bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
LAND SUITABILITY EVALUATION FOR EFFECTIVE LAND USE PLANNING, SUSTAINABLE AND PROFITABLE CROP PRODUCTION IN MINNA, NIGER STATE
Authors: Lawal, B. A.  , Adeboye, M. K. A.  , Gana, A. S.  , Adesiji, A. R.  , Kolo, A. I.
Published: June 2023

A 500-ha land of the commercial farm of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State was evaluated for production of maize, soybean, mango and coconut using a parametric Rabia equation method. Semi-detailed soil survey using 100 m x 100 m rigid grid method preceded the evaluation. Three mapping units designated as UCF-1 and UCF-2 and UCF-3 were delineated. In each unit, two representative profile pits were dug, described and soil samples collected following the USDA guidelines. The samples were analysed for some physical and chemical properties using standard laboratory analytical procedures. Soil reaction (pH 5.9 to 6.5) was favourable for the uptake of most nutrients, which were low to moderate. All the mapping units had potential suitability indices (PSI) of greater than 50 %, when evaluated for maize and soybean which made them moderately suitable for their production, except UCF-3 with PSI of 35 % making it marginally suitable for maize. Mapping units UCF – 1 and UCF – 2 with PSI greater than 57 % after being evaluated for mango are moderately suitable for its production. The PSI of all the mapping units was less than 50 % after evaluating them for coconut production making them only marginally for its production.
ADOPTION AND CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH ORGANIC FARMING IN BOGORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Tikon, F. U.  , David, A. H.  , Gadu, H. O.  , Apeh, C. C.
Published: June 2023

The study investigated the adoption and challenges associated with organic farming in Bogoro local government, Bauchi State, Nigeria. A snowball sampling technique was employed to contact 90 respondents. Data was gathered using a well-constructed questionnaire and was examined using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the components that affected organic farming adoption. The outcomes revealed that the majority (98.9%) of the respondents were aware of organic farming due to visits by extension agents.  Socio-economic factors such as education (0.065), gender (0.548), visits by extension agents (0.313), household size (0.094), source of information (0.453), access to credit (1.552) and farmers’ cooperative membership (0.902) positively influenced their organic farming adoption. Conversely, age of the farmers (-0.532) and farm size (-0.083) negatively influenced farmers adoption of organic farming. Constraints/challenges faced by farmers include; the high cost of organic farming, unavailability of organic inputs, low technical know-how, consumers yet to appreciate the difference between the production of the two farming systems, poor market outlet, poor storage facilities and inadequate information. It was recommended that to take advantage of the components, policies that guide farmers’ decisions on the adoption of organic farming should be framed and if well implemented could boost agricultural production and help in environmental sustainability.
EFFECTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON RICE PRICE VARIATION AMONG CONSUMERS IN KADUNA METROPOLIS, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Sani, A. A.  , Sani, R. M.  , Idi, S.
Published: June 2023

This study determined the effects of Covid-19 pandemic on rice price variation among Consumers in Kaduna metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria. A total of 183 respondents were randomly drawn from the study area. Data for the study were collected through structured questionnaire and information from KADP and RIFAN. The results of the consumption behavior shows that 32.78% consumed rice four times per week while only (4.92%) consumed once per week, whereas 34.97% consumed 7- 9kg of rice per month. Only 34.93% of the respondents spent ₦13000- ₦16000 of their expenditure on rice monthly. Majority (76.5%) preferred imported rice, and 28.5% preferred local rice. Regarding consumer’s preference point to purchase rice, 50.27% preferred buying rice at the local market and 5.46% preferred the supermarket. The result of hedonic pricing model on factors affecting rice price variation among the consumers and it is apparent that the relationship between price and attributes varies within zones. However, under physical attributes there are variables as; Impurities which were all positive and significant at 1% except for Kaduna south, this shows that the higher the impurity the higher the rice price variation among consumers. While under cooking attributes, ease of cooking which was positive in all zones and significant at 1% in Kaduna South, 10% in Chikun, and 5% in Igabi but not significant in Kaduna North. Under Eating attributes were taste which was positive and not significant in Kaduna south but negative and significant in the other 3 indicating that the higher the taste the lower the rice price variation. Other attributes where Origin was found positive and significant at 5% in Chikun but positive and significant at 1% in Kaduna south, Kaduna north and Igabi, indicating the consumers care more about the origin (local or imported) of the rice which causes high price variation. Also, the result from regression analysis on factors that causes shock buying among consumers due to covid-19. The study also revealed 86% of the factors that influences shock buying due to covid-19 were caused by the variables in the model. Emanating from the findings, it can be concluded that, there is a direct and positive relationship, between rice price variation and covid-19 pandemic. The study recommends that rice should be prioritized as a core food crop in food security programmes as it was found to be a necessity in households’ food basket.
ANALYSIS OF TYPES OF CROPS CULTIVATED WITH TOMATO AND CROPPING INTENSITY OF IRRIGATED UPLAND TOMATO (Lycopersicon esculentum) FARMERS IN GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Makka, T. B.  , Murtala, N.  , Sani, M. H.  , Haruna, U.
Published: June 2023

The study was carried out on analysis of types of crops cultivated with tomato and cropping intensity of irrigated upland tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) farmers in Gombe State, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling procedure was used to select 461 farmers as sample size for this study. The results that most (36.4%) of the respondents cultivate lettuce with tomato. Many (32.9%) of the respondents for tomato production acquired their seeds from open markets representing.  The results also showed that 45.4% of the respondents used NPK as their fertilizer and that many (37.8%.) farmers acquired their fertilizer from open markets. In Dukku LGA of Gombe State, many of the farmers use seedlings representing 64.3% while those use seeds 35.7%.  More than half of the respondents in Nafada LGA use seedlings for dry season tomato farming and others use seeds representing 45.5%. Many of the respondents in Funakaye LGA used seeds representing 52.0% and some seedlings 48.2%. The planting materials in Yamaltu LGA are seedlings and seeds representing 52.5% and 47.5%, respectively. The result obtainable in Kaltungo LGA showed that most of the respondents use seeds for tomato farming representing 63.2% and others use seedlings representing 38.6%. So, by implication the respondents in Dukku, Nafada, and Yamaltu Deba preferred using seedlings while those from Funakaye and Kaltungo use more of seeds for dry season tomato production. in terms of cropping intensity, the results showed that the many (41.4%) farmers had one-off engagement in the dry season tomato. The varieties of tomato grown in Dukku LGA of Gombe State are Cherry (Omo-Oko), Capari (Gbeske), Grape (Alahusa), Plum (Kerewa) Better boy (UTC), Beef steak (Tyres) representing 15.7%, 15.7%, 17.1%, 22.9% 12.9%, and 15.7% respectively. The study concluded that in Gombe State, have different sources of capital for the production of dry season tomato in a sustainable manner for farm efficiency. In the study area many of the farmers used the irrigation tools because it is easier to use. It was recommended that farmers should formed strong cooperative associations, to be united in one voice to have a bargaining power over labour cost and can also make request to government on their needs.
MILK YIELD AND COMPOSITION OF DAIRY CATTLE DURING DRY SEASON IN SELECTED DAIRY FARMS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Shitu, A.  , Abubakar, M.  , Sanusi, M.
Published: June 2023

The aim of the study was to assess the milk yield and composition of dairy cattle of different locations during dry season in selected dairy farms in Kano state. One hundred and twenty lactating cows (different stages of lactation) include Bunaji, Bokoloji, Fresian x Bunaji were used, ten from each twelve dairy farms to assess milk yield and composition. Daily milk yield was recorded for two months. Five milk samples from each farm were analysed for its composition. Danbatta farm was the best in average daily milk yield (ADMY) of 3.86l, Dantube farm was the lowest of 2.49l which differ (p<0.001), Imawa arewa, Asibitin tafasa and Lautaye farms didn’t vary other farms differ. Fat(%) did not vary in all the farms, TS(%) Total solid, TA(%) Titrable acidity, CP(%) Crude protein, Ash(%), SNF(%) Solid non fat differ (p<0.001). Tsaunin fulani farm was the best in Fat(%) 4.26, Asibitin tafasa farm was the lowest of 3.84. Lautaye was the best in TS(%) 57.2, Dakatsalle was the lowest of 38.8. Imawa arewa was the best TA(%) of 0.38, Dakatsalle, Kuki and shinkafi farms are the lowest of 0.29. Imawa arewa, Danbatta and Kwanar dumawa farms are the best in CP(%) 4.24, Kuki farm was the lowest of 3.46. Dantube farm was the best in Ash(%) of 0.54, Dakatsalle, Kuki are the lowest of 0.32. Lautaye was the best in SNF(%) 52.96, Dakatsalle farm was the lowest of 34.6. Fat(%) differ (p<0.05), TS(%) (p<0.001) among the breeds while their ADMY, TA(%), CP(%), Ash(%), SNF(%) did not vary. Bunaji was the best in Fat(%) of 4.22, TS(%) 50.2, SNF(%) 45.74 with ADMY of 2.74l. Fresian x Bunaji was superior in CP(%) 4.24, lowest in Fat(%) 3.88, Ash(%) 0.44, TS(%) 39.2, SNF(%) 35.32 with the best ADMY of 4.01l. Bokoloji was superior in Ash(%) of 0.47 lowest in TA(%) 0.31 with ADMY of 2.67l. Therefore, Danbatta farm, Fresian x Bunaji with the best milk yield, Tsaunin fulani farm with the best Fat(%), Lautaye farm TS(%), Imawa arewa TA(%), Imawa arewa, Danbatta and Kwanar dumawa farms CP(%), Dantube farm Ash(%), Lautaye farm SNF(%), Bunaji breed with the best Fat(%), TS(%), TA(%), SNF(%), Bokoloji breed Ash(%), Fresian x Bunaji CP(%) was recommended. Milk yield and composition varied between dairy breeds, herds of the same breed and even between individual cows of a breed.
Russian Process Roulette
Authors: Krewinkel Albert
Published: June 2023

A couple of friends and I just discussed the idea of Russian Process Roulette: Everybody starts a little program which kills processes at random. The winner is the one whose computer remains usable the longest. Is this crazy? Yes. Immature? Sure. Fun? Definitely. Adviced against to actually play unless the consequences are fully understood? That too. Playing the game is as simple as starting a command like the following: while sleep 600; do kill -9 $(tr -cd "[:digit:]" This one-liner will...
Install pandoc in custom Docker images
Authors: Krewinkel Albert
Published: June 2023

When pandoc is used in larger pipelines, e.g. in combination with Sphinx, it can be useful to pack everything up into one neat container. One option is to base the container on a pandoc image like pandoc/core, but this may be difficult due to other dependencies. In this case, the easiest option is to do this: COPY --from=pandoc/minimal:2.19.2 /pandoc /usr/bin/pandoc The snippet, when added to a Dockerfile, copies a statically compiled executable from an official build to /usr/bin/pandoc....
HOLISTIC Ship Design for Life Cycle
Authors: Zaraphonitis George , Marzi Jochen , Papanikolaou Apostolos , Harries Stefan , Brunswig Jörg
Published: June 2023

The H2020 European Research project – HOLISHIP – Holistic Optimisation of Ship Design and Operation for Life Cycle (2016–2020) sets out to substantially advance ship design to achieve much improved vessel concepts for the 21st century. This innovative design approach, which is implemented into an integrated design software platform, considers all relevant ship design aspects, namely energy efficiency, safety, environmental compatibility, production and life-cycle cost. In the present paper we demonstrate parts of the HOLISHIP approach by the optimisation of a RoPAX ship using state of the art software tools to improve the design and operational behaviour of the vessel. The conducted multi-objective optimisation for improved hydrodynamic efficiency, safety and life-cycle economy uses parametric models for ship's hull form and internal arrangements, and demonstrates the functionality of the adopted approach in a complex design problem.
Improvement of the Eﬃcient Mutual Authentication Protocol for Passive RFID Tags (EMAP)
Authors: Mehrabani MohammadReza , Sadegha Soosan
Published: June 2023

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system is a wireless automatic identification using low-cost RFID tags. Promotion of privacy and security in RFID systems has been considered essential due to their usage in everyday life. In 2012, Guo-Rui Li et al. Proposed a new Eﬃcient Mutual Authentication Protocol for passive RFID (EMAP), that providing conﬁdentiality, un-traceability, and eﬃciency. In addition to proving the security problems of the EMAP method, this paper has presented a novel method to improve this weak point.
A Competitive Nature-Inspired Cuckoo Search Algorithm for Solving the Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem
Authors: Mortaji Seyed Taha Hossein , Hosseinzadeh Mohammadreza
Published: June 2023

Since its advent, the resource constrained project scheduling problem has been a favorite NP-Hard problem studied by many researchers. In this paper, we examine this problem with a focus on the total project time minimization, usually known as the makespan minimization. To this end, a nature-inspired Cuckoo Search Algorithm (CSA) has been introduced that works by simulating the brooding parasitism of some cuckoo birds in nature. In a nutshell, the proposed cuckoo search algorithm has two main capabilities including: a) a global random search using Levy flights, and b) a local random refinement strategy. In addition, a double justification method has been employed to improve the generated solutions. Simultaneous use of these features can maximize the efficiency of resource searches in uncertain environments. Experimental results on the standard J30, J60, and J120 test sets from the PSPLIB are also presented, showing that the CSA has satisfying results compared with the other well-reported algorithms.
Business Location and Customer Patronage in the Hotel Industry in Benue State, Nigeria
Authors: Faajir Avanenge , Nyagba Emmanuel
Published: June 2023

This study examined the effect of business location on customer patronage of hotels in Benue State, Nigeria: The study specifically examined the effect of parking space, road network and accessibility and security and safety on customer patronage in the hotel industry in Benue State, Nigeria. The survey design was adopted for the study. The population for this study was 474. This figure consists of 159 tenured staff of 9 hotels selected across the 3 geopolitical zones of the state and 315 customers purposively sampled (35 from each hotel). The study adopted census sampling and 474 questionnaires were administered on entire population. However, only 402 were retrieved and analyzed. Pearson correlation was used to test the hypotheses while multiple regression analysis was employed to test the extent of the effect of independent variables on the dependent variable. Findings of the study revealed that parking space, road network and accessibility and security and safety all have significant effect on customer patronage in the hotel industry in Benue State, Nigeria The study concluded that repeat patronage, customer retention and customer referrals can be achieved through provision of innovative parking space, accessible road network and assured security and safety of guest. The study recommended among others that hotels managers in Benue State should be innovative and aggressive in providing parking space for their customers.
Optimizing The Transportation of Petroleum Products in A Possible Multi-Level Supply Chain
Authors: Samadi-Parviznejad Paria , Amini Meysam
Published: June 2023

The goal of many supply chain optimization problems is to minimize the costs of the entire supply chain network. However, since environmental protection is one of the main concerns, the green supply chain network has been seriously considered as a solution to this concern in order to minimize its effects on nature. This article refers to the modeling and solution of a green supply chain network for the transportation of petroleum products in order to reduce the annual costs, considering the environmental effects. In this article, the cost elements of the supply chain such as the transportation costs of each petroleum product, operating costs, the cost of purchasing crude oil products and the fixed costs of building oil centers as well as the components of the environmental effects of the supply chain such as the amount of gas emissions and volatile organic particles produced by transportation options in the supply chain. considered green. Considering these two components (cost and environmental impact), we have proposed a multi-objective supply chain model. In this facility model, oil centers have limited capacity and at each level of the chain, there are several types of transportation options with different costs. To solve the problem, we have used two multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithms and genetic multi-objective optimization algorithm with non-dominant sorting II with a priority-based decoding to encode the chromosome. Finally, we have used TOPSIS method to compare these two algorithms.
Classification of Mammogram Images by Using SVM and KNN
Authors: Reddy Anuradha , Janarthanan Vignesh , Vikram G , Mamatha K
Published: June 2023

Breast cancer is a fairly diverse illness that affects a large percentage of women in the west. A mammogram is an X-ray-based evaluation of a woman's breasts to see if she has cancer. One of the earliest prescreening diagnostic procedures for breast cancer is mammography. It is well known that breast cancer recovery rates are significantly increased by early identification. Mammogram analysis is typically delegated to skilled radiologists at medical facilities. Human mistake, however, is always a possibility. Fatigue of the observer can commonly lead to errors, resulting in intraobserver and interobserver variances. The image quality affects the sensitivity of mammographic screening as well. The goal of developing automated techniques for detection and grading of breast cancer images is to reduce various types of variability and standardize diagnostic procedures. The classification of breast cancer images into benign (tumor increasing, but not harmful) and malignant (cannot be managed, it causes death) classes using a two-way classification algorithm is shown in this study. The two-way classification data mining algorithms are utilized because there are not many abnormal mammograms. The first classification algorithm, k-means, divides a given dataset into a predetermined number of clusters. Support Vector Machine (SVM), a second classification algorithm, is used to identify the optimal classification function to separate members of the two classes in the training data
Higher Education During the Pandemic Period - A Study on Digital Initiatives and Online Classes in the Arts & Science Colleges in Kerala
Authors: Nair Parvathy R , Subash T , Subash T
Published: June 2023

COVID-19 was reported for the first time in Wuhan, which made a downward spiral in the world economy. It had a devastating effect on every sector of the economy including the education sector. Schools and colleges were forced to remain closed as part of social distancing measures adopted during the period. Several digital initiatives of various Government agencies gained wide acceptance during the period. Digital initiatives like e-GyanKosh, Swayam, VIDWAN, FOSSEE etc. are gaining popularity during the pandemic period and all of which facilitated the smooth functioning of academic activities in the crisis period. The potential of online classes are also utilized to ensure uninterrupted flow of teachinglearning process in the pandemic period. Even though, online classes have the advantage of the comfort of being at home, flexible hours of handling classes etc. it has its own drawbacks like difficulties in assessing students, lack of effectiveness,internet connectivity issues, lack of personal device for attending the online classes, anxieties, health issues both physical and psychological etc. The study is an attempt to list out such digital initiatives and also an assessment of online classes during the pandemic period. The study result highlight that comfort of being at home is the best part of online classes to teachers and students. Lack of effectiveness is the most important disadvantage of online classes. The constant use of mobiles, computers and laptops for a long time creates various types of health issues, both physical and psychological, to the respondents. Back pain, neck pain, eye problems, and headache are common issues for both teachers and students.
Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal- An Introduction to Indian Railways' New Initiative in Freight Operations
Authors: G Girish , Beegam.S Resia
Published: June 2023

Indian Railways play a pivotal role in transporting goods along the length and breadth of India. Obviously, Indian Railways occupies a lion's share in the supply chain network nationwide. Private parties are allowed to construct their own terminals for loading freight onto goods trains. But, as per railway policy, they are required to bear the entire expenses for construction at the take-off point even if the land on which it is constructed is owned by railways. The private parties are also required to undertake the maintenance of such terminals. It becomes a cumbersome exercise for private parties both in financial and technical terms to run a private freight terminal. Recently, the prime minister announced a policy to bring together all infrastructure projects in a single frame. The railways have introduced the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Terminal, whereby all the expenditures are borne by the railways and private parties are free from the burden of bearing the expenditure. Since the concept was introduced recently and is gaining popularity, an attempt to measure the outcome is too early. Nevertheless, this article throws light on the major aspects of the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Terminal policy implemented by Indian Railways.
Production and Utilization of Insulin from Stevia Leave (Rebaudiana Bertoni) for the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Abubakar Muhammad Abbagoni , Gutti Babagana , Abubakar Abdulhalim Musa , Ali Amina Mohamed , Sabo Muhammad Jamil Umar
Published: June 2023

Stevia (Rebaudiana bertoni) leave, is an ancient perennial shrub mostly found in South America in countries like Paraguay and Brazil. It contains a low-calorie sweetener, which is about 300 times sweeter than sucrose. Diabetes mellitus is among the common metabolic disorders affecting about 2.8% of the world’s population and is reported to reach 5.4% by the year 2025. In this work, insulin was successfully extracted from Rebaudiana bertoni to serve as an alternative to bovine insulin extracted from animals which is devoid of the risk of transferring infectious diseases from the animals to the diabetic patient as is the case with convectional animal-based insulin. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS) and Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) analysis were used to analyze and determine the functional groups available in the isolated compound and the results shows that it has retention time of 14.11 min; abundance/peak area (% PA) of 86.613 %; mass number (m/z) of 413 g/mol; molecular peak ion of 149; fragmentation patterns of 7; and C20H29BrO4 as molecular formula and phthalic acid, 8-bromoctyl butyl ester as IUPAC name. The insulin was tested on three groups of rats (Rattus norvegicus) whereby the glucose level was monitored, and the result shows that the extracted insulin was found to be effective in addition to having antidiabetic effect.
Analysis of the Role of a Controller in Sales Planning and Control at PT. United Tractors
Authors: Hermanto Bambang , Anwar Moh. , Fatmawati Fatmawati , Santosa Ribut
Published: June 2023

To meet the needs of the community, companies utilize the market as a means to sell their products, thereby obtaining profits, which is a common goal of companies. To achieve this goal, companies must compete fiercely to win customers from similar companies. The management of the company is obliged to manage all operational activities of the company, coordinate and allocate limited resources efficiently and economically. The planning function carried out by PT. United Tractors Tbk has been good, as seen from the master sales plan that involves other departments within the company. In addition, in the development of the master plan, the division responsible for sales planning also considers specific factors, and the plan is reviewed by the Board of Directors. Thus, the sales planning developed has a reasonably high level of reliability. In terms of sales terms, PT. United Tractors Tbk has made the right decision by selling its products on a cash basis. The company's after-sales support is also good. Similarly, the determination of product prices is satisfactory, as the company considers the customers' ability and the prevailing prices in the heavy equipment market. The control function carried out by PT. United Tractors Tbk has been good, where sales implementation is consistently reviewed every sales quarter. Additionally, the sales function of PT United Tractors Tbk has shifted from a mere sales function to providing solutions. This sales function is beneficial in establishing long-term cooperative relationships with customers.
Efficacy Against Broomrape and Selectivity of Imazamox-Containing Herbicides in Sunflower
Authors: Mitkov Anyo , Yanev Mariyan , Neshev Nesho , Tonev Tonyo , Joița-Păcureanu Maria , Cojocaru Florina
Published: June 2023

During the period of 2016-2017 a field trial for evaluating the efficacy of imazamox-containing herbicide products for control of sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana Wallr.) was conducted. The experiment was carried out in the experimental base of the department of ”Agriculture and Herbology” of the Agricultural University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The selectivity of the herbicides to the sunflower plants was also evaluated. The grown sunflower hybrid was „Lucia CLP”. Variants of the trial were: 1. Untreated control; 2. Pulsar® 40 - 1200 ml ha-1 ; 3. Pulsar® 40 - 2400 ml ha-1 ; 4. Pulsar® 40 - 1200 ml ha-1 ; 5. Pulsar® 40 - 2400 ml ha-1 ; 6. Pulsar® Plus - 2000 ml ha-1 ; 7. Pulsar® Plus - 4000 ml ha-1 ; 8. Pulsar® Plus - 2000 ml ha-1 ; 9. Pulsar® Plus - 4000 ml ha-1 . At variants 2, 3, 6 and 7 the herbicides were applied in phenophase 4th – 6th true leaf of the sunflower (BBCH 14-16), and at variants 4, 5, 8 and 9 – in phenophase 8th – 10th true leaf (BBCH 18-19). The highest efficacy against the broomrape was reported for the treatments of variants 4 and 9. For the control the highest broomrape density was reported – 13.65 specimens per 1 sunflower plant average for the period. It was observed that Pulsar® Plus was more selective to the sunflower hybrid in the study in comparison to Pulsar® 40. After the treatment with Pulsar® Plus at rate of 2000 ml ha-1 in phenophase 8th – 10th true leaf the highest sunflower seed yield was recorded. It was proven that the seed yield from the plants treated with doubled herbicide rates was lower from the plants treated with the registered rates. The untreated control had the lowest yield. A similar tendency for the indicators 1000 seeds weight and hectolitre seed mass was observed.
Stabilization of Sunflower Oil Using Corn Silk Extract and Its Metal Chelates
Authors: Yousaf Mariyam , Imran Muhammad , Zulfiqar Zunaira , Latif Shoomaila , Bokhari Tanveer Hussain , Izhar Fatima , Rehman Summia , Mitu Liviu , Yousaf Tabassum
Published: June 2023

Antioxidants are wisely employed in various food products, physiology and pathology for controlling different oxidative routes. Natural antioxidants should replace synthetic ones since they are destructive for human’s health. In this regard, corn silk extract (CSEE) was obtained and subsequently screened for antioxidant potential by different assays (DPPH, β-carotene, FRAP, ABTS, total phenol CSE and flavonoids content). Cu(II) and Zn(II) chelates of this extract were also prepared to compare their antioxidant potential with uncomplexed extract. Stabilization of sunflower oil by CSEE and its respective chelates [CSE-Cu(II) and CSE-Zn(II)] at variable concentrations (250 ppm, 500 ppm, 1000 ppm) was investigated by applying three parameters, like PV, FFA and IV values. The results were compared with synthetic standards such as BHA and BHT. BHT and CSEE 1000 ppm possessed maximum oil stabilizing capacity.
Đặc điểm chẩn đoán tiền sản và kết quả điều trị trẻ sơ sinh bị dị tật bẩm sinh đường tiêu hóa tại Bệnh viện Nhi Đồng 1
Authors: Nguyễn Văn Quang , Nguyễn Kiến Mậu , Trần Thị Hoài Thu , Ngô Minh Xuân
Published: June 2023

- Đặt vấn đề: Mô tả đặc điểm chẩn đoán tiền sản và kết quả điều trị trẻ sơ sinh bị dị tật bẩm sinh đường tiêu hóa (DTBSĐTH) được phẫu thuật tại bệnh viện Nhi Đồng 1.
- Đối tượng và phương pháp nghiên cứu: Cắt ngang mô tả. Đối tượng: Trẻ sơ sinh có chẩn đoán DTBSĐTH được phẫu thuật tại bệnh viện Nhi Đồng 1 từ 01/2020 đến 06/2021.
- Kết quả: Ghi nhận có 205 trẻ sơ sinh bị DTBSĐTH được phẫu thuật. Tỷ lệ thai phụ được khám, tư vấn và chẩn đoán tiền sản là 100% (ở TP.HCM) và 95,6% (các tỉnh). Phương tiện chẩn đoán tiền sản phổ biến là siêu âm (97,6%). 42,5% phát hiện có DTBSĐTH bằng siêu âm tiền sản. 45,8% trẻ không được khám ngay sau sanh. 22,9% trường hợp điều trị thất bại rồi mới chuyển tuyến. Tuổi con lúc nhập viện trung bình 5,19 ngày tuổi. Thời gian nằm viện trung bình là 25,4 ngày. 48,8% có biến chứng. 77,1% trẻ xuất viện an toàn. Tỷ lệ tử vong 8,3%. So sánh giữa nhóm trẻ có mẹ được chẩn đoán tiền sản bị DTBSĐTH với nhóm trẻ còn lại tìm thấy sự khác biệt có ý nghĩa thống kê về tỷ lệ khám ngay sau sinh, lý do chuyển tuyến, thời điểm chuyển viện, đa dị tật bẩm sinh (DTBS) và bất thường NST, số ngày điều trị, tỷ lệ suy dinh dưỡng và tỷ lệ tử vong.
- Kết luận: Tầm soát tiền sản các DTBSĐTH góp phần vào kết quả điều trị trẻ sơ sinh có phẫu thuật các bất thường bẩm sinh tiêu hóa.

Abstract

- Objectives: To discribe characteristics of prenatal diagnosis and treatment results in neonates with congenital digestive malformations (CDMs) operated at Children’s Hospital No 1.
- Material and method: Descriptive cross - sectional study. Selection criteria: Neonates diagnosed with CDMs operated at Children’s Hospital No 1 from 01/2020 to 06/2021.
- Results: 205 neonates with CDMs were operated. The percentage of pregnant women receiving prenatal examination, counsulting and diagnosis was 100% (HCM City) and 95.6% (provinces). The most common prenatal diagnostic tool was ultrasound (97.6%). 42.5% cases were found CDMs by prenatal ultrasound. 45.8% of neonates were not examined immediately after birth. There were 22.9% cases of treatment failure at the local hospitals and then referral. The average age of neonates at admission was 5.19 days old. The average hospital stay was 25.4 days. 48.8% recorded complications. 77.1% of neonates were discharged safely. The mortality rate was 8.3%. There was a statistically significant difference in the rate of examination immediately after birth, the reason for referral, time of hospital transfer, multiple birth defects and chromosomal abnormalities, number of days of treatment, malnutrition rate, and mortality rate when comparing between the group of children whose mothers were diagnosed with prenatal ultrasound and the remaining group of neonates.
- Conclusions: Prenatal diagnosis of CDMs contributes to the treatment outcome of neonates with congenital gastrointestinal abnormalities.
Strategies for enhancing electrochemical CO2 reduction to multi-carbon fuels on copper
Authors: Li Xin , Chen Yuxin , Zhan Xinyu , Xu Yiwen , Hao Leiduan , Xu Liang , Li Xueying , Umer Muhammad , Tan Xinyi , Han Buxing , Robertson Alex W. , Sun Zhenyu
Published: June 2023

Productively harnessing CO2 as a reactant is of practical interest due to addressing the dual pressures of resource sustainability and environmental sustainability. Electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECR) offers a promising approach for driving the chemical transformation of CO2 by exploiting green renewably generated electricity at (near) room temperature and ambient pressure, facilitating a sustainable, low-carbon footprint future. In this work, we provide a comprehensive and timely review of the various avenues that have been developed to date to modulate product selectivity, stability, and efficiency toward C2+ using Cu-based electrocatalysts. We discuss how the electrocatalyst structure can be effectively designed in order to boost performance. Special attention is paid to some of the critical intermediate species that shed light on CO2 reduction paths. We will also discuss the application of in situ and operando spectroscopy, along with computational techniques, that help to improve our fundamental understanding of ECR. Finally, development opportunities and challenge in the conversion of CO2 into multi-carbon fuels by Cu-based electrocatalysts are presented.
XÂY DỰNG HỌC LIỆU ĐIỆN TỬ BỔ TRỢ KỸ NĂNG NÓI TIẾNG ANH TRÌNH ĐỘ BẬC 3 CHO SINH VIÊN KHÔNG CHUYÊN TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC HÙNG VƯƠNG
Authors: Bùi Thị Hồng Minh  , Thèn Thị Liên  , Trương Thị Thúy Ninh
Published: June 2023

Trong số các phương tiện dạy học kết hợp, video là một phương tiện truyền thông phong phú và mạnh mẽ, thể hiện tính hiệu quả cao trong giáo dục do có thể trình bày thông tin một cách hấp dẫn và nhất quán, đặc biệt trong giảng dạy ngoại ngữ. Mục tiêu của bài viết này nhằm xây dựng bộ học liệu điện tử bổ trợ giúp giảm tải một khối lượng lớn thời gian giảng bài trên lớp học của giảng viên, vừa tăng cường tính tự giác, tự học của sinh viên không chuyên trong quá trình học tiếng Anh. Dựa trên nguồn số liệu thứ cấp và số liệu khảo sát 62 sinh viên không chuyên của trường Đại học Hùng Vương, nhóm tác giả sử dụng kết hợp phương pháp nghiên cứu định tính và định lượng để khẳng định tính hiệu quả và khả thi của việc xây dựng bộ học liệu điện tử. Kết quả nghiên cứu chỉ ra, quá trình sử dụng các video bài giảng giúp sinh viên tăng điểm số của bài thi kỹ năng nói trình độ bậc 3 cũng như thay đổi thái độ của sinh viên trong việc tự học tiếng Anh. Đây cũng là nguồn học liệu mở, làm cơ sở cho các hoạt động trao đổi, hợp tác đào tạo giảng dạy tiếng Anh của Trường Đại học Hùng Vương với các cơ sở giáo dục đào tạo khác.
CÔNG BỐ VỀ CHỦ ĐỀ “PREDATORY JOURNAL” TRONG CƠ SỞ DỮ LIỆU SCOPUS
Authors: Nguyễn Tiến Trung  , Nguyễn Lê Vân An
Published: June 2023

Nghiên cứu này thực hiện kĩ thuật phân tích trắc lượng khoa học từ các công bố được xuất bản từ năm 2012 đến tháng 3 năm 2022 trong cơ sở dữ liệu của Scopus liên quan đến “predatory journal” (tạp chí săn mồi). Bài viết tiết lộ sự phức tạp và những xu hướng nghiên cứu trái chiều, còn nhiều tranh cãi của chủ đề này, liên quan đến các tạp chí khoa học (bình duyệt, đạo đức xuất bản, phí xuất bản), truy cập mở (phí xuất bản, thời gian xuất bản, khoa học mở, impact factor, truyền thông học thuật) và các chủ đề khác, như: liêm chính khoa học, các nước đang phát triển, đạo đức nghiên cứu. Nghiên cứu đã chỉ ra một số dấu hiệu phổ biến, giúp các học giả cảnh giác, chứ không phải là điều kiện đủ, trước một tạp chí “predatory journal”. Nghiên cứu này khuyến nghị rằng cần có những tiêu chí tốt hơn để đánh giá về chất lượng các tạp chí, cần đẩy mạnh truyền thông về đạo đức nghiên cứu, đạo đức xuất bản để giúp các học giả, các tổ chức khoa học công nghệ nhận ra, hiểu rõ hơn và có những hành vi phù hợp với sự tồn tại của các thực thể “săn mồi” trong xuất bản khoa học.
THIẾT KẾ HOẠT ĐỘNG TRẢI NGHIỆM DẠY HỌC TRUYỀN THUYẾT THỜI ĐẠI HÙNG VƯƠNG TRONG CHƯƠNG TRÌNH GIÁO DỤC ĐỊA PHƯƠNG TỈNH PHÚ THỌ
Authors: Hán Thị Thu Hiền  , Dương Thị Bích Liên  , Trần Lê Khánh Ly
Published: June 2023

Dạy học Ngữ văn thông qua hoạt động trải nghiệm là phương pháp dạy học tích cực giúp kết nối văn học với đời sống, phù hợp với định hướng dạy học gắn liền với thực tiễn, dạy học phát triển năng lực. Bài viết tập trung vào một trường hợp tiêu biểu liên quan đến giảng dạy văn học địa phương theo chương trình giáo dục phổ thông 2018 đó là nghiên cứu thiết kế hoạt động trải nghiệm dạy học truyền thuyết thời đại Hùng Vương với 3 hình thức: Tổ chức trò chơi học tập, sân khấu hóa văn bản truyện cổ, kể chuyện sáng tạo. Các hình thức dạy học được đề xuất phù hợp với đặc trưng của truyền thuyết thời đại Hùng Vương, là tư liệu tham khảo thiết thực phục vụ hoạt động giảng dạy chương trình giáo dục địa phương tỉnh Phú Thọ.
Perancangan Kawasan Pusat Seni Ukir Kayu Kota Jepara
Authors: Ulwiyyah Shintia
Published: June 2023

Wood carviпg is aп art that is applied to wood media by carviпg or carviпg so as to produce embossed aпd coпcave or flat shapes accordiпg to the plaп drawiпg. The developmeпt of the art of wood carviпg is still rapid iп this moderп era, especially iп the city of Jepara which has пow beeп dubbed the world's carviпg city because of the fame of wood carviпg ceпters. The abseпce of a wood carviпg art ceпter iп the city of Jepara is the reasoп for the emergeпce of a пeed. The пeed to accommodate the wood carviпg artists iп Jepara to preseпt their work as well as the first aпd oпly ceпter for wood carviпg iп Jepara. The elemeпts of carviпg culture that are still iпhereпt iп the Jepara eпviroпmeпt trigger the emergeпce of the coпcept of пeo-verпacular architectural desigп which is a post-moderп coпcept that maiпtaiпs elemeпts of local culture developed with the latest moderп elemeпts or elemeпts. The desigп of this coпcept has a characteristic that still uses local materials such as bricks, ceramics, aпd others. This desigп coпcept elevates oпe of the Jepara wood carviпg motifs which is used as the arraпgemeпt of the buildiпg mass aпd the form of the joglo buildiпg to be developed. Carved orпameпts aпd bricks will decorate the area of the wood carviпg ceпter of this city of Jepara. The desigп of the ceпtral area of Jepara's wood carviпg art caппot be separated from the floor plaпs, looks aпd perspectives that are used as a refereпce for uпderstaпdiпg this area. The desigп of the floor plaп has aп importaпt iпflueпce iп the developmeпt of the ceпtral area of the wood carviпg art of the city of Jepara iп order to create a circulatioп of comfortable space patterпs aпd accordiпg to the пeeds of users accordiпg to architectural discipliпes. Elemeпts of saпitatioп aпd air circulatioп as well as lightiпg aпd veпtilatioп are also plaппed perfectly.
Rancang Bangun Smarthome Sebagai Kendali Lampu Penerangan Rumah Tangga Menggunakan Google Assistant Berbasis Mikrokontroller
Authors: Pratama Aditya
Published: June 2023

Di dalam rumah, diperlukan suatu kenyamanan serta kemudahan menyalakan atau mematikan lampu di rumah, terutama bagi penyandang cacat fisik atau orang tua yang sulit untuk berdiri atau mencapai saklar lampu. Selain itu juga kurangnya pemanfaatan smartphone dalam mengontrol peralatan elektronik.  Alat dasar yang digunakan dalam pembuatan pengendali rumah berbasis mikrokontroller menggunakan smartphone android dengan voice recognition Google Assistant. Fitur voice recognition pada Smartphone Android sebagai pengganti saklar dengan menggunakan mikrokontroller NodeMCU yang sudah dilengkapi dengan modul WiFi dan firmware nya yang bersifat open source. Fitur voice recognition pada android diubah menjadi perintah suara sebagai masukan pada NodeMCU sehingga dapat mengoperasikan lampu pada rumah . Pada dasarnya penggunaan prinsip dari alat ini, pengguna harus dapat mengoperasikan smartphone berdasarkan sistem operasi Android. Hasil penelitian ini adalah peralatan yang sudah teruji dan dapat digunakan sebagai pengontrol untuk menyalakan lampu dengan smartphone android dengan voice recognition Google Assistant.
Prototype Pintu Otomatis Di PT. Kaltim Nitrate Indonesia Menggunakan Sensor PIR Berbasis Arduino Uno di Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Hadi Saputro Kurnianto , Arfittariah  , Akbar
Published: June 2023

Akhir tahun 2019 dunia digemparkan dengan penyakit menular yang sangat mematikan dan disebabkan oleh virus jenis baru. Virus yang bernama Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-COV2), dan penyakit ini dikenal dengan nama Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19). Virus terbaru ini bisa bertahan hidup di benda mati, seperti logam, kaca atau plastik selama 9 hari. Sedangkan pintu konvensional terbuat dari logam, kayu dan plastik yang dapat menjadi media penularan virus tersebut. Sehingga perlu dilakukan perancangan pintu otomatis dalam upaya mencegah tertularnya virus tersebut. Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode eksperimen dengan jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Penelitian dilakukan dengan membuat pintu yang beroperasi membuka dan menutup secara otomatis berbasis sensor PIR sebagai pendeteksi Objek dan motor servo sebagai instrument pembuka pintu dengan sistem kontrol terintegrasi. Pengujian dilakukan dengan melihat respon sensor PIR terhadap jarak objek ke sensor. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perancangan prototype pintu otomatis dapat bekerja dengan baik sehingga kesimpulan dari hasil perancangan yaitu menggunakan metode perancangan dengan menggabungkan beberapa rangkaian terintegrasi dalam skematik rangkaian pintu otomatis. Serta perancangan membuka dan menutup pintu secara otomatis dengan berbasis sensor PIR meghasilkan pengujian sensor menggunakan objek manusia yang bisa di atur dengan jarak 0 – 3 Meter dengan sensifitas yang berbeda-beda. Sehingga pintu otomatis dapat digunakan untuk menggantikan pintu convensional/manual.
PELATIHAN KEPEMANDUAN WISATA CAGAR BUDAYA MAHASISWA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN SEJARAH UNIVERSITAS PGRI MAHADEWA INDONESIA PADA SITUS CANDI TEBING TEGALINGGAH, GIANYAR BALI
Authors: I Nyoman Bayu Pramartha  , Ni Putu Yuniarika Parwati  , Dewa Made Alit  , Putu Tejawati
Published: June 2023

Kepemanduan wisata cagar budaya adalah salah satu  program kegiatan pembelajaran sejarah yang memanfaatkan objek cagar budaya sebagai dasar implementasi kegiatannya. Metode pelaksanaan pengabdian pada masyarakat ini mengunakan metode ceramah, metode karya wisata, metode bimbingan, dan metode pelatihan. Materi-materi pelatihan dan pedampingan wisata cagar budaya ini berupa: Materi yang diberikan adalah dasar-dasar kepemanduan, cara menjadi pemandu wisata cagar budaya, dan objek wisata cagarbudaya yang bidsa dijadikan sebagai tempat pelatihan kepemanduan wisata cagar budaya. Dapat dijelaskan hasil observasi selama kegiatan berlangsung, bisa ditarik kesimpulan  materi yang diberikan kepada peserta pelatihan dapat diterima dengan sangat  baik serta respon dari peserta  pelatihan sangat positif. Hasil kegiatan pengabdian ini antara lain 1) memahami dasar-dasar dan teknik menjadi pemandu wisata  cagar budaya, 2) mengetahui dan memahami tugas dan etika pemandu wisata cagar budaya, 3) berlatih menjadi pemandu wisata cagar budaya dari tahap pembukaan cara memandu, kegiatan inti di objek wisata cagar budaya, dan penutup dalam kegiatan pemandu wisata cagar budaya, 4) mampu menjadi peemandu wisata cagar budaya dan memberikan citra diri sebagai pemandu wisata cagar budaya yang profesional.
PELATIHAN DAN PENDAMPINGAN PEMASARAN ONLINE TANAMAN HIAS MENUJU SMART VILLAGE BERLANDASKAN TRI HITA KARANA DI DESA PETIGA, MARGA, TABANAN
Authors: N. Putri Sumaryani  , Ni Wayan Sunita  , Ni Nyoman Parmithi  , Putu Gede Subhaktiyasa
Published: June 2023

Desa Petiga merupakan desa yang dikenal sebagai pengahasil tanaman hias, Desa yang memiliki luas daerah 2,82 km2  dengan jumlah penduduk 1,769 jiwa yang memiliki keunikan hampir 90% masyarakatnya berkerja sebagai petani tanaman hias, namun dalam kegiatan pemasaran masih kalah dibandingkan dengan wilayah lain yang tidak banyak menghasilkan tanaman hias. Guna meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat di Desa petiga dilakukan Pelatihan dan Pendampingan Pemasaran Online melalui dua tahap yaitu pembuatan media social dan pemanfaatan media social untuk kegiatan pemasaran. Pemanfaatan media sosial dan aplikasi shopee yang benar- benar optimal diharapkan dapat meningkatkan perekonomian masyarakat Desa Petiga, sehingga Desa Petiga dapat berdikari secara ekonomi, dan berkepribadian dalam kebudayaan dengan tetap mengusung konsep kearifan lokal Tri Hita Karana yang berarti tiga penyebab kebahagiaan yang terdiri dari hubungan baik dengan Tuhan Yang Maha Esa (Parahyangan), hubungan baik dengan sesama manusia (Pawongan),  dan  hubungan  baik  dengan  alam  (palemahan)  akan  menjadikan landasan kuat untuk mengembangkan Desa Agropolitan Desa Petiga menjadi desa wisata dengan konsep “Smart Village”
PENINGKATAN PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS LITERASI DAN NUMERASI DI SEKOLAH DASAR NEGERI 1 APUAN
Authors: Ni Luh Putu Yesy Anggreni  , I Ketut Sudana  , Putu Siti Firmani  , Pande Komang Suparyana
Published: June 2023

Kegiatan pengabdian ini merupakan salah satu dari kegiatan KKN yang dilaksanakan oleh mahasiswa Universitas PGRI Mahadewa Indonesia. Dalam kegiatan ini mahasiswa melakukan etno science berupa pendampingan dengan skema literasi numerasi di Sekolah Dasar Negeri 1 Apuan, Bangli. Kegiatan ini dilaksanakan pada selama 1 bulan yaitu dimulai dari 29 November 2022 – 29 Desember 2022. Kegiatan-kegiatan yang dilaksanakan oleh mahasiswa dengan pendampingan meliputi: (1) pengenalan ruang lingkup sekolah; (2) mendukung guru kelas dalam pengembangan pembelajaran literasi numerasi; (3) membantu adaptasi pengenalan teknologi dalam kegiatan belajar mengajar. Kegiatan pengabdian adalah kolaborasi yang dilaksanakan oleh dosen dan mahasiswa melalui pendampingan pengabdian kepada masyarakat dengan skema program literasi dan numerasi sudah berjalan baik, efisen, efektif dan maksimal.
KEMAMPUAN KEUANGAN DAERAH SEBAGAI ACUAN DALAM MEMBERIKAN TUNJANGAN BAGI ANGGOTA DPRD KABUPATEN SUBANG TAHUN 2022
Authors: Haryono Rakhmat , De Keizer Hendriady
Published: June 2023

Kemampuan keuangan daerah digunakan sebagai acuan dasar dalam perhitungan besaran tunjangan bagi Pimpinan dan Anggota DPRD khususnya di Kabupaten Subang. Penentuan besaran kemampuan keuangan daerah dipengaruhi oleh besaran pendapatan umum daerah dan belanja pegawai aparatur sipil negara. Selain memperoleh tunjangan kesejahteraan, pimpinan dan anggota DPRD Kabupaten Subang berdasarkan PP No. 18 tahun 2017 juga memperoleh tunjangan perumahan dan transportasi yang tidak melebihi tunjangan pimpinan dan anggota DPRD Provinsi Jawa Barat.

Hasil penelitian ini digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi gambaran umum, permasalahan-permasalahan dalam implementasi eksisting kebijakan, dan diketahuinya besaran tunjangan perumahan dan transportasi bagi Pimpinan dan Anggota DPRD Kabupaten Subang.