bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Challenges in Reward Design for Reinforcement Learning-based Traffic Signal Control: An Investigation using a CO2 Emission Objective
Authors: Schumacher Max , Adriano Christian Medeiros , Giese Holger
Published: July 2023

Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) is a promising data-driven approach for traffic signal control, especially because DRL can learn to adapt to varying traffic demands. For that, DRL agents maximize a scalar reward by interacting with an environment. However, one needs to formulate a suitable reward, aligning agent behavior and user objectives, which is an open research problem. We investigate this problem in the context of traffic signal control with the objective of minimizing CO2 emissions at intersections. Because CO2 emissions can be affected by multiple factors outside the agent’s control, it is unclear if an emission-based metric works well as a reward, or if a proxy reward is needed. To obtain a suitable reward, we evaluate various rewards and combinations of rewards. For each reward, we train a Deep Q-Network (DQN) on homogeneous and heterogeneous traffic scenarios. We use the SUMO (Simulation of Urban MObility) simulator and its default emission model to monitor the agent’s performance on the specified rewards and CO2 emission. Our experiments show that a CO2 emission-based reward is inefficient for training a DQN, the agent’s performance is sensitive to variations in the parameters of combined rewards, and some reward formulations do not work equally well in different scenarios. Based on these results, we identify desirable reward properties that have implications to reward design for reinforcement learning-based traffic signal control.
Realistic Hydrogen-based Solutions for Sustainable Aviation
Authors: Clarke John-Paul
Published: July 2023

Airlines, aircraft manufacturers and propulsion solution providers are all under significant pressure from consumers, investors, and customers to reduce emissions and provide zero carbon emission flight. There is growing consensus that hydrogen as an energy source will play a key role in transforming aviation into a zero-carbon system over the next few decades. McKinsey Company found that “hydrogen – as a primary energy source for propulsion, either for fuel cells, direct burn in thermal (gas turbine) engines or as a building block for synthetic liquid fuels – could feasibly power aircraft with entry into service by 2035 for short-range aircraft.”

In this presentation, I will discuss a hydrogen fuel cell-electric motor-propeller driven regional aircraft that is currently under development for introduction into service in 2025 and show how regional aircraft powered by green hydrogen are economically competitive on a cost per available seat-mile (CASM) basis with carbon-based fueled aircraft when the novel hydrogen storage and distribution system is employed. I will also discuss the fundamental challenges with using fuel cell-electric propulsion on larger aircraft, as well as the aircraft and propulsion system characteristics that ultimately determine the need to transition to direct combustion of hydrogen.
Evaluation of Triple Hybrids of Tomato Crop (Lycopersicon esculantum. Mill) Derived from Individual Hybrids and Some Pure line
Authors: Abd Al-Shammari Aziz Mahdi , Hussain Al Obaidi Abdul Rasool Hamed
Published: July 2023

The study was during which the seeds of triple hybrids were produced by deriving individual hybrids by introducing 6 strains into the half-diallel cross- breeding program, resulting 15 genotypes. In the second season the hybrid seeds were planted Individuals with two strains for the purpose of developing triple hybrids. During the third season, all 48 genotypes were planted according to the randomized complete block design with three replications, service operations were conducted for the crop from irrigation, fertilization, weeding and control whenever needed. The result showed that the triple hybrid (3×1) b was significantly superior to all genotypes for the plant height reached 140.66 cm, and for the number of leaves per plant, the triple hybrid (2×1) b had the highest number of leaves over all the genotypes, which scored 137.9 leaf-1. For the number of fruits and plant yield, the triple hybrid (6×5) a showed significant superiority over all the genotypes within the experiment by recording 43.20 fruits of the plant-1 and 7.921 kg of the plant-1, respectively and the superiority of the triple hybrids (6×2) b and (5×4) a significantly over the rest of the compounds with the highest percentage of carbohydrates amounting to 10.363% and 10.325%, respectively, while the hybrids (6×5) a, (3×2) a, (3×1) a and (5×4) a recorded the highest Significant values of sugars were 16.993%, 16.880%, 16.833% and 16.813%, respectively.
Utilization of banana puree fermented by Lactobacillus acidophilus LA5 and Bifidobacterium lactis BB12 for the manufacture of synbiotic ice cream
Authors: Ismaeel Awad Abdullah , Hamdan Alzobaay Amer Hussein
Published: July 2023

In this study, manufacturing synbiotic ice cream is containing fermented banana puree by Lactobacillus acidophilus LA5 and Bifidobacterium (Bif) lactis BB12 and probiotic ice cream containing fermented skim milk by the same bacteria under the same conditions. The Viability of probiotic starters, pH and sensorial properties were tested during the storage period, in addition to the overrun. Synbiotic ice cream showed high bacterial count for both species of probiotics, especially Ice.4 treatment (ice cream containing 10% fermented banana puree with same couple strains) which was 7.54 and 7.59 logarithmic (log) colony- forming unit (CFU)/ gram (g) for Lactobacillus (Lb). Acidophilus LA5 and Bif. lactis BB12, respectively, pH registered 5.7, sensorial attributes recorded 84% and overrun reached 78% compared to others trials that inoculated with 5% of the same puree or ice cream with fermented skim milk with (5,10) % or control treatment (without starters).
Combined Phosphorus and Water stress Conditions Induce Negative Mycorrhizal Response in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Authors: Timothy Ricwuskebnde Askangmi , Abubakar Aliyu Ibrahim , Abdulkadir Aisha , Kayode Daudu Christogonus , Adamu Yusuf Ado
Published: July 2023

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) confer both positive and negative effects on the plant symbionts, depending on the prevailing growth condition. We investigated the effect of concurrent variations in phosphorus and soil moisture on percentage root colonization (%RC), mycorrhizal growth response (MGR) and drought response index (DRI) of SAMMAZ-16 maize variety in timescale. The experimental factors were AMF inoculation (addition or no addition), P2O5 applications (30, 60 or 90 kg ha-1) and water regimes (100% and 50% of the soil’s field capacity introduced after 4WAS). The result shows that the overall %RC was 62.22% at 8 weeks after sowing (WAS) and 71.33% at 12 WAS. With 30 and 60 kg P2O5 ha-1 application a rate, %RC was significantly higher at 12 WAS than that of similar application rates at 8 WAS. However, %RC was not different between 8 WAS and 12 WAS in 90 kg P2O5 ha-1 application. AMF inoculation tended to equilibrate the shoot growth of the inoculated plants to that of non- inoculated plants that received 50% higher doses of P2O5 under amply watered conditions. Increasing phosphorus application progressively alleviated the negative mycorrhizal response of the plants at the early stage of growth (week 4) and in 50% FC category at the other sampling times. Higher doses of P2O5 application improved the DRI of the maize in both samplings but the trend was more consistent in AMF-inoculated plants. We conclude that AMF inoculation would be detrimental to the growth of SAMMAZ-16 when there is combined phosphorus and water stress factors
Perception of quality of life between different genders in patients with multiple sclerosis
Authors: Rocha Alice Hueb Castanheira , Souza Victorya Gomes de , Ribeiro Paula de Freitas , Queiroz André Luiz Guimarães de
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, demyelinating, inflammatory and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. Quality of life (QoL) is significantly impaired in patients with MS. Motor disability only partially explains the reduction in QoL, as symptoms such as depression, fatigue and mood disorders also exert influence. Several characteristics in a patient with MS have been associated with worse QoL, including advanced age, late diagnosis and progressive form of the disease. Objective: We evaluated in this review possible impacts of gender on QoL. Methods: The database PubMed was searched for studies indexed from the year 2000 with the following descriptors: multiple sclerosis, quality of life, gender, sex. Results: The impact of the reduction in QoL is worse for men than for women with MS in relation to motor function, vitality, sociability, emotional well-being and mental health. Men seems to have a greater cognitive decline, with worsening performance in verbal memory and executive function. Interestingly, gender and marital status can influence social support. Women had more support networks as they reported better availability from friends than from their male caregivers. It was also noted that men without a spouse feel less social support. Regarding non-motor symptoms, women feel more pain and have a higher prevalence of depressive and/or anxiety disorders. However, regarding sphincter and sexual disorders, the impact on QoL is greater in men. Women with high motor disability seem to maintain psychological well-being better than male patients. Conclusion: Men seeking help later may be a factor influencing the natural history of MS. The diagnosis of a chronic disease for men seems to be faced differently due to cultural factors. The different impact of disabilities between genders makes us understand that the management must be specific for each sex to better meet the needs of patients.
Omics profile of iPSC-derived astrocytes from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) patients
Authors: Ravagnani Felipe , Valerio Hellen , Maués Jersey , Oliveira Arthur de , Puga Renato , Oliveira Karina , Picosse Fabíola , Ferraz Henrique , Catharino Rodrigo , Ronsein Graziella , Aguiar Patrícia
Published: July 2023

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) is a neurodegenerative tauopathy and, to date, the pathophysiological mechanisms in PSP that lead to Tau hyperphosphorylation and neurodegeneration are not clear. The development of a model using neural cell lines derived from patients has the potential to identify molecules and possible biomarkers. We developed a model of induced pluripotent stem cells iPSC-derived astrocytes to investigate the pathophysiology of PSP, particularly early events that might contribute to Tau hyperphosphorylation, applying an omics approach to detect differentially expressed genes, metabolites, and proteins, including those from the secretome. Skin fibroblasts from PSP patients and controls were reprogrammed to iPSCs, which were further differentiated into neuroprogenitor cells and astrocytes. In the 5th passage, astrocytes were harvested for total ribonucleic acid sequencing. Intracellular and secreted proteins were processed for proteomics experiments. Metabolomics profiling was obtained from supernatants only. We identified hundreds of differentially expressed genes in PSP. The main networks were related to cell cycle activation. Several proteins were found exclusively secreted by the PSP group. The cellular processes related to the cell cycle and mitotic proteins, chaperonins of the TriC/CCT pathway, and redox signaling are enriched in the secretome of the PSP group. Moreover, we found spatial segregation by PCA in the metabolomics data, indicating distinct sets of metabolites between PSP and control groups. Our iPSC-derived astrocyte model can provide distinct molecular signatures for PSP patients and it is useful to elucidate the initial stages of PSP pathogenesis.
Feeling the Beat: Temporal Predictability is Associated with Ongoing Changes in Music-Induced Pleasantness
Authors: Singer Neomi , Jacoby Nori , Hendler Talma , Granot Roni
Published: July 2023

Music is a complex phenomenon that elicits a range of emotional responses, influenced by numerous variables, such as rhythm, melody and harmony. One interesting aspect of music is listeners’ ability to predict its continuation as it unfolds – an inherent attribute hypothesized to contribute to our emotional response to music. In this study, we investigated this link by examining the relationship between temporal predictability – the ability to predict the timing of the next event – and the ongoing changes in music-induced pleasantness. Temporal predictability was operationalized as the degree to which taps of 20 musically trained participants, who tapped to the beat along three naturalistic and highly contrastive musical pieces, were aligned. We then examined the degree to which this measure could explain the ongoing emotional experience, as reflected in continuous measures of arousal and valence, in a separate group of 40 participants that listened to these pieces. Our findings reveal a positive correlation between fluctuations in reported valence and temporal predictability, even when controlling for a set of other musical features, in four out of five musical sections. The only exception being a lyrical slow section. These findings were further supported by a large online database of annotated musical emotions (n = 1780 songs), where a consistent and robust correlation between valence ratings and an automatically extracted feature of pulse clarity was demonstrated. Overall, our findings shed light on the significance of temporal predictability as a contributing factor to the hedonic experience of music, especially within the tempo range of salient beat perception.
Discurso de incorporación de Pablo Ruiz-Tagle a la Academia Chilena de la Lengua como académico correspondiente
Authors: Ruiz-Tagle Vial Pablo
Published: July 2023

El Decano de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Chile, profesor Pablo Ruiz-Tagle, fue recibido como miembro correspondiente de la Academia Chilena de la Lengua, en una ceremonia pública y solemne, el 5 de diciembre de 2022, a las 18:30 horas, en la sede del Instituto de Chile.

A continuación, se transcribe el discurso de incorporación que pronunció en aquella oportunidad
Realismo, teoría jurídica y enseñanza universitaria del derecho
Authors: Solari Alliende Enzo Carlo , Pinto Bustos Andrea
Published: July 2023

El presente artículo tiene por finalidad analizar y criticar la perspectiva de algunos realismos jurídicos usuales tanto respecto de la formación universitaria de abogados como de la misma teoría del derecho. En vez de ellos, sugiere que un concepto práctico como el de derecho y una discusión de la noción hartiana de punto de vista interno alientan otra forma de realismo que ni confunde ni separa los elementos descriptivos de los evaluativos o ideales en la enseñanza universitaria de abogados y en la teoría jurídica que la acompaña.
(IR)RESPONSABILIDADE PENAL DO COMPLIANCE OFFICER EMPREGADO POR CRIMES DA EMPRESA
Authors: Cesto Mariana , Barão Marques Filho Lourival
Published: July 2023

O problema que o trabalho investiga é se uma empresa com programa de compliance pode delegar deveres de cuidado ao compliance officer e, com isso, transferir a ele a responsabilidade por um crime decorrente da violação desse dever? Para se responder adequadamente a esta pergunta é necessário ir além daquilo que a doutrina penal já estabeleceu. Assim, por intermédio de metodologia dedutiva, pesquisa bibliográfica e tendo como marco teórico a governança pelos números de Supiot, investiga-se como o direito do trabalho fornece suporte normativo para analisar a situação. Conclui-se que a transferência de responsabilidade ao compliance officer, quando empregado, é inviável diante dos princípios da alteridade e da subordinação.
Strengthening Pedestrian Safety: An Evaluation of Signals at Major Intersections in Lahore, Pakistan
Authors: Hina Saleemi  , Zia ur Rehman  , Saadia Tabassum  , Ammad Hassan Khan  , Abdur Rahim
Published: July 2023

Pedestrians’ safe mobility at intersections is associated with the facilities provided at the crossings. Lahore is one of the most populous cities in Pakistan. Too many road accidents occur daily at various areas of Lahore in which pedestrian-vehicle collision has a major ratio. To reduce the pedestrian-vehicle collisions, pedestrian signals are installed at major intersections of Lahore city. This paper examines the relationship between pedestrian signals and Level of Service (LOS), with a focus on enhancing awareness of pedestrian signal operation and investigates the impact of pedestrian signals on the LOS of intersections in Lahore in terms of pedestrian movement. Research shows that the poor level of awareness about how pedestrian signals work contributes to the inadequate level of service of intersections in terms of pedestrian movement. The results also provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners in developing effective strategies to improve the pedestrian experience and reduce pedestrian-vehicle collisions at intersections.
Chebyshev Collocation Method for the Fractional Fredholm Integro-Differential Equations
Authors: VAROL Dilek
Published: July 2023

In this study, Chebyshev polynomials have been applied to construct an approximation method to attain the solutions of the linear fractional Fredholm integro-differential equations (IDEs). By this approximation method, the fractional IDE has been transformed into a linear algebraic equations system with the aid of the collocation points. In the method, the conformable fractional derivatives of the Chebyshev polynomials have been calculated in terms of the Chebyshev polynomials. Using the results of these calculations, the matrix relation for the conformable fractional derivatives of Chebyshev polynomials was attained for the first time in the literature. After that, the matrix forms have been replaced with the corresponding terms in the given fractional integro-differential equation, and the collocation points have been used to have a linear algebraic system. Furthermore, some numerical examples have been presented to demonstrate the preciseness of the method. It is inferable from these examples that the solutions have been obtained as the exact solutions or approximate solutions with minimum errors.
Magnetized Strange Quark Models in Lyra Theory
Authors: ÖZCAN Kadır , AKTAŞ Can
Published: July 2023

In this study, the behavior of magnetized strange quark matter (MSQM) distribution in Lyra theory was investigated for homogeneous anisotropic Bianchi III, locally rotationally symmetric (LRS) Bianchi I, and Kantowski-Sachs universe models. We have used the equations of state, anisotropy, and linearly varying deceleration parameters to obtain the exact solutions of field equations in Lyra theory. When switching from the anisotropic universe model to the isotropic universe model, the magnetic field was not observed in the LRS Bianchi I universe. Besides, the graphs of the dynamic quantities obtained for each universe model were analyzed in detail. Finally, we inquire whether further research should be conducted.
Desenvolvimento sexual em touros taurinos, índicos e mestiços F1 no Brasil Central
Authors: Freneau Gustavo E. , Guimarães Jose Domingos , Vale Filho Vicente Ribeiro
Published: July 2023

Com os objetivos de caracterizar e determinar o desenvolvimento sexual de touros Bos taurus taurus, Bos taurus indicus e mestiços F1 de estas duas subespécies. Acompanhar a evolução das características de crescimento corporal e testicular, de aspectos seminais de touros desde a prépuberdade até a maturidade sexual e verificar e testar as diferenças entre diversos eventos das características seminais e de biometria testicular entre a puberdade e maturidade sexual. Foram utilizados 17 touros da raça Holandesa PBPO (HOL), 21 da raça GirPO (GIR) e 29 mestiços F1 Holandês Gir (F1) em regime semiextensivo desde os sete aos 25 meses de idade e 18 Nelore (NEL) em regime a pasto desde os dez até os 30 meses de idade. A cada quatro semanas foram aferidos dados de crescimento corporal (peso e circunferência torácica) e testicular (comprimento, largura e volume testicular e perímetro escrotal. Foram realizadas coletas de sêmen a cada duas semanas e observados os aspectos físicos e morfológicos dos ejaculados. Com estes dados se definiram a puberdade seminal e definições de maturidade sexual de acordo com características dos ejaculados. A puberdade foi alcançada aos 10,1±1,2; 12,3 ± 1,9; 14, ±1,9 meses de idade para HOL, F1 E GIR, respectivamente (p < 0,05) e 14,6±1,7 para NEL. A maturidade sexual foi observada aos 12,5±1,0; 15,3±2,4; 18,3±2,1 para HOL, F1 e GIR, respectivamente (P < 0,05) e 20,0±1,5 para NEL. Houve relações entre a idade e perímetro escrotal e volume testicular representadas por curvas de equações de funções logísticas. Observaramse quatro meses de intervalo entre a puberdade e maturidade sexual com qualidade espermática e 7 meses com a maturidade sexual com qualidade e quantidade de espermatozoides em touros criados em condições do Brasil Central. Determinaramse as características ponderais de biometria testicular e reprodutivas de touros durante o desenvolvimento sexual incluindo a puberdade e maturidade sexual. Há relação entre as características de crescimento corporal testicular e seminal com o desenvolvimento sexual em quatro grupos zootécnicos.
Cuidado bucal en pacientes en la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) de Hospital Público en la Ciudad de Guayaquil
Authors: Chonillo González Ana Paula , Terreros de Huc María Angélica
Published: July 2023

Introducción: La salud oral de los pacientes en Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos suele deteriorarse, la tasa general de infección puede llegar al 50-60 % de pacientes que se encuentran internos por más de cinco días. Es por eso por lo que el personal de enfermería posee una responsabilidad especial en el mantenimiento de la higiene bucal y prevención de trastornos bucales. Objetivo: Establecer cuál es el protocolo del cuidado bucal que se ofrece a los pacientes de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos (UCI) por parte del personal de enfermería. Materiales y métodos: Estudio de enfoque cuali-cuantitativo de tipo descriptivo transversal, observacional. La muestra está conformada por 72 licenciado(a)s y auxiliares en enfermería, de diseño descriptivo-analítico. Resultados: Se determinó que el 94.44% del personal de enfermería está muy de acuerdo en la prioridad del cuidado bucal, el 76.39% concuerdan en recibir más información sobre atención de salud bucodental y el 97.22%. en la necesaria asistencia a talleres de formación. Conclusión: Los resultados manifiestan la necesidad de información y entrenamiento sobre la mejor forma de ofrecer atención profesional de higiene bucal por parte de las enfermeras del servicio del UCI.
The Rogue Scholar archive reaches a milestone: 1000 searchable full-text science blog posts with DOIs
Authors: Fenner Martin
Published: July 2023

The Rogue Scholar science blog archive launched in April and I have been busy building out the core features of archiving the full-text of blog posts, establishing a full-text search, and registering DOIs and metadata for all posts. My announced goal was to complete this work by the end of the second quarter.
EFEKTIVITAS SERTIFIKAT PERKAWINAN DALAM PERNIKAHAN
Authors: Bahau Ahmad Bahauddin AM
Published: July 2023

Program yang diselenggarakan oleh pemerintah mengenai sertifikat pernikahan atau biasa disebut dengan bimbingan pra nikah ini mempunyai tujuan untuk memberikan bekal dan ilmu tentang keharmonisan dalam membina keluarga sehingga  calon pengantin laki-laki dan perempun dapat membentuk keluarga tentram, damai, sejahtera serta ideal. Dalam membangun keluarga yang harmonis tentunya pelu kesiapan dalam menjalani kehidupan rumah tangga. Bimbingan pernikahan juga dapat membimbing seseorang agar dapat membina kerukunan, serta bisa menerima kelebihan dan kekurangan dari masing-masing calon. Program ini diselenggarakan oleh Kementerian Agama khususnya Kantor Urusan Agama dan Instansi terkait lainnya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka yang teknik pengumpulan datanya bersumber dari jurnal, buku serta literature lainnya yang mendukung terhadap penelitian. Sebagai hasil penelitian, didapatkan hasil penelitian yaitu Setifikat perkawinan sebagai tanda bukti yang perlu didapat oleh calon pengantin laki-laki dan perempuan dengan mengikuti bimbingan pra nikah yang diselenggarakan oleh KUA sebagai bekal ilmu tentang pernikahan. Dengan dilaksanakannya bimbingan pra nikah diharapkan akan berdampak efektif dalam mewujudkan keluarga yang sakinah, mawaddah dan Rahmah dan benar-benar menjaga ikatan suci (mitsaqan ghalidza).
Pengaruh Bimbingan Spiritual terhadap Resiliensi Korban Pasca Bencana Tanah Longsor di Huntara Lapangan Lebak Limus Desa Kiarapandak, Kecamatan Sukajaya Kabupaten Bogor
Authors: Karsih Karsih Sulistiawati
Published: July 2023

Bencana alam membawa dampak yang beragam bagi kehidupan, salah satunya pada psikologis. Korban yang mengalami bencana akan merasakan kesedihan yang mendalam, takut bahkan cemas setelah bencana. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan sebuah kemampuan untuk dapat bangkit dari pengalaman masa lalu yang buruk ke kehidupan yang lebih baik, kemampuan ini dinamakan resiliensi. Adapun salah satu faktor yang dapat meningkat resiliensi pada seseorang adalah adanya keterlibatan spiritual. Bimbingan spiritual yang ini diperlukan untuk meningkatkan resiliensi para korban pasca bencana dalam mengatasi kesulitan yang sedang dialami. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa pengaruh Bimbingan Spiritual terhadap Resiliensi Korban Pasca Bencana Tanah Longsor di Huntara Lapangan Lebak Limus Desa Kiarapandak, Kecamatan Sukajaya kabupaten Bogor. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei dan kuesioner sebagai instrumen penelitian. Adapun jumlah sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 65 responden. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah uji regresi linear berganda, uji koefisien korelasi dan determinasi, uji T dan Uji F-test. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara bimbingan spiritual terhadap resiliensi dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000b < 0,05 dengan aspek paling dominan yaitu motivasi, perhatian dan spirit of change dengan nilai masing-masing sebesar 0,008, 0,031, 0,022. Bimbingan spiritual memberikan pengaruh sebesar 0,271 atau 27,1% terhadap variabel Resiliensi.
Perencanaan Perbaikan Mutu Berkelanjutan Madrasah Terakreditasi A
Authors: Marzal Marzal
Published: July 2023

Berdasarkan kajian Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) tahun 2018 Indonesia merosot pada peringkat 74 untuk kategori membaca, 73 untuk kategori matematika, 71 untuk kategori sains dari 79 negara peserta, hal ini menunjukkan mutu pendidikan di Indonesia masih rendah, dengan demikian penting bagi Indonesia melakukan perbaikan mutu pendidikan secara berkelanjutan dengan berbagai upaya. Artikel ini mendeskripsikan perencanaan perbaikan mutu berkelanjutan (Continuous Quality Improvement) pada Madrasah Terakreditasi A. Kajian  ini menggunakan metode  “Literature Review” yang berisikan ulasan (Compare, Contrast and Synthesize), rangkuman (Summarize),  dan  pemikiran  penulis (Criticize) dari beberapa  sumber  pustaka terkait Perencanaan Perbaikan Mutu Berkelanjutan Madrasah Terakreditasi A.

Madrasah Terakreditasi A dapat melakukan perencanaan perbaikan mutu berkelanjutan dengan merencanakan program inovatif  dan unggulan yang khas dan unik untuk meningkatkan mutu proses dan mutu lulusan pendidikan, yaitu: dengan melakukan pengelompokan kelas bahasa, kelas olimpiade, kelas riset, kelas akselerasi, peningkatan mutu sarana prasarana, lingkungan yang kondusip dan pengembangan kurikulum ektrakurikuler keagamaan, pidato 3 bahasa, seni dan budaya serta kegiatan olahraga yang kesemuanya ini mengarah pada perbaikan mutu lulusan sebagai output dari proses Pendidikan yang dilakukan di Madrasah Terakreditasi A
Implementasi Sistem Pencegahan Kecurangan Pelayanan Kesehatan Di Rumah Sakit Kota Prabumulih Pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19
Authors: Fadliana Fadliana , Wardhana Arief Wisnu , Zainuddin Cholidi
Published: July 2023

Kecurangan pada pembiayaan jaminan Kesehatan disinyalir telah membebani biaya pelayanan Kesehatan. Pemerintah menerbitkan Permenkes Nomor 16 tahun 2019 tentang pencegahan dan penanganan kecurangan (fraud) serta pengenaan sanksi administrasi terhadap kecurangan (fraud) dalam pelaksanaan program jaminan Kesehatan dalam rangka upaya mencegah terjadinya kecurangan. Namun masih terdapat potensi kecurangan yang meningkat dengan kondisi pandemi dan pembiayaan pelayanan pasien Covid-19. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui implementasi sistem pencegahan kecurangan Klaim JKN dan Klaim Covid-19 dan bentuk kecurangan di Rumah sakit Kota Prabumulih pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Metode penelitian adalah penelitian empiris dengan sumber data primer dari wawancara dengan Dinas Kesehatan Kota Prabumulih, BPJS Kesehatan Kota Prabumulih dan 4 RS di Prabumulih. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Implementasi sistem pencegahan kecurangan pelayanan Kesehatan di Rumah Sakit Kota Prabumulih pada masa pandemi Covid 19 di Dinas Kesehatan dan BPJS KC Prabumulih sudah cukup baik, namun untuk RS di Kota Prabumulih perlu ditingkatkan dalam 4 aspek sistem pencegahan kecurangan. Bentuk kecurangan yang dapat terjadi dalam masa Pandemi Covid-19 di Rumah Sakit Kota Prabumulih adalah iur biaya untuk pemeriksaan screening antigen Covid-19, memperpanjang lama rawatan klaim Covid-19, mengajukan klaim berulang baik ke JKN maupun klaim covid dan kecurangan peserta di Rumah Sakit dimana menggunakan identitas peserta lain dalam mendapatkan penjaminan dengan tidak digunakannya finger print dalam pemeriksaan eligibilitas peserta.
Pengaruh Google Sites “Ketoprak” terhadap Tingkat Pemahaman dan Capaian Kepatuhan Fasilitas Kesehatan Mitra BPJS Kesehatan KC Purwokerto
Authors: Maulida Hafizh Mitsalina , Wicaksono Pribadi Unting Patri
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh dashboard performance Kepatuhan melalui Google Sites yang mudah diakses oleh FKRTL terhadap tingkat pemahaman Faskes dan tingkat kepatuhan Faskes terhadap kontrak. Metode yang digunakan adalah eksperimen semu dengan menggunakan satu sampel penelitian dan analisa data dengan metode kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan pemahaman pada perwakilan Manajemen dan PIC FKRTL terkait kepatuhan Faskes terhadap kontrak dan terdapat peningkatan skor kepatuhan Faskes terhadap kontrak pada bulan September 2022. Adapun presentase kenaikan skor kepatuhan Faskes dapat mencapai 20% pada FKRTL terkait.
Adult Cancer Patients’ Quality of Life After Outpatient Chemotherapy with JKN Coverage
Authors: Nancy Nancy , Maysaroh Tutik , Genias Unggulian Hubertus
Published: July 2023

Adult cancer patients who received chemotherapy with JKN coverage were enrolled on this observational cross-sectional study to evaluate their quality of life (QOL) and to identify the associated variables that affected QOL. Eligible patients who received outpatient chemotherapy at Keluarga Sehat Hospital were asked to complete an EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire, as well as a socio-demographic inquiry. We collected answers from 53 patients and converted them into EORTC dimensions and symptoms. One-way analysis of variance was used in addition to descriptive statistics and independent t-tests. The QOL average score was 78.93 ± 20.89, with a 95% CI (73.31-84.55). The highest performance was on the cognitive scale (94.03 ± 16.85), while the poorest was on the role scale (73.27 ± 27.91). Pain (95% CI [24.05, 36.95]) and fatigue (95% CI [23.14, 35.98]) were the most troubling symptoms reported. The marital status (p < 0.05) and cancer treatment history (p < 0.01) were factors affecting our population’s QOL. Through the understanding of the relationship between QOL and socio-demographic and medical variables, oncologists, chemotherapy providers, and health insurers can improve the quality of life of vulnerable populations.
Determinan Rujukan Non Spesialistik Dengan Kriteria TACC di FKTP Kabupaten Batang Hari Tahun 2022
Authors: Yanthi Bathari , Hendratini Julita , Sulistyo Dwi Handono
Published: July 2023

The capacity of primary healthcare as gatekeepers to handle 144 comprehensive and independent primary diagnoses is a form of strengthening primary healthcare facilities for the implementation of both quality and cost control. Non-specialist Referral diagnoses with TACC (Time, Age, Comorbidity, Complication) included in the 4A competency level for primary doctors allows the doctors to refer patients to Advanced Referral Health Facilities. This study aimed to identify the determinants that affect Non-Specialistist Referral with TACC in FKTP Batang Hari Regency. This research was a cross-sectional mixed-method study with a sequential explanatory design using primary doctors as the total sampling and heads of FKTP and National Health Insurance patients as sample representatives. The quantitative method using Chi-square analysis was used to determine the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable. Qualitative analysis was carried out by quantitative data triangulation. The results of the statistical test show that there was a significant association between the availability of medical devices and drugs wNon-Specialististtist Referral with TACC (medical devices p=0.017, drugs p=0.002), while doctors’ knowledge, doctors’ competence, FKTP location, and type did not show a significant association. In-depth interviews revealed that patients’ request was one of the reasons for doctors’ referral. There is a significant association between the availability of medical devices and drugs with NonSpecialistst Referral with TACC supported by patients’ request for referral.
Perspektif Masyarakat Pengguna BPJS Kesehatan mengenai Kebijakan Kelas Rawat Inap Standar (KRIS)
Authors: Pramana Pramana , Chairunnisa Widya Priastuty
Published: July 2023

BPJS Kesehatan merupakan badan hukum publik yang dibentuk oleh Pemerintah Republik Indonesia untuk menyelenggarakan program jaminan kesehatan. Dalam melaksanakan tugas pokok dan fungsinya, BPJS Kesehatan diatur melalui perundang-undangan dan penyesuaian. Dari sederet perubahan dan perbaikan regulasi terkait BPJS Kesehatan, satu perubahan besar yang dicanangkan oleh Pemerintah Indonesia adalah pergantian kebijakan klasterisasi kelas rawat inap menjadi Kelas Rawat Inap Standar (KRIS). Adanya perubahan KRIS ini tentu menimbulkan pertanyaan apakah adanya KRIS cukup menjawab kebutuhan masyarakat setelah fasilitas rawat inap berdasarkan kelas. Untuk mendapatkan informasi yang sesuai di kalangan masyarakat maka penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kasus. Penelitian ini mengambil lokasi penelitian di Kabupaten Klaten dan Provinsi Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta berdasarkan beberapa kriteria dan pertimbangan. Dengan teknik pemilihan purposive sampling dan pengambilan data menggunakan in-depth interview, penelitian ini melibatkan 4 informan yang mewakili berbagai kriteria yang telah ditentukan sebelumnya. Hasilnya, menggunakan metodologi tersebut penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa penerimaan masyarakat pengguna aktif BPJS Kesehatan dari tiap kelas di lokasi penelitian terkait rencana kebijakan KRIS cukup baik. Masyarakat mampu menerima rencana kebijakan tersebut disertai harapan yang dibarengi dengan penyesuaian pembayaran iuran bulanan yang sebijak mungkin untuk semua kelas, mengingat sebelumnya besarnya iuran dibedakan berdasarkan kelas kepesertaan. Menariknya, ada temuan berbeda dari penelitian sebelumnya yang dilakukan di lokasi berbeda menunjukkan hasil kesimpulan yang kontradiktif. Selanjutnya, penelitian ini menyimpulkan sebagai bagian upaya penerapan KRIS, diperlukan sosialisasi yang menyeluruh sesuai dengan karakter dan kebutuhan masyarakat berdasarkan pertimbangan geografi dan demografis.
Counselling Psychology and Terminal Illness: The Role of Cognitive Processes
Authors: Aubrey Christine
Published: July 2023

According to the Book of Common Prayer, “In the midst of life we are in death” - a fact which was literally true in the seventeenth century when nearly a third of children died in infancy and few people survived beyond the age of 50. In one sense, of course, nothing has changed - life can still be said to be a terminal illness with 100 per cent mortality! But in modern times death has become a much more unfamiliar event with huge connotations of failure on the part of the medical profession, which has encouraged the view that a diagnosis of terminal illness means that nothing more can be done. However, as the Hospice movement has demonstrated so clearly, this is far from the truth and although it may not be possible to provide a cure, it is possible to relieve pain, anxiety and unnecessary suffering and thereby help the patient to live the remainder of his or her life as fully as possible.
Counselling Psychology in A Multicultural Society
Authors: Khan Mumtaz Ahmed
Published: July 2023

The whole sphere of counselling is replete with concepts and terms which reflect the cultural bias built into the theories from which they originate. Terms such as “individual autonomy” and “person-centred”, and theories like “rational-emotive” theory all give an indication of the White, middle-class outlook of their originators.

The purpose of this article is to challenge some widely held beliefs in the counselling field, both theoretical and practical. I want to be provocative in order to stimulate a debate that focuses on the features of the helping process which need to be re-evaluated in the context of the multicultural and multiracial nature of contemporary British society. To do this, a brief historical background to the Black and Asian presence in British will be presented. A case-study will also be presented to illustrate the main argument, which is that counselling has not seriously taken on the challenge of adapting itself to a changing society in which the racial and cultural mix poses important questions for its practice.
ІННОВАЦІЙНИЙ РОЗВИТОК ЛОГІСТИЧНОГО ОБСЛУГОВУВАННЯ: СТРАТЕГІЧНІ ПРІОРИТЕТИ ТА ІНСТРУМЕНТИ РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ
Authors: ІВАНОВА Наталія Володимирівна
Published: July 2023

Стаття присвячена вивченню теоретичних положень та практичних аспектів інноваційного розвитку логістичного обслуговування підприємств в контексті сучасних тенденцій глобального економічного розвитку та викликів сьогодення. Досліджено сутність та зміст парадигм логістики. Визначені складові аналітичної, маркетингової, інформаційно-технологічної та інтегральної парадигм у контексті еволюції ключових принципів логістичного забезпечення, значення логістики та управління ланцюгами поставок у сучасному бізнес-середовищі. Розглянуті парадигми відображають еволюцію підходів до логістики. Підкреслено важливість, окреслено чинники та пріоритети інноваційного розвитку логістичного забезпечення для підвищення ефективності та конкурентоспроможності логістичних послуг.

Доведено, що сучасна логістична діяльність неможлива без організаційних, технологічних та цифрових інновацій, виявлено ознаки переходу до нової, інноваційної, парадигми логістики, що обумовлено потребами  адаптації до сучасних тенденцій глобального суспільно-економічного розвитку. Визначено стратегічні пріоритети інноваційного розвитку логістичного обслуговування. Розкрито зміст інноваційної парадигми логістики у контексті основних інструментів та методів, які можуть бути використані для реалізації інноваційного розвитку логістики. Акцентовано на впливі сучасних технологій, таких як Інтернет речей, штучний інтелект, блокчейн тощо. Інноваційний розвиток в логістиці та управлінні ланцюгами поставок супроводжується не тільки використанням сучасних технологій, але й появою нових форм співпраці, таких як маркетплейси, логістичний аутсорсинг, спільне планування та використання ресурсів тощо. Необхідність постійного оновлення та впровадження нових підходів і технологій обумовлено цілями досягнення ефективності бізнес-діяльності та конкурентної переваги підприємства на ринку.

Стратегічні пріоритети інноваційного розвитку логістичного забезпечення мають бути клієнторієнтованими, враховувати принципи системного підходу та ефективної співпраці, створення споживчої цінності та забезпечення екологічній стійкості. Компанії для забезпечення оптимальної логістичної ефективності та конкурентоспроможності можуть обирати та поєднувати різні парадигми залежно від своїх цілей, потреб та контексту поточної ринкової ситуації.
УПРАВЛІННЯ ВИТРАТАМИ АГРАРНОГО ПІДПРИЄМСТВА В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВИХ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЙ
Authors: БІРЮКОВ Єгор Ігорович , ГАРАФОНОВА Ольга Іванівна , ХУДОЛЕЙ Вероніка Юріївна
Published: July 2023

Метою статті є розробка конкретних рекомендацій та практичних порад щодо застосування цифрових інструментів управління витратами на аграрних підприємствах. Дослідження спрямоване на виявлення оптимальних шляхів впровадження цифрових технологій, аналіз їх впливу на процеси управління витратами та надання конкретних рекомендацій щодо їх практичного застосування.

Стаття присвячена дослідженню управління витратами аграрного підприємства в умовах цифрових трансформацій. З урахуванням швидкого розвитку цифрових технологій і їх впливу на аграрний сектор, автори проводять аналіз сучасних методів і стратегій управління витратами, які дозволяють підприємствам ефективно використовувати ресурси та знижувати витрати.

Стаття висвітлює основні аспекти цифрової трансформації в аграрному секторі і розглядає нові можливості, які вона надає для управління витратами. Автори розкривають важливість впровадження цифрових рішень у процеси планування, моніторингу та аналізу витрат, а також описують конкретні інструменти та програмне забезпечення, що допомагають в цьому.

Зокрема, стаття розглядає використання цифрових систем управління витратами, автоматизацію бухгалтерського обліку, впровадження електронних платежів та електронного документообігу. Також розглядаються питання забезпечення кібербезпеки та захисту інформації під час цифрової трансформації.

Стаття містить практичні рекомендації для аграрних підприємств з ефективного впровадження цифрових технологій у процес управління витратами. Результати дослідження допоможуть аграрним підприємствам підвищити свою конкурентоспроможність, знизити витрати та покращити управління фінансовими ресурсами.

Дане дослідження відповідає на актуальну питання розробки практичних рекомендацій для управління витратами. Дослідження може допомогти аграрним підприємствам прийняти кращі рішення та забезпечити оптимізацію витрат, що має прямий вплив на їх фінансовий стан та результативність, а також сприяє практичному впровадженню цифрових технологій управління витратами в аграрному секторі, що є важливим для досягнення ефективності.
СТРАТЕГІЧНА АДАПТАЦІЯ У ЦИФРОВУ ЕРУ: ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ЦИФРОВИХ ІНСТРУМЕНТІВ ДЛЯ СТАЛОГО УСПІХУ
Authors: ЯНКОВОЙ Роман Васильович , ЖОСАН Ганна Володимирівна , ВОЗНИЙ Дмитро Сергійович
Published: July 2023

Статтю присвячено проблемі стратегічної адаптації у цифрову еру та використанню цифрових інструментів для досягнення сталого успіху. Автори зосереджуються на аналізі сучасного економічного середовища, що зазнав впливу пандемії та військових конфліктів, і показують, як ці фактори підвищують актуальність стратегічної адаптації та цифрової трансформації бізнес-структур.

Метою статті є дослідження та аналіз ролі цифрових інструментів у стратегічній адаптації підприємств до вимог цифрової ери задля забезпечення сталого успіху. Стаття спрямована на визначення важливості використання цифрових інструментів, оцінку їх впливу на ефективність стратегічної адаптації та виділення найкращих практик для досягнення сталого успіху підприємств у цифровій ері.

У статті розглядаються переваги використання цифрових інструментів у контексті стратегічної адаптації, зокрема, їх вплив на збільшення ефективності, інноваційність та конкурентоспроможність підприємств. Також відображено стратегічні виклики, пов'язані з впровадженням цифрових інструментів, такі як культурна перетворення, кадрові зміни та кібербезпека.

На основі результатів дослідження автори надають практичні рекомендації та стратегії, спрямовані на ефективне впровадження цифрових інструментів у стратегічну адаптацію підприємств. Ці рекомендації мають на меті створення кращих практик та реалізацію успішних стратегій в цифровій ері.

У висновках статті підкреслюється важливість розуміння стратегічної адаптації у цифрову еру та використання цифрових інструментів для забезпечення сталого успіху підприємств. Автори закликають до подальших досліджень та розвитку цифрових стратегій для підтримки конкурентоспроможності та відновлення економіки в умовах сучасних викликів.
Tabo Monastery (996 CE) A Vernacular Architecture of Lahaul and Spiti Region of Himachal Pradesh, India: A Preliminary Investigation of Deterioration and Conservation of Murals of gSer-Khang Gumpha
Authors: Mishra Amit Kumar
Published: July 2023

Tabo monastery of 996 CE, an example of vernacular architecture of the Lahaul and Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the most significant examples of world cultural heritage, being not only a globally significant Buddhist site but also the oldest earthen building in India. Cultural heritage acts as a mirror of human civilization, culture, history, and development. This monastery has its own identity, which tells the story of its glorious past;  the structures of the monastery are the most authentic example of the use of earthen raw materials and indigenous architectural features. The major creative forces for these structures are rooted in the local needs and traditions, which have evolved slowly over time. The mural paintings of the monastery, which are deteriorating due to natural and human induced activities, depict Buddhist Indian History. The main aim of this study is to determine the causes of this deterioration, and identify conservation measures that can be undertaken to protect the mural paintings. In fact, remarkable conservation works are already being conducted by Archaeological Survey of India, which is laudable. However, the investigation of the monastery’s structural features, techniques used in mural execution, and the relevant climatic conditions of the region, with identification of causes of deterioration can be used to develop a more effective and sustainable conservation approach for preservation of these murals in the future.
Anisomeles indica (L.) O.Kuntze (Lamiaceae): An ethnomedicine used for the treatment of rickets
Authors: Jadhav Dinesh
Published: July 2023

Anisomeles indica (L.) O.Kuntze (Lamiaceae), a species distributed throughout India; has been found to be very effective in the treatment of rickets.