bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Using Simpatika to Improve Supervision of PAK Teacher’s Performance at The Religion Ministry of Ambon City
Authors: Louisa Mahakena Margaretha
Published: December 2023

Simpatika application is a system that is used to input the Christian teachers' data who are in the scope of the ministry of religion. Empirically, this system inputs the teacher's data all at once to supervise teachers' activity in their school. Furthermore, this simpatika aims to supervise every Christian teacher's activity to teach in their school, what are the teaching hours and subject of study which their teaching with according to the diploma they have. Other than that, supervise and assess the performance of Christian teachers. In the ministry of the religion of Ambon city, the number of Christian teachers and education staff is 448 people, with details of 180 active PTK and 268 non-active PTK. Therefore, required a professional operator so they can implement a job well
Implementation of Environmental Cleanliness Program through the Role of the Community in Pematang Siantar City
Authors: Rahmadani Dicky , Abdiyanto Abdiyanto , Sugiarto Abdi
Published: December 2023

Pematang Siantar, as a transit city to Parapat Tourist Destination, plays a crucial role in waste management efforts. The city government has successfully implemented cleanliness programs, as evidenced by the Adipura award received by Pematang Siantar. This research was conducted in the city, with purposive sampling selecting three neighborhoods: Suka Maju, Dwikora, and Suka Dame. Descriptive analysis was used with a sample size of approximately 10-35% of the population, and the Spearman rank correlation test was employed to determine the relationship between the community's role in the Environmental Cleanliness program. The aim is to compare the implementation of environmental cleanliness programs through community participation in these three locations. Factors such as Idealized policy, Target groups, Implementing organization, and Environmental factors, as well as community characteristics such as age, income, number of family members, and length of residence, will be evaluated in relation to the level of community involvement. The research results are expected to provide insights for local governments and communities to actively participate in the Environmental Cleanliness program in Pematang Siantar. With a focus on three out of six districts, namely Siantar Barat, Siantar Utara, and Siantar Marihat, this study highlights the importance of community education, income, and trust levels in the context of community roles. Suka Maju, with higher education and income levels, demonstrates a greater role compared to Suka Dame and Dwikora. An effective waste disposal system, involving monitored waste collection, is considered crucial for maintaining environmental quality and extending landfill usage.
Success Factors in Managing Wastewater Infrastructure through Community Participation (Case Study: Wastewater Infrastructure in Residential Areas of Medan Deli Subdistrict, Medan)
Authors: Hidayat Rahmat , Milanie Feby Milanie , Nuraini Cut , Azhari Ihsan , Sugiarto Abdi
Published: December 2023

Both central and local governments strive to implement sanitation programs, especially in the management of wastewater infrastructure, with a focus on community involvement from planning to maintenance. The Medan Deli Subdistrict, engaged in wastewater infrastructure management through community participation, faces challenges, including a decline in users and dysfunctional management groups. The limited community involvement also impacts the failure of management. The research was conducted in the Medan Deli Subdistrict using survey and exploration methods. The analysis of survey questionnaire data with the Relative Importance Index (RII) method identified five key success factors, used as research indicators to identify obstacles through structured interviews. The research results show that these factors involve the choice of technology, organization, and leadership, which have proven to have a significant impact. Additionally, service convenience, operator performance, and clean and healthy living habits also prove to be drivers of success in this management. In this context, it can be concluded that technical factors, especially the selection of technology and organization, dominate the success of wastewater management. The success of wastewater infrastructure development through community participation also heavily depends on institutional elements and social approaches. However, after identifying success elements, some analyzed obstacles include the process of selecting technology means that are not in line with the needs and preferences of the community, managers responsible for wastewater infrastructure management often relocating without replacement, hindering the administrative process of management, infrastructure maintenance requiring operators to routinely perform operational functions, and a community that is not fully committed to implementing clean water infrastructure management.
Analysis of Zakat Management with Institutional Isomorphic Theorizing Approach
Authors: Mufti Afif  , Ahmad Agus Hidayat  , Ahmad Suminto  , Taufiqul Alvin Abidin  , Fahmi Akhyar Al Farabi
Published: December 2023

The potential of zakat in East Java is significant, reaching Rp547.4 billion. However, the collection results of ZIS by Baznas of East Java, both collected by Baznas at the provincial level and in districts/cities in East Java in 2021, only reached Rp122 billion. This means that only about 25 percent of ZIS potential could be collected. The objective of this study is to investigate how zakat institution applies institutional isomorphic theory to governance and administration. The research was conducted in Laznas Yatim Mandiri Ponorogo that employed in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation. Meanwhile, data sources were drawn from various references including journals, books, and other articles. The findings of the study demonstrate that the Laznas Yatim Mandiri in Ponorogo, Indonesia has managed in a coercive manner, within compliance with the shariah law and the 1945 Constitution. Through mimetic features, the Laznas Yatim Mandiri's administration has embraced many of the governance practices of other charitable institutions, particularly in the areas of information collecting, distribution, and transparency. In addition, the administration of the Laznas Yatim Mandiri through the normative aspect has served its purpose as an institution that adheres to the principles of good corporate governance, which include transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence, fairness, and equality.
 
Potensi zakat di Jawa Timur cukup besar yakni mencapai Rp547,4 miliar. Namun hasil penghimpunan ZIS yang dilakukan Baznas Jatim, baik yang dihimpun Baznas tingkat provinsi maupun kabupaten/kota di Jatim pada tahun 2021, hanya mencapai Rp122 miliar. Artinya, potensi ZIS yang bisa dihimpun baru sekitar 25 persen. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menyelidiki bagaimana lembaga zakat menerapkan teori isomorfik kelembagaan dalam tata kelola dan administrasi. Penelitian dilakukan di Laznas Yatim Mandiri Ponorogo dengan menggunakan wawancara mendalam, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Sedangkan sumber data diambil dari berbagai referensi antara lain jurnal, buku, dan artikel lainnya. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Lembaga Zakat Yatim Mandiri di Ponorogo, Indonesia telah melakukan pengelolaan secara korosif, sesuai dengan hukum syariah dan UUD 1945. Melalui ciri-ciri mimesis, penyelenggaraan Lembaga Zakat Yatim Mandiri telah banyak mengadopsi praktik tata kelola lembaga amal lainnya, khususnya di bidang pengumpulan, distribusi, dan transparansi informasi. Selain itu, penyelenggaraan Lembaga Zakat Yatim Mandiri melalui aspek normatif telah mencapai tujuannya sebagai lembaga yang berpegang teguh pada prinsip-prinsip tata kelola perusahaan yang baik yang meliputi transparansi, akuntabilitas, tanggung jawab, independensi, kewajaran, dan kesetaraan.
The Role of Halal Center in Increasing Sustainable Economy in the Halal Industry Sector
Authors: Lubis Rahmat Husein , Fatwa Syibromalisi
Published: December 2023

The role of the Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) in halal labeling is still considered ineffective. So, the government enacted Law Number 3 of 2014 concerning Halal Product Guarantees. Through this regulation, the authority for halal certification is given to BPJPH, through the Halal Center. The role of the Halal Center in improving the halal economy also has various challenges in terms of human resources, producer compliance, and the need for cooperation with related institutions. This research aims to determine the role of halal centers in boosting the halal economy in the Indonesian halal industrial sector. This research is a qualitative descriptive type of research. The research sources used come from books, scientific journals, encyclopedias, literature, works of scientists, and relevant websites. The object of this research is the role of halal centers in improving a sustainable halal economy in the halal industrial sector. The results of this research can conclude that the role of halal centers through certification, education, product innovation, and supervision is considered effective in improving the halal economy in the halal industrial sector in Indonesia. It is proven that in 2020, the number of halal certification registrations was 11,103, and in 2023 the number increased to 155,451.
 
Peran Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) dalam pelabelan halal masih dinilai belum efektif. Sehingga pemerintah menetapkan UU Nomor 3 Tahun 2014 tentang Jaminan Produk Halal. Melalui aturan tersebut, wewenang sertifikasi halal diberikan kepada BPJPH,  melalui Halal Center. Peran Halal Center dalam meningkatkan ekonomi halal juga memiliki berbagai tantangan baik dari sisi sumber daya manusia, kepatuhan produsen, serta perlunya kerja sama dengan intitusi yang berkaitan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui peran dari halal center dalam mendongkrak ekonomi halal pada sektor industri halal Indonesia. Penelitian ini berjenis deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber-sumber penelitian yang digunakan berasal dari buku, karya ilmiah jurnal, ensiklopedia, literatur, karya ilmuan, serta website yang relevan. Objek pada penelitian ini yaitu mengenai peran halal center dalam meningkatkan ekonomi halal yang berkelanjutan di sektor industri halal. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa peran dari halal center melalui sertifikasi, pendidikan, inovasi produk, dan pengawasan dinilai efektif dalam meningkatan ekonomi halal dalam sektor industri halal di Indonesia. Terbukti pada tahun 2020, jumlah pendaftaran sertifikasi halal sebanyak 11,103 dan pada tahun 2023 jumlahnya meningkat menjadi 155.451.
Doğu Karadeniz de Bir Bizans Karakolu Ciha (Cihar, Kise) Kalesi
Authors: Mimiroğlu İlker Mete
Published: December 2023

Tarih öncesi çağlardan itibaren yüksek bir duvar ve kulelerden meydana gelen kaleler insanoğlunun ana savunma yapıları olarak kullanılmıştır. Kıyı, yol veya zirve gibi stratejik noktalara inşa edilen kaleler Doğu Karadeniz Bölgesinde de yoğun olarak yer almaktadır. Rize ilinin Pazar ilçesindeki Şentepe Köyü sınırlarındaki Hemşin Vadisi’nde bir tepe üzerinde yer alan Ciha Kale’si bölgedeki diğer kaleler ile birlikte Doğu Karadeniz Bölgesinin ana savunma sistemini oluşturan önemli kalelerden bir tanesidir. Yaklaşık 350 m. yüksekliğindeki bölgeye hâkim bir noktadaki tepe zirvesine inşa edilen kale, düzgün olmayan çokgen planlı olup, üç burç ve yüksek sur duvarlarından oluşmaktadır. Herhangi bir kitabesi bulunmayan kalenin mimari özellikleri dikkate alınarak Trabzon Rum İmparatorluğu döneminde inşa edildiği düşünülmektedir. İç kısmında bir şapel bulunan kalede, Rize Müzesi kontrolünde bir temizlik çalışması yapılarak madeni ve taş eserler ile pişmiş topraktan yapılmış farklı türlerde kap parçaları tespit edilmiştir. Bu çalışmada Doğu Karadeniz Bölgesinin önemli kalelerinden birisi olan Ciha Kalesi ile kale içinde yer alan şapel ve çeşitli kazı buluntuları tanıtılacaktır.
Analisis Pendapatan Usahatani Tebu Anggota Gapoktan Tambah Makmur Di Desa Bae Kecamatan Bae Kabupaten Kudus
Authors: Kustopo Budiraharjo,  dan Migie Handayani Ivanda Aliffiano,
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk untuk menganalisis pendapatan petani tebu anggota Gapoktan Tambah Makmur serta menganalisis faktor–faktor yang mempengaruhi pendapatan petani tebu anggota Gapoktan Tambah Makmur di Desa Bae, Kecamatan Bae, Kabupaten Kudus. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 12 Oktober – 2 Desember 2022 di Desa Bae Kecamatan Bae Kabupaten Kudus. Lokasi tersebut dipilih karena merupakan penghasil tebu terbesar di Kecamatan Bae. Metode yang digunakan yaitu survei. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi dan wawancara dengan kuesioner. Metode penentuan sampel menggunakan sensus yaitu sebanyak 74 petani tebu. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan kuantitatif menggunakan analisis pendapatan usahatani, one sample t-test dan analisis regresi linear berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa biaya produksi rata–rata yang dikeluakan Rp  23.529.770,-/MT , penerimaan rata–rata sebesar Rp 36.027.568,-/MT , dan pendapatan rata – rata sebesar Rp 12.497.798,-/MT dengan luas lahan rata – rata sebesar 1,57 ha. Berdasarkan hasil uji one sample t-test diperoleh nilai sig (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000 0,05. Hal tersebut menunjukan bahwa pendapatan petani tebu Desa Bae lebih rendah jika dibandingkan dengan UMK Kabupaten Kudus. Secara serempak faktor-faktor produksi luas lahan, biaya tenaga kerja, biaya bibit, biaya pestisida, dan jumlah produksi berpengaruh terhadap pendapatan. Secara parsial yaitu terdapat dua variabel faktor produksi yang berpengaruh tidak nyata terhadap pendapatan petani tebu di Desa Bae Kabupaten Kudus, yaitu biaya bibit dan biaya pupuk. Sedangkan variabel lain biaya tenaga kerja,biaya pestisida, biaya bibit dan biaya produksi berpengaruh nyata dan signifikan terhadap pendapatan petani tebu.
Communication of emotions between a child with autism and a service pet
Authors: Almazán-López Adela Guadalupe
Published: December 2023

It should be taken into account that both humans and animals can contribute in ways that benefit both sides. Considering the aforementioned, an area where benefits can be derived from the communication between two beings is when the support of a pet is needed, particularly in the case of assistance dogs for individuals facing certain illnesses that require their aid. This encompasses a crucial aspect of human development from an early age to prevent future issues and to allow individuals to thrive in a society without limitations. Autism is an incurable condition but depending on the age of diagnosis and the treatment received, it can play a pivotal role in social and mental development as well as in emotional expressions. Assistance dogs for individuals with autism aid in their well-being by providing emotional companionship, and the profound connection that can be established between them has been demonstrated. Many individuals with autism find it challenging to engage in social interactions, and having a companion can make these interactions more comfortable. Furthermore, assistance dogs can serve as bridges to facilitate social connections, thereby helping the user improve their social behavior. Another benefit or support provided to users with autism lies in sensory stimulation, and these animal companions also contribute to reducing the levels of anxiety experienced by the patients.
The Effect of Audit Quality on The Financial Performance of Listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Authors: Aderemi Adeyemo Kabiru , Bilikis Akinleye , Isaac Omole Ilesanmi
Published: December 2023

This study explored the influence of audit quality on the financial performance of listed deposit money banks in Nigeria. It successfully identified a significant and positive relationship between audit quality, represented by audit fees and audit firm specialization, and the performance of the sampled banks measured using ROA (Return on Assets) and EPS (Earnings per Share). The research collected annual data from 2009 to 2021, sourced from the annual reports and accounts of non-financial quoted companies in Nigeria. To address potential endogeneity issues, the study employed feasible generalized least square regression, aligning with the results of diagnostic tests. The analysis outcomes indicated that audit fees had a positive and statistically significant impact on the return on assets and earnings per share of the sampled banks. Similarly, audit specialization exhibited a positive and significant influence on both return on assets and earnings per share. Consequently, the study confirmed a noteworthy positive relationship between audit quality and the performance of Nigerian listed Deposit Money Banks. In light of these findings, the study recommends that regulatory authorities in the sector encourage banks to engage specialized audit firms.
LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF ISIS’ MISCONTEXTUALISATION OF THE QURANIC VERSES: PROPAGANDA STRATEGY
Authors: Abumelhim Mohammad Husni , Abu-Melhim Abdel-Rahman , Rababah Mahmoud Ali , Rababah Khalid Ali
Published: December 2023

The key multilingual propaganda documents and media modes have been used as primary sources for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s (ISIS) propaganda strategy. To further expand the discussion on the propaganda intentions by ISIS, the researchers demonstrated the study conducted that attempted to explore the role of miscontextualisation of Qur’anic verses through ISIS’s linguistic propaganda strategy from a socio-political perspective. The study seeks to illustrate how ISIS utilised its miscontextualisation of Qur’anic verses through its linguistic propaganda strategy to justify its extreme actions for achieving the socio-political goals. It uses linguistic stylistics to demonstrate that ISIS made a piece-meal usage of the Qur’an by miscontextualisation of Qur’anic verses through its propaganda publications to justify its extreme actions. It systematically situates the particular Qur’anic passages that ISIS uses within the wider Qur’anic passages/chapters in which they originate. More specifically, this contextualisation highlights the discrepancies between the original contexts of these passages and their miscontextualisation by ISIS. The results of the study revealed that all linguistic strategies that comprise ISIS’s discourse revolve around four main themes: Khilaafah, Imamah, Jihad, and Hijrah. These connections are important because they clarify the priorities inherent in ISIS’s discourse as an instrument for achieving socio-political gains and agendas.
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION CHALLENGES OF ACCOUNTING INTERNS
Authors: Musa Faridah , Md Yunus Melor , Othman Zarina
Published: December 2023

Today, there is a strong demand for employees who are competent in communication skills as a result of global competitiveness in industries. The same requirement is also demanded of those in the accountancy discipline. Accountants need to be competent in various generic skills, including those related to communication, working under pressure and problem solving. This study explored accounting interns’ perspectives of the challenges and issues faced during their internship experiences and how their English language and communication skills can be improved. In this study, a qualitative research method was adopted where semi-structured interviews were conducted with (i) five interns from the Faculty of Economics and Management of a public university in Malaysia, along with (ii) two managers, and (iii) a supervisor of a Chartered Accountant Company. The interview data was transcribed verbatim and analysed using Braun and Clarke's six-step thematic analysis. The interns’ data were triangulated with the responses from the managers and supervisor which were later validated by three independent interraters using the Cohen's Kappa Reliability Test. Based on the findings, it was identified that the English language communication challenges faced by the accounting interns encompassed (i) their unfamiliarity with workplace terms and jargons, (ii) the English accent being used, and (iii) the level of difficulty of the various tasks. The interns’ perspectives on ways to improve English language communication skills included improving the teaching and learning of English at the university, holding more programmes in English, and making self-efforts by undergraduates to improve their communication skills.
EFFECTS OF EFL VOCABULARY INSTRUCTION ON ARAB LEARNERS’ USAGE OF LEXICAL COLLOCATIONS IN SPEAKING PERFORMANCE
Authors: Abu Sneida Taghreed I.G. , Yahya Muhammad Yasir , Husain Salina
Published: December 2023

For many decades, the role of the learner's mother tongue in foreign and second language classrooms has been a topic of debate. EFL teachers may present and explain vocabulary in student’s native language, they may do so in the target language, or they may keep switching between the two. The aim of the current study is to investigate how EFL vocabulary instruction affects EFL Arab learners' usage of English lexical collocations in their speaking performance through implementing several working memory strategies. A quasi-experimental, mixed method design was adopted comparing teacher code-switching and L2 explanations in teaching lexical collocations. Within twenty-six sessions of teaching intervention to teach lexical collocations to EFL learners, the study measured learners' responses to vocabulary instruction in the two experimental groups. The study also explored how working memory strategies used by learners in response to vocabulary instruction may enhance learning lexical collocations by EFL learners. For this purpose, 45 Arab elementary EFL learners in the English language centre in Kuala Lumpur were divided into three groups (code-switching, L2 explanation group, and control group); they completed three speaking tests, pre, and post-test and delayed post-test. The results indicated that both the code-switching group and the L2 explanation group were improving their vocabulary; however, the study showed an important role of L1 in learning lexical collocation. The findings revealed that working memory strategies assisted learners to retain collocations effectively. The study included several pedagogical suggestions and implications for future research to improve the standard for teaching, learning, and retention of lexical collocations in speaking performance.
An Effective Approach for Multiclass Classification of Adverse Events Using Machine Learning
Authors: Bala Indu , Kelly Thu-Lan , Lim Renly , Gillam Marianne H. , Mitchell Lewis
Published: December 2023

Implantable medical devices are commonly used to treat various medical conditions. These devices, however, may cause serious adverse events, including repeated surgical intervention and death. Prolonged use of some implantable medical devices can shorten life expectancy and significantly decrease a person‘s quality of life. Large adverse event databases can be used to predict serious adverse events by training machine learning (ML) models on available data. However, the large volume of data and long free-text response make it challenging to use the databases effectively. This study focuses on one such dataset: the Australian Database of Adverse Event Notifications, comprising text written by patients, or healthcare professionals, or pharmaceutical industry. The study focuses on predicting three significant events: Injury, No Injury, and Death, based on the adverse events reported about the implanted device. A new ML approach called the random regression voting classifier, which combines random forest (RF) and logistic regression (LR), is proposed. The model’s efficiency is evaluated through experiments using techniques, such as Bag of Words, Term-Frequency-Inverse-Document Frequency, and Global Vector, and is compared to existing ML models such as decision tree, RF, kernel support vector machine, Naive Bayes, LR, and XGboost. The results demonstrate a higher performance in predicting adverse events than other considered approaches. The various experimental analyses showed that the proposed approach performed better than other ML models.
 
Received: 23 October 2023 | Revised: 27 November 2023 | Accepted: 13 December 2023
 
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
The data that support the findings of this study are openly available in the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the Department of Health and Aged Care, Austrilian Government at https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/safety/safety-monitoring-daen-database-adverse-event-notifications/database-adverse-event-notifications-daen.
Psicomotricidad y nociones matemáticas en estudiantes de 5 años. Institución educativa N° 599 “Rosa de América” - Puente Piedra - Lima.
Authors: Marcelo Matias María Elena , Chauca Vidal Fidel
Published: December 2023

La presente estudio de investigación tiene por objetivo general, determinar si existe relación entre la psicomotricidad y las nociones matemáticas en los estudiantes de 5 años de la Institución Educativa 599, así mismo se propuso 4 objetivos específicos para determinar la relación que existe entre las dimensiones de la psicomotricidad; motricidad gruesa, motricidad fina y visomotriz con las dimensiones de las nociones matemáticas que son la clasificación, correspondencia, seriación y conservación de cantidad.

El tipo de investigación que utilizamos fue básica descriptiva de nivel relacional con un diseño no experimental descriptivo, es una investigación cuantitativa de estudio prospectivo transversa porque los instrumentos se aplican después de iniciado el estudio una sola vez; la población estuvo conformada por 40 estudiantes de 5 años de la institución educativa 599 Rosa de América.

Para la recolección de datos se utilizó la técnica de la observación, como instrumentos de evaluación se confeccionó una ficha de observación para la variable independiente y un test de nociones matemáticas para la variable dependiente que cumplen con las cualidades de validez y confiabilidad por expertos en la materia.
Clima organizacional y desempeño de los docentes de primaria en la I.E. “Manuel Seoane Corrales”, distrito. Mi Perú, Región Callao
Authors: Guerrero Obregón Ruth Noemí , Escalante Lopez María
Published: December 2023

La investigación actual, titulada "Clima Organizacional y Rendimiento de los Docentes en la Institución Educativa Manuel Seoane Corrales", tuvo como objetivo principal examinar la relación existente entre el entorno organizativo y el desempeño de los profesores. Para lograr este propósito, se optó por un enfoque de investigación de diseño correlacional transversal. Se utilizaron dos cuestionarios como instrumentos de recolección de datos, uno correspondiente a cada variable en estudio. La muestra consistió en un grupo de 40 docentes que enseñan en el nivel primario de dicha institución.

En cuanto al procesamiento de la información, después de la creación de la base de datos correspondiente, se procedió a elaborar tablas de distribución de frecuencias y tablas de contingencia para presentar los resultados de manera adecuada.

Al concluir este estudio, se encontró que, en el contexto de la investigación actual, no se estableció una correlación significativa entre el clima organizacional y el desempeño docente en la Institución Educativa Manuel Seoane Corrales. Este resultado contrasta con investigaciones previas que han explorado esta misma relación en diversos entornos educativos. Respecto al clima organizacional, se observó un nivel considerado como 'Bajo' en 20 ocasiones, lo que equivale al 50%, mientras que el desempeño docente se calificó como 'Moderado' en 19 casos, representando el 47.5% del total de casos analizados.
Nuclear Power Program in Turkey as a Nuclear Newcomer Country
Authors: PEKAR Cıgdem
Published: December 2023

Turkey's interest in pursuing a nuclear power program can be attributed to the necessity to meet the country's fast expanding electricity consumption while also assisting economic development. Turkey, as a nuclear newcomer country and a member of the global nonproliferation regime, has been interested in civilian nuclear technology since 1970s. Despite substantial development in domestic energy output, Turkey still relies heavily on imported energy. In this regard, diversification of resources to generate electricity presents significant importance for the country.

Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) project proposes a unique concept for the construction of the country's first NPP with its own model (BOO model). The paper examines Turkey's electricity demand, the motivations for pursuing nuclear energy, and the substance of the parties' intergovernmental agreement for the BOO madel. Finally, as a nuclear newcomer country, the significance of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NRA) in the framework of the domestic legal law and international nuclear law is emphasized.
JEAN-JACQUES ROUSSEAU E O “EU HUMANO"
Authors: Fagliari dos Santos Whesley
Published: December 2023

O tema desta pesquisa é a fundamentação da moralidade e, consequentemente, das ações políticas em Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). O problema ao qual se busca dar uma solução com este estudo é como o “eu humano”, a consciência do indivíduo é estruturada e supera as contradições e os desafios morais para a concretização de uma sociedade cuja composição do corpo social não venha a se corromper. O objetivo geral é investigar se há, de fato, uma teoria da consciência escrita por Rousseau e elucidar como a consciência, muito mais do que a razão, fundamenta a moralidade e resolve o problema da corrupção do homem no estado civil. A principal obra de Rousseau a ser estudada é Emílio ou da educação (1757). Os objetivos específicos aqui propostos são: 1º) Estudar a consciência como fundamento das ações políticas do sujeito. 2º) Explorar como a consciência se relaciona com a razão e como as duas estão atreladas ao sistema de educação rousseauista. 3º) Examinar a pedagogia positiva, fase do processo de educação proposto por Rousseau. 4º) Entender como o “eu humano” percebe e se relaciona com o “eu do outro” e a relação disso com a capacidade do sujeito de ir e vir, do interior e do exterior de si. O tema aqui pesquisado se justifica da seguinte maneira: no âmbito acadêmico e científico a presente pesquisa é de fundamental importância porque pode contribuir para o aprofundamento dos estudos sobre Rousseau, um dos filósofos clássicos que mais influenciou tanto a educação quanto a política moderna. A metodologia a ser utilizada é eminentemente bibliográfica, partindo-se, principalmente, das obras de Rousseau. A hipótese ou resultado esperado é a seguinte: a confirmação da consciência, antes mesmo do que a razão, como fundamento da moralidade no pensamento, na obra de Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Como consequência disso, a constatação de que a educação proposta pelo genebrino, iniciada pela fase negativa e avançando pela fase positiva, estabelece uma via real para solucionar a corrupção moral da sociedade porque exercita as ações com base na consciência.
The down to earth pole of understanding the complexity of life
Authors: Maldonado Carlos Eduardo
Published: December 2023

This paper argues that the down-to-earth pole of the understanding of the complexity of life is made up by a threefold factor, namely the interplay of geology, microbiology, and evolution. It is such intertwining that provides the ground for life as we know it. This paper claims that the origins of life are contemporarily the origin of the biosphere as a living system. Dualism must be overcome at all costs; hence, there is not physics, say, geology on the one hand, and biology on the other hand. On the contrary, both make up a highly integrated complex system. The approach suggested in this paper conveys a phenomenological endeavor as a non-substantive comprehension of life and the living systems. Life, it can be safely said, is non-causal, and a self-organizing and autopoietic phenomenon. An evolutionary view of life implies hence after an open-ended understanding. At the end the paper explores the consequences of such a take.
Stability Analysis of a Sterile Insect Technique Model for Controlling False Codling Moth
Authors: Jimrise Ochwach , Okongo Mark , Muraya Moses
Published: December 2023

Sterile insect techniques (SIT) are biological, non-polluting pest control methods used on farms. The release of false male codling moths (FCM) is used in this method to reduce the number of fertile female FCM in the farm population. In this study, a mathematical model that simulates the interaction between the susceptible host, the sterile male FCM population, and the wildFCM population is developed. The local and global stability analysis of the model is analysed and found to be asymptotically stable when Ro < 1. A threshold number of sterile FCM is determined above which the FCM control is effective. These theoretical results are reorganized in terms of possible strategies for the control of FCM and are numerically illustrated.
The Influence of Closeness on Japanese-English Translation
Authors: Tu Stachus Peter
Published: December 2023

In the evolving dynamics of cross-cultural communication, understanding the biases that play a role in language translation is crucial. This research, using the Critical Incident Technique, delved into the nuances of how bilingual Japanese individuals provide translations to non-Japanese speakers, based on the relationship between the translator and the recipient. The findings reveal a notable distinction: bilingual Japanese individuals tend to offer a more positive and intricately detailed translation for non-Japanese-speaking friends as compared to non-Japanese-speaking strangers. This behavior suggests a predominant inclination among Japanese to "protect the face" of those they share closer bonds with, by casting the original message in a more positive light or providing more comprehensive translations. This observed phenomenon not only underlines a cultural aspect of Japanese communication, which prioritizes harmony and face-saving, but also indicates a willingness among Japanese speakers to invest greater effort in the translation process for their friends. The study underscores the inherent biases that can shape Japanese to English translations based on relational closeness, thereby emphasizing the importance of understanding socio-cultural contexts in cross-linguistic interactions.
Machine learning aplicado al análisis de un set de datos de parámetros ambientales en galpones de pollos de engorde
Authors: Batista-Mendoza Gloris , Cedeño Herrera Edwin Juvenal , Cedeño-Batista Gloris
Published: December 2023

Este artículo trata sobre el desarrollo de un modelo de Machine Learning aplicado a un conjunto de datos recopilados en una granja avícola. Su objetivo es obtener un modelo predictivo basado en variables ambientales para anticipar eventos futuros. Este modelo predictivo busca optimizar decisiones relacionadas con el bienestar ambiental de las aves y reducir costos de producción en proyectos avícolas. Para esta investigación, se obtuvo el set de datos del sistema "Smart Poultry Farm" como guía del desarrollo, se utilizó la metodología SEMMA y el lenguaje de programación Python en el entorno IDE Google Colaboratory. El modelo se construyó mediante el algoritmo de regresión logística binomial en el contexto de aprendizaje supervisado. La evaluación del modelo predictivo incluyó la matriz de confusión y métricas como: el Índice General de Calidad, Precisión, Sensibilidad, Especificidad y F1-Score. Se aplicaron distintos escenarios para anticipar la activación/desactivación de los ventiladores del galpón, en función de los parámetros ambientales: humedad, temperatura e índice de calor.
servicio al cliente como estrategia de marketing para impulsar el desarrollo empresarial
Authors: Campines Barría Francisco
Published: December 2023

El adecuado servicio al cliente como estrategia de marketing, resulta ser un medio efectivo para que las personas compren y se lleven una experiencia grata, a su vez que refieren a otros, siendo esta la mejor publicidad que se puede tener. El objetivo de esta investigación es  diagnosticar cómo las empresas incorporan el servicio al cliente dentro de sus estrategias de marketing para impulsar lealtad a la marca empresarial. La metodología empleada tiene un enfoque mixto de tipo descriptiva, su diseño es  no experimental. Para recabar la información se  empleó la observación directa utilizando una lista de cotejo, mediante la técnica del cliente misterioso. Los resultados indican que el 59% denota poca amabilidad  en la atención y el 83% no atiende con una sonrisa. En conclusión si se ofrece un servicio de calidad, se estará satisfaciendo las necesidades de las personas convirtiéndose en los mejores transmisores publicitarios de la empresa.
Dı̇ş Hekı̇mlı̇ğı̇ Fakültesı̇ Öğrencı̇lerı̇nde Temporomandı̇bular Dı̇sfonksı̇yon ve İlı̇şkı̇lı̇ Faktörlerı̇n Değerlendı̇rı̇lmesı̇
Authors: TUNÇ Hamit , ÖĞÜNÇ Abdurrahman
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Temporomandibular disfonksiyon (TMD), temporomandibular eklem (TME) başta olmak üzere çiğneme kasları ve çevre dokuları etkileyen bir bozukluktur. Bu nedenle TMD hasta konforunu olumsuz yönde etkilemektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı TMD prevalansını ve parafonksiyonel alışkanlıklar ile olan ilişkisini belirlemektir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Çalışmaya Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi’nde öğrenim gören 71’i kadın, 58’i erkek öğrenci olmak üzere toplam 129 kişi dahil edilmiştir. Katılımcılara sosyodemografik sorular, Fonseka Anamnestik İndeksi (FAİ), parafonksiyonel alışkanlıklar ve bruksizmi içeren anket uygulanmıştır. Bulgular: Çalışmaya dahil edilen katılımcıların %74,42’ sinin TMD’ye, %70,5’inin en az bir parafonksiyonel alışkanlığa, %40,3’ünün ise bruksizme sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. TMD, parafonksiyonel alışkanlar ve bruksizm prevalansının kadınlarda erkeklere oranla istatistiksel olarak anlamlı derecede yüksek olduğu tespit edilmiştir (p<0,05). Sonuç: TMD prevalans ve şiddetinin FAİ kullanılarak belirlenmesi, düşük maliyet ve kolay uygulanabilirlik gibi avantajlara sahiptir. Özellikle genç erişkinlerde TMD prevalansının tespit edilmesi, TME problemlerinin ilerlemeden teşhis edilmesi, olası komplikasyonların önlenmesi ve tedavi prognozu açısından büyük öneme sahiptir.
Endodontik İrrigasyon Solüsyonlarının One Curve Eğesinin Döngüsel Yorgunluk Direncine Olan Etkisinin Karşılaştırılması: İn Vitro Bir Çalışma
Authors: DOĞAN ÇANKAYA Tülin , BÜYÜKÖZER ÖZKAN Hatice , SÜRME Koray
Published: December 2023

Amaç: Sodyum hipoklorit (NaOCl), klorin dioksit (ClO2), etilen diamin tetra asetik asit (EDTA) ve etidronik asit (HEDP) solüsyonlarının One Curve (OC) eğesinin döngüsel yorulma direncine etkisini değerlendirmektedir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: 60 adet OC eğesi %5 NaOCl, %3,5 ClO2, %17 EDTA, %18 HEDP solüsyonu ve distile su ile muamele edilmek üzere 5 gruba (n= 12) ayrıldı. Her grupta bulunan eğeler kanal içi sıcaklığa (35±1 °C) getirilmiş ilgili solüsyonlara daldırılarak 5 dk bekletildi. Ardından eğeler 60° kurvatür açısına, 5 mm yarıçapına ve 1.5 mm çapına sahip 17 mm uzunluğunda paslanmaz çelik blokta test edildi. Eğeler X-Smart Plus endomotor ile kırılıncaya kadar kullanıldı. Eğelerin kırılana kadar olan tur sayıları ve süreleri ve kırık parça uzunlukları kaydedildi. P<0,05 anlamlılık derecesinde verilerin istatistiksel analizi için tek yönlü varyans analizi ve Tukey testi kullanıldı.
Bulgular: Eğelerin döngüsel yorgunluk direnci arasında istatistiksel olarak fark gözlenmedi (P>0,05). Kırık parça uzunlukları büyükten küçüğe sırasıyla; distile su, HEDP, EDTA, NaOCl, ClO2 olarak bulundu. Test edilen solüsyonlar kırık parça uzunlukları açısından anlamlı fark gösterdi (P<0,05).
Sonuç: Test edilen tüm solüsyonlar OC eğesinin döngüsel yorgunluk direnci üzerinde benzer etki sergilemiştir. Bununla birlikte kırık parça uzunluğu en uzun distile su grubunda iken, en kısa ClO2 grubunda bulunmuştur.
İstanbul Kemhacı esnafının tezgah alım satımları (19. Yüzyıl başları)
Authors: Tekin Zeki
Published: December 2023

Osmanlı üretim yapısı içinde tekstil ürünlerinin büyük bir payı vardır. Özellikle saraylı kumaşlar arasında sayılan ve atkı ve çözgüsü içinde değerli madenlerden altın ve gümüşün kullanıldığı Kemha kumaşının üretimi, alım ve satımı sürekli devlet kontrolü altında tutulmaktadır.
Pahalı kumaşlar arasında yer alan Kemha kumaşının üretimi için gerekli olan kemha tezgahlarının adeti, el değiştirmesi ve faaliyeti gerek esnaf yöneticileri ve gerek devlet yetkilileri tarafından sıkı sıkıya denetlenmekteydi. Nitekim 19. yüzyılın ilk çeyreğinde İstanbul içinde faaliyet gösteren kemhacı esnafının bir kısmının sicile kaydedildiklerini öğrenmekteyiz. Bu kayıtlardan; tezgah satışlarını, satış bedellerini, kime satıldıklarını ve satılan tezgahın hangi semtlerde bulunduğu bilgisini takip edebiliyoruz.
İleride bulunacak yeni belgeler ışığında hakkında çok az şey bildiğimiz kemhacı esnafına ilişkin daha fazla şeyler söylemek mümkün olabilecektir.
Hubungan Akses Layanan Kesehatan dengan Penggunaan Metode Kontrasepsi Jangka Panjang di Indonesia: Analisis Data SKAP KKBPK 2019
Authors: Violila Vallery , Eryando Tris , Siregar Kemal Nazaruddin , Falupi Lilik Aryani
Published: December 2023

Program KB di Indonesia khususnya penggunaan MKJP menjadi upaya pemerintah dalam mengendalikan penduduk, khususnya pada kelompok berisiko. Namun, penggunaan mix-method MKJP di Indonesia relatif masih rendah, yaitu 24,6% dibandingkan negara ASEAN lainnya. Wanita menikah di Indonesia masih mengalami masalah dalam mengakses layanan kesehatan seperti masih tingginya angka unmet-need serta rendahnya presentase wanita terpapar informasi dari penyuluh lapangan KB dan informed choice KB. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi indikator akses layanan kesehatan dan mengetahui hubungan akses layanan kesehatan dengan penggunaan MKJP. Penelitian ini menggunakan data SKAP KKBPK 2019 dengan desain penelitian cross-sectional. Analisis univariat dilakukan untuk mengidentifikasi indikator akses layanan kesehatan sedangkan analisis bivariat dan multivariat digunakan untuk melihat hubungan akses layanan kesehatan dengan penggunaan MKJP. Ditemukan 75,3% wanita masih mengalami minimal 1 masalah terkait akses layanan kesehatan. Proporsi penggunaan MKJP oleh wanita menikah usia 15-49 tahun di Indonesia adalah 29,2%. Ada hubungan yang signifikan antara akses layanan kesehatan dengan penggunaan MKJP setelah dikontrol variabel pendidikan dan keinginan memiliki anak (AOR=1.19; 95% CI=1.091-1.312). Disimpulkan penggunaan MKJP di Indonesia relatif rendah. Upaya pemerintah seperti memanfaatkan tim pendamping keluarga sebagai jejaring fasilitas layanan KB,  mengoptimalkan penyuluhan KB dengan pendekatan keluarga sehat dan KB lestari, dan mengoptimalkan layanan KB sesuai standar perlu dilakukan untuk mengurangi masalah terkait akses layanan kesehatan.
„Die Wirtschaft wird zu wenig beteiligt“
Authors: Deglow Hans-Jürgen
Published: December 2023

Die Tiefkühlwirtschaft blickt kritisch auf den Prozess zur Reduktion von Zucker, Salz und Fett. Enttäuschend sei die bisherige Bilanz Özdemirs.
Douglas baut das Filialnetz wieder aus
Authors: Müller Annette
Published: December 2023

Douglas schreibt wieder schwarze Zahlen. Im Geschäftsjahr 2022/23 wächst der Handelskonzern im stationären Geschäft schneller als im Online-Business.
Ceconomy kommt nicht voran
Authors: Klug Denise
Published: December 2023

Der Elektronikhändler Ceconomy kann in der deutschsprachigen Kernregion nur dank des Dienstleistungsgeschäfts zulegen. Eine Dividende wird nicht ausgezahlt, denn der Händler schreibt rote Zahlen.
Frosta stellt sich bei Bio stärker auf
Authors: Sachsenröder Delphine
Published: December 2023

Die Marke Frosta hat sich besser als die Kategorie entwickelt. Der Hersteller führt das Wachstum auf hohe Marketing-Ausgaben und neue Produkte zurück. Wie der Tiefkühl-Spezialist sich von der Kaufkraft-Delle absetzt.
Der Preis der Inflation
Authors: Mende Jan , Schulz Hans-Jürgen , Stockburger Manfred
Published: December 2023

Die Teuerung von Lebensmitteln bleibt im Jahr 2023 das beherrschende Thema, das Preisniveau insgesamt steigt entgegen der Werbebotschaften des Handels weiter an. Der Discount profitiert, Supermärkte geraten unter Druck – auch weil Lieferanten stärker auf die Rendite einzelner Kunden schauen und im Zweifel die Belieferung renitenter Retailer stoppen.
Zank in der Branche
Authors: Fries Tanja , Brändlein Philip , Sachsenröder Delphine , Adelhardt Andrea , Brück Mario
Published: December 2023

Die Kosten für Energie und viele Rohstoffe bleiben hoch, Mindestlohn und Tariferhöhungen verteuern die Personalkosten. Die Preise für Lebensmittel steigen 2023 und gelten als Treiber der Inflation – und sind mehr denn je Zankapfel zwischen Handel und Hersteller.
Deutsche Ware am Kipppunkt
Authors: Lenders Dirk , Murmann Christoph , Krönert Alrun
Published: December 2023

Neben den Dauerbrennern Tierwohl und Preis rücken der Klimaschutz und die Versorgungssicherheit in den Fokus. Erzeuger, Hersteller und Handel suchen gemeinsam nach Lösungen.
Retail Media ist die große Verheißung
Authors: Nusser Bernd
Published: December 2023

Händler versprechen sich durch die Vermarktung ihrer Werbeflächen erhebliche Zusatzumsätze. Neue Allianzen versuchen Amazon die Vorreiterrolle streitig zu machen. Es gibt auch kritische Stimmen. Bernd Nusser
Immer mehr Kunden scannen selbst
Authors: Horst Frank
Published: December 2023

Die Zahl der stationären SB-Kassen und der mobilen Self-Scanning-Lösungen steigt jetzt auch in Deutschland schnell. Das zeigt die aktuelle Markterhebung des EHI Retail Institute.
Nachhaltigkeit verliert bei Kunden an Relevanz
Authors: Herberg Ruth
Published: December 2023

Beim Einkaufen ist Nachhaltigkeit vielen Verbrauchern nicht mehr so wichtig. Wie groß die Kluft zwischen der Einstellung und dem tatsächlichen Konsumverhalten der Menschen ist, zeigt die DHBW Heilbronn in einer Studie.
Booster für das Pflanzenimmunsystem
Authors: Schaal René
Published: December 2023

Frankfurt a.M. Das pflanzliche Immunsystem funktioniert deutlich anders als das von beispielsweise Säugetieren. So fehlen Pflanzen Immunzellen wie die weißen Blutkörperchen, die unter anderem Antikörper produzieren können. Statt mit einer klassischen Impfung lassen sich Pflanzen aber durch den Prozess des Primings gegen Krankheitserreger und Schädlinge resistent machen.
Hafermarkt sehr fest gestimmt
Authors: Hofnagel Dagmar
Published: December 2023

Winsen/Aller. Hafer bleibt nach der Ernte aus diesem Jahr knapp angeboten. Entsprechend hoch tendieren die Preise. Alternative Herkünfte sind gesucht.
Analisis Kelayakan Usahatani Jamur Tiram Putih (Pleurotus Osreatus) di Desa Cempaka Baru Kelurahan Cempaka Kecamatan Cempaka Kota Banjarbaru Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan
Authors: Wasdiyanta Wasdiyanta , Baparki Ahmad , Bahrun Bahrun , Fitriadi Subhan , Rohansyah Rohansyah
Published: December 2023

Jamur tiram putih sangat disukai karena bisa diolah menjadi berbagai masakan. Kandungan gizi didalam nya sangat tinggi, bahkan dipercaya dapat menurunkan kolesterol, tujuan penelitian ini secara teknis untuk mengetahui penyelenggaraan usahatani dan secara Finansial untuk mengetahui  biaya produksi, penerimaan dan kelayakan dari hasil usahatani jamur tiram putih dalam sekali masa tanam. Metodologi penelitian yang kita gunakan adalah dengan cara purposive sampling, hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata Total Biaya (TC) adalah Rp. 2.944.177,9, rata-rata total penerimaan (TR) adalah Rp. 17.500.000 dan rata-rata pendapatan adalah Rp. 14.555.822,1 sehingga kelayakan nya adalah 5,94. Usaha ini layak diusahakan karena setiap jumlah tambahan biaya 1 rupiah akan memberikan jumlah keuntungan sebesar 5,94 rupiah.