bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CORRELATION BETWEEN MANNITOL INTERVENTION AND ELECTROLYTE IMBALANCE IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY PATIENTS OF REGIONAL GENERAL HOSPITAL OF WEST NUSA TENGGARA PROVINCE
Authors: Narayana I Gusti Ngurah Wira , Priyanto Bambang , Rasyidi Rohadi Muhammad , Ansyori Maz Isa , Zuhan Arif , Indriawan Ramses , Nurchalamsah Wahyu , Maulana Akhada , Putrawan Sanditias , Fatrahady Lalu Shaktisila
Published: February 2024

Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a commonly occurring injury following traffic accident. The most common complication following TBI is electrolyte imbalance and might be happen due to mannitol use. This research aims to know the correlation between mannitol intervention and electrolyte imbalance (natrium, kalium and chloride) in TBI patients of Regional General Hospital of West Nusa Tenggara Province.

Methods: This is a retrospective research with cross–sectional design. This research was done in Regional General Hospital of West Nusa Tenggara Province. Samples were collected by medical records of TBI patients from 2018 to 2019 which had met the inclusion criteria and then tested with correlation comparative test.

Results: From 160 samples that were obtained, 146 samples had electrolyte data, then categorized into those who were given mannitol (73,29%) and those who were not given mannitol (26,71%). The most common electrolyte imbalance was chloride (70,55%) which in hyperchloremia condition, followed by kalium (30,82%) with hyperkalemia and natrium (28,08%) with hyponatremia. Mannitol is most commonly given for one day and has the mean intervention of 2.6 days. Length of mannitol intervention and electrolyte levels were not normally distributed. There was no statistically significant difference between mannitol intervention and electrolyte imbalance (p=1.000, p=1.000, p=0.481) and length of stay on patients with no mannitol intervention and electrolyte imbalance (p=0,856, p=0,303, p=0,347).

Conclusion: This research shows no correlation between the length of mannitol intervention and electrolyte imbalance (represented by natrium, kalium, and chloride) in TBI patients of Regional General Hospital of West Nusa Tenggara Province.

Keywords: mannitol intervention, electrolyte imbalance, traumatic brain injury.
Hygiene and Care Protocols for Implant-supported Dental Prostheses in Patients with Diabetes
Authors: Hakob Khachatryan , Emma Boshnaghyan , Sevak Papoyan , Gagik Hakobyan
Published: February 2024

Background: Prophylactic dental procedures following implant placement are critical to the long-term success of implants and are also dependent on the patient maintaining effective home care. Purpose: Evaluation of the effectiveness of preventive measures in patients with diabetes during long periods after prosthetic treatment with implants. Materials and methods: The study included 62 patients with diabetes with edentulism using 146 dental implants. Patients underwent constant monitoring, including regular occupational hygiene during follow-up examinations. Their frequency was set individually from 2 to 4 times A clinical index including Bleeding on Probing (BOP), Probing Depth (PD), and Marginal Bone Loss (MBL). Results: In patients included in the preventive protocol after 12 months, the mean BOP was 1.4 ± 0.15, and PPD was 2.46 ± 0.42. After 12 months in patients mean MBL was 0.72 ± 0.6 mm, after 3 years MBL was 1.24 ± 0.25 mm. For patients who were excluded from preventive services after 12 months, the mean BOP 1.9 ± 0.25, and the mean PPD was 3.56 ± 0.28). After 12 months in patients mean MBL was 0.87 ± 0.7 mm, after 3 years MBL was 1.52 ± 0.32 mm (p > 05). Compared to persons enrolled in the preventive protocol, those in the group without services were more likely to develop peri-implantitis (42.4% vs. 12,6%). The survival rate of implants after 3 years was 98.4%. The survival rate of implants in those patients who were excluded from preventive services after 3 years was 95.4%. Conclusion: For patients with diabetes, regular medical examinations, accompanied by professional oral hygiene procedures, prevent the development of negative reactions of the soft tissues surrounding the implant.
The effect of using technology in teaching and learning mathematics on student’s mathematics performance: The mediation effect of students’ mathematics interest
Authors: Bright Asare , Welcome Natalie B. , Arthur Yarhands D.
Published: February 2024

The current study aimed to determine the impact of using technology in mathematics teaching and learning on the mathematics performance of students as mediated by students’ interest in mathematics. Simple random sampling techniques were used to sample 216 students from the three selected SHS in Kumasi, Ghana. A structured questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection since the study is purely quantitative. Amos (ver. 23) was used to analyze the structural paths of the study. The results from the analysis reveal that the impact of technology on mathematics performance was positive and significant, and the impact of mathematics interest on mathematics performance was positive and significant. Also, the impact of technology on mathematics interest was positive and significant. Finally, the connection between employing technology in mathematics teaching and learning and students' performance in mathematics is somewhat mediated by students' interest in mathematics, and this relationship is statistically significant. The Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education were further advised by the study to incorporate technology into mathematics instruction and learning to boost senior high school students' interest and performance in the subject.
Analysis of the mechanical characteristics of mild steel using different heat treatment
Authors: Muhammad Nasir Uddin
Published: February 2024

The specimen used in this study to test various mechanical properties is mild steel. Analyzed are the effects of heat treatment (annealing, hardening, and tempering) on a particular specimen's mechanical characteristics. The most significant heat treatment procedures frequently employed to alter the mechanical properties of engineering materials are annealing, hardening, and tempering. Heat treatment is used to examine the mechanical characteristics of iron, which are typically ductility, hardness, yield strength, tensile strength, and impact resistance. Heat treatment increases mechanical qualities like tensile strength, yield strength, ductility, corrosion resistance, and creep rupture in addition to developing hardness and softness. These procedures also increase the effectiveness of the machining and increase their adaptability. Utilizing universal tensile testing equipment for the tensile test, a compression test, and a Rockwell hardness tester for the hardness test, the mechanical behavior of the samples is examined. Heat treating makes it simple to alter the mechanical properties to meet a specific design objective. To examine the impact of various tempering temperatures on the mechanical properties of mild steel, selected samples are heated to various temperatures above the austenitic area, quenched, and then tempered. Tensile strength variations are used to describe the changes in mechanical behavior compared to unquenched samples. Mild steel is used to create tensile test specimens, which are then heated through a variety of processes, including annealing, hardening, and tempering. The results demonstrated that different heat treatments for a specific application can alter and enhance the mechanical properties of mild steel.
Telemedicine's role in transforming healthcare delivery in the pharmaceutical industry: A systematic review
Authors: Chioma Anthonia Okolo  , Jeremiah Olawumi Arowoogun  , Rawlings Chidi  , Adekunle Oyeyemi Adeniyi
Published: February 2024

Telemedicine has emerged as a pivotal technology in transforming healthcare delivery, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry. This systematic review aims to evaluate the extent of telemedicine's impact, its applications, and the challenges it faces in this sector. By synthesizing data from peer-reviewed articles, reports, and case studies published up to 2023, this study adopts a comprehensive methodology to assess telemedicine's role in pharmaceutical care, patient management, and drug delivery systems. Key findings indicate that telemedicine significantly enhances patient access to pharmaceutical care, especially in remote and underserved areas. It facilitates real-time patient-pharmacist consultations, remote monitoring, and personalized medication management, thereby improving medication adherence and patient outcomes. Moreover, telemedicine platforms have been instrumental in streamlining drug development processes and clinical trials through virtual patient engagement and remote data collection. However, the review also identifies several challenges, including regulatory hurdles, privacy concerns, and the need for technological standardization across the industry. Despite these obstacles, the potential of telemedicine to revolutionize healthcare delivery in the pharmaceutical industry is undeniable, offering a more patient-centered, efficient, and cost-effective model of care. Telemedicine represents a transformative force in the pharmaceutical industry, promising to reshape the landscape of healthcare delivery. Its continued integration and adoption hinge on addressing existing challenges and leveraging technological advancements to fully realize its potential benefits for patients and healthcare providers alike.
Morality and craft of insanity in hamlet character
Authors: Ahmed Mabkhoot  , Ahmed Khamees  , Pradnyashailee Sawai
Published: February 2024

Hamlet, one of William Shakespeare's most complex and iconic characters, grapples with themes of morality and the craft of feigned insanity throughout the play. The exploration of Hamlet's psyche reveals a character torn between moral dilemmas and a strategic use of madness. Hamlet's character is a fascinating study of the intricate relationship between morality and the craft of insanity. Shakespeare's dramas are amazing expressions of his creativity as a writer, a talent that has stood the test of time. His drama revolves around the idea that human nature is mostly derived from the surrounding environment. This research investigates the madness of the character hamlet in Shakespeare's Hamlet and to show whether he is really mad or no. The paper also shows Hamlet cleverness in using insanity to achieve his goal for revenge and how he uses the madness to achieve morality. This paper studies moral revenge in the play.
A conceptual framework for data-driven sustainable finance in green energy transition
Authors: Omotayo Bukola Adeoye  , Emmanuel Chigozie Ani  , Nwakamma Ninduwesuor-Ehiobu  , Danny Jose Montero  , Favour Oluwadamilare Usman  , Kehinde Andrew Olu-lawal
Published: February 2024

As the world grapples with the urgent need for sustainable development, the transition towards green energy stands as a critical imperative. Financing this transition poses significant challenges, requiring innovative approaches that align financial objectives with environmental sustainability goals. This review presents a conceptual framework for leveraging data-driven techniques in sustainable finance to facilitate the transition towards green energy. The proposed framework integrates principles of sustainable finance with advanced data analytics to enhance decision-making processes across the financial ecosystem. At its core, the framework emphasizes the importance of harnessing vast datasets related to energy production, consumption, environmental impact, and financial performance. By leveraging machine learning algorithms and predictive modeling techniques, financial stakeholders can gain deeper insights into the risks and opportunities associated with green energy investments. Key components of the framework include data collection and aggregation, risk assessment, impact measurement, and investment optimization. Data sources range from traditional financial indicators to environmental metrics, social impact assessments, and geopolitical factors. Through comprehensive data analysis, financial institutions can assess the long-term viability and sustainability of green energy projects, while also evaluating potential social and environmental impacts. Risk assessment methodologies within the framework consider both financial risks, such as market volatility and regulatory uncertainty, and non-financial risks, such as climate change impacts and community resilience. By integrating these factors into risk models, investors can make more informed decisions that mitigate potential losses and maximize returns. Furthermore, impact measurement tools enable stakeholders to quantify the environmental and social benefits of green energy investments. By tracking metrics such as carbon emissions reduction, energy efficiency improvements, and job creation, investors can assess the contribution of their portfolios towards broader sustainability objectives. Finally, the framework incorporates investment optimization strategies that align financial goals with environmental objectives. Through portfolio diversification, asset allocation, and innovative financial instruments such as green bonds and impact investing funds, financial institutions can allocate capital more efficiently towards green energy projects. The conceptual framework presented herein offers a systematic approach to integrating data-driven methodologies into sustainable finance practices. By leveraging advanced analytics and comprehensive datasets, financial stakeholders can drive the transition towards green energy while simultaneously achieving financial returns and positive environmental outcomes.
EVALUASI KERAGAAN PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TUJUH KLON UNGGUL BARU DAN DUA VARIETAS TANAMAN TEBU (Saccharum officinarum L.) KEPRASAN DUA DI KEBUN SIDOKAMPIR – JOMBANG
Authors: Mahardianti Dinda Sarasatus , Budi Setyo , Lailiyah Wiharyanti Nur
Published: February 2024

Kapasitas produksi tebu masih jauh dari pemenuhan kebutuhan konsumsi gula nasional. Salah satu penyebabnya adalah terjadinya degradasi kualitas varietas tanaman tebu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi keragaan serta hubungan korelasi klon unggul harapan SB UMG.NX pada keprasan dua dilahan regusol pada pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman tebu. Penelitian dilakukan pada bulan Juli 2022 sampai Juli 2023 di kebun Sidokampir,Jombang Alat yang di gunakan yaitu sabit, kain, meteran, jangka sorong, kamera dan alat tulis. Bahan yang di gunakan yaitu klon SB01 UMG.NX, SB03 UMG.NX, SB04 UMG.NX, SB11 UMG.NX, SB12 UMG.NX, SB19 UMG.NX, SB20 UMG.NX, varietas PS881 dan varietas Mojo. Pengamatan meliputi variabel kualitatif (karakter morfologi daun, batang, mata tunas) dan variabel kuantitatif meliputi variabel pertumbuhan (panjang batang, jumlah batang, jumlah daun, diameter batang) dan variabel hasil (brix,bobot batang, rendemen dan hablur). Analisis data menggunakan anova dengan uji F 5%. Jika terdapat perbedaan yang nyata dilanjutkan dengan uji DMRT 5%, uji korelasi, dan heritabilitas. Hasil penelitian berdasarkan analisis keragaman  menunjukkan klon tebu SB01 UMG.NX, SB03 UMG.NX, SB04 UMG.NX, SB11 UMG.NX, SB12 UG.NX, SB19 UMG.NX dan SB20 UMG.NX memiliki karakter bervariasi terutama warna ruas yang terkena sinar matahari. Klon SB01 UMG.NX menunjukan pertumbuhan terbaik diantaranya jumlah batang (7,01 batang/rumpun), diameter batang (2,89 cm), dan bobot tebu (2,40kg/ha). Klon SB19 UMG.NX memiliki estimasi hasil terbaik diantaranya brix (23,44%), rendemen (11,27%) dan hablur (20,99 ton/ha). Terdapat korelasi antara variabel pertumbuhan dan hasil. Semua variable pengamaan memiliki nilai heritabilitas tinggi kecuali jumlah daun yang memiliki heritabilias sedang.
RESPON LIMA GALUR PADA TIGA PERLAKUAN VOLUME AIR TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN KACANG BAMBARA (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc)
Authors: Putra Zidane Triananda , Redjeki Endah Sri , Budi Setyo
Published: February 2024

Kemampuan kacang bambara hidup di daerah semi kering harus tetap diimbangi dengan kecukupan air. Kacang bambara membutuhkan antara 600-700 mm/tahun untuk pertumbuhan yang optimal. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mendapatkan kombinasi terhadap galur dan kebutuhan air tanaman kacang bambara yang optimal. Penelitian dilaksanakan pada bulan Agustus 2022 sampai Januari 2023 didalam Greenhouse di Lahan Percobaan Fakultas, menggunakan Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) dengan dua faktor. Faktor pertama yaitu jenis galur (G) yang terdiri dari lima taraf G011 (Galur G4M), G012 (Galur G5M), G013 (Galur G5M), G014 (Galur No.8) dan G015 (Galur PARENTAL S19-3). Faktor kedua yaitu volume air yang terdiri dari tiga taraf V01 (Volume Air 200 ml/hari/tanaman), V02 (Volume Air 400 ml/hari/tanaman) dan V03 (Volume Air 600 ml/hari/tanaman). Kedua faktor dikombinasikan dan setiap perlakuan diulang lima kali. Variabel pertumbuhan yang diamati meliputi laju perkecambahan, tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, lebar tajuk, panjang petiole, panjang internode, saat bunga pertama. Variabel hasil yang diamati yaitu jumlah bunga per tanaman, jumlah polong per tanaman, bobot basah polong per tanaman, bobot kering polong per tanaman, tebal kulit polong per tanaman, bobot kering biji per tanaman, jumlah biji per tanaman, bobot 100 biji, bobot basah brangkasan, bobot kering brangkasan, panjang akar, fruit set  dan persen kupasan. Analisis data menggunakan Anova, jika terdapat perbedaan nyata selanjutnya diuji menggunakan Uji DMRT 5%. Penelitian juga dilakukan uji korelasi untuk mengetahui keeratan hubungan antar dua variabel atau lebih. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat interaksi nyata kombinasi perlakuan jenis galur dan volume penyiraman terhadap variabel pertumbuhan dan hasil. Hal ini ditunjukkan adanya  interaksi yang nyata pada variabel jumlah daun Per Tanaman dengan rerata 48,60 helai dan lebar tajuk Per Tanaman dengan rerata 32,80 cm. Variabel hasil yang menunjukkan interaksi nyata yakni panjang akar dengan rerata 27,80 cm, jumlah polong per tanaman dengan rerata hasil 11.60 polong, bobot basah polong per tanaman dengan rerata 9,60 gram, jumlah biji per tanaman dengan rerata 8,80 biji, bobot kering biji per tanaman dengan rerata 1,79 gram, presentase kupasan dengan rerata 1.16 % dan ketebalan kulit per tanaman dengan rerata 0,96 mm. Interaksi perlakuan dengan hasil terbaik ditunjukkan oleh G4V2.
Pelatihan Pengelolaan Learning Manajemen Sistem (LMS) Moodle Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Online di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Kalilandak
Authors: Muktiadi Ridho , Mulyanto Arif , Kharismasyah Alfato Yusnar
Published: February 2024

ABSTRAKPengabdian yang dilakukan di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah (MIM) Kalilandak adalah bentuk dari penerapan teknologi informasi. Teknologi informasi yang diterapkan pada pengabdian ini adalah website, dimana website sekarang ini mempunyai banyak kegunaan, salah satunya sebagai media pembelajaran. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah agar pengelolaan website E-Learning Moodle dapat dilakukan secara mandiri oleh pihak MIM Kalilandak dan mampu mempermudah dalam penyampaian materi ke siswa. Tahapan yang sudah dilakukan meliputi: pembuatan E-Learning Moodle, pendampingan pengelolaan E-Learning Moodle dan pembuatan Modul dan Video penggunaan E-Learning Moodle bagi tenaga pendidik di MIM Kalilandak. Luaran dari adanya pengabdian ini adalah, mampu menerapkan teknologi informasi berupa E-Learning Moodle di MIM Kalilandak dan kemandirian pengelolaan yang dapat mengacu kepada modul dan video yang telah dibuat.ABSTRACTThe service that will be carried out at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah (MIM) Kalilandak is a form of application of information technology. The information technology applied in this service is a website, where websites now have many uses, one of which is as a learning medium. The purpose of this service is so that the management of the Moodle E-Learning website can be carried out independently by MIM Kalilandak and is able to make it easier to deliver material to students. The stages that have been carried out include: creating Moodle E-Learning, assistance in managing Moodle E-Learning and creating Modules and Videos on using Moodle E-Learning for teaching staff at MIM Kalilandak. The output of this service is being able to apply information technology in the form of E-Learning Moodle at MIM Kalilandak and independent management which can refer to the modules and videos that have been created.
La reina del Orthon
Crónicas femeninas del auge gomero
Authors: Córdoba Lorena
Published: February 2024

From 1880 to 1920, the rubber industry opened up the Amazon basin – and particularly the Bolivian jungle – to international trade; therefore, for the first time, the inhospitable and hitherto marginal lands of regions such as Beni, Acre and Pando gained both a strategic position on the republican chessboard and a more direct link to the global market. The productive boom prompted a systematic policy of exploration of the jungle territory, the opening of new communication routes and the consolidation of national borders. But, above all, the extractive vertigo also translated into a notorious demographic expansion: the Amazon jungle thus began to receive increasing waves of immigrants from other parts of Bolivia, as well as a growing mass of international workers dazzled by the almost instant fortune promised by the ‘gold’ that flowed from the rubber trees. However, documentary sources often present us with the canonical image of a hyper-masculinised jungle landscape and rubber industry: indeed, we know little or nothing of the Creole, European or Indigenous women involved in one way or another in the extractive endeavour. Women are usually represented as minor social actors: transparent, anonymous, almost invisible, forgotten, relegated or in any case mentioned laterally, obliquely or indirectly by historical sources. This rule, however, is challenged by some notable exceptions. One of these is undoubtedly the testimony of the British Elisabeth ‘Lizzie’ Hessel, whose letters to her family in Europe provide the only first-person account that allows us to piece together the female experience in a Bolivian rubber plantation. Her observations, therefore, constitute an exceptional period document of the lights and shadows of the extractive boom.
The History of the Emergence of Islamic Institutions: Between Authenticity and Modernity
Authors: Saadi Samyan Abdulkhaleq
Published: February 2024

The development of administrative thought and its applications has been linked since the beginning of creation to man's need for food, drink, shelter, protection from the vagaries of nature, and defense of himself. Since people have lived in groups since ancient times, administration has been important in human life, and the administrative process has been the criterion that differentiates between what is known as organized societies and those that live a jungle life. The history of humanity confirms to us the importance of management in the emergence of human civilization and the progress it has achieved, and thus it is linked to successive human civilizations. Therefore, the emergence and development of administration from ancient times until modern history will be reviewed here, through three stages: the first is the period before Christ, the second is the period after Christ, and the last is the period of contemporary history.
Verkehrte Welt
Authors: Schuster Stefan
Published: February 2024

Ausgehend von der Forschungsfrage, welche gesellschaftlichen Prozesse zur Exklusion behinderter Menschen führen, rekonstruiert und analysiert Stefan Schuster die Geschichte der Exklusion als Entfremdungsgeschichte. Er entlarvt die (Heil- und Sonder-)Pädagogik als integralen Teil einer »verkehrten Welt« und fragt, was sie tun kann, um der Entfremdung in der Erziehungs- und Bildungspraxis entgegenzuwirken. Erste Antworten liefert seine Konzeption einer Pädagogik der Ent-fremdung im Grundriss, die Handlungsspielräume aufzeigt und Auswege eröffnet. Einem dialektischen Theorie-Praxis-Verständnis folgend ermöglichen Schusters Darlegungen nicht nur, Entfremdungsmechanismen und -dynamiken als solche zu erkennen und zu verstehen, sondern er stellt über die bloße Kritik hinaus auch einen Kompass zur Verfügung, der die Entfremdung in der Erziehungs- und Bildungspraxis bearbeitbar macht.
An Approach Gordon's Rote Song Teaching Procedure Applied in Korean Elementary Music Classes - Focusing on six examples of songs and music in the textbooks -
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Hong Seung Youn
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to reveal the differences between Gordon's R.S.T.P. 8-step singing instruction method and other rote song teaching methods through comparison and to develop a method to apply Gordon's R.S.T.P. 8-step teaching process in elementary school music classes in Korea.
The subjects of the study are each stage and corresponding contents of Gordon's R.S.T.P. singing instruction and selected songs from the current music textbook to which it will be applied. As a result of the study, it was discovered that Gordon's R.S.T.P. singing instruction unlike other singing instruction methods was designed to systematically practice recognizing Macrobeats and Microbeats, recognizing Resting Tone and practicing singing the tone, and practicing Audiation, which can be represented by the ability to inner listening.
In addition, it was revealed that Gordon's R.S.T.P. can be easily applied to elementary school music education in Korea, and six ways to apply it to actual music classes were proposed.
Analysis on the Current State of Secondary Schools Vocal Repertoire and Teaching Methods
Authors:   The Korean Society of Music Education Technology, Yang Injoon , Cho Sunggi
Published: February 2024

In recent music classes in secondary schools, singing activities are not well performed, and the proportion of classes is decreasing. The purpose of this study is to understand the reasons and issues related to this trend and explore solutions by analyzing the current state, perceptions, and demands of vocal repertoire and teaching methods in secondary schools singing education. To achieve this goal, various literatures on singing class vocal repertoire and teaching methods were reviewed, and based on this, a survey tool was developed to find out the actual condition and demand of singing class vocal repertoire and teaching methods, and a survey was conducted on middle and high school music teachers nationwide, and statistics on the responses of 67 respondents were analyzed.
As a result of the analysis, secondary school music teachers were strongly aware of the necessity of singing education. However, in actual music classes, singing classes were allocated as the third priority after instrumental and listening classes, resulting in a decrease in singing education. As singing class vocal repertoire, both art songs and popular music were used in the same ratio, but there was a preference for Korean art songs in the art song category and Korean popular songs in the popular music category. The main contents dealt with when teaching art songs were vocalization and breathing, but in the case of popular music, the focus was on the content of the lyrics and background knowledge.
The role of staff engagement and satisfaction in the relationship between workplace spirituality and job performance: Evidence from Ghanaian tertiary institution
Authors: Sarpong Smart Asomaning , Yanchira Dora Melanie , Agyei Akwasi
Published: February 2024

In this study, we examine how staff engagement and satisfaction mediates the path between workplace spirituality (WPS) and job performance (JP) using Kumasi Technical University staff as a case study. A structured questionnaire was administered to 186 teaching and non-teaching staff of the university. Sobel mediation analysis was used to explore the relationships under study. The study revealed a positive relationship between WPS and JP. The study again showed that staff engagement significantly mediates the relationship between WPS and JP. Lastly, satisfaction was also found to significantly influence the relationship between WPS and JP. The study recommends that organizations should provide employees with an environment, which harnesses their inner life and develops a sense of belonging and purpose as they perform work-related activities. It is also recommended that management should provide training and development program to encourage staff in undertaking team building activity to enhance cohesion and increase their productivity.
El humo del electrocauterio, el riesgo olvidado y minimizado de la cirugía
Authors: Ensuncho-Hoyos César , Barguil-Fernández de Castro Salim Elías , Lara-Fortich Diana , De Moya-Jaramillo Hugo Andrés
Published: February 2024

Introducción. La nueva era de la cirugía es cada vez más dependiente de la tecnología, y un ejemplo de ello es el uso generalizado de electrocauterio como parte primordial de la práctica quirúrgica. El humo quirúrgico es un subproducto de la disección y la coagulación de los tejidos producidas por los equipos de energía, que representa múltiples riesgos potenciales para la salud del grupo quirúrgico, sin embargo, se han minimizado los peligros causados por la exposición de manera frecuente y acumulativa a este aerosol.
Métodos. Se realizó un análisis crítico, desde una posición reflexiva de la información disponible, estableciendo los posibles riesgos relacionados con la exposición al humo quirúrgico.
Discusión. Es visible la necesidad imperativa de establecer directrices nacionales, pautas normativas y recomendaciones estandarizadas para cumplir con las exigencias dadas por los sistemas de gestión en salud ocupacional y seguridad del trabajo, cuyo objetivo principal es hacer efectivo el uso de mascarillas quirúrgicas apropiadas, la implementación de programa de vigilancia epidemiológica ambiental en sala de cirugía, la priorización del uso constante de aspiradores y sistemas de evacuación, y la ejecución de programas educativos de sensibilización dirigidos al personal implicado. De igual manera, se abre la inquietud de la necesidad de nuevos estudios para definir con mayor precisión el peligro de este aerosol.
Conclusión. Se recomienda de manera responsable utilizar todas las estrategias preventivas existentes para intervenir en salas de cirugía los riesgos minimizados y olvidados del humo quirúrgico.
A.P. Bruzhes and His Experience in Using Labour Physiology and Biomechanics in Domestic Ergonomic Design in the 1920s
Authors: Noskova Olga
Published: February 2024

The article presents brief information about the scientific biography and work of the Russian physiologist and physician Alexander Petrovich Bruzhes (1887-1971), a representative of A.A. Ukhtomsky’s scientific school. The memories of relatives, colleagues, and material from the author’s publications are used. A commentary is offered on the text of the scientis’s two articles (“On designing machines from the viewpoint of ease of maintenance”, “The typist’s workplace and her position”), which may be useful to readers both from the perspective of the history of science and as an example of practice-oriented research. The scientist’s contribution to developing the domestic scientific labour organisation, ergonomics, and ergodesign is outlined. Original fragments of A.P. Bruzhes’s scientific articles are presented, published in the journals (Occupational Hygiene, 1927; Issues of Shorthand and Typewriting, 1928).
Prospects for Applying Neural Networks for Procedural Generation of Game Content in Esports
Authors: Sergeev Sergey , Mikryukova Alisa
Published: February 2024

This article provides an overview of research and practices on using neural network technologies in the field of procedural content generation for esports games. The authors explore the history, current approaches to using artificial neural networks in creating game elements, including levels, characters and scenarios, with the aim of enhancing the gaming experience and increasing the uniqueness of the virtual game world. The article covers various aspects of using neural network methods, such as generative models, autoencoders, generative adversarial networks, deep learning, and recurrent neural networks, for creating dynamic and unpredictable content. Examples of the successful implementation of these technologies in popular esports games are discussed, and potential challenges and issues related to applying neural networks in this context are explored. The authors discuss the prospects for the further development of neural network technologies in esports and offer recommendations for their optimal implementation. Overall, the article presents an analysis of the current state and future opportunities for using neural network approaches for procedural content generation in esports scenarios.
Justification of Ergonomic Requirements for Light Design Characteristics of Simulated Sunlight
Authors: Kozachenko Ekaterina , Kukhta Maria
Published: February 2024

Light is an essential part of every person’s life, regardless of age. The impact of light on the quality of life directly depends on how often a person is exposed to the sun. Statistics shows that people living in sunny countries suffer less from seasonal psychoemotional diseases and ailments than residents of northern regions. But how can we help the inhabitants of the north to reduce the negative effects of the lack of sun in their lives, especially those who are not native to the north and have not developed immunity to the harsh living conditions? There are several main methods, namely visiting sunny countries during the holidays, eating and replenishing the necessary microelements, all these eliminate the consequences of the sunlight lack. This problem requires an integrated approach, in which it is very important to eliminate the consequences and just as important it is to influence the root of the problem which is the psychological lack of sunlight. Light is significant not only for producing necessary microelements, but also for maintaining the balance of the psyche and improving mood, since light and heat are involved in producing hormones of joy (serotonin). One of these options is the simulation of sunlight and its adaptation to a person’s working or household environment.
Integrative Ensuring of Workgroup Sustainability Based on Interaction Between Personal and Team Resources
Authors: Lepekhin Nikolay , Ilyina Olga , Kruglov Vladimir , Kruglova Marina
Published: February 2024

The aim of the article is to describe the interaction of personal and team resources for sustainable workgroup activity. A theoretical analysis of the problem of sustainability and a description of the antecedents of group sustainability are presented. To collect empirical data, the following techniques are used: “Questionnaire on shared professional leadership in a team”, “Scale of team sustainability”, “Scale of perception of shared mental models”, “Job Crafting Scale”, “Questionnaire of conflict resistance forms”, and the questionnaire “Professional burnout”. The study involved employees of Russian organisations of various fields of activity in total number of 572 people, at the age from 18 to 73 (M = 34.98, SD = 11.2, Me = 33), 29% of respondents were men, 71% were women. From them the support staff amounted 19%, specialists amounted 62%, and leaders were 20%. Data collection was carried out through electronic Google Forms. The results discover the interrelations of conflict-resistance, proactive work settings, subscales of compatibility of mental models, subscales of shared leadership with the sustainability of workgroups. Predictors of workgroup sustainability are proactive work settings that affect the reduction of professional burnout, as well as conflict resistance, the shared leadership, and compatibility of the members’ mental models.
Inovasi Pembelajaran PAI di Majelis Taklim Perempuan Miftahul Jannah Kecamatan Teluk Naga, Tangerang, Banten
Authors: Irfan Ahmad , Soejono Sri Rosmalina , Setiady Dicky
Published: February 2024

Majelis taklim as one of the non-formal educational institutions in Indonesia seems to have to grapple with the progress and development of the times. Moving further without keeping up with the pace of the times will cause the majelis taklim to continue lagging behind. This research aims to uncover the forms of innovation in the majelis taklim, as well as the inhibiting and supporting factors that can influence its development. The research utilizes qualitative research methods through descriptive-analytical data analysis.The results of this research reveal that the innovation in the majelis taklim Miftahul Jannah primarily lies in the established curriculum and existing management structure. The supporting factor for innovation in the majelis taklim is the cohesion among the congregants, administrators, and mentors. On the other hand, the inhibiting factor revolves around the inability of the majelis taklim to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
Pentingnya Pendidikan Akhlak dalam Kehidupan Masyarakat Islam
Authors: Rambe Mgr Sinomba , Waharjani Waharjani , Perawironegoro Djamaluddin
Published: February 2024

The importance of maintaining Ukhuwah Islamiah among people who are currently experiencing moral degradation. The phenomenon of lack of mutual respect, indifference between members of society, lack of tolerance, and fading of mutual cooperation are the main problems of Islamic society today. The research entitled "The Importance of Moral Education in Community Life" is a qualitative research with a literature study approach. Where researchers will refer to several books, scientific works (journals), and books that discuss strengthening morals in society. The results of this study reveal that it is important to learn and practice moral education in a society that is oriented towards the verses of the Koran and the Prophet's Hadith as a reflection of its implementation, such as answering greetings, answering people who sneeze, fulfill invitations, visit thsick, give each other advice, and participate. Take the jenazah to the cemetery. This aims to create an Islamic society and synergy
Implementasi Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam di Fakultas Vokasi
Authors: Mahmudi Mahmudi , Wahidah Nina Ikhwati
Published: February 2024

The Religious Education course is one of the Personality Development Courses (MPK). Based on the 2006 Director General of Higher Education Decree, every university has the right to develop MPK signs according to their respective characteristics. Therefore, this paper wants to discuss the implementation of Islamic Religious Education learning at the Vocational Faculty of Nahdlatul Ulama University Lampung, which of course is a bit different from learning Islamic Religious Education in General Universities. The main objective of the Vocational Faculty is to prepare graduates who are ready to work and have high performance, therefore the lecturers of Islamic Education at the Faculty of Vocational Studies at Nahdlatul Ulama University, Lampung, try to bridge the gap between religious understanding and practice in the world of work, especially on the subject matter of "Work Ethic in Islam".
Metodologi Pendidikan Islam: Memahami Konsep Dasar Dan Perannya Dalam Meminimalisir Pengaruh Buruk Perkembangan Teknologi
Authors: Setiawan Didy
Published: February 2024

The rapid of technological developments has brought about many influences, both positive and negative. Also in education, technology has provided many benefits to the course of the learning process, such as bringing up innovative ways of learning and varied learning media that support the effectiveness and efficiency of achieving learning goals. However, tecnological developments surely have a negative effect on education such as the excessive use of gadgets for playing games which affect the decreased student’s focus learning. Education has an important role in providing students with understanding of how to use technology properly. In the course of education regarding the use of technology, it is necessary to have an appropriate teaching method. Therefore this artcle aims to reveal the basic concept of Islamic education methodology and its role in reducing negatif influence of technological developments. As for the research’s type used in this article is library research. The result of this research is a description of the basic concept methodology education, either general education or Islamic education. This research revealed how the important role of Islamic education methodology in reducing the negative influence of technological developments as one of the important components in achieving Islamic educational goals. On the some educational methods, either general education or Islamic eduation is obtained the the appropriate method to be used for reducing the negative influence of technological development, among other: methods of lectures, demonstration method, insert method, method of matching, and method of advice.
Pengaruh Kualitas Produk, Fasilitas dan Kualitas Pelayanan Terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen Pada Angkringan Pule
Authors: Nur Cholifah Choiril Seilila , Laila Alfina Karismatul , Nurwana Aldi , Mahiri Mohamad Ajib Markaban , Sari Nadia Roosmalita
Published: February 2024

Consumer satisfaction is able to have a good impact on businesses so that they can develop properly and get maximum profits. This study aims to explain the influence of product quality, facilities, and service quality on customer satisfaction at Angkringan Pule. This type of research is associative using a quantitative approach, to examine how much influence independent variables exert on dependent variables.. The type of data used is primary data obtained from questionnaires with sampling techniques using accidental sampling. In this study, the data were analyzed using data quality tests (validity test, reliability test), classical assumption test (normality test, multicholinearity test, heteroskedasticity test), multiple linear regression test, hypothesis test (F test and t test), coefficient of determination(R2). The results of this study show that product quality, facilities, and service quality have a positive and significant effect on consumer satisfaction both partially and simultaneously.
Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT. Global Internasional Industries Tangerang
Authors: Hadiwijaya Dudung , Ahmad Ahmad
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of work motivation and work environment on employee performance at PT. Global International Industries Tangerang. This study uses a quantitative approach. The population in this study are employees at PT. Global International Industries Tangerang with a sample of 65 respondents. Sampling technique by method on probability sampling, with the determination of the sample purposive sampling. Data analysis techniques used are t test, f test and regression.The results of this study indicate that partially work motivation positive and significant effect on performance indicated by the value of tcount> ttable(8,879 > 1.674) and a significant of 0.000. For the work environment partially has a positive and significant effect on performance indicated by tcount> ttable (15,128 > 1.674) and a significant value of 0.000. Simultaneously work motivation and work environment have a positive and significant effect on performance indicated by the value of Fcount> Ftable(131,237 > 3.15) and a significant value of 0.000. The ability of the independent variables of work motivation and work environment to explain the contribution to performance is 80.9% as shown by the R square of 0.809 while the remaining 19.1% is influenced by other factors. With the value of the multiple linear regression equation Y = 2.255 + 0.231X1+0,729X2.
Teacher Working Conditions and Dissatisfaction Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Redding Christopher , Nguyen Tuan D.
Published: February 2024

With a goal of contextualizing teacher job dissatisfaction during the first full school year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we contrast teachers’ experiences with the decade and a half leading up to the pandemic. We draw on nationally representative data from the Schools and Staffing Survey and National Teacher and Principal Survey from the 2003–04 to 2020–21 school years. Through descriptive and regression analysis, we show that (1) increases in teacher dissatisfaction beginning in the 2015–16 school year persisted into the 2020–21 school year, (2) levels of dissatisfaction during the pandemic were not equal across subpopulations of teachers, and (3) positive working conditions consistently predicted lower job dissatisfaction, including in the 2020–21 school year.
Welding of parts made of polymer composite materials based on thermoplastics. Part 4. Methods of test and quality control of welding of parts made of thermoplastics
Authors:   Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI), Nefelov I. S. , Baurova N. I. ,   Moscow Automobile and Road Construction State Technical University (MADI)
Published: February 2024

This article is a continuation of a series of articles on welding parts made of polymer composite materials based on thermoplastics. In the fourth article in the series, the most common methods of quality control and test of welded joints of products made of polymer composite materials based on thermoplastic binders are considered. Typical defects of welded joints of plastics have been determined. The technologies of destructive and non-destructive inspection of welded joints of plastic products are considered.
Micromechanical characteristics of plasma heat-protective coatings after thermal exposure and cyclic deformation
Authors:   A. N. Tupolev Kazan National Research Technical University (KAI), T.A. Ilinkova , R.R. Garayev ,   A. N. Tupolev Kazan National Research Technical University (KAI)
Published: February 2024

For plasma heat-protective coatings with a ceramic layer based on zirconium dioxide, the influence of the duration of high-temperature exposure (1100 °C, 2—100 h) and subsequent cyclic deformation in the elastic region, as well as the ratio of the thicknesses of the ceramic and intermediate metal layers on the micromechanical characteristics (Young's modulus, kinetic hardness parameters, plastic deformation and creep) and flexural strength, assessed by instrumental indentation, has been studied. It was that in the case of thermal exposure lasting up to 2 hours, the Young's modulus, the characteristics of kinetic hardness and the strength of the coating were significantly reduced, and the proportion of energy spent on plastic deformation, as well as creep, increased. With an exposure duration of 50 hours or more, the kinetic microhardness characteristics increase, and the plasticity characteristics decrease. The greatest strength of the coating was obtained when the ratio of the thicknesses of the metal sublayer and the ceramic layer was 0.2—0.3. Keywords: heat-protective coating, thermal operating time, deformation aging, kinetic microindentation, micromechanical properties.