bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Perinatal Outcome among Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Authors:   M.B,Ch,B, F.I.C.M.S.FM, Assistant professor in family medicine, M.Sc. Obstetrics and gynecology, Zangana Jwan Mohammed Sabir , Ramadhan Nawshad Nawzad ,   M.B.Ch,B, KHCMS Trainee Family medicine, Erbil/Iraq.
Published: December 2022

Background & Objectives: Diabetes in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of complications in both the mother and the fetus. Early diagnosis by the screening of pregnant women between 24 to 28 weeks of gestation with proper control of diabetes is important to reduce the adverse effects in perinatal outcomes. This study aims to know the perinatal outcome among neonates of diabetic mothers in comparison with those of non-diabetic mothers. Methods: A case control study was carried out at Maternity Teaching Hospital in Erbil City, Kurdistan Region, Iraq over 6 months’ period, from 1st April 2019 to 1st 0f January 2020. A convenient sample size of 100 participants of diabetic mothers compared with 100 non-diabetic mothers with ? 34 weeks of gestation till one week post-delivery, perinatal outcome including gestational age, mode of delivery, admission to neonatal care unit, birth weight, gender, early neonatal death, intrauterine death, the intrauterine fetal restriction was measured in both groups. Results: Among majority of gestational diabetic mothers regarding to maternal age 33.5% were aged between 18-35 years, 16.5% were older than 35, the most common complications in gestational diabetes group which were statistically significant were hypoglycemia, polycythemia and respiratory distress( 17.5%, 13% and 20% respectively) , neonatal macrosomia were revealed in 22.5% of gestational diabetes mellitus neonates and only 10% in non- gestational diabetes mellitus revealed, Conclusion: Morbidities like hypoglycemia, macrosomia, polycythemia, and respiratory distress syndrome are more common among babies of diabetic mothers when compared to those of non-diabetic mothers, and they are the most common complications that were observed.
Body weight Changes among medical doctors during the COVID-19 curfew: A cross-sectional survey
Authors:   Assistant professor in clinical biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Musa Dildar Haji , Qasim Bayar Ahmed ,   Assistant professor of endocrinology and diabetes, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Tahrani Abd Almajid ,   Assistant professor of General surgeon, College of Medicine, University of Duhok, Salih Sherwan Ferman ,   Endocrinologist, Kurdistan higher Council of medical specialties, Hawler, Ahmed Mazyar Jabbar ,   Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham
Published: December 2022

Background and objectives: The curfew implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic can affect several factors that contribute to energy balance, but the impact of the curfew on weight changes is unknown. We aimed to determine the impact of the COVID-19 curfew on body weight among doctors. Methods: A survey of 380 doctors was conducted between the 15th of March 2020 and the 20th of April 2020. The survey participants were recruited from the staff of general teaching hospitals in the Kurdistan Region irrespective of the clinical origin. Three hundred and eighty doctors completed the questionnaire. The weight and height of all participants were determined at the beginning of the COVID-19 curfew and at the end of the curfew, and BMI was calculated. Results: A total of 380 doctors from many regions of Kurdistan were included in this survey. Out of 380 doctors, 177 (47%) reported weight gain (75.2 ± 16.9 to 77.7 ± 17.1 Kg, (p:0.020), 116 (30%) reported weight loss (77.0 ± 14.1 to 74.4± 13.4 Kg, p:0.021) and 87 (23%) had no change in body weight. The study showed that the majority of subjects with weight loss 80 (69%), were those that had fewer hours of sleep (less than 6 hours sleep, p:0.010), compared to those with unchanged weight and weight gain groups (p:0.010, 18.1%, and 12.1% respectively). Conclusion: The impact of the COVID-19 curfew on body weight among doctors was diverse, with almost half having weight gain and a third having weight loss. Identifying factors that contribute to weight changes during curfew could inform the planning of future similar situations.
Correlation of mammographic density and breast cancer characteristics
Authors:   MBChB, DMRD, FIBMS, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq. Corresponding author: Rihan Nuri Bapir., Rashid Sameeah Abdulrahman , Bapir Rihan Nuri ,   MBChB, Department of Radiology, Rizgary Teaching Hospital, Erbil, Iraq
Published: December 2022

Background and objective: Mammographic density is regarded as one of the most prevalent risk factors for developing breast cancer. However, there is limited data on its relationship with tumor characteristics. Therefore, this study has been conducted to evaluate the association between mammographic density and breast cancer subtypes as well as tumor characteristics. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study was performed on 105 women with pathologically proved breast cancer. Mammographic breast density was scored according to Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System classification before receiving treatment, followed by correlation with some risk factors and tumor characteristics. Results: From the 105 enrolled cases, about 70% had low mammographic density, and 30% had high mammographic density. Mammographic breast density was significantly associated with age and menopausal status, where high density was more prevalent among age group <45 years (58%) and among premenopausal women (71%). No significant association was found between density and Body Mass Index. Overall, estrogen positive, progesterone positive and luminal B were more prevalent in both low and high breast density cases; however, these findings were not significant. No significant relationship between mammography density and tumor grade, stage, size or lymph node involvement was observed. Conclusion: Mammographic breast density is positively associated with age and menopausal status but not associated with Body Mass Index or tumor characteristics.
Characterization of electrical properties of different chemical sprays for electrostatic spraying
Authors: JYOTI BIKRAM , MANI INDRA , KUMAR ADARSH , KHURA TAPAN K
Published: December 2022

Application of chemicals application of chemical is an essential component of agriculture production system. Excessive use of these chemicals has led to search for a suitable chemical application method. Electrostatic spraying can be a viable option to eradicate the existing problem in chemical application. Electrical properties of spray liquid play an important role to impart charge to the spray droplet and it subsequent transportation to the intended target. Therefore it is necessary to characterize the spray liquid in terms of electrical properties for selected chemicals and their concentrations for electrostatic spraying. Hence, the present study was conducted to analyze the spray liquids in terms of their electrical properties using different chemicals. The implications of each electrical property with respect to spray chargeability, deposition on to the target, biological efficacy and suitability for electrostatic charging were established. The electrical conductivity varied from 0.50-0.526, 531-565 and 497-546 Î¼s/cm for distilled, ground and tap water, respectively at all selected levels of concentration and chemicals. For ground water and tap water, both the electrical conductivity was significantly higher than that of distilled water. Dielectric constant varied from 80.18â€“80.28, 80.26â€“80.42 and 80.597â€“80.66 for distilled, ground and tap water, respectively at all selected levels of concentration and chemicals. For ground water and tap water, the dielectric constant was higher than that of distilled water.
Assessment of conservation agriculture and intercropping practices for enhanced productivity and profitability in maize (Zea mays)
Authors: SEPAT SEEMA , BANA R S , MEENA S L , RANA D S
Published: December 2022

A field experiment was conducted to study the effect of tillage and intercropping on yield, net returns and weed density in maize (Zea mays L.) at ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi during 2010, 2011 and 2012. The experiment was conducted in split-plot design with three replications. In main plots, tillage systems, viz. conventional tillage (CT), CT + residues at 3 t/ha, zero-tillage (ZT) and ZT+ residues at 3 t/ha were taken. In sub plots, intercropping systems such as sole maize, sole groundnut, maize + groundnut (1:1) and maize + groundnut (1:2) were taken. The results indicated that ZT + residue at 3 t/ha recorded the highest dry matter (DM) accumulation in maize at all the growth stages except 30 DAS followed by CT + residue at 3 t/ha over the years. The yield attributes such as number of gain rows/cob and number of grains/grain row were recorded highest in ZT + residue at 3 t/ha followed by CT + residue at 3 t/ha. The residue retention at 3 t/ha in ZT enhanced 25.3-28.9% grain yield in maize compared to CT over the years. ZT + residue at 3 t/ha recorded the highest net returns (49.8 Ã— 103 /ha) and B:C ratios (1.7) in maize. In 2010, weed population of broad-leaved weed (BLWs), narrow-leaved weed (NLWs) and total was recorded highest in ZT + residue at 3 t/ha. However, the population of BLWs and total increased in CT compared to ZT at the end of the study period. The intercropped system, viz. maize + groundnut in 1:1 and 1:2 recorded the lowest DM accumulation than the sole maize over the years. The number of grain rows/cob and number of grains/ grain row were recorded highest in sole maize compared to intercropped maize. However, higher grain yield and net returns was found in maize + groundnut in 1:1 and 1:2 than sole maize. The intercropped maize + groundnut in 1:1 and 1:2 recorded the lowest population of BLWs, NLWs and total during the years.
Supervision of Local Government Elections in Tanzania: The Plight for Independent Electoral Organs
Authors:   University of Dar es Salaam School of Law, A.M. Shayo Daniel
Published: December 2022

Local government elections provide an opportunity for people to choose their immediate leaders at the grass-root level. They are means to ensure democracy at such levels. Prompted by events and results of the 2019 local government elections, this study examines the efficiency of the existing laws and regulations on local government elections in ensuring free and fair elections. The results point out to lack of independence and neutrality of election supervisory bodies at the said levels. The study recommends review of the whole election system at grassroot level in order to ensure free and fair elections. Key Terms: Local Government Elections, Election Supervision, Independence of Election Supervisors
Patent Protection and Public Health Promotion in Tanzania
Authors:   University of Dar es Salaam School of Law, Komba Nuru Benjamin , Mairo Chacha ,   University of Dar es Salaam School of Law
Published: December 2022

Intellectual property rights refer to intangible rights that are conferred to a person for the protection of his intellectual creation. One of the subsets of intellectual property is patent, which deals with protection of inventions. This article aims at critically analysing the relationship between patent protection and promotion of public health. The article begins by discussing the international legal framework on patent protection and their position on the promotion of public health. Further, the article analyses the measures to be taken by developing countries so as to promote public health in their countries and at the same time ensuring patent protection. An analysis of the Tanzanian legal framework on patent protection and the efforts taken to promote public health follows thereafter. Ultimately, the article draws a conclusion and provides recommendations on what should be done by developing countries so as to effectively promote public health. Keywords: Intellectual Property, Patent Protection, Public Health, Developing Countries.
The Potential of Social Media as a Means of Online Business Promotion
Authors: Infante Allyana , Mardikaningsih Rahayu
Published: December 2022

Business activities using internet technology are an innovative way of conducting company activities. By utilizing internet technology, companies can conduct various business activities electronically such as business transactions, operational company functions, share information with consumers and suppliers to maintain relationships before, during and after the purchase process. Business people need effective marketing media with the aim of expanding their market share. Social media as a marketing tool is certainly related to marketing communications. This research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of social media as an online business marketing medium. This research is a qualitative research by conducting a literature study related to social media and online business promotion. The results of the study show that the use of social media makes it easier for business people with reduced costs. but with all the advantages, business people still have to have a preventive attitude when conducting business transactions.
Covid-19 And Its After-Effects On Macau’s Gaming Industry
Authors: Zhou Fanli , Schrier Thomas , Zheng Tianshu
Published: December 2022

This study measured the magnitude of Covid-19’s impact on the casino gaming industry in Macau, analyzed the current Asian gaming market, and provided an overview of the industry outlook in the post-Covid era. Using the Time Series analysis techniques, statistically significant decreases in all sections of the industry have been identified and quantified. In addition, quarterly gaming revenue for the future three years were forecasted. Based on current market conditions and the results of data analyses, this study suggests that: 1) a more diversified tourism and gaming service portfolio is needed; 2) collaborations with surrounding areas need to be established; 3) Macau’s gaming industry will need to explore new markets for future sustainable growth; 4) the rebound of Macau’s gaming industry in the near future will largely depend on China’s COVID policy.
Pengaruh Penerapan Teori Belajar Sibernetik Terhadap Kemampuan Mahasiswa Mengelola Pembelajaran Berbasis Digital
Authors: Telaumbanua Arozatulo , Gulo Detiriani , Lahagu Lisman Apriliani , Gulo Citra Kurnihati , Gulo Ener Kenangan Kasih
Published: December 2022

The development of increasingly sophisticated technology creates a learning atmosphere that must adapt. Students adapt to digital-based learning, both subject matter and assignments to be received and sent. Students can improve skills in managing learning and assignments digitally. Not a few students have not been able to professionally manage digital-based learning and assignments. Limited knowledge and infrastructure are important factors in the lack of student’s ability to manage their digital-based assignments. In addition, the lack of involvement of lecturers using digital-based learning also makes one of the weak abilities of students to adapt to managing electronic assignments. Therefore, this study uses a quantitative methodology with the aim of finding out how much influence the application of cybernetic learning theory has on students' ability to manage digital-based assignments. To deal with this problem, the researchers provide a solution by conducting training and technical guidance to students on the use of technology in learning and seeking to procure facilities and infrastructure that support digital-based learning processes.
Analisis Teologis Perkataan Iblis Dalam Menciptakan Kebohongan Yang Mempengaruhi Manusia
Authors: Illu Jonidius , Tambun Mariduk , Cancera Atong
Published: December 2022

Penjelasan tentang berbagai perkataan Iblis yang menipu manusia telah diceritakan dalam Alkitab. Tulisan ini bermaksud menguraikan pandangan teologis perkataan Iblis yang menciptakan kebohongan yang mempengaruhi manusia. Diharapkan orang Kristen memiliki dasar pemahaman yang sesuai Alkitab sehingga tidak mudah dipengaruhi oleh Iblis yang selalu menciptakan kebohongan dan pada akhirnya dapat berkata tidak terhadap bujuk rayuan atau perkataan Iblis dan keluar sebagai pemenang.
Artikel ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yaitu melakukan penelitian kepustakaan dengan menemukan sumber literatur yang tepat sehingga penulisan artikel ini sesuai dengan isi yang diharapkan. Sumber-sumber yang dimaksudkan adalah buku-buku dan artikel-artikel yang terkait dengan topik atau latar belakang masalah tersebut.
Permasalahan yang terjadi dalam kehidupan orang Kristen yaitu Iblis menciptakan kebohongan yang mempengaruhi manusia sehingga dapat menerima dan mengikutinya tanpa menguji kebenarannya berdasarkan Alkitab. Manusia mudah dipengaruhi sebab perkataan Iblis, hal ini disebabkan beberapa hal antara lain: perkataan Iblis seolah-olah benar adanya, sikap orang Kristen yang mendua hati yang tanpa berpikir panjang mengambil keputusan tanpa mempertimbangkan kebenarannya, hubungan manusia yang renggang dengan Allah memudahkan Iblis untuk melakukan pendekatan, menghasut dan akhirnya mengendalikan pikiran manusia dengan dengan berbagai tipu muslihat dan kebohongannya. Di sisi lain orang Kristen tidak memiliki kedekatan dengan Allah sehingga tidak mengerti kehendak-Nya dibandingkan dengan kebohongan Iblis, dampaknya lebih memilih perkataan Iblis. Harapan penulis yaitu orang Kristen memahami perkataan Iblis yang menciptakan kebohongan sehingga tidak tertipu. Selain itu, diharapkan tulisan ini memberi penjelasan yang lengkap tentang berbagai kebohongan yang diciptakan Iblis.
Thailand’s Trade Policies: Short Review of Successes and Shortcomings
Authors: Herman Nash
Published: December 2022

While Thailand is often considered a bastion of free trade, the Southeast Asian country has deployed a multitude of different policies that has led to Thailand’s current economic success. Thailand has generally always sought to be a modern, liberal country. Before the Asian Financial Crisis of the 1990’s Thailand saw unprecedented economic growth before the crisis and has since focused on even more liberalization measures. The paper aims to explore some of the different parts of economic theory that Thailand has implemented (both liberal and protectionist), in order to explain some of Thailand’s economic success and some possible shortcomings. The first section of the paper explores various parts of economic theory such as different obstructions to free trade and Standard Trade theory. The next part of the paper applies these concepts to Thailand to see how the country implements these theories and policies. Major protectionist policies that Thailand follows are tariffs and resistance to international IPRs. Another critical aspect that is discussed for Thailand’s economic success is the gravity model. The research concludes that while some protectionist policies have certainly helped Thailand in the short term, their desire to continue liberalizing will help the country in the long run.
Impact of COVID-19 on Stock Markets: An Investigation and Way Forward
Authors: Trivedi Aaditya , Singh Tajinder Pal , Kishore Kaushal
Published: December 2022

This study analyzes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stock markets in different regions of the world. Impact of COVID-19 on the stock market is like a black swan event. To analyze the impact of COVID-19 on the stock market, study includes different indices, ratios, strategies and past events to compare. Study is focused on the stock market of countries such as the United States and India to see effects on developed and developing countries. The trends were found similar worldwide. The United States, which has been a bull market for a long time, is also experiencing a plummeting stock market. In the Dow Jones Index’s first quarter history, this year’s first quarter has marked the worst performance ever. In the year 2020, Indian stock market from 1st January to 23rd March SENSEX has plunged 37.1% and from 1st January to 18th May SENSEX has plunged 27.2%. The study tries to touch upon the past crises and its impact on various stock markets. Sentiments of an investor play a major role in the stock market. A good strategy if used in this type of stock market can help generate profits and remain stable in the volatile situation as well.
Optimum Commodity Taxation When Employment Matters
Authors: Warreir P. Nandakumar
Published: December 2022

Ramsey's inelasticity rule for optimum commodity taxation has been criticized for indicating tax rates for basic necessities which have lower elasticities of demand than luxury consumption items. However, it is noted that skillful marketing techniques tend to lower the demand elasticities of luxury items so that it is not evident that the Ramsey rule is inequitable. In this paper equity concerns from a macroeconomic viewpoint are introduced, modifying the Ramsey rule approach by including total employment in the decision-maker's utility function. Then it is seen that the relative tax rate of the product which is more labour-intensive in production is lower than under the original Ramsey rule. The weight given by the government to an additional unit of employment relative to additional tax revenue now enters the tax rule specification. It is also observed that when the employment objective is included, the relative tax rates of products such as furniture that are labour-intensive in production will be lower than under the pure Ramsey inelasticity rule.
Giuliani’s Naples: A Walking Tour
Authors: Confalone Nicoletta , Leclair Grégory
Published: December 2022

With 430,000 inhabitants in 1800, Naples had become the third most populous European city after London and Paris. The excavation of the site of Pompeii in the eighteenth century gave a special prestige to the city. Its newly unearthed antiquities and frescoes led to a vogue of neoclassicism across the arts. Images of ancient Greek and Roman lyres inspired the creation of the lyre-guitar, an instrument on which Mauro Giuliani performed on various occasions in Naples--probably more for its visual effect than for audibility's sake.
The Guitar in Tudor England: A Social and Musical History, by Christopher Page
Authors: Long Richard
Published: December 2022

Long reviews The Guitar in Tudor England: A Social and Musical History by Christopher Page.
Soundboard Scholar no. 3 (Complete)
Authors:   Soundboard Scholar
Published: December 2022

Soundboard Scholar no. 3 (Complete)
Sinfonia Concertante by Luigi Boccherini, edited by Matanya Ophee
Authors: Long Richard
Published: December 2022

Sinfonia concertante (G. 523), by Boccherini, Luigi is reviewed.
The Russian Guitar 1800-1850 (Timofeyev and Schneiderman)
Authors: Yates Stanley
Published: December 2022

The Russian Guitar 1800-1850, album by Oleg Timofeyev and John Schneiderman is reviewed.
The Way We Were: A Review of Early Efforts to Find Classical Guitar Music in Collections
Authors: Colahan Ellwood
Published: December 2022

This article was originally copublished online with the author's article, "Guitar Music in Collections: A New Web-Based Index Is Launched," Soundboard Scholar, no. 3 (2017), https://digitalcommons.du.edu/sbs/vol3/iss1/6.
Desinformação em contextos eleitorais : da definição às possibilidades de enfrentamento
Authors: Camilloto Bruno , Barbosa Marcus , Jardim Luiza
Published: December 2022

O avanço das Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TICs) proporcionou novas formas de interação para a sociedade. A visão otimista sobre as potencialidades democráticas da internet foi substituída por visão crítica, focada em ameaças trazidas ao exercício democrático. A desinformação, que não é criação tecnológica, encontrou espaço propício para disseminação massiva no ambiente digital. Este artigo discute a desinformação em contexto eleitoral, o tratamento concedido ao tema pela legislação brasileira e as iniciativas governamentais e não governamentais que atuam para enfrentar o problema. Inicialmente, o texto mapeia discussões contemporâneas sobre as implicações dos meios digitais ao ambiente democrático. No passo seguinte, apresenta uma gramática mínima do conceito de desinformação. Posteriormente, discute as normas brasileiras (in)capazes de regulamentar a questão e projetos de lei (PL) em tramitação no Congresso. Por fim, com intuito de ampliar a discussão sobre eventuais medidas para minimizar a desinformação, abordamos iniciativas para conter o problema.
Acompanhamento cidadão das contas públicas
Authors: Guzzi Drica
Published: December 2022

Tem por objetivo contribuir com o princípio da transparência na distribuição dos repasses dos financiamentos públicos de campanhas declarados pelas candidaturas, de modo a fomentar, de maneira crescente, a participação cidadã na política parlamentar do país. A lei eleitoral em vigor continua favorecendo distorções no uso de recursos financeiros de candidaturas em termos de sua efetiva representatividade. Esse continua sendo um dos principais desafios para a proposição de reformas e sistematização na prestação de contas, pelo pouco empenho na distribuição dos recursos públicos por parte dos partidos. Comparativamente aos demais países, o que mais sobressai no cenário nacional é a condição precária da participação formal das mulheres na política, âmbito em que a paridade de gêneros está mais distante. Para a análise do tema proposto, parte-se da possibilidade de candidaturas poderem acompanhar, em tempo real e de modo simplificado, os recursos disponibilizados dos fundos públicos de campanhas, com o pressuposto de que é preciso criar condições para o avanço da educação política na escolha de seus representantes, passando pelo acesso e uso da tecnologia (inclusão digital) de modo a contemplar todas as camadas da população do processo eletivo.
A saga das doações cidadãs nas campanhas eleitorais no Brasil : controles, transparência e proteção de dados
Authors: Salgado Eneida , Portella Luiza , Nakamura Erick
Published: December 2022

A relação entre o dinheiro e a política é uma questão problemática nas democracias, e a garantia simultânea de liberdade e igualdade impõe um difícil equilíbrio a ser estabelecido pela legislação eleitoral e partidária. O sistema brasileiro, construído por decisões judiciais e por frequentes reformas eleitorais, falha na concretização de igualdade e de liberdade na disputa eleitoral. Um dos pontos em que há ofensa ao princípio democrático e aos direitos fundamentais é a regulamentação das doações cidadãs, importante mecanismo para o envolvimento da população na democracia eleitoral para além do momento do voto. Neste artigo, partindo do estudo preliminar realizado no âmbito do Grupo de Trabalho (GT) da Sistematização das Normas Eleitorais (SNE) instaurado pelo Tribunal Superior Eleitoral (TSE), e com base em uma análise bibliográfica e legislativa do sistema brasileiro de financiamento da política, são identificados os principais entraves encontrados nas regras eleitorais vigentes em 2020 para as doações cidadãs. Para colaborar com o aprimoramento da normativa e para provocar reflexões, ao final, são indicados alguns caminhos para promover a aproximação da cidadania da política pelo financiamento de candidaturas e de partidos.
Relatório sobre financiamento proporcional de candidaturas negras e cotas raciais eleitorais como proposta interseccional
Authors: Vaz Lívia , Santana Irapuã
Published: December 2022

Parte da hipótese de que - no contexto dos direitos políticos no Brasil, inclusive numa perspectiva histórica - há necessidade de ações afirmativas para efetiva inclusão de pessoas negras em cargos eletivos, para os Poderes Legislativo e Executivo. Desse modo, apresenta-se - a partir da revisão das constituições, da legislação e da jurisprudência brasileiras no que tange aos direitos políticos da população negra - uma proposta de cotas raciais eleitorais interseccionais, apontando-se medidas a serem adotadas para garantir o aumento da representação negra nos cargos políticos.
A participação eleitoral das pessoas com deficiência no Brasil : desafios e perspectivas
Authors: Mello Anahí , Dias Joelson , Schaefer Márcia , Silva Geovanna , Peixoto Salisia
Published: December 2022

Reflete a participação do Subgrupo da Pessoa com Deficiência na Fase II do Projeto de Sistematização das Normas Eleitorais (SNE), Eixo Temático VII - Participação das Minorias do Processo Eleitoral. O objetivo é discutir, a partir da perspectiva do Direito Eleitoral e da Ciência Política, algumas dimensões que envolvem o acesso e a participação política eleitoral das pessoas com deficiência no Brasil.
Partidos políticos e inclusão : candidaturas coletivas, negros, mulheres e indígenas
Authors: Machado Carlos , Campos Bárbara , Vaz Ana , Rodrigues Cristiano
Published: December 2022

Abordaremos aspectos relacionados às normas eleitorais que guardam relevância para a inclusão de grupos excluídos ou com restrições significativas quanto ao acesso à representação política. Dessa forma, iremos focar em três aspectos: (a) os avanços e os desafios das candidaturas coletivas; (b) o financiamento público de mulheres e pessoas negras; e (c) a relação entre partidos políticos e candidaturas indígenas. Entendemos a importância de mobilizar uma discussão específica sobre os três aspectos suscitados e a legislação sobre partidos políticos e sua organização. Em todas essas discussões, pesa a necessidade de refletir sobre o grau de autonomia partidária e em que medida ela deve ser compreendida como um princípio absoluto.
Pengelompokkan Titik Api di Provinsi Jambi dengan Algoritma Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering
Authors: Simanjuntak Krisman Pratama , Khaira Ulfa
Published: December 2022

Kebakaran adalah salah satu bencana yang kerap kali melanda Indonesia, khususnya daerah dengan hutan dan lahan yang luas seperti Provinsi Jambi. Pada tahun 2019 setidaknya terdapat 157.137 hektare hutan dan lahan di Provinsi Jambi terbakar yang menyebabkan kerugian sebesar Rp.12 triliun. Demi mencegah hal tersebut terulang kembali, perlu dilakukan pencegahan dini dengan cara mengelompokkan data titik panas bumi menjadi sejumlah cluster sehingga bisa mengidentifikasi kelompok titik panas mana yang darurat kebakaran. Salah satu metode mengelompokkan titik panas bumi adalah Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering. Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering mengelompokkan sejumlah data berdasarkan kemiripan yang membentuk pohon hierarki dari bawah ke atas. Pada penelitian ini, Clustering dilakukan dengan mengelompokkan data menjadi 2 sampai 10 cluster. Evaluasi hasil clustering dilakukan dengan menghitung Silhouette Coefficient dan memilih koefisien yang terbaik dari tiap jumlah cluster. Dengan menggunakan 6.658 row data lalu Confidence, Brightness, dan FRP sebagai atributnya, hasilnya jumlah cluster 2 adalah jumlah cluster terbaik dengan nilai Silhouette Coefficient sebesar 0,5856441. Cluster-1 terdiri dari 6.283 titik dengan rata - rata tingkat kepercayaan 73,49642% yang tergolong sedang, kemudian Cluster-2 terdiri dari 375 titik dengan rata - rata tingkat kepercayaan  99,46133% yang tergolong tinggi sehingga perlu diproritaskan penanggulangannya.
CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE FIELDS AND MICROCIRCULATION IN THE WALLS OF COCCYGEAL PILONIDAL CYSTS DURING AND AFTER LASER-INDUCED THERMOTHERAPY
Authors:   South Ural State Medical University, Zolotukhin D.S. , Krochek I.V. , Sergiyko S.V. ,   South Ural State Medical University,   South Ural State Medical University
Published: December 2022

Introduction. As of today, many options for conservative and surgical treatment of patients with pilonidal cysts have been developed. Our studies on the use of laser radiation in the treatment of epithelial coccygeal passage, which began in 2007, showed its positive clinical effect, which is expressed in a decrease in the number of complications and relapses. The principle of the method is the thermal ablation of the walls of the coccygeal passage with laser radiation. The aim. To study the effect of high-intensity laser radiation on the tissues of pilonidal cyst in patients with epithelial coccygeal passage, in order to improve the results of their treatment. Materials and methods. The study was conducted from 2018 to 2021. The patients were divided into 2 groups depending on the type of surgical treatment. The first group consisted of 124 patients who underwent cyst excision with primary sutures. The second group included 60 patients who underwent laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy. To study microcirculatory changes in the tissues of the pilonidal cyst while doing operational injury, SPECTROTEST (Spectro Analytical Instruments, Germany) spectrometer was used. Results. We have revealed changes in microcirculation and tissue saturation parameters depending on the type of surgical treatment. In the first group, a statistically significant microcirculatory and tissue saturation disorders were found in the walls of postoperative wounds. In the second group, microcirculatory disorders were less pro-nounced, and their normalization occurred much earlier. This indicates the absence of ischemia of the surrounding tissues around the treated area. Temperatures in the walls of pilonidal cysts at laser-induced interstitial thermom-etry vary from 56 to 65 °C, which are the temperatures of destruction of proteins that make up the structure of the cyst walls. On the surface and in the tissues surrounding the cyst, the maximum recorded temperature was 40 °C, and this does not cause protein destruction. Conclusions. High-intensity laser radiation leads to obliteration of the cystic cavity, the formation of scar tissue, the elimination of specific symptoms and the decrease in the risk of recurrence of pilonidal disease, which is confirmed by spectroscopy, thermometry and histological studies.
Characterization of Structural Stability of Magnetron Sputtered Tungsten-boron Thin Films at Elevated Temperatures
Authors: AVOTINA Liga , GOLDMANE Annija Elizabete , VANAGS Edgars , TRIMDALE-DEKSNE Aija , BUMBURE Lada , ROMANOVA Marina , SOROKINS Hermanis , MUHIN Alexei , ZASLAVSKIS Aleksandrs , KIZANE Gunta , DEKHTYAR Yuri
Published: December 2022

In the divertor of the tokamak type fusion reactors tungsten and tungsten-covered plasma facing materials are currently among the selected materials. However, metallic, high-Z plasma facing materials require plasma mitigation. Recent researches show, that mitigation with boron can be used for optimizing plasma operations, while the interactions between boron containing plasma and tungsten plasma facing materials are less investigated. The formation of mixed layers and their behaviour under plasma operations as well as reactor maintenance procedures needs to be estimated. In order to estimate properties of tungsten-boron mixed layers, such layers can be produced by deposition methods, such as the magnetron sputtering technique and further characterized and analysed. Magnetron sputtered tungsten-boron films were oxidized up to 600 °C. Prior and after thermal treatment infrared spectra and electron microscopy images of the films were registered. For comparison, W films with no addition B of were deposited. Selected parts of the films were etched, to analyse temperature dependent edge effects. Mass changes at ~ 400 – 500 °C can be attributed to the corresponding oxidation processes. The structure analysis and infrared spectrometry show the formation of W-O and W=O bonds. The obtained results will be applied for recommendations for the production of W-B thin films for microelectronic devices.
Power Plant Condition Assessment through Engineering, Materials Science, and NDT 4.0 Technology
Authors:   Applied Inspection Systems, Haigler Terry
Published: December 2022

Billions of dollars are spent each year on clean, renewable energy and the operations of traditional power plants to meet the demands of electricity consumption here in the U.S. and around the world. Energy companies are always feeling the pressure to provide the electricity people rely on every day in their personal and professional lives. With bigger, more powerful computers, and the fast development of new technology, the demand for electricity will continue to grow forcing energy companies to adopt more efficient inspection applications to provide high quality, sustainable power in the future. The U.S. generated 4.12 trillion kilowatt hours of electricity in 2020. The leader in electric generation is natural gas with 40 percent of the total amount. Natural gas was followed by nuclear at 20 percent, coal at 19 percent, wind at 8.4 percent, hydro at 7.3 percent, and solar at 2.3 percent.

The NDT industry along with engineering and materials science is a critical part of the longevity of new and aging power plants around the world. This paper will discuss through examples and case studies the technology and analysis that goes into power plant condition assessments. Emphasis will be given to the NDT 4.0 technologies used in power plants to overcome traditional challenges when dealing with condition assessment inspections. It will be show that no one technology can be the answer to all problems, but that it takes a team of engineers and NDT personnel to provide high quality assessments that provide meaningful results. We will also show how Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning and smart technologies combined with engineering analysis and materials science can create long lived, safe, and efficient power across many different power plant types.
Dampak Dana Desa Dalam Penanggulangan Kemiskinan Di Jawa Tengah
Authors: Arfiansyah Mufti Arief
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the effect of village funds and economic growth on poverty. This studyrefers to a quantitative descriptive approach to the population of regencies in Central Java Province.Determination of the sample by purposive sampling technique. The data collection process uses secondarydata from the Central Statistics Agency and the Ministry of Finance. The research data in this study are theVillage Funds Ceiling, Gross Domestic Income and the number of poor people in districts in Central JavaProvince from 2015-2019. Data analysis using panel data regression analysis with the help of Eview 10software.The results showed that 1) village funds had a negative effect on poverty. The higher the villagefunds the smaller the poverty rate. 2) Economic growth has a negative effect on poverty, the higher theGross Domestic Income the lower the poverty rate
Analisis Kinerja Keuangan Pada Koperasi Pegawai Negeri (Kpn) Hidayah Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Sanggau
Authors: Pandu Febrina
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kinerja keuangan Koperasi Pegawai Negeri (KPN) Hidayah Kantor Kementerian Agama Kabupaten Sanggau tahun 2018 sampai dengan 2020 dengan menggunakan analisis rasio keuangan likuiditas, rentabilitas, solvabilitas dan aktivitas. Metode analisis yang digunakan yaitu metode analisis kualitatif. Data yang dikumpulkan dengan dokumentasi dan wawancara. Dari hasil penelitian yang dilakukan pada koperasi pegawai negeri (KPN) hidayah mengenai kinerja keuangan yang dinilai dari rasio likuiditas berdasarkan analisis current rasio menunjukkan angka sangat baik dan cash rasio menunjukkan hasil yang buruk. Rasio rentabilitas berdasarkan analisis rentabilitas ekonomi yang dihasilkan baik dan rentabilitas modal sendiri menunjukkan hasil cukup baik. Sedangkan net profit margin menunjukkan hasil yang sangat baik. Rasio solvabilitas berdasarkan analisis debt to asset ratio dan long term debt to equity yang dihasilkan masing-masing menunjukkan angka dengan kriteria sangat baik. Selanjutnya pada rasio aktivitas berdasarkan analisis perputaran piutang menunjukkan hasil buruk, asset turn over menunjukkan hasil buruk dan transaksi usaha koperasi dengan anggota menunjukkan angka dengan kriteria baik
Strategi Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Swasta Bina Informatika Tangerang Selatan Menangani Krisis Agar Bertahan Selama Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Wibisono Ramadhan , Syarif Karmila
Published: December 2022

Guna menghindari penularan covid-19 melalui pertemuan fisik atau tatap muka, pemerintah sempat menerapkan kebijakan mulai dengan Pembatasan Skala Sosial Berskala Besar (PSBB) hingga Pemberlakuan Pembatasan Kegiatan Masyarakat (PPKM) Level 1 sampai Level 4. Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Swasta (SMKS) Bina Informatika Tangerang Selatan, termasuk lembaga pendidikan swasta yang terkena dampak penerapan PSBB dan PPKM. Mayoritas aktivitas pendidikan diterapkan secara daring melalui aplikasi zoom meeting atau google meet. Tingkat penerimaan peserta didik baru (PPDB) menurun 10% selama dua tahun pandemi covid-19 karena banyak orang tua yang kehilangan pendapatan sehingga memilih menyekolahkan anaknya ke sekolah negeri agar biaya lebih murah. Selain itu, hampir separuh murid dari beberapa kelas tertunda pembayaran bulanan sekolah (Sumbangan Pembinaan Pendidikan atau SPP) karena penghasilan orang tuanya berkurang. Belum lagi pembelajaran daring dianggap kurang efektif karena sejumlah kendala. Melalui penelitian ini, penulis ingin mengetahui strategi SMKS Bina Informatika menangani krisis supaya bertahan di tengah pandemi covid-19. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif dan analisis SWOT melalui dukungan kepustakaan sehingga memperkuat hasil penelitian. Sedangkan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi dan triangulasi atau gabungan (Sugiyono, 2016:225). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, saat kasus covid-19 meningkat di awal pandemi April 2020, SMKS Bina Informatika menerapkan full belajar daring. Sementara saat pandemi covid-19 melandai pada Agustus 2021 hingga Maret 2022, Bina Informatika menerapkan pembelajaran hybrid atau 50% tatap muka. Pembelajaran kembali tatap muka 100% sejak April 2022 saat wilayah Tangerang Selatan dinyatakan bebas covid-19. Untuk mempermudah akses materi pelajaran, absensi murid maupun guru, dan penilaian maka digunakan aplikasi BI-SMART yang bisa diakses via ponsel serta komputer. Bagi murid yang orang tuanya terkendala keuangan, SMKS Bina Informatika memberikan kelonggaran batas waktu pembayaran dan seluruh murid menerima diskon 50%. Bagi murid baru ada dispensasi biaya uang pangkal atau gedung sekolah bisa dicicil tiga sampai empat kali.
Pengaruh Kemampuan Kerja, Motivasi Kerja Dan Beban Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Maritim Jakarta
Authors: Junadi Junadi , Qamaruddin Qamaruddin
Published: December 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh kemampuan kerja, motivasi kerja dan beban kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan. Metode penelitian adalah kuantitatif dan teknik analisisnya menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Tempat penelitian adalah Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Maritim “AMI” Jakarta dan cara pengambilan data melalui survei dengan kuesioner menggunakan sampel jenuh 50 karyawan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) kemampuan kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja, (2) motivasi kerja berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja, dan (3) beban kerja tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja. Berdasarkan temuan ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa untuk meningkatkan kinerja dapat dilakukan dengan meningkatkan kemampuan kerja dan motivasi kerja.
Pengaruh Pelatihan dan Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Terhadap Kinerja Guru di SMK Plus Desa Nusantara (PDN) Kabupaten Sanggau
Authors: Royani Ira
Published: December 2022

Beberapa indikasi permasalahan terdapat di SMK Plus Desa Nusantara (PDN), Kabupaten Sanggau terkait kinerja guru atau tenaga pendidik seperti minimnya penguasaan materi dan tingginya tingkat kesalahan dalam menyelesaikan pekerjaan. Perlunya peningkatan pengetahuan dalam bentuk pelatihan hingga pengembangan untuk meningkatkan dan mengembangkan daya guna dan potensi sumber daya tenaga pengajar maupun staf administrasi SMK Plus Desa Nusantara (PDN) Kabupaten Sanggau. Tujuan dan manfaat penelitian ini adalah mengetahui pengaruh pelatihan dan pengembangan sumber daya manusia terhadap kinerja guru SMK Plus Desa Nusantara (PDN) Kabupaten Sanggau. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif dengan teknis pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Populasi dan sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah seluruh guru SMK Plus Desa Nusantara (PDN) Kabupaten Sanggau sebanyak 40 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis data berupa uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik (uji normalitas, uji heterokedastisitas, dan uji multikolinearitas), dan uji hipotesis untuk analisis regresi berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelatihan dan pengembangan sumber daya manusia berpengaruh positif secara signifikan terhadap kinerja guru SMK Plus Desa Nusantara (PDN) Kabupaten Sanggau secara serentak maupun parsial. Kemudian nilai koefisien determinasi yang didapatkan sebesar 45,9% yang berarti pelatihan dan pengembangan SDM memengaruhi kinerja guru sebesar 45,9% dan sisanya 54,1% dijelaskan oleh faktor lainnya.
Publikasi Program Transformasi Digitalisasi Umkm Kemenkop Ukm Melalui Instagram
Authors: Shafiah Khansa , Ashfahani Shulhuly
Published: December 2022

Hubungan Masyarakat merupakan bagian penting yang dibutuhkan oleh setiap perusahaan, lembaga, maupun instansi. Humas memiliki tiga fungsi utama, yaitu; memberi pemahaman kepada masyarakat; melakukan persuasi terhadap masyarakat yang berfungsi untuk memberikan perubahan sikap; perilaku, maupun tindakan dimasyarakat; dan melakukan upaya mengintegrasikan sikap dan tindakan dari permasalahan dengan masyarakat, begitu pula sebaliknya. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui strategi humas Kemenkop dan UKM dalam mewujudkan publikasi pada program transformasi digitalisasi UMKM melalui media sosial Instagram; untuk mengetahui target dari publikasi tersebut; serta untuk mengetahui hambatan dan bagaimana solusi untuk mengatasi masalah dalam publikasi yang dilakukan oleh humas Kemenkop dan UKM. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif  yang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan, menggambarkan, dan mengkaji secara mendalam. Hasil dari penelitian ini diketahui bahwa dalam melakukan strategi untuk publikasinya, humas Kemenkop dan UKM menerapkan prinsip manajemen organisasi yang pertama kali diperkenalkan oleh George R. Kelly pada tahun 1958, yaitu Planning, Organizing, Actuating, dan Controlling atau POAC. Serta menerapkan tiga dari empat komponen teori The Circular Model of Some for Social Communicationyang diperkenalkan oleh Regina Luttrell, dimana humas Kemenkop dan UKM belum menerapkan komponen Engage dalam publikasinya. Oleh karena itu, dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa humas Kemenkop dan UKM dinilai sudah cukup maksimal dalam melakukan publikasi terkait dengan program Transformasi Digitalisasi UMKM melalui Media Sosial Instagram.
Analisis Pengembangan Distribusi Zakat Dan Kriteria Mustahik Di Lazismu Bekasi
Authors: Murtiningrum Rita , Kuntadi Cris
Published: December 2022

Suatu riset atau biasa disebut dengan artikel ilmiah, dalam riset terdahulu ataupun riset yang relevan merupakan suatu hal yang sangat penting, berfungsi untuk mendukung teori serta fenomena hubungan atau pengaruh antar variable. Artikel ini merupakan artikel yang mereview faktor-faktor yang dapat mempengaruhi pencegahan fraud, yaitu: audit internal, pengendalian internal, dan wishtleblowing system. Tujuan artikel review ini untuk membentuk sebuah hipotesis pengaruh antar variabel yang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk riset yang akan datang. Hasil artike literature review ini yaitu: audit internal, pengendalian internal, dan whistleblowing system berpengaruh terhadap pencegahan fraud.