bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trends of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Adequate Lymph Node Harvest in pT4 Colon Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Pacheco Felipe A. , Harris-Gendron Sarah
Published: August 2023

Background:

Recent advances in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) have improved outcomes in colon cancer treatment. However, the use of MIS in pT4 colon cancer is controversial. Existing literature on lymph node retrieval in MIS compared to that in open surgery is inconsistent. Previous studies using the National Cancer Database from 2010 to 2014 and 2010 to 2016 found that MIS was associated with higher odds of adequate lymph node resection.

Objectives:

Using data from more recent years, this study seeks to compare lymph node resection between MIS and open surgery in pT4 colon cancer.

Design and Setting:

This retrospective cohort study was conducted using the National Cancer Database.

Patients and Methods:

Patients undergoing MIS or open surgery with lymph node harvest for pT4 colon cancer were included in this study. A trend analysis of surgical approach (MIS versus open and robotic versus laparoscopic) from 2010 to 2017 and a logistic regression model including multiple tumor characteristics and demographic variables for procedures between 2015 and 2017 were performed.

Main Outcome Measures:

The main outcome evaluated was the adequacy of lymph node retrieval.

Sample Size:

A total of 27319 patients were included.

Results:

This study showed a trend towards MIS and robotic surgery for pT4 colon cancer. In addition, it found that MIS for pT4 tumors have higher odds of achieving an adequate lymph node harvest than open surgery in recent years (2015–2017). The demographic factors associated with inadequate lymph node harvest include race and location of the facility (rural versus metro cities).

Conclusions:

The findings of this study suggest that colorectal surgery has shifted towards MIS, and specifically, robotic surgery for pT4 tumors. This approach has an oncological advantage of adequate lymph node harvest compared to open surgery.

Limitations:

Despite its advantages, this retrospective database study has inherent biases, such as confounding bias, selection bias, and coding errors in the database, as well as limited data available for analysis.

Conflict of interest:

The authors have no conflict of interest to declare.
Modified Rijndael Algorithm for Resource-Constrained IoT-Based Wireless Sensor Networks
Authors: Sirajuddin Mohammad , Kumar Dr. B. Sateesh
Published: August 2023

INTRODUCTION: IoT devices are small, have limited battery and computing capabilities, and cannot tolerate complex encryption. OBJECTIVES: Many encryption algorithms struggle to strike a balance between security and complexity. Increasing the level of security necessitates increasing complexity, which leads to higher encryption and decryption times. This research aims to provide a novel encryption method, Modified Rijndael Algorithm that balances security and complexity. METHODS: The classic Rijndael encryption technique has been modified to make it lighter and more secure, suitable for resource-constrained IoT devices. RESULTS: These modifications include adding the novel pre-processing step SISA-Crossover based on the two-point crossover operation of genetic algorithms, removing the Sub Byte step, changing the shift column phase, and decreasing the rounds. CONCLUSION: The proposed technique provides speed and higher security in encryption and decryption, increasing efficiency and randomness while reducing encryption and decryption times by 21.06% and CPU consumption by 13.2% compared to the traditional method.
Spatial-temporal prediction of air quality by deep learning and kriging interpolation approach
Authors: Samal K.Krishna Rani Samal , Babu Korra Sathya , Das Santos Kumar
Published: August 2023

Air quality level is closely associated with our day-to-day life due to its serious negative impact on human health. Air pollution monitoring is one of the major steps of air pollution control and prevention. However, limited air pollution monitoring sites make it difficult to measure each corner of a region's pollution level. This research work proposes a methodology framework incorporating a deep learning network, namely CNN-BIGRU-ANN and geostatistical Ordinary Kriging Interpolation model, to address this research gap. The proposed CNN-BIGRU-ANN time series prediction model predicts the $P{M_{10}}$ pollutant level for existing monitoring sites. Each monitoring site's predicted output is transferred as input to the geostatistical Ordinary Kriging interpolation layer to generate the entire region's spatial-temporal interpolation prediction map. The experimental results show the effectiveness of the proposed method in regional control of air pollution.
Tori over number fields and special values at $s=1$
Authors: Morin Adrien
Published: August 2023

We define a Weil-étale complex with compact support for duals (in the sense of the
Bloch dualizing cycles complex

\mathbb{Z}^c

) of a large class of

\mathbb{Z}

-constructible sheaves on an integral1-dimensional proper arithmetic scheme flat over Spec(

\mathbb{Z}

).
This complex can be thought of as computing Weil-étale homology. For those Z-constructible sheaves that are moreover tamely ramified, we define an “additive” complex which we think of as the Lie algebra of the dual of the

\mathbb{Z}

-constructible sheaf. The product of the determinants of the additive and Weil-étale complex is called the fundamental line. We prove a duality theorem which implies that the fundamental line has a natural trivialization, giving a multiplicative Euler characteristic. We attach a natural

L

-function to the dual of a

\mathbb{Z}

-constructible sheaf; up to a finite number of factors, this

L

-function is an Artin

L

-function at

s = 1

. Our main theorem contains a vanishing order formula at

s = 0

for the

L

-function and states that, in the tamely ramified case, the special value at

s = 0

is given up to sign by the Euler characteristic. This generalizes the analytic class number formula for the special value at

s = 1

of the Dedekind zeta function. In the function field case, this is a theorem of Geisser–Suzuki.
Quantum limits of sub-Laplacians via joint spectral calculus
Authors: Letrouit Cyril
Published: August 2023

We establish two results concerning the quantum limits (QLs) of some sub-Laplacians.
First, under a commutativity assumption on the vector fields involved in the definition of the sub-
Laplacian, we prove that it is possible to split any QL into several pieces which can be studied
separately, and which come from well-characterized parts of the associated sequence of eigenfunctions.

Secondly, building upon this result, we study in detail the QLs of a particular family of sub-
Laplacians defined on products of compact quotients of Heisenberg groups. We express the QLs
through a disintegration of measure result which follows from a natural spectral decomposition of
the sub-Laplacian in which harmonic oscillators appear.

Both results are based on the construction of an adequate elliptic operator commuting with the
sub-Laplacian, and on the associated joint spectral calculus. They illustrate the fact that, because of
the possible high degeneracies in the spectrum, the spectral theory of sub-Laplacians is very rich.
Optimal dwelling time prediction for package tour using K‐nearest neighbor classification algorithm
Authors: Wahyutama Aria Bisma , Hwang Mintae
Published: August 2023

We introduce a machine learning‐based web application to help travel agents plan a package tour schedule. K‐nearest neighbor (KNN) classification predicts the optimal tourists' dwelling time based on a variety of information to automatically generate a convenient tour schedule. A database collected in collaboration with an established travel agency is fed into the KNN algorithm implemented in the Python language, and the predicted dwelling times are sent to the web application via a RESTful application programming interface provided by the Flask framework. The web application displays a page in which the agents can configure the initial data and predict the optimal dwelling time and automatically update the tour schedule. After conducting a performance evaluation by simulating a scenario on a computer running the Windows operating system, the average response time was 1.762 s, and the prediction consistency was 100% over 100 iterations.
Distribution of Escherichia coli Pathotypes along an Urban–Rural Gradient in Ecuador
Authors: Montero Lorena , Smith Shanon M. , Jesser Kelsey J. , Paez Maritza , Ortega Estefanía , Peña-Gonzalez Angela , Soto-Girón Maria Juliana , Hatt Janet K. , Sánchez Xavier , Puebla Edison , Endara Pablo , Cevallos William , Konstantinidis Konstantinos T. , Trueba Gabriel , Levy Karen
Published: August 2023

Diarrheal diseases are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in low- and middle-income countries. Diarrhea is associated with a wide array of etiological agents including bacterial, viral, and parasitic enteropathogens. Previous studies have captured between- but not within-country heterogeneities in enteropathogen prevalence and severity. We conducted a case-control study of diarrhea to understand how rates and outcomes of infection with diarrheagenic pathotypes of Escherichia coli vary across an urban–rural gradient in four sites in Ecuador. We found variability by site in enteropathogen prevalence and infection outcomes. Any pathogenic E. coli infection, coinfections, diffuse adherent E. coli (DAEC), enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC), and rotavirus were significantly associated with acute diarrhea. DAEC was the most common pathotype overall and was more frequently associated with disease in urban areas. Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) and enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) were more common in rural areas. ETEC was only associated with diarrhea in one site. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that associations with disease were not driven by any single clonal complex. Higher levels of antibiotic resistance were detected in rural areas. Enteropathogen prevalence, virulence, and antibiotic resistance patterns vary substantially by site within Ecuador. The variations in E. coli pathotype prevalence and virulence in this study have important implications for control strategies by context and demonstrate the importance of capturing within-country differences in enteropathogen disease dynamics.
Cybersecurity in the Visegrad Group Countries
Authors: Bencsik András , Karpiuk Mirosław , Kelemen Miroslav , Włodyka Ewa
Published: August 2023

To ensure a high level of cybersecurity, the legislator, both at the level of the European Union and within individual states of the Visegrad Group, has introduced certain solutions to adequately protect information systems, imposing an obligation to take measures to secure these systems against unauthorised interference. Incidents can significantly reduce the performance of information systems due to their vulnerabilities. Therefore, any duties connected with countering incidents which may compromise cybersecurity must be adequate to the importance of tasks performed using these systems. Ensuring and maintaining a high level of security in cyberspace requires individual countries to set fundamental objectives in this field. These objectives are outlined in national cybersecurity strategies. The EU legislator makes it clear that these strategies should not only address the priorities for cybersecurity activities or identify risk management issues and actors, along with their competencies in the domain of cybersecurity, but also define response and recovery measures, the scope of cooperation between public and private sectors, as well as the guidelines for information, training and educational programmes, or recommendations for scientific research projects.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Portable Wind Generator that Produces Electricity using Wind Flow from Moving Vehicles
Authors: Hossain Md. Zakir , Rahman S M Atikur , Hasan Md. Ismail , Ullah Md. Rahamat , Siddique Iqtiar Md.
Published: August 2023

While travelling with speedy vehicles like motorbikes, cars, buses, and trucks, a huge wind flow is seen to be flowing against the travel direction which inhibits huge renewable energy. In this study, the author constructed a portable wind generator through which this huge renewable energy/wind energy can be converted into effective and usable electric energy. As this is a light weighted, small and portable generator, it can be carried easily while travelling and can be installed/ fixed at suitable places of any speedy vehicles. And can get necessary electric power at the time of need. The electricity generated against the vehicle’s speeds of 20 kph, 30 kph, 40 kph, 50 kph and 60 kph is measured with the help of a multimeter, and an average 20v, 35v, 50v, 70v and 105v AC voltages are found respectively. This generated electric power can be stored in a battery or power bank through which various electronic apparatus like mobile phones, torch light etc. can be charged simultaneously or later.
Development of Learning Media Based Augmented Reality Electromagnetic Induction Subject Matter
Authors: Iksani Novie Amalia Izza , Suprapto Nadi
Published: August 2023

Learning about electromagnetic induction in physics calls for a deeper comprehension of abstract ideas and ways of thinking. This article is part of a development research project on augmented reality-based learning materials focused on electromagnetic induction. Its goal is to assess the reliability and efficacy of augmented reality-based learning materials with a particular emphasis on the cognitive learning outcomes of students. The 4-D development model "Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate" is used in the study. (1) It is extremely practical to apply learning media based on augmented reality electromagnetic induction subject matter. (2) As a result of trials carried out based on the outcomes of a mean N gain of 0.76, the cognitive learning outcomes of students improved. The independent t-test findings revealed a significant relationship between the two variables, with a significant 2 tails of 0.000 (3). Student replies revealed that the learning medium are extremely practicable to use, with an average percentage value of 87%. Thus, it is advised to use augmented reality-based learning media for physics ideas that call for high levels of knowledge and abstract thought.
The Concept of Local Wisdom: Synergy between University and Local Government in the Development of Tourism Villages
Authors: Suprapto Nadi , Suliyanah Suliyanah , Deta Utama Alan , Admoko Setyo , Sisephaputra Bonda , Al Ardha Muchamad Arif , Hidaayatullaah Hasan Nuurul , Nisa' Khoirun , Sya'roni Imam
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this research is to assist villagers in preparing village tourism roadmaps, especially sports tourism, assisting in creating content on social media to promote village local wisdom as well as promote virtual village tourism (virtual tourism). The approach method used is Focus Group Discussion, modeling, workshops, and peer tutoring both in preparing village roadmaps and developing creative content. The research results obtained were upgrading through village potential inventory activities, human resource management, especially knowledge about virtual tourism and sports tourism, and marketing through social media carried out by the team to partners, namely getting a positive response. There has been an increase in the knowledge and understanding of the community in creating social media accounts, determining creative ideas for promotion, and preparing roadmaps for tourism villages (sports tourism and virtual tourism). The development of tourism potential and community empowerment is carried out because there are many potential natural resources (food and tourist objects), human resources, and cultural resources (Bull Racing) to be developed and shared with a wide audience through social media which will later bring benefits and benefits for the local community.
The Development of Picture Story Book to Improve the Science Literacy Skills of Grade 4 Elementary School Student
Authors: Rusydiana Uzlifatul , Widodo Wahono , Suprapto Nadi
Published: August 2023

Scientific literacy can be interpreted as a person's ability to study science and then implement it in everyday life so that he is able to act wisely as a person or as a social being. This study aims to produce a picture story book learning tool that is valid, practical, and effective to improve the science literacy skills of 4th grade elementary school students. The research method used is R&D with a static-group pretest-posttest design. The sample is grade 4 students with 30 students as the control and 30 students as the experimental class. The data were collected by using validation, observation, questionnaire, and test sheets. The results showed that the scientific literacy test results had increased. The mean pretest score for the control class was 55.1 and posttest score for the control class was 67.4. The average pretest score for the experimental class was 59.07 and posttest score for the experimental class was 86.8. The N-Gain mean for the control class was 0.27 and 0.70 for the experimental class in the medium category. It can be concluded that the picture story book and supporting tools are valid, practical, effective, and can be used to train the scientific literacy skills.
Development of Interactive Multimedia Learning Media on Alternative Energy to Improve the Understanding of 3rd Grade Elementary School Students
Authors: Sumarwi Iqbal Hadziqi , Suryanti  , Supardi Zainul Arifin Imam
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study was to describe the validity, practicality, and effectiveness of interactive multimedia on alternative energy materials to increase students' understanding of class III SD. This study uses the Research and Development method and the Borg and Gall development model. Trials at the development stage were carried out twice, namely small group trials and large group trials. Small group trials were carried out using 6 students with different intelligence criteria. Large group trials were conducted on all third grade students at SDN Totosan I with a total of 20 students. Research subjects in large group trials were selected using a random sampling technique. The research instrument consists of: (1) the validation instrument uses a validation sheet filled with two expert validators; (2) practical instruments using learning implementation sheets; (3) the effectiveness instrument uses test sheets and student response questionnaires. The results showed that the validity of alternative energy interactive multimedia obtained a validity percentage of 85% (very valid). The practicality of alternative energy interactive multimedia is 95% (practical). Effectiveness in terms of students' comprehension tests obtained and in terms of student responses obtained 90%, and in terms of student response questionnaires obtained 92% (very interesting), so that interactive multimedia is effectively used in learning.
Effectiveness of POE Learning Model on Science Process Skills in Temperature and Heat of Elementary Students
Authors: Uriyah Novita , Supardi Zainul Arifin Imam , Suryanti
Published: August 2023

This research aims to explain the effectiveness of the Predict-Observe-Explain (POE) learning model on elementary students' science process skills on temperature and heat material. This research was conducted on fifth-grade students at SDN Kalirungkut I/264. This research method is a quasi-experiment with a non-equivalent control group research design. The data was collected through test and non-test (observation) techniques. Based on the N-Gains score test, the score in the experimental group was 58.12697%, which is quite effective. Based on the analysis using effect size on experimental and control class students, it is known that the effect size value is 1.131611, which means that learning with the POE model on temperature and heat material has a high influence on students' science process skills. Based on the results of the research conducted, it can be concluded that the POE learning model is more effective than conventional learning of scientific process skills. This research will help students improve their fundamental scientific process skills using the POE model. In prior research, no one has tried to examine the topic of temperature and heat and no one has calculated the effectiveness of the POE model on science process skills using effect size.
Pengaruh Disiplin dan Motivasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan UPTD Puskesmas Ciledug
Authors: Nurdiana Editya
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui: (1) pengaruh disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan UPTD Puskesmas Ciledug, (2) pengaruh motivasi terhadap kinerja karyawan UPTD Puskesmas Ciledug, (3) pengaruh disiplin kerja dan motivasi secara simultan terhadap kinerja karyawan UPTD Puskesmas Ciledug. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode survei. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sebanyak 63 responden. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer yaitu dengan menyebar kuesioner dan metode analisis data yang digunakan ialah analisis regresi linear berganda. Pengujian dalam penelitian ini menggunakan software SPSS 25 for windows. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Disiplin Kerja dan Motivasi berpengaruh secara parsial dan simultan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Determinan Audit Delay pada Perusahaan Property dan Real Estate
Authors: Tsani Nurwendah Ekinayah , Surono Surono , Tatmimah Itat , Djadjuli Mohamad , Muzayyanah Muzayyanah
Published: August 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh signifikan secara parsial dan simultan antara solvabilitas, ukuran perusahaan, laba/rugi operasi, dan opini audit terhadap audit delay pada perusahaan property dan real estate yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2017-2019. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode purposive sampling sehingga diperoleh sampel sejumlah 162 perusahaan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa secara parsial solvabilitas memiliki pengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap audit delay, ukuran perusahaan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap audit delay, laba/rugi operasi berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap audit delay, opini audit memiliki pengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap audit delay. Secara simultan solvabilitas, ukuran perusahaan, laba/rugi operasi, dan opini audit berpengaruh terhadap audit delay.
Pengaruh Keterampilan dan Karakteristik Kepribadian terhadap Kinerja Karyawan Pada PT Telkom Akses Sorong
Authors: Sofia Susetyowati , Sulistari Sulistari , Mufti Digor
Published: August 2023

This study uses 3 variables, namely skills and personality characteristics as independent variables, employee performance variables as the dependent variable. This study aims to determine the effect of skills on employee performance at PT Telkom Access Sorong, to determine the effect of personality characteristics on employee performance at PT Telkom Access Sorong, and to determine the effect of skills and personality characteristics on employee performance at PT Telkom Access Sorong. This research is a quantitative research using a correlation approach. The population in this study is the Technician Employees of PT Telkom Access Sorong which is limited to the operation division of the technician section. The sample of this study amounted to 49 people. The sampling technique of this study used non-probability sampling with saturated sampling technique. The results of this study are 1) skills affect employee performance at PT Telkom Access Sorong, 2) characteristics affect employee performance at PT Telkom Access Sorong, 3) skills and personality characteristics on employee performance at PT Telkom Access Sorong. In testing the hypothesis, the t-value of skills (X1) is 11.624, and the t-value of personality characteristics is 8.272, then simultaneous testing shows the f-count of 486.854 with a significance value of 0.00, so it can be concluded that skills and personality characteristics on performance employees at PT Telkom Access Sorong
ANALISIS JENIS MAKNA KONOTASI LIRIK LAGU PILIHAN LESTI KEJORA ALTERNATIF BAHAN AJAR
Authors: Aini Fania Siti Zachra Nur’ , Hidayati Panca Pertiwi , Suratiningsih Meity
Published: August 2023

Menganalisis makna konotasi merupakan hal yang sulit dipelajari peserta didik, bahkan masih banyak peserta didik tidak mampu memaknai kata yang bermakna konotasi sebuah karya sastra khususnya puisi berupa lirik lagu.Ppenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan makna konotasi dan jenis makna konotasi dalam diksi melalui analisis semantik pada 13 Lirik Lagu Pilihan Lesti Kejora serta untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dalam pembelajaran sastra yang erat kaitannya dengan penyusunan LKPD digunakan sebagai alternatif bahan ajar sastra kelas X di SMA. Penulis menganalisis data kemudian mendeskripsikan secara naratif merupakan penelitian kualitatif deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sering menggunakan konotasi tinggi dan ramah untuk menyatakan kata yang memiliki nilai rasa baik dengan makna dikiaskan melalui konotasi tinggi dan ramah. Jenis makna konotasi dalam diksi yang ditemukan meliputi konotasi tinggi, ramah, tidak pantas, tidak enak, keras dan nonsens dengan total keseluruhan jenis makna konotasi dalam diksi ialah 236 data. Berdasarkan hasil uji coba LKPD kepada dua orang pendidik serta diujicobakan kepada sepuluh peserta didik, diantaranya satu peserta didik memperoleh nilai kategori cukup, enam peserta didik memperoleh nilai kategori baik, dan tiga peserta didik memperoleh nilai kategori sangat baik. Oleh karena itu, hasil analisis tersebut dapat dijadikan sebagai alternatif bahan ajar sastra dalam bentuk LKPD kelas X di SMA.

Kata kunci: jenis makna konotasi, lirik lagu, bahan ajar
A Systematic Literature Review in Shariah Audit
Authors: Arini Arini , Azzahra An Suci , Kesuma Sambas Ade , Muda Iskandar
Published: August 2023

This study aims to present in detail the sharia audit research based on a systematic literature review. From 2013–2023, 40 articles were collected from the Scopus database. This research is seen from a theoretical point of view, geographical distribution, research background, and theme. The results show an increase in Islamic audit research in recent years. Compared to other Islamic countries, most of the research was conducted in specific countries, such as Malaysia. In addition, it has been found that previous studies have not known the antecedents and effects of effective Islamic auditing practices in IPIs, The focus of research on certain theories, such as agency theory, limits the way of research.
A Rare Presentation of Dilated Cardiomyopathy Along with Takayasu Arteritis in a Preschool Child
Authors:   Senior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, SVPPGIP, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, Bahalia Dr. Soumyashree , Nayak Dr. Samar Pratim ,   Senior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, SVPPGIP, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, Agarwalla Dr. Sunil Kumar ,   Professor, Department of Pediatrics, SVPPGIP, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, Mallick Dr. Bijayalaxmi ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, SVPPGIP, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, Mahar Dr. Jatadhari ,   Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, SVPPGIP, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, Rout Dr. Kasturi bala ,   Junior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, SVPPGIP, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, Jena Dr. Sanket ,   Junior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, SVPPGIP, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha
Published: August 2023

Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form of cardiomyopathy in children, is the cause of significant morbidity and mortality. Although the most common etiology of DCM remains idiopathic, it is estimated that upto 50% of cases are genetic. The pathogenesis of ventricular dilation and altered contractility seen in DCM varies depending on the underlying etiology; systolic dysfunction and myocyte injury are common. Takayasu arteritis also known as “pulseless disease”, is a chronic large vessel vasculitis of unknown etiology and predominantly involves the aorta and its major branches. This disease is most common in Asians and mostly diagnosed in adolescent age group, on average at the age of 13 years. TA is characterized by inflammation of the vessel wall starting from vasa vasorum. Persistent inflammation leads to progressive scarring and intimal proliferation and can result in stenotic or occluded vessels leading to systemic manifestations. We have reported a rare case of dilated cardiomyopathy along with Takayasu arteritis in a preschool child. The causality and association between both the conditions has not been fully understood yet. However DCM has been reported in only 5-6% cases of TA.
The Effect of the Flipped Classroom Model on Students' Al- Quran Reading Ability in Islamic Religious Education at "Excellent Children's Elementary School"
Authors:   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Rachmawati Yoeli , Rusijono Rusijono ,   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Mariono Andi ,   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Arianto Fajar ,   Teknologi Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Published: August 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of the Flipped Classroom Model on students' Al-Quran reading ability in Islamic Religious Education in elementary schools. The Flipped Classroom model is a learning method that allows students to study independently at home through learning videos before coming to class to discuss and deepen their understanding with direct support from the teacher. This study used a quasi-experimental research design with a population of students in classes 6A and 6B totaling 36 students at "Excellent Children's Elementary School". Data collection was carried out through an Al-Quran reading test, and the results of statistical analysis using the t-test The results showed that students in the experimental group who used Flipped Classroom had significantly higher Al-Quran reading abilities compared to the control group who used conventional learning. This research contributes to the understanding of the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model in learning the Quran in elementary schools. The suggested future research involves exploring the effect of the Flipped Classroom on a larger and more diverse sample of students from various elementary schools to enhance generalizability. Additionally, besides focusing on Al-Quran reading ability, the research can investigate the effects of the Flipped Classroom on students' cognitive (comprehension of Al-Quran content) and affective (emotions and motivation in learning) aspects.
REGIONALISMO E SUAS ESTÓRIAS
Authors: Silva João Paulo Santos , Fávero Afonso Henrique
Published: August 2023

A publicação póstuma de Estas estórias, de Guimarães Rosa, em 1969 convoca a crítica literária a repensar a possível permanência do regionalismo na segunda metade do século XX quando se sabe que essa vertente ficcional já se encontrava esgotada na década de 1940. Com efeito, partindo do conceito de “super-regionalismo” cunhado por Antonio Candido, bem como do trabalho poético com a palavra, pretende-se apresentar aspectos característicos da ficção rosiana em três narrativas de Estas estórias: “Bicho mau”, “Retábulo de São Nunca” e “O dar das pedras brilhantes”. As estórias estariam, pois, atravessadas de um modus operandi resultante do princípio poético do autor, suscitando a singularidade do seu regionalismo.
The effect of liquidity on the banks’ profitability: empirical evidence from the commercial banks of Afghanistan
Authors: Rehman Mujeeb Ur , Jannat Zilli
Published: August 2023

The study aims to inspect liquidity's influence on the profitability of commercial banks in Afghanistan. Literature is available on the topic in developed and developing economies. But there is a lack of research on the relationship between liquidity and profitability in Afghanistan. Therefore, an attempt has been made to analyze the impact of liquidity management in the banking sector of Afghanistan. Based on the board in the banking frameworks, the new global monetary emergency is attentive to the importance of productive liquidity. The five-year data was collected from 12 commercial banks in Afghanistan from 2016 to 2020. We used OLS techniques for estimation. The study results show that the networking capital ratio has an insignificant effect on ROA. The current ratio positively and significantly affects ROA in the case of private commercial banks in Afghanistan. Based on the results, it is concluded that liquidity notably impacts commercial banks' profitability in Afghanistan. These findings suggest that commercial banks should manage their operational risk properly by diversifying their portfolio into return-generating assets, prudently controlling their operational risk, and reducing their leverage levels. The regulatory authority should expand its regulatory framework for the guidance and support of the banks.
Sistem Informasi Pemeriksaan Jalur Kereta Api Menggunakan Drone dan Teknik Image Processing
Authors: Mardiana Siti , Hamdani Dani , Chaniago M Benny , Wahyu Ari Purno , Heryono Heri , Suhendri Suhendri
Published: August 2023

Kereta merupakan moda transportasi utama yang sering kita gunakan, kereta sendiri bisa dimanfaatkan sebagai alat untuk pegiriman barang dan memobilisasi penumpang, transportasi ini sangat unik yang dan memiliki jalur tersendiri berupa rangakaian besi baja melintang hingga beratus kilometer, struktur bantalan kereta api saat ini ada yang menggunakan beton dan kayu, jalur kereta tersebut sangat vital dan merupakan sarana pendukung penting. Proses monitoring jalur kereta api sendiri sangat ini komplek dan rumit diperlukan waktu yang lama, cara sebelumnya bersifat sederhana dan konvesional dengan menyusuri jalur kereta secara manual atau menggunakan alat pengukur geometri yang dipasang direl atau dikenal juga dengan nama railpod, railpod akan menyusuri rel dan akan memberikan report jika terdapat jalur kereta apa yang rusak, patah atau bergeser, pada penelitian ini akan dibuat sistem monitoring berbasis image dengan memanfaatkan drone sebagai alat pemantau jalur rel, cara lain adalah dengan pengambilan gambar bisa menggunakan data satelit yang akan memberikan informasi yang jelas tentang kondisi jalan sebelum dilalui oleh kereta api, sistem pengolahan data jalur kereta api dengan menggunkan image processing bisa menampailkan respon visual hingga ukuran cm, respon tersebut muncul jika ada pergeseran jalur maka sistem langsung memberikan data berupa lokasi dan pergeseran jalur pada komputer utama, sistem ini lebih cepat dalam mengecek dan menganalisa data jalur kereta dengan akurasi dan presisi yang tinggi hingga 90%, selain citra dari satelit pengambilan gambar bisa menggunakan drone, drone sendiri sangat mudah dalam perawatan dan penggunaan serta mampu memangkas biaya produksi bahkan kecelakaan kerja petugas dilapangan sendiri bisa di hindari karena drone mampu menjangkau jalur dan rel kereta api yang sulit misalkan melewati terowongan atau derah rel dijalur perbukitan dan padat penduduk.
Albuminúria de baixo grau e a relação com o risco cardiovascular em usuários com diagnóstico de hipertensão arterial e/ou diabetes melittus acompanhados pela atenção primária à saúde
Authors:   , Souza Ramon Augusto Ferreira de
Published: August 2023

A albuminúria moderadamente aumentada é a classificação dada à presença de 30-300 mg de albumina excretada. Estudos recentes indicam que a albuminúria de baixo grau (ABG), quando os níveis de albuminúria são menores que 30 mg/g, está associada a doenças cardiovasculares e, devido a isso, a ABG vem sendo considerada com um importante marcador prognóstico de risco cardiovascular e/ou renal. Nesse sentido, o objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar a presença da ABG e a relação com o risco cardiovascular em usuários hipertensos e diabéticos acompanhados pela atenção primária a saúde. A coleta de dados, a aplicação de questionários, as medidas antropométricas e os exames laboratoriais foram realizados entre agosto de 2017 a abril de 2018. Todos os testes foram bilaterais e os valores de p < 0,05 foram considerados para indicar significância estatística. No ajuste do escore de risco de Framingham ≥ 20% em 10 anos por tercil de albuminúria de baixo grau, foi observado que houve um crescimento com o aumento do tercil de albuminúria e que essa tendência permaneceu mesmo após todos os ajustes realizados. Há associação entre a ABG e síndrome metabólica e fatores de risco cardiovascular em uma amostra representativa de hipertensos e diabéticos, sendo, portanto, um indicador importante. Palavras-chave: Doenças cardiovasculares. Hipertensão. Diabetes. Albuminúria.
Uso de drogas no contexto escolar: percepção dos professores de escolas públicas do município de Viçosa, Minas Gerais
Authors:   , Silva Valkiria Dias Quintão
Published: August 2023

O uso abusivo de álcool e outras drogas é um relevante problema de saúde pública, principalmente entre jovens em idade escolar. O uso de substâncias psicoativas pode causar danos à saúde, gerar comportamentos violentos e ações ilícitas. Os professores são fundamentais na prevenção do uso de drogas, pois acompanham diariamente adolescentes e podem reconhecer comportamentos que caracterizam o acesso às drogas. O objetivo do presente estudo é compreender as percepções de professores de escolas públicas do município de Viçosa, Minas Gerais, em relação a abordagem do tema “uso de drogas” no contexto escolar. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, descritivo e interpretativo, baseado na análise de conteúdo de Laurence Bardin. Participaram do estudo dezessete professores de cinco escolas públicas do município de Viçosa MG. Os dados foram coletados a partir de um questionário semi- estruturado e a partir de um curso de formação a fim de levantar o perfil sociodemográfico e compreender a percepção e principais demandas dos docentes sobre a abordagem da temática. Além disso, foi elaborada uma cartilha para os gestores educacionais sobre como realizar uma abordagem efetiva do tema. Dentre os participantes, a maioria eram mulheres, com idade média de 45 anos e possuíam formações acadêmicas mais recorrentes em pedagogia e letras, e o maior nível de escolaridade o mestrado. Dentre os principais apontamentos dos docentes no cotidiano escolar é a necessidade de diálogo sobre o tema, revelam que as drogas interferem no desempenho escolar, apresentam dificuldades e receio ao abordar o tema em sala de aula. Entre as principais barreiras apresentadas pelos docentes, para uma abordagem mais eficiente, destaca-se a ausência de formação continuada com intervenção pedagógica específica, projetos consistentes e parcerias intersetoriais. A partir das demandas apontadas, foi construída uma cartilha, fundamentada na literatura cientifica, com intuito de auxiliar os gestores educacionais e professores no planejamento de ações de prevenção do uso de álcool e drogas no ambiente escolar. A análise dos dados permitiu a identificação do perfil dos professores, bem como a compreensão das demandas e dificuldades na abordagem do tema drogas com os escolares. Esse conhecimento é fundamental para elaboração e execução de atividade de formação continuada efetiva em relação ao tema drogas. Palavras-chave: Drogas. Drogas Ilícitas. Professores Escolares. Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias.
Uso da calibração multi-energia para a quantificação de elementos em lixiviado de baterias níquel metal hidreto e recuperação de lantanídeos com alta pureza utilizando solvente eutético hidrofóbico
Authors:   , Cruz Kaíque Augusto Moreira Lourenço
Published: August 2023

As baterias de níquel-hidreto (NiMH) são uma fonte secundária de matérias-primas críticas (CRM) como cobalto e lantanídeos (LN), cuja reciclagem normalmente envolve a lixiviação ácida. O processo de recuperação dos metais requer a determinação confiável dos elementos nos lixiviados, o que é dificultado pela alta complexidade da matriz. Neste trabalho, a calibração multi-energia (MEC) foi pioneiramente avaliada para contornar os efeitos da matriz e simplificar a etapa de calibração na determinação de Ce, Co, La, Mn e Ni em lixiviado sulfúrico de NiMH com o auxílio da espectrometria de emissão óptica com plasma induzido por micro-ondas. A abordagem foi comparada com a calibração de padrão externo e adição de padrão em relação ao desempenho analítico e à exatidão. A MEC apresentou resultados exatos, com recuperações na faixa de 90 a 110 %, precisão adequada (coeficiente de variação de 1,8 a 5,8 %) e limite de detecção de 400, 60, 20, 1 e 10 μg kg -1 para Ce, Co, La, Mn e Ni, respectivamente. Os resultados demonstraram a capacidade da MEC de contornar os efeitos de matriz, simplificar e agilizar a quantificação dos analitos. Para promover a separação dos lantanídeos (LN), foi investigado o uso de um solvente eutético hidrofóbico (HES) à base de óxido de trioctilfosfina e ácido decanóico. Os parâmetros investigados: i) natureza do ácido empregado na lixiviação (HNO 3 , H 2 SO 4 e CH 3 SO 3 H) e ii) razão mássica da fase aquosa (WP) e fase eutética (EP) de 1 WP : 1 EP indicaram que o sistema formado pelo HES mais o lixiviado obtido em HNO 3 a uma razão de 1:8 (WP:EP), apresentou a melhor condição para separação entre os metais de transição e os LN. Nestas condições, apenas uma etapa de separação resultou em 96 e 98 % de extração de La e Ce, respectivamente, para a EP. Os LN foram separados entre si como precipitados de Ce(OH) 4 e La 2 (C 2 O 4 ) 3 com pureza de 99,7 e 99,8 %, respectivamente. Um processo sustentável para recuperação de CRM (La e Ce) com alta pureza a partir de fonte secundária, utilizando o mínimo de etapas de separação. Palavras-chave: Lixo eletroeletrônico. Mineração urbana. Separação de lantânio e cério. Solvente verde. Química verde.
Non-Traditional Agricultural Export Performance in Ghana. Exporting SMEs’ Characteristics, Export Mode, and Institutions
Authors:   Wageningen University and Research, Management Studies, de Leeuwenborch, Hollandseweg, Wageningen, the Netherlands, Abban Rita , Omta S.W.F. (Onno) ,   Wageningen University and Research, Management Studies, de Leeuwenborch, Hollandseweg, Wageningen, the Netherlands, Aheto John BK ,   Faculty of Business and Management, Pentecost University College, Legon, Accra-Ghana, Scholten Victor ,   Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management, Delft University of Technology, Delft Centre for Entrepreneurship, the Netherlands
Published: August 2023

Increasing focus of African economies, including Ghana, on non-traditional agricultural exporting (NTAE) small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to counter declining earnings from traditional exports fall short to expectation. This study investigates this gap by looking at unstructured data, and the drivers of NTAE SMEs that can enhance performance and support sector policy initiatives. The research question to be answered is: Which SME characteristics, export mode and institutions (services and finance) are positively related to export performance in the NTAE sector in Ghana? This study applied PLS SEM analysis. The drivers of significance are export knowledge, corporate governance, product development, and professional and technical support. Although building social networks and export modes were found to be significant, they negatively affected the export performance. The cost implications limit the research to a cross-sectional study. Perceived export performance was used because the respondents did not provide export statistics. Most research on NTAEs in Ghana has focused on either subsectors or SMEs. This study adds value by focusing on SMEs in the NTAE sector, providing insights to policymakers and the government for intervention and policy formulation. Government policy implications include direct investments in shipping and air freight, tax rebates, concessions, and access to finance for NTAE SMEs. Managerial implications show that knowledge of export processes, export market regulations, and international consumer preferences is essential
Faktor-Faktor yang Memediasi Pengaruh Promosi Terhadap Keputusan Penggunaan Aplikasi BUM digital
Authors: Ratnani Erni , Gunistiyo Gunistiyo , Rahmatika Dien Noviany
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian adalah menganalisis pengaruh promosi, minat anggota pengguna aplikasi BUM digital, promosi, pengetahuan anggota, minat anggota, rasa percaya anggota, promosi, anggota, keputusan peng­gu­na­an aplikasi BUM digital melalui minat anggota, menganalisis promosi terhadap keputusan penggunaan aplikasi BUM digital melalui rasa percaya anggota. Populasi penelitian ini yaitu seluruh anggota BMT BUM Kabu­pa­ten Tegal sebanyak 16.325 orang.Teknik pengambilan sampel meng­gu­na­kan sampling insidental dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 100 anggota. Hasil penelitian adalah terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan promosi terhadap pengetahuan anggota, terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan promosi terhadap minat anggota, terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan promosi terhadap rasa percaya anggota, terdapat pengaruh positif signifikan pengeta­huan anggota terhadap keputusan penggunaan, terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan minat anggota terhadap keputusan penggunaan, terdapat penga­ruh positif signifikan rasa percaya anggota terhadap keputusan peng­gu­naan, terdapat pengaruh positif signifikan promosi terhadap keputusan penggunaan melalui pengetahuan anggota, terdapat pengaruh positif dan signifikan promosi terhadap keputusan penggunaan melalui minat anggota, terdapat pengaruh positif signifikan promosi terhadap keputusan penggu­na­an melalui rasa percaya anggota