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Analisis Keluhan Nabi Habakuk Dalam Penderitaan (Habakuk 1:2-4)
Authors: Trivena Br Nadeak  , Sisga Desriman Zebua  , Asima Putri Handayani Nababan  , Yubilate Christwell Zebua  , Herdiana Boru Hombing
Published: May 2023

The prophet Habakkuk was a prophet who lived in very similar times and is still relevant today, and he struggled with the commonplace question that believers should ask “why did God allow curses to happen?”  Habakkuk lived in a time of suffering, oppression of injustice, crime, hatred and division was rampant, the wicked surrounded the righteous.  The method used in this study is a qualitative method based on literature studies, namely by using data collection methods, using reliable and accurate sources such as journals, books, and the Bible.  Difficult circumstances and a sense of injustice surrounded his prophetic vocation, but in fact this did not prevent the prophet Habakkuk from fulfilling the Mission God gave him.  When the prophet Habakkuk asked God for help, he did not know of any evidence of an answer from God to his cry.  He only saw that God only seemed to be silent and did not want to answer his call, but he was sure that God would answer his prayer.  Habakkuk's sense of certainty comes from his living faith in the midst of suffering.  Habakkuk's poem provides an example for today's people to have a long-suffering, steadfast attitude, and think positively in facing difficult times.
Memahami Makna Panggilan Abraham Dalam Konteks Pendidikan Agama Kristen
Authors: Jenius Harita
Published: May 2023

The meaning of Abraham's call for Christian Religious Education is important in practicing Christian teachings today. By understanding Abraham's calling, Christian teachers can apply the steps that Abraham used during his life to the teaching of Christianity. The research method used is qualitative through analysis of scriptural texts and related literature. The values contained in the history of Abraham's call, such as faith, patience, obedience, and submission are very relevant to Christian religious education. This paper also discusses how to apply these values in the context of Christian education, including reflective and interactive learning. However, understanding the meaning of Abraham's call in the context of Christian religious education presents challenges, including differences in interpretation and understanding that arise from different Christian traditions. The solution to this challenge is to increase insight and understanding through dialogue between Christian traditions and interfaith studies. This paper also provides solutions to overcome challenges in understanding the meaning of Abraham's call, and the need for greater insight and understanding through dialog between Christian traditions and interfaith studies.
Makna Teologis Memberi Persembahan Perpuluhan Dalam Perjanjian Lama
Authors: Wiwinen Wiwinen
Published: May 2023

There is no denying that it is one measure of the Christian's relationship with God. Personal finances, especially in terms of giving and keeping a tithe tax offering. Tithing is an important issue in Christian finance. Some believe that this is a tax to God for a happy life. Despite life's difficulties. Some people do not pay tithing. unmanageable income. In fact, there are things that we cannot give. Because he enjoys spending too much money on his life. Also, some Christians tithe eagerly, but for no apparent reason. Because that's what the church and family taught me since I was little.
Pengaruh Keterlibatan Pengguna, Kemampuan Teknik Personal Dan Dukungan Top Manajemen Terhadap Kinerja Sistem Informasi Akuntansi
Authors: Yulia Wijayanti  , Cris Kuntadi  , Rachmat Pramukty
Published: May 2023

In research or scientific articles, previous or relevant research is very important because it helps strengthen theories and phenomena of the relationship or influence between variables. In the literature research on accounting information systems, this article analyzes user involvement, personal technical skills, and top management support. These factors affect the accounting information system. Building a hypothesis of influence between variables is the aim of this paper. The results of this literature research are as follows: 1) User Involvement influences the Accounting Information System; 2) Personal Technical Ability influences the Accounting Information System; and 3) Top Management Support.
Analisis Sentimen Pengguna Twitter Terhadap Kinerja Walikota Medan Menggunakan Metode Naive Bayes Classifier
Authors: Fajar Muharram  , Kana Saputra S
Published: May 2023

Technological developments today make it easy for people to use social media as a means of expressing opinions, including Twitter. The case study taken by the researcher is the sentiment towards the performance of the mayor of Medan. The case was taken because it was widely discussed by Indonesian people, especially the city of Medan on Twitter social media. One of the uses of this research is to find out the trend of Twitter user comments on the performance of the mayor of Medan by conducting a sentiment analysis. Sentiment will be classified as positive, negative and neutral. The algorithm used in sentiment analysis is Naïve Bayes. The stages in conducting sentiment analysis in this study are data preprocessing, data processing, classification, and evaluation. The results of this study are using the SMOTE method, the training and testing ratio is 80:20 because it has the highest accuracy, which is 78% compared to other ratios. The prediction results resulting from the classification turned out to be more dominant towards neutral labels. In addition to classifying for sentiment analysis, this study also measures the performance of the model created. The results showed that the Naïve Bayes algorithm has a precision value of 78%, a recall of 78%, and an f1-score of 77%.
Pengaruh Persepsi Pelaku UMKM Tentang Pengetahuan Akuntansi dan Skala Usaha terhadap Penggunaan Informasi Akuntansi (Studi Kasus Pelaku UMKM pada Komunitas TDA Makassar)
Authors: Suryani Anni , U. Nurdjanna Fadjrin
Published: May 2023

The title of the study is the effect of MSME actors’ perception of accounting knowledge and the business scale of using accounting information. A case study in the Makassar TDA (Hands Above) community. This study aims to determine: 1) To determine the effect of MSME actors’ perceptions of accounting knowledge on the use of accounting information. 2) To determine the effect of business scale on the use of accounting information. 3) To determine the effect of the perception of MSME actors on accounting knowledge and the business scale of using accounting information. This study uses a quantitative approach method. The sampling technique used in this study is Non-Probability Sampling. The type of Non-Probability Sampling used is purposive sampling. The population in this study as much 433 then calculated using the slovin formula so as to obtain a total sample of 23 respondents. This study uses multiple linear regression analysis methods. The results obtained are 1) Perceptions of MSME actors about accounting knowledge have a significant effect on the use of accounting information with a value of sig. 0.001 < 0.05. 2) Business scale has no effect on the use of accounting information with a value of sig. 0.834 > 0.05. 3) Perceptions of MSMEs regarding accounting knowledge and business scale have a significant effect on the use of accounting information with a value of sig. 0.001 < 0.05.
Evaluasi Kinerja Auditor Dalam Mendeteksi Dan Mencegah Terjadinya Potensi Fraud (Kecurangan)
Authors: Bangki Rafida
Published: May 2023

Researchers can formulate a research question, namely how the performance of the auditor and the internal control system in detecting and preventing potential fraud at the Kendari City Public Accounting Firm (KAP). The research objective is to determine the performance of auditors and internal control systems in detecting and preventing potential fraud at the Kendari City Public Accounting Firm (KAP). The data source used is primary data, namely through interviews of 2 (two) informants who work at KAP Kendari City and secondary data is collected through data collection, namely in the form of documents that are relevant to the auditor's performance in detecting and preventing potential fraud. The data obtained was processed and analyzed using a qualitative approach. The results of the study show that: the auditor's performance in detecting and preventing potential fraud at KAP Kendari City has been carried out adequately. It can be proven that it refers to the SOP that has been established and has implemented audit procedures with Computer Assisted Audit Techniques, namely using the Spreadsheet Application in the form of m.s Excel. The internal control system for the auditor's performance in detecting and preventing potential fraud has been implemented effectively and efficiently which can be seen from the existence of an understanding of the control environment, risk assessment, control activities, the existence of information and communication and the monitoring of internal controls that occur at the City Public Accountant Office Kendari. Auditors are responsible for detecting material misstatements in the financial statements and detecting material misstatements whether intentional or due to fraud.
Pengaruh Belanja Daerah, Dana Alokasi Umum, Dan Dana Alokasi Khusus Terhadap Kinerja Pengelolaan Keuangan
Authors: Ardhana Muhammad Anugrah
Published: May 2023

The management of regional finances is very big influence on the fate of an area because the region can be a strong and powerful area and able to develop its greatness or become powerless depending on how to manage its finances. This research aims to find out; The influence of shopping districts, a special allocation of Funds, the Fund allocation of Public Financial Manager on performance Area in the town of Palopo. This research was conducted in Palopo. The study is observational, analytic with cross sectional design of the study. The population in this study are SKPD structural officials, namely Head of SKPD, Secretary, Head of Division, and Head of Sub-division of Regional Financial Planning and Management. The type of data to be used in this research is secondary data in the form of "time series" that is quantitative, i.e. data-shaped figures. The data were analyzed by multivariate Analysis in the study carried out using logistic regression test. The results of this study indicate that 1) there are no significant influence of variable Area Shopping area of financial performance against Palopo (p = 0.130). 2) there is a significant influence on performance of Finance Area DAU Area Palopo (p = 0,011).  3) there is no significant influence of the variable DAK the region against financial performance area of Palopo (p = 0.059).
Pengaruh Religiusitas dan Label Halal terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kosmetik
Authors: Lestari Tri Desi , Daswan Lestari
Published: May 2023

This study aims to simultaneously use religiosity and halal labels on purchasing decisions for cosmetic products in the Barru district, to determine whether religiosity influences purchasing decisions for cosmetic products in the Barru district and whether halal labels influence purchasing decisions for cosmetic products in the Barru district. The population taken in this study were consumers of cosmetic products who made purchases in Barru Regency. The sampling technique in this study was determined purposively or intentionally by using a sampling quota. The sample size in this study was 30 people using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that: religiosity and halal label had a significant effect on the decision to purchase cosmetic products in Barru Regency, religiosity had a significant effect on decision to purchase cosmetic products in Barru Regency, the halal label had a significant effect on the decision to purchase cosmetic products in Barru Regency.
Analisis Rasio Likuiditas dan Solvabilitas untuk menilai Kinerja Keuangan Koperasi
Authors: Tasmita Yuni Nuardi
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the liquidity and solvency ratios to assess the financial performance of cooperatives in Pangkep Regency.  The analysis method in this research uses the quantitative descriptive method using 2 ratios analysis including 1: liquidity ratio 2: solvency ratio Koperasi in Pangkep Regency. The results of the overall ratio analysis based on previously processed financial data show that the financial performance of KPRI Kopdap of the Department of Religious Affairs of Pangkep Regency for five years 2013 to 2017 has very good criteria.
Pengaruh Teknik Hipnosis dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa
Authors: Ismail Ismail , Indriani Juliana
Published: May 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki pengaruh teknik hipnosis dalam pengajaran  bahasa  Inggris  terhadap  hasil  belajar di  SDIT  AL-HILMI  Dompu,  penelitian  ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif karena diperlukan data statistik dan bentuk angka. Responden penelitian ini adalah 30 siswa kelas V SD Islam Terpadu AL-Hilmi Dompu. Untuk mengumpulkan data, dilakukan tes siswa untuk menunjukkan prestasi siswa setelah belajar bahasa Inggris dan kemudian 18 item kuesioner diberikan kepada 30 siswa dan kemudian data dianalisis dengan menggunakan SPSS 16. Temuan utama dalam penelitian ini adalah hipnotis Teknik pengajaran yang digunakan oleh guru Bahasa Inggris di SDIT Al-Hilmi Dompu mempengaruhi prestasi belajar Bahasa Inggris siswa. Salah satu alasan mengapa teknik hipnotis dalam mengajar mempengaruhi prestasi belajar siswa adalah karena teknik ini mampu mendorong siswa untuk lebih aktif dalam proses pembelajaran. Studi serupa sangat direkomendasikan untuk penelitian selanjutnya yang mengintegrasikan teknik hipnosis dan persepsi siswa dan guru tentang tehnik tersebut
Oxytocin administration enhances pleasantness and neural responses to gentle stroking but not moderate pressure social touch by increasing peripheral concentrations
Authors: Chen Yuanshu , Zou Haochen , Hou Xin , Lan Chuimei , Wang Jing , Qing Yanan , Chen Wangjun , Yao Shuxia , Kendrick Keith M
Published: May 2023

Background:

Social touch constitutes a key component of human social relationships, although in some conditions with social dysfunction, such as autism, it can be perceived as unpleasant. We have previously shown that intranasal administration of oxytocin facilitates the pleasantness of social touch and activation of brain reward and social processing regions, although it is unclear if it influences responses to gentle stroking touch mediated by cutaneous C-touch fibers or pressure touch mediated by other types of fibers. Additionally, it is unclear whether endogenous oxytocin acts via direct entry into the brain or by increased peripheral blood concentrations.

Methods:

In a randomized controlled design, we compared effects of intranasal (direct entry into the brain and increased peripheral concentrations) and oral (only peripheral increases) oxytocin on behavioral and neural responses to social touch targeting C-touch (gentle-stroking) or other (medium pressure without stroking) cutaneous receptors.

Results:

Although both types of touch were perceived as pleasant, intranasal and oral oxytocin equivalently enhanced pleasantness ratings and responses of reward, orbitofrontal cortex, and social processing, superior temporal sulcus, regions only to gentle-stroking not medium pressure touch. Furthermore, increased blood oxytocin concentrations predicted the pleasantness of gentle stroking touch. The specificity of neural effects of oxytocin on C-touch targeted gentle stroking touch were confirmed by time-course extraction and classification analysis.

Conclusions:

Increased peripheral concentrations of oxytocin primarily modulate its behavioral and neural responses to gentle social touch mediated by C-touch fibers. Findings have potential implications for using oxytocin therapeutically in conditions where social touch is unpleasant.

Funding:

Key Technological Projects of Guangdong Province grant 2018B030335001.

Clinical trial number:

NCT05265806
O contexto da Indústria 4.0 no processo educacional da engenharia
Authors: Jorge Letícia Neves , Pereira Marco Antônio Carvalho , Veraldo Junior Lucio Garcia , Andrade Herlandí de Souza
Published: May 2023

O advento da Indústria 4.0 modifica dirtamente o âmbito industrial, fazendo com que os limites entre tecnologias, seres humanos, mundo digital e físico seja cada vez menor. Nesse contexto, é importante que pessoas e máquinas passem a trabalhar de maneira conjunta e colaborativa. Tais modificações interferem na dinâmica das empresas e do mercado de trabalho, aumentando, cada vez mais, a procura por profissionais multifuncionais que apresentem variado portifólio de competências técnicas e sócio emocioniais. Atendendo à essas mudanças, se espera que as universidades auxiliem os alunos no desenvolvimento do que é esperado pelo mercado. Porém, existe uma incompatibilidade entre o exigido atualmente pelas empresas e o que é oferecido nas instituições de ensino. Diante dessa situação, surge um questionamento: Como a nova dinâmica do mercado de trabalho interfere no processo de ensino-aprendizagem de engenheiros? Esse artigo visa responder tal questionamento, analisando as competências necessárias para engenheiros e como desenvolvê-las pelo uso de Metodologias Ativas de Aprendizagem, tendo em vista o advento da Indústria 4.0.
Custos ocultos: o impacto nos resultados de uma empresa do segmento de prestação de serviços imobiliários na região do Cone Sul do estado de Rondônia
Authors: Areval Natalia Brizolla , Nascimento Andrei Eduardo da Silva , De Souza José Arilson , Porto Wellington Silva , Ramos Elder Gomes
Published: May 2023

A importância da mensuração dos custos ocultos se torna uma ferramenta estratégica para o aumento da competitividade de uma organização, onde estes custos, quando mensurados, podem impactar diretamente nos resultados da empresa. Desta forma, esta pesquisa teve como objetivo destacar as vantagens de um estudo eficiente dos custos ocultos associados à lucratividade das pequenas e médias empresas no mercado atual, em uma empresa prestadora de serviços imobiliários, na região do Cone Sul do Estado de Rondônia, utilizando-se do Método IMPM (Integrated Manufacturing Performance Measure), Modelo de Desempenho Global de Produção, desenvolvido por Son e Park (1987), na qual podemos verificar quais os efeitos que os custos ocultos causam na produtividade econômica da empresa. Através de dados fornecidos pela empresa, foram identificados e mensurados os resultados de custos ocultos, dentre estes: a ociosidade, o estoque de produtos acabados, o absenteísmo e atestado médico. O valor dos custos ocultos identificados foi de R$ R$116.599,41. Deste modo, os resultados apontam para a existência de custos ocultos significativos quando comparado ao valor total de custos tangíveis apurados. Foram analisados os índices de produtividade nos itens de custos contidos no setor estudado, considerando a análise de cinco fatores de produção: mão-de-obra direta, material direto, energia elétrica, depreciação e instalações, no período estabelecido para a pesquisa, no ano de 2022, onde comparamos seus resultados com e sem a presença dos custos ocultos, podendo identificar a variação deste índice presente e o seu impacto. Estes dados demonstram a importância da identificação dos Custos Ocultos, visando melhorar a eficiência e os resultados operacionais da empresa, podendo assim achar formas de minimizar o seu impacto.
Risk assessment of failure on the correct choice of universities patent quality indicators: a systematic literature review
Authors: Leonidio Ueliton da Costa , Pereira José Cristiano , De Souza Cristina Gomes , Cardoso Douglas de Oliveira , Julião Marcia da Silveira , Ferreira Humberto Medrado Gomes , Dos Santos Vanessa Cristina , Marques Ricardo Almeida
Published: May 2023

Currently, most universities use some indicators to measure the quality of patents. The quality of the metrics may impact sustainability in universities. It is observed that research on patent quality indicators and risk assessment in selecting it can be a relevant contribution to improving the invention-innovation relationship. Moreover, developing ways to evaluate their quality can enhance the results of academic research. The study presents the influential publications in the Patent Quality Indicators, what are the indicators of patent quality for universities, and their potential for generating technological Innovation. The study also presents the risks in choosing Patent Quality Indicators. A systematic literature review was conducted in the University's Patent Quality Indicators and popular digital databases, such as IEEE Xplore, Scopus, Science Direct, Springer Link, and Web of Science (WoS). The sample size is appropriate and significant since all the studied areas are covered. As a result, the ten most significant publications found in the review and a list of the risks are presented. The study can help universities better understand the patent quality indicators and prioritize allocating resources to treat the risks. This study contributes to other researchers' previous findings since most did not cover a systematic literature review and a risk assessment in choosing indicators. This paper aimed to fill this gap by presenting the significant publications and the risks involved. It is believed that the present study will augment the knowledge of the professors and academic professionals in the decision-making process
A Decade of Visual Marketing in a Digital Environment: A Systematic Review
Authors: Nirwana Aditya , Soetjipto Budi Eko , Winarno Agung , Hermawan Agus , Sukaton Ounu Zakiy
Published: May 2023

Aims: This study aims to investigate the extent of research development on visual marketing in the digital environment (digital visual marketing) over the past 10 years (2012-2022) published in Scopus-indexed academic journals. This is accomplished by identifying frequently occurring concepts, research trends, research areas, and philosophical foundations (paradigms) used during this time period.

Study Design:  Systematic Literature Review (SLR) – narrative approach.

Place and Duration of Study: Between January 2023 and March 2023.

Methodology: This study employed the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method by compiling, evaluating, and synthesizing all relevant research related to the topic of digital visual marketing, in order to provide a comprehensive overview of the research that has been conducted on the topic. There are three main stages involved in this process, namely: 1) Planning the review; 2) Conducting the review; and 3) Reporting the review. This study is a general reflection that focuses more on the collection of relevant information that provides context and substance for a particular argument, with informal data extraction, therefore, the SLR conducted falls under the narrative review type.

Results: Based on the inclusion results, reading of abstracts and content of scholarly publications, it can be observed that research with a positivist paradigm dominates scholarly publications on the topic of digital visual marketing in Scopus-indexed journals from 2012 to 2022, accounting for 50% of publications. The remaining paradigms are constructivism (18%), interpretivism (25%), and pragmatism (17%).

Conclusion: With marketing management dominating the field, it can be said that research on digital visual marketing topics is still largely conducted in a “monodisciplinary” manner. Although still dominated by positivism, the use of netnography methods in research, borrowing from critical theory (culture studies) as a form of interpretive paradigm, has recently become an increasingly viable approach.
Isolation of Bacteriophage against Pseudomonas aureginosa from Male Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Specimen
Authors: Davison John , Maria Bassey
Published: May 2023

Bacteriophages were isolated from raw sewage and selected based on the size and clarity of plaque that were formed. The selected phages were further enriched and purified. The isolated bacteriophages were found to be able to lyse Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolate from raw sewage. The virulent bacterial viruses of Pseudomonas aeruginosa were found to be of widespread occurrence in nature Bacterial viruses were applied to control pathogenic bacteria in different fields and successfully. Therefore, this work aimed to study is to isolate bacteriophages capable of lysing Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a potential therapeutic alternative to antibiotics.
Speed Analysis of Binary Search and Interpolation Search for Searching Identification Numbers on National Identity Cards
Authors: Istiono Wirawan
Published: May 2023

Aims: The purpose of the work is to make comparisons and find the best search algorithm between binary search and interpolation search algorithms for searching identity number on Indonesian identity cards.

Study Design:  This study was designed by implementing binary and interpolation algorithms into C language, with a dataset of 5000.

Place and Duration of Study: Department of Informatic Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, between November 2022 until March 2023.

Methodology: Binary algorithms and interpolation search will be tested by searching for identity number on identity card data, totaling 5000 data. To measure the level of speed and effectiveness of the two algorithms, this will be done by trying to search for data in various amounts, namely 1000, 2000 and 5000 data, with the data sought between the two algorithms having the same value. Testing is carried out by implementing the two algorithms into C language to get the number of loops and execution time, and testing of the algorithms on each sample dataset is carried out five times to get the average value of the test results.

Results: The results of the tests that have been carried out between the binary search and interpolation search algorithms from the existing dataset, found that the number of loops in the interpolation loop is 36.57% better than the binary search algorithm, while for execution time, binary search has a faster execution speed of 12.43% than interpolation search.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that if the dataset is large enough, such as identity card data on Indonesian citizens, and if the computer specifications are adequate, binary search, which has a faster execution time, should be used; however, if the computer specifications are inadequate, interpolation search, which has a smaller number of loop processes, should be used.
Impact of Agrometerology Advisory Services (AAS) for Assessment of Cotton Cropping System in NTR District of Andhra Pradesh, India
Authors: Narasimha M. Raja , Subbaiah P. Venkata , Reddy I. Venkata , Prasad P. N. Siva , Sekhar N. Raja
Published: May 2023

The survey was conducted from June 2022 to January 2023 to study the impact of Agro meteorology Advisory Services and to know the increases of production of cotton crops concerning the effect of weather parameters in selected villages under the DAMU project in NTR district, Andhra Pradesh. District Agromet Units (DAMU) which was established in Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s by Andhra Pradesh cooperative program of India Meteorology Department and Indian Council of Agricultural Research. The Main theme of DAMU is to provide timely location specific Agro-met advisories to the farmers at the sub divisional and district level. The agro meteorology advisory services were provided weekly twice among the sub divisions (Tuesday and Friday) and disseminated to farmers by including cotton growers using Whats App, emails and other print media. The impact assessment was based on feedback to come at significant illation in terms of using of Agro meteorology Advisory Service (AAS) by farmers. The assessment study revealed that the farmers who adopted agro advisory services on real-time basis obtained 18 % higher net return in cotton compared to Non-AAS farmers which were benefited by forecasting of rainfall for timely agricultural operations, the recommended dose of fertilizers, and efficient use of pesticides majors in a required support manner during different crop growth stages were advised in bi-weekly bulletins. AAS farmers benefited by  timely application of insecticides and fertilizers, timely accurate weather forecasting and timely agricultural operations to gain more yield in cotton crop as compared to Non-AAS farmers. AAS might be used to be helpful to the farmers in managing and changing weather, finally decreased input cost in agriculture and acquiring cost-effective agricultural production by adopting of weather-based Agromet Advisory.
Influence of Foliar Application of Zinc on Growth and Yield in Different Varieties of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Yield Validation Using SPSS Model
Authors: Krishna Bejjenki Shiva Sai , Mehera Biswarup , Kumar Vijendra , Kumar Prateek
Published: May 2023

Agronomy Department, Farm, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.), India. to research the effects of zinc treatment on rice (Oryza sativa L.) growth and yield. The medications include the verities MTU-7029, BPT -5204, and RNR15048, as well as zinc concentrations of 0.2%, 0.3%, and 0.4%. The pH of the soil in the experimental plot was 7.8, the texture was sandy loamy, and the amount of organic carbon was low (0.35%). The larger plant height (117.68 cm), greater number of tillers per hill (13.64), Application of RNR-15048 + ZnSo4 - 0.4% significantly increased plant dry weight (55.47 g/plant), number of panicles/hill (10.01), number of grains/panicle (141.37), 1000 seed weight (22.27 gm), grain yield (6.43 t/ha), and stove yield (12.11 t/ha). Higher B:C ratio (2.37) and higher gross return (INR 1,52,860/ha), net return (INR 1,07,531/ha), and net return (INR 1,07,531/ha) were also noted in treatment-9 (RNR-15048 + ZnSo4 - 0.4%).
Effect of Vermicompost, Municipal Compost and Inorganic Fertilization on Growth Attributes on Plant Growth of Wet Season Rice
Authors: Sarkar Labani , Hoque Asanul , Pal Sukanta
Published: May 2023

The field experiment was conducted during the wet season (kharif) of 2020 at the Regional Research Sub-Station (RRSS), BCKV, Chakdaha, West Bengal, Indiato study the growth parameters with the application of Chemical fertilizers, Vermicompostand Municipal compost; to find out the comparative effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the growth of rice and to study the economics assessment of the experiments.Design of the experiment was Randomized Block Design (RBD) with six treatment combinations replicated four. The treatments were T1= 100% Recommended Dose of Fertilizer (RDF) (N: P2O5: K2O @ 60:30:30 kg ha-1), T2= 100% N from Vermicompost @ 3.75 t ha-1, T3= 100%N from Municipal Compost @ 3.75 t ha-1, T4= 50% N (from inorganic source) + 50% N (from Vermicompost), T5= 50% N (from inorganic source) + 50% N (from Municipal Compost), T6= Control (no fertilizer and no compost). Almost in all cases the growth parameters varied significantly. The plant height increases with the advancement of date and attains significantly high plant height in T1 treatment (56.60 cm at 30 DAT and 89.25cm at 60 DAT respectively) but at 90 DAT highest plant height attained inT4treatment (108.60 cm). Maximum significant number of tillers was found at T1 treatment (15.20 and 16.20 at 60 and 90 DAT respectively). Regarding Dry Matter Production significantly highest dry matter was observed at 60 DAT (335.50g m-2) in both T1 and T4treatment. At 30 DAT and 90 DAT it was observed highest in T4treatment (151.20 and 440.60g m-2 respectively). Similar trend was also observed in case of Crop Growth Rate (CGR). LAI was highest in T1 treatment followed by T4 treatment in all the 3 dates. Therefore, it may be concluded that 50% organic manure with vermicompost or municipal compost were economical, which improves the soil characteristics.
Evaluation of Best Performing Microbial Culture in Relation to Growth, Yield and Quality of Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica L.)
Authors: Urvashi  , Topno Samir Ebson , Bahadur Vijay
Published: May 2023

The present investigation the effect of different microbial culture on growth, yield and quality of Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica L.) was undertaken at Vegetable Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences, Prayagraj (UP) during 2022. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with 10 tratment viz., T0 (Control), T1 (PSB - Photosynthetic Bacteria Rhodosudomonas palustris) - 20 ml/sq.m), T2 (PSB - Photosynthetic Bacteria Rhodosudomonas palustris) - 30 ml/sq.m), T3 (PSB - Photosynthetic Bacteria Rhodosudomonas palustris) - 40 ml/sq.m), T4 (Vermiwash-20 ml/sq.m), T5 (Vermiwash-300 ml/sq.m), T6 (Vermiwash-40 ml/sq.m), T7 (Azotobacter-8 ml/sq.m), T8 (Azotobacter - 10 ml/sq.m) and T9 (Azotobacter- 15ml/sq.m) with three replications. Results revealed that treatment T9 (Azotobacter- 15ml/sq.m) recorded significantly highest vine length, highest number of primary branches per plant is treatment T4 (Vermiwash-20 ml/sq.m) and number of node per plant is treatment T4 (Vermiwash-20 ml/sq.m). Earliness parameter such as days of first flowering is minimum days is T9 (Azotobacter- 15ml/sq.m) and node number at first male flower appears was recorded in treatment T9 (Azotobacter- 15ml/sq.m). Node number at first female flower appears was recorded in treatment T9 (Azotobacter- 15ml/sq.m). Days to first fruit setting after anthesis recorded in treatment Azotobacter-10ml/sq.m (T8). Yield parameter like number of fruit per plant were recorded under T6 (Vermiwash-40 ml/sq. m). Average weight for 10 fruits (g) was recorded highest in treatment T9 (Azotobacter-15 ml/sq.m).Fruit length was recorded highest in treatment (Vermiwash – 40 ml/sq.m T6). Fruit girth was recorded highest in treatment T9 (Azotobacter-15 ml/sq.m). Fruit yield per plot (kg) was recorded highest in treatment T6 (Vermiwash – 40 ml/sq.m) and fruit yield /ha (q) was highest in was found in Vermiwash – 40 ml/sq.m (T6).
New Alzheimer Disease Drugs, Long COVID and the Central Nervous System, and a Nasal Spray for Migraines—Highlights From the 2023 American Academy of Neurology Conference
Authors: Marcus Revital
Published: May 2023

This Medical News article discusses research presented at the recent American Academy of Neurology Conference.
Overcoming Barriers to Board Certification
Authors: Furnas Heather J.
Published: May 2023

This Viewpoint outlines 3 aspects of specialty board examinations that place undue burdens on candidates and proposes strategies to address these barriers.
Organic Electroactive Materials for Aqueous Redox Flow Batteries
Authors: Yang Gaojing , Zhu Yaxun , Hao Zhimeng , Lu Yong , Zhao Qing , Zhang Kai , Chen Jun
Published: May 2023

Organic electroactive materials take advantage of potentially sustainable production and structural tunability compared to present commercial inorganic materials. Unfortunately, traditional redox flow batteries based on toxic redox‐active metal ions have certain deficiencies in resource utilization and environmental protection. In comparison, organic electroactive materials in aqueous redox flow batteries (ARFBs) have received extensive attention in recent years for low‐cost and sustainable energy storage systems due to their inherent safety. This review aims to provide the recent progress in organic electroactive materials for ARFBs. The main reaction types of organic electroactive materials are classified in ARFBs to provide an overview of how to regulate their solubility, potential, stability, and viscosity. Then, the organic anolyte and catholyte in ARFBs are summarized according to the types of quinones, viologens, nitroxide radicals, hydroquinones, etc, and how to increase the solubility by designing various functional groups is emphasized. The research advances are presented next in the characterization of organic electroactive materials for ARFBs. Future efforts are finally suggested to focus on building neutral ARFBs, designing advanced electroactive materials through molecular engineering, and resolving problems of commercial applications.
Gold(I)‐Catalyzed Cascade Cyclization of Nitrogen or Oxygen Containing Nucleophile Tethered‐Vinylidenecyclopropanes to Pyrrole, Furan, Pyrrolidine and Piperidine Skeletons
Authors: Wei Jun‐Sheng , Xu Zi‐Yu , Wei Yin , Shi Min
Published: May 2023

In this paper, we report a gold(I)‐catalyzed cascade cyclization of N‐ or O‐nucleophile tethered‐vinylidenecyclopropanes (VDCPs), resulting in the synthesis of pyrrole, furan, pyrrolidine, and piperidine skeletons in 30%‐98% yields. Depending on the carbon chain length connecting the nucleophile and VDCPs, two reaction pathways are available, leading to different products. Both α‐amino VDCPs and α‐hydroxyl VDCPs, where nucleophiles and VDCPs are connected by a methylene group, undergo intramolecular nucleophilic addition and aromatization, followed by ring‐opening of the cyclopropane unit to produce substituted pyrroles and furans. By extending the chain length to three or four carbons, it becomes possible to form pyrrolidines and piperidines with a cyclobutene moiety via ring expansion of the cyclopropane unit, accompanied by gold carbene induced vinylogous nucleophilic addition.
Synthesis of Anilides by Aminolysis of Unactivated Esters using MnCl2 in Combination with strong Bases as Catalyst
Authors: Niggli Nadja E. , Vollgraff Tobias , Winter Christian , Slavcheva Petkova Desislava , Benson Stefan , Götz Roland , Hashmi A. Stephen K. , Schaub Thomas
Published: May 2023

Anilides are often found in pharmaceuticals and active ingredients in crop protection. Although of great interest, the atom‐ and step economic formation of the amide bond between a less nucleophilic aniline with an acid or ester remains still a major challenge. Herein, we report an aminolysis of aromatic and alkyl esters with anilines catalyzed by a readily available catalytic system comprising of an earth‐abundant Mn‐salt in combination with an inexpensive base.
Dynamical Stability and Physical Properties of Fe Dihalide Nanowires
Authors: Mejía‐López José , López‐Moreno Sinhué , Mazo‐Zuluaga Johann , Romero‐Vázquez Pricila Betbirai , Morán‐López José Luis
Published: May 2023

An extensive first‐principles and atomistic Monte Carlo study on isolated Fe ( = F, Cl, Br, I) nanowires is presented. The structural properties of the Fe chains are determined and compared with their bulk structures. The results indicate that in the lowest energy configuration, the wires crystalize in a system that belongs to the space group (No. 131, Z = 2, point group ), with antiferromagnetic arrangement. The stability is determined by calculating the phonon frequencies in the whole Brillouin zone within the supercell approach. The relative stability of the periodic chains is also determined by calculating the elastic properties and comparing them with bulk cases. The band structure, the density of states, the magnetic properties, the anisotropy energy, and topological analysis, performed with the Quantum Theory of Atoms in Molecules approach, are also reported and discussed. The results support the idea that these Fe nanowire systems are promising materials for practical applications, like lithium‐ion batteries.
Targeting L‐Selectin Lymphocytes to Deliver Immunosuppressive Drug in Lymph Nodes for Durable Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
Authors: Zhao Yipeng , Zhang Jie , Cheng Xi , Huang Wenping , Shen Shishi , Wu Shilin , Huang Yiying , Nie Guangjun , Wang Hai , Qiu Wei
Published: May 2023

Inflammation induced by autoreactive CD4+ T lymphocytes is a major factor in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Immunosuppressive drugs, such as FTY720, are subsequently developed to prevent the migration of CD4+ T lymphocytes to the central nervous system (CNS). However, these immunosuppressive drugs have limited accumulation in lymph nodes (LNs), resulting in poor efficacy. Here, this work develops a nanoplatform for delivering immunosuppressive drugs to LNs for durable MS treatment. Human CD47 peptide and L‐selectin targeting aptamer are modified on the nanoparticles encapsulated with FTY720 (clnFTY) for self‐passivation and the targeting of L‐selectin on lymphocytes, a homing receptor for T‐cells entering LNs. Using this natural process, clnFTY nanoparticles efficiently deliver FTY720 to LNs and delay disease progression in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE) mice following a single dose treatment over a 42‐day observational period. Considering the daily dosing requirement of FTY720, this strategy greatly improves its therapeutic efficiency. The ability of clnFTY nanoparticles to target lymphocytes, reduce sphingosine‐1‐phosphate receptor 1 (S1PR1) expression, and suppress inflammatory cytokines release are demonstrated in clinical blood samples from MS patients. Taken together, this study demonstrates that targeted LNs delivery may greatly extend the treatment cycle of immunosuppressive drugs for durable MS treatment.
Polyethylene Incorporating Diels–Alder Comonomers: A “Trojan Horse” Strategy for Chemically Recyclable Polyolefins
Authors: Parke Sarah M. , Lopez Jaqueline C. , Cui Shilin , LaPointe Anne M. , Coates Geoffrey W.
Published: May 2023

Polyolefins with periodic unsaturation in the backbone chain are sought after for synthesizing chemically recyclable polymers or telechelic polyolefin macromonomers. Here we introduce a bottom‐up synthesis of unsaturated high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) via copolymerization of ethylene with dimethyl 7‐oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hepta‐2,5‐diene‐3,5‐dicarboxylate followed by post‐polymerization retro‐Diels–Alder to unveil hidden double bonds in the polymer backbone. The incorporation of this “Trojan Horse” comonomer was varied and a series of unsaturated HDPE polymers with block lengths of 1.2, 1.9, and 3.5 kDa between double bonds was synthesized. Cross metathesis of unsaturated HDPE samples with 2‐hydroxyethyl acrylate yielded telechelic ester terminated PE macromonomers suitable for the preparation of ester‐linked PE. These materials were depolymerized and repolymerized, making them suitable candidates for chemical recycling. The ester‐linked PE displayed thermal and mechanical properties comparable to commercial HDPE.
Boosting Hydrogen Peroxide Electrosynthesis via Modulating the Interfacial Hydrogen‐Bond Environment
Authors: Fang Yushuang , Fan Yu , Xie Kunchi , Ge Wangxin , Zhu Yihua , Qi Zhiwen , Song Zhen , Jiang Hongliang , Li Chunzhong
Published: May 2023

Designing highly efficient and stable electrode‐electrolyte interface for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) electrosynthesis remains challenging. Inhibiting the competitive side reaction, 4 e− oxygen reduction to H2O, is essential for highly selective H2O2 electrosynthesis. Instead of hindering excessive hydrogenation of H2O2 via catalyst modification, we discover that adding a hydrogen‐bond acceptor, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), to the KOH electrolyte enables simultaneous improvement of the selectivity and activity of H2O2 electrosynthesis. Spectral characterization and molecular simulation confirm that the formation of hydrogen bonds between DMSO and water molecules at the electrode‐electrolyte interface can reduce the activity of water dissociation into active H* species. The suitable H* supply environment hinders excessive hydrogenation of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), thus improving the selectivity of 2 e− ORR and achieving over 90 % selectivity of H2O2. This work highlights the importance of regulating the interfacial hydrogen‐bond environment by organic molecules as a means of boosting electrochemical performance in aqueous electrosynthesis and beyond.
Multistate Aggregation‐Induced Chiroptical Properties of Enantiopure Disulfide‐Mediated Bispyrene Macrocycles
Authors: Zhang Ke‐Feng , Saleh Nidal , Swierczewski Michal , Rosspeintner Arnulf , Zinna Francesco , Pescitelli Gennaro , Besnard Céline , Guénée Laure , Bürgi Thomas , Lacour Jérôme
Published: May 2023

A chiral bispyrene macrocycle designed for exclusive intermolecular excimer fluorescence upon aggregation was synthesized by a double hydrothiolation of a bis‐enol ether macrocycle followed by intramolecular oxidation of free thiols. Unusually high stereoselectivity was achieved for the thiol‐ene additions under templated conditions and Et3B/O2 radical initiation. After enantiomer separation (chiral stationary phase HPLC), aqueous conditions provoked aggregation. Detailed structural evolution was afforded by ECD/CPL monitoring. Three regimes can be observed and characterized by strong modifications in chiroptical patterns under, at, or above a 70 % H2O : THF threshold. In luminescence, high glum dissymmetry factors values were obtained, up to 0.022, as well as a double sign inversion of CPL signals during the aggregation, a behavior rationalized by time‐dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) calculations. Langmuir layers of enantiopure disulfide macrocycles were formed at the air–water interface and transferred onto solid substrates to afford Langmuir–Blodgett films, which were then studied by AFM and UV/ECD/fluorescence/CPL.
The development of a low‐cost, sustainable bamboo‐based flexible bio composite for impact sensing and mechanical energy harvesting applications
Authors: Kulkarni Nikhil Dilip , Saha Abir , Kumari Poonam
Published: May 2023

An increasing trend in creating materials with a greater extent of sustainability from an ecological and financial perspective involves usage of bio resources and industrial residues. In this paper, leftover bamboo micro particles (BMP) from bamboo factories were collected and used as fillers with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) matrix in varying concentrations (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 wt.%) to fabricate low‐cost composite films using solvent casting route for mechanical energy harvesting purpose. Out of the prepared samples, PVDF with 5 wt.% BMP showed maximum electroactive phase content (82%), tensile strength (34.23 MPa), and piezoelectric voltage (6.5 V) among the untreated samples. PVDF with 5 wt.% BMP is then subjected to NaOH treatment for further enhancement in overall performance. PVDF with 5 wt.% treated BMP also showed 467% increment in output voltage and 235% increment in output current as compared to pure PVDF. The piezoelectric output voltage of PVDF with 5 wt.% treated BMP is then measured under impact loading conditions to determine its suitability as an impact sensor. A bamboo‐based piezoelectric impact sensor that is highly sensitive and cost‐effective opens enormous possibilities for sustainability and circular economies.
Die Neue Friesenbrücke bei Weener – Entwurf der größten Hub‐Drehbrücke Europas
Authors: Schacht Gregor , Kögel Jens , Schwede Stefan , Heinemann Alexander , Haase Georg
Published: May 2023

Im Dezember 2015 wurde die historische Friesenbrücke durch einen Schiffsanprall zerstört. Dabei wurde der bewegliche Brückenteil, eine Scherzer‐Klappbrücke, so stark beschädigt, dass eine Instandsetzung wirtschaftlich nicht mehr möglich war. Die DB Netz AG hat die ARGE Friesenbrücke damit beauftragt, verschiedene Varianten eines 1:1‐Ersatzes und einer Erneuerung der Brücke zu untersuchen. Unter Beachtung aller Randbedingungen fiel die Wahl auf die Erneuerung der Friesenbrücke als Hub‐Drehbrücke mit einer Spannweite von ca. 143 m. Die Friesenbrücke hat eine Gesamtlänge von 337 m und überführt die eingleisige Strecke von Ihrhove nach Nieuweschans (NL). Die neue Hub‐Drehbrücke ermöglicht eine lichte Schifffahrtsöffnung von 56,60 m. Neben den Anforderungen an einen sicheren Eisenbahnbetrieb auf einer eingleisigen Strecke mit Anbindung an das Netz der niederländischen Eisenbahninfrastruktur im Zuge der Ausbaubestrebungen in Richtung Groningen waren bei der Neuplanung insbesondere die Gegebenheiten zu berücksichtigen, welche sich zusätzlich aus den Anforderungen der Wasserstraße aus der Einhaltung der Sicherheit und Leichtigkeit des Schiffsverkehrs ergeben. Die schwierigen Baugrund‐ und Wasserbedingungen auf der tideabhängigen Seeschifffahrtsstraße erfordern zum Teil aufwendige Baubehelfe, Sicherungsmaßnahmen und große Flusspfeiler.