Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Recent advances in hybrid measurement methods based on atomic force microscopy and surface sensitive measurement techniques

AFM was proposed in the 1990s as a tool to determine the topography at a sub-micrometer level. Since then AFM proved to be a valuable tool in material science and physical chemistry. Soon after successful application of AFM, it was employed for biological applications. The success of AFM can be ascribed to the high sensitivity, versatility, and resolution (1000 times higher resolution compared to optical microscopy). However, it intrinsically lacks amongst others chemical sensitivity. These limitations of AFM can be overcome by coupling it to orthogonal (complementary) optical (i.e. microscopy techniques) or non-optical techniques (i.e. Kelvin method). Such combinations are capable to garner information on morphological and mechanical properties of a sample together with fluorescence, spectroscopic (IR/Raman/fluorescence), electric, temperature or conductivity. Recently, advances in microscopy and super-resolution techniques enable the collection of even more than 2 measurands. Furthermore, new combinations, such as the photothermal-induced resonance (PTIR), a combination of IR spectroscopy and AFM, and scanning near-field ellipsometry microscopy (SNEM), a combination of ellipsometry and AFM, are actively researched, widening the adoptability of orthogonal combinations relying on AFM, while researchers devote tremendous effort to enhance established hybrid methods, such as tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS). Here, we introduce hybrid measurement techniques, relying on AFM and complementary techniques. The main focus of these hybrid techniques is on the combination with optical techniques as there has been much progress in the past few years and we can contribute our expertise in this field. For each combination, the working principle is explained briefly and applications of such combinations are pointed out. Finally, a short comprehension is given with basic information on resolution and field of application of all major combinations. We envision that this review is helpful to those confronted with combined measurements for the first time, for experienced researchers, needing quick access to recent literature as it may convey new ideas for problems in analysis, as well as for researchers, who develop novel combined methods.
Application of theory of planned behavior to study online booking behavior

The development of the internet has influenced the development of the world economy. Various buying and selling transactions that previously could only be done face-to-face, have now developed into transactions via the internet known as e-business or e-commerce. The hotel room online booking system was created to make it easier for consumers to book rooms 24 hours a day. With the availability of the online booking feature, consumers can access hotel information in detail and more transparently, besides that, consumers can also see reviews which can be used as their consideration in choosing hotels and planning holidays. Traveloka's significant development as an Indonesian online travel agent unicorn plays an important role in accelerating the growth rate of the online travel ecosystem, especially for the domestic market. There are many factors that must be examined in finding information, placing orders, and purchasing online. Therefore, this research is focused on online booking behavior. This study aims to determine the influence between variables based on Theory of Planned Behavior, which consists of attitude toward the online booking behavior, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, online booking intention and online booking behavior at Traveloka. Data was collected from 133 respondents of domestic tourists who have made online bookings at Traveloka. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) statistics with the Smart PLS 3.0 M3 program to determine the complexity of the relationship between latent variables and their indicators. The results of this study indicate that attitude toward the behavior and subjective norms have a positive and significant effect on online booking intention. Meanwhile, perceived behavioral control has no significant effect on online booking intention. Another finding is that online booking intention and perceived behavioral control are known to have a positive and significant effect on online booking behavior. Traveloka management and marketers are also expected to be able to use the results of this research to evaluate and take corrective action on aspects that are deemed inadequate and manage the ease of use of the application to increase online booking intentions through the Traveloka application.
Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Elderly Hemodialysis Patients

Aim: Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing renal replacement therapy. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the prevalence and diversity of gastrointestinal symptoms in elderly hemodialysis patients. Methods: Elderly patients (>75 years of age) of four outpatient hemodialysis service centers were given a questionnaire to complete which was previously validated and designed to measure the occurrence of gastrointestinal symptoms within the last six months. An interview with a nephrologist was completed at the same time. Results: A total of 112 patients responded (67 females, 45 males) to the questionnaire. Our study revealed a high prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in elderly patients. Ninety-four percent of elderly dialysis patients had at least one of the following chronic gastrointestinal symptoms: dyspeptic symptoms (especially bloating) was reported in 53%, chronic constipation was reported in 42%, pyrosis in 25% and abdominal pain in 22% of the patients. Thirty-eight percent had loss of appetite and 14% had chronic diarrhoea. Patients were moderately/severely bothered by symptoms in up to 63% of cases. Nausea and vomiting were the least prevalent symptoms. There was no significant statistical difference between the severity of symptoms by gender (p=0.483). Diabetes mellitus was not associated with more gastrointestinal symptoms (p=0.662). Conclusion: The prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms is high in elderly dialysis patients and these symptoms cause a major health burden in their daily life. Our study showed no significant relationship between the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms and gender. Diabetic patients showed no substantial rise in the amount or severity of gastrointestinal symptoms as compared to non-diabetic patients.
Numerical approach based on Bernstein polynomials for solving mixed Volterra-Fredholm integral equations

This paper provides an effective numerical technique for obtaining the approximate solution of mixed Volterra-Fredholm Integral Equations (VFIEs) of second kind. The VFIEs arise from parabolic boundary value problems, mathematical modelling of the spatio-temporal development of an epidemic, and from various physical and Engineering models. The proposed method is based on the discretization of VFIEs by Bernstein’s approximation. Some results on convergence are also established which suggests that the technique converges to a smooth approximate solution. Its remarkable accuracy properties are finally demonstrated by several examples with graphical representation.
Understanding Chemico-Biological Interactions of Glutamate MMP-2 Inhibitors through Rigorous Alignment-Dependent 3D-QSAR Analyses

The current study involves different alignment techniques (pharmacophore-based, docking-based and Open3DALIGN-based) extensively at the first time to build three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) models on some potential glutamate-based in house MMP-2 inhibitors. The docking-based alignment method yields the best 3D-QSAR models though other alignment-based methods also provide statistically significant and validated models. 3D-QSAR models are correlated with molecular docking study and pharmacophore mapping. Biphenyl moiety of glutamines enters into the S1′ pocket and involves π-π interactions with Tyr142 and His120, while none of the phenylacetyl/naphthylacetyl isoglutamines interacts with Tyr142. 3D-QSAR models also suggest the importance of hydrophobicity and steric features of biphenyl function required for higher MMP-2 inhibition. The sulfonyl oxygen may form potential hydrogen bonding interaction with Leu83 and Ala84 of S1' pocket. This study clearly points out that biphenylsulfonyl glutamines are favorable than phenylacetyl/naphthylacetyl isoglutamines for imparting higher MMP-2 inhibition.
Effects of IV Magnesium Sulphate on Hemodynamic Response To Pneumoperitoneum In Laparoscopic Cholecyctectomy; A Randomized Control Trial

Objective: To determine the effect of IV Magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) in attenuating the hemodynamic effects of pneumoperitoneum. Methodology: Our single blind randomized control trial (based on computer generated randomize allocation) was carried out at Holy Family Hospital and included 60 patients, not allergic to MgSO4 and belonging to the American Society of Anesthesiology (class 1 and 2. Patients were divided into two groups with Intervention group (M group) receiving 30 mg/kg of MgSO4 and the control group (C group) receiving a placebo. Hemodynamic parameters were then measured at different points of time during surgery. Data was collected and analyzed by using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 25.0. Results: Out of 60 patients selected 86.7% were females while 13.3% were males. Mean age was 35.78(SD=8.26). As compared to group, patients belonging to group had significantly lower heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure at 15 minutes, after release of pneumoperitoneum and at extubation with p values less than 0.05. Conclusion: Our study concludes that 30 mg/kg of MgSO4 given as a bolus just before creation of pneumoperitoneum protect against its possible adverse hemodynamic effects.
Optimization of processing conditions for oil reduction of magwinya (a deep-fried cereal dough)

Obesity – a known risk factor for some metabolic diseases – is still of global concern deeply rooted in unhealthy diet and lifestyle choices. Magwinya, a wheat-based deep-fried snack, absorbs up to 14% of oil. Wheat bran (WB), can serve as additive for fibre enrichment and oil reduction; hence this investigation on the optimization of WB, fermentation and frying time on oil uptake of magwinya. Using response surface methodology, WB concentration, fermentation time and frying time were independent variables that generated 15 runs from Box-Benkhen experimental design for magwinya production. Responses were weight, diameter, volume, crust and crumb colour, hardness, ash, oil and moisture content. Goals of the optimization process were set to minimize oil and maximize ash contents. Variations in WB and frying time had a significant effect on all dependent variables and WB significantly (p < 0.05) reduced oil by 42.86% and increased ash content by 61.78%. Coefficient of determination (R2) values above 0.8 was used to determine fitness of models. Variables for optimum fried dough were 15 g WB, 120 min fermentation time and 3 min frying time at 0.92 desirability value. Fibre enrichment using WB can significantly improve quality and reduce oil uptake in traditional fried cereal dough.
CORN GRAIN YIELD COMPONENTS AND NUTRIENT ACCUMULATION IN RESPONSE TO NITROGEN, PLANT DENSITY AND HYBRID

OF THESIS CORN GRAIN YIELD COMPONENTS AND NUTRIENT ACCUMULATION IN RESPONSE TO NITROGEN, PLANT DENSITY AND HYBRID Modern maize hybrids exhibit higher yields, increased biomass production, stress tolerance and greater nitrogen (N) use efficiency. Increased biomass accumulation can influence nutrient uptake and lead to increased nutrient removal. Hybrids were tested at seeding rates (SR) of 74000 (low) and 148000 (supraoptimal) plants ha-1 and at N rates of 0 (deficient) and 390 (non-limiting) kg N ha-1. Plants were sampled at V7, V14, R3, R5 and R6 and separated into vegetative and reproductive fractions for determination of dry matter and N accumulation. Grain yield was harvested at R6. The high SR and high N treatment combination resulted in greatest biomass accumulation, crop growth rates, and N accumulation per hectare in both vegetative and grain tissues. The high SR and high N combination maximized grain yield at 20.6 Mg ha-1, essentially through an increase in kernels ha-1. High SR decreased kernel weight, even with high N. At the higher plant densities resulting from the high SR, however, average utilization of available N was enhanced. The results have implications for improved management practices under high input systems and providing insight to growers who incorporate variable seed and N rates.
Chemical fingerprint of essential oil components from fresh leaves of Glycosmis pentaphylla (Retz.) Correa

The present research was undertaken to characterize the promising bioactive constituents of Glycosmis pentaphylla leaves. The volatile oil was obtained by hydrodistillation and the components present were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Elucidation on mass spectrum GC-MS was conducted using the database of National Institute of Standard and technology (NIST). The GC-MS analysis of essential oil of Glycosmis pentaphylla leaves resolved into sixty seven compounds representing 99.71% of essential oil. The active principles with their retention time, peak area, molecular formula, molecular weight, structure and category of the compound were predicted. Phytol (28.03%) was the dominant compound in the oil. From the present study, it is revealed that the oil present in leaf is very rich in diverse phytochemicals. Most of the identified compounds are basically biological important. The results are in conformity with the tribal conviction for which they use as traditional medicine for diverse bioactivities and curing of ailments.
INVENTARISASI TUMBUHAN OBAT DAN PEMANFAATANNYA SECARA TRADISIONAL OLEH MASYARAKAT DI DESA AMESIU KABUPATEN KONAWE, SULAWESI TENGGARA

ABSTRACT Amesiu village is one of the areas that has a considerable potency of medicinal plants. This study aims to inventory the types of plants used as medicine and to study the utilization of medicinal plants in the village of Pondidaha Pondidaha District Konawe. This study uses qualitative deskrpative method with data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation. The data of the research results are analyzed descriptively and presented in the form of descriptions, tables and images. The results showed that in Amesiu Village there are 39 species of 27 plant families used by the community as traditional medicine materials. Organs or parts of plants that are utilized as the manufacture of medicinal herbs, namely roots, rhizomes, tubers, stems, bark, leaves, fruits and seeds. The most widely used part of plants as medicine is leaves. The processing process is done by boiling, shredded, pounded and burned. The most widely used way of processing is boiled. Types of diseases that can be treated with medicinal plants as many as 31 types of diseases. Keywords : Inventory, Medicinal Plants, Amesiu Village ABSTRAKDesa Amesiu merupakan salah satu wilayah yang memiliki potensi tumbuhan obat yang cukup banyak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menginventarisasi jenis-jenis tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan sebagai obat dan untuk mengkaji pemanfaatan tumbuhan obat di Desa Amesiu Kecamatan Pondidaha Kabupaten Konawe. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskrptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Data hasil penelitian dianalisis secara deskriptif dan disajikan dalam bentuk deskripsi, tabel dan gambar. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa di Desa Amesiu terdapat 39 spesies dari 27 famili tumbuhan yang dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat sebagai bahan pengobatan tradisional. Organ atau bagian tumbuhan yang dimanfaaatkan sebagai pembuatan ramuan obat yaitu akar, rimpang, umbi, batang, kulit batang, daun, buah dan biji. Bagian tumbuhan yang paling banyak digunakan sebagai obat yaitu daun. Proses pengolahan dilakukan dengan cara direbus, diparut, ditumbuk dan dibakar. Cara pengolahan yang paling banyak digunakan adalah direbus. Jenis penyakit yang dapat diobati dengan tumbuhan obat sebanyak 31 jenis penyakit. Kata kunci : Inventarisasi, Tumbuhan Obat, Desa Amesiu
Halal Awareness, Social Media Promotion, and Reference Group (Word of Mouth) on Purchase Decision through Purchase Intention as Intervening Variable (Case Studies on MSME in Super Swalayan, Taman Setiabudi Indah, Medan)

The existence of MSME cannot be eliminated or avoided from today's society because it is very useful in terms of distributing people's income and also able to absorb labor on a large scale considering the large population of Indonesia so that it can reduce the unemployment rate. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of halal awareness, social media promotion, and reference group (word of mouth) on purchase decision through purchase intention as intervening variable in MSME in Super Swalayan, Taman Setiabudi Indah, Medan. The population of this research is consumers who shops at Super Swalayan, Taman Setiabudi Indah, Medan with a total sample of 100 respondents. The sampling method used was the accidental sampling method. Data analysis is carried out through IBM SPSS Statistics 24. The results show that halal awareness and reference group (word of mouth) directly have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention, while social promotion have a negative and insignificant effect on purchase intention. Halal awareness, social media promotion, and reference group (word of mouth) have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decision, then halal awareness, and reference group (word of mouth) have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decision through purchase intention, while social promotion has a negative and insignificant effect on purchasing decision through purchase intention. Keywords: Halal Awareness, Social Media Promotion, Reference Group (Word Of Mouth), Purchase Decision, Purchase Intention.
Effect of different drying techniques on quality characteristics of African palmyra palm (Borassus aethiopum) fruit flour

African palmyra palm (Borassus aethiopum Mart.) fruits are underutilized in Sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to produce flour from the African palmyra palm (APP) fruit pulp and evaluate the effect of different drying methods on the quality characteristics of the flour. The fresh pulp was oven, solar, and freeze-dried. Proximate, physicochemical and functional properties of the flours were determined. The flours had high amount of crude fibre (14.04-19.52%), carbohydrates (64.56-73.60%), energy (281.92 73.60 kCal/ 100g), relatively high water absorption capacity (307.18-517.66%), swelling power (433.0-556.92%), oil absorption capacity (83.48-164.38%) and good flowability (Hausner Ratios below 1.4 and Carr’s Indices below 23%). The present findings show that APP flour could be used as a potential ingredient in various food products such as pasta, puddings, cakes, biscuits, bread, crackers and doughnuts.
Euroscepticism between Populism and Technocracy: The Case of Italian Lega and Movimento 5 Stelle

This paper analyses the digital communication of Italian parties Lega and Movimento 5 Stelle during their campaigns for the European Parliament elections (January-May 2019). We focus on the Italian case as it is representative of a generalised shift in European public discourse towards an overt delegitimation of the European project and its re-imagination. In the Italian case, Lega and Movimento 5 Stelle, which were in a Government coalition for fourteen months, have been instrumental in Italy’s shift from a strong Europhile country to one of the most Eurosceptic. However, while Lega has definitely aligned itself with a strong right-wing populist agenda, Movimento 5 Stelle has promoted a populist technocratic vision of democracy. Our analysis shows that the articulation of Eurosceptic discourses from both parties by and large reflects the two stances above with Lega’s messages (primarily produced by its leader Matteo Salvini) characterised by a ‘hyperled’ style of communication and stronger nativist elements (for example the appeal to an ethno-centric and ‘sovereign’ idea of Italy) than those of Movimento 5 Stelle, which instead relied on a ‘horizontal’ communicative style. However, our data also shows that the delegitimation of Europe in both parties occur along a similar domestication of European affairs into the national political agenda and the call for a reformed Europe along nationalistic logics which both parties claimed to champion.
Avaliação da qualidade de alisantes capilares contendo tioglicolato de amônio

Considering the market demand for knowledge in the area of hair straightening, it is important to perform quality control procedures in smoothing creams in order to ensure the safety of its users and the aesthetic professionals. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of capillary straighteners that contain ammonium thioglycolate in their formula. Ten samples of hair straighteners were analyzed. The tests performed were: dosing of thioglycolic acid and ammonia, analysis of organoleptic and pH determination. Regarding the thioglycolic acid content, three samples classified as of general use showed results above the allowed limit while all samples (both of general and professional use) were approved as far as the ammonia content goes. As for the pH evaluation, all samples had values above the established limit. The use of products with inadequate concentrations of ammonium thioglycolate and pH above the allowed limit can lead to adverse reactions to the consumer and cause damage to the hair strands. In conclusion, it is of the utmost importance to perform quality control procedures in these products in order to provide a safer experience while using them and avoid any possible adverse reactions.
The effect of digital marketing and e-commerce on financial performance and business sustaina-bility of MSMEs during COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of digital marketing (DM), e-commerce (EC), business sustainability (BS) and financial performance (FP) of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) during Pandemic Covid19 in Indonesia. The relationships between digital marketing and business sustainability, e-commerce and business sustainability, digital marketing and financial performance, e-commerce and financial performance, financial performance and business sustainability are investigated. This research is quantitative research with a questionnaire approach. Data processing tools use the SmartPLS 3.3. 3 software. The primary data collection method was accomplished by distributing online questionnaires to 120 MSMEs in Banten Indonesia who had experienced the pandemic. The results show that digital marketing had significant effect on business sustainability, e-commerce had significant effect on business sustainability, digital marketing had significant effect on financial performance. However, e-commerce had no significant effect on financial performance, financial performance had no significant effect on business sustainability, digital marketing had no significant effect on business sustainability through financial performance, e-commerce had no significant effect on business sustainability through financial performance. The use of digital marketing has been carried out to increase customer awareness. Marketplace as a manifestation of e-commerce is used as an innovation or change in sales methods.