriks
Published: September 2024

This study aims to design software to classify Reggae music and other genres of music. The training data used is music audio data totaling 721 music audio and 309 audio data for test data. The method used in this study uses Scikit-learn software to create machine learning models and uses Flask software to create application displays. The final result in increment one is the accuracy of the training data and test data at 150 epochs, for the results of the training data accuracy of 75% and test data of 65% and getting a model evaluation with the results of Accuracy Score 95.27%, Precision Score 95.99%, Recall Score 98.87 %, F1 Score 97.41%. The results in the second increment are to produce a website-based application to select music, play music and get predictive results in the form of Reggae and Not Reggae.
The High Cost of Politics in Indonesia: An Exploration of Multi-perspectives from Academics, Students, Executive Officials, and Legislative Candidates
Authors:   Universitas Primakara Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, Darmawan I Made Dwi Hita
Published: September 2024

The issue of high electoral political costs in Indonesia has been a serious concern since the 1998 reforms. This study aims to explore the factors that contribute to the high political costs in Indonesia’s democratic electoral system. The research question posed is: “What are the factors that lead to high political costs in Indonesia’s democratic electoral system?” The study employs a qualitative method with an in-depth interview approach. The informants for this study included academics, students, executive officials, and legislative candidates, selected to explore perspectives from various levels of society and the state. The selection of these informants was based on their diverse backgrounds, which were considered capable of providing comprehensive views on this issue. The findings reveal that the high cost of politics is caused by several factors, including an unusual electoral system, a paradigm shift in political parties, the prioritization of popularity over competence, campaign finance sponsorship, payback politics, and the phenomenon of “dawn raids.” The conclusion of this study indicates that the high cost of politics is a complex problem that requires a cross-sectoral approach to find a solution. The implication of this study is the importance of a deeper analysis of the mechanisms of political financing and their impact on democracy in Indonesia. This study makes an important contribution to understanding and addressing the problem of electoral political costs in Indonesia and emphasizes the need for cross-sectoral cooperation to achieve sustainable solutions.
GOVERNANÇA CLÍNICA EM LABORATÓRIOS DE PATOLOGIA CLÍNICA
Authors: Dias CMM , Canali DGR , Marques FANS , Barbosa LM , Correa A
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: O Programa de Acreditação de Laboratórios Clínicos (PALC) considera uma boa prática a aplicação de padrões baseados em evidências e sua efetividade, bem como em auditorias, gestão de riscos, educação, envolvimento do paciente e gestão de pessoas/equipe. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar práticas estruturadas de governança clínica implementadas em uma grande rede de laboratórios clínicos brasileiros que possam servir de referência na aplicação e no cumprimento do requisito da Norma PALC. Método: As práticas aqui apresentadas já faziam parte do sistema de gestão da qualidade e da gestão de riscos e segurança do paciente na rotina laboratorial, porém, descentralizado. Buscamos estruturar e dar visibilidade à inter-relação em assessoria e relacionamento médico, núcleos de segurança do paciente, comitês de segurança do paciente, especialidades médicas, validação/verificação e intervalos de referência, pesquisa clínica e rounds multidisciplinares. O produto desdobra em ações diretas de atualizações e acordos de entrega de laudos, resultados críticos, comunicação/relacionamento, consultoria pré e pós-analítica, participação em comissões de controle de infecção hospitalar, programas de educação e publicações, definindo estratégias para um serviço correto para o paciente certo, no momento adequado, na primeira oportunidade. Conclusão: A governança clínica foi apresentada em todas as inspeções da Norma PALC, versão 2021, e foi destaque como ponto forte na visão dos auditores. Esperamos que nossa experiência sirva de referência para que outros laboratórios possam implementar a governança clínica, adequando à realidade de cada um. A aplicação do conceito de governança clínica trouxe oportunidade de estruturar as inter-relações entre diversas ações já realizadas, assegurando a aplicação de práticas baseadas em evidências e sua efetividade.
القيادة التحويلية ودورها في تحسين الأداء الوظيفي لدى العاملين في بلدية البيرة
Authors: بدر* دعاء محمد أحمد , حميد** منيرة خليل أحمد
Published: September 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى معرفة القيادة التحويلية ودورها في تحسين الأداء الوظيفي لدى العاملين في بلدية البيرة، والتعرف إلى الفروق في درجة ممارسة القيادة التحويلية تبعاً لمتغيرات المؤهل العلمي وسنوات الخبرة والعمر والجنس، والمسمى الوظيفي، وقد اعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي، إذ طبقت الاستبانة لجمع البيانات، المكونة من 40 فقرة، وذلك على عينة عشوائية بسيطة بلغ حجمها (205) موزعين حسب متغيرات الدراسة. وأسفرت نتائج التحليل الاحصائي للبيانات  إلى أن درجة القيادة التحويلية في بلدية البيرة من وجهة نظر العاملين فيها جاءت بدرجة عالية، و أن مستوى الأداء الوظيفي جاء بدرجة متوسطة، وكانت الفروق في متوسطات استجابة أفراد عينة الدراسة حول درجة القيادة التحويلية بحسب المؤهل العلمي لصالح  المؤهل الثانوي فما دون مقارنة بالبكالوريوس والدراسات العليا، في حين لا توجد فروق تعزى للمتغيرات الأخرى،  سنوات الخبرة، والجنس والمستوى الوظيفي، وأخيراً أظهرت النتائج وجود علاقة إيجابية طردية بين درجة القيادة التحويلية والأداء الوظيفي فيها.
درجة توافر مهارات المستقبل في القيادة لدى مديري المدارس الحكومية في مدينة بيت لحم في فلسطين
Authors: الحسنات* أسيل سعيد جبرين , القطب** مياسة يوسف محمد
Published: September 2024

هدفت الدراسة إلى تعرف درجة توافر مهارات المستقبل في القيادة لدى مديري المدارس الحكومية في مدينة بيت لحم في فلسطين من وجهة نظر المعلمين العاملين معهم، ودراسة فيما إذا كانت هناك فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى الدلالة (05. ≥ α) في درجة توافر هذه المهارات تعزى لمتغيرات الجنس، المؤهل العلمي، سنوات الخبرة من وجهة نظر المعلمين العاملين معهم. تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، تم اختيار عينة عشوائية بسيطة تكونت من )84) معلماً ومعلمة، فيما تمثلت الأداة بالاستبانة. توصلت الباحثتان إلى نتائج أهمها؛ أن درجة توافر مهارات المستقبل في القيادة لدى العينة جاءت بدرجة متوسطة، وبمتوسط حسابي (2.95)، إذ حصل المجال التقني على أعلى متوسط حسابي، يليه المجال العملي، ومن ثم المجال الإبداعي. كما أظهرت النتائج عدم وجود فروق دالة إحصائياً في درجة توافر مهارات المستقبل في القيادة لدى مديري المدارس الحكومية في مدينة بيت لحم في فلسطين من وجهة نظر المعلمين العاملين معهم تبعاً لمتغير الجنس، والمؤهل العلمي، وسنوات الخبرة.
А COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DECISION SUPPORT PLATFORMS
Authors: Hovhannisyan N.V.
Published: September 2024

Unified Information Platforms for supporting Intelligent Decision-Making Sys-tems (IDMSS) play a crucial role in modern organizations worldwide, providing powerful tools for data analysis and business process optimization. This review examines the exist-ing IDMSS, their methodologies, and their impact on decision-making processes. Platforms such as IBM Watson, Microsoft Azure AI, and Google Cloud AI have proven their effec-tiveness across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and manufacturing. These platforms offer unique capabilities, such as machine learning, natural language processing, and big data analytics, which significantly enhance the accuracy and speed of decision-making. Practical examples illustrate how organizations leverage these platforms to im-prove decision outcomes. For instance, in healthcare, IDMSS help improve diagnostics and personalize treatments, while in the financial sector, they aid in risk management and fraud detection. The review also introduces a new IDMSS platform developed by a team of experienced professionals. This innovative platform features advanced data integration, flexible machine learning models, and an intuitive user interface. It promises to transform the IDMSS landscape by offering more precise and rapid solutions to complex problems. Its advantages include increased scalability, improved data security, and adaptability to specific industry requirements. Thus, the new IDMSS platform has the potential to signifi-cantly influence the future of intelligent decision-making systems, offering innovative ap-proaches and enhanced results. This makes it a valuable tool for organizations striving for excellence in their operations and underscores the importance of IDMSS in today’s data-driven world.
APPLICATION OF TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF PARAMETERS IN A SINGLE-DIODE TWO-RESISTORS MODEL OF SOLAR PANEL WITH PARALLEL CONNECTED CELLS
Authors: Petrosyan O.H. , Simonyan A.T. , Muradyan S.T.
Published: September 2024

The need to take into account the temperature dependences of parallel and series resistances in the model of solar panels has been repeatedly proven in our previous works․ In the previous works, it can be seen how the inclusion of the temperature dependences of the specified elements in the model clearly improves the obtained I-V (current-voltage) characteristics, bringing them closer to the real characteristics given by the datasheet of the given panels. The improvement is evident not only from the obtained curves but also from the most important parameters calculated from them, such as root mean square deviation (RMSD) and the maximum power point (MPP). The latter almost perfectly coincide with the results of real measurements.
However, until now, we have studied only the cases of sequential connection of solar modules. In this work, we have applied the same method to the parallel circuit panel, in particular, we have applied the improved model to the simulation of the VDS-S144/M10H solar panel module in which the solar cells are connected in parallel. The purpose of this experiment is to once again prove the repeatability of the method regardless of the panel model and the way (serial or parallel) the cells are connected.
A HORN-LENS ANTENNA FOR THE TERAHERTZ RANGE BASED ON THE “HOLLOW DIELECTRIC CHANNEL” CLASS WAVEGUIDE
Authors: Vardanyan V.A. , Ayvazyan M.Ts.
Published: September 2024

In the antenna-feeder paths of the terahertz (THz) range, waveguides of increased cross sections, the so-called "oversized waveguides", have found wide application. This term refers to a waveguide whose transverse dimensions are much greater than the length of the propagating wave in it. A feature of such a waveguide is the possibility of propaga-tion in it of waves of higher types, which are excited on homogeneity of this waveguide and can have a significant impact on the operation of the entire antenna-feeder path. This can lead to resonances at the transcendental section of the oversized waveguide. This phe-nomenon has been studied in detail in quasi-optical paths for radio relay systems. Indeed, since the inputs and outputs of most active components of microwave transceiver systems use a standard single-mode waveguide, to excite an oversized waveguide, waveguide tran-sitions are widely used.
In antenna-feeder paths of the THz range oversize section waveguides the so called “oversize waveguides” are widely used. By an “oversize waveguide” we mean a waveguide whose transverse dimensions are much longer than those of the wave propadating in it.
A wave type converter for excitation of an oversized waveguide is an important ele-ment of a quasi-optical antenna-feeder path, since it allows matching the output (input) channel of the active components of the transceiver device (generators, amplifiers, etc.) with the quasi-optical path, which are usually made on the basis of waveguides of the main section. At the same time, the design of almost any type of transducers is based on the formation of a field distribution, the transverse structure of which coincides with the field of the working wave of the oversized waveguide, for example, when the field structure of the waveguide of the main section is smoothly transformed into the working type of the wave of the oversized waveguide.
In this paper, waveguide transitions for the terahertz range are considered, which pro-vide minimal conversion losses when joining waveguides with different cross sections. A metal-dielectric waveguide of square cross section is used as the main waveguide. A copper-lens antenna of the terahertz range with high technical characteristics has been developed, which can be widely used in various fields of radio communication.
Epistaxis as a serious complication of high flow nasal cannula
Authors: Kłos Krzysztof , Piwowarek Krzysztof Łukasz , Skibińska Anna , Maliborski Artur , Kruszewski Jerzy
Published: September 2024

Wstęp

Wysokoprzepływowa tlenoterapia donosowa jest obecnie powszechnie stosowaną metodą leczenia ostrej niewydolności oddechowej w przebiegu COVID-19 i innych chorób płuc. Wraz z nieinwazyjną wentylacją mechaniczną stanowi ona leczenie pomostowe przed wdrożeniem respiratoroterapii inwazyjnej, częstokroć pozwalając na jej uniknięcie. Wysokoprzepływowa tlenoterapia donosowa cechuje się korzystnym profilem bezpieczeństwa. Prezentacja
niniejszego przypadku ma jednak na celu zwrócenie uwagi na rzadkie, ale potencjalnie śmiertelne powikłanie tej metody terapeutycznej.

Opis przypadku

W pracy przedstawiono opis przypadku 63-letniego mężczyzny rasy białej hospitalizowanego w oddziale chorób infekcyjnych w kwietniu 2021 roku z powodu krytycznie ciężkiego przebiegu COVID-19 z zajęciem 90% tkanki płuc w obrazach tomografii komputerowej. Od początku pobytu w Klinice u chorego stosowano wysokoprzepływową tlenoterapię donosową. Po trzech dniach leczenia doszło u niego do masywnego krwotoku z jam nosa, który pomimo niezwłocznego założenia tamponady przedniej doprowadził do gwałtownej dekompensacji oddechowej wymagającej intubacji i włączenia respiratoroterapii. Mimo podjętych działań doszło do zatrzymania krążenia w mechanizmie czynności elektrycznej bez tętna.

Omówienie

Po nieskutecznej resuscytacji pacjent zmarł. Podczas stosowania wysokoprzepływowej tlenoterapii donosowej należy zatem uwzględnić ryzyko wystąpienia krwotoku z jam nosa, mogącego skutkować krytycznym pogorszeniem wydolności oddechowej.

Wnioski

Z uwagi na rosnącą popularność omawianej metody terapeutycznej konieczne są badania kohortowe mające na celu ocenę czynników ryzyka wystąpienia krwotoku z nosa, a także sposobów zapobiegania temu poważnemu powikłaniu.
Analysis of differences in the concentration of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the course of COVID-19 depending on disease severity, sex, age, and vaccination status
Authors: Korsak Jolanta , Mroczek Ilona , Kłos Krzysztof , Szałecka Joanna , Staszczuk Ewa , Rzeszotarska Agnieszka , Jaskóła-Polkowska Dominika , Chciałowski Andrzej
Published: September 2024

Introduction and objective

The role of immunoglobulin G antibodies in combating SARS-CoV-2 infection, modulation of COVID-19 disease severity, and persistence of humoral response after primary infection and
vaccination is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the role of antibodies in limiting the infection, modulating disease severity, and determining the durability of the immune response depending on the clinical status of patients, their age, sex, and vaccination status.

Material and methods

The study involved 156 patients, 99 men and 57 women, aged 58.3 ± 12.5 years old, hospitalised for pneumonia in the course of COVID-19, with infection confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction test. The concentration of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies was tested at 3, 6, and 9 months from the day of hospitalisation.

Results

The concentration of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies in patients with severe COVID-19 was higher compared to the group of patients with mild to moderate disease. The level of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies was comparable in men and women. In patients over 60 years of age, a lower concentration of antibodies was observed than in patients under 60 years of age. In the vaccinated group, the level of antibodies was higher than in the unvaccinated group.

Conclusions

The study findings showed that the concentration of IgG anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies was not a parameter dependent on the sex of the patients, but rather on the severity of the disease and the age of the patients and their vaccination status.
Whole body cryotherapy in modern medicine
Authors: Czajkowska Magdalena , Pękacka-Kochanowska Anna Alicja
Published: September 2024

W medycynie XX w. nastąpił rozwój wielu dziedzin fizjoterapii. Powstał nowy dział o nazwie krioterapia, czyli leczenie zimnem. Praca dotyczy krioterapii ogólnoustrojowej, która przeprowadzana jest w specjalnej komorze kriogenicznej. Piśmiennictwo na temat krioterapii jest bardzo obszerne, jednak wskazania ogólne do zastosowania tej metody odnoszą się głównie do zmniejszenia dolegliwości bólowych i łagodzenia obrzęku, zatem często ograniczają się do chorób reumatologicznych i chorób zwyrodnieniowych stawów. Problemem cywilizacyjnym społeczeństwa cierpiącego na niedobór ruchu jest coraz wcześniej pojawiająca się niepełnosprawność, bóle stawów i zaniki mięśniowe. Mało tego, coraz częściej występują choroby takie jak otyłość i depresja. W obu przypadkach podłoża można doszukiwać się w zmianie stylu życia. Nieodpowiednia dieta i zbyt skąpa aktywność fizyczna już od najmłodszych lat są powodem występowania w coraz wcześniejszym wieku tzw. chorób cywilizacyjnych. Krioterapia ogólnoustrojowa wydaje się dla takich chorych idealną metodą terapii, gdyż zimno zmniejsza dolegliwości bólowe, które mogą występować nawet w fibromialgii, co potwierdzają najnowsze badania. Doskonale sprawdza się między innymi w chronicznych bólach, jakie towarzyszą pacjentom z chorobą zwyrodnieniową stawów, reumatoidalnym zapaleniem stawów i innymi chorobami
reumatycznymi oraz stwardnieniem rozsianym. U tych chorych rozwiązaniem może stać się zastosowanie krioterapii ogólnoustrojowej, która nie tylko zmniejsza dolegliwości bólowe, ale również wykazuje działanie przeciwobrzękowe i przeciwzapalne.
Drone Swarm Classification from ISAR Imaging
Authors: Çoruk Remziye Büşra , Kara Ali , Aydın Elif
Published: September 2024

In today's technology, the use of drones has become very popular for they can be easily purchased over the Internet and can be easily developed. With drones that have wide usage areas, swarm structures have become popular. However, this has brought about some problems. The issue of drone detection has emerged in order to prevent the uncontrolled use of drone swarms in the airspace. Drone swarm detection is important to prevent dangerous accidents or criminal acts. In this study, a new classification algorithm is proposed with deep learning using inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) images of drone swarms based on various formation swarm types. ISAR images are created using ANSYS simulation. Additionally, high frequency structural simulator (HFSS) - shooting bouncing ray (SBR+) solver is used for high-speed computation. Radar and simulation parameters to obtain ISAR images are discussed. Especially, down-range and cross-range resolution parameters are taken into account to achieve high resolution. ISAR images are classified using deep learning methods in terms of formation. Formation types include Line, Square, Cross, and Triangle. The convolutional neural network (CNN) model is used to solve classification problems. The model consists of train, validation, and test steps. Classification performance results are presented with high accuracy. The developed method can be used for anti-drone technologies.
“A Study On Bodo Folktales Compiled By Missionaries”
Authors: Narzary Sibisan
Published: September 2024

Folktales are passed down from generation to generation orally which means by word of mouth. They are prose narratives or oral narratives which are works of Fiction. It constitutes an important genre of Folklore. Eventually, they are published in books. They tell us about a culture’s moral lessons and their beliefs, cautions and even foolish behaviour. Bodo folktales are stories that have unbelievable events. Herein we see the vast grid of the incredible men and women who built our great tribe. These folktales are based on exaggeration figuratively known as hyperbole. They have their origins the people were undergoing a difficult time back then and the settlers viewed their surroundings as filled with unimaginable dangers that needed to be conquered. We see the touches of tales that show the end of the Kachari Kingdom and their gradual contact with the foreigners. These folks had to be a cut above regular people to expose themselves to such harsh conditions and they almost had to be superhuman. That’s how the heroes of the tales became as super strong and ferocious. These folktales were a reflection of their circumstances. There were several instances of their struggle against poor economic conditions; their search for food and water and even fire. There is the Old Man and the Old Woman and a personified evil. These tales represent the power and strength of the Bodo spirit. They also have the male chivalry power and control of the environment by dominance with their physical strength and cleverness.
Bottlenecks Analysis Of Geotourism Policy Integration For Sustainable Tourism In North Sulawesi Province
Authors: Wullur Magdalena , Dilapanga Abdul R. , Bulo Laurens L. , Masengi E.E. , Mokat J.E.H
Published: September 2024

This article analyzes the integration Bottlenecks in Geotourism policy and their impact on achieving sustainable tourism. Geotourism, which emphasizes the preservation of geological heritage while promoting tourism, faces various challenges that hinder effective policy implementation. The study identifies key Bottlenecks, including inadequate stakeholder collaboration, insufficient funding, and lack of awareness among local communities. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, research locations in north sulawesi province, represented by north minahasa district and east bolaang mongondow district. The research examines case studies from several Geotourism destinations, highlighting successful strategies and common pitfalls. The findings suggest that enhancing stakeholder engagement, increasing investment in infrastructure, and fostering community education are critical to overcoming these barriers. The article concludes with policy recommendations aimed at integrating Geotourism into broader sustainable tourism frameworks, ensuring environmental conservation while promoting economic sustainability development.
ISOLATION OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA WITH ANTAGONISTIC ACTIVITY AGAINST BREAD SPOILAGE BACTERIA AND FUNGI
Authors: A.A. AMANGELDI¹ , J. MOUNIER³ , Ye.A. OLEINIKOVA
Published: September 2024

Sourdough bread produced using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and yeasts offers numerous advantages. Such bread may exhibit prebiotic effects, positively affecting the gut microbiota and conferring a health benefit to the host. Furthermore, the use of LAB sourdoughs for breadmaking can improve product shelf life, flavour and nutritional properties as compared to the exclusive use of baker's yeast. In this context, as a first step to develop such a starter culture, we isolated spoilage bacteria and fungi from spoiled products and screened a large collection of LAB isolates (n=136) from various sources for their antagonistic activities against bread spoilage microorganisms.

Хлебполученный на основе закваски из молочнокислых бактерий (МКБ) обладает множеством преимуществ, о чем свидетельствуют различные исследования. Такой хлеб обладает пребиотическим действием, модулируя микробиоту и увеличивая количество полезных бактерий. Кроме того, использование закваски в хлебопекарном производстве может улучшить срок хранения, вкус и питательные качества по сравнению с использованием исключительно пекарских дрожжей. С целю создания такой закваски нами проведены исследования по выделению изолятов (n=136) молочнокислых бактерий. Для предварительного отбора выделенные микроорганизмы были проверены на антагонистическую активость против возбудителей порчи хлеба.