bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION: DEVELOPMENT OF DIGITAL GAMING FOR ENHANCED ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS
Authors: Anuar Muhammad Faiz , Hisham Muhammad Riefdy Masrul , Shah Muhammad Haziq Iskandar , Mohd Siti Munirah , Mohamad Jan Nurhidaya , Mohd Idris Fadzidah , Kaco Hatika
Published: April 2024

In recent years, Education 4.0 has brought about a revolution in the field of education. By innovative teaching methods, such as gamification and game-based learning, the learning experience has been taken to a whole new level. Among these methods, gamification has emerged as an up-and-coming technique for enhancing students' engagement and motivation in various subject areas. Gamification involves incorporating game-like elements, such as point systems, rewards, and challenges, into the learning process. By leveraging the principles of game design, educators can create engaging and immersive learning experiences that help students develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter and ultimately succeed in their studies. However, implementing the gamification method effectively and efficiently for specific subjects requires careful consideration and exploration, especially in the subject of Additional Mathematics. This subject has long been acknowledged as one of the most challenging subjects in Kurikulum Standard Sekolah Menengah (KSSM). Students must devote significant time and effort to mastering the subject matter. Therefore, this research focuses on developing an educational game that leverages the Scratch platform to enhance students' learning experience. Specifically, the game will focus on Functions, a crucial topic in Additional Mathematics. The research design involves two main stages. The first stage involves creating comprehensive notes and designing multilevel questions based on credible sources. In the second stage, an immersive learning game will be developed using the Scratch platform using the features in Scratch. The findings of this research indicate that the combination of gamification, detailed note-taking, and a variety of games is an effective tool in connecting the gap between conventional teaching methods and contemporary learning preferences. This innovative approach can transform the traditional education system by making learning more engaging and effective for students of all ages.
SIMULATION ANALYSIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF SOIL CUTTING OF ROTARY BLADE BY ANSYS/LS-DYNA
Authors: XIAO Wusong , NIU Po , WANG Pan , XIE Yingjie , XIA Fei
Published: April 2024

Mini-tiller is an indispensable agricultural machinery in hilly and mountainous areas of China. Rotary blade is an important working part of mini-tiller, which directly affects the operation quality and power consumption of mini-tiller. In order to reduce the cutting resistance and power consumption of the rotary blade of mini-tiller, the cutting process of the rotary blade was analyzed by numerical simulation, and the tangential bending radius (R), bending angle (β) and edge thickness (c) of the rotary blade were selected as factors to optimize it. After comparing the cutting resistance and cutting power consumption of the rotary blade before and after optimization, the results show that the cutting force of the optimized rotary blade is smaller than that of the rotary blade before optimization. The cutting power consumption of the optimized rotary blade is 2.4% lower than that of the unoptimized rotary blade, which achieves the purpose of drag reduction and consumption reduction.
REAL-TIME GRAPE DISEASE DETECTION MODEL BASED ON IMPROVED YOLOv8s
Authors: REN Jinglong , ZHANG Huili , WANG Guangyuan , DAI Chenlong , TENG Fei , LI Moxian
Published: April 2024

This research is dedicated to enhancing the accuracy and processing speed of grape disease recognition. As a result, a real-time grape disease detection model named MSCI-YOLOv8s, based on an improved YOLOv8s framework is proposed. The primary innovation of this model lies in replacing the backbone network of the original YOLOv8s with the more efficient MobileNetV3. This alteration not only strengthens the ability of the model to capture features of various disease manifestations in grape leaf images but also improves its generalization capabilities and stability. Additionally, the model incorporates the SPPFCSPC pyramid pooling structure, which maintains the stability of the receptive field while significantly enhancing processing speed. The integration of the CBAM attention mechanism further accentuates the ability of the model to identify key features, substantially increasing the accuracy of disease detection. Moreover, the model employs Inner-SIoU as the loss function, optimizing the precision of bounding box regression and accelerating model convergence, thereby further enhancing detection efficiency. Rigorous testing has shown that the MSCI-YOLOv8s model achieves an impressive average precision (mAP) of 97.7%, with an inference time of just 37.2 milliseconds and a memory footprint of 39.3 MB. These advancements render the MSCI-YOLOv8s not only highly efficient but also extremely practical for real-time grape disease detection, meeting the actual demands of grape orchard disease identification and demonstrating significant potential for application.
Methods of revitalisation of former mining areas as exemplified by architectural objects worldwide and own studies
Authors: Dmitruk Michał , Stachańska Magdalena
Published: April 2024

Post-mining grounds and spoil tips frequently render landscapes permanently flawed. As a result of mining activity, considerable stretches of land are often permanently excluded from further use. Due to the extensively transformed landscape, it is necessary to implement revitalisation processes. Relevant design and investment activities, coupled with the cooperation of specialists such as architects, civil engineers, geotechnicians, hydrotechnicians and environmental engineers, along with local authorities, can offer a comprehensive functional programme for areas degraded by mining and provide local residents with an attractive leisure area. This article discusses the current state of knowledge on the revitalisation of former mining areas, with special regard to architectural, environmental, social, and economic aspects. The aim of the study is to review and promote design solutions which permanently restore previously degraded areas to local communities. Various concepts of revitalisation of degraded areas are presented, based on examples of landscape architecture at home and abroad. The selected examples comprise natural regeneration, reclamation, and ecological engineering. These are examples of a holistic and modern approach to the development of tourist and environmentally active areas in post-mining sites and spoil tips. Furthermore, the study presents the authors' proposal concerning the revitalisation of a spoil tip area at LW Bogdanka mine for winter sport purposes and other activities, for which the demand was signalled by their management. The discussed examples can serve as an inspiration for future actions and executive projects, undertaken in accordance with the guidelines of Agenda 2030 and Fit for 55 policies.
Sosialisasi Pemanfaatan Fisika Radiasi dalam Bidang Kesehatan Kepada Siswa Kelas X di SMA Pramita Tangerang
Authors: Manik Josua Timotius , Soetanto Wilson , Hanny Morgan , Pandiangan Tumpal
Published: April 2024

Pemahaman awal terhadap suatu bidang keilmuan mempengaruhi keputusan siswa dalam memilih jurusan untuk melanjutkan studi di perguruan tinggi. Fisika dengan konsentrasi medis merupakan salah satu jurusan yang relatif baru dan terus dikembangkan. Angka kebutuhan kerja untuk profesi fisikawan medik pun relatif tinggi. Namun hal ini belum didukung oleh ketersediaan informasi yang cukup mengenai penerapan ilmu fisika dalam bidang kesehatan di kalangan siswa SMA di kota Tangerang. Oleh sebab itu, program studi Fisika Universitas Matana merasa perlu untuk mensosialisasikan informasi tentang pemanfaatan fisika radiasi dalam bidang kesehatan dalam bentuk seminar dengan tujuan menambah wawasan siswa terkait pemanfaatan ilmu fisika untuk membantu mereka dalam menentukan pilihan studi lanjut di perguruan tinggi. Hasil pengabdian ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan pemahaman siswa bertambah setelah diadakannya kegiatan pengabdian. Mayoritas siswa juga menyatakan sangat puas atas diadakannya kegiatan pengabdian ini.
Pertunjukan Wayang Beber Kontemporer untuk Anak-Anak Kader Pusaka Indonesia Gemah Ripah, Jakarta - Banten
Authors: Rahardjo Fransisca Retno
Published: April 2024

Kemajuan teknologi hiburan dan gadget jelas telah dengan nyata memberikan efek samping dalam tumbuh kembang anak. Alibi permainan modern yang industri tawarkan ternyata berimbas pada karakter, empati dan daya konsentrasi anak zaman sekarang yang merosot tajam akhir-akhir ini. Apalagi didukung dengan pola pembagian waktu pekerjaan orang tua urban zaman sekarang yang didesak oleh tuntutan kebutuhan hidup makin menjulang. Oleh karena itu penulis merasa prihatin dan berniat untuk bisa sedikit berkontribusi sebagai seniman menyediakan jasa seni mendongeng dengan alat bantu visual dengan metode seni rakit (assemblage art) untuk anak-anak kader Pusaka Indonesia Gemahripah cabang Jakarta-Banten (yang merupakan suatu perkumpulan para pejalan spiritual) sebagai media pertumbuhan spiritual mereka dan upaya meminimalisir residu inner child yang buruk.
Workshop Learning Tools for STEAM Classes to Enhance Learning Process
Authors: Prasetyo Ilham , Alfakihuddin Muhammad Lukman Baihaqi , Lestari Tika Endah , Setiawan Iwan , Tridanisa Nyayu Rohaya , Wandy Wandy
Published: April 2024

Online learning tools are in demand these days since the COVID-19 pandemic, which forces everyone, except for some jobs, to work from home. In this community service event, we use three online tools: Nearpod, PhET, and Desmos. Nearpod is a tool learning which combines learning from videos and simulations, the interactivity of a quiz, and a reward-based learning system. PhET is a collection of lots of STEAM simulations, including some topics in Chemistry and Physics. Desmos is an extension of an online graphing calculator, which also has a quiz feature. We introduce these tools to students in East Jakarta's SMP Negeri 174 Jakarta, which is a public junior high school. As a result, the students are now familiar with online tools that can enhance their experience in learning STEAM topics.
Introducing Smart Machines Technology and Netiquette for Highschool Students
Authors: Rahim Noorfi Azizah , Djajasoepena Rafie , Purnomo Ariana Tulus , Setiawan Iwan , Triawan Farid , Bhakti Muhammad Agni Catur , Lestari Tika Endah , Sulistyo Eko , Solihin Unang , Eryanto Ery , Wandy Wandy
Published: April 2024

Artificial intelligence is evolving and changing what work means in industrial settings. Smart machines are replacing numerous tasks normally done by human workers. Thus, the young generation needs to be prepared and guided, making them aware of what competencies they should acquire before entering the society. The present community service activity aims to communicate the importance of understanding Smart Machines Technology and Netiquette for Highschool-Students in a public senior high school in Cirebon city, namely SMAN 6 Cirebon. A seminar about smart machines and netiquette was conducted. The young generation frequently uses social networking sites to communicate with friends. Ethics in communication must be appropriately implemented in online platforms. In parallel, a digital library system was developed in the school. Literature review, interviews with digital technology professionals, and discussions with school librarians were carried out throughout this community service activity.
CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTAL-INCORPORATED CO-PROCESSED EXCIPIENT IN TABLET FORMULATION
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam University,
Silchar – 788011, India, NATH RANJITA , DAS NIRUPAM ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam University,
Silchar – 788011, India, PACHUAU LALDUHSANGA ,   Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam University,
Silchar – 788011, India
Published: April 2024

The objective of the current work is to develop a new co-processed excipient based on cellulose nanocrystals and investigate its pharmaceutical excipient properties. Cellulose nanocrystals were isolated from the pseudostem of Musa balbisiana, following TEMPO (2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy)-mediated oxidation, and then co-processed with potato starch by the wet granulation method. Physicochemical properties, including the flow property, consolidation characteristics and rate of consolidation, were investigated, and a Kawakita plot was also generated. The compressibility, compactibility and tabletability of the novel excipient were determined. The equivalent circle diameter of the excipient particle was calculated as 4.09±0.90 μm, exhibiting a fair to passable flow property. The mean yield pressure from the Heckel plot was found to be 82.64 MPa, indicating its ability to undergo plastic deformation at relatively lower compression pressures. When compared to sodium starch glycolate, a standard tablet disintegrant, the cellulose nanocrystal-based co-processed excipient produced better dissolution of the model drug paracetamol.
DESIGN OF JACKFRUIT GUM-BASED GENIPIN CROSSLINKED NANOPARTICLES FOR SUSTAINED RELEASE OF CURCUMIN:
OPTIMIZATION AND IN VITRO CHARACTERIZATION
Authors:   Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research,
Shirpur 425 405, Maharashtra, India, THAKARE SWAPNIL , GORLE ASHISH ,   Department of Pharmaceutics, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research,
Shirpur 425 405, Maharashtra, India
Published: April 2024

The present work aims to design jackfruit gum-based curcumin-loaded nanoparticles (CUR-NPs) for improved drug entrapment and modified release of CUR using ionotropic gelation. Briefly, the optimization of CUR-NPs was confirmed using a 32 response surface methodology. The diffractogram and thermogram of CUR-NPs confirmed reduction of crystallinity of CUR (optimized batch: F5) due to jackfruit gum and genipin cross-linked polymeric network. The particle size and zeta potential analysis confirmed formation of nanosized and stable CUR-NPs, respectively. Also, the nanoparticles demonstrated 83.99 ± 1.23% entrapment efficiency, whereas they showed 98.36 ± 0.96% of CUR release within 12 h at pH 7.4. The CUR-NPs exhibited good mucoadhesive properties due to the presence of jackfruit gum. Finally, the MTT assay showed a decrease in colorectal cancer cell viability due to tailored CUR release from CUR-NPs. In conclusion, jackfruit gum-genipin-based CUR-NPs offered high entrapment efficiency, tailored releases of CUR, good mucoadhesive property and improved anticancer activity.
CHARACTERIZATION OF LIGNIN DISSOLVED DURING ALKALINE SODIUM BOROHYDRIDE AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE PRETREATMENTS OF SUGAR MAPLE (ACER SACCHARUM)
Authors:   VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Ltd., P.O. Box 1000, 02044 VTT, Finland, LEHTO JONI , VAN HEININGEN ADRIAAN ,   Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, University of Maine, Orono, ME, USA, HAAPALA TERO ,   Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 Jyväskylä, Finland, LOUHELAINEN JARMO ,   Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 Jyväskylä, Finland, PAKKANEN HANNU ,   Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 Jyväskylä, Finland, ALÉN RAIMO ,   Laboratory of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014 Jyväskylä, Finland
Published: April 2024

Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) wood chips were pretreated with aqueous sodium hydroxide, sodium borohydride, and hydrogen peroxide pretreatments, and the characterization (i.e., amount, molar masses, and molar mass distributions) of the lignin dissolved during the pretreatments was performed. Of the applied pretreatments, especially borohydride pretreatments were efficient in dissolving lignin from this feedstock, as 20% to 28% of the dissolved organics were found to consist of dissolved lignin, contributing to 3.4% to 9.0% of the initial wood lignin. Corresponding values for 2.5% and 5.0% alkaline peroxide pretreatments were from 5.9% to 9.2% dissolved lignin of the total dissolved organics and from 1.1% to 3.2% of the initial wood lignin. Additionally, determined molar masses and molar mass distributions indicated that borohydride pretreatments generally led to the formation of smaller-molar-mass lignin fragments when compared to reference pretreatments and to pretreatments conducted with alkaline peroxide process, indicating more efficient lignin degradation caused by borohydride addition. For example, Mn and Mw values of the analyzed reference effluents were 54%-62% and 66%-71% higher when compared to the corresponding borohydride effluents, respectively.
Relationship between transmission/reception conditions of high-frequency plane wave compounding and evaluation accuracy of extended amplitude envelope statistics
Authors: Higa Taisei , Ketterling Jeffrey A. , Mamou Jonathan , Hoerig Cameron , Nagano Nahoko , Hirata Shinnosuke , Yoshida Kenji , Yamaguchi Tadashi
Published: April 2024

The double–Nakagami (DN) model provides a method for analyzing the amplitude envelope statistics of quantitative ultrasound (QUS). In this study, the relationship between the sound field characteristics and the robustness of QUS evaluation was evaluated using five HF linear array probes and tissue-mimicking phantoms. Compound plane-wave imaging (CPWI) was used to acquire echo data. Five phantoms containing two types of scatterers were used to mimic fatty liver tissue. After clarifying the relationship between the sound field characteristics of the probes and QUS parameters, DN QUS parameters in 10 rat livers with different lipidification were evaluated using one HF linear array probe. For both phantom and in situ liver analyses, correlations between fat content and multiple QUS parameters were confirmed, suggesting that the combination of CPWI using a HF linear array probe with the DN model is a robust method for quantifying fatty liver and has potential clinical diagnostic applications.
Demonstration of scaling and monolithic stacking for higher integration of integrated circuit using c-axis aligned crystalline oxide semiconductor FET
Authors: Sawai Hiromi , Kurata Motomu , Murakawa Tsutomu , Ando Yoshinori , Fukushima Kunihiro , Eto Ryota , Sasagawa Shinya , Sugaya Kentaro , Hodo Ryota , Mizuguchi Toshiki , Komura Yusuke , Kunitake Hitoshi , Takagi Shinichi , Yamazaki Shunpei
Published: April 2024

C-axis-aligned crystalline oxide semiconductor (CAAC-OS) FETs exhibit extremely low off-state leakage current and thus are suitable for low-power devices. Furthermore, CAAC-OS FETs can be integrated in the back end of line process and are promising as memory devices. For higher integration using the CAAC-OS FETs, we examined scaling and monolithic stacking. In addition, we present a 3D dynamic random access memory prototype, which is formed using three-layer monolithically stacked CAAC-OS FETs on a Si-CMOS and exhibits long-term data retention owing to the ultralow off-leakage current. These techniques will contribute to higher speed and integration of memory devices.
Use of planar retarding field to improve energy resolution of projection-type electron spectroscopy collimator analyzer
Authors: Matsuda Hiroyuki , Ozawa Kenichi , Hashimoto Yusuke , Matsushita Tomohiro , Matsui Fumihiko
Published: April 2024

A method to improve the energy resolution of the recently proposed projection-type electron spectroscopy collimator analyzer (PESCATORA) is presented. PESCATORA is a simple, highly compact two-dimensional electron analyzer with a wide acceptance angle of up to ±60°. The use of a combined planar retarding field and parallel-hole collimator (PRF–PHC) as a band-pass filter is analytically and numerically studied. In PESCATORA, a parallel-hole collimator placed behind a specially designed electrostatic collimator lens is used as a band-pass filter to obtain energy-resolved angular distributions of emitted or diffracted electrons (or charged particles) from sample surfaces. The PRF–PHC system can be introduced in PESCATORA by simply adding a planar grid in front of the collimator plate. This allows the transmittance and energy resolution to be effectively controlled by only changing the retarding voltage of PRF, consequently improving PESCATORA. Moreover, an improved PESCATORA instrument with the highest possible specifications is presented.
Pengaruh Perencanaan Kedepan Strategis dengan Peran Mediasi Ambidexterity Organisasi dan Inovasi terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan
Authors: Ramadhan Gilang , Prijadi Ruslan
Published: April 2024

Perencanaan masa depan strategis (strategic forward planning) merupakan proses sistematis yang digunakan untuk menetapkan arah dan tujuan organisasi dalam jangka panjang. Perencanaan ini penting untuk memastikan bahwa organisasi dapat mencapai tujuannya secara efektif dan efisien. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji pengaruh perencanaan kedepan stratregis terhadap kinerja yang dimediasi oleh ambidexterity organisasi dan inovasi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif. Data yang dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner. Data yang telah terkumpul kemudian dianalisis menggunakan structural equation modeling (SEM) untuk memeriksa kecocokan keseluruhan model dan menguji bagaimana pengaruh antar konstruk. Data disebar kepada 399 unit kerja teknis dan 144 unit kerja dijadikan sampel penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perencanaan kedepan strategis berpengaruh secara positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja yang dimediasi oleh ambidexterity organisasi dan inovasi. Lebih lanjut, penelitian ini diharapkan dapat memberikan implikasi dan kontribusi kepada organisasi untuk terus secara fokus dan berkelanjutan untuk menerapkan perencanaan kedepan strategis untuk meningkatkan kinerja organisasi secara terus menerus.
Peran Guru PPKn dalam Menanamkan Rasa Nasionalisme pada Siswa Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Rantau Selatan
Authors: Marpaung Putri Sarina , Saragih Siti Zahara
Published: April 2024

Masalah yang melatar belakangi penelitian ini peran guru PPKN dalam menanamkan rasa nasionalisme pada siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Rantau Utara. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui peran guru PPKN sebagai Edukator dan innovator dalam menumbuhkan rasa nasionalisme pada siswa kelas VIII di SMP Negeri 2 Rantau Selatan. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan kualitatif, bahwa penelitian kualitatif adalah metode penelitian naturalistik karena penelitianya dilakukan pada kondisi yang alamiah (natural setting). Pengumpulan data tanah dengan melakukan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini Peran guru sebagai Eduktor merupakan peran yang begitu sentral dalam pendidikan. Guru adalah pendidik, yang menjadi tokoh, panutan, dan identifikasi bagi para peserta didik, dan lingkungannya. Karena itu idealnya seorang guru mesti memiliki kualitas pribadi, meliputi rasa tanggung jawab, disiplin, penuh cinta kasih, bermoral, berwibawa, serta mampu memahami keadaan peserta didik secara komprehensif sedangkan Guru sebagai innovator adalah pembaharuan yaitu harus mampu menginovasi atau memperbaharui segala yang berkaitan dengan pembelajaran bahasa. Pembaharuan disini dapat diamati saat pengajaran, guru menggunakan berbagai macam metode pembelajaran bahasa dengan berbagai teknik. Ada teknik permainan bahasa dua puluh pertanyaan yang membuat kelas hidup dan siswa bersemangat dalam menyelesaikan persoalan yang dihadapinya dalam menyusun teks hasil observasi. Selain itu, teknik observasi dengan mengamati lingkungan sekitar sebagai objek tulisan otentik yang menambah pengetahuan siswa secara nyata tentang kondisi yang ada disekitarnya. Dengan demikian hasil keseluruhan dari peran guru PPKN dalam menanamkan rasa nasionalisme pada siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 2 Rantau Utara. Saran pada penelitian ini Guru harus mampu menampilkan sosok dirinya yang kreatif, dalam upaya mendidik tersebut guru harus mencurahkan pikiran dan tenaga secara maksimal untuk mentransfer pengetahuan dan nilai.

 
Strategi Peningkatan Kualitas Ruang Terbuka Hijau Publik Di Kabupaten Gowa (Studi Kasus :Syekh Yusuf Discovery)
Authors: Anugrah Rahmi , Manaf Murshal , Taking Muh. Idris
Published: April 2024

Abstract. This study aims to analyze the quality of Public Green Open Space in Syekh Yusuf Discovery based on visitor perceptions and formulate a strategy to improve the quality of Public Green Open Space in Syekh Yusuf Discovery. The research method used is quantitative method. The technical analysis used is quantitative descriptive analysis using Likert scale and SWOT analysis. The results showed that the quality of Syekh Yusuf Discovery's Public Green Open Space based on ecological functions obtained a poor quality value. The socio-cultural function acquires good quality values. The water catchment function obtained a poor quality value. The economic function acquires a good quality value. Then the aesthetic function acquires excellent quality values. The improvement of the quality of Syekh Yusuf Discovery's Public Green Open Space can be done by maintaining its function as a pollution absorber and noise absorber to minimize air pollution, maintaining the function of green open space as a means of interaction, sports, creativity and education / training to anticipate changes in land function and increasing public understanding of the importance of green open space so as to create comfort and beauty Changing land functions and increasing public understanding of the importance of green open space so as to create comfort and beauty of the environment.
Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kualitas Ruang Terbuka Hijau Publik di Syekh Yusuf Discovery berdasarkan persepsi pengunjung dan merumuskan strategi peningkatan kualitas Ruang Terbuka Hijau Publik di Syekh Yusuf Discovery. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu metode kuantitatif. Teknis analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kuantitatif menggunakan skala likert dan analisis SWOT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas Ruang Terbuka Hijau Publik Syekh Yusuf Discovery berdasarkan fungsi ekologis memperoleh nilai kualitas kurang baik. Fungsi sosial budaya memperoleh nilai kualitas baik. fungsi resapan air memperoleh nilai kualitas kurang baik. Fungsi ekonomi memperoleh nilai kualitas baik. Kemudian fungsi estetika memperoleh nilai kualitas sangat baik. Adapun peningkatan kualitas Ruang Terbuka Hijau Publik Syekh Yusuf Discovery dapat dilakukan dengan mempertahankan fungsi sebagai penyerap polusi dan peredam kebisingan untuk menimalisir polusi udara, menjaga fungsi ruang terbuka hijau sebagai sarana ruang interaksi, olahraga, kreatifitas dan pendidikan/pelatihan untuk mengantisipasi perubahan fungsi lahan serta meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat akan pentingnya ruang terbuka hijau sehingga dapat menciptakan kenyamanan dan keindahan lingkunganperubahan fungsi lahan serta meningkatkan pemahaman masyarakat akan pentingnya ruang terbuka hijau sehingga dapat menciptakan kenyamanan dan keindahan lingkungan.
Local Governance and Transformative Initiatives in Kumbo Municipality (Cameroon): 1977-2013
Authors: Ngalim Aloysius Nyuymengka , Mengnjo Tatah Emmanuel
Published: April 2024

The study examines the pivotal role of local government in fostering transformative initiatives in Kumbo Municipality and their broader developmental impact. Despite numerous studies on local governance, there is limited established information on transformative initiatives. The study employs qualitative methods, including interviews and desk research. While acknowledging certain accomplishments in life-transforming endeavours, the paper contends that these achievements remain quantitatively inadequate relative to the pressing needs of the community, and the pace of progress is notably sluggish. The findings reveal that certain projects have proven ephemeral due to issues in conception, implementation, and maintenance. Additionally, the study reveals a significant gap between the idealized vision of decentralization enshrined in Cameroon's 1996 constitution and the reality on the ground, as local government institutions haven't been effectively empowered. Urgent reforms are imperative for local governance to catalyze positive change, necessitating a steadfast adherence to the autonomy principles articulated in the constitution. Only through such comprehensive reforms can local government evolve into an effective instrument for transformative development in Kumbo Municipality.
Antagonistic Effect of Endophytic Fungi Isolated from Nerium olender against Rhizoctonia solani
Authors: Mousa Ghofran A. , Alwan Adel H.
Published: April 2024

Objective: To investigate the population of endophytic fungi accompanying to Nerium olender plant. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on three different sites in two governorates for three consecutive months with five samples from each site. The identification of the fungi was carried out using microscopic and molecular methods while the isolation, identification of fungal pathogen and preparation of aqueous extract were also successfully done. Results: 14 species of fungi (Penicillium notatum, Rhizopus nigricans, Rhizopus stolonifera, Fusarium Solani, Fusarium oxysporum, Alternaria sp., Cladosporium sp .and Curvularia sp.), while the other sex species were identified by DNA investigation method and where (Aspergillus spp. (40%), Penicillium spp. (20%), Rhizopus spp. (12%), Fusarium spp. (10%), Alternaria sp. (4%), Mucor circinelloides (4%), Neurospora Crassa (3%), Cladosporium sp. (1%) and Curvularia sp. (1%). Conclusions: The highest percentage of inhibition was for fungi Aspergillus Flavus, Penicillium commune and Mucor circinelloides which amounted to 100% and from the third day of growth until the completion of the control dish, then Aspergillus niger and Rhizopus stolonifera, with a 90% on the seventh day of growth, and Penicillium commune, Rhizopus nigricans with a rate ranging between 82-68%, while the rest of the fungi showed an antagonistic effect, but with rates less than 50%.
The Relationship between the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation and Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review
Authors: Al-Falah Mohammed Abdulrahman , Medany Yasser El. , AlNaim Mansoor , Husain Mareyah Alshaikh , Alshehab Mariam Sami , Al-Mulhim Yasmeen Mohammed , AlRashada Jawaher Yousef , Alarfaj Abdullatif Waleed , Almulhim Saleh Abdulrahman , Alyousof Abdulaziz Ali , Alsuqair Hesham Maher , AlDawsari Munirah Rashed
Published: April 2024

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and mechanisms of atrial fibrillation (AF) among type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. Methods: We conducted a thorough search of PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Science Direct to find pertinent literature. Rayyan QRCI was utilized during the entire process. Results: We included twelve studies with a total of 587,822 T2D patients and 299,957 (51%) were females. The prevalence of AF among T2D patients ranged from 0.2% to 41.63% with a total prevalence of 44936 (7.6%). The reported risk factors for developing AF among T2D patients were impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), men, obesity, elderly patients, those with lower socioeconomic backgrounds, those who currently smoked, people with reduced renal function, long-term BP fluctuation, and microvascular illness. Conclusion: Although the exact relationship between T2D and AF is still unclear, there is a significant correlation. Certain glycemic control studies indicate that therapeutic HbA1c levels in conjunction with well-controlled T2D do not significantly reduce the risk of new-onset AF in T2D patients. Further investigation is needed to fully comprehend the connection between T2D and AF. In the interim, healthcare professionals can treat people with T2D, AF, or possibly both illnesses at the same time according to accepted guidelines.
Endodontic-periodontal continuum of tooth: Systematic literature review
Authors: Ostanina D. A. , Alimukhamedova S. Sh. , Mitronin A. V.
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION. The pathogenetic relationship between periodontal and pulp diseases was first described by Simring and Goldberg in 1964. Since then, the term “endodontic-periodontal” lesion (or “endo-perio”) has been used to describe lesions caused by inflammatory products found to varying degrees in both the periodontal and dental pulp tissues. The pulp and periodontium have embryonic, anatomical and functional relationships. The simultaneous presence of changes in pulp tissue and inflammatory periodontal diseases can complicate diagnosis and treatment planning. The etiology, pathogenesis and treatment methods of endodontic-periodontal lesions can vary from quite simple to relatively complex aspects. Knowledge of the basis of concomitant inflammatory processes in the pulp and periodontium is important for making the correct diagnosis.AIM. Carry out a systematic analysis of the literature and summarize the available data on etiopatogenetic relations, diagnostic features and clinical history of endodontic periodontal dental lesions. MATERIAL AND METHODS. A systematic literature analysis was carried out, as well as a manual search in the databases PubMed, Google Search, eLibrary, disserCat, Cyberleninka. Among national and foreign publications corresponding to the topic of this review, 28 publications were selected for systematic analysis, the results of literature review are presented in this article.CONCLUSION. This systematic review found that dental anatomy and the etiology of endodontic periodontal lesions are the basis for difficulties in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with endo-periodontal lesions. Determining the prevalence of infection and the individual characteristics of EPP pathogenesis in patients in this group remains a challenge. In the future, it is necessary to develop new methods of diagnosis, prophylaxis and complex treatment of combined periodontal tissue and tooth pulp, which will improve the prognosis of treatment of injured teeth in the long term.
Gradation of the severity of hypertonicity of the masticatory muscles
Authors: Makedonova Yu. A. , Iarygina E. N. , Alexandrov A. V. , Chizhikova T. М. , Devyatchenko L. A. , Filimonova O. N.
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION. For the correct diagnosis of hypertonicity of the chewing muscles, it is necessary to take into account the nature of pain, the restriction of opening the oral cavity and the data of additional research methods.AIM. The aim is to develop a gradation of the severity of hypertonicity of the masticatory muscles based on clinical parameters and data from additional research methods – myotonometry, ultrasound and electromyography.MATERIALS AND METHODS. 127 patients who sought dental care were examined, and the patients did not complain about the symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome. The diagnosis of masticatory muscle hypertonicity was verified in 90 people.RESULTS. When studying the results obtained, statistically significant differences were revealed, which made it possible to develop a gradation of the severity of the above pathology into mild, moderate and high (grade I, grade II and grade III).CONCLUSION. The application of the developed gradation will allow the dentist to develop a patient-oriented approach to the relief of muscle hypertension, depending on its severity, which, in turn, will improve the quality of life of this category of patients and reduce the cost of patients for muscle relaxant therapy.
The effect of the irrigation solutions on dentin organic components: Pilot study
Authors: Khabadze Z. S. , Generalova Yu. A. , Taptun Yu. A. , Kozhevnikova L. A. , Gadzhiev F. Ya. , Dashtieva M. Yu.
Published: April 2024

INTRODUCTION. Tooth decay and its complications are prevalent dental issues among adults. Endodontic treatment is the standard of care for complicated caries, specifically pulpitis and periodontitis. Endodontic irrigants, which are placed in the root canal lumen for a specific duration, can affect the intracanal dentin structure (organic and inorganic substances) in various ways. The use of polyhexanide-based antiseptic products in endodontics is a promising idea to overcome microbial resistance and minimize microbial-related endodontic treatment failures.AIM. The aim of this study is to investigate the qualitative impact of standard irrigation solutions and a polyhexanide-based composition on the collagen matrix of dentin.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The study investigated the effect of nine solutions on the dentin of the tooth root. Twelve intact maxillary third molars extracted for orthodontic reasons were taken for the study. The teeth were fixed in a 10% neutral formalin solution for at least one day and were decalcinated. 5–10 μm thick sample sections were made and stained with picrosirius (Picrosirius Red, Biovitrum, Russia) before being examined under polarized light. The histological slice was analyzed using a Carl Zeiss (Germany) software and hardware complex based on ZEN v3.0 and light microscope Axioimager M.1. All microphotos were loaded into the Fiji distribution program of ImageJ for microscopy pixel classification.RESULTS. Upon analysis of the diagrams, it appears that there is a lower amount and density of stained dentin collagen array after exposure to sodium hypochlorite solutions of 3% and 1.5%, as well as polyhexanide.CONCLUSIONS. The data obtained from the histogram analyzer of samples stained with picrosirius suggests that polyhexanide may have a qualitative effect on the organic structure of hard tissues, particularly collagen.
STUDI OPTIMALISASI JEMBATAN TIPE RANGKA BATANG PADA SUNGAI SEI NYAHING
Authors: Laksono Reinaldy , Ray Norman , Wibowo Leo Nardus Setia Budi
Published: April 2024

Kota sendawar di Kutai barat membutuhkan jembatan untuk menunjang kegiatan ekonomi pada wilayah tersebut. jembatan ini merupakan proyek untuk memeperbaiki jembataan lama sehingga proses mobilisasi masyrakatnya menjadi lebih lancar dan aman. Tujuan dari studi adalah untuk mendapatkan Profil dan konfigurasi mana yang efisien dan aman untuk memenuhi kebutuhan mobilitas di wilayah tersebut serta menjadi referensi untuk mencari struktur jembatan yang efisien dan juga ekonomis. Analisis struktur dilakukan dengan menggunakan program SAP2000 dengan memvariasikan setiap konfigurasi jembatan yang sudah ditentukan. Konfigurasi yang digunakan adalah basic howe, basic k-truss, basic warren, reversed howe, konfigurasi-1, konfigurasi-2, konfigurasi-3, dan konfigurasi-4. Dari konfigurasi tersebut, akan menghasilkan hasil lendutan dari setiap konfigurasi. Setelah itu, akan didapatkan berat struktur yang paling efisien. Dari hasil analisis kapasitas penampang, maka didapatkan profil 350*175 untuk konfigurasi basic howe yang nantinya digunakan juga pada seluruh jenis konfigurasi. Pada konfigurasi basic howe, k-truss, reversed howe dan konfigurasi 2, kondisi penampang masih dalam kondisi aman, sedangkan pada konfigurasi basic warren, konfigurasi 1, konfigurasi 3, dan konfigurasi 4, penampang masuk kategori tidak aman. Hasil analisis menunjukkan, konfigurasi basic warren merupakan konfigurasi jembatan paling ringan, sedangkan konfigurasi k-truss, memiliki konfigurasi yang paling berat. Hasil perhitungan efisiensi menunjukkan konfigurasi k-truss merupakan konfigurasi jembatan yg paling efisien untuk bentang 25 meter dan lebar 9,6 meter.
ANALISIS KUAT TEKAN PAVING BLOCK KOMPOSIT SEBAGAI LAPIS PERKERASAN BEBAS GENANGAN AIR YANG MENGAKIBATKAN BANJIR DI KOTA PALEMBANG
Authors: Mulyadi Asri , Diawarman Diawarman , Suanto Pengki , Febriani Lola , Khoirunnisa Azizah
Published: April 2024

Pembangunan jalan umumnya menggunakan perkerasan kaku dan perkerasan lentur yang kedap air, sehingga menyebabkan berkurangnya lahan hijau yang berdampak semakin sedikit daerah resapan air. Beberapa upaya telah dilakukan untuk mengantisipasi genangan air, seperti pembuatan paving block, sebatas hanya untuk konstruksi nonstructural seperti area parkir, trotoar untuk pejalan kaki, pekarangan rumah, dan lain-lain. Pada penelitian ini penulis akan mencoba menganalisis kuat tekan paving block komposit dengan paralon ½”, ¾”, dan 1” yang gunanya untuk lapis perkerasan bebasdarigenanganair. Darihasilpenelitiandanpengujiankuat tekan PavingBlockKomposit dengan paralon ½”, ¾”, dan 1” didapat nilai kuat tekan Paving Block Normal adalah 1,05 kg/cm2, kemudian kuat tekan Paving Block dengan paralon ½” adalah 0,93 kg/cm2, lalu kuat tekan Paving Block dengan paralon ¾” adalah 0,96 kg/cm2. Sedangkan kuat tekan Paving Block dengan paralon 1” adalah 1,55 kg/cm2. Jadi nampak kuat tekan paving block dengan paralon ½”, dan ¾” cendrung menurun dari paving block Normal, dankuat tekan pavingblock denganparalon1” terjadipeningkatandan melebihi kuat tekan paving block normal. Dengan demikian penggunaan paralon 1” untuk paving block komposit merupakan kadar optimum pada penelitian ini.
Modern marketing as a key element of business activity
Authors: Bilyk Iryna I. , Kindiy Mariya V. , Kryveyko Marta I.
Published: April 2024

Modern business requires new approaches to marketing like never before. This article explores the role of marketing as a critical element of successful entrepreneurship in today’s business environment. Marketing not only attracts the attention of customers but also determines strategic decisions, helps increase sales and profitability, and improves brand positioning in the market. The world is changing dynamically. Trends, consumer behavior, approach to buying or receiving a service, requirements for provided services, etc. are changing. Competition is growing significantly. Brands are constantly working on quality and «challenging» their colleagues, each time raising the «bar» in the market. Success is achieved by those who, despite external circumstances, improve, enhance what they have acquired and create new things. In this dynamic, companies must become better without losing their value, mission, and idea. The consumer must always be at the center of all these processes, because all actions aimed at satisfying his needs and desires in the best possible way will make him a favorite of the company and can potentially turn him into a regular buyer. However, creativity and uniqueness will bring the best possible result in combination with strategic, planned, and forecasted solutions. A comprehensive approach is what is most important today. It can be provided by marketing, which aims to stand out, convey importance, be remembered, and at the same time scale business activity and provide it with a leading position in the market. The article examines the main aspects of modern marketing, including digital marketing, social media, influencer marketing, local marketing, and more. It also emphasizes the importance of developing marketing strategies adapted to the specific needs and requirements of the modern market. With the information presented in this article, entrepreneurs and business leaders will be able to better understand how modern marketing impacts their businesses and how to implement effective marketing strategies to achieve greater success in the market. The practical advice and best-practice examples covered will help entrepreneurs optimize their marketing efforts and achieve sustainable growth in a dynamic business environment.
Conceptual approaches to sustainable development of tourism in Ukraine: case of Transcarpathian region
Authors: Kovalyshyn Volodymyr R.
Published: April 2024

The article discusses important issues related to ensuring sustainable tourism development in Transcarpathian region of Ukraine. The goals of sustainable development in Ukraine are defined at the legislative level, and their achievement is determined annually by state monitoring data. Transcarpathia is one of the most attractive tourist regions of Ukraine, and tourism is actively developing here. The latter has been gaining even more popularity as a key destination during the Covid-19 pandemic and the martial law in Ukraine, which relates to the restriction of opportunities for tourist travel abroad, as well as the temporary loss of access to other traditional tourist destinations in Ukraine, in particular the Black and the Azov Sea coasts. Both providers and users of tourism services show interest in sustainable development of the tourism industry. Sustainable tourism in the global dimension is a strategic concept for the development of the tourism industry in the coming years and decades. At the same time, in addition to substantial benefits, the growth of the tourist services market in Transcarpathia and the increase in the number of tourists cause certain negative impacts and pose a threat to the sustainable development of the region and the achievement of certain sustainable development goals. It is obvious that these potential negative impacts and threats should be considered in the regional strategy for tourism development in Transcarpathia, and the tourism industry itself should further develop based on the principles and approaches ensuring the sustainable development of the region. The article analyzes the negative impacts and challenges of tourism industry development at the current stage and suggests key elements of ensuring sustainable development of tourism and their gradual implementation. The most attractive tourist destinations are determined based on the amount of tourist tax paid to the budgets of individual territorial communities. Special attention is paid to the role of forestry in Transcarpathia in the development and support of the tourism industry and more active use of ecosystem services, particularly recreational ones provided by forests. The research on the implementation of sustainable tourism development in Transcarpathia aims to ensure general understanding and commitment to sustainable tourism approaches and demonstrate its significance in promoting economic and social growth of the region while minimizing negative social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
A NEW APPROACH TO CONTROL DIABETES BY CONVERTING EXCESS BLOOD SUGAR TO ENERGY OVER ELECTROCATALYTIC METALLIC ANODE
Authors:   Department of Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India, PAUL Subir , DUTTA Arnab ,   Department of Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S.C. Mallick Rd, Kolkata 700032, West Bengal, India
Published: April 2024

Diabetes Mellitus, or Diabetes in short, is a group of widespread endocrine diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels. This research paper attempts to find a solution to this high sugar problem, by taking the route of electrochemistry. It was attempted to demonstrate that the excess sugar (glucose) in the bloodstream of a diabetic patient can be lowered by electro-oxidizing the excess sugar in Simulated Body Fluid (SBF) and convert it into electrical energy. For this, a sugar level detection system was developed, using a linear regression model with a coefficient of determination (R2 value) of 0.974. At first, one of the most popular as well as costly electrocatalytic materials i.e., Platinum was used to electro-oxidize the excess sugar. Upon its success, some highly electrocatalytic but cheap electrode materials were developed, such as Nickel, Nickel with nanocarbon, Manganese dioxide (MnO2) and Manganese dioxide with nanocarbon (MnO2C). And they also successfully electro-oxidized the excess glucose in SBF solution, thereby reducing the sugar levels. Thus, a potentially novel route to deal with the epidemic problem of diabetes has been proposed through this research work.