bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Aidsvoorlichting in Vlaanderen
Authors: Aerts Inge
Published: July 2024

Aids prevention campaigns want to inform people about the disease and the ways of transmission but they also want to change the sexual behaviour of people. Several theoretical models exist to predict behavior. In this article the most important and most recent ones will be reviewed. These theoretical models focus especially on the different variables like attitude, social norm, self-effectivity and risk-perception. This article also describes an effect-evaluation of an aids prevention campaign in Flanders. The campaign was targeted at teenagers, and included personal contact between the teenagers and the instructors. The most important conclusion is that it is not too difficult to change knowledge, but that it is more or less impossible to change behaviour by just a simple campaign. It is not a very optimistic conclusion but it is one we have to keep in mind if we want to create aids prevention campaigns with realistic goals.
Non-verbale competentie van jongeren met opvoedingsproblemen: probleemstelling en aanzet tot mogelijke oplossingen
Authors: Geerardyn Aagje
Published: July 2024

From the (few) studies on the nonverbal competence of adolescents with educational problems we can conclude that these adolescents are inferior to ‘normal’ adolescents in both the decoding and encoding of nonverbal cues. Whereas most of the authors believe in the influence of socialisation, there is no evidence about the cause of this shortage of nonverbal competence. Several authors have argued that nonverbal competence is of great importance for successful social interactions, and this seems to be especially the case for adolescents with educational problems. The fact that they show a lack of these skills leads us to the question whether they can be trained to improve their nonverbal communication. Social skills training for adolescents with educational problems sometimes gives attention to nonverbal competence, but this never happens in a systematic way. How a training in nonverbal competence should be conducted with these adolescents, and what the possible effects can be, remain unanswered questions. This article gives some suggestions and hypotheses, and pleads for more research on this matter.
Multimedia-journalistiek: de journalist en het Internet
Authors: Porteman Piet
Published: July 2024

Every news medium has its own journalistic style. As nobody doubts the qualities of the Internet as a news medium, we wondered how this new medium influences or changes the classic way of doing journalism. A first group of changes can be summarised in the term ‘computer assisted reporting’. Computer assisted reporting already existed before the Internet became a mass medium and refers to the use of the computer during the making of a journalistic work. In this article it is used to indicate the importance of the Internet as a journalistic tool. Secondly, a lot of new information and news services can be found on the Internet. Compared with other news media, they have their own style and characteristics. The author describes the influence on journalism of interactivity, multimedia features, the use of hypertext en hypermedia, and the timeliness. Also the fear for the de-intellectualisation of the journalistic functions and the increased use of technology is explained. Finally, we describe the current discussion on the role of the journalist in highly atomised editorial systems used on the Internet.
Televisie in het leven van ouderen: een uses and gratifications-studie
Authors: Eggermont Steven , Vandebosch Heidi
Published: July 2024

Television viewing motivations and patterns were examined for a sample of 284 over-60 respondents. Results reveal that a subcategory among this age category considers television viewing as a substitute for a felt communication vacuum resulting out of a lack of companionship and a perceived lack of structuring activities. The subcategory watches television to avoid boredom, to pass time and because of parasocial interaction. In addition, this subgroup feels strongly dependent upon television and has particular preferences regarding soap series. Further correlational analysis demonstrates that this subcategory — in earlier research sometimes referred to as “‘embracers’ — often consists of women, elderly over 80 and elderly living alone.
De identiteit van het televisiepubliek: naar de articulatie van het televisiepubliek als discursief geladen betekenisveld
Authors: Carpentier Nico
Published: July 2024

The multiple meaning of the concept of ‘audience’ allows for a definition of this concept as a “floating signifier" within a discursive context. On the basis of methodologies derived from Derrida’s deconstructionism, an attempt is made to map the semantic field of ‘audience’ through the analysis of four domains: active/passive, public/private, micro/macro and Gemeinschaft/Gesellschaft. This strategy leads to the development of a model of the reservoir of significations from which one draws for the articulation of the concept of ‘audience’. This model allows for new questions about the dominance and absence of some audience articulation.
Service Excellent lembaga pendidikan di era pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Rahmawati Penny , Hidayati Lina Nur , Darmawati Arum , Gallen Mahendra Ryansa
Published: July 2024

Service excellent training for educational institutions of Yayasan Pendidikan dan Sosial Cendekia Bantul aims to improve the ability of teachers and foundation managers in providing excellent service to student stakeholders, parents, the community and the government.The method used in this service activity is in the form of lectures and practices. The implementation of community service activities lasted for 2 days online due to the Covid-19 pandemic conditions while still following strict health protocols to maintain health during the Covid-19 pandemic. The material provided is in the form of theory and practice on strategies to develop superior schools, excellent service, and standard operational procedures (SOPs). The results of this PPM activity show that participants can understand the training material well. During the activity, participants also gave positive responses to the material provided, especially in discussing case studies of excellent service to parents and making simple SOPs. The achievement of activity targets is measured using evaluation instruments on the clarity of PPM objectives, training benefits, implementation time, training materials and future program sustainability.
TEKNOLOGI PEMBUATAN KERUPUK BERBASIS SINGKONG DI POSDAYA MUSLIMATAN AR-RAHMAN DESA CANDIJATI KABUPATEN JEMBER DALAM UPAYA PENGENTASAN KEMISKINAN
Authors: Subroto Gatot , Handoyo Tri , Arum Ayu Puspita
Published: July 2024

This activity aims to foster and improve the welfare conditions of the community, through empowering women in the village to increase family income. This method involves counseling production of cassava crackers, introduction as well as providing production equipment and counseling about the economy and small business of production of hygienic cassava crackers certified P-IRT. The conclusions of this activity are: (1) training the production of cassava crackers using the appropriate technology of boilers to increase income, welfare of group members, and open new job opportunities. (2) Hygienic cassava crackers products was produced more hygienic with good packaging (3) Increasing the production of cassava crackers from 20 to 50 packs.
Content analysis of Pancasila and Civic Education curriculum at the junior high school level in Indonesia: Philosophical perspectives in affirming civic identity
Authors: Sunarso Sunarso , Hidayah Yayuk , Firmasnyah Akmal , Arpannudin Iqbal
Published: July 2024

This article examines the Pancasila and Civic education curriculum at the Junior High School level in Indonesia using a philosophical approach. It analyzes the curriculum's goals, values, and principles to affirm students' civic identity. The study uses a literature analysis of scientific journals, articles, books, research reports, news, and government policies. Findings include the success of curriculum implementation, areas for improvement, and differences in approaches across schools. The authors compare teaching strategies and assessment approaches using a philosophical perspective. The quality of sources is evaluated for reliability, accuracy, objectivity, and relevance. The article recommends future research to strengthen students' understanding and appreciation of Pancasila values and affirm their Indonesian citizenship identity.
Development of a hybrid reflective micro learning model based on ICT in Micro Teaching courses
Authors: Faisal Emil El , Safitri Sani , Dianti Puspa , Lestari Dea , Sulkipani Sulkipani
Published: July 2024

This research aims to develop a hybrid reflective micro-teaching model. The research method used is a type of research and development referring to the Borg and Gall RD Cycle. The research results from reflection sheets indicate that some students could perceive the teaching for themselves. This is evidenced by the correspondence between friend’s assessments and the results of their reflections. However, some students seemed less attuned to what was being taught. Peer observations and reflection on students’ learning indicate a promising potential for improvement in students’ self-assessment. For instance, some students reflected “good” in planning and implementing materials but couldn’t demonstrate their abilities accordingly. Limited trials of the Reflective Microteaching model indicate a tendency for students to respond positively to the model. Observations using various instruments also show an inclination toward better understanding and increased awareness of learning planning and implementation. Nonetheless, there are still discrepancies between reflection results and friends’ observations.
Consequences of Data Loss on Clinical Decision-Making in Continuous Glucose Monitoring: Retrospective Cohort Study (Preprint)
Authors: den Braber Niala , Braem Carlijn I R , Vollenbroek-Hutten Miriam M R , Hermens Hermie J , Urgert Thomas , Yavuz Utku S , Veltink Peter H , Laverman Gozewijn D
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

The impact of missing data on individual continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data is unknown but can influence clinical decision-making for patients.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to investigate the consequences of data loss on glucose metrics in individual patient recordings from continuous glucose monitors and assess its implications on clinical decision-making.

METHODS

The CGM data were collected from patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes using the FreeStyle Libre sensor (Abbott Diabetes Care). We selected 7-28 days of 24 hours of continuous data without any missing values from each individual patient. To mimic real-world data loss, missing data ranging from 5% to 50% were introduced into the data set. From this modified data set, clinical metrics including time below range (TBR), TBR level 2 (TBR2), and other common glucose metrics were calculated in the data sets with and that without data loss. Recordings in which glucose metrics deviated relevantly due to data loss, as determined by clinical experts, were defined as expert panel boundary error (εEPB). These errors were expressed as a percentage of the total number of recordings. The errors for the recordings with glucose management indicator <53 mmol/mol were investigated.

RESULTS

A total of 84 patients contributed to 798 recordings over 28 days. With 5%-50% data loss for 7-28 days recordings, the εEPB varied from 0 out of 798 (0.0%) to 147 out of 736 (20.0%) for TBR and 0 out of 612 (0.0%) to 22 out of 408 (5.4%) recordings for TBR2. In the case of 14-day recordings, TBR and TBR2 episodes completely disappeared due to 30% data loss in 2 out of 786 (0.3%) and 32 out of 522 (6.1%) of the cases, respectively. However, the initial values of the disappeared TBR and TBR2 were relatively small (<0.1%). In the recordings with glucose management indicator <53 mmol/mol the εEPB was 9.6% for 14 days with 30% data loss.

CONCLUSIONS

With a maximum of 30% data loss in 14-day CGM recordings, there is minimal impact of missing data on the clinical interpretation of various glucose metrics.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05584293; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05584293
Physiological Response to the COVID-19 Vaccine: Insights From a Prospective, Randomized, Single-Blinded, Crossover Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Markovic Andjela , Kovacevic Vladimir , Brakenhoff Timo B , Veen Duco , Klaver Paul , Mitratza Marianna , Downward George S , Grobbee Diederick E , Cronin Maureen , Goodale Brianna M ,   COVID-19 Remote Early Detection (COVID-RED) consortium
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Rapid development and implementation of vaccines constituted a crucial step in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. A comprehensive understanding of physiological responses to these vaccines is important to build trust in medicine.

OBJECTIVE

This study aims to investigate temporal dynamics before and after COVID-19 vaccination in 4 physiological parameters as well as the duration of menstrual cycle phases.

METHODS

In a prospective trial, 17,825 adults in the Netherlands wore a medical device on their wrist for up to 9 months. The device recorded their physiological signals and synchronized with a complementary smartphone app. By means of multilevel quadratic regression, we examined changes in wearable-recorded breathing rate, wrist skin temperature, heart rate, heart rate variability, and objectively assessed the duration of menstrual cycle phases in menstruating participants to assess the effects of COVID-19 vaccination.

RESULTS

The recorded physiological signals demonstrated short-term increases in breathing rate and heart rate after COVID-19 vaccination followed by a prompt rebound to baseline levels likely reflecting biological mechanisms accompanying the immune response to vaccination. No sex differences were evident in the measured physiological responses. In menstruating participants, we found a 0.8% decrease in the duration of the menstrual phase following vaccination.

CONCLUSIONS

The observed short-term changes suggest that COVID-19 vaccines are not associated with long-term biophysical issues. Taken together, our work provides valuable insights into continuous fluctuations of physiological responses to vaccination and highlights the importance of digital solutions in health care.

CLINICALTRIAL

Netherlands Trial Register NL9320; https://www.trialregister.nl/trial/9320

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

RR2-10.1186/s13063-021-05241-5
Use of Transdermal Alcohol Sensors in Conjunction With Contingency Management to Reduce Alcohol Consumption in People With Alcohol Dependence Attending Alcohol Treatment Services: Protocol for a Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Brobbin Eileen , Deluca Paolo , Parkin Stephen , Drummond Colin
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Wearable technology for objective, continuous, and reliable alcohol monitoring has been developed. These are known as transdermal alcohol sensors (TASs). They can be worn on the wrist or ankle with the sensor pressed against the skin and can measure sweat vapors being emitted from the skin, to record transdermal alcohol concentration (TAC). Previous studies have investigated the accuracy and acceptability of the available TAS brands, but there has been little research into their use in people with alcohol use disorders (AUD).

OBJECTIVE

This feasibility randomized controlled trial aims to explore the feasibility, strengths, and limitations of using a TAS to monitor alcohol consumption in individuals in treatment for AUD with or without contingency management (CM) to promote abstinence or low-level alcohol consumption.

METHODS

The target sample size is 30 (15 randomized to each group). Participants will be recruited through poster adverts at alcohol services. Both groups (control and CM) will wear the TAS (BACtrack Skyn) for 2 weeks in the context of their usual treatment, meeting with the researcher every other weekday. In the last meeting, the participants will complete a postwear survey on their experience of wearing the TAS. The CM group will also receive small financial incentives for low or no alcohol consumption, as measured by the TAS. On days where the TAC peak is below a set threshold (<115.660 g/L), CM group participants will be rewarded with a £5 (US $6.38) voucher. There are financial bonuses if this target is achieved on consecutive days. The researcher will monitor TAC for each day of the study at each research visit and allocate financial incentives to participants according to a set reinforcement schedule.

RESULTS

The first participant was enrolled in June 2023, and the last in December 2023. Data analysis is underway and is estimated to be completed by June 2024. A total of 32 participants were enrolled.

CONCLUSIONS

Most TAS brands have had limited application in clinical settings, and most studies have included healthy adults rather than people with AUD. TAS has the potential to enhance treatment outcomes in clinical alcohol treatment. The accuracy, acceptability, and feasibility of TAS for people with AUD in clinical settings need to be investigated. This is the first study to use TAS in specialized alcohol services with diagnosed AUD individuals currently receiving treatment from a south London alcohol service.

CLINICALTRIAL

ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN46845361; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN46845361

INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT

DERR1-10.2196/57653
The Right to Explanation in AI: In a Lonely Place (Preprint)
Authors: Noë Alycia , Zawati Ma'n
Published: July 2024

UNSTRUCTURED

Technology is increasingly being used in our decision-making in all fields, but especially in healthcare. Automated decision-making (ADM) promises to change medical practice and potentially improve and streamline the provision of healthcare. Although the integration of AI into medicine is encouraging, it also is met with fears concerning transparency and accountability. This is where the right to explanation has come in. Legislators and policymakers have relied on the right to explanation, a new right guaranteed to those who are affected by ADM, to ease fears surrounding AI. This is particularly apparent in Quebec, where recently legislators have passed Law 5, An Act respecting health and social services information and amending various legislative provisions. This paper explores the practical implications of Law 5, and by extension of the right to explanation internationally, in the healthcare field. We highlight that the right to explanation is anticipated to alter physician’s obligation to patients, namely concerning the duty to inform. However, we also discuss how the drafting of the legislation on right to explanation is vague and hard to enforce. This dilutes the potential of the right to explanation to provide meaningful protections for those affected by automated decisions. After all, artificial intelligence is a complex and innovative technology and, as such, requires complex and innovative policies. The right to explanation is not necessarily the answer.
Simulation through virtual reality for the management of anxiety and neuropathic pain - Protocol for a randomized clinical study design (Preprint)
Authors: Muriel-Fernández Jorge , Muriel-Villoria Clemente , Gonçalves-Estella Jesús María , Gonçalves-Sánchez Jaime , Lopez-Millán José Manuel
Published: July 2024

BACKGROUND

Neuropathic pain is a complex chronic pain condition often accompanied by affective symptoms such as anxiety and depression. This comorbidity is associated with increased pain severity, disability, and diminished quality of life, complicating treatment. Virtual Reality (VR) is an innovative non-pharmacological intervention gaining attention for its potential to alleviate pain and anxiety through immersive distraction.

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the efficacy of VR in reducing pain and anxiety in patients with persistent neuropathic pain.

METHODS

This randomized, controlled, multicenter, open-label trial involves two groups: an intervention group receiving VR sessions and a control group receiving standard pharmacological treatment. Participants are adults aged 30-61 years diagnosed with neuropathic pain, unresponsive to flexible doses of gabapentin. Pain and anxiety levels are assessed using the Pain Detect Questionnaire, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and Goldberg Anxiety Scale at baseline and follow-up points. VR sessions are conducted weekly for three weeks, each lasting 30-35 minutes. Perceived time during VR sessions is recorded as an indirect measure of distraction effectiveness.

RESULTS

The primary outcome is the reduction in pain intensity and anxiety levels post-intervention compared to baseline. A sample size of 30 patients (15 per group) was calculated to achieve 80% statistical power, considering a 2-point mean difference in VAS scores.

CONCLUSIONS

This study hypothesizes that VR will significantly reduce pain and anxiety in patients with persistent neuropathic pain. By providing new insights into non-pharmacological pain management strategies, this research aims to enhance the quality of life for these patients. The findings could support the broader application of VR in clinical pain management.

CLINICALTRIAL

approval code: ID.2017/167
Burden of Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Kavya V. , Mahale Rashmi P. , Deepashree R. , Jamal A. Nidha
Published: July 2024

Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacterial infections have emerged as a major public health concern. The aim of the present study was to detect the rate of infections due to MDR Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) in a tertiary care hospital, the rate of Carbapenemases and AmpC-β-lactamases production and the Antimicrobial susceptibility test pattern (AST) among MDR GNB. The rate of MDR GNB during the study period was 25.70%. Urine samples showed the highest contribution to the total MDR GNB. Among the total MDR GNB isolates, 166 were randomly selected and included in the present study. A higher rate of MDR GNB was reported among male patients (61.5%) compared to the females (38.5%) and most of them were from the patients aged between 61-70 years (30.7%). The most prevalent MDR GNB was Klebsiella pneumoniae 80 (48.12%), followed by Escherichia coli 43 (25.9%). AST of MDR GNB revealed their significant resistance to β-lactamases/β-lactamases inhibitors, cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones and carbapenem drugs (98%). Of 123 MDR Enterobacterales, 83% of them were found to be Metallo β-lactamase (MBLs) producers by mCIM and eCIM methods. Of 43 MDR non-fermenters, 29 (67.4%) of them were found to be carbapenemase producers by MHT. About 29.51% of MDR GNB isolates were found to be AmpC producers by AmpC disk test. A reliable and rapid phenotypic method to detect carbapenemases and AmpC β-lactamases among MDR GNB in a routine microbiology laboratory method is clinically important to guide antibiotic therapy and implementation of effective infection control practices.
Traveling food tourism with children industry: motivation, involvement, experience value and visit intention
Authors: Zhu Yawen , Liu Lu
Published: July 2024

The traveling food tourism with children industry has become a rapidly developing tourism market after the epidemic. Parents, children, and sightseeing factories have all benefited positively from their shared family travel experiences. Based on the value co-creation theory, this study analyzes literature related to traveling with children from a group perspective, selects variables and dimensions based on the characteristics of traveling with children in China, and investigate the relationships among motivation, involvement, experience value and visit intention in the context of the food tourism industry. Analysis of data from 578 respondents indicates that the proposed model fits the data well. The results indicate that the motivation of traveling with children does not have a direct positive impact on visit intention, but through tourism involvement and experience value, it can indirectly affect the visit intention of tourists with children. Empirical analysis is expected to contribute to the study on the experience theory of traveling with children. At the same time, targeted guidance and suggestions can be provided for product design, marketing strategy, and experience management in the food tourism industry.
Measurement of effectiveness spinning fiber machines using total productive maintenance method at textile manufacturing
Authors: Supriyadi Edi , Nurdewanti Rully
Published: July 2024

PT XYZ is a textile industry manufacturing company whose main products are Polymer Chips, Pre-Oriented Yarn (POY), Draw Twister Yarn (DTY), Bi Shrankage Yarn (BSY), and Polyester Staple Fiber (PSF) which are marketed domestically and internationally. There are still high breakdown problems, which can hamper the production process and result in a decrease in production capacity. The purpose of this study was to measure the Performance Effectiveness of Fiber Spinning Machines using the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Method and to find the causes of the Six Big Losses that affect the Performance Effectiveness of Fiber Spinning Machines. The application of TPM in the manufacturing industry aims to extend machine life and maximize the effectiveness of machine performance. The results of measuring the Performance Effectiveness of Fiber Spinning Machines using the TPM Method obtained an  Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) value of 87.85% and the cause of Six Big Losses that affect the effectiveness of the performance of Fiber Spinning Machines is Equipment Failure Losses, the most dominant factor is the Human Factor, namely lack of control, lack of understanding of Standard Operational Procedure (SOP), lack of thoroughness when cleaning spinnerets.
Determination of Hijri Calendar in Islamic History and Its Criteria in Southeast Asia
Authors: (Corresponding Author) A. Jusran Kasim , Abbas Ahmad , Adhha Nurul , Mutmainnah Iin
Published: July 2024

It is common for the beginning of Ramadhan and Shawwal to cause differences. In 2022, the imkān ar-ru’yah (visual moonsighting) Neo-MABIMS was introduced in Indonesia as an effort to unify the Islamic calendar. However, it is often compared to the hisab wujudul hilal (lunar calculation) method. This study aims to project the hilal (new moon) altitude and elongation angle after the implementation of Neo-MABIMS and compare the beginning of the month of Ramadhan and Shawwal between imkān ar-ru'yah and hisab wujudul hilal. A quantitative method was used to reveal differences between 2023 and 2031. Data was analysed using a comparative approach with the support of the Starry Night Pro Plus 6 and Accurate Hijri Calculator 2.2 applications. The results of this study show that a hilal altitude of 3° with an elongation angle greater than 6.4° was found in three periods for the beginning of Ramadhan (2023, 2029, 2030). Meanwhile, for the beginning of Shawwal, this was found in only two periods (2024 and 2031). In the comparison between imkān ar-ru’yah and hisab wujudul hilal, there will be differences marking the beginning of the month of Ramadhan in the years 2024, 2025, and 2030. Similarly, the onset of Shawwal will experience distinctions in 2023, 2026, and 2030. As a result, hisab (calculations) and ru’yah (sighting) adherents will differ on the day of celebration of Eid al Fitr to as many as three different dates.
Maritime Activities of the Demak Sultanate: Shipping and Trade Route in the Nusantara Network (1478-1546)
Authors: (Corresponding Author) Wildhan Ichzha Maulana , Bayu Astana Cornelius , Wijayanti Finna , Kumalasari Dyah
Published: July 2024

This study endeavours to explain the geostrategic conditions of the north coast of Java, as well as the activities and maritime policies of the Demak Sultanate. It adopts a historiographic approach comprising heuristics based on the book Suma Oriental as a primary source and other relevant secondary sources; in-depth verification and interpretation of data from various sources; and methodical historical writing. The results illustrate (1) the geostrategic conditions of the north coast of Java, which is in the middle of the Nusantara spice route, helped make Demak and other port cities an important emporium. The region is traversed by monsoon winds that support shipping activities and has abundant teak wood resources for the shipbuilding industry. (2) Demak’s maritime activities included military expeditions to conquer the Portuguese in Malacca and several important emporiums on the north coast of Java; trade expeditions to export-import various commodities; and establishing trade partnerships with other regions, especially Malacca and Maluku. (3) Raden Patah’s maritime policy included the deployment of military expeditions to conquer the Portuguese in Malacca in 1512, establishing trade partnerships with Malacca, producing Jung ships, and building port cities on the north coast of Java as important emporiums; Pati Unus mobilized a military expedition to conquer the Portuguese in Malacca in 1521 and formed the Demak-Cirebon-Palembang military alliance; and Trenggana conquered Lampung and Banten to control the pepper trade until the conquest of the Sunda Kelapa emporium under the Pajajaran kingdom.
Grouping Districts / Cities in Central Sulawesi Province Based on Poverty Indicators Using the Fuzzy Geographically Weighted Clustering -Artificial Bee Colony Method
Authors: Nafiul Agristya  , Rais  , Iman Setiawan
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Poverty is the main problem that is the focus of attention of the government in Indonesia. In general, poverty is a person's inability to meet basic basic needs in every aspect of life. Cluster analysis is a solution to map this problem. Method: Fuzzy Geographically Weighted Clustering-Artificial Bee Colony (FGWC-ABC) is one clustering method that is an integration of classical fuzzy clustering methods and geodemographic elements. Artificial Bee Colony is a metaheuristic algorithm that is used as a global optimization to increase cluster accuracy. Artificial Bee Colony can efficiently and effectively solve various function optimization problems in various cases. Result and Discussion: The research results obtained 3 optimum clusters with each cluster characteristic relatively different based on poverty indicators. Cluster 1 with low poverty, cluster 2 with high poverty, and cluster 3 with moderate poverty. Conclusion: By using the IFV validity index, 3 optimum clusters were obtained with different characteristics of each cluster based on its indicators. Cluster 1 consists of three regencies/cities with low poverty status, cluster 2 consists of seven regencies/cities with high poverty status, and cluster 3 consists of six regencies/cities with moderate poverty status.
Identification Of Liquefaction Slide Planes Using The Geoelectric Resistance Type Method In Balaroa Village
Authors: Muh Ikhsan Nurfaizi Saida  , M Rusdy.H  , Muin, M.R  , Rustan Efendi  , S. Sandra  , Mauludin Kurniawan
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Research has been conducted with the title "Identification of Liquefaction Sliding Fields Using the Type Resistance Geoelectric Method in Balaroa Village". This study aims to determine the subsurface constituent rock layers and the position of the sliding plane based on the type resistance data. Method: This study consists of 6 measurement tracks with a track length of 150 meters using the Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) method with the Schlumberger configuration. Data processing uses the software program Progress version 3.0 and ipi2win. Results and Discussion: The results obtained indicate the presence of subsurface constituent layers, namely: Passive clay, clay sand, and gravel, and the presence of an inclined plane of 25° to 55.5% with a steep slope. Conclusion: Based on data analysis and interpretation, it can be concluded that the rock lithology at the study site consists of passive clay, clay sand, and gravel, based on the value of specific resistance. The slope of the sliding plane layers that have the potential to trigger landslides and liquefaction at the site tends to be west-east with a slope angle of 25°, or 55.6%, which is included in the steep slope category
Identification of Aquifer Layer Using Geoelectric Method in Oil Palm Plantation Area of PT Unggul Widya Teknologi Lestari Pasangkayu Regency
Authors: M. Raam  , M. Rusydi  , M. Rusli
Published: July 2024

Introduction: Aquifer layers have been identified in the oil palm plantation area of PT Unggul Widya Teknologi Lestari Pasangkayu Regency. This study aims to determine the lithology of subsurface rocks and the depth of the aquifer layer as a source of clean water in the study area. Method: This study uses the geoelectric method of type resistance with Wenner configuration, with the number of electrodes 24 rods and a spacing of 10 meters. 2D cross-sectional model using Res2Dinv software program. Results and Discussion: Based on the value of the type resistance of the subsurface constituent rock lithology at the research site is interpreted to consist of three layers, namely clay with a specific resistance value < 29.15 Ωm, sand and sandy clay with a specific resistance value of 29.15 Ωm to 72.89 Ωm, and conglomerate with a specific resistance value > 72.89 Ωm. The aquifer layer is interpreted with a specific resistance value of 29.15 Ωm to 72.89 Ωm. The aquifer layer is detected to spread from the northeast to the southwest of the research site with a depth of ±25-39 m. Conclusion: In the oil palm plantation of PT Unggul Widya Teknologi Lestari, the subsurface layer consists of clay (1.98 Ωm - 29.15 Ωm), sand and passive clay (29.15 Ωm - 72.89 Ωm), and conglomerate (72.89 Ωm - 1120.5 Ωm). Thin aquifers, with a thickness of 5-10 m and depth of 25-39 m, are detected in the sand and sandy clay layers.
Erosion Hazard Class Mapping in Dolago Das, South Parigi Sub-district
Authors: Rifki Lumalan Manguma  , Ida Arianingsih  , Misrah  , Hasriani  , Akhbar
Published: July 2024

Introduction:  Erosion can be caused by natural activities or human activities. Erosion events that occur naturally do not cause too many problems, but erosion events caused by humans can cause various problems of land damage or degradation and experience an accelerated rate of erosion. The Dolago watershed has an area of ±17,283.09 ha and is a priority watershed that needs attention because several natural disasters such as erosion, landslides, and floods have harmed the community when rainfall increases.  Method: Based on the case above, researchers studied the erosion risk class of the Dolago watershed by combining erosion prediction methods, namely USLE and Geographic Information Systems. Erosion hazard class research was carried out in the Dolago watershed for 3 months, from September to November 2022 using the Universal Soil Loss Equation method and Geographic Information System, namely Overlay of several data (erosion determining parameters) to determine the erosion hazard class in the Dolago watershed.  Results and Discussion: The results of research using the Geographic Information System and the Universal Soil Loss Equation method show that the amount of eroded soil in the Dolago watershed is 23,888.80 tons/ha/year and the erosion hazard class is divided into 5 classes, namely Class I (very light) erosion rate <15 tons/ha/year with an area of 15,111.55 ha, class II (light) erosion rate 15 - 60 tons/ha/year with an area of 175.52 ha, class III (medium) erosion rate 61 - 180 tons/ha/year with an area of 1,244.87 ha, class IV (heavy) erosion rate 180 - 480 tonnes/ha/year with an area of 491.66 ha and class V (very heavy) erosion rate >480 tonnes/ha/year with an area of 259.49 ha.  Conclusion:  Combining the geographic information system and the USLE method, five types of erosion hazard classes can be produced, namely class I classified as very light with an area of 15,111.55 ha percentage of 82.81%, class II classified as light with an area of 193.52 ha percentage of 1.12%, class III classified as moderate with an area of 1,815.52 ha percentage of 10.50%, class IV classified as heavy with an area of 682.32 ha percentage of 3.95% and class V classified as very heavy with an area of 279.56 ha percentage of 1.62%.
Internet of Things and Smart Buildings in Developing Countries: Practical Implementation in Nigeria
Authors: Oladunmoye Oluranti Mobolaji ,   Department of Architecture, University of Ibadan,  Ibadan, Nigeria
Published: July 2024

Over the past years, there has been a consistent advancement in technology, alongside a noticeable increase in population of urban areas settlement in developing countries according to the United Nation, 2019 report. With this increase comes accommodation problem, enviromental challenges and human problems in sectors like health and safety, energy management, sustainability, and cost efficiencies. Internet of Things (IoT) has a lot of application potentials to solve these challenges thereby having a great impact on developing countries like Nigeria. The term “Internet of Things” (IoT) describes a system where the digital world is connected to the physical world forming a global network, it exploits sensors, actuators, and data communication technology embedded into physical objects and enable those objects to be tracked, coordinated, or controlled across a data network or internet with the goal of creating value for the user over the system life-cycle. Therefore, this paper discusses the importance of IoT based Smart building in developing countries and how IoT can be applied in a country like Nigeria. The research method adopted for this paper was based on an in depth literature review, the study concluded that developing countries such as Nigeria should begin to inculcate and implement the vision of IoT based Smart Building due to its packaged benefits to improve human life and environment. Keywords: Internet of Things, Smart building, developing countries, Nigeria, Envromental challenges Journal Reference Format: Oladunmoye, O.M., Ajayi, S.A., Obakin, O.A. & Taiwo, J.O (2020): Internet of Things and Smart Buildings in Developing Countries: Practical Implementation in NigeriaSocial Informatics, Business, Politics, L:aw & Technology Journal. Vol. 6. No. 1, Pp 70-81 dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/SIJ/V8N1P8 www.isteams/socialinformaticsjournal
O PRINCÍPIO DA EFICIÊNCIA NA ADMINISTRAÇÃO PÚBLICA EM SAÚDE
Authors: Povrezan Graziela Silva de Paula , Paula Viviane Silva de
Published: July 2024

O presente estudo têm por objetivo dialogar acerca do princípio da eficiência na administração pública, com ênfase no campo saúde, mediante analise da conduta de enfrentamento e a punibilidade através dos debates deste tema; correlacionar possíveis causas do desgaste dos serviços essenciais de saúde em virtude da ingerência política da administração pública e revisar estudos sobre a viabilidade jurídica no combate à reincidência de casos, buscando aprimoramentos técnicos que visem coibir estes atos. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo fundamentado em bibliografia contemporânea e artigos científicos. Desse modo, utilizou-se o método dedutivo com o levantamento, coleta e tratamento das informações e o material bibliográfico que possibilitou a análise e o debate sobre o tema. Conclui-se que faz-se premente um modelo de eficiência na Administração Pública brasileira, sobretudo no setor da saúde, que vise atender com mais presteza e adequação as necessidades da comunidade para a qual existe determinado órgão.
The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Group Counseling Using Problem Solving Techniques to Improve the Resilience of First-Year Students at University
Authors: Liza Ledya Oktavia , Rusandi M. Arli , Situmorang Dominikus David Biondi , Ifdil Ifdil
Published: July 2024

Students experience many problems and various demands. Especially first-year students who are just adapting to the lecture environment. For that, of course, it is necessary to prevent mental illness and increase positive things. This research aims to increase the resilience of first-year students. The research method used is a repetitive measure with a pretest and multiple posttest design with a sample of 7 people selected purposively from 19 first-year students University who have low resilience. The results of the analysis using repeated measures showed that group counseling cognitive behavior therapy using problem-solving techniques was effective in increasing resilience (F (2.12)=460.620); p<0.01).
Pelatihan Aplikasi Kecerdasan Buatan Dalam Pendidikan Bagi Dosen UMMAD
Authors: Thamrin Husni , Fatkhurrahman Zuhdi , Arsyad Muhammad Lutfi
Published: July 2024

Penerapan kecerdasan buatan (artificial intelligence, AI) dalam pendidikan telah membawa perubahan signifikan dalam metode pembelajaran dan manajemen kelas. Paper ini membahas pelatihan Penerapan AI untuk Pembelajaran yang diselenggarakan untuk dosen Universitas Muhammadiyah Madiun (UMMAD) dengan tujuan meningkatkan pemahaman dan keterampilan dalam penerapan teknologi AI. Metode pelatihan mencakup kombinasi sesi teoretis dan praktis. Sesi teori berjalan dalam beberapa tahap yaitu diskusi pengenalan AI, demonstrasi tools dan teknologi AI seperti ChatGPT, Copilot, dan Gemini. Praktik penggunaan AI dalam pembuatan materi pembelajaran, asesmen hasil pembelajaran, dan penulisan artikel ilmiah. Pelatihan yang diikuti oleh 24 dosen ini memberikan pengalaman langsung dalam penerapan AI di dunia pendidikan. Hasil pelatihan menunjukkan peningkatan signifikan dalam pemahaman dan keterampilan peserta, dengan 91,67% peserta merasa puas dan berharap adanya pelatihan serupa secara rutin. Evaluasi pelatihan mencakup analisis umpan balik peserta yang menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan ini membantu dalam mempersiapkan pembelajaran, pembuatan modul ajar, dan perangkat pembelajaran lainnya. Evaluasi terhadap hasil pelatihan mengarah kepada kesimpulan bahwa pelatihan ini efektif dalam meningkatkan kompetensi dosen dalam menggunakan AI, mendorong kreativitas dalam pembelajaran, dan diharapkan dapat meningkatkan kualitas pendidikan di UMMAD melalui adopsi teknologi AI.
Study on Factors Influencing the Utilization Level of Combine Harvester by Farmers
Authors: Rangga Kordiyana K. , Efendi Irwan , Listiana Indah , Utami Tataning
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the level of use of combine harvesters and the factors that influence it. The research location was chosen deliberately, namely in Negeri Katon District which received assistance from 3 combine harvester units. The respondents in this study were 53 farmers from 3 farmer groups who received combine harvester assistance. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive analysis and the Kendall tau statistical test. The results of the research show that the level of use of combine harvesters on the indicators of plant condition requirements shows a good category, where farmers harvest rice when it reaches the optimum age. The indicator for plant condition requirements shows a fairly good category, where farmers harvest when the land is dry, but farmers never confirm whether the land conditions are dangerous and can damage machinery. The machine application indicator shows the poor category, where the intensity of farmers using combine harvester machines is 3 - 4 times in 5 harvest seasons, and farmers are still less skilled in operating combine harvesters. Factors related to the use of combine harvesters by farmers are land area, relative profit, compatibility, complexity, trialability, observability, and the role of farm extension workers. Keywords: Compatibility, Complexity, extension workers, Observability, Relative profit.
Konaklama İşletmelerinde Çalışan Personelin Çalışma Değer Algılarının İş Tatminine Etkisi
Authors: Ercik Cevat
Published: July 2024

Bu çalışma, konaklama sektöründe çalışan bireylerin iş değer algılarının iş tatmini üzerindeki etkisini incelemektedir. Araştırma, Mersin ili konaklama işletmelerinde yürütülmüş olup, Nicel yöntemler kullanılarak elde edilen bulgular, dört ana hipotez çerçevesinde değerlendirilmiştir. Çalışma değer algısının dışsal/araçsal, içsel/bilişsel, sosyal/özgeci ve prestij/takdir boyutları, iş tatmini üzerinde anlamlı etkilere sahip bulunmuştur. Araştırma, 393 katılımcı ile gerçekleştirilmiştir. Verilerin toplanması, yüz yüze ve çevrimiçi yöntemlerle yapılmış, analizler SPSS kullanılarak çoklu regresyon analizi ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizi teknikleri ile yürütülmüştür. Araştırma bulguları, dört çalışma değer algısı boyutunun da iş tatmini üzerinde pozitif etkileri olduğunu göstermektedir. Sosyal/özgeci boyutun iş tatmini üzerindeki etkisi diğer boyutlara kıyasla daha güçlü bulunmuştur. Bu sonuçlar, işletmelerdeki çalışanların iş tatmini düzeylerinin artırılmasında çalışma değer algısının önemli bir rol oynadığını göstermektedir. Çalışmanın sonuçları, iş değer algılarının ve iş tatmininin karmaşık ilişkilerini ortaya koymakta ve işletme yöneticilerine, iş tatminini artırıcı stratejiler geliştirmede rehberlik etmektedir
Konaklama İşletmelerinde Vejetaryen Beslenme Türüne Uygun Yiyeceklerin Sunulmasının Destinasyon Tercihi Üzerine Etkisi: Safranbolu Konakları Örneği
Authors: Ayyıldız Sibel
Published: July 2024

Araştırmanın amacı, Safranbolu’da faaliyet gösteren konakların menülerinde sunulan vejetaryen/vegan yiyeceklerin destinasyon tercihi üzerinde ne kadar etkili olduğunu belirlemektir. Nitel araştırma yöntemiyle hazırlanan çalışma, UNESCO dünya mirası listesinde bulunan ve Karabük ilinin turistik ilçesi olan Safranbolu’da yapılmıştır. Yerli ve yabancı turistlerin tercih ettiği konakların (19 konak) işletmecileriyle yüz yüze görüşmeler yapılmıştır. Ayrıca çalışmada doküman incelemesi yapılarak işletmelerin menülerde yer alan vejetaryen ve vegan yiyeceklerin envanteri çıkarılmıştır. Durum deseni ile kurgulanan çalışmanın bulgular kısmı betimsel analiz kullanılarak yazılmıştır. Bu bağlamda Safranbolu’da hizmet sunan konakların menülerinde sunulan vejetaryen/vegan yiyeceklerin destinasyon tercihi üzerinde etkili olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Konaklama ile yiyecek içecek hizmeti sunan konakların menü planlarken vejetaryen/vegan turistleri de dikkate aldığı belirlenmiştir. Bu bağlamda Türk mutfak kültüründe yer alan birçok yöresel vejetaryen/vegan yemekler üniversitenin ilgili alanlarında çalışan mutfak eğitimcileri tarafından gün yüzüne çıkarılmalı ve konak işletmecilerinin işletme menülerine alternatif yemekler dahil edilmelidir.
Sıra Gecelerinde Yaşanan Akış Deneyimi ile Algılanan Otantiklik Arasındaki İlişkinin Kanonik Korelasyonla İncelenmesi
Authors: Altürk A. Vahap , Çakıcı A. Celil
Published: July 2024

Turistlerin kültürel etkinlikleri deneyimlemeleri sırasında yaşadıkları ve algıladıkları arasındaki ilişkilerin belirlenmesi önemli bir araştırma alanını oluşturmaktadır. Bu araştırmanın amacı, Şanlıurfa’da Sıra Gecelerine katılan yerli turistlerin otantiklik algıları ile akış deneyimleri arasındaki kanonik ilişkilerin tespit edilmesidir. Kanonik korelasyon, iki farklı değişken kümesi arasındaki ilişkiyi ölçmek için kullanılan istatistiksel bir yöntemdir. Genellikle çok değişkenli istatistiksel analizlerde kullanılır ve iki değişken kümesi arasındaki en yüksek korelasyonu bulmaya odaklanır. Çalışma evrenini, Şanlıurfa Sıra Gecelerine katılan yerli turistler oluşturmaktadır. Veriler, literatüre dayalı olarak geliştirilen bir anket ile toplanmıştır. Anket, yaş grupları ve cinsiyete göre belirlenen kota örneklemesi tekniği ile 2022 yılı Şubat-Mayıs ayları arasında, yüz yüze ve çevrimiçi ortamda uygulanmış ve 657 turistten anket elde edilmiştir. Akış deneyiminin dört boyutu (zamanın dönüşümü, ototelik deneyim, odaklanma ve öz bilinç kaybı) ile otantiklik algısının üç boyutu (fiziksel çevre, müzik ve yemeğin otantikliği) arasındaki kanonik ilişkiler incelenmiştir. Kanonik korelasyon analizi sonucunda, algılanan otantiklik ile akış deneyimi arasında 0,71 düzeyinde pozitif yönlü bir ilişki tespit edilmiştir. Otantikliğin üç boyutunun akış deneyiminin %35,7’sini açıklayabildiği, buna karşın akış deneyiminin ise otantiklik algısının %28,4’ünü açıklayabildiği tespit edilmiştir. Çalışma, alanyazına dönük önerilerin yanı sıra, Sıra Gecesi işletmecilerine özellikle otantiklik algısını güçlendirecek uygulamalar yapmaları önerisiyle son bulmaktadır.