bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Some technical and economic indicators for operating an irrigation
pump using natural gas
Authors: Shanan Hayder A. , El Bagoury Khaleed F. , Abdelmaqsoud Abdullah M. , ElHelew d Waleed K.
Published: October 2023

This paper presents the experimental study of the types of mixers used in mixing
natural gas with air to operate the irrigation pump to save energy; many measurements were carried out in the 2021 year in workshops of the Agricultural Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, Egypt.
Used engine single-cylinder, air-cooled. A new pump with a discharge diameter
of 2 inches, which was an Egyptian manufacturer. Before entering the engine,
several mixers were manufactured to mix natural gas with air. Three types of
mixers were used using iron pipes of different diameters: Mixer with a perforated
inner tube of 8, 10. Using the engine speed measuring device, 12cm (L8, L10,
L12) was selected to determine the four shaft speeds (1750, 2300, 2900 and 3500
rpm). The results here dealt with the study of the analysis of technical indicators
for the types of mixers used in mixing natural gas with air to operate the irrigation pump where the actual power (Braking power) is superior to all types when
operating with gasoline (3.07 kW). A comparison with natural gas, where the
mixer type (L10) (2.69 kW) was 10% less than gasoline. The lowest Specific fuel
consumption (s. fc) for gasoline was (219.025 gm/Kw.h) at an engine speed of
(2900 rpm). The lowest (S.fc) for the types of mixers was the mixer (L10)
(340.144 gm/Kw.h) at an engine speed of (2900 rpm). The highest pump discharge was with the L8 mixer (32.98 m3/h), an increase of 1.8% over gasoline at
an engine speed of (3500 rpm). The highest actual hydraulic power with the L10
type mixer compared to other type L mixers (0.782 kW) was 12 % lower than
gasoline. As for the economic indicators, the lowest Internal Rate of Return
(IRR) was gasoline ( 0.44), and the highest (IRR) when carrying the mixer type
(L8) was (0.60), an increase of 26.6 % over gasoline. The lowest payback period
was for the type of mixer (L8) (1.66 years), and the highest payback period was
When the Gasoline was (2.27 years).
Keywords: Irrigation pump, natural gas, gasoline, mixer, Engine speed, power,
economic.
Usability of Augmented Reality Technology in Situational Telementorship for Managing Clinical Scenarios: Quasi-Experimental Study
Authors: Bui Dung T , Barnett Tony , Hoang Ha , Chinthammit Winyu
Published: October 2023

Background

Telementorship provides a way to maintain the professional skills of isolated rural health care workers. The incorporation of augmented reality (AR) technology into telementoring systems could be used to mentor health care professionals remotely under different clinical situations.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the usability of AR technology in telementorship for managing clinical scenarios in a simulation laboratory.

Methods

This study used a quasi-experimental design. Experienced health professionals and novice health practitioners were recruited for the roles of mentors and mentees, respectively, and then trained in the use of the AR setup. In the experiment, each mentee wearing an AR headset was asked to respond to 4 different clinical scenarios: acute coronary syndrome (ACS), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), pneumonia severe reaction to antibiotics (PSRA), and hypoglycemic emergency (HE). Their mentor used a laptop to provide remote guidance, following the treatment protocols developed for each scenario. Rating scales were used to measure the AR’s usability, mentorship effectiveness, and mentees’ self-confidence and skill performance.

Results

A total of 4 mentors and 15 mentees participated in this study. Mentors and mentees were positive about using the AR technology, despite some technical issues and the time required to become familiar with the technology. The positive experience of telementorship was highlighted (mean 4.8, SD 0.414 for mentees and mean of 4.25, SD 0.5 for mentors on the 5-point Likert scale). Mentees’ confidence in managing each of the 4 scenarios improved after telementoring (P=.001 for the ACS, AMI, and PSRA scenarios and P=.002 for the HE scenario). Mentees’ individual skill performance rates ranged from 98% in the ACS scenario to 97% in the AMI, PSRA, and HE scenarios.

Conclusions

This study provides evidence about the usability of AR technology in telementorship for managing clinical scenarios. The findings suggest the potential for this technology to be used to support health workers in real-world clinical environments and point to new directions of research.
Bíos. El cuerpo del alma y el alma del cuerpo
Authors: González Valenzuela Juliana
Published: October 2023

La autora pone en diálogo a la filosofía con las ciencias de la vida. Ante la velocidad de los descubrimientos científicos actuales, resulta imprescindible pensar las consecuencias éticas, sociales, políticas, humanas y naturales que implica la aplicación técnica del conocimiento. Esta articulación entre teoría y praxis conlleva, entre otras cosas, a la transformación de las concepciones del ser del ser humano, del mundo y la naturaleza; es precisamente a esta problemática que Bíos: el cuerpo del alma y el alma del cuerpo busca responder desde un plano interdisciplinario y crítico. Con el vocablo griego bíos, la autora plantea la vida más allá de lo animal biológico (zoé), es decir, remarca la importancia de pensar sus modos, sus cualidades y, sobre todo, su calidad. Para alejarse de los dualismos reduccionistas, Juliana González encarna el alma y espiritualiza al cuerpo como punto de partida para un nuevo humanismo. Frente al potencial destructivo de la ciencia que trasciende la terapia clínica y la desvía al sometimiento de lo natural y el perfeccionamiento humano, esta obra es una reafirmación de la vida, una reflexión ontológica, fenomenológica y dialéctica que señala la obligación de dotar el proceso tecnocientífico de una perspectiva bioética.
En defensa de los derechos de los animales
Authors: Regan Tom
Published: October 2023

Mediante una serie de discusiones acerca de la conciencia y el bienestar animal, el deber indirecto y directo, la ética y la justicia, Tom Regan busca establecer las bases teóricas y filosóficas del movimiento en pro de los derechos animales. Las controversias que Regan establece con otros autores y su sólida argumentación demuestran que los seres humanos y los animales tienen una gran cantidad de elementos en común, lo que obliga a concebir una responsabilidad moral hacia ellos. Por si fuera esto poco, las reflexiones filosóficas trascienden su objetivo y van más allá de la cuestión animal, al formar parte de la propia discusión alrededor de la cuestión de los derechos humanos.
Not here, not now, not me: how distant are climate futures represented in journalistic reporting across four countries?
Authors: Guenther Lars , Brüggemann Michael
Published: October 2023

Among the reasons why climate change is not a major cause for concern for some members of the public is its psychological distance. Since journalistic media are important sources of information about climate change, this article analyzed how distant climate futures are portrayed in journalistic media across four countries (Germany, India, South Africa, and the United States; $n=1,010$). Findings show that there are only few differences across countries; representations of distance rather varied with the type of climate future scenario portrayed. The most frequent scenarios in journalistic reporting were distant — especially regarding the temporal, spatial, and social dimensions.
Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Erosive Tooth Wear Among Dental Professionals in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Abdulrahman Somaya , Basalama Fatmah , Alsulami Amjad , Majrashi Bashayer , Baeisa Bashaier , Alharbi Amal , Abdouh Ismail
Published: October 2023

Tooth erosion is the loss of tooth structure caused by chemical dissolution without the involvement of oral bacteria. Thisstudy aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes about erosive tooth wear among dental professionals in Saudi Arabia. This crosssectionalstudy involved 201 dental students and dentists in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected by a questionnaire adapted from a previousstudy designed to assess knowledge of and attitudes about dental erosion. SPSS software was used to analyze the data, along with t-testand ANOVA. The total knowledge score had a mean of 11.47 (standard deviation [SD]=2.14). Most participants (96.52%) know thaterosive tooth wear may lead to pain and sensitivity. However, only 36.82% know that drinking a whole bottle of soda in several sittingsrather than just one sitting decreases the risk of erosive tooth wear. The total knowledge score was not significantly different aboutgender (p=0.102), marital status (p=0.255), qualification (p=0.513), region (p=0.249), or nationality (p=0.495). The total attitude score wasmoderate and ranged from a mean of 3.21 with an SD of 1.43 for "I think prevention is better than a cure" to a mean of 4.12 with an SDof 1.48 for "I am concerned with whether or not drinks I consume are acidic." Knowledge about dental erosion among dentalprofessionals in Saudi Arabia is better than moderate, while attitudes about dental erosion were moderate. It is recommended for dentalprofessionals to have more instruction on dental erosion topics to improve their knowledge. Future studies are needed using a randomsample to achieve more generalizable results.
Optimized Swarm Enabled Deep Learning Technique for Bone Tumor Detection using Histopathological Image
Authors: Anand Dama , Khalaf Osamah Ibrahim , Hajjej Fahima , Wong Wing-Keung , Pan Shin-Hung , Chandra Gogineni Rajesh
Published: October 2023

Cancer subjugates a community that lacks proper care. It remains apparent that research studies enhance novel benchmarks in developing a computer-assisted tool for prognosis in radiology yet an indication of illness detection should be recognized by the pathologist. In bone cancer (BC), Identification of malignancy out of the BC’s histopathological image (HI) remains difficult because of the intricate structure of the bone tissue (BTe) specimen. This study proffers a new approach to diagnosing BC by feature extraction alongside classification employing deep learning frameworks. In this, the input is processed and segmented by Tsallis Entropy for noise elimination, image rescaling, and smoothening. The features are excerpted employing Efficient Net-based Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Feature Extraction. ROI extraction will be employed to enhance the precise detection of atypical portions surrounding the affected area. Next, for classifying the accurate spotting and for grading the BTe as typical and a typical employing augmented XGBoost alongside Whale optimization (WOA). HIs gathering out of prevailing scales patients is acquired alongside texture characteristics of such images remaining employed for training and testing the Neural Network (NN). These classification outcomes exhibit that NN possesses a hit ratio of 99.48 percent while this occurs in BT classification.
Preliminary study to evaluate the use of Fast Abdominal Ultrasonography of Horses with Colic in First Opinion Ambulatory Practice.
Authors: Corrie Sam , Chapman Kristina , Schofield Imogen , Mair Tim
Published: October 2023

Background: Colic is the commonest emergency in first opinion equine
practice. Early referral is important for horses requiring surgery. Fast
localised abdominal ultrasonography of horses (FLASH) is frequently used
as a diagnostic tool in the investigation of colic at referral
hospitals, but its use in first opinion practice has not been evaluated.
Objective: To assess the value of FLASH scanning in the primary
assessment of horses with colic in the field, using a portable wireless
ultrasound system. Study design: Prospective study (2018-2021). Methods:
Any horse examined for colic as an emergency in a first opinion
ambulatory practice was eligible for inclusion in the study. A FLASH
examination was performed using a wireless handheld ultrasound scanner,
with the images displayed on a smartphone or tablet. The findings on
FLASH scans and outcome of the case (recovered, referred for surgery or
euthanised without referral) were recorded. Results: 135 equids with
acute colic were evaluated. Of the 135 horses, 49 (36%) had an abnormal
finding on FLASH scanning, including distended loops of small intestine
(n=34), thickened small intestinal walls (n=23) and/or distension of the
stomach (n=7). Reduced small intestinal motility was recorded in 52
animals (38%). Follow-up information was available in all animals: 50
(37%) were euthanised due to clinical deterioration and the owners’
decision not to undertake surgery; 85/135 (63%) survived, including
5/85 (6%) that underwent surgery and 80/85 (94%) that resolved with
medical management. Main limitations: Small number of cases. Lack of
results of post-mortem examination of horses that were euthanised.
Potential selection bias. Conclusion: The FLASH technique can be
valuable in the primary assessment of horses with colic in first opinion
ambulatory practice. Further evaluation with more cases is required.
A novel optimization method of HVDC network access for offshore wind farms
Authors: Tian Shuxin , Zhu Feng , Yang Xijun , Fan Hong , Xiao Wenyuan , Bin Zou
Published: October 2023

Offshore wind power is exhibiting an escalated development trend in
scaling, clustering, and deployment in deep-sea. Due to the
decentralized distribution of offshore wind farms and the large number
of onshore optional access points, the selection of a feasible topology
solution is challenging and difficult. Therefore, a novel topology
optimization method for multiple offshore wind farms integrated with
HVDC is proposed. Three indexes are presented in this paper: HVDC
submarine cable line investment cost index, HVDC short-circuit ratio
equalization index, and HVDC submarine cable network topology robustness
index. These indexes represent the economy, safety, and robustness of
the system. Secondly, the optimization model for the offshore wind power
HVDC transmission network topology is constructed by combining the
indicators mentioned above and HVDC operation constraints. Finally, the
effectiveness and practicality of the algorithm is demonstrated using
the example of an 8-node system containing land and sea switching
stations.
Statistics, Ethics, and the Promotion of Reproducible Research
Authors: Heston Thomas F
Published: October 2023

Rigorous statistical methodology represents a vital framework for upholding research integrity and maximizing benefits in medical science. However, the misuse of statistical tools contradicts ethical tenets and compromises validity. Problematic trends like p-hacking, hyping delicate results, and overemphasizing statistical significance relative to clinical meaning introduce prejudice and impede reproducibility. Case studies, including hormone replacement therapy trials, exhibit how unsound statistics propagate doubtful conclusions and potential injury. Resolving the ”reproducibility crisis” necessitates proper statistical techniques such as sufficient power, preregistration, transparent data, and Bayesian approaches. Statistics and ethics are profoundly intertwined in accountable medical inquiry. By prioritizing statistical meticulousness, investigators can satisfy their ethical duty to generate reproducible discoveries that aid patients and society. Proper statistical application is indispensable for advancing medically and socially impactful research.
Influence of attachment security on Chinese rural adolescent’s psychological well-being: Moderated mediation of self-efficacy and peer isolation
Authors: DU Hanlei , HUANG Jinghui , Ngai Steven,Sek-yum
Published: October 2023

Previous research has examined the impact of family and school
separately on adolescents’ psychological well-being. This study focuses
on the integrated role of family and school to observe their effects on
children’s psychological well-being. Using a random sample of 1180
Chinese children from Grades 4 to 9, this study explores the
psychological well-being of rural Chinese children within this joint
family-school framework. The PROCESS macro is used to conduct the
moderation analysis. Results of this study show that attachment security
is significantly and directly related and indirectly associated with
adolescents’ psychological well-being through the intermediary mechanism
of self-efficacy. Moreover, peer isolation moderates the relationship
between psychological well-being with attachment security and its
association with self-efficacy. This study contributes to confirming
self-efficacy and peer isolation’s mediating and moderating role and
highlights the family-school as two synergistic links that influence
adolescents’ psychological well-being.
Competencias TPACK de docentes que publican WebQuest
Authors: Cunha Fabiana dos Santos Matos Eugênio , Pérez Garcias Adolfina , Casero Martínez Antonio
Published: October 2023

Este estudio tiene como objetivo valorar la autopercepción docente sobre sus conocimientos TPACK, con el fin de caracterizarlos e identificar lo que interviene en su práctica y, consecuentemente poder desvelar los elementos que contribuyen y/o limitan el desarrollo de actividades WebQuest. Se trata de un estudio exploratorio y el abordaje que lo permea es cuantitativo. Se presenta un recorte de los resultados más relevantes obtenidos de 310 docentes brasileños, a quienes se aplican conjuntamente un cuestionario sobre Conocimientos TPACK y otro sobre Práctica docente. Se opta por un corte descriptivo y correlacional y se utiliza el software R en los análisis. Resulta que los docentes muestran altas percepciones acerca de sus conocimientos TPACK, aunque haya diferencias con respecto al género y nivel académico de los participantes.
Aproximação de Professores de Educação Física com Mídia e Tecnologia e seus Reflexos com Relação à Pandemia de Covid-19
Authors: Araújo Allyson Carvalho de , Cavalcante Everton
Published: October 2023

O período de distanciamento social decorrente da pandemia de Covid-19 deflagrou carências educacionais amplamente anunciadas pela falta de um desenvolvimento orgânico de mídia e tecnologia na educação. Este estudo objetiva relatar e identificar as formas pelas quais o tema mídia e tecnologia foi abordado por um coletivo de professores de Educação Física escolar da cidade de Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, além de compreender como tais elementos reverberaram durante o período de ensino remoto emergencial. Trata-se de um estudo de caso de abordagem qualitativa, com uso de métodos de análise de conteúdo e análise temática para verificar documentos curriculares relacionados à Educação Física e entrevistas realizadas com seis professores. Os resultados apontam a gradativa aproximação dos professores com esse tema, o qual pode ser ainda aprofundado a partir de indicadores vivenciados na pandemia.
Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TICs) na Educação Ambiental de Estudantes da Educação Profissional e Tecnológica em Rondônia
Authors: Rosa Elaine Márcia Souza , Bernaldino Elizângela de Souza , Barba Clarides Henrich de , Simão Berenice Perpétua
Published: October 2023

A pesquisa consistiu em analisar a percepção do estudante sobre a abordagem interdisciplinar da Educação Ambiental (EA) nos componentes curriculares utilizando as Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação (TICs) no Ensino Médio Integrado do Instituto Federal de Rondônia (Ifro) – Campus Porto Velho Calama, em meio à pandemia de Covid-19. Recorreu-se à pesquisa qualitativa com enfoque metodológico da pesquisa-ação e, para análise, pautou-se pelo método de interpretação de sentido. A intervenção envolveu 22 estudantes dos cursos técnicos integrados do Ifro que responderam o formulário on-line e participaram dos encontros dialógicos/reflexivos realizados com o uso de TICs em disciplinas específicas dos cursos. Constatou-se que a EA nas matrizes curriculares dos cursos técnicos do Ifro perpassa a transversalidade e o uso das TICs no processo formativo em EA favoreceu o desenvolvimento do ensino e da aprendizagem diante da pandemia da Covid-19.
Review of The Water Carrying Capacity and Water Flow at RDTR of The Spatial Planning of Tegalluar Residential Integrated Area in Bandung Regency
Authors: Pirngadi Budi Heri , Syarifudin Deden , As Siddiq M. Zaenal Ramdhani
Published: October 2023

The development of Tegalluar area as a strategically planned integrated residential center, potentially serving as the new provincial government center for West Java, stands as a top priority for the Bandung Regency Government. To support this vision, the Regional Detailed Spatial Plan (RDTR) for Tegalluar Integrated Settlement Area and the Planning Area (BWP) of Bojongsoang have been formulated. Concurrently, the region has grappled with persistent water resource management challenges, marked by annual flooding during the rainy season and water shortages in the dry season. This research aims to comprehensively analyze the water flow cycle within the area and explore potential scenarios for water management in alignment with the RDTR. The research findings reveal that, in the development scenario, the water flow pattern remains largely unchanged, with limited efforts to harness rainfall or manage wastewater. Precipitation and surface water predominantly contribute to the water inflow in the research area. Furthermore, the provision of clean water heavily relies on external sources. Based on this water flow analysis, there exists an opportunity to implement water-sensitive urban design principles in the research area. This involves capturing rainwater through effective harvesting techniques and adopting wastewater reuse strategies, focusing on non-potable applications. Such measures can enhance water sustainability and mitigate the region's water-related challenges.
Effect of Storage Time and Temperature on Drinking Water Characteristics
Authors: Fitria Novi , Qadafi Muammar , Kusuma Risma Pradina , Prayogo Wisnu , Fitria Laili
Published: October 2023

Filter membrane technology is known to remove turbidity, colour and microorganisms in water. However, the stability of these parameters during storage is still being determined. This research was conducted to determine changes in pH, turbidity, and total coliform of water treated using membrane filter technology and stored at room temperature and in the refrigerator. Water stored at room temperature increases the pH more easily during storage time. On the other hand, there was no significant difference between changes in the turbidity value of water stored at room temperature and in the refrigerator. Closed storage at room temperature and refrigerators can also protect water from the growth of total coliform. Water treated using membrane filter technology is proven to be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator without experiencing significant changes in pH, turbidity, and total coliform.
Profile of the Honest Character of Students Based on Al-Ghazali and Said-Hawa's Thoughts and Its Implications for Guidance and Counseling
Authors: Gustini Neng
Published: October 2023

This study aims to identify and describe the honest character of students based on the thoughts of Al Ghazali and Said Hawa. This research approach is quantitative with the descriptive method of comparative technique using a questionnaire instrument, study documentation, and observation. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and reliability and validity test analysis techniques. Based on the results of quantitative research through reliability and validity tests, we obtained that the honest character data of students were in the reasonably honest category. There was a need for more profound, honest character development in the oral and determination aspects.
Pengaruh Dukungan Sosial Online terhadap Prison Adjustment pada Warga Binaan Perempuan
Authors: Rangkuti Rifka Fatma , Hasnida Hasnida , Saragih Juliana I
Published: October 2023

Prison adjustment dapat didefinisikan sebagai konstruk multimensional yang dapat dipahami sebagai proses perubahan perilaku atau pengalaman individu sehingga sesuai dengan lingkungan lapas. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi prison adjustment adalah dukungan sosial online. Dukungan teman selama berada di lapas dapat mengurangi perasaan negatif, seperti merasa dipandang buruk atau dimusuhi oleh semua teman, dan pada akhirnya akan meningkatkan sikap positif selama di dalam lapas atau setelah keluar dari dari lapas. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat pengaruh antara dukungan sosial online terhadap prison adjustment warga binaan perempuan di Lapas Kelas IIA Medan. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan teknik regeresi berganda. Subjek dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 205 warga binaan yang diambil dengan teknik random sampling. Pengukuran dalam penelitian ini menggunakan skala modifikasi Online Social Support Scale (24 aitem; rxx = .935) dan skala modifikasi Prison Adjustment Questionnaire (17 aitem; rxx = .863). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya pengaruh positif dan signifikan dukungan sosial online terhadap prison adjustment (.000; p < .05).
Peran Komitmen Karier Terhadap Kesuksesan Karier Subjektif Guru di Indonesia
Authors: Maulidya Nahari , Ingarianti Tri Muji , Andriany Devina
Published: October 2023

Sebagai seorang guru sudah semestinya untuk memandang profesi dan kariernya sebagai buah dari keikhlasan dalam hal mengajar serta belajar. Adanya persepsi masyarakat yang memandang tolak ukur kesuksesan seseorang berdasarkan dengan capaian secara eksternal juga menjadi salah satu faktor adanya pergeseran makna kesuksesan pada guru. Agar guru dapat mencapai kesuksesan karier subjektif maka guru perlu berkomitmen kepada kariernya sehingga dapat memandang makna kesuksesannya berdasarkan penilaian dalam dirinya.  Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui ada atau tidaknya peran komitmen karier terhadap kesuksesan karier subjektif pada guru. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif dengan subjek penelitian 320 guru di Jawa Timur dan Kalimantan. Penelitian ini menggunakan instrumen penelitian skala The Commitment Career Measure (CCM) dan skala Subjective Career Success Inventory (SCSI). Metode analisis data pada penelitian ini dilakukan menggunakan dua kali uji regresi untuk mengetahui peran secara keseluruhan dan peran perdimensi. Pertama, uji regresi linier sederhana diketahui komitmen karier berperan terhadap kesuksesan karier subjektif pada guru. Kedua, uji regresi linier berganda diketahui hasil yang menunjukkan, adanya peran antara dimensi komitmen karier terhadap dimensi kesuksesan karier subjektif pada guru yang secara keseluruhan dibahas pada bagian diskusi.
Non-instantaneous impulsive fractional integro-differential equations with proportional fractional derivatives with respect to another function
Authors:   Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21511, Egypt e-mail: miabbas@alexu.edu.eg, miabbas77@gmail.com, Abbas Mohamed I.
Published: October 2023

"This paper concerns the existence and uniqueness of solutions of non- instantaneous impulsive fractional integro-di erential equations with proportional fractional derivatives with respect to another function. By the aid of the nonlinear alternative of Leray-Schauder type and the Banach contraction mapping principle, the main results are demonstrated. Two examples are inserted to illustrate the applicability of the theoretical results."
SETTING AND COMMUNICATING OBJECTIVES IN BASKETBALL VERSUS BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: BRANGA Vlad-Alexandru
Published: October 2023

Basketball and business organizations can be compared from various standpoints (organizational structure, type of teams, processes etc.). One such standpoint is regarding objective setting. By undergoing a literature review analysis on the topic of objective setting in basketball versus business organization, the author tried to answer the research question: “are there any differences in the way basketball and business organizations conduct their objective setting activities?” Considering this, the objective of this paper is to provide an insight into how objectives in basketball and business organizations are set, and if there are any similarities or differences in the way they conduct this activity. The results however, did not provide clear and sufficient information if there are any differences between how objectives are set and communicated in basketball versus business organizations. Furthermore, a simple literature review like this one cannot provide a clear answer to the research question, as the necessary information regarding objective setting in basketball organizations is, in most cases, not public or easily identifiable. Moreover, the author was not able to identify research on the topic of how exactly basketball organizations set their objectives or what criteria they take into consideration when setting these objectives. This proves the fact that topics like how basketball organization set their objectives for each season or what criteria they take into consideration when undergoing this activity could be considered relevant for a future and more detailed qualitative/ quantitative research having as target group: basketball teams that play in the Euroleague/Romanian National Basketball League.
Article history: Received: June 5, 2023; Reviewed: August 31, 2023; Accepted: September 22, 2023; Available online: September 30, 2023; Available print: September 30, 2023.
JEL classification: M12, M19
AGGRESSION, SUFFERING, AND AFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT IN ELIZA HAYWOOD’S THE HISTORY OF MISS BETSY THOUGHTLESS
Authors: PRECUP Amelia
Published: October 2023

Aggression, Suffering, and Affective Development in Eliza Haywood’s The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless. Published during a period of transition from “the epistemological or cognitive” to the “affective dimension of fiction”, to use Catherine Gallagher’s conceptualization of the progress of the mid-eighteenth-century novel, The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless is often read as a story of development from “thoughtless coquette” to “thoughtful wife”. With these two social roles in the background, this paper sets forth to examine the affective and emotional development of Betsy Thoughtless through a close reading of her reactions to scenes of suffering and forms of aggression. The claim of the paper is that Miss Betsy’s history progresses as her empathy and capacity to internalize potentially traumatic events grow, which invites sympathetic identification.
REZUMAT. Agresiune, suferință și maturizare afectivă în romanul The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless de Eliza Haywood. Publicat în timpul unei perioade de tranziție de la dimensiunea „epistemologică sau cognitivă” la „dimensiunea afectivă a ficțiunii” – ca să împrumutăm terminologia utilizată de Catherine Gallagher pentru conceptualizarea schimbărilor din evoluția romanului modern la mijlocul secolului al XVIII-lea –The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless este adeseori citit ca roman al devenirii, care urmărește progresul eroinei de la „cochetă necugetată” la „soție grijulie”. Păstrând aceste două roluri în fundal, acest articol își propune să examineze dezvoltarea afectivă și emoțională a lui Betsy Thoughtless printr-o citire atentă a reacțiilor acesteia la scene de suferință și diverse forme de agresiune. Lucrarea susține că istoria domnișoarei Betsy avansează o dată cu dezvoltarea empatiei și a capacității sale de a interioriza evenimente cu potențial traumatic, ceea ce invită identificarea afectivă din partea cititorului.
 Cuvinte-cheie: Eliza Haywood, The History of Miss Betsy Thoughtless, scene de suferință, agresiune, dezvoltare afectivă, ficțiune sentimentală, romanul secolului al XVIII-lea.
Article history: Received 7 June 2023; Revised 21 August 2023; Accepted 11 September 2023;Available online 30 September 2023; Available print 30 September 2023
Analisis Kualitas Pelayanan Pendidikan Dengan Menggunakan Metode Eduqual dan Importance Analysis Performance
Authors: Setiawan Andry , Ikatrinasari Zulfa Fitri , Prabowo Herry Agung
Published: October 2023

Pendidikan merupakan hal utama yang akan menopang kemajuan suatu negara. Perguruan tinggi merupakan lembaga pendidikan yang berperan untuk mendidik dan menyiapkan masyarakan untuk memiliki kemampuan akademik dan profesional yang dapat menerapkan, mengembangkan ilmu pengetahuan. Keberhasilan penyelengara pendidikan sangat ditentukan oleh kualitas pelayanan yang diberikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengukur tingkat kepuasan mahasiswa terhadap pelayanan yang diberikan, dan mengetahui  aspek mana saja yang berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan dimensi Education Quality (eduqual) yang terdiri dari aspek hasil belajar, ketanggapan, fasilitas fisik, pengembangan pribadi, akademik dan Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) untuk mengindentifikasi dan melihat keinginan yang diharapkan oleh mahasiswa untuk meningkatkan kepuasan pelayanan pendidikan. Responden pengukuran kualitas pelayanan dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa angkatan 2017-2020 dengan menggunakan teknik pengambilan sample quota sampling. Hasil kuesioner yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan menggunakan ujivaliditas dan reliabilitas. Hasil  perhitungan  GAP dimensi eduqual menunjukan masing – masing dimensi masih belum dapat memenuhi harapan mahasiswa. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan Importance Performance Analysis dimensi fasilitas fisik yang menjadi fokus yang menjadi perbaikan perguruan tinggi.
Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek menggunakan Aplikasi Open Source Odoo pada Mata Kuliah Enterprise Resources Planning
Authors: Himawan Cindy
Published: October 2023

Sistem ERP dibutuhkan oleh perusahaan untuk mengelola dan mengintegrasikan data transaksi sehingga perusahaan dapat membuat perencanaan yang baik dalam penggunaan sumber daya dan membuat keputusan bisnis yang tepat. Hal ini sejalan dengan visi Indonesia yang saat ini sedang mengupayakan Revolusi Industri 4.0 dan mendorong industri untuk memanfaatkan teknologi informasi untuk mendukung proses bisnis. Oleh karena itu, mahasiswa seharusnya tidak hanya memahami tentang konsep ERP, tetapi juga memahami tahap implementasi ERP sebagaimana dinyatakan sebagai salah satu kompetensi utama ERP yang ditetapkan oleh Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan Indonesia dalam Skema Kompetensi Kerja Nasional Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendefinisikan capaian pembelajaran baru, profil lulusan, metode pembelajaran serta jadwal dan jenis evaluasi, berdasarkan kompetensi SKKNI dan penguasaan TIK. Dalam kurikulum baru, mahasiswa tidak hanya belajar tentang konsep ERP melalui kuliah, tetapi mereka akan terlibat dalam pembelajaran berbasis proyek untuk melakukan analisis kebutuhan studi kasus perusahaan untuk mengimplementasikan sistem ERP mengacu pada kebutuhan. Untuk mendukung proyek ini, mahasiswa dapat menggunakan ERP open-source bernama Odoo yang sudah terbukti cocok digunakan dalam dunia pendidikan. Kurikulum tersebut telah berhasil diterapkan di 4 (empat) kelas. Survei yang melibatkan 110 mahasiswa menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa merasa lebih tertarik pada ERP dan mendapatkan lebih banyak pengetahuan tentang ERP. Sebagian besar siswa juga lulus dengan nilai A, hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran berbasis proyek dengan menggunakan Odoo layak dilakukan pada mata kuliah ERP untuk universitas, khususnya untuk mahasiswa Teknik Industri.
Penentuan Rute Terbaik Pendistribusian Produk Wafer dengan Metode Algoritma Genetika (Studi Kasus di Perusahaan Jasa Pergudangan Produk Wafer Karawang)
Authors: Pratiwi Annisa Indah , Triana N Neni , Sayuti Muhammad , Hakim Afif , Adetia Dewih , Nurohman Ahmad Ridho , Pazri Sobar
Published: October 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menekan biaya transportasi dan menentukan cara terbaik untuk mendistribusikan produk wafer. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada sebuah perusahaan yang bekerja untuk memproduksi produk wafer, dimana terdapat departemen Logistik dan perusahaan yang bertanggung jawab untuk mendistribusikan produk tersebut ke distributor lain di seluruh Indonesia khususnya Pulau Jawa. Proses distribusi sendiri merupakan salah satu proses terpenting dalam perusahaan dan tidak memerlukan biaya yang sedikit bagi perusahaan untuk memantau proses distribusi. Dan metode pengiriman membutuhkan pembayaran. Selain itu, truk digunakan untuk mengantarkan barang ke masing-masing distributor melalui rute yang berbeda, sehingga penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mencari rute terbaik dan menekan biaya transportasi tergantung jarak. Untuk mendapatkan rute terbaik dengan biaya terendah, penelitian ini mengusulkan solusi menggunakan algoritma sel dengan menentukan rute yang akan diambil dari kendaraan. Metode distribusi menggunakan metode genetik menggunakan metode crossover dan one crosspoint crossover, mutasi dan mutasi dan seleksi menggunakan seleksi elitisme. Hasil akhirnya adalah saluran distribusi terbaik dan biaya distribusi terendah.
PERANCANGAN KEMASAN FILISOAP - SABUN ALAMI DARI MINYAK KELAPA
Authors: Valentina Anny
Published: October 2023

As one of the Digital Tourism Marketplaces, Pigijo has a corporate value of helping local businesses bring together tourism products with tourists. One of the local businesses that caught Pigijo's attention was Rumah Inspirasi Jogja (Rumijo) which implemented a Holistic Minimum Waste Lifestyle. Rumijo in developing his products also aims to foster tourism villages based on Community Based Tourism and Sustainable Tourism, namely tourism that is socially, culturally, environmentally responsible and has an impact on the economy. Rumijo has many eco-friendly products such as bar soap, bamboo straws, organic incense, aromatherapy candles, bamboo tumblers, bamboo charcoal tooth powder and other eco-friendly products. One of the products being developed is Filisoap, a soap made from coconut oil which has the potential to be promoted. After discussing with Rumijo, the PKM Team provided a solution for designing visual communication for Filisoap product packaging. The method of implementing PKM is to communicate with Pigijo, followed by FGD with Pigijo and Rumijo to find solutions to problems. From the problems found, the PKM Team will make a visual design and make revisions according to the feedback given and in the last stage, the visual results will be sent. Through these activities, packaging is produced that can increase identity and be attractive but does not leave the initial concept as an environmentally friendly product.
ABSTRAK
Sebagai salah satu Digital Tourism Marketplace, Pigijo memiliki nilai perusahaan membantu bisnis lokal yang mempertemukan produk wisata dengan wisatawan. Salah satu bisnis lokal yang menarik perhatian Pigijo adalah Rumah Inspirasi Jogja (Rumijo) yang menerapkan Holistic Minimum Waste Lifestyle. Rumijo dalam mengembangkan produknya juga bertujuan membina desa – desa wisata berbasis Community Based Tourism dan Sustainable Tourism yaitu pariwisata yang bertanggung jawab terhadap sosial, budaya, lingkungan dan berdampak pada ekonomi. Rumijo memiliki banyak produk – produk ramah lingkungan seperti sabun batang, sedotan bambu, dupa organik, lilin aroma terapi, tumbler bambu, bubuk gigi arang bambu dan produk ramah lingkungan lainnya. Salah satu produk yang dikembangkan adalah Filisoap yaitu sabun dari bahan dasar minyak kelapa yang memiliki potensi untuk dipromosikan. Setelah melakukan diskusi dengan Rumijo, diajukan solusi untuk perancangan komunikasi visual untuk kemasan produk Filisoap. Metode pelaksanaan PKM yang dilakukan adalah dengan melakukan berkomunikasi dengan Pihak Pigijo dilanjutkan FGD dengan Pigijo dan Rumijo guna mencari solusi dari permasalahan. Dari permasalahan yang ditemukan di buatlah rancangan visual serta melakukan proses revisi sesuai dengan feedback yang diberikan dan pada tahap terakhir akan dilakukan pengiriman hasil visual. Melalui kegiatan PKM ini dihasilkan kemasan yang bisa meningkatkan identitas dan menarik tetapi tidak meninggalkan konsep awal sebagai produk ramah lingkungan.
Pengaruh digital marketing dan e-service quality terhadap purchase intention melalui customer relationship management Blibli di Surabaya
Authors: Kristanti Maria Mia , Erwita Monica Adjeng , Kurniawan Hansel
Published: October 2023

The study aims to examine the effect of digital marketing and e-service quality on purchase intention through Blibli’s customer relationship management in Surabaya. The quantitative method of research equipped with the main instrument a questionnaire survey to the owner of the Blibli account was conducted. This research sampling technique is non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling technique. The sample used in this study amounted to 164 respondents. The sample criteria determined are, Blibli account users over 17 years of age, domiciled in the entire city of Surabaya. This study uses structural equation modeling (SEM) data analysis techniques. Data processing is done using SmartPLS software. The results of this study indicate that digital marketing and e-service quality have a significant positive effect on purchase intention in the e-marketplace through Blibli’s customer relationship management in Surabaya, with a 0.781 score of R2 or reached 78% accuracy level between theoretical background, research framework, and methodology.
Penelitian bertujuan menguji pengaruh digital marketing dan e-service quality terhadap purchase intention melalui customer relationship management Blibli di Surabaya. Metode kuantitatif dengan instrumen kuesioner diimplementasikan pada survei terhadap sejumlah pemilik akun Blibli. Teknik pengambilan sampel penelitian ini adalah non probability sampling dengan teknik purposive sampling. Sampel yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sejumlah 164 responden. Kriteria sampel yang ditentukan, yaitu pengguna akun Blibli berusia di atas 17 tahun domisili seluruh kota Surabaya. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis data Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Pengolahan data dilakukan menggunakan software SmartPLS. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa digital marketing dan e-service quality berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap purchase intention pada e-marketplace melalui customer relationship management Blibli di Surabaya, dengan R2 0,781 yang berarti akurasi antara teori, model, dan metodologi penelitian ini tercapai sebesar 78%.
Spectrophotometric Determination of Metoclopramide Hydrochloride in Pharmaceutical Formulations Using Diazotization Coupling Reaction
Authors: Yassin Rabee Mohammed Ali , Othman Nabeel Sabeh
Published: October 2023

For the determination of metoclopramide hydrochloride (MCPD) in pharmaceutical formulations, a rapid and straightforward spectrophotometric method has been proposed. The method involves diazotizing the main amino group of MCPD with sodium nitrite followed by coupling reaction with reagent 1,7-Dihydroxynaphthalene (1,7-DHN) to form a stable and colored compound in alkaline medium of sodium hydroxide which showed a maximum absorbance‎ intensity at the wavelength 578 nm. The linearity of developed method has ranged from 1.0 - 15 ‎ µg.ml-1‎‎ while the molar absorptivity 2.9867x104 l.mol-1.cm-1, RSD% was less than 1.11%. While the LOD and LOQ were 0.059 ‎µg.ml-1‎‎ and 0.198 ‎ µg.ml-1‎‎ respectively. The method is appropriate for the determination of MCPD in the presence of other substances that are typically included in dosage forms.
Investigation of the Association of Oral Infections with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Aljubouri Esraa A. , Alaubydi Mouruj A.
Published: October 2023

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease that is considered a major worldwide healthcare problem. Multiple studies have revealed that people with DM are more likely to acquire oral problems, such as periodontal diseases, because the oral microbiota plays a major role in oral health and may affect the saliva composition. This study aimed to characterize the oral microbiota of a sample of DM patients and its association with some demographic factors, such as smoking habits and gender. A total of 91 specimens, including 51 DM patients and 40 apparently healthy individuals, were enrolled in this study, which was carried out from November 2021 to February 2022. Whole saliva was collected in a sterile tube, and oral swabs were obtained from both patients and the control groups. The results of the present study show there was no significant difference between both genders in DM hits. As well, a smoking habit is considered a predisposing habit that may increase the risk of oral diseases in DM patients. The acidic pH of saliva recorded higher values between patients and control subjects than other pH items. On the other hand, the most prevalent bacterial isolates found in oral DM patients were Staphylococcus spp. (37.12%), E.coli (12.9%), Klebsiella  spp. (10.60%), Pseudomonas spp. (9.84%), Enterobacter (8.33%), both Streptococcus spp. and Acinetobacter spp. (5.30%), Corynebacterium spp. and Proteus spp. (3.8%), Neisseria spp. and Haemophilus Influenza was 1.51%. These percentages were significantly different from those in the control group, which were Staphylococcus spp. (43.4%), Klebsiella spp. (25.0%), Enterobacter (7.89%), E.coli (6.58%), Bacillus spp. (5.2%), Acinetobacter spp. (3.9%), Pseudomonas spp., Streptococcus spp., and Proteus spp.  (2.7%).
Unification of Generalized pre-regular closed Sets on Topological Spaces
Authors: Chakraborty Jayasree , Das Birojit , Mahato Pabita , Bhattacharya Baby
Published: October 2023

This paper intends to initiate a new type of generalized closed set in topological space with the theoretical application of generalized topological space. This newly defined set is a weaker form than the -closed set as well as -closed set. Some phenomenal characterizations and results of newly defined sets are inculcated in a proper manner. The characteristics of normal spaces and regular spaces are achieved in the light of the generalized pre-regular closed set.
Reliability Estimation for the Exponential-Pareto Hybrid System
Authors: Hasanain Wafaa S. , Elaibi Waleed Mohammed
Published: October 2023

The reliability of hybrid systems is important in modern technology, specifically in engineering and industrial fields; it is an indicator of the machine's efficiency and ability to operate without interruption for an extended period of time. It also allows for the evaluation of machines and equipment for planning and future development. This study looked at reliability of hybrid (parallel series) systems with asymmetric components using exponential and Pareto distributions. Several simulation experiments were performed to estimate the reliability function of these systems using the Maximum Likelihood method  and the Standard Bayes method  with a quadratic loss (QL) function and two priors: non-informative (Jeffery) and informative (Conjugate). Different sample sizes and parameter values are used in these simulation experiments, and the Mean Squared Error (MSE) was used to compare those experiments. The simulation results showed that the standard Bayes method with Conjugate loss function is better than the results from the maximum likelihood method.
Link Analysis in Web Information Retrieval: a Survey
Authors: Abdulmunem Matheel E. , Qasim Esraa
Published: October 2023

The analysis of the hyperlink structure of the web has led to significant improvements in web information retrieval. This survey study evaluates and analyzes relevant research publications on link analysis in web information retrieval utilizing diverse methods. These factors include the research year, the aims of the research article, the algorithms utilized to complete their study, and the findings received after using the algorithms. The findings revealed that Page Rank, Weighted Page Rank, and Weighted Page Content Rank are extensively employed by academics to properly analyze hyperlinks in web information retrieval. Finally, this paper analyzes the previous studies.