bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Current interventional options for palliative care for patients with advanced-stage cholangiocarcinoma
Authors: Makki Maryam , Bentaleb Malak , Abdulrahman Mohammed , Suhool Amal Abdulla , Al Harthi Salem , Ribeiro Jr Marcelo AF
Published: March 2024

Primary biliary tract tumors are malignancies that originate in the liver, bile ducts, or gallbladder. These tumors often present with jaundice of unknown etiology, leading to delayed diagnosis and advanced disease. Currently, several palliative treatment options are available for primary biliary tract tumors. They include percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD), biliary stenting, and surgical interventions such as biliary diversion. Systemic therapy is also commonly used for the palliative treatment of primary biliary tract tumors. It involves the administration of chemotherapy drugs, such as gemcitabine and cisplatin, which have shown promising results in improving overall survival in patients with advanced biliary tract tumors. PTBD is another palliative treatment option for patients with unresectable or inoperable malignant biliary obstruction. Biliary stenting can also be used as a palliative treatment option to alleviate symptoms in patients with unresectable or inoperable malignant biliary obstruction. Surgical interventions, such as biliary diversion, have traditionally been used as palliative options for primary biliary tract tumors. However, biliary diversion only provides temporary relief and does not remove the tumor. Primary biliary tract tumors often present in advanced stages, making palliative treatment the primary option for improving the quality of life of patients.
Poetry Lies: Poststructuralism and Robert Lowell’s Idea of Literary Representation
Authors: Wu Colleen Shuching
Published: March 2024

While Lowell’s private life is put on the spotlight and the signification of his poetry is attached to the trauma and drama of his life, it remains pressing to ask what actually distinguishes Lowell’s poetry. Lowell serves as a touchstone case for criticism on confessional poetry, and poetry in general, because Lowell’s poems negate the definition of writing as literary representation and simple celebration of personal aura, which greatly differs from his real life or the biographical depiction of his life. The distinction between Lowell and the lyric I sometimes might appear blurred but is still existing. With the poems discussed here, there is a lack of self-indulgence and egocentrism that Lowell’s biography and his handling of Hardwick’s letters imply. This article will address this contradiction between Lowell and the lyric I (or Lowell as a poet), which is especially conspicuous when Lowell defies the possibility of literary representation.
Rezension von: Pfefferkorn, Wilfried, Hohenlohe
Authors: Schumm Marianne , Pfefferkorn Wilfried
Published: March 2024

Wilfried Pfefferkorn: Burgen unseres Landes: Hohenlohe im Taubertal. Stuttgart: J. Fink 1973, 62 S. DM 7,80
Rezension von: Grünenwald, Elisabeth, Das älteste Lehenbuch der Grafschaft Öttingen
Authors: Taddey Gerhard , Grünenwald Elisabeth
Published: March 2024

Das älteste Lehenbuch der Grafschaft Öttingen. 14. Jahrhundert bis 1477. 1. Einleitung von Elisabeth Grünenwald. Öttingen: Selbstverlag der Verfasserin. 1975. 229 S., 8 Abbildungstafeln, 8 Kartenbeilagen, 1 Stammtafel. DM 36,50 DM. 2. Edition von Elisabeth Grünenwald (Schwäbische Forschungsgemeinschaft Reihe 5: Urbare, Bd. 2). Augsburg: Verlag der Schwäbischen Forschungsgemeinschaft. 1976. VIII, 461 S. 1 Bildtafel. DM 33,-.
Rezension von: Wein, Gerhard, Die mittelalterlichen Burgen im Gebiet der Stadt Stuttgart
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Wein Gerhard
Published: March 2024

Gerhard Wein: Die mittelalterlichen Burgen im Gebiet der Stadt Stuttgart. 1. Band. Die Burgen im Stuttgarter Tal. 1967. 204 S. 47 Abb. - 2. Band: Die Burgen in den Stadtteilen Solitude, Feuerbach, Cannstatt, Berg und Gaisburg. 1971. 295 S. 42 Abb. (Veröffentlichungen des Archivs der Stadt Stuttgart Bd. 20/21) Stuttgart: E. Klett.
Rezension von: Taddey, Gerhard (Hrsg.), Lexikon der deutschen Geschichte
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Taddey Gerhard
Published: March 2024

Lexikon der deutschen Geschichte: Personen. Ereignisse. Institutionen. Von der Zeitwende bis zum Ausgang des 2. Weltkrieges. Unter Mitarbeit von Historikern und Archivaren hrsg. v. Gerhard Taddey. Stuttgart: Kröner 1977. 1352 S. DM 125,-
Rezension von: von Mauchenheim-Bechtolsheim, Hartmann, Des Heiligen Römischen Reichs unmittelbar-freie Ritterschaft zu Franken Ort Steigerwald im 17. und 18. Jahrhundert
Authors: Taddey Gerhard , Mauchenheim-Bechtolsheim Hartmann von
Published: March 2024

Hartmann Frhr. von Mauchenheim gt. Bechtolsheim: Des Heiligen Römischen Reichs unmittelbar-frei Ritterschaft zu Franken Ort Steigerwald im 17. und 18. Jahrhundert. Ein Beitrag zur Verfassungs- und Gesellschaftsgeschichte des reichsunmittelbaren Adels (Veröffentlichungen der Gesellschaft für fränkische Geschichte, Reihe IX, Band 31). Würzburg: Schöningh, 1972. Teil 1: Text 474 S. Teil 2: Anmerkungen, Anhang, Register, o.S. DM 44,-.
Rezension von: Eisenhut, Eugen (Bearb.), Erläuterungen zu Blatt 6924 Gaildorf
Authors: Göpfert Eberhard , Eisenhut Eugen
Published: March 2024

Geologische Karte von Baden-Württemberg 1 : 25000 - Herausgegeben vom Geologischen Landesamt Baden Württemberg. Erläuterungen zum Blatt 6924 Gaildorf von Eugen Eisenhut, Stuttgart 1974. 99 Seiten, IV Tafeln, 1 Kartenbeilage.
Rezension von: Breuberg-Bund (Hrsg.), Beiträge zur Erforschung des Odenwaldes und seiner Randlandschaften
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Breuberg-Bund
Published: March 2024

Beiträge zur Erforschung des Odenwalds und seiner Randlandschaften. (Breuberg-Bund Sonderveröffentlichung 1972). 328 S. 111. DM 26,-.
Rezension von: Müller, Gerhard (Hrsg.), Der Kreis Reutlingen
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Müller Gerhard
Published: March 2024

Der Kreis Reutlingen (Heimat und Arbeit). Stuttgart: Theiß 1975. 409 S. 111. DM 39,-.
Rezension von: Blendinger, Friedrich u.a. (Hrsg.), Augsburg - Geschichte in Bilddokumenten
Authors: Ulshöfer Kuno , Blendinger Friedrich
Published: March 2024

Augsburg. Geschichte in Bilddokumenten. Hrg. v. Friedrich Blendinger und Wolfgang Zorn. München: C.H. Beck 1976. 204 S. und 224 T. DM 78,-.
Rezension von: Geiger, Gottfried, Die Reichsstadt Ulm vor der Reformation
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Geiger Gottfried
Published: March 2024

Gottfried Geiger: Die Reichsstadt Ulm vor der Reformation. Städtisches und kirchliches Leben am Ausgang des Mittelalters. (Forschungen zur Geschichte der Stadt Ulm Band 11). Ulm 1971. 206 S. DM 24,-.
Rezension von: Trostel, Eugen, Das Kirchengut im Ulmer Territorium
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Trostel Eugen
Published: March 2024

Eugen Trostel: Das Kirchengut im Ulmer Territorium. Eine Untersuchung der Verhältnisse vor und nach der Reformation. (Forschungen zur Geschichte der Stadt Ulm 15). Ulm 1976. 207 S. DM 24,-.
Rezension von: Beyer-Görnert, Maria, Stetes Erinnern in jede Zukunft
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Beyer-Görnert Maria
Published: March 2024

Maria Beyer-Görnert: Stetes Erinnern in jede Zukunft. Selbstverlag (Druckerei Michel, Backnang) 1975. 107 S.
Rezension von: Rupp, Paul Berthold, Die Vorfahren von Henriette von Mömpelgard
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Rupp Paul Berthold
Published: March 2024

Paul Berthold Rupp: Die Vorfahren von Henriette von Mömpelgard. (Schriften zur südwestdeutschen Landeskunde 15). Stuttgart: Müller & Gräff. 1977. 318 S.
Rezension von: Nicolin, Friedhelm, Zur Situation der biographischen Hegelforschung
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Nicolin Friedhelm
Published: March 2024

Friedhelm Nicolin: Zur Situation der biographischen Hegelforschung. (Veröffentlichungen des Archivs der Stadt Stuttgart, 6. Sonderband, 1975). 18 S.
Rezension von: Glaßbrenner, Adolf, ...ne scheene Jejend is det hier!
Authors: Wunder Gerd , Glaßbrenner Adolf
Published: March 2024

Adolf Glassbrenner: . . ne scheene Jejend is det hier! Humoresken, Satiren, komische Szenen. Hrsg. v. Kurt Böttcher. Berlin(Ost): Arani Verlag 1977. 342 S. DM 36,-.
6 Şubat 2023 Kahramanmaraş Depremleri ve Mevcut Konut Stoğunun Güvenliği
Authors: Yüksel Ercan , Çalım Furkan
Published: March 2024

Türkiye, whose building stock mainly comprises low- and medium-rise reinforced concrete buildings, has been exposed to many earthquakes throughout its history. On February 6, 2023, two of the most devastating seismic events occurred in Kahramanmaraş province nine hours apart. Approximately 311,000 buildings in 11 provinces collapsed or received heavy and moderate damage. Regarding structural performance, it was concluded that almost 17.5% of the building stock in the region was in the “Collapse” and “Collapse Prevention” status. The large number of buildings that went under “total collapse” during the earthquakes was the biggest reason for the high loss of life in the earthquake sequence, in which 53,537 people lost their lives and 107,213 were injured in Türkiye. This paper discusses the “total collapse” phenomenon, frequently encountered in earthquakes in the country’s history, after explaining the characteristics of the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes. Accelerating the rapid assessment, strengthening, and reconstruction of the existing building stock is of great importance for the safety of life and property to reduce the risk of earthquakes in Türkiye, which is located in one of the most seismically active regions in the world and experiences moderate to major earthquakes almost every decade
The bright side of the doom loop: banks’ sovereign exposure and default incentives
Authors: Rojas Luis E. , Thaler Dominik
Published: March 2024

The feedback loop between sovereign and financial sector insolvency has been identified as a key driver of the European debt crisis and has motivated an array of policy proposals. We revisit this “doom loop” focusing on governments’ incentives to default. To this end, we present a simple 3-period model with strategic sovereign default, where debt is held by domestic banks and foreign investors. The government maximizes domestic welfare, and thus the temptation to default increases with externally-held debt. Importantly, the costs of default arise endogenously from the damage that default causes to domestic banks’ balance sheets. Domestically-held debt thus serves as a commitment device for the government. We show that two prominent policy prescriptions – lower exposure of banks to domestic sovereign debt or a commitment not to bailout banks – can backfire, since default incentives depend not only on the quantity of debt, but also on who holds it. Conversely, allowing banks to buy additional sovereign debt in times of sovereign distress can avert the doom loop. In an extension we show that in the context of a monetary union (such as the euro area) similar unintended negative consequences may arise from the pooling of debt (such as European safe bonds (ESBies)). A central bank backstop (such as the ECB’s Transmission Protection Instrument) can successfully disable the loop if precisely calibrated.
STEM in Higher Education: Analysis of Gendered Themes Across Pacific Northwest Institutional Policies
Authors: Miksys Christie , Castonguay Sam , Gartstein Maria
Published: March 2024

Despite efforts to reach gender parity, women remain underrepresented in academic STEM fields. Structural conditions within universities are known to contribute to this underrepresentation, but existing studies have not adequately address university policies and their connection to persistent gender inequality in the academy. To bridge this gap, we apply Acker’s Theory of Gendered Organizations (1990) to the university setting by analyzing policy texts from thirteen diverse institutions, including doctorate-granting and primarily undergraduate serving universities, as well as community colleges. Specifically, we assessed the extent to which the language contained in these documents is gendered. Through the creation of conceptual lexicons and use of several metrics (i.e., polarity scores, n-grams, and radar charts), we determined that the university policy texts were largely written as gender-neutral. However, future studies should examine the implementation of these policies, as the latter may be responsible for perpetuating gender inequities.
Empowering safe and secure autonomy: Federated learning in the era of autonomous driving
Authors: Wang Weixi
Published: March 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a significant impact on empowering autonomous driving systems to perceive and interpret the environment effectively. However, ensuring data privacy and security in autonomous driving systems is a critical challenge. To surmount these hurdles, federated learning has emerged as an effective strategy. Federated learning is a decentralized machine learning approach that facilitates the cooperative training of models across a diverse set of connected devices, enabling them to collectively learn and improve their performance, while preserving data privacy. This approach eliminates the necessity of sharing raw data and only involves sharing model updates with a central aggregator, thereby ensuring privacy and minimizing data exposure. This paper examines the implementation of federated learning in autonomous driving. It explores the principles of federated learning, including decentralized training, local model updates, model aggregation, privacy preservation, iterative learning, and heterogeneity handling. Two specific approaches, Deep Federated Learning (DFL) and End-to-End Federated Learning, are discussed, highlighting their benefits in enhancing privacy and maintaining prediction accuracy. The paper also discusses the applications of federated learning in communication and control aspects of autonomous driving. It emphasizes the scalability, adaptability, edge computing, real-time learning, federated transfer learning, and privacy-preserving data sharing as potential future prospects for federated learning in autonomous driving. Overall, federated learning offers a unique opportunity to address privacy concerns in autonomous driving systems while harnessing the collective intelligence of a fleet of vehicles. It has the potential to revolutionize the field and contribute to the development of safe and secure autonomous driving technologies.
Designing TPACK-English Textbook for Economic Faculty Students
Authors: Syafitri Widya , Zaim M. , Ardi Havid
Published: March 2024

This study thoroughly investigates the educational needs of Economics students in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), based on a survey of 292 students and 12 alumni from the Economics faculty. The study reveals nuanced linguistic preferences across six fundamental components: task, activity, language use, technology, pedagogy, and topic or content relevancy. The findings show that listening skills, particularly for information acquisition, were highly valued (mean score: 3.01), whereas speaking abilities such as explaining and knowledge elicitation were universally deemed critical (mean scores > 3.00), whereas activities such as making suggestions were deemed less important (mean score: 1.99). The study also identified important areas in economics education, highlighting significant topics such as Economics, Microeconomics, and Islamic Economics (mean scores > 3.00) and the impact of English proficiency levels in maximizing learning experiences. The findings demonstrate a variety of activity priorities, with a focus on collaborative instructional tactics and specific linguistic demands in economic communication. Furthermore, this study explored students’ educational needs and the design of English instructional material for economics faculty students. This design integrates technology, language skills, and economic theory to improve student learning and skill acquisition.
The Effect of Syntax Instruction on the Development of Complex Sentences in ESL Writing
Authors: Ramzan Muhammad , Alahmadi Alaa
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this qualitative study is to investigate the influence that explicit syntax teaching has on the creation of complex sentences in English as a Second Language (ESL) writing, particularly in the setting of Pakistan. To achieve the aims, two instruments were applied i.e. semi-structured interviews beside the analysis of students' written compositions. Results demonstrate a considerable improvement in the participants' knowledge of syntactic structures as well as their application of these structures after receiving targeted training. The transformational impact of explicit syntax instruction is shown by the fact that written compositions exhibit varying degrees of syntactic complexity which are consistent with those of the previous study, which was conducted to highlight the beneficial association between training in syntax and improved writing skills. In addition to this, the research sheds light on the cultural integration of syntax, demonstrating a singular combination of linguistic abilities and cultural identity among students of English as a second language in Pakistan. The implications for ESL education include the possibility of using technology task-based methodologies and a culturally relevant framework. These findings contribute to the larger conversation about language education and provide useful insights for improving syntax instruction to cater to the varied requirements of ESL students in Pakistan.
Đổi mới sáng tạo và tác động đến hiệu quả xuất khẩu: Nghiên cứu thực nghiệm tại các doanh nghiệp Việt Nam
Authors: Nguyễn Hoàng
Published: March 2024

Bài viết nghiên cứu mối quan hệ giữa đổi mới sáng tạo và hiệu quả xuất khẩu của doanh nghiệp. Kết quả phân tích định lượng với mẫu 286 doanh nghiệp xuất khẩu Việt Nam cho thấy đổi mới sản phẩm - dịch vụ có tác động tích cực đáng kể đến hiệu quả xuất khẩu của doanh nghiệp. Đổi mới marketing cũng được chứng minh vai trò quan trọng trong việc tiếp cận và tương tác với đối tượng khách hàng rộng lớn hơn. Nghiên cứu cũng khẳng định đóng góp của đổi mới quy trình vào việc tối ưu hóa năng suất và tăng cường khả năng đáp ứng nhanh chóng với biến động của thị trường. Cuối cùng, đổi mới tổ chức cũng được xác định có vai trò quan trọng trong việc xây dựng môi trường làm việc tích cực và sáng tạo trong doanh nghiệp. Trên cơ sở kết quả tìm ra, bài viết đề xuất một số hàm ý quản trị và chính sách nhằm thúc đẩy đổi mới sáng tạo, làm động lực nâng cao hiệu quả xuất khẩu của các doanh nghiệp Việt Nam trong bối cảnh cạnh tranh quốc tế gay gắt hiện nay.
Tác động của chất lượng thể chế đến năng suất yếu tố tổng hợp của các doanh nghiệp ở Việt Nam
Authors: Nguyễn Thị Thu Hiền
Published: March 2024

Nghiên cứu sử dụng phương pháp hồi quy GMM để đánh giá tác động của chất lượng thể chế đến năng suất yếu tố tổng hợp (TFP) của các doanh nghiệp ở Việt Nam giai đoạn 2010-2020. Bộ dữ liệu điều tra doanh nghiệp và chỉ số năng lực cạnh tranh cấp tỉnh (PCI) được sử dụng trong nghiên cứu. Kết quả cho thấy, về tổng thể chất lượng thể chế có ảnh hưởng tích cực đến TFP của doanh nghiệp. Tuy nhiên, không phải tất cả các chỉ số cấu thành của chất lượng thể chế đều có tác động đến TFP của doanh nghiệp. Hai chỉ số cấu thành phản ánh chất lượng thể chế có tác động nhiều nhất đến TFP của doanh nghiệp là Chi phí thời gian và Đào tạo lao động. Trong khi 2 chỉ số về Chi phí không chính thức và Cạnh tranh bình đẳng gần như không có tác động đến TFP. Bài viết đề xuất một số hàm ý chính sách về việc tiếp tục cải thiện chất lượng thể chế nhằm nâng cao TFP của doanh nghiệp. Trong đó tập trung vào cải thiện 2 nhóm chỉ số về Chi phí thời gian và Đào tạo lao động.
Simulation training can improve internal medicine residents’ knowledge and comfort with cardiac point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose acute cardiovascular conditions
Authors: Desta Mikiyas , Sewell Taylor B , Clapper Timothy C , Rajwani Kapil
Published: March 2024

Few studies have examined the value of dedicated simulation-based point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) training in improving Internal Medicine residents’ knowledge and comfort with cardiac POCUS to diagnose acute decompensated systolic heart failure and large pericardial effusion.

This mixed-methods research included all 48 first-year Internal Medicine Residents receiving POCUS training at an urban academic centre. Participants were queried about their self-appraised cardiac POCUS knowledge, objectively tested on their cardiac POCUS knowledge, and surveyed about their comfort with cardiac POCUS tasks before and immediately after their training session, as well as 3 months later.

Participants’ self-appraised knowledge regarding cardiac POCUS increased significantly from pre- to immediately post-intervention (31%–83%,

Simulation-based training can be beneficial for teaching Internal Medicine residents the fundamental skills of cardiac POCUS as well as how to utilize the modality to diagnose acute decompensated systolic heart failure and large pericardial effusion.
Exploring Innovative Approaches and Interventions to Address Misconceptions and Promote Effective Visual Arts Education in Secondary Schools in Ghana
Authors: Kpodo Cyril S , Ankyiah Francis , Agbelengor Glover Reuben , Dah Samuel
Published: March 2024

Visual arts education is important in developing students’ creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. However, in Ghana, visual arts subjects at the secondary school level often need help with challenges such as lack of resources, large class sizes, and misconceptions about the value of art education. This study aimed to explore innovative approaches and interventions that could address misconceptions and promote effective visual arts education in Ghana’s secondary schools. A qualitative document analysis and thematic analysis were conducted. Relevant policy documents, national curriculum frameworks, and previous research studies related to visual arts education in Ghana were analyzed to identify existing challenges, opportunities, and recommendations. Key emerging themes included misconceptions about visual arts subjects, lack of resources, training for art teachers and large class sizes that do not augur well for hands-on learning. The analysis also identified recommendations such as integrating visual arts across the curriculum, promoting art exhibitions, and leveraging community resources and partnerships to support visual arts programmes. This study provides insights into existing challenges in visual arts education in Ghana’s secondary schools and highlights innovative approaches that could help address misconceptions and strengthen visual arts programmes. Integrating visual arts across subject areas, promoting art exhibitions, improving teacher training, and leveraging community partnerships may help promote effective visual arts education.
A Qualitative Assessment of Preventive Geriatric Care
Authors: Ola-Akinlalu Sefunmi Titilope
Published: March 2024

There was a projected growth of up to 80% between 1990 and 2025 in an older adult of Nigeria above 60 years of age. This projected growth assumes an increased workload for almost every healthcare provider to ensure optimal geriatric care. This study aimed to assess preventive geriatrics as a way of geriatric health care. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed among elderly people (60 years and above) residing in the Akure South Local Government Area for at least a year. The survey included several sections to assess multiple aspects such as sociodemographic information, assessment of primary preventive geriatrics, secondary preventive geriatrics as well as tertiary preventive geriatrics as methods of receiving geriatric health care. The response rate was around 96% of the respondents. The mean (± standard deviation) age of the cohort was 72.3 (±8.4) years. The primary (χ² =39.498, df = 12 p-value=0.000), secondary (χ² =58.5003, df = 12, p-value=0.000), and tertiary (χ² =35.8994, df = 12, p-value=0.000) preventive geriatrics were shown to be a way of geriatric health care. Geriatric health care should focus on prevention, medication use, personalized health management, fall prevention, and vaccination uptake. The study thus recommends that institutions in geriatric care provide educational programs, gratuitous medical evaluations, and social support strategies that can reduce the burden of preventive geriatric care for Nigerian elderly.
New non-singular terminal sliding mode control of DC motor
Authors: Quang Dao Nhat
Published: March 2024

Terminal Sliding Mode control (TSM) is created by equivalent control and discontinuous control, but when the states are close to zero the singularity may occur. To avoid this phenomenom Non-Singular Terminal Sliding Mode Control is introduced. But this technique also makes the convergence time longer. This article proposes a new Non-Singular Terminal Sliding Mode Control (NSTSM) to keep the convergence time short when avoiding sigularity. The process of synthesizing the control law is strictly mathematically guaranteed. Simulations in Matlab visually represent the research results.
A Survey on Cultural Awareness Cultivation in Senior High School
Authors: Liu Qian
Published: March 2024

The National English Curriculum Standard for Senior High School (2017 edition 2020 revised) points out the cultural awareness, as one of the key competence, can help students form international vision and cross-cultural communication ability, and foster a sense of human community with a shared future. But in the actual teaching process, English teachers often ignore the cultivation of student's cultural awareness and the level of students’ cultural awareness is not qualified. This essay aims to find out the current situation of high school students’ cultural awareness. The research question is what is the current situation of students’ cultural awareness in senior high school. In order to answer this question, the researcher did a survey in a senior high school in Chengdu, Sichuan Province in China. Based on the discussion of the survey result, the researcher gives some suggestions to English teachers.
Research Progress in Modification of Electrocatalytic Activated Carbon Electrodes
Authors: Wang Shuxin , Luo Litao
Published: March 2024

Activated carbon is widely used as an electrode material for electro adsorption due to its rich pore structure and huge specific surface area. This article reviews the principle of electro adsorption treatment, the pore structure characteristics of activated carbon, common methods and latest research results of activated carbon modification, and prospects the development trend of activated carbon modification technology in water treatment.
How to Use Process Writing Approach in High school Writing Teaching
Authors: Hu Chenxi
Published: March 2024

Process Writing Approach emphasizes the whole process of writing namely pre-writing, drafting, revising and sharing. Compared with traditional writing approach, Process Writing Approach focuses more on thinking and discussion before writing as well as revising and sharing with others after writing. This paper explores how to make full use of Process Writing Approach to bring students’ initiative into full play and let them gradually derive pleasure from English writing and thus really reaches the aim of improving students’ ability to write in English.
Research on the Design Strategy of Junior High School English Homework under the Policy of “Double Reduction”
Authors: Zeng Ruirui
Published: March 2024

The “double reduction” policy calls for the standardization of off-campus training to effectively reduce the unnecessary burden of schoolwork for students, improve the efficiency of teaching and learning, shift the center of gravity of learning back to school, and improve the fairness of education. In this context, the design of junior high school English homework needs to be adjusted and optimized accordingly. Teachers should study the current situation, principles and optimization strategies of junior high school English homework design under the “double reduction” policy, adjust and change the junior high school English homework design to maximize the space for students to reduce the burden and increase the quality of students, and really put the requirements of reducing the burden and increasing the quality into practice, so that the nurturing value of the English homework can be brought into full play, and the quality of teaching and students' comprehensive quality of junior high school English can be improved. The quality of teaching and the comprehensive quality of students can be improved.
Study on Noise Reduction of Acoustic Emission Signals based on Improved Wavelet Thresholding
Authors: Zeng Xuyang , Jia Ying , Zhao Shuqi , Xu Guo , Ma Tianyu , Song Dianqi
Published: March 2024

The wavelet transform is extensively utilized in signal denoising due to its benefits of reduced entropy, multiple resolutions, and decorrelation. This paper presents an enhanced wavelet threshold denoising algorithm that combines the existing improved threshold function and threshold selection method, building upon the traditional wavelet threshold denoising algorithm. The enhanced threshold function exhibits improved smoothness and reduced coefficient variation; the novel threshold selection approach integrates the Lipschitz properties of the signal and achieves a higher rate of noise signal elimination. The simulation experiments on denoising demonstrate that the enhanced wavelet threshold denoising algorithm enhances the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and mean-square error (MSE) by 14.4% and 58.3% respectively, in comparison to the conventional algorithm. Additionally, it outperforms existing algorithms by 8.4% and 36.5%, showcasing its superior denoising capabilities. These findings validate the performance benefits and practical value of the denoising algorithm proposed in this research paper.
The New Requirements for International Seafarers' Comprehensive Quality due to the Large-scale and Intelligent Development of Ships
Authors: You Wei
Published: March 2024

The global shipping industry is undergoing significant transformations with the large-scale and intelligent evolution of ships, which poses new demands on the skills and responsibilities of seafarers. This article explores how these trends affect the skill requirements of seafarers, including mastery of advanced technology, data analysis capabilities, safety management, emergency response, and communication and collaboration. As ship sizes increase and intelligent technologies are widely applied, the ways of navigational operations and management are undergoing revolutionary changes. Seafarers must enhance their skills to adapt to the new work environment and meet the rapid changes in the shipping industry. This article aims to provide guidance for seafarer training and education, helping them successfully face these new challenges.
THE CATEGORY OF "ENERGY SECURITY" IN THE CONCEPT OF ENSURING ECONOMIC SECURITY IN THE THEORETICAL VIEWS OF CONTEMPORARIES
Authors: Баранова Л.В.
Published: March 2024

Целью данной статьи является анализ категории «энергетическая безопасность» в контексте обеспечения экономической безопасности. Релевантность данной тематики обусловлена отсутствием общепринятой трактовки термина ввиду его концептуальной сложности и многоаспектности обеспечиваемых ею приоритетов. Роль и значение энергетической безопасности в функционировании экономической системы, заключающаяся в бесперебойном энергоснабжении субъектов хозяйствования, активизирует поиск новых подходов, раскрывающих смысл понятия в современных условиях осуществления экономической деятельности. Проведенный анализ показал, что в рассуждениях авторов превалирует точка зрения относительно значимости своевременного обеспечения энергетическими ресурсами приемлемого качества и в достаточном количества экономических субъектов, что в последующем способствует планомерному экономическому развития общества и поддержанию необходимого уровня экономической безопасности. Вместе с тем, исследование продемонстрировало склонность к перегруженности термина излишними характеристиками, находящими свое отражение в последующих структурных элементах концепции: цель, задачи, свойства и т.д. Согласно авторскому видению, «энергетическая безопасность» должна вбирать в себя лишь ключевые особенности, раскрывающие взаимосвязь с концепцией экономической безопасности: защита от воздействия негативных факторов, удовлетворение потребностей пользователей в энергоресурсах, обеспечение устойчивого экономического развития.

The purpose of this article is to analyze the category of "energy security" in the context of ensuring economic security. The relevance of this topic is due to the lack of a generally accepted interpretation of the term due to its conceptual complexity and the multidimensional nature of the priorities it provides. The role and importance of energy security in the functioning of the economic system, which consists in uninterrupted energy supply to business entities, activates the search for new approaches that reveal the meaning of the concept in modern conditions of economic activity. The analysis showed that the authors' arguments are dominated by the point of view regarding the importance of timely provision of energy resources of acceptable quality and in a sufficient number of economic entities, which subsequently contributes to the planned economic development of society and maintaining the necessary level of economic security. At the same time, the study demonstrated a tendency to overload the term with unnecessary characteristics, which are reflected in the subsequent structural elements of the concept: purpose, objectives, properties, etc. According to the author's vision, "energy security" should include only key features that reveal the relationship with the concept of economic security: protection from the effects of negative factors, meeting the needs of users in energy resources, ensuring sustainable economic development.
OPTIMIZATION OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY AT COFFEE SHOPS IN SURABAYA
Authors: Rinawati Liya , Harno Rinto , Hasibuan Putri Septi Naulina
Published: March 2024

The main key to winning in competition for companies is to provide value and satisfaction to consumers through the delivery of quality products and services. This can be achieved by providing products and services that are more satisfying than those of competitors, resulting in satisfied consumers, consistent service quality, and consumer loyalty. This research aims to analyze sales optimization strategies by increasing service quality and customer loyalty of coffee shops in Surabaya, using a causal research design with quantitative methods. Data was collected through questionnaires distributed to people in Surabaya who had visited and bought from coffee shops. The data analysis technique used was Structural Equation Modeling analysis with Partial Least Square. Results showed that store location and store image had a significant positive effect on service quality, and store location, store image, and service quality had a significant positive effect on customer loyalty. The recommended strategies include improving store location by making signs that are easy to reach, and improving store image through endorsements and other promotions to attract customer attention.
IMPLEMENTATION OF VILLAGE AUTONOMY POLICY BASED ON LAW NUMBER 6 OF 2014
Authors: Putri Anhesa Rinta Deidrayanti , Saputri Septia Ragil , Manurung Herlina
Published: March 2024

Indonesia is a highly diverse country in terms of culture, language, ethnicity, and customs, presenting a challenge in managing the diverse local interests in each region. To address this, the Indonesian government enacted Village Law No. 6 of 2014, granting villages the authority to manage natural resources, human resources, and infrastructure development within their areas. However, the implementation of village autonomy under this law still faces various challenges and obstacles. Insufficient capacity and human resources in villages, coupled with a lack of knowledge and technology, hinder effective decision-making that caters to the needs of the village community. This study aims to analyze the implementation of village autonomy policy based on Law No. 6 of 2014 in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach with a legal perspective (Statue approach), the researchers examine the relevant laws and regulations pertaining to the legal issues at hand. The study concludes that the pre-Law No. 6 of 2014 implementation of village autonomy was limited and did not fully empower the villages.
TIME PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS ON AFV EARTHWORK IN KEDUNGPELUK SIDOARJO USING THE EARNED VALUE METHOD
Authors: Proboretno Wuri , Witjaksana Budi , Tjendani Hanie Teki
Published: March 2024

Construction project management has three main goals that must be achieved, namely cost, quality and time of work Plengsengan Afv. Kedungpeluk Sidoarjo which is planned to be completed within an estimated time of 120 calendar days and there are obstacles to contractor implementers who experience delays of 6.98% in this study researchers make efforts to find out Early Warning if there is poor performance in project completion so that management policies and changes in implementation methods can be made so that delays in project completion can be prevented.  Earned Value Method is used in the management of Afv Plengsengan work. Kedungpeluk Sidoarjo which will integrate the concept of time value. Earned Value Method is calculated from various factors that show the progress and performance of the project such as Schedule Variance (SV), work productivity index (CPI), time productivity index (SPI), and project completion schedule forecast (ECD), The results of using Earned Value Method get the results The amount of time required (ETS) at the end of the 8th week review is 91 days. While the time to complete the project (EAS) is 140 days. With this, the rate of change in project completion time is 0.16% longer, Based on the results of the analysis obtained for construction service providers who carry out development work, must apply good and efficient implementation methods in all stages of work with consistent supervision so that there is no delay in the construction work of Plengsengan Afv. Kedungpeluk Sidoarjo.
CASH AND LIQUIDITY MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS OF COMPANIES IN IMPROVING PROFITABILITY RATIOS ON THE INDONESIAN STOCK EXCHANGE (IDX) IN THE FOOD & BEVERAGE SUBSECTOR
Authors: Pitono Gerry Nando , Habibburrahman Habibburrahman
Published: March 2024

Cash and liquidity management are critical aspects in optimizing the financial performance of a company, especially in the capital market such as the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). This study aims to investigate the impact of cash management and corporate liquidity in improving profitability ratios, with a focus on the Food & Beverage subsector on the IDX. Purposive sampling in this study with multiple linear regression data analysis and descriptive statistics. The findings of this study conclude that profitability is affected by cash management, whereas profitability is not affected by liquidity. Furthermore, the research highlights the importance of efficient cash management practices in maximizing profitability and overall financial health. By effectively managing cash flows and maintaining adequate liquidity levels, companies in the Food & Beverage subsector can improve their financial performance and potentially attract more investors on the IDX. This study provides valuable insights for companies looking to optimize their cash and liquidity management strategies to drive sustainable growth and success in the competitive capital markets of Indonesia.
ALLOCATION OF BIDIKMISI SCHOLARSHIPS AND LEARNING INDEPENDENCE TOWARDS LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT OF BIDIKMISI STUDENTS IN JAKARTA STATE UNIVERSITY 2018
Authors: Fitrianingsih  , Mardi  , Fauzi Ahmad
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of Bidikmisi scholarship and learning independence on student achievement. The method used is the quantitative method. The population in this study were students who received in the 2018 State University Bidikmisi scholarship. The sampling technique used the proportional random technique as many as 233 people. Data collection using documentation and questionnaire methods. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics, multiple linear regression test, normality test, linearity test, t test, F test, and the coefficient of determination processed with SPSS version 25. Tests from the analysis showed that the allocator of the Bidikmisi scholarship and learning independence partially and simultaneously had a positive and significant effect on student academic achievement.
THE EFFECT OF FREE CASH FLOW ON COMPANY VALUE IN MINING SECTOR COMPANIES ON THE INDONESIAN STOCK EXCHANGE
Authors: Aprilia Nur Amanda , Ruma Zainal , Anwar  , Sahabuddin Romansyah , Burhanuddin
Published: March 2024

The mining sector plays a crucial role in the Indonesian economy, and understanding the factors that influence the value of mining companies is of great importance for investors and policymakers. One such factor is free cash flow, which represents the surplus cash generated by a company after meeting its operating expenses and capital expenditures. Companies with higher free cash flow may have more resources available for investment, debt reduction, or returning value to shareholders, which can potentially enhance their overall value. However, it is essential to investigate whether this relationship holds true specifically for mining sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period of 2020-2021. This study aimed to assess the impact of free cash flow on the value of mining sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2020 and 2021. This study is explanatory research with a quantitative approach. Secondary data was utilized, and the research focused on a population of 55 mining sector companies listed during that specific period. The sample, consisting of 38 companies, was selected using purposive sampling. The analysis employed descriptive statistics and simple linear regression analysis using IBM SPSS version 21 software. The findings revealed that although free cash flow demonstrated a positive relationship with firm value, this relationship was not statistically significant. The regression coefficient for the free cash flow variable was 0.013, indicating a positive effect. However, the partial T test resulted in a t-statistic value of 1.766 for the coefficient of the free cash flow variable, which was lower than the critical t-table value of 1.995. Therefore, the null hypothesis (Ho) was accepted, and the alternative hypothesis (H₁) was rejected.
WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT MODEL IN WOMEN'S COOPERATIVES
Authors: Murdiono Achmad , Mukhlis Imam , Zagladi Arief Noviarakhman
Published: March 2024

The presence of Women's Cooperatives or also known as "Kopwan" in society is crucial for aiding the government in addressing economic challenges, reducing unemployment, enhancing family financial well-being, and tackling gender issues. Despite their significant role, the existence of Kopwan requires careful attention, as many face stagnation at the business level, attributed in part to challenges in effectively managing working capital. This qualitative descriptive research aims to elucidate the meaning, sources, and management of working capital for Kopwan, utilizing data gathered through interviews and observational methods. The qualitative descriptive approach is chosen for its ability to directly depict and interpret the phenomena occurring in the investigated field. The findings reveal that Kopwan views working capital not merely as money but also as trust and networks. The management of working capital in Kopwan encompasses planning, organizing, and monitoring stages, and the applied model has proven effective in helping cooperatives successfully navigate operational aspects and enhance financial performance.
THE INFLUENCE OF BUDGET PARTICIPATION ON REGIONAL GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE WITH ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AS MODERATION VARIABLES
Authors: Putri Ayu Ronika , Yudi Yudi , Gowon Muhammad
Published: March 2024

This study aims to investigate the influence of budget participation on the performance of government areas, with organizational commitment as a moderating factor, and organizational culture as a moderator within the Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) Department in Bungo Regency. The population for this study consists of the Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) Department in Bungo Regency. The research sample was selected using the saturated sample method, which involves using the entire population as the research sample from 18 Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) Departments in Bungo Regency. The research employs a quantitative method, and primary data were collected through distributed questionnaires to respondents. This study found that involvement in budget decisions significantly impacts local government effectiveness. The influence of organizational culture on this relationship was also observed. However, there was no evidence of organizational commitment moderating this relationship. The coefficient of determination (R Square) indicates that regional government performance is influenced by budget participation, organizational commitment, organizational culture, and their interactions. These factors explain approximately 52.5% of the variation in government performance, with the remaining 47.5% attributed to unidentified factors outside the model.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES OF PALEMBANG CITY
Authors: Wulandari Novita , Tambuh Bastiar , Herdayani Fitri , Rahayu Yoni
Published: March 2024

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) play a pivotal role in bolstering the economy, particularly in employment, contributing significantly to the stability of both regional and broader financial systems. This research, employing a qualitative approach involving observation, interviews, and documentation studies, seeks to identify and map potential MSME areas in Palembang City. The study's findings encompass the thorough identification and mapping of these enterprises across each sub-district in Palembang City, elucidating 22 strategic issues such as capital, marketing, infrastructure, licensing, and innovation. Furthermore, the research sheds light on the spatial distribution of MSMEs, categorizing them based on zoning and business type. Notable examples include the culinary business center in Bukit Kecil sub-district, the cracker and kemplang business center in Sukarami sub-district, the songket business center in Ilir Barat II sub-district, and the jumputan business center in Kertapati sub-district. This comprehensive analysis contributes valuable insights into the multifaceted dynamics of MSMEs, offering a foundation for informed policy decisions and strategic planning to enhance economic sustainability.