bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Physical reservoir computing with graphene-based solid electric double layer transistor and the information processing capacity analysis
Authors: Kitano Hina , Nishioka Daiki , Terabe Kazuya , Tsuchiya Takashi
Published: February 2025

Physical reservoir computing (PRC) is helpful for power reduction in machine learning technology, although the challenge is to improve computational performance. In this study, we developed a PRC device utilizing ion-electron coupled dynamics in an electric double layer transistor (EDLT) consisting of monolayer graphene channels and a Li+ conducting inorganic oxide thin film. The ambipolar transfer characteristics of graphene channels in the EDLT obtained complex and diverse drain current responses, providing high information processing capacity and high PRC performance in the nonlinear autoregressive moving average (NARMA) task.
Faktor- Faktor Yang Meningkatkan Keputusan Pembelian Produk oleh Generasi Milenial Pada Pasar Tradisional di Kota Kupang
Authors: Sain Roswita Felsiani , Loinenak Jeanet Jeshintya Sarce , Manikin Albert Palla , Baso Susana Purnamasari
Published: February 2025

This research aims to analyze the factors that influence millennials' purchasing decisions in Kupang City's traditional markets. The main focus is to identify how marketing elements such as product, price, place, and promotion (4Ps) influence millennial consumer behavior in traditional markets. In this context, the right marketing strategy can help traditional market traders increase their appeal amid competition with modern markets and online shopping trends. This research uses quantitative methods with a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach to analyze the data. The results of this study are expected to provide strategic recommendations to improve purchasing decisions by millennials, particularly in Kupang City's traditional markets.
Pengaruh Work Life Balance, Disiplin Kerja dan Lingkungan Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada PT PrimaJaya Putra Sentosa
Authors: Putri Dea Marliana , Muttaqin Ridlwan , Riadi Akbar Ridho
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the effect of work life balance, work discipline and work environment on employee performance at PT PrimaJaya Putra Sentosa. This study uses a quantitative research method through a descriptive and verification approach, questionnaires were distributed to 35 employees. The research sample of 35 employees was taken using a purposive sampling technique. Data analysis methods used in this study include descriptive analysis, verification analysis (hypothesis testing), determination coefficient analysis, all of which are carried out using SPSS version 26 software. This analysis aims to describe the data, test the truth of the hypothesis, and measure the strength of the relationship between variables. The results of the study indicate that the work-life balance and work environment variables have a positive and significant relationship with employee performance, while the work discipline variable does not show a significant relationship.
Pengaruh Keseimbangan Kehidupan Kerja, Motivasi dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan PT. Tekno Buana Globalindo
Authors: Gandesworo Piranti , Saputro Arie Hendra
Published: February 2025

Every company needs quality human resources and produces output that is in accordance with the company's targets. Therefore, human resources need to be managed through proper human resource management (HRM) in order to obtain maximum results. This study aims to analyze the effect of work-life balance, work motivation, and work discipline on employee performance at PT. Tekno Buana Globalindo. This study uses a quantitative method with a descriptive and verification approach. Data were collected through questionnaires given to the entire population of 50 employees using census techniques. Data analysis was carried out using validity, reliability, multiple linear regression, and partial (t-test) and simultaneous (F-test) hypothesis tests. The results of the study indicate that work motivation and work discipline have a positive and significant effect on employee performance, while work-life balance does not have a significant effect on employee performance. Simultaneously, this third variable contributes 58.7% to employee performance, while the remaining 41.3% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study. Work motivation has the largest contribution in improving performance, followed by work discipline. Based on these findings, it is recommended that companies improve employee motivation through reward systems and career development and strengthen work discipline through effective regulation socialization and supervision. In addition, even though work-life balance is not significant, companies can consider workload management to maintain employee well-being.
Pengelolaan Keuangan Keluarga dalam Islam Agar Terhindar Dari Pinjaman Online
Authors: Shevchenkie Irgie Ramdhan , Maulana Deni
Published: February 2025

Online loans have started to spread in society through advertisements on gadgets when opening applications, watching videos from YouTube, shopping centers and sometimes even daring to offer them to homes. Not a few families are trapped because they are offered low interest with an easy and fast disbursement process. In the end, due to minimal literacy about the dangers of online loans, many customers' personal data is misused by borrowers because they are unable to pay. Good financial management is one solution for individuals and families to avoid economic conflict. Especially for people who already have families, this is very important for the welfare of life in the future. Someone may borrow money not because it is difficult to find money, but rather to buy unnecessary items to follow desires rather than needs without financial planning. This study aims to avoid - especially Muslim families, from online loans with family financial management from Islamic religious reference sources. By taking wisdom from informal interviews which are also equipped with references from books and journals to discuss in more detail the dangers of online loans and the importance of family financial management from Islamic religious sources in maintaining the integrity of the household.
Factors that Influence Student's Decisions in Choosing a Management Study Program at Buana Perjuangan University Karawang (Case Study of Students Class of 2023)
Authors: Fajrin Yeni , Arisandi Vidya , Sumarni Neni , Abdilah Surya Rahmat , Nandini Imelda Nova
Published: February 2025

This research aims to determine the factors influencing students' choice of management study program at Buana Perjuangan University, Karawang. Data was collected by distributing a questionnaire in the form of a Google form to 2023 Management Study Program students via the WhatsApp group, the data collected was 232 respondents. The design used in this research is Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Exploratory, which is a quantitative type of research. The research results were that 5 factors influenced students in choosing a management study program: interest and talent factors, with a variance value of 36.926%. The second is the career opportunity at 8.737%, the third is the study program quality at 7.363%, the fourth is the economy at 5.320%, and the fifth is the support of parents, friends, and the environment at 5.024%. With a total variance, the influence is 63.37% on students' decisions in choosing the Management Study Program. The factors with the highest contribution are interest and talent factors with an eigenvalue of 11.078. This can be a reference for management study programs to provide supportive facilities and infrastructure so students can optimally develop their interests and talents.
Pengaruh Perencanaan Anggaran, Pelaksanaan Anggaran, Kompetensi Sumber Daya Manusia dan Politik Anggaran Terhadap Penyerapan Anggaran di Kota Palembang
Authors: Febiola Febi , Periansya  , Fithri Eka Jumarni
Published: February 2025

The research aims to determine the effect of budget planning, budget implementation, human resource competence and budget politics on budget absorption in Palembang City. The research method used in this research is quantitative method. The data used is primary data in the form of questionnaires distributed to respondents. The population in this study were 32 OPDs of Palembang City with the sampling technique being saturated sampling. The questionnaires were distributed to 128 employees in 32 OPDs of Palembang City with 4 respondents each in each OPD. Based on the results of the study, it is known that Budget Planning, Budget Implementation and Budget Politics partially have a positive and significant effect on Budget Absorption, while Human Resource Competencies partially have no effect on Budget Absorption. Simultaneous tests show the results that the variables of Budget Planning, Budget Implementation, Human Resource Competencies, and Budget Politics together have an effect on Budget Absorption.
Analisis Dimensi Efektivitas Program Polri Belajar Terhadap Kinerja Anggota Polri di Polres Sukaharjo
Authors: Yuwono Ismanto , Kosasih  , Yuliaty Farida
Published: February 2025

This study investigates the impact of the "POLRI Belajar" program on enhancing the performance of police officers at the Sukoharjo Police Resort. The program aims to improve the knowledge, skills, and work attitudes of officers in addressing the increasingly complex challenges and demands of society. This research employs a quantitative method, with data collected through a survey distributed to 83 program participants. The data is analyzed using multiple linear regression. The analysis results indicate that the three independent variables knowledge, skills, and attitude have a significant impact on performance. Specifically, the knowledge variable (X1) shows a significant influence with a coefficient of 0.630 and a significance value of 0.000. In contrast, the skills variable (X2) also has a significant effect, with a regression coefficient of -0.165 and a significance value of 0.013. Additionally, the attitude variable (X3) demonstrates a significant influence with a regression coefficient of 0.282 and a significance value of 0.000. The study concludes that the "POLRI Belajar" program considerably improves police personnel performance, notably by reinforcing knowledge, abilities, and work attitudes. This conclusion emphasizes the need of continual training inside police organizations and suggests the creation and improvement of such programs in the future. Furthermore, this study opens the door to future in-depth investigations into other elements that may impact police performance.
Pengaruh Tenaga Kerja Terhadap Pembiayaan Kur Tahun 2019 di Pulau Jawa
Authors: Adi Tony Margiyanto , Gayatri Askardiya Mirza
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the influence of labor on People's Business Credit (KUR) investment in Java Island in 2019. The analysis reveals that labor has a very small and insignificant impact on the amount of KUR investment. This is evidenced by a beta coefficient value of -0.003, which is close to zero, and a low correlation. In other words, the contribution of labor to the level of KUR investment is minimal. Although there is a weak positive relationship between labor and KUR investment, partial and part correlation tests indicate that the influence of labor is almost undetectable when other factors, such as KUR absorption, are considered. These findings suggest that labor is not a key variable in determining KUR investment levels in this region. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers to focus more on other significant factors that drive KUR investment growth, such as optimizing KUR fund absorption and improving access to capital for small and medium enterprises.
Pengaruh Rasio Keuangan Terhadap Pertumbuhan Laba Pada Perusahaan Farmasi Yang Terdaftar di Perusahaan BEI Tahun 2017-2023
Authors: Sari Diana Indah , Wafa Zaenal
Published: February 2025

Financial statements are essential for assessing the financial health and performance of a company, serving as a key tool for management to provide relevant and accurate business information to stakeholders. The main component of financial statements is the company's profit, which plays an important role in evaluating management's performance in asset management and operations. This information is critical for internal and external parties, such as shareholders, creditors, and investors, who rely on earnings data for decision-making and strategy development. Earnings are generally recorded as the difference between revenues and expenses, with net income and earnings per share as commonly used measures. Accurate and consistent earnings reporting, supported by transparent accounting standards, is fundamental to informed decision-making. This study explores the impact of financial ratios on earnings growth in pharmaceutical companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2017 to 2023. The pharmaceutical sector, with its unique characteristics and challenges, such as dependence on research and development (R&D) and government regulations, exhibits different dynamics compared to other industries. Previous research has mostly focused on the manufacturing and services sectors, with limited research on the pharmaceutical sector. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the relationship between financial ratios, such as Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Gross Profit Margin (GPM), to earnings growth in the pharmaceutical sector.
Pengaruh Current Ratio, Total Asset Turnover, Debt To Asset Ratio dan Firm Size Terhadap Return On Asset (Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Subsektor Makanan Dan Minuman Yang Terdaftar di BEI Tahun 2017-2023)
Authors: Ekawati Yeni , Berliani Kartika
Published: February 2025

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of firm size, debt to asset ratio, current ratio, and total asset turnover on return on assets in the food and beverage manufacturing subsector listed on the IDX between 2017 and 2023. A quantitative method with a descriptive and verificative approach is the research methodology employed. Financial statements (annual reports) from the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Subsector's 2017–2023 annual reports, which are available on the IDX, provided the secondary data that was used. The t-test results demonstrated that Return on Asset is impacted by the Current Ratio. Return on Asset is impacted by total asset turnover. Firm size and the debt-to-asset ratio have little bearing on return on assets. The current ratio, total asset turn over, debt-to-asset ratio and firm size all significantly affect return on assets, according to the simultaneous test research.
Strategi Pengembangan Bisnis Pada Umkm Daging Segar Kios PD Rai Raka di Pasar Caringin
Authors: Maulana Bima Rizky Rahmat , Akbar Ridho Riadi , Muttaqin Ridlwan
Published: February 2025

This study aims to develop business strategies for PD Rai Raka, an SME engaged in selling fresh beef at Pasar Caringin, Bandung. The research addresses challenges such as intense competition with digitalized competitors, raw material price fluctuations, and the lack of modern marketing strategies. The qualitative approach with descriptive-analytical techniques was employed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis, then processed using the SWOT matrix to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The analysis revealed that PD Rai Raka has strengths in product quality, strategic location, and loyal customers. However, weaknesses such as limited digitalization and inconsistent product quality hinder business growth. Opportunities, including digitalization trends and strategic partnerships, can be leveraged to expand the market. Threats from digital-savvy competitors and fluctuating raw material prices require adaptive strategies. In conclusion, PD Rai Raka’s business development can be achieved through digital integration, product diversification, efficient stock management, and modern promotion strategies. These measures are expected to enhance competitiveness and business sustainability in a dynamic market environment.
Pengaruh Disiplin Kerja, Motivasi dan Kompetensi Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Karyawan PT. Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) Di Kcp Buah Batu 2
Authors: Alamsah Dilan , Siddiq Andhika Mochamad
Published: February 2025

This study aims to analyze the influence of Work Discipline, Motivation, and Competence on Job Satisfaction at Bank BSI Buah Batu 2 using a quantitative research method with a verificative and descriptive analytical approach. The primary data was collected through pre-surveys, questionnaires, document collection, and interviews with employees of BSI Buah Batu 2. The research sample was selected using a non-probability sampling method, specifically the judgment sampling technique, resulting in a total of 31 employees as both the population and sample of the study. Regression analysis results indicate that Work Discipline, Motivation, and Competence significantly influence Job Satisfaction. The coefficient of determination shows a value of 0.795 or 79.5%, meaning that overall, the variables of Work Discipline, Motivation, and Competence simultaneously influence Job Satisfaction, contributing 79.5%, while the remaining 20.5% is influenced by other factors.
The Influence of Capital Intensity, Institutional Ownership, Firm Size and Public Share Ownership on Accounting Conservatism (In Food and Beverage Sub-Sector Manufacturing Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the Period 2014 – 2023)
Authors: Maahury Ranny Gabriella , Berliani Kartika
Published: February 2025

In order to ascertain the impact of capital intensity, institutional ownership, firm size, and public share ownership on accounting conservatism, the study was carried out on manufacturing companies in the food and beverage sub-sector that were listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2014 and 2023. A quantitative method with a descriptive and verificative approach is the research methodology employed. Financial statements of food and beverage manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange between 2014 and 2023 comprise the data used. The findings of the t-test indicate that, although Institutional Ownership and Firm Size have no effect on Accounting Conservatism, Capital Intensity and Public Share Ownership do. Capital Intensity, Institutional Ownership, Firm Size, and Public Share Ownership all significantly impact accounting conservatism, according to the simultaneous test results.
Pengembangan Bakpao Ikan Tenggiri sebagai Potensi Intervensi Pencegahan Stunting pada Anak Usia Dini dan Ibu Hamil
Authors: Mukhtar Thoha , Isnaeni Azizah Mecha , Fathina Bidzikri Anwa , Az Zahra Salsabila , Kristiningsih Ari
Published: February 2025

Stunting is a problem related to brain development, resulting in slow motor and mental growth. The issue of stunting is influenced by low access to food, both in quantity and nutritional quality. Mackerel can be used as an alternative food to prevent stunting because of the content it contains. In this study, mackerel was used as a filling in bakpao. Bakpao is one of the traditional Chinese foods that is often used as a snack. This study aims to determine the level of panelist acceptance of mackerel fish bakpao. The contents of mackerel fish bakpao include 76.5% water, 21.4% protein, 0.56% fat, 0.61% carbohydrates and 0.93% ash content. Based on the hedonic test of the parameters of taste, aroma, texture, and color, mackerel fish bakpao was liked by the panelists. Based on these results, bakpao with mackerel fish filling can be used as a food to prevent stunting.
Keywords: stunting, bakpao, mackerel fish
Pengaruh Penambahan Wijen Sangrai Terhadap Karakteristik Fisikokimia Pada Mayones Vegetarian
Authors: Putri Raekhanrahmah , Handayani Murni , Utami Sari Widya , Kristiningsih Ari
Published: February 2025

Mayonnaise is a mixture of oil in water with egg yolk as a binding agent. However, egg yolk and palm oil have a content that is not good for health, so other alternative ingredients are needed to make it healthier. Soybean extract and oil can replace egg yolk and palm oil as the main ingredients. Soybean extract has a "langu" aroma that not everyone likes so roasted sesame is added to reduce the aroma. This study aims to obtain the best formulation and determine the physicochemical characteristics and the level of panelists' preference for vegetarian mayonnaise. This study used a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with roasted sesame addition factors of 0%, 10%, 20%, and 30% with three replications each. The physicochemical analysis used to determine the physicochemical content used the thermogravimetric, Soxhlet, and Kjeldahl methods, and used a viscometer and hedonic analysis to deteassess level of panelists' preference for vegetarian mayonnaise samples. The results showed that the addition of various concentrations of roasted sesame had a significant effect on the physicochemical characteristics of vegetarian mayonnaise. The water content ranges from 29.68% - 35.64%, the fat content ranges from 41.73% - 51.74%, the protein content ranges from 2.07% - 5.73%, and the viscosity level ranges from 1,684.37 MPaS - 2,045.50 MPaS. From this study, the results showed that the best formulation and the most preferred ratio of roasted sesame were at the 20% treatment level.
Keywords: mayonnaise, vegetarian, soybeans, sesame, physicochemical
Tinjauan Rekayasa Genetika Tanaman Menggunakan Bakteri Agrobacterium tumafaciens Sebagai Pengembangan Bioteknologi Modern Dari Periode Lama Hingga Terkini
Authors: Rezaldi Firman , Arti Wahyu Utami Arti Wahyu Utami , Ratna Fitry Yenny Ratna Fitry Yenny , M. Fariz Fadillah M. Fariz Fadillah , Ucu Wandi Somantri Ucu Wandi Somantri , Heny Sasmita Heny Sasmita , Rina Nurmaulawati Rina Nurmaulawati
Published: February 2025

Transgenic plants are plants produced using modern biotechnology methods, namely genetic engineering. Talking about modern biotechnology which tends towards genetic engineering of plants, so far it uses living things that have the potential or contribution as GMOs. The services of living creatures used to produce plants in the aspect of genetic engineering are the species Agrobacterium agrobacterium which has been widely inserted to increase resistance to disease, produce active ingredients for functional food, medicine and natural cosmetics (pharmaceuticals). So that cultivating plants using the services of Agrobacterium agrobacterium provides a good and potential outlook for the future based on studies of transgenic plants, early studies of Agrobacterium, taxonomic challenges, a surge in basic research driven by applied studies, fundamental process models, and future prospects for genetic engineering modeling systems through the use of Agrobacterium. The long-term application of A. tumafaciens has promising future prospects, although it requires various cellular approach methods to make it safe and controllable as a plasmid vector.
PERANCANGAN KOMIK SUPERHERO YANG DIADAPTASI DARI TARI TOPENG INDONESIA DENGAN MEDIA KOMIK DIGITAL
Authors: Widya Oktaviani Fania , Rangga Putra Damar
Published: February 2025

Pesatnya kemajuan zaman yang mempengaruhi sikap kurang minat generasi muda pada Kebudayaan Indonesia yang salah satunya merupakan Tari Topeng Indonesia. Dengan menggunakan Teknik kualitatif dan metode The Double Diamond, perancangan ini bertujuan untuk membuat sebuah komik digital diadaptasi dari tari topeng Indonesia yang mengambil tema superhero sebagai pelindung bagi Masyarakat Indonesia. Tari topeng yang diambil mewakili beberapa pulau di Indonesia diantaranya Tari Huda-huda dari Pulau Sumatra, Tari Sinok dari Pulau Jawa, Tari Telek dari Pulau Bali, Jipae dari Pulau Bali, dan Tari Kemindu dari Pulau Kalimantan. Manfaat dari penelitian ini bisa disimpulkan bisa menambah antusiasme dan memberi inspirasi bagi generasi muda untuk menambah wawasan dan bisa lebih mempelajari budaya Indonesia.
REPRESENTASI ISU BUDAYA URBAN DALAM VIDEO GAME TROUBLEMAKER
Authors: Dwi Hapsoro Rizki
Published: February 2025

Video game adalah permainan digital yang memungkinkan interaksi antara pemain dan komputer. Keunggulan video game adalah sebagai media ekspresif yang menghasilkan pengalaman prosedural, menciptakan "ruang kemungkinan" yang memunculkan imajinasi, termasuk dalam konteks budaya urban. Budaya urban selalu berkaitan dengan gaya hidup dan kesenjangan sosial, khususnya pada kekerasan sosial yang ada di sekolah menengah atas. Video game Troublemaker dikembangkan oleh Gamecom Team, mengangkat isu budaya urban yang terfokus pada kekerasan sosial sebagai konten utama dalam game. Penelitian ini menganalisis narasi yang merepresentasikan isu budaya urban dalam video game Troublemaker, serta bagaimana game ini menciptakan ketegangan pada pemain. Tujuannya adalah mengidentifikasi representasi dalam narasi isu budaya urban dalam video game Troublemaker, serta memahami ketegangan yang dihasilkannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode interdisiplin, yaitu semiotika Roland Barthes. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa video game Troublemaker tidak hanya merepresentasikan isu budaya urban sebagai konten namun memberikan simulasi sebagai seduksi ketegangan.
Kata Kunci: Video Game, Isu Budaya Urban, Semiotika
Speed Control of a Single-Phase Induction Motor Using a Fuzzy Logic Based Hysteresis Band PWM
Authors: Yılmaz Ece , Ünal Sencer , Özdemir Mehmet
Published: February 2025

Single-phase asynchronous motors are preferred in the industry due to their significant features such as robust construction, easy maintenance, and ability to operate in different ambient conditions. They are widely used in various types of automated control systems, cooling and ventilation appliances, and household appliances. Although the structure of the single-phase induction motors is quite simple, modeling and speed control of them are very difficult due to their nonlinear structure. Since traditional speed control methods are not sufficient in nowadays, various methods are being investigated for the speed control of these motors. One of them is to control the speed of a single-phase induction motor by changing the voltage waveform via the power electronic components. In addition to this method, fuzzy logic controller can be preferred in the systems that are difficult to analyze and it does not require a mathematical model. For this reason, in this study, a PWM controlled AC chopper circuit and fuzzy logic controller, which is one of the faster and cheaper methods, are proposed for the speed control of a single phase induction motor. Thus, better results are obtained from the fuzzy logic controller. The system is modeled by MATLAB/Simulink simulations and the results are validated.
The Multifaceted Possibilities of Small Objects: Notes of the Potential of Southern Levantine Signet Rings
Authors: Tucci Giulia
Published: February 2025

Signet rings constitute a class of materials whose study lies at the intersection of ancient jewelry and glyptic. Traditional approaches to the study of this artifact class have focused almost exclusively on issues related to typology, iconographical apparatus, and art historical analyses, with little consideration to the cultural and social interconnections. Signet rings may constitute a case study in their fundamental importance for a more complete picture of the trade networks, people and material movements and interconnections between peoples, cultures, and societies in the world of the Southern Levant within the context of the Eastern Mediterranean basin.
Sinister Bees and Desperate Pleas: Hittite Incantation Prayers
Authors: Collins Billie Jean , Torri Giulia
Published: February 2025

The tablet collections from Ḫattuša-Bogazköy contain a significant body of Hittite prayer literature. Particularly notable are personal prayers, arkuwar, made by Hittite rulers to the gods for support in historical contexts. These prayers reveal intricate rhetorical structures. While personal prayers are extensively studied, a comprehensive analysis of prayers across text genres is yet to be undertaken. This paper discusses prayers as speech acts within rituals, the structure of Hittite incantations, the relationship between orality and scribal craft, and the significance of Hittite magic traditions in the ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean worlds.
The Tomb of Two Priestesses? The Late Neo-Elamite Jubaji Tomb in a Religious-Royal Context
Authors: Wicks Yasmina , Basello Gian Pietro
Published: February 2025

This article revisits one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in southwest Iran in recent decades, a rich early-mid 6th century BCE tomb of two women, unearthed near the village of Jubaji on the Ramhormoz plain in 2007. Based on the sumptuous grave assemblages and the inclusion of a gold ceremonial ‘ring’ inscribed with the name of a late Neo-Elamite king, Šutur-Nahunte son of Intata, the tomb’s excavator, Arman Shishegar, reasonably interpreted the women – one aged under 17 years, the other 30-35 years – as princesses. Here it is argued that the women may have been important figures in a religious institution based on a combination of the context of the tomb, which seems to have been in an association with a monumental structure, and certain elements of the assemblages. While none of the individual items is significant in isolation, when put together they are highly suggestive of a cultic environment. These include several semiprecious stone beads, including two inscribed eye-stones, that were already very ancient when deposited, special ritual paraphernalia, the bronze coffins that held the women’s remains, the inscribed gold ‘ring’ naming Šutur-Nahunte son of Intata, and an inscribed gold object (perhaps a bracelet) of a cult officiant. This is not to say that the roles of princess and priestess were by any means mutually exclusive, but it is the religious aspect that has yet to be investigated. A reassessment here of the significance of the inscribed objects from the Jubaji tomb in a religious context is taken as an occasion to publish new transliterations, translations, and analyses of the inscriptions by Gian Pietro Basello.
PSYCHOEDUCATION TO PREVENT SMARTPHONE ADDICTION THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED INTERVENTION
Authors: Puspasari Karisma Dewi
Published: February 2025

The prevalence of problematic smartphone usage has become a widespread concern. Excessive smartphone use can develop into an addiction if prompt intervention is not implemented. In order to effectively engage a broader demographic, health cadres play a crucial role in disseminating information to parents regarding strategies for mitigating smartphone addiction in children. The study aimed to examine the effect of psychoeducational interventions to prevent smartphone addiction among children in health cadres. The study employed a quasi-experimental, one-group pre-test and post-test design. The questionnaire comprised ten questions with a reliability coefficient of 0.60. Twenty health cadres from Public Health Center X in Malang were selected as participants. A series of six sessions were done to provide psychoeducation to prevent smartphone addiction. The findings revealed a discernible disparity between the scores obtained before the intervention's implementation and those obtained after completion. The t-test analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between the pre-test and post-test scores, as shown by a significance level of p < 0.001 and a t-value of -9.787. This finding suggests that the intervention increased the knowledge of the health cadres.
Retrato De Uma Época, Engrenagens E Mecanismos Da Produção Ideacional Dos Think Tanks: análise Das Publicações Do Council On Foreign Relations Sobre Energia E Brasil Em 2011
Authors: Mariotto de Moura Stéfano
Published: February 2025

In order to better understand how think tanks operate, this work seeks to highlight the cogs that move the market of ideas created by these organizations (engaged and funded "intellectual" products), as well as the mechanisms that think tanks use to influence decision-making (policy analysis), directly or indirectly. The research also aims to be a historical document of a time when relations between the United States and Brazil were governed by the light of "haughty diplomacy". As a practical case, it analyzes the production of the Council on Foreign Relations, CFR, considered one of the main foreign policy think tanks in the world, regarding energy and Brazil. Methodologically, the research performs two tasks. The first is an analysis of the CFR website, with a time frame between 2001 and 2011, with two criteria: 1) articles that belong to the "Brazil" tab of the website; 2) articles with the subject "energy". The second work is to contextualize the 2011 report entitled "Global Brazil and U.S.-Brazil Relations". The results obtained are the observation of a significant difference in the number of publications on Brazil from the year 2011 in relation to the period 2001-2010, with 47 results for the latter against 38 publications only in 2011. And the contextualization work elucidates the gears and mechanisms of this market of ideas of the think tanks, as well as the way in which the US diplomatic mainstream saw Brazil as a player on the global stage.
Critical Micellar Concentration is a Criterion for the Inhibitory Effect of Amphiphilic Substances in Endotoxin Analysis Using Limulus Amebocyte Lysate
Authors: Yefimov Stanislav V.
Published: February 2025

Upon completion of work performed on the Endosafe® Multi-Cartridge System (MCS), it was discovered that some amphiphilic, micelle-forming substances such as phosphatidylcholine (PC) may inhibit Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) chromogenic assay. It was hypothesized that the presence of micelles in the solution is responsible for the inhibition. This assumption was tested on Triton X-100 solutions, and it was shown that the Triton X-100 at concentrations less than its Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) did not inhibit the assay, but at the concentrations above the CMC it did. Minimum Detergent Dilution (mDD) is the threshold quantity that tells us how many times the sample must be diluted to avoid inhibition. We concluded that the Maximum Valid Dilution (MVD) should be greater than mDD to prevent inhibition of recovery. If the inequality MVD > mDD is not true, the simple dilution will unlikely eliminate inhibition.
A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Loneliness and Social Support among Elders Residing in Selected Rural Areas of Bagalkot District
Authors: Belal Mr. Sachin , Kugali Dr. Shilpa N , Natekar Dr. Deelip S.
Published: February 2025

Background of Study: Transient loneliness (loneliness which exists for a short period of time) is related to positive effects, including an increased focus on the strength of one's relationships. Chronic loneliness (loneliness which exists for a significant amount of time in one's life) is generally correlated with negative effects, including increased obesity, substance use disorder, risk of depression, cardiovascular disease, risk of high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Chronic loneliness is also correlated with an increased risk of death and suicidal thoughts. Other social treatments for loneliness include the ownership of pets and loneliness-designed technologies, such as meetup services or social robots (although the use of some technologies in order to combat loneliness is debated). Loneliness has long been a theme in literature, going back to the Epic of Gilgamesh. Aim: the aim of the study was to assess the loneliness and social support among elders. Method: A non-experimental cross-sectional study was conducted from April 09 to May 10, 2024, a total of 206 study subjects were selected using the stratified random sampling technique. The study was conducted in selected rural areas of Bagalkot district. A standard Loneliness and social support scale was used to collect the data. According to the general system model was employed to identify the association of loneliness and social support among elders. Result: The sample have years with the minimum age 60 years and maximum age was more than 75 years. The loneliness has 96 samples of Moderate degree with the percentage of 46.60%, and 108 samples of Moderate high degree with the percentage of 52.40%, and 2 samples of high degree with the percentage of 0.97%. with the mean was 49 and SD was 5.8, And out of 206 social support have 136 samples of medium perceived support with the percentage of 66.01%, and 38 samples of medium perceived support with the percentage of 18.44%, and 32 samples of high ...
A Cross Sectional Study to Assess the Diabetes Related Distress and its Predictors among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Attending Diabetic Clinic of HSK Hospital and Research Centre Bagalkot
Authors: Araballi Mr. Avinash , Chillapur Varesh G , Natekar Dr. Deelip Somaninga
Published: February 2025

Background: Diabetes distress is the emotional response to living with diabetes, the burden of relentless daily self-management and its long-term complications. It can also arise from the social impact of diabetes and the financial implications of the condition. Diabetes distress occurs on a continuum defined by its content and severity. This emotional distress, to a greater or lesser degree, is part of having to live with and manage diabetes. Methods: A Cross-Sectional research design, was used for present study. The samples of 100 diabetic patients were selected by purposive sampling technique method data was collected by self-structured questionnaires, Data was collected using Diabetes Distress Scale – 17, The data analysis done by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Level of diabetic distress among patients with diabetic mellitus shows that majority 88 (88%) of subjects were having moderate level of diabetic distress and 12 (12%) of subjects were having severe level of diabetic distress, Mean ± SD based on diabetic distress scale (DDS) was 52.87± 7.56. The study result shown that there was significant association found for clinical predictors like Duration of Illness (χ2= 5.02, P<0.05) and Type of Treatment (χ2= 4.69, P<0.05) and did not found association between diabetic distress scale (DDS) and socio-demographic variables. Conclusion: The study concludes that Diabetes Distress scores and predictors among diabetic patients was effective, scientific, logical and cost-effective strategy in managing the Diabetes Distress and its predictors scores of diabetic patients.
An Unusual Schwannoma in the Proximal Part of the Left Arm – A Case Report
Authors: Nazlee Dr. Farah , Sultana Dr. Tahera , Begum Dr. Morsheda , Mostafa Dr. Syeda Nazlee , Sultana Dr. Zereen
Published: February 2025

Background: Schwannomas are the most common benign tumors of peripheral nerves, originating from Schwann cells and accounting for 90% of all peripheral neural tumors. However, their occurrence along the musculocutaneous nerve in the upper extremity is rare. Due to their slow growth and nonspecific symptoms, diagnosis can often be delayed or challenging. Imaging modalities such as ultrasonography (USG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) play a crucial role in preoperative diagnosis, though definitive confirmation requires histopathological analysis. Case Presentation: We present the case of a 22-year-old female who presented with swelling, numbness, weakness, and paresthesia in the left arm. Clinical examination revealed a mobile, round, firm mass on the volar aspect of the proximal part of the left arm with a positive Tinel’s sign but no neurological deficits. Laboratory findings showed mild anemia, but other parameters were within normal limits. Imaging studies suggested an intramuscular peripheral nerve sheath tumor. USG revealed a fusiform hypoechoic mass with characteristic “split fat sign” and increased vascularity, while MRI demonstrated an encapsulated lesion with hyperintense T2 signal, fascicular sign, and intense post-contrast enhancement, consistent with schwannoma. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis, revealing spindle-shaped cells with wavy nuclei and Verocay bodies, without evidence of malignancy. Conclusion: This case report highlights the importance of integrating clinical, radiological, and histopathological findings to achieve an accurate diagnosis of schwannomas, particularly in atypical locations such as the upper extremities. Early identification and appropriate management are crucial in preventing complications and preserving nerve function.
Advancing Sustainable Mushroom Production in Developing Countries: A Pathway to Nutritional Security and Economic Growth
Authors: Itubochi Calista Odinachi , Ugwuanyi Jerry Obeta , Ezea Ifeanyi Boniface
Published: February 2025

Mushroom production represents a promising industry with significant economic and environmental benefits and offers a viable strategy for addressing the nutritional deficits prevalent in these regions. Its low capital requirements make it an accessible tool for poverty alleviation and wealth creation, providing extensive job opportunities and contributing to national economic growth. The utilization of agro-forestry waste as raw material for mushroom cultivation aligns with the waste-to-wealth approach, fostering environmental sustainability. Despite the popularity of mushrooms as a food source, most of the mushrooms consumed in developing countries are gathered from the wild. The commercialization of mushroom production, which has the potential to become a sustainable and profitable agro-industrial sector, remains largely untapped, underexplored, underutilized, underexploited, and underrepresented. Various challenges impede the growth of the mushroom industry in developing countries, including socio-economic and cultural barriers, inadequate technical and scientific expertise, lack of supportive government policies, fluctuating market prices, and inefficient marketing systems. However, increased awareness of the nutritional, health, and economic benefits of mushrooms, coupled with the establishment of mushroom farming enterprises, could significantly enhance the industry's visibility and accelerate its industrial development in a short time. This review examines the development and sustainability of mushroom production for nutritional security and national economic development in developing nations, along with its many opportunities and challenges.
Analisis Yuridis Pertanggungjawaban Pidana Terhadap Kesalahan Pengobatan Yang Dilakukan Apoteker di Apotek
Authors: Rajagukguk James Bernando , Sagala Parluhutan , Suswantoro Tri Agus
Published: February 2025

Menciptakan derajat kesehatan yang optimal sebagai salah satu unsur kesejahteraan, apotek salah satu bentuk pelayanan kesehatan yang ditujukan pada perluasan dan pemerataan pelayanan kesehatan terkait dengan penggunaan obat. Tenaga kefarmasian dalam melaksanakan pekerjaan kefarmasian harus menerapkan standar profesi dan mematuhi kode etik. Pada kenyataannya sering apoteker melakukan kesalahan pengobatan yang dapat menyebabkan kerugian terhadap pasien pada saat praktik profesi apoteker. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji tanggung jawab apoteker terhadap kesalahan pengobatan serta perlindungan dan bagaimana pengaturan hukum yang berlaku. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Legalitas yang berkorelasi dalam pertanggungjawaban pidana merupakan asas dasar dari hukum pidana. Pertanggungjawaban hukum pidana apoteker yang melakukan kesalahan pengobatan di apotek bisa terjadi baik karena adanya malpraktik atau karena adanya perbuatan yang bersifat melanggar peraturan hukum, baik hukum pidana, hukum perdata maupun hukum administrasi. Kelalaian tenaga medik merujuk pada pelanggaran atau penyimpangan terhadap standar-standar yang berlaku, baik standar profesi, standar pelayanan, ataupun standar operasional prosedur; dan IAI berperan juga perlu melakukan upaya dalam menjalankan fungsi advokasi dengan memberikan perlindungan kepada para anggotanya, sebagaimana yang termuat pada Permenkes Tentang Standar Pelayanan Kefarmasian di Apotek dan UU Kesehatan
Are Trends in Economic Modeling of Pediatric Diabetes Mellitus up to Date with the Clinical Practice Guidelines and the Latest Scientific Findings?
Authors: Cardona-Hernandez Roque , de la Cuadra-Grande Alberto , Monje Julen , Echave María , Oyagüez Itziar , Álvarez María , Leiva-Gea Isabel
Published: February 2025

Background: Modeling techniques in the field of pediatrics present unique challenges beyond traditional model limitations, and sometimes difficulties in faithfully simulating the condition’s evolution over time.

Objective: This study aimed to identify whether economic modeling approaches in diabetes in pediatric patients align with the recommendations of clinical practice guidelines and the latest scientific evidence.

Methods: A literature review was performed in March 2023 to identify modeling-based economic evaluations in diabetes in pediatric patients. Data were extracted and synthesized from eligible studies. Clinical practice guidelines for diabetes were gathered to compare their alignment with modeling strategies. Two endocrinology specialists provided insights on the latest findings in diabetes that are not yet included in the guidelines. A multidisciplinary group of experts agreed on the relevant themes to conduct the comparative analysis: parameter informing on glycemic control, diabetic ketoacidosis/hypoglycemia, C-peptide as prognostic biomarker, metabolic memory, age at diagnosis, socioeconomic status, pediatric-specific sources of risk equations, and pediatric-specific sources of utilities/disutilities.

Results: Nineteen modeling-based studies (7 de novo, 12 predesigned models) and 34 guidelines were selected. Hemoglobin A1c was the main parameter to model the glycemic control; however, guidelines recommend the usage of complementary measures (eg, time in range) which are not included in economic models. Eight models included diabetic ketoacidosis (42.1%), 16 included hypoglycemia (84.2%), 2 included C-peptide (1 of those as prognostic factor) (10.5%) and 1 included legacy effect (5.3%). Neither guidelines nor models included recent findings, such as age at diagnosis or socioeconomic status, as prognostic factors. The lack of pediatric-specific sources for risk equations and utility/disutility values were additional limitations.

Discussion: Economic models designed for assessing interventions in diabetes in pediatric patients should be based on pediatric-specific data and include novel adjuvant glucose-monitoring metrics and latest evidence on prognostic factors (C-peptide, legacy effect, age at diagnosis, socioeconomic status) to provide a more faithful reflection of the disease.

Conclusions: Economic models represent useful tools to inform decision making. However, further research assessing the gaps is needed to enhance evidence-based health economic modeling that best represents reality.