bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Gender mainstreaming in Toronto's urban planning framework
Authors: Smyth Hannah Chan
Published: August 2023

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, women, those who identify as women, and marginalized groups more broadly, have been more severely impacted by the social and economic effects of the public health emergency as the result of pre-existing gender inequities. Gender mainstreaming presents a useful tool for planners to adapt urban planning policies, practices, and decision-making processes to close this gap for more equitable and inclusive cities. This MRP looks to Vienna, Austria as a case study for gender mainstreaming with the goals of first, identifying key concepts and methods for gender mainstreaming in urban design and urban planning practice currently in place within the framework of Toronto, second, identifying to what extent the Toronto budget reflects gender mainstreaming in its allocation of resources, and third, making recommendations regarding potential structures and systems that might be required for successful implementation of gender mainstreaming in the Toronto framework.

Key words: Planning, gender mainstreaming in cities, gender budgeting, Vienna, Toronto
Is Climate Change Harming our Kidneys?
Authors:   Serviço de Nefrologia, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal, Martins Ana , Laranjinha Ivo ,   Serviço de Nefrologia, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal,   Chair of the ERAs Sustainable Nephrology Task Force
Published: August 2023

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is highly prevalent and is predicted to become the fifth highest cause of premature mortality globally by 2040. There are several risk factors for CKD and the environmental conditions play an important role on the development of kidney injury. Due to increasing use of earth’s natural resources and pollutants emissions, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe. These events, such as hurricanes or floods, cause infectious diseases outbreaks that increase the risk of acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease. In addition, rising average temperatures and heat waves cause a higher incidence of acute kidney injury and nephrolithiasis. Patients with CKD are particularly prone to these events, with a special focus on patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis. Mitigation plans are needed to reduce the effect of climate change on kidney health. Nephrologists have an important role in both reducing the environmental impact of nephrology and in preparing patients for the effect of climate changes on their diseases and for the accessibility problems to health institutions.
ТОЛЕРАНТНІСТЬ ДО НЕВИЗНАЧЕНОСТІ ЯК ЧИННИК УХВАЛЕННЯ РІШЕНЬ ТА СТРЕСОВОЇ АДАПТАЦІЇ КЕРІВНИКІВ БІЗНЕСУ
Authors: Гура Геннадій Никифорович
Published: August 2023

Метою статті є аналіз емпіричних даних, що обґрунтовують зв’язок між толерантністю до невизначеності, стратегіями прийняття рішень, рівнем стресу та успішністю адаптації керівників бізнесу у ситуації воєнного стану. Методологія. В основу дослідження лягло уявлення про війну як екстраординарну кризову ситуацію, що характеризується високим рівнем невизначеності та викликає широкий спектр адаптивних реакцій. У жовтні– листопаді 2022 р. проведене онлайн-опитування 109 підприємців та керівників бізнес-організацій. З’ясовані особливості життєвої ситуації та стану професійних справ, на основі чого виділено три експериментальні групи з різною адаптивністю: проблемна (25 осіб), нормальна (59 осіб), надуспішна (25 осіб). Вивчено особливості прийняття рішень та особистісні чинники, які впливають на цей процес. Використано опитувальник «Загальний стиль прийняття рішень» GDMS, Мельбурнський опитувальник прийняття рішень MDMQ, Опитувальник раціональності-інтуїтивності REI-40, Індикатор когнітивних стилів CoSI, Шкалу сприйнятого стресу PSS-10, Шкалу інтолерантності до невизначеності Карлетона IUS-12. Проведено порівняльний аналіз даних у групах з різною адаптивністю, розглянуто кореляції змінних. Результати демонструють досить високий рівень толерантності до невизначеності у керівників бізнесу, разом із тим їм властива стурбованість щодо організованості, планування діяльності. Терпимість до невизначених ситуацій визначає характер адаптації. Проблемна адаптація супроводжується високим рівнем прогностичної та гнітючої тривоги, виразною інтолерантністю до невизначеності. Здатність використовувати кризу як стимул для розвитку супроводжується прийняттям невизначеності – таких керівників найменше засмучують непередбачені події, суперечливість чи нестача інформації. Показані численні кореляції показників IUS-12 з параметрами прийняття рішень. Висновки. Толерантність до невизначеності можна розглядати як визначальний чинник, що впливає на когнітивну оцінку стресової ситуації і разом з тим на вибір конструктивних або захисних стратегій її подолання.
БАШТА ВІТОВТА: СПЕКТР НАУКОВИХ ПОГЛЯДІВ ПРО ПОХОДЖЕННЯ ТА ПРИЗНАЧЕННЯ
Authors: Кравчук Богдан Васильович
Published: August 2023

Башта Вітовта – унікальна архітектурна споруда, яка є об’єктом культурної спадщини національного значення. До початку повномасштабного вторгнення військ рф на територію України до неї була прикута особлива увага істориків, архітекторів, краєзнавців. До того ж туристи, увібравши всю палітру інформації про вежу за допомогою відеороликів та рекламних буклетів, торували до неї свої екскурсійні маршрути. Але значно більшого резонансу башта набула через будівництво Каховської ГЕС-2, яка повинна була розташовуватись в безпосередній близькості до неї. Це спонукало багатьох дослідників та ентузіастів до пошуків історичного контексту, походження та призначення вежі. Краєзнавчі розвідки, археологічні розкопки, історичні напрацювання на тему башти стали популярними та заполонили науковий простір різною, часто суперечливою, інформацією. Мета статті полягає у вивченні та систематизації всіх наявних поглядів на проблематику башти Вітовта, які відомі історичній науці станом на сьогодні. Це не спроба підтримати будь-яку із них. Навпаки, вказати на аргументацію кожного дослідника, розкрити джерельну базу, якою вони послуговуються, всесторонньо висвітлити всі версії походження, призначення та історичного контексту. При цьому автор, на основі історичних джерел, висовує свою тезу щодо призначення вежі, яка в майбутньому допоможе конкретніше зрозуміти роль її архітектурних конструкцій та історичних особливостей. В рамках дослідження використовувалися різні історичні методи. Порівняльно-історичний метод використовувався задля пояснення історичного контексту фактів про походження вежі. Історико-системний метод використовувався для аналізу структури і функцій башти, динамічних змін її призначення та використання в різні історичні періоди. Результатом дослідження є об’єднання в одній статті всього спектру історичних думок і знань щодо башти Вітовта. Зокрема, про її середньовічне (литовське) та модернове походження, про її оборонне, млинове та водонапірне призначення, її історичний контекст. Науковий висновок статті полягає в тому, що незалежно від історичного контексту, віку та призначення башта являється унікальним архітектурним об’єктом, який потребує детального археологічного обстеження, історичного вивчення та збереження.
Distress and its Correlation with Potential Factors among Patients with Cancer in Vietnam
Authors: Le Dung , Phan Huong Thi Mai
Published: August 2023

A cancer diagnosis and treatment are stressful for patients. Evidence has shown that the prevalence of mental health problems among cancer patients is very high globally. To our knowledge, there are no studies related to cancer diagnosis and treatment in Vietnam, where the rate of death caused by cancer is at the 50th in the world. This study investigates the prevalence of distress and its correlations with potential factors among Vietnamese cancer patients. This is a cross-sectional study using a self-report questionnaire for cancer patients focused on examining socio-demographic characteristics, satisfaction with current marital status, current job, life in general, cancer-related distress, diagnosis, cancer stage, acceptance of illness, treatment methods, and perceived social support. The prevalence of distress among cancer patients was very high (91.7%). There were significantly higher distress scores in patients living in rural areas and not receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Patients with higher satisfaction with their current employment status or satisfaction with life were less likely to have psychological distress. The patients’ belief in treatment methods and cancer also reduced the risk of experiencing distress. Rural Vietnamese cancer patients impacted by social determinants of health along with cancer-related factors might be experiencing higher psychological distress.
Faktor Risiko Kejadian COVID-19 di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Andi Djemma Masamba
Authors: Fitriani Aisyah Al , Fatmah Afrianty Gobel  , Mansur Sididi  , Nur Ulmy Mahmud  , Sartika
Published: August 2023

Coronavirus adalah keluarga besar virus yang menyebabkan penyakit mulai dari gejala ringan sampai berat. Pada tangggal 4 april 2020, WHO melaporkan jumlah kasus terkonfirmasi positif COVID-19 sebanyak 1.056.157 orang dengan jumlah kematian 57.130 orang. Tujuan penelitian ini secara umum yaitu untuk mengetahui faktor risiko kejadian COVID-19 di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah (RSUD) Andi Djemma Masamba Tahun 2021. Jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan metode Case Control Study. Rancangan penelitian ini dilakukan dengan terlebih dahulu mengidentifikasi kelompkok kasus (penderita COVID-19) kemudian dilihat secara retrospektif ada atau tidaknya faktor risiko yang diduga berperan. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah sebesar 352 responden. Dari perhitungan leweshow dengan perbandingan 1:3 yang terdiri dari jumlah kasus sebanyak 88 orang dan kontrol sebanyak 264 orang. Ada ini dianalisis dalam analisis univariat, analisis bivariat dengan uji kolerasi chi-square. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa usia merupakan fakor protektif kejadian COVID-19 di RSUD Andi Djemma Masamba (OR=0.614; 95%CI=0.312-1.210), jenis kelamin merupakan fakor protektif kejadian COVID-19 di RSUD Andi Djemma Masamba (OR=0.463; 95%CI=0.282-0.760), gejala klinis merupakan fakor protektif kejadian COVID-19 di RSUD Andi Djemma Masamba (OR=0.020; 95%CI=0.119-0.808), dan komornid yang merupakan fakor protektif kejadian COVID-19 di RSUD Andi Djemma Masamba (OR=0.945; 95% CI=0.553-1.616). Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa faktor usia, jenis kelamin, gejala klinis dan penyakit penyerta (komorbid) merupakan faktor protektif terhadap kejadian COVID-19. Sebagai saran dalam penelitian ini diharapkan bagi masyarakat yang memiliki komorbid diharapkan dapat mengendalikan komorbidnya mengingat komorbid merupakan salah satu faktor yang dapat memperparah kejadian COVID-19.
Kajian Fungsi Rebab: Studi Kasus Penerapan Rebab pada Mata Kuliah Pengayaan Sulukan Prodi Pedalangan
Authors: Hermono Sigit
Published: August 2023

The object of this paper is the Rebab (fiddle), a stringed instrument which plays an important role in gamelan performances. This paper is more organological in nature which focuses on two things. The first is related to the characteristics of the tool and the second is the technical maintenance of the instrument. Organologically, the fiddle is classified as an instrument that has a different character from the percussive metal instruments of gamelan in the form of bIlah (blades) and pencon. The combination of wood, leather, string/wire and hair (strings) which are the main materials in the fiddle instrument makes the fiddle has its own character and requires special care. The fiddle is a very vital ricikan instrument in Javanese gamelan because it has the main role in presenting a song or gendhing, specifically to start a song. Organologically, the fiddle is the most easily damaged ricikan tool. Its shape is like a cross which consists of several parts that have names or terms in that organ.
Rill-Schäffer-Kommentar Bundesverfassungsrecht - 30 -Lieferung
Authors: Lienbacher Georg
Published: August 2023

Die 30. Lieferung enthält umfassende Kommentierungen zum freien Mandat und zum Verhältnis von Mandat und der Mitgliedschaft in der Bundesregierung, zur Immunität der Nationalratsabgeordneten und zur zentralen Bestimmung des Art 89 B VG, die ordentliche Gerichte im Normenkontrollverfahren vor dem Verfassungsgerichtshof zur Antragstellung ermächtigt. Sie sichert als einer von vielen Bausteinen unter anderem die Verfassungsmäßigkeit genereller Rechtsvorschriften. Die ordentlichen Gerichte tragen so zur Bereinigung der Rechtsordnung von Verfassungswidrigkeiten bei. Im grundrechtlichen Bereich werden die Glaubens- und Gewissenfreiheit kommentiert und die verfassungsrechtlichen Grundlagen für den Freiheitsentzug und die Festnahme bearbeitet. Die Lieferung wird durch die Fortführung der Kommentierung von Kompetenzbestimmungen und der Kommentierung der Verfassungsbestimmung im Preisgesetz, die dem zuständigen Bundesminister unter bestimmten Voraussetzungen die Festsetzung von Höchstpreisen bei Erdöl und seinen Derivaten erlaubt, komplettiert. Der Kommentar versteht sich als Plattform des Diskurses über praktisch alle zentralen und peripheren Fragen des Österreichischen Bundesverfassungsrechtes. Die Pluralität der Autorinnen und Autoren wie der Themen machen unterschiedliche Blickwinkel und mitunter auch Standpunkte unvermeidlich; gerade davon lebt aber die Diskussion, aus der sich erst ein Gesamtbild des Österreichischen Bundesverfassungsrechtes ergibt.
Impact of environmental protection policy on non-point source pollution of planting industry
Authors: Fu Zhaogang , Hu Shanshan , Deng Yitong , Qi Meihui
Published: August 2023

The control of agricultural non-point source pollution, especially the problem of planting non-point source pollution, is of great significance to comprehensively promote rural revitalization. First, based on the panel data from 2006 to 2020 and using the DID model 30 provinces were classified in China. It is found that environmental protection policies have a significant inhibitory effect on the non-point source pollution of the planting industry, and the effect is more obvious over time. From the perspective of heterogeneity analysis, the eastern region, the economic crop planting region, and the rural areas close to the provincial capital have more significant pollution control. Secondly, the environmental protection policy plays a role in reducing the non-point source pollution emissions of the planting industry through the intermediary effects such as the guiding mechanism, the economic incentive mechanism, and the supervision mechanism. Finally, the corresponding policy implications are proposed.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 559-567, 2023 (June) Special
Influencing factors analysis of corn price fluctuation in shaanxi province, CHINA
Authors: Guo Lifeng , Shen Jianglong , Li Youhui , Ai Jiao
Published: August 2023

Corn is one of the most important grain crops in China, and also in Shaanxi Province. In order to master the changing law of corn market, realize reasonable regulation and control, and promote the stable development of the market, it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on the influencing factors of corn price fluctuation in Shaanxi Province. Based on the data of Shaanxi Province from 2000 to 2021, in the present study, the main factors affecting the price fluctuation in Shaanxi Province was explored by using factor analysis method. Eight indexes including corn yield, production cost, disaster-affected area, disposable income of rural residents, disposable income of urban residents, corn demand, wheat price index and consumer price were selected as factors affecting corn price fluctuation. Results showed that the disaster area and corn demand were the main factors affecting the corn price fluctuation in Shaanxi Province, and the disposable income of urban and rural residents had little impact on the corn price fluctuation. Governments and industry groups can therefore take preventive measures to limit the impact of major climate events on corn markets and economies. It also assesses the appropriate proportion of corn used for feed and energy production to ensure adequate supply and stable prices.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 607-612, 2023 (June) Special
Distribution characteristics of selenium and heavy metal elements in soil-crop system in ankang, shaanxi, china
Authors: Li Aorui , Chen Jiping , Wang Chi , Zhang Zhimin , Wang Hui , Ji Huawei , Sun Tianyu , Zeng Zhaohua , He Yaning
Published: August 2023

A total of 229 groups of root vegetables, rice, corn and their root soils were collected in Ankang, Shaanxi, to analyze the characteristics of element migration and transformation in crops and root soil, to compare the migration and enrichment capabilities of various elements in different crops, to explain the characteristics of root soil pH and element correlation, and provide a theoretical basis for agricultural development. Results showed that there were differences in the ability of crops to accumulate various elements in the soil. The absorption capacity of Se, Cd and Zn elements was strong, while the bioaccumulation ability of As, Pb and Cr elements was weak. The contents of Cr, As and Hg were the highest in rice, which were significantly higher than those in root vegetables and corn. The contents of Cd, Cu and Pb in root vegetables were the highest, significantly higher than those in rice and corn. The content of various elements in crops and root soil had a different intensity correlation. Generally speaking, the content of various elements in crops increased with the increase of root soil element content to a certain extent. There was a negative correlation between pH and soil elements, and there was a significant positive correlation between the elements in the root soil of different crops.
Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(2): 649-657, 2023 (June) Special
Penerapan Tari Bali Untuk Pengembangan Kecerdasan Kinestetik Anak Usia Dini
Authors: Wiranata I Gusti Lanang Agung
Published: August 2023

Abstrak: Kecerdasan kinestetik menjadi salah satu bagian dari kecerdasan jamak pada anak usia dini yang penting untuk dikembangkan karena tidak hanya berhubungan dengan gerak fisik saja, tapi juga pikiran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses pengembangan kecerdasan kinestetik dengan penerapan tari Bali. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui pengamatan lapangan, dokumentasi perkembangan anak, dan diperdalam dengan wawancara. Partisipan dala penelitian ini adalah anak kelompok B dan 5 orang guru TK. Data dianalisis dengan mengadopsi model Miles and Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tari yang dikenalkan kepada anak usia dini untuk pengembangan kecerdasan kinestetik adalah tari puspawresti dan metode pembelajaran tari Bali dilakukan secara bertahap dan berulang. Selain menjadi salah satu cara dalam pengembangan kecerdasan kinestetik, penerapan tari Bali di PAUD juga menjadi bagian pengenalan budaya daerah kepada anak usia dini.
Analisis Perkembangan Anak Taman Kanak-kanak Di Kelurahan Kemumu, Berbasis DDST
Authors: Suryadi Didik , Daryati Melia Eka
Published: August 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengumpulan dan menganalisis data perkembangan anak dalam aspek perkembangan personal sosial, bahasa dan motorik. Data dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan DDST ( Denver Developmental Screening Test). Metode penelitian berupa survey.  Sampel adalah anak usia 4-6 tahun yang menjadi peserta didik pada 2 lembaga Taman Kanak-kanak di Desa Kemumu Kecamtan Armajaya, Kabupaten Argamakmur, yaitu TK Kencana Mandiri, Bengkulu Utara  yang berjumlah 58 anak. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah data perkembangan aspek personal sosial, motorik kasar dan motorik halus serta perkembangan aspek Bahasa.      Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 83 % anak mengalami perkembangan dalam kategori normal, dan 17 persen dalam kategori suspek.
Predictors of Outcome in Management of Paediatric Head Trauma in a Tertiary Healthcare Institution in North-Central Nigeria
Authors: Bot Gyang Markus , Shilong Danaan J. , Philip Jerry A. , Dung Ezekiel Dido , Shitta Andrew H. , Kyesmen Nanpan Isa , Alfin Jeneral D. , Houlihan Lena Mary , Preul Mark C. , Ozoilo Kenneth N. , Binitie Peter O.
Published: August 2023

Objective : Trauma is a leading causes of death and disability in all ages. The aim of this study was to describe the demography and characteristics of paediatric head trauma in our institution and examine the predictors of outcome and incidence of injury related mortality.Methods : We examined our institutional Trauma Registry over a 2 year period.Results : A total of 1100 trauma patients were seen over the study period. Of the 579 patients who had head injury 99 were in the paediatric age group. Of the paediatric head trauma patients 79 had documented Glasgow coma score (GCS), 38 (48.1%), 17 (21.5%) and 24 (30.4%) had mild, moderate and severe head injury respectively. The percentage mortality of head injury in the paediatric age group was 6.06% (6/99). There is an association between mortality and GCS (p=0.008), necessity for intensive care unit (ICU) admission (p=0.0001), associated burns (p=0.0001) and complications such as aspiration pneumonia (p=0.0001). The significant predictors of outcome are aspiration (p=0.004), the need for ICU admission (p=0.0001) and associated burns (p=0.005) using logistic binary regression. During the study period 46 children underwent surgical intervention with extradural haematoma 16 (34.8%), depressed skull fracture 14 (30.4%) and chronic subdural haematoma five (10.9%) being the commonest indication for surgeries.Conclusion : Paediatric head injury accounted for 9.0% (99/1100) of all trauma admissions. Majority of patients had mild or moderate injuries. Burns, aspiration pneumonitis and the need for ICU admission were important predictors of outcome in children with traumatic brain injury.
IMPROVING YOUNG LEARNERS SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH ROLE-PLAY
Authors:   Elementary Private School in Surabaya Indonesia, Kriswidyanovita Cendana
Published: August 2023

In improving young learners speaking skill, role-play is one of the techniques that can stimulate students to communicate with fun. The activity will stimulate students to speak English and make learning alive. Role-Play also increases motivations and develops fluency in speaking. This study aims at finding out young learners’s improvement in speaking skill through role-play. The research method was quasi-experimental using non-randomized pre-test and post-test group as her design. The writer gave two types of techniques in two different groups—Role Play in the experimental group and Presentation in the controlled one.The pretest and post-test was analyzed using t-test. The data shows a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores among two groups.
THE USE OF MIND MAPPING TECHNIQUES IN TEACHING WRITING TO EIGHT GRADE STUDENTS USING GOOGLE MEET PLATFORM VIEWED FROM THEIR CREATIVITY
Authors:   Universitas Terbuka Indonesia, Putri Chrissy Andrea , Ngadiso Ngadiso ,   Universitas Terbuka Indonesia, Ardiasih Lidwina Sri ,   Universitas Terbuka Indonesia
Published: August 2023

Writing accelerates students' use of the target language, making it an essential part of classroom preparation. Writing skills can be improved through the use of mind mapping. The following are the research's goals:1) to determine whether teaching writing to eighth-graders using mind mapping or peer review is more effective, 2) to determine whether eighth-graders with higher levels of creativity have better writing skills than those with lower levels of creativity, and 3) to determine whether teaching methods and students' creativity interact when teaching writing to eighth-graders. An experimental study with a 2x2 factorial design is this one. This study uses 48 students as samples. In this study, writing and creativity tests are used to collect data. ANOVA and the Tukey test are used to analyze the data. The data analysis revealed that the mind mapping method is more effective than the peer review method for teaching eighth-grade writing. In the eighth grade, students with high creativity have better writing skills than students with low creativity. There is an interaction between teaching techniques and students' creativity in teaching writing in the eighth grade.
AN ANALYSIS OF JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT’S SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS AFTER COVID-19
Authors:   Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University Indonesia, Lestari Tri
Published: August 2023

This research aims to analyze the science process skills of junior high school students after 2 years of distance learning or post-COVID-19. The research method used is a descriptive quantitative method using multiple choice questions with 30 items and 4 answer options with 5 SPS indicators: operationalizing definitions, designing experiments, identifying and controlling variables, formulating hypotheses, and describing and interpreting data. The SPS instrument was given to 28 private junior high school students in Surabaya, 9th grade. The results obtained were that the indicator of operationalizing definitions was 33.40% with a low category, designing experiments was 38.89% with a low category, identifying and controlling variables was 40.00% with a low category, formulating hypotheses was 33.00% with a low category, and describing and interpreting data was 44.00% with a low category. The questions 2 and 4 with the indicators of recognizing and controlling variables and articulating hypotheses yielded the fewest correct answers from the students. On question 25, students with the indicator of detecting and controlling variables received the majority of the right responses.
DETERMINATION OF DELIVERY FUEL DISTRIBUTION ROUTES TO MINIMIZE TOTAL DISTRIBUTION COSTS WITH THE SAVING MATRIX METHOD AT PT. ENERGI NIAGA UTAMA
Authors: Ramadhan Moch. Haidar Alwi , Ariyani Enny
Published: August 2023

Transportation and distribution are two components that affect a company's competitive advantage because a decrease in distribution costs can indirectly increase the company's profits. The higher the level of competition, it requires companies to be able to make good distribution strategies. Some of the problems that exist in PT. Energi Niaga Utama in distributing diesel fuel to companies is the delay in the distribution process, in which diesel fuel uses a 16 KL tank car. Therefore, this study wants to minimize the total route and distribution costs to provide profits and minimize company losses. In this study, the determination of the saving matrix method helps solve distribution problems. Based on the calculation using the saving matrix method, two stages of delivery were obtained with as many as 12 shipping routes so that each company did not delay the delivery of diesel fuel for the company's initial route distance of 2,018.6 km with a total distribution cost of Rp. 11.959.158, by using the saving matrix method, can provide distance savings of 1,552.8 km with a total distribution cost of Rp. 11.300.240, the percentage of distance savings is 23.07%, and the percentage of distribution cost savings is 5.5%.
ISO 9001:2015 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DESIGN IN SMES
Authors: Renosori Puti , Oemar Hirawati , Apriani Aripah Sita
Published: August 2023

A proper quality management system is essential for managing company activities to meet customer requirements. Management of quality necessitates an organizational structure, roles, processes, and resources. In this situation, the analyzed small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have limited human resources and non-standard procedures; So, in order to improve their quality management system, companies need both internal and external support. The objective of this design is to create and document ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards in order to improve consumer satisfaction. This research employs gap analysis and risk analysis as its methods. The results obtained from the gap analysis calculation in clause 5 receive the highest score of 71%, while the other clauses receive less than 50%, stating that a quality management system based on ISO 9001:2015 has not been implemented. Proposals in the design of a quality management system in the form of creating documents based on discrepancies and voids that have been identified.
In situ forming hydrogels for local and controlled delivery of polymeric nanoparticles and therapeutics
Authors:   , Casadidio Cristina
Published: August 2023

The research presented in this thesis discusses advancements in pharmaceutical technology, specifically drug delivery systems (DDSs), which aim to enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic products. These DDSs encompass a range of systems, from macro to nanoscale, and have shown promising results in (pre)clinical applications. Synthetic polymeric delivery systems within the field of DDSs are particularly interesting due to their chemical tunability and the ability to introduce different functionalities. This thesis explores the design and development of multiple DDSs for local and controlled release of therapeutics. Various polymers have been synthesized using polymerization techniques such as free radical polymerization (FRP), reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization (RAFT), and atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) to prepare nanoparticles and hydrogels. The manuscript delves into the use of nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery and polymeric micelles as platforms for loading and administering hydrophobic drugs. It also highlights the use of hydrogels as hydrated polymeric networks that can slow down the degradation pathways of biotherapeutics and act as releasing depots for pharmaceuticals. The hydrogels presented are explored as standalone systems and as components of dual delivery formulations, enabling the encapsulation and subsequent release of embedded nanoparticles. In detail, this thesis focuses on the application of these DDSs in the delivery of antimicrobial peptides, the prevention and treatment of orthopedic biofilm-associated infections, stabilization of antimicrobial peptides, and the delivery of nucleic acids to tumor tissues and for heart regeneration. In each case, the design, synthesis, and performance of the DDSs are discussed, highlighting their potential therapeutic efficacy. The thesis concludes by emphasizing the applicability of nanoparticles and hydrogels for the delivery of therapeutic peptides, nucleic acids, and small hydrophobic molecules.
PENGARUH CSR TERHADAP KINERJA KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN DENGAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERATING
Authors: Siti Khodijah  , Syamsul Huda
Published: August 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on company financial performance as proxied by Return On Assets, Return On Equity, and Net Profit Margin moderated by company size partially in mining sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.The research population includes all mining sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2021 period. The sample in this study was determined by purposive sampling method. The data analysis technique in this research is descriptive and verification. Hypothesis testing uses the Structural Equation Modeling Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) analysis model. The results of the study show that (1) Corporate Social Responsibility has a positive and significant effect on Return On Assets. (2) Corporate Social Responsibility has no effect on Return On Equity. (3) Corporate Social Responsibility has a positive and significant effect on Net Profit Margin. (4) Company size weakens the effect of the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility on Return On Assets. (5) Company size weakens the effect of the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility on Return On Equity. (6) This is indicated by the p-value of Net Profit Margin.
ANALISA KELAYAKAN RENCANA PEMBELANJAAN MODAL (CAPEX) PT UNITED TRACTORS TBK (UNTR) DALAM RANGKA MENGANTISIPASI PROYEKSI PERTUMBUHAN BISNIS PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Perdana Adhitya , Arief Budiman
Published: August 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the performance of PT United Tractors Tbk through cash flow analysis that can be used as a decision-making tool by company and investors. Research approach to be used is quantitative descriptive, data used for analysis is secondary data, which is cash flow reports collected from the website of PT United Tractors Tbk. Data were analyzed using 8 cash flow ratios, namely: ration of operating cash flow, cash flow coverage ratio, interest coverage ratio of the cash, the cash coverage ratio of current liabilities, capital expenditure ratio, the ratio of total debt, the ration of net cash flow and free cash flow adequacy ratio. The results of the analysis indicate that the company's financial performance from 2017 to 2021 ratio generated tends to be deprived, where it seen from 5 ratios are on low average
Identifikasi Pertanyaan Yang Diajukan Mahasiswa dalam Memecahkan Masalah Matematika
Authors: Aminudin Mohamad , Wijayanti Dyana
Published: August 2023

Pertanyaan yang diajukan mahasiswa sangat menentukan kualitas penyelesaian masalah matematika. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengidentifikasi pertanyaan yang diajukan oleh mahasiswa pendidikan matematika dalam menginvestigasi masalah matematika. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan desain fenomenologis. Subjek penelitian adalah mahasiswa pendidikan matematika semester tiga di Semarang yang berjumlah 38 orang. Instrumen yang digunakan meliputi tes matematika dan observasi. Hasil tes berupa jawaban mahasiswa dan pertanyaan-pertanyaan tertulis yang diajukan sebelum menyelesaikan tes. Proses analisis data pada penelitian ini meliputi memvalidasi data, mengorganisasikan data, mengelompokkan data dan memberi kode berdasarkan kesamaan data, dan mendafsirkan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan setidaknya ada delapan tipe pertanyaan yang diajukan. Mayoritas mahasiswa menanyakan tentang cara atau prosedur penyelesaian masalah matematika. Selain itu, mayoritas mahasiswa menggunakan strategi menebak dan memeriksa untuk menyelesaikan masalah matematika. Karena itu, mengajukan pertanyaan sebelum menyelesaikan masalah perlu dilakukan untuk mengeksplorasi masalah.
Analisis Pembelajaran Berbasis Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah dan Kebutuhan E-Modul Berbantuan Flipbook Maker
Authors: Aziz Ahmad Abdul , Noer Sri Hastuti
Published: August 2023

Salah satu masalah utama dalam pembelajaran di kelas yang pemecahan masalah matematika masih rendah yang dikarenakan masalah pandemi yang melanda Indonesia beberapa tahun lalu, sehingga siswa harus belajar secara daring dan beberapa faktor lainnya. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengilustrasikan potensi masalah bahan ajar berbasis masalah kebutuhan. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk mengilustrasikan potensi masalah bahan ajar berbasis masalah kebutuhan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Subyek penelitian terdiri dari 2 guru dan 15 siswa SMK kalirejo. Pengumpulan data adalah dilakukan dengan memberikan kuisioner berbentuk tertulis kepada guru dan siswa. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) guru belum membuat e-modul matematika secara mandiri, 2) gurunya mengungkapkan perlunya bahan ajar interaktif yang mudah untuk siswa untuk digunakan, 3) siswa tidak memahami masalah kontekstual pemecahan dilihat dari hasil belajar siswa yang masih rendah, 4) siswa merasa sulit untuk memecahkan masalah pemecahan masalah, 5) siswa tidak memahami bahan ajar yang digunakan ketika pembelajaran online, 6) siswa membutuhkan bahan ajar yang mengandung pembahasan soal matematika yang mudah dipahami dan dapat diakses kapan saja dan di mana saja.
Desain Didaktis Pembelajaran Matematika untuk Mengatasi Learning Obstacles Siswa SMP dalam Mempelajari Materi Aljabar
Authors: Ardiansari Lia , Suryadi Didi , Dasari Dadan
Published: August 2023

Abstrak. Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh banyaknya siswa SMP yang mengalami hambatan belajar (learning obstacle) pada saat mempelajari aljabar. Penelitian desain didaktis (didactial design research) digunakan dalam penelitian ini yang diawali dengan studi pendahuluan untuk mendapatkan data learning obstacle di enam kelas pada tiga SMP dengan kluster yang berbeda-beda. Tujuan dari penelitian ini yaitu menghasilkan suatu desain pembelajaran yang diharapkan dapat meminimalkan learning obstacles yang ditemukan. Terdapat tiga kategori learning obstacle yang ditemukan yaitu ontogenic obstacle, didactical obstacle, dan epistemological obstacle sebelum bahan ajar dibuat. Desain didaktis yang ditawarkan berdasarkan hasil studi pendahuluan tersebut disusun dengan tahapan dimulai dari pemberian konsep awal secara aritmatika, trajectory (penghubung) yaitu tahap pra-aljabar, kemudian konsep akhir aljabar secara formal. Hasil dari penelitian ini merupakan hasil uji coba terbatas kepada 28 siswa kelas VII SMP dimana siswa memberikan tanggapan positif terhadap desain didaktis yang dikembangkan.Kata Kunci: Aljabar, Penelitian Desain Didaktis, Hambatan Belajar.
Al-DOPED LANTHANUM-LITHIUM TITANATE WITH HIGH DIELECTRIC CONSTANT
Authors: Plutenko Tetiana , V'yunov Oleg , Fedorchuk Oleksandr , Yanchevskii Oleg , Torchyniuk Pavlo
Published: August 2023

La0.67LixTi1-xAlxO3 ceramics (x = 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.25, 0.30) were synthesized with the use of Al2O3 and an aqueous solution of Al(NO3)3 as an aluminium source. In both cases, the ceramics preserve a high dielectric constant ε ~ 105. It was found that the single-phase La0.67LixTi1-xAlxO3 perovskite structure is formed at temperatures above 1200  C. It was shown that the use of Al(NO3)3 allows simplifying the synthesis: reduction in the sintering temperature by 20  C, Li loss and, as a result, an increase in the density of ceramics. Ceramics La0.67Li0.15Ti0.85Al0.15O3 with a maximum density higher than 85 % were sintered at about 1280 and 1300  C of with the use of Al(NO3)3 and Al2O3 respectively. Frequency spectra of ima­ginary parts of impedance and electrical modulus demonstrate two dispersion regions that refer to processes in the ceramic grains’ boundaries and ceramic grains. Ceramic samples synthesized using Al(NO3)3 solutions tend to exhibit higher dielectric constants than those synthesized using Al2O3. At a frequency of 100 Hz, the dielectric constant for ceramics synthesized using Al(NO3)3 aqueous solution is 70600, whereas that for ceramics synthesized using Al2O3 is 44300. Obtained materials are useful for microelectronics, energy storage and harvesting devices.
Parental Attachment, Self Control and Internet Addiction
Authors: Buntaran Firman Alamsyah Ario , Aprianti Melani , Sabir Ahmad
Published: August 2023

There is an increase in the prevalence of internet addiction among Adolescence at the end of this year, but there is little research in Indonesia that evaluates and considers important factors that can explain internet addiction in this vulnerable population, this is certainly a common concern, especially for parents. The latest research states that the prevalence of cases occurring among Adolescence during the pandemic of internet addiction cases is increasing among Adolescence. In this research, the aim is to test the factors that cause internet addiction in Adolescence, the factors of parental attachment and self-control are considered to be central factors in the occurrence of internet addiction. The results of the research show that there is an influence of parental attachment and self-control on internet addiction in Adolescence.
Inflation targeting in Ukraine: individual aspects, results and conclusions (part 2)
Authors:   SI “Institute for Economics and Forecasting of NAS of Ukraine”, KORABLIN Serhii
Published: August 2023

Introduction. The large-scale war against Ukraine caused a radical change in its economic policy, including in the monetary sphere. However, this did not affect the plans of the National Bank of Ukraine to return to the inflation targeting (IT) regime after the end of the martial law period. Problem Statement. The introduction of IT in Ukraine was caused by chronic exchange rate and inflation problems that occurred despite many attempts to fix the exchange rate of the hryvnia to the US dollar. However, its application in Ukraine did not fully take into account the international experience accumulated by that time. In addition, the challenges caused by the start of military aggression against Ukraine in 2014 did not receive the necessary attention. Purpose. Analysis of some features and results of inflation targeting in Ukraine.Determination of possible areas of improvement of its monetary policy. Methods. Abstract-logical method, methods of comparisons, graphical and statistical analysis, theoretical generalization are used. Results. The conceptual provisions of IT in Ukraine have left without proper attention the world experience gained during the overcoming of the global financial crisis of 2008-2009, as well as the corona crisis caused by COVID-19. In addition, the challenges caused by the start of military aggression against Ukraine in 2014 were not taken into account. As a result, the practical properties of IT in Ukraine corresponded to its rigid version, which was common before the crisis of 2008-2009. Conclusions. The transition of leading central banks to flexible IT was a forced move caused by their inability to promote economic growth by supporting price stability alone. This led to the expansion of the target orientation of monetary policy, as a result of which it began to focus not just on price stability, but “a rational balance between the stability of inflation and the stability of the use of resources.” In Ukraine, this qualitative transformation did not attract due attention. As a result, a number of problematic issues arose regarding the determination of the disinflation schedule, the speed of institutional reforms, target inflation, potential rates of economic growth, the effectiveness of using one (main) monetary instrument, the timeliness and validity of currency liberalization, the inability of the central bank to comply with IT without attracting stabilization loans from international organizations.
Improvement of credit relationships of the state and socially significant entities of the agricultural sector of the economy
Authors:   SESE “The Academy of Financial Management”, GOLOVIN Roman
Published: August 2023

Introduction. In the conditions of insufficient volume of lending to important sectors of the economy, it is necessary to expand the list of instruments and change the conditions of state lending to socially significant economic entities. The basis of the changes should be the relaxation of the requirements for securing the loan and the compensation of part of the interest rate on the loan. Problem Statement. There are objective and subjective factors affecting the demand and supply of loans in the national credit market. These include the credit policy of the National Bank of Ukraine, credit, market and other risks, internal policy and target orientations of financial and credit institutions, in particular, targeting those business objects that provide an opportunity to obtain profit with minimal or controlled risks. Therefore, in the agrarian sphere, a situation arises in which lending is insufficient or impossible for most of its agents. Purpose. To justify the need to improve lending relations for financial support of socially significant business entities. Methods. The following methods are used: abstract-logical, systematization, dialectical and formal logic, expert evaluations. Results. The existing mechanisms aimed at the development of lending relations have been studied. a number of negative phenomena related to the inefficiency of the existing interest rate compensation mechanisms and state guarantee of loans have been identified. The need for preferential state lending to socially significant business entities with minimal risks of non-repayment of loans has been proven. Conclusions. The problems of lending development can be solved through legal, institutional and organizational mechanisms, the application of which is aimed at taking into account the social economic significance of lending objects, minimizing credit risks and ensuring the sustainable development of lending objects.
Traducción y adaptación transcultural al español del Group Cohesión Evaluation Questionnaire
Authors: Rojo Ramos Jorge , Gómez Paniagua Santiago , Polo-Campos Irene , Galán-Arroyo Carmen
Published: August 2023

La cohesión grupal es un factor fundamental en el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje, que juega un gran papel en la consecución de las tareas a realizar por parte del alumnado. Por tanto, la cohesión grupal determina la capacidad que tiene el alumnado de colaborar para alcanzar los resultados previstos en cada uno de los objetivos planteados. El fin de esta investigación es llevar a cabo una traducción y adaptación transcultural del cuestionario Group Cohesion Evaluation Questionnaire (GCEQ), cuyo fin es la evaluación de la percepción del alumnado en cuanto a la cohesión grupal. Para ello, se desarrolló un proceso de traducción y retrotraducción de la escala por parte de profesionales con una amplia experiencia en el campo, de forma que se adaptó el cuestionario sin reportar ningún ítem conflictivo. Este procedimiento ha dado lugar a la versión española del GCEQ muy similar al instrumento original, lo que permitirá a los docentes hispanohablantes la valoración de su alumnado en cuanto a la cohesión grupal.
Fitted computational method for singularly perturbed convection-diffusion equation with time delay
Authors: Tesfaye Sisay Ketema , Duressa Gemechis File , Woldaregay Mesfin Mekuria , Dinka Tekle Gemechu
Published: August 2023

A uniformly convergent numerical scheme is proposed to solve a singularly perturbed convection-diffusion problem with a large time delay. The diffusion term of the problem is multiplied by a perturbation parameter, ε. For a small ε, the problem exhibits a boundary layer, which makes it challenging to solve it analytically or using standard numerical methods. As a result, the backward Euler scheme is applied in the temporal direction. Non-symmetric finite difference schemes are applied for approximating the first-order derivative terms, and a higher-order finite difference method is applied for approximating the second-order derivative term. Furthermore, an exponential fitting factor is computed and induced in the difference scheme to handle the effect of the small parameter. Using the discrete maximum principle, the stability of the scheme is examined and analyzed. The developed scheme is parameter-uniform with a linear order of convergence in both space and time. To examine the accuracy of the method, two model examples are considered. Further, the boundary layer behavior of the solutions is given graphically.