bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Combined Metabolomics and Network Pharmacology Analysis Reveal the Effect of Rootstocks on Anthocyanins, Lipids, and Potential Pharmacological Ingredients of Tarroco Blood Orange (Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck)
Authors: Yang Lei , Li Shuang , Chen Yang , Wang Min , Yu Jianjun , Bai Wenqin , Hong Lin
Published: August 2024

The benefits of citrus fruits are strongly associated with their secondary metabolites. In this study, we conducted widely targeted metabolomics analyses to compare the variability of the ingredients in four scion–rootstock combinations. A total of 376 differential metabolites were obtained by a multivariate statistical analysis, and a KEGG pathway analysis showed that the enriched metabolic pathways were mainly related to the biosynthesis of flavonoids as well as lipid metabolism. The anthocyanin-targeted metabolomic features showed that cyanidin 3-O-glucoside, cyanidin 3-O-(6-O-malonyl-beta-D-glucoside), cyanidin 3-O-sophoroside, and cyanidin 3-O-xyloside were the pigments responsible for the red color of Tarocco. A lipid metabolomics analysis revealed that when Tarocco was hetero-grafted with rootstock H, there was an increase in the content of each lipid subclass, accompanied by an increase in the levels of unsaturated fatty acids, including polyunsaturated linoleic and linolenic acids, thus impacting the ratio of unsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids. Additionally, we determined their antioxidant capacity (‘Trifoliate orange’ (Z) > ‘Citrange’ (ZC) > ‘Hongju’ (H) > ‘Ziyang Xiangcheng’ (X)) using in vitro assays. Finally, we utilized a network pharmacology analysis to explore the antioxidant mechanisms and potential pharmacological ingredients; we obtained 26 core targets proteins and 42 core metabolites associated with oxidative damage, providing a basis for future preventive and therapeutic applications of these metabolites.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding and Thermal Management of Sandwich-Structured Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Composite (CFRC) for Electric Vehicle Battery Casings
Authors: Hu Shi , Wang Dan , Večerník Josef , Křemenáková Dana , Militký Jiří
Published: August 2024

In response to the growing demand for lightweight yet robust materials in electric vehicle (EV) battery casings, this study introduces an advanced carbon fiber-reinforced composite (CFRC). This novel material is engineered to address critical aspects of EV battery casing requirements, including mechanical strength, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, and thermal management. The research strategically combines carbon composite components with copper-plated polyester non-woven fabric (CFRC/Cu) and melamine foam board (CFRC/Me) into a sandwich-structure composite plus a series of composites with graphite particle-integrated matrix resin (CFRC+Gr). Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) revealed that the inclusion of copper-plated fabric significantly enhanced the stiffness, and the specific tensile strength of the new composites reached 346.8 MPa/(g/cm3), which was higher than that of other metal materials used for EV battery casings. The new developed composites had excellent EMI shielding properties, with the highest shielding effectives of 88.27 dB from 30 MHz to 3 GHz. Furthermore, after integrating the graphite particles, the peak temperature of all composites via Joule heating was increased. The CFRC+Gr/Me reached 68.3 °C under a 5 V DC power supply after 180 s. This research presents a comprehensive and innovative approach that adeptly balances mechanical, electromagnetic, and thermal requirements for EV battery casings.
Influence of NR/MWCNT Blending on Rotor Metal Friction and Wear during Mixing Process
Authors: Han Deshang , Zhang Quanzhong , Zhao Weifu , Liu Changxia , Wang Lin
Published: August 2024

Mixing involves blending raw rubber or masticated rubber with additives using a rubber mixer, which is the most critical process in rubber production. The internal mixer, as the most important mixing equipment, experiences rotor wear during prolonged operation, affecting the gap between the mixer rotor and the chamber wall. This wear reduces mixing effectiveness, weakens filler dispersion, and ultimately impacts rubber performance. In recent years, as research on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and nanomaterials has deepened, their broad application prospects have become increasingly apparent. The objective of the present study is to understand and quantify rotor wear in rubber blends during the mixing process as influenced by multi-walled carbon nanotubes. This study found that with the increase in MWCNT content, the proportion of abrasive wear rises, while the proportion of corrosive wear decreases, leading to reduced overall wear. Compared to rubber without MWCNTs, the Payne effect decreased by 6.78%, 9.57%, 13.03%, 20.48%, and 26.06% with the addition of 1 phr, 3 phr, 5 phr, 7 phr, and 9 phr of MWCNTs, respectively. The friction coefficients between the rubber and metal increased by 6.31%, 8.57%, 25.43%, 39.31%, and 47.61%, while the metal wear rate decreased by 9.08%, 10.73%, 13.41%, 17.46%, and 25%. Conversely, the friction coefficients were reduced by 19.39%, 22.42%, 33.94%, 66.06%, and 76.36%.
Preparation of High-Temperature Resistant Aerogels by Incorporating Aluminum Sol into Composite Silica Sources Using Ambient Pressure Drying
Authors: Gao Shuai , Cao Zeqi , Liu Kai , Liu Shuning , Pang Wanjun , Jiang Hongyi
Published: August 2024

To reduce production costs and enhance the high-temperature resistance of SiO2 aerogels, an aluminum-doped silica aerogel (ASA) was successfully prepared using the sol-gel method and atmospheric drying method. The composite silica sources included TEOS and inexpensive acidic silica sol, while the aluminum source was aluminum sol. The study investigated the influence of the molar ratio of acidic silica sol to TEOS, Al/Si, and calcination temperature on the composition, structure, and high-temperature resistance of the ASA. The results indicate that a sample with an acidic silica sol to TEOS molar ratio of 0.8 achieved a specific surface area of 683.204 m2·g−1. The Al/Si molar ratio significantly impacted the high-temperature resistance of the ASA, with the sample having a molar ratio of 0.02 Al/Si displaying the highest specific surface area of 705.956 m2·g−1 at 600 °C. Moreover, this surface area remained at 273.099 m2·g−1 after calcination at 1000 °C, notably higher than the sample without aluminum sol (16.082 m2·g−1). Mechanism analysis indicated that the addition of aluminum sol to the SiO2 aerogel inhibited phase transitions, and both acidic silica sol and aluminum sol particles enhanced the aerogel structure, contributing to a marked improvement in high-temperature resistance.
Robust Recovery of Optimally Smoothed Polymer Relaxation Spectrum from Stress Relaxation Test Measurements
Authors: Stankiewicz Anna
Published: August 2024

The relaxation spectrum is a fundamental viscoelastic characteristic from which other material functions used to describe the rheological properties of polymers can be determined. The spectrum is recovered from relaxation stress or oscillatory shear data. Since the problem of the relaxation spectrum identification is ill-posed, in the known methods, different mechanisms are built-in to obtain a smooth enough and noise-robust relaxation spectrum model. The regularization of the original problem and/or limit of the set of admissible solutions are the most commonly used remedies. Here, the problem of determining an optimally smoothed continuous relaxation time spectrum is directly stated and solved for the first time, assuming that discrete-time noise-corrupted measurements of a relaxation modulus obtained in the stress relaxation experiment are available for identification. The relaxation time spectrum model that reproduces the relaxation modulus measurements and is the best smoothed in the class of continuous square-integrable functions is sought. Based on the Hilbert projection theorem, the best-smoothed relaxation spectrum model is found to be described by a finite sum of specific exponential–hyperbolic basis functions. For noise-corrupted measurements, a quadratic with respect to the Lagrange multipliers term is introduced into the Lagrangian functional of the model’s best smoothing problem. As a result, a small model error of the relaxation modulus model is obtained, which increases the model’s robustness. The necessary and sufficient optimality conditions are derived whose unique solution yields a direct analytical formula of the best-smoothed relaxation spectrum model. The related model of the relaxation modulus is given. A computational identification algorithm using the singular value decomposition is presented, which can be easily implemented in any computing environment. The approximation error, model smoothness, noise robustness, and identifiability of the polymer real spectrum are studied analytically. It is demonstrated by numerical studies that the algorithm proposed can be successfully applied for the identification of one- and two-mode Gaussian-like relaxation spectra. The applicability of this approach to determining the Baumgaertel, Schausberger, and Winter spectrum is also examined, and it is shown that it is well approximated for higher frequencies and, in particular, in the neighborhood of the local maximum. However, the comparison of the asymptotic properties of the best-smoothed spectrum model and the BSW model a priori excludes a good approximation of the spectrum in the close neighborhood of zero-relaxation time.
Experimental Study on the Spray Characteristics of Diesel and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Fuels under Different Injection Pressures
Authors: Zhai Chang , Li Kuichun , Dong Pengbo , Jin Yu , Luo Hongliang , Zhou Beini , Liu Yang
Published: August 2024

This investigation employed the diffused back-illumination (DBI) technique to analyze the spray characteristics of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel at three injection pressures and compared them with conventional diesel fuel. The results showed that as the injection pressure increased, the peak injection rates of both the HVO and diesel increased. At injection pressures above 120 MPa, the injection rates of both fuels were nearly identical, though differences were observed at lower pressures. Increasing the injection pressure reduced the injection delay. The HVO fuel exhibited a shorter spray tip penetration, lower equivalence ratio, larger spray angle, and spray volume, but its spray angle stability was lower than that of diesel. The ambient gas entrainment rate primarily occurred in two stages, significantly influenced by the spray breakup development stage. For diesel sprays, the injection pressure mainly affected the equivalence ratio near the nozzle with minimal downstream impact. Dent’s model provided better predictions of the penetration distance for diesel, while Hiroyasu’s model was more accurate in predicting the penetration distance of the HVO at 120 MPa and 180 MPa. Inagaki’s model performed better in predicting the spray angle for diesel, whereas Hiroyasu’s model was more accurate for the HVO spray angle predictions. Through this research, a better understanding of the spray characteristics of green fuels will be achieved, providing a reference for the design and optimization of new generation engines.
Numerical Simulation of Internal Flow Field in Optimization Model of Gas–Liquid Mixing Device
Authors: Chen Hongyu , Zhang Jie , Ji Yun , Zhou Jiawei , Hu Weibo
Published: August 2024

This article studies the influence of structural parameters of the optimization model for the gas–liquid mixing device of a fire truck (compressed air foam lift fire truck, model JP21/G2, made in China) on the liquid phase volume fraction, static pressure, velocity streamline, and the influence of smaller flow rates on the mixing effect. By using the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software FLUENT 2021 R2, numerical simulations were conducted on the fluid domain model of the gas–liquid mixing device of the JP21/G2 fire truck. The changes in the mixing effect time dimension, liquid phase volume fraction, static pressure, and velocity streamline inside the gas–liquid mixing device were obtained. The optimal mixer structure combination in practical applications was inferred through orthogonal experiments, and the influence of flow rate on the optimal pipe diameter and shortest mixing distance was obtained through variable flow rate simulation experiments. The numerical simulation results show that the presence of bent pipes in the JP21/G2 real vehicle model hinders the gas–liquid mixing process. A straight pipe section of at least 8 m was added after the bent pipe to ensure the mixing effect. The optimal parameter combination for orthogonal experiments had an accurate value of 50°-50°-220 mm. Under the same pipe diameter, using a larger flow rate can achieve better mixing effects.
The Development of Prayer in the Light of Czesław Walesa’s Cognitive Developmental Theory of Religiosity and Marcelina Darowska’s Concept of Religious Education
Authors: Tatala Małgorzata , Pękala Joanna Ludwika
Published: August 2024

The aim of this study was to find an answer to the question of how prayer develops in children, adolescents and young adults and which psycho-pedagogical factors are conducive to its development. Czesław Walesa’s cognitive developmental psychological theory of the integral development of religiosity and Marcelina Darowska’s concept of religious education served as the theoretical basis of the proposed analyses. The authors showed changes in the development of prayer and expanded upon them in terms of pedagogical and religious aspects. It is proposed that pedagogical interventions aimed at the development of prayer should focus on supporting independence and responsibility in children, adolescents and young adults. In educational work, one should be aware of the close relationship between the psycho-social conditions of human functioning and the development of prayer.
Multicultural Worship in the Song of Zechariah and Contemporary Christian Worship
Authors: Covarelli Jordan
Published: August 2024

This article explores the ethics of “speaking” the artistic languages or idioms of diverse cultures in the earliest Christian communities. This article presents a key New Testament text, the Song of Zechariah (the Benedictus in Luke 1:68–79), as a poetic text meant for communal performance and examines that cultural phenomenon through the lens of “musical caring” to examine the meaning such a poetic phenomenon has for modern Christian life and worship. First, I will briefly summarize the evidence for the Song of Zechariah as a lyrical poem containing the artistic “multilingualism” of both Hebrew and Greek poetic idioms. Then, I will assess such an artistic communal expression in its first-century context with Myrick’s concept of musical caring, broadened to allow for uncertainty of the Song of Zechariah’s first-century performance methods. Finally, I will consider the twenty-first-century implications or lessons from such care and inclusivity in the first century.
The Application of Metaverse in the Tourism Sector as a Tool for Enhancing Sustainability—Case Study: A Medieval ‘Perfume Burner’ of the Local Historical Museum of Montilla (Cordoba, Spain)
Authors: Triviño-Tarradas Paula , Mohedo-Gatón Alejandro , Carranza-Cañadas Pilar , Hidalgo-Fernandez Rafael E.
Published: August 2024

Tourism is an excellent pathway with which to promote and provide access to cultural heritage. Sustainable cultural tourism offers a new perspective, as it places cultural heritage and local communities at the centre of decision-making processes. In this context, traditional tourism must be updated accordingly to the new times. This research aims to classify a cultural heritage piece found in the ruins of what used to be the Castle of Montilla, and produce a 3D virtual model using innovative technologies, to be appreciated in the metaverse, as a virtual museum. The idea of tourism as a real movement of people should be shifted little by little to an idea of connection without the need of being there exactly. This research succeeded with this idea. A ‘perfume burner’, catalogued as a lamp, and currently located in the medieval section of the Local Historical Museum of Montilla (Cordoba, Spain), was virtually reconstructed. In the attainment of these physical subjects transferred to the metaverse, photogrammetry played a crucial role. Obtaining a 3D digital model of a heritage asset enables the public in general, present and non-present visitors, to appreciate such cultural pieces. In this context, tourist agents and resources might be changed and updated to bring tourist services and clients. The metaverse is paramount in creating virtual museums, providing the possibility of establishing connections with people without the need to be physically in a certain place. The virtual museum leverages digital technology to promote sustainability by reducing travels and minimising the environmental impact. To date, this research enhances the experiences of the users at the local museum.
Optimizing Kernel Density Estimation Bandwidth for Road Traffic Accident Hazard Identification: A Case Study of the City of London
Authors: Zheng Minxue , Xie Xintong , Jiang Yutao , Shen Qiu , Geng Xiaolei , Zhao Luyao , Jia Feng
Published: August 2024

Road traffic accidents pose significant challenges to sustainable urban safety and intelligent transportation management. The effective hazard identification of crash hotspots is crucial in implementing targeted safety measures. A severity-weighted system was adopted to quantify crash hazard levels. Using 1059 valid crash records of the City of London, the spatial correlations of crash points were first examined via average nearest neighbor analysis. Then, the optimal KDE bandwidth was determined via ArcGIS’s automatic extraction method, multi-distance spatial cluster analysis, and incremental spatial autocorrelation (ISA) analysis. The predictive accuracy index (PAI) was used to evaluate the accuracy of KDE results at various bandwidths. The results revealed a clustered spatial distribution of crash points. The optimized KDE bandwidth obtained via ISA analysis was 134 m, and the yielded PAI was 4.381, indicating better predictive accuracies and balanced hotspot distributions and reflecting both local concentrations and the overall continuity of crash hazard hotspots. Applying this bandwidth to the validation data allowed the successful identification of most high-risk areas and potential crash hazard hotspots attributed to traffic environmental factors; this method exhibits reliability, accuracy, and robustness over medium to long time scales. This workflow can serve as an analytical template for assisting planners in improving the identification accuracy of hazard hotspots, thereby reducing crash occurrences, actively promoting sustainable traffic safety development, and providing valuable insights for targeted crash prevention and intelligent traffic safety management in urban areas.
SOS! Hydrogen Sulfide Enhances the Flavonoid Early Warning System in Rice Plants to Cope with Thiocyanate Pollution
Authors: Tian Peng , Feng Yu-Xi , Li Yan-Hong
Published: August 2024

The presence of thiocyanate (SCN−) in irrigation water has adverse effects on both plant growth and crop output. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is an important gaseous signaling molecule that can alleviate SCN− stress. Flavonoids are secondary compounds produced by plants and are ubiquitous in the plant kingdom. They play important roles in several physiological and biochemical processes. To investigate the effect of exogenous H2S on the growth of early rice plants under SCN− stress, we carried out a hydroponic experiment focusing on the interaction of exogenous H2S with flavonoids. In this study, a hydroponic experiment was performed to investigate the behavior of SCN− when subjected to varying effective doses (EC20: 24.0 mg/L; EC50: 96.0 mg/L; and EC75: 300.0 mg/L). The findings indicated that the relative growth rate (RGR) of the plants treated with H2S + SCN− was greater than that of the plants treated with SCN− alone. Higher amounts of flavonoids were detected in the shoots than in the roots, with more variability in the shoots. The early warning level results showed that most of the flavonoids were present at levels I and II, while quercetin was present at level IV. Genetic expression variation factor (GEVF) analyses revealed an increase in the quantity of “promoter genes” with increasing SCN− concentration in both rice tissues. Furthermore, administering external H2S while exposing rice tissues to SCN− resulted in a considerable decrease in the levels of reactive oxygen species. This study provides novel insights into the regulation of flavonoid levels in rice plants by exogenous H2S, facilitating enhanced resistance to SCN− stress and promoting sustainable agriculture.
Comparative Effectiveness of Various Multi-Antigen Vaccines in Controlling Campylobacter jejuni in Broiler Chickens
Authors: Naguib Mostafa , Sharma Shreeya , Schneider Abigail , Wehmueller Sarah , Abdelaziz Khaled
Published: August 2024

This study was undertaken to evaluate and compare the efficacy of different multi-antigen vaccines, including heat-inactivated, whole lysate, and subunit (outer membrane proteins [OMPs]) C. jejuni vaccines along with the immunostimulant CpG ODN in controlling Campylobacter colonization in chickens. In the first trial, 125 μg of C. jejuni OMPs and 50 μg of CpG ODN were administered individually or in combination, either in ovo to chick embryos or subcutaneously (SC) to one-day-old chicks. In the second trial, different concentrations of C. jejuni antigens (heat-killed, whole lysate, and OMPs) were administered SC to one-day-old chicks. The results of the first trial revealed that SC immunization with the combination of CpG ODN and C. jejuni OMPs elevated interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-13 gene expression in the spleen, significantly increased serum IgM and IgY antibody levels, and reduced cecal C. jejuni counts by approximately 1.2 log10. In contrast, in ovo immunization did not elicit immune responses or confer protection against Campylobacter. The results of the second trial showed that SC immunization with C. jejuni whole lysate or 200 μg OMPs reduced C. jejuni counts by approximately 1.4 and 1.1 log10, respectively. In conclusion, C. jejuni lysate and OMPs are promising vaccine antigens for reducing Campylobacter colonization in chickens.
Influenza Vaccination Uptake and Associated Factors among Individuals with Diabetes Mellitus in Spain: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Data from the European Health Interview Survey 2020
Authors: Twomey Eric P. , Herman David , Marín-Rodríguez José A. , Jimenez-Moleon Jose J.
Published: August 2024

Background: Vaccination against influenza has proven to reduce influenza-caused hospital entries, treatment times in intensive care units and hospitalisation costs for treating people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Despite the existing influenza vaccination recommendations for all persons with DM, in Spain, vaccination hesitancy remains substantial, and vaccination rates lag behind target. We aimed to assess predictors for influenza vaccination uptake and reasons for non-adherence among individuals with DM. Methods: Data from the 2020 European Health Interview Survey were analysed using uni- and multivariable logistic regression models, stratified by age group and including possible confounders and vaccination as an outcome. Associations with the sociodemographic profile, healthcare access and substance use were explored. Results: Our analysis included 2194 individuals with DM over the age of 15, showing an influenza vaccination rate of 53%. The findings revealed significant predictors of vaccination uptake, including age over 60 years and robust social support. Conversely, younger age, higher education levels, infrequent healthcare interactions and economic barriers emerged as significant obstacles to vaccination. Conclusions: To enhance vaccination rates, targeted public health interventions should emphasise the importance of vaccination for younger, more educated individuals with DM, those facing economic barriers and those with lower levels of social support, which could bridge the existing gap in vaccination coverage.
Treatment of Domestic Wastewater in Colombia Using Constructed Wetlands with Canna Hybrids and Oil Palm Fruit Endocarp
Authors: Peralta Vega Alexi Jose , Vergara Flórez Vicente , Marín-Peña Oscar , García-Aburto Sandra G. , Sandoval Herazo Luis Carlos
Published: August 2024

Untreated domestic wastewater from rural areas poses significant risks to ecosystems and human health. Constructed wetlands (CWs) are a viable alternative for this wastewater treatment, enhancing nitrogen removal using substrates as carbon sources. This process is particularly beneficial for wastewater with low carbon-to-nitrogen (C/N) ratios, making the treated water suitable for agricultural irrigation. In this study, a Horizontal Subsurface Flow CW (HSF-CW) was evaluated using Canna hybrids and a mixed substrate of gravel and endocarp from oil palm fruit (EOP) as a carbon source to leverage its abundance in the region. It was also determined that the effluent complies with the permissible limits set by Resolution 1207 of 2014 from the Colombian Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, which establishes environmental standards for wastewater treatment to ensure environmental protection and enable safe reuse in agricultural irrigation. The key parameters analyzed included organic contaminants, heavy metals, nutrients, and microbiological indicators. Removal efficiencies of up to 91%, 94%, 98%, 52%, 73%, 78%, and 75% were achieved for BOD, TSS, total phosphorus, nitrates, nitrites, ammonium, and total nitrogen, respectively, demonstrating the CW’s strong performance in contaminant removal and meeting most standards for agricultural irrigation. Although the carbon source was not highly efficient, the overall system performance supports its viability for improving water quality and promoting sustainable agricultural practices in rural areas.
MEMBANGUN LOYALITAS PELANGGAN MELALUI KELENGKAPAN PRODUK, PERSEPSI HARGA DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN PADA TB. MURAH REJEKI SEMARANG
Authors: Harminingtyas Rudika , Prabowo Catur , Fahlefi Diva Riza , Widowati Maduretno
Published: August 2024

Customer loyalty is a condition where customers make consistent repeat purchases and have a positive attitude towards a brand, are committed to the brand and intend to continue purchasing in the future. The aim is to determine and analyze the influence of product completeness, price perception and service quality on customer loyalty at TB. Cheap Fortune Semarang. The population is unknown number of consumers or customers of the Semarang "Cheap Rejeki" building shop. The sample size was calculated using the Cochran formula, resulting in a sample of 97 customers. Non-probability sampling technique using incidental sampling method. Data was collected using a questionnaire whose validity and reliability had been tested using data analysis techniques using multiple regression via the SPSS application. The results of the calculations that have been carried out, the t-value for product completeness is 3.849 > t-table 1.985 and the significance level is 0.000, indicating that product completeness has a significant effect on customer loyalty, then the calculated t-value for price perception is 3.960 > t-table 1.985 and the significance level is 0.000, indicating that price perception has a significant effect on customer loyalty and the calculated t value of service quality is 4.495 > t-table 1.985 and the significance level is 0.000, indicating that the Service Quality variable has a significant effect on customer loyalty. Suggestions for TB Murah Rejeki are to be able to manage the completeness of the products provided to suit customer shopping expectations because this is a key element in competition among building stores because good product completeness will attract customers' shopping intentions. Then maintain the prices given to consumers and by providing a customer loyalty program in the form of purchase discounts.
Keywords: Product Completeness, Price Perception, Service Quality and Customer Loyalty
PENGARUH KESADARAN WAJIB PAJAK, PENGETAHUAN WAJIB PAJAK DAN SANKSI PAJAK TERHADAP KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK KENDARAAN BERMOTOR DI KABUPATEN DEMAK
Authors: Baihaqi Ahmad Auris , Romadon Ahmad Sahri
Published: August 2024

This research aims to test the influence of independent variables, namely Taxpayer Awareness (X1), Taxpayer Knowledge (X2), and Tax Sanctions (X3) on the dependent variable, namely Taxpayer Compliance (Y) in motorized vehicles registered at the UPPD Samsat Office Demak Regency 2020-2023.
The sample used in this research was 100 respondens selected usingaccidental sampling technique. The analytical method used is the multiple linier regression analysis metjod which was tested using the SPSS 16 program application.
The research results show that taxpayer awareness has a significant positive effect on taxpayer compliance, while taxpayer knowledge and tax sanctions have no effect on taxpayer compliance

Keywords : Taxpayer awareness, taxpayer knowledge, tax sanctions, taxpayer compliance
ANALISIS PENGARUH MOTIVASI KERJA, DISIPILIN KERJA, DAN LINGKUNGAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN (STUDI KASUS PADA PT LOTTEMART WHOLESALE SEMARANG)
Authors: Alfianti Nur Kasanah , Indriyatni Lies
Published: August 2024

This study aims to find out whether Work Motivation, Work Discipline, and Work Environment affect Employee Performance. Sampling is carried out by the Purposive Sampling method, which is a sampling method with certain criteria. The results of this study show that Work Motivation has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance, Work Discipline has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance, and Work Environment has a positive and significant effect on Employee Performance. Work Motivation, Work Discipline, and Work Environment together or simultaneously have a significant effect on Employee Performance
PENGARUH KUALITAS AUDIT DAN INTEGRATED REPORTING TERHADAP RELEVANSI NILAI DENGAN VARIABEL PEMODERASI ETIKA BISNIS
Authors: Puspitasari Indah , Atiningsih Suci
Published: August 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of audit quality and integrated reporting on value relevance, with business ethics as a moderating variable. The population of this study is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2020 to 2022. A sample of 67 companies was obtained through purposive sampling technique, resulting in 201 research data. Hypothesis testing method used panel data regression with Random Effect Model approach, and for testing the moderating variable used Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) model. Data analysis was conducted using Eviews version 12. The results of the study show that audit quality does not have a effect on value relevance, integrated reporting has a negative and significant effect on value relevance, the results of the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) in the study indicate that business ethics does not have the ability to moderate or weaken the influence of audit quality on value relevance, business ethics as a moderating variable weakens the influence of integrated reporting on value relevance as the dependent variable
PATIENT SATISFACTION AT AISYIYAH RSU KLATEN
Authors: Qomariyah Siti , Istiatin Istiatin , Sudarwati Sudarwati
Published: August 2024

Patient satisfaction in hospital services can also be achieved from the service system provided by the hospital. Hospitals as health service institutions are required to provide fast, quality and affordable services to provide satisfaction for patients. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of waiting time, service quality, officer attitude and information technology on patient satisfaction at Aisyiyah Klaten Hospital. The method of this research is quantitative descriptive. The number of research respondents was 120, which was determined by accidental sampling technique. The results of the study showed that waiting time (p value 0.000), officer attitude (p value 0.008) and information technology (p value 0.015) had a positive and significant effect on patient satisfaction in health services at RSU 'Aisyiyah Klaten.The quality of service (p value 0.775) had no effect on patient satisfaction in health services at RSU 'Aisyiyah Klaten. The suggestion of this research is that information technology should be better and easily accessible so that patient satisfaction increases so that the quality of hospital services is even better.

Keywords: satisfaction, service quality, officer attitude, information technology, waiting time
Analysis Of The Current Public Relations Practices Within The Irish Luxury Hotel Sector And The Importance Of These Practices To The Industry.
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Lohse Aoife
Published: August 2024

"The purpose of this study was to investigate the current knowledge, importance and application of public relations within Irish Luxury Hotels. Another aim was to find out how the public relations theories of relationship management, strategic management and communications are used in the sector. The research methodology in this study used a mixed method approach. Quantitative research was used in the form of an online questionnaire and qualitative research was used in the form of semi-structured interviews. The online questionnaire was distributed to all luxury four star and five star properties with an online presence in Ireland with an aim to develop a profile of the sector and to discover the current knowledge and application of public relations within the sector; 98 responses were received. To further this body of knowledge, qualitative methods of semi-structured interviews were used in order to gather an understanding of the sectors use and interpretation of public relations. Interviews were conducted with Karen Fleming- Marketing Manager, Mayfield Manor Cork, David Glynn- Marketing Director McWilliams Hotel Mayo and Alison O'Brien- Senior Account Manager, Fuzion Communications, Cork. The mixed methods data highlighted the need for public relations to be handled as a standalone management function, integrated into daily business operations. Research also indicated that public relations is an important element to a business strategy which needs to be planned and implemented strategically integrated with other business functions. In addition although results show that Irish luxury hotels have a high regard for relationship management, they have a varied knowledge of public relations and they generally fail to incorporate public relations as an internal communications strategy. Further although practitioners have embraced Web 2.0 and social media, they emphasised that these tools must be managed strategically. The principle conclusion was that although the sector has a high regard for relationship management, the sector does not fully understand the extent of public relations or its potential to act as a standalone strategic business function that can manage both internal and external publics."
Cork City : The Untapped Tourism Potential
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, O'Sullivan Frank
Published: August 2024

"This research focuses on Cork City and the attributes of the city, which possess the ability to enhance the tourism product, yet remain largely ignored. The study includes the opinions, perceptions and analysis of key figures in the local tourism industry. The study highlights the key promotional bodies representing Cork City as a tourism destination and their shortcomings. The research delves into the initiatives and projects charged with enhancing the tourism product. The access providers are examined in terms of their significance and contribution to the local tourism market. The impact of the European Capital of Culture is analysed. Cork Harbour as a tourism entity and the complete lack of usage is identified. The work provides an overview of Cork City, its competitive advantages and disadvantages in the tourism sphere, and the promotional bodies and product offerings that largely have not tapped into the city’s tourism potential."
Detection, Identification And Characterization Of The Novel Campylobacter Species: Campylobacter Ureolyticus And Campylobacter Corcagiensis From Their Reservoirs.
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Koziel Monika
Published: August 2024

"Campylobacter ureolyticus has been identified in a large proportion of diarrhoeal samples from patients in Ireland. However, the source of human infections has not been established and little is currently known about the potential reservoirs of C. ureolyticus in nature. The aim of this project was to investigate a range of environmental and animal samples for the presence of this emerging pathogen using a molecular approach, to support the hypothesis of its zoonotic origin. During the study, C. ureolyticus was detected in 30 out of 1,254 (2.4%) human diarrheic samples and isolated from 11 patients, describing, to the best of our knowledge, the first isolation of this organism from patients suffering from gastroenteritis. This study has also identified for the Inst time, the presence of ureolyticus in various animals. A total of 32% of eats, 9% oi' dogs, 18% of pigs and 5% cows faecal samples were positive, indicating the zoonotic potential of this species. Moreover, the organism was identified in 11.7% of unpasteurized cow milk samples with an increase seen during the calving season. Isolates of C. ureolyticus from symptomatic and asymptomatic humans and animal sources were characterized and compared. The strains showed variation on the genetic and phenotypic level, suggesting large heterogeneity and possible differences in their virulence potential. The current study also isolated a novel Campylobacter species, closely related to ureolyticus, from lion-tailed macaques. The species, named C. corcagiensis, was extensively characterized using phenotypic and genotypic methods, such as whole genome sequencing, resulting in its establishment as a valid, novel species within the Campylobacter genus."
Classification Of Irish Beaches
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, O'Sullivan JohnJoe
Published: August 2024

This project aims to develop a beach classification model that has been validated for use on Irish beaches. Beach classification models have been developed over the past six decades as a means of identifying the sedimentological, morphological and hydrodynamic beach features that are present on beaches. Beach classification models have been pioneered by researchers for beaches in Australia and have been subject to continuous development through the monitoring and research of beaches along the Australian coastline. Recently a similar model been developed for England and Wales based on data collected from beaches along the coastline. This report will investigate the existing beach classification models and the steps required to carry out the classification of a beach. The information required to carry out the classification of a beach includes the tidal range, wave climate, beach slope, sediment size and the presence of features such as sandbars, rips, cusps and vegetation. To determine the information that is required to carry out the classification of a beach requires the precise measurement of the various parameters. This required the use of GPS surveying equipment and post processing software wave and tide data sets, Mike 21 wave modelling software. Sediment sampling and Particle size analysis tests. All of the beaches selected are located along the County Cork Coastline including Barleycove Beach, the Warren Beach, Inchydoney Beach, Rocky Bay Beach, Inch Beach and Youghal Beach. An Irish Beach Classification model is then presented based on six of the groups in the England and Wales Beach Classification model; recommendations on conducting the classification of a beach and for further research are also outlined.
The Rapid Identification Of Novel Anti-mycobacterial Drugs And The Transporters Involved In Their Resistance
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Carroll James
Published: August 2024

"Despite the success of anti-mycobacterial drugs over the past 70 years, mycobacterial disease, particularly tuberculosis is still responsible for millions of deaths worldwide. Additionally, the emergence of Multidrug Resistant (MDR-TB) and Extensively Drug Resistant (XDR-TB) Tuberculosis throughout the world has motivated calls by the World Health Organization for novel mycobacterial drugs, vaccines and diagnostic tests. Consequently, this study sought to identify and evaluate the efficacy of a range of anti-mycobacterial compounds against a representative cohort of pathogenic mycobacterial species. The development and employment of the rapid, robust and inexpensive microtitre alamarBlue assay (MABA) facilitated the assessment of a vast array of anti-mycobacterial compounds including chemically and biologically derived drug analogues of pre-existing anti-mycobacterial agents. While existing anti-mycobacterial drugs are effective when administered a cocktail, continuous research and development of novel classes of anti-mycobacterial is of paramount importance. In particular, there is significant scope for the implementation of gene-encoded antimicrobials for therapeutic application. Bio-engineering of these peptides such as nisin and lacticin 3147 facilitates the identification of more active variants of the natural peptide. In this regard, three nisin clones (nisin S, nisin T and nisin V) were identified as possessing enhanced anti- mycobacterial activity. Mycobacterial drug resistance to such anti- mycobacterial drugs was also investigated. Using in silico analysis the role of drug efflux pumps as a mechanism of intrinsic resistance was investigated, resulting in the identification of novel drug efflux pumps in M. avium subsp. paratuberculosis."
Evaluation of Ireland’s Potential to expand its Hydro Electrical Power Facilities through the Construction of a Seawater Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Scheme
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Herley James
Published: August 2024

"The National Renewable Energy Action Plan for Ireland has detailed that 40% of Irelands total energy consumption from the electricity sector must come from renewable sources by 2020. In 2012 this figure was at 11.4%, it is unlikely these targets will be met by 2020. The important role that hydro power can play in achieving these targets was examined. Research into hydropower in general was carried out in order to attain an understanding of the principles and terminology used. Many traditional hydro schemes have been previously developed in Ireland. However due to increased population, there are no longer suitable locations where large scale Hooding for reservoir creation will not have significant negative environmental impacts. As pumped schemes using seawater require a much smaller reservoir footprint they were selected as having the most potential. Ireland has significant wind energy resources, combining this with pumped hydro scheme allows for the excess wind energy to be stored rather than wasted. As the objective of this research is to investigate whether such plants are a viable option for Ireland when considering the possible environmental impacts, an environmental study was undertaken. A weighted points system was developed, allowing for possible sites to be assessed, the weighting of each criteria reflects its importance to the schemes success. From this analysis a site at Glanlough Co. Kerry was deemed to have the highest potential. Environmental analysis undertaken at the site revealed its isolated location resulted in minimal impacts on the local population. In fact during construction it would be expected to benefit the local economy. The most significant environmental effects would stem from the impacts on the regions flora and fauna, specifically the protected species located within the two protected areas upon which the site would impede. Various mitigation measures were proposed to combat these effects, the completed report was sent to the National Parks and Wildlife Service to be reviewed. The feedback received indicated the proposed mitigation measures would be adequate, however on site surveys would be required to verify the qualitative analysis presented in this project."
Biosynthesis Of Exopolysaccharides From Lactic Acid Bacteria And Evaluation Of Their Prebiotic Potential
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, Forde Colette
Published: August 2024

In this study, two strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) namely Weissella kimchii F28 and W. confusa MGl were used for the production of exopolysaccharides (EPS) from sucrose. Both strains produced glucan polysaccharides. In the case of W. kimchii F28, the EPS isolation procedure was performed six times, making modifications in order to optimize the yield of EPS. The maximum yield of EPS for this strain was 16 g per litre of culture. In the case of W. confusa MGl, the EPS isolation procedure was followed five times, resulting in a maximum yield of EPS for this strain of 34.4 g per litre of culture. This is a substantial yield for both strains, and permits large-scale production of EPS for various applications.
A Technical And Economic Appraisal Of Insulation Retrofits
Authors:   ,   Cork Institute of Technology, O'Brien Niamh
Published: August 2024

"The main aim of this literature review is to further develop the project brief and to examine what research has previously been undertaken in the field of thermal conductivity and retrofitting insulation. The basis of this project is to determine the effect of moisture in domestic cavity walls on the effectiveness of retrofitted insulation. The research began by highlighting the reasoning behind the need for insulation within domestic dwellings within Ireland and the guiding legislation in place in relation to this. Carrying on from this, the current methods used to retrofit insulation were examined, along with the types of insulation material available on the market. The main focus of the research was on the methods employed for testing the thermal conductivity of a cavity wall section. This research resulted in the conclusion that this area has been widely investigated; however the area of moisture and its effect on the thermal conductivity of retrofitted insulation was not as widely researched. This fact, accompanied by experience gained from surveying houses for the purpose of BER ratings pre- and post- retrofitting for schemes run by the TEA and fid combined to form the basis of this research. The relevant standards in place in Ireland were assessed in terms of testing for thermal conductivity, and also those in place for calculating the u-values of a wall section which includes Technical Guidance Document L, CIBSE Guide A, ISO 8990, ISO 6946, and ISO 10456. Standards such as ASTM C236 and ISO 8990 were used to design the test that will be set up to determine relative values of the effect of varying moisture content and adhesion quality of the insulation to the wall surfaces. The results received from the proposed testing will be compared to values received from inputting each test scenario into modelling software, namely Wufi and THERM. The results of the computer models and the proposed testing carried out will be further analysed and utilised to produce a sensitivity analysis in Microsoft Excel using Visual Basic. The modified thermal conductivities, as received from the testing, will then be input into DEAR using a model house in order to determine the effect of the new thermal conductivities on the overall energy usage and BER rating for a house."