bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
KONTRIBUSI USAHA NIRA AREN YANG DIJADIKAN SOPI TERHADAP PENDAPATAN PETANI SOPI DI NEGERI HATUSUA KECAMATAN KAIRATU KABUPATEN SERAM BAGIAN BARAT
Authors: Solissa Roberto , Imlabla Wilma
Published: July 2024

The aim of the research is to find out the contribution of sopi products to the level of income of sopi farmers and, to find out what factors influence the production and sales of sopi products in Hatusua State, West Kairatu Seram District. From the research results, the contribution of sopi is 66.84% or Rp. 561,497,810 per year. Meanwhile, income outside of beef production contributed 33.16% or Rp. 278,600,000 per year. From the results of the research and calculation of the contribution value to the income value of sopi production and income outside of sopi production. The income from sopi production in Hatusua Country has a very large contribution value, compared to the income contribution value outside of sopi production by sopi farmers. Factors that influence the production and sales of sopi in Hatusua State, Kairatu District, West Seram Regency, namely, factors that influence sopi production include weather, type of palm flower, age of palm trees and, type of mayang production level and, factors that influence sales. sopi is the status of a sopi which is still illegal.
HABITAT DAN PERILAKU SOSIAL BURUNG KAKATUA TANIMBAR (Cacatua goffiniana) DI DESA LORULUN KECAMATAN WERTAMRIAN KABUPATEN KEPULAUAN TANIMBAR
Authors: Sinaga Grace Tasya , Pattinasarany Cornelis , Tuhumury Andri
Published: July 2024

This research aims to determine the habitat conditions and behavior of the Cacatua goffiniana in Lorulun Village, Tanimbar Islands Regency.  The method used for vegetation community data is a combination of the path method and plotted lines at 4 growth levels including seedlings, saplings, poles and trees, there are 15 paths with 75 plots in 3 observation blocks.  Determining the location for observing the behavior of the Tanimbar Cockatoo (Cacatua goffiniana) was carried out using the concentrated point method and also the All Occurrences method.  The research results show that the main habitat of the Tanimbar Cockatoo (Cacatua goffiniana) is primary and secondary tropical forests which have the availability of tall trees for nests and food sources.  This bird is also found in plantations and forest edge areas, showing adaptability to habitat changes.  The social behavior of Tanimbar cockatoos is very complex, showing a high level of intelligence, often seen in activities in small groups of 5-10 individuals.  Social interactions between these individuals include various behaviors such as coordinating vocalization behavior, vocalization behavior feeling threatened, aggressive agonistic behavior, submissive agonistic behavior, affiliative behavior of feather probing, affiliative behavior of mutual probing, affiliative behavior of playing, affiliative behavior of perching.  This research also notes the existence of a strong territorial behavior pattern, groups of Tanimbar parrots will defend their territory from other groups when food sources are abundant, these territorial boundaries become more flexible.
KAJIAN KESESUAIAN DAN DAYA DUKUNG FISIK KAWASAN PANTAI YANAIN DI NEGERI HULALIU KECAMATAN PULAU HARUKUKABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: Laisina Valentino Gloria Giovanni , Lelloltery Henderina , Puttileihalat Maya
Published: July 2024

This research aims to assess the suitability and physical carrying capacity of Yanain Beach in Hulaliu State, Pulau Haruku District, Central Maluku Regency as a tourist destination. The methodology employed in this study involved a survey, collecting both primary and secondary data through direct field observations. Primary data included visual observations and measurements at Station 1 and Station 2, as well as interviews with visitors to the beach area. Data analysis utilized tourism suitability index and physical carrying capacity of the beach area. Yanain Beach covers an area of 2.14 hectares with a sandy beach width of 18.76 meters, providing ample space for tourist activities. Additionally, it features a relatively shallow depth (1.48 meters), slow current velocity (0.0847 m/s), and high water clarity (>80%), making it an attractive tourist destination. Based on the calculated values, it was concluded that Yanain Beach in Hulaliu Village is "Highly Suitable" for various tourism activities, with an average TSI score of 92.25%. Furthermore, the analysis of the beach's carrying capacity indicated that the area can accommodate 641 people per day for recreation purposes, and 407 people per day for swimming and bathing activities at the beach.
DAYA DUKUNG FISIK DAN PERSEPSI PENGUNJUNG PANTAI LUBANG BUAYA DI NEGERI MORELLA KECAMATAN LEIHITU KABUPATEN MALUKU TENGAH
Authors: Latukau Syarifa , Latupapua Yosevita , Seipalla Billy
Published: July 2024

The aim of this research is to determine the physical carrying capacity and perceptions of visitors at Lubang Buaya Beach, Leihitu District, Central Maluku Regency. This research uses direct observation and interviews based on research questionnaires to collect data at Lubang Buaya Beach. The research results show that the physical carrying capacity values ​​for picnicking and swimming are 1,302 and 604 visitors/day. If we look at the number of visits on big holidays and weekends of 200 people/day, it is still below the calculated physical carrying capacity value. Tourist perceptions are based on the classification of respondents' attitudes (Presntasi) on the question variable of tourist perceptions (respondents) towards the Lubang Buaya Beach tourist attraction, some tourists stated that they were satisfied with the attractions of the tourist attraction, satisfied with carrying out activities while at Lubang Buaya Beach, while for the amenities and accessibility of the object Lubang Buaya Beach tourism most tourists expressed satisfaction.
Determinant Influencing Non-Performing Loans: A Story of Vietnamese Commercial Banks
Authors: Lan Trịnh Thị Phan , Anh Hoàng Thị Lan , Nga Nguyen Thi Phi
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing non-performing loans (NPLs) in commercial banks during the period 2016-2022. The study utilized a sample of 16 joint-stock commercial banks in Vietnam. The authors employed three regression models: Pooled OLS, Fixed Effects Model (FEM), and Random Effects Model (REM), ultimately selecting REM as the most appropriate model. The results show that out of 5 variables, GDP and bank size have a negative impact on bad debt ratio. However, credit growth rate, credit loss provision and loan to total assets ratio have the same direction on NLPs.
Modal Sosial Membentuk Peluang Usaha Anak Muda Di Kota Batam
Authors: Maria Susanti  , Rahmawati Nanik , Syafitri Rahma
Published: July 2024

Potensi Kota Batam dapat dimanfaatkan untuk beberapa bidang seperti ekonomi, potensi ini juga merupakan salah satu keunggulan yang dimanfaatkan oleh para pemuda secara bersama-sama untuk membangun kegiatan usaha melalui modal sosial dimana kekuatan modal sosial ini dimulai dari hubungan dan kedekatan jaringan sosial yang dimiliki oleh kaum muda. Modal sosial ini dibangun untuk menciptakan kreativitas dan motivasi solidaritas kepada generasi muda melalui kegiatan kewirausahaan. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dan pendekatan deskriptif, peneliti menemukan 6 informan dimana mereka adalah pemilik yang membantu kaum muda dalam modal sosial, pelajar, mahasiswa dan juga pekerja yang telah menerapkan peluang bisnis dalam diri mereka. hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat membantu generasi muda untuk lebih bisa memanfaatkan waktu luangnya dengan berkreasi dan berinovasi sesuai dengan bakatnya karena sesuatu yang berdampak baik dan menguntungkan pasti akan banyak diminati dalam melakukannya.
Kajian Pengembangan Kawasan di Tepian Air dan Pesisirnya
Authors: Ronaldy Lovina
Published: July 2024

Terjadinya ketimpangan pembangunan diakibatkan oleh pembangunan yang kurang merata, hal ini disebabkan oleh aksessibilitas dan ketersediaan infrastruktur yang merata sehingga membuat minat investasi berkurang. Menjangkau tujuan yang diinginkan memerlukan ketepatan jadwal keberangkatan armada transportasi dan tentunya akan ditentukan juga oleh potensi yang dapat di eksploitasi dan dieksplorasi. Jika dilihat dari luasnya wilayah Kepulauan Riau dengan luas laut 98 % yang memiliki 2.025 pulau maka ini menjadi tantangan didalam mengembangkan kawasan sehingga perlu dilakukan penataan kawasan tepian air dan kawasan pesisirnya, terutama yang jauh dari kepadatan penduduk atau perkotaan. Dengan dilakukan re-develompent kawasan pesisir yang memiliki produksi unggulan utama dibidang kelautan dan perikanan, maka akan memberikan multiplier effect kepada masyarakat yang disebabkan oleh pengaruh minat dan investasi dibidang sumber daya kelautan dan perikanan. Maka model kota pantai yang dilakukan adalah menyesuaikan dengan kondisi bentang alam yang ada pada wilayah pesisir dan pulau-pulau kecil. Maka dengan demikian kota berbasis kepulauan dan perairan akan menjadi penyeimbang terhadadap wilayah daratan yang sudah tumbuh sejak lama.
The Effect of Crossword Media Counseling on the Knowledge of Class X Students in Kota Padang About Obesity and Body Weight
Authors: Deni Maisa Putra  , Devid Leonard  , Muhammad Al-Ashari  , Aulia Syahrani
Published: July 2024

Obesity and overweight have rapidly grown as a public health problem worldwide, including in Indonesia. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among Indonesian children and adolescents has also increased significantly in recent years (Maulina, 2022). This suggests that better interventions and prevention are needed to address this issue, especially for students (Susanti & Legal and Public Relations Working Team, 2019). All countries, including Indonesia, face the problem of being overweight, or overweight, and overweight, or obesity. Based on data from the Global Nutrition Report, 10% of the adult population in Indonesia is overweight, and 2% is obese (WHO, 2007). Therefore, this study aims to fill the knowledge gap by investigating the effect of counseling using crossword media on students' knowledge and attitudes about overweight and obesity. This study involved 48 grade X students who were overweight or obese. The sample was drawn from the entire overweight and obese population. Results showed that grade X students in Padang City had significant knowledge about overweight and obesity before and after counseling without using crossword media (p=0.000). In addition, there was a significant difference between students' knowledge on this topic before and after counseling using crossword media (p=0.000). According to the study, the use of crossword media has a significant effect on increasing students' knowledge. Therefore, it is recommended that students continue to use this media in instructional or learning activities at school.
E D I T O R I A L
Authors: Ali Liaqat
Published: July 2024

From Desk of Chief Editor (PJU)
Rome was not built in a day. There is a list of endeavors and struggles behind every coronation. So istrue for our most awaited. Pakistan Journal of Urology which stands as a crown prince today, ever ready to rule. There are various known journals for general surgery but the world of medicine is stepping towards specialties. There was a dire need for a dedicated Journal in the field of Urology. The objective was to focus on myths and facts related to Urology on a single platform. It will stand as a strong pillar to enhance the extravagant efforts made by the researchers and will serve as an easy and readily available tool for the researchers. It will be labelled as an identity for the emerging urologists; a medium through which young energetic urologists can convey their messages and concepts via their research proposals. This budding Journal is a step towards improving the academics and will play an imminent role in attracting the clinicians to come forward with novel ideas. In near future, this Journal is expected to stand as the best journal of Urology with surmounted International recognition. This journal is a dream come true, a miracle turned into reality, a peak which is summit, a student who graduates, a book with covers, a feather added to our hat and a star added to our shoulders. We have tried our level best to edit and publish short listed articles in the very first volume and are verily destined to improve in the upcoming editions.
Place For Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy In Contemporary Era
Authors: Rana Abdul Majid
Published: July 2024

Background : Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and its miniaturized modifications are usually considered the standard surgical options for large (>20 mm) stag horn and infected stones. Moreover, PCNL is a viable alternative to retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for smaller stones (<20 mm) in the presence of anatomical malformations or inaccessible lower pole stones. However, due to theinnovations in stone fragmentation devices and optical technologies, RIRS is expanding its indications with the potential benefits of lower complications and a shorter hospital stay. Recent research papers presently published confirm the significance of this procedure and its potential role in the treatment of large and complex stones. On the other hand miniaturized PCNL has become more competitive, gaining space among classic indications of flexible ureteroscopy. Considering all recent progress incorporated in performance of this procedure, we can conclude that PCNL is definitely time tested procedure and is here to maintain its cutting edge supremacy in the foreseeable future.
Key words: Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy ,Kidney Stones, Urological Surgery
Mini-Percutaneous Versus Standard Nephrolithotomy Comparison For Staghorn Stones
Authors: Ahmad Nisar , Saeed Majed , Amjad Saqlain , Rasheed Ajmal , Iftikhar Ussama , Ahmad Moed
Published: July 2024

Background: The treatment for staghorn stones is known as mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PNL), which is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. Despite its shorter duration, reduced morbidity, and lower blood loss when compared to standard nephrolithotomy, it may offer similar results. This study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of mini-PNL versus conventional nephrolithotomy for the treatment of staghorn stones.
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness (stone-free rate and complication rate) and safety (time to stone clearance, perioperative and postoperative morbidity, hospital stay, and blood loss) of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) in comparison to standard nephrolithotomy for the management of staghorn stones.
Study design: A randomized controlled trial
Duration and place of study: Department of Urology, Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal, from January 2021 to August 2021
Methodology: We performed a randomised controlled experiment from January 2021 to August 2021 at the Department of Urology, Sahiwal Teaching Hospital, Sahiwal, to ascertain the stone-free rate among patients with staghorn stones. Two years were dedicated to the study. A total of seventy-five patients were split into two groups for the regular PCNL and mini-PCNL procedures during the study. In this study, In this study, one of these procedures was randomly assigned to each patient-- half received traditional PCNL and half had mini-PCNL surgery. Data were gathered for hospital stays, complications and pain during filming. 81 patients participated in the research, ranging in age from 20 to 90 years old.
Results : The mean age was 53 02 years old. There were 78 men and 13 women among these subjects taken as 'normal' statistics. In the miniperc and normal PCNL groups, the success rates were 91.2% and 96.8%, respectively (p=0.05). The mean operating time and duration of hospital stay in mini-PCNL group were significantly shorter than those in normal group (81.1±3.3 and 03.3 days respectively; t=3.728,5), p=0.001. Compared with regular PCNL, mini-PCNL has a higher rate of mum less thick stone (25% compared to 13%; p = 0.036)
Conclusion : the mini-PCNL group experienced far less postoperative discomfort (p-0.001). Therefore, minimally invasive PCNL emerges as a more effective treatment for staghorn stones. It offers a number of benefits compared to standard-PCNL, such as reducing operating room time, shortening hospital stays and lower pain after surgery. As a result of these advantages, it has become increasingly favored in practice for treating staghorn stones
Keywords: Staghorn stones, PCNL, stone-free rate, hospital stay, complications, postoperative pain
Managing a large staghorn stone in a Doughnut kidney
Authors: Haseeb Abdul , Ali Liaqat
Published: July 2024

Doughnut or Pancake kidney is a condition in which both the kidneys fused at the medial borders of each pole to produce a ring-shaped mass. In addition to nonspecific lower abdomen discomfort, pyrexia and haematuria, signs of a urinary tract infection may also be present in an otherwise asymptomatic pancake kidney. Sometimes the diagnosis is coincidental. However different imaging modalities like USG, MDCT, computed tomography (CT) urography, and radio nucleotide scanning are use confirmed the diagnosis. Different surgical options such as open pyelolithotomy, laparoscopic or robot assisted pyelolithotomy can be consumed to treat such patient, however the literature proposes that an open pyelolithotomy is a safer and more rational approach to avoid injury to any aberrant vessels which are more common in such cases.
KeyWord: Doughnut Kidney, Renal Stone, Pyelolithotomy
Common complications of transurethral pneumatic lithotripsy in children with bladder stone disease at a Tertiary care Hospital HMC Peshawar
Authors: Akhtar Zeeshan , Allahyani Hossam , Rahman Seema
Published: July 2024

Background: Medical literature has long documented the occurrence of urinary bladder stones. The Hippocratic oath's declaration that "I will not cut for bladder stone, even for patients in whom the disease is manifest1,2" contains the oldest mention of bladder stones. This study will give us the most recent data on the frequency of erectile dysfunction and retrograde ejaculation among patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia following a two-month course of treatment with dutasteride and tamsulosin, as no such study has been carried out in our population in the previous five years. Furthermore, the study's findings will be shared with other medical professionals and used in future investigations.
 Objective: to assess the prevalence of transurethral pneumatic lithotripsy consequences in children with bladder stone illness
Study design: a descriptive study
Duration and place of study: from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, from the Department of Urology, hmc, Peshawar
Methodology: 369 kids with bladder stones were the subjects of this research, which ran from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, at the Department of Urology, HMC, Peshawar. A suitable nonprobability sampling approach was used in the selection process. All the stones were broken up using a paediatric straight working channel, a pneumatic Swiss lithoclast, and a cystoscope. In SPSS 22, data analysis was done.
Results: The research sample had a mean age of 7 years, SD = 8.43. 32% of patients were female, and 68% were male. Common complications were bladder perforation, which affected 5% of patients; hematuria, which involved 7% of patients; acute urine retention, which involved 4% of patients; and fever, which affected 7% of patients. 
Conclusion: According to our research, bladder perforation occurred 5% of the time after transurethral pneumatic lithotripsy, hematuria 7% of the time, acute urine retention 4% of the time, and fever 7% of the time in children with bladder stone illness. 
Keyword: complications, transurethral pneumatic lithotripsy, pediatric bladder stone diseases
The Impact of Consanguinity on Severity of Posterior Urethral Valve
Authors: Hussain Ijaz , Nawaz Gul , Khan Ayaz , Singh Gurdeep , Iqbal Waqas
Published: July 2024

Background: Posterior urethral valve (PUV) is one of the frequent causes of obstructive uropathies at birth. When inadequately managed, it leads to vesicoureteric reflux disease, recurrence of UTIs, voiding disorder and chronic renal insufficiency. These valves have been observed among the siblings, twin children and also in the subsequent generation. However, their occurrence rate and association with consanguineous have never been investigated.
Objective: To assess the frequency and impact of kinship on the severity of the posterior urethral valve at our centre.
Study Design: A Retrospective Study
Place and duration of study: Diagnosed cases of posterior urethral valves who underwent valve fulguration from Jan 2012 to April 2020 were assessed in this study, conducted at Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad.
Material and method: Patients were diagnosed via voiding symptoms, ultrasound, and confirmation by VCUG and cystoscopy. In all patients, the history of consanguineous marriage and any history of PUV in the family was inquired. All cases were evaluated for renal function with BUN and creatinine, including eGFR, as per Schwartz's formula. A nuclear scan was performed in all patients to rule out renal scaring and split renal function.
Results: The mean age of children who underwent valve fulguration was 4.34 + 2.7 years. Family history of first-degree cousin marriage was found in 56 (33.0%) patients. Statistical analysis of clinical parameters of the posterior urethral valve, including the degree of hydronephrosis, vesicoureteric reflux and chronic kidney disease, showed that the product of cousin marriage had more severe disease.
Conclusion: One-third of PUV patients had a history of consanguineous marriages in this study. These cases develop early renal insufficiency as well as a more severe disease.
Keywords: Posterior urethral valve, Consanguinity, Severity, Renal insufficiency, Retrospective Study
Lidocaine jelly with the Dormia Stone Basket: Preventing Retrograde Ureteric Stone Migration During Pneumatic Lithotripsy
Authors: Zehri Ali Akbar , Ismail Allyzain , Patel Miten , Klint Masawa , Shah Jasmit , Ismail Neelam , Adebayo Philip , Ali Athar
Published: July 2024

Background: Ureteroscopy for kidney stones has undergone a great deal of improvement over time, but stone migration is still an issue. Dormia TM stone baskets and lidocaine jelly installations are a few of the methods for prevention.
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of the Dormia™ stone basket and lidocaine jelly installation proximal to the ureteral stone for prevention of retrograde migration and improvement of stone-free rate.
Methods: 185 patients were divided into three groups based on retrospective analysis of data from Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam: Group 1 (Dormia basket), Group 2 (Lidocaine jelly), and Group 3 (no intervention). Two weeks and 24 hours later, follow-up radiological imaging was performed. Our finding: The three groups' sizes of stones and demographics were similar. In Groups 1, 2, and 3, stone-free rates were 98.4%, 92.5%, and 80.4%, respectively, whereas stone fragment migration occurred in 1.6%, 6.5%, and 19.6% of cases. In comparison to the no-intervention group, stone fragment migration was significantly different in the intervention group (p = 0.002 for Group 1 and p = 0.050 for Group 2). Group 1 versus Group 3 (p = 0.001) and Group 2 vs Group 3 (p = 0.030) showed statistically significant differences between the groups. However, there was no significant difference between Group 1 and Group 2 (p = 0.365).
Conclusions: Compared to lidocaine jelly, Dormia basket increased the rate of stone migration, although the difference was not statistically significant. Both approaches considerably increased stone movement and stone-free state as compared to no intervention, with a higher correlation shown with the Dormia basket. Our study showed a significant reduction in stone migration and an improved stone-free rate with the use of a Dormia basket or lidocaine jelly during ureteroscopy as compared to the no-intervention group. Dormia could be adapted as a cost-effective technique in resource-limited settings such as ours.
Keywords: Retrograde stone migration, Dormia basket, and lidocaine jelly, Ureteroscopy
A Study on Fabrication Technique, Properties, and Applications of PAN Nanofibers
Authors:   , Vrajlal Sanchaniya Jaymin
Published: July 2024

The domain of nanotechnology, particularly the exploration and utilization of nanofibers, offers unrivalled opportunities for innovation across various fields. This Doctoral Thesis delves into the sophisticated world of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers, focusing on their fabrication, mechanical and thermal characteristics, and potential applications. Through an exhaustive literature review and rigorous experimental investigations, this work aims to bridge significant gaps in the existing knowledge of nanofiber technology. The research meticulously explores the experimental fabrication of PAN nanofiber mats using various electrospinning methods and formulates a validated finite element model to accurately predict their mechanical behaviour. The impact of structural orientation, annealing, and PVA doping on the nanofiber mats’ mechanical and thermal properties is extensively investigated. The novel dip-coating method with PVA doping significantly enhances the elastic modulus and ultimate tensile strength of the nanofiber mats. Furthermore, the direct electrospinning of nanofibers onto textiles demonstrates the potential of creating non-crimping textile composites integrated with PAN nanofibers for diverse applications.
Prospects for the development of forensic fingerprinting in the context of digital transformation of society
Authors: Karimov Vyacheslav Khamitovich
Published: July 2024

The subject of the study is the provisions of the current criminal procedure legislation, the norms governing fingerprint registration, investigative, judicial and expert practice aimed at collecting, researching, storing and processing evidentiary information. The author sets the tasks to determine the main directions for further improvement of the collection, research of fingerprint information, its accounting in the context of digital transformation taking place in society. The paper considers available and promising technologies, methods and techniques in the field of forensic fingerprinting. The legal aspects of the use of fingerprinting in the practice of combating crime have been studied. The problems in the field of legal regulation of biometric registration, technical and forensic support for the activities of law enforcement agencies in the field of collecting, researching and evaluating fingerprint evidence information are identified and ways to resolve them are proposed. The research methodology includes the following methods: observations, comparisons, descriptions, experiments, as well as special technical and forensic methods. The scientific novelty of the study lies in the fact that the author has identified promising areas for further development of forensic fingerprinting in the context of digital transformation of society. The author presents them through the prism of consistent and interrelated directions – collection, research, accounting and use of information. When collecting, attention is drawn to the possibilities of expert light sources, digital detection technologies, recording of trace information, and its verification by accounting. A legal justification of this activity is being carried out, new complexes of forensic tools such as smart cameras are being proposed. At the stage of fingerprint information research, the author draws attention to modern and promising techniques and technical means. Particular importance is attached to the prospects of research on micro-signatures, further diagnostic studies, as well as the development of specialized software and hardware complexes aimed at solving these tasks. During registration, the author draws attention to the need to take into account biometric parameters within a single system.
Image and social portrait of a police officer
Authors: Shatskaya Ekaterina Aleksandrovna
Published: July 2024

The problem of improving the image of police officers is an urgent and significant task for the Russian state. In the article, the author reveals the concepts of "image" and "social portrait" of a police officer. It is determined that an image is a subjective perception of an object, and a social portrait is its objective characteristic. Despite these differences, common features of these categories are also proposed. Firstly, the image and social portrait are collective in nature, they are characterized by a mass consciousness, not an individual one. Secondly, image and social portrait have a communicative nature. Thirdly, the image and social portrait depend on the cultural and historical cycle. The methodological basis of the research is general scientific methods: analysis, generalization, comparison. In this understanding, the correlation between the concepts of "image" and "social portrait" of a police officer is interesting. The author draws attention to the fact that creating a positive image of a police officer is impossible without studying public opinion, which is a tool that can identify the main ways to optimize the image of police officers. In the article, the author draws attention to such a concept as "self-image". It is important for a police officer to realize the need to engage in self-development, to learn his strengths and weaknesses. It is determined that for a complete and specific picture concerning the image of a police officer, the unity of three key terms is necessary: "image", "social portrait" and "self-image". This approach may have practical significance in studying the image of a police officer, helping to answer questions: social perceptions of the employee, whether the employee meets the requirements, whether the employee himself strives for the ideal.
Wintner-type nonoscillation theorems for conformable linear Sturm-Liouville differential equations
Authors: Ishibashi Kazuki
Published: July 2024

In this study, we addressed the nonoscillation of th Sturm-Liouville differential equation with a differential operator, which corresponds to a proportional-derivative controller. The equation is a conformable linear differential equation. A Wintner-type nonoscillation theorem was established to be applied to such equations. Using this theorem, we provided a sharp nonoscillation condition that guarantees that all nontrivial solutions to Euler-type conformable linear equations do not oscillate. The main nonoscillation theorems can be proven by introducing a Riccati inequality, which corresponds to the conformable linear equation of the Sturm-Liouville type.
Generalizations of prime intuitionistic fuzzy ideals of a lattice
Authors: Sharma Poonam Kumar ,   D.A.V. College, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Published: July 2024

As a generalization of the concepts of an intuitionistic fuzzy prime ideal and a prime intuitionistic fuzzy ideal, the concepts of an intuitionistic fuzzy 2-absorbing ideal and a 2-absorbing intuitionistic fuzzy ideal of a lattice are introduced. Some results on such intuitionistic fuzzy ideals are proved. It is shown that the radical of an intuitionistic fuzzy ideal of L is a 2-absorbing intuitionistic fuzzy ideal if and only if it is a 2-absorbing primary intuitionistic fuzzy ideal of L. We also introduce and study these concepts in the product of lattices.
Performance measurement using intuitionistic fuzzy sets: A case study from debt collection centers
Authors: Öztayşi Başar ,   Istanbul Technical University, Çebi Selçuk , Kahraman Cengiz , Onar Sezi Çevik ,   Yildiz Technical University,   Istanbul Technical University,   Istanbul Technical University
Published: July 2024

Performance measurement (PM) is a vital aspect of management, conducted periodically to assess the success or quality of a specific process or an organization. Performance encompasses both goals and relational models crucial for achieving those goals within a given time frame. From another perspective, performance measurement is about determining related performance indicators and providing a numerical summarized result which can be used for comparisons. Converting various indicators to an overall performance score can be modeled as a multi-criteria decision making problem. In this study, we focus on performance measurement of debt collection centers which are organizations specialized in collecting money from debtors. To this end, a decision model is developed and intuitionistic fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process is used to obtain the criteria weights. The proposed framework is shown in a real-world case study.
QoS characterization of some service compositions based on intuitionistic fuzzy pairs
Authors: Andonov Velin ,   Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Poryazov Stoyan , Saranova Emiliya ,   Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences,   Institute of Mathematics and Informatics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2024

In recent years, a new approach to the estimation of uncertainty in service systems has been developed. It is based on a causal characterization of the traffic in virtual service devices and makes use of the notion of an intuitionistic fuzzy pair. In a series of papers, this approach has been used to obtain quality of service estimations of various compositions of services. In the present paper, an overview of the main results related to the estimation of uncertainty in service compositions is presented.
Copyright knowledge of library staff and students in an academic library
Authors: Ramabina Maropene Thomas , Nsibirwa Zawedde
Published: July 2024

The study aims to assess the level of copyright knowledge among library staff and law students at the University of Venda (UNIVEN) library in Thohoyandou, Limpopo province, South Africa. The study used a quantitative research approach using a survey to gather data on understanding and awareness of copyright laws on campus. Google Forms was used to collect data. The population consisted of 38 library staff selected using a census sampling method and 112 final-year and postgraduate law students selected using a stratified random sampling method. The results of the study show that UNIVEN law students are more knowledgeable about basic copyright matters such as policies, copyright protection, public domain, copyright limitations, and fair dealing, copyright ownership than library staff. The research findings provided insight into the current level of copyright knowledge among library staff and law students and suggested strategies to improve copyright education and training in libraries. The results of this study will be useful to librarians, academics, and policymakers interested in promoting copyright literacy and compliance in academic libraries.
First evidence for the evolution of host manipulation by tumors during the long-term vertical transmission of tumor cells in Hydra oligactis
Authors: Boutry Justine , Rieu Océane , Guimard Lena , Meliani Jordan , Nedelcu Aurora M , Tissot Sophie , Stepanskyy Nikita , Ujvari Beata , Hamede Rodrigo , Dujon Antoine M , Tökölyi Jácint , Thomas Frédéric
Published: July 2024

While host phenotypic manipulation by parasites is a widespread phenomenon, whether tumors – which can be likened to parasite entities, can also manipulate their hosts is not known. Theory predicts that this should nevertheless be the case, especially when tumors (neoplasms) are transmissible. We explored this hypothesis in a cnidarian
Hydra
model system, in which spontaneous tumors can occur in the lab, and lineages in which such neoplastic cells are vertically transmitted (through host budding) have been maintained for over 15 years. Remarkably, the hydras with long-term transmissible tumors show an unexpected increase in the number of their tentacles, allowing for the possibility that these neoplastic cells can manipulate the host. By experimentally transplanting healthy as well as neoplastic tissues derived from both recent and long-term transmissible tumors, we found that only the long-term transmissible tumors were able to trigger the growth of additional tentacles. Also, supernumerary tentacles, by permitting higher foraging efficiency for the host, were associated with an increased budding rate, thereby favoring the vertical transmission of tumors. To our knowledge, this is the first evidence that, like true parasites, transmissible tumors can evolve strategies to manipulate the phenotype of their host.
Output voltage control of DAB converters based on uncertainty and disturbance estimation
Authors: Tian Haijun , Zhou Zheng , Liu Yuanshuai , Zhang Yuepeng , Yang Mingsuo
Published: July 2024

The dual active bridge (DAB) converter is a power electronic device commonly used for DC voltage regulation and stabilization. However, during its control process, external disturbances, load variations, input voltage variations, switching tube voltage drops, dead time, etc. lead to errors in the control output, thus reducing the control accuracy of the system. Therefore, this article propose a robust control scheme for the output voltage based on uncertainty and disturbance estimator. In this article, an average small-signal model of the dual active bridge converter was established in terms of the basic principles and operation mechanisms, simplifying the controller’s design. Then, the basic principles of the uncertainty and disturbance estimator (UDE) are introduced. The small-signal model of the dual active bridge (DAB) converter is applied to the UDE to minimize output voltage error by enabling the controller to directly regulate the shift ratio. Finally, this article discusses the application and effectiveness of the uncertainty and disturbance estimator (UDE) in the simulation and control of dual active bridge (DAB) converters. A series of experimental comparative studies are conducted, demonstrating that this scheme offers significant advantages in suppressing system uncertainties and disturbances.
Deconstruyendo a Febres-Cordero. Resignificación estético-política de los archivos visuales de El Telégrafo
Authors: Bouhaben Miguel Alfonso
Published: July 2024

Se aborda la historia reciente de Ecuador centrando la mirada en la figura del expresidente León Febres-Cordero, a partir de dos proyectos realizados con las y los estudiantes de la Escuela de Cine de la Universidad de las Artes del Ecuador. En Delirar el archivo se parte de la fórmula deleuziana «escribir es una forma de delirar» con el fin de releer las imágenes del pasado guayaquileño. En Remontar la historia, igualmente, se utiliza una metodología crítico-creativa para resignificar los archivos visuales del diario El Telégrafo por medio de recontextualizaciones en el espacio público. El análisis de estas piezas audiovisuales permitió la configuración de una tipología de imágenes (imagen-borramiento, imagen-mimética, imagen-entreverada, imagen-arquitectura e imagen-escultura) y una serie de principios sobre el uso de los archivos: de apertura, de intertextualidad, de multiplicidad, de reflexividad y de memoria.
Impactos e desafios das mídias sociais no ensino da saúde: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Almeida Elzenir Pereira de Oliveira , Melo Alana Candeia de , Melo Aristeia Candeia de , Sousa Milena Nunes Alves de , Oliveira José Lucas dos Santos , Vasconcelos Wállison Ramon Ferreira de , Bezerra André Luiz Dantas
Published: July 2024

Objetivou-se identificar os impactos e desafios do uso de mídias sociais para o ensino da saúde. Para tanto, foi realizada uma revisão sistemática do tipo integrativa, com o uso do protocolo PRISMA. Foi utilizado o acrônimo PEO. Os estudos científicos foram selecionados por meio das bases de dados: National Library of Medicine, SCOPUS, EMBASE e Web of Science publicados nos períodos de 2022-2023. Foram escolhidos os Descritores em Ciências da Saúde, em que a identificação foi feita no sítio eletrônico . Os termos em inglês foram, assim, combinados: "Social media" AND health AND teaching AND teacher AND student. Foram encontrados 82 artigos e selecionados 24, que apresentaram coerência com a pergunta norteadora, com os critérios delimitadores de inclusão e de acordo com as etapas de triagem e critérios de elegibilidade. Os achados desta revisão evidenciaram os impactos positivos, os quais se constituíram como instrumentos eficientes para promover a motivação, o aprendizado divertido, a comunicação com a comunidade, o aumento da autoestima, ampla difusão do conhecimento e as oportunidades de desenvolvimento para os estudantes no processo ensino-aprendizagem, em especial nas atividades de sala de aula. As mídias sociais, portanto, devem ser vistas como recursos auxiliares de ensino e, por isso, cabe aos professores (re)pensar sua prática e sua metodologia de ensino, de modo a estimular seus alunos.
Perspectivas na transformação da matriz energética brasileira utilizando lógica fuzzy
Authors: Andrade Gustavo Bastos de , Cosenza Carlos Alberto Nunes , Santos Edison Conde Perez dos , Ferreira Vinícius Marques da Silva , Boente Kilmer Pereira , Santos Ricardo Marciano dos
Published: July 2024

Cada vez mais o mundo vem se preocupando com as emissões de gás carbônicos advindos da queima do combustível fóssil. Pois bem, diversos estudos sobre o assunto têm sido feitos no Brasil e no Mundo. No Brasil especificamente, o tema também vem gerando trabalhos importantes para elaboração de políticas públicas e tomadas de decisão importantes na sociedade. A Covid 19 promoveu uma aceleração sobre a transformação da matriz energética e o Centro-Oeste brasileiro ocupa uma posição interessante nesta dinâmica. O trabalho trata do assunto levantando os dados e tratando esses sob uma perspectiva da construção de um discurso utilizando Lógica Fuzzy. Para o discurso, foi usada o conceito de Relações Fuzzy, capaz de tratar o assunto considerando as incertezas. Por sua vez o Brasil deve estar atento às demandas internas e externas pois é visto como um grande fornecedor de combustível verde e a questão ambiental deve estar inserida na pauta e aplicada na construção de um conhecimento para a transformação energética que está ocorrendo na região Centro-Oeste brasileira.
FINANCIAL REPORTING AND PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA: THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF FINANCIAL REPORTING EDUCATION
Authors: AKANO Latifat Omolara
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the impact of adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial reporting quality, and financial reporting education on the performance of listed Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lagos State, Nigeria.A primary data were used for this study. The research design was a survey research design, and a well structured questionnaire was employed to gather the data.The findings reveal significant positive impacts. IFRS adoption positively influences SMEs performance in Lagos State (β = 2.027; p < .05). and there exists a significant positive relationship between financial reporting quality and SMEs performance (β = 1.991; p < .05). Additionally, the current level of financial reporting education among SME owners significantly impacts their business performance (β = 2.159; p < .05).The study recommends proactive measures such as promoting IFRS adoption and implementing financial reporting education programs tailored for SME owners.These initiatives are anticipated to enhance transparency, facilitate informed decision-making, and improve overall business performance.
Influence of the temperature changes on stresses in carbon composite fastening bolts
Authors: Arkuszyńska Angelika , Godzimirski Jan , Rośkowicz Marek
Published: July 2024

High joint strength of composite structures can be achieved by using mechanical fasteners. The materials used for rivets and bolts have lower coefficients of thermal expansion than composites in the direction perpendicular to the reinforcement fibers. It is suspected, therefore, that temperature changes can cause stress changes in mechanical fasteners. The purpose of this study was to experimentally determine and analytically substantiate the values of stress changes resulting from a change in temperature in the range from -20 to 60°C in M8 steel bolts fastening carbon composite. The value of stress changes was estimated to be around 100 MPa, which can consequently lead to joint unsealing or plastic deformation of the mechanical fastener.
Measure Constraints Faced by Farm Women Using ICT Tools by Garett Ranking Method
Authors: Jha Shivani , Kashyap S. K.
Published: July 2024

Traditionally the extension services have focused on male farmers. In the last few decades the concern regarding farm women have been raised globally. There is immediate need to equip these farm women with relevant knowledge and skill. It is only possible if appropriate and relevant Information communication technology (ICT) tools are made available to farm women to get information related to agriculture. The present study was conducted in the Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand state to identify the constraints faced by farm women while using ICT tools. Garrett ranking was used. For this study, respondents were selected by using a Probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling method. To derive the inferences of the study, two blocks were selected for the present study. The study covered four villages & it covered 120 farm women in the selected villages. Data for the study was collected during 2019-20. Primary data was collected from farm women through personal interview method with the help of a pretested schedule. The main personal constraints noticed were lack of preference in using Information communication technology (ICT), lack of training, lack of confidence, lack of motivation and lack of time to utilize Information communication technology (ICT). The main technological constraints were language problem to use Information communication technology (ICT), complex nature of Information communication technology (ICT) restricted availability and restricted accessibility to Information communication technology (ICT) tools. The main cultural constraints were lack of faith in Information communication technology (ICT) tools, traditional belief in the existing system, discouragement from the family and society. The main infrastructural barriers were poor electricity services and poor network connectivity.
Revamping the Secondary Education in India: A Journey from Independence to National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
Authors: Miglani Shaweta , Bika Shankar Lal
Published: July 2024

In the dynamic landscape of developing nations, secondary school education emerges as a pivotal policy focus after being the most neglected segment of school education for a long, marking a significant juncture in the educational trajectory. With primary education achieving widespread accessibility and nearly 100% enrollment, attention gradually shifted to the adolescent demographic, focusing on secondary school education. This paper undertakes a comprehensive examination and critical evaluation of the evolution of secondary school education in India since its independence. Commencing with the seminal Board of Secondary Education report of 1948, traversing through significant milestones like Mudaliar Commission, Kothari Commission, NPE-1986, CABE Committee Report, National Knowledge Commission, RMSA and finally culminating in the landmark National Education Policy 2020, it traverses through the numerous initiatives shaping the present landscape of secondary schooling in the nation. Emphasizing key milestones and recommendations put forth by various commissions, the article offers an insightful analysis of the implementation and efficacy of these measures. The paper attempts to meticulously scrutinize and thoroughly analyze the major commissions and their recommendations, illuminating the successes and shortcomings in attaining the prescribed objectives within the secondary education sphere.