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SATISFACTION WITH KUALA LUMPUR CITY HALL SERVICES: A STUDY ON PUBLIC HOUSING SRI SABAH VIA CSMS MODEL
Authors: Mohamad Ibrahim Hairunnisa , Ramayah Malarvilly , C. Rajaratnam R. Usha Devi
Published: July 2024

This study focuses on the factors influencing the satisfaction of public services offered by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Malaysia. The area of study is the public housing at Sri Sabah, which is located in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. This quantitative study is based on data collected from a survey involving 343 Malaysian citizens who are currently residing in the Sri Sabah neighbourhood. CSMS research framework was employed and analysed utilizing PLS-SEM statistical tool for data analysis purposes. The findings strongly support the attainment of all three objectives outlined in this study. The first finding indicates that the relationship between the KL City Hall and Sri Sabah citizens has a significant influence on the respective community’s quality of life. The next outcome is that the Sri Sabah citizens’ attachment to the neighbourhood affects their quality of life significantly. Finally, the relationship between the KL City Hall and citizens, quality of life, and attachment to the neighbourhood have a significant influence on the satisfaction with public services that are provided by the KL City Hall of the city.
Prevalencia de Cryptosporidium spp. en becerros doble propósito de la zona centro de Veracruz, México
Authors: Romero Salas Dora , Rodríguez-Vivas Roger Ivan , Cruz-Romero Anabel , Aguilar-Domínguez Mariel , Alarcón-Zapata Marco Antonio , Ojeda-Chi Melina Maribel , Flota-Burgos Gabriela Janett
Published: July 2024

Objective. To estimate the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in dual-purpose calves on cattle ranches in Veracruz, Mexico, by the use of the direct immunofluorescence test (DIT). Materials and methods. A cross-sectional epidemiological study was carried out in five municipalities of Veracruz. The animals included in the study were calves between 1 and 60 days old. Stool samples were taken directly from the rectum. The modified Faust centrifugation technique was used to concentrate oocysts and DIT for their detection. In each ranch surveys were applied to know the characteristics of the animals and their management. General and specific prevalence was estimated. Variables were analyzed using the univariate Chi-square test to determine possible epidemiological associations. Results. The overall prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp.  was 69.9%, and the municipality with the highest prevalence was Tlalixcoyan (96.6%). No significant difference was found between the age, sex, breed and consistency of the feces of the calves. The ranch (R9) was the only factor associated with Cryptosporidium spp. in the calves studied. Conclusions. There is a high prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in dual purpose calves from Veracruz, Mexico. For a better understanding of the transmission dynamics and zoonotic potential of this protozoan, it is necessary to determine the predominant species and genotypes in the region.
Osteosíntesis de radio y ulna con placa bloqueada en oso hormiguero gigante (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
Authors: Stuart Gomez Sarah Manuela , Pinto Acero Kelvin , Gómez Castro Gaston Roberto
Published: July 2024

La osteosíntesis es la técnica quirúrgica que se realiza en las fracturas óseas para la reducción y estabilización de los fragmentos de hueso en una posición adecuada, permitiendo que el paciente recobre su actividad motora. El presente reporte trata el caso de un Oso hormiguero gigante en el municipio de Yopal, Colombia, el cual ingresa al servicio veterinario por lesión en miembro torácico causado por accidente automovilístico. El tratamiento instaurado fue quirúrgico tras diagnosticar fractura de la diáfisis radio-ulnar. La resolución se aborda mediate osteosíntesis de ambas estructuras óseas con un sistema de doble placa bloqueada de titanio bajo plan anestésico de ketamina 4mg/Kg, dexmedetomidina 0.025 mg/kg y midazolam 0.1 mg/Kg; el mantenimiento se realizó con isoflurano a razón de 3% como inicio de la anestesia y 1.5% de mantenimiento. La reducción de la fractura mediante la técnica mencionada mostró un resultado efectivo para la estabilización de esta. Esta problemática real y creciente afecta a diferentes animales de fauna silvestres que se movilizan en busca de alimento, agua o refugio, amenazando directamente a la biodiversidad.
Improving Self-Efficacy, Quality of Life, and Glycemic Control in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: Randomized Controlled Trial for the Evaluation of the Family-Centered Empowerment Model (Preprint)
Authors: Alzawahreh Salah , Ozturk Candan
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Poor glycemic management in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) increases complications. Enhanced control is associated with other factors, such as cultural, socioeconomic, and health care system disparities specific to the Middle East, which can greatly influence individuals’ ability to get and use health care services as well as their reaction to treatment approaches.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to evaluate the impact of the family-centered empowerment model on Jordanian adolescents with T1DM, focusing on their glycosylated hemoglobin levels, self-efficacy, and quality of life (QOL).

METHODS

A randomized controlled trial involved 68 adolescents with T1DM visiting Jordanian Royal Medical Services’ clinics. Two sets of participant groups were created: control (n=34) and intervention (n=34). Participants were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, receiving the family-centered empowerment model intervention, or the control group, receiving standard care. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews and medical records.

RESULTS

From April to October 2023, a total of 68 adolescents with T1DM participated in the study at the Jordanian Royal Medical Services. QOL had significant improvement among 13 (38%) of the 34 participants in the intervention group, and the program significantly improved moderate self-efficacy levels in 12 (35%) patients (P<.001). In addition, the average glycosylated hemoglobin levels dropped from 11.25% to 10.23% (P<.001). Additionally, improvements were seen in stress management, communication, and treatment adherence, with a substantial decrease in treatment obstacles. The intervention was successful in improving both clinical and psychosocial outcomes, as evidenced by the fact that the control group showed no noticeable improvements in these parameters.

CONCLUSIONS

The study suggests that patients with T1DM should receive continuous care education sessions, including self-care training, to improve their health. Nurses should also incorporate this training into treatment plans and educational programs for adolescents to enhance their QOL.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06694467; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06694467
Effect of physical exercise on telomere length: An umbrella review and meta-analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Sánchez González Juan Luis , Sánchez-Rodríguez Juan Luis , González-Sarmiento Rogelio , Navarro-López Víctor , Juárez-Vela Raúl , Pérez Jesús , Martín-Vallejo Javier
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Telomere length (TL) is a marker of cellular health and aging. Physical exercise has been associated with longer telomeres and, therefore, healthier aging. However, results supporting such effect vary across studies.

OBJECTIVE

Our aim was to synthesise existing evidence on the effect of different modalities and duration of physical exercise on TL.

METHODS

We performed an umbrella review and meta-analysis. Data sources included PubMed, Embase, Web of Sciences, Cochrane Library, and Scopus. We selected systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomised and non-randomised controlled clinical trials evaluating the effect of physical exercise on TL.

RESULTS

Our literature search retrieved 12 eligible systematic reviews, five of which included meta-analyses. We identified twenty-two distinct primary studies to estimate the overall effect size of physical exercise on TL. The overall effect size was 0.2780 (95% CI: 0.118; 0.439), with a heterogeneity test value (Q) of 43.08 (p=0.0031) and I² coefficient of 51.3%. The number of weeks of intervention explained part of this heterogeneity (Q_B=8.25; p=0.0041), with higher effect sizes found in studies with an intervention of less than 30 weeks. Exercise modality explained additional heterogeneity within this subgroup (Q_B=10.28, p=0.016). The effect sizes were small for aerobic exercise and endurance training, and moderate for High-Intensity Interval Training.

CONCLUSIONS

Our umbrella review and meta-analysis detected a small-moderate positive effect of physical exercise on TL, which seems to be influenced by the duration and type of physical exercise. High quality studies looking into the impact of standardised, evidence-based physical exercise programmes on TL are still warranted.

CLINICALTRIAL

PROSPERO CRD42024500736
Configuring Discourses on Black Women’s Power in the Novels, Waiting to Exhale and The Color Purple
Authors: Pramono R.B. Edi , Adi Ida Rohani , Rokhman Muh Arif
Published: July 2024

The discourses of the novels, Waiting to Exhale and The Color Purple, show the main characters exercising power in their social power relations, then gaining knowledge, and with knowledge, gaining power. In the former novel, the characters Robin and Bernadine gain knowledge through their relationship with Savannah and Gloria, while in the latter Celie gains knowledge through Nettie’s letters and her intensive acquaintance with Shug. This study thus aimed to analyze how Black women acquire power transformation, and what state of power Black women have before and after this transformation. Our findings showed, first, that they acquire support and help from close friends and families. Second, they gained knowledge and awareness about their positions and weaknesses. And third, they begin determining their wills, passions, and choices. Then, they transform their endurance into power over and power to change from being powerless and submissive into a powerful and self-determining personality. Using Foucault’s theory of power and Foucault’s discourse analysis method, the discourse shows that besides knowledge, self-determination and the supporting milieu are essential factors in gaining power transformation in power relations.
Assessing the Effects of Customer Satisfaction and Retention in the Hospitality Industry: A Study of St. Jacobs and Groovy Hotels, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Ojo Idowu
Published: July 2024

This study investigated the effect of customer satisfaction and retention in St. Jacobs and Groovy Hotels, Akure, Ondo State. Satisfying customers’ needs allows for keeping them and fostering customer retention, ensuring ongoing patronage. The level of customer satisfaction and retention dictates to some extent the achievement of organizational objectives. Descriptive survey research design was used for this study. This study sample comprised 120 customers and they were selected using convenience sampling technique. The questionnaire was used as an instrument of primary data collection. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Demographic information of the respondents was analyzed using simple percentages and bar charts. Linear Regression Analysis and Pearson Correlation were used to test the three hypotheses that were formulated for this study at 0.05 alpha levels of significance. The results of the findings in hypothesis one concluded that service quality has a positive significant impact on customer satisfaction. Hypothesis two established that customer satisfaction has a positive significant impact on customer retention. In the third hypothesis, it was found that there is a positive significant relationship between customer care, customer satisfaction and customer retention. This study recommended that proper and quick care should be given to customers whenever objections are raised to give them a sense of belonging. Therefore, it would be valuable to investigate other variables, such as food and beverage quality and service, branding, cleanliness and security of hotels about the construct of customer satisfaction.
Analysis of Zijin Mining's Green Transformation and Effectiveness under ESG Concepts
Authors: Jianwei Ma , Xingxing Shi
Published: July 2024

Based on the ESG concept, this paper discusses the practice and effect of non-ferrous metal industrial enterprises in green transformation. Taking Zijin Mining as a case study, it analyses the motivation of Zijin Mining's green transformation and combs through its green governance path, assesses the effectiveness of the transformation from the three levels of governance, environment and society, and evaluates the effect of governing Zijin Mining's green transformation. The study finds that Zijin Mining's green transformation has significantly improved economic performance, energy saving and emission reduction, and actively promoted social performance, reflecting the corporate environmental and social responsibility. The conclusions of this paper not only provide feedback for Zijin Mining's green governance, but also provide practical references for the green transformation of enterprises in the same industry, helping enterprises to achieve the goal of sustainable development.
Optimization of Correction of Intraoperative Blood Loss with Hemocomponents during Colon Surgery in Patients with Colostomies and Colonic Fistulas
Authors: Makhmatovich Abdiev Kattabek
Published: July 2024

Abstract: Intraoperative blood loss during colon surgery poses significant challenges, particularly in patients with colostomies and colonic fistulas. This study aims to optimize the correction of blood loss through the strategic use of hemocomponents. We conducted a comprehensive analysis of 120 patients undergoing colon surgery, with a subset having colostomies and colonic fistulas. Various hemocomponents, including packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, and platelets, were evaluated for their efficacy in managing intraoperative blood loss. The optimization strategy was based on preoperative hemoglobin levels, intraoperative blood loss estimation, and real-time monitoring of coagulation parameters. Our findings suggest that a tailored approach to hemocomponent administration, guided by continuous hemodynamic and laboratory assessments, significantly improves patient outcomes by reducing the incidence of postoperative complications and the need for reoperation. This study underscores the importance of individualized blood management protocols in enhancing surgical outcomes for patients with complex colorectal conditions.
Machine learning para predecir la calidad del secado de chapas en la industria de tableros contrachapados de Pinus radiata
Authors: Ramos Maldonado Mario , Duarte Sepúlveda Thays , Gatica Neira Francisco , Venegas Vásconez Diego
Published: July 2024

El Aprendizaje automático o Machine learning es una herramienta que está siendo utilizada para optimizar procesos industriales de alta complejidad. En la industria de producción de paneles contrachapados, el secado de chapas es uno de los procesos más importantes ya que permite obtener productos con alta calidad. La naturaleza biológica y alta variabilidad estructural de la madera hace que su procesamiento industrial sea multivariado y difícil de controlar. La gran cantidad de variables presentes y la posibilidad cada vez más frecuente de medirlas en tiempo real están permitiendo la disponibilidad de una gran cantidad de datos. En la actualidad, el enfoque basado en datos y las técnicas de Inteligencia Artificial, específicamente Machine learning, pueden permitir enfoques robustos de predicción y de control. En la industria de procesos con altos niveles de automatización es posible viabilizar la toma de decisiones para predecir la calidad del producto, monitoreando las variables de control explicativas. El objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el comportamiento de tres algoritmos de Machine learning para predecir la calidad del proceso de secado de chapas a partir de un número considerable de variables de entrada capturadas de un proceso industrial real. Se utilizó la plataforma Weka y código Python. Se evaluaron los algoritmos: K-Nearest-Neighbor, eXtreme Gradient Boosting y Support Vector Machine. Se realizó reducción de variables y dimensionalidad de análisis de correlación y de componentes principales. Los resultados demostraron que eXtreme Gradient Boosting logró una precisión del 76 % en la predicción de resultados de calidad. Finalmente, se concluye que la metodología de ingeniería de datos y los algoritmos fueron eficientes para predecir los datos industriales.
PENDEKATAN GESTALT TERHADAP PERILAKU MEROKOK
Authors: Khaira Wanty , Mulia Mulia
Published: July 2024

Artikel ini membahas tentang pendekatan gestalt terhadap Perilaku merokok siswa. Perilaku merokok adalah suatu kebiasaan buruk yang dilakukan oleh seseorang karena perilaku tersebut selain dapat merusak kesehatan diri sendiri juga dapat mengganggu kenyamanan orang sekitarnya. Ada beberapa faktor yang mempengaruhi perilaku merokok, diantaranya: kurangnya perhatian dari orang tua, pengaruh teman sebaya, dan keluarga yang berantakan (broken home). Pendekatan Gestalt merupakan suatu pendekatan yang berpendapat bahwa individu memiliki permasalahan karena menghindari masalah yang dihadapi. Gestalt memandang bahwa setiap individu secara positif memiliki kemampuan untuk memikul tanggung jawab pribadi dan dapat bertindak terhadap dirinya. Dengan Pendekatan Gestalt, setidaknya dapat mengurangi perilaku merokok yang terjadi dikalangan siswa. Sebab perilaku merokok adalah perilaku maladaptif, selain dapat membahayakan kesehatan sendiri, perilaku merokok juga dapat membahayakan orang lain, karena asap yang dapat mengganggu kenyamanan orang lain.
STRATEGI SUPERVISI KLINIS KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM PEMBINAAN KINERJA GURU DI SMAN 12 BANDA ACEH
Authors: Nurussalami Nurussalami , Muharrafah Nonadya
Published: July 2024

Strategi supervisi klinis yang dilakukan oleh kepala sekolah memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam pembinaan kinerja guru dalam membuat Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP). Melalui supervisi ini, guru dapat mengatasi berbagai masalah yang dihadapinya, sehingga kualitas pembelajaran dan kinerjanya dapat meningkat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah (1) Untuk mengetahui perencanaan supervisi klinis kepala sekolah dalam pembinaan kinerja guru di SMAN 12 Banda Aceh, (2) Untuk mengetahui pelaksanaan supervisi klinis kepala sekolah dalam pembinaan kinerja guru di SMAN 12 Banda Aceh, (3) Untuk mengetahui peluang dan tantangan supervisi klinis kepala sekolah dalam pembinaan kinerja guru di SMAN 12 Banda Aceh. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan  deskriptif.  Teknik  pengumpulan  data dilakukan  melalui  observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi dengan subjek penelitian yaitu kepala sekolah dan 2 orang guru. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dalam perencanaan supervisi klinis, kepala sekolah melakukan langkah-langkah seperti menentukan tujuan supervisi klinis, mengumpulkan informasi, menentukan fokus supervisi klinis untuk setiap guru, menyusun rencana tindakan yang spesifik, menetapkan jadwal supervisi klinis, dan mengadakan pertemuan supervisi klinis. Pelaksanaan supervisi klinis terdiri dari tiga tahap yaitu pertemuan awal, observasi, dan pertemuan balikan. Tantangan yang dihadapi kepala sekolah dalam supervisi klinis adalah masalah komunikasi, kurangnya kerjasama, masalah teknis, dan tantangan waktu. Namun, supervisi klinis juga memberikan peluang untuk meningkatkan keterampilan mengajar dan kualitas pembelajaran, mengidentifikasi masalah, meningkatkan hubungan  antara guru dan kepala sekolah, serta pengembangan profesional guru.
The city as a factor: the linguistic situation and perception of the problems of ethnic languages in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)
Authors: Arutyunova Ekaterina M. ,   Institute Sociology of the Federal Center of Theoretical and Applied Sociology of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

The article attempts to identify the influence of the urban environment on linguistic behavior and linguistic aspects of identity among Yakut people at the present time, as well as risk factors of urbanisation for the functioning of the Sakha language in expert assessments. Based on the analysis of quantitative and qualitative assessments of the language situation and current problems in the language sphere in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in 2019 and 2022, it was concluded that due to the specifics of the socio-demographic, historical situation in the republic, the language sphere here is characterised by a high level of preservation and functionality of the Sakha language. Empirical evidence shows that language remains the most important identifier of ethnicity. For the vast majority of the Sakha, the Yakut language is the language of home communication (with differentiation of urban and rural populations); according to our data, the rural environment is actually completely Sakha-speaking. The use of the language in home communication and school education, support for the Yakut language at the republic-wide level, a large proportion of the rural population among the Sakha are significant factors in the preservation and development of the Sakha language. At the same time, the urban, or rather, the metropolitan environment in the republic is becoming a space for the development of discourses which postulate the importance of language as the main symbol of ethnicity and emphasise the damage inflicted on the Yakut language by the processes of urbanisation and universalisation of cultures.
The Strategic Directions for the Development of the Electronic Industry in Russia
Authors: Shatskaya I. V.
Published: July 2024

Topicality. The unprecedented sanctions policy against Russia forces us to think about the directions of development of the domestic economy. One of the priority directions is the development of the domestic electronic industry — the most knowledge-intensive branch of mechanical engineering, the structural core of the post-industrial wave in accordance with the wave concept of E. Toffler. It is electronic products, including components and products made from them, that are extremely differentiated and, among other things, serve as components for other industrial and consumer goods. This means that without the development of the electronic industry, the development of other spheres and sectors of the economy becomes difficult.

Aim. To determine the basic strategy for the development of the electronic industry in Russia.

Tasks. To identify the strategic role of innovations in electronics and microelectronics in Russia’s achievement of technological sovereignty.

Methods. The article is based on the general theory of strategy and methodology of strategizing by academician, foreign member of the Russian Academy of Sciences V.L. Kvint, developed at the Center for Strategic Studies of the Institute for Mathematical Research of Complex Systems and the Department of Economic and Financial Strategy of Lomonosov Moscow State University.

Results. The article provides an overview of global innovation trends and startups that are transforming the electronic industry today. In addition to the review, the author provides statistical information on the level of development of these technologies in Russia.

Conclusions. The strategy for the development of the electronic industry in Russia should be based on a reorientation towards innovative products and components, as well as innovative production methods.
Political Participation of the Youth of St. Petersburg on the Example of Protest Activity
Authors: Vekshin V. O.
Published: July 2024

The purpose of the study is to analyze the protest activity of the youth of St. Petersburg as a form of political participation. Method. To achieve this goal, a content analysis method was chosen, which includes monitoring protest activity among young people. Results. The analysis of protest activity in the youth environment of St. Petersburg is carried out: the organizers of protest actions, the theme of protests, their political forms and number are revealed. The ways to resolve conflicts between society and the authorities in order to conduct a dialogue and, as a consequence, reduce protest activity are proposed. Conclusions. The conducted research has shown that St. Petersburg is home to an active civil society, ready to take political part in various forms, including protest actions. With the help of direct dialogue between youth movements and authorities, discontent on the part of activists representing population groups will decrease. The results of this study will be of interest to specialists in the field of political science and sociology, civil servants in the field of youth policy.
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) in the Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Perspectives
Authors: Khlopov O. A.
Published: July 2024

The article analyses the evolution of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the QUAD, involving the United States, Japan, India and Australia, that aimed at developing a coordinating policy and holding strategic consultations in an attempt to balance the growing power of China in Indo-Pacific region. The author presents the reasons, goals and objectives for the emergence of the QUAD, the interests of the participating countries, as well as the arguments of some countries that do not want to turn this alliance into an Asian NATO. The new great power rivalry between the US and China is having a negative impact on the existing system of political and economic relations in the Indo-Pacific region. Based on the study, the author argues that QUAD’s activities are aimed to control the Indo-Pacific region as a single economic and space and cover a wide range of different areas, and the US-led quadrilateral partnership is likely to increase tension in the region and will not help maintain stability in the region. The results of the analysis of QUAD’s activities have made it possible to determine the controversial nature of the policy of this alliance in the field of economy and security, and that the international situation in the region in the coming years will become increasingly tense and less predictable.
A Conflictological Interpretation of the Concept of Derisking US-Chinese Trade Relations
Authors: Musaev A. I. , Ahmed Z. M. S. , Shihiev Z. F.
Published: July 2024

In this article, authors critically analyze the concept of derisking. Derisking is actively promoted by the Western expert community as a new strategic basis for US-China trade relations. Derisking refers to the transition from the policy of radical breakdown from the trade partnership with China to the rhetoric of risk reduction, which implies limiting dependencies and risks arising from them. It does not imply a complete rupture with a partner. Based on the extensive historical material study, as well as applying modern conflictological methods of risk analysis, authors come to the conclusion that derisking management strategy does not have the conceptual optics necessary for analyzing political dimension of international economic relations and is unable to explain what is the source of risks in reality.

Conceptual non-viability of derisking is due to disregard for the uneven capital development regularity, which determines the interstate relations. Global economy is a space of unfading conflict within the economic competition, and therefore eternal risk activity. The constant presence of risks in international relations makes conflict either a source that generates risks, or their result. On the example of the US-China trade relations, authors demonstrate how an attempt to elevate a partner who was designated for the outsiders’ fate generates a response from the risk-beneficiary to return the outsider to his native bosom by minimizing the consequences of risk for himself at the expense of others.

In fact, behind the derisking strategy, lies desire to increase the intellectual rents’ price paid for Western patents and technologies. The reaction to the possibility of losing one’s monopoly position creates an impulse to shake up relations and change their dynamics in the right direction for oneself. These impulses expose inherent systematical contradictions and determine the outbreak of a new round of a hot trade war. While staying in the negative unity relations, participants have no other choice but to achieve the goals of enrichment, which are the same for all participants, through denying each other, and aspire every time to establish unequal economic exchange in their favor.
INISIASI PEMBENTUKAN KAWASAN BEBAS ASAP ROKOK DAN TUBERKULOSIS DI RT.08 KELURAHAN BELIUNG, KECAMATAN ALAM BARAJO, KOTA JAMBI
Authors: Nasution Helmi Suryani , Reskiaddin La Ode , Sari Puspita , Lanita Usi
Published: July 2024

Smoking and tuberculosis (TB) are still health problems in Indonesia, Jambi Province and Jambi Municipality. Smoking is a risk factor for TB. Activities to eradicate smoking and TB need to be carried out in RT.08, Beliung Subdistrict, and need to be carried out taking into account the wishes of the chairman of RT.08, Beliung Subdistrict, to establish a Smoke-Free Zone (KTR) in that area. The solution offered is to create a smoke and TB free area. The aim is reducing the impact of smoking on public health and increasing the finding of TB cases through community-based activities. Community service activities that have been carried out include discussions with residents regarding planned activities to be carried out, outreach and education regarding KTR and TB, and declaring smoke and TB free. Activities to establish a smoke-free and tuberculosis-free area in RT 08 Beliung Village have been carried out well. This is indicated by support from various parties and the participation of residents in activities. There needs to be monitored and evaluated by related parties to ensure that RT 08 Beliung Village is truly free from cigarette smoke and TB.
The Integral Role and Clinical Significance of Metabolic Profiling in Prostate Cancer: A Narrative Review
Authors: Pavlov Valentin Nikolaevich , Urmantsev Marat Fayazovich , Bakeev Marat Radikovich , Akinyemi Olalekan Samuel
Published: July 2024

Prostate cancer (PC) is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy among males worldwide. In recent years, there has been a need to find alternative methods for the early diagnosis of PC. Evidence indicates that metabolic dysfunction is a characteristic feature of PC carcinogenesis, with various metabolites acting as biomarkers of tumor growth. Metabolomics is a new science that has emerged at the intersection of molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. The complete set of substrates and metabolic products is a metabolic profile, or metabolome. The PC metabolome comprises substances formed as a result of metabolic changes in response to the occurrence of a malignant process in the prostate gland. We have obtained unique data on metabolic changes that allow us to rethink the carcinogenesis of PC. Research on the metabolome opens up new opportunities for the early diagnosis and treatment of PC, with implications for its prognosis.
A (in)existência de ecossistema de periódicos da SciELO com adesão ao FEPAE da ANPED em 2023
Authors: Brito Max Leandro de Araújo , Hayashi Maria Cristina Piumbato Innocentini
Published: July 2024

O presente estudo tem por objetivo analisar as citações dos periódicos do Fepae presentes na SciELO no ano de 2023. A pesquisa é do tipo bibliográfica, caracterizada como exploratória-descritiva, e foi realizada mediante a adoção da abordagem bibliométrica da análise de citações. Foram pesquisadas as referências de trabalhos publicados em 10 periódicos. Como resultados, o estudo evidencia que existem interações por meio de referências entre os periódicos estudados. O estudo conclui que os periódicos estudados mantiveram um comportamento próximo do que se espera de um ecossistema.
Presença feminina na ciência amazonense fluxos de informação, produção de conhecimentos e ações no cenário amazônico
Authors: Inomata Danielly Oliveira , Barbalho Célia Regina Simonetti , Fernandes Tatiana Brandão , Sampaio Tatiane Batani , Gomes Yasmin Martins , Rocha Débora da Silva , Silva Kamilla Pereira , França Elionilde Rodrigues de
Published: July 2024

Busca-se conhecer a participação das mulheres como pesquisadoras nas instituições públicas de ensino, pesquisa e na área da saúde do Estado do Amazonas, a partir de um olhar para seus fluxos de informação e produção do conhecimento. Caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa de caráter exploratório e descritivo, adotando como procedimentos técnicos a pesquisa bibliográfica e estudos métricos da informação para mensurar a produção científica e tecnológica. Os resultados apontam o crescimento da produção científica e grande participação das mulheres em eventos científicos, embora se evidencie sua menor participação como atores centrais em redes de coautoria.
Influence of Cash Waqf on Economic Growth Evidence from Malaysia
Authors: Ramli Mona Fairuz , Shaari Mai Syaheera M. , Bakhri Boy Syamsul
Published: July 2024

This paper proposes to look into the connection between Malaysian economic growth and cash waqf. This research makes use of time series data from the World Bank’s development indicators covering the years 2013 to 2019. To analyse both the long-term as well as short-term relationships between Malaysia’s cash waqf and the country’s economic growth, this research used the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model for cointegration and the Error Correction Model (ECM). Furthermore, the data indicates that while cash waqf has a short-term negative impact on economic growth, it possesses a favourable long-term impact from 2013 to 2019. Cash waqf is gradually becoming a tool for improving social well-being, lowering poverty rates and assisting in economic growth in the long run. Hence, the results portray a strong government supporting the importance of strengthening the waqf distribution policy to improve economic growth by raising awareness among financial institutions about the importance of philanthropy in cash waqf management and distribution. The ARDL model for cointegration and the ECM are used to assess both short- and long-run relationships in this research to add to the body of knowledge with regard to economic growth and cash waqf in Malaysia.
Islamic Financial Instruments and Their Utility in Preserving the Environment
Authors: Alan Nur Muhammad , Herianingrum Sri
Published: July 2024

The degradation of environmental sustainability is a global issue currently being faced by the world. The emergence of Green Finance is the financial sector's response to efforts to preserve the environment. Discussions related to Green Finance in connection with Islamic finance are predominantly dominated by green sukuk because this instrument is currently more popular. However, there are still many other Islamic financial instruments that can be explored to support Green Finance. Through a literature review, this paper seeks to explore Islamic financial instruments that can contribute to environmental sustainability. Various literature sources are used in this writing to enrich the literature that examines the role of Islamic finance in preserving the environment with various Shariah-compliant financial instruments. In addition to green sukuk, the development of financing products carried out by Islamic financial institutions with the theme of Islamic green financing can contribute to environmental sustainability by providing services and financial access to environmentally friendly projects. Furthermore, Islamic social financial instruments such as zakat, infaq, sedekah, and wakaf can also be developed to preserve the environment while simultaneously serving as instruments to empower communities.
Does Religiosity Mediate Gen Z’s Cosmetic Product Purchase Decisions?
Authors: Yudha Ana Toni Roby Candra , Haryono Slamet
Published: July 2024

The size of the Gen Z segmentation, which reaches a range of 40 per cent in 2045 and the tendency to consume halal products, and the role of religiosity are interesting studies to be studied. With regard to this, the stimulus-organism-response (SOR) model is needed to see and analyse the credibility of the influncer and the role of religiosity in mediating the decision to purchase cosmetic products. This study was conducted with a quantitative approach of SemPLS method, with 100 respondents, most of whom are gen Z. This study found that the model obtained was valid, but the position of religiosity did not mediate the credibility of endorsers, popularity, and business ethics on purchasing decisions for cosmetic products. This is considered reasonable, considering that consumers use more rationality in deciding their purchases. In addition, the popularity, attractiveness, and credibility of endorsers increase the decision to purchase cosmetic products. Of course, in accordance with the findings, valuable input can be provided, especially in the halal beauty industry to continue to educate with improved marketing strategies and contribute to the theoretical literature of management and marketing science.
Initiating a Sharia Audit Model for Zakat Management Organizations In Indonesia
Authors: Riani Deni
Published: July 2024

The proliferation of zakat management organizations in Indonesia is part of the zakat problem in Indonesia. The zakat management organization as an intermediary organization between muzaki and mustahiq must have a management basis that is trustworthy, professional, transparent and accountable. The presence of Law Number 23 of 2011 and Government Regulation Number 14 of 2014 provides a legal basis for sharia audits to be carried out as a guarantee of security and comfort for muzakki in paying zakat through BAZNAS and LAZ. The main objective of the shariah audit is to provide certainty of compliance with sharia rules both in terms of collection, distribution and utilization of zakat. This study describes the basic concepts in carrying out sharia audits of zakat management organizations, where there are several main things that must be carried out in carrying out sharia audits of zakat management organizations based on existing laws and general provisions in conducting audits in general as part of the guidelines that must be adhered to. . With the sharia audit carried out, it will increase public confidence in paying zakat through zakat institutions. The sharia audit framework for zakat management organizations includes the planning, implementation and reporting stages and the last is in the form of an opinion on the audit implementation in the form of a statement that is appropriate or not appropriate and then recommendations for improvement on the implementation of the audit.
Stability and Performance of Conventional and Sharia Banking in Indonesia Before and After the Covid-19 Pandemic
Authors: Eko Nugroho Taufik , Hendranastiti Nur Dhani
Published: July 2024

This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the performance and stability of Indonesia's dual banking system. Our sample includes the top 20 banks by assets, both conventional and sharia, from 2018 Q1 to 2023 Q3. Data for conventional banks is obtained from Bloomberg, while data for Islamic banks is sourced from each bank's official website. We use ROA, ROE, and NIM as performance variables and Z-Score and NPL as stability variables. External factors such as GDP, Inflation, BI Rate, and Exchange Rate serve as independent variables, while bank-specific variables act as controls. Panel data regression is used to determine causal relationships between these factors and banking performance and stability. We also compare bank performance and stability before and after COVID-19 using the Mann-Whitney Test. Findings indicate that the pandemic significantly affected conventional banks' Z-Score, NPL, ROA, ROE, and NIM, while only NPL was significantly affected in sharia banks. The results highlight the significant impact of GDP, exchange rate, and BI Rate on banking variables, while inflation had no effect. The type of bank significantly influences performance but not stability.
Numerical and Experimental Comparison of the Control Techniques Quasi-Sliding, Sliding and PID, in a DC-DC Buck Converter
Authors: Hoyos Velasco Fredy Edimer , Toro García Nicolás , Garcés Gómez Yeison Alberto
Published: July 2024

In this paper the Sliding Mode Control (SMC), PID and ZAD (Zero Average Dynamic) strategies are applied to an electronic DC-DC power converter. Time behavior for each controller is shown for numerical solution and experimental realization. The results in SMC and PID are contrasted with a ZAD-FPIC controller combined with a recently developed strategy named FPIC (Fixed Point Induction Control). Stability in SMC is guaranteed by the Lyapunov theorem. The PID controller is designed in an analytical way using pole placement. The main problem with the physical realization was the sample and hold in the variable acquisition system, in addition to time delay introduced by the computing process. From a practical point of view, the ZAD-FPIC technique has advantages no shown by PID and SMC working with sample and hold, these advantages have been corroborated experimentally. The designs have been tested in an RCP (Rapid Control Prototyping) system based on DSP from the dSPACE platform. Both numerical performance and experimental performance agree.
Effect of flash butt welding parameters on mechanical properties of wheel rims
Authors: Rodríguez Baracaldo Rodolfo , Camargo Santos Mauricio , Acosta Echeverría Miguel Arturo
Published: July 2024

The effects of process variables on weld quality are being studied for the Flash Butt Welding of SPFH 590 steel. The resulting welded metal and heat affected zones were characterized by tensile testing, bending testing, Rockwell hardness testing and microstructural analyzed by optical microscopy, and scanning electron microscopy. The results indicated a transformation of the metal joint from ferrite laminar to acicular ferrite. During the welding process, the long-shaped grains grew and became rounded-shaped, and through the cooling process, some side plate Widmanstatten ferrite structure is formed. The significance of process factor levels on microstructure, weld zone strength, and fracture characteristics were analyzed. The welding process parameters, 5V (voltage), 2.3 mm (upset), and 2 s (flashing time), displayed the best properties combination (strength and ductility) of all the test performed.
Web Platform for Biological Collections: Case Herbarium University of the Quindío
Authors: Castrillón-Arias Cristian Giovanni , Agudelo-Henao Carlos Alberto , Vega Omar Antonio
Published: July 2024

Summary- The incorporation of ICT has transformed the different areas of society. In the case of biological collections, they are facilitating - through the digitalization of their specimens - processes of obtaining information, testing data, conservation of specimens, exchange among experts, dissemination to the community, research and modeling, which strengthen their traditional functions. Therefore, this article presents the case of the web platform for the University of Quindío Herbarium (HUQ), made up of the administrative, information and virtual museum systems, which was created using the Iconix agile development methodology and gamification aspects.
The structure of the 2-factor transfer digraph common for thin cylinder, torus and Klein bottle grid graphs
Authors: Djokic Jelena , Doroslovacki Ksenija , Bodroza-Pantic Olga
Published: July 2024

We prove that the transfer digraph D* C,m needed for the enumeration of
2-factors in the thin cylinder TnCm(n), torus TGm(n) and Klein bottle KBm(n)
(all grid graphs of the fixed width m and with m?n vertices), when m is
odd, has only two components of order 2m?1 which are isomorphic. When m is
even, D* C,m has [m/2] + 1 components which orders can be expressed via
binomial coefficients and all but one of the components are bipartite
digraphs. The proof is based on the application of recently obtained results
concerning the related transfer digraph for linear grid graphs (rectangular,
thick cylinder and Moebius strip).
Module derivations into iterated duals of triangular Banach algebras
Authors: Alikahi Mahdieh , Ramezanpour Mohammad
Published: July 2024

Let A be a Banach algebra, A and B be Banach A-module with compatible actions
and X be a Banach left A-A-module and Banach right B-A-module. Then the
corresponding triangular Banach algebra Tri(A,X, B) is a Banach A-module
with compatible actions. In this paper, we study n-weak module amenability
of module extension Banach algebras to provide necessary and sufficient
conditions for n-weak module amenability (as an A-module) of Tri(A,X, B),
when A and B are not necessarily unital and not have bounded approximate
identity. This not only fixes the gaps in some known results in the
literature but also extends that results and gives a direct proof for them.
Furthermore, we characterize n-weak module amenability of triangular matrix
algebras related to inverse semigroups and some triangular Banach algebra
related to locally compact groups.
Revealing novel insights on economic structure from a spatial perspective: Empirical findings from Vietnam
Authors: Truong Cong
Published: July 2024

Economic structure plays an essential role in distributing resources and shaping the development trend of a country. Although it has become a topic of interest for scholars, most studies focus on analyzing factors affecting the structural transformation process but ignore the correlation in economic structure between localities. This study explores this correlation through the case of a country undergoing a remarkable economic restructuring process-Vietnam. Based on the data from 2010 to 2019, the Moran?s index (I) is used to assess the level of spatial correlation in the economic structure of localities and the Local Indicator of Spatial Autocorrelation (LISA) is analyzed to determine the specific locations where local spatial correlation occurs. Research results show that the economic structure of localities is unevenly distributed across geographical space. In addition, there exists a spatial autocorrelation phenomenon in localities' economic structure for two sectors-agriculture and industry. At the same time, there is no evidence to show this for the service sector. This discovery confirms the necessity of incorporating spatial factors in research related to economic structure to avoid inaccurate conclusions. From a business perspective, based on the findings of this research, companies can assess the level of competition, risks, as well as business partnership opportunities in different areas, and make appropriate investment decisions. The research results might also serve government agencies regarding planning and functional zoning and formulating and implementing development and economic restructuring policies for various regions.