bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Developing Vocabulary for Children 24-36 Months through Daily Activities at Chan Son kindergarten, Yen Son District, Tuyen Quang Province, Vietnam
Authors: Nhu Mai Nguyen , Thi Kim Khoang , Thao Vu Ngoc
Published: May 2024

Educational scientists have affirmed that language development in general and vocabulary development for children in particular is one of the most important goals of preschool education. The period between 24-36 months is considered the golden period for developing vocabulary. A well-developed child's vocabulary will help them be confident, explore, learn, and express their own needs and desires with things, people, and phenomena surrounding their daily life. Daily living regime is the reasonable allocation of time and activities during the day for children, meeting the child's physiological and psychological needs, thereby helping children form good habits, adapting to the surrounding environment. Therefore, it can be said that a child's daily living regimen is a favorable environment for developing vocabulary for children 24 - 26 months old. The daily routine has its own unique activities suitable to the child's characteristics so that the child can passively and proactively absorb vocabulary through the process of learning and experiencing activities children's daily.
PENGUATAN SUMBER MODAL MELALUI PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN KOPERASI BAGI PERAJIN TEMPE KELURAHAN KURIPAN KERTOHARJO KOTA PEKALONGAN
Authors: Sutrisno Catur Ragil , Syafnita Syafnita , Ilmiani Amalia , Priatiningsih Dian , Zahro Zahro
Published: May 2024

Perajin tempe seringkali menghadapi masalah kelangkaan dan kenaikan harga kedelai yang memaksa mereka mengurangi produksi dan ukuran tempe. Hal ini juga dialami perajin tempe di Kelurahan Kuripan Kertoharjo, Kota Pekalongan. Untuk mengatasi masalah ini, perajin tempe yang tergabung dalam paguyuban berencana mendirikan koperasi guna membeli kedelai dalam jumlah besar dengan harga lebih murah. Koperasi ini diharapkan membantu perajin memperoleh bahan baku yang lebih terjangkau. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat, memberikan pelatihan pengelolaan keuangan koperasi. Materi pelatihan mencakup permodalan, penyusunan laporan keuangan, pengawasan, dan pembagian Sisa Hasil Usaha (SHU). Tujuannya adalah mempersiapkan perajin mendirikan dan mengelola koperasi secara efektif dan berkelanjutan. Kegiatan ini diikuti oleh 26 peserta, memberikan pemahaman tentang prinsip-prinsip koperasi untuk mendukung keberlangsungan usaha mereka.
Penggunaan Feature Space SMOTE Untuk Mengurangi Overfitting Akibat Imbalance Dataset
Authors: Kurniawan Wira Adi , Salam Abu
Published: May 2024

Pembuatan model klasifikasi memerlukan beberapa hal yang penting untuk diperhatikan demi mendapatkan model yang memiliki performa terbaik. Indikator suatu model disebut baik dapat dilihat salah satunya dari tingginya nilai akurasi dan f1-score yang dihasilkan dari model tersebut. Rendahnya nilai loss juga merupakan salah satu indikator model tersebut memiliki performa yang baik. Untuk dapat membuat model yang baik, diperlukan beberapa syarat seperti arsitektur yang tepat dan data yang berkualitas. Pemilihan model yang terlalu sederhana akan mengakibatkan model memiliki performa yang buruk, begitupun jika model terlalu kompleks tidak akan menghasilkan performa yang baik pula, oleh karena itu model yang dipilih haruslah model yang tepat  dan sesuai dengan jenis data yang digunakan. Data yang berkualitas juga merupakan faktor penting agar model memiliki performa maksimal. Data dapat dikatakan berkualitas jika memenuhi syarat seperti jumlahnya cukup, distribusi datanya seimbang tiap kelas, memiliki keanekaragaman dan memiliki kebersihan yang baik.  Pada penelitian ini, dilakukan pembuatan model klasifikasi CT Kidney Stone dengan dataset yang imbalance. Dataset diperoleh dari sumber publik yaitu Kaggle. Pembuatan model menggunakan algoritma CNN karena CNN merupakan salah satu algoritma yang terbaik dalam membuat klasifikasi gambar. Pembuatan model menggunakan 3 cara untuk melihat model yang memiliki performa paling baik. Model pertama dibuat dengan data train yang imbalance. Model kedua dibuat dengan melakukan augmentasi data untuk menambah keragaman data. Model ketiga dibuat dengan SMOTE oversampling untuk menyeimbangkan distribusi data. Setelah itu ketiga model tersebut akan diuji dengan menggunakan data privat untuk melihat performa pengujian dan melihat tingkat overfitting yang terjadi. Penelitian ini menghasilkan bahwa model yang memiliki performa terbaik adalah model ketiga yang menggunakan SMOTE.
Teknik Scaling Menggunakan Robust Scaler Untuk Mengatasi Outlier Data Pada Model Prediksi Serangan Jantung
Authors: Nugraha Wahyu , Sabaruddin Raja , Murni Sri
Published: May 2024

Serangan jantung adalah salah satu faktor utama dalam tingginya tingkat angkat penyebab kematian di seluruh dunia dan memerlukan prosedur diagnosa yang canggih sehingga dapat mengakibatkan peningkatan biaya yang signifikan. Memprediksi penyakit jantung merupakan tantangan utama dalam bidang kesehatan karena keterbatasan peralatan diagnosis penyakit ini. Prediksi penyakit jantung yang akurat sangat penting untuk mengobati pasien sebelum serangan jantung terjadi. Prediksi ini dapat dicapai dengan menggunakan model pembelajaran mesin (machine learning) yang optimal dengan data layanan kesehatan yang kaya (datasets) mengenai penyakit jantung. Namun, Permasalahan yang umumnya dihadapi oleh model prediksi penyakit jantung seperti data yang menyimpang secara ekstrim (outliers), data yang hilang, data yang tidak konsisten, dan data yang tercampur baik secara numerik maupun kategorikal. Data yang tidak konsisten menyebabkan kemungkinan kesalahan prediksi dan akan mempengaruhi hasil dari prediksi. Pada penelitian ini kami mencoba mengatasi masalah outlier pada dataset penyakit jantung menggunakan salah satu metode feature scaling yaitu robust scaler. Hasil Eksperimen dengan model klasifikasi algoritma K-Nearest Neighbors menggunakan metode scaling robust scaler memperoleh nilai lebih baik dibandingkan dengan tanpa robust scaler dengan nilai F1 score sebesar 0.86.
Level Kualitas Air Nutrisi pada Hidroponik Berdasarkan Sistem Klasifikasi Fuzzy
Authors: Sanaba Utari , Rokhana Rika , Setiawardhana Setiawardhana
Published: May 2024

Tingginya jumlah penduduk telah menyebabkan perubahan lahan pertanian menjadi lahan non-pertanian. Solusi inovatif untuk mengatasi keterbatasan lahan yaitu urban agriculture, khususnya hidroponik. Namun, kondisi nutrisi pada air hidroponik sering kali dalam kondisi buruk sehingga perlu dimonitoring dan dideteksi tingkat kualitasnya untuk menjaga kondisi air nutrisi dalam bak hidroponik dalam keadaan baik. Kondisi air nutrisi yang baik akan mengoptimalkan proses penyerapan akar dan pertumbuhan tanaman. Parameter kualitas air nutrisi dapat dideteksi melalui suhu air nutrisi, kadar TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) di dalam nutrisi, dan tingkat keasamaan atau pH dari air nutrisi di dalam bak hidroponik. Metode fuzzy logic classification memungkinkan dalam mengolah kondisi aktual nutrisi dari ketiga parameter tersebut menjadi sebuah keputusan level kualitas air nutrisi tanaman dalam kondisi baik, sedang, buruk, ataupun sangat buruk. Penelitian ini menggunakan sensor suhu air, TDS, dan pH dalam pengukuran masing-masing parameter yang kemudian ditampilkan pada website. Hasil pengukuran parameter nutrisi mencapai error rendah yaitu ±5%. Hasil klasifikasi kualitas dari kondisi air nutrisi tanaman yang diputuskan dengan fuzzy logic sudah sesuai dengan yang diinginkan oleh petani dan berhasil 100% ditampilkan pada website pengguna. Sistem ini memudahkan pengguna dalam memantau, mengevaluasi, dan meningkatkan kondisi dan kualitas nutrisi tanaman dari jarak jauh.
Implementasi K-Means Clustering untuk Analisis Non-Numerik Dataset Spare Part Mobil
Authors: Utami Mailia Putri , Rahma Gita Mustika , Suroso Finna
Published: May 2024

Industri otomotif merupakan salah satu sector ekonomik terbesar di dunia, dengan berbagai rantai pasok yang kompleks. Kompleksitas data otomotif yang beragai sering kali banyak mengandung atribut data non-numerik, seperti nama, jenis spare part, merk, dan atribut kualitatif lainnya. Analisis non-nurmerik dapat memberikan wawasan berharga dengan pola dan hubungan antar suku cadang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengembangkan metode k-means clustering pada dataset spare part yang mengandung atribut non-numerik. K-means clustering adalah Teknik yang umumnya digunakan untuk analisis data numerik dan memerlukan modifikasi atau keterlibatan metode lain dalam mengatasi data non-numerik. Adapun proses yang dilibatkan yaitu proses normalisasi dengan menggunakan metode binning. Implementasi K-means Clustering pada dataset non-numerik memiliki manfaat potensial. Pertama, itu memungkinkan identifikasi kelompok dari suku cadang yang memiliki karakterisktik serupa, yang dapat digunakan untuk mengelompokkan produk serupa. Kedua yaitu untuk membantu dalam pengelolaan ketersedian dengan lebih efisien, menghindari kelebihan persedian, dan memenuhi permintaan pelanggan dengan lebih baik. Penelitian ini menghadapi tantangan dalam menentukan metrik kesamaan yang tepat untuk data non-numerik dan dalam menentukan jumlah cluster yang optimal. Namun, metodologi yang cermat dan eksperimen yang bekelanjutan, mampu mengembangkan pendekatan yang dapat digunakan dalam pengelompokan suku cadang mobil non-numerik. Hasil dari penelitian ini diperoleh sebaran data dengan menggunkan cluster K=2 dengan nilai Silhouette sebagai nilai dari sebaran data yaitu 0,925.
Deteksi Suara Suling Sunda Menggunakan Metode Key-Nearest Neighbor
Authors: Hardiyanti Mawar , Victor Rondonuwu Yeremia
Published: May 2024

Suling Sunda merupakan alat musik tiup tradisional yang memiliki berbagai jenis. Masing-masing jenis suling Sunda memiliki karakteristik suara yang berbeda-beda. Hal ini menghasilkan keindahan suara yang beragam, mulai dari suara yang lembut dan mendayu-dayu hingga suara yang ceria dan dinamis. Namun, mengenali jenis suling Sunda tidaklah mudah bagi sebagian orang. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan metode deteksi suara suling Sunda yang dapat dilakukan secara otomatis.Penelitian ini telah berhasil mengembangkan metode deteksi suara suling Sunda dengan metode KNN. Metode KNN dipilih karena lebih sederhana dan menghasilkan akurasi yang tinggi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa model KNN dengan nilai k=5 memiliki akurasi sebesar 79,76% pada data uji. Akurasi ini meningkat menjadi 82,5% pada pengujian aplikasi. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi yang penting dalam pengembangan teknologi deteksi suara suling Sunda. Metode KNN yang dikembangkan terbukti dapat menghasilkan akurasi yang tinggi, sehingga dapat menjadi solusi untuk mengenali jenis suling Sunda secara otomatis. Implementasi model KNN pada smartphone Android juga dapat menjadi sarana untuk memperkenalkan teknologi kecerdasan buatan kepada generasi muda Indonesia. Aplikasi ini dapat digunakan untuk mendeteksi jenis suling Sunda secara langsung, sehingga dapat membantu generasi muda untuk lebih memahami keberagaman jenis-jenis suara suling Sunda.
Analysis of the Implementation of the Construction Safety Management System (SMKK) on the Cisempur-Budiwangi Road Reconstruction Activity, Cibalong District Tasikmalaya Regency
Authors: Nuruzzaman Wildan
Published: May 2024

The construction service industry is an industrial sector with a high risk of work accidents. For this reason, implementing the Construction Safety Management System (SMKK) is expected to reduce the number of work accidents. Many Road Reconstruction construction projects are carried out without implementing the Construction Safety Management System (SMKK) following the rules referring to PUPR Minister Regulation Number 10 of 2021 concerning Construction Safety Management System Guidelines. This study aims to determine the implementation of the Construction Safety Management System (SMKK) on Cisempur – Budiwangi Road Reconstruction Activities, Cibalong District, Tasikmalaya Regency. The research was conducted in several places in the Budiwangi Road Reconstruction project, Cibalong District, Tasikmalaya Regency. This research is qualitative descriptive, with data obtained by observation, conducting interviews, and filling out checklists. The results of the study: 1). The level of implementation of the Construction Safety Management System (SMKK) with a percentage value of appropriate application of 67.44% and findings of nonconformity of 32.56% (Minor Category). 2). The factor causing the non-fulfillment of applications is the absence of processing documents and special formats for changes in the field that impact K3. 3) Response and improvement actions that can be taken are to create special procedures and formats related to changes that have implications for K3.
Information System Introduction and Sales of Furniture Products in Mebel Berkah Indramayu Regency Using the Web
Authors: Nursadi Nursadi , Minah Jaya Suhana
Published: May 2024

This research aims to create a computerized product recognition and sales system using the Mebel Berkah Indramayu Regency website. For a proliferating company such as Mebel Berkah Kabupaten Indramayu, one of the leading furniture companies in Indramayu that produces national quality indoor and outdoor furniture, processing safe, fast, and accurate information systems is essential. Unfortunately, the use of information technology in Indramayu Regency Blessing Furniture is not optimal. The method used is descriptive qualitative because it describes or analyzes a research result but is not used to make broader conclusions. The result is that when the application is first run, a splash screen will appear. The splash screen is the opening screen for this application. During the splash screen, the system also reads data from the database server stored in the MySQL database using a web service as a connecting bridge.
Analysis Performance of the Kamun Weir Irrigation Area in the Lutung Barat Canal, Majalengka Regency
Authors: Nurdiyanto Nurdiyanto
Published: May 2024

Irrigation system management aims to realize water utilization in agriculture, which is participatory, integrated, and environmentally friendly. Kamun weir is located in Liangjulang village, Kadipaten sub-district, Majalengka District, and belongs to the Kamun irrigation area. The research entitled Analysis Performance of the Kamun Weir Irrigation Area in the Lutung Barat Canal, Majalengka Regency, aims to provide an overview and problems solving that occur at the irrigation network level, restoring and optimizing its original function. The method analyzes rainfall data for water requirements, cropping patterns, and irrigation physical conditions. The results of the analysis show that the water needs of the Kamun Lutung Barat irrigation area have been met with the existing mainstay discharge. However, there was still a shortage in May period II, where the existing mainstay discharge of 3046 liters/second was still needed to meet the demand discharge of 3423 liters/second. However, after modifying the cropping pattern with padi-palawija-tebu, the water requirement in the second period of May became 2848 liters/s, so the required water discharge has been met with the existing mainstay discharge. Irrigation channel conditions are in the medium classification with a percentage of 67.58%, and the condition of the irrigation building is in the medium classification with a percentage of 66.88%.
Exchange Site for Reading and Publication of Comics Web-Based
Authors: Iksan Muhamad , Isa Martinus Agust , Novianti Dian
Published: May 2024

This study aims to create a web-based comic reading and publishing exchange to make obtaining, reading, and publishing a comic easier. As for the background of this research, in today's modern era, when getting a comic, some people still use conventional methods, so it requires more costs, limited stock, longer time, limited storage space, and more complex maintenance and production costs—extensive distribution. Creating web-based comic reading and publication exchanges is an alternative expected to make reading comics easier and faster. Comic buyers and sellers can also easily make comic transactions because they are systemized and stored safely. Testing the reading site exchange system and web-based comic publications shows that the system has achieved the expected goals. The system can identify user roles; allows the Admin to review or confirm comics and chapters as well as manage genre and user data; provides the seller with the ability to manage data on comics, chapters, and payments; gives customers access to view a list of comics, transaction history, make purchases, and read comics; and the payment system can confirm transactions made by customers.
ẢNH HƯỞNG CỦA SÓNG SIÊU ÂM VÀ VI SÓNG ĐẾN TRÍCH LY SAPONIN, POLYPHENOL TỪ QUẢ CHUỐI HỘT Musa balbisiana VÀ ĐÁNH GIÁ HOẠT TÍNH KHÁNG ENZYME XANTHINE OXIDASE CỦA DỊCH CHIẾT THU ĐƯỢC
Authors: Hoang Thi Ngoc Nhon  , Dinh Khanh Dieu
Published: May 2024

Polyphenol và saponin là các hợp chất hoạt tính sinh học quan trọng có nguồn gốc từ thực vật với nhiều lợi ích sức khỏe khác nhau, đã thu hút sự chú ý của các nhà nghiên cứu nhằm khai thác chúng từ nhiều nguồn khác nhau. Trong nghiên cứu này, ảnh hưởng sóng siêu âm và vi sóng đến quá trình trích ly polyphenol và saponin từ quả chuối hột được nghiên cứu. Tiến hành tối ưu điều kiện trích ly bằng phương pháp bề mặt đáp ứng (RSM) và đánh giá hoạt tính kháng enzyme xanthine oxidase của dịch chiết thu nhận được. Kết quả cho thấy phương pháp trích ly có hỗ trợ siêu âm cho hiệu suất trích ly polyphenol và saponin từ trái chuối hột cao hơn so với phương pháp trích ly có hỗ trợ vi sóng. Các điều kiện trích ly tối ưu có hỗ trợ siêu âm qua phương pháp bề mặt đáp ứng (RSM) được xác định là công suất 233,85 W trong 15,78 phút thu được hàm lượng polyphenol và saponin lần lượt là 59,07 mgGAE/mgdm và 48,98 mg/mgdm. Hoạt tính ức chế enzyme xanthine oxidase cao với giá trị IC50 = 281,94 μg/mL, chứng tỏ tiềm năng chống bệnh gút cao của dịch chiết thu được
NEW APPROACHES TO DRILLING FLUIDS AT THE WELLS DRILLING OPERATION IN WESTERN SIBERIA
Authors: ПОПОВ С.В. , САДЫКОВ Р.М. , СМИРНОВ И.А.
Published: May 2024

В выборе буровых растворов существуют устоявшиеся принципы применения, определенные рецептуры растворов для различных типов скважин и набор методов предотвращения осложнений. Однако, в последние годы сервисные компании столкнулась с непрогнозируемым увеличением стоимости основных компонентов для приготовления буровых растворов – хлористого калия и ксантанового биополимера. Данные обстоятельства выявили необходимость разработки альтернативных подходов к приготовлению буровых растворов, обладающих набором необходимых технологических характеристик, при этом исключающих применение реагентов с «рисковыми» характеристиками с точки зрения закупочной стоимости, логистики, доступности в РФ.

In the selection of drilling fluids, there are well-established principles of use, certain solution formulations for various types of wells, and a set of methods for preventing complications. However, in recent years, service companies have been faced with an unpredictable increase in the cost of the main components for preparing drilling fluids - potassium chloride and xanthan biopolymer. These circumstances have revealed the need to develop alternative approaches to the preparation of drilling fluids that have a set of necessary technological characteristics, while excluding the use of reagents with «risky» characteristics in terms of purchase cost, logistics, and availability in the Russian Federation.
TRADE AND HOTEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY OF THE CZECH REPUBLIC IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN INTEGRATION: OPPORTUNITIES FOR UKRAINIAN-CZECH COOPERATION (2000–2019)
Authors: KORSAK Roman , ILNYTSKYI Vasyl
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the article is to comprehensively analyze the Czech experience of reforming society in the trade and hotel-tourism complex in the context ofEuropean integration during the fi rst two decades of the 21st century (2000–2019). The study reveals the characteristic features of the process of adaptation of Czech society to European standards, the study of the peculiarities of Czech economic reforms and their possible use for Ukraine. Research methodology. The authors of the study used a variety of scientifi c methods that allow for the analysis and generalization of information, as well as to expand knowledge about the interaction between Ukraine and the Czech Republic in the spheres of European integration, trade and tourism. To solve scientifi c problems, the authors of the publication applied general scientifi c methods of cognition: analysis, synthesis, systematicity, /generalization, concreteness, historicism, and the dialectical method. In historical research, the dialectical method is most fully implemented through the principles of historicism, therefore, during the research, the authors preferred historical methods: historicaldescriptive method (historical-genetic, historical-comparative, historical-synthetic), historical-diachronic, empirical analysis method, etc. Scientifi c novelty. The main scientifi c novelty is the analysis of the impact of European integration on the development of trade relations and the hotel and tourism industry of the Czech Republic, as well as the study of the possibilities of cooperation with Ukraine in these areas. In addition, the mentioned topic is relevant in the modern context, where international trade, hotel and restaurant business andtourism are becoming increasingly important elements of economic development. The study of the Ukrainian-Czech perspective in the context of European integration opens up new opportunities for cooperation and development of both countries, as well as complements scientifi c research in the fi eld of international relations, economics and tourism. Conclusions. In the process of European integration, the Czech Republic actively developed its trade andhotel and tourism industries, using various mechanisms of cooperation with the countries of the European Union. This included the implementation of joint projects and programs aimed at developing tourism, improving infrastructure and increasing trade turnover. The Czech Republic has successfully attracted international funds, such as European Union programs, for joint projects with Ukrainian partners, which has contributed to increased investment andmodernization of tourism infrastructure. In addition, cooperation with other EU countries in these areas contributed to increasing the competitiveness of the Czech Republic on the European market.
STUDIES ON THE AGRARIAN HISTORY OF POLAND (BASED ON THE MATERIALS OF THE MAGAZINE “KWARTALNIK HISTORYCZNY” OF THE END OF THE 19th – BEGINNING OF THE 20th CENTURY)
Authors: LAZURKO Lidiia , SHCHERBAN Oresta
Published: May 2024

The purpose of the research is to reveal how the process of formation and development of Polish agrarian history studies was refl ected in the pages of the journal “Kwartalnyk Historyczny” in the general context of historical and economic research – a new research direction for Polish historiography at that time. The research methodology is based on the principles of historicism, systematicity, scientifi city, verifi cation, authorial objectivity, moderate narrative constructivism, as well as the use of general scientifi c (analysis, synthesis, generalization) and special-historical (historical-genetic, historical-typological, historicalsystemic ) methods. The scientifi c novelty is that, for the fi rst time in historiography, an attempt was made to reconstruct the process of formation and development of research on the agrarian history of Poland on the pages of the journal “Kwartalnik Historyczny” (1887–1918). Conclusions. The study of the publications of the journal “Kwartalnik Historyczny” shows that the history of the Polish economy has long been closely connected with the refl ection on the past of Polish society and the state system. Demarcation of issues in many points was simply impossible, since the state system conditioned socio-economic relations, on the other hand, the impulses of changes in the fi eld of law and administration were dependent on society. Historians specializing in these fi elds had to take all these factors into account. This entailed the need to expand the view of the problems of the past and move to another level of research - from positivist micrographic studies to generalizing, synthetic studies, which, in turn, led to the modernization of existing models of historical knowledge and brought historical science to a higher, more generalizing level of understanding the past.
UKRAINIAN THEATER IN PEREMYSHLY (1941 – 1944): STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITIES
Authors: ILNYTSKYI Vasyl , HALIV Mykola
Published: May 2024

The aim of the research is to discover the organizational-administrative and creative-artistic aspects of the activity of the Ukrainian Theatre in Peremyshl in the years of the Hitlerite’s occupation of the town. The research methodology is based on the principles of historicism, system-formation, scientific character, verification, the author’s objectivity, moderated narrative constructivism, and the use of general scientific (analysis, synthesis, generalization) and specially-historical (historical-genetic, historical-typological, historical-systemic, etc.) methods. The scientific novelty of the article consists in the argumentation of the fact, that, for the first time, in the historiography of the Ukrainian theatrical art on the basis of the previously unknown archival documents, the genesis, organizational development, repertoire, administration, and actors’ staff of the Ukrainian Theatre in Peremyshl in the years of its occupation by the Hitlerites are clarified. Conclusions. Summing up, the fact that the historical genesis of the Ukrainian Theatre in Peremyshl was connected with the activity of “Lesia Ukraіnka theatrical society” (1925 – 1939) and the Soviet State regional drama theatre (1940 – 1941). The history of the Ukrainian Theatre in Peremyshl can be divided into three stages: 1) the stage of the formation of the theatre in a form of the Theatrical circle and Drama section of UAC (1942 – first half of 1943), 2) the stage of the theatre’s reorganization into a professional establishment (August‑October, 1943), 3) the stage of the theatre’s vigorous activity on professional bases (November of 1943 – July of 1944). The Ukrainian Theatre’s artistic experience was manifested by several dozens of first-night performances and almost one hundred of other productions in Peremyshl and the neighboring villages and towns.
Evaluability assessment process and its application to ethnic profiling in the Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Policy
Authors: Odero Peter Otieno , Abuya Isaac Odhiambo
Published: May 2024

Mismanagement of Kenya's racial and ethnic variety has fostered racial and ethnic distrust, friction, and conflict. To foster harmonious living in the country and protect the interests of the most vulnerable, the laws controlling ethnic profiling must be re-examined. This work aims to investigate how the Evaluability Assessment approach, when applied to the KNCIP, might foster greater racial and ethnic diversity by increasing participants' awareness of the program, pride in their participation, effective management, and informed policy decisions. The research aimed to understand better the role of evaluability evaluation in four key areas: (1) program design and redesign; (2) data collecting and its utility; (3) policy development; and (4) program performance to foster social cohesion. Both empirical and theoretical data were assessed using a desktop search and the Google scholar search engine and then picked using a purposive sample strategy. According to the study's key results, racial profiling severely damages Kenya's social fabric and undermines the country's overall sense of unity. By balancing reporting that alienates parts of society, elucidating misconceptions and misrepresentations, and encouraging community participation (especially from minorities and marginalized individuals) across socioeconomic and cultural divides, the EA process can help strengthen social cohesion with the help of management, stakeholders, and the necessary resources. To evaluate the KNCIP and develop interventions that further improve national harmony and social cohesion, this study concludes that a thorough EA should be undertaken on it by established standards. To improve the EA process and the outcomes of ethnic identity initiatives, it was suggested that training and education be provided to key parties that beneficiaries be involved in the EA, that policies be formulated more effectively, and that more empirical research is conducted.
Contributions of the Most Significant Change (MSC) to Monitoring and Evaluation
Authors: Mwangi Pauline Wangeci , Abuya Isaac Odhiambo , Syengo George Mwema
Published: May 2024

This paper discusses the contributions of the Most Significant Change (MSC), its benefits and challenges in the context of monitoring and evaluation. The inquiry used qualitative methods of data review. It was evident that one of the recognizable change systems of the monitoring and evaluation model is the Most Significant Change (MSC) analysis. The model was founded by Rick Davies in late 1993, and it is still helpful to date, particularly in social settings. Today, the majority of NGOs in developed and developing countries use the model to evaluate and monitor their projects through consideration of various stories as well as through the use of democratic and participatory involvement of others in the project. In using the model, project managers must gather stories, especially stories of substantial transformation among staff, volunteers, participants, and groups. The stories are then verified to evaluate the changes in place. The model works best in social settings, and it was first applied in Bangladesh by Christian workers and Rick Davies to solve humanitarian project challenges. In using the model, key elements and steps that should be considered include defining the change, deciding how to collect the stories and collecting the most significant change stories. The stories are then verified, and evaluation is done to ensure that the project meets all the stakeholder's needs and values. The model works best with qualitative methods and is mostly used when changes are uncertain. However, it is associated with unreliable data and bias since it involves personal stories. It is important that project managers use the model to promote the accountability and transparency of their projects. This study fully contributes to monitoring and evaluation since it highlights some of the ways that project teams can use in managing their stories and using such stories to promote their project scope, accountability and transparency.
Inclusiveness and Social Justice in Evaluation: A Transformative Evaluation Paradigm
Authors: Maliah Gatdet Gabriel Matut , Abuya Isaac Odhiambo
Published: May 2024

Policy evaluators who are committed to eliminating social disparities face several difficulties aligning their principles with research methodologies presents. The transformative paradigm incorporates the understanding that ethical practice is inclusive in a culturally responsive manner with members of vulnerable and marginalized populations in ways that challenge the existing power structure. This paper looks into the relevance of the transformative paradigm in evaluating the Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Policy. More subtly, the paper focuses on two key threats to social cohesion and integration, as identified in the policy. These are the overconcentration of state powers on the executive arm of government; and the inequitable distribution of opportunities and public resources. The overconcentration of state power on the executive is a precursor to exploitation, exclusion, and the perpetuation of ethnic and regional inequality. Although the 2010 Constitution has clearly reshaped Kenya’s political landscape, the solution to reducing the stakes of political competition and political instability due to the over-concentration of executive power largely lies with individual politicians and informal institutions that complement, or compete with formal institutions. Instead of the existing ostensibly meritocratic system that benefits individuals connected to the appointing authority, a transformative framework would assist in monitoring whether public sector employment reflect the face of Kenya. The Kenya National Cohesion and Integration Policy, while important, should emphasise the role of Kenya’s informal institutions in peaceful nation united in their diversity. Although the policy stresses inclusivity in governance, important as it may be, there is the need for Kenya to also focus on economic and religious inclusivity. As a way of achieving inclusivity, the policy should seek to end the predictable five-year cycle of electoral violence and ethnic antagonism that has plagued Kenya for decades.
Yesus Sungguh Allah, Sungguh Manusia. Tinjauan Teologis Menurut Perspektif Islam dan Katolik
Authors: Darman Andrianus
Published: May 2024

Both the Islamic and Catholic Scriptures speak about Jesus. They recognize  Jesus as the revelation of God’s Self to humans. However, Islam only recognizes  Him as an ordinary human being, while Catholicism recognizes Him as  truly God and truly human. Why do these two major religions (Islam and  Catholicism) have different views about Jesus? The Qur’an says that Jesus  was not the third Person of the Trinity, not the Son of God, and was not even  a god. Islam believes that Jesus was just an ordinary man. Al-Ghazali added  that God is perfect in Himself. The nature of humanity cannot be united like  divinity. Catholicism recognizes Jesus as truly God and truly human. The  explanation of the doctrine can be found in the description of the historical  Jesus and faith. In Christian faith, Jesus was historically believed to be both  God’s revelation of himself and human’s response to this revelation, through  the event of the Incarnation. The mystery of Incarnation shows that God  loves human beings. The article argues then that only through this mystery of  Incarnation in Jesus, one could approach God who is beyond human understanding.
Relevansi Baptis dalam Konsep Manunggaling Kawula Gusti. Korelasi Iman dan Budaya dalam Terang Teologi Budaya-Tandingan
Authors: Nada Yoesi Prasetya
Published: May 2024

The focus of this study is to observe the encounter between the Christian  Faith and the Cultural Tradition of Kejawen in the light of the contextual  theology, such as the counter-culture model. The subject of this research is  mainly the Catholics who make the values of Kejawen still alive. The author  chose East Java, particularly the Catholics of the two dioceses of Surabaya  and Malang as his research field and resource persons. The methodology used  in this study is phenomenological approach, through a period of field research  and in-dept interviews in unity with literature studies. From this study  the author found out a connection between the Christian faith and the Kejawen  tradition, as well as its implications for the lives of the faithfuls who are  consistently in corporating or personalizing in themselves these two traditions.
Seed and Germination Characteristics of Different Hybrids Belonging to Vitis Species
Authors: Köse Bülent , Uray Yahya , Bayram Kevser , Türk Fatma
Published: May 2024

In this research, some grape cultivars are belonging to Vitis vinifera, Vitis labrusca, and interspecific grape cultivars were used for crossbreeding. The aim of the cross-breedings was to obtain individuals that could be used as a table grape, female flower type genotypes, and would be resistant to disease and cold hardy grapes. In the research, berry set (seeded and seedless berry number), seed weight (g), seed width and length (mm), floating empty seed rate (seed viability, %), seed germination rates (%), seedling survival rates (%) and shoot length (cm) were calculated in the seeds obtained as a result of cross-breeding. In this research, as a result of crossbreeding with different Vitis species and hybrids, the germination rate was significantly higher, especially when using ‘Red Globe’ and ‘Cayuga White’ cultivars as maternal parents. Although the germination rates of the seeds obtained after cross-breeding are low, the use of ‘Çavuş’ grape cultivar with female flower form in cross-breeding facilitates the work since emasculation is not necessary. It would be appropriate to increase the number of grapevines with female flowers type in breeding studies.
Biallelic pathogenic variants in DNAH3 cause male infertility in humans and mice
Authors: Wang Xiang , Shen Gan , Yang Yihong , Jiang Chuan , Ruan Tiechao , Yang Xue , Zhuo Liangchai , Zhang Yingteng , Ou Yangdi , Zhao Xinya , Long Shunhua , Tang Xiangrong , Lin Tingting , Shen Ying
Published: May 2024

Axonemal protein complexes, including the outer and inner dynein arms (ODA/IDA), are highly ordered structures of the sperm flagella that drive sperm motility. Deficiencies in several axonemal proteins have been associated with male infertility, which is characterized by asthenozoospermia or asthenoteratozoospermia. Dynein axonemal heavy chain 3 (DNAH3) resides in the IDA and is highly expressed in the testis. However, the relationship between DNAH3 and male infertility is still unclear. Herein, we identified biallelic variants of
DNAH3
in four unrelated Han Chinese infertile men with asthenoteratozoospermia through whole-exome sequencing (WES). These variants contributed to deficient DNAH3 expression in the patients’ sperm flagella. Importantly, the patients represented the anomalous sperm flagellar morphology, and the flagellar ultrastructure was severely disrupted. Intriguingly,
Dnah3
knockout (KO) male mice were also infertile, especially showing the severe reduction in sperm movement with the abnormal IDA and mitochondrion structure. Mechanically, nonfunctional DNAH3 expression resulted in decreased expression of IDA-associated proteins in the spermatozoa flagella of patients and KO mice, including DNAH1, DNAH6, and DNALI1, the deletion of which has been involved in disruption of sperm motility. Moreover, the infertility of patients with
DNAH3
variants and
Dnah3
KO mice could be rescued by intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatment. Our findings indicated that
DNAH3
is a novel pathogenic gene for asthenoteratozoospermia and may further contribute to the diagnosis, genetic counseling, and prognosis of male infertility.
Exploring the repository of de novo designed bifunctional antimicrobial peptides through deep learning
Authors: Dong Ruihan , Liu Rongrong , Liu Ziyu , Liu Yangang , Zhao Gaomei , Li Honglei , Hou Shiyuan , Ma Xiaohan , Kang Huarui , Liu Jing , Guo Fei , Zhao Ping , Wang Junping , Wang Cheng , Wu Xingan , Ye Sheng , Zhu Cheng
Published: May 2024

Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are attractive candidates to combat antibiotic resistance for their capability to target bio-membranes and restrict a wide range of pathogens. It is a daunting challenge to discover novel AMPs due to their sparse distributions in a vast peptide universe, especially for peptides that demonstrate potencies for both bacterial membranes and viral envelopes. Here we establish a
de novo
AMP design framework by bridging a deep generative module and a graph-encoding activity regressor. The generative module learns hidden ‘grammars’ of AMP features and produces candidates sequentially pass antimicrobial predictor and antiviral classifiers. We discover three bifunctional AMPs and experimentally validated their abilities to inhibit a spectrum of pathogens
in vitro
and in animal models. Notably, P076 is a highly potent bactericide with the minimal inhibitory concentration of 0.21 μM against multidrug-resistant
A. baumannii
, while P002 broadly inhibits five enveloped viruses. Our study provides feasible means to uncover sequences that simultaneously encode antimicrobial and antiviral activities, thus bolstering the function spectra of AMPs to combat a wide range of drug-resistant infections.
Detection of partial discharge patterns in hybrid high voltage power transmission lines based on parallel recognition method
Authors: Yang Yang , Wu Yongye , Gao Yifei , Huang Yixuan , Liu Shukun , Wang Yuanshi
Published: May 2024

Due to their specially designed structures, the partial discharge detection of hybrid high-voltage power transmission lines (HHVPTL) composed of overhead lines and power cables has made it difficult to monitor the conditions of power transmission lines. A parallel recognition method for partial discharge patterns of HHVPTLs is proposed by implementing wavelet analysis and improved backpropagation neural network (BPNN) to address the shortcomings of low efficiency, poor accuracy, and inability to parallel analysis of current partial discharge (PD) detection algorithms for HHVPTLs. Firstly, considering the non-smoothness of the partial discharge of the HHVPTLs, the wavelet packet decomposition algorithm is implemented to decompose the PD of the HHVPTL and resolve the relevant signal indicators to form the attribute vectors. Then, BPNN is implemented as a classification model. A beetle optimization (DBO) algorithm based on orthogonal contrastive learning improvement is introduced to optimize the BPNN parameters since BPNN has a slow convergence problem and fails easily into a local optimum. The proposed IDBO-BPNN is employed as the model that recognizes and analyzes the parallel partial discharge patterns of HHVPTLs. Finally, the suggested model is implemented to investigate the local discharge data of an HHVPTL in the Kaggle Featured Prediction Competition and is compared with other algorithms. The experimental results indicate that the proposed model can more accurately identify whether PDs occur in an HHVPTL and detect phases where PDs occur, with higher overall accuracy and efficiency. An excellent practical performance is achieved. The proposed model can achieve the recognition accuracy of 95.5%, which is 5.3333% higher than that of the DBO-BPNN and far more than other recognition algorithms.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG improves cognitive impairments in mice with sepsis
Authors: Wang Linxiao , Zhao Rui , Li Xuemei , Shao Pei , Xie Jiangang , Su Xiangni , Xu Sijia , Huang Yang , Hu Shanbo
Published: May 2024

Background

Survivors of sepsis may encounter cognitive impairment following their recovery from critical condition. At present, there is no standardized treatment for addressing sepsis-associated encephalopathy. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) is a prevalent bacterium found in the gut microbiota and is an active component of probiotic supplements. LGG has demonstrated to be associated with cognitive improvement. This study explored whether LGG administration prior to and following induced sepsis could ameliorate cognitive deficits, and explored potential mechanisms.

Methods

Female C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups: sham surgery, cecal ligation and puncture (CLP), and CLP+LGG. Cognitive behavior was assessed longitudinally at 7-9d, 14-16d, and 21-23d after surgery using an open field test and novel object recognition test. The impact of LGG treatment on pathological changes, the expression level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and the phosphorylation level of the TrkB receptor (p-TrkB) in the hippocampus of mice at two weeks post-CLP (16d) were evaluated using histological, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and western blot analyses.

Results

The CLP surgery induced and sustained cognitive impairment in mice with sepsis for a minimum of three weeks following the surgery. Compared to mice subjected to CLP alone, the administration of LGG improved the survival of mice with sepsis and notably enhanced their cognitive functioning. Moreover, LGG supplementation significantly alleviated the decrease in hippocampal BDNF expression and p-TrkB phosphorylation levels caused by sepsis, preserving neuronal survival and mitigating the pathological changes within the hippocampus of mice with sepsis. LGG supplementation mitigates sepsis-related cognitive impairment in mice and preserves BDNF expression and p-TrkB levels in the hippocampus.
An Ethnobotanical Survey of Plants Used by Communities around Jaunsar-Bawar Region of Uttarakhand, India
Authors: Kanika  , Panda L. R. Lakshmikanta
Published: May 2024

The Jaunsar Bawar region of Uttarakhand, India, is well-known for its rich biodiversity and cultural history, which is inseparably, connected through traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and ethnobotanical traditions. This work explores the ethnobotanical knowledge and practices amongst the indigenous communities residing in the JaunsarBawar region, of 11 villages in three tehsils: Kalsi, Tyuni, and Chakrata of Uttarakhand state of India. With extensive field studies, literature reviews, surveys using standard questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews with local inhabitants including Vaidyas, Hakeem, and forest government officials, the study tends to document the rich biodiversity of the region and comprehend the relationship between humans and plants. It documents and explores the traditional usage of 65 plant species of different growth habits and forms for medicine, timber, food, fodder, culinary, rituals, and other purposes. Insights of the study aid in the documentation of local plant species and indigenous wisdom of plant use across generations in the tribal region.
Academic Motivation and Cognitive Abilities as Predictors of English Language Proficiency among Senior High School Students
Authors: Bucay Parhanah B. , Rosil Cindy B.
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to determine whether academic motivation and cognitive abilities significantly predict English language proficiency among senior high school students in a public secondary institution in Davao City, Philippines. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, standardized questionnaires were administered through face-to-face surveys to 209 students. The mean, standard deviation (SD), Pearson product-moment correlation, as well as simple and multiple linear regression analyses were utilized for data analysis. The findings revealed that while the academic motivation of the students was described as extensive, their cognitive abilities and English language proficiency were described as moderately extensive. Correlation analysis indicated significant relationships between academic motivation, cognitive abilities, and English language proficiency. Furthermore, there is a significant combined influence of academic motivation and cognitive abilities on English language proficiency among senior high school students. It is recommended to focus on enhancing both academic motivation and cognitive skills to improve English language proficiency further. Collaborative interventions targeting these areas can effectively support students in achieving greater proficiency in English.