bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A Comparison between robust methods in canonical correlation by using empirical influence function
Authors: Al-Ameed Zahraa Khaleel , Al-Alway Lekaa Ali 
Published: October 2021

Canonical correlation analysis is one of the common methods for analyzing data and know the relationship between two sets of variables under study, as it depends on the process of analyzing the variance matrix or the correlation matrix. Researchers resort to the use of many methods to estimate canonical correlation (CC); some are biased for outliers, and others are resistant to those values; in addition, there are standards that check the efficiency of estimation methods.
In our research, we dealt with robust estimation methods that depend on the correlation matrix in the analysis process to obtain a robust canonical correlation coefficient, which is the method of Biweight Midcorrelation coefficient (Bi) and Kendall-tau correlation coefficient (Ke).
From the comparison between these two methods through the empirical influence function with standard scaled and transformed estimator, the results indicated the efficiency and the preference of the (Bi) method. The study also has application with real data followed a multivariate normal distribution with two sets; the first group represents monthly averages for quantities of exported oil from three OPEC countries, namely Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait, the other group represents the returns of those quantities for the period from 2015 to 2019, after applied (Bi) method and estimate IF, the strongest influence about CC was at thirty four-months and the lowest was at twenty-seven
Comparison Bennett's Inequality and Regression in Determining the Optimum Sample Size for Estimating the Net Reclassification Index (NRI) Using Simulation
Authors: Jasim Balasim Saadoun , Mahdi Dejela I. 
Published: October 2021

Researchers have increased interest in recent years in determining the optimum sample size to obtain sufficient accuracy and estimation and to obtain high-precision parameters in order to evaluate a large number of tests in the field of diagnosis at the same time. In this research, two methods are used to determine the optimum sample size to estimate the parameters of high-dimensional data. These methods are the Bennett inequality method and the regression method. The nonlinear logistic regression model is estimated by the size of each sampling method in high-dimensional data using artificial intelligence, which is the method of artificial neural network (ANN) as it gives a high-precision estimate commensurate with the data type and type of medical study. The probabilistic values obtained from the artificial neural network are used to calculate the net reclassification index (NRI). A program is written for this purpose using the statistical programming language (R), where the mean maximum absolute error criterion (MME) of the net reclassification network index (NRI) was used to compare the methods of specifying the sample size and the presence of the number of different default parameters in light of the value of a specific error margin (ε). To verify the performance of the methods using the comparison criteria above, the most important conclusions are that the Bennett inequality method is the best in determining the optimum sample size according to the number of default parameters and the error margin value
The Daimon in Hellenistic Astrology
Authors: László Levente 
Published: October 2021

A discussion of Dorian Greenbaum’s The Daimon in Hellenistic Astrology: Origins and Influence. Published Online (2021-04-30)Copyright © 2021 by Levente László Article PDF Link: https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/aestimatio/article/view/37575/28591 Corresponding Author: Levente László Budapest University of Technology and Economics E-Mail: levente.laszlo@filozofia.bme.hu
La parole politique en confrontation dans les médias
Authors: Turbide Olivier 
Published: October 2021

Résumé L’article s’intéresse à la gestion de la confrontation d’un même politicien québécois, Jean Charest, sur un même thème dans une émission d’affaires publiques et dans un talk-show . À partir d’un cadre d’analyse du discours d’opposition (Vincent et al. 2008), l’étude décrit les choix communicationnels faits par le politicien en interaction pour concilier la protection des faces avec les contraintes associées au type d’activité. Si l’expérience médiatique des émissions d’affaires publiques contribue à établir un horizon d’attentes relativement stable quant aux comportements à produire, les talk-shows placent les politiciens dans une situation plus complexe : comment agresser l’autre, l’amener sur son propre terrain, le dominer tout en répondant aux attentes de l’activité (en termes de complicité, de proximité et d’interaction ludique) ? L’étude de ce cas montre que l’amplification ou l’atténuation de la tension entre les participants est au service de stratégies fines de présentation de soi distinctes selon l’activité.
IMPLEMENTING THE HACCP CONCEPT IN NIGERIAN TONGUE SOLE FISH (Cynoglossus browni) FILLETS AND MINCE PRODUCTION IN A FISH PROCESSING PLANT FOR EXPORT
Authors: Fajana Oluwafemi Paul , Mekuleyi Gabriel 
Published: October 2021

Purpose: This study was carried out in the Fish processing plant of Olokun Pisces Limited from June – November, 2018 with the primary focus on implementing Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) concept as a tool to ensure safety of food products. Sole fish Fillets and Mince were produced from mechanized raw processing of Nigerian tongue Sole fish (Cynoglossus browni) using the knowledge of HACCP application.
Methods: The Processing Plant is owned by Olokun Pisces Limited (Lat N 60 28ˡ 24ˡˡ, Long E 30 22ˡ 50ˡˡ), a Private Fishing Company located in Otto, Lagos, Nigeria. The Company has over thirty trawlers licensed by the Federal Department of Fisheries (FDF) to fish in Nigerian Coastal waters which falls within Eastern Central Atlantic FAO Area 34. The Nigerian coastal line has eight states it shares borders with. They are Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River States. A trawler voyage of about fifty (50) days to and fro covers the coastal waters including the eight coastal states. The study was carried out from June – November, 2018. On board frozen Cynoglossus browni is being received in bags (20kg net weight) from the trawler vessels upon arrival and stored in the cold room (with a temperature of -200C) prior to processing. Cynoglossus browni being a demersal species was caught by method of bottom trawling.
Results: The HACCP concept focused on the safety of sole fish fillets and mince through a systematic and scientific approach to hazard identification, assessment and control. Preventive and control measures in dealing with identified hazards helps to eliminate or reduce hazards to acceptable levels. Pre-requisite programs consolidate the effectiveness of the HACCP in achieving safety of food products. The verification exercise confirmed that the HACCP concept implemented in the processing of Sole fish fillets and mince was adhered to and the products are safe, fit for consumption and ready for export.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy:To achieve safety of food products requires the joint effort of the HACCP team. Hence, adequate training of the team members on recent developments and changes in the food industry is very key to consistently improve efforts to always maintain the quality brand the product is known for.
EFFECT OF WOMEN’S PEACE BUILDING ACTIVITIES AND MITIGATION OF ELECTORAL CONFLICTS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Mumbi Alice , Onkware Prof. Kennedy 
Published: October 2021

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of women’s peace building activities and mitigation of electoral conflicts in Nairobi County, Kenya.
Methodology: The study used descriptive research design. The study focused on the individual women who were involved in peace building activities. Data was gathered through questionnaires, interviews, and FGDs. In total, the researcher conducted 17 FGDs, consisting of 8-12 people. A total of 386 respondents filled the semi structured questionnaire. Simple random sampling was used to select the respondents to fill the questionnaire. Purposive sampling was used to select the members to participate in the FGDs. IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 22) was used to analyze quantitative data. Percentages, frequencies, figures, bar charts, pie charts and tables were used to present results. Qualitative data was analyzed using coding and thematic analysis. Results were presented in form of themes and verbatim.
Results: Conflicts mainly take part where there is mismatch in the goals to be achieved, conversely, the mismatched goals are realized and hence introducing conflict, which is equivalent to actors in pursuit of incompatible goals. Women play a crucial role in addressing electoral conflicts. From the findings, the peacebuilding activities that women in Nairobi County have participated in since 1992 are: having dialogues, providing advice, compassionate role, warning people of imminent violence, public sensitization and civic education, peace talks, stopping rumor spreading, and offering psychosocial support.
Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: the government should educate women on rights and capacity of mind to bring positive change have an impact on the resultant influence in the community transformation. Women and youths should be encouraged, trained and empowered through attending peace seminars. Civil society needs to be fully involved and information on resolutions widely disseminated in effort to educate the society at large.
ROLE OF CHURCH JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION AND CONFLICTS MANAGEMENT IN PASTORAL COMMUNITIES
Authors: Kimani John 
Published: October 2021

Purpose: The parabolic role of any church in society: to be a source of influence, in organic and pervasive ways as a free corporate decision- maker in the society. The general objective of the study was to evaluate role of church justice and peace commission and conflicts management in pastoral communities
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: The study concludes that different mechanisms influenced in the management of conflicts between communities. The initiatives made by religious organization in mediating, disarmament, peace mission and reintegration were helpful in quelling the conflicts between conflicting communities. Also, the introduction of county government reduced incidences of cattle rustling as leaders from both counties usually arranged for peace meeting through which issues surrounding them were discussed and mediated upon.
Recommendations: There is need for religious leaders from pastoral communities to be involved and avoid siding with any of their respectively conflicting communities. The place that religious leaders and organizations held in the society could be observed by ensuring that the members of clergy remained non-partisan for the sake of offering spiritual and moral support to the victims of the conflicts. The elders from pastoral Communities need to assert their authority in ensuring that the commands and decisions they make to young men against attacking or raiding the neighbouring communities, were strictly followed and those found to violate could be punished
IMPACT OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN THE HORN OF AFRICA
Authors: Nguni Allan 
Published: October 2021

Purpose: Lack of capacity on the part of local peace structures has posed a great challenge to the achievement of a lasting peace. These have remained a major constraint to sustainable peace. Peace structures lacked capacity in terms of finance or logistics to effectively monitor conflict situations, identify early warning indicators and make appropriate rapid response interventions. The general objective of the study was to evaluate impact of conflict Management in the Horn of Africa.
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: From the study findings, the study concluded that with the devolved government, opportunities arise to solve some of the problems which eventually may lead to decreased conflict. Participation of citizens and interest group may be enhanced so as to include their voices in development agenda setting and in formulating programs that target peace building activities such as repairing broken relationships and rebuilding livelihoods, especially the pastoral economies.
Recommendations: The study recommended that the need for conflict management to focus on the resource management intervention measures in pastoral areas. Such resource management conflict resolution should be based on the emerging issues of land and culture change .According to the study findings it emerged that politics is one of the study findings that limit the effectiveness of inter-community conflict management. Politicians take advantage of their jostling for position to fuel conflict
Bias-Corrected Maximum Likelihood Estimation of the Parameters of the Modified Power Function Distribution
Authors: Sangpoom Suttida , Klomwises Yuwadee 
Published: October 2021

One of the extended power function distributions is the modified power function distribution. It has a malleable probability distribution and may be used to represent bounded data on an interval (0,1). The maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) approach was used in the literature to estimate the distribution's parameters. However, because of the current prevalence of bias for a small sample size, this type of estimator has been widely warned. Consequently, we emphasize the method for reducing biased of the maximum likelihood estimators (MLEs) from order to . In addition, there are a bias-corrected approach (BCMLE) and a bootstrap approach (BOOT). Various scenarios in Monte Carlo simulations are proceeded to compare the effectiveness of estimators among MLEs, BCMLE, and BOOT methods. As a result, we found that the root mean square error of BCMLE is less than MLEs and BOOT. Similarly, when BCMLE MLEs and BOOT are applied to real datasets, the BSMLE has the smallest standard error.
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Focus on distribution for rates and proportions
Elaborating both parametric and nonparametric methods
Simulation study on various scenario

GRAPHICAL ABSTRACT
An Integrative Review of Experience of Well-Being and Happiness: Insights from Older Adults in the Community
Authors: Jitdorn Jurawan , Somprasert Chomchuen , Kongvattananon Puangpaka , Soonthornchaiya Rangsiman 
Published: October 2021

Well-being and happiness are the ultimate goals of older people. Having a good quality of life is very important for this age group, in which well-being can be predicted through life experiences. Research on the older adult group demonstrates that well-being is positively associated with happiness. In turn, happiness is linked with better coping, lower morbidity and lower mortality. Therefore, studying to understand this phenomenon, according to the experiences and perceptions of older adults, is the key to preparing for an aging society. The objective of this integrative review for nurses was to synthesize information from academic literature to provide insight into the experience and perception of well-being and happiness in older adults. The authors searched 5 databases - CINAHL, PUBMED, CLINICAL KEY, SCOPUS and SAGE journals - using the following key search terms: “(experience or perception or perspectives), AND (happiness or well-being), AND (older adults or elderly or late adulthood).” Only articles published between January 2010 and April 2020 were considered. The preferred reporting items for the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools were adopted for quality assessment. The authors finally selected 12 out of 651 references for integrative review.
The results show that the key points of view associated with the well-being and happiness of older people consist of 3 important issues. The first issue includes the challenges and concerns about late life involving independence, life quality, fear of squandering free time, being left out, and having a good death. Second are the strategies for living a meaningful late life through doing regular daily activities, creating self-esteem, finding life satisfaction, engaging in subjectively perceived activities, being optimistic, relying on religious attachment, and setting life goals. The last issue includes resources and support for older adults to reach their goals, which are family support, social support, and religious support. A challenge for future research is how to create interventions that promote the independence that leads to freedom in late life.
Membangun Sumber Daya Manusia Berkarakter Melalui Webinar Carier Bagi Pemuda Gereja GBI Miracle Service Helvetia Medan
Authors: Simanjuntak Harlen , Saragih Elza Leyli Lisnora 
Published: October 2021

Pandemic Covid 19 telah memberikan dampak terhadap sektor perekonomian di seluruh dunia termasuk di Indonesia. Kondisi ini secara langsung ataupun tidak memberikan dampak terhadap ketersediaan lapangan pekerjaan yang jumlahnya tidak sebanding dengan jumlah pelamar sehingga persaingan akan semakin ketat. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilakukan untuk memperlengkapi soft skill pemuda GBI Miracle Medan kelompok pra alumni ataupun alumni tingkat SMA maupun Pergurun Tinggi yang sedang mencari pekerjaan agar mereka dapat bersaing dengan para pelamar lainnya. Kegitan ini berupa Webinar Carier dengan tema Membangun SDM berkarakter dan berkualitas melalui pelatihan penulisan surat lamaran kerja dan trik menghadapi wawancara kerja. Peserta pelatihan adalah pemuda jemaat GBI Miracle Service Helvetia Medan yang dilaksanakan pada 28 Desember 2020. Mengingat situasi pandemic yang terjadi pad saat ini , maka kegiatan dilaksanakan secara online dalam bentuk webinar carier. Adapun hasil kegiatan ini adalah para pemuda gereja GBI memiliki SDM berkarakter dan dapat menulis surat lamaran kerja yang baik serta mampu menghadapi wawancara kerja.
Upaya Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru Dengan Pelatihan Akuntansi Desa Bagi Guru SMK Akuntansi Kota Malang
Authors: Wardoyo Cipto , Fauzan Slamet , Firmansyah Rizky , Putra Noor Faresi , Setiaji Yongky Teguh 
Published: October 2021

Akuntansi desa merupakan salah satu mata peajaran baru dalam kurikulum akuntansi di Sekoah Menengah Kejuruan. Kebijakan ini berdampak pada ketersediaan sumber daya manusia bagi guru yang kurang menguasai materi tersebut. Untuk itu dilakukan pelatihan kepada guru SMK Akuntansi Kota Malang. Sebagai upaya praktis kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat. Tujuan pengabdian ini adalah sebagai wadah bagi para guru untuk mempersiapkan dan meningkatkan profesionalisme dalam menerapkan pembelajaran akuntansi desa dalam kurikulum baru. Metode pelatihan diberikan dalam bentuk peatihan dan pengajaran. Hasil dari pengabdian pelatihan sistem tata kelola keuangan desa terlaksana dengan lancar. Hal ini ditinjau dari nilai post test materi sistem tata kelola keuangan desa peserta sebesar 6,8. Nilai ini mengalami kenaikan dari nilai pre test yang memiliki nilai rata-rata 5,0. Disamping itu juga terlihat dari antusiasme peserta yang mengikuti semua acara pelatihan dari pemaparan materi sistem tata kelola keuangan desa sampai denga penugasan mandiri. Selama kegiatan berlangsung, peserta sangat kooperatif dengan mengikuti semua instruksi yang diberikan dan datang tepat waktu dalam kegiatan pelatihan ini.
Pelatihan Teknik Bercocok Tanam Hidroponik di Kecamatan Rumbai Kota Pekanbaru
Authors: Asteriani Febby , Muliana Rona , Astuti Puji 
Published: October 2021

Pada saat ini, telah terjadi pergeseran paradigma dalam pembangunan. Masyarakat bukan saja sebagai obyek yang menjadi tujuan dari pembangunan, melainkan sekaligus menjadi Subyek atau pelaku dalam pembangunan, oleh karena itu sangat diperlukan partisipasi aktif dari masyarakat untuk ikut terlibat dalam pembangunan. Fenomena yang terjadi saat ini adalah masih rendahnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam pembangunan. Selain itu, semakin meningkatnya aktivitas manusia membuat kualitas udara semakin berkurang. Bercocok tanam Hidroponik merupakan salah satu bentuk sederhana partisipasi aktif masyarakat dalam pembangunan. Selain bermanfaat untuk menjaga kelestarian lingkungan, teknik hidroponik ini juga dapat meningkatkan perekonomian keluarga dan membantu memenuhi kebutuhan hidupnya. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengetahuan tentang pentingnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam pembangunan serta ketrampilan teknik bercocok tanam Hidroponik. Metode yang dilakukan adalah memberikan penyuluhan dan melakukan praktik langsung teknik bercocok tanam hidroponik. Peserta dalam kegiatan ini adalah masyarakat di Kecamatan Rumbai Kota Pekanbaru. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan bahwa peserta mulai memahami pentingnya ikut berpartisipasi dalam pembangunan dan sangat antusias dalam mengikuti kegiatan pelatihan terebut sehingga peserta pelatihan telah memiliki kemampuan dalam teknik bercocok tanam Hidroponik. Peserta pelatihan diharapkan mampu menerapkannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari serta dapat berbagi ilmu pengetahuan yang telah diperolehnya kepada masyarakat lainnya.
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Interaktif Mata Pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Dengan Model Simulasi Tingkat Sekolah Dasar
Authors: Hasugian Paska Marto 
Published: October 2021

ABSTRAK
Penelitian dibuat untuk menciptakan suatu kreasi belajar IPA dengan memanfaatkan atau berbantuan Komputer. tehnik yang digunakan adalah CBI (Computer Base Instruction) dengan Model Simulasi. Sedangkan metode penelitian yang dilakukan sesuai dengan langkah kerja model simulasi adalah 1) menganalisa masalah yang terjadi dilapangan 2) Perencanaan Produksi 3) Proses produksi dan yang terakhir adalah Penutup (Closing) . Penelitian memanfaatkan teknologi Komputer dan sebagai salah satu sarana atau media yang yang sangat cocok sebagai alat bantu, dimana teknologi komputer tidak lagi hanya digunakan sebagai sarana komputasi dan pengolahan kata (word processor) tetapi juga sebagai sarana belajar multimedia yang memungkinkan dalam desain pembelajaran interaktif . Sajian multimedia berbasis komputer dapat diartikan sebagai teknologi yang mengoptimalkan peran komputer sebagai sarana untuk menampilkan dan merekayasa teks, grafik, dan suara dalam sebuah tampilan yang terintegrasi. Dengan tampilan yang dapat mengkombinasikan berbagai unsur penyampaian informasi dan pesan, komputer dapat dirancang dan digunakan sebagai media teknologi yang efektif untuk membantu proses pemahaman