bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
INOVASI BETON RINGAN DAN EKONOMIS MENGGUNAKAN ABU SEKAM PADI, SERBUK BATA RINGAN, ABU BATU
Authors: Arumningsih Dian , Joko Priyanto Kusdiman , Gunarso
Published: August 2023

ABSTRAK

Beton ringan lightweight concrete adalah beton yang memiliki agregat ringan atau campuran agregat kasar ringan dan pasir alam sebagai pengganti agregat kasar dengan ketentuan tidak boleh melampaui berat isi maksimum beton 1850 kg/m3 dan harus memenuhi ketentuan kuat tekan dan kuat tarik berat beton ringan untuk tujuan struktural. Untuk memperoleh berat beton ringan diperlukan inovasi material dengan berat jenis ringan serta ekonomis yaitu dengan menggunakan limbah abu sekam padi sebagai subsitusi semen, kemudian limbah bata ringan yang digunakan sebagai material pengganti agregat halus. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas penggunaan abu sekam padi, serbuk bata ringan dan abu batu terhadap peningkatan kuat tekan dan berat isi beton ringan. Jumlah semen yang digunakan 340 kg/m3, sehingga didapatkan hasil optimum penggunaan abu sekam padi 10 % dari berat semen, kemudian serbuk bata ringan yaitu 75 % dan 25 % dari berat agregat halus Rencana kuat tekan beton yang dibuat yaitu 30 MPa umur 28 hari, dengan benda uji silinder berdiameter 15 x 30 cm. Abu sekam padi dapat digunakan sebagai material subsitusi semen karena mengandung senyawan yang ada dalam semen, kandungan terbesarnya yaitu silika sebesar 71.08 %. Dari penelitian tersebut dapat diperoleh prosentase penggunaan material limbah yaitu abu sekam padi 10 % dari berat semen, serbuk bata ringan 75 % dan abu batu 25 % dari agregat halus. Beton Inovasi dengan limbah abu sekam padi, serbuk bata ringan pada penelitian ini lebih ringan daripada beton ringan tanpa inovasi. Dan lebih hemat sebesar Rp. 142,818.54 atau 16 % lebih ekonomis.

Kata kunci: tuliskan 3-5 kata kunci yang terkait dengan isi makalah
Identificación de nuevas fuentes de resistencia a antracnosis en el germoplasma de frijol arbustivo del altiplano de Guatemala
Authors: Maldonado-Mota Carlos Rául , Tobar Piñón María Gabriela , Villatoro Mérida Julio Cesar
Published: August 2023

El frijol común (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) es el segundo grano más importante cultivado en Guatemala y es la principal fuente de proteína de origen vegetal para el guatemalteco. El cultivo se ve afectado por la antracnosis, una enfermedad causada por el patógeno Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, un hongo que puede afectar el rendimiento del grano, hasta un 100%. El Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología Agrícolas (ICTA) cuenta con una colección de frijol arbustivo de la región del altiplano del país, la cual ha presentado resistencia bajo presión natural de la enfermedad. Sin embargo, no se había evaluado con razas de C. lindemuthianum previamente reportadas. El programa de mejoramiento de frijol en Guatemala necesita identificar fuentes de resistencia a razas del patógeno que se han reportado en la zona, esto es posible cuando se dispone de un germoplasma diverso. En este proyecto se identificaron fuentes de resistencia a antracnosis utilizando como inóculo aislamientos de las razas del patógeno 585 y 3981, e inoculadas a 216 accesiones de la colección de frijoles arbustivos. En total, el 10% de las accesiones resultaron resistentes (escala 1-3) a ambas razas del patógeno evaluando su severidad con base en una escala visual estándar de 1 a 9. Las fuentes de resistencia encontradas en frijol para C. lindemuthianum pueden ser utilizadas en el programa de mejoramiento de frijol en Guatemala o a nivel mundial.
Development of Pico-Hydro Electric Power Plant on Irrigation Canal - Case Study: Menaming Village, Indonesia
Authors:   Master Student in Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Riau, Indonesia, Hasyim Yuli , Asral Asral ,   Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitas Riau, Indonesia, Murdiya Fri ,   Electrical Engineering Department, Universitas Riau, Indonesia
Published: August 2023

One potential that can be utilized as a source of small-scale electrical energy is irrigation canals. The obstacle experienced to utilize irrigation canals is because irrigation canals have low flow speeds and height differences in irrigation canals. In this study, a power plant was made in an irrigation stream with a flow speed of 0.3 m/s and a height difference of only 0.3 meters. This research began with a survey of the design and manufacture of waterwheels, transmission systems, and generators. After all components are installed, the generator output voltage measurement is carried out using lamp loads of 3,6,9,12,25 and 49 Watts. From the measurements, it can be seen that as the load increases, the rotation of the wheel, voltage, and frequency will also decrease. This is due to the lack of water power so that the water is no longer able to turn the waterwheel.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR MATA PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA KELAS IV SDN GAJAHMUNGKUR 04
Authors: Isnayni Erfin Iswanto  , Choirul Huda  , Fine Raffiane
Published: August 2023

ABSTRAK

Tujuan dalam penelitian ini adalah Untuk mengetahui pengaruh penerapan model pembelajaran PBL terhadap hasil belajar matematika kelas IV SDN Gajahmungkur 04. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis pretest dan post test yaitu dengan desain terdapat suatu kelompok diberi materi dan soal untuk menentukan hasilnya. Dengan jumlah peserta didik 27 yang terdiri dari 17 laki-laki dan 10 perempuan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran dengan model problem based learning ( PBL) dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar peserta didik peningkatan hasil belajar dengan sig >0,05 berdistribusi normal, selanjutnya dilakukan uji hipotesis dengan Thitung= 2,819 maka uji hipotesis tolak ????0. Sehingga berdasarkan hasil analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh penerapan model Problem Based Learning (PBL) terhadap hasil belajar matematika kelas IV SDN Gajahmungkur 04

 

Kata Kunci : PBL, Matematika, Hasil Belajar
Penerapan Metode Pembelajaran Outing Class Terhadap Kemandirian Belajar Siswa Pada Pembelajaran IPA Kelas V Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Agus Endah , Rizhardi Rury , Hermansyah Bambang
Published: August 2023

ABSTRAC

This study aims to determine the application of the outing class learning method to student learning independence in science learning class V Elementary School. This research is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach with research instruments obtained from data collection techniques, namely by conducting field observations or observations, interviews, questionnaires/questions, and documentation. Then the data obtained were analyzed using data analysis techniques through the following stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion/verification. This research was conducted in class V SD Negeri 95 Palembang has two observation indicators, namely: the school environment and learning independence. Based on the data obtained, the class V teacher had applied the outing class learning method to independent learning in science learning, obtaining a percentage of 73% with good criteria. The conclusion from this study is that the application of the outing class learning method to learning independence in science learning has been well implemented.

Keywords: Outing Class Method, Independent Learning, Science

ABSTRAK

 

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui adanya penerapan metode pembelajaran outing class terhadap kemandirian belajar siswa pada pembelajara IPA kelas V Sekolah Dasar. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif dengan instrumen penelitian yang diperoleh dari teknik pengumpulan data yakni dengan melakukan pengamatan  lapangan atau observasi, wawancara, kuesioner/angket, dan dokumentasi. Kemudian data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan teknik analisis data melalui beberapa tahapan berikut : reduksi data, penyajian data, dan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan di kelas V SD Negeri 95 Palembang memiliki dua indikator pengamatan yaitu : lingkungan sekolah dan kemandirian belajar. Berdasarkan data yang di peroleh guru kelas V sudah menerapkan metode pembelajaran outing class terhadap kemandirian belajar pada pembelajaran IPA memperoleh presentase sebesar 73% dengan kriteria baik. Simpulan dari penelitian ini ialah penerapan metode pembelajaran outing class terhadap kemandirian belajar pada pembelajara IPA sudah diterapkan secara baik.

Kata Kunci : Metode Outing Class, Kemandirian Belajar, IPA
PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS POWERPOINT MATERI ENERGI DAN PERUBAHANNYA KELAS III SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 37/II PASAR LUBUK LANDAI KABUPATEN MUARA BUNGO
Authors: Amril  , Lika Apreasta  , Wawan Gunawan
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to develop Powerpoint learning media on energy material and its changes in class III SDN 37/II Lubuk Landai Market, Muara Bungo Regency. The purpose of the research was because there were several problems that were found by researchers when carrying out research, namely the learning process that only used teacher manuals and conventional learning methods such as the lecture method. The lack of enthusiasm of students in student learning is also often individual, noisy and does not pay attention to the teacher when explaining. This study uses the ADDIE Research and Development (R&D) model which has 5 sections, namely: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation. The type of data used is in the form of quantitative and qualitative data. Instrument Development uses validity and practicality instruments. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, questionnaires and documentation. The analysis technique used uses validity, practicality and effectiveness. The final results of this study can be concluded that the product development process, namely in the form of Powerpoint learning media on energy material and its changes in class III SDN 37/II Lubuk Landai Market, Muara Bungo Regency was declared valid by 6 experts to proceed to the next stage. The products developed are also stated to be practically used in learning activities by teachers and students. The use of the products developed was able to improve student learning outcomes, this is in line with student learning outcomes that of the 20 students who took part in learning using the media developed in material 1, it was stated that 85% completed material 2, which was stated to be 85% complete, and material 3, which was obtained 90% complete.
PENGARUH MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MAKE AND MATCH TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR SISWA PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPA DI KELAS III SD NEGERI 89 PALEMBANG
Authors: Prasetyo Yogi Aditiya , Liza murniviyanti  , Eni Heldayani
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of the make and match learning model on student learning outcomes on energy sources in class III at SD Negeri 89 Palembang. The population of this study were all 39 students in class III and the sample used a saturated sample consisting of 2 classes, namely the experimental class, which consisted of 20 students and the control class, which consisted of 19 students. The author applies the make and match learning model in the experimental class through the direct learning model in the control class. The research instrument used by researchers is a multiple choice test. Based on the calculation of the hypothesis test, the posttest value for the experimental class and control class was 4.614 with a value of t_table = 1.687 and df = n - 2 where n = 39 so df = 37. So it can be concluded that t_count = 4.614 ≥ t_table = 1.687, thus H_0 is rejected and H_a is accepted or there is an influence of the make and match learning model on student learning outcomes in science subjects in class III SD Negeri 8 9 Palembang.

Keywords: Make And Match Learning, Learning Outcomes.
IMPLEMENTASI METODE GLENN DOMAN BERBANTUAN MEDIA INTERAKTIF SEBAGAI UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MEMBACA SISWA KELAS III SDN SELOPURO 1
Authors: Fadhillah Fanny , Dian Nur Antika Eky H  , Maya Kartika Sari
Published: August 2023

Reading comprehension is very important for all individuals, because by reading, individuals will know about something so that they can increase their insight. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of the reading comprehension ability of third grade students at SDN Selopuro 1 Ngawi. The research method used by the researcher is descriptive qualitative to describe how the implementation of the reading comprehension abilities of third grade students by applying the Glenn Doman method using flashcard media at Selopuro 1 Ngawi’ public elementary school. The research instruments used were observation sheets, interview sheets and documentation sheets. Data collection techniques used are observation, interviews and documentation. The data validation used is data triangulation, while the data analysis used includes three stages, namely: data reduction, display and determining conclusions. Learning programs using the Glenn Doman Method Assisted by Interactive Media really help students understand reading. Starting from the aspect of single words to the stage of identifying the principles of developing paragraphs. If all of these stages are carried out properly by the teacher and students, it will provide better reading comprehension to students.
PENGEMBANGAN E-LKPD BERBASIS PROBLEM BASED LEARNING UNTUK MELATIH KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS SISWA KELAS V SDN SELOPURO 1 NGAWI
Authors: Sabrina Devita , Candra Dewi  , Nur Samsiyah
Published: August 2023

There’s problem with the development of students' mathematical understanding, so it is necessary to develop alternative interactive teaching materials. This study aims to develop Student Worksheets (LKPD) as a means to learn mathematical concepts and hone students' problem-solving skills. In this study, the R&D (Research and Development) approach was used with the ADDIE model which consisted of five stages, namely analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Data collection techniques used included observation, interviews, documentation and questionnaires aimed at media and material experts as well as teachers and fifth grade students at SDN Selopuro 1 Ngawi. The validation process applies a Likert scale which consists of four answer choices. Data analysis is done by applying certain formulas and drawing conclusions. The compiled E-LKPD draft contains several components, namely the cover containing student identity and author biographies, preface and table of contents, instructions for using LKPD, KI and KD, GPA and learning objectives as well as learning materials that contain interactive mathematics material. The results of e-worksheet validation by the material and media expert validator obtained a score of "Very Good" and were declared suitable for field testing. The results of the student response questionnaire assessment obtained an assessment of 88.9% in the "Very Good" category. The results of the teacher's response questionnaire assessment obtained an assessment of 87.5% in the "Very Good" category.
Law Enforcement Implementation and Efforts in Protecting Company Ownership Rights Over Rising Disputes over Share Ownership Reviewed Based on Law No. 40/2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies
Authors: Jeane Neltje Saly  , Qonita Rizqi Iffani Putri
Published: August 2023

The primary objective of this study is to explore and identify effective legal measures to safeguard a company's ownership rights and resolve disputes over share ownership. To achieve this, the author employed normative legal research methods to analyze the issue thoroughly. This study specifically focuses on applying and enforcing laws designed to protect the administrators of limited liability companies, as stipulated in law number 30 of 2007 concerning limited liability companies. By examining these legal provisions, the author aims to provide insights into how companies can better protect their ownership rights and prevent conflicts over share ownership.Keywords : legal safeguards, ownership rights, enforcement of laws, normative legal research
Tu'a Golo's role in resolving land disputes between Poka indigenous people, Longko Village, Wae Ri'i District, Manggarai Regency
Authors: Marsianus Ampat  , Yustinus Pedo  , Ernesta Uba Wohon  , Don Rade Stefanus
Published: August 2023

The Poka Indigenous People are part of the Manggarai community, also practicing matters related to Manggarai culture such as resolving land disputes between community members. This research was conducted to find out the role of Tu'a Golo in resolving disputes among the Indigenous People of the Poka Village, Longko Village, Wae Ri'i District, Manggarai Regency. Based on the results of the study, the role of Tu'a Golo in the Poka Indigenous People is to: Regulate and manage the socio-economic and cultural life of the community and resolve land boundary disputes of the Poka indigenous people. The role of Tu'a Golo in resolving land boundary disputes is as follows: 1) The role of Tu’a Golo in the dispute between Benyamin Bago and the Manggarai Regency Government. In this case, Tu'a Golo was presented by the police only as a witness. 2) The role of Tu’a Golo in the dispute between Alosius Sema and Benyamin Bago, namely: receiving and assessing community reports regarding the disputed dispute, leading the lonto leok event in resolving cases, summoning tu'a-tu'a panga and witnesses, leading the event of reviewing the location of cases, deciding cases, being a witness in a case. The decision of the old golo regarding the land boundary dispute between Alosius Sema and Benyamin Bago has binding force and applies to the parties, but is not final. According to the researcher, Tu’a Golo decision in the dispute between Alosius Sema and Benyamin Bago fulfilled the element of justice.
Me, myself and you: How self-consciousness influences time perception
Authors: Mioni Giovanna , Zangrossi Andrea , Cipolletta Sabrina
Published: August 2023

Several investigations have shown that the processing of self-relevant information differs from processing objective information. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of social stimuli on subjective time processing. Here, social stimuli are images of an unknown male and female person and an image of participants’ self. Forty university students were tested with a time reproduction task in which they were asked to reproduce the duration of the stimulus previously presented. Images of others or themselves were used to mark the temporal intervals. Participants also performed questionnaires to evaluate the level of anxiety and depression as well as self-consciousness. A generalised linear mixed-effects model approach was adopted. Results showed that male participants with higher Private Self-Consciousness scores showed higher time perception accuracy than females. Also, female participants reported higher scores for the Public Self-Consciousness subscale than male participants. The findings are discussed in terms of social context models of how attention is solicited and arousal is generated by social stimuli, highlighting the effect of social context on subjective perception of time.
İlkokulda Öğrenim Gören Sığınmacı Öğrenciler ile İlgili Yapılan Akademik Çalışmaların İncelemesi
Authors: YILMAZ Hilal , CERRAH ÖZSEVGEÇ Lale
Published: August 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı, 2012-2020 yılları arasında ülkemizdeki ilkokullarda eğitim gören sığınmacı öğrenciler ile ilgili yürütülen bilimsel çalışmaların metodolojik ve betimsel analizidir. Çalışmanın örneklemini, araştırmanın başlatıldığı tarih itibariyle, erişilen veri tabanlarından (Google Akademik, Sobiad, Ulakbim, Dergipark, Academia, ResearchGate, Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) ve Taylor & Francis Online) ulaşılan ve çalışmanın amacına uygun 73 bilimsel makale oluşturmuştur. Verilerin toplanmasında doküman incelemesi tekniği kullanılmıştır. Ulaşılan makalelerin belirlenen kriterlere uygun tasnifi amacıyla çizelge oluşturulmuştur. Bu çizelgede bulunan bölümler; çalışmanın adı, yayın yılı, anahtar kelimeler, amaç, yaklaşım, model, örneklem, veri toplama aracı, sonuç ve önerilerdir. Veriler, içerik analizi yöntemiyle analiz edilip çalışmalar betimlenmiştir. Araştırma sonuçları; yapılan çalışmaların 2020 yılında arttığını, en çok nitel araştırma yaklaşımının tercih edildiğini, araştırma modeli olarak durum çalışması (case study) ve fenomenoloji (olgubilim) yöntemlerinin sıkça kullanıldığını göstermiştir. Örneklem olarak öğretmenlerin daha çok tercih edildiği ve veri toplama aracı olarak daha çok görüşme formunun kullanıldığı görülmüştür. İncelenen araştırmalar, çoğunlukla sorun tespit etmek ve çözüm önerisi sunmak amacıyla yürütülmüştür. Araştırmaya dahil edilen makalelerin sıklıkla ortaya koyduğu, öğrencilerin dil ve iletişim sorunudur. Bu bağlamda yabancı uyruklu öğrenciler için dil eğitimi önerisine çok sık rastlanmıştır.
Lise Öğrencilerinin Mobil Odaklanma Sayaçlarının Ders Çalışma Alışkanlıklarına ve LGS Puanlarına Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: YENİYOL Abdulaziz , TAŞDÖNDEREN Beyza , SAĞLIK Sema
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı, lise öğrencilerinin ders çalışma alışkanlıklarının mobil odaklanma sayacı kullanma durumlarına göre farklılaşıp farklılaşmadığını belirlemek ve ders çalışma alışkanlıkları ile ilişkili olabileceği düşünülen bazı değişkenlerin incelenmesidir. İlişkisel tarama modeli olarak yürütülen çalışmanın evrenini 2021-2022 Eğitim-Öğretim yılında ilimizdeki devlet liselerinde öğrenim gören lise öğrencileri oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın örneklemini ise kolayda örneklem yöntemiyle seçilen toplam 480 lise öğrencisi oluşturmaktadır. Öğrencilerin cinsiyeti, okul türü, sınıf düzeyi, anne ve babalarının eğitim durumları, ailelerinin gelir düzeyi, LGS puanları, mobil odaklanma sayacı (MOS) kullanma durumları hakkında bilgi almak için 18 soruluk Kişisel Bilgi Formu uygulanmıştır. Öğrencilerin ders çalışma alışkanlıklarını belirlemek için ise 24 maddelik Likert tipi ‘Ders Çalışma Alışkanlıkları Ölçeği’ kullanılmıştır. Araştırmada bağımsız değişkenler ve öğrencilerin ders çalışma alışkanlıkları arasında anlamlı bir farklılık olup olmadığını anlamak için ilişkisiz gruplar t-testi ve tek yönlü varyans analizi (ANOVA) uygulanmıştır. Araştırmanın dokuzuncu sorusu olan ‘Lise öğrencilerinin LGS hazırlık sürecinde mobil odaklanma sayacı kullanıp kullanmama durumu ile LGS’ den aldıkları puanlar arasında anlamlı bir ilişki var mıdır?’ sorusu da Ki-kare (Chi-Square) analizi ile test edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular MOS kullanan öğrencilerin içsel motivasyon düzeyinin, MOS kullanmayanlardan daha yüksek olduğunu göstermiştir. Ayrıca LGS hazırlık sürecinde MOS’u en çok tercih eden grubun 300-374 puan aralığındaki öğrenciler olduğu ve bu grubun 419-500 puan aralığındaki gruba göre çok daha fazla kaçınma davranışı gösterdiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
Dil Öğretiminde İzlemenin Yeri: İzleme Bir Dil Becerisi Midir?
Authors: EMİROĞLU Selim
Published: August 2023

Bu araştırmanın amacı; izleme becerisinin bir dil becerisi olup olmadığını, dil öğretimindeki yeri ve önemini ortaya koymak; öğretim programlarında birlikte yer verilen dinleme becerisiyle ilişkisini belirlemektir. Nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden olgubilim (fenomenoloji) deseniyle oluşturulan çalışmada alanda çalışan öğretim üyelerinin görüşlerine başvurulmuş; doküman inceleme yöntemiyle de ilgili literatür taranarak ulusal ve uluslararası deneysel-kuramsal yayınlardan elde edilen veriler, bulgular bölümünde tartışmaya açılarak sıralanmıştır. Çözümlenen verilerle alanda çalışan 24 akademisyenin görüşleri karşılaştırılmış; izlemenin, dil öğretimindeki yeri belirlenmiştir. Araştırmada, ihmal edilmiş bir beceri olan izlemenin, genel olarak bir dil becerisi olmadığı (%54 oranla) ancak-diğer dil becerilerinin desteğiyle-alıcı bir dil becerisi özelliği gösterdiği (%83’lük oranla) ortaya çıkmıştır. Sesin ve dinlemenin olmadığı izleme çalışmalarının ise dilsel olmaktan çok zihinsel nitelikte olduğu (%72’lik oranla) belirlenmiş; izlemenin, dil becerilerini destekleyen bir zihinsel faaliyet olduğu (%100’lük oranla), dil eğitiminde dinleme ile izlemenin bir arada olması (%100’lük oranla) ve Türkçe öğretiminde izlemeye yer verilmesi (%100’lük oranla) gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Literatüre kazandırılmak üzere birkaç izleme yöntem ve tekniğinin teklif edildiği çalışmada izleme becerisini geliştirmek için eğitim/öğretim programlarının oluşturulması, öğretim programlarında izlemeye ayrı bir beceri olarak yer verilmesi, kademelere göre izlemenin kazanımlarının yazılması, bu becerinin yöntem ve tekniklerinin belirlenmesi vb. gerektiğine işaret edilmiştir.
The Influence of Financial Monitoring on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Tanzania: A Case of Arusha City Council
Authors: Waziri Aisha , Nnko Eliakira
Published: August 2023

The study examined the influence of financial monitoring on the performance of SMEs in Tanzania. The study was guided by resource- based theory. Cross-sectional research design and quantitative research approach were used in the study. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 204 SMEs in Arusha City Council. The regression analysis of data established that, financial monitoring in SMEs results in significant increase in sales revenue, profits, product lines and number of customers. The findings provide an indication that, financial monitoring is critical in ensuring positive performance of small and medium enterprises. Hence, owner-managers should capitalize in managing business finances and make close monitoring on all financial matters for the improved performance of their ventures. Similarly, the policy makers and training institutions need to have a well- established framework to assist SMEs on matters related financial monitoring and provide relevant trainings on key features of financial monitoring for improved performance of SMEs.
Educación Intercultural en la Amazonía Ecuatoriana: Análisis de los Enfoques Pedagógicos y su Contribución al Respeto de la Diversidad Cultural y Lingüística
Authors: Grefa Aguinda Juan Lenin
Published: August 2023

Este artículo revisa el estado de la educación intercultural en la Amazonía ecuatoriana, analizando los enfoques pedagógicos y su contribución al respeto de la diversidad cultural y lingüística. A través de un método de revisión sistemática de la literatura, el estudio examina artículos científicos publicados en Scopus y otras bases de datos relevantes en los últimos cinco años. Se identificaron tres categorías de análisis: enfoques pedagógicos en la educación intercultural, desafíos en la implementación de la educación intercultural, y el impacto de la educación intercultural en el respeto de la diversidad cultural y lingüística. Los resultados sugieren que los enfoques pedagógicos adoptados son diversos, con una tendencia a enfocarse en la participación y la vinculación con la comunidad, y destacan la importancia del bilingüismo. Se identifican desafíos significativos, incluyendo la falta de recursos y la resistencia cultural. Sin embargo, también se destacan las pruebas de que la educación intercultural puede impactar positivamente en el respeto y la valoración de la diversidad cultural y lingüística.
Coffee Shop Business Performance As Deduction of Motivation and Innovation
Authors: CHRISTANTYO E. Hartojo , SHIRATINA Aldina
Published: August 2023

This study aims to analyze the performance of the coffee shop business and identify the factors that influence it and their relationship with the motivation and innovation of coffee shop workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is directed to determine the relationship between variables that have an influence on business performance and competitiveness as an indicator of marketing carried out by coffee shops which are included in the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to maintain and improve their business performance, through motivation and innovation through mediation. Competitiveness based on descriptions and previous studies. The population of this non-franchise coffee shop study is estimated at 150 coffee shops. Hence, the researchers used the Google form to determine a random sample of 103 coffee shops in the Tangerang and South Tangerang areas. The data analysis method uses the Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The study's results found that the motivation of MSME coffee shop entrepreneurs during the Covid-19 pandemic was not statistically significant either directly or indirectly. The study's results found that the motivation of MSME coffee shop entrepreneurs during the Covid-19 pandemic was not statistically significant either directly or indirectly. The study's results found that the motivation of MSME coffee shop entrepreneurs during the Covid-19 pandemic was not statistically significant either directly or indirectly. In contrast, the innovations made by coffee shop entrepreneurs proved to affect the business performance of their coffee shops significantly. The implications of this research are discussed in full in the article.
On Uniqueness of Submaximally Symmetric Vector Ordinary Differential Equations of C-Class
Authors:   UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Norway, Kessy Johnson Allen , The Dennis ,   UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Norway
Published: August 2023

The fundamental invariants for vector ODEs of order $\ge 3$ considered up to point transformations consist of generalized Wilczynski invariants and C-class invariants. An ODE of C-class is characterized by the vanishing of the former. For any fixed C-class invariant ${\mathcal U}$, we give a local (point) classification for all submaximally symmetric ODEs of C-class with ${\mathcal U} \not \equiv 0$ and all remaining C-class invariants vanishing identically. Our results yield generalizations of a well-known classical result for scalar ODEs due to Sophus Lie. Fundamental invariants correspond to the harmonic curvature of the associated Cartan geometry. A key new ingredient underlying our classification results is an advance concerning the harmonic theory associated with the structure of vector ODEs of C-class. Namely, for each irreducible C-class module, we provide an explicit identification of a lowest weight vector as a harmonic 2-cochain.
THE CORRELATION BETWEEN ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS’ AMBIGUITY TOLERANCE AND THEIR CREATIVITY: NEGATIVE CAPABILITY INSIDE THE DESIGN STUDIO
Authors: Mahmoud Naiera Ebrahim , Kamel Shaimaa Mohamed , Hamza Tamer Samir
Published: August 2023

This research aims at shedding light on one of the needed skills inside the architectural design studio; that is, tolerance of ambiguity. Since design problems are characterized by complexity, unfamiliarity, and ambiguity; design process is described as a process where ambiguity is progressively resolved. Design process engenders negative feelings especially during experiencing states of not knowing and being stuck. However, most of architecture students, who are new to design process, find states of uncertainty and confusion threatening, annoying, and unnerving. Hence, the ability to navigate these negative feelings and work efficiently is important in creative design thinking. This skill is linked to a philosophical notion called negative capability; which means to have the ability to work amidst uncertainty despite the negative associations. Therefore, the researcher attempts to demonstrate the significance of negative capability, i.e. ambiguity tolerance, to students’ design performance via revealing its influence on their creativity and design behavior. The researcher aims at exploring the relation between architecture students’ attitudes towards ambiguity and their creativity via qualitative study. By recruiting 237 architecture students and assessing their ambiguity tolerance and creative thinking, the analysis revealed a significant correlation between the two variables.
Risk Factors for Wound Failure After Primary Closure of Type IIIA Open Tibia Fractures
Authors: Weatherford Brian , Dubina Andrew , Pensy Raymond A. , Paryavi Ebrahim , O'Toole Robert V.
Published: August 2023

The objective of our investigation was to explore risk factors associated with primary closure of type IIIA tibial fractures resulting in subsequent flap coverage. A retrospective study identified 278 patients with acute type IIIA open tibial fractures who underwent primary closure at a single center during an 8-year period. Treatment factors, including the number of debridements before closure, duration of external fixation, and timing of wound closure, were reported. The primary outcome was complication requiring unplanned operation of the study injury resulting in flap coverage. Fifty-five (20%) patients underwent flap coverage following complication after attempted primary closure. Patients who required a flap experienced a 42% complication rate after delayed flap coverage. The limb salvage rate was 95% for the study population. Three significant complication predictors were identified: 3 or more debridements before closure (odds ratio [OR], 29.8; 95% CI, 5.9–150.1;
P
<.001), wound closure more than 2 days after injury (OR, 9.8; 95% CI, 1.6–60.2;
P
=.01), and external fixation more than 14 days (OR, 7.3; 95% CI, 1.6–34.6;
P
=.01). Patients who had 3 or more debridements before closure had a 70.7% chance of having a complication resulting in a flap (29 of 41) compared with only a 6.8% chance of complication for those who had 2 or fewer debridements (14 of 205;
P
<.001). Risk factors for complication after primary closure of type IIIA open tibial fractures include number of debridements, wound closure after 2 days, and external fixation use for more than 14 days. Wounds requiring 3 or more debridements failed 70.7% after closure, suggesting alternative approaches should be considered in more severe cases. [
Orthopedics
. 2024;47(2):108–112.]
Melissopalynology of Coffea arabica honey produced by the stingless bee Tetragonisca angustula (Latreille, 1811) from Alajuela, Costa Rica
Authors: Moreno Enrique , Vit Patricia , Aguilar Ingrid , Barth Ortrud M.
Published: August 2023

Tetragonisca angustula is the most widespread stingless bee species, from Mexico to Northern Argentina. It is called Mariola in Costa Rica. Native plant species offering food resources and nesting sites to stingless bees are included in reforestation and conservation programs. In Costa Rica there are continuous initiatives on listing flora supporting meliponiculture. In this study, a sample of pot-honey was collected from sealed honey pots within nests of Tetragonisca angustula in Alajuela, Costa Rica. It was acetolyzed following standard methods and the pollen types were visualized by microscopic analysis at 200X magnification using a Nikon Eclipse Ni binocular scope. Electronic brightfield micro-photographs were obtained at 1000X magnification and pollen types were plated. Palynological descriptions were provided for major pollen grains. The botanical identifications of plant families and genera were established by comparison with pollen atlases and were validated consulting the 2022 Tropicos Missouri Botanical Garden database. Seventy-nine pollen types were recognized in the pollen spectrum, representing 36 families and 67 genera of flowering plants. Their habits were trees (51%), lianas/vine (11%), herbs (19%), herb/tree (5%), shrubs (5%), shrub/tree (1%) and not assigned (8%). This assemblage indicated the presence of lowland tropical forest elements, probably small relicts of secondary forest surrounding open and cultivated areas where Coffea arabica pollen dominated in the honey pollen spectrum with 54.3% of total counts, with secondary Paullinia sp. 8.7%, Vochysia sp. 4.8% and Cassia sp. 4.2% and 95% of pollen taxa present in < 3% relative frequency. Taxa offering only pollen (polleniferous) were considered honey contaminants (32%) not explaining the nectar botanical origin of honey.
Generalized primal topological spaces
Authors: Al-Saadi Hanan , Al-Malki Huda
Published: August 2023

In the present article, a new category of mathematical structure is described based on the topological structure "primal" and the notion of "generalized". Such a structure is discussed in detail in terms of topological properties and some basic theories. Also, we introduced some operators using the concepts "primal" and "generalized primal neighbourhood", which have a lot of nice properties.
Narava idej pri Descartesu
Authors: Jan Matija
Published: August 2023

Članek problem narave idej v Descartesovi filozofiji opredeli v skladu z ontologijo substanc. Najprej osvetli Descartesovo razmerje do predhodnih teorij ideje, ki so slednje razumele bodisi kot platonske forme, bodisi kot telesne podobe. Pokaže, da za razliko od njiju Descartes ideje razume kot moduse misleče substance ter razvije dve možni razlagi njegove teorije. Prva idejo razume kot kompleks sestavljen iz zaznave in od nje neločljivega notranjega predmeta, ki predstavlja zunanje predmete, druga kot dejanje, ki poseduje intrinzično reprezentirajočo strukturo. Na podlagi Arnauldove razlage Descartesovih besedil pokaže, da je ideja v skladu z drugim modelom en sam modus misleče substance, ki ga moramo istočasno razumeti kot dejanje duha ter kot reprezentacijo predmetov.
Nietzsche, krutost, mazohizem, genealogija
Authors: Bunta Aleš
Published: August 2023

Prispevek se prvenstveno posveča Nietzschejevi obravnavi okrutnosti, ki v številnih bistvenih pogledih predstavlja nenadomestljiv ključ za razumevanje Nietzschejevega genealoškega projekta. Ta študija je dopolnjena z vzporednicami s še dvema izstopajočima intelektualnima figurama poznega devetnajstega stoletja: Fjodorjem Mihajlovičem Dostojevskim in Leopoldom von Sacher-Masochom. Dostojevski je zapisal: »če človek zaradi civilizacije ni postal bolj krvoločen, je postal pa vsaj huje, odvratneje krvoločen.« Nietzsche je šel v tej oceni še korak dlje: ne le, da nas civilizacije ne naredi imune za okrutnost, pač pa je treba dojeti kako se sama, na vseh svojih odločilnih korakih, neposredno izrašča iz okrutnosti. Kar Nietzscheja po drugi strani povezuje z Masochom, je dejstvo, da vsi ti zgodovinski in celo predzgodovinski procesi, ki so izoblikovali človeštvo in civilizacijo, niso samo povezani z okrutnostjo, temveč jih moramo razumeti kot različne oblike ponotranjenja (»poduhovljenja«, »božanstvenja«) okrutnosti. Jedro študije je posvečeno analizam različnih oblik in vidikov Nietzschejevega koncepta ponotranjenje okrutnosti (v relaciji do razmerij moči, razmerja subjekt-objekt, mutacij užitka in perverzij).
Perverse Disavowal and the Rhetoric of the End
Authors: Zupančič Alenka
Published: August 2023

The classic formula of disavowal given by Octave Mannoni, “I know well, but all the same,” undergoes interesting and far-reaching permutations in today’s social context. When it comes to dealing with and (not) responding to various crises, we usually point the finger at deniers and their “irrational” attitudes. However, far more common and socially problematic is the attitude that combines full recognition and denial in the same movement. Moreover, knowledge of a problem not only goes seamlessly with ignoring it but seems to make ignoring it possible in the first place. Saying that “we know well” often enables us to ignore the real of that knowledge. Disavowal thus takes a doubly perverse turn, which is the focus of the analysis in this article.
Siren Song to the Last Man: Mary Shelley and the Loss of the World
Authors: Žele Marisa
Published: August 2023

The paper analyses the place of the End in Mary Shelley’s 1826 science fiction novel The Last Man, in which the image of a world devoid of humanity, as portrayed by the last man writing the last book, is drawn before the reader through a conceptual rethinking of notions such as the loss of the world, prophecy of the future, and oblivion of the past, as well as the return of the irretrievable through the siren song.
Transfinitisierung der Erkenntnis: Beispiel Kant
Authors: Riha Rado
Published: August 2023

Analysing the role of Kant’s third and final Critique, the Critique of Judgement, in the system of Kant’s three Critiques (Critique of Pure Reason, Critique of Practical Reason, Critique of Judgement), the paper posits that with the conclusion of the system of critiques in the third Critique, Kant succeeds in presenting it as a point of a transfinitisation of knowledge within the critiques’ system.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Cyber Security
Authors: Arockiasamy Karmel
Published: August 2023

Security experts coalesced the strength of artificial intelligence (AI) with cybersecurity to defend vulnerable networks and data from cyber attackers. The propagation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in conjunction with the cyber-attacks are transforming the way the online social media systems are used, automating threat detection, and solving hundreds of attack vectors and attack surfaces. Resources, data sets, and neural fuzzing are the few hindrances that intercept AI from becoming a prevailing security tool. The challenge is to break through the divisional line between the black hat and white hat hackers to regularize technological deployment. Hence, in the current scenario, it is essential to explore how AI can be made use of for basic human needs and for cybersecurity control development. This chapter presents the methods and issues that are still an open challenge for the researchers, engineering managers, and leaders, educators, and students while incorporating artificial intelligence for developing cybersecurity controls.
AI Applications in Cybersecurity
Authors: Aljuryyed Ahmad Fahad , Almufarriji Nawaf Ahmed , Refaee Sulaiman Sami , Hussain Naif Ayub , Aziz Rayan Saadullah
Published: August 2023

Since the creation of the internet, technology has evolved and continues to mass produce systems that humans can rely on and make their lives more productive. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of those software as it is a tool that mimics human intelligence to perform tasks that we sometimes find repetitive and time-consuming. Another important use of this technology is the introduction of cybersecurity, which ensures the protection of a user's sensitive data online to prevent unauthorized use. When cybersecurity and AI interlay, an increment of protection shows a tangible result; it assures greater protection against cybercriminals. First, this chapter discusses and introduces terms related to cybersecurity and AI; then it goes on to widely explore multiple methods of how AI tools are being integrated within the cybersecurity space, as well as what characteristics of AI pose a threat to the protection that cybersecurity offers. The main idea explored in this chapter is how AI tools are being used to improve and revolutionize the way cybersecurity works worldwide.
Liability for Insider Trading Under US Federal Securities Law
Authors: Saunders Kurt M. , Perez Luis
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this chapter is to explore the basis and scope of civil and criminal liability for insider trading under the federal securities laws of the United States. Insider trading involves the use of non-public corporate information by those with access to it in order to trade in the corporation's securities. Such conduct involves a breach of the insider's fiduciary duty of confidentiality and is considered to be a form of fraud in the market as well. In addition, others to whom inside information has been disclosed and who trade on it may face liability. In its overall approach, the chapter reviews and illustrates these issues through a discussion of key cases and with reference to regulations issued by the US Securities & Exchange Commission.
Analysis of Financial and Tax Support for Green Businesses in Colombia
Authors: Rodríguez Franky Franz Esteban
Published: August 2023

Green business in Colombia is a commercial, social, and environmental strategy that seeks to strengthen companies with an environmentally responsible approach, which is why the Colombian government establishes some legal and institutional instruments to benefit these organizations. This chapter describes an analysis of the financial and tax support received by these types of companies and the impact it has on the Colombian economy. Colombia has a tax statute and in it, everything related to green taxes, green tax benefits, and financial support for the energy transition, and other variables that are studied and described in this text.
Green Tax
Authors: Dias Paulo Varela , Santos Iara Cardoso
Published: August 2023

In this study the authors provide a bibliometric overview regarding available articles in SCOPUS database about green tax and double dividend. The results show that the theme has recently become more popular, with most articles affiliated with European countries. Regarding the sources of publication, the authors identified that the most influential journals are environmental, resources economics, and energy economics, where most of the articles are published. Finally, through keyword analysis the authors concluded that green tax focus areas are often related to double dividends, sustainable development, environmental fiscal reform and market-based instruments, while double dividend focus areas are related to Environmental tax reform, environmental policy, economic growth, employment, optimal taxation, and carbon tax demonstrating that these are the most influential topics on the subject.
Novel advances in parainfluenza virus 3 neutralization through antibodies targeting hemagglutinin-neuraminidase
Authors: Miller Rose , Mousa Jarrod J
Published: August 2023

Parainfluenza virus 3 (PIV3) remains to be a global burden to infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. With no approved therapeutics or vaccines, PIV3 continues to cause a large portion of the lower respiratory illness hospitalizations in young children. Similar to other paramyxoviruses, PIV3 utilizes two structural proteins, the fusion (F) protein and the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase (HN) protein, for viral fusion and entry. Here, we characterize newly identified human monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting HN on the PIV3 virion, with EC50 values ranging from 9ng/mL to 21ng/mL. The mAbs were tested for neutralization of PIV3 and all were determined to have an IC50 values ranging from 11ng/mL to 450ng/mL. Utilizing biolayer interferometry, we conducted a competitive epitope mapping study and found the mAbs targeted three major epitopes on the HN protein with some competitive binding between multiple sites, suggesting these epitopes are within close proximity of each other. mAbs binding to one particular site had significantly low IC50 values ranging from 11ng/mL to 120ng/mL. We have established a PIV3 infection model in Golden Syrian hamsters and are currently testing mAbs from each epitope for prevention of viral replication in the lungs and airways. Due to the similarities between the HN protein amongst different parainfluenza virus subtypes, we plan to study the potential cross-neutralizing capabilities of these mAbs against other parainfluenza virus subtypes.

Supported by grants from NIH (R01 AI143865)