bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Modern concepts of etiopathogenesis and approaches to the treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis
Authors: Rakhmatulina Margarita R.
Published: September 2023

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a widespread infection caused by Candida. The disease affects 7580% of women of reproductive age at least once during their lifetime, and 920% of them indicate the presence of three or more episodes of the disease during the year, which is classified as recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC). To date, the question of the causes of the formation of recurrent forms of the disease has not been definitively resolved, since RVVC is also observed in women who do not have known risk factors. Due to the fact that about 2030% of patients with RVVC are healthy women without factors predisposing to its development, interindividual differences such as genetic predisposition and ethnicity, immune disorders, as well as the species diversity of Candida fungi and their antimycotic resistance may play a key role in the pathogenesis of idiopathic RVVC.
In the literature review, the main etiopathogenetic mechanisms of the disease development are presented, the role of immune and genetic factors of predisposition to the development of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is evaluated, changes in the species structure of the pathogen in recent years are analyzed. Modern approaches to the treatment of the disease are described, taking into account the indicators of antimycotic resistance, and the analysis of RVVC therapy regimens according to domestic and foreign clinical recommendations is carried out. The possibilities of using sertaconazole in the treatment of the disease are considered, the results of studies of its efficacy and safety in patients with vulvovaginal candidiasis are presented.
Peer Teaching Model in Gymnastic Education
Authors: YÜRÜK Sinem , ASMA Mehmet
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of peer teaching model in gymnastics education, which is one of the main sports branches and in which the participants are involved in studies with their peer groups. The research was carried out in a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest control group. The research was carried out in Akhisargücü Sports Club in Manisa. A total of 29 children aged 7-9, (Experimental=15, Control=14), voluntarily participated in the study. Participants do not have any previous gymnastics experience. Random sampling method was used to determine the groups, and which would be the control or experimental group. To assess social skills, Social Skills Assessment Scale (SSAS) developed by Akçamete and Avcıoğlu (2005) was scored by each participant's primary school teachers. Observation forms prepared by the researchers were used to evaluate movement skills. Measurements were taken twice before and after 8 weeks of practice. Mann Whitney U test was used to compare the experimental and control groups data, Wilcoxon Signed Rank was used in the pre-test-post-test difference comparisons of the groups. According to the analysis results, in terms of social skills, the difference scores of the peer education were found to be statistically significant (p<.050) while the difference scores of the control group were statistically insignificant (p>.050). According to the results of the analysis of movement development specific to gymnastic, significant difference was found in both groups (p< .050). As a result, it has been seen that both the peer teaching model and the traditional method support movement development in gymnastics education. In addition, it has been found that the peer teaching model in gymnastic education improves social skills more than traditional teaching.
The Prediction of Conscious Awareness in Women’s Physical Activity Level and Healthy Living Habits
Authors: AKPINAR Öznur , GÜLER Melek
Published: September 2023

Health is not only a state of physical well-being, but also a state of well-being in all aspects, both psychologically and sociologically. It is known that women all over the world lag behind in physical activity level. However, it is not known how much female are aware of this situation. In this respect, it is aimed to reveal the conscious awareness levels of how much women are aware of this situation. A total of 474 female participants from 7 geographical regions throughout Türkiye were included in the research. Personal information form, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and Mindful Awareness Scale (MAS) were used in the research. The data obtained in the research were analyzed in the Jamovi (2.3.21.0) statistical program at a 95% confidence interval and 0.05 significance level. In the analysis of the data, t-test, ANOVA, and Linear Regression analysis were used in independent groups. According to the results of the research, it was determined that the majority of women were married, worked as civil servants, did not consume cigarettes and alcohol, paid attention to healthy nutrition, and used pedometer. It was determined that the majority of woman had a normal body mass index (BMI), their total Metabolic Equivalent (MET) levels were at a good level and their conscious awareness levels were at a moderate level. Total MET scores of females in the Black Sea region were significantly higher than women in the Central Anatolia region (p<0.05). It was concluded that the conscious awareness scores of females did not predict BMI and total MET scores (p>0.05). As a result, it can be said that the healthy living habits of female in Türkiye are at a good level, but this cannot be predicted with the level of conscious awareness.
Structural Coarse-Graining via Multi-Objective Optimization with Differentiable Simulation
Authors: Wu Zhenghao , Zhou Tianhang
Published: September 2023

In the realm of multiscale molecular simulations, structure-based coarse graining is a prominent approach for creating efficient coarse-grained (CG) representations of soft matter systems such as polymers. This involves optimizing CG interactions by matching static correlation functions of corresponding degrees of freedom in all-atom (AA) models. Here, we present a versatile method, namely, differentiable coarse-graining (DiffCG), which combines multi-objective optimization and differentiable simulation. The DiffCG approach is capable of constructing robust CG models by iteratively optimizing effective potentials to simultaneously match multiple target properties. We demonstrate our approach by concurrently optimizing bonded and non-bonded potentials of a CG model of polystyrene (PS) melts. The resulting CG-PS model accurately reproduces both structural and thermodynamic properties of the AA counterpart. More importantly, leveraging the multi-objective optimization capability, we develop a precise and efficient CG model for PS melts that is transferable across a wide range of temperatures, i.e., from $400$ to $600$ K. It is achieved via optimizing a pairwise potential with nonlinear temperature dependence in the CG model to simultaneously match target data from AA-MD simulations at multiple thermodynamic states. Our work showcases a promising route for developing accurate and transferable CG models of complex soft-matter systems through multi-objective optimization with differentiable simulation.
Plasmonic group IV transition metal carbide interfaces for solar-driven desalination
Authors: Margeson Matthew , Atwood Mark , Dasog Mita
Published: September 2023

To combat the dwindling supply of freshwater, solar-driven desalination using plasmonic nanomaterials has emerged as a promising and renewable solution. Effective materials must exhibit high solar-to-vapor conversion efficiencies, be inexpensive, chemically stable, and maintain performance over time. Refractory plasmonic carbide nanomaterials are exciting candidates that could meet these demands but have not been as widely explored. Here, we investigate plasmonic carbide interfaces made of TiC, ZrC, and HfC nanoparticles loaded onto to a mixed cellulose ester (MCE) membrane gain insight into their solar-vapor generation and desalination potential. Evaporation rates and efficiencies were determined for tap water and saltwater with varying salt concentrations. Desalination using Atlantic Ocean water under 1 sun intensity yielded rates of 1.26 ± 0.01, 1.18 ± 0.02, and 1.40 ± 0.01 kg m-2 h-1, with efficiencies of 86, 80, and 96% for TiC, ZrC, and HfC, respectively, under 1 sun illumination. Carbide interfaces effectively removed salt and metal ions from the water and were able to reject salt over extended periods of desalination and high salt concentrations of up to 35%. The effect of ambient temperature and relative humidity on the desalination process was also investigated which showed that the evaporation rates and efficiencies decrease with increasing humidity and decreasing room temperature. However, the performance of HfC was less affected by the changes in the ambient conditions compared to TiC and ZrC.
Editorial
Authors: Zeta de Pozo Rosa
Published: September 2023

La industria de la comunicación está en constante cambio. Es flexible. En el ámbito empresarial hemos visto que Facebook se convirtió en Meta. Que Twitter pertenece ahora a Elon Musk y que además ya no lo identifica el “blue bird”, sino una X, un término que Musk ha descrito como una “aplicación de todo” que podría combinar redes sociales, mensajería instantánea y servicios de pago. Que Tik Tok permitirá a los usuarios crear publicaciones que contengan solo palabras, para competir con Threads de Zuckerberg y Twitter. Que el cine, aunque tenga taquillas de más de un billón de dólares, con la película Barbie, seguirá consumiéndose en streaming. Y en este entorno la disrupción de la tecnología, especialmente la inteligencia artificial, se desarrolla aceleradamente. Empleamos el GPT- 4 y se estudia el ya denominado GPT-5.
SAĞLIK VE EĞİTİM HARCAMALARININ EKONOMİK BÜYÜMEYLE OLAN İLİŞKİSİ: TÜRKİYE VE OECD ÜLKELERİ ÖZELİNDE BİR ARAŞTIRMA
Authors: CAN Harun , ASLAN Ömer Faruk
Published: September 2023

Tarihsel olarak ülkelerin gelişmişlik düzeylerinin belirlenmesinde farklı araçlar kullanılmasına rağmen farklı ülkelerin üzerinde anlaşmış oldukları ortak bir araç bulunmamaktadır. Bu durum, iktisadi büyüme teorilerinde de görülmekte olup bunlardan her bir teori, büyüme ölçütü olarak farklı araçları kullanmaktadır. Teknolojik yeniliklerin uygulanabilirliği, ülke içinde teknolojinin gelişip/yaygınlaşması ve beşeri kaynakların en iyi şekilde yetiştirilmesi gibi göstergeleri ülkelerin gelişmişlik seviyelerinin belirlenmesinde esas alan İçsel Büyüme Teorisi, beşeri kaynaklara yapılan harcamaların aynı zamanda büyümeyi de olumlu yönde etkileyeceğini öngörmektedir. Buradan hareketle çalışmada, ülkelerin sağlık ve eğitim harcamalarının ülke ekonomisinin büyümesine olumlu yönde katkısı olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bu kapsamda Türkiye ve 26 OECD ülkesine ait 2000-2022 tarihleri arasında gerçekleşen sağlık ve eğitim harcamalarıyla GSYİH’ya ilişkin veri seti oluşturulmuş; bunlar arasındaki ilişki seviyeleri incelenmiştir. Yapılan analizler sonucunda söz konusu birimler arası korelasyon olduğu tespit edilmiş; yapılan birim kök testi sonucuna göre iş gücü ve GSYİH değişkenleri hariç diğer bütün değişkenlerde serilerin durağan olduğu belirlenmiş ve iş gücü ile GSYİH değerlerinin ise birinci farklarda durağanlaştığı tespit edilmiştir. Çalışmada yapılan eşbütünleşme ve nedensellik analizleri neticesinde, değişkenler arasında eşbütünleşme ilişkisi bulunduğu; ayrıca sağlık harcamalarından GSYİH’ye doğru bir nedensellik ilişkisi olduğu; eğitim harcamalarından GSYİH’ye doğru nedensellik ilişkisi olmadığı sonucuna varılmıştır.
Introduction to the DiGRA Spain Special Issues
Authors: Navarro-Remesal Víctor , Martín Nuñez Marta , Planells de la Maza Antonio José
Published: September 2023

The first conference of the Spanish chapter of DiGRA (DIGRAES21) was held at Tecnocampus, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, in Mataró, Spain, between the 14th and the 17th of December, 2021. The chapter was established earlier that year, with 15 members from different universities on its founding board. DIGRAES21 was organised by the research groups, CTL (Tecnocampus) and ITACA-UJI. The main theme of the conference was, ‘The Map and the Game: Game Studies in Spain’, with the intention of bringing together the community of Spanish game scholars, and building an overview of the field in the country.
Game Studies: Miradas desde la Historia del Arte
Authors: Castiñeiras López Javier
Published: September 2023

Este artículo propone una aproximación al estudio del videojuego desde la Historia del Arte, analizando las posibles metodologías que esta disciplina puede aportar en el campo de los Game Studies. El artículo se organizará a partir de una serie de puntos en los que se tratará la relación del videojuego con la Historia del Arte tradicional, el uso del formalismo y de la iconografía como herramientas de análisis y finalmente se propondrá un caso de estudio particular, centrado en la arquitectura y el paisaje monumental digitales. El objetivo último es proponer posibles líneas de trabajo futuras y que las investigaciones sobre videojuegos tengan una mayor presencia dentro de la Historia del Arte.
The Relationship between Socioeconomic Factors and Household Income Levels in Coastal and Island Communities in South Sulawesi
Authors: Taba Muhammad Idrus , Asdar Muhammad , Parawansa Dian Anggraece Sigit , Hakim Wardhani , Yassi Abdul Hakim , Salle Ilham , Razak Siti Rahmi
Published: September 2023

Purpose:  This study aims to describe the characteristics of poor households, including age, education, and main occupation, and examine their relationship with the income level of poor households in coastal communities in South Sulawesi.
 
Theoretical framework: The reality today still shows that these various poverty alleviation programs have not fully addressed the root causes of poverty. In theoretical studies, poverty is rooted in three main factors: individual poverty, cultural and environmental poverty, and structural poverty.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The research sample consisted of poor individuals living in coastal and island areas in South Sulawesi, with the unit of analysis being poor households. The sample size was 273 people. Descriptive analysis was conducted to determine the general characteristics of poor households, and Chi-Square analysis was used to assess the relationship between social characteristics and income levels.
 
Findings: Through Chi-Square analysis, it was found that age, education, and main occupation had a significant relationship with family income. Hence,  In poor coastal communities, productive age, education, and occupation are crucial factors in achieving higher family income and maintaining socioeconomic welfare in the future. 
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The findings have practical implications for policymakers and practitioners working to reduce poverty in coastal communities. The identified factors such as age, education, and occupation can guide targeted interventions, including providing free education and promoting alternative livelihoods beyond traditional occupations.
 
Originality/value: This study offers valuable insights into the characteristics of poor households in coastal communities in South Sulawesi and their relationship with income levels.
The Influence of Marketing Strategy and Marketing Mix on Marketing Performance of Ready to Drink Beverages Through Brand Image
Authors: Sudarman Daman , Lailla Nor
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Marketing Strategy and Marketing Mix on Marketing Performance with Brand Image as an intervening variable on ready-to-drink consumers.
 
Theoretical framework: This study is built upon the concepts of marketing strategy, marketing mix, brand image, and marketing performance. These variables are interrelated and are expected to have direct and indirect effects on each other within the context of ready-to-drink consumers.
 
Design/methodology/approach: The method used in this study is primary data collection through distributing questionnaires to ready-to-drink consumers. The number of samples used was 100 people. The data analysis technique employed in this study is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using smartPLS assistance. SEM is used to test the relationships between variables and to solve the formulated problems and hypotheses in the study.
 
Findings: The results indicate several significant relationships between the variables. Specifically, Marketing Mix has a positive and significant effect on Purchasing Decisions, Brand Image has a significant effect on Purchasing Decisions, Marketing Strategy has a significant effect on Purchase Interest, and Marketing Mix has a significant effect on Purchase Interest. Additionally, Marketing Strategy has a significant effect on Marketing Performance through Brand Image, and Marketing Mix has an effect on Marketing Performance through Purchase Interest. The study also found that Brand Image has a positive and significant direct influence on the relationship between Marketing Strategy and Marketing Mix on purchasing decisions.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: The findings of this study highlights the role of Brand Image as an intervening variable in the relationship between Marketing Strategy and Marketing Mix, indicating the significance of branding in shaping consumer perceptions and decisions. The results suggest that marketers should focus on optimizing both Marketing Strategy and Marketing Mix to improve Marketing Performance and attract ready-to-drink consumers.
 
Originality/value: This research lies in its examination of the relationships between Marketing Strategy, Marketing Mix, Brand Image, and Marketing Performance specifically in the context of ready-to-drink consumers. The focus on the specific product category of ready-to-drink beverages adds value to the existing literature in marketing research, providing insights for marketers seeking to enhance their strategies in this competitive market segment.
The Vision of Islam and Nationality of Islamic Religious Organizations in Indonesia: Study of Nahdlatul Wathan, Al-Irsyad and Al-Washliyyah
Authors: Supriyanto  , Sunaryo Agus , Suharti  , Albar Mawi Husni
Published: September 2023

Purpose: This article elaborates the Islamic vision and nationality of Islamic organizations in Indonesia, particularly Hahdhatul Wathan, Al-Irsyad and Al-Wasliyyah.

 

Theoretical framework:   In the context above, this research will be designed and carried out, namely conducting an exploration of the Islamic vision and nationality of three Islamic organizations in Indonesia, namely: al-Washliyah, al-Irsyad, and Nahdhatul Wathan.

 

Design/methodology/approach:  The research uses descriptive-qualitative methods, and is included in field research. In obtaining the data, the instruments that the researcher used were in-depth interviews, observations, and studies of related documents.

 

Findings:   From the research conducted, it can be seen that First, Nahdlatul Wathan is one of the Islamic organizations that has a very nationalist vision and perspective of nationalism. However, the nationalism (wathaniyah) of Nahdlatul Wathan does not necessarily follow the trend developed by secular Western-European countries.

 

Research, Practical & Social implications:   In many ways, Nahdlatul Wathan's national and Islamic vision is very similar to that of Nahdlatul Ulama. Both of them accepted Pancasila as the principle of organization, believed in Ahlussunnah wal Jama'ah, and highly valued Islamic culture as a link in the chain of Islamic scholarship.

 

Originality/value: This research contributes  to the development of Islamic discourse in Indonesia. The nationalism that Nahdlatul Wathan guides is Religious-Nationalism, namely nationalism that does not come out of religious principles and teachings, nationalism that is built on religious values, and nationalism that synergizes with religion because it is part of religious teachings.
Characterization of Coffee Production and the Level of Income of the Farmer in the Amazonas Region
Authors: Dávila Manuel Antonio Morante , Pantaleó Alex Javier Sánchez , Espinoza Oscar Chavez , Bueloth Maritza Revilla , Becerra Erlita Llatas
Published: September 2023

Purpose: The objective of this research was to characterize coffee production and its impact on the income of farmers in the Amazonas Region.

 

heoretical framework: Recent literature has identified that coffee production is an agriculturally significant activity in the local economy, being the main generator of employment and family income. This activity is influenced by various factors, such as soil quality and climate change (Arzubi, 2003). However, there are still many factors that require further research regarding coffee production, in order to increase both crop productivity and the incomes of the families involved.

 

Design/methodology/approach: We analyzed the profile of international research on the characterization of coffee production from 2018 to 2022. The subject and authors found in journals indexed in Scielo, Scopus were identified. The research was basic with a quantitative approach and a non-experimental design of a descriptive cross-sectional type, with a sample of 126 farmers, it was carried out through the survey as an information collection instrument.

 

Findings: The volume of research on the characterization of coffee production and its impact on farmers' incomes has increased in recent years. However, it has been identified that only a few authors and journals have contributed to this specific topic. In the survey sample, it was found that 71% of the respondents are male producers, and 32% fall within the age range of 38 to 47 years. Furthermore, 32% of the farmers have two hectares of cultivation, with an average production of 30.6 quintals. 75% of the farmers sold their coffee to traders or intermediaries at a price of S/. 867 per quintal. Regarding associativity, it was found that 39% of the producers have an associativity degree between 0.78 and 0.88. On the other hand, 92% of the farmers use technology below 0.5, indicating a high level of associativity but low technology employed in the production process.

 

Research, Practical & Social implications: It is suggested to conduct more in-depth research on the level of technology and associativity among farmers in the Amazon region. This is because, despite having a high degree of associativity and low technology employed, it does not necessarily reflect in the producers incomes.

 

Originality/value: The information provided is original. The findings do not indicate any shortcomings in coffee agricultural activity, as it remains one of the primary activities in generating employment and income for many families.
The influence of spatial memory on caching behaviour and reproductive success in the North Island robin (Petroica longipes)
Authors:   , Vamos Tas
Published: September 2023

Many bird species cache food items for later retrieval, a behaviour requiring spatial memory to accomplish. Several studies have now linked individual performance on a spatial memory task with reproductive success in wild food-storing birds, providing evidence that selection acts on spatial memory. However, it remains uncertain whether caching is the specific target of this selection, and whether individual differences in spatial memory ability are also reflected in caching behaviour. Furthermore, it is also unclear whether a single task can accurately quantify the spatial cognitive abilities used by birds during caching. In this thesis, I investigated the interface of spatial memory, caching behaviour, and reproductive success in a wild food-storing bird, the North Island robin (Petroica longipes), henceforth referred to by their Māori name, toutouwai. Using an established study population, I first quantified the birds’ caching behaviour, finding that individuals consistently differed in their storing along a ‘caching syndrome’. ‘Clump-caching’ birds rapidly created clusters of nearby cache sites, while ‘scatter-caching’ birds spent longer selecting a greater number of distant sites when storing food. I then ran a three-task spatial memory test battery on the same birds, investigating individual variation in 1) preference for spatial cues or local visual cues, 2) the ability to learn to discriminate a single rewarded position in an array, and 3) spatial working memory for recently depleted positions in an array. No convergent validity was found between any of the tasks, suggesting that spatial memory in toutouwai may consist of several modules rather than a single general ability. Finally, I compared individuals’ spatial memory task performance and individual caching behaviour with each other, and with three proxies for fitness: breeding season start date, number of independent offspring, and survival over the breeding season. Caching behaviour covaried with spatial discrimination learning, with ‘clump-caching’ males showing significantly worse spatial memory that ‘scatter-cachers’. However, there was no effect of caching or spatial memory on any fitness proxy. Overall, my findings represent the first field study to provide detailed spatiotemporal caching measures, multiple spatial memory measures, and fitness proxies have been integrated in a wild food-storing bird. The results suggest that individual differences in the spatiotemporal aspects of caching may not directly influence fitness in toutouwai, but do not rule out the influence of other caching measures, or other behaviours involving spatial memory.
Building in ‘Aggregate’ in Barletta
Authors: Marano Giuseppe C. , Palmisano Fabrizio , Perilli Pasquale
Published: September 2023

This chapter presents the forensic investigations relevant to the collapse of a building in ‘aggregate’ that occurred in Barletta (Puglia, South Italy) on the morning of the 3rd October 2011, causing five fatalities. According to the Italian technical standards, a building aggregate consists of a set of adjacent buildings that is the result of an articulated and not unitary genesis due to multiple factors. Some recent Italian collapses, such as that occurred in Barletta, have highlighted that the approach to be used in the relevant forensic investigations is not so obvious and simple. The aim of the article is to describe the different approaches used in the investigations by different consultants and their different conclusions on the trigger of the collapse.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Authors: Viggiani Carlo
Published: September 2023

The Leaning Tower of Pisa was stabilised in the years 1999–2000 by an International Committee appointed by the Italian Government. An analysis of the history of the monument and the results of investigations and monitoring led to the conclusion that the tower was affected by a phenomenon of instability of the equilibrium. The stabilisation intervention, conceived to be totally respectful of the integrity of the monument, consisted of slightly decreasing the inclination of the Tower by removing a small volume of soil beneath the north side of the foundation.
Non-Puerperal Induced Lactation among Married Women: Islamic Jurisprudence and Contemporary Practice
Authors: al-Hreashy Fouzia bint Abdulaziz , Al Mohaimeed Omar Bin Ibrahim
Published: September 2023

Objective: Among Muslims, milk kinship elucidates the relationships established by a wet-nurse and her breastfed infant, prohibiting marriage between those it relates after the fulfillment of prerequisites. When galactagogues are used in the non-gestational lactation state, the relationship between motherhood and fatherhood through human milk can be questioned. Therefore, this study aims to shed light on the jurisprudential opinion of this relationship and provide examples of it from real, contemporary life. Methods: The researched utilized a deductive, analytical, and inductive approach for the jurisprudential view regarding the prohibition (of marriage) among married deflowered women using galactagogues and toward their husbands. Three controversial statements were presented and discussed independently. A qualitative study method was performed to explore the psychological and social effects of non-puerperal induced lactation within Muslim foster family. A real-life experience of 10 families was presented. Results: The preponderant opinion was outweighed by a Shariʿah researcher proving the prohibition (of marriage) between the lactating non-gestational woman using galactagogues, the nursed infant, and similarly toward her husband. Infertility was observed to be the primary motive for fostering. Induced lactation-linked fostering demonstrated a positive psychosocial effect in terms of the new parenthood role and forward movement of a happy marital life. Originality: An integrative approach to study non-puerperal lactation is required for contemporary medical controversial issues. Milk kinship as it relates to the husband requires further research.
MOVING TOWARDS DIGITALIZATION: UNVEILING CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF E-MARKETING IN LEAST DEVELOPED ECONOMIES – THE CASE OF YEMEN
Authors: Sanad Salah Naji Taher , AL-Shameri Nawar A. S. , Al-Radai Shaima Saleh Mohammed
Published: September 2023

This study aims to shed light on the challenges and potential opportunities for e-marketing in developing economies with particular reference to Yemen. Secondary data from relevant reports, research papers, books, and other Internet resources is used in the study. The current study indicated that e-marketing in Yemen confronts several challenges, including poor communication infrastructure, lack of e-marketing knowledge, limited Internet and social media users, an unstable power supply, lack of trust, and lack of government incentives. However, there are prospects for e-marketing to thrive in Yemen, such as the growing youthful population, the rise in mobile phone users, and the introduction of 4G technology. The study suggests investing in infrastructure, increasing digital literacy, resolving security concerns, and active collaboration among businesses, government entities, and other stakeholders. Implementing these suggestions can improve e-marketing effectiveness and contribute to the country's economic growth.
ROLE OF IMBUING INTERACTIONS ON THE SOCIAL FABRIC OF GOND TRIBE - A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Authors: Malik Garima , Sethi Sabina
Published: September 2023

A tribal community is symbolic of a country’s culture and its values. Comprising 8.6 percent of India’s population, the tribal population is a unique microcosm representative of India’s history, art, culture, rituals, and its people. The Gond tribe is one such Indian tribe, spread across central India whose roots go back far in history to the times when Gondwana existed. Gond dynasty was powerful and culturally significant from the ninth to the sixteenth century.This review paper aims to present a concise compilation of the ethnography of the second-largest tribe residing in India and enumerates their kingdom and victories. It also sheds light on the dispersion of Gond population till present time. The paper also attempts to bring forth the role of their various interactions with other societies and how it influenced their social and cultural practices.
SEBERAPA EFEKTIFKAH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DALAM FRAUD DETECTION PADA MASA COVID-19: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Agustina Silvia , Risma Wandansari Putu Putri
Published: September 2023

The development of increasingly advanced technology certainly has a positive impact in various fields, especially in auditing, especially during and after Covid 19. A technology that is most highlighted today is the use of Artificial Intelligence in detecting digital fraud risks, which can be interpreted as using the technology-based web to commit fraud and misuse of assets for financial gain. This study aims to review the use of AI in fraud detection to support external audits, especially during the Covid 19 period. The research method used in this study is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) or systematic literature review. Based on the analysis results, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to be applied to audit procedures to support decision-making through machine learning. The success of Artificial Intelligence in detecting fraud and issuing audit opinions must be seen as two complete sides, namely, opportunities and challenges that must be responded to wisely, especially by auditors. During the covid 19 pandemic, AI helps, especially for auditors challenged in creating new methods developed due to the required COVID-19 strategy. This research implies that auditors and companies can switch to using AI, which can help their work efficiency in disclosing fraud that occurs.
Diseminasi Informasi mengenai Penyakit Parkinson pada Pasien Rawat Jalan Poliklinik Neurologi Rumah Sakit Universitas Mataram
Authors: Harahap Herpan Syafii , Hunaifi Ilsa , Sahidu Muhammad Ghalvan , Indrayana Yanna , Wahyudi Safat , Kholida Baiq Hilya , Gunawan Stephanie Elizabeth
Published: September 2023

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that is quite common in the elderly population, which is the second most common after Alzheimer's disease. Patients with advanced Parkinson's disease will rely heavily on family members to carry out their basic daily activities. This activity aims to disseminate information related to Parkinson's disease to visitors to the Neurology Polyclinic at the University of Mataram Hospital. The activities carried out included pre-tests, topic presentations, and post-tests. The enthusiasm of the participants in this activity was recorded as a photo documentation. Statistical analysis using paired t-test was carried out to test whether there was a significant difference between the mean pre-test and post-test scores of the participants. A total of 15 participants participated in this whole series of activities with great enthusiasm. There was a significant increase in the post-test mean value compared to the pre-test mean value (p = 0.002). Community service activities in the form of counseling are effective in increasing participants' knowledge about Parkinson's disease.
Pengembangan Potensi Wisata Desa Senaru Melalui Berbagai Kegiatan Optimalisasi Wisata Bersama Kuliah Kerja Nyata Universitas Mataram
Authors: Suliartini Ni Wayan Sri , Suparyana Pande Komang , Syahputra Maiser , Anwar Abdul Muta Alli , Ansori Ahman Alfan , Syahputra Dano , Amal Ihsan Itqanul , Mitchell Sarah Lehani
Published: September 2023

Senaru Village is a tourist village that has several tourism potentials. This tourism potential needs to be developed to increase the number of tourists to the area. This activity aims to develop tourism potential in Senaru Village through various work programs at the University of Mataram. The activity was carried out from 24 November 2022 until 10 February 2023 at several locations in Senaru Village. Tourism potential development activities in Senaru Village are carried out in several stages of activity, namely debriefing, surveys, preparation of work programs and implementation of work programs. The work program implemented consists of making information boards in coffee plantations including determining the design for information boards, determining the location of information boards, selecting materials, making information boards, and placing information boards in predetermined locations; Making promotional videos of coffee plantations, waterfalls, river tubing and traditional houses including: determining the concept of  a promotional video, surveying locations for making videos, shooting videos, editing videos; Tourism awareness village outreach includes preparatory activities, socialization at the village office, and discussion sessions. Activities to clean tourist attractions in Senaru Village are carried out in mutual cooperation with youth, Pokdarwis and the community to clean waterfall tourist attractions every Sunday; Making trash cans from ecobrick includes the following activity stages: collecting materials, making trash cans from ecobrick, and placing ecobrick trash cans in a predetermined location. The results of the activities are in the form of information boards that are installed at tourist sites and prayer rooms, virtual guiding videos, increasing public understanding of tourist villages and disaster mitigation at tourist sites and ecobrick bins. The conclusion that can be drawn is that all activities have been carried out and run smoothly.
Hubungan Kemampuan Kolaborasi dan Hasil Belajar Biologi Peserta Didik SMAN di Kota Mataram
Authors: Marita Baiq , Jamaluddin Jamaluddin , Rasmi Dewa Ayu Citra
Published: September 2023

Kemampuan kolaborasi adalah kemampuan peserta didik bekerjasama dengan orang lain yang saling menguntungkan dalam menyelesaikan suatu permasalahan untuk mencapai tujuan bersama. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kemampuan kolaborasi dan hasil belajar biologi peserta didik SMAN di Kota Mataram. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif yang menggunakan metode korelasional. Populasi penelitian adalah peserta didik kelas XI MIPA SMAN di Kota Mataram. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan multistage sampling. Jumlah sampel terpilih adalah 230 peserta didik. Pengumpulan data menggunakan instrumen penelitian yang terdiri dari kuesioner kemampuan kolaborasi, dan tes hasil belajar biologi. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik uji Z, diperoleh nilai Z hitung 3,49 lebih besar dari nilai Z Tabel yaitu 1,96. Hasil tersebut menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang signifikan antara kemampuan kolaborasi dan hasil belajar biologi peserta didik. Nilai koefisien korelasi (rho hitung) antar kedua variabel positif sebesar 0,202 yang menunjukkan bahwa hubungan antara kemampuan kolaborasi dan hasil belajar biologi peserta didik SMAN di Kota Mataram termasuk korelasi rendah.
Identificação e Mensuração da Dívida Técnica de Requisitos: um survey na indústria de software
Authors: Melo Ana Carolina Candido de , Fagundes Roberta Andrade de A. , Lima José Vinícius Vieira , Alencar Fernanda , Santos Wylliams Barbosa
Published: September 2023

Contexto: A Engenharia de Requisitos (ER) possui extrema importância no ciclo de vida de projetos de software. No entanto, quando tarefas são realizadas inadequadamente, ocasionam problemas que afetam a qualidade do software, os quais podem ser exemplos de Dívida Técnica (DT). Identifica¸cão e mensura¸cão são as duas primeiras etapas no processo de gerenciamento de uma DT. São etapas essenciais, no entanto, no contexto da ER ainda são pouco exploradas. Objetivo: Assim, este trabalho tem por objetivo diagnosticar como a identificacão e mensuracão da DT de requisitos estão sendo realizadas na prática em contextos reais do desenvolvimento de software. Método: Para isso, um survey foi aplicado com 30 profissionais da indústria de software de diferentes organizacões. Resultados: Dentre os resultados, tornou-se possível identificar: (i) causas atribuídas ao surgimento dessa DT; (ii) estratégias e métricas utilizadas para identificá-la e mensurá-la; e (iii) dificuldades encontradas ao realizar essas atividades. Conclusã: Ao final, percebe-se uma ausência de conhecimento por parte dos profissionais sobre ferramentas e informacões que auxiliem a automatizar essas atividades.
Diversidade de gênero & Elicitação de requisitos: Uso do GenderMag como Estratégia de Identificação de Requisitos de Usabilidade
Authors: Barbosa Moises , Brilhante Isabelle , Andrade Artur , Conceição Júlia Luiza , Gomes Genildo , Conte Tayana , Gadelha Bruno
Published: September 2023

Criar softwares que atendam a uma grande diversidade de usuários não é uma tarefa trivial pois envolve identificar as diferentes dificuldades que eles poderão ter ao utilizá-los. Essa identificação deve ser realizada o quanto antes visando tornar o produto de software mais inclusivo, abrangendo uma maior diversidade de usuários. Considerando essa perspectiva da diversidade, neste artigo é discutida a possibilidade de identificar requisitos de um software a partir de uma análise sob o viés de gênero através do método GenderMag. Este método utiliza as técnicas de Percurso Cognitivo e Personas para identificar problemas do software a partir de uma perspectiva de gênero. Para avaliar o uso do GenderMag como uma ferramenta de identificação de requisitos, realizou-se um estudo com um protótipo de um sistema de recomendação. Inicialmente seis usuários avaliaram o protótipo, respondendo a entrevistas em seguida. Posteriormente, aplicou-se o método GenderMag. Como resultado, verificou-se a possibilidade de utilização deste método para avaliação de protótipos antes de uma interação com usuários reais, uma vez que este possibilitou a identificação de diversos requisitos que foram elicitados com os usuários no primeiro estudo.
Mantendo a consistência na coevolução de modelos iStar, BPMN e Casos de Uso na Engenharia de Requisitos
Authors: Paza Diogo Do Nascimento , Santander Victor
Published: September 2023

A Engenharia de Requisitos (ER) é uma etapa fundamental no desenvolvimento de um software. Tecnicas de modelagem organizacional como iStar (lê-se i-estrela), de processos de negócio como BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) e de requisitos funcionais como Caso de uso UML são utilizadas para elicitar e documentar requisitos. Em trabalhos prévios, propõe-se derivar casos de uso a partir de modelos iStar e BPMN e gerar esses artefatos na ferramenta JGOOSE (Java Goal into Object Oriented Standard Extension). Contudo, as diretrizes de derivação propostas e a ferramenta de suporte não garantem a consistência desses artefatos quando os mesmos evoluem. Isto significa que altera¸cões em casos de uso não são refletidas nos modelos iStar ou BPMN usados como base. Esta deficiência pode levar à documentos inconsistentes ao longo do ciclo de vida de um software. Desta forma, propõe-se definir regras de mapeamento que garantam a consistência entre esses modelos bem como incluir esse suporte na ferramenta JGOOSE. Também neste trabalho pretende-se validar a solução proposta utilizando a engenharia de software experimental.
Um Método para Modelagem de Requisitos não Funcionais em Ambient Assisted Living
Authors: Coelho Júnior Maurício Manoel , Coutinho Willy Silva , Alencar Robson Lima de , Alencar Fernanda
Published: September 2023

O aumento da expectativa de vida da população mundial é uma realidade, e quando combinado a quedas acentuadas e taxas de fertilidade, esses avanços na expectativa de vida podem levar a um rápido envelhecimento da população em todo o mundo. Tecnologias como Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) fornecem serviços que permitem às pessoas idosas viver uma vida independente, segura e saudável. De forma a atender às necessidades do idoso, faz-se necessário superar as percepções de riscos, incertezas relacionadas à tecnologia, usabilidade e contexto de uso, itens que exigem o cumprimento de diversos requisitos não funcionais (Non Functional Requirements - NFR). Nesse contexto, este artigo apresenta um método para auxiliar na modelagem de requisitos não funcionais no contexto de AAL.
O uso da Lean Persona+ para auxiliar a elaboração de requisitos de UX
Authors: Teixeira Gabriel Viana , Santos Angelica Cunha dos , Conte Tayana , Zaina Luciana
Published: September 2023

Os requisitos de User eXperience(UX) têm se tornado essenciais para a aceitacão dos usuários ao software. Uma das técnicas que auxiliam na coleta destes requisitos é a persona, porém é conhecida por ser custosa em sua elaboracão. Como alternativa, a técnica de Lean persona mostra-se mais viável devido a sua característica enxuta. Este artigo apresenta os resultados de uma investigacão sobre como a técnica e a ferramenta Lean persona+ apoiam a elaboracão de personas enxutas para descricão de requisitos. A proposta e a ferramenta foram avaliadas por 34 indivíduos com conhecimentos em UX. Através de uma análise qualitativa de um total de 41 lean personas produzidas pelos participantes como auxílio da ferramenta, examinou-se quais eram os requisitos de UX reportados nestes artefatos. Os resultados da análise indicam que tanto a ferramenta quanto a técnica com o uso de perguntas-guia ajudaram na descricão de requisitos de UX. Os resultados também mostraram que a técnica e a ferramenta tiveram uma ampla aceitacão por parte dos participantes, sendo considerada de fácil aprendizagem. Estes resultados mostram que a Lean Persona+ contribui na fase de elicitacão de requisitos UX em diferentes perspectivas, fornecendo informacões importantes sobre o público-alvo.
Análise de Ontologias para Sistemas AAL (Ambient Assisted Living) e o suporte a Compliance
Authors: Gomes Timóteo , Alencar Fernanda
Published: September 2023

O ambiente de vida assistida (do inglês, Ambient Assisted Living - AAL) se constitui em uma abordagem tecnológica, que tem por objetivo atender às emandas do público idoso e das pessoas com deficiências. Dentre os desafios de desenvolvimento de sistemas AAL estão o atendimento às restrições éticas, legais, sociais, médicas e técnicas. Com isso, surge a necessidade de tratar a compliance. Esse trabalho apresenta o resultado da análise de ontologias para sistemas AAL e a verificação da existência ou não do suporte ao atendimento aos aspectos de compliance por parte dessas ontologias. Para levantamento das ontologias existentes para AAL, foi realizado um mapeamento sistemático da literatura sobre o uso de ontologias no desenvolvimento de sistemas AAL e ontologias para suporte a compliance. Após a aplicação do protocolo da MSL, 63 artigos responderam a questão de pesquisa sobre ontologia para sistemas AAL. Nenhum dos trabalhos retornados abordou em suas ontologias o aspecto de compliance. Logo, a principal evidência encontrada está relacionada à falta de aplicação conjunta da ontologia e compliance em sistemas AAL. Diante disso, é apresentada uma proposta (ainda em fase inicial) de uma ontologia para sistemas AAL que aborde aspectos de compliance.
Avaliando a Relação entre o Catálogo de Transparência de Software e o Processo de Engenharia de Requisitos do MPS-SW?
Authors: Silva Ana Clara Correa da , Sousa Henrique Prado de Sá , Almentero Eduardo Kinder , Leite Julio Cesar Sampaio do Prado
Published: September 2023

MPS.BR is a program that aims to improve the quality of software development processes in the Brazilian context. MPS-SW, one of the components of MPS.BR, defines a set of expected results for the software process maturity in an organization, including results for Requirements Engineering (REQ) process. In previous works, it was observed that these results are related with the qualities present in the Software Transparency Catalog (CTS). The CTS details the qualities in issues that helps defining operationalizations which contribute positively to satisfice the quality. In this paper, we relate the results of REQ process to CTS's qualities towards proposing and evaluating operationalizations that are aligned to the REQ process. This alignment may help to take advantage of CTS's operationalizations to define a software development process adherent to level G of MPS-SW.
Improving the Selection of Requirements Elicitation Techniques: A Faceted Guide
Authors: Ignácio Rafael Crispim , Benitti Fabiane Barreto Vavassori
Published: September 2023

In Requirements Engineering there are several techniques that can be used to elicit the requirements. In the current scenario, no sources were found in which these techniques are properly organized, facilitating their understanding in the identification of their characteristics, as well as assisting the search for techniques recommended for the context of a specific project. This paper describes the development of a organized and categorized requirements elicitation technique to support the identification of techniques appropriate to the scenario of a given project. Through a systematic mapping, 96 techniques of elicitation of requirements and 21 facets (characteristics) were identified to classify the techniques, which were organized to compose the guide presented in this paper. Through an evaluation with 30 participants, we can evidence the effectiveness of the guide to suggest techniques of elicitation, as well as its ease of use.