bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Truth and Goodness arise Beauty: The Multi-dimensional Ecological Value of the Landscape Ecology of Yanshan Garden in Guilin
Authors: Kaiyuan Yuan
Published: March 2024

Yanshan Garden benefits from the complex cultural history and the background of the garden construction of the true mountain and the true water, so that it has the multiple values of “natural ecology”, “historical ecology” and “cultural ecology”, and becomes the best place to stimulate and enhance people’s “four hearts” authentic emotion on the whole. The historical and cultural inheritance of Yanshan garden after several changes; Social purposes for running schools and planting plants; Garden construction of true mountains and waters; Research atmosphere where famous people gather together; The inheritance of the red spirit and the revolutionary spirit is difficult for other gardens to have the innate conditions at the same time, and Yanshan Garden, as the noumenon of the garden, as the whole has these innate conditions of the core of Confucian aesthetic thoughts, generating the multidimensional value of “goodness and beauty”. People enter the Yanshan Garden, the body and mind inhabit the sound of nature in the home, in the green life can realize the Chinese style of the path of beauty. From the perspective of its scale, shape and landscape ecology, Yanshan Garden is the representative of Lingnan garden, showing the ideal of living in the home of nature. To become the home of nature is the highest realm of garden, the highest criterion of garden structure, and the profound reason why Yanshan Garden is renowned as “the first garden in Lingnan”.
Analysis of Xunyang Lion’s Head Citrus Brand IP Shaping and Sales Planning Suggestions
Authors: Li Yanyan , Du Zhiyi , Ren Huihui
Published: March 2024

In order to comply with the national “Belt and Road” policy and continue to promote the grand goal of rural revitalization. This paper is mainly for the lion head citrus industry in line with the development of the times, for Xunyang agricultural products lion head citrus to open a new type of marketing ideas and promotional methods. According to different age levels, different marketing programs are proposed, and product design and sales planning in line with the characteristics of different ages are proposed. Keeping up with the modern fashion trend elements, opening up new sales ideas for the Shishitoukan Industrial Park, strengthening the development of Shishitoukan deep-processing field, and opening up foreign markets. Solve the current sales limitations of the sales market, realize the two-way development of culture and economy, sustain the development of derivative industries, provide a new road to open up overseas markets, and realize the goal of rural revitalization.
Analysis of mainstay discharge in the Way Batumerah Watershed for annual water allocation plans
Authors: Lewakabessy Godfried , D. Nara Obednego
Published: March 2024

This water shortage has caused drought disasters whose impact is felt both in rural areas in decreasing food production and in urban areas experiencing raw water difficulties. In the implementation of the "Water Allocation Preparation" activity, several technical approaches will be carried out including: Data Collection; Data Analysis; Prioritization of water users; Calculation of water balance; Calculation of water allocation plan; and Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Implementation of the Annual Water Allocation Plan. In the watershed of Way Batumerah, the intake area has a watershed area of 6.97 Km2 where the Batumerah Intake; Sedimentation occurs in the distribution pipe; There are two villages that are drained by intakes; There are community channels around the intake; and During the dry season, water is not enough to meet the needs of the community.The availability of water in the Batumerah River can be calculated in a period of half a month. In wet year conditions, the largest mainstay discharge (Q30%) of 1.83 m3 /s occurred in October II. In normal year conditions, the largest mainstay discharge (Q50%) was obtained at 0.89 m3/s in September II. In dry years, the largest mainstay discharge (Q80%) was obtained at 0.35 m3/s in June I. The calculation of maintenance flow needs must follow KP 02/2013 which is 5% of the existing discharge in the relevant period or Q95 according to SE Director General of Natural Resources 05/2016.The water allocation unit and allocation limit for PDAMs in the Batumerah watershed are assumed to be in accordance with the value of PDAM's water needs for the dry condition half-month, which is 0.105 m3/s. However, in certain months there is a deficit, so PDAM's water demand is the result of reducing water availability with minimum maintenance flow needs (0.001 m3/s). Water use priority is a policy that regulates the order of water allocation based on applicable laws and regulations.
Перспективы стандартизации для развития применения технологий искусственного интеллекта в станкоинструментальной промышленности
Authors: Горбук С.В. , Позднеев Б.М. , Иванов А.В. , Бабенко Е.В.
Published: March 2024

Представлены перспективы стандартизации и применения технологий искусственного интеллекта (ИИ) в целях обеспечения технологической независимости и повышения конкурентоспособности отечественной станкоинструментальной промышленности. Акцентировано внимание на специфике применения технологий искусственного интеллекта для
инновационного развития станкостроения, обоснована необходимость разработки национальных стандартов учитывающих потребности ключевых отраслей машиностроения в высокотехнологичном оборудовании для создания автоматизированных и цифровых производств. Приведены варианты использования технологий искусственного интеллекта в станкоинструментальной отрасли.
Manufacturing of Brake Pads and Brake Shoes Through Additive Manufacturing with Boron Carbide (B4C) and Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2) as Additives
Authors: Dharmadurai Lt. P. Leon , Thirumoorthy N. , Sudarvel R. , Rajeshwaran A. , Rashith M.
Published: March 2024

Abstract: An essential component of car performance and safety is the production of brake shoes and pads. This study investigates how to improve these components by incorporating innovative materials using additive manufacturing techniques. Because of their special qualities, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and boron carbide (B4C) are used as additives. MoS2, which is well-known for its solid lubricating qualities, seeks to improve the frictional properties, while B4C, which is recognized for its extraordinary hardness, is added to increase wear resistance. Brake component performance can be maximized by precisely controlling the material composition and complex designs through the use of additive manufacturing. The combination of B4C and MoS2 provides a well-rounded solution by tackling the wear and friction issues that are essential for efficient braking. In order to obtain increased frictional stability, decreased wear rates, and greater durability, this study looks into the best ratios and distribution of these additives. This study seeks to contribute to the development of next generation brake systems, ensuring improved safety, efficiency, and lifetime in automotive applications by utilizing modern manufacturing techniques and combining B4C and MoS2. The results are anticipated to have an impact on the production of high-performance components with customized material qualities in the automobile industry as well as the larger field of additive manufacturing.
An Enhanced Strong ARM Comparator Circuit for Analog to Digital Converter Architectures
Authors: Adhithya M.
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Technological innovations in the current century period have motivated professionals to make electronic gadgets smarter. These advancements are progressing at a brisk pace, facilitating faster changes and increase in computing power. Various technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality, mobile internet, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, biometric devices, 3D printing machines, genomics, quantum computing, block-chain, industrial automation and robotics. In all these technologies, communications with nearby devices play a major role in its effective functioning. The demand for realizing a smart and better usage experience puts forth strict requirements on the design aspects of next-generation high speed low power CMOS receiver design. One of the major modules in the implementation of high speed low power CMOS receiver device is the analog to digital converter (ADC) architecture. In the process of conversion from analog to digital signals, Quantization and sampling operations are vital and are realized using comparator circuits. The comparator design has a significant role in the design of data converter architecture. Several comparator architectures exist, but StrongARM topology is discussed and implemented in this work due to its negligible static power dissipation and rail to rail output voltages. The proposed novel comparator architecture is designed and simulated in 180nm CMOS process using Cadence Virtuoso tool and operated at supply voltage of VDD=1.8V, a clock frequency of 50MHz
Dark Matter: The Search for the Invisible Universe
Authors: Tiwari Anil
Published: March 2024

Abstract: The quest to unravel the mysteries of dark matter, an elusive and invisible form of matter that pervades our Universe, has captivated the minds of physicists and cosmologists for decades. Despite its profound impact on the formation and evolution of galaxies and cosmic structures, the true nature of dark matter remains an enigma. This paper delves into the compelling evidence for the existence of dark matter, explores the various theoretical candidates and detection methods, and examines the ongoing search for this enigmatic substance. We discuss the observational data from galaxies, galaxy clusters, and cosmological observations that have led to the inference of dark matter's presence. Furthermore, we investigate the diverse range of proposed dark matter candidates, from weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) to more exotic possibilities like axions and primordial black holes. We also examine the various experimental approaches employed in the quest to detect and characterize dark matter, including direct detection experiments, indirect detection methods, and collider searches. Additionally, we explore the potential implications of dark matter for our understanding of particle physics and cosmology, and the challenges that lie ahead in unraveling this profound mystery. Ultimately, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the search for dark matter, highlighting the significant progress made thus far and the exciting prospects that lie ahead in this vital field of research.
ATM Forecasting using Optimized Artificial Neural Networks
Authors: Khanam Farida , Singh Ravinder Pal
Published: March 2024

Abstract: Running out of money at an ATM or other place results in higher costs for unscheduled currency supplies and less income from lost surcharge fees. However, banks are unable to invest this non-earning assets to produce interest revenue due to oversupply of currency. ATM forecasting automation is therefore urgently needed. Artificial neural networks are utilized as a forecasting method in this study because they function well for automated prediction tasks. The most significant algorithm for neural network training is propagation in reverse. However, it is prone to become stuck in local minima, which might result in incorrect answers. Thereby, in order to hybridize with artificial neural networks, a few global search and optimization strategies were needed. Genetic algorithms that mimic the idea of natural growth are one such method. Therefore, a hybrid intelligent system that combines genetic algorithms and neural networks made up of neurons is presented for ATM forecasting in this study. The suggested mixed approach functioned better than the current back propagation-based system, according to the results
PERSEPSI WARGA UNIVERSITI MALAYA TERHADAP NASIHAT UNTUK ‘TIDAK IKUT SERTA’ DALAM SAMBUTAN BON ODORI DI MALAYSIA
Authors: Jamaludin Nor Asyikin , Hassan Asmadi
Published: March 2024

This study focuses on the perception of University of Malaya community towards the advice given by religious minister and agencies to the muslim community to 'not participate' in the Bon Odori festival organized in Malaysia. The objectives of this study are divided into three which are to find out the Bon Odori festival according to the beliefs of the Japanese community, to identify the main factors caused the muslims in Malaysia to be advised not to participate in the Bon Odori and to evaluate the perception of Universiti Malaya community towards the advice given. The research method used is a quantitative. The researchers conducted a questionnaire survey on 200 University of Malaya communities. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. The findings of this study were the respondents had different views on the advice received by muslims. However, the majority of Universiti Malaya community accepted the Bon Odori festival and they also felt that the advice given by the relegious authorithy to Muslims was appropriate. Ultimately, it is hoped that this study can help researchers and readers understand current issues, and understand the level of acceptance of a society towards the Bon Odori.
KONSELING KELUARGA BERBASIS KOGNITIF PERILAKU UNTUK MENINGKATKAN PARENT CHILD QUALITY RELATIONSHIP PADA IBU DAN ANAK PELAKU PHUBBING DI KELURAHAN KALIJAGA
Authors: Afridah Mumtaz , Kurnia Rina , Julaeha Eha
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas konseling keluarga berbasis kognitif perilaku untuk meningkatkan parent child quality relationship pada pasangan ibu dan anak pelaku phubbing di Kelurahan Kalijaga. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian quasi eksperimen non randomaized pretest and posttest control group design. Partisipan penelitian ini dibagi ke dalam dua kelompok, kelompok kontrol dan kelompok eksperimen. Konseling ini hanya diberikan pada pasangan ibu dan anak yang memiliki skor phubbing tinggi dan telah melalui proses asesmen awal. Partisipan diminta untuk mengisi Generic Scale of Phubbing (GSP) versi bahasa Indonesia yang didasarkan pada teori phubbing Chotpitayasunondh & Douglash (2018) serta skala Parent Environmental Questionnaire (PEQ) untuk mengukur parent child quality relationship sebelum dan sesudah pemberian perlakuan. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan signifikansi p=0,018 (p < 0.05) untuk perbandingan g score pretest dan posttest kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol. Dengan demikian, konseling keluarga berbasis kognitif perilaku mampu untuk meningkatkan parent child quality relationship pada pasangan ibu dan anak pelaku phubbing di Kelurahan Kalijaga. Data pun menunjukkan terdapat penurunan skor phubbing sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan.
PENGARUH EKSTRAKULER BAHASA TERHADAP MINAT KARIER STUDI LANJUTAN BAHASA ASING PADA SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS DAN KEJURUAN DI KAB. SUMEDANG
Authors: Yuliani Wiwin , Banjarnahor Nurmauli , Syamsiah Nurul
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan profil minat studi lanjut bahasa asing di perguruan tinggi dan pengaruh ekstrakulikuler bahasa asing di sekolah menenga atas maupun kejuruan di kab. Sumedang pada tahun ajaran 2021/2022. dengan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui kuesioner minat studi lanjut dan keaktifan kegiatan ekstrakulikuler. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan skala likert untuk mengukur pendapat responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Profil minat studi lanjut bahsa asing di perguruan tinggi siswa sekolah menengah atas maupun kejuruan di kab. Sumedang memiliki kategori tinggi.(2) Berdasarkan hasil analisis uji parametrik data minat studi lanjut dan ekstrakulikuler bahasa asing diperoleh ada pengaruh signifikan kegiatan ekstrakulikuler bahasa asing dengan minat studi lanjut bahasa asing di perguruan tinggi dengan nilai signifikasi 0,025.Kata Kunci: Minat studi lanjut, kegiatan ekstrakulikuler bahasa asing.
PENGEMBANGAN PERMAINAN ULAR TANGGA DALAM BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK UNTUK MENINGKATKAN RASA PERCAYA DIRI SISWA SMP KELAS IX
Authors: Sari Resti Okta , Damayanti Santi
Published: March 2024

AbstrakPenelitian bertujuan: Untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengembangan permainan ular tangga dalam bimbingan kelompok untuk meningkatkan rasa percaya diri siswa kelas IX di SMP Negeri 1 Batujajar. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode research and development, dari 10 tahapan peneliti menggunakan 7 tahapan menyeseuaikan kebutuhan penelitian dengan langkah-langkah sebagai berikut: (1) Identifikasi Masalah, (2) Pengumpulan Data, (3) Tahap Perencanaan, (4) Pengembangan Draft Produk, (5) Validasi Produk, (6) Uji Coba Produk, (7) Revisi Produk. Hasil penelitian ini dapat dilihat dari hasil validasi ahli media yang mendapat persentase 92,00%, ahli materi mendapatkan 92,00%, dan ahli praktisi mendapatkan 90,46%. Maka dari validasi keseluruhan yang telah dilaksanakan diperoleh hasil rata-rata 91,33%, maka kualitas kelayakan produk yang dikembangkan termasuk dalam kategori â€œSangat Layakâ€.Kata Kunci: Permainan Ular Tangga, Bimbingan Kelompok, Percaya Diri
Processos formativos da docência: relato de experiência do Programa Residência Pedagógica no núcleo de Geografia
Authors: Lopes Letícia Almeida , Pinto Muriel
Published: March 2024

Este texto configura-se em um relato de experiência que se deu no âmbito do Programa Residência Pedagógica (PRP), proporcionado pela Universidade Federal do Pampa, campus São Borja. O núcleo do campus é de Geografia em decorrência do curso de Licenciatura em Ciências Humanas. A interação com a educação básica de ensino ocorreu por meio de um instituto da rede pública periférico. O problema do presente relato se molda a partir do momento em que se busca refletir sobre a própria prática de ensino e, consequentemente, de aprendizagem, bem como seu desenrolar e sua continuidade no sentido de desenvolvimento docente. Dessa forma, justifica-se pela própria importância de se pensar sobre a atividade docente e o papel que programas como esse têm sobre ela. Portanto, o objetivo do presente relato é identificar quais foram os processos formativos ao longo do período de estágio do programa. Intentou-se fazer isso por meio do relato das vivências e experiências fundamentado por uma revisão de literatura. As considerações finais abrangem a importância de programas que possibilitam a prática como importante canal de aprendizagem da docência para professores em formação.
Adaptation Patterns and Their Associations with Mismatch Negativity (MMN): A EEG Study with Controlled Expectations
Authors: Wong Brian W. L. , Huo Shuting , Maurer Urs
Published: March 2024

Adaptation refers to the decreased neural response that occurs after
repeated exposure to a stimulus.While many electroencephalogram (EEG)
studies have investigated adaptation by using either single or multiple
repetitions, the adaptation patterns under controlled expectations
manifested in the two main auditory components, N1 and P2, are still
largely unknown. Additionally, although multiple repetitions are
commonly used in mismatch negativity (MMN) experiments, it is unclear
how adaptation at different time windows contributes to this phenomenon.
In this study, we conducted an EEG experiment with 37 healthy adults
using a random stimulus arrangement and extended tone sequences to
control expectations. We tracked the amplitudes of the N1 and P2
components across the first ten tones to examine adaptation patterns.
Our findings revealed an L-shaped adaptation pattern characterized by a
significant decrease in N1 amplitude after the first repetition (N1
initial adaptation), followed by a continuous, linear increase in P2
amplitude after the first repetition (P2 subsequent adaptation),
possibly indicating model adjustment. Regression analysis demonstrated
that the peak amplitudes of both the N1 initial adaptation and the P2
subsequent adaptation significantly accounted for variance in MMN
amplitude. These results suggest distinct adaptation patterns for
multiple repetitions across different components and indicate that the
MMN reflects a combination of two processes: the initial adaptation in
the N1 and a continuous model adjustment effect in the P2. Understanding
these processes separately could have implications for models of
cognitive processing and clinical disorders.
Depth Mapping in Turbid and Deep Waters Using AVIRIS-NG Imagery: A Study in Wax Lake Delta, Louisiana, USA
Authors: Kwon Siyoon , Passalacqua Paola , Soloy Antoine , Jensen Daniel J , Simard Marc
Published: March 2024

Remote sensing has been widely applied to investigate fluvial processes,
but depth retrievals face significant constraints in deep and turbid
conditions. This study evaluates the potential for depth retrievals
under such challenging conditions using NASA’s Airborne Visible/Infrared
Imaging Spectrometer-Next Generation (AVIRIS-NG) imagery. We employ
interpretable machine learning to construct a hyperspectral regressor
for water depth and explore the spectral characteristics of deep and
turbid waters in Wax Lake Delta (WLD), LA. The reflectance spectra of
WLD show minor effects from depth differences due to turbidity.
Nevertheless, a Random Forest with Recursive Feature Elimination
(RF-RFE) effectively generalizes high and low turbid cases in a single
model, achieving a R² of 0.94 ± 0.005. Moreover, this model shows a
maximum detectable depth of approximately 30 m, outperforming other
methods. A spectral analysis using Shapley additive explanations (SHAP)
points out the importance of learning various spectral bands and
non-linear relationships between depth and reflectance. Specifically,
the short blue and Near-InfraRed (NIR) bands, with high attenuation
coefficients, play a crucial role. This finding highlights the
attenuation as the key process for deep-depth retrievals. The depth maps
of WLD captured by this model distinctly represent the spatial
distribution of deep river and shallow delta regions. However, the high
dependency on short blue and NIR bands leads to discontinuous areas due
to the noise sensitivity of these bands. This result highlights a
drawback of remote sensing using empirical models. Future research will
focus on correcting such discontinuities by integrating data from
multiple remote sensing sources.
Mitigating abiotic stresses: A study on Pannonian basin wheat cultivars facing drought, cold and heat
Authors: Mladenov Velimir , Banjac Borislav , Petrovic Sofija , Sucur Rada , Jockovic Bojan
Published: March 2024

Environmental stresses such as drought, cold and heat in Pannonia Basin
significantly endanger the cell activity, plant growth and yields in wheat,
which is one of the most strategic cereal grain crops in the world. As
science and technology advance, new tools are developed while old ones are
refined for use by breeders. Higher agronomical efficiency is possible by
combining new and old tools to bridge the abiotic stress issues. Five
cultivars of winter wheat (Simonida, Petrija, Ljubica, Zvezdana and NS
Mila), were used in the study carried out at our experimental field (Novi
Sad as a center of Pannonia Basin) across three consecutive growing seasons
to assess genetic interaction and the level of tolerance and adaptability of
different cultivars to abiotic stresses like drought conditions, cold and
heat. Four quantitative yield components and grain yield were analiyed to
assess expression of adapted genotypes in the region. Among the cultivars,
Simonida, which has been in use for the longest period, exhibited the most
consistent yield response. Additionally, it demonstrated some degree of
partial tolerance to abiotic stress conditions, possibly due to the
integration of stress memory into its genetic code, supported by statistical
analysis findings.
Characterization in F1 generation of Kabuli, Desi and wild Cicer genotypes for plant traits
Authors: Kamci Tekin Gizem , Bicer Tuba
Published: March 2024

It is important to understand the magnitude of the changes in variation
created by the crossbreeding of cultivated chickpea varieties with a narrow
genetic base, desi and kabuli types, and C. reticulatum and C.
echinospermum, which are closely related species to cultivated chickpeas.
The study was conducted at Dicle University, Agriculture of Faculty,
Diyarbakir, Turkiye, in 2023. The experiment laid out in randomized complete
block design with three replications. Desi ? kabuli, kabuli ? kabuli and
kabuli ? wild Cicer F1 crosses and their parents were evaluated to estimate
the heterosis, heterobeltiosis, potence ratios and heritability for the days
to first flowering, leave traits, plant height, number of nodes per plant,
flower and foliage color, anthocyanin pigmentation and plant growth habit.
The differences among genotypes were significant for all these traits. The
magnitude of heterosis was differed between traits and crosses. For days to
first flowering, heterosis for early crosses ranged from -2.56% to -7.13%.
Azkan (lately) ? C. reticulatum (medium early) (-14.06%) had the highest
negative heterobeltiosis for days to first flowering. The high heritability
was estimated for days to first flowering, days from emergence to podded,
and days from flowering to podded. The estimated values of potence ratios in
most F1 crosses were negative for the number of days to first flowering. In
crosses between the white-flowered parents Azkan, Gokce, ILC 533, ILC 1929
and ILC 482 and the pink-flowered parents JG 11, ICCV 96029, ICCV 03107,
Black and wild Cicer species the F1s were pink. When the white-flowered the
kabuli parents to the pink-flowered the desi parents were crossed, the F1s
showed the anthocyanin pigmentation on various plant parts.
The role of thyroid hormones in assessing the survival of intensive care unit patients
Authors: Bartolovic Daniela , Jovicic Snezana , Terzic Branka
Published: March 2024

Background/Aim. Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) often exhibit disturbances in the concentration of thyroid hormones (THs), even if they had no previous thyroid disorders. The aim of the study was to determine whether there is a correlation between THs and the survival rate in the ICU and whether these hormones have predictive capability for mortality rate assessment. Methods. The study included 41 patients (23 women and 18 men) divided into two groups: survivors (70.7%) and non-survivors (29.3%). In peripheral blood samples taken within the first 24 hrs after ICU admission, TH levels were measured: triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), free T3 (FT3), free T4 (FT4), and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), as well as procalcitonin (PCT). The Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score (SOFAS) was calculated for each patient. Results. A statistically significant difference between the study groups (survivor vs. non-survivor patients, p < 0.05) was found for PCT, SOFAS, T3, T4, and FT4. The area under the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve (AUC) ? (AUROC) for the SOFAS was 0.991 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.898?1.000, p < 0.001], for T3 was 0.727 (95% CI: 0.566?0.854, p = 0.0097), for T4 was 0.793 (95% CI: 0.638?0.903, p = 0.0008), for FT3 was 0.707 (95% CI: 0.544?0.8389, p = 0.0299), and for FT4 was 0.795 (95% CI: 0.640?0.904, p = 0.0005). Compared to other parameters, T3 had higher sensitivity (91.67%), FT4 had higher specificity (93.10%), while SOFAS had both the highest sensitivity (91.67%) and specificity (96.55%) in relation to all other tested parameters. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that FT4 and T4 were significant predictors of survival time (? = -0.362, p = 0.012 and ? = -0.356, p = 0.014, respectively). Conclusion. Among all examined THs, only FT4 and T4 showed strong predictive potential for assessing mortality in ICU patients. This study has highlighted the significance of assessing THs levels in critically ill patients. This is crucial because it opens the possibility of implementing specific therapies to rectify issues stemming from hormonal deficiencies.
Metabolic Fluxes in the Renal Cortex are Dysregulated In Vivo in Response to High-Fat Diet
Authors: M. Hasenour Clinton , R. Banerjee Deveena , D. Young Jamey
Published: March 2024

Diabetes and obesity are risk factors for kidney disease. While renal glucose production increases in diabetes, recent data suggest that gluconeogenic and oxidative capacity decline in kidney disease. Thus, metabolic dysregulation caused by diet-induced insulin resistance may sensitize the kidney for a loss in function. Here we examined how diet-induced insulin resistance disrupts mitochondrial metabolic fluxes in the renal cortex in vivo. C57Bl/6J mice were rendered insulin resistant through high-fat (HF) feeding; anaplerotic, cataplerotic, and oxidative metabolic fluxes in the cortex were quantified through 13C-isotope tracing during a hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp. As expected, HF-fed mice exhibited increased body weight, gluconeogenesis, and systemic insulin resistance compared to chow-fed mice. Relative to the citric acid cycle, HF-feeding increased metabolic flux through pyruvate carboxylation (anaplerosis) and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (cataplerosis) while decreasing flux through the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex in the cortex. Furthermore, the relative flux from non-pyruvate sources of acetyl-CoA profoundly increased in the cortex of HF-fed mice, correlating with a marker of oxidative stress. The data demonstrate that HF-feeding spares pyruvate from dehydrogenation at the expense of increasing cataplerosis, which may underpin renal gluconeogenesis during insulin resistance; the results also support the hypothesis that dysregulated oxidative metabolism in the kidney contributes to metabolic disease.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KONTEKSTUAL MELALUI VIDEO PEMBELAJARAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPAS
Authors: E.A.R. Putri  , A.T. Widiansyah
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar IPAS siswa dengan menerapkan model pembelajaran kontekstual melalui video pembelajaran. Penelitian ini dilakukan di kelas X APHP SMK Negeri 2 Bagor Tahun Ajaran 2023/2024, dengan jumlah responden 32 siswa. Jenis penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (PTK). Objek penelitian adalah hasil belajar siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, test dan dokumentasi. Penelitian dinyatakan tuntas manakala hasil belajar mencapai 80% dari keseluruhan siswa, artinya apabila 26 dari 32 siswa  mendapatkan hasil belajar sama dengan atau di atas KKM 70, maka penelitian dianggap berhasil. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa melalui video pembelajaran: 1) pada pretest, siswa tuntas sebanyak  31,25%  dengan nilai rata-rata 64, 2) pada postest sebanyak  84,37% siswa tuntas dengan nilai rata-rata 74. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa penerapan video pembelajaran dapat meningkatkan hasil belajar IPAS kelas X SMKN 2 Bagor.
Development and testing of ultrathin nanoporous silicon for haemodialysis, and an investigation into the silver-catalysed formation of silicon nanorings
Authors:   , Chess Thomas
Published: March 2024

Haemodialysis is a multi billion dollar industry that uses hollow fibre tube dialysers to purify the blood of patients su˙ering from kidney failure. The fundamental technology of these hollow fibres has not changed since the 1960s, and this work investigates ways of producing porous silicon that could replace them as the major haemodialysis membrane. Utilising common semiconductor manufacturing techniques, a process was devised for lifting-o˙ amorphous silicon sheets with nanometre scale pores, this novel process is cheap, high throughput and scalable. Silicon membranes between 90 and 600 nanometres thick were successfully lifted o˙, but any thickness is possible. Pore diameters in the 10 to 50 nanometre range were achieved and are also tunable, although their spacing is currently not. A low-cost flow cell was created that could compare the di˙usive and ultrafiltration properties of flat membranes and commercial hollow fibre-tube dialysers. It monitored the size-based separation of 10 and 100 nanometre gold nanoparticles using their characteristic UV-vis absorbances, though only concentration of nanoparticles was seen using a dialyser, and limited separation using a flat membrane. Finally, during development of the nanoporous silicon manufacturing process it was discovered sub 100 nanometre ring structures could be easily formed on silicon in a range of sizes. A thorough investigation into their properties and silver-dependent formation was carried out. This work establishes a robust foundation for future research in silicon membrane manufacturing, membrane testing with gold nanoparticles, and silicon nanoring formation.
Dinámicas de convivencia y esparcimiento adoptadas por estudiantes universitarios en el contexto pospandemia
Authors: García Hernández Kassandra Johanna , Palmeros y Ávila Guadalupe , Coeto Calcaneo Irma Alejandra
Published: March 2024

El presente estudio se enfoca en analizar las dinámicas de convivencia y esparcimiento propuestas por estudiantes universitarios en el contexto pospandemia con el objetivo principal de identificar las estrategias y actividades implementadas para mantener una convivencia saludable y segura, así como para su adaptación y permanencia. Para este fin, se llevó a cabo una investigación cuantitativa mediante la aplicación de dos cuestionarios con escala Likert. Los resultados revelan que los estudiantes han implementado diversas estrategias para asegurar una convivencia saludable y segura, entre los que se destacan la organización de actividades al aire libre, la adopción de medidas de higiene y distanciamiento social, y la promoción de la comunicación y el diálogo entre ellos. Además, se observa un cambio en la disposición de modificar las prácticas sociales aprendidas y una mayor percepción de seguridad en las reuniones en espacios públicos. Sin embargo, se evidencia una división de opiniones entre los universitarios respecto al distanciamiento social, pues algunos expresaron su desacuerdo. Estos resultados pueden ser de gran utilidad para las autoridades universitarias, ya que proporcionan información valiosa sobre las dinámicas de convivencia y esparcimiento adoptadas por los estudiantes universitarios.
DESAIN DAN UJI COBA E-LKPD BERBASIS INTRODUCTION CONNECT APPLY REFLECT EXTEND (ICARE) PADA MATERI LARUTAN ELEKTROLIT DAN NON ELEKTROLIT
Authors: Arwina Tika , Okmarisa Heppy
Published: March 2024

This research was instigated by the lack of available teaching material that was appropriate with student need—a teaching material connected the concept implementation to daily life.  This research aimed at designing valid ICARE based electronic student workbook on Electrolyte and non-Electrolyte Solution lesson based on the validation by media and material experts, the teacher and student practicality tests.  It was Research and Development (R&D) with Borg and Gall development design, and the steps were (1) researching and collecting information, (2) planning, (3) developing the initial form of the product, and 4) preliminary field testing, and (5) revising the product.  Preliminary field testing was conducted to the eleventh-grade students of MIPA at State Senior High School located in Kampar district.  The validation result by media and material experts showed that the score was 94.13% with very valid criterion.  Teacher practicality test showed that the result was 93.63% with very practical category, and student practicality test showed that the result was 84.54% with very practical category.
Persepsi Mahasiswa Pendidikan Kimia UNIKS Terhadap Efektivitas Pembelajaran Online di Era Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Murwindra Rosa
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat persepsi mahasiswa pendidikan kimia Univesitas Islam Kuantan Singingi (UNIKS) terhadap efektivitas pembelajaran online di Era Pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini merupakan jenis penelitian kombinasi (Mixed Methods) kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Data dan informasi dikumpulkan melalui kuisioner (angket). Populasi pada penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Prodi Pendidikan Kimia semester 2, 4 dan 6 Tahun Akademik 2021/2022. Adapun teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik random sampling. Data dianalisisis secara deskriptif dari kuisioner dengan menyusun tabel distribusi dan menampilkan data dalam bentuk diagram. Teknik analisis data menggunakan milik Milles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 48% setuju (S) dilakukan pembelajaran online karena dosen menggunakan metode pembelajaran yang bervariasi, 48% setuju (S) pembelajaran online dapat memperluas pengetahuan karena memanfaatkan internet untuk mencari informasi tentang pembelajaran, 48% setuju (S) pembelajaran online dilakukan saat adanya pandemi covid-19, 48% setuju (S) dalam pembelajaran online mahasiswa tetap mengerjakan tugas secara mandiri, 39% Setuju (S) pembelajaran online membutuhkan biaya yang banyak untuk membeli kuota, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa persepsi mahasiswa terhadap pembelajaran online di era pandemic covid-19 sangat bervariasi dan mendapat respon positif dari mahasiswa. Keywords: Pandemi Covid-19, Pembelajaran online, Persepsi mahasiswa
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Web Google Sites Pada Materi Reaksi Redoks Terintegrasi Nilai Islam
Authors: Fah Selly
Published: March 2024

This research was instigated with the aim of education that is to form students who are devout, knowledgeable, independent, and who have religious morals.  Apart from that, there is a lack of learning media use utilizing digital technology so that learning is less varied.  This research aimed at developing Web Google Sites based learning media focusing on Islamic Values Integrated Redox Reactions lesson and linking two sciences into one complete unit.  DDR (Design and Development Research) model was used in this research.  Feasibility test was done by distributing validation sheet to media experts, material experts, and integration experts, conducting practicality test by Chemistry subject teachers, and distributing student response questionnaire.  The result of Web Google Sites based learning media was stated feasible, if it was valid and practical, a) the validity percentages obtained were 92.5% (very valid) by media expert validators, 90% (very valid) by material expert validators, and 90.6% (very valid) by integration expert validators; b) practicality percentage of Chemistry subject teacher assessment through practicality test was 100% (very practical); and c) the percentage of student response to the media was 87.33% with very good criteria.  Based on these results, it could be identified that Islamic Values integrated Web Google Sites based learning media on Redox Reactions lesson was valid and practical, so it could be used in the learning.
Implementasi Kebijakan Tentang Pencegahan dan Penanggulangan Terhadap Penyalahgunaan Narkoba di Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara (Qanum Kabupaten Aceh Tenggara Nomor 4 Tahun 2016)
Authors: Oktaviani Tiya , Marisa Sihombing R Sally
Published: March 2024

Southeast Aceh District is one of the places for drug trafficking, seeing the development of drug cases in Southeast Aceh The Southeast Aceh District Head issued Qanum No 4 of 2016 as an effort to prevent and deal with drug abuse. This study aims to describe how the Policy for the Prevention of Eradication of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Southeast Aceh District is implemented. The data obtained were analyzed using the implementation theory put forward by Van Meter and Van Horn, which includes standards and targets, resources, characteristics of implementing agents, communication, implementor dispositions, and the economic, social, and political environment. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the Policy in Southeast Aceh District has not gone well.
Analisis Patologi Birokrasi dalam Kualitas Pelayanan Publik di Kantor Kecamatan Pinang Kota Tangerang
Authors: Pradana Indah Agustin , Anisa Rizky , Zahra Hanifa , Kamila Diah Fitri , Prasetyo Eko
Published: March 2024

Bureaucratic pathology refers to conditions in which the bureaucracy or public administration system, which is supposed to help and serve the community, actually becomes an obstacle and makes it difficult to provide good service. Bureaucratic pathology is usually characterized by ineffective, inefficient and non-transparent bureaucratic behavior. This study used a descriptive qualitative research method, with key informants namely the Head of the Public Services Section of the Pinang District Office and the people receiving services in Pinang District, Tangerang City. Data collection was carried out by interviews, field notes, documentation studies, and other official documents obtained from informants. The purpose of this study is to reveal the facts and situations that occur regarding the existence of bureaucratic pathology in public services in Pinang District, Tangerang City. The results showed that there was no bureaucratic pathology in public services carried out by the Pinang District Office, Tangerang City, but there were several obstacles that occurred, namely the problem of blanks and the network system (internet) which sometimes had problems. The existence of these obstacles if not overcome will reduce the effectiveness and efficiency of services.
Analisis Pengembangan Sumber Daya Manusia Pada PT. Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) UPT Kota Bengkulu
Authors: Wulandari Wiwik , Rosidin Rosidin
Published: March 2024

Human resource development is applied by every company and government agency as a form of effort from the company to measure the level of ability and expertise possessed by its resources so that its resources have a good level of quality and performance. The purpose of this research is to find out how the application of human resource development so that it will produce high-quality employees, as well as the inhibiting factors. This research uses qualitative research methods. By collecting 4 informants as sources. This research data collection technique is based on data reduction, data presentation, and data conclusions collected based on observations, interviews, and documentation conducted in the field. Based on the results of the study that human resource development as measured by motivation, education and training, career needs, fair treatment in a career, promotion, motivation, and mutation has a big role in improving the quality of human resources owned by the company. The inhibiting factor is that there are still many employees who are lazy to carry out training and unwanted job placements because they are not in accordance with their abilities. While the supporting factors are that the company has provided a special institution that is used to accommodate problems that occur, both external and internal problems, such as the education and training unit (UDIKLAT), P2K3 meetings, management derivative meetings (RTM), quarterly meetings, LKS Bipartik, and tripartite.
Analisis Sistem Informasi Pelayanan Publik pada Sistem Komputerisasi Tenaga Kerja Luar Negeri (SISKOTKLN) di Kabupaten Kepahiang
Authors: Anjalika Annisa Octa , Adriadi Rekho , Darmi Titi
Published: March 2024

One of the embodiment of e-government spirit is an SISKOTKLN. Kepahiang is one of the districts in Bengkulu who already used Public Service Information System in SISKOTKLN program. This study aims to analyze Public Service Information System in SISKOTKLN programs in Kepahiang District. The method of this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques by direct observation, in-depths interviews, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that from the System Quality, Service Quality, User Satisfaction and Net Benefit user used in this study indicates that SISKOTKLN has run well and has achieved its goal that is to make administrative services of the TKI placement properly, quickly, easily and efficiently. The application of SISKOTKLN also has a positive impact on the service and performance of the organization. But for indicator of Information Quality is found that SISKOTKLN is not socialized directly to the community.
Kebijakan Pengembangan Kawasan Minapolitan sebagai Potensi Minawisata di Kecamatan Losarang Kabupaten Indramayu
Authors: Khoirunnisa Anis , Hidayat Moh. Taufik , Permana Ipik , Aminulloh Ali , Abdurrazaq Muhammad Nurkholis , Susiawati Iis
Published: March 2024

The purpose of this study is to determine the implementation of policies in the development of the Minapolitan area as a potential for tourism in Losarang District, Indramayu Regency, the driving and inhibiting factors that occur, as well as the strategies and efforts made. This type of case study research with qualitative methods were obtained through literature and field studies, with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation studies. Data were analyzed using qualitative analysis with three steps, namely data reduction, presentation, and verification. The results of the study show: 1) the implementation of the policy for the development of the minapolitan area as a potential for tourism in Indramayu district is not optimal as seen from the dimensions of policy implementation which have not been fulfilled properly, namely aspects of policy communication, resources, dispositions, and bureaucratic structure; 2) factors that support this policy are potential natural resources and local cultural wealth, and inhibiting factors are problems with the quality of human resources, infrastructure, lack of regional regulations and legal instruments at the technical level of implementation, budget, public awareness, technology and media public information; 3) the efforts made by the local government to include the development of Minawisata in the regional development plan and communicate it to related parties. Minapolitan entrepreneurs are modernizing salt production so that it has a tourism appeal. While the community's efforts are to take real action to organize the area, clean up waste so that it attracts tourists to come to their area.
Pelayanan Pas Kecil Bagi Nelayan di Wilayah Kerja Kantor Unit Penyelenggara Pelabuhan Kelas III Sadai
Authors: Rizwanda Rizwanda , Sari Jayanti Armida
Published: March 2024

Inspection and small-value passport issuance services are activities carried out to assist fishermen in the issuance of certificates of nationality of vessels. This article is written to understand the improvement of the work area surveying service of UPP Level 3 bureau in Sadai and the issuance of Pas Kecil for fishermen. The research methodology used is qualitative and based on a case study design. Qualitative is used to analyze how well the UPP Sadai office measures and issues the certificate. The data obtained are presented in the form of primary data and secondary data. Primary data was obtained through interviews with informants using targeted sampling techniques, while secondary data was obtained from the document of UPP Sadai office. The results of this work showed that the quality of public services of UPP Sadai Sadai office was good in terms of tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, safety and empathy. However, this institution still faces challenges in increasing the number of fishers managing the documents, such as low public awareness of the importance of the document because there is no need to travel long distances to catch fish.