bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Investigation of the New Information Technologies and Software Course Curriculum in terms of the Elements of the Curriculum
Authors: ÇAKA Cansu
Published: December 2022

Because of the fact that many dynamics such as social and economic changes, political policies, scientific developments, individual and social demands, universal developments, technological developments, and legal regulations are in interaction with the education system, insructional and educational programs should be developed. The curriculum development process is a dynamic process and on the basis of feedbacks received from different sources, the curriculum is revised and improved. In this regard, in the current study, it is aimed to investigate the new Information Technologies and Software course curriculum. The data of the study were collected by using the document analysis method and the collected data were subjected to content analysis. The Information Technologies and Software course curriculum aims to impart the 21st century learner skills to learners and presents objectives and goals in line with this target. In this sense, this curriculum can be said to be a curriculum based on universal competences. In addition, the most important point in this process is to take the opinions of stakeholders in each step, suitable conditions to achieve the objectives should be provided and the required steps should be taken to make the curriculum up-to-date in light of technological developments.
Dart Sporunun Dikkat Düzeyine Etkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: TÜRKMEN Mutlu , YÖNAL Mehmet
Published: December 2022

Dart sporunun dikkat düzeyine etkisinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılan bu araştırmada deneysel araştırma modeli kullanılarak, ön test-son test, kontrol ve deney grubu oluşturulmuştur. 2018/2019 Eğitim Öğretim yılı II. dönem başında, Ankara İl Milli Eğitim Müdürlüğüne bağlı olan Özel Aziziye Ortaokulunda öğrenim gören yaşları 9-31 arasında değişkenlik gösteren ve sedanter olan rastgelen seçilmiş 60 öğrenci oluşturmaktadır. Çalışma grubunda yer alan 60 öğrenci yansız atama yöntemi ile deney ve kontrol grubu olmak üzere iki gruba ayrılmıştır. Oluşturulan deney ve kontrol grubuna ön test olarak bourdon dikkat testi uygulanmıştır. 9-13 yaş deney grubunda bulunan katılımcılara sınıflarına asılan iki dart tahtası ile, Salı ve Perşembe günleri haftada iki gün olarak 8 haftalık dart sporu eğitimi verilmiştir. Aynı okulda öğrenim gören kontrol grubu öğrencilerine herhangi bir dart eğitimi verilmemiş ve normal okul eğitimlerine devam edilmiştir. Sekiz haftanın sonuna gelindiğinde hem kontrol hem de deney grubunda yer alan öğrencilere son test olarak Bourdon dikkat testi tekrar uygulanmıştır. Dart sporunun dikkat düzeyine etkisinin incelenmesi amacıyla yapılan bu araştırmada elde edilen verilerin analizinde bağımsız örneklem t-testi, tek yönlü varyans analizi ve sadece çalışma grubunda yer alan öğrencilerin ön test ve son test karşılaştırmalarının incelenmesi amacıyla, paired samples t-testi kullanılmıştır. Sonuç olarak; deney grubunda bulunan katılımcıların, ön test ve son test skor ortalamaları arasında oransal anlamda farklılığın olduğu, deney grubunun son test süre ortalamaları yaş değişkenine göre incelendiğinde anlamlı bir farklılık olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Elde edilen veriler doğrultusunda, 9-13 yaş gruplarında, dart sporu uygulamalarının dikkat düzeyleri üzerinde pozitif yönde bir etkisinin bulunduğu ile ilgili öneriler sunulmuştur.
PROBLEMATIKA KETERWAKILAN PEREMPUAN DALAM PENGISIAN KEANGGOTAAN KOMISI PEMILIHAN UMUM REPUBLIK INDONESIA
Authors: Amwlia Chintya
Published: December 2022

The writing is aimed at finding problems that become obstacles for women in filling the representation quota at the Indonesian KPU. The next objective is to formulate strengthening efforts which are solutions to the problems at hand. Normative juridical and literature studies are the methods used in this writing. This research resulted in findings namely the obstacles in fulfilling women's representation in the KPU Institution. These obstacles arise from cultural factors, women's lack of knowledge and experience in electoral matters, as well as geographical problems. In this research also formulated efforts that can be done to break down these barriers.
Keywords: women, affirmative action, general election commission
Penulisan ditujukan guna menemukan permasalahan yang menjadi hambatan bagi perempuan dalam mengisi kuota keterwakilan di KPU RI. Tujuan berikutnya adalah untuk merumuskan upaya-upaya penguatan yang menjadi solusi atas masalah yang dihadapi. yuridis normatif serta studi kepustakaan merupakan metode yang digunakan dalam penulisan ini. Penelitian ini menghasilkan temuan yakni hambatan-hambatan dalam pemenuhan keterwakilan perempuan pada Lembaga KPU. Hambatan tersebut muncul dari faktor budaya, kurangnya pengetahuan dan pengalaman perempuan dalam kepemiluan, serta masalah geografis. Dalam penelitian ini dirumuskan pula upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengurai hambatan-hambatan tersebut.
Kata Kunci: perempuan, affirmative action, komisi pemilihan umum
CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF THE BROACH BLADE SHAPE USING THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
Authors: BŁAWUCKI Stanisław , ZALESKI Kazimierz
Published: December 2022

The paper presents results of numerical FEM analyses of the process of broaching the groove using the Explicit module of the ABAQUS program. The impact of the blade geometry was presented and of the selected technological parameters of processing when cutting the aluminium EN-AW 6061-T6 alloy on the load of the broach blade during its operation. This article shows influence of value of rake and clearance angle onto deformations of the tool’s cutting edge in the transverse direction. An interaction between broach blade shape and reduced stress in the area of cutting edge was presented. The optimum geometry of the cutting tool was proposed.
FIREWORKS ALGORITHM FOR UNCONSTRAINED FUNCTION OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS
Authors: BAIDOO Evans
Published: December 2022

Modern real world science and engineering problems can be classified as multi-objective optimisation problems which demand for expedient and efficient stochastic algorithms to respond to the optimization needs. This paper presents an object-oriented software application that implements a firework optimization algorithm for function optimization problems. The algorithm, a kind of parallel diffuse optimization algorithm is based on the explosive phenomenon of fireworks. The algorithm presented promising results when compared to other population or iterative based meta-heuristic algorithm after it was experimented on five standard benchmark problems. The software application was implemented in Java with interactive interface which allow for easy modification and extended experimentation. Additionally, this paper validates the effect of runtime on the algorithm performance.
THE USE OF UNITY 3D IN A SERIOUS GAME DEDICATED TO DEVELOPMENT OF FIREARM HANDLING SKILLS
Authors: DZIAK Lukasz , PLECHAWSKA-WÓJCIK Malgorzata
Published: December 2022

The paper presents the model of the serious game designed to develop firearm handling skills. The game is dedicated to act as an educational tool. Its aim is to teach how to disassembly and assembly weapons. The main aim of the paper is to present and discuss educational value of this kind of serious games. Detailed results were obtained after end user examination. What is more, the aspect of ergonomic and usability is also covered. The paper presents also the game design and development process.
THE NONUNIFORMITY OF THE PISTON MOTION OF THE RADIAL ENGINE
Authors: PIETRYKOWSKI Konrad , TULWIN Tytus
Published: December 2022

The results of kinematic analysis of the ASz-62IR radial engine crankshaft was presented. In addition, the one-dimensional model of the working cycle of the engine was created in AVL BOOST system. Differences in the waveforms for each pistons causes the differences in the filling process what reflects in the mass of the load supplied to cylinders. Additionally, due to one dimensional model computation. The results show differences in the value of maximum pressure. This causes differences in mean effective pressure of up to 4% and which also affects the vibrations of the whole engine.
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF SPINAL LOADS IN SPONDYLOLISTHESIS TREATMENT USING PEDICLE SCREWS – PRELIMINARY RESEARCH
Authors: ZUBRZYCKI Jarosław , SMIDOVA Natalia , LITAK Jakub , AUSIYEVICH Andrei
Published: December 2022

The aim of this experimental study was to analyse the influence of lumbar stabilisation used in the treatment of spondylolisthesis on the biomechanical properties of the human lumbar spine. FEM models were built on the basis of pre-surgical CT scans, routinely used in medical practice. MIMICS software was used to process the results of the neuroimaging study and to create 3D models. Two models were built: with and without a stabiliser. A static load analysis was performed for a normal upper-body load. The simulations allowed to determine the stresses in the individual discs for both models, with and without the transpedicular stabiliser.
APPLICATION OF A COMPUTER TOOL MONITORING SYSTEM IN CNC MACHINING CENTRES
Authors: KOLNY Damian , WIĘCEK Dorota , ZIOBRO Paweł , KRAJČOVIČ Martin
Published: December 2022

The article presents practical knowledge about production process optimisation as a result of implementing a specialized system monitoring the work of machining tools. It features complex results of the conducted research with use of dedicated equipment and software, whose unconventional application may appear to be an effective IT tool for taking operational and strategic decisions in the machining area. This results from the possibility of analysing the obtained data in both current and long-term perspective, and taking decisions on this basis, which significantly conditions the rationality of using this type of solutions.
PRODUCTION PLANNING IN CONDITIONS OF MASS CUSTOMIZATION BASED ON THEORY OF CONSTRAINTS
Authors: MLECZKO Janusz , BOBIŃSKI Paweł
Published: December 2022

In accordance with the requirements of the modern market, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need to offer a wide range of products tailored to the specific and individual requirements. The success of many enterprises, which work in mass production system and use economic effect of scale production slowly is a thing of the past. There are many enterprises, generally small and medium manufacturing in unit and small batch production, for which it is necessary to develop  optimal methods of production planning, taking into account the flexible production requirements, matched to the time-varying customer’s demand. The article presents the production planning based on TOC in conditions of mass customization. Presented solutions are used in modern practice.
TESTS OF HTS 2G SUPERCONDUCTING TAPES USING THE LABVIEW ENVIRONMENT
Authors: KWOKA Rafał , KOZAK Janusz , MAJKA Michał
Published: December 2022

HTS 2G superconducting tapes without stabilizer are used for the construction of superconducting fault current limiters. The characteristics R =f(T) of the superconducting tape is essential for design of superconducting current limiters and analysis of their numerical models. The article presents the experimentally determined characteristics R=f(T) of the second generation superconducting tapes SF4050 and SF12050 using the LabVIEW integrated environment. The article describes the method of sample preparation and methodology of testing of HTS 2G superconducting tapes. The LabVIEW integrated environment was used for the testing, thanks to which it was possible to download, process and save measurement data.
2D IMAGE-BASED INDUSTRIAL ROBOT END EFFECTOR TRAJECTORY CONTROL ALGORITHM
Authors: CZARNECKA Anna , SOBASZEK Łukasz , ŚWIĆ Antoni
Published: December 2022

This paper presents an algorithm for programming an industrial robot’s end effector path based on 2D images. The first section gives a brief overview of modern solutions for industrial robot implementation. The next section describes the test set-up and the software used in tests. The work also presents the key elements of the controller algorithm and their operation: 2D image processing with MATLAB software, generating the code for robot control in AS language, and implementation of the produced codes to the Kawasaki RS003N robot.
PRIORITIZING SOFTWARE CAPABILITIES AND FOCAL POINTS OF MS ACCESS AND EXCEL IN PERSPECTIVE OF DATA MANAGEMENT
Authors: DAKHIL Ali Fattah , ALI Weffa Muhammed , REDA Ali Atshan Abdul
Published: December 2022

Microsoft Corporation products have overwhelmed almost all organizations around the world even beside other operating systems like UNIX, Ubuntu and others. MS Office software products in particular, have being used widely in big portion of our work and business. In specific, MS Access and Excel are very famous and so usable software in between other Microsoft office products. Many similarities are shared between Access and Excel, meanwhile, many key differences are worth to point them out, too. Mainly, this research spotlights on primarily motivated topic of how they can manage data as they have been designed for. The mission of this research is to show how to employee MS Access and Excel in the right way in business work after indicating strength and weaknesses of both of them. Thus, we need to fulfill the right and suitable enough choice between Access and Excel that meets our business work requirements. A detailed list of significant features and key points are discussed and compered of both software leads to conducted proper software use.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: A CASE STUDY IN KURDISTAN SOCIETY
Authors: GHAREB Mazen , KARIM Hawraman , SALIH Shvan , HASSAN Hiwa
Published: December 2022

These days, Social Media which is includes (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin) is an extremely well known social correspondence media. Individuals use Social Media to express their musings, thoughts, sonnets, and distresses on them. In the period of data superhighway, greater part of the young people are not sharing their challenges, issues, irregularity, powerlessness and disappointment with their folks in Kurdistan of Iraq. Be that as it may, they share with their companions on Social Media. Hence, their companions are making remarks, giving havens and affections to them. Because of absence of instruction and encounters on innovation, gatekeepers in Kurdistan don't know about the correspondences and addictions on social Medias. In this manner, there are producing holes in social relationships in the community. In this paper, a review has based and finding the effect of social media on personal and community relationships. Calculation dissects the practices of youngsters' by gathering data from a survey. Guardians and educators conclusions are additionally viewed as about the exercises of understudies on home and foundations. Here, age cutoff points of focused adolescents are somewhere in the range of 16 and 60. From this investigation, powerless connection amongst guardians and their adolescent youngsters have been taken note. The significant issue was that teenagers are investing more energy on social media and guardians need them to the table amid contemplate time and educational time.
BOVW FOR CLASSIFICATION IN GEOMETRICS SHAPES
Authors: ZURITA Baldemar , LUNA Luís , HERNÁNDEZ José , RAMÍREZ Federico
Published: December 2022

The classification of forms is a process used in various areas, to perform a classification based on the manipulation of shape contours it is necessary to extract certain common characteristics, it is proposed to use the bag of visual words model, this method consists of three phases: detection and extraction of characteristics, representation of the image and finally the classification. In the first phase of detection and extraction the SIFT and SURF methods will be used, later in the second phase a dictionary of words will be created through a process of clustering using K-means, EM, K-means in combination with EM, finally in the Classification will be compared algorithms of SVM, Bayes, KNN, RF, DT, AdaBoost, NN, to determine the performance and accuracy of the proposed method.
EVALUATION OF SAP SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION IN AN ENTERPRISE OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY – CASE STUDY
Authors: KULISZ Monika
Published: December 2022

Modern businesses boost management by implementing integrated IT systems, such as highly popular in Poland – SAP software, to aid the enterprise resource planning (ERP). This paper evaluates the implementation of an ERP system at a steel wheel rims manufacturer and distributor. The main research method was questionnaire, conducted at the Logistics & Customer Service department. The data acquired from the conducted research were analysed and processed to evaluate the implemented solution. Areas for improvement were pinpointed and concerned the adjustment of the software solution to the needs of the enterprise.
APPLICATION OF DATA MINING TECHNIQUES TO FIND RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE DISHES OFFERED BY A RESTAURANT FOR THE ELABORATION OF COMBOS BASED ON THE PREFERENCES OF THE DINERS
Authors: VAZQUEZ Rosa Maria , BONILLA Edmundo , SANCHEZ Eduardo , ATRIANO Oscar , BERRUECOS Cinthya
Published: December 2022

Currently, blended food has been a common menu item in fast food restaurants. The sales of the fast-food industry grow thanks to several sales strategies, including the “combos”, so, specialty, regional, family and buffet restaurants are even joining combos’ promotions. This research paper presents the implementation of a system that will serve as support to elaborate combos according to the preferences of the diners using data mining techniques to find relationships between the different dishes that are offered in a restaurant. The software resulting from this research is being used by the mobile application Food Express, with which it communicates through webservices.
APPLICATION OF IMAGE ANALYSIS TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF MASS INERTIA MOMENTUM IN ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM WITH CHANGEABLE BACKLASH ZONE
Authors: TOMCZYK Marcin , PLICHTA Anna , MIKULSKI Mariusz
Published: December 2022

This paper presents a new method of identification of inertia moment of reduced masses on a shaft of an induction motor drive being a part of an electromechanical system. The study shows the results of simulations performed on the tested model of a complex electromechanical system during some changes of a backlash zone width. An analysis of wavelet scalograms of the examined signals carried out using a clustering technique was applied in the diagnostic algorithm. The correctness of the earliest fault detection has been verified during monitoring and identification of mass inertia moment for state variables describing physical quantities of a tested complex of the electromechanical system.
DESIGN OF MODIFIED SECOND ORDER SLIDING MODE CONTROLLER BASED ON ST ALGORITHM FOR BLOOD GLUCOSE REGULATION SYSTEMS
Authors: KARAM Ekhlas H. , JADOO Eman H.
Published: December 2022

The type1 of diabetes is a chronic situation characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood. Persons with diabetes characterized by no insulin secretion in the pancreas (ß-cell) which also known as insulin-dependent diabetic Mellitus (IDDM). In order to keep the levels of glucose in blood near the normal ranges (70-110mg/dl), the diabetic patients needed to inject by external insulin from time to time. In this paper, a Modified Second Order Sliding Mode Controller (MSOSMC) has been developed to control the concentration of blood glucose levels under a disturbing meal. The parameters of the suggested design controller are optimized by using chaotic particle swarm optimization(CPSO) technique, the model which is used to represent the artificial pancreas is a minimal model for Bergman. The simulation was performed on a MATLAB/ SIMULINK to verify the performance of the suggested controller. The results showed the effectiveness of the proposed MSOSMC in controlling the behavior of glucose deviation to a sudden rise in blood glucose.
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF MASSIVE MIMO SYSTEM
Authors: AL-RAWI Muaayed F. , ABBOUD Izz K. , AL-AWAD Nasir A.
Published: December 2022

This article examines the performance of massive MIMO uplink system over Rician fading channel. The performance is estimated regarding spectral efficiency versus number of base station antennas utilizing three plans of linear detection, maximum-ratio-combining (MRC), zero forcing receiver (ZF), and minimum mean-square error receiver (MMSE). The simulation results reveal that the spectral efficiency increments altogether with expanding the quantity of base station antennas. Additionally, the spectral efficiency with MMSE is superior to that with ZF, and the last is superior to that with MRC. Furthermore, the spectral efficiency diminishes with expanding the fading parameter.
A SECURITY MODEL FOR PREVENTING E-COMMERCE RELATED CRIMES
Authors: AKINYEDE Raphael Olufemi , ADEGBENRO Sulaiman Omolade , OMILODI Babatola Moses
Published: December 2022

The major challenge being faced by the financial related institutions, such as e-Commerce has been insecurity. Therefore, there is urgent need to develop a scheme to protect transmitted financial information or messages from getting to the third party, intruder and/or unauthorized person(s). Such scheme will be based on Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and Neural Data Security (NDS) Model. Based on this background, an AES using Time-based Dynamic Key Generation coupled with NDS model will be used to develop security model for preventing e-commerce related crimes. While AES will secure users’ details in the database server and ensures login authentications, NDS model will fragment or partition sensitive data into High and Low levels of confidentiality. The sensitivity of the data will determine, which category of confidentiality the data will fall into. The fragmented data are saved into two different databases, on two different servers and on the same datacenter. In addition, an exploratory survey was carried out using different performance metrics with different classifications of algorithms. Out of the four algorithms considered, Naive Bayes performs better as it shows, out of a total of 105 instances that were observed, 85.71% were correctly classified while 14.29% were misclassified.
JOINT EFFECT OF FORECASTING AND LOT-SIZING METHOD ON COST MINIMIZATION OBJECTIVE OF A MANUFACTURER: A CASE STUDY
Authors: OLESEN Jack , PEDERSEN Carl-Emil Houmøller , KNUDSEN Markus Germann , TOFT Sandra , NEDBAILO Vladimir , PRISAK Johan , NIELSEN Izabela Ewa , SAHA Subrata
Published: December 2022

Forecasting and lot-sizing problems are key for a variety of products manufactured in a plant of finite capacity. The plant manager needs to put special emphasis on the way of selecting the right forecasting methods with a higher level of accuracy and to conduct procurement planning based on specific lot-sizing methods and associated rolling horizon. The study is conducted using real case data form the Fibertex Personal Care, and has evaluated the joint influence of forecasting procedures such as ARIMA, exponential smoothing methods; and deterministic lot-sizing methods such as the Wagner-Whitin method, modified Silver-Meal heuristic to draw insights on the effect of the appropriate method selection on minimization of operational cost. The objective is to explore their joint effect on the cost minimization goal. It is found that a proficient selection process has a considerable impact on performance. The proposed method can help a manager to save substantial operational costs.
ARCHITECTURAL PARADIGM OF THE INTERACTIVE INTERFACE MODULE IN THE CLOUD TECHNOLOGY MODEL
Authors: RATOV Denis
Published: December 2022

The article discusses an architectural template for building a module for organizing the work of a multiuser windowed information web-system. To solve this problem, JavaScript objects have been created: a window manager object and a window interactive interface class, which allow a web application to function when organizing cloud technologies. The software implementation is considered and the results of the practical use of the developed module are presented.
COMPUTER VISION BASED ON RASPBERRY PI SYSTEM
Authors: ABDULHAMID Mohanad , ODONDI Otieno , AL-RAWI Muaayed
Published: December 2022

The paper focused on designing and developing a Raspberry Pi based system employing a camera which is able to detect and count objects within a target area. Python was the programming language of choice for this work. This is because it is a very powerful language, and it is compatible with the Pi. Besides, it lends itself to rapid application development and there are online communities that program Raspberry Pi computer using python. The results show that the implemented system was able to detect different kinds of objects in a given image. The number of objects were also generated displayed by the system. Also the results show an average efficiency of 90.206% was determined. The system is therefore seen to be highly reliable.
KEYSTROKE DYNAMICS ANALYSIS USING MACHINE LEARNING METHODS
Authors: SHABLIY Nataliya , LUPENKO Serhii , LUTSYK Nadiia , YASNIY Oleh , MALYSHEVSKA Olha
Published: December 2022

The primary objective of the paper was to determine the user based on its keystroke dynamics using the methods of machine learning. Such kind of a problem can be formulated as a classification task. To solve this task, four methods of supervised machine learning were employed, namely, logistic regression, support vector machines, random forest, and neural network. Each of three users typed the same word that had 7 symbols 600 times. The row of the dataset consists of 7 values that are the time period during which the particular key was pressed. The ground truth values are the user id. Before the application of machine learning classification methods, the features were transformed to z-score. The classification metrics were obtained for each applied method. The following parameters were determined: precision, recall, f1-score, support, prediction, and area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC). The obtained AUC score was quite high. The lowest AUC score equal to 0.928 was achieved in the case of linear regression classifier. The highest AUC score was in the case of neural network classifier. The method of support vector machines and random forest showed slightly lower results as compared with neural network method. The same pattern is true for precision, recall and F1-score. Nevertheless, the obtained classification metrics are quite high in every case. Therefore, the methods of machine learning can be efficiently used to classify the user based on keystroke patterns. The most recommended method to solve such kind of a problem is neural network.
Pengaruh Profitabilitas, Leverage, dan Struktur Modal terhadap Nilai Perusahaan dengan Kebijakan Deviden sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors:   Universitas Lampung, Lampung, Yanti Nurul Rizki , Komalasari Agrianti ,   Universitas Lampung, Lampung, Andi Kiagus ,   Universitas Lampung, Lampung
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Purpose: The COVID-19 epidemic has had a devastating impact on the international economy, particularly in Indonesia. The hospitality, dining, and tourism sectors are some of those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The impact of profitability, leverage, capital structure, and dividend policy as moderating variables on firm value is investigated in this study for companies in the hotel, restaurant, and tourism sub-sector listed on the Indonesian stock exchange between 2016 and 2021. Method: With data from the Indonesian stock exchange from 2016 to 2021, comparative descriptive approaches and quantitative methodologies were employed in this study. Purposive sampling was used to sample, and it revealed 15 businesses that fit the bill. Results: The findings in 15 companies show that profitability has no effect on firm value, with a significance value of 0,584; leverage has no effect on firm value, with a significance value of 0,896; capital structure has no effect on firm value, with a significance value of 0,122; dividend policy is able to moderate profitability on firm value, with a significance value of 0,025; dividend policy is unable to moderate the effect of leverage; and capital structure has no effect on firm value. Limitations: This study only uses the variables of profitability, leverage, capital structure, dividend policy to explain the variable value of the company, with a sample of companies in the hotel, restaurant and tourism sub-sector listed on the Indonesian stock exchange during 2016-2021. Contribution: The results of this study will likely be applied in investment decision-making. Businesses with concerns about profitability, debt, and capital structure can also utilize this research's findings as knowledge so they can act right away to keep their operations going in the future. Keywords: 1. Profitability 2. Leverage 3. Capital Structure 4. Firm Value 5. Covid-19 6. Pandemic 7. Sub-Sector Hotel 8. Restaurant and Tourism
Impact of Tax Reforms on Economic Growth of Nigeria (2000-2021)
Authors:   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Chika Odukwu Victory , Oshiogwemoh Daniel ,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Promise Eke ,   Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Published: December 2022

Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of tax reforms on economic growth of Nigeria. Methodology: This study adopted time series strategy basically concerned with how to perform impact analysis on already existing data. Secondary data were used in this study. However, relevant data for the study were obtained from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Statistical Bulletins, Federal Inland Revenue Services Bulletins, and the World Bank, using judgmental sampling technique, a sample of 21 years’ period from 2000 to 2021. Regression analysis technique was used to measure the effects of the predictor variables on the criterion variables. This study used estimated technique of both descriptive statistics and Ordinary least square (OLS) regression analysis method with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 25). Results: The researcher revealed that there is a positive significant impact of VAT, CIT, & PPT on RGDP in Nigeria among other things. Therefore, the researcher established that there is a significant positive impact of tax reforms on Nigeria’s economic growth. Contribution: The study's researcher suggested that policymakers should focus on boosting the productive capacity of the economy by reforming the tax code to prioritize economic growth and opportunity, government should expand the tax yield through improved tax administration system. This is because of the danger of over-reliance on crude oil export receipts to drive the economy among other things. Limitations: One of the limitations encountered in this study is that the chosen sample size was limited to one economy in Africa which is Nigeria. Keywords: 1. Tax Reforms 2. Economic Growth 3. Value Added Tax 4. Real Gross Domestic Product
Cover Dalam dan Daftar Isi
Authors: Daftar Isi Cover Dalam dan
Published: December 2022

Cover Dalam dan Daftar Isi KINDAI Edisi Khusus Publikasi hasil Seminar, September 2019
ANALISA PERSAINGAN PASAR TERHADAP PENJUALAN TAPAI DI KAMPUNG TAPAI GAMBUT
Authors: Nurbaiti Nurbaiti , Fitry Sery
Published: December 2022

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to find out business competition in the Village of  Tapai Gambut and to find out the business competition of straders in Tapai Gambut Village. The research method used in this study is a qualitative method by conducting direct studies in the field. The object of this research is the traders in the Tapai Gambut Village kilometer four. Data sources used are primary and secondary data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews and documentation. The result showed that business competition in the Village of Tapai Gambut included three aspects namely product, price and place. Of the ten respondents, two of them have obtained business licenses registered at the Ministry of Healty, two of them with their own market price and eight others with the same market price. Six out of ten respondents, do not apply the principle of honesty that can harm the buyer by mixing artificial sweeteners, so that they do not get good quality. However, most traders in the Village Tapai Gambut, providing the best service to buyers. Keywords : Business Competition, Business Ethics Abstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui persaingan usaha di Kampung Tapai Gambut dan untuk mengetahui tinjauan etika bisnis terhadap persaingan usaha para pedagang di Kampung Tapai Gambut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan melakukan studi langsung ke lapangan. Objek penelitian ini adalah para pedagang yang terdapat di Kampung Tapai Gambut Km.4. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah primer dan sekunder dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa persaingan usaha di Kampung Tapai Gambut meliputi 3 aspek yaitu produk, harga dan tempat. Dari 10 responden, dua diantaranya sudah mendapatkan izin usaha terdaftar di Departemen Kesehatan, 2 diantaranya dengan harga pasaran sendiri dan 8 orang lainnya dengan harga pasaran yang sama. 6 diantara 10 responden tidak menjalankan prinsip kejujuran yang dapat merugikan pembeli dengan mencampurkan pemanis buatan sehingga tidak memperoleh kualitas yang baik. Namun sebagian besar pedagang di Kampung Tapai Gambut memberikan pelayanan terbaik kepada pembeli. Kata Kunci : Persaingan Usaha, Etika Bisnis
COARCTATION OF AORTA IN A 33 YEARS-OLD UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSIVE FEMALE PATIENT – A CASE REPORT
Authors: Kumar Mekala Siddhant , Rao T Nishant , Umesh Babu M.G. , N Venkateswarlu
Published: December 2022

We report a 33-year-female patient of hypertension detected at the age of 19 year. Her blood pressure was
not well controlled. The case was investigated for secondary hypertension. CT Thoracic and Abdominal
aorta Angiogram of the present case showing the narrowing in the thoracic aorta extending at the level of T8 to T10 vertebral
body level for the length of 7.5cm. Reconstructed CT of the case showed multiple tortuous collaterals between the branches of
internal mammary artery and external iliac artery and between axillary and intercostal artery. Relevant history was reviewed
and discussed.
A COMPARATIVE PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE CLINICAL EFFICACY OF ITOPRIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (50MG) VS RABEPRAZOLE (40MG) IN PATIENTS WITH GERD.
Authors: Hussain Safa , Fatima Javeria , Ahmed Nazish , Musharaf Begum Syeda , Ibrahim Hassan Syed , Mohiuddin Mohammed
Published: December 2022

Background: The chronic condition known as gastroesophageal reux disease (GERD) causes
symptoms and complications when stomach acid and contents increase into the oesophagus. Acid
reux, breathing difculties, bad breath, tooth deterioration, chest pain and regurgitation are some of the symptoms. Barrett's
oesophagus, esophageal stricture and esophagitis are all complications. Usually, cases that are refractory or when
complications from reux disease are discovered necessitate surgery (fundoplication). For the treatment of GERD, a stepwise
process is used. Controlling symptoms, treating esophagitis, and avoiding complications like recurrent esophagitis are the
objectives. This was a prospective observational study in department of gastroenterology carri Methods: ed out for a period of
six months. Patient data were extracted from their medical records. The present prospective comparative study was carried out
at Department of Gastroenterology in tertiary care hospital in Hyderabad for a period of six months. The patients enrolled in
this study 100, having 50 patients in each group. Our study reveals that most of the p Results: atients affected with GERD
presented with complaints of heartburn, abdominal pain, chest pain, dysphagia, nausea. The recovery rate with rabeprazole
in patients with GERD was found to be 68.57%. The recovery rate with itopride hydrochloride (ganaton) was found to be 74.28%.
Conclusion:
Ÿ The present study that is carried out showed that Itopride provided more effectiveness in treatment in patients with GERD.
Ÿ In terms of efcacy, the Itopride is more effective in altering the symptoms of GERD therby reducing the score of FSSG scale
than PPI (pantoprazole) alone.
Ÿ In terms of side effects, the Itopride shows lesser side effects when compared to PPI in patients with GERD
ANCHORAGE PREPARATION FOR VARIOUS ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
Authors: Karthikeyan M.K , Kumar P. Raja , Kumar R. Vinoth , Kumar S. Kailash , Priscilla P. J. Sophia , Thulasi R. Karuna , Soundarya D. , Preethi M. , Yadhav L. Bharath , Venkatesh B. Prasanna
Published: December 2022

There are many kinds of orthodontic movements that make the clinical schedule a genuine test. With the
appearance of the skeletal anchorage, it became more straightforward to take care of numerous issues,
like anchorage, tipping, interruption among others. The reason for this article was to survey outright anchorage, including signs,
implantation site, and any kind of orthodontic element.
DETECTION OF METALLO-BETA-LACTAMASE PRODUCING PSEUDOMONAS AND ACINETOBACTER SPECIES FROM DIFFERENT CLINICAL SPECIMENS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL AT PUDUCHERRY.
Authors: Ali A Syed , D Jairam , Pious Francis Smitha , Narayanankutty Saritha
Published: December 2022

Introduction Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter species are frequently isolated non-fermenting gram
negative bacteria in a variety of hospital acquired infections. Metallo-beta-lactamases have become a
serious threat in treating infections because of their multiple drug resistance including carbapenems. To determine Objectives
the prevalence of MBL production among Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter species and to evaluate the different phenotypic
MBL detection methods. A total of 104 isolates of carbapenem resistant Pseudomonas (78) and Materials and methods
Acinetobacter (26) from different clinical specimens were tested for MBL production by Modied Hodge Test, Combined Disk
Test and Double Disk Synergy Test. Antibiotic susceptibility was performed by Kirby- Bauer Disk Diffusion method. Results
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (11.29%) Acinetobacterbaumanii (11.53%) were the predominant MBL producers. MBL production
was detected 61.53%, 84.61% and 38.46 % by DDST( Doule disc synergy test), CDT (Combined disc test), and MHT (Modied
Hodge test) respectively. Colistin and Polymyxin B are the only option available for treating such infections. MBL Conclusion
production among Pseudomonas and Acinetobacter species are increasing due to the continuous use of carbapenems and
selective antibiotic pressure. Strict antibiotic policy and infection control practices help prevent the further spread.
A STUDY OF RUPTURE UTERUS CASES IN TERTIARY HOSPITAL OF CENTRAL INDIA
Authors: Shukla Padma , Shukla Pushpendra
Published: December 2022

Background – Uterine rupture is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Uterine rupture can be
prevented to some extent by understanding its etiology and early detection of high risk cases. Purpose- To assess the magnitude of uterine rupture,
causes of uterine rupture, clinical presentation, site of uterine injury and its management. Material and Method – Total 80 women with uterine
rupture were admitted during the year January 2016 to December 2020 were included in the study. Data was collected from the maternity records.
Information regarding socio-demographic prole, clinical features, operative records, management, maternal and perinatal outcome was obtained.
Results – Out of 49814 deliveries 80 cases were included in the study. Referred cases from rural areas were 92.5% and 68.75% women were unbooked. Mean age of women was 27 years. Multipara were 78.75% and grand multipara were 20%. Most prevalent gestation was between 35 – 40
weeks. Supercial fetal parts with vaginal bleeding or shock (53.75%) were most common presentation. Scarred uterus was the commonest cause
of uterine rupture (42.5%), followed by obstructed labour (35%). Lower segment uterine rupture was most common site of uterine injury in scarred
and unscarred uterus (77.5%). Uterine rent repair was done in 65%. Hysterectomy was performed in 25% cases; subtotal hysterectomy with
bladder repair was in 8.75% cases. Conclusion – Women with no antenatal visit, scarred uterus and labour started at home, was having more
chances of uterine rupture. Strengthening of peripheral health services will be helpful in reducing uterine rupture.
EPIDEMIC HYSTERIA: MASS CONVERSION DISORDER
Authors: Tomar Gyanendri
Published: December 2022

People think hysteria is a mental illness and the Mass Hysteria indicates the emotionally imbalanced behavior of a large population at a time. It is
emotionally charged behavior that shows Emotional behavior in physical symptoms. There are two main types of hysteria. primary hysteria,
secondary hysteria. In primary hysteria the person will be emotionally unstable and difcult to treat and in secondary hysteria emotional reactions
will be due to anxiety and depression, Person in the state of Hysteria cannot totally facilitate their emotions. Headache, giddiness, shaking, partial
immobility, and persistent crying and laughing are common in such kind of personality. The third edition of the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
of Mental Disorders" (DSM- III),” published in 1980, removed hysteria as a diagnosis, and authorities no longer use this term
CRITICAL INCIDENTS IN ORTHOPAEDIC ANAESTHESIA IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL: A PROSPECTIVE AND RETROSPECTIVE STUDY
Authors: Ramesh Vaishakh , Kane Deepa
Published: December 2022

Background: Critical incident reporting is accepted as an effective tool to enhance anaesthesia safety. It also helps to overcome or prevent human
errors and system failures. The present study was undertaken to record anaesthesia related critical incidents in patients undergoing elective
orthopaedic surgical procedures and identify the incidence and potential risk factors leading to critical incidents during anaesthesia. This Method:
prospective and retrospective observational study was conducted in patients of both sexes, above 18 years of age, who met with critical incidents
while undergoing any kind of elective surgeries under anaesthesia in orthopaedic operation theatres of a tertiary care teaching hospital during a
period of 2 years from June 2018 to May 2020. During the study period, anaesthesia was given Results: to a total of 4677 patients out of which 152
(3.25%) patients met with 310 critical incidents. Out of 310 critical incidents, 57.98% was attributable to anaesthesia, 1.94% was equipment
related, 13.55% surgery related, 0.65% patient related and 25.88% was recovery related. However, cardiovascular (17.42%), airway (6.45%) and
respiratory (3.87%) related critical incident were the most common. Most of the patients recovered fully (94.7%) and most of the events were
preventable (96.05%). Critical incident reporting system can be established based on Conclusion: the data obtained and it should be there in all
departments and continued training for such events can reduce severity and frequency of these occurrences. Anaesthesia related critical incidents
should be continued to be reported and analysed to reduce risks and improve patient safety.
SAVING FOR RETIREMENT DAYS: A CURE OR CURSE? A STUDY OF UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION BOARD RETIREES, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Udom Cosmas A. , Ukommi Aniefiok S. , Ekanem Anne E.
Published: December 2022

The study is an examination of pension administration as a correlate for retirees’ wellbeing with focus on retirees of Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education board. In this study wellbeing is measured using the OECD standard indicators of health, housing and material conditions. Related literature were reviewed and the social exchange theory was used as the theoretical framework. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design and the purposive and snowball sampling technique. Data was collected from 203 respondents through the use of questionnaire and determined via the Taro Yamane while the simple percentage was used as a method of data analysis. Findings from the study revealed that poor pension administration has a negative impact on the wellbeing of retirees and a majority of the retired primary school teachers have poor wellbeing, a situation they slipped into post-retirement. The material condition of life of retirees is equally deplorable as pension income never comes at the proper time and as such consumption pattern in most retirees’ households have been affected adversely. The study recommends that there should be an adjustment to the pension scheme in terms of its implementation, administration and coordination to ensure early disbursement of funds to retirees Government should encourage a stakeholder engagement forum perhaps quarterly. The existing pension laws should be strengthened and strong disciplinary measures put in place to ensure that those who are involved in looting pension funds face the law.
MIGRATED SOCIAL STRUCTURES, PREBENDALISM AND INSTABILITY IN PLURAL SOCIETIES: EXPERIENCES IN NIGERIA
Authors: Onuoha Justin Ikechukwu
Published: December 2022

Every society desires peace, cohesion, order, fairness, and stability. Without these, there would be no meaningful progress, and development. The quest for social order, in plural societies, therefore depends on the level of stability. Post-colonial African societies today are experiencing varying levels of instabilities which has hindered peace, and security. This paper therefore sought to examine the role of migrated social structures on the prevalence of prebendalism and instability in a plural society. Attempts have been made
to understand the causes of these instabilities. Instabilities in post-colonial Africa resulted from cultural contact with Europeans. The objective of this paper is to examine the effects of migrated social structures on the prebendal behaviour and instabilities in plural societies like Nigeria. The prebendalist theory by Richard (1986) was used to anchor the arguments of this paper. This paper argues that as a way of stemming the growing prebendalism and instability in Nigeria, serious efforts should be made to encourage meritocracy and inclusiveness which would help reduce the incidences of instability occasioned by exclusionism and prebendalism which has led to ethnicity as different nationalities engage in unhealthy competition, rivalry, and lack of trust.
GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME: ITS EFFECT ON WOMEN DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL COMMUNITIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE
Authors: Akpan Glory Ekan
Published: December 2022

The study investigated the effects of government enterprise empowerment programme on women development in rural communities in Akwa Ibom State using four selected local government councils namely; Abak, Ibiono Ibom, Uruan and Etinan as case studies. The study adopted the modernization and empowerment theories which promote women empowerment and establish a link between cultural modernity with a high value for gender equality. It also adopts a simple percentage method of data analysis, especially the use of frequency tables and convenient sampling technique to collect data from 399 respondents with the aid of a 12 item questionnaire. The respondents comprised rural women empowered by government based on marital status, mode of occupation and age. The findings revealed that most rural women have benefited from government empowerment programme where free fertilizers, sewing, knitting and hand craft training programmes have been provided to rural women. On the contrary, the findings revealed that most empowerment officials have diverted funds and facilities meant to develop rural women. This is why government should put monitoring team in place to assess how empowerment schemes are executed.