bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE COMPUTER MODEL EXPERIMENT FOR STUDYING MECHANISMS OF FORMATION OF RADIATION-STIMULATED DEFECTS IN MAGNESIUM-ALUMINUM SPINEL
Authors: Gokov S. , Horbach V. , Kochetov S. , Kolpakova L. , Lonina I. , Lyukhtan O. , Tsiats’ko E.
Published: November 2024

In the work in the Geant 4 software a computer model of the experiment on the study of the efficiency of formation of radiation-stimulated defects in magnesium aluminum spinel under irradiation with high-energy electrons and gamma quanta was developed. Under irradiation with electrons it was found that defects in the crystal lattice of spinel arise both under direct knocking out of atoms from the nodes and under photonuclear reactions. For energies of primary electrons of 25… 30 MeV the efficiency of formation of defects due to photonuclear reactions is several times higher compared to direct knocking out of atoms from the nodes of the crystal lattice. Under irradiation of samples with monoenergetic gamma quanta it was found that the efficiency of formation of defects is an order of magnitude higher than under irradiation with electrons of the same energy due to processes of photofission of nuclei.
PHOTON AND PHOTONEUTRON OUTPUTS SIMULATION FROM A TANTALUM CONVERTER AT THE M-30 MICROTRON
Authors: Oleinikov E.V. , Pylypchynets I.V. , Parlag O.O. , Pyskach V.V.
Published: November 2024

Reliable information about the outputs of bremsstrahlung photons and secondary photoneutrons from converters on electron accelerators with mandatory consideration of their technical characteristics is necessary for optimizing the process of sample irradiation and predicting the results of experimental studies. The results of modeling the de-
pendence of photon and photoneutron yields and their ratios on the thickness of the tantalum converter (thickness – 0.04; 0.4; 1.0; 4.0; 10.0 mm) are presented at fixed energies of the initial electron beam – 10.0, 12.5, 14.5, 17.5, and 20 MeV. Calculations were carried out for the electron accelerator of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine,
the M-30 microtron, taking into account its technical characteristics (electron discharge node). The GEANT4 toolkit was used for computer simulation.
KEEPING AN ELECTRON BEAM IN POTENTIAL WELL MAGNETIC SOLENOIDAL FIELD
Authors: Mazmanishvili O.S. , Reshetnyak M.G.
Published: November 2024

An intense cylindrical magnetic field is considered in which potential well is created with the help of additional magnets. It is shown that the motion of electrons can be associated with model of three-dimensional oscillations in potential well. The results of numerical simulation of electron trajectories in gradient magnetic field with point secondary emission cathode located in the middle of the system are presented. The formation of the beam with energy of 55 keV in the radial and longitudinal directions during its transportation in solenoidal field with large gradient is considered. The operating modes of the gun are obtained, in which the particle experiences stable three-dimensional vibrations. The influence of the initial conditions during emission on the occurrence of oscillations is studied. It is shown that for the given electron energy and the fixed magnetic field, the parameter that determines the stability of particle motion is the polar angle of entry relative to the axis of the cylindrical magnetic field.
Analysis of the use of tobacco and electronic cigarettes in medical students at a college in a countryside city of the State of São Paulo
Authors: Chicone Mariana Cortez , Filho Antônio Luciano Batista de Lucena , Dantas Paula Cintra , Marquez Taísa Bento , Martins Maria Eduarda Serafim , Weisheimer Thaisa Elias , Santos Letícia Maia dos , Carvalho Maria Isabella Ciaco de , Palmeira Roberta Costa
Published: November 2024

Objectives: Smoking remains a public health issue today, despite the efforts of authorities to reduce this habit. Unfortunately, what is witnessed today is similar to what was seen around the time of the introduction of cigarettes in the 1950s, since electronic smoking devices emerged as a new interface for smoking, even presenting themselves as a way to reduce the habit. This present study conducted at a medical school aimed to highlight smoking, whether through conventional cigarettes or electronic smoking devices, among medical students and the reasons why they engage in this behavior. Methods: For this purpose, a descriptive, cross-sectional study with quantitative, descriptive, and statistical analysis of the data was conducted. Results and Conclusion: After analysis, it was observed that smoking initiation mostly occurred during undergraduate studies, with stress being the most commonly cited reason for this habit. It was also inferred that the majority of smokers are male, and that women have a greater intention to quit the habit.
Microservice Architecture of Google Workspace for CloudBased Productivity Suite in Real-Time Collaboration
Authors: Mohamed Hussein Mustafa
Published: November 2024

The microservices architecture of Google Workspace is examined in this study along with its significant effects on facilitating real-time collaboration, enhancing user experience, and guaranteeing scalability throughout the suite of cloud-based productivity and collaboration applications. Google Workspace microservices allow people to interact easily, traverse an intuitive interface, and quickly adjust to changing needs by decomposing complicated software into modular components. The importance of this architectural approach in influencing the direction of digital collaboration and productivity is examined in this research.
Sustainable Resource Management in an Agro-Industrial Cluster: A Case Study
Authors: Nahwani Ahmad , Soeprijanto  , Widodo Erwin
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The challenge of water supply and sustainable energy is crucial for addressing long-term clean water and energy challenges. Moreover, there has been an increase in water and air pollution resulting from the community's activities.
 
Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate conservation strategies must be enacted to reduce dependency on clean water and energy supplies.
 
Theoretical Framework: In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented. Cost reductions, environmental sustainability, and an improved public image for understanding are context of the investigation.
 
Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises the case study uses a quantitative descriptive method to identify the estimated potential amount of biogas and water quality produced from tapioca and sago industrial wastewater. Data collection was carried out through the specific methods used, such as interviews, questionnaires, observations,and laboratory testing.
 
Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed energy generation from starch wastewater and recycled water from tapioca wastewater. The wastewater was treated in a biogas reactor as primary treatment to reduce the environmental load and produce biogas simultaneously. The wastewater recycling scheme for the tapioca industry, the quality and quantity of treated water recycled.
 
Research Implications: Biogas production from wastewater reduces energy costs in starch industries. Recycling wastewater saves fresh water daily for starch production. Excess methane can be used for electricity generation or distributed to the community. Implementing anaerobic reactors minimizes environmental pollution. The system boosts sustainability, lowering reliance on external water and energy sources.
 
Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by innovative integration of water recycling and biogas generation in starch industries. First application of CoLAR technology for energy self-sufficiency in tapioca and sago sectors. Demonstrates significant cost savings by reusing treated wastewater in production. Offers a scalable model for sustainable water and energy use in agro-industrial clusters. Contributes to reducing environmental impact through waste-to-energy conversion.
Enhancing Face Validity in Teaching Quality with Six Sigma Approach for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Authors: Sabtu Siti Hannah , Matore Mohd Effendi Ewan Mohd , Maat Siti Mistima
Published: November 2024

Objective: The Teacher Teaching Quality Instrument using the Six Sigma approach (T²Qi-6σ) is a new tool for assessing teaching quality in primary and secondary schools. As such, it is essential to carefully review each item in T²Qi-6σ for face validity, including an assessment of language use, sentence structure, vocabulary appropriateness, and spelling accuracy. This is useful in providing the empirical evidence for supporting sustainable development goals (SDG) initiatives specially to enhance the quality of item assessment.
 
Theoretical Framework: This study aims to test the face validity of T²Qi-6σ using Content Validity Ratio (CVR) analysis by Lawshe (1975). This CVR adapted to be used for face validity even the method mainly applied for establishing content validity.
 
Method: A total of ten assessors were selected using a purposive sampling technique consisting of six test takers and four language experts. The face validity of the T²Qi-6σ involves as many as 125 items with five primary constructs based on Six Sigma: define, measure, analyze, improve, and control.
 
Results and Discussion: The quantitative findings of the study indicate that the instrument demonstrates strong face validity, with 113 items meeting the minimum CVR value (N=10, CVRcritical = 0.62). Efforts have been made to enhance 12 items that initially did not meet the minimum CVR value. In total, 125 items T²Qi-6σ show great promise as a psychometric measurement tool to enhance the quality of teaching among educators.
 
Research Implications: T²Qi-6σ assists educators in enhancing their self-competence and teaching quality, offering benefits and implications for theory, the field of measurement, and the implementation of the Six Sigma approach in education in Malaysia.
 
Originality/Value: The assessment of CVR indicates that T²Qi-6σ demonstrates high face validity and suitability for use. The consensus among the panel of assessors evaluating face validity clearly demonstrates that T²Qi-6σ is appropriate and relevant for use in the study aimed at enhancing the quality of teacher instruction through the Six Sigma approach. The use of Six Sigma aims to broaden the knowledge base for quality assessment in education, which has traditionally relied on similar methods. It would be intriguing to evaluate the impact of the Six Sigma DMAIC model in the Malaysian education sector.
Nanofabrication and investigation of ground state degeneracy in artificial spin ice lattices
Authors:   , Oliveira Lara Braga de
Published: November 2024

Arrays of geometrically frustrated nanomagnets known as artificial spin ices (ASIs) have been proposed as an intriguing system for investigating collective excitations that behave as emergent magnetic monopoles at room temperature. This was only made possible due to advances in lithography techniques, enabling the nanofabrication of two-dimensional lattices with potential use in devices. However, in general, in these artificial systems, emergent magnetic monopoles cannot move freely as in their natural counterpart because energy strings connecting monopoles of opposite charges arise. Furthermore, the energy of the string connecting them is strictly related to the non-degeneracy of the ground state. Therefore, several theoretical works have proposed that two-dimensional lattices with specific geometries could exhibit a highly degenerate ground state and, consequently, free monopoles in the lattice. Such specific geometries are rectangular arrays of disconnected nanomagnets, where the ratio between the horizontal and vertical distances between them is equal to square root of three; and connected square arrays of nanomagnets. In this context, the present work aimed to experimentally investigate the proposed degeneracy in such ASI geometries through characterization techniques such as magnetic force microscopy and magnetoresistance. Additionally, these systems are usually fabricated by nanofabrication processes involving expensive and time-consuming physical vapor deposition techniques. As a possible solution to this problem, we present a new nanofabrication route using the electrodeposition technique for the growth of Permalloy, offering an alternative to manufacture ASIs quickly and affordably. Keywords: artificial spin ice; ground state degeneracy; electrodeposition
When does Reckless Driving Occurs? Case Study in Nampula, Mozambique
Authors: Fernando Celso L. , Mucufo Jaibo
Published: November 2024

This study investigates the influence of traffic conditions on reckless driving behavior in Nampula, Mozambique, where road accidents claim several lives daily. Previous research has largely focused on individual driving behaviors, neglecting the impact of traffic environments on such behaviors. This study addresses this gap by categorizing vehicles into four groups: passenger cars, minibuses, trucks, and motorcycles, and classifying traffic conditions using k-means clustering. Three distinct traffic patterns were identified: Motorcycle and Car Dominant Traffic (MCDT), High-Density Traffic Flow (HDTf), and Low-Density Traffic Flow (LDTf). Results show that reckless driving is significantly influenced by traffic conditions, with minibuses, motorcycles, and trucks being key contributors. Pattern 2 (HDTf) demonstrated the highest occurrence of reckless driving, driven by competition among minibus drivers, the obstructive presence of trucks, and risky motorcycle maneuvers. Pattern 1 also exhibited elevated risk, particularly performed among motorcycle riders, while Pattern 3 (LDTf) showed the lowest risk due to reduced traffic density. Poisson regression analysis revealed that increased traffic flow in any vehicle category is associated with higher rates of reckless driving. Minibuses and motorcycles, functioning as demand-oriented public transport, engage in competitive and unsafe behaviors, while trucks, though not engaging in reckless driving directly, act as barriers that exacerbate risky maneuvers by other vehicles. These findings highlight the need for dedicated lanes for minibuses and motorcycles and tailored traffic safety policies to mitigate reckless driving.
Travel Time Reliability Analysis on Paratransit, case study: Substação-Muahivire route, Nampula - Mozambique
Authors: Fernando Celso L.
Published: November 2024

In numerous medium-sized cities in Sub-Saharan Africa, such as Nampula, the reliability of mini-bus travel time is frequently a subject of inquiry. One contributing factor to this uncertainty is the considerable number of stops made throughout the route for passenger-related purpose, including boarding and disembarking. This study utilizes data collected during off-peak periods to scrutinize the day-to-day travel time patterns of mini-buses along the route. The route has been segmented into intervals of 500 meters each, and the analysis focuses on the duration of trips at each segment. The evaluation is based on the Coefficient of Variation (CoV) of travel time, indicating the extent of dispersion in mini-bus travel time at the segment level. The results reveal that the CoVs at nearly all segments along the route are minimal, measuring less than 15%. This suggests that day-to-day variability of travel time at the segment level is negligible. However, on road segments characterized by commercial activities, the CoVs range from 15% to 22%.
Discrimination analysis of quantitative indicators of understanding the written form of deaf children's communication through the use of types of words
Authors: Salkić Naim , Povlakić Hadžiefendić Meliha
Published: November 2024

In deaf students, there is no contextual understanding and recognition of word types through linguistic competence testing compared to the hearing population, because 67.10% do not understand, and 10.00% of deaf children partially understand the contextual application of word types in a written text task. The aim of the study is to determine the distance of language discourse between deaf and hearing respondents and to establish a discrimination factor that can be used for practical purposes in a classification sense, with the aim of determining the priority of linguistic education and language elements of deaf children in relation to their lagging behind hearing children. The study was conducted on a sample of 140 respondents. The first subsample of respondents, the experimental group consisted of 70 deaf students, and the second subsample, the control group of 70 hearing students, of the same chronological age and gender. The measuring instrument “Test of comprehension of the written form of expression” was applied. The collected data were processed using the discriminant analysis method. The results of the study showed that the discrimination factor is in the sequence of the use of words, adjectives, exclamations and adverbs. Nouns and prepositions have a negative correlation, which points to the fact that these four types of words are in direct implication with nouns and prepositions, and represents information that these four types of words must be more represented in the educational materials of written expression of deaf children. The results of the study also open up a series of questions focused on the quality of the educational processes of deaf children, as well as the level of lag in written communication compared to hearing children. The results of the study can influence the raising of general rehabilitation procedures to a higher level of responsibility in education centers where deaf children are educated.
Accounting Information Systems and Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Rwanda. Case of CIMERWA Plc
Authors: Businge Winnie , Kengere Osiemo
Published: November 2024

Purpose: The general objective of this study was to assess the effect of Accounting Information Systems (AIS) on the performance of manufacturing companies in Rwanda, focusing on a case study of CIMERWA Plc. Specifically, the study assessed the effect of Accounting Information Systems security on the performance of CIMERWA Plc, examined the effect of Accounting Information Systems accuracy on the performance of CIMERWA Plc and analysed the effect of Accounting Information Systems reliability on the performance of CIMERWA Plc.
Methodology: The study was descriptive as well as correlational. A population of 157 from various departments within CIMERWA Plc. A sample size of 113 was determined by the researcher using Slovin's formula. Every member of the population has an equal chance of getting chosen when a simple random sampling is used. Questionnaire and interview guide all played a role in the data collection process. Within the scope of the research, SPSS 25 was used.
Findings: The results indicate coefficient for AIS security is 0.307, suggesting that for each unit increase in AIS security, performance improves by 0.307 units, with this relationship being statistically significant. Similarly, the coefficient for AIS accuracy is 0.323, indicating that a one-unit increase in AIS accuracy corresponds to a 0.323 increase in performance, which is also statistically significant. Additionally, the coefficient for AIS reliability is 0.348, signifying those improvements in AIS reliability enhance performance by 0.348 units, with a statistically significant impact.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends that CIMERWA PLC enhance AIS security through multi-factor authentication, employee training, and advanced technologies; improve AIS accuracy via audits, automated validation, and staff training; and strengthen AIS reliability through regular updates, user support systems, and feedback mechanisms to ensure seamless operations and optimal data management.
Tourism Development Impact on Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation in West Java
Authors: Simorangkir Cavin Ornando , Ramadhan Givano , Sukran Muhammad Ali , Manalu Triana
Published: November 2024

Poverty alleviation is on the agenda of regional development in West Java. One of the priority sectors is tourism development, which supports inclusive economic growth and is expected to address poverty. Through various unit analyses, the study analyzed how tourism development in West Java impacts economic growth and poverty alleviation. These included indicators such as the number of tourist visits, hotel room occupancy rate, the number of hotels and restaurants, average length of stay, and the tourism sector's contribution to Original Local Government Revenue (PAD). Economic growth was assessed using indicators such as Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), unemployment rate, Gini Index, and regional investment value. In contrast, the poverty variable used the percentage and number of people living in poverty, poverty line statistics, Poverty Depth Index, and Poverty Severity Index. Inferential statistical analysis, specifically Partial Least Square (PLS), was conducted using a quantitative approach and data from BPS - Statistics of West Java. Hypotheses were formulated based on the literature review, asserting that tourism development significantly and positively impacted economic growth and poverty alleviation in West Java. Results showed that tourism development significantly boosted economic performance, directly influencing economic growth. Additionally, high economic growth correlated with reduced poverty rates, highlighting the importance of inclusive growth for alleviation. Key indicators played crucial roles in poverty alleviation, including the number of hotels and restaurants, the tourism sector's contribution to regional revenue, GRDP, and regional investment value. These findings provided valuable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to develop effective strategies for leveraging tourism potential to promote inclusive economic growth and alleviate poverty in West Java.
The Impact of Gestalt Principles on Mobile Game Preference: An AHP-Based Evaluation
Authors: Çakmak Başak , Çekmiş Aslı
Published: November 2024

Bu çalışma, mobil oyun reklamcılığında Yükleme Başına Maliyet (CPI) tahminini optimize etmede Gestalt ilkelerinin rolünü araştırmaktadır. Continuity (devamlılık), closure (bütünlük) ve proximity (yakınlık) gibi ilkelere, renk çeşitliliği, geometrik düzen ve metin yerleşimi gibi alt kriterlerle odaklanarak CPI videolarının etkinliğini değerlendirdik. Karar vericiler, önce Analitik Hiyerarşi Süreci’ni (AHP) kullanarak ilkelerin CPI videosunun görsel çekiciliği üzerindeki etkisini değerlendirdi, ardından göreceli ağırlıklar uzman değerlendirmeleriyle birleştirilerek 20 mobil oyuna ait üç alternatif video için fayda dereceleri elde edildi. Sonuçlar, Gestalt ilkeleri ve AHP kombinasyonunun CPI videolarında kullanıcı etkileşimini artırdığını ve gerçek CPI değerleriyle karşılaştırıldığında en etkili videoları yüksek doğrulukla belirlediğini gösterdi. Bu araştırma, mobil uygulama tasarımında Gestalt ilkelerinin rolüne katkı sağlamakta ve mobil oyun endüstrisinde CPI videolarının tasarımını değerlendirme ve geliştirme için sistematik bir yaklaşım sunmaktadır.
PERANCANGAN ULANG UI/UX DESAIN WEBSITE AESIA DENGAN METODE DESIGN THINKING
Authors: Wibisono Yusuf Akbar
Published: November 2024

The State Asset Management Agency (LMAN) has the purpose and function of providing asset management services (especially property) to the public, both government, private, and the wider community in a fast, precise, optimal, and accountable manner. This service is accessed through the LMAN website called AESIA (property solution). Along with the rapid development of technology, LMAN always strives for optimal service through its website. For this reason, LMAN conducts UI/UX re-design on the website as a form of optimizing information services regarding asset management to the public. The UI/UX redesign of the AESIA LMAN website aims to identify user needs so as to produce a website that is simpler, informative, flexible, and easily accessible by users. Then designed using the Design Thinking method, involving the empathy, define, ideate, prototype, and testing stages. The results of the UI/UX redesign testing will show the suitability of AESIA's website user needs. With the results of this test, it can be concluded that the redesign of the UI/UX design of the AESIA website successfully meets the needs of users based on the criteria that have been submitted by users. This confirms that the redesigned UI/UX design of the AESIA website can be used well, understood, and accessed easily by users.
SUPERVISI AKADEMIK KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA GURU DI SMPN 2 MARGAHAYU KABUPATEN BANDUNG
Authors: Yoseptry Ricky , Suhandi Andi , Widiawati Lilis , Dalina Lina , Wikarso Moh Idris , Widyastuti Rina , Wandani Wandani
Published: November 2024

Pelaksanaan pengawasan di lembaga pendidikan sekolah bertujuan untuk meningkatkan sumber daya manusia dalam meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan. Kepala sekolah memiliki tanggung jawab untuk meningkatkan kemampuan guru dalam mengelola kegiatan pembelajaran di sekolah dan memiliki peran yang sangat penting dalam perkembangan dan kemajuan sekolah. Oleh karena itu, kepala sekolah harus melakukan pengawasan dengan baik dan benar sesuai dengan prinsip-prinsip pengawasan serta teknik dan pendekatan yang sesuai agar dapat meningkatkan kinerja guru dalam menerapkan inovasi pembelajaran bagi siswa. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis dan mengetahui bagaimana supervisi akademik kepala sekolah dalam meningkatkan kinerja guru di SMPN 2 Margahayu. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, dengan teknik pengumpulan data meliputi studi dokumentasi, observasi, dan wawancara. Penelitian dilakukan di SMPN 2 Margahayu Kabupaten Bandung yang terletak di Jl. Kopo sayati Gg. Nata 1. Berdasarkan hasil temuan penelitian mengindikasikan bahwa peningkatan kinerja guru bisa dilakukan dengan supervisi akademik yang dilakukan kepala sekolah melalui manajemen POAC yaitu: planing, organising, actuating dan evaluating. Berdasarkan penelitian yang sudah dilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwa Supervisi akademik kepala sekolah sudah dilaksanakan sesuai dengan prisnsip manajemen yaitu melaksanakan perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan dan evaluasi.
MANAGEMEN BLOG GEMPA DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS LITERASI SD PASCA GEMPA BUMI DI KECAMATAN CUGENANG CIANJUR
Authors: Kusnandar Nandang , Sopandi Sopandi , Taufik A. Mokh. , Aisyah Ai , Susi Susi , Yoseptry Ricky , Wasliman Eva Dianawati
Published: November 2024

Rapor pendidikan yang telah ditetapkan pemerintah sebagai standar  mutu pendidikan mencakup area yang berkaitan dengan input, proses dan output pembelajaran. Dalam rapor pendidikan memuat capaian kompetensi literasi dan numerasi. Capaian literasi pada raport pendidikan sekolah dasar di Kecamatan Cugenang masih kurang. Salah satu upaya yang dilakukan oleh pengawas sekolah di kecamatan Cugenang adalah melalui  Blog GEMPA.  Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi  manajemen Blog Gempa  dalam upaya meningkatkan kualitas literasi Sekolah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metoda kuantitatif dengan tehnik pengumpulan data wawancara, studi dokumentsi dan observasi lapangan. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian tahap Perencanaan Program terdiri dari analisis kebutuhan, analisis sumber daya, desain blog, sosialisasi dan bimbingan teknis. Pengorganisasian program memuat pembagian tugas  dari kordik, pengawas, kepala sekolah, guru dan Operator sekolah. Tahap pelaksanaan dimulai dari koordinasi, sosialisasi, pendampingan, unggah hasil tulisan. Evaluasi Program memuat ketercapaian tujuan, target, sasaran, dan kendala. Kendala yang ditemui yaitu rendahnya kompetensi guru dalam penggunaan teknologi, kurangnya sarana dan prasarana, keterbatasan aplikasi Blog gempa  serta jaringan internet yang masih kurang stabil. Solusi yang dilakukan oleh para pengawas bina diantaranya melakukan komunikasi kepada kepala sekolah dan guru, bimbingan dan monitoring secara periodik.
PENERAPAN KOTA SPONS DI CHINA: EVALUASI UNTUK PEMBANGUNAN IBU KOTA MENDATANG
Authors: Keliwar Khairi Ahza Hail , Rinda Zuhallfi Akbar , Nouri Mh Nateq , Alvianti Vivian , Putri Dhea Ananda
Published: November 2024

Pemindahan Ibu Kota Negara (IKN) ke Kalimantan Timur, sebagaimana diatur oleh Undang-Undang Nomor 3 tahun 2022, akan mendorong pembangunan masif di wilayah tersebut. Namun, Provinsi Kalimantan Timur yang rawan bencana banjir memerlukan pendekatan khusus seperti penerapan konsep Kota Spons untuk meminimalisir risiko banjir dan mendukung keberlanjutan pembangunan IKN. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan rekomendasi penerapan infrastruktur Kota Spons yang efektif dalam mengatasi permasalahan banjir di IKN melalui studi perbandingan terhadap penerapan konsep Kota Spons di China. Data sekunder digunakan dalam penelitian ini, mencakup variabel topografi, iklim, luasan wilayah, curah hujan, frekuensi banjir per tahun, dan tujuan ibukota negara. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi komparatif dengan analisis klaster untuk komparasi karakteristik kota, analisis performa untuk menilai efektivitas, dan analisis deskriptif untuk memberikan rekomendasi penerapan Kota Spons di IKN. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kota Nanjing dan Kota Haikou di China menjadi acuan perbandingan, dengan infrastruktur kolam retensi, atap hijau, dan lahan basah yang efektif mengatasi banjir. Infrastruktur lahan basah dinilai paling ekonomis dan efektif untuk diterapkan di IKN karena biaya perawatannya lebih rendah dibanding kolam retensi dan atap hijau.
PERAN GURU PENDIDIKAN AGAMA KATOLIK (PAK) DALAM MENINGKATKAN PERCAYA DIRI PESERTA DIDIK
Authors: Silitonga Indah Teresia , Sembiring Mimpin
Published: November 2024

Self-confidence is the ability of individuals to believe in their own potential and not depend on others to develop positive attitudes and values in themselves. This study aims to identify the role of Catholic Religious Education teachers in increasing students' self-confidence at Santo Yoseph Private Junior High School Medan. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation. The results showed that Catholic Religious Education teachers have a significant role in increasing learners' self-confidence through a personal approach and interactive learning. Teachers help learners to be more opinionated and more confident in interacting in class. The findings provide an impression for the practice of education in schools, especially in developing learners' social skills and self-confidence. The results of this study also show that the confidence and self-confidence of learners at Santo Yoseph Private Junior High School Medan is still very low.
PENGEMBANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENDANAAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA MENGGUNAKAN GOOGLE APPS SCRIPT
Authors: S Syafnides Wulan , Dirgahayu Teduh
Published: November 2024

Human Resource (HR) development is a key element in improving the quality of institutions, whether in the education sector or other organizations. However, manual management of HR funding can lead to errors in budget allocation and process delays. This research aims to develop an information system that automates the HR funding management process using Google Apps Script (GAS). GAS was chosen for its ability to integrate with Google Workspace services, facilitating automation and providing more transparent access to budget management. The system is also designed to simplify the management and manipulation of data directly from Google Sheets. The method used is the waterfall model, which includes the stages of requirements analysis, system design, implementation, and testing. The results show that the system can accelerate the funding submission and approval process, reduce human errors, and improve transparency as well as real-time monitoring of submission status. In conclusion, this information system was developed using Google Apps Script with the Vue.js, Bootstrap, HTML, and CSS frameworks, following the waterfall method. The system is expected to enhance efficiency and transparency in HR funding management across various organizations.
Ukrainian Orthodox community - between Russia's war and European integration
Authors: Korniichuk Julia
Published: November 2024

The aim of this article is to examine the transformations that have occurred within the Ukrainian Orthodox community in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, within the broader context of Ukraine's aspirations for European integration. Specifically, it focuses on the changes and diversification of the overall perception of Europe as a political community and Ukraine's position within it, the conflicts arising from the implementation of this vision, and the adaptation of it within the church (using the example of the calendar reform introduced in 2023). The study primarily relies on contextual and discourse analyses of texts from the two largest Ukrainian Orthodox churches: the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) and the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, as well as the inter-religious All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations.
Relationship Between Perceived Students’ Critical Thinking Skills and Academic Writing Skills
Authors: Khairuddin Zulaikha , Daud Khairunnisa Mohd , Anuar Nadia , Satimin Onaliza , Yusof Fairuz Husna Mohd , Sabri Salina
Published: November 2024

Critical thinking and academic writing skills are important to be learnt by students especially at tertiary level. However, these two skills are reported not being able to be portrayed by students when they are required to solve problems. Hence, this study aimed to investigate students’ perceptions towards their critical thinking and academic writing skills and to determine relationship between the perceived critical thinking and academic writing skills. Cross-sectional research design was employed and there were 122 responses obtained. The results showed that students perceived both their critical thinking and academic writing skills as good and it was also discovered that there was a significant correlation between students self-perceived critical thinking and academic writing skills. This implicated that the educators needed to integrate both skills during the teaching and learning processes. Thus, future research could investigate students’ perceptions more in-depth by utilising qualitative approach and students’ academic performance could be added as another variable to be looked into by future researchers
The Impact of Education on Women Property Inheritance and Peaceful Coexistence among Families: A Case of Women in Nyamira North Sub-County in Nyamira County, Kenya
Authors: Kwamboka. Ms. Orina Christine , Shanyisa. Dr Wilkster , Omuchesi Dr. Jonathan
Published: November 2024

The main objective of the study was to evaluate the relationship between women property inheritance and peaceful coexistence among families in Nyamira North Sub-County. A descriptive research design was used for this study. The study’s target population was 40,446 households in Nyamira North Sub-County. A sample size of 396 respondents was used. To select the respondents, this study employed simple random sampling for households and purposive sampling to select key informants. Questionnaires were distributed to households while Interviews were conducted with chiefs and village elders. The results showed a significant positive relationship (Pearson’s r = 0.929, p =0.000< 0.01) between education level and property inheritance. Education was a vital element in influencing peaceful coexistence and there was need to strengthen mechansms to enhance education levels of women that can help them gain a deeper understanding of legal frameworks governing property rights.also increasing legal education, and strengthening community dialogue on gender equality to enhance fair inheritance practices and peaceful coexistence among families.
Feasibility Study on Offering Bachelor of Special Needs Education (Generalist) in Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences and Technology
Authors: B. Sagarino Kennneth Aga , Caina Michelle A. , Aparecio Dave E.
Published: November 2024

The feasibility study focuses on the potential offering of a Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNEd) program at Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences, and Technology (MonCAST). The study aims to address the educational requirements of students with learning disabilities, emphasizing the importance of providing equal opportunities for all children, regardless of their challenges. It highlights the increasing global demand for special education and the shift towards inclusive education, where students with exceptionalities spend more time in general education classes. The study also discusses the potential career paths for BSNEd graduates, including roles as special education teachers, therapists, and support staff in inclusive educational settings. The curriculum design for the BSNEd program is outlined, emphasizing the minimum requirements and the expected outcomes for graduates. The study also delves into the financial feasibility of the program, including enrollment forecasts, tuition fees, and operational expenses. It emphasizes the importance of human, technical, and financial resources for effective program implementation. Furthermore, the study covers various aspects such as industry analysis, marketing strategy, technical feasibility, and operations and management aspects. It also identifies the key success factors, including the accessibility of the location, school performance, campaign strategy, facilities, and equipment. The study recommends additional promotional strategies, such as radio announcements and targeted advertising, to attract more students to the program. In conclusion, the study provides evidence for the feasibility of implementing the BSNEd program at MonCAST, demonstrating the institution’s ability to raise enrollment, generate income, and achieve a net surplus over a five-year period. It emphasizes the importance of creating an immersive and stimulating learning environment and recommends pursuing additional funding for classroom and lab improvements. The study aims to guide top management in making informed decisions about offering the BSNEd program and highlights the significance of catering to the educational needs of students with learning disabilities.
Szociális munkások a posztmodern terápiák világában
Authors: B. Erdős Márta
Published: November 2024

Several key indicators of mental health are critical in Hungary. As for the prevalence of suicide, our position is among the worst ones in Europe and Hungary ranks the first in alcohol-related disorders globally. During their daily work, social workers frequently encounter situations in which they could benefit from the knowledge base and skills of clinical social work to facilitate problem solving. However, clinical social work could not really take root in Hungary, despite the evident need. Establishing intensive education and professional development programmes, and systems of clinical supervision, facilitating the systemic introduction of high-level clinical social work in interprofessional team-settings is an urgent task. The author focuses on postmodern approaches, more specifically, on Open Dialogue as a method, and argues that these approaches are in full accordance with the focus, principles, and key values of social work.
Formation of adaptive immunity against salmonellosis in cows using effector memory cells
Authors: Biyashev Birzhan , Zhanabayev Saparkhan , Kirkimbaeva Zhumagul , Zhylkaydar Arman , Kuzembekova Gulnur
Published: November 2024

The study aimed to investigate how the number of effector memory cells changes under the influence of a Salmonella vaccine antigen in cows. A homogeneous group of 100 Holstein-Friesian cows, kept under the same conditions, had blood samples taken. The blood was collected at four time points: before the first vaccination, and 7, 45, and 56 days after. The cows also received a booster vaccination on days 8-10. They were immunised with a polyvalent vaccine against livestock salmonellosis in Kazakhstan. Blood was separated into plasma and cellular fractions by centrifugation at 1,500 rpm for 10 minutes. The cellular fraction was then analysed by flow cytometry to determine the number of CD4+, CD8+, and γδ T-cell subpopulations at the four time points: before vaccination, and at 7-, 45-, and 56-days post-vaccination. Analysis of over 10,000 cells from each sample was conducted using FlowJo software. The data showed that the population of CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocytes and γδ T-cells increased 1.5 times by day 7 after the initial vaccination. The cows then received a booster dose on days 8-10, and by day 45 after the first vaccination, the CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocyte and γδ T-cell populations had increased threefold. CD45RA+ T-lymphocytes and γδ T-cells demonstrated a steady increase by day 45, followed by a decline in the numbers of T-cells across all phylogenetic groups. Thus, it can be concluded that the primary vaccination stimulates the development of long-term immune memory, while the booster dose triples the number of CD4+, CD8+, and γδ T-cell subpopulations. The findings provide insights into the mechanism of adaptive immunity formation in cows against salmonellosis through the use of effector memory cells and may be applied in developing vaccination strategies for cattle
Biochemical value of table grape varieties when grown in the Northern Steppe of Ukraine
Authors: Petrenko Alla , Nazarenko Mykola
Published: November 2024

The study of the possibilities of using the existing biodiversity of table grape varieties to meet the usefulness of the human diet is a key component of improving the existing cultivation of fruit products within the framework of modern agricultural development strategies. The purpose of the study was to establish the possibilities of meeting the needs of the population for valuable nutritional elements based on traditional table grape varieties, which are mainly introduced in the region at the level of small farms and household plots. Five table grape varieties – Arcadia, Nadezhda AZOS, Preobrazhenie, Rumeyka, Dubovsky pink – were investigated for the content of calcium, phosphorus, sulphur, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium, manganese, glucose, dietary fibre, vitamins A, C, E, PP, and the dependence on the factors of the year and variety, their interaction, and the classifying ability of features in the space of canonical functions were calculated. The presence of minerals was analysed by atomic emission spectrometry, glucose – by sugar meter, dietary fibre – by enzymatic gravimetric method, vitamins – by fluorometric method, and vitamin C – by titrometric analysis. The possibilities of traditional table grape varieties in meeting the needs for basic valuable food elements are shown and a conclusion is made about the possibilities of selecting appropriate forms, which in the complex are quite capable of meeting modern requirements in this aspect of agricultural development. A predominantly low variability of the studied traits was revealed, which indicates the good reproducibility of the obtained result and the predominant influence of the genotype on the development of the corresponding trait in conditions of contrasting environmental characteristics of years. It was found that improvement in only one of the signs – the content of vitamin PP – is problematic. The low differentiating ability of varieties of the Dubovsky pink, Preobrazhenie, and Rumeyka group leads to the need for further clarification of the ability of only the first of the varieties to be a component in the proposed complex. It is recommended to grow a complex of varieties Nadezhda AZOS and Dubovsky pink
Helicobacter pylori and gastric cancer
Authors: Suchánek Štěpán , Kuzko Ivan , Košťálová Kateřina , Vacková Zuzana , Urbánek Petr , Bureš Jan
Published: November 2024

Helicobacter pylori belongs to the most common bacterial infections worldwide; despite its decreasing prevalence during the past four decades (currently ~ 40–50%), it is more prevalent in developing countries compared to developed ones. Intensive research of chronic Helicobacter pylori infection clarified the pathogenesis of several gastric and extragastric diseases, including different cancers. This review pointed out the role of Helicobacter pylori in different gastric malignancies. Chronic Helicobacter pylori infection is an etiological factor in non-cardia gastric cancer and most cases of low-grade MALT lymphoma of the stomach. However, there is an inverse association of Helicobacter pylori infection with other gastric malignancies, like cardia gastric cancer or rare hereditary Gastric Adenocarcinoma and Proximal Polyposis of the Stomach syndrome (GAPPS). A crucial issue has not been definitely solved yet: whether early eradication of Helicobacter pylori could prevent sporadic gastric cancer in the future? There is moderate evidence that searching for and eradicating Helicobacter pylori reduces the incidence of gastric cancer and death from gastric cancer in healthy asymptomatic infected Asian individuals, although data cannot necessarily be extrapolated to European or US populations so far. Indication for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori must now be considered with caution, on an individual basis of personalized medicine.
The role of immunotherapy in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Balážová Lea
Published: November 2024

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents the most common primary liver malignancy, accounting for approximately 75–80% of all liver cancer cases. The global incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma is increasing due to rising rates of underlying diseases, creating a significant cancer burden and a significant clinical challenge due to its often late presentation and limited effective treatment options. Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized the treatment approach in various malignancies. In the treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, immunotherapy has proven to be more effective than tyrosine kinase inhibitors, which have been a treatment option for a decade. Clinical trials such as the HIMALAYA and IMbrave150 have demonstrated significant survival benefits, showing superior efficacy compared to sorafenib. Despite these promising results, not all HCC patients respond to immunotherapy equally. There is a need to search for reliable prognostic and predictive biomarkers that can help predict which patients are most likely to benefit from immunotherapy, thereby personalizing treatment and improving outcomes. The purpose of this article is to provide a summary of clinical trials on immunotherapy for various stages of hepatocellular carcinoma.
Инструменты и методы, используемые в процессе обучения волейболу
Authors: А.М. Темиржанов , М.М. Акчабаров , А.Б. Керімжанов , Т.Т. Ногайбаев
Published: November 2024

Развитие системы образования является ключевым направлением для нашей страны. Кардинальные изменения, происходящие сегодня в системе образования и воспитания, требуют развития индивидуальных особенностей спортсмена, приобщения его к добродетели, повышения творческих способностей. Главной основой всестороннего развития спортсмена и повышения его собственного творчества являются тренировочные занятия. Увлекательное прохождение тренировочных занятий связанос постоянным поиском тренера, применением рациональных приемов, постоянным обновлением методики обучения.

The development of the education system is a key direction for our country. The cardinal changes taking place today in the system of education and upbringing require the development of individual characteristics of an athlete, his/her initiation to virtue, and the enhancement of creative abilities. The main basis for the all-round development of the athlete and increasing his own creativity are training sessions.