bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Counting the Unseen. I. Nuclear Density Scaling Relations for Nucleated Galaxies
Authors: Hannah Christian H. , Seth Anil C. , Stone Nicholas C. , van Velzen Sjoert 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The volumetric rate of tidal disruption events (TDEs) encodes information on the still-unknown demographics of central massive black holes (MBHs) in low-mass galaxies (≲109
M
⊙). Theoretical TDE rates from model galaxy samples can extract this information, but this requires accurately defining the nuclear stellar density structures. This region is typically dominated by nuclear star clusters (NSCs), which have been shown to increase TDE rates by orders of magnitude. Thus, we assemble the largest available sample of parsec-scale 3D density profiles that include NSC components. We deproject the point-spread-function-deconvolved surface-brightness profiles of 91 nearby galaxies of varying morphology and combine these with nuclear mass-to-light ratios estimated from measured colors or spectral synthesis to create 3D mass density profiles. We fit the inner 3D density profile to find the best-fit power-law density profile in each galaxy. We compile this information as a function of galaxy stellar mass to fit new empirical density scaling relations. These fits reveal positive correlations between galaxy stellar mass and central stellar density in both early- and late-type galaxies. We find that early-type galaxies have somewhat higher densities and shallower profiles relative to late-type galaxies at the same mass. We also use the density profiles to estimate the influence radius of each galaxy’s MBH and find that the sphere of influence was likely resolved in most cases. These new relations will be used in future works to build mock galaxy samples for dynamical TDE rate calculations, with the aim of constraining MBH demographics in low-mass galaxies.
Challenges experienced by teachers in implementing the creative writing curriculum
Authors: Jansen Jessica M.-A. , Ngema Millicent 
Published: August 2024

Background: Teaching creative writing in the early grades provides learners with the opportunity to express their thoughts and ideas which contributes to their holistic development. Curriculum documents have been neatly laid out, yet in practice, it is challenging, and teachers struggle to find effective ways of teaching and assessing creative writing skills.Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the challenges that teachers experience in implementing the creative writing curriculum in Grade 3.Method: The study adopted a descriptive qualitative approach which used an exploratory case study design. Purposive sampling was employed to recruit six Grade 3 teachers from two selected primary schools. Focus group interviews, classroom observations and document analysis were used to generate data.Results: The results revealed that the intended curriculum for teaching writing skills is not necessarily the curriculum that is implemented in schools. Teachers were frustrated although helpful guidelines were available in the policy document. Genres like opinion writing were neglected.Conclusion: The impact of and challenges (such as didactical neglect, subject-related issues, and negative teacher attitudes) related to misinterpretation or even a lack of knowledge of curriculum documents were discussed, and practical recommendations were made.Contribution: The study recommends that a joint effort be made between all role players, such as the school management and teachers to deal with the challenges stemming from a lack of knowledge of curriculum documents. Teacher training programmes should include curriculum knowledge as part of their training.
Data analysis of patients with positive mould or dimorphic fungal cultures from sterile sites
Authors: Van der Westhuizen Bonita , Potgieter Samantha 
Published: August 2024

Background: Moulds and dimorphic fungi are increasingly recognised as pathogens carrying high morbidity and mortality in critically ill and immune-compromised patients. The lack of surveillance data limits our understanding of these infections.Objectives: To determine the distribution, patient characteristics, risk factors, therapy and treatment outcome in patients with positive mould or dimorphic fungal cultures from sterile sites at a tertiary hospital in central South Africa.Method: All moulds or dimorphic fungi cultured from sterile specimens from 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2017 were identified retrospectively. Laboratory and clinical records were reviewed. Information collected included gender and age, type of specimen collected for investigation, specific fungi isolated, underlying conditions, other contributing risk factors, treatment and outcome of the patients.Results: Forty-eight patient records were analysed. Male and female patients were equally distributed. The mean age was 40.5 years (range 7–78 years). Aspergillus spp. were most commonly isolated. The most common underlying condition was HIV infection, followed by haematological conditions. Twenty-six (54.2%) patients received treatment involving antifungal therapy alone (n = 19; 73.1%), surgery alone (n = 5; 19.2%) or a combined medical and surgical approach (n = 2; 7.7%). Twenty-two (45.8%) patients received no treatment. The overall mortality rate was 25.0% (n = 12).Conclusion: The diagnosis of fungal infections remains challenging. In the current study, moulds and dimorphic fungi were isolated from at-risk patients’ specimens. Despite treatment with appropriate antifungal agents, the associated mortality rate was high.Contribution: This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on these potentially life-threatening infections.
A model on workarounds and information security integrity
Authors: Njenga Kennedy , Nyamandi Ntsakisi F. , Segooa Mmatshuene A. 
Published: August 2024

Background: Workarounds are creative human actions that bypass a known problem in a system or a policy. Workarounds serve as temporary ‘fixes’ when effective but will often compromise the integrity of information systems in the long term, mainly when they are ineffective.Objectives: Forming part of behavioural studies in information systems security, the study aimed to investigate how workarounds influence the integrity of information security systems across businesses.Method: A quantitative approach that followed the positivism paradigm was employed. A survey strategy was used, and data were collected using closed-ended questionnaires targeting employees working in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The survey elicited responses from 207 professional participants. Analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) v29 software.Results: The study suggests that Individuality and Job characteristics are crucial predictors of workarounds, with the most notable findings pointing to a significant positive association between Workaround and Information security integrity. Crucially, highly individualistic employees are more likely to initiate workarounds, and in turn, this influences information security integrity.Conclusion: The work shows that employees with highly individualistic personalities are more likely to initiate workarounds and should be trained and supervised to mitigate this attribute, as this might be detrimental to information security integrity.Contribution: The study contributes theoretically by showing how workaround activities influence information security integrity. This study will assist enterprises in fortifying their information security measures.
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Authors: Almadi Majid A. , Almutairdi Abdulelah , Alruzug Ibrahim M. , Aldarsouny Thamer A. , Semaan Toufic , Aldaher Manhal K. , AlMustafa Adnan , Azzam Nahla , Batwa Faisal , Albawardy Badr , Aljebreen Abdulrahman 
Published: August 2024

Background:
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) remains a healthcare burden and is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. We aim to describe the presentation, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of patients presenting with UGIB as well as important patient outcomes.

Methods:
This is a retrospective study performed at a tertiary care university hospital in Riyadh. Electronic endoscopic reports of patients undergoing gastroscopies for the indication of UGIB from January 2006 to January 2015 were included. Demographic data, past medical conditions, medications used, symptoms on presentation, as well as the patients' hemodynamic status, laboratory investigations on presentations, the need for blood products, the need for admission to an intensive care unit, rebleeding, and in-hospital mortality rates were retrieved from medical records.

Results:
Two hundred fifty-nine patients were included with a mean age of 57.1 years and males constituted 66.8% of the study cohort. At least one comorbidity was present in 88.2%, while 20.7% had a history of prior UGIB, 12.6% had a history of peptic ulcer disease, and 9.2% had known esophageal varices. A nonvariceal source represented 80.1% of the causes (95% CI: 75.4 to 85.3%), 15.5% required admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), the rebleeding rate was 8.9% (95% CI; 5.7% to 12.2%) while the in-hospital mortality was 4.4% (95% CI; 2.4% to 6.9%). The mean pre-endoscopic Rockall score was 2.6 (range: 0 to 5), while the total Rockall score was 4.4 (range: 1 to 9). There was no association between the pre-endoscopic Rockall score and rebleeding (3.0 vs. 2.5, P = 0.27) or need for ICU admission (3.2 vs. 2.4, P = 0.08), the total Rockall score and rebleeding (5.0 vs. 4.4, P = 0.58) or need for ICU admission (5.0 vs. 4.3, P = 0.36).

Conclusion:
Causes of UGIB in this patient population were predominantly nonvariceal and the rebleeding and mortality rates resembled those of other studies.
STRATEGI PROMOSI PERUMAHAN TIPE 36 dan TIPE 45 BERBASIS DIGITAL 3 DIMENSI
Authors: Agussalim Patola DM  
Published: August 2024

Komunikasi pemasaran merupakan aktivitas yang berusaha menyebarkan informasi, mempengaruhi dan membujuk pasar sasaran atas perusahaan dan produk agar bersedia menerima, membeli loyal pada produk yang ditawarkan perusahaan. Oleh karena itu tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk merancang media promosi perumahan tipe 36 dan tipe 45 berbasis digital 3 dimensi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode model Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC). Metode ini memiliki enam tahapan, yaitu concept, design, material collecting, assembly, testing, dan distribution. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi.
Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa strategi promosi perumahan tipe 36 berbasis digital 3 dimensi dapat membantu seorang marketing dalam mempromosikan penjualan perumahan dimana konsumen dapat melihat secara langsung bentuk rumah secara 3D hasil rendering sketchup dalam brosur yang telah disisipi marker sesuai dengan hasil pengujian black box yaitu pengujian loading scene, pengujian menu utama dan pengujian menu camera AR, dalam aplikasi tersebut dinyatakan valid atau berjalan sesuai dengan hasil yang diharapkan.
Pelatihan Seni Decoupage Untuk Meningkatkan Nilai Tambah Kerajinan Lokal
Authors: Maulidya Rahmi , Astuti Pudji , Saraswati Docki , Gustina Amran Tiena , Habyba Anik Nur 
Published: August 2024

­Abstrak: Tasikmalaya terkenal dengan kerajinan, khususnya anyaman yang sudah dipasok ke berbagai wilayah sebagai souvenir. Namun produk anyaman ini masih polos atau belum banyak dimodifikasi. Apabila produk ini dikembangkan dengan seni decoupage maka estetika produk akan lebih menarik dan dapat meningkatkan nilai jual atau nilai tambah secara ekonomi. Yayasan Amal Ikhlas Mandiri (YAIM) bergerak dalam bidang pendidikan yang juga memiliki unit usaha berlokasi di Pager Ageung Kabupaten Tasikmalaya Jawa Barat. Kepedulian YAIM pada potensi daerah menjadikanya sebagai agen peningkatan peningkatan potensi masyarakat sekitar. Pelatihan seni decoupage dilakukan di YAIM dengan 30 peserta yang merupakan pengurus yayasan, guru sekolah dan juga orang tua wali siswa. Implementasi motif decopage diaplikasikan pada pouch anyaman. Pelatihan dilakukan secara luring dan menggunakan metode pendampingan praktik secara langsung. Semua bahan seperti tissue motif decoupage, pouch anyaman, lem, kuas dan busa disediakan oleh tim PkM. Peserta menyatakan jika materi mudah dipahami yaitu dengan memotong pola sesuai ukuran, menempel dengan lem dengan telaten maka pouch anyaman menjadi lebih cantik.
Kata Kunci: Decoupage, kerajinan lokal, Tasikmalaya
Abstract: Tasikmalaya is famous for its crafts, especially wickerwork, which has been supplied to various regions as souvenirs. However, this woven product is still plain or has yet to be modified much. If this product is developed using decoupage art, the aesthetics of the product will be more attractive and can increase sales or add economic value. The Ikhlas Mandiri Charity Foundation (YAIM) operates in the education sector and has a business unit in Pager Ageung, Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java. YAIM's concern for regional potential makes it an agent for increasing the potential of the surrounding community. Decoupage art training was carried out at YAIM with 30 participants who were foundation administrators, school teachers, parents, and guardians of students. The implementation of the decoupage motif is applied to the woven pouch. Training is carried out offline and uses direct practical assistance methods. The PkM team provides all materials, including decoupage motif tissue, woven pouches, glue, brushes, and foam. Participants stated that the woven pouch would be more beautiful if the material were easy to understand, namely by cutting the pattern according to size and attaching it with glue painstakingly.
Keywords: Decoupage, local woven, Tasikmalaya
CITRA WANITA BERHIJAB DAN NILAI PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER DALAM FILM LAYLA MAJNUN
Authors: Oktaviani Yuna 
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan citra wanita berhijab dan nilai pendidikan karakter serta pada Film Layla Majnun karya Monty Tiwa. Menggunkaan metode dekriptif kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dengan cara simak, catat, jeda, dan transkrip. Sumber data menggunakan berupa kutipan percakapan, screenshot, kalimat, ekspresi dan tindakan Â tokoh, serta analisis data menggunakan analisis gender role Â dengan analisis Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian ini ditemukan 68 data (1) citra diri wanita, terdiri dari wanita cantik modern, wanita salihah, cerdas, tabah, dan gegabah. Citra sosial wanita penyayang dan patuh, wanita pemberani, karier, dan peduli. (2) nilai pendidikan karakter yang ditemukan 8 nilai karakter. Data tersebut ialah gambaran wanita berhijab berjuang menghadapi masalah dalam kehidupan dan karakter yang tumbuh dalam diri wanita berhijab yang dapat diterapkan dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.
MEMAKNAI REALITAS FIKSI DALAM A JOURNAL OF THE PLAGUE YEAR KARYA DANIEL DEFOE
Authors: Fadli Muslimin Muhammad 
Published: August 2024

Persoalan dampak wabah dan penanganannya telah memberikan pembelajaran kepada masyarakat saat ini untuk dapat menghadapi dan beradaptasi terhadap kondisi wabah yang merebak. Di dalam fiksi sejarah A Journal of The Plague Year karya Daniel De Foe, realitas dampak wabah dan penanganannya digambarkan oleh penulis secara tradisional sesuai dengan konteks Eropa pada akhir abad ke-14. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dampak wabah dan penanganannya di dalam novel sejarah A Journal of the Plague Year. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif yang menggunakan metode content analysis dengan pendekatan semiotika. Teori Semiotika Roland Barthes digunakan untuk mengungkapkan secara naratif tentang dampak wabah dan penanganannya secara ekonomi, politik, sosial, dan budaya. Hasil dari penelitian ini, yaitu A Journal of the Plague Year merupakan representasi realitas masyarakat London dalam menghadapi wabah tahun 1663--1665 yang berdampak di berbagai lini aspek kehidupan, antara lain eksodus besar-besaran, menguatnya keyakinan spiritual terhadap wabah, munculnya upaya pencegahan dan pengendalian melalui undang-undang wabah, goyahnya aktivitas ekonomi, dan paradoks pengobatan wabah.
Company Purchase Decision Improvement Strategy
Authors: Ihdina Gustina  , Dedy Lazuardi  
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of the Marketing Strategy on Purchasing Decisions at PT Pratama Mandiri Sakti. The research methodology used is quantitative descriptive method. The type of data used in this study is quantitative data, normally data obtained in the form of number or numbers. Data source are primary and secondary data . The result of analysis show that market segmentation and targeting has a significant and positive influence on PT. Pratama Mandiri Witness purchasing decisions based on the result of the partial hyphotesis test. The result showed that market segmentation and targeting had a significant effect on the PT. Pratama Mandiri Witness purchasing decisions and the remaining is influenced by other variables which was not examined.
Tranformasi Perpustakaan Berbasis Inklusi Sosial untuk Pemulihan Ekonomi Masyarakat Pasca Covid-19
Authors: Nurjannah Nurjannah , Yuliza Yuliza 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACT
The social inclusion-based library program aims to strengthen the role of public libraries in improving the quality of human resources so that literacy skills increase which leads to increasing community creativity and narrowing the gap in access to information. As well as having a direct impact on the community in improving the welfare and quality of life of the community. It can be concluded that social inclusion-based libraries aim to change people's views of libraries. Through a library based on social inclusion, the community can see the library as a place for lifelong learning and activities that can involve the community directly and widely. Thus it is hoped that the old view of the library can gradually change. This program aims to strengthen the role of public libraries in improving the quality of human resources so that literacy skills increase which leads to increasing people's creativity and gaps in access to information.
Keywords: Library transformation, social inclusion.
ABTSRAK
Program perpustakaan berbasis inklusi sosial bertujuan memperkuat peran perpustakaan umum dalam meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia sehingga kemampuan literasi meningkat yang berujung peningkatan kreativitas masyarakat dan menipiskan kesenjangan akses informasi. Serta memberikan dampak langsung bagi masyarakat dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan dan kualitas hidup masyarakat. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa perpustakaan berbasis inklusi sosial bertujuan untuk mengubah pandangan masyarakat terhadap perpustakaan. Melalui perpustakaan berbasis inklusi sosial masyarakat dapat memandang perpustakaan sebagai sebuah tempat belajar sepanjang hayat dan berkegiatan yang dapat melibatkan masyarakat secara langsung dan secara luas. Dengan demikian diharapkan bahwa pandangan lama terhadap perpustakaan dapat berangsur-angsur berubah. Program ini bertujuan memperkuat peran perpustakaan umum dalam meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia sehingga kemampuan literasi meningkat yang berujung peningkatan kreativitas masyarakat dan kesenjangan akses informasi.
Kata Kunci : Transformasi perpustakaan; Inklusi sosial
RESEÑA DEL LIBRO
Authors: Murillo Villamar Ana Lucia 
Published: August 2024

Este texto reseña el libro “Compendio de Historia del Ecuador. Apuntes para la Enseñanza (1531-1845)”, publicado en el año 2023 por el sello Nova Educare de la Editorial Centro Latinoamericano de Estudios de Epistemología Pedagógica (CESPE) y escrito por Zila Esteves, Diana Guevara, Mayra Marcillo y William Muñoz, educadores e investigadores ecuatorianos. El libro contiene seis capítulos que exponen con método histórico-lógico, algunos de los eventos más importantes de Ecuador que aparecen en fuentes históricas. La importancia del libro se resume en dos dimensiones: la primera, respecto a la perspectiva educativa de los autores y la segunda, relativa a la forma en la que podemos discurrir la evolución histórica nacional a partir de la información que encontramos en esta publicación.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK DAN HARGA TERHADAP KEPUTUSANPEMBELIAN HP MEREK VIVO PADA STUDI KASUS MAHASISWA PRODI MANAJEMEN UNIVERSITAS SARI MUTIARA INDONESIA
Authors: Siregar Marupa , Hulu Yurlina 
Published: August 2024

Pengambilan keputusan pembelian di pengaruhi oleh faktor eksternal dan internal yang dimana faktor eksternal merupakan masukkan informasi bagi konsumen yang berasal dari usaha-usaha pemasaran yang dilakukan perusahaan seperti produk, harga, pelayanan, lokasi, promosi. Dalam penelitian ini dilakukann dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada pengaruh kualitas produk dan harga terhadap keputusan pembelian smartphone vivo.Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan membagikankuesioner kepada 70 responden mahasiswa prodi manajemen universitas sari mutiara indonesia yang di analisis dengan regresi linear berganda, teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu menggunakan probability sampling. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa variabel kualitas produk (X1) berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap variabel harga (X2) berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap variabel keputusan pembelian (Y). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengaruh dari setiap variabel secara simultan dapat dilihat dinilai Fhitung (97,784) > Ftabel (2,17) atau sig.sebesar 0,000<0,01. Data diolah secara statistik dengan menggunakan alat bantu program SPSS 24.
PENGARUH DISKON HARGA DAN PROMOSI TERHADAP PEMBELIAN IMPLUSIF SECARA ONLINE PADA PENGGUNA APLIKASI LAZADA (STUDI KASUS PADA MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI MANAJEMEN UNIVERSITAS SARI MUTIARA INDONESIA)
Authors: Purba Roberto Roy , Sarumah Irama 
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh diskon harga dan promosi terhadap pembelian implusif pada Mahasiswa Program Studi Manajemen Universitas Sari Mutiara Indonesia. Pengaruh antara diskon harga dan promosi akan dianalisis secara parsial dan secara simultan terhadap pembelian implusif. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantiatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner secara google form dengan teknik pengambilan sampel purposive sampling. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah Mahasiswa / I universitas sari mutiara indonesia yang menggunakan aplikasi lazada berjumlah 70 orang. Metode analisis yang digunaka adalah uji validitas, uji relibilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa Variabel Diskon Harga berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Pembelian Implusif, Variabel Promosi berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Pembelian Implusif, Variabel Diskon Harga dan Promosi berpengaruh secara signifikan terhadap Pembelian Implusif. Nilai adjusted R square atau nilai koefisien determinasi yang menunjukkan bahwa variabel Diskon Harga dan promosi dapat menjelaskan variabel Pembelian Implusif sebesar 35,8% sedangkan sisanya sebesar 64,2% dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak termasuk pada penelitian ini.