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The Bureaucratization of the Romanian Education System from a Weberian Perspective
Authors: Cardaş-Răduţa Dan-Laurențiu 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
The study aims to identify the causes and effects of the bureaucratization of the Romanian education system, in relation to the Weberian theory of bureaucracy. The principles of bureaucracy, enunciated by Max Weber, are discussed and the way they are taken into account and perceived in the case of education in Romania is followed. The study also aims to compare Romania with other countries (Finland, Spain and the United Kingdom) in terms of the perception of bureaucracy. The main results of the other research show that the countries mentioned follow a pragmatic approach, while the Romanian education system prefers a bureaucratic approach. This difference results from the standards that are lacking in Romanian education, both at management level and in terms of educational activities themselves. In pre-university education in Romania, for example, there is a culture of control, without a clear picture of what a high-performing school means, school inspections become only a bureaucratic action, without really measuring the quality of teachers and education. In higher education, bureaucracy is confirmed by the permanent appointment of rectors or by other legislative decisions that burden universities with tasks that should be carried out by other institutions. The new education laws in Romania increase the bureaucracy already existing in the education system, and all this is the result of misunderstanding and misapplication of the principles of bureaucracy.
Utilising Artificial Intelligence Chatbots for Student Support at Comprehensive Open Distance E-learning Higher Learning Institutions in the Fifth Industrial Revolution
Authors: Mashilo Modiba , Shekgola Mahlatse 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Artificial intelligence chatbot technology holds tremendous potential to be deployed as a student support service automation platform in comprehensive open distance e-learning institutions of higher learning in the Fifth Industrial Revolution. Inadequate support service provision to students at comprehensive open distance e-learning institutions of higher education has prompted this investigation into the use of artificial intelligence chatbot technology for the provision of student support services at comprehensive open distance e-learning higher education institutions in the Fifth Industrial Revolution. This qualitative study adopted content analysis as its research methodology, which is grounded in a literature review that incorporated insights from the researchers’ experiences with utilising artificial intelligence chatbots for student support in comprehensive open distance e-learning higher education institutions in the Fifth Industrial Revolution. The findings of the study indicate that artificial intelligence chatbot technology may be able to provide support services to students in a comprehensive open distance e-learning setting. Artificial intelligence chatbots can be utilised in the administration department to respond and make calls to students, as well as provide information about the application and registration processes, and assist students in this regard. Students could also use the artificial intelligence chatbots for learning and to conduct research. The study recommends a framework for the use of artificial intelligence chatbots for the provision of support services to students at comprehensive open distance e-learning higher education institutions in a new and emerging phase of industrialisation, namely the Fifth Industrial Revolution.
Indicators of The Quality of The Didactic Process in Higher Education from The Student’s Perspective
Authors: Anghel Gabriela Alina , Voicu Camelia Delia 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Quality in education represents a predictor of education for sustainability development. This article aims to measure: (a) the level of satisfaction perceived by students regarding the development of the didactic communication process (OS1) (b) the assessment of the importance given by the student to the organizational and didactic practices necessary to increase the quality of university education (OS2). The research is quantitative, and its specific tools were designed considering the following variables: (a) dependent variables: satisfaction, and knowledge, and (b) independent variables: indicators of effective communication quality, teacher competencies, effective learning practices, quality of training, importance and performance in training professional and transversal skills, indicators of conflict of interest and ethical dilemmas. The data processing aimed at determining the average scores for each dimension investigated and their ranking was based on the values obtained for each provided subsample. The resulting values have an average score of 1.45 and 1.34, respectively, revealing a relatively small distance between those two dimensions. This leads us to appreciate that students know the role, place and importance of the learning environment in increasing academic performance. Providing support services for students is also perceived as important since the average score obtained is 1.23 - not far from the average of those related to the learning environment. Didactic communication contributes to the efficiency of the didactic process; it is appreciated that empathy, personal integrity and expressiveness are the attributes that any teacher must possess; compliance with the rules can be considered a pillar of academic quality and academic success. At the ranking level, those dimensions rank first in importance, followed by “learning autonomy” (second place), ensuring an adequate learning environment (third place) and providing support services for students (fourth place).
Teachers’ attitudes towards the implementation and involvement in GREEN activities at pre-school level
Authors: Constantin Florina-Veronica , Oprea Teodora-Maria , Opricescu Carmen , Ștefan Ileana , Vechiu Teodora-Marilena 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Pre-school education is a crucial time in the formation of children’s individual personalities and values. In the context of growing concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability, integrating GREEN education into the pre-school system is becoming an essential choice for preparing new generations for global environmental challenges. In this sense, the proposed research focuses on teachers’ attitudes towards the implementation and involvement in GREEN activities at pre-school level. A key aspect of this research is to identify the underlying motivations behind the adoption of GREEN education in pre-school settings. Exploring these reasons will shed light not only on the theoretical and normative aspects that support the need for GREEN education, but also on the practical aspects related to the benefits observed in children’s development in terms of environmental awareness, social responsibility and the formation of sustainable behaviours.The research will also focus on the level of teachers’ interest in the application of GREEN education in the preschool learning process. Assessing this aspect will contribute to understanding the degree of teachers’ receptiveness and willingness to integrate specific GREEN education themes and activities into the curriculum.The research will also explore ways of implementing GREEN education in the pre-school environment, highlighting effective practices and obstacles encountered by teachers in the process. This approach will provide useful information for the development of educational strategies and resources to facilitate the effective integration of GREEN themes into pre-school curricula.
Through this research, we will also investigate the level of knowledge teachers’ knowledge about GREEN education, identifying possible gaps in their professional training in this field. The results will provide essential information for the development of in-service training programmes to support teachers in improving their skills in GREEN education. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to bring attention to teachers’ attitudes towards implementing and engaging in GREEN activities at pre-school level, providing relevant and practical data for improving the quality of pre-school education and training future generations in sustainability.
Chickens’ eggs and the livers of farm animals as sources of perfluoroalkyl substances
Authors: Mikołajczyk Szczepan , Warenik-Bany Małgorzata , Pajurek Marek 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Introduction
This study focuses on perfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) content in chickens’ eggs and the livers of farm animals.

Material and Methods
Chickens’ eggs (n = 25) and the livers of cows (n = 10), chickens (n = 7) and horses (n = 3) were collected from various regions of Poland. Samples were analysed using the isotope dilution technique with liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS).

Results
The mean lower bound (LB) sum of four PFAS (∑4 PFAS) concentrations (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)) were the highest in cows’ livers (0.52 μg/kg) and much lower in chickens’ (0.17 μg/kg) and horses’ livers (0.13 μg/kg) and chickens’ eggs (0.096 μg/kg). The ratio of ∑4 PFASs to the limits set by Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 was <7% for liver and <6% for eggs. Linear PFOS was the compound with the highest detection frequency (8% in eggs and 48% in all livers). In cows’ livers it was detected in 80% of samples. The estimated exposure to LB ∑4 PFASs via consumption of liver tissue from farm animals (assuming 50 g and 100 g portions) was <52% of the tolerable weekly intake (TWI) for children and <17% of the TWI for adults. Dietary intake via the average portion of three eggs led to low exposure of <15% for children and <5% for adults.

Conclusion
Neither eggs nor the livers of chickens or horses as analysed in this study are significant sources of PFASs, while cows’ livers might contribute significantly to a child’s overall dietary intake. Further investigation of PFOS in farm animal livers should be conducted.
The diagnostic value of selected immune parameters in peripheral blood of dogs with malignant mammary tumours – a preliminary study
Authors: Lisiecka Urszula , Brodzki Piotr , Śmiech Anna , Michalak Katarzyna , Winiarczyk Stanisław , Żylińska Beata , Adaszek Łukasz 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The main adaptive immune cells are T and B lymphocytes and they play key roles in the induction of immune responses against canine mammary tumours. Investigating these cell subpopulations may lead to more precise diagnosis of these malignancies.

Material and Methods
The percentages of CD3+, CD4+ and CD8+ T cells and of CD21+ B cells in the peripheral blood of bitches with malignant mammary tumours were compared with those in the blood of healthy animals. The phenotypic features of peripheral blood leukocytes were evaluated by flow cytometry.

Results
There was a significant difference in the mean percentages of CD3+ lymphocytes between healthy (66.7%) and metastatic dogs (46.1%), and between tumour-bearing non-metastatic (66.6%) and metastatic dogs. There was also a significant difference in CD4+ T helper cell percentages between healthy dogs (40.4%) and dogs with metastases (23.2%), and between the latter and dogs without them (35.5%). In the case of CD21+ lymphocyte subsets, a significant difference was noted between healthy animals (10.9%) and those with metastases (20.1%), and between the latter and patients without metastases (8.5%). There were also significant differences in CD3+/CD21+ ratios between the group with metastases (3.0), the healthy group (7.8), and the group without metastases (8.5). Similarly, a significant difference was noted in CD4+/CD8+ ratios between animals with metastases (1.4), bitches in the control group (2.2), and dogs without metastases (1.9).

Conclusion
Peripheral blood leukocyte phenotypic characteristics are putative novel biomarkers. These findings may be useful in future studies improving mammary tumour diagnostic procedures, especially in metastasis detection.
Influence of Tides Level on Tsunami Hydrodynamic in Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Authors: Tursina Tursina , Syamsidik Syamsidik , Kato Shigeru , Afifuddin Mochammad 
Published: June 2024

Tides are the dominant physical process in the coastal environment. During high tide, water from the ocean flows through the bays and estuaries, causing inundation and raising water elevation. When low tides condition, the water level becomes lower than average and recedes into the sea. This process continues for a long day. Tsunami waves will interact with all coastal processes and affect the hydrodynamic forces of tsunami waves. In the deep sea, tides do not significantly influence wave propagation. However, in the shallow water zone, tides can change tsunami heights and affect the extent of inundation. Tides are usually ignored in tsunami hazard analysis. This would be an underestimate of the tsunami hazard calculation. This study aims to investigate tides' influence on tsunami runup hydrodynamics in Banda Aceh. The potential tsunami from an earthquake in the Aceh-Andaman subduction zone is modeled using COMCOT (Cornell Multi Grid Coupled Tsunami Model) with magnitudes Mw 9.2, 8.6, and 8.2. We simulated the response of the three earthquake magnitudes on two different types of high and low tides. Several virtual gauges were placed to observe the tsunami height. Virtual gauges were also used to observe the tsunami arrival time at four tsunami escape buildings in Banda Aceh: the Ulee Lheue escape building, the Deah Glumpang escape building, the Alue Deah Teungoh escape building, and the Lambung escape building. The results show that the highest tide amplifies the tsunami inundation will be extended to about 30% farther inland compared to the condition if the tsunami occur during mean sea level condition. The interactions between tsunami and high tide significantly shorten tsunami arrival time on small magnitude tsunamis and are not significant in a large tsunami. This information is useful for enhancing early warning systems and evacuation procedures that can be adjusted to the tidal conditions in the study area.
Trabajo Social y el desplazamiento forzoso
Authors: Gómez-Ortiz Claudia Lorena , Acevedo-Bejarano María del Pilar 
Published: June 2024

En este documento se pretende exponer inicialmente cómo ha sido abordada la problemática del desplazamiento forzado por diferentes organizaciones e Instituciones, y posteriormente se plantea una propuesta de intervención desde Trabajo Social que apunte a brindar los elementos necesarios para abordar dicha problemática de manera integral.
Implementasi Metode Histogram of Oriented Gradient dan K-Nearest Neighbor Untuk Identifikasi Motif Batik
Authors: Perdana Adhetya Putra , Bahri Syamsul , Ristian Uray 
Published: June 2024

Batik merupakan warisan budaya Indonesia yang telah diakui oleh UNESCO sebagai warisan budaya internasional. Setiap motif batik memiliki pola dan bentuk yang unik, disusun secara teratur maupun tidak teratur. Untuk melestarikan batik sebagai salah satu warisan budaya dunia dan memperkenalkan keberagaman motif batik, dapat dilakukan melalui pengklasifikasian motif batik. Penelitian ini membangun sebuah sistem untuk mengklasifikasikan citra motif batik dengan menggunakan algoritma pengolahan citra dari metode Histogram of Oriented Gradient yang berfokus pada struktur atau bentuk suatu objek pada citra dan klasifikasi data menggunakan metode K-Nearest Neighbor. Inputan awal sistem berupa citra motif batik, kemudian pada setiap data di lakukan ekstraksi fitur menggunakan HOG, selanjutnya data tersebut diklasifikasikan menggunakan KNN dengan menghitung jarak data latih dengan data uji dan mengurutkan data kelas terdekat dan frekuensi kemunculan terbanyak. Terdapat 6 motif batik yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yaitu Megamendung, Parang, Kawung, Sekar Jagad, Truntun, dan Cendrawasi. Data yang digunakan berjumlah 240 data dengan komposisi 70% data latih dan 30% data uji. Pengujian dilakukan menggunakan confusion matrix nilai akurasi tertinggi yaitu 70,83% dengan nilai K=3 dan waktu rata-rata yang digunakan yaitu 32,26 detik.
PENERAPAN COSINE SIMILARITY DAN PEMBOBOTAN TF-IDF UNTUK KLASIFIKASI PENGADUAN MASYARAKAT BERBASIS WEB (Studi Kasus : BAGWASSIDIK DITRESKRIMUM POLDA KALBAR)
Authors: Anugrah Rizki Ranu 
Published: June 2024

Pada sistem pengaduan masyarakat penanganan laporan berita acara pemeriksaan (BAP) dari pihak kepolisian bergantung pada administrator untuk membaca setiap laporan yang masuk secara manual. Hal ini dapat menyebabkan kesalahan dalam penanganan pengaduan sehingga dokumen pengaduan masyarakat yang tidak terorganisir secara baik. Hal ini menyebabkan proses pengklasifikasian tersebut memakan waktu sehingga mengakibatkan informasi tersebut sulit untuk dikelompokkan. Kerahasiaan dokumen pengaduan masyarakat diperlukan agar informasi yang dikumpulkan dapat diolah sebagai informasi yang layak. Klasifikasi dokumen dilakukan dengan cara mengelompokkan atau memisahkan dokumen berdasarkan kategori atau karakteristik tertentu. Jumlah dokumen yang banyak dalam proses klasifikasi tidak dapat dilakukan secara manual, karena membutuhkan banyak waktu dan tenaga. Penelitian ini membangun sebuah sistem klasifikasi otomatis dokumen pengaduan masyarakat dengan menggunakan algoritma Cosine Similarity dan metode pembobotan TF-IDF dalam proses clustering. Penelitian ini membangun sebuah sistem klasifikasi otomatis dokumen pengaduan masyarakat dengan menggunakan algoritma Cosine Similarity dan metode pembobotan TF-IDF dalam proses clustering. Proses dokumen pengaduan masyarakat akan diklasifikasikan ke dalam beberapa kategori agar sistem yang dibuat pada penelitian ini memudahkan dalam pengarsipan dokumen. Hasil klasifikasi yang diperoleh dengan metode Cosine Similarity dan pembobotan TF-IDF tergolong tinggi, dengan akurasi sebesar 84%.
Implementasi Metode Profile Matching Pada Sistem Penerimaan Penyedia Jasa Lainnya Orang Perorangan (PJLP) Di Lingkungan Pemerintah Kota Pontianak Berbasis Website
Authors: Lestarry Indah Advia , Hidayati Rahmi , Bahri Syamsul 
Published: June 2024

Penyedia Jasa Lainnya Orang Perorangan (PJLP) Pemerintah Kota Pontianak, pertama kali dilakukan pada tahun 2017. Dalam setiap kegiatan proses penerimaan PJLP, terdapat permasalahan antara lain kualifikasi yang tidak sesuai dengan kebutuhan dan banyaknya jumlah pencari kerja, sehingga mengalami kesulitan dalam menentukan calon yang mempunyai kemampuan maupun kompetensi sesuai dengan bidangnya, tercatat sebanyak 158 orang pelamar pada tahun 2020 untuk semua formasi, data pelamar yang digunakan sebanyak 32 orang yang mendaftar pada bagian admin Pontive Center. Tujuan dari penelitian ini dibangun sebuah sistem pendukung keputusan untuk membantu memberikan rekomendasi kepada tim penyeleksi dalam memilih calon PJLP yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan proses seleksi yang lebih efisien dan efektif, sehingga subjektifitas dalam pengambilan keputusan dapat dikurangi. Metode profile matching dapat mengatasi masalah dalam penentuan keputusan yang memiliki banyak kriteria penilaian, dan aspek-aspek penilaian seperti core factor dan secondary factor. Hasil akhir penilaian dipengaruhi oleh besaran bobot core factor dan secondary factor pada setiap kriteria, hasil dari penelitian ini berupa sistem pendukung keputusan dalam penerimaan PJLP di lingkungan Pemerintah Kota Pontianak dengan mengimplementasikan metode profile matching yang dibangun berbasis website. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian yang dilakukan, fungsionalitas sistem berjalan sesuai kebutuhan dan dapat memberikan hasil rekomendasi dalam penerimaan PJLP.
SISTEM PENENTUAN KUALITAS BIBIT KELAPA SAWIT MENGGUNAKAN METODE SIMPLE ADDITIVE WEIGHTING (SAW)
Authors: Lodizeno Thomas , Rusi Ibnur , Rahmayuda Syahru 
Published: June 2024

Pengetahuan pembibitan pada sektor budidaya yang benar dan akurat sangat berpengaruh dalam menaikkan suatu produksi dari tanaman kelapa sawit. CV. Putra Borneo Raya dalam penentuan kualitas bibit masih mengalami hambatan seperti proses menentukan bibit dengan waktu yang lama dan terjadinya human eror dikarenakan belum adanya penentuan kualitas bibit secara otomatis. Sistem penentuan kualitas bibit kelapa sawit menjadi solusi untuk menentukan bibit kelapa sawit yang berkualitas, pemilihan bibit kelapa sawit yang salah akan terlihat setelah tanaman mulai berproduksi seperti hasil panen buah kelapa sawit yang sedikit. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan membangun sistem penentuan kualitas bibit kelapa sawit dengan menggunakan metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) pada CV. Putra Borneo Raya berbasis website. Metode SAW digunakan untuk menjumlahkan bobot dari rating kinerja pada setiap alternatif pada semua atribut. Kriteria dan penilaian metode SAW terdiri dari daun, jumlah pelepah, tinggi tanaman, diameter tanaman dan panjang helaian daun. Pengujian pada sistem ini menggunakan black box testing untuk pengujian fungsionalitas. Sistem di uji menggunakan skala likert dengan melalui kuisioner yang diisi oleh 30 responden. Hasilnya Sistem Penentuan Kualitas Bibit Sawit memiliki nilai 88,10% termasuk dlam kategori “Baik Sekali”.
RANCANG BANGUN ALAT PENGISI AIR OTOMATIS BERBASIS MIKROKONTROLER
Authors: , Yulrio Brianorman Siti Sulbiyah Kurniasih , Dedi Triyanto 
Published: June 2024

Penggunaan sistem kontrol volume pada sebagian alat pengisi zat cair masih dilakukan secara manual. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membangun sebuah sistem kontrol pengisian air secara otomatis. Sistem ini dibangun menggunakan Arduino Uno R3 yang disertai dengan komponen pendukung sistem seperti sensor Water Flow, Solenoid Valve, sensor Ultrasonik, pompa air, Keypad dan LCD. Sistem ini juga dilengkapi dengan aplikasi yang digunakan untuk memonitoring penggunaan air. Sensor Water Flow berfungsi untuk menghitung debit air setiap detik. Sensor ini dikalibrasi dengan memasukkan nilai konstanta sebesar 2,267. Penghitungan volume air dilakukan dengan menambahkan debit air setiap detik yang melewati sensor Water Flow. Dari hasil implementasi alat, Solenoid Valve akan tertutup jika ketinggian air lebih kecil dari 16 cm dan lebih besar dari 28 cm serta volume air yang terisi sudah sesuai pengaturan. Percobaan menghasilkan nilai error di bawah <3% untuk perbandingan data masuk dengan keluaran yang diukur dengan gelas ukur, dan <6% untuk perbandingan data masuk dengan penghitungan oleh sensor Water Flow.Nilai error ini didapat dari selisih antara volume yang diatur dengan penghitungan oleh sensor WaterFlow dan air yang keluar. Hasil penghitungan volume akan tersimpan dalam memori EEPROM mikrokontroler. Volume-volume tersebut dapat ditransfer ke aplikasi, sehingga dapat dimonitoring penggunannya. Kata kunci: Arduino, Mikrokontroler, Water Flow, Solenoid Valve, EEPROM