bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Studies on challenges and opportunities for foreign direct investment in the automobile industry in India
Authors: Kumar Avdhesh , Agarwal Manoj
Published: July 2023

Direct investment by a foreign entity into a domestic company is known as a foreign direct investment (FDI). In this way, the concept of direct control sets this type of investment apart from foreign portfolio investment. The current study aims to find various challenges and policies regarding foreign direct investment in India. And its proposition in the development of the Automobile industry of India. For this specific purpose, “primary and secondary data collection methods” were used to find the appropriate data to analyze. A total of 110 people from the automobile industry manufacturers were taken using a random sampling method. India is taken as the study area. Using a quantitative study (questionnaire) with a descriptive method, all the data was analyzed using a regression model with the help of tools like Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences). The result from the analyzed data indicates a significant impact of FDI on “India’s Development of the Automobile Industry.” There is a significant impact of Government policies on FDI in India. There is a significant impact of FDI and Government policies on the Development of the Automobile Industry in India.
Molecular profiling and prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in clinical isolates and its importance
Authors: Parashar Vatsal , Raina Dimple , Sahni Shweta
Published: July 2023

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA quantification provides insight for treating and curing HBV and hepatic cell carcinoma (HCC). This study deals with the molecular profiling of HBV DNA viral load and the molecular investigation of the HBV DNA genotypes (Revill et al., 2019). The distribution of various genotypes among the population has been studied in this research. Total 102 EDTA serum samples were taken from suspected HBV reactive patients from the different Departments, including OPDs and IPDs of Shri Mahant Indresh Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. After DNA extraction real-time quantification was performed. Nested PCR technology did the HBV genotypic characterization. Out of 102 samples collected for the serological test, 60 samples were found positive for HBsAg and further biochemical profiling was performed. The HBV viral load was quantified in the samples and their titer values were observed between 34 IU/mL to 1.10×108 IU/mL in which, 16.7% (10 cases) were in which the target was not detected and 83.3%, i.e., 50 cases were with high viral load. Then genotyping of these 50 samples with high viral load was performed by Nested PCR. Genotype d of HBV was found to be most prevalent in 65.62% of cases i.e. 32 cases in total. The presence of HBV genotype varies within the different geographical conditions because of the differences in the major causative factors.
Use of nettle- polypropylene blended mechanical punched nonwoven textiles in oil spill cleanups
Authors: R Brindha , S Viju
Published: July 2023

In this study, impacts of nonwoven textile weight, proportion of nettle/polypropylene fibre blend and needle density on oil absorption, nonwoven textile thickness, and nonwoven textile density are examined. The experimental designs of box and behnken are employed to prepare the mechanical needle-punched nonwoven textiles. Nettle content, needle density and textile weight are boosted, oil absorption declines.  Nonwoven textile fabric offers the largest oil absorption (2200%) due to its 30% nettle content, a lesser amount of fabric weight and lower needle density.   The nonwoven fabric thickness reduces as the nettle content rises and the needle density rises. The nonwoven textile thickness reduces as the fabric weight and needle density rise, and as the nettle level increases. At increasing fabric weights, maximum fabric density is achieved. The highest fabric density is produced by higher nonwoven fabric weight (400 g/m2), nettle content (70%) and needle density (350 punches/cm2).
Significance of artificial intelligence in the development of sustainable transportation
Authors: Priya S Dhulasi , K G Saranya
Published: July 2023

The idea of Sustainable development has gained more attention since it involves satisfying needs without degrading the environment. Sustainable development has many targets across various subjects in which Sustainable Transportation is one of the cores to sustainable development.  The objective of sustainable transportation is to achieve social, environmental and economic growth with universal access, enhanced safety, improved resilience and infrastructure, reduction of emission in greenhouse gases, traffic management, freight management by different modes of transportation. It is vital and interlinked across several sustainable development goals (SDGs) and targets in the 2030 Agenda proposed by United Nations. There is a need to improve sustainable transportation, which can be achieved through artificial intelligence as it helps the sector to increase public transport, traffic safety, reduce accidents and improve traffic management, decrease carbon emissions, rise reliability and also leverage economic growth through methods like Fuzzy logic (FL), Artificial Neural Networks, Ant Colony Optimiser, Genetic algorithms, Swarm optimization algorithm, Simulated Annealing. It is also supported by Big Data Analysis, Internet of Things, Robotic process Automation. This paper addresses the overview of the importance of sustainable transportation along with the role of artificial intelligence in different modes of transportation, current level of sustainability across globe, progress in transport system and conclude with challenges and future improvements that can be made towards the goal.
Performance analysis of microstrip patch antenna using binomial series expansion
Authors: Tharini B , Rajasudha R. , Kannammal A
Published: July 2023

This paper proposes a single microstrip patch antenna (MPA) in the presence and absence of ground plane (GP) using binomial series expansion. The coefficients of binomial series expansion are employed. The proposed antenna is designed to serve for satellite service. The antenna is designed and simulation is performed by ADS software. The primary objective is to increase the directivity. FR4 substrate is used as the dielectric material. The performance measures like directivity, gain and efficiency are compared. The performance analysis of MPA residing and not residing on the GP is simulated and results are validated.
Comparative analysis of inverted pendulum control
Authors: Bindu B , N Srikanth , Raja V Haris , Kumar JK Barath , R Dharmendra
Published: July 2023

The main motive of this paper is to balance the inverted pendulum system (non-linear model) using controllers and to compare the results obtained from using different controllers. The aim is to determine which controller provides best results with respect to cart’s position and pendulum’s angle. The controllers used in this paper are PI, PD, PID. The inverted pendulum model is modeled using Simscape and the simulation results are obtained using MATLAB
Building SaaS solutions using microsoft azure for achieving safe and secure tax related software
Authors: S Sivakumar , Kondareddy Rajasekaran , Ayyemperumal Kalyani
Published: July 2023

Several services offered by Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform are used for building, running and managing applications. These Services include Azure Active Directory (AD), Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure App Services, Azure DevOps etc have been used to develop this system which can manage all real estate tax servicing needs. It significantly reduces servicing costs with the Tax Outsourcing platform. This system is a SaaS product that many customers request to maintain current tax status on loan portfolios to ensure taxes are paid on time. The contracted loans include tax identification numbers and parcel numbers, current year taxes, back taxes that are past due, information about tax redemption, etc.
STANDARADIZATION OF MEAT ANALOGUES INCORPORATED WITH TENDER JACKFRUIT
Authors: H. J .K. NOVA*
Published: July 2023

The study was carried out for three months during 2021 at Department of Community Science, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara and standardization was done formulating varied treatments of meat analogues followed by organoleptic evaluation in which sensory attributes such as appearance, colour, flavour, taste, texture and overall acceptability of tender jackfruit incorporated cowpea and chickpea meat analogues were evaluated. The results revealed that among different treatments, the treatments T5 (40% CWP+25% TJ +25% WG +5% DSF +5% OMF) and T10 (50% CP+20% TJ+20% WG +5% DSF +5% OMF) were observed to have highest scores for all the sensory attributes including appearance, colour, flavour, texture, taste and overall acceptability of tender jackfruit incorporated meat analogues, respectively. Statistical analysis by applying Kendall’s (W) test showed that Kendall’s (W) value among different treatments of each set of both tender jackfruit incorporated meat analogues was highly significant with regards to all quality attributes. This study revealed that incorporation of wheat gluten along with tender jackfruit both at 20-25 percent showed improved sensory qualities such as texture, flavour, taste and overall acceptability with higher consumer preference.
ACCEPTANCE AND USAGE OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT SOLAR DEVICES BY THE RESIDENTS OF COIMBATORE CITY
Authors: C. ANUPAMA*
Published: July 2023

The study investigated the usage of energy-efficient solar in regards to demographics of the residents. Data from 400 households in Coimbatore city (that installed minimum of one solar efficient device) was gathered bewtween 2019 and 2020. The magnitude of the energy-efficient solar device acceptability level by the households was calculated. The results revealed that respondents were open to use energy-efficient solar devices. However, devices were unable to be used as alternative sources because of limitations such as their high cost and households’ ignorance on the benefits that energy-efficient solar devices can offer. The study revealed that 45.3 percent of households agreed to use energy-efficient solar devices because they are environmentally safe, whereas, 31 percent of the households strongly agreed. The Households that agreed to utilize energy-efficient solar devices to lower their electricity bills were 49.8 percent and 34.8 percent strongly agreed for the same. Only 8.5 percent of households strongly agreed, while 40.5 percent strongly disagreed, that energy-efficient solar devices had extra benefits. Only 8.5 percent of the respondents strongly agreed that they use energy-efficient devices to get benefits from government subsidies, whereas, 32.3 percent strongly disagreed. Only 4.8 percent of the repsondents (out of 38%) strongly agreed that energy-efficient solar devices had diverse applications.
Implementasi Penilaian Keterampilan Kewarganegaraan Berdasarkan Kurikulum 2013
Authors: Magdalena Ina , Nurchayati Aan , Anastasia Anastasia
Published: July 2023

One aspect that made the change and arrangement in curriculum 2013 is the standard of assessment witch tailored to the content standards, competency standards and the process standards. Nonetheless, in the end the arrangement of the assessment focused on learning. Skills assessment requires studant to demonstrate a certain competence. This assessment is intended to determine whether the knowledge has been mastered learners can be used to identify and solve problems in real life. Mastery learning for skills determined by the school, gradually continue to improve the school completeness criteria studied by considering the potential and characteristics of each school as a form of improving the quality of learning outcomes. The approach research is a qualitative research with descriptive methods. These results indicate that, the implementation of the curriculum 2013 there are still many obstacles. This constraint is caused by many factors. The dominant factor is the desire or willingness of teachers in applying the skills assessment system contained in this curriculum. There is still the need for the participation of various stakeholders in the success of the application of the system of assessment of skills in the curriculum 2013. The government should continue to socialize and training in enhancing the competence of teachers on aspects pence judgments of these skills.
Realizing Gender Equality in Coastal Areas: Conservation of Critical Land and Empowerment of Women
Authors: Simarmata Kisvan , Widhagdha Miftah Faridl , Pradipta Ganuardi , Aditya Rahadiyand , Saipullah
Published: July 2023

The conversion of mangroves into shrimp ponds occurred in the coastal area of Kampung Beting, Pantai Bahagia Village, Bekasi Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, in the period 1990–2010. High income from shrimp ponds makes people ignore the ecological functions of mangrove forests, one of which is to prevent abrasion. However, since 2010, the destruction of hundreds of hectares of mangrove forests, worsened by climate change that hits almost the whole world, especially island countries like Indonesia, has submerged the shrimp ponds in Pantai Bahagia Village with sea water. Now, not only the shrimp ponds as their major income have disappeared, but also their living space is also threatened by severe abrasion. Gender inequality and the marginalized role of coastal women also make the socio-economic conditions of the community become worse. This study observes the role of women in Pantai Bahagia Village in responding to environmental and socio-economic problems in their area. This study uses a phenomenological approach, data is collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that women's empowerment plays a role in conserving critical land. Women's responses to environmental problems in their area include: 1) creating changes in women's awareness and behavior as an effort to repair and restore damaged mangrove land, and 2) carrying out activities to protect mangrove plants. Women's responses to socio-economic problems include 1) women's active involvement in productive economic activities 2) Utilization of non-timber mangrove products in processed food and crafts. Finally, this study recommends a concept to address critical coastal land issues, namely by involving women in various activities, both nature conservation and empowerment activities.
Ameliorative Effect of Methanolic Extract of Broccoli (BMX) on Diclofenac Sodium (DIC)-Induced Oxidative Damage in Rat Kidney
Authors: Raeeszadeh Mahdeih , Ahmadi Simab Pouria
Published: July 2023

Introduction: The objective of this study was to investigate the potential protective effect of the methanolic extract of broccoli against oxidative stress induced by diclofenac in rats. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are known to cause nephrotoxicity, hence the need to explore the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants.
Materials and methods:  A total of 48 adult male Wister rats with a maximum age of 2-3 months with an average weight of 220 g were randomly divided into four equal groups (12 in each group The first group was control (C) and fed physiological saline without treatment, the second group was BC which treated with broccoli methanolic extract (BMX) at a dose of 500 mg/kg/Intraperitoneal injection, the third group was DC which treated with diclofenac sodium (DIC, 100 mg/kg, Intra-muscular injection), and the fourth group was BC plus DC which treated diclofenac sodium (100 mg/kg, Intra-muscular injection) and broccoli (500 mg/kg/ Intraperitoneal injection). After blood collection, serum was isolated, and urea, creatinine, interleukin-1, and TNF-α were measured in blood serum. In kidney tissue, malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were measured. At the end of the study, the samples were taken for histopathological investigation.
Results: The results of the present study indicated that diclofenac sodium causes severe kidney damage. The levels of creatinine and urea showed a significant increase in the DC group compared with the control and other treatment groups. The pro-inflammatory biomarkers in blood serum increased in the DC group and significantly decreased in the BC+DC group compared with control and other treatment groups. These changes were in line with the significant decrease of GPx and CAT enzyme levels in the DC group and its increase in the BC group. Malondialdehyde increased in the DC group and reached its lowest level in the BC group. Hyperemic changes, accumulation of inflammatory cells, and bleeding were indicators of diclofenac tissue poisoning reported in the kidney.
Conclusion: The results of biochemical and histopathological showed that broccoli extract at the dosage of 500 mg/kg with strong antioxidant potential can drama a protective role against diclofenac damage in the kidney.
NETosis-Forming Ability of Neutrophils in Patients with Limited and Disseminated Tuberculous Lesions
Authors: Mordyk A. V. , Zolotov A. N. , Novikov D. G. , Kirichenko N. A. , Pakhtusova P. O. , Ptukhin A.  O.
Published: July 2023

The objective: to assess NETosis-forming ability of neutrophils in patients with limited and disseminated tuberculous lesions.

Subjects and Methods. 44 new cases of respiratory tuberculosis were included in the study. Group 1 consisted of 22 patients with limited focal or infiltrative tuberculosis with no lung tissue destruction, Group 2 included 22 patients with disseminated tuberculosis with destruction of the lung tissue. Control Group (Group 0) included 22 healthy volunteers. NETosis-forming ability was assessed in vitro in the isolated fraction of neutrophils from peripheral venous blood. The ratio (%) of neutrophils of different degrees of activation and the ratio (%) of various forms of neutrophil extracellular traps (NET), the bacterial capture coefficient of NEL were calculated.

Results. NETosis-forming ability of neutrophils in the patients from Groups 1 and 2 was more pronounced versus Group 0, and in Group 2 it was maximum. In Group 2, the bacterial capture rate by NET was statistically significantly lower versus Group 1 (p=0,0147), which may indicate some degree of «inferiority» of NET formed in Group 2.
Internacionalização do ensino superior: perspectivas de mobilidade e intercâmbio estudantil na graduação da UNEB
Authors: Silva John Wolter Oliveira , Araújo Raiane Cordeiro de , Amorim Ivonete Barreto de
Published: July 2023

O presente artigo tem como objetivo discutir os processos de Mobilidade e Intercâmbio Acadêmico Internacional da Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB) como contributos da internacionalização do ensino superior na formação inicial. A ação metodológica está pautada em uma abordagem qualitativa, uma vez que pretendeu refletir sobre o cenário da internacionalização do ensino superior, fundamentado nas concepções de De Wir (2013), de Maués; de Bastos (2017), de Laus (2012) e no aporte documental do Plano Nacional de Educação (2014-2024). A pesquisa documental, baseada em Pádua (2012), se constituiu como opção procedimental de discussão das perspectivas sobre internacionalização, mobilidade e intercâmbio presentes em documentos oficiais da UNEB, como Estatuto, Regimento, Anuários, Resoluções, dentre outros; e a narrativa autobiográfica de formação como instrumento de análise e descrição dos dados. Por fim, concluiu-se que o processo de internacionalização do ensino superior da UNEB, a partir dos programas de bolsas mobilidade e intercâmbio internacional de estudantes da graduação, representa um importante e estratégico instrumento de potencialização da formação inicial, principalmente do profissional docente, uma vez que os estudantes são desafiados a assumir um perfil de protagonismo representativo da própria formação.
Coordenação e longitudinalidade: o cuidado na gestação de alto risco sob a perspectiva do enfermeiro*
Authors: Michalczyszyn Kelly Cristina , Takemoto Angélica Yukari , Ichisato Sueli Mutsumi Tsukuda , Birolim Marcela Maria , Romanini Mariane Nayra Silva , Uema Roberta Tognollo Borotta
Published: July 2023

Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade e extensão dos atributos essenciais longitudinalidade e coordenação no cuidado à gestante de alto risco sob a perspectiva do enfermeiro da atenção primária em saúde.  Método: estudo exploratório, de abordagem quantitativa, realizado em unidades de saúde, no município de Guarapuava, Paraná. Participaram 21 enfermeiros, atuantes há pelo menos seis meses na instituição. Foi aplicado o instrumento de caracterização sociodemográfica e o questionário Primary Care Assessment Tool, versão profissionais de saúde. Avaliou-se os atributos de longitudinalidade e coordenação. Realizou-se estatísticas descritivas e bivariadas, utilizando o programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Resultados: obteve-se escores satisfatórios nos atributos avaliados na visão dos enfermeiros. Identificou-se a correlação negativa entre a idade do participante e o escore de coordenação, no componente integração dos cuidados. Conclusão: ressalta-se que é preciso fortalecer esses atributos, uma vez que os mesmos impactam diretamente na qualidade do atendimento à gestante de alto risco.
Evaluasi Pembelajaran Daring Melalui Media Whatsapp Di Era Pandemi (Studi Kasus Di MI Muhammadiyah Purworejo)
Authors: Siti Muliyanti  , Abuzar Al Ghifari  , Taufiq Nur Azis
Published: July 2023

Online learning is a learning activity that utilizes today's technology by using the internet as a bridge to replace ordinary learning during the ongoing pandemic. The online learning method itself does not require students to be present in class, students can access the learning through internet media. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the extent to which the use of WhatsApp learning media is effective and can be used. The method used is a qualitative method, data collection techniques using observation, interviews, and documentation through teachers, parents, and students. The results of the research are: (1) the use of WhatsApp media is not yet effective and implemented optimally, (2) The percentage of the relationship between teachers, students, and parents in the use of WhatsApp media is still not directed, (3) the evaluation of online learning is not optimal.
ANALISIS GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN DEMOKRATIS PADA SUKU BADAN KESATUAN BANGSA DAN POLITIK JAKARTA UTARA
Authors: Dhany Asmara Hidayat  , Osly Usman  , Rizki Firdausi Rachmadania
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini dilakukan pada lembaga Suku Badan Kesatuan Bangsa dan Politik Jakarta Utara dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan seseorang dalam memimpin suatu organisasi maupun lembaga pemerintahan dan mengetahui apakah tata cara implementasi gaya kepemimpinan demokratis tersebut sudah dilakukan dengan baik atau tidak. Hasil analisis penelitian ini di susun dengan metode analisis deskriptif dengan hasil yang didapatkan melalui teknik pengumpulan data melalui observasi dan wawancara. Hasil dari penelitian ini menyatakan bahwa pada lembaga Suku Badan Kesatuan Bangsa dan Politik Jakarta Utara belum berjalan dengan optimal dikarenakan pada saat dilakukannya gaya kepemimpinan demokratis masih terdapat kendala-kendala seperti miss-communication, pimpinan kurang optimal dalam melakukan gaya kepemimpinan demokratis dan kurang tepat dalam mengambil keputusan bersama. Dengan Adanya Penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan solusi dan informasi untuk meningkatkan keterampilan seseorang dalam memimpin suatu organisasi ataupun lembaga dengan baik yang sesuai dengan lingkungan kerja dan juga para pegawainya.
PENGARUH PROFITABILITAS DAN LIKUIDITAS TERHADAP NILAI PERUSAHAAN YANG DIMODERASI OLEH KEBIJAKAN DIVIDEN
Authors: Nareza Lazwardy Arafa  , Mu’minatus Solichah
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of Profitability and Liquidity on Firm Value either directly or through Dividend Policy as a moderating variable in finance sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2018-2020. This type of research uses quantitative methods with secondary types. The population of this study is all annual financial reports of the finance sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018-2020. The sample was selected using purposive sampling method and obtained 27 samples of annual financial statements. The method used in this research is Partial Least Square (PLS) through WarpPLS 7.0 software. The results show that Profitability has no significant effect on Firm Value. However, Liquidity has a significant and positive effect on Firm Value. Dividend Policy is not able to moderate Profitability and Liquidity on Firm Value.
KEPUASAN FASILITAS KANTOR BAGI KINERJA KARYAWAN PT. ATOZ MANDIRI PERKASA
Authors: Aisyah Ainaya
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kepuasan kinerja karyawan terhadap fasilitas kantor pada PT. ATOZ MANDIRI PERKASA. Untuk mengetahui pentingnya fasilitas kantor dalam meningkatkan kinerja kartyawan pada PT. ATOZ MANDIRI PERKASA. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian dengan metode kualitatif melalui pendekatan studi kasus. Teknik pengambilan data yang dilakukan melalui survey, dan pengamatan. Subyek penelitian 10 karyawan pada perusahaan PT. ATOZ MANDIRI PERKASA. Hasil penelitian yang sudah dilakukan peneliti menunjukan Fasilitas kantor memiliki dampak yang baik dalam meningkatkan kinerja karyawan Perusahaan PT. ATOZ MANDIRI PERKASA. Hal ini mengindikasi perusahaan untuk lebih memperhatikan dan memahami pemberian fasilitas apa yang yang diperlukan dan dibutuhkan guna menunjang keberlangsungan kinerja kerja karyawan, maka dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan dan tujuan perusahaan dapat tercapai.
HUBUNGAN INTEGRITAS DAN DISIPLIN DALAM MENINGKATKAN KINERJA PEGAWAI PADA KANTOR SEKRETARIAT DEWAN PERWAKILAN RAKYAT DAERAH (DPRD) KOTA SIBOLGA
Authors: Riska Apifah  , Kaharuddin  , Nelly A. Sinaga
Published: July 2023

The formulation of the problem in this study is whether Integrity and Discipline have a positive and significant relationship to employee performance at the Secretariat Office of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of Sibolga City. This study aims to determine the relationship between integrity and discipline on employee performance at the Secretariat Office of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) in Sibolga City. The sample in this study were all employees of the Secretariat of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of Sibolga City, totaling 39 (thirty nine) people. The type of research used in this research is the survey method, which is the method used to obtain data from certain natural places and the research collects data through observation, distribution of questionnaire documentation and interviews. The data analysis technique in this study is Multiple Linear Regression. The results of the regression analysis with the equation Y = 2.666 + 0.526 X1 + 0.397X2, it can be explained that a constant of 2.666 means that if Integrity (variable X1) and Discipline (variable X2) = 0, then the Performance variable Y = 2.666 and if Integrity (variable X1) and Discipline (variable X2) = 1, then performance (variable Y) = 3.589. From the F test (Simultaneous) or Ftest, Fcount is 21.941 > Ftable 3.259. Therefore Fcount 21.941 > Ftable 3.259, meaning that there is a significant influence between integrity and discipline on performance. So it can be concluded that integrity and significant influence on performance at the Secretariat Office of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) of Sibolga City. Then the results of the F test, the hypothesis that the author examined from this study can be declared accepted. The results of this study indicate: Integrity partially has a positive and significant effect on employee performance; Discipline partially has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance; Integrity and Discipline partially have a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance
ANALISIS MINIMALISASI LIMBAH PADAT DOMESTIK DENGAN PENERAPAN PROGRAM GREEN WAREHOUSE DAN OFFICE
Authors: Hayari Nur
Published: July 2023

The research in this thesis is motivated by the large amount of domestic solid waste at PT. X, especially in the warehouse and office areas, there is also some solid waste at PT. X has not been managed effectively is the reason PT. X implements green house and office programs as an effort to minimize existing domestic solid waste. The formulation of the problem in this study is how the effect of implementing green warehouse and office programs in minimizing domestic solid waste (garbage). While the purpose of this study is to determine the application of the werehouse and office programs to minimize domestic solid waste (garbage generation) and to find out the responses of employees and janitors regarding green warehouse and office program activities in minimizing domestic solid waste (garbage) at PT. X.The research approach used in this study is a quantitative and qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using primary data and secondary data. While the population used is all solid waste generated in the warehouse area and office space of PT. X every day then in taking samples using stratified sample techniques and simple random sampling. The results of the study show that the application of minimization of domestic solid waste (garbage generation) is carried out by PT. X with green warehouse and office programs starting from different containers with the provisions of SNI 19-3983-1995, solid waste collection is carried out routinely, namely in the afternoon, solid waste transfers from 15.00 to 17.00 and solid waste treatment is disposed of to the area. Area by carrying out waste bank activities. The application of domestic solid waste minimization at PT. X is already running but not in accordance with existing regulations. Green warehouse and office programs in the minimization of domestic solid waste (garbage) starting from storage in the office space area according to employees and cleaning staff produce organic solid waste and paper. In the office space area, which is in room 2 by 40%, in room 3 by 20% and in room 4 by 60%, while in the warehouse area, which is in the admin room by 20%, the relocation has been implemented well by the cleaners.
Seroprevalencia de anticuerpos SARS-CoV-2, La Vega, República Dominicana, agosto-septiembre 2021
Authors: Ramírez Jhosvelyn , Herrá Carmen , Méndez Elvis , Mateo Enrique , Villalona Felvill , Avelino Griselda , Suero José , Batista Julissa , Rodríguez Karina , Thompson Kenia Thompson , Santos María , Rosario Mariany , Jiménez Marlene , Encarnación Massiel , González Robinson , Then Cecilia , Bruzadelli Fernanda
Published: July 2023

Resumen
Introducción
Los anticuerpos contra SARS-CoV-2 pueden detectarse en personas vacunadas o que han tenido COVID-19. En julio del 2021 en La Vega, República Dominicana, se notificaba una alta incidencia  y bajas coberturas vacunales. Este estudio fue desarrollado para estimar la prevalencia de anticuerpos contra SARS-CoV-2.
 
Métodos
Una encuesta de viviendas seleccionados al azar 30 grupos de viviendas y siete adultos en cada grupo en agosto y septiembre del 2021. Con base en ella realizamos un estudio transversal. Se realizaron entrevistas estructuradas por un cuestionario, los antecedentes vacunales se obtuvieron de las tarjetas vacunales y la presencia de anticuerpos IgM/IgG para SARS-CoV-2 medidos por inmunoensayo por flujo lateral en muestras de sangre capilar. La estimación tomó en cuenta el diseño para muestras complejas, calculando la razón de prevalencia (RP) y su intervalo de confianza del 95% (IC 95%) y análisis estratificados.
 
Resultados
Entre los 210 participantes, el 91.0% (191/210) aceptó hacerse la prueba; el 58.6% (IC95%:51.3–66.0) tenía anticuerpos IgG positivos.12.6% (IC 95%: 6.9-18.2) tuvo COVID-19 auto-informado y 65.4% (IC95% 58.3 – 72.6) estaba vacunado. Los participantes con tres dosis presentaron tuvieron tres veces la prevalencia de anticuerpos de los no vacunados (RP = 3.0 [IC 95% 1.4-6.7]). La presencia de anticuerpos IgG estuvo independientemente asociada con haber recibido vacuna o haber tenido COVID-19.  
 
Conclusiones
Los resultados del estudio contribuyeron a abrir la economía y el turismo en el 2022 en el país. La vacunación puede lograr altos niveles de anticuerpos en la población.
Lessons learned from the epidemiology and control of the COVD-19 pandemic in the American Continent
Authors: González Martiza , Prieto Franklyn , Kleber de Oliveira Wanderson , Badilla Xiomara , Marzán Rodriguez Melissa , Dély Patrick , Boncy Jacques , Skewes Ronald , Cárdenas Víctor , Pollack Marjorie
Published: July 2023

On December 12, 2022, a panel seminar organized by the American Journal of Field Epidemiology (AJFE) was held with the enthusiastic support of the National Institute of Health of Colombia. More than 200 professionals from Colombia, Peru, Brazil, El Salvador, Canada, the USA, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Chile, and Mexico participated. The panelists, moderated by Dr. Marjorie Pollack, member of the AJFE Editorial Board and associate editor of ProMED, presented the epidemiological characteristics of the pandemic in Colombia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, as well as the public health response with which it was responded to mitigate and control it. The panelists emphasized the value of the preparation provided by the existence of field epidemiology training programs, the existence of a response plan, of establishing good communication with decision makers to make them collectively. The Costa Rican experience of using epidemiology to facilitate the provision of health services to patients with COVID-19 was shared. Likewise, the panelists emphasized that the misinformation, spread on the internet and some other means, had a negative impact, and the experience of educating those working for the news media was shared. It was commented that greater agility is needed to respond early to events that could lead to a pandemic. The panelists added the pandemic highlighted, more than ever before, the importance of having appropriate communication strategies to inform the public.
Evaluation of Gender-Relevant Differences in Students' Interest and Problem-Solving Skills Through Stunt Science Approach
Authors: Valenzuela Jacqui Lou B. , Subong Alma Jean D. , Pador Maria Aurelia Estela L.
Published: July 2023

Academic interest, despite its complex construct, has been the focus of many empirical studies because of its direct relationship with learning (Dopatka et al., 2020) and the reason behind the development of various learning materials, such as educational games. Some studies attempted to construct instruments in various formats (Permatasari et al., 2019), mostly survey-questionnaires, to measure students' interest in different ways, such as classroom activities and students' personal experiences (Kaur & Zhao, 2017; Lavonen et al., 2010; Eseryel et al., 2014; Maison et al., 2020). The present study started with the creation of a game-based instrument featuring the Physics behind stunt actions in movies. In an attempt to contribute additional empirical evidence to a limited number of studies relating gameplay and problem-solving skills (Eseryel et al., 2014; Kailani et al., 2019), the game was designed to simulate stunt actions through problem-solving questions taken from Physics lessons. The game contains problem-solving questions, grouped into three levels of difficulty, and was assessed for its gender-related impact on students' interest and problem-solving skills. Unlike other researches, the present study measured the academic interest of 125 secondary students (49 female, 31 male) through actualized knowledge using an educational game, instead of survey questionnaires. Results show that the game had a significant influence on students’ interest. No significant gender-related differences on students' interest was found and no statistically significant influence on the level of interest of the students towards the game has been caused by the two-way interaction of gender and the game. Playing the game showed a significant influence on the problem-solving skills of the students and accounted for 57% of their level of problem-solving abilities.
CLAYmb: The Development and Assessment of an Interactive Learning Application for Pottery Making
Authors: Barcelo Lincoln M. , Bairan Cherry Mae P. , Semillano Rhovie Ann M. , Medrano Ronn-Tristan S. , Solomon Adrian P. , Olipas Cris Norman P. , Cochanco Rose Anne G. , Cochanco Alexander S.
Published: July 2023

This study aimed to design and develop an interactive learning application called CLAYmb, utilizing the phases of the SDLC, and evaluated its technical and quality aspects using ISO 25010 software standards. The study utilized a developmental research design, with IT experts and end-users as respondents, and the results demonstrated that the SDLC model was suitable for developing the system, and the respondents highly accepted it. The study's recommendations include conducting further research to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of CLAYmb, involving a more diverse set of respondents, and improving the system's usability through user testing and feedback analysis. Valuable insights into the development and evaluation of interactive learning applications using SDLC and ISO 25010 software standards are presented in this study. It emphasizes the significance of involving users in the design and development process and underscores the need for continuous evaluation and enhancement of such systems. These findings can serve as a basis for improving the technical quality and quality of using interactive learning applications in the future.
Agri-food by-products as a source of sustainable ingredients for the production of functional foods and nutraceuticals
Authors: Ivanović Nevena , Ilić Tijana , Zrnic-Ćirić Milica , Todorović Vanja , Đuričić Ivana , Dabetić Nevena
Published: July 2023

The disposal of waste generated in the agri-food industry is one of the greatest challenges in achieving sustainable development. Although agri-food residues are a potential source of bioactive compounds with proven health benefits, they are largely unused and disposed of as organic waste. The recovery of bioactive compounds from agri-food waste to obtain products with high biological value, such as functional foods and nutraceuticals, is an idea that stems from the concept of bioeconomy and combines environmental issues with economically viable production. Some of the main agri-food wastes in Serbia that have the potential to be recycled into value-added products are apple, plum, grape, tomato, and beet pomace, and oilseed cakes. Bioactive compounds isolated from these wastes include polyphenols, fibers, essential fatty acids, minerals, various volatiles and pigments. This article focuses on the most common food wastes and the potential reuse of these undervalued material to produce value-added products such as functional foods, nutraceuticals or food additives.
Hydrogen sulfide-releasing therapeutics: How far have we come in clinical studies?
Authors: Marinko Marija , Novaković Aleksandra
Published: July 2023

Hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) is the youngest member of the gasotransmitters family consisting of nitric oxide (NO) and carbon monoxide (CO). This signalling molecule is implicated in the regulation of a wide range of processes, such as inflammation, pain, and tissue repair, and has an important role in signalling processes affecting cardiovascular health, either as an independent effector or as an enhancer of the NO system. With the discovery of the H 2 S role in the pathogenesis of many diseases, the development of new pharmaceuticals that could be useful in conditions with disturbed levels of endogenous H 2 S began. Today, the development of H 2 S-releasing drugs has reached the level of clinical studies. Drugs such as SG1002, aimed at the treatment of heart failure, and ATB-346, aimed at the treatment of arthritis, have been tested in Phase I/II clinical studies and have shown significant therapeutic potential. Additionally, it has been shown that some already known drugs, such as zofenopril, produce part of their beneficial effects by releasing H 2 S. Evidence from clinical studies presented in this paper encourages further clinical testing of H 2 S-based therapeutics and the possibility of their application in a wide range of diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Progress in eradicating amalgam from restorative dentistry
Authors: Nicholson John
Published: July 2023

This paper sets out the current position with respect to the replacement of dental amalgam as a restorative material. The environmental impact and the question of possible adverse effects of mercury on human health, including that of dental personnel, are reviewed. The literature has been surveyed using Pub Med with the following key words employed: dental amalgam; environmental; disposal; alternative materials. This identified a large number of papers, and more recent ones were selected for inclusion, particularly where they summarised the earlier literature. The findings of this process are that dental amalgam remains a popular and widely used material which, with appropriate hygiene measures, does not pose a threat to human health. However, environmental concerns with the mining, transport and technical uses of mercury led to the Minamata Convention in 2013, one consequence of which is that mining of mercury will cease from the year 2032. This means that dental amalgam will no longer be available for use. This article considers alternative materials. Results from the literature show that neither of the main possibilities, namely composite resins of glass-ionomer cements, compares with amalgam in terms of strength or durability. The impact of this on the dental profession is discussed briefly.
Determinants of European telecom operators' capital structure
Authors: Stamenković Saša , Stanišić Nemanja , Radojević Tijana
Published: July 2023

In recent years, the telecommunications services sector has made a remarkable contribution to the global economy, thereby attracting the interest of researchers. This study aims to examine the relationship between total leverage and its main components (short-term and longterm leverage) and firm-specific and country-specific factors affecting the capital structure of European telecom operators during 2009-2020. The observed period, beginning right after the world economic crisis in 2008, was characterized by a stable economy and the expansion of mobile communications, and the Internet and multimedia services. We used dynamic panel regression models with 9 explanatory and three dependent variables and concluded that liquidity, profitability, sales growth, assets turnover, cost of debt, and non-debt tax shield had a significant influence on the capital structure of European telecom operators. We found that total leverage and long-term leverage significantly depend on their previous year's values. Tangibility, size of firm, and country GDP growth rate were not significantly associated with the capital structure of telecom operators within the observed period. The findings about a dominant negative impact of liquidity and profitability, and the positive impact of sales growth on leverage, are in line with the postulations of the pecking-order theory. This study can be helpful to managers and other stakeholders in improving their understanding of the factors affecting the capital structure of telecom operators.
The influence of the 2020 crisis on the demand for traditional and novel construction and building materials in Serbia
Authors: Vidak-Vasić Milica , Živković Slavica , Trivunić Milan
Published: July 2023

Even though the specific COVID-19 consequences for sales have been extensively discussed, no academic research has been done on how the pandemic has affected consumer choice and purchases of construction and building products by private individuals. This research was conducted to fill in the gaps in the body of knowledge and advance understanding of how the crisis has impacted wages, market prices, and material usage in the construction industry in a developing country. The data are collected through the use of a questionnaire survey. The respondents shared their experiences between the period before 2020 and after the beginning of the crisis up until the end of 2022 and showed that purchases of these products decreased during the lockdown and afterward. The obtained results were analyzed using statistical tools, namely frequencies, descriptive statistics, and constructs. This study reveals a high interest in using novel materials but also a desire to be more informed on the details and their potential benefits. The results present a firstof-a-kind approach that will help further development in this branch of the industry by following the needs of potential private customers in a developing country. Further studies would need to include not only contextual but also personal factors that influence environmentally friendly choices.
Doprinos vizuelnog narativa u mangi razvijanju kompetencije čitanja na početnom nivou učenja nemačkog jezika
Authors: Nijemčević-Perović Marija , Frei Georgina
Published: July 2023

The aim of the paper is to examine the didactic potential of the visual narrative in manga for developing reading competence at the initial level of German language learning. A semi-structured group discussion was used as a data collection technique in our qualitative research. After the procedure of the semi-structured group discussion, the obtained data were categorized and analyzed. The results show that manga is a part of the authentic culture of the respondents in the period of early adolescence. The dialogue between the textual and images facilitates the construction of meaning and contributes to the development of the reading competence in students at the initial level of foreign language learning. Owing to the faithfulness of the figural representation and the semiotic functions of the specific animation style, manga readers are invited to recognize the emotions and cognitive processes of the characters, which puts the focus on affective factors and aesthetic competences, but also the use of reading strategies (global strategies, problem-solving strategies, and auxiliary strategies). Given that the meaning of the text and its interpretation derive from the image, the interpretation of the iconic elements is considered the first stage in learning to read, and visual narrative is a real need of today's visual generation.
Academic motivation in primary and secondary school students: The role of the perceived teachers' motivating styles
Authors: Šakan Dušana
Published: July 2023

The aim of this research was to test whether students' school level (primary school or secondary school level) has a significantly moderating impact on relationships between students' perception of teachers' motivating styles (autonomy, structure and involvement support) and students' academic motivation (intrinsic, extrinsic, introjected motivation and amotivation) in the context of science-mathematics and socio-linguistics subjects. The sample was comprised of 494 students (females = 57.9%) divided into two school levels: 1) students in the final grades of primary school (53.8%); and 2) students in the first two grades of secondary school (46.2%). The results of the moderation analyses indicated that school level did not have a significant moderate influence on the tested relations in the context of socio-linguistic subjects, while it did in the context of science-mathematics subjects. The results of the simple slope tests indicated that the perceived structure support had a positive effect on the realization of intrinsic motivation, especially in the younger respondents, and that both perceived autonomy support and structure support displayed a negative association with amotivation in both age groups of students in the context of the science-mathematics subjects, but that these effects were stronger in the younger respondents. The results offer new insights into how teachers' motivational styles may influence different aspects of students' motivation to learn science-mathematics and socio-linguistics subjects in students at different school levels.