bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pergeseran Paradigma Pembelajaran: Analisis Dampak Penerapan Asesmen Nasional Dalam Bingkai Teori Kognitif Sosial
Authors: Wibowo Agus Mukti
Published: December 2022

Pemerintah melalui Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan (Kemdikbud) meluncurkan kebijakan asesmen baru yang cukup mengundang kontroversi, yaitu meniadakan UN dan diganti dengan mekanisme asesmen baru yaitu Asesmen Nasional. Penerapan Asesmen Nasional akan berdampak pada kegiatan pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali dampak tersebut dengan menggunakan teori kognitif sosial sebagai perspektif. Peneliti menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka (library research). Data dikumpulkan menggunakan metode dokumentasi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan tahapan; penentuan topik penelitian yang dilanjutkan dengan meninjau literatur, reduksi literatur untuk menemukan bukti dan temuan, pengorganisasian literatur, review literatur dan pengambilan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Asesmen Nasional dapat berdampak terhadap paradigma pembelajaran, terutama menyangkut dua hal yaitu posisi asesmen dan literasi.  Dalam perspektif teori kognitif sosial, implikasi penerapan Asesmen Nasional terhadap pelaksanaan pembelajaran dapat dilihat melalui analisis terhadap fungsi ketiga komponen yang ada di dalamnya, yaitu AKM, Survei Karakter, dan Survei Lingkungan Belajar. Ketiga komponen ini dapat dianalogikan dengan konsep Triadic Resiprocal Caustation Bandura, dimana AKM dan Survei Karakter mewakili Person dan Behavior, sedangkan Survei Lingkungan Belajar mewakili Environment. Adapun aspek literasi membaca dan numerasi diletakkan bukan sebagai tujuan pembelajaran, melainkan sebagai alat yang wajib peserta didik kuasai cara penggunaannya. Sebab itu, guru dituntut untuk mendukung penyiapan kognisi masing-masing peserta didik dalam menguasai konten materi pelajaran berbasis pada penguasaan dua literasi tersebut.
Preparation of tetraethoxysilane to obtain spherical silica particles. Part 1. Ultrafiltration
Authors: Kamashev Dmitriy
Published: December 2022

The paper considers the problem of instability of tetraethoxysilane hydrolysis in an ethanol medium in the presence of ammonia as a catalyst to obtain monodisperse spherical silica particles of a given size. This problem is associated with the presence of various impurities affecting rate of particle formation and, as a consequence, their size, monodispersity and shape. To solve this problem, we present novel studies of possible application of ultrafiltration for hydrolysis of initial tetraethoxysilane and ethanol through hydrophobic filters with a pore size of 50 nm. In both cases, we noted a decreasing intensity of light scattering after filtration. The elemental analysis of filtered impurities showed a significant content of SiO2 solid phases in tetraethoxysilane, and a number of impurities in ethanol. The experiments on the synthesis of silica particles from pre-filtered components showed that the resulting silica particles had a greater degree of monodispersity, and their sizes were much more reproducible, regardless of the used tetraethoxysilane. Thus, according to the obtained data, ultrafiltration is one of the effective ways to solve the problem of instability in the synthesis of monodisperse spherical silica particles.
Uso de Psicofármacos por Usuários Acompanhados pela Estratégia Saúde da Família: Uma Reflexão Teórica
Authors: Paixão Tatiana Monteiro da , Sousa Ana Inês , Da Silva Nina Cláudia Barboza , Marinho Gerson Luiz
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: Desenvolver umareflexão acerca do uso de psicofármacos pelos usuáriosacompanhados pela EstratégiaSaúde da Família, assim como a inserção e atuação do enfermeironeste contexto. Método: Estudo reflexivo, tomando como base os estudos científicos relacionados à temática e a perspectiva teórica de Michel Foucault. Resultados: O reducionismo biológico do modelo médico centrado em sintomas favorece a transformação de problemas sociais em conflitosindividuais e a exposição dos cidadãosaosefeitos adversos de tratamentosexcessivos e, muitasvezes, inadequados. As mudançasna cultura, aodeterminaremtransformações no entendimento da subjetividade e nasrelações entre normal e patológico favorecem que maispessoas se vejam como doentes. Conclusão: Tem-se observado umcrescimentoconsiderável no uso de psicofármacos no Brasil e no mundo, fruto da medicina social, da influência da mídia e da necessidade de dissipar os déficits e sofrimentos humanos.
Desafios para realização da alta na atenção domiciliar
Authors: Amorim Milena Dalariva , Marcheti Maria Angélica , Christinelli Heloá Costa Borim , Sato Daniela Miyuki , Santos Mayara Goes dos , Teston Elen Ferraz
Published: December 2022

Objetivo: compreender o processo de realização da alta de pacientes e familiares assistidos por serviços de atenção domiciliar. Método: estudo descritivo-exploratório, qualitativo, realizado com dez profissionais de duas Equipes Multiprofissionais da Atenção Domiciliar vinculadas a uma Secretaria Municipal de Saúde. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, áudiogravadas e submetidas à análise de conteúdo, modalidade temática.Resultados: os entrevistados referiram dificuldades em reconhecer o momento adequado para iniciar o planejamento das atividades de transição dos cuidados, a inexistência de um fluxo padronizado prejudicial à continuação dos cuidados pela Atenção Primária, o uso do Projeto Terapêutico Singular, a unificação dos sistemas de informação e o desenvolvimento de protocolos para a transição de cuidados seguros. Conclusão: as dificuldades relacionadas à execução da alta evidenciam a necessidade de intervenções que envolvam a elaboração de protocolos para a articulação entre os serviços e manutenção do cuidado continuado e integral.
Kanatlı hayvanların beslenmesinde sürdürülebilirlik stratejileri
Authors: KIRKPINAR Figen , ATAN Helin
Published: December 2022

Hayvansal üretimde sürdürülebilirlik; gelecek nesillerin gıda ihtiyaçlarını karşılama yeteneğinden ödün vermeden toplumun mevcut gıda ihtiyaçlarının karşılanması şeklinde tanımlanır. Kanatlı üretimi, hayvansal üretimin diğer alanlarına kıyasla daha çevre dostu olmasına rağmen sera gazları, ötrofikasyon ve asidifikasyon gibi çevresel etkileri göz ardı edilmemelidir. Kanatlı üretim zincirinde, yem üretimi ve nakliye küresel ısınma potansiyalinin %70’ini oluştururken, gübre yönetimi ise ötrofikasyon ve asidifikasyon potansiyalinin %40-60’ını oluşturmaktadır. Sürdürülebilir kanatlı üretiminde, yem üretimi ile besin madde atılımının etkisini azaltmak amacıyla bazı besleme stratejileri geliştirilmektedir. Yem üretimi etkisinin azaltılması amacıyla karma yemlerin "Yaşam Döngüsü Değerlendirmesi" kullanılarak oluşturulması, alternatif protein kaynaklarının kullanılması ve hidroponik tarım modellerinin uygulanması çevre dostu ve sürdürülebilir üretim yapmaya olanak sağlamaktadır. Gübre yönetiminin çevresel etkisi ise karma yemlerin ham protein düzeyi azaltılarak, ham selüloz ilavesi, sindirim sisteminin düzenlenmesi ve besin madde sindirilebilirliği artırılarak iyileştirilebilir. Bu derlemede, kanatlı beslemede sürdürülebilirlik stratejileri; yem üretiminin etkileri, besin madde atılımının azaltılması ve iyileştirilmiş sindirim sistemi ile ilişkisi irdelenecektir.
Belirli oranlarda eşek sütü katılmış inek sütlerinden üretilen yoğurtların bazı kimyasal ve mikrobiyolojik özelliklerinin belirlenmesi üzerine bir araştırma
Authors: İNAL Can , UYSAL Prof. Dr. Harun Raşit
Published: December 2022

Amaç: Yapılan bu çalışmada belirli oranlarda eşek sütü ilave edilmiş inek sütünden üretilen yoğurtların kimyasal ve mikrobiyolojik özellikleri değerlendirilmiştir.
Materyal ve Yöntem: 4 grup olarak yürütülen çalışmada; K (%100 inek sütü), A (%10 eşek sütü+%90 inek sütü), B (%20 eşek sütü+%80 inek sütü), C (%30 eşek sütü+%70inek sütü ) grubu örnekleim 1., 7., 14. ve 21. günlerde kimyasal, mikrobiyolojik analizler yapılmıştır.
Araştırma Bulguları: Eşek sütünden gelen yüksek laktoz miktarının yoğurtların asitliğinin gelişmesinde önemli rol oynadığı görülmüştür. Eşek sütü ilave edilmiş örneklerdeki kalsiyum ve fosfor değerleri, eşek sütü ilave edilmemiş örneklerdekilerden düşük bulunmuştur.
Eşek sütü inek sütüne oranla daha yüksek düzeyde laktoferrin ve lizozim içermektedir. Bu durumda lizozim ve laktoferrinin yoğurt bakterilerinin gelişimini olumsuz yönde etkilediği ve yükselen asitlik değerinin de bu duruma katkı sağladığı düşünülmektedir.
Sonuç: Çalışmada elde edilen kimyasal, mikrobiyolojik analiz sonuçları; fermente gıda üretiminde eşek sütünün de üretim alanında bir paya sahip olabileceğini göstermiştir. Eşek sütü için gerek fermente gerekse diğer gıda alanında üretimi ve tüketimi devamlılığa sahip olursa yüksek bir katma değere sahip olabileceği düşünülmektedir.
Coğrafi işaretli ürünlerin bölgesinin ekonomisine ve yenilikçilik kapasitesine etkileri
Authors: OĞUZTİMUR Senay , DURUHAN Aytuğ Ali
Published: December 2022

Amaç: Makale coğrafi işaretli (Cİ) ürünlerin, bölgesel ekonomik gelişmedeki etkisini olduğunu değerlendirmeyi amaçlamaktadır. Makale, yerel kapasiteye odaklanan “Üçüncü yol” paradigmasına temellendirilmiştir.
Materyal ve Yöntem: Cİ’li ürünler ile tescillenen bölgelerin ekonomik göstergeleri derlenmiştir. Cİ bağımsız değişken, kişi başına düşen GSYİH, dış ticaret geliri, tasarım, faydalı model, patent, marka ve girişim sayıları bağımlı değişkenler olarak kabul edilmiştir. Bu göstergeler bölgelerimiz bazında sayısallaştırılarak basit doğrusal regresyon analizi yapılmıştır.
Araştırma Bulguları: “Bir bölgedeki Cİ varlığı, o bölgenin ekonomik kapasitesini etkiler.” hipotezi test edilmiştir. Cİ’in sadece tasarım sayısı ile istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişkisi bulunmamaktadır. Kişi başına GSYİH, dış ticaret geliri, patent, faydalı model, girişim ve marka sayıları ile Cİ’in ters yönlü ve orta seviyeli ilişkisi bulunmaktadır. Özetle; 1 milyon kişiye düşen Cİ sayısındaki her birim arttığında, GSYİH, dış ticaret geliri, patent, faydalı model, girişim ve marka sayılarının azaldığı gözlenmiştir. 1 milyon kişiye düşen tasarım sayısı ile Cİ arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bir ilişki bulunamamıştır.
Sonuç: Ülkemizde Cİ’in alındığı bölgelerde, genel itibariyle ekonomik ve yenilikçilik göstergeleri yüksek olmadığı için Cİ’in bölge ekonomisine katkısı sınırlı olabilmektedir. Ülkemizdeki mevcut gelişme eğiliminde, Cİ’li ürünlerin olanaklarına ilgi duyulmadığı anlaşılmaktadır. Dolayısıyla ekonomik gelişme gösteren kentler ile Cİ tescilleri yapılan kentler; fiziksel ve bilişsel bir birliktelik ve gelişme dinamizmi yakalayamamıştır.
Role of Village Government in the Development of Tourism Villages in Tempos Village, Gerung District, West Lombok Regency
Authors: Sholihah Mar’atus , Saadatirrohmi Siti Ahdina
Published: December 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe the role of the village government in developing a tourism village in Tempos Village and to identify the village government's impediments to developing a tourism village.
Method: The descriptive qualitative research method was used. Techniques for gathering data include observation, interviews, and documentation. Checking the validity of the data using extended observations, increased persistence, and source triangulation.
Results: According to the findings of this study, the Tempos Village government played four types of roles in the context of developing a tourism village. First, as an entrepreneur, I acquired land for a culinary tourism destination and set up sales stalls. Second, tourism development planning should be coordinated with tourism awareness groups (Pokdarwis). Third, providing assistance and budgeting funds for annual operational costs of 30 million rupiah. Finally, invite investors to participate.
Contribution: This research can serve as a resource for various stakeholders interested in understanding the role of the Tempos Village government in developing village potential through the development of village-based tourist objects and attractions.
Clinical features of hospitalized herpes zoster patients and comparison of elderly patients with younger patients: tertiary care clinical experience.
Authors: TEMEL Berkay , ORENAY Ozge Mine , KARAOSMANOĞLU Nermin
Published: December 2022

Aim

Several studies were conducted to determine the characteristics of hospitalized patients with Herpes Zoster. This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of hospitalized especially elderly patients with Herpes Zoster and compare them with young adult patients in tertiary clinic in Turkey.

Material and Methods

Hospitalized HZ patients were enrolled 2008 and 2020. Age, gender, length of hospitalization, affected dermatomes, treatment agents, comorbidities, complications were recorded from the electronic medical files.

Results

Totally 82 patients were evaluated. 62.2% (n=51) of the patients were over 65 years old. In the group over 65 years of age, the proportion of female patients were 54.9% (n=28), cervical dermatome involvement was 49% (n=25), the most common comorbidity is hypertension, the proportion of comorbid patients was 92.2% (n=47), the proportion of immunosuppressive patients were 39.2% (n=20), the most common complication was acute neuralgia, the proportion of complicated patients was 68.6% (n=35), the most commonly used treatment agents were valacyclovir and NSAID. The mean length of hospital stay was 11.9 days.

Conclusion

Elderly hospitalized patients with HZ tend to be more complicated and have longer hospital stays. Therefore, early treatment is important in this group.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE TRAVEL SATISFACTION SCALE (TSS) FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF COMMUTERS’ SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT: EVIDENCE FROM DELHI METRO (INDIA)
Authors: SOLANKI Sachin , MEENA Sanu , KUMAR Umesh
Published: December 2022

The Travel Satisfaction Scale (TSS) was created to gauge public opinion on Delhi Metro travel. It has two affective dimensions and one cognitive dimension. This study leverages data from the Delhi Metro commuter trips to undertake new tests because there has been little research on its reliability and structure in the past. Differences in the TSS's reliability and structure – notably for the Delhi Metro and the demographics of the region – are also considered. Finally, the outcomes of this study imply that a single dimension of the affective dimension, rather than the two sub-dimensions, provides a better fit for the Delhi Metro, as well as other public transportation infrastructures in developing countries like India. Individual objects do not load on the two emotional dimensions as intended in a three-dimensional structure, which is more suited for public transportation. Two of the scale's elements – enthusiastic/bored and relaxed/hurried – were associated with the other items in a previous study differing from ours. Researchers should adapt the structure of the TSS in the future by adding or replacing some items with alternate options, which will make it easier to collect data and reduce the burden on the respondent, as well as increase the reliability of the data while maintaining the TSS's consistency and balance.
NEW DESIGNS OF VARIABLE STIFFNESS COUPLINGS
Authors: KAŠŠAY Peter , URBANSKÝ Matej
Published: December 2022

Flexible couplings are widely used in mechanical drives of transport and other machines. A fundamental function of flexible shaft couplings regarding torsional vibration is the optimum tuning of torsional oscillating mechanical systems. At the authors’ workplace, the focus is on the research and design of pneumatic couplings, where the torque is transmitted mainly by compressed gas (air) in their pneumatic flexible elements. The primary advantage of these couplings is that their mechanical properties can be quickly and effectively adjusted, especially the dynamic torsional stiffness, by air pressure change directly while the mechanical system is running. This allows us “to tune” the properties of the pneumatic coupling according to the current parameters of the machine drive to avoid resonance and minimize torsional vibration. Therefore, we tend to refer to them as “pneumatic tuners of torsional vibration”. This paper aims to present two new types of these “pneumatic tuners” that were recently granted patent protections, namely “Pneumatic flexible shaft coupling with hose flexible element” and “Drum pneumatic flexible shaft coupling”. Because these pneumatic tuners are not in practical use yet, this paper describes only their design and supposed benefits.
ANALYSIS OF MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNITS FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Authors: MAMMADOV Aftandil
Published: December 2022

Typically, an inertial navigation system (INS) is used to determine the position, speed, and orientation of an object moving relative to the earth's surface. The navigation information (position, speed and orientation) of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is needed to control its flight. Since the resistance of INS to interferences is very high, it is possible to ensure reliable flights in conditions of high-intensity noise. This article explores the principles of constructing inertial measurement units (IMU) that are part of the INS and indicates perspective directions for their development. Micro-electromechanical inertial measurement units were studied in this work, and functional and principal electrical circuits for connecting units of inertial measurements to the microcontroller were developed. The results of practical measurements of units without calibration and after calibration were obtained using the created laboratory device. Based on the obtained results, the necessity of sensor calibration was revealed, and accuracy was improved by performing calibration with the Kalman filter algorithm. The Kalman filter is the heart of the navigation system. In a low-cost system, IMU errors like bias, scale factor error and random walk noise dominate the INS error growth.
A RIQUEZA COMO FIM DA VIDA HUMANA NAS SOCIEDADES MODERNAS
Authors: Guedes Édil , Oliveira Júlio Ferreira de
Published: December 2022

Resumo: Este artigo tem como objeto a centralidade da riqueza no mundo moderno, como fato dominante e como norma, ou seja, como o que orienta e regula as atividades social e individual. Iniciaremos com a consideração de que a criação de riqueza material como meta da vida humana a envolver toda a sociedade – esse modo de viver centrado na economia – é condição que pertence apenas às sociedades modernas e à sua forma econômica, o capitalismo, tendo-se expandido por todas as regiões do planeta. Para abordarmos este tema, tomaremos como apoio e ponto de partida as instigantes reflexões de Eric Weil, desenvolvidas especialmente em sua obra Filosofia Política, o que não significará adotá-las in- condicionalmente. Em seguida, examinaremos a relação entre o desenvolvimento dessa forma de existência social e o surgimento de uma ciência da economia, que figurará como dimensão decisiva de seu universo simbólico. À guisa de conclusão, buscaremos levantar algumas questões: pôde sustentar-se, por séculos, essa exaltação da riqueza apenas pela coerção? Ou será esta uma forma de vida que, em alguma medida, adotamos, por com ela nos identificarmos? Mas se a vida humana não é apenas realidade econômica, e se as suas questões fundamentais, necessariamente, vão muito além da economia, tomá-la como a sua dimensão principal, fazendo da riqueza a finalidade última da atividade coletiva, não será um enorme equívoco histórico? E se a bem-aventurança econômica prometida não se puder concretizar, não estaremos também diante de um impasse essencial? A resposta positiva a estas questões nos levará à conclusão de que, embora ainda não saibamos como, faz-se imperativo restabelecermos a economia da riqueza como meio, e não como fim da vida humana.
Palavras-chave: Riqueza. Economia. Vida Humana. Ética. Sociedade Moderna. Eric Weil.
Fire Index for High-Rise Buildings in the Emirate of Sharjah, UAE
Authors: Omar Musab , MAHMOUD Abdelgadir , ABDUL AZIZ SA'ARDIN
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this paper is to develop an index system for measuring the compliance of high-rise residential buildings with fire requirements and also to develop an index system for measuring the fire response efficiency, which is linked to the index of compliance with fire requirements. The higher the compliance rate, the greater the chance of a successful response. The two systems de-pend on the automation of the firefighting system management processes using the techniques of the fourth industrial revolution and developed based on the consultation of subject matter experts in the field. The main elements of the indexes were identified, which were based mainly on several variables, including the fire administrative system, the firefighting system, the residents, the loca-tion of the high-rise residential buildings from the fire extinguishing station, and the height of the high-rise residential building. The two systems can contribute to improving emergency prepared-ness in high-rise residential buildings in the Emirate of Sharjah and are also considered as a measurement index for compliance with fire requirements in the Emirate of Sharjah.
An Efficient Hybrid Energy Harvesting Protocol for Cooperative NOMA Systems: Error and Outage Performance
Authors: Khennoufa Faical , Khelil Abdellatif , Kaya Hakan , Rabie Khaled , Li Xingwang
Published: December 2022

Cooperative non-orthogonal multiple access (CNOMA) has been recently adapted with energy harvesting (EH) to increase energy efficiency and extend the lifetime of energy-constrained wireless networks. In EH, two protocols are usually used for CNOMA, namely, power splitting (PS) and time switching (TS). In order to improve the existing EH protocols, this paper investigates a hybrid EH protocol-assisted CNOMA, which is a combination of the two aforementioned main existing EH protocols. The end-to-end bit error rate (BER) and outage probability (OP) expressions of users in our scheme are derived over Nakagami-m fading channels. For the sake of comparison and to highlight the achievable gains, the performance of the hybrid EH (HEH) protocol is compared with the benchmark schemes (i.e., existing EH protocols and no-EH). Based on extensive simulations, it is shown that the analytical results match perfectly with simulations which demonstrates the correctness of the derivations. Numerical results clearly indicate the superiority of the proposed scheme over all the considered benchmarks. In addition, we discuss the optimum value of EH factors to minimize the error and outage in the proposed scheme and show that an optimum value can be obtained according to channel parameters.
Spiral Steroid (SS) Phosphodiesters: Role in Pregnancy
Authors: Chasalow Fred
Published: December 2022

Spiral steroids (SS) are a newly discovered type of steroid. Originally, they were described as cardiotonic glycosides because they cross-reacted with digoxin-specific antibodies (Digoxin-Like-Materials-DLM). SS differ from the classical steroids in several ways: [a] they are steroid phosphodiester conjugates and displace digoxin from digoxin-specific antibodies, [b] in contrast to all other steroids, cholesterol is not a precursor, [c] SS have more than 21 carbon atoms; the extra atoms form a 5th ring which includes a lactone, [d] SS bind to NaK-ATPase in membranes rather than receptors in the nucleus. SS have been identified by HPLC- mass spectroscopy in extracts from mammals, birds, and oysters but were not detected in plant extracts. Overall, SS seem to be key components in regulating potassium electrolytes during pregnancy and its related diseases – specifically pre-eclampsia and necrotizing enterocolitis.
Effect of Recrystallization Behavior of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy on Damping Capacity
Authors: Kim Kibeom , Ji Yebin , Kim Kwonhoo , Park Minsoo
Published: December 2022

For a wide industrial application of magnesium alloys, a method for imparting high damping properties while maintaining mechanical properties is required. Controlling the crystallographic texture seems to be useful, because dislocations are known to have a significant influence on the damping characteristics of magnesium alloys. Therefore, the effect of twinning and annealing, which can affect to the recrystallization were investigated in this study. An AZ31 alloy was hot rolled at 673K with a reduction ratio of 10 % and 50 %, and then annealed at 673K and 723K for 0.5, 1, 2, and 3H respectively. SEM-EBSD was used to examine the microstructure and texture. In addition, each specimen’s hardness and internal friction were contemporarily measured. As a result, hot rolling produced tensile twins and their fraction increased with internal friction when the reduction ratio increased. Due to annealing, a discontinuous type of static recrystallization occurred within the twinning grains, and was highly activated along with the increasing annealing temperature and the fraction of twinning. In the samples annealed at 723K, the internal friction continuously increased over the annealing time, whereas in the samples annealed at 673K, the decrease in dislocation density was delayed while, the internal friction showed a relatively low value.
First Screening of Beta-Lactam Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Bacterial Diversity in the Public Transport System of Quito, Ecuador
Authors: Hernandez-Alomia Fernanda Gabriela , Bastidas-Caldes Carlos Andrès , Ballesteros Isabel , Tenea Gabriela N. , Jarrin Pablo Santiago , Molina Carlos Alfonso , Castillejo Pablo
Published: December 2022

Background: Multidrug-resistant bacteria present resistance mechanisms against β-lactam antibiotics, such as Extended-Spectrum Beta-lactamases (ESBL) and Metallo-β-lactamases enzymes (MBLs) operon encoded in Gram-negative species. Likewise, Gram-positive bacteria have evolved other mechanisms through mec genes, which encode modified penicillin-binding proteins (PBP2). This study aimed to determine the presence and spread of β-lactam antibiotic resistance genes and the microbiome circulating in Quito’s Public Transport (QTP). Methods: A total of 29 station turnstiles were swabbed to extract the surface environmental DNA. PCRs were performed to detect the presence of 13 antibiotic resistance genes and to identify 16S rDNA barcoding, followed by clone analysis, Sanger sequencing and BLAST search. Results: ESBL genes blaTEM-1 and blaCTX-M-1 and MBL genes blaOXA-181 and mecA were detected along QPT stations. Two subvariants were found for blaTEM-1, blaCTX-M-1, and blaOXA-181. Almost half of the circulating bacteria found at QPT stations were common human microbiota species including those classified by the WHO as pathogens of critical and high-priority surveillance. Conclusions: β-lactam antibiotic resistance genes are widely spread throughout QPT. This is the first report of blaOXA-181 in environmental samples in Ecuador. Moreover, we detected a new putative variant of this gene. Some commensal coagulase-negative bacteria may have a role as mecA resistance reservoirs
Successful ERCP Application in Pregnant Women with Cholestasis
Authors: Aladag Hulya , Aladag Murat
Published: December 2022

Abstract Aims: We aimed to present successful endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) applications and results in our pregnant cases. Method: The data of 14 successful ERCP applications in our pregnant patients between 2016 and 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. ERCP procedure was performed by endoscopists experienced in biliary endoscopy while the patients were on the left decubitus position. Fluoroscopy was performed using methods to reduce fetal radiation exposure. Short-term fluoroscopy were used during the procedure. Fluoroscopy times applied to the patient were recorded. Results: ERCP and sphincterotomy were applied to 14 pregnant women who presented with cholestasis findings. Two of the procedures were performed aproprate trimesters in whole patients. The mean maternal age in our pregnant women was 24.8±5.6 (19-38), mean gestational age was 17.8 weeks (10-34w). The fluoroscopy time was 0.16 min (0-35sec). Fetal radiation exposure was negligible in 10 pregnant women (10 sec) and between 10-14 seconds in 4 pregnant women. The estimated fetal radiation exposure of the two women was between 30 and 35 seconds. Procedure-related complications were one minimal bleeding after sphincterotomy, two hyperamylasemia after ERCP, and one acute respiratory distress syndrome. Cholecystitis developed in one pregnant woman two days after ERCP. Conclusion: When necessary precautions are taken under the control of a multidisciplinary team, ERCP can be safely applied during pregnancy, and successful results can be obtained.
An Axiomatic Formulation of Dimensionless Constants in Physical Sciences Beyond their Ascertained Invariance
Authors: Christodoulou Dimitris M. , Kazanas Demosthenes
Published: December 2022

Two meters is the ratio of the distance between two points according to the standard 1-meter ruler saved somewhere in France, and this comparative ratio is really equal to dimensionless number 2. We can easily repeat such comparative ratios for kilograms and any other quantities that modern physics believes they carry units. When we think about it, all physical quantities are dimensionless comparative ratios referred to standard units saved somewhere in France (never mind more complicated, derived units, they still depend on the particular items saved in France). Once this important fact is established for dimensional units, we realize how we should deal with dimensionless constants in physics: we need to determine one such constant by experiment, and then all other related dimensionless constants fall in place by simple ratios, just as has been done for dimensional units over many years in the past. For the forces of nature, we advocate the fine-structure constant as the dimensionless quantity that will serve as the baseline for other dimensionless constants representing the coupling of forces. Then, we can extend gravity in the atomic world and quantum physics into large-scale cosmology, both quite flawlessly.
Virtual Reality Exercise Program Effects on Body Mass Index, Depression, Exercise Fun and Exercise Immersion in Overweight Middle-aged Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Seo Eun-Young , Kim Yeon-Suk , Lee Yu-Jin , Hur Myung-Haeng
Published: December 2022

Background: This study explored the effects of a virtual reality exercise program on overweight middle-aged women. Methods: This randomized controlled trial included women 4065 years of age with a body mass index (BMI) of 23 kg/m2 or more living in D city. The virtual reality environment was set up by attaching an IoT sensor to an indoor bicycle and linking it with a smartphone, enabling exercise in an immersive virtual reality through a head-mounted display. Results: In the virtual reality exercise group, the BMI was significantly decreased after the 8-week intervention compared with the baseline value (F=100.806, p<.001). The depression scores were significantly different among the three groups, with the intervention effect being more significant in the virtual reality exercise group than in the indoor bicycle exercise and con-trol groups (F=3.462, p<.001). Furthermore, the levels of exercise fun (F=12.373, p<.001) and exer-cise immersion (F=14.629, p<.001) were significantly higher in the virtual reality exercise group than in the indoor bicycle exercise and control groups. Conclusions: The virtual reality exercise program positively affected the BMI and the levels of depression, exercise fun, and exercise im-mersion in overweight middle-aged women. It is an effective home exercise program for obesity management in this population.
Development of Adjustable High-Voltage Power Supply for Air Kerma Meter
Authors: Cheng Jinxing , Huang Qiu , Wang Qingbo , Yu Ai , Wen Weiwei , Wu Youpeng , Yang Jian , Li Xinyu , Liu Fang , Zhang Yue , Wu Zeqian , Zhao Changwei
Published: December 2022

The general circuit topology and principles of low-noise high-voltage power supply are investigated to meet the requirements of the high-voltage bias application in air kerma meters. Two topologies, flyback converter and Royer converter are simulated using SPICE simulation program. The simulation results indicate that the circuit structure of the Royer converter is more complex, but it obtains lower output high voltage noise. While we develop an adjustable high-voltage power supply according to the circuit structure of the Royer converter, and tested it to ensure the design requirements for continuously adjustable output high-voltage linearity. The test results show that the linear adjustment rate is not more than ±0.0025%, the load regulation rate is less than ±0.1%, and the output ripple noise voltage percentage is less than 0.01%. These tested performance make it more suitable for accurate nuclear measurements.
Study of the turbulent velocity field evolutionary models based on the autocorrelation analysis
Authors: Alexandrov Anatoly Vitalievich , Dorodnicyn Ludwig Waclawovich , Kolyukhin Dmitry Romanovich
Published: December 2022

This paper deals with a set of time-evolution formulations in algorithms for artificial turbulent field generation based on the Randomized Spectral Method (RSM). We analyze the autocorrelation functions associated with the models considered. The theoretical results are compared to the data from a test computation of turbulence in the cube.
The Status and Challenges of Entrepreneurship Education in Vocational Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia
Authors: Usman Ahmadi , Hamid Abdul
Published: December 2022

Vocational higher education is one of the types of Indonesian higher education. In practice, entrepreneurship has been considered the most important subject that should be taught in vocational higher institutions. Numerous studies have been conducted by discussing the topic of vocational education and entrepreneurship in Indonesia. However, limited studies have been conducted on implementing entrepreneurship education at the Indonesian vocational higher education level. This study aims to explain the status and challenges of entrepreneurship education in Indonesian vocational higher education institutions. The method used in the study was based on a descriptive qualitative method focusing on a contextual review of the literature. The review is enhanced by collecting data from articles, books, reports, and vocational higher education intuitions' websites. This study found that entrepreneurship education has been implemented in vocational higher education institutions, although some aspects still need improvements. Further, the development of entrepreneurship education in vocational higher education institutions in Indonesia is confronted by internal and external challenges. Lastly, the study's findings have significant implications for researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurship educators.

Keywords: challenges; entrepreneurship education; institutions; status; vocational higher education
Sürdürülebilirlik Bağlamında Dijital Miras Kavramı
Authors: TAKSİ DEVECİYAN Meri , ALAY Hazal Koray
Published: December 2022

Yaşanan teknolojik gelişmelerle birlikte internetin, günlük yaşamın vazgeçilmez bir unsuru olması geride bıraktığımız ayak izlerini giderek dijitalleştirmektedir. Bu bağlamda, öldüğümüzde “Dijital varlıklarımıza ne olacak?” sorusu giderek daha önemli hale gelmektedir. Dijital varlıkların yönetimi ile anlamlılık kazanan bu konu, dijital miras kavramını ortaya çıkarmıştır. Özellikle yerli yazında çok az çalışılmış olan, uluslararası yazında ise hukuki, tarihsel boyutu ile ağırlıklı yer bulmuş olan dijital miras kavramını incelemek alan yazına katkı sunmak açısından önem arz etmektedir. Dijital miras, dijitalleşmenin bir sonucu olarak hayatımıza giren, dijital ortamda somut ve soyut malvarlıklarının (alan adları, sosyal medya hesapları vb.), kişinin ölümünden sonra saklanması, depolanması, varislere devrini de içeren bir kavramdır. Dijital miras konusunun anlaşılır kılınması için, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden ikincil kaynak taraması yapılarak konuya yönelik farkındalık oluşturmak araştırmanın birincil amacıdır. Ayrıca dijital miras kavramını sürdürülebilirlik yönetimi bağlamında ele alarak stratejik yönetime dair birtakım çıkarımlarda bulunmak, bu alanda çalışmak isteyen akademisyenlere de yol gösterici olmak amaçlanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgulara göre, sürdürülebilir dijital miras konusunun ulusal ve uluslararası alan yazında bu bağlamda ele alınmadığı, dijital mirasa yönelik ulusal yazında oldukça az çalışma olduğu, yapılan çalışmaların odak noktasının yasal düzenlemelere yönelik olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Course Outline dan Satuan Materi Sajian Berbasis Mutu di Perguruan Tinggi
Authors: Nurbayani Etty
Published: December 2022

A quality of lecturer is directed as a preparation of the profesional educational workers who have a broad knowledge, master on their field, able to manage and improve their profesionalisme, and able to administer the teaching skills. Ideally, a quality lecturer is able to implement three stages in teaching and learning process, they are : planning, implementation, and evaluation. The policy of Dean of STAIN Samarinda, to oblige the lecturers make a teaching plan in the form of course outline and lesson plan, is a real action to improve the quality of targetted teaching. A qualified lecturer should have a skill in planning a teaching process. A teaching plan can be developed based on the organization of teaching plan.
Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter dalam Kurikulum 2013
Authors: Kaimuddin Kaimuddin
Published: December 2022

The implementation of character education in formal educational environments have effective influence in addressing the phenomenon of anarchism, the imposition of the will, brawl learners, the proliferation of drug dealers and users, environmental crisis, a moral crisis, and various other social fatologi tendencies. Formal education is an education system that is organized, purposeful, and measurable. Curriculum 2013 orientates and emphasizes on the strengthening of the moral, affective, and value of the concept of KI-1 (spiritual attitude), KI-2 (social attitudes), KI-3 (knowledge), and KI-4 (application of knowledge). Implementation of character education in the Curriculum in 2013 can be developed by integrating cognitive, affective, and psycho-motoric aspects. In addition, to encourage and facilitate the realization of synergies between formal, non-formal and informal education, and encourage teachers to continue to improve the competence and their role model is another form of implementation of Curriculum 2013.
The Challenges and Opportunities in Opening Indonesian Language Education Study Program at UIN Antasari Banjarmasin
Authors: Mufidah Nida , Sari Afifah Linda
Published: December 2022

Indonesian is well-known, and it is taught at institutions across the world, including Australia. This study aims at describing prospective students, teachers, lecturers,' practitioners, and the general public's reactions to the Indonesian Language Education Study Program at the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin and identified data will be described as findings and discussed using Morrison's theory of needs analysis profile for the program readiness. A survey is used in this investigation. The questionnaires and interviews in this research were both open-ended. The technique used is a questionnaire technique using Google Forms by distributing questionnaires directly to respondents, namely 173 prospective students were class XII high school students, 24 were Indonesian language teachers, and 104 were education practitioners, lecturers, supervisors, and members of the community from several districts and cities in South Kalimantan. The plan to launch the Indonesian Language Education Study Program at UIN Antasari Banjarmasin received a positive reaction from many stakeholders and will be implemented immediately. Graduates of this degree may become professional educators with Islamic perspectives and Indonesian language teachers for international and national schools, as well as Indonesian for foreign speakers with distinctive qualities. Before a new study program starts, educators, teaching staff, and infrastructure must all be carefully prepared, as must the program's documentation. Therefore, the result of this study is expected to be the consideration by the university for opening the Indonesian Language Education Study Program at UIN Antasari Banjarmasin.
Interrelation of Spirituality, Religiosity, and Competence with Madrasah Teachers’ Performance
Authors: Susmiyati Sri , Zurqoni Zurqoni , Abdillah Muhamad Hasan , Saugi Wildan
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to examine whether spirituality, religiosity, and competence can predict teacher performance. To prove this, a study was conducted on 90 Madrasah teachers in Samarinda as the sample in this study. The research sample was selected randomly, the number of which was determined based on the Slovin formula with a precision level of 0.10 (N=867). To obtain empirical data, researchers used a questionnaire on spirituality, religiosity, competence, and teacher performance. The research data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression with the SPSS V26 program. The analysis results showed a significant level of p <0.05 with a relationship strength of 0.843, which means that there is a significant relationship between spirituality, religiosity, and competence with teacher performance. Simultaneously, the contribution of the three independent variables to teacher performance was 53.8%, while partially, each independent variable contributed 50.8% (spirituality), 24% (religiosity), and 59.8% (competence). The implication is that these findings prove that one cannot rely solely on competency factors to get good performance from teachers. Although competence has the highest contribution, it also takes a religiosity factor that will give direction to individuals in their work, namely worshipping Allah SWT, and spiritual factors that provide meaning and prosperity in life. Thus, it can be concluded that the level of teacher performance can be predicted through the teacher's spirituality, religiosity, and competence.
ROSCAs THROUGH THE ISLAMIC COMMUNITY: AN ALTERNATIVE TO ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND WEALTH
Authors: Pambekti Galuh Tri , Yusfiarto Rizaldi , Nugraha Septy Setia
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the study is to analyse the influence of the motives and benefits of participation in Rotating Savings and Credit Associations (ROSCAs) on household wealth and entrepreneurship through mediating community commitment. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used on the data collected using purposive sampling and a sample of 225 respondents in the provinces of East Java, Central Java, West Java, D.I. Yogyakarta, and D.K.I. Jakarta. The results show that ROSCAs have a direct effect on entrepreneurial intention and may affect household wealth. It is also concluded that ROSCAs can be an instrument of Islamic social finance, as their characteristics are not burdensome to members. They involve the principle of cooperation, and are not affected by interest rates or inflation.
THE EFFECTS OF ISLAMIC MICROFINANCING, HUMAN CAPITAL AND ICT USAGE ON WOMEN MICRO-ENTREPRENEURS’ PERFORMANCE IN MALAYSIA
Authors: Hamdan Nur Hazirah Binti , Kassim Salina Hj
Published: December 2022

This study examines the influences of Islamic microfinancing, human capital development, and information and communication technology (ICT) usage on the performance of Malaysian women micro-entrepreneurs funded by an Islamic microfinance institution (IMFI). It considers Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) as the study setting and adopts a quantitative approach involving 120 women micro-entrepreneurs. The questionnaire was distributed to women micro-entrepreneurs in Selangor state employing a convenience sampling method. The model was analysed utilising the partial least squares structural equation model (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that Islamic microfinancing, human capital, and ICT usage positively influence the performance of women micro-entrepreneurs. The empirical findings enhance the literature by extending the resource-based view (RBV), a soft theory in the organisational theory literature, by incorporating Islamic microfinancing in the context. It is hoped the study will assist IMFIs and governments in strengthening infrastructures, developing comprehensive business strategies, and educating women micro-entrepreneurs about the possibilities of the digital economy for long-term business sustainability and development.
REPEATED GIVING OF CASH WAQF: A CASE STUDY OF SABAH, MALAYSIA
Authors: Justine Nurul Izzati Binti , Abd Jalil Mohamad Isa
Published: December 2022

This study examines repeated waqf contributions in Sabah State, Malaysia. Religious obligation, benevolence, and familiarity with and trust in the waqf institution are the variables that are expected to have a positive relationship with the repeated behaviour of giving waqf cash. These antecedents are drawn from previous empirical studies. A total of 200 respondents who have repeatedly contributed to cash waqf shared their opinions through a survey form distributed by using the "convenience sampling" method. The collected data were then tested employing variance-based structural equation modelling and the partial least squares path modelling method using SmartPLS 3.3 software. The results of the analysis show that all the variables, namely religious adherence, benevolence, familiarity with the waqf institution, and trust in the waqf institution significantly influence the behaviour of repeated cash waqf contributions. The study findings could be used by future researchers as a point of reference. In practice, waqf institutions could also benefit from the findings by better understanding their donors' wishes and preferences.
MEASURING THE EFFICIENCY OF WAQF FUND IN INDONESIA
Authors: Rusydiana Aam Slamet , Sukmana Raditya , Laila Nisful
Published: December 2022

This research measures the efficiency of waqf funds managed by philanthropic institutions in Indonesia using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach over the 2013-2021 period. The unit of analysis consists of nine philanthropic waqf institutions. In the measurement of efficiency, the study takes human resource expenses and operational costs as inputs and collection and distribution of waqf funds as outputs. The findings indicate that the efficiency of philanthropic organizations in handling waqf funds varies from year to year between 2013 and 2021. The paper also notes that the Covid pandemic has no substantial impact on the efficiency of the waqf institutions. Interestingly, regional institution clusters are more efficient than mass organization and national institution clusters.