bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analisis Kepuasan Pelanggan Terhadap Kualitas Pelayanan Jasa Penyediaan Contact Center pada PT ABC
Authors: Yunianto Imam , Mutoffar Muhamad Malik , Widyaningrum Dyah Kiki
Published: February 2024

Dalam mengetahui dan mengukur tingkat penerimaan yang baik oleh pelanggap pada penyediaan jasa layanan contact center oleh PT. ABC dan seberapa jauh keterkaitan antara penyediaan jasa layanan contact center terhadap kepentingan pelanggan. Utamanya untuk mengetahui seberapa sukses jasa yang disediakan dan untuk membuat citra positif bagi perusahaan. Dengan pelayanan yang memuaskan maka akan menjadi salah satu faktor pendorong pelanggan berkeinignan untuk menggunakan jasa kembali. Penelitian ini menggunakan kuesioner untuk mengukur tingkat kepuasan pelanggan yang diimplementasikan menggunakan metode customer satisfaction index (CSI) dalam menghasilkan index kepuasan pelanggan pada penyediaan jasa layanan contact center. Sampel yang diambil dengan menyebarkan kuesioner dikategorikan dalam tingkat kepentingan dan kepuasan pelanggan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Indeks tingkat kepuasan pelanggan mencapai 83% berdasarkat kriteria tingkat kepuasan maka angka tersebut menunjukkan bahwa pelanggan sangat puas.
ANALISIS FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI GENERASI MILENIAL TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN SMARTPHONE
Authors: Zusrony Edwin
Published: February 2024

The use of smartphones for the millennial generation will now become a primary need which is the mainmrequirement in supporting various activities, both telecommunications and entertainment. This study tries to analyze the various factors that influence the millennial generation in making choices in smartphone purchasing decisions with all STEKOM University students as respondents. The number of samples in this study amounted to 100 people with a sampling method using convenience sampling, namely selecting respondents based on the ease of finding or access. Data analysis using multiple linear regression method and processed with the help of SPSS 25. Based on the test results show that price, productmquality, and lifestyle have a significant and positive effect on purchasing decisions of smartphone. The variable that is the most dominant and the most influential is the price variable.
STRATEGI PERENCANAAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA UNTUK PENINGKATAN DAYA SAING CV. AJIB BIO SYIFA
Authors: Aga Octa Nilam Lukkita
Published: February 2024

This research was conducted with the intention or purpose of describing human resource management and the problems that occur in the midst of a high level of rivalry, as well as making alternative strategies at CV. Ajib Bio Syifa, a bottled beverage water company located on the island of Lombok. HR is very important to be developed because HR is one of the distinguishing factors between each company. In this research, the research method used is descriptive qualitative. While collecting data by making observations and interviews. In order to test the validity of the data, the authors used a triangulation technique. Based on the research results, it can be seen that the company's HR management has been implemented. Because the company has effectively compiled the planning of human resource needs,organizing, and actuating workers. So as to achieve high employee motivation.
PENGARUH PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN PADA UMKM ROJO SOSIS DI RT 03 RW 06 KELURAHAN CIKIWUL, BEKASI TIMUR
Authors: Malik Aulia Januar
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze the effect of promotional strategies on consumer buying interest at UMKM Rojo Sosis in Bantar Gebang Cikiwul rt 03. The sampling technique is determined by random sampling by distributing 105 questionnaires to consumers who come and buy. The analytical method used is the statistical analysis method consisting of simple linear regression analysis, simultaneous significance testing (f test), partial significance testing (t test) and testing the coefficient of determination (R2). The results of this study indicate that there is a positive and significant influence variable service influence (X) on Customer Satisfaction (Y) UMKM Rojo Sosis in di RT 03 RW 06 Kelurahan Cikiwul, Kecamatan Bantar Gebang Kota Bekasi
PENGARUH KUALITAS LAYANAN KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN BEKASI TRADE CENTER TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN
Authors: Jaya Indra , Fauziana Eva
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to focus on the analysis to determine whether there is an effect of service quality on customer satisfaction at Kentucky Fried Chicken Bekasi Trade Center. The distribution of questionnaires to 150 consumers of Kentucky Fried Chicken Bekasi Trade Center with a sampling technique using purposive sampling. The research method used is descriptive quantitative method. The data analysis technique uses descriptive analysis testing, research instrument testing, classical assumption testing, simple linear regression analysis hypothesis testing and testing the coefficient of determination (R^2) with the help of the SPSS version 25 application program. The results of this study indicate that service quality has a positive effect on customer satisfaction at Kentucky Friend Chicken Bekasi Trade Center by 23.039 > 1.976 and 0.000 < 0.05. While the coefficient of determination (R^2) of the effect of service quality on customer satisfaction at Kentucky Fried Chicken Bekasi Trade Center is 78.2% and the influence of other variables outside this study is 21.8%.
PENGARUH INFLASI, SUKU BUNGA DAN KURS TERHADAP IHSG PERIODE 2018-2022
Authors: Abdulloh Pahri , Oktaviany Venny , Mardiana Rita
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates on the Composite Stock Price Index (CSPI). The type of research used is descriptive research, with a quantitative approach. This study took all time series data includingInflation, Interest Rates, Exchange Rates and the Composite Stock Price Index (JCI) from 2018 to 2023. The number of research samples obtained was 60 samples. The data analysis used is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS 27.0. The results of this study indicate that the coefficient of determination (R2) value is 0.404, which means that the independent variable affects the dependent variable by 40.4% and the remaining 59.6% is influenced by other variables outside this study. The results of the F test showthat the independent variables of inflation, interest rates, and exchange rates simultaneously affect the Composite Stock Price Index (CSPI). The results of the t test show that the inflation variable partially has a positive effect on the Composite StockPrice Index (CSPI) while the interest rate and exchange rate variables have  a negative effect on the Composite Stock Price Index (CSPI).
The Effect of Pilates Exercises on Mobility and Dynamic Balance in Former Athletes and Sedentary Individuals
Authors: Uzlaşır Serkan , Parlakyıldız Sinem , Çimke Tuğçe
Published: February 2024

Workout programmes have proven physiological benefits, and it is widely accepted that they can yield more positive health outcomes when parameters such as balance and mobility are at play. This study intends to examine the effects of a 12-week mat pilates workout program on mobility and dynamic balance parameters in the former athlete group (FAG) and the sedentary group (SG). The study was designed in an experimental design with pre-test and post-test in two groups. The study group consisted of 30 female participants, SG (n=15) and FAG (n = 15). Dynamic balance values were measured using the Star Excursion Balance Test, and lower extremity mobility was measured using the Sit and Reach Test. Both groups conducted mat pilates exercises twice a week for 12 weeks. At the end of the 12-week mat pilates workout programme, a significant difference of increase was obtained in the mobility values of the FAG (p<0,002) and the SG (p<0,001). The Y Balance Test identified a significant difference of increase with pre-test and post-test in anterior (p = 0.04), postero-lateral (p = 0.03), posteromedial (p = 0.04) directions balance in the FAG. In the difference between groups, SG showed a significant increase in posterolateral (p = 0.001) and posteromedial (p = 0.002) directions balance than FAG at post-test. At the end of the 12-week mat pilates workout programme, it was revealed out that the FAG scored better in post-test in dynamic balance than the SG although it scored lower in the dynamic balance pre-test than the SG.
The Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Knowledge About Anemia and Stunting
Authors: Rosiana Agnes , Angela Monica
Published: February 2024

This research aims to investigate the association between pregnant women's knowledge regarding anemia and the prevalence of stunting among toddlers in Mandailing Natal district, where stunting rates exceed the provincial average of 25.8% in North Sumatra Province. Utilizing an analytical survey method with a cross-sectional approach, the study population consisted of 40 pregnant women attending the Longat Community Health Center, with total sampling employed as the sampling technique. Data collection involved the use of questionnaires, and analysis was conducted using the chi-square test with a significance level set at p<0.05. The analysis revealed that a majority of pregnant women possessed adequate knowledge regarding anemia and stunting, comprising 21 individuals (52.5%). Statistical tests further indicated a significant relationship between pregnant women's knowledge concerning anemia and the incidence of stunting, particularly based on factors such as age (p=0.046), education (p=0.001), economic status (p=0.013), information sources (p=0.013), and parity (p=0.030). It is recommended that healthcare professionals engage in outreach and counseling initiatives to enhance pregnant women's awareness regarding the repercussions of anemia on both fetal and maternal health.
The Top 100 Classical and Contemporary Papers on Elbow Surgery: A Trend Analysis of Elbow Surgery Literature
Authors: Worden Jacob A. , Gabig Andrew M. , Cooke Hayden L. , Gottschalk Michael B. , Wagner Eric R.
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

Bibliometric analyses provide an aggregate of the most frequently cited literature in a given field. The purpose of this study was to analyze the top 100 most-cited classical and contemporary papers relating to elbow surgery to serve as a reference for surgeons and trainees for educational and research purposes.

Methods:

A search was conducted for all papers containing the term “elbow” in the categories Orthopedics, Surgery, and Sports Science in the Clarivate Web of Science. Classical papers were those published from 1980 to 2009, and contemporary papers were those published from 2010 to 2019. Articles were assessed by country of origin, authors and their credentials, parent journal, level of evidence, and topic.

Results:

Citation frequency ranged from 86 to 867. Among the classical group, there were more level IV papers compared with level I papers; however, the opposite was true in the contemporary group. The most common topic in the classical group was elbow anatomy and function, and the most common topic in the contemporary group was lateral epicondylitis and medial epicondylitis and associated therapies.

Discussion:

This bibliometric analysis serves to help guide surgeons and trainees on the highly cited articles and important topics in elbow surgery, demonstrating a shift to prospective randomized controlled trials in recent years.

Level of evidence:

Level V (Systematic Review with Level V as Lowest LOE).
Unveiling the Shadows: The Alarming Link Between Sleep Irregularity and Dementia
Authors: Mehboob Riffat
Published: February 2024

Nature has beautifully planned nocturnal hours during which neurobiological processes critical for the preservation of cognitive health and prevention of dementia take place. Irregular sleeping may interfere with the brain’s function of eliminating neurotoxic, and results in onset of neurodegeneration. Studies have revealed a surprising relationship between irregular sleeping and dementia. 

Dementia is known to be major cause of disability and mortality worldwide. According to WHO, estimated 55 million  individual suffering with dementia globally and this number is expected to raise up to 140 million in 2050 [1]. A variety of neurodegenerative diseases comes under dementia, and they are all characterized by a loss of cognitive abilities including memory, language, problem-solving, and the capacity to carry out daily tasks. Alzheimer disease is the most common form and may contribute to 60–70% of all cases. It is due to accumulation of beta-amyloid. 

Irregular sleeping has become a widespread problem that is silently draining millions of people's cognitive capacities and may even be the precursor to dementia. Findings have shown U-shaped relationship between sleep regularity and dementia risk. Very irregular and overly consistent sleep patterns, both are linked to a higher risk of dementia. 

Previous studies have shown the association between irregular sleeping and dementia but does not prove that dementia is caused by irregular sleep. Future studies, including longer follow-up periods and inquiries into the underlying molecular mechanisms, are required to better understand the complicated link between sleep regularity and dementia. It would be helpful to conduct further intervention trials aimed at improving irregular sleep in individuals with highly variable sleep patterns in order to ascertain whether restoring regular sleep patterns actually enhances brain health.  

Currently, there is no treatment available for any of the prevalent form of dementia, including frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Individual with dementia can preserve the quality of life and well-being by engaging in physical activity and by maintaining the social connections that stimulate brain functioning. Some tips can be followed to improve sleep, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule or abstaining from caffeine and stimulating screen time 1-2 hours before bed or by consulting your doctor for assistance and to discuss your sleep issues, habits, and general health. 

In summary, the connection between sleep disorders and dementia serves as a warning, drawing attention to a frequently overlooked aspect that may be essential to prevent a wave of subsequent cognitive deterioration.
PROGRAM PENGUATAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI ISLAMI PADA UNIT KEGIATAN MAHASISWA (UKM) PRAMUKA UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SURAKARTA
Authors: Arqy Ahmadi Mirzam
Published: February 2024

Organizational culture is a tool to unite various traits and characters in an organization which will become the identity of the organization. Organizational culture is very important to implement in an organization, both for employees and students. Various studies show that change management and organizational culture play an important role in creating good employee performance in an organization. This must be applied to organizations to support the smooth running and development of the organization, not only organizations and employees but also student organizations. The community service program through the capacity strengthening program (PPK) scheme is carried out with the "brainstorming" stage, opening insights and developing knowledge about organizational culture. With this community service program, students gain knowledge and practice regarding organizational culture and are able to implement the knowledge gained into student activity units (UKM).
Metode multisensori untuk meningkatkan kemampuan membaca siswa kelas awal di SDN 1 Rubung Buyung
Authors: Muhammad azam muttaqin Muhammad azam muttaqin , Muhammad Azam Muttaqin
Published: February 2024

Indonesian subjects are very important subjects that are taught at all levels of education. It includes four skills that teachers must develop to their students. The four abilities are listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The ability to read is very important in this regard. The problem in the field is that students have low reading skills. On the basis of this problem, the study began. According to data collected from SDN 1 Rubung Buyung students, this study will use multisensory methods to improve their reading skills. This research uses the PAR research method, which is a type of research that involves the participation of community members in doing something or getting something desired.
Effects of Browsing Conditions and Visual Alert Design on Human Susceptibility to Deepfakes
Authors: Josephs Emilie , Fosco Camilo , Oliva Aude
Published: February 2024

The increasing reach of deepfakes raises practical questions about people’s ability to detect false videos online. How vulnerable are people to deepfake videos? What technologies can help improve detection? Previous experiments that measure human deepfake detection historically omit a number of conditions that can exist in typical browsing conditions. Here, we operationalized four such conditions (low prevalence, brief presentation, low video quality, and divided attention), and found in a series of online experiments that all conditions lowered detection relative to baseline, suggesting that the current literature underestimates people’s susceptibility to deepfakes. Next, we examined how AI assistance could be integrated into the human decision process. We found that a model that exposes deepfakes by amplifying artifacts increases detection rates, and also leads to higher rates of incorporating AI feedback and higher final confidence than text-based prompts. Overall, this suggests that visual indicators that cause distortions on fake videos may be effective at mitigating the impact of falsified video.
An extraordinary conference session
Authors: Wren B , Chetter I
Published: February 2024

I have attended innumerable sessions at countless conferences over my career but a late afternoon session on Wednesday 22 November 2023 at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland at the Convention Centre in Dublin will live long in the memory. It ran from 17:00–18:30 hours in a packed Liffey Hall 2 and was entitled “The patient I cannot forget”. Four vascular surgeons described their experience of a patient who had left them with feelings of which they had not been able to fully let go. The four surgeons were Rachel Bell, Ian Loftus, Becky Sandford and Ross Davenport. Rachel and Ian are vascular surgeons of international renown, both past presidents of the Vascular Society, whilst Becky and Ross are younger consultants in the earlier part of their career but both with extensive training and experience. Telling the story of the four cases was clearly traumatic and there were tears, tissues and soul searching. Two cases involved paediatric trauma, one iatrogenic in an unfamiliar environment. Two cases involved prolonged attempts at limb revascularisation where nothing seemed to go to plan, and the final case outlined the stresses and anxieties of being involved in a coroner’s case. I have never experienced open, honest, transparent reporting of raw, emotional cases in this way.
Coffee arabica-derived copper nanoparticles: A potent larvicidal agent against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
Authors: Abdulwahab Yousef , Ahmad Ahyar , Wahid Isra , Taba Paulina
Published: February 2024

Mosquito-borne diseases, such as those transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, are a major public health concern. This study examined the larvicidal activity of Coffee arabica-mediated copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) against Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae. CuNPs were synthesized from Coffee arabica extract and characterized using advanced techniques such as UV spectroscopy, FTIR, and X-ray diffraction. The extract contained bioactive compounds with antioxidant properties. Green coffee had higher total phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid capacity (TFC) than roasted coffee. Green coffee extract exhibited stronger antioxidant activity and lower IC50 values compared to roasted coffee extract. The larvicidal effects of green and roasted Coffee arabica extracts were assessed. Green Coffee arabica had LC50 and LC90 concentrations of 124.5 ppm and 456.5 ppm, respectively, while roasted Coffee arabica had concentrations of 73.5 ppm and 371.5 ppm. CuNPs at concentrations of 2 to 100 ppm resulted in LC50 and LC90 concentrations of 5.796 ppm and 36.595 ppm. The synthesized CuNPs demonstrated concentration-dependent mortality, with lower LC50 values compared to coffee extracts alone. Histological analysis showed tissue degradation in treated larvae, particularly in the head region. Copper nanoparticles had a detrimental effect on Artemia salina larvae, with higher concentrations leading to increased mortality. The LC50 and LC90 values for Artemia salina were determined as 344.3 ppm and 1073.2 ppm, respectively. Overall, Coffee arabica-mediated copper nanoparticles displayed potent larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, indicating their potential use in eco-friendly mosquito control strategies.
Analysis of the Circuit Optimization Process Based on a Generalized Approach and a Genetic Algorithm
Authors: Zemliak Alexander , Osadchuk Andrei
Published: February 2024

Recently - based on generalized optimization - we developed an approach and successfully applied it to the problem of designing electronic circuits using deterministic optimization methods. In this paper, a similar approach is extended to the problem of optimizing electronic circuits using a genetic algorithm (GA) as the main optimization method. The fundamental element of the generalized optimization is an artificially introduced control vector that generates different strategies within the optimization process and determines the number of independent variables of the optimization problem, as well as the length and structure of chromosomes in the GA. In this case, the GA forms a set of populations defined by a fitness function specified in different ways depending on the strategy chosen within the framework of the idea of generalized optimization. The control vector allows generating different strategies, as well as building composite strategies that significantly increase the accuracy of the resulting solution. This, in turn, makes it possible to reduce both the number of generations - required during the operation of the GA - and the processor time by 3–5 orders of magnitude when solving the circuit optimization problem compared to the traditional GA. The performed analysis of the optimization procedure for some electronic circuits shows the effectiveness of this approach. The obtained results prove that the applied modification of the GA makes it possible to overcome premature convergence and increase the minimization accuracy by 3-4 orders of magnitude.
Enhancing Indoor Positioning Systems Accuracy with Optimal Placement of Wi-Fi Access Points
Authors: Isa A , Akanni J , Abdulrahman A , Alao R
Published: February 2024

The indoor positioning system (IPS) has generated a considerable amount of interest in recent times, and the prosperity of the system's development is heavily reliant on its ability to accurately locate objects. The performance measure is significantly impacted by the location of access points (APs). However, the bulk of previous studies have tended to overlook the matter of optimal AP placement and efficient design for IPS due to the dependence on pre-existing installed APs, which were chiefly formulated for coverage objectives. In this investigation, an optimal placement function - which is reliant on mean and variance - has been developed using received signal strength (RSS) measurements data. The performance evaluation in this research is based on experimentation and compared with currently employed placement methods. The results indicate that the most optimal function value for the suggested method is 1.5714, which is substantially smaller than the values for rectangular, triangular, and triangular II, which are 12.468, 5.5364, and 8.5147, respectively. When the recommended placement strategy is employed instead of the existing ones, the weighted K-nearest algorithm (WKNN) for location error, using average RSS as the fingerprint radio map database, yielded a heightened degree of precision.
An assessment of the treatment of spinal cord stimulation: Postlaminectomy pain or neuropathic pain
Authors: Dagistan Gozde
Published: February 2024

Neuromodulation has a significant place, among the interventional methods, in the treatment of chronic pain. Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) is the most applied treatment method among neuromodulation methods. SCS procedure is a neuromodulation method used in the failed back surgery syndrome, neuropathic pain, and cancer pain. The 102 patients who applied SCS were included in the retrospective study from 2017-2022 in the University Algology Department. We asked about pain scores in line with visual analog scale degrees (VAS) before and after the SCS procedure, opioid use and compared the patient satisfaction with the procedure. We divided the patients into two groups as those with a diagnosis of post-laminectomy syndrome (Group 1) and those with a diagnosis of neuropathic pain (Group 2). VAS before SCS was 9.11±0.75 in Group 1 and 8.45±0.77 in Group two. After SCS, the decrease in pain intensity was much more distinct in post-laminectomy patients (Group 1), compared to the neuropathic pain patients (Group 2). The results were as follows: Group 1- 1.98±1.40, Group 2-4.08±0.71, p<0.001. The decrease in using analgesics was observed to be much more significant in Group 2. (P<0.05) Patient satisfaction was higher in Group 1 as well (p<0.05). We hold the opinion that post-laminectomy patients benefit more from the SCS procedure than neuropathic pain patients. We observed that the decrease both in pain intensity and the use of opioid analgesics was statistically and overwhelmingly distinct in post-laminectomy patients. According to the results of our study, we think that SCS is an effective and safe treatment method both for post-laminectomy and neuropathic pain patients.
Drug utilization study of pre-anesthetic, intraoperative, and post-operative medications use in various surgeries of orthopedic and surgery department of tertiary care teaching hospital
Authors: Shah Anjali , Pillai Ajita
Published: February 2024

Background: Every year millions of patients undergo surgery. The prescribing pattern of medications in patients undergoing surgery may differ based on the hospital setup, profile of the patient, and type of surgical procedure. Hence, the present study is undertaken to know the prescribing pattern of pre-anesthetic, intraoperative, and post-operative agents in surgery and orthopedic department.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to analyze the pattern of pre-anesthetic, intraoperative and post-operative medications used in surgery and orthopedic departments at a tertiary care teaching hospital.

Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in the departments of surgery and orthopedic in a tertiary care teaching hospital after taking approval from Institutional Ethics Committee. The details of demographic, clinical data and drugs prescribed during the pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative period were recorded in a preformed case record form and analyzed using descriptive statistics.

Results: A total of 400 patients prescriptions were collected and analyzed which included 244 patients in orthopedic department and 156 patients in the surgery department. The average number of drugs per encounter was 10.01 and 7.25 in the surgery and orthopedic department, respectively. Preoperatively, the majority of patients received ondansetron (99.5%) followed by glycopyrrolate, midazolam, tramadol, and ranitidine. Surgery was done either under general anesthesia (sodium thiopental and sevoflurane) or local anesthesia (Bupivacaine). Skeletal muscle relaxants used along with general anesthetics included succinylcholine, atracurium, and vecuronium. Postoperatively, antimicrobial agents (AMAs) (831) were most commonly used followed by analgesic agents (368). The majority of AMAs were used from “Watch group” (50%) compared to “Access group” (38.88%) (World Health Organization-Access, Watch, Reserve classification).

Conclusion: The present study gives an insight into the use of pre-anesthetic, intraoperative, and post-operative medications in our set-up. Generic medicines are used more which is good as it reduces the cost. Post-operative antimicrobial usage was more from the “Watch group” compared to the “Access group,” which is a concern and needs implementation of antibiotic policy.
Insight into Kedah State’s Coastal Perils: Tsunamis, Floods, and Sea Level Increase
Authors: Al-Qadami Ebrahim , Razi Mohd Adib Mohammad , Shah Syed Muzzamil Hussain , Ideris Mohamad Fahmi Mohamad , Mahamud Mahran
Published: February 2024

Coastal hazards refer to various natural processes and events occurring at coastlines and are driven by a combination of geological, meteorological, and oceanographic factors, posing risks to human activities, infrastructure, and the environment. Efforts to mitigate the consequences of these hazards are essential to minimize the potential risks and ensure the sustainability of the nearshore communities. Such efforts are developing early warning systems, constructing protective structures, proper land-use planning, and sustainable coastal management practices. In the last decade, coastal hazards become more severe due to the climate change consequences which directly contribute to sea level rise, storm intensification, and flooding. Therefore, investigating the coastal hazards in a specific region is of utmost importance to understand the degree of hazard and prepare effective mitigation strategies. This study specifically delves into the examination of coastal hazards along the mainland of Kedah and the coastal areas of Langkawi Island. It involves a comprehensive analysis of historical incidents and the prognosis of future scenarios. The study focuses on three primary natural hazards: tsunamis, floods, and the rising sea levels. Particularly, it scrutinizes significant past occurrences, notably the devastating tsunami of 2004. Additionally, projections regarding sea level increments for 2030, 2050, and 2100 are presented and deliberated upon. The paper concludes by suggesting recommendations for appropriate coastal management practices and effective mitigation strategies.
Landslides: How, Why and the Way Forward
Authors: Gue See-Sew
Published: February 2024

Slopes sometimes slide and cause damage and disruptions for the public. Landslides can be triggered by a combination of natural factors such as  intense and prolong rainfall, soil properties and steep gradient slope. Human activities  such as deforestation, improper construction practices and inadequate drainage systems can also contribute to landslide occurrences. Landslide mitigation is crucial to reduce the loss of lives, protect infrastructures, and ensure public safety. Given that landslides occur more frequently during intense and prolong rainfall, it's important to have effective strategies in place to minimize their impacts. This paper aims to provide insights into the causes of landslides, their impacts, and effective strategies for mitigation. Examples of successful landslide mitigation and management initiatives are included. The comprehensive approach, which involves education, research, planning, and collaboration, has the potential to significantly mitigate landslides. The way forward is to establish a centralized slope agency to lead and assist local authorities is an important strategic move. This agency as an One Stop Centre (OSC) could provide expertise, guidance, and control for slope-related projects, ensuring that proper standards are met. The Centre also provides risk assessment of existing slopes, mitigation measures and carries out research and development on improving slope engineering. Collaboration between government agencies, academic institutions, industry professionals, and local communities is key to the success of landslide mitigation efforts.
NĂNG LƯỢNG EXCITON TRẠNG THÁI CƠ BẢN TRONG ĐƠN LỚP COLAGEN ĐÔI KIM LOẠI CHUYỂN TIẾP
Authors: Hạnh Đinh Thị
Published: February 2024

Sử dụng phương pháp lý thuyết nhiễu loạn có điều tiết (Modulated Perturbation Method - MPM) ở gần đúng bậc hai để giải phương trình Schrödinger, chúng tôi thu được biểu thức giải tích  cho năng lượng exciton ở trạng thái cơ bản trong đơn lớp chalcogen đôi kim loại chuyển tiếp (Transition Metal Dichalcogenide – TMDC). Kết quả thu được có tính tổng quát cho nhiều loại TMDC khác nhau. Việc kiểm tra độ chính xác cho hai loại TMDC là WS2 và WSe2 bằng cách so sánh với kết quả chính xác bằng số cho thấy sai số của biểu thức năng lượng giải tích dưới 0.5%. Đây là kết quả có ý nghĩa khoa học và thúc đẩy việc tiếp tục nghiên cứu cho các trạng thái kích thích cao hơn.
Nhân vật ma trong tập truyện ngắn "Cô gái áo xanh" của Nguyễn Quang Thiều
Authors: Ánh Đào Thị Nguyệt
Published: February 2024

Bài viết tập trung tìm hiểu thế giới nhân vật ma trong tập truyện ngắn "Cô gái áo xanh" của nhà văn Nguyễn Quang Thiều. Bằng cách tiếp cận mới mẻ, độc đáo, Nguyễn Quang Thiều đã dựng lên một thế giới hình tượng ma khá đa dạng: Có khi là những hồn ma hiện về để thực hiện những khát vọng, đam mê còn dang dở; có khi là những hồn ma quay lại dương gian để đền đáp ơn nghĩa hoặc để báo thù. Nhìn chung, những hồn ma kỳ bí đó thực chất lại là những con người thật với những tình cảm, tính cách, số phận khác nhau. Thông qua hình ảnh những con ma, Nguyễn Quang Thiều muốn gửi gắm những thông điệp nhân văn về cuộc sống cũng như những triết lý về lẽ sống chết ở đời.
The Dutch Protocol: Coming of Age
Authors:   , van der Loos Maria Anna Theodora Catharina
Published: February 2024

The safety and efficacy of the Dutch Protocol is highly debated. Among the concerns regarding long-term safety of puberty suppression is a potential harmful effect on BMD accrual. Furthermore, the recent, unexplained, rise in predominantly AFAB referrals poses the question whether this particular group is different to former individuals. This could apply to personal traits, such as age and co-occurrence of psychological conditions, as well as characteristics of gender dysphoria, such as age at onset. The objective of this thesis was to shed light on outcomes in children and adolescents referred to the gender identity clinic of the Amsterdam UMC, location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the clinic where the Dutch Protocol originated.
This thesis aims to:
1. Investigate treatment trajectories of the population of children and adolescents referred to our gender identity clinic, including possible discontinuation of treatment.
2. Investigate the long-term effect of the combined treatment with puberty suppression and GAH on bone health, by studying the development of BMD in transgender adolescents with and without medical intervention, and changes in bone geometry.

Outline
In Part 1 of this thesis a general description of the children and adolescents who were referred for evaluation of gender dysphoria and/or treated according to the Dutch Protocol is given. Chapter 2 provides a broad overview of trajectories in these referred individuals. Besides trends in demographics of referred people, it describes the proportions of adolescents starting and stopping puberty suppression, and reasons for refraining from puberty suppression. In Chapter 3 the rate of discontinuation of GAH in people treated according to the Dutch Protocol is assessed.
Part 2 addresses bone development in people diagnosed with gender dysphoria in puberty. In Chapter 4 BMD development is analyzed in individuals during puberty suppression and gender-affirming treatment, and after long-term use of GAH. Chapter 5 studies whether the effect of estrogen on BMD is dose-dependent in trans girls. The natural course (i.e. prior to any medical treatment) of BMD development in adolescents diagnosed with gender dysphoria is studied in Chapter 6. Chapter 7 investigates the changes in bone geometry during treatment. The main findings of all studies are discussed in Chapter 8.
CURA: Developing, evaluating and implementing a new clinical ethics support instrument in palliative care
Authors:   , van Schaik Malene Vera
Published: February 2024

This thesis describes the development, evaluation and implementation of CURA, a clinical ethics support instrument. It is a four-step instrument that can be used to reflect on moral challenges. CURA is developed for and with healthcare professionals working in palliative care.
While CURA is considered feasible and effective, support is needed for implementation. One of the strategies to support implementation is by training ‘CURA ambassadors’. These ambassadors are trained to initiate, facilitate and help implement CURA within their organization.

CURA is aimed at strengthening moral competences and fostering moral resilience, which enables healthcare professionals to reflect on moral challenges, take well-considered ethical actions and navigate moral distress.
Presence of elsinochrome and other putative effectors in select genomes of the plant pathogen Elsinoë spp. based on in silico analysis
Authors: Cequeña Rhenz Cedrick , Sumabat-Dacones Leilani
Published: February 2024

The genus Elsinoë comprises obligate fungal pathogens known to cause scab disease in various crops, including mango, peanut, and sweet potato. In other fungal plant pathogens, secreted proteins or effectors and other secondary metabolites have been characterized as being involved mainly in stimulating host responses, such as the eventual manifestation of distinct symptoms on specific crops or as indications of host specialization. In line with this, variability in the genes conferring for the corresponding effector proteins and other secondary metabolites has also been identified between species of the same fungal genus and has helped in elucidating phylogenetic relationships and in determining host preferences. Available draft genomes of six plant pathogenic Elsinoë spp. retrieved from the NCBI were utilized in this study to assess their variations in terms of putative effectors and other secondary metabolites, along with in silico descriptions of their potential biological function and evolutionary relationships. Genome prediction revealed, on average, 3000 cytoplasmic effectors and approximately 280 apoplastic effectors across the species. Pathogenicity and virulence effectors such as melanin and elsinochrome were specifically detected in all the Elsinoë spp. genomes, with considerable variation between species. Ontology analysis revealed putative genes related to toxin activity, detoxification, and carbohydrate binding in Elsinoë. Furthermore, phylogenetic analysis of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and elsinochrome biosynthetic genes revealed clustering of Elsinoë spp. based on the host. These findings suggest that the disease status of different plant hosts infected by different Elsinoë spp. varies.
Study on the pattern evolution and reasons of the coordination between digital economy and green development
Authors: Wen Zhuwei , Sun Keke
Published: February 2024

The Recommendations on the Fourteenth Five-Year Plan and the Vision and Goals for 2035 suggest that the digital economy and green development have risen to the level of a national strategy, and that the study of their coupling and coordination and their spatial relevance can serve as a strong theoretical support for major national strategies. Based on the connotation of digital economy and green development, this study analyses the evolution of the temporal and spatial patterns of digital economy and green development by plotting the temporal change of the coupling coordination degree and the kernel density estimation of the whole country and each region, respectively. Finally, based on the findings of this study, policy recommendations are made for China's digital economy and green development and the synergistic development of the two.
Study on the Examination and Judgment of WeChat Record-type Evidence in Criminal Proceedings
Authors: Qu Zhujun , Jiang Qingqing , Dai Runze , Kong Jun , Zhang Mengna
Published: February 2024

In order to solve the problems existing in China at present in the examination and judgment of WeChat record evidence, this paper is based on the relevant laws and regulations in Chinese criminal procedure law, analyze the examination and judgment mechanism of WeChat record evidence, namely, the authenticity examination of the content, original data and storage medium, the relevance examination of WeChat record evidence to examine whether the content of WeChat record evidence is related to the facts to be proved and the legality review of the subject of the evidence, the way of the evidence and the procedure of the evidence collection. The legality review of the subject of the evidence collection, the way of evidence collection and the procedure of evidence collection. On this basis, it further analyzes the problems existing in the current mechanism, and provides certain methodological reference for improving the examination and judgment of WeChat record evidence.
Vaciar y llenar, o la lógica espacial de la neoliberalización
Authors: Franquesa Jaume
Published: February 2024

El presente artículo propone el análisis de la producción del espacio como estrategia metodológica para analizar, desde las ciencias sociales, los procesos de neoliberalización y el funcionamiento de los flujos de capital en nuestras ciudades. El interés de esta propuesta reside en la creciente penetración de políticas neoliberales en nuestro país, una penetración singularmente tangible en el campo de la planificación urbanística. Combinando la discusión teórica con la presentación de un estudio de caso del centro histórico de Palma (Mallorca), el artículo muestra cómo la dinámica del valor de cambio y la creación de plusvalías no suceden en una supuesta esfera económica exenta regida por sus propias leyes, sino que necesariamente deberá articularse con relaciones sociales de carácter extramercantil a las que movilizará y reformulará exigiéndoles que se ajusten a las necesidades de reproducción (y expansión) del sistema de acumulación.
La regulación del dinero político
Authors: García Viñuela Enrique
Published: February 2024

El dinero que se dirige a la financiación de los partidos y las campañas electorales se regula en las democracias para prevenir la corrupción quid pro quo y para que las desigualdades económicas no se trasladen a la política. Este artículo aborda la lógica de la regulación de esa clase de dinero y propone medidas que reducen los costes de información y agencia que comporta la representación política. El artículo tiene tres propósitos. El primero es exponer los problemas de la financiación política en el lenguaje de la teoría de la regulación económica. El segundo, mostrar que los medios de que disponen los reguladores sólo permiten alcanzar parcialmente los objetivos buscados. El tercero, la defensa de que las medidas más prometedoras para limitar la influencia del dinero político son la publicidad de las contribuciones a los partidos y candidatos y los techos al gasto electoral.
Un tótem frágil aproximación a la estructura teórica de El Suicidio
Authors: Ramos Torre Ramón
Published: February 2024

el suicidio puede ser considerado como uno de los totems de la sociologia actual. gran parte de su poder resulta de su densidad teorica. pero su entramado teorico es complejo y esta sometido a disputas interpretativas. se propone reconstruir su logica teorica como el resultado de un trayecto circular que inicialmente descompone analiticamente el objeto para despues volver a el y hacerlo inteligible. es en este trayecto de vuelta cuando aparecen serias aporias que enfrentan al principio de explicacion causal con el principio de inteligibilidad de las practicas analizadas. de ahi la fragilidad teorica de el suicidio.
Estrategia y técnicas investigadoras en El Suicidio, de Emile Durkheim
Authors: Blanco Moreno Francisca , Alvira Martín Francisco Ricardo
Published: February 2024

Los autores llevan a cabo una critica metodologica de el suicidio de Durkheim poniendo enfasis en lo que aun permanece, pero tambien, en los errores, sesgos y subjetividades de Emilio Durkheim. se analiza la estrategia metodologica empleada en el suicidio y se pone de relieve la debilidad del analisis causal debido a: la falta de control de explicciones alternativas, la no utilizacion de medidas de asociacion. se concluye afirmando que Durkheim ya no es un referente para el estudio del suicidio mas que en su tipologia de suicidios.
Desviación, desigualdad, polarización medidas de la diversidad social
Authors: Escobar Mercado Modesto
Published: February 2024

En este artículo se presenta una distinción entre los conceptos de desviación, desigualdad y polarizacin y se propone una familia de coeficientes aplicables a variables con valores limitados, es decir, con valores mínimo y máximo, a fin de medir la desviación de las distribuciones en términos porcentuales. entre los coeficientes propuestos, el más simple y útil es el coeficiente de variación ajustado, que implica la adición de una serie de propiedades deseables al conocido coeficiente de variación de Pearson para las variables limitadas. Finalmente, se presenta un par de aplicaciones donde se ponen de relieve las ventajas del coeficiente presentado.
Manifestaciones étnicas y cívico-territoriales de los nacionalismos
Authors: Sanmartín Arce Araceli Serrano Pascual
Published: February 2024

En este artículo se realiza un estudio comparado de las manifestaciones de los discursos nacionalistas en los contextos vasco y catalán. Se ha partido la existencia de un conjunto de elementos básicos de los que arranca el desarrollo de todo discurso nacionalista (el "código" en términos lingüísticos) que se hace concreto en contextos específicos adoptando formas variables en las que se priorizan elementos diversos ("hablas nacionalistas"). los diferentes discursos oscilan entre dos polos "ideal-típicos" de manifestación del nacionalismo, uno es el polo étnico y otro el cívico-territorial. las posiciones concretas en el continuum formado por estos dos polos dependen de caracteristicas como los grupos que constituyen su principal soporte, las tradiciones ideológicas predominantes o el contexto cultural, político y económico en el que se desenvuelven.
براہوئی ادب اٹی بوگ شوگ
Authors: Syed Mehbob Shah  , Shahwani Shabir Ahmed
Published: February 2024

Humor is considered part of literature and has a prominent place in the literature of all languages of the world, the main purpose of humor is to encourage laughter and humor is deemed as a means to end the burden of a gathering the aim of this topic is humor in Brahui literature is to explore that how such a studies has been conducted on this unconventional and essential topic and how much justice has been done to this topic while exploring it, for assessing this topic qualitative research method has been applied and the source of data was purely secondary date, in this regard different books of Brahui language and other languages/literature has been reviewed of an in depth understanding to topic, by researching this topic, it also come to know that British who came from outside in the last century, first standard were in Brahui literature and explained the early tracs of this language and brought addition in written material of Brahui literature, inspiring from the positive efforts of British Writers the attention of local people was also drawn towards it and they started to explore the different aspects of Brahui literature, existing of various literature and humor in Brahui literature sows that his topic has got an important place in Brahui literature, but the literature gap is still existing to explore the different aspects of this unconditional topic in Brahui language.