bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Compressive Strength and Tensile Strength Value on Fiber Concrete Using Bendrat Wire Fibers
Authors: Clinton Purba Yosia , Tarigan Johannes , Nursyamsi Nursyamsi , Bakara Ricky
Published: October 2024

Concrete is a material used in modern construction and is a very important component in the manufacture of structures. Concrete has advantages, but also disadvantages, namely low tensile strength. To increase the tensile strength of concrete, fibers are added to the mix. One of the efforts made to increase the tensile strength of concrete is the addition of fibers to the fiber-concrete mixture. The purpose of this study is to examine the compressive strength and tensile strength values in fiber concrete if added with variations in fiber addition. An innovation in increasing the value of mechanical quantities in concrete is the use of bent wire fibers as a mixture in fiber concrete. This material is taken from former pieces in construction projects to connect steel reinforcement with Sengkang reinforcement and is also widely found in building shops. The fibers were also analyzed for microstructure using SEM (Scanning Electron Microstructure) tools. The length of this bent wire fiber is 13 mm with a diameter of 0.82 mm and has a minimum tensile strength value of 334.5 MPa. The variations in the addition of these bent wire fibers are 0%, 3%, 6%, and 9% of the total weight of the steel fiber. The soaking life of concrete is 7 days, 14 days, and 28 days. The results of this study show that the more variations in the addition of bent wire fibers, the compressive strength value of concrete and the tensile strength value of concrete will also increase. It can be seen that fiber concrete with an immersion life of 28 days with a variation of 9% added bent wire fiber has a maximum compressive strength value of concrete which is 63,645 MPa and a maximum value of tensile strength of 3,294 MP.
Evaluation of IT Governance at Credit Union XYZ Financial Institutions Using COBIT 5 Framework
Authors: Rekat Vinsensius , Wang Gunawan
Published: October 2024

Since 2002, Credit Union XYZ has been utilizing information technology in its lending operations. However, the utilization of IT governance has not been optimal due to various weaknesses, obstacles, and issues such as server problems, downtime for maintenance, system change requests, human resources, and recurring IT-related problems. This research aims to assess the current IT governance capabilities at Credit Union XYZ. The method used is the COBIT 5 standard with a focus on the APO and DSS domains tailored to the existing issues. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to the IT team and relevant stakeholders. The selected COBIT 5 processes include APO06 (Manage budget and costs), APO07 (Manage human resources), DSS01 (Manage operations), DSS02 (Manage service requests and incidents), and DSS03 (Manage problems). The eval_uation reveals a 1 level gap in IT governance capabilities, with the current level at level 2 in Credit Union XYZ, while the target is level 3 in the future. The researcher's recommendation to Credit Union XYZ is to align IT processes with the standards and regulations established by COBIT 5.
SWOT Analysis of the Marketing Mix Strategy of Integrated Heart Services of Pku Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital in the Era of National Health Insurance
Authors: Aditya Pratama Muhammad , Hidayat Syamsu , Rosyidah Rosyidah
Published: October 2024

The referral system in the National Health Insurance policy is a challenge for class B hospitals. This research aims to analyze the marketing mix strategy for Cardiac Vascular Center carried out by the PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping hospital in the National Health Insurance era. The research approach used is qualitative with a case study type of research. The subjects of this research are internal hospital informants and were selected based on purposive sampling criteria, namely those related to the marketing strategy of the hospital's superior services. Based on the results of the SWOT analysis, an alternative strategy was obtained, namely a growth oriented strategy. This strategy maximizes the strengths you have to take advantage of existing opportunities or can also be called an SO (strength-opportunity) strategy. The strategies resulting from the SWOT analysis are improving human resources, adding services, developing facilities and infrastructure, increasing promotions, collaborating, improving IT systems, providing HR training and studies, and providing appropriate remuneration. It is hoped that the results of this research can be used as a consideration for strategic decisions for Cardiac Vascular Center at PKU Muhammadiyah Gamping Hospital and for other researchers to make strategic priorities according to hospital needs.
The relationship between serum anti-mullerian hormone levels and puberty in girls with obesity
Authors: Sarıkaya Emre , Çiçek Dilek , Kara Leyla , Suman Gök Ebru , Berber Uğur , Gül Şiraz Ülkü , Muhtaroğlu Sabahattin , Hatipoğlu Nihal
Published: October 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the serum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels and related factors in overweight and obese girls during their prepubertal, pu-bertal, and post-menarcheal periods.
Method: Anthropometric measurements, physical examination features, laboratory findings, and serum AMH levels were evaluated in girls with overweight and obesity admitted be-tween March and April 2021 in the Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine.
Results: Serum AMH levels were evaluated in a total of 40 girls: 12 (30%) prepubertal, 12 (30%) pubertal, and 16 (40%) post-menarcheal. Their ages were 7.7 (±1.7), 10.3 (±2.1), and 15.4 (±1.8) years, and their serum AMH measurements were 2.4 (±2.4), 2.1 (±1.1), and 4.6 (±3.7) ng/mL, respectively. The serum AMH levels between prepubertal and pubertal girls and post-menarcheal girls were significantly different (p=0.020). There was no significant difference when compared to normal AMH levels for their age (p=0.722).
In the age-adjusted correlation analysis of the patients, no significant relationship was found between AMH levels and anthropometric measurements (height, weight, weight-SD, BMI, BMI-SD, neck circumference-SD, mid-upper arm circumference-SD, waist circumference-SD, waist-to-height ratio, and waist-to-hip ratio). A positive correlation was found only in height-SD (r=0.334, p=0.038).
Conclusion: The study found that the serum AMH levels of girls with overweight and obesi-ty increased moderately during the prepubertal period, specifically several years preceding puberty, slightly decreased during the onset of puberty, and significantly increased during the post-menarcheal period, like healthy girls.
About the peculiarities and quality of plumbing installations in residential and commercial buildings
Authors: Pendić Zoran , Polak Lara , Jakovljević Bojana , Milijić Ana , Pendić Rajko , Dimitrijević Zoran , Marković Željko , Jovanović Dragana , Strižak Marina
Published: October 2024

Drinking water is a strategic resource of the 21st century, and, naturally, of Serbia as well. Safe and high-quality drinking water is a very important factor for good national (public) health. Drinking water can be contaminated at the source, during processing, on the way to the consumer, or in water installations in residential/commercial buildings. Water supply organizations have a key responsibility for managing risks that result in the occurrence of threats to the safety and quality of drinking water, in order to ensure the supply of safe and quality drinking water to the population. It should be noted here that the responsibility of the water supply organization applies only to the point of connection to the water supply installation of the residential/commercial building. In particular, the difficult situation in Serbia with water installations that are installed in residential and commercial buildings should be highlighted, because there is no appropriate legal regulation for these installations in Serbia. Only investors decide on them, who very often hire incompetent plumbing organizations as plumbing contractors. Installation of water pipes of inadequate material is one of the main sources of potential contamination of drinking water in residential and commercial buildings. The paper will outline the basic differences between plumbing installations in residential and commercial buildings. A metric, based on quality factors, will also be proposed to assess the quality of plumbing installations, primarily pipe material, for residential and commercial buildings. It will be proposed to introduce a quality mark for pipe material, as well as mandatory certification of plumbing organizations.
The impact of internal communication on employee satisfaction, image and business of water companies
Authors: Gajin Siniša
Published: October 2024

Well-established channels of internal communication enable a fast and smooth flow of information in the company and thus directly affect its business, public image and employee satisfaction. Due to its importance, the establishment, management and control of the entire process of internal communication must be entrusted to public relations, which must have the clear and undivided support of the company's management in these activities.
Monitoring of the surface water of the "Gruža" reservoir for the period 2014-2024. year
Authors: Gavrilović Goran
Published: October 2024

Ever since 1818, there has been an increased need for water in Kragujevac, when it became the capital of liberated Serbia. From then until 1984, Kragujevac was the only city that for decades solved the issue of water supply with the most diverse possibilities, without solving the problem of supplying drinking water for a long period of time. The city of Kragujevac finally got a permanent solution to its water supply problem with the construction of the "Gruža" lake and the plant immediately below the dam. The quality of the water in the "Gruža" lake itself is constantly monitored and controlled by several laboratories: the operating laboratory at the plant itself, the central laboratory of the PUC "Warer Supply and Sewerage" company itself, the Kragujevac Public Health Institute, the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other interested parties. side. This paper will describe the quality of surface water of "Gruža" lake in the period from 2014 to 2024.
Comparative analysis of methods for the removal of cyanotoxins from surface waters
Authors: Petrović Rada , Lazarević Slavica
Published: October 2024

Cyanobacteria are highly prevalent blue-green algae that grow in stagnant and nutrient-rich water bodies, mainly due to antropogenic activities. The excessive grown of cianobacteria, so called algae bloom, has resulted in an alarming surge of cyanobacterial toxins. There are four groups of cyanotoxins: hepatotoxins, cytotoxins, neurotoxins and dermatoxins, which adversely affect human health, flora and fauna. That is why the legislation of the European Union (Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184) has foreseen the monitoring of the concentration of one cyanotoxin, microcystin LR from the group of hematotoxins, so that by January 2026, measures must be taken to ensure that the concentration of this cyanotoxin is less than 1 µg/L. In this paper, the available information on the effectiveness of various physico-chemical procedures for the removal of cyanotoxins from surface waters was analyzed. In addition to the procedures applied for the removal of cyanobacterial cells, the methods applied or developed for the removal of cyanotoxins were specially: oxidation + adsorption, membrane filtrations and advanced oxidation processes.
The effect of porous asphalts on water purification from asphalt surfaces
Authors: Pančić Isidora
Published: October 2024

The goal of this work is to show the positive effects of porous asphalts on improving the quality of water that flows from asphalt surfaces and to present their advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional compacted asphalts. Porous asphalts mixtures are characterized by a high percentage of cavities. The road construction with porous asphalt mixtures must have, at the same time, a single system: required load capacity and to allow the filtration of atmospheric water through the porous asphalt layers. The daily increase in traffic has been analyzed from several angles. It's negative impact on the environment requires constant research for a solution to eliminate or at least reduce those effects. The open texture of porous asphalt improved drainage characteristics. Porous asphalts reduce the concentration of waste water particles that run off the pavement.
Purification of rainwater from highway roads
Authors: Džodanović Boris
Published: October 2024

The absence of instructions and standards, or the misinterpretation of existing recommendations is the reason for the creation of this article. The Ministry of Environmental Protection should determine clear rules for when and where certain purification devices are applied, as well as to what quality rainwater should be filtered before being discharged into natural watercourses, melioration canals or underground. Leaving it to the Designer to determine the level of purification leads to the problem of harmonizing the interpretation of the regulations (eg, standard EN858) with other participants in the road construction. Key Words: rain runoff, recommendations, purification.
Examination of the biosorption capacity of various biological materials collected on the territory of Serbia for the removal of CU2+ and CO2+ ions from aqueous solutions
Authors: Milojkov Dušan , Živković-Radovanović Vukosava , Sokić Miroslav , Dojčinović Biljana , Mraković Ana , Koprivica Marija , Simić Marija
Published: October 2024

Heavy metals are persistent contaminants in wastewater due to their nonbiodegradable nature and their ability to accumulate in ecosystems. Biosorption technologies, which utilize biological materials such as microorganisms, plant parts, and natural polymers, have emerged as effective methods for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions. This study evaluates the biosorption potential of various natural biomaterials originating from Serbia-specifically sawdust, wool, and oak galls-for the removal of Cu²⁺ and Co²⁺ ions from water. The examined biomaterials exhibit potential for the remediation of Cu²⁺ and Co²⁺ ions, with oak galls demonstrating the highest biosorption capacity among the tested materials.
Incident situations and efficiecy of waste water treatment at wastewater treatment plant in the city of Kruševac
Authors: Grandić-Aleksić Dragana
Published: October 2024

Industrial wastewater is one of the biggest environmental challenges of modern age. With the growth and development of industry around the world, the pressure on our water resources and ecosystems is also increasing. These waters, as a by-product of industrial processes, often contain harmful substances such as chemicals, heavy metals and organic substances, which can have serious consequences for the environment and human health. Effective pretreatment and purification of industrial wastewater, before entering the public sewage system or into recipients, is no longer only an environmental responsibility, but also a legal obligation of all industrial and public entities. Strict legal regulations set clear limits on emissions and pollution, protecting water resources and ecosystems. Thanks to modern technological treatments, the efficiency of the WWTP of the town of Kruševac, which includes physical, chemical and biological purification of waste water with activated sludge and anaerobic digestion, is increasing. purification of effluents and thus the recipient of Zapadna Morava river.
Supporting High-Level Tasks and Talk Through Lesson Study
Authors: Rigelman Nicole
Published: October 2024

A cross-grade level team participates in lesson study to develop skills in engaging students in deep mathematical thinking and high-level mathematical discourse.
Detracking Math: Transforming Teaching and Learning
Authors: Pearson Melissa , Totaro Susan
Published: October 2024

How one district redefined its vision, shifted mindsets, built trust, supported teacher development, and addressed inequities through detracking, guided by Principles to Actions.
From Pockets of Excellence to Systemic Excellence
Authors: Gonzales Jennifer A.
Published: October 2024

A school district’s effort to create a unified culture of mathematical excellence through which everyone would know what high-quality instruction should look like and how we would shift our practices to those that aligned with our vision.
“Our Voyage with Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics”
Authors: Witherspoon Taajah Felder , Halvorson Macie G.
Published: October 2024

From the Archives highlights articles from NCTM’s legacy journals, previously discussed during MTLT Teacher Talk.
Classification of IoT Network Traffic using Random Forest Classifier
Authors: S Ragul , S Tamilselvi
Published: October 2024

The swift advancement of the Internet of Things (IoT) has ushered in a wealth of benefits, allowing countless interconnected devices to interact and exchange data effortlessly. Previously, network traffic including unusual patterns, was mainly produced by established, secure endpoints with strong security features, like smartphones. With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) no matter how small or intricate device, now has the capability to produce unusual levels of network activity. One of the biggest challenges facing the IoT industry is network traffic, which can have a negative impact on the overall performance of IoT devices and systems. To address this issue, a random forest classifier has been developed specifically for classifying IoT data. Extra Trees offer a significant benefit by minimizing bias. This is achieved by randomly sampling from the entire dataset when building the trees. Random Forest is a widely recognized machine learning technique which favours accuracy, reliability, flexibility and scalability. The process of data preprocessing involves transforming unrefined data into a refined dataset. Chi-square based feature extraction is utilized to extract relevant information and this technique enhances classification by selecting the most important features from the extraction regions. In the end, the chosen characteristics are inputted into both an extra tree and random forest classifier to ensure precise categorization and the implementation of this endeavor is carried out utilizing Python programming.
Do Cost-of-Living Shocks Pass Through to Wages?
Authors: Bloesch Justin , Lee Seung Joo , Weber Jacob P.
Published: October 2024

We develop a novel, tractable New Keynesian model where firms post wages and workers search on the job, motivated by microeconomic evidence on wage setting. Because firms set wages to avoid costly turnover, the rate that workers quit their jobs features prominently in the model’s wage Phillips curve, matching U.S. empirical evidence. We then examine the response of wages to cost-of-living shocks, i.e., shocks that raise the price of household’s consumption goods but do not affect the marginal product of labor. Such shocks pass through to wages only to the extent that higher cost of living improves workers’ outside options, such as competing jobs or unemployment, relative to their current job. However, higher cost of living lowers real wages at all jobs evenly, and unemployment is rarely a credible outside option. We conclude that wage posting and on-the-job search limit the scope for pass-through from prices to wages.
Staying On Track: Testing Higher Achievement’s Long-Term Impact on Academic Outcomes and High School Choice
Authors: Herrera Carla , Grossman Jean , Linden Leigh L.
Published: October 2024

Summary findings from an evaluation of Higher Achievement, an afterschool and summer program for middle school students founded in Washington, D.C.
Strong Directors-Skilled Staff: Guide to Using the Core Competencies
Authors: Gredler Marta , Gannett Ellen , Gallagher Jan
Published: October 2024

This handbook describes a major city youth service agency’s conclusions about the key skills needed by afterschool workers, and offers tools to develop these skills.
The Skills to Pay the Bills: An Evaluation of an Effort to Help Nonprofits Manage Their Finances: Executive Summary
Authors: Walker Karen , Grossman Jean , Andrews Kristine , Carrington Nicholas , Rojas Angela
Published: October 2024

An executive summary of the report
Democracy’s Guardians
Authors: Tullio Alejandro
Published: October 2024

In its Resolution 1/24, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights recognizes electoral observers as human rights defenders. By equating observers with human rights defenders, the Resolution obliges States to guarantee their work, including non-interference, accreditation, and protection against risks, both in physical and digital realms. Setting out clear state obligations, the Resolution marks a significant step forward for democracy and human rights.
PCC NA BOLIVIA
Authors: Beuren Araujo Fernando
Published: October 2024

No presente trabalho, apresenta-se, no primeiro momento, que o fortalecimento da organização criminosa denominada Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) é um dos principais problemas de segurança pública enfrentados pela sociedade brasileira. Fundado há cerca de três décadas dentro dos presídios paulistas, hoje, o Partido do Crime expandiu-se e se encontra em pleno processo de internacionalização. Primeiramente, o Paraguai foi o país alvo do PCC. Atualmente, ele tem voltado suas atenções também para a Bolívia, que é um dos maiores produtores de cocaína do mundo. O interesse deve-se principalmente pelo fato de este país não possuir costa marítima. Então, o PCC utiliza seu vasto conhecimento logístico de transporte da cocaína desde a fronteira, passando pelos portos marítimos brasileiros até a chegada aos mercados europeus e asiáticos. O objetivo do trabalho é estudar o processo de expansão do PCC na Bolívia e os danos decorrentes que a sua internacionalização podem causar à segurança pública e ao estado democrático de direito no Brasil. A metodologia utilizada foi a pesquisa bibliográfica. Posteriormente, discutem-se possíveis soluções que possam contribuir para o combate à organização criminosa. Por último, conclui-se que precisam ser tomadas medidas multissetoriais urgentes a fim de enfraquecer as estruturas do PCC e assim garantir a paz e a justiça social.
IMPACTO NO CONTRABANDO DE CIGARROS DEVIDO DIFERENCIAÇÃO TRIBUTÁRIA ENTRE BRASIL E PARAGUAI
Authors: Costa da Silva Fernando , Bruggemann Junior Tadeu Fabiano
Published: October 2024

Em 2019, o Paraguai produziu 2,5 bilhões de carteiras de cigarro. O consumo interno foi estimado em 371 milhões e foram exportadas em torno de 300 milhões de carteiras de cigarro para a América Latina. Fazendo a contabilidade entre tais montantes resta-no a inquietação: para onde foram mais de 1,8 bilhão de carteira de cigarros.  Devido ao lucro do contrabando de cigarro, principalmente para o Brasil, o crime organizado – OrCrim, montou uma estrutura utilizando mão de obra dos moradores da tríplice fronteira entre Argentina, Brasil e Paraguai. Estes moradores realizam as atividades do carregamento de cigarros em barcos e veículos, transporte e o monitoramento das atividades das forças de segurança pública a fim de lograr êxito no cometimento do crime. Ademais, de acordo com as apreensões realizadas pela Polícia Rodoviária Federal – PRF, os veículos utilizados foram roubados ou furtados, tendo placas clonadas. Entre as possíveis causas e soluções, temos a diferenciação tributária entre Brasil e Paraguai. Tal diferença na tributação causa sonegação fiscal, aumento da demanda no Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS e prejuízo financeiro de bilhões de reais ao ano. O propósito deste estudo é saber: qual o impacto no contrabando de cigarro devido à diferenciação tributária entre Brasil e Paraguai?
ANÁLISE DA SEGURANÇA NA FRONTEIRA NO ESTADO DE MATO GROSSO DO SUL E AS TECNOLOGIAS DE MONITORAMENTO NA ATUALIDADE
Authors: Marin Lugo Magdalena Gabriel
Published: October 2024

Este trabalho apresenta um estudo pautado no desenvolvimento das tecnologias para aprimorar o sistema de segurança na fronteira no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul e as principais dificuldades encontradas. O objetivo é analisar as possibilidades e quais são as tecnologias como um facilitador no combate ao crime organizado fronteiriço. Como também o serviço de inteligência, as estratégias e as políticas públicas na redução da criminalidade e do tráfico na fronteira. Com base nesse contexto, visualizar a Segurança Pública atuando no Estado e a operações contra o tráfico de drogas, mercadorias ilícitas, armas de fogo, contrabando de cigarro e outros. Por fim, vemos o quão os equipamentos tecnológicos, tais como aeronaves, scanner ajudam a prevenção ao crime, uma vez que esse é um dos maiores problemas relatados nas fronteiras do Brasil e nesse caso precisamente no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul.
RESULTADOS OPERACIONAIS OBTIDOS POR UNIDADES ESTADUAIS ESPECIALIZADAS EM POLICIAMENTO DE FRONTEIRA NO PERÍODO DE 2017 A 2021 E SEUS REFLEXOS NA SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA BRASILEIRA A NÍVEL NACIONAL.
Authors: Beiger da Luz Luis Eduardo
Published: October 2024

Através do presente trabalho, se objetiva demonstrar os resultados operacionais obtidos por algumas das unidades especializadas de fronteira existentes no Brasil e mantidas pelas Unidades da Federação, de modo que esses resultados obtidos no presente estudo, sejam refletidos em um dos indicadores que demonstrem a importância dessas estruturas como órgãos públicos voltados a segurança das fronteiras nacionais, na sensação de segurança e sistema de segurança pública das comunidades fronteiriças e sua relevância para o sistema de segurança pública nacional, uma vez que as fronteiras nacionais se traduzem como importante via de passagem de produtos proibidos em território nacional e internacional, entre eles armas, drogas e contrabando, itens estes que são utilizados como fonte de lucro por organizações criminosas em todo o país, trazendo efeitos diretos aos crimes contra o patrimônio, contra a vida e contra a saúde pública. O que se pretende sobretudo ressaltar é a importância de se manterem bem estruturadas as unidades especializadas já existentes e incentivar a adoção de políticas públicas estaduais no sentido de fortalecer a segurança de fronteiras e divisas principalmente após a discussão do tema a nível nacional por meio da Estratégia Nacional de Segurança nas Fronteiras (ENAFRON), do Programa de Proteção Integrada de Fronteiras (PPIF) e o Sistema Único de Segurança Pública (SUSP) mecanismos que vieram para facilitar a integração e a atuação das forças de segurança nas fronteiras, respeitando-se as atribuições constitucionais de cada órgão e suas peculiaridades regionais, para tanto, foram coletados dados de ações e operações policiais de cinco unidades especializadas Na realização de policiamento especializado de fronteira, sendo comparados os dados e realizado um somatório visando estimar o quantitativo de itens que deixaram de transitar ilegalmente pelas fronteiras por meio da ação exitosa de órgãos públicos estaduais dos estados do Paraná, Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul e Acre. O que se objetiva, sobretudo, no combate à criminalidade organizada transfronteiriça é causar prejuízo às organizações criminosas inclusive por meio de atuação integrada entre órgãos federais, estaduais e municipais, culminando na interdição de cargas ilícitas, evitando dessa forma impactos em diversas regiões do Brasil.
PROLIFERAÇÃO DO CRIME ORGANIZADO NA FRONTEIRA BRASIL X PARAGUAI
Authors: Acosta da Silva Marcos Rodrigo , Cesar Gazola Eduardo
Published: October 2024

O aumento da criminalidade organizada no Brasil produz, indiscutivelmente, inúmeros malefícios à sociedade e enfrentá-las, é uma das pautas mais urgentes entre os órgãos de segurança pública. Mesmo considerado evento recente no Brasil, surgido em fins dos anos 70, as organizações criminosas se mantêm em franco crescimento, com capacidade de expansão maior do que a capacidade do estado em freá-las. Diversas legislações têm sido reformuladas a fim de criar elementos sólidos ao combate das facções criminosas. No entanto, grupos organizados como o Comando Vermelho (CV) e o Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) seguem ampliando seus territórios e recrutando pessoas, sobretudo as que vivem em situação de vulnerabilidade social, prometendo segurança, proteção e lucros, em troca de lealdade e execução das mais diversas atividades ilícitas. Atribui-se a expansão destes grupos ao aumento do mercado consumidor de narcóticos, especialmente a cocaína, e não obstante a vulnerabilidade das fronteiras brasileiras. O presente trabalho estabelece relação entre o tráfico de drogas e a atuação de facções criminosas, na fronteira de Mato Grosso do Sul com os países vizinhos, bem como o domínio de território de fronteira. Neste sentido, verificou-se os desafios da atuação do Estado e o enfrentamento do problema na divisa do Mato Grosso do Sul com Paraguai, com efeito, sendo base de interesse generalizado, uma vez que é considerado um problema social que merece atenção particular tanto no contexto penal quanto sociocultural.
“GOLPE DO CARRO LOCADO”
Authors: Gonçalves Moreira Wagner , Gomes Charão Rafael
Published: October 2024

O artigo retrata uma análise sobre veículos alugados utilizados para o chamado "golpe do carro alugado", especificamente no ano de 2020 entre a fronteira Brasil/Bolívia, localizada no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul, onde a Polícia Rodoviária Federal possui unidades circunscricionais. Os objetivos são: conhecer como tem sido celebrado o contrato entre a locadora de veículos e o cliente; analisar a origem e evolução deste golpe, bem como conhecer como o "golpe do seguro" migrou para este tipo diferente de fraude; demonstrar a quantidade de crimes envolvendo veículos alugados na circunscrição da unidade da Polícia Rodoviária Federal em Corumbá/MS; analisar os procedimentos da Polícia Rodoviária Federal para reduzir esse tipo de golpe e também abordar os diferentes entendimentos jurisprudenciais sobre os crimes envolvendo o mesmo golpe; Como metodologia, foi feita uma abordagem qualitativa através de pesquisas sistêmica, documental e bibliográfica, bem como entrevistas semiestruturadas com agentes e delegados de Polícia Judiciária. Os resultados apresentados mostram a preocupação dos atores envolvidos e quais tipos de ações práticas estão sendo desenvolvidas contra esse tipo de crime. Assim, pode-se concluir que a fraude no aluguel de veículos fomenta os crimes transfronteiriços e alimenta as atividades ilegais na Bolívia, onde esses veículos são comercializados livremente.
Plyometric Training to Enhance Agility, Speed, and Social Interaction in Children Aged 10-12 with Mild Intellectual Disability: Findings from a Special Olympics Based Study
Authors: Gogean GROZA Gina , STEFANICA Valentina , DRAGOS Ovidiu , Ibrahim CEYLAN Halil , PIRVU Daniel , Cristina MAN Maria
Published: October 2024

This research aimed to assess the effectiveness of a plyometric training regimen in improving agility, speed, and social interaction among boys with mild intellectual disability (ID) aged 10- 12, within the context of the Special Olympics.
Changing the Sports administrative structure according to the sports scientific standard PhD and Master’s degree exclusively to lead the engineering of the operations of the national and international sports institution in light of the background of the events of FIFA 2015
Authors: AlJabouri Abbas
Published: October 2024

Sports management is a vital area that plays a crucial role in the development and management of sports activities at the national and international levels. The administrative structures of sports institutions are witnessing increasing challenges, exacerbated by sporting developments and important events that have occurred in the global sports scene, among which is what happened in 2015 in the context of scandals and abuses that followed. (Bishop & Cooper, 2018a) The 2015 FIFA events, which were related to corruption scandals and ethical abuses within the international sports body, cast a shadow over the various sports management structures. The impact of these events was not only local, but extended to international dimensions, igniting the need to reconsider and improve sports management structures in light of scientific standards in the field of sports leadership. (Rowe, 2017b) This study aims to explore and analyse in depth the changes that can be achieved in sports management structures, particularly in the context of leading the engineering of the operations of national and international sports organizations. Emphasis will be placed on reviewing the relevant scientific literature and analysing current management structures to provide a comprehensive assessment of the positive and negative impacts that resulted from the events of FIFA 2015. This study also proposes amendments to sports management structures, based on doctoral and master's standards in sports leadership, with the aim of improving the effectiveness of these structures in crisis management and achieving the objectives of sport in a more comprehensive and robust manner.
Assessment of the Effectiveness of the E-Government System in Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital
Authors: Pereyra Dominacion
Published: October 2024

The research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of the e-government system at Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital. It assesses the system's performance using the System Evaluation Questionnaire aligned with the ISO 25010-2011 system/software quality model indicators, which include functionality, reliability, usability, performance efficiency, compatibility, portability, and security. The study's findings indicate that iHOMIS performs exceptionally well at Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital, particularly excelling in functionality, reliability, usability, and security. This suggests that the system is robust, user-friendly, and meets users' needs effectively, with users expressing confidence in the system's data protection and privacy measures.However, the results for performance efficiency, compatibility, maintainability, and portability are satisfactory but suggest areas for improvement. Overall, the findings point to a positive user experience at Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital, although there is potential for further enhancements to achieve consistent excellence across all evaluated criteria. The study concludes that iHOMIS is well-suited to meet the e-governance needs of government facilities like Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital. The successful implementation of iHOMIS at CNPH demonstrates the significant impact of the Department of Health's initiative in improving hospital operational efficiency and patient outcomes. CNPH's digital transformation journey serves as a model for other government healthcare facilities aiming to enhance patient outcomes through digital means. The insights from this study are expected to be pivotal in advancing e-government initiatives nationwide.
Desain Aplikasi Mobile 'TakeYourArt': Mengungkapkan Kreativitas Seni dengan Canva
Authors: Winky Ferrano Marsuditua  , Ferdy Sihombing  , Putri Ayu Aisyah  , Alfira Mutiah Siregar  , Riyan Aidil Anwar  , Randi Rian Putra
Published: October 2024

Aplikasi Mobile 'TakeYourArt' merupakan tonggak penting dalam dunia seni digital, menawarkan sebuah platform yang inovatif dan memukau bagi para seniman untuk menjelajahi, membagikan, dan memperluas kreativitas mereka. Dengan menggunakan alat desain canggih dari Canva, aplikasi ini memungkinkan pengguna untuk mengungkapkan visi artistik mereka melalui berbagai media, mulai dari lukisan digital hingga fotografi, ilustrasi, dan karya seni lainnya. Melalui fitur-fitur seperti galeri pribadi, komentar interaktif, dan kesempatan untuk berkolaborasi dengan sesama seniman, 'TakeYourArt' menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung dan mendorong pertumbuhan seni. Dengan fokus pada keterlibatan pengguna, keindahan visual, dan konektivitas komunitas, aplikasi ini menjadi tempat yang tak tergantikan bagi para pencinta seni untuk mengeksplorasi, belajar, dan terinspirasi secara bersama-sama. Dalam era di mana teknologi dan seni saling berdampingan, 'TakeYourArt' memimpin jalan dalam menghadirkan pengalaman seni yang tak terlupakan di ujung jari penggunanya
Perancangan Sistem Informasi Front Office Hotel Berbasis Web Dengan Pemodelan UML
Authors: Yudistira Setiawan  , Riski Intan Pertiwi  , Buntoro Irawan
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini memfokuskan pada proses perancangan dan implementasi Sistem Informasi Front Office berbasis web di Hotel Kayu Manis Yogyakarta menggunakan Unified Modeling Language (UML). Tujuan dari studi ini adalah untuk meningkatkan efisiensi operasional dengan mengotomatisasi proses seperti reservasi, check-in, check-out, dan pelayanan informasi, sehingga dapat mengurangi waktu tunggu dan kesalahan manusia. Analisis menunjukkan fungsi-fungsi penting yang diperlukan untuk sistem informasi baru, yang diharapkan dapat memberikan akses informasi secara real-time dan memfasilitasi analisis data untuk pengambilan keputusan yang lebih baik. Implementasi sistem ini diharapkan dapat secara signifikan meningkatkan kualitas layanan dan kinerja operasional, serta meningkatkan daya saing Hotel Kayu Manis di industri perhotelan.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Penyewaan Kamar Kost Berbasis Website (Studi Kasus CV. Busur Rukun Mandiri)
Authors: Hapiz Nuddin Setiadi  , Muhamad Bahrul Ulum
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengatasi permasalahan manajemen yang kurang efektif, pencatatan pembayaran manual, dan potensi kecurangan di CV Busur Rukun Mandiri. Fokusnya adalah pengembangan website dengan menggunakan Extreme Programming, ReactJS untuk frontend, dan Laravel untuk backend guna mengoptimalkan manajemen penyewaan kamar kost secara efisien. Sistem yang dirancang memiliki fitur pencarian dan pengelolaan kamar yang mudah, penyewaan online, manajemen data terstruktur, integrasi dengan payment gateway Midtrans, dan laporan keuangan akurat. Temuan penelitian menyoroti potensi sistem untuk meningkatkan efisiensi penyewaan kamar, mempercepat pembayaran sewa, serta meningkatkan produktivitas pengelolaan. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa sistem berbasis website menjadi solusi efektif untuk meningkatkan pengalaman penyewa dan memperbaiki manajemen rumah kost di CV. Busur Rukun Mandiri. Untuk tetap relevan di era digital, disarankan untuk mengembangkan sistem ini menjadi aplikasi mobile.
Kandang Ayam Pintar Berbasis Internet of Thinks Menggunakan NodeMCU ESP8266
Authors: Muktashim Billah  , Marto Sihombing  , Rahmadani
Published: October 2024

Perancangan perangkat kandang ayam pintar berbasis IoT. Sistem perangkat ini menggunakan mikrokontroler NodeMCU ESP8266 yang berfungsi sebagai pengolah data dan pengirim perintah dan juga sebagai penerima jaringan WI-FI. Sistem perangkat kendang ayam pintar ini menggunakan system kontrol menggunakan smartphone android untuk mengontrol dan memonitoring keadaan, kendang ayam pintar ini menggunakan system komunikasi jaringan WI-FI sehingga sistem kendang ayam dan smartphone android dapat terhubung, dalam system kendang ayam pintar ini menggunakan sensor dht11 sebagai pengontrol suhu yang ada di dalam kendang ayam, dan motor servo sebagai penggerak penutup pakan ayam. Supply tegangan yang di gunakan oleh alat ini adalah AC-DC colokan listrik rumah untuk di hububgkan ke lampu, sumber tegangan yang di butuhkan pompa air 5volt. Tegangan AC-DC masuk terlebih dahulu ke rangkaian relay, 5 volt tengangan untuk menghidupkan pompa air. Alat ini dapat diguanakan dengan mudah untuk membantu kegiatan manusia dalam memelihara ayam hanya dengan menggunakan smartphone dan di hubungkan ke WI-FI.
Fonética y fonología inglesas. Grado en Estudios Ingleses
Authors: Mompeán González José Antonio , Cutillas Espinosa Juan Antonio
Published: October 2024

La asignatura Fonética y Fonología Inglesas supone una introducción bastante exhaustiva a la naturaleza física, articulatoria y perceptual del fenómeno lingüístico en inglés (en su vertiente fonética) y a la organización sistemática en forma de contrastes fonológicos y organización del componente fónico del lenguaje (en su vertiente fonológica), tanto a nivel segmental como suprasegmental. La asignatura basa su descripción en el acento británico RP (Received Pronunciation), aunque lo contrasta de manera sistemática con el estándar de facto en Estados Unidos, el General American (GA) y con el español como sistema fonético-fonológico de partida de la mayoría de estudiantes.
Building a spatial transcriptomics platform
Authors: Hernan Crevenna Escobar Alvaro
Published: October 2024

The Light Imaging Facility (LIF) at EMBL Rome offers training and support to users for experimental design, tissue sample processing, imaging data acquisition, and image analysis. Importantly, the LIF is also involved in technology development, ensuring access to innovative sample and imaging techniques such as spatial transcriptomics and expansion microscopy. This webinar will demonstrate how we built a service platform for spatial transcriptomics using our in-house developed methods.
Determinants of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure: Evidence from Listed Cement Companies in Nigeria.
Authors: Mohammed Lawal Danrimi, PhD  , Umar Aliyu
Published: October 2024

This study examines the determinants of corporate social responsibility disclosure by listed cement companies in Nigeria. The main problem which the study has addressed is variable inclusion gap which has been observed in the previous literature on the factors that influence corporate social responsibility disclosure by listed cement companies in Nigeria. A were also collected from the annual reports and accounts and further analyzed using generalized least square (GLS) Regression. The study found a positive and significant relationship between profitability and corporate social responsibility disclosure by listed cement companies in Nigeria. With respect to firm size, the study also found a positive and statistically significant relationship with corporate social responsibility disclosure. The study recommends that listed cement companies should employ more resources and competent manpower towards the attainment of wealth maximization, as this will enhance the companies’ disclosure level to corporate social responsibility.
Assessing the Impact of Credit Risk Management on Performance of Deposit Money banks in Nigeria
Authors: Oladele Toluwa Celestine , Akinwumi Ayorinde Olutimi
Published: October 2024

The banking sector is a major driver of economic prosperity, and this has stimulated the implementation of many reforms over time, aimed at enhancing the system's efficiency and bolstering its capacity for expansion. Although these steps have been implemented, the Nigerian banking system still faces challenges in terms of poor credit management and an increase in non-performing loans. This study, therefore, investigated the effect of reforms and credit management on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria. The study's population comprised all deposit money banks that were listed on the Nigeria Exchange Limited as of December 31st, 2023. The study utilised secondary data obtained from the audited reports of the selected banks and the Nigeria Exchange Limited factbook, spanning a duration of 14 years (2010-2023). The estimation approach used was the fixed and random effect regression. The findings indicated all variables employed for measuring credit risk management have a significant effect on financial performance deposit money banks in Nigeria. For the operational performance, all the variables except LATD have a significant effect on operational performance of banks in Nigeria. Also, the findings indicated that reform(s) is a significant driver of bank performance in Nigeria. Therefore, the study concluded that credit risk management plays a crucial role in influencing the performance of banks in Nigeria. Consequently, the study, therefore, recommended that Nigerian banks credit risk management should be well entrenched in banks risk management and assessment because of its ability to influence bank performance. Furthermore, it is imperative for regulatory authorities such as the CBN to regularly undertake reforms aimed at enhancing the resilience of the banking industry and enhancing its overall performance.
Audit Committee Attributes and Financial Performance of Listed Oil and Gas Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Osi Emmanuel Umoru , Jerry David Oziegbe , Mark Edeh Bekweri
Published: October 2024

The oil and gas sector is the backbone of the Nigerian economy and it is pertinent to ensure that that those saddled with the responsibility of directing the affairs of this crucial sector have the requisite attributes that would impact positively on overall performance. The audit committee is a key component of a company's corporate governance structure, providing oversight and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and internal controls. However, there have been contentions on the attributes of the AC that can improve a company’s performance. This study investigated the effect of audit committee attributes on financial performance of quoted oil and gas firms in Nigeria. This study employed a causal research design and secondary data were obtained from the annual reports of ten (10) quoted oil and gas companies on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) were utilized for a period of seven (7) years (2015 – 2021). The Panel Least Square (PLS) regression technique was employed in estimating the data and testing the formulated hypotheses. Based on the analysis, the results showed that there is a negative and insignificant relationship between audit committee size (ACSIZ) and audit committee gender diversity (ACGED) on financial performance (FPER) while audit committee independence (ACIND) and audit committee meeting (ACMEET) all have a positive and insignificant effect on Financial Performance. Audit committee financial expertise is the only explanatory variable that has positive and significant effect on financial performance. In line with the findings, members of the audit committee of listed oil and gas companies should have the requisite financial expertise in order for them to be able to make strategic and financial decisions that would impact positively on financial performance.
Proposed Theoretical Research Framework for the Adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards: Application of Diffusion of Innovation Theory
Authors: Musa Sulaiman Umar , Gugong Benjamin Kumai
Published: October 2024

This paper proposes a theoretical research framework for the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) in Kaduna State, Nigeria, grounded in the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory. The framework aims to elucidate the process through which IPSAS can be effectively integrated into the public sector accounting practices of Kaduna State. By leveraging DOI theory, which examines how innovations spread within a social system, the proposed framework identifies and analyzes key factors influencing IPSAS adoption, including the perceived attributes of the innovation (relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability, and observability), the role of communication channels, and the influence of social systems and opinion leaders. The framework also considers the stages of adoption, from awareness to full implementation, and the potential barriers and facilitators encountered at each stage. This theoretical framework is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of the adoption dynamics, providing valuable insights for policymakers, accounting practitioners, and stakeholders involved in advancing public sector financial management reforms. The proposed framework contributes to the academic discourse on public sector accounting by offering a structured approach to the adoption of international standards in a specific regional context.