bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Impacto da pandemia de Covid-19 nos resultados do Enem do Estado do Paraná
Authors: Andrade Rafael José de , Bocardi Juliane Maria Bergamin
Published: February 2024

O Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio – Enem –, foi criado em 1998 com o propósito de estabelecer uma referência nacional e, ao longo do tempo, consolidou-se como um sistema de avaliação do desempenho acadêmico dos estudantes que buscam ingressar em cursos de graduação. A pandemia da Covid-19 impactou na rotina das famílias, com a suspensão das aulas presenciais e a adoção do ensino remoto emergencial. O Enem de 2020 registrou uma taxa recorde de abstenções, e mesmo após o término da pandemia, o número de inscritos não retornou aos patamares anteriores. Neste estudo, a hipótese estabelecida foi que a pandemia teve um impacto negativo nos resultados dos alunos do Estado do Paraná. Na investigação, foram avaliados os microdados do Enem entre 2019 e 2022. A ferramenta de análise de dados Tableau foi utilizada para analisar os resultados e associar o perfil dos estudantes ao seu desempenho nas provas, além de conduzir avaliações comparativas e descritivas. Pode-se confirmar que as mudanças decorrentes da pandemia tiveram impactos significativos nos resultados encontrados, além de acelerarem processos e transformações que já estavam em andamento, o que requer reflexão por parte do poder público e da comunidade acadêmica.
Results of the 2016-2019 WHO/UNEP Human Milk Survey on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Authors:   United Nations Environment Programme
Published: February 2024

This report presents the findings of the UNEP/GEF projects on persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in human milk as a core matrix under the Global Monitoring Plan (GMP) of the Stockholm Convention, conducted between 2016 and 2019 in 36 countries in the Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands and Latin America and the Caribbean (GRULAC) regions.
ADAPTATION STRATEGY AND OF TOPO DA’A REMOTE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES SURVIVABILITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN THEIR SETTLEMENT ENVIRONMENT (CASE STUDY: LEKATU DA’A TOPO SETTLEMENT IN CENTRAL SULAWESI PROVINCE)
Authors: Amar Amar , Masiming Zulfitriah , Butudoka Zubair , Mulyati Ahda
Published: February 2024

Topo Da’a is one of sub-ethnic of Kaili tribe in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. This Isolated Traditional Community or Komunitas Adat Terpencil (KAT) originally is nomadic people who live in Kamalisi mountain forest area. Generally, this society live in mountain area either in highland area, mountain slope, or  lowland area. Topo Da’a Lekatu settlement is the only settlement of Topo Da’a that located in Palu city administrative region. This settlement is in lowland area that near from central area of Palu city. Aim of this study is to know how adaptation strategy and community survival ability against climate change environment around their living area from inside the mountain forest area with low temperature then live in lowland area the near the center of the city with high temperature. Qualitative method with phenomenological approach applied in this research. Data collection is purposive sampling with snowball sampling technique. Data analysis is inductive with three steps of selection or reduction, which are phenomenological reduction, eidetic reduction, and transcendental reduction. The research results found that the main factors of survival were economic factors and customs. Apart from that, the settlement location is close to schools and markets. Meanwhile, the adaptation strategy is to adjust to different climates, by creating relaxing or gathering space outside their house and sometimes they sleep in the farm that located on the mountain.
The Influence of Participative Leadership Style, Physical Work Environment and Work Discipline on the Performance of Employees at the Kramat Jati Religious Affairs Office, East Jakarta
Authors: Aulia Syarifa , Cik Ahmad , Digdowiseiso Kumba , Mokhtar Fahirah Syaliza
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this research is to determine the influence of a participative leadership style, physical work environment, and work discipline on the positive influence on the performance of employees at the Kramat Jati Religious Affairs Office, East Jakarta. The technique for taking this sample is saturated sampling, by taking the entire sample of 40 respondents. Data management uses descriptive methods and inferential statistical methods. The type of data used is primary data, namely data taken through questionnaires given to respondents. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire, namely by providing statements to parties related to the problem to be studied. Based on data management using descriptive analysis, the results of the regression equation are as follows Y = 0.740 + 0.416X1 + 0.208X2 +0.354X3. Testing the statistical model with the F test obtained an Fcount value of 54.092 with a sig value of 0.000, which means that participative leadership style, physical work environment and work discipline together have a positive effect on employee performance, while the t test obtained a participative leadership style of 3.290, physical work environment amounting to 2,216 and work discipline amounting to 2,254. with a sig value of 0.002 for participative leadership style, a sig value of 0.033 for physical work environment, and a sig value of 0.030 for work discipline, which means that participative leadership style, physical work environment and work discipline partially have a positive and significant effect on employee performance.
Revisiting Error analysis: Exploring errors in the case of English for Specific Purposes
Authors: Komaromi Bojana , Jerković Jelena
Published: February 2024

Although largely abandoned and criticized in Second Language Acquisition research, Error Analysis is still widely employed in the field of English Language Teaching. The aim of this paper is to re investigate the potentials and limitations of the Error Analysis approach half a century after its establishment. The analysis presented in this paper is placed in the specific context of English for Specific Purposes, aimed to analyze errors in engineering students' translations. Unlike the majority of Error Analyses, this study investigates not only grammatical but also vocabulary errors. The main focus is placed on the explanation of errors, i.e. determining the sources of learners' errors, followed by further analysis of the main causes of both inter lingual and intralingual errors, including over generalization, ignorance of rule restrictions, over extension of analogy, etc. Based on the results and implications of the presented analysis, it is concluded that Error Analysis, despite its shortcomings and limitations, provides valuable insight into the strategies learners employ as well as the obstacles they encounter in the process of foreign language production, which can be used as a resource to improve or supplement the existing teaching methodologies and adapt them to the specific needs of students.
Ontological security and collective identity through the prism of strategic culture on the example of Kosovo and Metohija
Authors: Proroković Dušan , Stojanović Bogdan
Published: February 2024

The paper theoretically investigates the phenomena of ontological security and collective identity through the prism of strategic culture, with an empirical elaboration of the case study of Kosovo and Metohija. The authors supplement the realistic understanding of security with a social-constructivist perspective, emphasizing the influence of values, ideas, perceptions and culture in general in the shaping of collective identity, which is closely related to the subjective sense of security. The main hypothesis is that the solidity of the collective identity survives regardless of external pressures and reshaping tendencies because its survival is perceived as an inseparable essence of ontological security. The authors conclude that the strength of collective identity in certain situations overcomes the problems of collapsed institutions and the absence of actors who advocate the basic values of that identity. Kosovo and Metohija is more than a material part of the territory, strongly building the foundations of collective identity. An individual who feels a sense of belonging to such a collective identity will almost instinctively reject any solution which affects that identity, so he will perceive an attack on those values, no matter how intense, as a feeling of personal insecurity.
Effects of ownership transformation of insurers on insurance sector in Serbia
Authors: Dimić Maja , Balaban Mladenka , Paunović Svetislav
Published: February 2024

The process of ownership transformation in the financial sector was initiated by market liberalization, technological innovations, as well as market deregulation itself. Through the process of ownership transformation and restructuring, the insurance sector changes its business strategy and ownership structure, all of which contribute to maximizing profits and increasing business efficiency. Events in recent history accompanied by the Covid 19 pandemics, conflicts in Ukraine and Israel, the accelerated development of new technologies, as well as changes in the financial market, have aroused the interest of the scientific and professional public in studying the ownership transformation of the financial system. In this regard, recent research has shown that a smaller number of authors focused on the insurance sector, and that more attention is still dedicated on the analysis of the banking sector and other players on the financial market. The subject-matter of the analysis made in this paper is the ownership transformation of the insurance sector in the Republic of Serbia in the past two decades and its effects on the sector.
Research of service quality of hotels in Belgrade by analysis of guest reviews on Facebook
Authors: Savović Nataša , Blešić Ivana , Tepavčević Jelena
Published: February 2024

The growth of the Internet has brought about a notable change in the way that information is accessed by users. Rather of relying just on the provider of tourism services, users may now obtain information from one another. The distribution of information is done word-mouth-WOM, but not in a traditional way, but through the use of Web 2.0 applications (eWOM). Hotels' social media profile are becoming an increasingly important source for consumers when collecting information about hotel products. Social networks make up one network platform for connecting people around the world, enabling them to download information freely through audiovisual , audio and text-based information. Successful communication through social networks today is almost no longer an issue of choice, but is one of the most important tools of business for every hotel and tourist company that contributes to achieving better business results. The aim of this research was to identify if there are differences in perception of service quality in selected hotels. The tested variables were gender and origin of guests and hotel category (number of stars). The results of research showed that there are no differences in perceptions of service quality according to gender and origin of guests. Hotel category proved to be a factor of differences in the perceptions of the guests.
STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN MISI DALAM PELAYANAN DI BANGSA-BANGSA
Authors: Sarian Minah
Published: February 2024

Pemberitaan misi bertujuan untuk memperkenalkan Yesus Kristus sebagai Tuhan yang benar dan satu-satunya juru selamat manusia. Tugas misi bukan saja seharusnya dilakukan oleh orang yang memiliki jabatan sebagai pendeta, gembala atau pemimpin dalam suatu gereja atau badan misi, akan tetapi menjadi tugas semua orang yang percaya kepada Yesus Kristus. Metode penelitian menggunakan kajian literatur untuk mengumpulkan data yang berupa buku-buku, artikel-artikel yang berhubungan dengan topik yang diteliti. Sumber-sumber yang digunakan dianalisis kemudian dideskripsikan dengan metode deskriptis analisis yang disusun sesuai topik penelitian. Pokok kajian yang ditemukan adalah pentingnya mengetahui dan menemukan strategi misi yang tepat, perlunya menerapkan peperangan rohani dalam misi penginjilan, serta perlunya mengetahui strategi misi ke bangsa-bangsa karena pesan Tuhan adalah untuk menyampaikan injil sampai dengan ke ujung bumi.Mission preaching aims to introduce Jesus Christ as the true God and the only human savior. Mission tasks should not be carried out by people who have positions as pastors, shepherds or leaders in a church or mission agency, but become the duty of all those who believe in Jesus Christ. The research method uses literature review to collect data in the form of books, articles related to the topic under study. The sources used were analyzed and then described using descriptive analysis methods arranged according to the research topic. The main points of study found are the importance of knowing and finding the right mission strategy, the need to apply spiritual warfare in evangelizing missions, and the need to know mission strategies to nations because God's message is to convey the gospel to the ends of the earth.
PENDIDIKAN GEREJA UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN EDUKASI JEMAAT DALAM BERPOLITIK
Authors: Lado Gatsper Anderius
Published: February 2024

Politik selalu hadir di dalam pemerintahan sebagai bentuk pengelolaan hidup berbangsa dan bernegara. dalam konteks pemerintahan Indonesia menuju Pemilihan Umum tahun 2024 mendatang yaitu pemilihan Presiden dan Wakil Presiden dan bahkan pemilihan Kepala Daerah maka tidak dapat disangkali situasi bangsa akan memanas. Hal ini memang akan selalu terjadi secara umum tetapi kita berharap bahwa para pemimpin bangsa yang ada bisa tetap mempersatukan seluruh rakyat Indonesia. Di sisi lain, gembala di Gereja perlu memberikan pembelajaran jemaat menuju tahun Politik. Gembala di Gereja perlu memiliki pemahaman teori Politik dan Kepemimpinan Alkitabiah. Dari sana menjadi sebuah rumusan yang diajarkan kepada jemaat dalam berbagai metode penyampaian seperti khotbah, pemuridan, seminar dan cara lain tentang Politik Kristen. Pembelajaran politik kepada jemaat tentu bukan saja di dalam tahun politik, tetapi jemaat Tuhan perlu memiliki sikap yang benar di dalam peran serta kepada bangsa dan negara. Melalui ini semua maka jemaat bisa menyikapi dan tetap berpartisipasi dengan benar terhadap politik, khususnya di dalam menyongsong tahun Politik.Politics is always present in government as a form of managing the life of the nation and state. In the context of the Indonesian government towards the upcoming 2024 General Elections, namely the election of President and Vice President and even the election of Regional Heads, it is undeniable that the nation's situation will heat up. This will always happen in general but we hope that the leaders of the nation can continue to unite all Indonesian people. On the other hand, pastors in the Church need to provide congregational learning towards the year of Politics. Pastors in the Church need to have an understanding of Political theory and Biblical Leadership. From there it became a formula that was taught to the congregation in various methods of delivery such as preaching, discipleship, seminars and other ways of Christian Politics. Political learning to the congregation is certainly not only in the political year, but the church of God needs to have the right attitude in participating in the nation and state. Through all this, the congregation can respond and continue to participate correctly in politics, especially in welcoming the year of politics.
Navigating The Digital Frontier: Innovative Pedagogies for Effective Technology Integration in Education
Authors: Kumbo Lazaro , Mero Rodrick Frank , Hayuma Bernad J.
Published: February 2024

This paper explores the dynamic landscape of education in the digital age, where technology serves as both a challenge and an opportunity. Focusing on innovative pedagogies, the study aims to empower educators in effectively integrating technology to cultivate 21st-century skills. The proliferation of digital devices, online learning platforms, and virtual classrooms has revolutionized education, presenting challenges such as the digital divide and concerns about screen time. To address these issues, educators must adopt forward-thinking approaches. The review employs a comprehensive methodology, synthesizing literature from diverse sources. The paper outlines current trends, challenges, and opportunities in education technology, emphasizing the importance of digital literacy. It also delves into future directions, including Extended Reality, Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, and global collaborative networks. Case studies illustrate successful implementations of gamification, virtual reality field trips, and collaborative coding projects, highlighting the transformative impact on student engagement and skill development using technology. The study concludes by advocating for a student-centric, adaptive approach to technology integration, essential for preparing students for the evolving demands of the 21st century.
Frustração e marcas de luxo: silenciamento e polidez nas relações de consumo na plataforma on-line Reclame Aqui
Authors: Silva Marcelo Pereira , Maio Ana Maria Dantas
Published: February 2024

Práticas do consumo são sociais, culturais, econômicas, simbólicas, relacionais e afetivas, e têm como possibilidade a frustração. A plataforma digital Reclame Aqui reúne modos de dizer conflitivos nas relações de compra e venda e indica que consumidores de marcas de luxo parecem evitar a exposição de seus descontentamentos. A reduzida materialização enunciativa de queixas ligadas às marcas Hermès, Zegna e Armani sinaliza eventual satisfação dos consumidores com os produtos, o atendimento, a solução dos problemas decorrentes de experiências de consumo ou um provável incômodo em registrar reclamações on-line. Avaliou-se o silenciamento dos consumidores sob a concepção da análise de discurso da escola francesa, além de três publicações registradas. Conclui-se que as parcas reclamações são discursivamente construídas com elementos de polidez, na tentativa de preservar faces e manter relações de consumo em um contexto no qual a decepção impede que o sujeito vivencie satisfatoriamente o hedonismo prometido pelas marcas na sociedade de consumo.
Prevalence, characteristics, and associated determinants of postpartum depression among adolescent mothers in Kenyatta National Hospital and Pumwani Maternity Hospital from March to July 2023: A prospective, cross-sectional study
Authors: MURIITHI GATHONI , Kihara A.B , Kigamwa Pius
Published: February 2024

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a depressive episode that occurs in women within 6 weeks of parturition. It has a global prevalence of 13-19%. Long-term consequences include a high likelihood of experiencing depression in mothers, suicide, and infanticide. There is currently no routine screening for postpartum depression at the postnatal clinic.
Objectives: To determine the prevalence of postpartum depression among adolescent mothers, characteristics, and associated determinants in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and Pumwani Maternity Hospital (PMH).
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study, involving 162 consenting postnatal adolescent mothers (14-19 years) at Kenyatta National and Pumwani Maternity hospitals. Consecutive sampling was employed. Data were collected using a structured sociodemographic questionnaire and the Edinburg Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25. 
Results: Of all participants, 77.2% were from PMH and 22.8% were from KNH. Most participants were 18–19 years old, had primary education as the highest entry level, were single, depended on their parents for financial support, and were Christians. For obstetric characteristics, the majority had no history of miscarriage, were primipara, had unintended pregnancy, had amenorrhea as the first symptom, had an initial antenatal clinic (ANC) visit during the first trimester, had at least four ANC visits, and delivered via spontaneous vaginal birth. The prevalence of postpartum depression was 22.2%. The most prominent characteristics of PPD were feeling overwhelmed, sadness, anxiety, and crying episodes. Associated determinants of PPD in adolescent mothers were age <18 years, starting ANC visits after the second trimester, less than four ANC visits, being HIV-positive, unsupportive partner, and having a post-delivery illness for the mother.
Conclusion: This study established that approximately one in four adolescent mothers are likely to suffer from postpartum depression.
Health system barriers to access to quality sexual and reproductive health and rights in relation to family planning and contraception
Authors: Kihara Anne-Beatrice , Koigi Paul Kamau , Kabare Lucy , Barasa Chris
Published: February 2024

Background: Access to reproductive health information and services is critical to health, well-being, and the ability to achieve personal and corporate life and work goals. Within the context of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), the health system should adopt a life course approach to achieve a continuum of care. This spectrum needs to span from conception to the care of the aging woman across all contexts and must encompass humanitarian crises, climate change, and environmental exposures while embracing the ongoing digital transformation narrative. Current challenges relating to family planning and contraception (FPC) within the Kenyan context typically arise from highly prevalent unfavorable sociocultural norms and traditions.

Selected SRHR intervention programs: Programs that promote girls’ education and enhance community engagement to effect sociobehavioral change programing have high transformative potential. Some of these programs include the provision of contraception, adolescent, and youth-friendly programs (AYFS), intimate partner violence intervention programs, HIV prevention, use of multipurpose product technologies (MPT), prevention of abortion-related mortality, provision of access to maternity care, and continuous improvement of quality of care.

Conclusion: Obstetricians and gynecologists must commit to governance leadership that focuses on SMART advocacy, the establishment of health system resilience to provide access, effective coverage, and rights-based approaches. These are vital to the provision of optimal FPC care in Kenya.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING DALAM PEMILIHAN BIBIT UNTUK BUDIDAYA IKAN MAS
Authors: Limbong Tonni , Limbong Riswan
Published: February 2024

Ikan Mas (cyprinus carpio) sangat populer diberbagai kalangan masyarakat Indonesia. Ikan mas termasuk salah satu komoditi  perikanan  air tawar  yang  berkembang  sangat pesat  setiap  tahunnya.  Ikan mas disukai karena rasa dagingnya yang enak, gurih, serta mengandung protein yang cukup tinggi. Budidaya dan Pembibitan bibit ikan mas terus mengalami pengingkatan karena permintaan konsumen atau peternak dan pembudidaya ikan mas ini semakin meningkat.  Hal ini yang mendorong pembudidaya  menyediakan bibit untuk memproduksi bibit ikan mas yang baik. Metode Simple Additive Weighting  merupakan suatu metode penentuan urutan dalam penunjang sebuah keputusan, dapat dijadikan sebagai metode untuk pemilihan jenis bibit ikan mas yang baik dalam  membantu peternak memilih jenis bibit ikan mas yang baik untuk diternakkan.
SISTEM APLIKASI PEMBAYARAN SERVICE DAN PENJUALAN SPARE PART SEPEDA MOTOR HONDA PADA CV. ANEKA TEKNIK BINJAI
Authors: Damayanti Damayanti , Ambarita Indah
Published: February 2024

Teknologi memberikan peranan penting dalam dunia usaha, demikian halnya peranan sebuah sistem dalam mengawasi dan mengendalikan kegiatan pembayaran dan penjualan pada sebuah perusahaan. Dealer CV. Aneka Teknik merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak dalam bidang penjualan, pemeliharaan dan suku cadang sepeda motor Honda (SMH). Sebagian dari pengolahan data di dealer CV. Aneka teknik ini masih dilakukan secara manual, sehingga banyak permasalahan yang timbul, seperti halnya banyaknya waktu yang dibutuhkan untuk pembuatan laporan, tingkat keakurasian yang kurang serta informasi yang dihasilkan tidak bisa langsung didapatkan. Penelitian ini merancang sebuah sistem pembayaran jasa servis dan penjualan suku cadang yang terkomputerisasi. Sistem yang dirancang menggunakan data konsumen, data sepeda motor, dan data sparepart. Sistem yang dibangun ini digunakan oleh kasir, yang bertugas untuk mengelola atau mengolah data pembayaran servis konsumen, data transaksi penjualan dan stok suku cadang sepeda motor. Sistem ini dirancang dengan menggunakan bahasa pemrograman Visual Basic 2010. Penelitian ini dapat memudahkan kegiatan transaksi pembayaran jasa servis dan penjualan sparepart serta dapat memudahkan karyawan CV. Aneka Teknik dalam menyusun laporan konsumen servis dan sparepart pada bengkel CV. Aneka Teknik.
OPTIMASI CLUSTER K-MEANS MENGGUNAKAN METODE ELBOW PADA DATA PENGGUNA NARKOBA DENGAN PEMROGRAMAN PYTHON
Authors: Winarta Andre , Kurniawan Wahyu Joni
Published: February 2024

As we know, drugs are very illegal in Indonesia because drug abuse can have very dangerous effects. Drugs are substances that have side effects such as hallucinations, reduced awareness and arousal of the user. Technological advances continue to change over time so that information needs are very much needed in life. Currently, data on drug users is very extensive, so that adequate information presentation techniques are needed so that the information received is very accurate and in accordance with the user's needs. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out a data mining process on drug user data to obtain useful information for users. This study aims to prove Elbow's performance to produce optimal clusters of drug user data using the K-Means algorithm as a data grouping method. Cluster optimization is obtained from the Elbow method, which is executed with Google Collaboratory using the Python programming language. The test results show that the Elbow method works very well in producing the optimal cluster, which is found at k = 3 with the SSE difference value of 1257.862 with k test = 5.
RANCANG BANGUN ROBOT BERODA PENGENAL WARNA PADA BOLA BERBASIS ARDUINO
Authors: Yusfrizal Yusfrizal
Published: February 2024

The rapid development of technology, especially in the field of robotics, can be felt by all circles, technology is the result of an increasingly advanced human civilization, which greatly helps and makes it easier for humans to meet their daily needs. One of the wheeled robot technologies that have been successfully created today is a wheeled robot that is able to detect the color of a ball, but the object detection is still not perfect and there are still many shortcomings. This affects the path of the wheeled robot in the field, so it is necessary to improve the detection in order to better detect the color of the ball. In the design of a wheeled robot that recognizes the color of the arduino-based ball that is designed, the robot can look for the color on the ball according to the command on Android. The method used in this research is to use the method of observation and testing which is carried out by directly observing the situation in the room and conducting trials on the robot so that it can be seen the performance of the wheeled robot color recognition on the ball. The robot can search to recognize the color of the ball according to the command on Android, with a distance of 1 to 5 cm based on the trial scheme. In addition, the robot is also able to find the color of the ball according to the command on Android by following the position of the path that has been provided. The design of the wheeled robot to recognize the color of the ball using the TCS 3200 sensor based on Arduino with color input only detects 4 colors, namely red, green, blue, and black.
Sistem pendukung keputusan penilaian kepuasan masyarakat terhadap pelayanan di pt. Putri manalu bersaudara menggunakan metode oreste
Authors: Sianipar Baringin , Marpaung Preddy , Sinaga Dedi Candro Parulian , Laia Murniati , Muliati Muliati
Published: February 2024

Sistem Pendukung Keputusan merupakan sistem yang mampu menyediakan dara informasi. Pengambilan keputusan dilakukan secara sistematis, mengumpulkan fakta-fakta, kemudian ada penentuan yang matang dari alternatif yang dihadapi, dan selanjutnya mengambil tindakan yang menurut perhitungan merupakan tindakan yang paling tepat. Sistem Pendukung Keputusan lebih ditujukan untuk mendukung manajemen dalam melakukan pekerjaan yang bersifat analitis dalam situasi yang kurang terstruktur dengan kriteria yang kurang jelas. Metode Oreste adalah salah satu metode pengambilan keputusan multi criteria atau yang lebih dikenal dengani stilah Multi Criteria Decision Making (MCDM). MCDM digunakan untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan dengan kriteria yang bertentangan untuk dapat mengambil keputusan untuk mencapai keputusan akhir.
Perancangan Aplikasi Web Kartu Ujian Akhir Semester Pada Fakultas Teknik Universitas Islam Makassar
Authors: Sukirman Sukirman
Published: February 2024

Kartu Ujian Akhir Semester (UAS)  merupakan salah satu syarat yang harus dipenuhi jika ingin mengikuti UAS pada Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Islam Makassar. Pengambilan kartu UAS secara konvensional sangat tidak efisien dan membutuhkan waktu yang lama. Pada penelitian ini dilakukan pembuatan aplikasi web untuk pengambilan kartu UAS. Metode dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode Rapid Application Development (RAD)  melalui model Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Pengujian dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Black Box. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan semua fitur-fitur pada aplikasi web pengambilan kartu UAS berfungsi dengan baik. Aplikasi web pengambilan kartu UAS ini dapat memberi kenyamanan bagi mahasiswa serta kelancaran dalam proses pengambilan kartu UAS.
Características das reações anafiláticas por himenóptero em um hospital terciário entre 2016 e 2022
Authors: Figueiroa Olguin Yvan , Rosimeire Ribeiro Marisa , Bertocco Andrade Maria Elisa , Fernandes Rodrigues Fátima
Published: February 2024

Introdução: As reações alérgicas por acidentes com himenóptero podem ser graves e potencialmente fatais. No Brasil atualmente existem poucos trabalhos que abordam o tema. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar as características das reações anafiláticas por himenóptero em um hospital terciário. Objetivo: Avaliar as características das reações anafiláticas por himenóptero no Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual “Francisco Morato de Oliveira” de São Paulo. Métodos: Análise de prontuários de pacientes com CID -10: J38.4 (edema da laringe), T78.2 (choque anafilático não especificado), X23 (contato com abelhas, vespas e vespões), W57 (mordeduras e picadas de inseto e de outros artrópodes, não venenosos), Z91.0 (história pessoal de alergia exceto a drogas e a substâncias biológicas) e L50 (urticária), de 2016 a 2022. Realizada a coleta de dados de prontuário eletrônico e por contato telefônico. Resultados: Foram incluídos 10 pacientes com anafilaxia segundo critérios WAO 2019. A idade média foi de 24,2 anos (± 24,3); 60% eram homens, 60% estudantes, e 30% professores; 40% tinham rinite e asma, 50% foram causados por abelha e os outros por formiga. Houve diferença significativa comparando idade (p=0,019) e IgE total (p=0,018) entre abelha e formiga. Comparando a ocupação, observou-se a probabilidade 97% menor de acidente por abelha (OR=0,039) para estudantes (p=0,048). Conclusão: A proporção de anafilaxia a himenóptero observada nos atendimentos por reações alérgicas avaliadas no período foi de 0,16%. A população pediátrica apresentou maior probabilidade de anafilaxia por formiga.
Tuberculose urogenital
Authors: Palos Barile Mônica , Junqueira Reis Ferraz Marta
Published: February 2024

Introdução: A tuberculose é uma infecção frequente no Brasil que pode se apresentar nas formas pulmonar e extrapulmonar. O trato geniturinário é um dos possíveis focos de acometimento. A doença tem maiores chances de se estabelecer em pacientes já imunodeprimidos por outra patologia. Objetivo: Relatar um caso de tuberculose urogenital em paciente com quadro de leucemia linfocítica crônica e realizar revisão de literatura sobre o tema. Relato de caso: Paciente feminina, 78 anos, com queixa de disúria e polaciúria há 10 meses, com linfocitose em hemogramas, culturas urinárias negativas e sem resolução dos sintomas a despeito do uso de múltiplos antibióticos. Tomografia de abdome e pelve com moderada dilatação pielocalicinal e discreta dilatação ureteral à esquerda sem identificação de fator obstrutivo, associadas a espessamento urotelial difuso desse lado. Pesquisa positiva para BAAR na urina, pressupondo o diagnóstico de tuberculose do aparelho urinário, que possibilitou assim o tratamento correto da afecção e a prevenção de complicações. Discussão: A tuberculose urogenital é uma doença de difícil diagnóstico, mais prevalente em homens, apresentando baixa sensibilidade em exames diagnósticos, fatos que divergem do caso apresentado, o que tornou o estudo ainda mais relevante. Conclusão: A tuberculose urogenital é uma doença de início insidioso e difícil diagnóstico. Sintomas típicos da tuberculose pulmonar são infrequentes quando há o acometimento urogenital. O diagnóstico é realizado com o isolamento do bacilo da tuberculose na urina. O diagnóstico precoce possibilita não somente intervir na evolução da doença, mas também na prevenção de possíveis complicações.
Financial Distress During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Altman and Springate Model Prediction
Authors:   Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Sahid, Indonesia, Herdiansah Andri , Sangkasari Paranita Ekayana ,   Master of Management Program, Universitas Sahid, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

Background: The retail trade industry has experienced a sharp decline in economic growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulation of social distancing, restrictions on retail shop operating hours, and disruption of online shopping behavior contribute to worsen the financial performance of retail trade companies.

 Purpose: The purpose of this research is to analyze the prediction of financial distress of retail trade companies. This research chose to use the Altman and Springate Model since both of them are the most accurate and conservative models to predict.

 Research Methodology: The financial distress analysis technique used is Altman and Springate Model. The calculation of the Altman and Springate Score is based on an equation formula for data in the period before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Altman’s Score are grouped in the Safe Zone, Grey Area, and Financial Distress; while the Springate’s Score are grouped in the Safe Zone and Financial Distress categories.

 Findings: Altman Model Analysis stated that most of the companies experienced a decreased scores, the company’s financial performance during COVID-19 pandemic was predicted financial distress and belong to the Grey Zone category than before COVID-19 pandemic. Springate Model Analysis states that all companies have decreased scores, and the company’s financial performance during COVID-19 pandemic is predicted financial distress than before COVID-19 pandemic. Springate Model revealed a more conservative indicator, but both models stated there were still exist several companies in the Safe Zone category to continue their business.

 Research limitations: The limitations of this study are only using Altman and Springate Model. The object of this research is the retail trade industry only, then future research may be able to expand the analyzed industry in the new normal conditions.

 Originality/value: The originality of this research is focused on the retail trade companies as the most affected industry by COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, this research analyzes financial distress based on Altman Z-Score and Springate Model as the most powerful model to predict.
Role of Cranberry in Urinary Tract Infections
Authors: Dr ASHISH K SAXENA  , Dr NEELAM BALA  , Dr RAKA SHEOHARE  , Dr BIJAY PATNI
Published: February 2024

Urinary tract infection (UTI), both symptomatic and asymptomatic, occurs very frequently in the population, especially amongpatients with diabetes. With the advent of newer medications such as sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, thereis greater focus on this disease. Cranberry products have been used earlier in various forms as a natural remedy for this disease.Certain compounds like flavonoids, distinctive proanthocyanidins with prominent active ingredients like phenolic acid inhibitthe adherence of fibrillae of Escherichia coli to the urothelial cells lining the urinary bladder. This article takes a brief look atthe disease and the role of cranberry as a natural remedy for UTI.
Triglyceridemic Waist Phenotypes as Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Zuzunaga-Montoya Fiorella E. , Vera-Ponce Víctor Juan
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Triglyceride waist phenotypes, which combine high triglyceride levels and central obesity, have recently emerged as an area of interest in metabolic disease research.

Objective: To conduct a systematic review (SR) with meta-analysis to determine if triglyceride waist phenotypes are a risk factor for T2DM.

Materials: SR with meta-analysis of cohort studies. The search was conducted in four databases: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, and EMBASE. Participants were classified into four groups, based on triglyceride level and waist circumference (WC): 1) Normal WC and normalConduct triglyceride level (NWNT); 2) Normal WC and high triglyceride level (NWHT), 3) Altered WC and normal triglyceride level (EWNT) and 4) Altered WC and high triglyceride level (EWHT). For the meta-analysis, only studies whose measure of association were presented as Hazard ratio (HR) along with 95% confidence intervals (CI95%) were used.

Results: Compared to people with NWHT, a statistically significant association was found for those with NWHT (HR: 2.65; CI95% 1.77–3.95), EWNT (HR: 2.54; CI95% 2.05–3.16) and EWHT (HR: 4.41; CI95% 2.82–6.89).

Conclusions: There is a clear association between triglyceride waist phenotypes and diabetes, according to this SR and meta-analysis. Although central obesity and high triglyceride levels are associated with a higher risk of the aforementioned disease, their combination appears to pose an even greater risk. Therefore, in the clinical setting, it is important to consider this when assessing the risk of diabetes.
Harnessing the Power of Transfer Learning in Deep Learning Models
Authors: Sreerama Jeevan , Sistla Sai Mani Krishna
Published: February 2024

Transfer learning, a technique in machine learning, has emerged as a powerful approach to enhance the performance of deep learning models by leveraging knowledge gained from one task or domain to improve learning in another. This paper provides an overview of transfer learning in the context of deep learning, exploring its principles, methods, and applications. We discuss the benefits and challenges of transfer learning, highlighting its capacity to expedite model training, improve generalization, and facilitate the adaptation of deep learning models to new tasks and domains. Furthermore, we examine various strategies for transfer learning, including fine-tuning, feature extraction, and domain adaptation, along with practical considerations and best practices. Through real-world examples and case studies, we illustrate the effectiveness of transfer learning across diverse domains, including computer vision, natural language processing, and healthcare. Finally, we address current trends, open challenges, and future directions in harnessing the power of transfer learning to advance the capabilities of deep learning models.
Remote Work in Smaller Towns: Possibilities and uncertainties
Authors: Granath Hansson Anna , Guðmundsdóttir Hjördís
Published: February 2024

Has remote work post-pandemic expanded the influence of Nordic capitals on surrounding towns? Through case studies in five Nordic towns, the report focused on how remote work opportunities influence small-town attractiveness, population retention, and planning strategies. It explores the effects on populations, urban-rural landscapes, and planning needs. The findings reveal a shift in population dynamics, with people moving from capitals to smaller towns, leveraging remote work's flexibility. This shift presents opportunities and challenges for regional development, highlighting the need for further research to navigate the complexities of remote work's long-term implications. Despite remote work becoming common, the study found little proof that remote work opportunities have made these towns more attractive.  Remote or hybrid work can attract new populations and highly qualified personnel, enhancing towns' attractiveness without necessarily increasing the population. Ongoing research is needed to fully understand remote work's potential and inform policy and planning to attract new residents and visitors.
Risk Response Planning and Project Implementation Among Faith-Based Construction Projects in The Diocese of Ngong
Authors: Mutula Peter Kennedy Otieno , Engairo Pamela , Kimathi Doreen
Published: February 2024

Projects are marred with various challenges and uncertainties from the onset of their inception to implementation and completion phases. These uncertainties if not mitigated properly affect subsequent delivery of project objectives thereby causing delays, cost overruns and sometimes may lead to project failures.  Therefore, risk response planning are major features in project management that project managers, project teams and related stakeholders must effectively employ to deal with the risks and uncertainties that may interfere with the projects in order to realize the project success.  This study therefore sought to analyze the effect of risk response planning on project implementation among faith-based organizations in Kenya. The study focused on the projects in the Catholic Diocese of Ngong. Contingency theories informed the foundation upon which the study variables were reviewed to establish their relationships. The study adopted a descriptive case design to analyze how risk management practices affect the implementation of projects in Catholic Diocese of Ngong. The target population involved 240 members that were drawn from the PPC and PEC. The sample size was 72 members whom were selected by simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques to give each member in the population a chance of selection and ensure that only those with relevant information are involved in the study. A structured questionnaire aided in gathering primary data for the study. The questionnaires were issued to the respondents through a drop and pick method and data collected were analyzed with the help of statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) version 23. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive analysis while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis and data presented in frequency tables, pie charts and graphs. The study found a strong significant positive relationship between risk response planning and project implementation.. The study recommended that organizations should formulate and put in place elaborate risk response plans to enable them succeed in their project implementation. The researcher further recommends for more studies to be conducted on risk response plans other than the ones the study concentrated as they only accounted for 57.8%.
Types of Batteries for New Energy Electric Vehicles
Authors: Chen Qizheng
Published: February 2024

This article aims to study and explore the different types of batteries used in new energy electric vehicles, and classify them. As environmental preservation and sustainable development gain greater prominence, the adoption of new energy electric vehicles as a viable alternative to conventional fuel-based vehicles has surged. Concurrently, there have been remarkable advancements in battery technologies supporting these electric vehicles. Understanding the classification and characteristics of electric vehicle batteries is of great significance for promoting the development of the electric vehicle industry. This article will provide a detailed introduction to several major battery technologies, including lithium-ion batteries, sodium ion batteries, and solid-state-state batteries, and analyze their advantages and disadvantages; Application fields and future development trends.
Would the mice’s memory of mitochondrial stress pass on to mice offspring
Authors: Zhou Zihang , Lin Zili , Huang Haoning , Liu Jingtian
Published: February 2024

This study investigates whether the offspring of genetically modified mice with AD-induced UPRmt have genetic memory, which makes the offspring more likely to produce UPRmt or even with a more obvious effect. We first conducted biochemical studies using double transgenic mice of different ages to explore the expression levels of UPRmt-related proteins in hippocampal lysates. The two groups of mice were then mated to produce offspring, then the expression levels of UPRmt-related proteins in the offspring were explored. The offspring were tested for UPRmt characterization and physiological changes. Our analysis shows with inherited mtDNA and the consequent UPRmt, UPRmt can also communicate across tissues via intracellular signals; the cell-autonomous induction of UPRmt enables individuals to engage in global stress responses, whereby individuals exhibit greater resistance to adverse mitochondrial stresses, bacterial infections, and toxins, resulting in longer life. Due to the limitations of experimental materials, we propose more theories without a large amount of experimental data as support. We conclude that stress resistance can also develop in mammalian offspring due to mitochondrial stress-induced mitochondrial nuclear imbalance and the consequent increase in lifespan, thus increasing the survival advantage of the mammalian species.
Impact of Climate Change on Snow Leopards in the Himalayas
Authors: Zhu Danning
Published: February 2024

Nowadays, there are no more than 8000 snow leopards worldwide. Habitat loss and habitat fragmentation, reduced prey numbers, etc., have become the main reasons for the decline in snow leopards, leading to the extinction of snow leopards. Many current studies are focusing on the distribution, behavior, and prey of snow leopards and the threats they meet. But even though we know the snow leopards well and have tried our best to protect them, they are still facing some threats, such as climate change. This article studies how climate change acts in the Himalayas, which is the main habitat for snow leopards, the reasons for climate change, and how climate change affects snow leopards. Climate change causes warming, changes in precipitation, and glaciers retreating in the Himalayas. These reduce the area of snow leopards’ territories and decrease the number of prey. Therefore, cubs’ fertility and survival rates decline, exacerbating snow leopards’ extinction.
The Path to Optimize the Authorized Legislative Power of Special Economic Zones
Authors: Tang Mengxin
Published: February 2024

The authorized legislative system of China’s special economic zones has provided strong support for the successful implementation of reform and opening up. However, with the vigorous development of the special economic zone economy, the authorized legislative power of special economic zones also faces a series of opportunities and challenges, involving key issues such as power boundaries, legal frameworks, and scope definition. This study focuses on the legitimacy analysis of the authorization decisions made by the National People’s Congress and its Standing Committee, the legitimacy analysis of the authorization of the National People’s Congress to formulate regulations by the government of special economic zones, as well as the review and supervision of the authorized legislation of special economic zones. It explores the enhancement and prospects of legislative authority in Special Economic Zones, aiming to establish a theoretical foundation for the standardization of the legislative power of special economic zones in China, promote the establishment of legal frameworks and the sustained prosperity of special economic zones.