bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Flora Homerica
Authors: Sawidis Thomas
Published: February 2024

The analysis of botanical information, derived from a thorough study of the Homeric epics, has revealed 466 records of plants, corresponding to 89 different species. All plant species were attributed to living taxa, at different categories. Most of the plant names recorded in the epics have been retained in Modern Greek as integral words or roots; they have been used in the formation of the scientifc terms or taxa names for both plants and animals. Based on the Homeric plant names, 537 scientifc terms were formatted, whereas 519 plant names and 622 animal names were derived from these plants. The knowledge of the Homeric people about plants, as refected in the epics, seems to be focusing mainly, but not exclusively, on cereals (wheat and barley) as having been essential ingredients of the human diet. On the other hand, some very common plants of the present time do not appear in the epics, since they were introduced later. Useful botanical information can be derived from studying the Homeric epics, which along with archaeology and art may help historical archaeobotanists to reconstruct the fora of ancient ages.
“Live like a Man:” Analysing The White Tiger’s Balram Halwai in a Patriarchal India
Authors: Dhruvee Sinha  , Dr. Zeeshan Ali
Published: February 2024

Gender, as a socially constructed role that societies assign to individuals based on their perceived sex, has been significantly influenced by social and cultural norms throughout history (Connell 1987, 70). In patriarchal societies like India, the concept of masculinity is particularly shaped by the prevailing social and cultural factors. This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of masculinity through the character of Balram Halwai in Arvind Adiga’s The White Tiger (2008). The primary focus of this study lies in exploring how rigid gender roles contribute to the perpetuation of child abuse and child labour under the guise of upholding “masculinity.” By employing R.W. Connell's theory of masculinities, Judith Butler's theory of gender performativity, structural functionalism perspectives on gender, the paper delves into the character of Balram Halwai to investigate the profound impact that social expectations and gender roles have on his psyche. Furthermore, the paper investigates the extreme measures Balram undertakes in his pursuit of embodying the societal ideals of being a “man.” This study offers an intricate multidimensional exploration of masculinity in a patriarchal Indian context, uncovering the ways in which social expectations and gender roles can profoundly impact individuals’ lives.
Landscape as a Tool for Nation-Building: A Study of Sonia Mehta’s Discover India Series for Children
Authors: Kanu Priya
Published: February 2024

In this paper, I argue that ‘landscape’ has been used as a ‘tool’ in Indian English post-colonial children’s literature for the task of nation-building. To validate my argument, I have taken up Sonia Mehta’s Discover India series as my primary text to study the representation of the Indian landscape for children through the aesthetic of ‘picturesque;’ namely enumerative, engineered and antiquarian. It has also been argued that such a ‘picturesque’ representation of the Indian landscape helps in shaping, moulding and creating responsible, curious and knowledgeable young citizens which further accelerates the nation-building process; where the term ‘nation-building’ pertains to the post-colonial project of building the nation by creating a sense of shared identity through art, literature, science and narratives of history.
An overview of image processing in biomedicine using U-Net convolutional neural network architecture
Authors: Komosar Aleksa , Stefanović Darko , Sladojević Srđan
Published: February 2024

Image processing in biomedicine is a very broad field, which includes both medical and technical significance. The aim of this paper is to investigate the current trends in the domain of application of U-Net architecture in the period from 2018 to 2023. The PRISMA framework was used for the systematic literature review, and 4 research questions were asked. For the most part, U-Net architectures are used that can process complex high-resolution images in the fastest way in the context of semantic segmentation. Previous work in image processing has focused on overcoming problems such as the complexity of different architectures, image loss, image resolution, and quality, as well as the size of datasets and noise reduction. The most frequently used groups of datasets are BraTS, Data Science Bowl, and ISIC Challenge. The best general Dice score was obtained for the LUNA16, VESSEL12, and Kaggle Lung datasets with 0.98. It is concluded that the application of the U-Net network is growing, with a focus on solving specific challenges in the context of a certain modality and segment of biomedicine.
El arte como materialización de la ideología y la cultura en los comienzos del Egipto faraónico
Authors: Pérez Largacha Antonio
Published: February 2024

El objetivo es estudiar la materialización de una ideología y cultura que utiliza el arte como instrumento para transmitir una nueva realidad política, administrativa, religiosa y social con el surgimiento del Estado en Egipto. Este es un arte cuyas escenas no deben interpretarse históricamente ni de manera exclusivamente estética, sino buscando las bases de una memoria cultural que hundió sus raíces en tiempos predinásticos, al tiempo que estableció unas narraciones y unos mensajes visuales que perduraron más de tres mil años. Un arte que es reflejo de unas realidades y sentimientos, un nuevo sistema de modelos culturales y sociales al que se iría uniendo la escritura.
Competencia digital en la formación permanente del profesorado: análisis comparativo entre la Comunidad Valenciana y Galicia
Authors: Mas García Verónica , Peirats Chacón José , Gabarda Méndez Vicente
Published: February 2024

La competencia digital del profesorado ha sido una constante preocupación de las Administraciones Educativas en los últimos años, que han tratado de adecuar la formación permanente con el objeto de incluir contenidos de carácter tecnológico. Desde esa perspectiva, se examina en este texto la presencia de la tecnología en la oferta de formación ofrecida por dos Comunidades Autónomas (Galicia y Comunitat Valenciana), centrando la atención en sus características más relevantes considerando cuestiones tales como el formato, la modalidad, los destinatarios o el área del Marco Común de Competencia Digital en el que se centra cada acción formativa. Este análisis se desarrolla mediante una metodología comparativa, a fin de identificar sinergias y diferencias entre las políticas desarrolladas por ambas administraciones. Los resultados ponen de manifiesto que, tanto a nivel normativo como material, hay un interés explícito por el desarrollo de la competencia digital docente por parte de ambas Comunidades. Asimismo, se constata una oferta variada en cuanto a formato y contenido en una y otra, existiendo diferencias destacables en la modalidad en la que se ofrecen las acciones formativas, los destinatarios o el área que se trabaja de manera mayoritaria. Por último, se ha analizado los contenidos, facilitando la identificación de cuestiones que quedan en un segundo plano y que pueden ser objeto de futuras propuestas.
La profesión docente y la formación de docentes en Singapur (1950 al presente): de sobrevivir a prosperar
Authors: Liu Woon Chia
Published: February 2024

La enseñanza es una profesión muy apreciada en Singapur. Alcanzar tal estatus fue el resultado de una serie de políticas estratégicas aprobadas por el gobierno para mejorar la educación pública en Singapur. Junto con la prioridad de Singapur en el desarrollo del capital humano, mejorar la calidad de los docentes se considera esencial para lograr el objetivo de brindar una educación de calidad a todos los niños. Para desarrollar una mejor comprensión del viaje de Singapur en los maestros que son vistos como profesionales hoy en día, es necesario examinar los desarrollos clave tanto en el sistema educativo de Singapur como en los programas de formación docente. Sobre la base de estos dos temas generales, el autor analizará algunas de las políticas clave que se introdujeron para guiar el éxito de Singapur hacia la provisión de una educación de calidad para sus alumnos (estudiantes y docentes). Para una nación pequeña sin recursos naturales, se considera necesario un esfuerzo concertado del Ministerio de Educación, la Academia de Maestros de Singapur y el Instituto Nacional de Educación para lograr sus objetivos educativos. Mirando más allá del siglo XXI, el artículo también compartirá algunas de las estrategias actuales que apuntan a equipar a los maestros de Singapur con las actitudes, habilidades y conocimientos para ayudar a sus estudiantes a enfrentar los desafíos de vivir en un mundo volátil, incierto, complejo y ambiguo. Para hacer realidad esta visión, el Instituto Nacional de Educación adopta el Modelo de Formación Docente para el Siglo XXI (TE21) que tiene como objetivo preparar docentes con pensamiento autónomo para el siglo XXI a través de un nuevo paradigma de formación docente respaldado por una asociación sólida con las partes interesadas en la educación y un vínculo sólido entre la teoría y la práctica en los programas de formación docente. A través de estas ideas, esperamos provocar la reflexión, estimular el debate y alentar a las partes interesadas en la educación de todo el mundo a diseñar estrategias prometedoras para mejorar la formación docente en todo el mundo.
La perspectiva europea de formación de profesores. Lo nacional vs. lo europeo.
Authors: González López Víctor , García Redondo Eva , Rebordinos Hernando Francisco José , Vega Gil Leoncio , Revesado Carballares David
Published: February 2024

Este es un estudio institucional y curricular de los modelos de formación de profesores  en el contexto europeo, que hincapié en su dimensión europea; es decir que, a pesar de la diversidad de prácticas (administrativas y metodológicas), se pretende poner de relieve los componentes formativos más comunes y relevantes en el contexto europeo. Son dos los objetivos que se plantea el presenta trabajo de investigación. Por una parte, el diagnóstico de la “perspectiva europea de la formación de profesores”. Es esta dimensión la que entenderíamos con connotaciones “globales”, no tanto en términos geográficos, cuanto en referencia a la influencia del diseño formativo a otros contextos internacionales. En segundo lugar, pretendemos interrogarnos sobre el “carácter nacional” de los programas y métodos de formación de profesores; éste vendría definido por las “divergencias”. En sentido metodológico no pretendemos aplicar un método comparativo sino, más bien, un enfoque comparativo sociohistórico que se fundamenta en el análisis de documentos. No se trata de los hechos históricos, sino del sentido histórico de los datos de la formación. Partimos de que en términos de cultura académica y escolar Europa no es uniforme sino territorial. Son los modelos curriculares los que nos llevan a los países y no al revés. Y es esta territorialidad europea la que pretendemos probar y comprobar en la formación de profesores.  El análisis documental y bibliográfico realizado nos permite comprobar, en términos de resultados, que los modelos de formación de profesores en la Unión Europea vienen marcados por una parte por las agencias internacionales; por otra, por las propios programas e informes de los organismos y redes europeas, y, por otro, por la tradición institucional y curricular de carácter nacional. Es decir, que sí que podemos hablar de perspectiva europea de la formación que se percibe en las estructuras de los programas, en la relación teoría/práctica, en el carácter y certificación de competencias, en los cada vez más extendidos mecanismos de acceso/admisión y en las distintas fórmulas de transición hacia el ejercicio profesional. Los métodos y modelos de formación, reclutamiento, evaluación y transición tienen componentes comunes (europeos) y diferenciales (nacionales). Lo local, lo nacional/territorial y lo europeo parecen condenados a entenderse en los modelos de formación de profesores. Al igual que la relación teoría/práctica y la interconexión entre el sistema productivo (los centros escolares) y el sistema formativo (los centros universitarios de formación).
Investigating Strategies and Practices to Enhance the Resilience of Agricultural Supply Chains in the Face of Disruptions and Uncertainties
Authors: SOUJANYA K. , KUMAR Y. V. AKSHITH , GUPTA MAJETI GANGEYA , TIWARI MEENAKSHI SHARMA AND ANIL
Published: February 2024

Amidst disruptions and uncertainties, this research examines strategies to increase the resilience of agricultural supply chains. Factors such as diversification, adoption of technology, and climate-resilient agricultural practices emerge to fortify the robustness of supply chains. These events look set to become more common, and survey results point emphatically in the direction of diversifying sources and markets. Case studies offer a model for successful strategies against an uncertain future. Recognized as a resilience enabler, technology is challenged by limited access and concerns about data security and interoperability. Precision farming and geographic information system mapping are among the climate-resilient practices that help stabilize crop production. Financial limitations, which disproportionately affect small and medium-sized enterprises, prevent the implementation of resilience measures. Differences in regulatory standards across the regions create bottlenecks, and all policies have to be standardized while still being locally sensitive. The research argues for strategic interventions, such as financial support mechanisms and skills development programs to remove obstacles limiting resilience. These results have far-reaching potential to inform policymakers, industry participants, and researchers about how to build an integrated regulatory environment for innovation in technology.. KEYWORDS :Agricultural supply chains, Climate-resilient practices, Diversification, Financial constraints, Resilience, Technology adoption
Assessing the Impact of Agrotourism Initiatives on Rural Development and Community-based Agricultural Management
Authors: SEKAR S. , BALAKRISHNAN S. , SOUNDARRAJ PREM LATHA , KANNAN P. , MISHRA ARUNDHATEE , MISHRA P. DHANASEKARAN AND INDUJA
Published: February 2024

With a deductive method and an interpretivist philosophy, this study evaluates how agro-tourism affects community-based agricultural management as well as rural development. This study investigates the economic, social, and environmental aspects of agrotourism integration using a descriptive design in addition to secondary data collection. The results show promising economic outcomes, such as job creation and earnings diversification, but they also draw attention to issues with regulatory compliance and the potential for cultural commodification. Examining the sustainability of farming methods, agrotourism?s contribution to the promotion of environmentally friendly farming practices alongside resource management is highlighted. Infrastructure constraints become an obstacle that will require further research into creative fixes. Simplified rules, improved infrastructure, community empowerment, environmental preservation, and cultural sensitivity education are all included in the recommendations. Future investigations ought to center on enduring ecological sustainability, inventive approaches to infrastructure predicaments, and a more profound examination of social dynamics, as well as cross-context comparisons. . KEYWORDS :Agrotourism, Community Engagement, Interpretivism, Rural Development, Sustainability
Smartphone Use and Academic Performance among Undergraduate Students: Analysis of Systematic Reviews
Authors: Sarumaha Martiman Suaizisiwa
Published: February 2024

The aim of this research is the systematic observations analyzed in this study explore the correlation between smartphone usage habits and learning outcomes among undergraduate students. The method used in this research is the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) Method. The SLR method is used to identify, review, research, and interpret all existing research on the phenomenon of the topic area of interest, with specific relevant research questions. By using the SLR method, systematic reviews and identification of journals can be carried out, in each process following predetermined steps or protocols. Data collection. Data Collection or data collection is the stage of collecting data for research. The results of the study are that by conducting a systematic review of the available literature, we can assess the relationship between smartphone use and academic performance among undergraduate students. The sources provided in the question do not directly address the relationship between smartphone use and academic achievement among undergraduate students. However, they provide information regarding various methodologies and methods used in studies of digital leadership and smartphone usage behavior. Therefore, although these sources do not provide direct evidence regarding the relationship between smartphone use and academic performance, they can provide insight into research methods and approaches that can be applied to investigate this issue. Additionally, studies on digital leadership highlight the importance of adaptability and effective communication in digital environments, which may be relevant to understanding the impact of smartphone use on academic performance. Based on the sources provided, both qualitative and quantitative studies are needed to comprehensively evaluate the relationship between smartphone use and academic achievement among undergraduate students.
The Effect Of Work Motivation And Transformative Leadership On Freelancer Innovative Behaviour In The Oil And Gas Mining Industry Mediated By Absorptive Capacity
Authors:   Universitas Airlangga Sekolah Pascasarja, Indonesia, Sinaga Eduard , Wijoyo Suparto ,   Universitas Airlangga Sekolah Pascasarja, Indonesia, Dwi Lestary Yetty ,   Universitas Airlangga Sekolah Pascasarja, Indonesia, Indaryanto Adrid ,   Universitas Airlangga Sekolah Pascasarja, Indonesia, Dwi Harijadi Bambang ,   Universitas Airlangga Sekolah Pascasarja, Indonesia
Published: February 2024

Freelancers, defined as non-employees or independent contractors, provide company comprehensive by utilizing freelancers to be more flexible, agile, and innovative. Employee innovative behavior is an essential foundation in supporting the company’s success. In previous research, there has not been much discussion of the competitive advantage of a freelancer from the perspective of an individual freelancer. Innovation can arise from innovative work behavior using the absorptive capacity to att knowledge. This piece has an objective to design and analyze the impact of work motivation and transformative Leadership on freelancer employees innovative behavior in the oil and gas mining industry mediated by absorptive capacity.
Generation mean analysis to study the genetics of fruit yield and yield attributing traits in bitter gourd
Authors: Panigrahi Ipsita , Behera T. K. , Munshi A. D. , Dey S. S. , Jat G. S. , Singh A. K.
Published: February 2024

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.), is a prized cucurbitaceous vegetable of the tropics, having high present-day demand along with higher future potential. Keeping the need for high yielding genotype, the present study was performed using the observations from six generations [Parent-1 (CBM-12), Parent-2 (Pusa Purvi), F1, F2, Back Cross 1 (BC1) and Back Cross 2 (BC2)]. The Generation mean analysis revealed that F1 showed intermediate performance of Parent 1 and Parent 2, while few traits showed incomplete dominance. There was lower occurrence of inbreeding depression. Using the scaling and joint scaling test, it was revealed that for fruit length, the additive [d] (6.08) effect was significant and higher than the dominance [h] effect. A significant additive [d] effect was also observed for the fruit shape index (1.75) and fruit weight (45.45). The magnitude of the dominance × dominance [I] effect was higher than the other two epistasis interactions (i.e. additive × additive [i] and additive × dominance [j]) in the majority (nine out of thirteen) of the traits. It was evident that yield is a complex and polygenic trait governed by many genes in a cumulative manner showing both additive (predominant) and non-additive gene interaction. The existence of epistasis with duplicate type predominant, as compared to complementary, in genetic control of all the traits studied, was also revealed.
A study on assessing area, production and impact of vegetable varieties from ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Authors: Pal Govind , Singh P.M. , Roy Shubhadeep , Singh Neeraj , Bahadur Anant , Behera T. K.
Published: February 2024

The ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi has released a number of varieties and hybrids that have been widely adopted and cultivated by large number of farmers throughout the country. Therefore, the present study was taken up with the objectives to estimate the area covered by the Institute varieties and assess the production and economic impact due to the adoption and spread of ICAR-IIVR varieties in the country. The area covered by ICAR- IIVR varieties in the country during 2021-22 was estimated based on the number of quality seeds provided to the farmers and different government and private agencies through various channels. The average wholesale prices of different vegetable crops was collected and computed from Agmarknet. The analysis showed that ICAR- IIVR varieties has covered about 133133 ha in the country during the year 2021-22 including 23 vegetable crops and 62 varieties. The Institute variety has spread in 161 districts in 27 states and 3 UTs in the Country. The estimated incremental gain in production due to the adoption of ICAR- IIVR vegetable varieties was 112.67 thousand tons and the incremental gain in income with ICAR- IIVR varieties was estimated to Rs. 239.41 Crores during the year 2021-22. Tomato crop has the highest contribution in incremental gain in income among ICAR- IIVR varieties followed by chili, brinjal, bottle gourd and okra. Over the years, seed demand and sale of ICAR- IIVR varieties have been increasing indicating the growing popularity of ICAR- IIVR varieties among the farmers in the country.
Cabbage: Breeding and Genomics
Authors: Parkash Chander , Kumar Sandeep , Thakur Nisha , Singh Shrawan , Sharma B. B.
Published: February 2024

Plant breeding has had a tremendous influence on crop improvement. However, due to dwindling germplasm resources, identification of variability for incorporation into new cultivars is becoming more difficult. Therefore, there has been recourse to alternative approaches including mutagenesis, tissue culture and genetic transformation to aid breeding programs. Development and application of molecular markers derived from genes, commonly called genic markers or sometimes functional markers, is gaining momentum in plant genetics and breeding. Presently, marker discovery, genotyping and molecular breeding practices would be routine in crop improvement in many crop species including Brassica. Molecular markers are known as particularly effective and reliable tools for the characterization of genome architectures and the investigation of gene polymorphisms in cabbage also. Cabbage breeding, genomics and their applications have been discussed in detailed in this review article.
Impact of Climate Change on Vegetable Production and Management Strategies
Authors: RH Laxman , Kumar Rajeev , Ramesh K. V. , Saini Data R. , Sreekanth Dasari , Verma Rajeev K. , Behera T. K.
Published: February 2024

Vegetables are an important component of human nutrition that encompasses great species diversity and are very sensitive to unpredictable climatic changes. In recent decades, there has been an increase in the frequency of events like drought, flooding, high-temperature, low temperature, salinity and changes of atmospheric CO2 or ozone level which considerably affect morphological, physiological and biochemical changes in the plants. The occurrences of these types of abiotic stresses lead to membrane damage, oxidative burst, reduction of chlorophyll content and photosynthesis rate which ultimately affect the yield and quality of vegetable crops. The adoption of appropriate crop management practices and climate-resilient cultivars would help immensely in dealing with the adverse impacts of abiotic stresses. Alteration in planting dates, advanced irrigation technology, moisture-saving methods, use of plant growth regulators, use of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, grafting technology, use of climate resilient cultivars and protected cultivation-like management practices can reduce the impact and intensity of abiotic stress enhance the production as well. Overall in this review, we have summarized the adverse effects of abiotic stresses that are induced by climate change and management strategies that enable to overcome the ill effects and sustain the production of vegetable crops.
Taxa de sucesso e complicações dos implantes
Authors: Barros Jennifer Claudine Semedo de , De Melo Callebe Carneiro , Isolan Cristina Pereira , Dietrich Lia
Published: February 2024

A reabilitação protética com implantes osseointegrados é atualmente considerada o padrão ouro na restauração da função e da estética em pacientes parcialmente desdentados ou totalmente desdentados, pois permite a substituição de um dente em um único elemento dentário ou em uma arcada inteira.  A falha dos implantes dentários é um fator de grande interesse para os cirurgiões-dentistas e pode ser classificada como falha precoce ou falha tardia.  A falha precoce representa a falha em estabelecer a osseointegração dos implantes dentários, enquanto a falha tardia é a falha na osseointegração estabelecida ou na função dos implantes dentários. Objetivo: analisar através de uma revisão de literatura a taxa de sucesso e sobrevivência dos implantes, bem como os fatores que contribuem para o fracasso. . Metodologia: Uma estratégia de busca detalhada foi implementada para os bancos de dados pesquisados a seguir: PubMed e Google Acadêmico, de 2015 a 2021, para identificar estudos incluídos ou considerados neste trabalho. Os critérios para a inclusão foram os seguintes: revisões sistemáticas e revisões literárias, considerados estudos tanto em inglês quanto em Português.resultado: Após a análise dos artigos, verificou-se que a taxa de sucesso dos implantes e bem elevada em comparação com a taxa de insucesso, pode-se constatar que a taxa de sucesso varia entre  84,7% a 97,75%. E as causas para o insucesso dos implantes se dá pelos fatos sistêmicos e locais que seriam: diabetes mellitus, doenças periodontais, osteoporose, tabagismo, falha cirúrgica e ingestão de medicamentos à base de bisfosfonatos. Considerações finais: encontramos resultados altamente favoráveis para a taxa de sobrevivência e sucesso dos implantes, isso significa que há uma taxa muito baixa de complicações associadas aos implantes.
RESEARCH FINDINGS ON THE OVERALL TECHNICAL CONDITION OF AZAT RESERVOIR
Authors: Sarukhanyan Aristakes , Baljyan Pargev
Published: February 2024

To assess the technical condition of Azat Reservoir, observations, measurements, and discussions with operational personnel were conducted. The study included an examination of filtration conditions through the body of the earthen dam, an evaluation of the operational status of the irrigation water discharge and emergency drainage, and an assessment of the functionality of mechanical devices. Based on the analysis of the research results, key measures have been proposed. Implementation of these measures is expected to significantly enhance the operational safety and efficiency of Azat Reservoir and reduce possible emergency risks.
SMART PRODUCT BLENDING SYSTEM TO MAXIMISE QUALITY
Authors: Kayat Zainab , Othman A Rahim , Balasubramaniam Hemadevi
Published: February 2024

PETRONAS developed a uniquely fast and exact automated fuel blending system that has accelerated the release of quality certification and achieved the perfect gasoline product blend for a Malaysian Refinery. Blending is a critical production process. Up to 13 different hydrocarbon streams from various feedstocks must be precisely blended to produce petroleum products such as Unleaded Gasoline RON 95. The ratio between flow velocities of different blending component streams is of great importance to ultimately achieve the target quality of the product. The ratio is determined based on the individual quality of the blending component. The underlying concept of this innovation is based on the strategy of an online blending with intelligent and fast chemometrics multivariate data analytics to make the necessary adjustment in the ratio of the blending components to meet the product quality. One of the integral parts of chemometrics multivariate data analytics is a spectroscopic analyser equipped with calibration models which enable multivariate prediction. The integration of the spectroscopic analyser and customised blend property control is an authoritarian system whereby it provides real-time data on fuel quality and enables online blending monitoring and control to happen seamlessly. PETRONAS has crafted an automated and integrated online blending system. This innovation has resulted in a more innovative product blending with zero re-blend and minimal quality giveaway in line with Industry 4.0 Best Practice.

Keywords: Chemometrics multivariate modelling, online blending, spectroscopy
Impact of Timely Assessment for Risk of Fall by Using Morse Scale in Adult Medical & Surgical Unit of Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan
Authors: Khan Shazia , Shahzad Kashif
Published: February 2024

Background: Patient falls in healthcare settings are a significant concern, impacting patient safety and healthcare outcomes. The Morse Fall Scale (MFS) has been widely recognized as an effective tool for assessing fall risk among hospitalized patients. Despite its widespread use, there is a need for a comprehensive evaluation of its effectiveness, implementation challenges, and the perceptions of healthcare staff towards its utility.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the MFS in reducing patient falls in a tertiary care hospital and to assess healthcare staff's perceptions regarding its usability and impact on patient care.
Methods: A retrospective data analysis was conducted, examining fall events from July 2020 to December 2020, before the implementation of the MFS, and from January 2021 to May 2021, after its implementation. The study included all adult patients admitted to the medical and surgical units, excluding those from ambulatory care units and the emergency department. Staff perceptions were gauged through a survey assessing the ease of use, time efficiency, and effectiveness of the MFS in identifying high-risk patients. Data analysis utilized SPSS version 25 for statistical evaluation.
Results: The implementation of the MFS was associated with a significant reduction in fall rates, from a total of 9 falls in the six months prior to implementation to zero falls in the five months post-implementation. Survey results indicated that 89% of nurses found the MFS quick and easy to use, 63% reported that it took less than 3 minutes to complete an assessment, 98% found the scale easy to understand, 95% stated it helped identify high-risk patients, and 97% felt comfortable tailoring interventions based on the MFS scores.
Conclusion: The MFS effectively reduced fall rates in the hospital setting, with healthcare staff affirming its ease of use and effectiveness in identifying at-risk patients. These findings support the continued use and further refinement of the MFS as a critical component of patient safety strategies.
INFLUENCE OF DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO, DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO, DECISIONS INVESTMENT AND PROFITABILITY ON FOOD AND COMPANY VALUE DRINK WHICH REGISTERED IN EXCHANGE EFFECT INDONESIA PERIOD 2019 – 2022
Authors: Jessy Safitri Sitorus  , Beby Adilla  , Nursairah Dabutar  , Agnes Hesty Demak Panjaitan  , Wenny Anggeresia Ginting
Published: February 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of Dividend Payouts Ratio, Debt To Equity Ratio, Decision investment, Profitability  On the Company Value Population in study This is company consumption sub sector food and beverages for 2019 – 2022 listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Which amount 31 company Based on research results and discussion about InfluenceDividend Payouts Ratio, Debt To Equity Ratio, Decision investment, Profitability  On the Value of Food and Beverage Companies Registered on Exchange Effect Indonesia Period 2019 – 2022. Can concluded as following: Variable Dividend Payouts Ratio (X1),variable Decision Investment (X3), And Profitability variable (X4) does not have a significant effect on variable Mark Company(Y) on Company Food and Drink Which Registered in Exchange Effect Indonesia 2019 - 2022. Variable Debt to Equity Ratio (X2)influential in a way significant to Company Value (Y) variable in Food and Beverage Companies Which Listed on the Stock Exchange Indonesia 2019 - 2022. Based on results study and discussion Which has obtained that the independent variable (X) is Dividend Payout Ratio, Debt To Equity Ratio, Decision Investment, And Profitability No influential in a way simultaneous tovariable dependent (Y) to Mark Company in Food and Beverage Companies Listed on the Stock Exchange Indonesia Period 2019 -2022.
Research on Soil Chromium Pollution and Chemical Bioremediation Technology
Authors: Ye Qing , Chen Xi
Published: February 2024

This thesis analyzes the source of soil chromium pollution, its harmfulness, the occurrence form, migration and transformation of chromium in soil in detail. At the same time, the mechanism of chemical and bioremediation technology to treat soil chromium pollution was also discussed. From the statistical data analysis of soil chromium pollution sources, the main sources of soil chromium pollution are atmospheric sedimentation, agricultural fertilization, sewage irrigation, non-ferrous metallurgy and the geochemical cycle of chromium in nature. In nature, chromium mainly exists in two stable forms of trivalent chromium and hexavalent chromium, Cr(VI) is a toxic chromium valence state, which can penetrate deep into the soil, destroy the soil structure, and cause serious pollution to the soil. Therefore, the key to the remediation of chrome-contaminated soil is to remove the free Cr (VI).
Uncovering the Lack of Public Accountability: An Application of Accounting Standards for Entities in Indonesia
Authors: Achyarsyah Padri , Nur Muhammad , Indriyanto Erwin , Digdowiseiso Kumba , Haat Mohd Hassan Che
Published: February 2024

Financial reports hold significant value for all types of business entities, including national and multinational corporations as well as Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Financial reports serve as a means for the report generator to inform interested parties, including the general public, investors, business proprietors, and tax authorities, of transactions that transpire during a specified period. The Indonesian Accounting Association published Accounting Standards for Entities Without Public Accountability (SAK ETAP) to assist start-up enterprises. Consequently, this study aims to investigate the execution of SAK ETAP. A systematic literature review comprises the following phases: formulation of research questions, localization of studies, selection and evaluation of studies, analysis and synthesis, and dissemination of findings via scientific articles. This study concludes that business entities and organizations examined for the implementation of SAK ETAP encompassed various sectors such as pharmacies, Limited Liability Companies (PT), cooperatives (Village Unit Cooperatives – KUD, Savings and Loans Cooperatives – KSP, Republic of Indonesia Employee Cooperatives – KPRI), Commanditaire Vennootschap – CV, People's Credit Bank (BPR), distro, Trading Business (UD), Village-Owned Enterprise (BumDes), Public Fuel Filling Station (SPBU), and Islamic boarding school.
Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Accounting Information Systems: A Case Study of Government Agency in North Nias Regency, Indonesia
Authors: Zalukhu Rika Surianto , Sinurat Mangasi , Collyn Daniel , Hutauruk Rapat Piter Sony , Syahputra Ari
Published: February 2024

An Accounting Information System (AIS) is a system that collects, records and processes financial data and non-financial data related to financial transactions to produce information for decision-making. The decision-making process plays an important role in achieving organizational goals. This study aimed to analyze the factors that influence the effectiveness of Accounting Information Systems (AIS) at the government agency in North Nias Regency. The factors tested are user capability, top management support and education and training. The effectiveness of AIS is the study's dependent variable, while user capabilities, top management support and education and training are independent variables. This research was conducted on employees using AIS at the Regional House of Representative Secretariat, Education Office, and Civil Registry Office of North Nias Regency. The research population was 40. The sampling technique used saturation sampling. The type of data used is primary data. Data were obtained by using research questionnaires. Methods of data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis methods. The analysis results show that user capability, top management support, and education and training have a positive and significant effect on the effectiveness of AIS either partially or simultaneously.
PERAN GURU BIMBINGAN KONSELING MENGATASI KENAKALAN REMAJA DI SEKOLAH
Authors: Sejati Sugeng
Published: February 2024

Masa remaja seringkali dihubungkan dengan penyimpangan dan ketidakwajaran. Kenakalan remaja merupakan suatu tindakan atau bentuk gejala patologis sosial yang disebabkan oleh satu bentuk pengabaian sosial. Akibatnya para remaja mengembangkan bentuk perilaku yang menyimpang. Kenakalan  remaja disebabkan oleh adanya perubahan pada pribadi remaja, hal tersebut menunjukkan adanya usaha remaja untuk meningkatkan kualitas kepribadiannya. Remaja  yang melakukan perbuatan nakal memerlukan perhatian bukan cacian ditimpakan  pada  mereka. Guru BK mempunyai peran yang sangat penting untuk menangani masalah kenakalan remaja yang terjad di sekolah.
Contexto económico y social del desarrollo de los estudios de comportamiento del consumidor
Authors: Castillo Coto Ana Lilia , Soria León Norma Graciela
Published: February 2024

The research of consumer behavior are applied with three main purposes: for market research, based on surveys of all kinds; for the strategic determination of the demand for a particular product, based on correlation analysis; and for the tactical-operative planning of the stocks needed to satisfy a specific market, based on statistic methods. With the emergence of market research and post-war economics, there was an explosion of births, an explosion of new technological applications, an excessive global economic boom. Besides, a revolution in quantitative techniques applied to business administration occurred, given the need to know the increase in the market to give a response wise. This paper summarizes the characteristics of the social-economic environment that condition the different stages of marketing from the behavior of consumers.
Assessing Patient Rights Awareness Among Healthcare Professionals in Rural Areas of a Less Developed Country Without an Official Patient Bill
Authors: Palma Tifang
Published: February 2024

Awareness of patients’ rights is critical in the provision of healthcare services to ensure protection of these rights and satisfaction of patients. A thorough assessment of patient rights awareness among the physicians and nurses in a rural area of an underdeveloped country was performed, to generate valuable information for possible curriculum adjustments in medical schools and to inform health administrators on the essence to improve the awareness of patient rights among healthcare professionals of these rural areas. 223 active physicians and nurses from the public and private hospitals of different levels in Tiko Sub-Division completed self-administered questionnaires. The study reveals poor knowledge of a patient’s right to make decision about the treatment option, right to refuse treatment and the right to receive medical care in an emergency before payment of the service, among physicians and nurses. Also, the overall patient rights awareness level among the respondents was rated 85%, which signifies an awareness level of standard but requires improvement. The result of this study suggests extended education of healthcare professionals about the rights of a patient, with emphasis on those with no or lower length of work experience. Also, the study further suggests adequate knowledge of patients’ rights and its importance be instilled in medical students of the undeveloped world, be known to, respected and implemented by health administrators and healthcare professionals.
Developing a Wood Stove Cooktop Using the Task Unification Approach
Authors: Rabi Shadi
Published: February 2024

This research paper explores the evaluation of an innovative product within a burgeoning market. Specifically, it addresses the research question: Is there an emerging market for backcountry outdoor enthusiasts seeking enhanced cooking functionality in lightweight titanium woodstoves currently available? The study employs a variety of research methods, including personal observation, primary source evaluation through surveys and conversations, as well as a comprehensive literature review. The primary research approach employed throughout this project is the systematic inventive thinking method, with a focus on task unification. The study reveals the presence of a growing market for lightweight outdoor supplies, into which the proposed innovation fits. This not only benefits the inventor but also provides a valuable target market for other innovators in the field. Overall, the research findings suggest that further investigation is needed for the specific innovation but highlight the considerable potential within the lightweight outdoor supply market. This market is not only in its nascent stage but also holds significant promise for outdoor companies and innovators alike.
What is the Ideal VR Living: A Survey of Young Adults
Authors: Cocking Sara
Published: February 2024

Are virtual reality systems dangerous to society or a valuable tool? If deemed safe, is it appropriate for everyone to use, or only certain populations and age groups? This research, through a survey of young adults, aims to display the ideal virtual living in the minds of current or potential users. The survey results show that most of the participants have little experience using VR devices but many of them have concerns regarding health and safety. The survey results also indicate strong feelings of VR use including personalization of VR worlds, use in the education system, and virtual laws. The research is of value because as VR devices become more affordable and provide increasingly realistic experiences, the number of users is likely to increase. With a larger population using these systems, there is a higher potential for negative experiences, whether social, physical, or mental.
Secure 3: An Application of the Multiplication Approach for Enhancing Online Banking Security
Authors: Robinson Jen
Published: February 2024

In today's increasingly technologically driven world, the shift towards online activities has become ubiquitous, offering convenience and accessibility like never before. One such activity that has witnessed a substantial digital transition is banking, as more and more individuals opt for online banking over traditional in-person visits. This transition is not surprising given the quick and seemingly secure nature of digital banking. However, with the convenience of online banking come inherent risks, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. With billion smartphone users accessing banking applications, it also creates opportunities for cyberattacks, putting personal information and financial assets at risk. Current security measures include two-factor authentication, involving PIN verification through text or email, and biometrics, such as fingerprint and iris scanning. These measures have proven useful but are not infallible, as hackers continue to find vulnerabilities. The author proposes an innovative solution Secure 3, which is an authentication method that integrates voice recognition with facial and fingerprint recognition, offering a comprehensive, multi-layered approach to identity verification. While these individual authentication forms exist in online banking, their combined implementation remains rare. The uniqueness of a user's voice, iris, and fingerprint renders them unstealable, offering enhanced security against cyber threats. Secure 3 may be a promising avenue to fortify online banking security and protect users from emerging threats in the digital landscape.
The dividend policy of business entities and the analogy of law
Authors: Mikryukov Viktor Alekseevich
Published: February 2024

Author discovers uncertainty that generates ambiguous administrative and judicial law enforcement on the issue related to the limits of business entity freedom in the creation and implementation of dividend policy. Importance of such insufficiently clearly regulated by corporate legislation aspects of the dividend policy as the scope of corporation's powers and limitations in determining frequency of making decisions on dividend payments and timing of the actual distribution of profits among the corporation's participants is shown. Special relevance of the doctrinal study and regulatory clarification of the relevant legal parameters of the dividend policy of domestic corporations is associated by the author with the need to overcome the negative consequences of the sanctions impact of unfriendly foreign states. The presented author's approach is aimed at ensuring greater variability of corporate and legal interaction and increasing the efficiency of business entities. Special technical and legal tools were used in the study, including the method of analogy, as well as civilistic means of analysis and synthesis, comparison and generalization. The idea of the possibility and practicability of flexible negotiation of this uncertainty based on the normative construction of the analogy of law, on the basis of the general principles and meaning of civil legislation, as well as through the analogical use of explanations on understanding of the imperativeness and optionality of legal norms contained in the Resolution of the Russian Federation Supreme Arbitration Court Plenum dated March 14, 2014 No. 16 «On freedom of contract and its limits» is argued. As a result, conceptual admissibility of «nonmonotonic» dividend accruals, not linked to calendar quarters has been proved, as well as the possibility of large delays in the actual payment of declared dividends in comparison with the periods pre-established by norms. Main conditions for the implementation of such a measure of freedom in determining dividend policy are identified, namely its focus on achieving a balance of corporate interests and availability of an actually generated net profit for a business entity.