bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
СТАНОВЛЕННЯ ТА РОЗВИТОК ЗМАГАНЬ З БАСКЕТБОЛУ В ІТАЛІЇ
Authors: Хіменес Христина , Бріскін Юрій , Пітин Мар’ян , Еделєв Олександр , Ковальчук Лідія
Published: May 2024

Питання розвитку професійного баскетболу неодноразово ставали предметом наукового обговорення фахівців, проте здебільшого вони зосереджені на вивчення проблематики північноамериканського професійного баскетболу. Значно менше інформації можна знайти з питань розвитку змагань та баскетболу загалом у Європі. Хоча це становить суттєвий та системно відмінний сегмент розвитку баскетболу у світі. Мета: проаналізувати та узагальнити еволюцію змагань з баскетболу в Італії. Дослідження проводилося на основі вивчення наукових та науково-популярних джерел інформації. Важливі дані були почерпнуті з сучасних журналів, котрі індексуються у науко-метричній базі Scopus. Ключовими словами для пошуку у базах були: професійний баскетбол, баскетбольні клуби, історія, системи змагань. Обрані для аналізу матеріали стосувалися формування та розвитку системи змагань з баскетболу, як в історичному контексті, так і по відношенню до сучасного етапу. Розвиток баскетболу в Італії вказує на лідируючі позиції команд та організаційного підходу до формування системи змагань. Сьогодні вона має виражені ознаки професійного спроту. Водночас першим кроком було створення Ліга Баскет Серії А (Italy's Lega Basket Serie A; LBA) у 1920 році. Вже у подальшому (сезон 1936/37 років) появи у структурі італійського баскетболу другого рівня – Серія Б. Проте позиції Серії Б були зміщені внаслідок появи Серії А2, яка була організована у 1974 році і стала другим рівнем в структурі ліг. Сучасний вигляд змагання з баскетболу в Італії набули починаючи з 2014 року. Структура італійського баскетболу отримала три рівні – Серія А1, Серія А2 та Серія Б з визначеними правилами ротації команд в залежності від їх результатів у конкретному сезоні. Загальна кількість команд, що грали в Серії А становить 99 команд, сімнадцять з яких ставали чемпіонами. Станом на сьогодні у Серії А грають 16 команд та лише одна команда за підсумками сезоні вилітає до нижчого дивізіону. Варто зазначити, що Lega Basket Serie A вважається третьою за елітністю баскетбольною лігою у світі після Національної баскетбольної асоціації (NBA) та іспанської ліги ACB. Багатьом італійським командам свого часу вдалося укласти контракти з кращими спортсменами світового баскетболу серед яких Майк Д'Антоні, Тоні Кукоч, Карлтон Майерс, Ману Джінобілі, Джанлука Базіле та інші. Італійські баскетбольні команди також домінували в континентальних чемпіонатах (змагання Euroleagua – понад 10 разів).
Mechanical Analysis of Sandwich Plates with Lattice Metal Composite Cores
Authors:   College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby, Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW, UK, Marino Federico , Pawlik Marzena ,   College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby, Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW, UK, Valvano Stefano ,   College of Science and Engineering, University of Derby, Markeaton Street, Derby, DE22 3AW, UK
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the modal and static behaviour of sandwich panels with lattice core structures, comparing the real cellular solid structures’ response with an equivalent homogenised model. The mechanical model has been described through the Finite Element Method (FEM), and 3D elements with reduced integration have been employed to guarantee an accurate description of skins and the lattice geometry. Different Body Centred Cubic (BCC) cell configurations have been considered: standard metal BCC cell, metal BCC cell with waved struts, standard metal composite BCC cell. Depending on the configuration, the homogenised materials showed isotropic or orthotropic properties. The composite core has been modelled using two different materials, namely an Aluminium matrix with an AlSiC filler, which is enclosed inside the other hence constituting the BCC cell’s strut. A free-vibration and static analysis parametric study has been conducted varying the strut’s diameter, the strut’s waviness and the thickness ratio of the composite struts. For the static analysis, a multiscale approach has been adopted; a first step considering the whole homogenised sandwich panel and a second step comparing the multiscale results of the homogenised model and those of real structure considering a small portion of the panel. Results reveal insights into the effects of core structure parameters on the mechanical response of sandwich panels, aiding in design optimisation and structural enhancement.
Multimodal marks of iteration in discourse
Authors: Lelandais Manon
Published: May 2024

This article investigates the way speakers combine different verbal and gestural resources to express aspectual meaning in American English, specifically the way an event is repeated. It identifies stable gestural correlates to the OVER AND OVER adverbial phrase, which involves lexical iteration. Speakers have been shown to rely on co-verbal gestures to communicate aspectual information along with lexical and grammatical means. However, most of the research has focused on hand gestures, and on comparing the embodiment of different categories of aspect. Cyclic gestures have particularly been found in aspectual contexts, and linked with meanings of motion, either physical or metaphorical, as well as continuity. We use video datasets of spoken American English belonging to the Distributed Little Red Hen Lab (Steen et al. 2018) as part of the UCLA Library NewsScape Archive. We determine which formal features participate in the expression of iteration, in a variety of articulators (hands, head, eyebrows), and carry out a quantitative analysis, targeting gesture proportion, timing, and duration. This study shows how gestural components blend in and participate in the expression of grammatical and pragmatic meaning in speech. More specifically, it adds to the ongoing discussion within Construction Grammar about conventionality in multimodal constructions.
Similarity Metric between Tables for Modifying AHC Algorithm in Text Clustering
Authors: Jo Taeho
Published: May 2024

This article proposes the modified AHC (Agglomerative HierarchicalClustering) algorithm which clusters tables, instead of numericalvectors, as the approach to the text clustering. The motivations ofthis research are the successful results from applying the tablebased algorithms to the text clustering tasks in previous works andthe expectation of synergy effect between the text clustering andthe word clustering. In this research, we define the similaritymetric between tables representing texts, and modify the AHCalgorithm by adopting the proposed similarity metric as the approachto the text clustering. The proposed AHC algorithm is empiricallyvalidated as the better approach in clustering texts in newsarticles and opinions. In using the table based AHC algorithm, it iseasier to trace results from clustering texts.
Text Summarization using Feature Similarity based K Nearest Neighbor
Authors: Jo Taeho
Published: May 2024

This article proposes the modified KNN (K Nearest Neighbor)algorithm which considers the feature similarity and is applied tothe text summarization. The words which are given as features forencoding words into numerical vectors have their own meanings andsemantic relations with others, and the text summarization is ableto be viewed into a binary classification where each paragraph isclassified into summary or non-summary. In the proposed system, atext which is given as the input is partitioned into a list ofparagraphs, each paragraph is classified by the proposed KNNversion, and the paragraphs which are classified into summary areextracted ad the output. The proposed KNN version is empiricallyvalidated as the better approach in deciding whether each paragraphis essential or not in news articles and opinions. The significanceof this research is to improve the classification performance byutilizing the feature similarities.
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF INFLATION, GROWTH, AND COMPANY AGE ON BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA (BRI) DIVIDEND POLICY 2005 - 2020
Authors: Trisandi
Published: May 2024

This study aims to understand the effect of inflation, growth, and age of companies on the efficiency and effectiveness of banks in generating profits. In the context of a dynamic economy, the influence of these variables on banks' financial performance is a major concern in efforts to improve the stability and profitability of the banking sector. Regression analysis methods are used to analyze bank financial data over several time periods, focusing on return on equity (ROE) as a key indicator of efficiency and effectiveness. The results of this study are expected to provide a better understanding of how inflation, growth, and lifespan of companies contribute to banks' financial performance. Thus, this research is expected to provide valuable insights for policy makers, bank management, and other related parties in an effort to improve the stability and performance of the banking sector as a whole.
The Continuum Hypothesis and the Universe: Reflections on Independence and Existence
Authors: Peña-Macias Victor
Published: May 2024

This paper explores some philosophical and mathematical relationships between the continuum hypothesis, the axiom of choice, logical independence within mathematics, the existence of a higher being, the size of the universe, and some of the objects that compose it. Different comparisons are made between the nature of various classes of infinities and their consistency with our universe, referencing the viewpoints of Cantor and Peirce.
SIDU-TXT: An XAI algorithm for NLP with a holistic assessment approach
Authors: Jahromi Mohammad N. S. , Muddamsetty Satya M. , Jarlner Asta Sofie Stage , Høgenhaug Anna Højberg , Gammeltoft-Hansen Thomas , Moeslund Thomas B.
Published: May 2024

Explainable AI (XAI) is pivotal for understanding complex ’black-box’ models, particularly in text analysis, where transparency is essential yet challenging. This paper introduces SIDU-TXT, an adaptation of the ’Similarity Difference and Uniqueness’ (SIDU) method, originally applied in image classification, to textual data. SIDU-TXT generates word-level heatmaps using feature activation maps, highlighting contextually important textual elements for model predictions. Given the absence of a unified standard for assessing XAI methods, to evaluate SIDU-TXT, we implement a comprehensive three-tiered evaluation framework –Functionally-Grounded, Human?Grounded, and Application-Grounded – across varied experimental setups.Our findings show SIDU-TXT’s effectiveness in sentiment analysis, outperforming benchmarks like Grad-CAM and LIME in both Functionally and Human-Grounded assessments. In a legal domain application involving complex asylum decision-making, SIDU-TXT displays competitive but not conclusive results, underscoring the nuanced expectations of domain experts. This work advances the field by offering a methodical holistic approach to XAI evaluation in NLP, urging further research to bridge the existing gap in expert expectations and refine interpretability methods for intricate applications. The study underscores the critical role of extensive evaluations in fostering AI technologies that are not only technically faithful to the model but also comprehensible and trustworthy for end-users.
Transesophageal echocardiographic measurement of coronary sinus blood flow to estimate the adequacy of revascularization in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft: a prospective observational study
Authors: Parajuli Santosh Sharma , Adhikari Rakesh Bahadur
Published: May 2024

Background: Oxygen supply to the myocardium is determined mainly by the amount of the coronary blood flow. Transesophageal echocardiography is being widely used intraoperatively during cardiac surgery. We studied to compare coronary sinus blood flow using Transesophageal echocardiography before and after coronary artery bypass grafting to determine the adequacy of surgical revascularization in a single cardiac centre in Nepal.
Methods: Twenty  patients scheduled for elective coronary artery bypass grafting were included in this study. After induction of anesthesia according to institutional protocol, a transesophageal echocardiography probe was inserted into patients’ esophagus, and velocity time integral of coronary sinus, coronary sinus diameter, and coronary sinus blood flow per beat at pre-revascularization and post-revascularization periods were recorded.
Results: The velocity time integral in the post-revascularization period was significantly higher as compared with the pre-revascularization period (P<0.000). Coronary Sinus diameter in the post-revascularization period was significantly larger as compared with the pre-revascularization period (0.59 vs.0.56 cm) (P<0.000). There was a significant increase in coronary sinus blood flow per beat in the post-revascularization period (4.45±0.66ml) as compared with the pre-revascularization period (4.29±0.65ml) (P<0.000).
Conclusion: Transesophageal echocardiography can be used to measure the adequacy of revascularization in CABG patient by measuring the change in real time coronary sinus blood flow before and after revascularization.
Effects of Flaxseed on Blood Pressure in Patients Taking Antihypertensive Drugs: A Randomized Trial
Authors: Verma Rakesh , Singh Bivek , Rauniyar Gajendra Prasad , Koirala Bhawesh , Sharma Sanjib Kumar , Chapagain Utshav , Singh Abhishek , Verma Rupesh , Karna Pooja
Published: May 2024

BackgroundThe cardiovascular protective effects of consuming flaxseed, such as improving lipid profile and reducing inflammatory markers, have been studied in both animals and humans. This study aimed to assess the effects of flaxseed in patients taking antihypertensives and compare their blood pressure before and after daily consumption of flaxseed on days 0, 45, and 90.
MethodsThis randomized trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (Identifier: NCT0475950). A single-blind, parallel-group, prospective interventional randomized clinical trial was conducted using a lottery sampling method. Systemic blood pressure measurements were taken on days 0, 45, and 90. Descriptive statistics, including percentages, means, and standard deviations (SD), were calculated and presented. Inferential analyses involved independent t-tests and paired t-tests.
ResultsOut of 72 hypertensive patients, 34 were males and 38 were females. No patients withdrew from the study after final enrollment. The mean age of enrolled patients was 55.38 years, and the mean BMI was 26.53 kg/m2. After 90 days, the flaxseed group demonstrated a significant reduction in mean Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) from 151.62 to 131.89 mmHg, equating to a 13.01% decrease versus 4.77 % reduction in placebo group (p-value = 0.001). While there was also a reduction in mean Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) from 94.86 to 81.08 mmHg, corresponding to a 14.53% decrease in flaxseed group versus 5.7% reduction in placebo group, this change was not statistically significant (p-value = 0.082).
ConclusionFlaxseed, when given alongside antihypertensives to patients with hypertension, can be effective and safe in maintaining blood pressure, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Clinical profile and practice patterns of patients with severe hypercholesterolemia: A Hospital-based registry
Authors: Adhikari Chandra Mani , Bogati Amrit , Timilsena Birat Krishna , Khan Barkadin , Kharel Sushant , Safi Sajjad , Ghimire Vijay , Adhikari Puja , Thapa Pratik , Prajapati Dipanker
Published: May 2024

Background
Severe Hypercholesterolemia, defined as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol of ≥190mg/dL (≥4.9 mmol/L), has a high risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and premature and recurrent coronary events. Its prevalence may be as high as 5–7% in the general population. This registry aims to provide insights into clinical profiles and practice patterns among such patients treated at the tertiary cardiac hospital of Nepal.
Methods
This was a cross-sectional, observational, registry of the patients who were diagnosed with Severe Hypercholesterolemia from January 2022 to December 2022 in the Shahid Gangalal Heart Centre.
Results: In this registry, 119 cases were included. The mean age of patients was 53± years with 56.3% female patients. 74 (62.1%) were hypertensive,16 (13.4%) had Diabetes mellitus, and 16(13.4%) patients were consuming tobacco. History of premature coronary artery disease was present in 15 (12.6%) patients, a history of premature peripheral vascular disease in 1(0.8%) patient, a family history of premature coronary artery disease was present in 4 (3.3%), and family history of total cholesterol level of >7.5mmol/L was present in 20 (16.8%), tendon xanthoma in 4 (3.3%) cases, arcus cornealis in 22 (18.4%) cases. Body mass index ranged from 15.2 to 43.2 with a mean of 26.3. More than 60% of cases were overweight, or obese. Rosuvastatin was used in 87 (73.1%) cases and atorvastatin in 32 (26.9%) cases. Ezetimibe 10 mg combined with atorvastatin in 18(15.1%) cases. In 93 (78.1%) cases were treated with high doses of statin.
Conclusion:  Severe Hypercholesterolemia hospital-based registry provides valuable information on Severe Hypercholesterolemia regarding the associated cardiovascular risk factors and its clinical presentation. Most of the patients were treated with high doses of statins as recommended by guidelines.
A Study on the Tax System, Administration, and Its Perception
Authors: Nepal Madhav
Published: May 2024

Abstract available with the full text.
समकालीन नेपाली उपन्यासका धारा र प्रवृत्ति
Authors: पौड्याल Poudyal शालिकराम Shalikram
Published: May 2024

प्रस्तुत लेखमा नेपाली उपन्यासको आधुनिक कालको समकालीन युगको आरम्भका प्रमुख कारण सहित यस कालका प्रमुख धारा तथा प्रवृत्तिका बारेमा विश्लेषण गर्ने प्रयास गरिएको छ । साथै यस युगका मुख्य उपन्यासकार तथा तिनका उपन्यासको बारेमा उल्लेख गरी मूलभूत प्रवृत्तिहरू केलाउने काम गरिएको छ । रुद्रराज पाण्डेको रूपमती (१९९१) उपन्यासबाट सुरु भएको नेपाली उपन्यासको आधुनिक कालमा वि.सं.२०३६ पछिको समयलाई समसामयिक नेपाली उपन्यासको नयाँ युगका रूपमा लिने गरिएको छ र यहाँ समकालीन नेपाली उपन्यासका प्रवृत्तिहरूलाई सङ्क्षेपमा केलाउने प्रयास गरिएको छ ।
Perbedaan Kualitas Hidup Antara Lansia Yang Tinggal Di Keluarga Dengan Di Griya Lansia Jannati
Authors: Umar Arifin , Lasanudin Hamna Vony , Lihu Fahmi A
Published: May 2024

Secara alamiah semua orang akan mengalami proses menjadi tua. Menua merupakan proses yang akan dialami oleh semua orang karena bagian dari siklus kehidupan manusia. Proses menua akan diikuti penambahan jumlah usia dan disertai perubahan anatomi fisiologi seluruh sistem tubuh.  Kualitas hidup merupakan suatukonsep yang sangat luas yang dipengaruhi oleh kondisi fisik, psikologis, tingkat kemandirian, serta hubungan lansia dengan lingkungan,sehingga memerlukan bantuan berbagai pihak untuk meningkatkan kualitas hidup lansiaTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat perbedaan kualitas hidup antara lansia yang tinggal di keluarga dengan lansia di Griya Lansia Janati. Metode penelitian ini yaitu penelitian kuantitatifdengan menggunakan desain studi komparatif untuk menggambarkan variabel dan menguji perbedaan dalam variabel dalam dua atau lebih kelompok yang terjadi secara alami, dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 36 orang teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu accidental sampling. Uji MannWhitney (alpha <0,05) digunakan untuk analisis data. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian terdapat perbedaan kualitas hidup lansia yang tinggal di Griya Lansia Jannati dengan yang tinggal dikeluarga namun ditinjau dari setiap domain hanya domain psikologis yang terjadi perbedaan sedangkan domain Fisik, Sosial dan lingkungan tidak terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan. Kesimpulan kualitas hidup lansia harus ditingkatkan terutama pada aspek sosial
THE INTERSECTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAWS: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Authors: Khan Asif
Published: May 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping international trade, presenting both challenges and opportunities for existing global legal frameworks. This research explores the intersection of AI and international trade laws, focusing on key areas such as data protection, intellectual property rights (IPR), trade barriers, and regulatory harmonisation. The cross-border flow of data in trade activities raises concerns about privacy and data protection, necessitating the balance between trade liberalisation and regulatory compliance. Moreover, the emergence of AI-generated intellectual property assets poses novel questions regarding ownership, liability, and enforcement mechanisms. Discriminatory practices and trade barriers fueled by AI-driven automation and predictive analytics threaten market access and fair competition. Harmonising regulatory approaches to AI governance is imperative to promote interoperability, innovation, and market integration. Despite these challenges, AI offers significant opportunities to enhance trade facilitation, efficiency, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Embracing AI technologies can streamline supply chains, reduce transaction costs, and expedite customs procedures. Additionally, AI-driven dispute resolution mechanisms offer innovative solutions to resolve trade disputes promptly and efficiently. To address these complexities, policymakers must enhance data governance frameworks, promote IPR harmonisation, and foster regulatory cooperation at both domestic and international levels. By embracing the transformative potential of AI while upholding fundamental principles of fairness and transparency, stakeholders can build a more resilient and inclusive global trading system. The qualitative research methodology has been applied to the following article.
BEYOND PROSECUTION: THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S ADVISORY ODYSSEY
Authors: Mohd Salleh Datuk Ahmad Terrirudin
Published: May 2024

Speech delivered at the 20th Professor Emeritus Ahmad Ibrahim Memorial Lecture 2024 on 'Beyond Prosecution: The Attorney General's Advisory Odyssey', International Islamic University  Malaysia, 7th March 2024.
The Correlation between Motivation of Professional Activity, Satisfaction with Life and Work of Employees of the Construction Industry
Authors: Korol Natalia Valerevna , Ianchuk Iuliia Aleksandrovna
Published: May 2024

The chapter considers the concepts of "job satisfaction", "motivation for professional activity", and "life satisfaction". The authors present a study of the correlation between motivation of professional activity, life and work among employees of construction organizations (the number of respondents is 100 people).
Methodological Approach to the Study of Educational Services
Authors: Chistiakova Olga Aleksandrovna , Zhdanova Elena Valerevna
Published: May 2024

At the present moment education plays a key role in the formation and development of human capital. Taking into account the increasing role of the latter in the modernization of the socio-economic environment, the importance of educational services as the main driving force of the development of modern society is brought to the fore. The purpose of the chapter is to systematize approaches to the definition of the concept of "educational service", as well as to identify stakeholders who are in permanent interaction in the educational service market. The research methods are based on cognitive and systemic approaches. The result is the authors' systematization of the stakeholders of the educational service market with the definition of the expected results from their provision / receipt. The authors indicate the practical significance: the proposed systematization can be used by organizations providing educational services for strategic planning of their activities.
PAIN. ORGANISATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT
Authors: Kvasnitskyi Mykola V. , Yashchenko Yurii B.
Published: May 2024

The aim of the study. To investigate the organisational forms of medical care for patients with chronic pain and the methodology of training specialists in algology.
Materials and methods. Bibliosemantic, comparative, systematic analysis.
Results and discussion. Pain is the main reason why people seek medical care. Pain is not only a medical problem, but also a social and economic one. Chronic pain is a complex biopsychosocial phenomenon with far-reaching consequences not only in terms of clinical care, but also in terms of social and economic impact. This presents a huge challenge for those involved in pain management. Hence the need for a bio-psycho-social model of pain, both through the patient-society and patient-medicine feedback lines, is emerging. Any country loses a lot of material resources due to pain problems. There needs to be a call to action for managers at all levels and policy makers to recognise the importance of chronic pain and invest in comprehensive strategies that include structural change, prevention, education and access to effective treatments. There is a need for government awareness of pain issues, which can lead to new approaches to healthcare delivery, especially in light of the need to reform Ukrainian healthcare. Given the magnitude of the health problem and the associated economic and social burden on livelihoods, chronic pain should be considered a priority in the healthcare system. Only specialised medical care for patients with chronic pain is able to provide sufferers with highly effective help in terms of treatment outcomes, cost-effectiveness and social relevance.
Conclusions. Only a combination of structural changes in healthcare institutions and the system of training of algology specialists is the key to improving the efficiency of medical care for patients with chronic pain, reducing the economic burden on both society and individual families, and improving the social atmosphere in society.
Development of a measurement tool for physical frailty applying for the elderly exercise-centered frailty mesurement for kinesiology
Authors:   Korean Society of Educational Gerontology, Chung Won Chung , Park Hyu Kyoung
Published: May 2024

Health-related aging affects physical, psychological, and social life. In old age, when aging progresses considerably, aging-related variables are involved in the progression of frailty in the human body. Therefore, developing an elderly exercise-centered tool to measure the appropriate frailty to prevent frailty and prevent disorders caused by aging are required. This study aimed to develop a physical 'frailty measurement scale' applying based on the kinematic exercisecentered frailty criterion to discriminate physical frailty. The subject of this study is a group of experts who have verified the measurement scale. As a purposive sampling for the application of the Delphi survey, 11 experts were composed. In the first step of the research process, the primary screen and preliminary questions were completed using physical loss, walking speed delay, Fried's frailty determination method, daily life performance ability, functional daily life performance ability, elderly physical fitness test, and TUG. In the second step, opinions were first collected to confirm the degree of convergence, agreement, and stability with the consensus of experts, and content validity was secondarily verified. The reliability was chronbach α=.954, and in a total of 17 questions, convergence was .5 or less, agreement was .75 or more, and stability was .5 or less. Content validity was satisfied except for question 2 (unintended loss of 5kg of two-year-old weight within 6 months). Finally, the measurement tool was completed by determining that question 2 was suitable by reflecting the degree of convergence, agreement, stability and content validity.
POTENSI PEMANFAATAN GOSSE SEBAGAI PAKAN TERNAK ITIK DI DESA TELLUMPANUA KAB. BARRU BERBASIS DATA CITRA
Authors: Irwan Muh. , Nugraha Angga , Mursalat Aksal , Asra Reza , Surianti S
Published: May 2024

Usaha ternak itik merupakan salah satu cabang usaha dalam sektor peternakan yang kini banyak digeluti oleh masyarakat. Khusus di Sulawesi selatan, usaha ternak itik jenis pedaging mengalami peningkatan selama kurun waktu 5 tahun terakhir. Hal tersebut terjadi karena usaha kuliner itik meningkat seiring dengan permintaan dan daya beli masyarakat yang juga ikut meningkat. Dalam aspek budidaya ternak itik, faktor pakan menjadi salah satu persoalan yang dihadapi oleh peternak karena proporsi pembiayaannya dapat mencapai 60-80%. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut maka salah satu solusi yang dapat dilakukan adalah memanfaatkan bahan pakan lokal yang tersedia secara berkelanjutan. Gosse (Ceratophyllum sp) adalah salah satu jenis tanaman air yang jika produksinya berlebih di tambak maka dapat memberikan dampak negatif terhadap pertumbuhan ikan bandeng dan udang. Potensinya yang bergitu besar, dinilai sangat layak untuk diteliti. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui potensi gosse sebagai pakan ternak itik berdasarkan produksi bahan segar, bahan kering, daya dukung yang berbasis data Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG). Metode penelitian yang diterapkan meliputi 4 tahap yaitu:  Analisis Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG), Analisis Produksi Bahan Segar dan Bahan Kering, Analisis Kualitas Nutrisi, dan Konversi Produksi untuk menghitung daya dukung. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Produksi bahan segar mencapai 74,7 ton / Ha / Tahun dan produksi bahan kering mencapai 4,482 ton / Ha / Tahun. Adapun produksi gosse di Desa Tellumpanua secara total mencapai1.157,09 ton/Tahun dalam keadaan segar dan 70,3674 ton//tahun. Berdasarkan data tersebut maka daya dukung gosse pada penggunaan 30%, 50%, dan 70% secara berurutan adalah 270, 162, dan 115 ekor/Ha/Tahun atau 4239, 2543 dan 1805 ekor/tahun.
SISTEM AGRIBISNIS DAN KELAYAKAN USAHATANI JAHE GAJAH (Zingiber officinale var. officinale)
Authors: Rosada Ida , Nurliani N , Anisa Nanang Putri
Published: May 2024

Salah satu Tujuan pembangunan pertanian adalah menumbuh-kembangkan usaha pertanian yang akan memacu aktivitas ekonomi, menciptakan lapangan kerja dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Desa Barugae, Kecamatan Mallawa di Kabupaten Maros. Pemilihan lokasi dilakukan secara sengaja (purposive) dengan pertimbangan bahwa Desa Barugae merupakan salah satu sentra pengembangan tanaman Jahe gajah di Kabupaten Maros. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah: (1) Menganalisis penerapan sistem agribisnis usahatani jahe gajah, (2) Menganalisis produksi dan pendapatan usahatani Jahe gajah  dan (3) Menganalisis tingkat kelayakan usahatani jahe gajah. Metode yang digunakan dalam pemilihan sampel adalah acak sederhana (simple random sampling). Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif, analisis produksi dan pendapatan dan analisis kelayakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan sistem agribisnis usahatani jahe gajah tidak berjalan dengan baik karena subsistem usahatani tidak sesuai anjuran penyuluh dan jasa layanan pendukung umumnya tidak tersedia. Produksi jahe gajah rata-rata di tingkat usahatani yaitu sebesar 3.029,41 kg dan produksi perhektar yaitu sebesar 6.885,03 kg/Ha dan penerimaan rata-rata petani yaitu sebesar Rp18.176.470,59 dan penerimaan perhektar yaitu sebesar Rp 41.310.160,43/Ha. Tingkat pendapatan usahatani jahe gajah yang diterima oleh petani adalah sebesar Rp 17.151.241,69 dan Rp 38.980.094,75 /Ha.  Nilai R/C - Ratio usahatani jahe gajah adalah 17,73 artinya usahatani jahe gajah di Desa Barugae, Kecamatan Mallawa, Kabupaten Maros layak diusahakan dan menguntungkan karena besarnya penerimaan  (revenue) lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan biaya-biaya yang dikeluarkan.
Analisis Pendapatan Usaha Pengolahan Ikan Asin pada Usaha Rumah Tangga di Bontang Kuala, Kalimantan Timur
Authors: Kurniawan A. Erwin , Hasid Zamruddin , Busari Arfiah
Published: May 2024

Indonesia is an archipelagic nation known as a maritime area with natural riches in fisheries, such as marine biota and marine tourism. Since 1952, the progress of Bontang Kuala City has been supported by various industrial centers that utilize fishery products. This study aims to study financial aspects, including income, expenses, efficiency, and profits in the salted fish processing business managed by residents who live around the coastal area of Bontang City. The instruments applied to analyze data are analysis of business efficiency, costs, revenues, and profits. The objectivity of the study relies on the method of direct interviews with informants. The study results show that the average fixed and variable monthly costs, average revenue, and average monthly profit are "very efficient." Even though the RCR in the salted fish processing business in Bontang Kuala is classified as "efficient", obstacles still lead to entrepreneurs' prosperity and the allocation of supporting equipment. The implications of the findings are discussed and explored in subsequent publications. The study's results also inspire and dedicate significant contributions to the direction of more adaptive stakeholder regulations in the future.
Pertumbuhan Stek Bibit Tanaman Sukun (Artocarpus altilis) dengan Pemberian Pupuk Organik dan Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) dari Akar Bambu
Authors: Numba Sudirman , Robbo Anwar , Yani Tri
Published: May 2024

The breadfruit plant (Artocarpus altilis) can be cultivated as a staple food to accompany rice to support the diversification of food consumption found in many regions in Indonesia. Apart from being a food-producing plant, breadfruit plants act as pioneering plants for reforestation, land conservation, and medicinal plants. The research aims to determine the effect of goat drum fertilizer and PGPR on the growth of breadfruit plant seed cuttings. The research used a Randomized Block Design (RAK) with a factorial analysis of two factors and three replications. The first factor is the dose of goat manure, which consists of 4 levels: control (without fertilizer), 100g polybag-1, 200g polybag-1, and 300g polybag-1. The second factor is the PGPR concentration from bamboo roots, which consists of 4 levels: control (without PGPR), 115ml L-1, 125ml L-1, and 135ml L-1. The research results show that using a 300g polybag-1 dose of goat drum fertilizer has a natural effect and tends to be better on the parameters of shoot emergence time, shoot length, number of leaves, and root length. Meanwhile, the PGPR concentration of bamboo roots at a concentration of 135mlL-1 significantly affected all parameters measured. The interaction between the dose of goat drum fertilizer and the PGPR concentration of bamboo roots had no significant effect on the growth of breadfruit plant root cuttings.
Pengaruh Suhu dan Lama Penyangraian Terhadap Sifat Fisik Kopi Robusta Tempur
Authors: Shodiq Eko Ariyanto  , Heny Alpandari  , Suharijanto  , Hendy Hendro Hadi Sridjono
Published: May 2024

Coffee roasting is a step in shaping the aroma and flavor of coffee beans, which is done through heating at high temperatures. Only now, information on the optimal roasting method to create quality coffee is limited. In some conditions, there is a decrease in coffee quality due to the overroast process. This study was conducted to determine the effect of temperature and roasting time on changes in the physical properties of Robusta coffee. The research design used was a Factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with the treatment of variations in temperature and roasting time consisting of three levels, namely roasting temperature consisting of 100 °C, 110 °C, and 120 °C. In contrast, the roasting time consisted of 75 minutes, 80 minutes, and 85 minutes. Each treatment was replicated three times so that 27 experimental units were obtained. Based on the results of research on temperature treatment and roasting time, 100 °C treatment for 85 minutes gave better results on the parameters of water content, solubility, color, taste, and overall. It was followed by 110 °C temperature treatment for 75 minutes.
Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Tanaman Terong pada Berbagai Media Tanam dan Pemberian PGPR (Plant Grownth Promoting Rhizobacteria)
Authors: Abdul Haris  , Baktiar Ibrahim  , Abdul Akbar  , Rismayanti
Published: May 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of a combination of planting media, PGPR, and the interaction between the two treatments on the growth and production of eggplant plants. This study used a Randomized Group Design factorial pattern of 2 factors. The first factor is the use of planting media composition with three levels of treatment, and the second factor is the dosing of PGPR plants with 4 levels and 12 treatment combinations. Each combination was repeated 3 times, resulting in 36 experimental units. The results showed that the planting media composition of soil + rice husk + manure fertilizer significantly affected the parameters of plant height and tended to be better on the parameters of flowering age, number of fruits, fruit diameter, and fruit weight. The application of PGPR at a dose of 20 ml/liter significantly affected the parameters of the number of leaves and the number of fruits. It tended to be better on the parameters of fruit length. The interaction between the dose of PGPR and the composition of planting media had no significant effect on all parameters of eggplant plants.
ANALISIS PERAN KAPASITAS PEREMPUAN PESISIR DALAM AKTIVITAS BUDIDAYA RUMPUT LAUT (EUCHEUMA COTTONII) DI KABUPATEN TAKALAR (STUDI KASUS DI DESA PUNAGA KEC.MANGARABOMBANG)
Authors: Astanty Warnika Febri , Arief Andi Adri
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis peran  yang telah dan dapat dilakukan oleh perempuan pesisir dalam aktivitas baik produksi maupun pengolahan rumput laut  (pasca produksi) di Kabupaten Takalar Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Serta untuk mengkaji  strategi pemberdayaan perempuan  yang tepat  dalam meningkatkan kapasitas  peran perempuan pesisir dalam usaha budidaya  rumput laut.  Target khusus yang ingin dicapai adalah : a) Analisis peran perempuan pesisir yang terjadi selama ini baik dalam pengelolaan maupun dalam hal pengolahan hasil produksi rumput laut yang mendukung peningkatan kesejahteraan ekonomi rumah tangga, b)  Tingkat aspirasi, pengetahuan dan presepsi perempuan pesisir  dalam usaha budidaya rumput laut,  c)   Identifikasi faktor pendorong (drives), faktor tekanan (pressure) serta kebijakan pemerintah untuk memberdayakan perempuan pesisir.  Metode yang digunakan  adalah  metode  kualitatif  dan kuantitatif melalui pendekatan quisioner dan wawancara mendalam (in-depth interview), FGD (focus group  discussion) serta observasi. Hasil  penelitian menunjukkan  bahwa dalam aktivitas budidaya rumput laut,  tenaga perempuan dihargai secara ekonomi dan  social. Pembagian kerja antara kaum laki-laki dan perempuan telah terbagi secara merata ke semua anggota keluarga inti. Anak-anak, dewasa, atau orang tua, laki-laki dan perempuan telah terlibat dengan peran dan porsi yang berbeda. Resposibilitas perempuan pesisir dalam pengelolaan dan pengolahan hasil produksi rumput laut menujukkan tingkat kompetensi kognitif (pengetahuan) dan psikomotorik (keterampilan) yang masih rendah, sementara kompetensi afektif (sikap) cukup tinggi. Diperlukan peningkatan daya serap dan adopsi teknologi sebagai strategi pemberdayaan  perempuan  dalam peningkatan produksi rumput laut melalui pendidikan, pembinaan dan pelatihan keterampilan, teknologi tepat guna dan inovatif.
ANALISIS KANDUNGAN ASAM SIANIDA (HCN) PADA KACANG KORO PEDANG (CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS) DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN LAMA PERENDAMAN NaCL YANG BERBEDA
Authors: Arianto A , Nohong Budiman , Nurhaedah Nurhaedah
Published: May 2024

Tujuan peneletian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh lama perendaman NaCl yang berbeda terhadap kandungan asam sianida HCN pada kacang koro pedang. Penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan ulangan tiga kali dan tiga taraf perlakuan yaitu. TO= kontrol, TI= perendaman 1 hari, T2= perendaman 3 hari, T3= perendaman 5 hari. Analisis sidik ragam memperlihatkan, perendaman dengan NaCl yang berbeda berpengaruh sangat nyata pada taraf 0,05%. Kandungan rata-rata asam sianida (HCN) tertinggi ke terendah diperoleh dari perlakuan TO (38,27 ppm), T1 (23,32 ppm), T2 (19,99 ppm), T3 (15,46).  Kandungan asam sianida (HCN) yang tebaik diperoleh pada perlakuan perendaman 5 hari dengan rata-rata kandungan HCN 15,46 ppm.
KAJIAN PERUBAHAN DESAIN KEMASAN PADA PRODUK BUMBU TRADISIONAL MAKASSAR
Authors: Syahriati Syahriati
Published: May 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk (1) meninjau mekanisme perusahaan melakukan perubahan desain produk, (2) untuk melihat promosi dilakukan perusahaan pada saat perubahan produk pengepakan desain, dan (3) untuk mengidentifikasi perubahan volume penjualan sebelum dan setelah produk pengepakan desain dilakukan. Kajian ini dilakukan di UD. AL-MINAH yang terletak di Kecamatan Bajeng, Kabupaten Gowa, Sulawesi Selatan. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, sehingga digunakan data deskriptif untuk menjelaskan temuan studi. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara untuk menghasilkan data primer dan pengamatan untuk menghasilkan data sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa selama periode tiga perubahan produk pengepakan desain (plastik polyetilen, plastik polypropilen dalam bentuk pot, dan kemasan fleksibel stand-up pouch) menyebabkan peningkatan volume penjualan produk berbagai bumbu dari UD AL-MINAH. Setiap periode perubahan desain pengemasan, perusahaan mempertimbangkan pilihan kemasan jenis melalui survei pasar, produk menunjukkan, diskusi tentang penelitian dan pengembangan dengan packing firma konsultasi desain produk. Perusahaan melakukan promosi produk melalui produk, persaingan dan iklan di media massa.
ANALISIS KANDUNGAN PROTEIN KASAR DAN SERAT KASAR TONGKOL JAGUNG SEBAGAI PAKAN TERNAK ALTERNATIF DENGAN LAMA FERMENTASI YANG BERBEDA
Authors: Semaun Rahmawati , Novieta Intan Dwi , Abdullah Mu’tia
Published: May 2024

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mendapatkan pakan alternatif yang berkualitas untuk ternak ruminansia dengan memanfaatkan limbah pertanian yaitu tongkol jagung. Tujuan utama penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kandungan nutrisi tongkol jagung setelah difermentasi dengan Aspergillus niger. Penelitian ini merupakan teknologi pakan dengan teknik fermentasi menggunakan mikroorganisme yang selanjutnya dilakukan analisis proksimat, meliputi kandungan protein kasar, serat kasar, lemak kasar, Bahan Ekstrak Tanpa Nitrogen (BETN), Kalsium, dan Fosfor. Penelitian eksperimen dengan Rancangan Acak Lengkap, dengan 4 perlakuan yang diulang 3 kali, sehingga terdapat 12 satuan percobaan. Keberhasilan penelitian ini diharapkan akan dapat diperoleh informasi perlakuan yang paling baik dalam fermentasi pakan dengan Aspergillus niger, dan tersedianya pakan ternak ruminansia dengan memanfaatkan limbah-limbah pertanian untuk menunjang program penyediaan pakan lokal. Selain itu meningkatnya profesionalisme dalam penelitian, pengembangan ilmu dan teknologi serta publikasi ilmiah serta menemukan inovasi teknologi yang dapat dengan mudah diaplikasikan kepada petani dan peternak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan pemberian 1% Aspergillus niger dengan fermentasi 8 hari menghasilkan kandungan protein kasar terbaik, yaitu 4,95%. Sedangkan kandungan serat kasar terbaik pada perlakuan fermentasi 4 hari + 1% Aspergillus niger.
PENINGKATAN PERTUMBUHAN VEGETATIF PADI AROMATIK LOKAL ENREKANG MENGGUNAKAN CENDAWAN ENDOFIT
Authors: Syamsia Syamsia
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh cendawan endofit terhadap pertumbuhan vegetatifpadi aromatik lokal Enrekang. Metode yang digunakan adalah penyelubungan benih padi dengan tepung cendawan endofit. Cendawan endofit yang digunakan yaitu Penicilliumsp, Aspergillus sp dan Aspergillus niger. Pembanding (kontrol) adalah tanaman yang tidak diberi perlakuan cendawan endofit. Penelitian disusun dalam Rancangan Acak Kelompok, terdiri atas 8 perlakuan yang diulang 3 kali.  Parameter pengamatan meliputi tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan, panjang akar, berat kering tajuk, dan berat kering akar. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan ANOVA pada taraf 5% dan uji lanjut Duncan. Ketiga cendawan endofit  yaitu Penicillium sp, Aspergillus sp dan Aspergillus niger berpengaruh nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman, jumlah anakan, panjang akar, berat kering akar dan berat kering tajuk padi Pulu Lotong dan Pulu Mandoti. Penicillium sp memberikan hasil terbaik terhadap jumlah anakan, panjang akar dan berat kering akar. Aspergillus niger memberikan hasil terbaik terhadap tinggi tanaman, berat kering tajuk.syamsiatayibe@yahoo.co.id
ANALISIS BERBAGAI KADAR PROTEIN TERHADAP KONSUMSI DAN EFESIENSI PAKAN PADA BUDIDAYA IKAN SIDAT (ANGUILLA MARMORATA)
Authors: Sari Idris Andi Puspa
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh berbagai kadar protein terhadap konsumsi dan efesiensi pakan pada pemeliharaan ikan sidat (Anguilla marmorata).Penelitian dilaksanakan pada Oktober-Desember 2013. Ikan uji  adalah ikan sidat yang berukuran rata-rata 70±1,53 g/ekor. Pakan berbentuk pellet, dan menggunakan air sumur yang disaring dengan menggunakan filter bag. Penelitian ini  berbentuk eksperimen menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL),  denganperlakuan kadar protein pakan, yaitu: A = kadar protein 35%,  B =40%, C = 45%, dan D = 50%. Peubah yang diamati adalah konsumsi pakan, efisiensi pakan, Hepato Somatik Indeks, dan kualitas air. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis ragam, dan deskriptif.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan jumlah konsumsi pakan ikan sidat pada penelitian ini,  tertinggi pada perlakuan pakan dengan kadar protein 50% sebesar 844,48 g, namunjumlah pakan yang dikonsumsi relatif sama untuk semua perlakuan. Selanjutnya, efesiensi pakan tertinggipada perlakuan pakan dengan kadar protein sebesar 45% dengan rata-rata sebesar 16,01%.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH BATANG PISANG SEBAGAI SUMBER MIKROORGANISME LOKAL (MOL) UNTUK PERTUMBUHAN DAN PRODUKSI CABE
Authors: Sapareng Sukriming , Arzam Taruna Shafa
Published: May 2024

Masalah yang dihadapi dalam peningkatan produksi pertanian adalah semakin berkurangnya lahan yang subur, penggunaan benih lokal yang terus menerus, dan serangan hama dan penyakit. Hal ini disebabkan karena meningkatnya pencemaran akibat penggunaan bahan kimia yang berlebihan. Pemakaian pupuk anorganik dan pestisida kimia yang tidak sesuai dengan anjuran, pemakaian pestisida selalu diikuti dengan pertimbangan ekonomi dan berdampak pada lingkungan, sehingga dibutuhkan alternatif yang aman bagi lingkungan dan konsumen. Salah satu alternatif adalah penggunaan mikroorganisme lokal (MOL) limbah batang pisang yang digunakan sebagai starter dalam pembuatan bokashi dan kompos. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh konsentrasi MOL batang pisang dan bahan organik terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi cabe merah. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Desa Pattimang Kecamatan Malangke Kabupaten Luwu Utara, dengan menggunakan Rancangan Faktorial dua faktorial. Faktor pertama yaitu bahan organik, meliputi tanpa bahan organik, bokashi, dan kompos. Faktor kedua adalah dosis MOL batang pisang meliputi tanpa perlakuan MOL, dosis MOL 0.5 ml.l-1 air, dan dosis MOL 1.0 ml.l-1 air. Parameter pengamatan yaitu pertambahan tinggi tanaman, jumlah cabang produktif, jumlah buah dan berat buah per tanaman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perlakuan kompos dan dosis MOL batang pisang 1 ml.l-1 air dapat meningkatkan pertumbuhan dan produksi cabe merah.
KUALITAS TAIWAN GRASS (PENNISETUM PURPUREUM CV. TAIWAN) PADA UMUR DEFOLIASI DAN KONSENTRASI EFFECTIVE MICROORGANISMS 4 (EM4) YANG BERBEDA
Authors: Novieta Intan Dwi
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam dua tahap yaitu tahap pemeliharaan Taiwan grass dan tahap penentuan kualitas Taiwan grass.  Kualitas hijauan berdasarkan hasil analisa dengan menggunakan analisis proksimat meliputi kadar protein kasar, serat kasar, kalsium dan fosfor. Dilaksanakan dalam bentuk percobaan eksperimen menggunakan Rancangan Faktorial dua faktor dengan dasar Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK).  Faktor pertama yaitu adalah umur defoliasi (P) yaitu 35 hari (P1), 45 hari (P2), dan 55 hari (P3). Faktor kedua adalah konsentrasi EM4 (M) yaitu tanpa pemberian EM4 (M0), 5cc EM4 /liter air (M1), dan 10 cc EM4/liter air (M2). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan umur defoliasi yang baik dilakukan adalah pada umur  55 hari dengan konsentrasi EM4 10 cc. Pada perlakuan tersebut, kandungan protein kasar 11.42; serat kasar 29.41; kandungan Ca (0,37%) dan P (0,29%).  Interaksi antara umur defoliasi (pemotongan) dan konsentrasi EM4 tidak berpengaruh nyata terhadap kualitas Taiwan Grass.