bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVENTOS CLIMÁTICOS EXTREMOS E SEUS IMPACTOS SOCIOESPACIAIS EM CIDADES PEQUENAS DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL - BRASIL
Authors: Pavan Detoni Luana , Rezende Faccin Carolina , Lima da Silveira Rogério Leandro , Zanini Rorato Geisa , Eckel Machado Brenda
Published: January 2025

O artigo analisa os impactos socioambientais dos eventos climáticos extremos ocorridos em 2024 no Rio Grande do Sul, com foco nas cidades pequenas das Regiões do Vale do Rio Pardo e do Vale do Taquari. Apresenta-se uma cronologia desses eventos, que resultaram em inundações, enchentes, enxurradas e deslizamentos. Diversas estradas ficaram interditadas e pontes foram levadas pela força das águas em todo estado; somente na região dos Vales, aproximadamente 43.600 edificações foram atingidas. Esses impactos revelaram a fragilidade das infraestruturas e a inadequação das políticas de ordenamento territorial. Enfatiza-se a importância de se pensar a articulação das políticas e instrumentos de ordenamento territorial em diferentes escalas espaciais (município e bacia hidrográfica), bem como o apoio institucional do governo estadual e federal às cidades pequenas que foram destacadas neste cenário, muitas ainda à margem das políticas urbanas, sobretudo diante das mudanças climáticas.
Efficacy of Pressure Cooker Technique in Redo Embolization for High-Flow Torcular Dural Sinus Malformation
Authors: Solis Chucos Frank Gleb , Ecos Quispe Rosa Lizbeth , Toledo Mauro , Walker Melanie , Chapot René
Published: January 2025

Torcular dural sinus malformations (tDSMs) with high-flow fistulas pose complex management challenges due to their vascularity and the delicate neuroanatomy involved. This report presents the case of a child with tDSM and hydrocephalus, who underwent 3 staged embolization procedures but required a redo intervention due to residual malformation and venous hypertension. Utilizing the pressure cooker technique (PCT) in a redo setting allowed for high-pressure, targeted embolic delivery with minimized reflux, achieving near-complete occlusion and significant symptom relief. This case highlights PCT’s potential to improve outcomes in multi-stage treatments of high-flow tDSM, reducing reflux and enhancing safety in technically demanding cases.
Synergy between KPP Pratama Jakarta Menteng Satu and banks in tax collection through account blocking
Authors: Millatina Desy , Cahyady Yadhy
Published: January 2025

One of the tax collection actions is blocking the taxpayer's account. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has the authority to access taxpayer financial information in collaboration with banking institutions. This study evaluates the synergy between KPP Pratama Jakarta Menteng Satu and banks in executing account-blocking actions and their contribution to the realization of revenue collection. This research adopts a qualitative methodology, utilizing literature reviews and interviews with the Examination, Assessment, and Collection section for primary data collection, while secondary data is gathered through documentation studies. The synergy between the Tax Office and banks is assessed based on the timeliness of the bank's response to requests and the successful execution of blocking actions on identified accounts. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of this synergy fluctuated over three consecutive years, ranging from ineffective to highly effective. Key obstacles include delayed bank responses, uncertainty regarding account information, discrepancies in customer data, and conflicting priorities between DGT and banks. These challenges have resulted in a consistently low contribution of account-blocking actions to annual collection revenue. Despite these limitations, account blocking remains a critical enforcement mechanism for pressuring taxpayers to settle outstanding arrears. This study underscores the need for enhanced coordination between DGT and banking institutions and improved data accuracy to optimize the effectiveness of account blocking and maximize its contribution to tax collection efforts.
A scoping review of factors associated with Australian university student wellbeing
Authors: Gilmore Angus H. , McNeilage Amy G. , Ashton-James Claire E.
Published: January 2025

Universities have a social obligation to support student wellbeing. Given that university experiences differ across countries, synthesising student wellbeing research within specific national contexts can assist policy makers in identifying research most relevant to local students. A scoping review was conducted to (i) map the factors associated with Australian university student wellbeing, (ii) identify knowledge gaps, and (iii) assess the response rates reported in this literature. 160 studies were included in the review. Associations were reported between wellbeing and 242 different factors. Factors were thematically grouped into psychological, social, demographic, university-specific, lifestyle, aversive life-events, and work-related/financial categories. Several knowledge gaps were identified. These included: Inconsistent wellbeing measurement, non-representative sampling, limited understanding of university-specific factors, limited research identifying at-risk student groups, and absence of interventional studies addressing features of university environments or experiences. Excluding whole-of-university studies, the average response rate was 37.7%, although response rates were lower in online surveys (24.8%) and in studies recruiting whole-of-university samples (5.6%). In-class surveys received the highest response rates (57.3%). Further research is needed to address knowledge gaps identified in this review.
Understanding wellbeing from the perspective of youth with chronic conditions: A group concept mapping approach
Authors: Parkinson Asha , Mullan Barbara , Finlay-Jones Amy
Published: January 2025

Promoting wellbeing for youth is a global health priority and young people with chronic conditions demonstrate disproportionately low wellbeing compared to their peers. However, wellbeing is variably defined, and little is understood as to what wellbeing means for this population. The aim of this study was to develop a conceptualisation of wellbeing that is rooted in the perspectives of young people with chronic conditions. Group concept mapping, a structured, mixed method, and participatory based technique, was conducted with 11 participants aged 16-25 with various health conditions. Youth advisors were involved from the initial planning of the research to the final interpretation of the data. In a series of focus groups, participants generated statements that encapsulated their sense of wellbeing. From the generated ideas, a refined list of 62 statements was finalised in consultation with a youth advisory group. Participants then individually sorted the 62 statements into groups that made sense to them; individual data were combined, then analysed using multidimensional scaling to create a visual map of the ideas. Hierarchical cluster analysis was used to group the mapped ideas into clusters, resulting in seven ‘domains’ of wellbeing: (1) ‘Embodying authentic self’; (2) ‘Being a young person’; (3) ‘Abilities and capacities’; (4) ‘Self-understanding and nurturing’; (5) ‘Hopeful future outlook’; (6) ‘Supportive systems and communities’; and (7) ‘Emotional support and validation’. These findings demonstrate the importance of considering inter-personal, intra-personal, and systemic factors in understanding wellbeing for youth with chronic conditions. The high level of participation throughout the research process allowed us to develop a concept of wellbeing that is nuanced and highly specific to this unique group. Implications for measurement, intervention and healthcare delivery for youth with chronic conditions are discussed.
The relationship between histopathological subtypes and recurrence in basal cell carcinoma patients: A case-control study
Authors: Rahmat Beatta Meidini , Sahudi Sahudi , Wibowo Marjono Dwi
Published: January 2025

Basal cell carcinoma is an epithelial malignancy characterized by indolent growth and a rare tendency to metastasize, but it can cause significant soft tissue damage. Worldwide, basal cell carcinoma is the most commonly diagnosed type of skin cancer, accounting for approximately 25% of all skin cancers due to the aging population and increased exposure to sunlight. Recurrence of basal cell carcinoma after complete surgical excision is rarely reported, and risk factors are not well studied. Histopathological subtype is an important factor in determining excision margins and further management, as it provides predictive information regarding tumor behavior and the risk of recurrence. This study aims to determine the relationship between histopathological subtypes and the incidence of recurrence in basal cell carcinoma patients at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya for the period from January 2017 to December 2023. All patients between January 2017 and December 2023 whose primary BCCs were excised with free surgical margins according to histopathology reports were included, and a case-control study was conducted using medical files to record patients' age, sex, tumor site, size, histopathology variant, and recurrence. Based on the chi-square odds ratio calculation, the high-risk subtype increased the chance of recurrence by 13 times (OR 3.9-42.9) compared to the low-risk subtype. There was no significant relationship between recurrence and the patient's sex, age, or tumor site. There is a relationship between histopathological subtypes and recurrence in basal cell carcinoma at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya for the period from January 2017 to December 2023.
Successful treatment of MRSA empyema in children: A case report
Authors: Pitaloka Diah Ayu , Setyoningrum Retno Asih
Published: January 2025

The increasing prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection globally is largely attributed to community-acquired strains. Among pediatric patients, community-acquired MRSA has emerged as a significant cause of severe complications, including pneumonia with pleural effusion, empyema, necrotizing pneumonia, and abscess formation. Although staphylococcal pneumonia was previously uncommon in children, it is now associated with notable morbidity and mortality. This case report presents a 6-year-old and 11-month-old boy diagnosed with MRSA empyema. His treatment involved targeted antibiotic therapy guided by sputum culture results, pleural fluid drainage, and nutritional support. Given the limited available literature, this report highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in managing such cases and emphasizes the need for additional research to establish standardized treatment guidelines.
Fluiten in het donker
Authors: Bovens Mark
Published: January 2025

Column

In a column a journal editor or an author expresses his or her opinion on a particular subject.
Inleiding: Klimaatbestendigheid als ruimtelijke en maatschappelijke opgave
Authors: van Buuren Arwin , Driessen Peter , Teisman Geert
Published: January 2025

Climate robustness as a spatial and societal challenge. Building blocks for legitimate adaptation strategies

The problem of climate change is high on the various political-administrative agendas, both national and international. At the same time the problem is full of uncertainties and controversies. Adaptation to climate change asks for adjustments in our spatial planning, but can also necessitate changes in the distribution of public and private responsibilities. A crucial question is how the legitimacy of adaptation measures can be organized in a context surrounded with uncertainties, controversies and conflicting interests. In this paper we introduce the central theme of this special issue and the various contributions.
Simultaan leren: beleidsleren in de keten van werk en inkomen
Authors: van der Meer Marc , Roes Bert
Published: January 2025

Simultaneous learning: The case of the chain of work and income

At the start of the century, the organisational fields belonging to the public employment service and social security, which previously were strictly institutionally separated with their rules and norms, have been brought under one umbrella or network structure in the Netherlands. We discuss how within this structure adaptive and reflexive forms of governance enhance information feedback and simultaneous learning processes both at the top and in the execution level of social security. Based upon document study, interviews and a case study of a sectoral experiment on integral service provision, we illustrate which learning elements occurred in bridging the planning and control cycle of New Public Management at the top with the horizontal mutual adjustment between organisations at decentral level.
Privaat beheerde woondomeinen: beloftevol of beangstigend fenomeen?
Authors: Eshuis Jasper , Klijn Erik-Hans , van Twist Mark
Published: January 2025

Housing enclaves: promising or fearful perspective

In recent years the Netherlands have seen an upsurge of housing enclaves. The enclaves are often built as courtyards, castles, estates or apartment complexes. The growing number of people living in housing enclaves indicates a demand for this kind of living areas. However, the motivations behind the increasing popularity of housing enclaves are unclear. Is this a reflection of a long standing tradition of people staying in their own social group, seeking for belonging and sociability? Or does it fit in a global trend of searching for security in gated communities? This paper presents empirical research in the Netherlands that addresses peoples’ motives for living in housing enclaves, as well as the role of the local government in relation to housing enclaves. The research shows that residents of housing enclaves seek a pleasant living environment in the first place, while security is a less important motive. The study gives reason for planners and developers outside the US not to assume that fear of crime and a wish for security are the main reasons for moving to housing enclaves. Further, the study shows that housing enclaves are not completely privatized areas. Local government still has an important role to play.
Regionale identiteit: de vergeten dimensie bij bestuurlijke herindeling
Authors: Meijers Evert
Published: January 2025

Discussie

Regional or local identities are an important factor to take into account in administrative rearrangement processes.
De afkeer van volk en elite
Authors: van Oenen Gijs
Published: January 2025

Casus

In their book Diploma Democracy Mark Bovens and Anchrit Wille state that positions in the field of politics are dominantly held by people with higher levels of education. Because of diverging political preferences between citizens with a higher level of education and those with a lower one this results in a lack of representation of the latter, they argue. Van Oenen replies to this position from a perspective of social and political philosophy.
Allochtoon als metafoor en categorie
Authors: van der Haar Marleen , Yanow Dvora
Published: January 2025

‘Allochtoon’ as metaphor and category.Implications of policy language for policy and administrative practices

This paper offers a critical empirical analysis of the policy terms ‘allochtoon’ and ‘autochtoon’, which have been used in Dutch public policy and administrative practices in recent years, as well as in general public discourse, to distinguish between people with a migrant background and those with a so-called native background on the basis of birthplace. Taking an interpretive policy analysis perspective, we present metaphor and category analyses to show the determining role that ‘place of origin’ has in the policy terms. The analysis includes a historical contextualization of the categories within Dutch policy discourse. The metaphor analysis focuses on the etymology of the terms, and the category analysis examines the taxonomy used by Statistics Netherlands since 1999. The role of ‘place’, and in particular country or land of birth, in these etymologies and taxonomies link to elements from ancient racial thinking, showing that ‘birthplace’ is a surrogate for race in this policy discourse. The analysis leads us to argue that the terms are inherently exclusive and that the exclusive work that the essentialist categories do is in marked contrast to the policy goal of integration.
Decentralisatie: maatwerk of uniformiteit?
Authors: van der Veer Judith , Schalk Jelmer , Gilsing Rob
Published: January 2025

Decentralization: custom-made or uniformity?

A main motive for policy decentralization is the belief that municipalities are better able to customize public policy to local circumstances, and to realize made-to-measure service provision. In this respect, the introduction of the Social Support Act (Wmo) is an interesting example. With the lack of ‘vertical’ accountability obligations to the national government, the Wmo is governmentally innovative. Whether the decentralization results in customized forms of social support is a fascinating one because a detailed reading of the Wmo and its implementation displays possible incentives as well as barriers to made-to-measure service provision. The empirical exploration in this article uses data from the 2007-2009 evaluation of the Wmo conducted by the Netherlands Institute for Social Research (SCP). The evaluation shows that municipalities involve diverse stakeholders in formulating Wmo policy, and that their involvement seems to lead to customized service provision. At the same time, municipalities follow nationwide models, and information provided by the central government seems to have a major impact on local social care policy. The article concludes with an outlook on future directions in local debates on social care and the recommendation to give time for major decentralization trajectories such as the Wmo.
’t Schap als ’n Schip van Staat in de Markt?
Authors: van Waarden Frans
Published: January 2025

Dossier

In this feature authors discuss recent research findings that are of interest to readers of Beleid en Maatschappij.
Omgaan met trends en onzekerheid
Authors: van der Lecq S.G.
Published: January 2025

Column

In a column a journal editor or an author expresses his or her opinion on a particular subject.
Weinig vreemde handen aan de Nederlandse bedden
Authors: van Hooren Franca
Published: January 2025

The limited role of migrant workers in Dutch elderly care

In many European countries immigrants play an important role as employees in the elderly care sector. They are employed by a care providing organisation, or directly by a family as private care assistant. By contrast, in the Netherlands such a development is hardly visible. This article investigates why relatively few migrant workers are employed in Dutch elderly care. The Dutch situation is compared with developments in Italy, Great Britain and Austria. I assess explanations based on demand side, supply side and cultural factors and conclude that especially the large public investments in Dutch elderly care can explain the limited demand for migrant workers. A restrictive immigration policy and language and historical factors play only a minor role. Whether a larger demand for migrant workers will emerge in the future, therefore depends on developments in public elderly care policy.
Anders omgaan met incidenten en rampen
Authors: Verhoeven Imrat
Published: January 2025

Reflection and Debate

Reflection and Debate initiates academically inspired discussions on issues that are on the current policy agenda.
De inhoud van ‘burgerschap’ in de inburgeringscursus en burgerschapsonderwijs
Authors: Lems Matthijs , Suvarierol Semin
Published: January 2025

The contents of citizenship: Comparison of civic education for migrants and school students

The recent scholarly debate on policies and discourses with regard to citizenship in the Netherlands point to a moralization or culturalization of citizenship. This article aims to contribute to this debate by zooming into the current contents of citizenship education. We make a comparative analysis of the contents of textbooks for citizenship education that are used for civic integration courses for migrants and for primary and secondary school students in the Netherlands. Our findings show that citizenship has indeed gained a moral content in both contexts but that the difference lies in the norms that are stressed and how they are conveyed to the target population of future citizens. Whereas civic integration books for migrants emphasize the importance of learning local procedures and habits in order to belong to the Dutch national community, primary and secondary school books underscore the importance of dealing with cultural diversity in the multicultural society.
Herziening van sociale zekerheid: het perspectief van flexwerkers en zelfstandigen
Authors: Dekker Fabian , van der Veen Romke , Peper Bram
Published: January 2025

Transforming social security: opinions of flexible workers and the self-employed

The social security system provides some form of protection for its citizens. The social security system depends on public support in society. Support is crucial for legitimacy of the social system. To date, it remains unclear whether social policy preferences will be affected by changes on the labour market. In this article we aim to increase our understanding of individual reactions to increasing labour flexibility and the impact on social policy preferences. From the results of our study, we draw the general conclusion that employees with flexible labour contracts as well as the self-employed do not reject the idea of social security.
Hegel Felsefesinde Karşılıklı Tanınma Sorunu: Köle-Efendi Diyalektiği
Authors: Bilek Hatice
Published: January 2025

Bizlere, dolayımsız bilgiden başlayarak birçok aşama kaydeden ve nihayetinde mutlak bilgiye dek ulaşan bilincin öyküsünü anlatan Hegel, onun ilerleyiş biçiminin diyalektik bir süreç olduğunu, “başkası” ile olan ilişkisinin ele alınması sırasında, özbilinç oluncaya kadar tecrübe ettiği diyalektik hareketin yok sayılmaması gerektiğini vurgulamaktadır. Kendinde ve kendisi için var olmak amacıyla özbilinç, başka bir özbilinç ile çatışmaya girmektedir. Bu çatışma aynı zamanda bilinip-tanınma isteğinden doğmuş olan mücadeleyi ifade eder. Saf, kendinde varlık olduğunu ispatlamaya çalışan özbilinç için bu mücadele bir ölüm kalım savaşına dönüşmektedir. Ancak bir tarafın özbilinç olabilmesi, iki tarafın da hayatta kalmasına bağlıdır. Taraflardan birinin ölmesi demek hayatta kalan kişinin yalnızca tanınıp-bilinen biri olarak kalmasını sağlar ki bu durumda Hegel’e göre insansal bir varlığa dönüşülmüş olmaz. Taraflardan saf özbilinç efendiyi, bir başka bilinç için varlığını sürdürecek olan bilinç ise köleyi ifade etmektedir. Bu çalışmada efendi ve köle arasındaki mücadelede gerçekleşen savaşın analiziyle birlikte, bilincin özbilinç olarak farkındalığını kazanması konu edilmektedir.
Tarihin Yıkımına Karşı
Authors: Çalışkan Sümeyra
Published: January 2025

Bu çalışmada tarihçi Paul Veyne’in Türkçe’ye “Tarih Nasıl Yazılır”adıyla çevrilmiş kitabı ele alınmıştır. Bir kitap eleştirisi olmaktan ziyade Veyne’in tarih ve tarih yazımına dair görüşlerinin hataları işaret edilmiştir. Veyne’in yaklaşımını tarih ve tarih yazımını nasıl yoksullaştırdığı ortaya koyulmaya çalışılmıştır. Tarih metodolojisi için dikkat edilmesi gereken vurgularına rağmen oldukça önemli konularda hatalı düşünmeye sevk edeceği bulgulanmıştır. Tarih kavrayışı ve metodolojik yaklaşım söz konusu olduğunda Veyne’in görüşlerine eleştirel yaklaşılması gerektiği anlaşılmaktadır. Tarih felsefesi konusundaki reddiyeci tutumunun perspektif oluşturmaya mani olacağı düşünülmektedir. Kitabın tamamından ziyade bu çalışmanın sınırları ve önem atfedilen hususlar dikkate alınmıştır. Diğer konuların da başka araştırmacılar tarafından sorgulanması gereğine ulaşılmıştır. Veyne’in tarihin bilim olup olmadığına dair tartışma bağlamındaki görüşleri ele alınmamıştır. Bunun nedeni bu konuda yeterli birikime sahip olmadan yargıda bulunmanın bilimsel sorumluluğa zarar vereceği düşüncesidir.
Pengaruh Customer Relationship Management dan Sosial Media Marketing Instagram terhadap Tingkat Kunjungan
Authors: Andini Ramadani  , Burhanuddin Burhanuddin  , Muh. Ilham Wardhana Haeruddin  , Muhammad Ichwan Musa  , Zainal Ruma
Published: January 2025

The aim of this research is to determine the influence of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Instagram social media marketing on visit levels. The independent variables in this research are Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Instagram social media marketing. The dependent variable in this study is the visit level. The population in this study was visitors to Makassar City Culture Service activities starting from January-February 2023, totaling 82,326 people. The sample in this study was selected using the Hair's method, with a total sample size of 120 respondents. The analytical method used in this research is the multiple linear regression analysis method. The results of this research show that Customer Relationship Management (CRM) has a positive and significant effect on the level of visits to the Makassar City Cultural Service, Instagram social media marketing has a positive and significant effect on the level of visits to the Makassar City Cultural Service, and simultaneously Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Instagram social media marketing has a positive and significant effect on the level of visits to the Makassar City Culture Service.
Analisis Pengendalian Kualitas Produk dengan Menggunakan Metode Statistical Quality Control (SQC)
Authors: Silvia Intan Suviatna  , Rita Tri Yusnita  , Depy Muhamad Pauzy
Published: January 2025

This research aims to determine the level of damage to a product, identify the factors that cause damage, and recommend corrective action (Case study of PD.Ciawi Putra Timber Sawmill). The research method used consists of collecting data through observation and interviews, the steps include using Check Sheet tools, Control Maps, Pareto Diagrams, Cause-Effect Diagrams. The results of the analysis using a cause and effect diagram show that the causes of poor wooden pallets are labor, methods, materials and machines. The Pareto diagram shows that the type of product damage is more dominant in blackish defects amounting to 458 units or 50.39% and is dominated by three types of damage, namely Cracked Defect Type, Blackish Defect Type and Imprecise Form Defect Type. The results of the control map analysis show that PD quality control. The Ciawi Putra Sawmill is still not under control. The next step to reduce the risk of product losses is to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Pengaruh Islamic Branding, Literasi Keuangan Syariah dan Service Quality Terhadap Keputusan Menjadi Nasabah Bank Syariah Indonesia di Kabupaten Aceh Barat
Authors: Wulan Dari Puspita  , Muzakir Muzakir
Published: January 2025

This consider points to decide the impact of Islamic Branding, Islamic money related education and benefit quality on people's choices to gotten to be clients of Bank Syariah Indonesia, West Aceh Rule. This ponder could be a quantitative consider. The test in this think about was 96 clients of Bank Syariah Indonesia, West Aceh Rule. This ponder employments essential information related to the character of the respondents, as well as the respondents' recognitions of Islamic Branding, Islamic budgetary proficiency and benefit quality on people's choices to ended up clients. The investigation utilized in this ponder is different direct relapse investigation. The results of this ponder demonstrate that 1) there's an impact of Islamic Branding on people's choices to ended up clients, 2) there's an influence of Islamic budgetary education on people's choices to gotten to be clients, 3) there's an impact of benefit quality on people's choices to ended up clients, 4) at the same time Islamic Branding, Islamic money related education and benefit quality on people's choices to gotten to be clients of Bank Syariah Indonesia Rule have a positive and critical impact on people's choices to gotten to be clients of Bank Syariah Indonesia, West Aceh Rule, with the Fcount esteem (24.775) more prominent than Ftable (3.095) and the importance esteem is 0.000.
Pengaruh Brand Image dan Kualitas Produk terhadap Loyalitas Mahasiswa Universitas HKBP Nommensen Medan Sebagai Pelanggan KFC Sutomo
Authors: Octo I Simanullang  , Rianti Simanjuntak  , Nia A Rajagukguk  , Toman Sony Tambunan
Published: January 2025

This Study Aimed To Describe If The Variable Influence On Product Quality Product Purchasing Decisionskfc Sutomo. Whether Variables Affect The Brand Image Of The Product Purchase Decisions KFC Sutomo.Is The Variable Product Quality And Brand Image Influence The Purchasing Produck KFC Sutomo.The Population In This Study Was Students Whom To Be Buying KFC Sutomo At Fakulty Of A Economics And Business, A Total Of 40 Respondents Using Non-Probability Sampling. Data That Has Met The Validity And Reliability, And Classical Assumption (T Test And F Test) Is Processed To Produce A Regression Equation As Follows: Y = 13,789 + -0,261 X1 + 0,689 X2 Where The Purchasing Loyality (Y), The Qulity Of The Product (X1), And Brand Image (X2). Hypothesis Testing Using T Test Showed That The Variable Quality Of The Products That Have Been Researched Proved No Effect On The Purchasing Decisions, But The Variables That Proved Influential Brand Image On Consumers Purchasing Decisions. Hypothesis Testing Using The F Test Shows That The Variable Quality Of The Product And Brand Image Influence On Purchase Decisions By 22, 7%, While The Remaining 77, 3% Is Influenced By Variables That Are Not Used In This Study.
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT. Merek Indah Lestari Medan
Authors: Winna Suryani Br Berutu  , Ninda Elisa May Saputri Saragih  , Rosinta Gultom  , Citra Julieta Nahampu  , Toman Sony Tambunan
Published: January 2025

This research aims to examine the influence of work discipline on employee performance at PT. Indah Lestari Medan Brand. This type of research uses a quantitative approach. The data collection technique in this research uses descriptive observations. The instrument used was a questionnaire. With a population of 100 and a sample size of 20. The data analysis technique used is simple regression using SPSS statistical tools. The results of the research found that there is an influence between work discipline on the performance of PT employees. Indah Lestari Medan Brand.
Pengaruh Kualitas Layanan dan Lokasi terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan di Toko Mona Fashion
Authors: Hanre K Sibagariang  , Ances Sitohang  , Dohar Sinaga  , Toman Sony Tambunan
Published: January 2025

The aim of the research is to identify and analyze the influence of service quality and location on customer satisfaction. This type of research uses a quantitative approach, because the data to be processed is ratio data and to determine the magnitude of the influence between the variables studied with a sample of 170 people. Where the samples taken have been using products from the Mona Fashion store and this research uses a statistical tool, namely SPSS. The analysis technique used in the research is the validity test, reliability test and normality test. The results of the research can be concluded that service quality partially has a positive effect on satisfaction. customers. This is proven by the t-calculated value being greater than the t-table, namely 2,134 > 0.1506. With a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05, location partially has a positive effect on customer satisfaction. This is proven by the t-calculated value greater than in the t-table, namely 0.503 > 0.1506. With a significant level of 0.000 < 0.05, simultaneously service quality and location influence customer satisfaction at mona fashion store and there is no indication of multicollinearity in this model so the analysis results are considered valid.
Building Lasting Relationships: CRM Strategies and Customer Loyalty Maxim
Authors: Syoftika Rehan Tri , Rahmiati Rahmiati
Published: January 2025

The digital transportation industry faces fierce competition which requires strategies to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty as is the case with Maxim transportation services. This study identifies the role of customer relationship management mediated by satisfaction on customer loyalty. This research is quantitative research involving 385 respondents with survey research data collection methods. This research adopts research instruments from previous researchers from reputable journals with Likert scale design instruments. The results of this study reveal that CRM and satisfaction are important aspects in creating loyalty for customers. Satisfaction in this case has shown a partial mediating role, this reveals that CRM will be able to create loyalty whether there is a satisfaction value felt by customers or not.  This research recommends that developing Maxim's customer loyalty in Padang City requires a comprehensive CRM strategy. The implementation of this strategy includes Personalization of services through data-based recommendations, Integration of direct communication channels, Improvement of application facilities, such as rating features and digital payments and Management of customer complaints through a clear evaluation system.
Aprendizagem colaborativa de expressões idiomáticas em redes sociais
Authors: Correa Flavia Regina da Silva , Júnior João da Silva Araújo , Santos Carlos Maycon Almeida , Barbosa Gustavo Nascimento , Costa Myrian Cristina Cardoso , Veiga Leandro Valente da , Alencar Waldérick de Oliveira Mendes , Campos Vandinalva de Jesus Coelho , Santos Lívia Karoline Pinheiro Mendonça dos
Published: January 2025

As expressões idiomáticas demonstram a relação entre língua e cultura, funcionando com um espelho de uma comunidade ou de um povo. Ademais, são frases conjuntas cujo significado não pode ser compreendido de modo literal. Por essa razão, são desafiantes ao se realizar sua tradução, mais ainda de modo eletrônico, pois carregam significados subjaz à cultura que a língua se insere. Nesse panorama, a aprendizagem de línguas adicionais perpassa pelo processo de aprendizagem de expressões idiomáticas e da cultura de países que falam a língua alvo. Na rede social de aprendizagem de línguas Hellotalk, há usuários de diferentes partes do mundo, como Honduras, El Salvador, Argentina, Espanha, dentre outros e apresenta uma série de ferramentas que podem potencializar o processo de aprendizagem de línguas, principalmente por meio da metodologia ativa aprendizagem colaborativa. Nessa perspectiva, nosso objetivo é discutir como as ferramentas de redes sociais influenciam o processo de aprendizagem colaborativa de expressões idiomáticas em espanhol, identificando os fatores que facilitam ou dificultam tal processo. Para isso, baseamo-nos em estudos de Ferrarezi Jr. (2010), Vygotsky (1987) dentre outros estudiosos. Nossa metodologia é de base qualitativa e exploratória. Nossos resultados demonstram que o Hellotalk oportuniza a aprendizagem colaborativa de expressões idiomáticas em espanhol devido a suas distintas ferramentas e por meio de interação entre usuários da rede social.
Supressão da forrageira BRS Ipyporã com doses de imazetapir + imazapique
Authors: Cunha Felipe Pereira , Cruz Dayana Cardoso , Silva Natanael Vitor de Souza , Silva Jaqueline Oliveira da , Costa Estevam Matheus , Jakelaitis Adriano
Published: January 2025

Objetivou-se neste trabalho avaliar os efeitos da mistura pronta de imazetapir + imazapique no híbrido interespecífico de Urochloa BRS Ipyporã. Neste contexto, foram conduzidos dois ensaios: em casa de vegetação foram testadas quatro doses (0; 0,35; 0,70 e 1,4 L pc ha-1) da mistura pronta de imazetapir + imazapique (Zelone®, UPL, Brasil) aplicadas nos estádios de um e dois perfilhos da forrageira; em campo foram testadas oito doses (0; 0,0438; 0,0873; 0,175; 0,35; 0,7; 1,05 e 1,40 L pc ha-1) dos herbicidas sobre a forrageira. As maiores doses provocaram as maiores fitointoxicações em ambos os ensaios. Em casa de vegetação, a taxa fotossintética, concentração de carbono ambiente, número de perfilhos e folhas e as massas de folhas, colmos, raízes e rizomas foram afetadas pela mistura de produtos. Com exceção da concentração ambiente de carbono, todas as demais variáveis apresentaram o mesmo comportamento, sendo reduzidas com o aumento das doses. As respostas em função das doses apresentaram comportamento linear decrescente. Em condições de campo, a mistura de herbicidas não alterou as variáveis analisadas na forrageira. Em casa de vegetação, as doses potenciais foram respectivamente de 0,7 e 1,4 L pc ha-1, para um e dois perfilhos, respectivamente e a forrageira apresentou maior tolerância quando a aplicação foi feita com dois perfilhos. No ensaio a campo, a dose comercial de 1,4 L pc ha-1 apresentou melhor potencial de uso. Contudo, mais trabalhos são necessários para o posicionamento da mistura pronta de imazetapir + imazapique para suprimir o crescimento da forrageira.
Hybrid Images for Personalized Media Streaming Optimization
Authors: Kim Doh-Suk , Daly Scott , Malfait Ludovic , Chaudhari Neel , Riedmiller Jeffrey
Published: January 2025

Efficient delivery of media while maintaining or improving the quality of experience (QoE) poses a constant challenge. On the media playback side, various factors, such as device characteristics, viewing conditions, and individual visual acuity, affect QoE. This paper proposes a novel method to estimate viewers' visible frequency ranges to optimize media delivery tailored to individual users and playback contexts. Our approach utilizes hybrid images created by combining high and low-frequency components of two different images. By measuring user perception in hybrid image tasks, we can estimate the minimum video resolution required to maintain quality, reducing unnecessary data transmission without sacrificing user experience. Our experimental results demonstrate a strong correlation between the proposed method and traditional approaches while offering the advantages of lower complexity of cognitive process and user effort. This technique paves the way for personalized and adaptive media delivery in various viewing conditions and on diverse devices.
From the Top: Remarkable Accomplishments as We Advance Our Initiatives Across the Globe
Authors: Jenkins Renard T.
Published: January 2025

Welcome, colleagues, to the summer edition of the Journal. The work the Sections and Student Chapters have accomplished in the past three months has been extraordinary. The Society has either participated in or facilitated conferences, summits, seminars, and webinars all over the globe. From Australia to the U.K. to Canada and the U.S., SMPTE volunteers have made an impact throughout the industry. Whether it was the Standards Community's Technology Committee meetings in Ottawa, the Hollywood Section participating in AfroAnimation, the Montreal Section conducting another successful boot camp, the Toronto Section's annual barbeque and conference, the U.K. Section's Media Technology Conference, or the Washington D.C. Section bringing back “Bits by the Bay” and honoring its founder Peter Wharton our Society is working to provide invaluable service to the industry worldwide. I really want to extend a special thanks to all the volunteer members who worked tirelessly to coordinate and make these events successful. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated.
SMPTE Spotlight: Stefan Albertz
Authors: Poole Russell
Published: January 2025

3D animation and visual effects continue to make great strides as technology improves. Because these mediums are ever-evolving, the engineers and technologists involved must be adaptable to keep up in the industry. One of these adaptable leaders is Professor Stefan Albertz in Bielefeld, Germany. Not only is Albertz a dedicated educator at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences, but he's also a world-renowned expert in the fields of 3D animation and visual effects.
SMPTE Montreal/Quebec Bootcamp: Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Media
Authors: Guévin Daniel
Published: January 2025

On 29 May 2024, a captivating Bootcamp on artificial intelligence in media was held, organized by SMPTE Montreal. The event chaired by Francois Bourdua, SMPTE Governor 2024 (Canada) brought together 245 participants in the room and some others via streaming in a dynamic and engaging atmosphere. Eighteen expert presenters shared their knowledge and vision, sparking interest and engagement from the audience. The presentations were interactive, allowing participants to ask questions in real-time, enriching the debates and discussions. The feedback from participants was extremely positive, highlighting the quality and relevance of the presentations. The day concluded with a networking “Happy Hour” session, offering an excellent opportunity to strengthen professional ties and forge new collaborations.
Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) Curriculum for Internists in Turkey: A Position Paper by the DAHUDER Internal Medicine Society Ultrasound Working Group
Authors: Güven Alper Tuna , Tazegül Gökhan , Ocak Serin Sibel , Yalçın Nazif
Published: January 2025

Background: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is the application of ultrasound imaging by clinicians at the point of healthcare delivery. POCUS has been used by emergency medicine physicians and intensivists for a long time, but its use in internal medicine is relatively recent. Around the world, there are many position papers, curricula, and training programs regarding POCUS in internal medicine, but there is no standardized curriculum in Turkey. We aimed to set national standards for internists in the POCUS curriculum.
Methodology: The DAHUDER Internal Medicine Society Ultrasound Working Group convened members to establish the POCUS Internal Medicine curriculum. We conducted a literature search and informal clinician assessment to create a curriculum that meets the needs, demands, and resources of Turkish internists while also guaranteeing its compatibility with international curricula.
Results: We identified ten main domains under the basic and advanced POCUS curriculum as follows: Principles of ultrasound physics, machine basics, thorax imaging, abdominal imaging, cardiac imaging, vascular imaging, thyroid & neck imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, interventional imaging, and approach to clinical scenarios: Protocols. We expect these domains and their content to establish the POCUS imaging standard for internists in Turkey.
Conclusion: We expect the POCUS education curriculum to set standards, increase clinicians' skills, and improve patient care as the ultimate outcome.
La Gestión Educativa para el desarrollo de la Inteligencia Emocional en los docentes de la Unidad Educativa “La Merced”
Authors: Cabezas-Alvarado Marlene Nataly , Urbina-Aguirre María Belén , Robinso-Aguirre Julia Orlenda
Published: January 2025

La importancia de intervención de las autoridades institucionales en gestionar programas y políticas para desarrollar la inteligencia emocional en el cuerpo docente es primordial porque incluirá una cultura que valore la salud emocional, procesos que en las escuelas y universidades están adoptando y como resultado existe una mejora en el clima laboral, y una mayor satisfacción del personal. Esta práctica diaria, que es fundamental para fomentar un ambiente de trabajo positivo y productivo, esto implica la implementación de políticas y prácticas que fomenten un clima escolar positivo, la capacitación de docentes en habilidades emocionales y sociales, y la integración de programas y actividades que promuevan el aprendizaje socioemocional. El presente trabajo investiga el accionar de la Gestión Educativa en la Unidad Educativa ¨La Merced¨ en la comprensión adecuada de la Inteligencia emocional del personal. He aquí la importancia de ejecutar actividades, con cambios relevantes para que en la aplicación se pueda llevar de mejor manera una convivencia armónica; se aplicará la triangulación pertinente del tema mediante el método naturalista para explicar la realidad existente con el uso de instrumentos evaluativos y el empoderamiento por medio del criterio de los autores, y la aplicación de la técnica empleada fue la encuesta con un cuestionario de respuestas aplicadas a 84 docentes mismos que facilitarán el desarrollo de la investigación.
Estudio correlacional del uso de ChatGPT y los resultados del aprendizaje del inglés en estudiantes universitarios
Authors: Díaz Vera Janeth Pilar , Navarrete Llaguno Paola Salomé , Fabara Sarmiento Zoila Jessenia , Cayambe Guachilema Milton Doroteo
Published: January 2025

Este estudio explora el impacto de ChatGPT en el aprendizaje del inglés entre estudiantes universitarios de la Facultad de Matemáticas y la carrera de Tecnologías de la Información en la Universidad de Guayaquil. La muestra estuvo conformada por 116 estudiantes, quienes participaron en encuestas estructuradas con una escala de Likert para evaluar la interacción, usabilidad, impacto en el aprendizaje y satisfacción con la herramienta. El análisis de los datos reveló una correlación significativa (r = 0.723) entre el uso de ChatGPT y la mejora en las habilidades lingüísticas de los estudiantes, destacando una alta satisfacción general con la herramienta. La mayoría de los participantes reportaron un impacto positivo en su capacidad para comprender y producir inglés, especialmente en la práctica autónoma y la retroalimentación personalizada. No obstante, se identificaron áreas de mejora en la interactividad y usabilidad de la herramienta, con algunos estudiantes solicitando adaptaciones para distintos niveles de competencia lingüística. Este estudio resalta la importancia de integrar tecnologías avanzadas como ChatGPT en la enseñanza del inglés, optimizando la experiencia de aprendizaje y abriendo la puerta a futuras investigaciones sobre el impacto de estas herramientas en contextos educativos diversos y con diferentes grupos de estudiantes.
Proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje mediado por herramientas digitales en la docencia universitaria durante pandemia en Paraguay
Authors: Acosta Fernández Nubia , Canese Marta Isabel
Published: January 2025

Esta investigación examinó el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje mediado por herramientas digitales en una universidad pública paraguaya durante la pandemia de COVID-19. La problemática principal radicó en la adaptación repentina de la educación tradicional a una modalidad completamente virtual, lo que generó importantes desafíos tecnológicos y pedagógicos. La investigación tuvo como objetivo principal analizar cómo se adaptó este proceso en la plataforma EDUCA, evaluando la disponibilidad tecnológica, las dificultades, las limitaciones, y los beneficios percibidos tanto por docentes como estudiantes. Se empleó una metodología mixta, de alcance descriptivo, con un diseño no experimental y un estudio de caso centrado en una carrera específica de la universidad. La recolección de datos incluyó encuestas a docentes y estudiantes, entrevistas a profesores y análisis de calificaciones. Los hallazgos de la investigación muestran que, aunque la implementación de la educación a distancia a través de la plataforma EDUCA permitió la continuidad del proceso académico durante la pandemia, se enfrentaron desafíos tecnológicos y pedagógicos. Aunque la mayoría de los estudiantes y docentes dispusieron de la tecnología adecuada, las conexiones a internet y la diversidad de dispositivos afectaron la equidad en el acceso. Los docentes se vieron obligados a adaptar sus estrategias pedagógicas, y los estudiantes asumieron un rol más autónomo. Los beneficios percibidos incluyeron mayor flexibilidad en los horarios y el acceso a los recursos educativos, esto permitió que el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje mantuviera su efectividad, aunque las limitaciones en las prácticas presenciales afectaron el desarrollo de ciertas competencias. Se recomienda, por lo tanto, explorar un modelo híbrido que combine lo mejor de ambas modalidades. Estos resultados proporcionan valiosas lecciones para optimizar el uso de herramientas digitales en la educación, especialmente en situaciones de crisis.