bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah Dan Kompetensi Guru Terhadap Kinerja Guru Di Sekolah Dasar Negeri Gugus 2 Kecamatan Tannjungsari
Authors: Sopia Evip
Published: April 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of principal's leadership and teacher competence on teacher performance at Cluster II State Elementary Schools, Tanjungsasri District, Sumedang Regency. The research method uses a quantitative approach. The population is all Cluster II State Elementary Schools, Tanjungsari District, Sumedang Regency with 105 teachers. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire through the distribution of questionnaires. Analysis of research results using descriptive statistics, correlation and simple and multiple regression using SPSS. The results of the study prove that: 1) there is an influence of principal's leadership on teacher performance in Cluster II SDN throughout Tanjungsari District, Sumedang Regency. The magnitude of the influence of principal's leadership on teacher performance is 43.2%, the remaining 56.80% is determined by other variables; 2) there is an effect of teacher competence on teacher performance in Cluster II SDN in Tanjungsari District, Sumedang Regency, the magnitude of the influence of teacher competence on teacher performance is 52.10%, the remaining 47.90% is determined by other variables; and 3) there is an effect of principal leadership and teacher competence on teacher performance together of 75.9%, this means that principal leadership and teacher competence together can affect teacher performance in Cluster II throughout Tanjungsari District, District Sumedang is 75.9% and the remaining 24.10% is determined by other variables that are not examined.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Video Pembelajaran Berbasis Problem Based Learning (PBI) terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas XI SMA pada Materi Termokimia
Authors: Sintia Melly , Jasmidi Jasmidi
Published: April 2024

Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model is a set of learning activities that emphasize the process of solving problems faced scientifically. The use of video media can help students' learning process and will have a big impact on the learning outcomes of thermochemical material because almost everyone, from children to the elderly, now has a smartphone. In addition to learning videos, powerpoint is one of the learning media that can help students who have learning difficulties. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the thermochemistry learning outcomes taught using PBL-based learning videos were higher than the thermochemistry learning outcomes taught using PBLbased PPT. This study involved the experimental class I and the experimental class II. From the results of the study, the average pre-test for the experimental class I was 41,95 and the experimental class II was 41.44. After being treated with learning in both experimental classes, post-test was then recommended to determine learning outcomes, the post-test average of experimental class I was 83.14 and experimental class II was 78.44. The results showed that the experimental class I which was taught by learning video media and the PBL model was higher than the learning outcomes of the experimental class II which was taught by the powerpoint media and the PBL model. It can be concluded that the use of instructional video media, learning outcomes are higher than the use of powerpoint media.
Penerapan Media Interaktif Articulate Storyline dalam Pembelajaran Ikatan Kimia di SMA
Authors: Sundari Cita , Pasar Maulim Silitonga
Published: April 2024

This study aims to find out whether the learning outcomes of students who are taught with the application of interactive media articulate storyline are higher than the learning outcomes of students who are taught with the application of PowerPoint media. This research was carried out in the odd semester of TA 2021/2022 in November 2021 at Al-hikmah Medan Private High School. The population in this study was the entire high school X MIPA grade consisting of 2 classes namely X MIPA 1 and X MIPA 2. The sample of the class in this study was a saturated sample and the sample of student was purposively taken about 25 students of each class who are relatively homogeneous in status. The research design used constitutes the pretest-posttest control group design. The instruments used are multiple choice shaped test instruments related chemical bonding material. Hypothesis testing is performed by using the right-part t-test one sample group and two sample group. The research results showed that the average student learning outcomes taught with Articulate Storyline interactive media were higher than the minimal stickness criterion. Furthermore, it was obtained that student learning outcomes taught with articulate storyline interactive media were higher than student learning outcomes taught with powerpoint media. In classes taught with interactive media articukate storyline a presentation of student who achieved a minimum sticknes criterion of 92%.
Metode dakwah da’i perbatasan dalam mengatasi kenakalan remaja
Authors: Saleh Adi
Published: April 2024

Adolescents with the problems they face need serious attention from various parties, because adolescence is part of a typical stage of life. This stage also makes adolescents occupy a position that tends to be dilemmatic and unstable in responding to every life problem they face. One of them is juvenile delinquency displayed by teenagers in Simeulue Regency. Therefore, the role of da'i dakwah on the border assigned by the Aceh Islamic Sharia Office to the Simeulue Regency area to overcome juvenile delinquency is very necessary. Data mining in this study uses observation, in-depth interviews and documentation methods. After conducting the research, the most important findings of this study can be formulated as follows: Broadly speaking, the forms of juvenile delinquency that exist in Simeulue Regency include; promiscuity, drugs, theft, motorcycle gangs. The factors that cause juvenile delinquency in Simeulue Regency include; family factors, environmental factors, peer factors, following factors and lack of supervision from the government. While the da'i border da'i da'wah method in overcoming juvenile delinquency in Simeulue Regency is divided into three; First, the Al-Hikmah da'wah method is conveyed in the da'wah model of lectures, exemplary, bil hal and tadabbur nature. Second, the Al-Mujadalah Bi-al-Lati Hiya Ahsan da'wah method is conveyed in the discussion da'wah model. Third, the method of preaching Al-Mau'idza Al-Hasanah.
Pengaruh Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Inkuiri Terbimbing (Guided Inquiry) Berbantuan Video Pembelajaran Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas Xi SMA Pada Materi Trmokimia
Authors: Tamba Nancy Davici , Bajoka Nainggolan
Published: April 2024

This research was conducted to analyze the effect of the implementation of Guided Inquiry and Direct Instruction learning models assisted by learning videos. The learning outcomes of students taught by the guided inquiry were higher than those taught by Direct Instruction. This research was carried out at SMA Negeri 1 Ronggurnihuta, Samosir Regency. This research is quasi-experimental research (Quasi-Experimental Design), which consists of an experimental class with a Guided Inquired learning model and a control class with Direct Instruction. The data is processed descriptively and quantitatively analyzed using the SPSS 20 for the windows program. 34.17, and the average value of the Posttest is 82.36. While in the control class, the average value of the pretest was 25.42, and the post-test value was 76.94. From the data processing and analysis, it was obtained that the experimental class learning outcomes with N-Gain increased by 74.28% (in the high category) and the control class with N-Gain by 69.81% (in the medium category). It can be concluded that the guided inquiry learning model assisted by video learning is better and more effective in improving student learning outcomes than the Direct Instruction model.
Flipbook tematik: Alternatif media pembelajaran PKN berbasis fliphtml5 di SD
Authors: Aprilutfi Delfita Nur
Published: April 2024

Education is the process of preparing students to pursue their goals in the future. Online learning is a type of education that incorporates technology into the learning process. Flipbook media on theme learning is one of the techniques to promote online learning. Flipbook is a digital sheet with educational resources, videos, and instructional images that explain students' learning. This thematic flipbook is suitable for PKN learning. Learners who have a sense of nationalism, patriotism, love of the sublime homeland, open mind, independence, and creativity for the country and nation are formed through pkn learning in elementary school. This research aims to create a thematic flipbook for grade IV students with Fliphtml5-based PKN learning. This research is qualitative research. This qualitative research is used to explain the thematic flipbook topics based on fliphtml5 as a medium means for fourth graders to learn PKN.
Application of Interactive Learning Games in Stimulating Knowledge About Object Recognition in Early Childhood
Authors: Arifin Arifin , Mashuri Mohan Taufiq , Lestari Nana Citrawati , Satria Erwinsyah , Dewantara Rizki
Published: April 2024

Teachers and parents must pay close attention to the golden age phase of early infancy since children's growth and development can occur swiftly during this time. In the early childhood learning process, it is crucial to transfer knowledge so that children can acquire information, including the introduction of objects into the child's environment. There are already a plethora of diverse, entertaining learning materials for young children. One of them is interactive learning media that emphasizes visual features to catch children's attention during the learning process. Based on the relevance of learning media in early childhood, the purpose of this research is to build interactive learning game media in order to promote comprehension and stimulate early children's ability to recognize the introduction of things. 93.3% of students like object recognition learning media and the Figures on the learning media, 80% of students can comprehend object recognition material and can answer according to choice, and 86.67 % of students stated that the terms of color, animation, audio, video, and text were feasible. So that this object identification learning material has an appealing visual design, is simple to use, and can be comprehended by pupils.
On multilinguingualism and medical writing
Authors: Billiones Raquel
Published: April 2024

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Attainment of Foundational Literacy in Mother Tongue at Elementary Level
Authors: Bagchi Manjira
Published: April 2024

Achievement of foundational literacy during the early years of formal education is always prioritized in India. Moreover, mother tongue as the medium of instruction has been emphasized over the past half-century in this country. With this backdrop, the article examines attainment of grade-two-specific learning competencies and accomplishment of foundational literacy in Bengali by eighth graders in Birbhum district in the state of West Bengal in India. Descriptive survey was employed across social categories and locales, based on the responses of 153 eighth grade students on a self-constructed ‘Foundational Literacy Test in Bengali Language’. The investigation reveals that, nearly 82 percent of these foundational skills were attained by lesser than half of the eighth grade students, irrespective of their social categories and locales. The basic learning levels of a significant portion of the Scheduled caste (SC) and Scheduled tribe (ST) students, as well as urban students were distributed in the lowest slab with ‘below 30 percent’ of the grade-two-specific learning competencies in Bengali. Significant differences in accomplishment of these foundational literacy skills were revealed across social categories and locales in favour of rural students and ‘Others (non-SC-ST)’ category students.
An Investigation into the Effects of Personality Traits and Resilience on Homesickness among International Students
Authors: Mohamud Goolnaz , Reddy Madderla Srinetra
Published: April 2024

Global education is increasingly attracting students, promoting global advancement and connectivity. However, this often leads to cultural adaptation, loneliness, and homesickness, which can negatively impact academic performance. The present study aimed at investigating the relationship between various personality traits and the degree of homesickness experienced by the students. Additionally, it was to find out how resilience and particular personality traits act as protective factors against homesickness. A sample comprising 109 students (46 males and 53 females) hailing from diverse cultural backgrounds encompassing Asian, African, and Middle Eastern origins, has been recruited for study participation. To test the hypotheses, Correlation and Multiple Regression were computed using SPSS version 26. Results of Pearson Correlation have found a positive correlation between resilience and openness to experience, extraversion and agreeableness, whereas, a negative correlation with neuroticism. It was found that only neuroticism significantly predicted homesickness, F (5, 103) = 7.603, p=.000, R2= .270. And among the personality traits, only openness to experience, conscientiousness and neuroticism significantly predicted resilience, F (5, 103) = 17.217, p=.000, R2= .455. The study suggests that students with high resilience and low neuroticism are less likely to experience homesickness, and traits like openness to new experiences and extraversion can enhance resilience. The research aims to understand the complex psychological aspects of international students and propose targeted therapies to support their adjustment and well-being in a diverse international education environment, while also offering suggestions for a smooth transition experience.
The overview of ecologic military and civilian power systems
Authors: Michalak Sławomir , Kowalczyk Henryk , Gębura Andrzej , Tokarski Tomasz
Published: April 2024

Obtaining electrical energy is a substantial challenge for the 21st century. The world is increasingly dominated by pro-ecological tendencies: wind energy, solar radiation and electric energy from the so-called hydrogen batteries and their mutations. In military applications, using these source types is also beneficial since it substantially improves camouflage possibilities, e.g., it enables the reduction of the thermal afterglow and noise intensity. The manuscript’s authors developed the overview of pro-ecological power systems and presented the current state of implementations.
Determination of reliability for a complex technical system on the example of a mobile medical module
Authors: Szelmanowski Andrzej , Pazur Andrzej , Rządkowski Romuald , Szelmanowska Julia
Published: April 2024

The article presents a proposal for a method to determine a total and partial reliability for a mobile medical module as a complex technical system. The dedicated functions of such a module are to evacuate the wounded from the battlefield (in the basic version) and to ensure the maintenance of his vital functions and the performance of necessary medical procedures (in the extended version). Work on developing the concept or advanced construction of such modules using unmanned aerial vehicles as transport drones has been carried out for several years by many countries and aviation companies, including: DARPA agency (USA) and AFIT (Poland). Even though there is no fleet of such machines in Poland yet, this comes from experience in managing aircraft in the Armed Forces RP results from the need to simultaneously secure the operation of such modules in an IT support system using algorithms and mathematical relationships in determining a total and partial reliability . Due to the structural complexity of the mobile medical module (carrier platform, drive, basic and additional avionics equipment and basic and extended medical equipment), a total and partial reliability can be determined for a simple object (in a simplified reliability version as full) or a complex system (as a total and partial reliability).
CHANGES IN TOURIST BEHAVIOR IN THE CONTEXT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors:   Prof. PhD, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Galati, Romania, CRISTACHE Nicoleta , MURARIU Sabin ,   PhD Student, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Galati, Romania, CHIHAIA Alexandru Sebastian ,   PhD Student, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Galati, Romania
Published: April 2024

The tourism industry has been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, both from a social and from an economic perspective. Despite showing signs of resilience, the negative repercussions on tourism-related activities have been serious, the hospitality industry proving to be the most sensitive in the face of the sanitary and economic crises which started more than a year ago. Even though the full (and cumulative) impact of the events which shaped the current global situation cannot be quantified without a high degree of uncertainty, the negative effects are visible in the economies of many countries, around the world, at microeconomic, macroeconomic, and behavioural levels (for businesses and individuals). Usually, such economic, social, sanitary crises or other extreme circumstances (terrorism, natural disasters) trigger a change in the behaviour of tourists, the differences being dependent on region, country, etc. Thus, given the current economic and social context, the current paper focuses on the behavioural change of the Romanian tourists. The practical purpose of this research is to show the agents working in the tourism industry on which aspects to focus more and how to diversify their offer based on the change in demand specific to the "new normal". The most recent research conducted by experts have shown that the pandemic has negative effects on travel intention for multiple reasons, among them being the selectivity in choosing the destination based on criteria such as the increased need for hygiene and healthcare conditions, for travel insurance, etc.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY APPLIED TO MEDICAL IMAGING SYSTEMS IN PRESENT CONTEXT
Authors:   Prof. PhD, Faculty of Management, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania; The Academy of Romanian Scientists, 54, Splaiul Independenței, Sector 5, Bucharest, Romania, ȚÎȚU Mihail Aurel , ANDRONIC Dan Theodor ,   Sc.D Student, National University of Science and technology Politechnica Bucharest, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Splaiul Independenței nr. 313, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2024

The present work discusses the imaging technologies used in the past and present, with utility in neurosurgery. It represents a brief overview of conventional (equipment that use X-rays) and unconventional (equipment that used electromagnetic radiation and ultrasound) technologies, used in current practice. Radiology as a stand-alone specialty has undergone remarkable development in recent years, helping neurosurgery as a specialty to develop, having the devices necessary for a better diagnosis of lesions of the central and peripheral nervous system, helping to a more efficient surgical planning and an adapted surgical treatment. Both conventional and unconventional radiological techniques represent an essential pillar in the application of basic surgical techniques in neurosurgery. As imaging techniques have undergone exponential development, so has the equipment used undergone improvement and upgrading. At the same time, the accumulation and storage of medical data represents an increasingly greater challenge in recent years. With technological evolution, intellectual property applied to databases containing patient information is becoming increasingly important. The need for centralization and maintaining the security of such information is a field of research.
DIGITAL ERA –WORKING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RESEARCH AND INNOVATION’S AREA
Authors:   Distinguished Professor,PhD –Faculty of International Business and Economics, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, Associated Member of the Academy of the Romanian Scientists, CONSTANTINESCU Ileana
Published: April 2024

The article contains an introduction, five chapters and conclusions. In the introduction we pointed out that the informational era or the digital era are based on a "digital revolution'' which means the transition to an economy based on the transmission, processing and storage of Information. Chapter 1 The innovation in Romania by detecting in the Internet the trends onother markets, Chapter 2 Establishing databases in Romania in the area of the cosmetic products for the innovation, Chapter 3 Distance delivery in Romania with the help of drones created by universities and high schools and sold to Romanian stores to boost sales Chapter 4 Cooperation between universities with economics and engineering faculties to create robots in a factory owned by them and Chapter 5 Innovation Policy. In the conclusions we mentioned that all these work opportunities will lead to progress in Romania, will bring high school and university students to research for the development of the economy and for obtaining funds for the educational units where they are studying, but also for them, getting them more used with the research and the innovation since school.
APPLIED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT IN THE OPTIMIZATION OF THE NATIONAL SIGNALING INFORMATION SYSTEM
Authors:   Prof., dr. eng. and dr. ec. -mg., Dr. Habil. Dr. h. c., Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 10, Victoriei Street, Sibiu, România; The Academy of Romanian Scientists, 3 Ilfov Street, Bucharest, Romania, ȚÎȚU Aurel-Mihail , TERTEREANU Petrică ,   Sc.D Student, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Splaiul Independenţei nr. 313, Bucharest, Romania, OLTEANU Constantin-Dorin ,   Sc.D Student, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Splaiul Independenţei nr. 313, Bucharest, Romania
Published: April 2024

Scientific work aims to present an approach to the managerial process specific to knowledge by creating managerial structures that ensure the support and coherence of decisions in the field of creation, acquisition, transfer, sharing and effective use of knowledge. Taking into account the fact that a single point of contact of the Schengen Information System operates in each member state or associate of the Schengen Area, but also the cultural diversity or professional training of the employees, knowledge management is required as a link between the centers located in the member states, such as and between employees. The implementation of knowledge management has essential role in making those who run organizations aware of the fact that innovation is precisely based on the transformation of creative capital into the generation of new knowledge and ideas. The role of management is to integrate the knowledge of all employees and to form fields of organizational knowledge of a rational, emotional and spiritual nature. While technology acts as an integrator only on explicit knowledge, which is by nature rational knowledge, management acts on all forms of knowledge. Knowledge management must create a culture that fosters creativity and a motivational system to support it.
Big Data De-duplication using modified SHA algorithm in cloud servers for optimal capacity utilization and reduced transmission bandwidth
Authors: Bhojan Rajendran , Rajagopal Manikandan , Ramesh R
Published: April 2024

Data de-duplication in cloud storage is crucial for optimizing resource utilization and reducing transmission overhead. By eliminating redundant copies of data, it enhances storage efficiency, lowers costs, and minimizes network bandwidth requirements, thereby improving overall performance and scalability of cloud-based systems. The research investigates the critical intersection of data de-duplication (DD) and privacy concerns within cloud storage services. Distributed Data (DD), a widely employed technique in these services and aims to enhance capacity utilization and reduce transmission bandwidth. However, it poses challenges to information privacy, typically addressed through encoding mechanisms. One significant approach to mitigating this conflict is hierarchical approved de-duplication, which empowers cloud users to conduct privilege-based duplicate checks before data upload. This hierarchical structure allows cloud servers to profile users based on their privileges, enabling more nuanced control over data management. In this research, we introduce the SHA method for de-duplication within cloud servers, supplemented by a secure pre-processing assessment. The proposed method accommodates dynamic privilege modifications, providing flexibility and adaptability to evolving user needs and access levels. Extensive theoretical analysis and simulated investigations validate the efficacy and security of the proposed system. By leveraging the SHA algorithm and incorporating robust pre-processing techniques, our approach not only enhances efficiency in data de-duplication but also addresses crucial privacy concerns inherent in cloud storage environments. This research contributes to advancing the understanding and implementation of efficient and secure data management practices within cloud infrastructures, with implications for a wide range of applications and industries
Validation of a Job Satisfaction Scale among Health Workers
Authors: Ramirez-Cruz Allison , Sucapuca Caleb , Morales-García Mardel , Álvarez-Manrique Víctor D. , Sairitupa-Sanchez Liset Z. , Flores-Saenz Alcides A , Morales-García Wilter C.
Published: April 2024

Background: job satisfaction is a key focus in organizational behavior studies, particularly relevant in the healthcare sector and nursing. It influences patient care quality and staff retention and is shaped by the work environment, working conditions, managerial support, and interactions among colleagues. However, there is limited research specifically addressing the job satisfaction of nurses in Peru, a critical area in health administration. Objective: this study aimed to evaluate the metric properties of the S20/23 job satisfaction scale among Peruvian nurses. Methods: an instrumental research design was employed using a non-probabilistic sample of 325 nurses from two hospitals in Lima, Peru. The Chilean version of the S20/23 scale was used, comprising four dimensions of job satisfaction (relationship with supervision, physical work space, professional fulfillment, and training and decision-making opportunities). Data analysis included descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and reliability tests using Cronbach's Alpha and McDonald's Omega. Results: the CFA revealed a satisfactory fit for the four-dimensional structure with 18 items (χ2 = 387,290, df = 124, p < ,001, CFI = 0,92, TLI = 0,90, RMSEA = 0,08, SRMR = 0,05). The scale also demonstrated high reliability for each dimension: relationship with supervision (α = 0,90, ꞷ = 0,87), physical work space (α, ꞷ = 0,92), professional fulfillment (α, ꞷ = 0,88), and training and decision-making opportunities (α = 0,88, ꞷ = 0,84), with acceptable factor loadings (>0,70). Conclusions: the adapted 18-item S20/23 scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing job satisfaction among Peruvian nurses. The study highlights the importance of specific job satisfaction dimensions, such as relationships with supervisors and professional development opportunities, in the Peruvian nursing context
Open innovation in the pharmaceutical industry: subject mapping by bibliographic coupling
Authors: Almanza Ríos Laura Alejandra , Oliver Espinoza Rubén , Gómez Viquez Hortensia
Published: April 2024

This paper aims to identify the thematic structure of the literature on open innovation in the pharmaceutical industry using bibliometric analysis based on bibliographic coupling, based on the publications that comprise the H 26 index for the topic, according to Scopus. The publications coupled using VosViewer software yield nine clusters. Once these were organized, we reviewed their respective publications to discuss the subject matter of each one. Among the most relevant findings, five relevant clusters were identified: on open innovation models, governance aspects, financial performance, intellectual property and pioneering work covering the broad spectrum of innovation and competitiveness in the pharmaceutical industry
Classifying alzheimer's disease from SMRI data using a hybrid deep learning approaches
Authors: Emmanuel Mathews , Jabez J.
Published: April 2024

The chance of developing "Alzheimer's Disease (AD)" increases every 5 years after 65 years of age, making it a particularly common form of neurodegenerative disorder among the older population. The use of "Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)" to diagnose AD has grown in popularity in recent years. A further benefit of MRI is that it provides excellent contrast and exquisite structural detail. As a result, some studies have used biological markers backed by "structural MRI (sMRI)" to separate AD populations, which indicate differences in brain tissue size and degradation of the nervous system. The lack of properly segmented regions and essential features by the existing models might affect classification accuracy for AD. The categorization of AD in this study is based on sMRI. In this research, the hybrid Deep-Learning Models "SegNet and ResNet (SegResNet)" have been proposed for segmentation, feature extraction, and to classify the AD. SegNet network is used to identify and segment specific brain areas. Edges and circles are the SegNet's first levels, whereas the deeper layers acquire more nuanced and useful features. SegNet's last deconvolution layer produces a wide range of segmented images linked to the 3 categorization labels "Cognitive Normal (CN)", "Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)", and "AD" which the machine has earlier found out. To increase classification performance, the attributes of each segmented sMRI image serve as strong features of the labels. To enhance the feature information used for classification, a feature vector is built by combining the values of the pixel intensity of the segmented sMRI images. ResNet-101 classifiers are then used for characterizing vectors to identify the presence or absence of AD or MCI in each sMRI image. In terms of detection and classification accuracy, the proposed SegResNet Model is superior to the existing KNN, EFKNN, AANFIS, and ACS approaches
Evaluation and Management of Diabetic Neuropathy from the Perspective of People with Diabetes
Authors: Babu K. , Roobini M.S. , Prabhakaran S. , Sadagopan S. , Kanimozhi N.
Published: April 2024

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) and infections are the most common complications of diabetic foot disease. Mortality and financial burdens for both patients and society on the whole are caused by the prevalence of complications. Peripheral neuropathy, peripheral arterial disease, and immune response dysfunction are just a few of the main contributing factors that must be understood in order to effectively treat the condition. In order to treat diabetic foot disease, you must first get a comprehensive physical examination and a detailed history of your condition. Diabetic neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease, as well as any evidence of diabetic foot ulcers or infection, should be examined during this procedure. Patients with diabetes mellitus were studied to see if there was a link between cognitive impairment and the condition of their feet and whether or not they followed their doctor's recommendations for glycemic control. Using a random sample of diabetes patients, researchers conducted a prospective study to see how many people had the condition. The Mini-Mental State Valuation, the Trail Making Judgments, and the Michigan Screening Instrument were used to assess cognitive abilities. In the one-month follow-up, glycated hemoglobin (HB1Ac >7 %) was linked to the MMSE and medication adherence, but no link was seen between cognitive function and neuropathy. According to the results of a ROC curve investigation, HB1Ac and the MNSI score both significantly (p< 0,05) mitigate towards eventual adherence to medicine for foot problems. For the purpose of determining if DFU was associated with cognitive impairment, the Chi square valuation was used in the statistical examination. As a determinant of MMSE and MoCA scores, the researchers used linear regression to come to their conclusion. Diabetic foot issues should be managed with good blood sugar control and less acute neuropathy, and this does not seem to be linked to cognitive dysfunction. More study is required in order to personalize treatments for diseases of the central and peripheral nervous systems appropriately. Cognitive dysfunction should be taken into account by doctors and podiatrists while treating diabetic foot problems
Comparative Efficacy of Four Methods for Applying Micro-Nutrients to Oil Palm on Deep Peat
Authors:   R&D Centre, Bahilang Estate, Sidhu Manjit , Kong Cheong Keng , Kurniawan Martiadi , Hasyim Abdul , Sinuraya Zulkasta
Published: April 2024

Commercial experiences and earlier research findings have shown that direct application of non-chelated micro-nutrient fertilisers to peat have not always achieved the desired results as responses from treated palms have been inconsistent. With this objective in mind, a trial was established on four-year-old oil palm on deep peat (> 5 metres depth) in 2001 to evaluate more effective application methods and its results are summarised here. Inspite of peat soil's high fixation capacity, soil application of copper, zinc and iron sulphates was the most effective of the four application methods evaluated. Soil application of the micro-nutrient fertilisers increased fresh fruit bunch (ffb) yields by 2.6 - 3.4 tonnes per hectare per year. Both the trunk injection and root infusion techniques can be regarded as "double-edged swords " with the potential for increasing as well as decreasing 11b yields depending on the types and dosages of micro-nutrients applied. Both techniques were found suitable for zinc sulphate application but not for copper and iron sulphates. Whilst application of zinc significantly increased yields (2.0 - 2.9 tonnes/ha/ year), repeated annual injections and infusions of copper and infusions of iron caused phytotoxicity and subsequent yield decline. Single annual foliar spravs of copper, zinc and iron sulphates significantly increased respective leaf nutrient levels, but had no positive impact on yield. As leaf nutrients in young fronds declined rapidly after spraying, frequent spraying may be necessary to maintain optimum levels of the nutrients in young developing fronds throughout the year and to have a positive impact on 11b production. For palms planted in the trial site, zinc was the most important micro-nutrient requirement. Inputs of zinc via three out of the four techniques evaluated, produced positive responses and significantly increased production. Keywords : Fertiliser, micro-nutrient, oil palm, peat.
Chemical Eradication of Pyrrosia piloselloides (syn Drymoglossum pilosselloides), a Debilitating Fern Epiphyte of Tea and Other Trees
Authors:   Boh Plantations Sdn Bhd, Kalai B , Vengeta Rao
Published: April 2024

Pyrrosia piloselloides, a common tropical epiphytic fern, harms its host by smothering its growth. In tea, it inhibits the regrowth and renewal of the plucking table. Manual eradication is laborious as the rhizames adhere strongly to the branches and the fern spreads throughout and deep in the canopy. Glufosinate ammonium, at the recommended rate for weeds under shade, can kill the fern without serious damage to the tea host. Efficacy is improved with adjuvants, in particular those that are a blend of petroleum oil, their derivatives and fatty acid esters and those that contain methylsiloxane polymers. The effect of the herbicide is also much more pronounced if the fern is exposed to sunlight at time of application, as during pruning. Keywords: Pyrrosia piloselloides, epiphyte, weed, chemical eradication, tea.
Resumption of Manuring and Its Impact on the Nutrient Status, Growth and Yield of Unfertilised Oil Palm
Authors:   Asian Agri Group, Bahilang Estate, Sidhu Manjit , Kong Cheong Keng , Sinuraya Zulkasta , Kurniawan Martiadi , Hasyim Abdul
Published: April 2024

A part of an existing NPK factorial fertilizer trial was used to assess whether unfertilised and poorly grown oil palm could be rehabilitated to achieve their site yield potential. The trial also provided an opportunity to gauge the "time-frame" and fertiliser rates required to achieve full recovery in palm nutrient status, vegetative growth and FFB production. Manuring was restarted in two out of three zero-fertiliser (NoPoKo) replicates which had been unfertilised for four consecutive years and their responses compared to palms that have been fertilised continuously since field planted. The first large response to manuring commenced approximately nine months after application of fertiliser due to a large increase in bunch number and to a lesser extent, bunch weight. At lower fertilizer rates (8.5 kg/palm/year), FFB yield recovery peaked at 85 per cent (28.2 t/ha), four years after fertiliser commencement. However, with higher fertiliser inputs (11.5 kg/palm/year), 100 per cent recovery or a peak FFB yield of 36.0 tonnes per hectare per year was achieved, but only after six years. Due to severe retardation, recovery in growth of unfertilised palms took much longer than FFB production. After six years, even palms refertilised with the higher rate were poorer in growth than those continuously fertilised. Nevertheless, refertilised palms were deemed to have attained optimum growth in view of their full yield recovery. Correction ofN and P status in previously unfertilised palms was very rapid, occuring within one year and on par with fertilised palms after two years. Correction of K status was slightly slower, requiring two years with the higher rate andfive years with the lower rate. Renewal offertiliser inputs had very little effect on soil N content, but improved soil P, K, Ca and Cl levels over a short period of time. The trial results confirm that with judicious fertilizer inputs and best management practices, "neglected palms " could be fully rehabilitated even on very poor soils, to achieve their site yield potential within a time-frame of approximately six years. Keywords: Fertilisers, oil palm, rehabilitation, yield recovery.
Inclusion of Parthenocarpic Fruits in Bunch Analysis Procedure and Its Relevance in Oil Palm Breeding Programmes
Authors:   IOI Research Centre, Mathews J , Ng S K , Ip W M
Published: April 2024

Low oil was the consequence of including measured proportion of parthenocarpic fruits in the analytical procedure of the oil estimation in an oil palm bunch. The mean difference of the value of oil to bunch analysed with and without parthenocarpic fruits in 433 bunches was about 17.36 per cent. The remaining bunch component ratios comprising of fruit to bunch, oil to wet mesocarp, shell to fruit, kernel to fruit, kernel to bunch and the sample fruit weight were negatively correlated, while the ratio of mesocarp thickness to the fruit was positively correlated to the quantity of parthenocarpic fruits in a bunch. The significance of including parthenocarpic fruits in the bunch analysis and the influence of parthenocarpy in the oil palm breeding programme is examined in this paper. Keywords: Parthenocarpic fruits, oil analysis, oil palm breeding.
A Case Study on Chinese Student: Parental Control and Adolescent Depression
Authors: Rao Jiahui , Wang Leyi , Huang Lihua
Published: April 2024

The National Blue Book of Depression 2022 revealed that 50% of the participants with depression were school students. As the mental health problems of children and adolescents are becoming more and more prominent in China, it is necessary to study the influencing factors and mechanisms of adolescent depression. Parental control is one of the key factors influencing adolescent depression. However, there are not many studies on the effects of parental control on adolescent depression. This paper initiates the discussion with a case study to analyze the depth of the association between parental control and adolescents by analyzing the case in depth. The results showed that both parental psychological and behavioral control were closely related to adolescents’ depression problems. In addition, there is a possibility of intergenerational transmission of parental control. Intergenerational transmission should be included as one of the research factors in relevant studies on parental control.
ROMAN KAHRAMANLARININ YENİDEN DOĞUŞU: POSTMODERN ÖZNE ve DEĞİŞKEN KİMLİKLER
Authors: Bayrak Akyıldız Hülya
Published: April 2024

Postmodern çağın hakim paradigması, bireye, kimliğe ve bunların sürekliliğine yönelik bakış açısını değiştirdi. Modernizmde birey, bireycilik ve bireysel ve tekil kimlik kavramları merkezî bir role sahipken, postmodernizmde evrensel bir kimlik düşüncesi reddedilir ve kimliklerin sürekli değişen yapılar olduğu vurgulanır. Modernizmde kimlik kategorileri daha sabit ve kesin sınırlarla tanımlanırken, postmodernizmde bu kategorilerin sosyal ve kültürel bağlamlarda şekillendiği, çoklu, değişken ve geçici olduğu görüşü hakimdir. Postmodernizmde kimlik, görünüş, imaj ve tüketim gibi faktörlere dayalı olarak teatral bir şekilde kurulan bir sahne karakteri olarak ele alınır, artık evrensel olarak geçerli, bir hayat projesi olan, tutarlı ve sürekli bir kimlikten söz edilemez. Gerçeğin anlatılarla inşa edildiği, gerçek ile kurmaca arasında bir karşıtlık kurulamayacağı görüşü, insana sabit ve tutarlı kimliklere izin vermeyecek kadar sarsıntılı bir varoluş zemini sunar. Peşinden gidilecek büyük davalara inanç azalmış ya da yıkılmış, her türlü zorluğa göğüs geren klasik kahramanın yerini bağlama, sosyal ve kültürel etkileşime bağlı olarak sürekli bir dönüşüm içinde alan bir özne almıştır. Bu makale Türk edebiyatının çok tanınmış dört romanında söz konusu postmodern öznenin görünümünü ve kimliğin süreksizliğinin nasıl öykülendiğini incelemeyi amaçlar. Bu bağlamda Orhan Pamuk’un Kara Kitap ve Beyaz Kale’si ile İhsan Oktay Anar’ın Puslu Kıtalar Atlası ve Galiz Kahraman romanları incelenmiştir. Makalenin adımları, postmodernizmin gerçeğe ve onun kurmacayla ilişkisine bakışı, bu bakışın modernizmden farkı ve özneye ve kimliğe getirdiği yeni yorum ve bunun örneklerinin açıklanması ve gösterilmesi şeklindedir. İncelemede, ele alınan romanlarda gerçek-kurmaca geçişliliğinin, belirsizliklerin, düşselliğin vurgulandığı ve yeni bir roman kahramanı kategorisinin doğduğunun iddia edilebileceği görülmüştür.
التديّن الرّشيدُ: مفهومُه، خصائصُه، معوِّقاتُه
Authors: EL-BASHIR ESAM
Published: April 2024

تكتسي هذه المحاضرة الماتعة أهميّة كبيرة، يجد فيها القارئ الكريم مقاربات مهمّة ومحاولات تجديدية ونظرات جادّة حول موضوع التديّن الرشيد وصور الانحراف عن الرُشد. حيث أشبع الدكتور عصام البشير محاضرته بحثًا، وخاض عبابَها درساً، أخذاً وردّاً، ونقداً واجتهاداً، كما أسهب في شرح جوانب التديّن الرشيد ومواصفاته وخصائصه، فيصفه بأنّه: تديّنٌ متوازنٌ وسطيٌ ربانيٌ لا غلوَ فيه ولا تقصيرًا، شموليٌّ لحياة البشر، مُتَماهٍ مع وسطية التشريع، منسجمٌ مع الفطرة، متناغمٌ معها؛ تديّنٌ يصنع الحياة، قائمٌ على آداب الإنجاز والفاعلية والتنزيل، يُراعي المرحلية والتدرّج، وسنن الله في الكون والمجتمع؛ ويتميّز بالإيجابية، لكونه يبني ولا يهدّم، معايشٌ للحاضر، مستشرفٌ للمستقبل، منتفعٌ بكلّ قديمٍ صالحٍ، ومرحبٌ بكلّ جديدٍ نافعٍ، مُيسّر بالفتوى، مُبشر بالدعوة، منفتحٌ على الحضارات دون ذوبان؛ ينهض بواقع الأمّة من عالم الوجود العادل إلى عالم الشهود الفاعل، من خلال العقيدة الموافقة للفطرة، والعبادة الدافعة للعمارة، والعقل المهتدي بالوحي، والعلم المرتبط بالإيمان، والأخلاق المترقية بالإنسان، والجسد الممدود بالروح، والأسرة التي تصون الفرد، والتشريع المحقّق للمصلحة. ثم يعرج المحاضر على شرح أنماط الانحرافات العشرة على مستوى التّديّن، فهمًا وممارسةً، وتعبُّدًا وتبليغًا، وهي: التّديّن المغشوش، والتّديّن المنقوص، والتّديّن الانتقائي، والتّديّن المغيَّب، والتّديّن المعكوس، والتّديّن الشكلي أو تديّن المظاهر والصور، والتّديّن الاشتجاري (الذي يعيش في أجواء الخلاف)، والتّديّن الانتحاري (الذي يبدأ بالتكفير وينتهي بالتفجير)، والتّديّن الانبهاري، والتّديّن الانسحابي، والتّديّن الانهزامي. ويختتم الدكتور عصام محاضرته مؤكّدًا على أنّ الخروج عن التديّن الرشيد الحقّ هو تشويهٌ لصورة الإسلام، لأنّ القرآنَ الكريمَ لا يستعيد مكانته المحورية في نفوسنا، ولا يؤثّر فيها التأثير الشامل العميق المتوازن الفعّال، إلّا إذا تمكنّا من استخلاص هذه الخريطة السننية الكونية الكليّة التي يرسمها للحياة البشرية، وتفاعلنا معها بشكل شاملٍ وعميقٍ ومتوازنٍ، وضبطنا حياتنا كلَّها على ضوء متطلّباتها.
مفتاح السَّعادة ومصباح السِّيادة في موضوعات العلوم
Authors: ṬĀSH  KUBRĪ ZĀDAH AḤMAD B. MUṢṬAFĀ B. KHALĪL, RENOWNED
Published: April 2024

يعدُّ هذا الكتاب من أهمّ المصادر الببليوغرافية العربية، وقد برع مؤلِّفه في حسن تصنيفه للعلوم العربية حسب موضوعها، بناء على فكرة التَدرّج من العامِّ إلىالخاصِّ، كما أجاد في تفريع العلوم، فأحصى فيه عشرين وثلاثمئة علمٍ. وقد قام المؤلِّف بالتَّعريف بالعلوم، وتحديد تخصُّصها، وذكر مبادئها ومنافعها وأغراضها،وتعدَّى ذلك إلى ذِكْرِ تاريخ نشأة كثير منها وتطوُّرِها، وذكر أهم الكتب المصنَّفة في كلِّ علمٍ، فبدأ بالمطوَّلة، ثم المتوسِّطة، ثم المختصرة، وذكر شروحها وحواشيها إنوُجدت، وأردف ذلك بذكر تراجم المصنِّفين وسِيَرهم وأخبارهم، وعناوين مصنَّفاتهم الأخرى في سائر العلوم. ورغم الأهميَّة الكبيرة لهذا الكتاب في تاريخ التُّراث العربي، إلّا أنّه صدر في طبعتين تجاريتين مليئتين بالأخطاء والتَّصحيف والتَّحريف، والزِّيادة والنُّقصان، وظلَّتالطَّبعتان عمدة الباحثين في كتبهم ودراساتهم وأبحاثهم ردحًا طويلًا من الزَّمن. ونظرًا للمكانة العلمية الكبيرة لهذا الكتاب، فقد أوكلت مؤسسة الفرقان لمحقّقي هذه النسخة بإعادة النظر فيه وتحقيقه تحقيقا علميًّا رصينًا، فوقفوا على معظم الأصولالخطيَّة للكتاب، وقاموا بدراستها وتصنيفها والمقابلة بين أصولها الخطية، كما بذلوا جهدًا مشكورًا في ضبط متن الكتاب وتحقيقه وحسن توثيقه، ووشَّحوه بمجموعة منالتَّعليقات النَّافعة، وذيَّلوه بكشَّافاتٍ فنيةٍ مفصَّلةٍ تُيسِّر الاستفادة منه، وصدَّروا تحقيقهم بدراسة وافية تناولوا فيها السِّيرة الشَّخصية والعلمية لطاش كبري زاده، وعرَّفواتعريفًا وافيًا بكتابه «مفتاح السَّعادة»، وبيَّنوا قيمته العلمية ومنهج تصنيفه، وذكروا تأثُّرَهُ بمن سبقه وأثره فيمن لحقه، وبيَّنوا بعض فوائده ونماذج من بعض أوهامه،وأفاضوا وأجادوا في دراسة نسخه الخطية وبيان أهميتها وصلتها بمؤلِّفها، وبسطوا خطَّة واضحة لخطوات ومنهج عملهم، وقدَّموا في الأخير نماذج من النُّسخ التياعتمدوا عليها في التَّحقيق.
Forecasting Shifts in Hoosiers’ Travel Demand and Behavior
Authors: Verma Rajat , Luo Hao , Deodhar Saloni , Ka Eunhan , Chahine Ricardo , Natu Pallavi , Malhotra Harshit , Polisetty Vineeth , Thakkar Dutt J. , Ukkusuri Satish V. , Cai Hua , Dunlop Steven R. , Iyer Ananth V. , Gkritza Konstantina
Published: April 2024

The changing landscape of transportation technology and traveler behavior, accelerated by recent events like COVID-19, has led to significant shifts in travel demand and vehicle miles traveled in Indiana. This study seeks to understand the long-term implications of these changes and their potential impact on passenger, freight, and micro-mobility movements across the state. To achieve this objective, this project focused on forecasting future transportation demand conditions and carrying out long-range scenario planning by accomplishing four tasks: forecasting travel demand shifts based on location-based data, evaluating medium-term inter- and intra-urban transportation demand shifts, forecasting county-level industry shifts using scenario-based growth models, and providing recommendations and guidance to the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) based on the study results. Results offer improved planning for infrastructure investments and operations, the incorporation of emerging technologies into transportation planning processes, and an enhanced understanding of passenger and freight movements at the statewide and regional levels. Deliverables from this study include valuable tools and models that can help INDOT navigate potential transportation system changes and accommodate the evolving needs of the future.