bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengemasan dan Pemasaran Produk Hasil Olahan Ikan Lele di Kelompok Pembudidaya Ikan Sebagai Produk Unggulan Kabupaten Tuban, Jawa Timur
Authors: Munir Miftachul , Prayogo Luhur Moekti , Linayati Linayati
Published: August 2024

Potensi budidaya air tawar mulai digemari masyarakat pembudidaya dimana perikanan tangkap mulai mengalami overfishing.  Kabupaten Tuban memiliki potensi perikanan budidaya, salah satu pembudidaya air tawar yang ada yaitu di Kelurahan Perbon, Kabupaten Tuban. Kelompok Pembudidaya Ikan (Pokdakan) “Jabrisan Rumbuk Dadi Makmur” merupakan salah satu kelompok pembudidaya ikan lele yang terbentuk pada bulan November 2022 tetapi anggotanya rata-rata memulai budidaya dari tahun 2014. Kelompok yang terdiri dari 10 pembudidaya ini memiliki tujuan utama yaitu bersinergi dalam hal pemasaran, karena budidaya lele jika tidak paham akan triknya maka dipastikan tidak bisa bertahan. Permasalahan mitra yang ada saat ini adalah istri-istri pembudidaya rata-rata berprofesi sebagai ibu rumah tangga sehingga akan sangat disayangkan jika memiliki bahan untuk pembuatan olahan namun tidak dimanfaatkan. Pelatihan diawali dengan pemaparan materi, menyiapkan bahan-bahan olahan, praktik langsung pembuatan olahan ekado dan kaki naga, pengemasan dan pemasaran produk hasil olahan serta diakhiri dengan evaluasi.  Dari hasil angket peserta pelatihan peningkatan pengetahuan sebesar 46.2% yaitu dari sebelum diadakan pelatihan 45% dan setelah diadakan pelatihan 91.2%, artinya bahwa ada peningkatan pengetahuan tentang materi dan praktek yang disampaikan dalam pelatihan.
Pendampingan Penyusunan Laporan Keuangan Untuk Pelaporan Pajak Tahunan UMKM
Authors: Nasihin Ihsan , Purwandari Dian , Ardiansyah Hendri Nur , Sujaya Fista Apriani
Published: August 2024

Laporan keuangan yang baik dapat membantu UMKM dalam mengambil keputusan bisnis yang tepat, termasuk strategi untuk optimasi pajak. Dengan memahami kondisi keuangan secara menyeluruh, UMKM dapat menentukan langkah-langkah yang tepat untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan meminimalkan beban pajak. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk melakukan pendampingan dalam penyusunan laporan keuangan UMKM untuk pelaporan pajak tahunan. Metode pengabdian ini dilakukan melaui empat tahapan yaitu pertama pengumpulan data UMKM, kedua melakukan pelatihan dan simulasi terkait dengan dara pelaporan pajak tahunan UMKM, ketiga melakukan evaluasi dengan cara tes tulis dan praktek langsung untuk melakukan pelaporan pajak, keempat pendampingan dengan cara membentuk whatsapp grup yang tujuannya untuk berdiskusi terkait dengan kendala-kendala yang dialami dalam pelaporan pajak. Hasil dari pengabdian ini adalah dapat meningkatkan pemahaman para pelaku UMKM untuk melapor pajak secara rutin yang tujuannya untuk keberlangsungan usaha
ANALISIS KERENTANAN TERHADAP BAHAYA GEMPABUMI DAN TSUNAMI DENGAN METODE SELF ORGANIZING MAP DI KABUPATEN BANTUL
Authors: Maharani, Ph.D Yohana Noradika , Rizkianto Yody , Ikhsan Ikhsan
Published: August 2024

Kabupaten Bantul merupakan salah satu wilayah di Yogyakarta yang memiliki potensi bencana gempabumi dan tsunami cukup tinggi, karena wilayahnya dilintasi patahan aktif (Sesar Opak) dan juga berdekatan dengan zona subduksi yang merupakan zona tumbukan lempeng Indo Australia dan lempeng Eurasia yang dapat membangkitkan tsunami. Sebagai salah satu tujuan pariwisata favorit di Yogyakarta, peningkatan kepadatan penduduk dan lahan terbangun baru juga semakin tinggi. Kondisi tersebut sebagian besar didominasi oleh permukiman, perdagangan, jasa dan pariwisata. Meningkatnya aktivitas di Kabupaten Bantul tentunya membuat kawasan tersebut memiliki tingkat kerentanan yang tinggi akibat pemanfaatan lingkungan yang tidak terkendali dan tidak diatur. Percepatan pertumbuhan tanpa manajemen risiko dan aset yang semakin menua merupakan pendorong utama meningkatnya jumlah korban, kerusakan bangunan, dan kemiskinan akibat bencana. Oleh karena itu, tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi tingkat kerentanan dan variabel dominan yang menyebabkan rentan ditinjau dari aspek sosial, ekonomi dan kepadatan bangunan dengan menggunakan 13 variabel kerentanan dan dianalisis dengan metode “Self-Organizing Maps (SOM)” untuk mengelompokkan (cluster) wilayah penelitian. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa daerah yang memiliki kerentanan tertinggi terdapat di cluster 2 dan 3 yaitu Kecamatan Bantul, Kasihan, Imogiri, Banguntapan dan Sewon, dengan variabel dominan yang berpengaruh yaitu disabilitas 12,73 % dan fasilitas rumah ibadah 9.24%. Hasil dari penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai dukungan praktis kepada praktisi, para pemangku kepentingan dan pengambil keputusan dalam upaya mitigasi dan perencanaan kontinjensi dimasa yang akan datang.
The Great Rise . . . and Then the Great Fall: Toronto Police Service's Enforcement of the Ontario Safe Streets Act, 2000–2022
Authors: O'Grady Bill , Simpson Annie
Published: August 2024

Le présent article repose sur une analyse des statistiques secondaires obtenues auprès du service de police de Toronto (SPT) et du bureau du procureur général de l'Ontario relativement à la Loi sur la sécurité dans les rues de l'Ontario (LSRO). La loi, entrée en vigueur en 2000, ciblait la mendicité agressive, la sollicitation d'un auditoire captif et la disposition non sécuritaire des préservatifs et des aiguilles usagés, ainsi que du verre brisé. Les statistiques révèlent que les contraventions découlant de la LSRO ont augmenté régulièrement à Toronto entre 2000 et 2012, puis ont chuté abruptement entre 2013 et 2021. Les auteurs contestent la proposition du SPT et du Bureau du procureur général selon laquelle cette baisse découle de l'effet dissuasif de la loi, car aucune donnée n'appuie cette hypothèse. Pour expliquer clairement la baisse des contraventions, les cinq facteurs suivants doivent être pris en compte : 1) les changements au nombre d'officiers du SPT sur 100 000 habitants entre 2000 et 2021, 2) le démantèlement de l'unité des mesures de répression ciblées et stratégiques en 2012, 3) les changements aux contraventions émises à l’égard de toutes les violations à la Loi sur le Code de la route de l'Ontario depuis dix ans, 4) les modifications plus générales aux pratiques de contravention liées à la LSRO et 5) l’élimination des contrôles policiers dans les rues. L'article conclut en soulignant que cette baisse sera perçue par les critiques comme une évolution positive, même si elle reflète seulement l'acceptation de l'inutilité de ces contraventions auprès des personnes incapables de payer, et en avançant qu'il serait peut-être temps d'aller plus loin et d'abroger la LSRO, puisqu'elle cible injustement des citoyens marginalisés, y compris les personnes en situation d'itinérance.
ENHANCING AND ENRICHING AN EXISTING 3-AXIS CNC MACHINE FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING: A CASE STUDY AT IIUM
Authors:   International Islamic University Malaysia, Abdulrahman Dakhel , Saleh Tanveer ,   International Islamic University Malaysia
Published: August 2024

CNC machines are widely used in manufacturing, but their controllers are vulnerable to damage, which can render the entire machine inoperable. Repairing or replacing a damaged controller can be expensive and time-consuming, leading to significant downtime and lost productivity. This project aims to address these issues by developing a replacement controller for stepper motor-based CNC machines. The objective is to create a controller that can be easily installed and used to quickly restore machine operation in the event of controller damage, minimizing waste and lost productivity. The project utilizes a systematic approach, incorporating various key elements. An Arduino-based GRBL controller, known for its open-source firmware, is chosen for seamless integration with the CNC machine's stepper motor drivers, enabling precise control over axis movement. To provide users with a user-friendly interface for machine control, g-code file loading, and status monitoring, a graphical user interface (GUI) is developed using C# Windows Forms. A Raspberry Pi serves as the machine's computer due to its affordability and powerful capabilities. Running the GUI and necessary software, the Raspberry Pi enhances user interaction through a connected touch screen. Additionally, a protective case is constructed to house all components, ensuring their safety and facilitating device transportation and setup. To enable remote monitoring and receive alerts, the device incorporates IoT monitoring using AWS. This feature adds convenience and functionality for users. Rigorous testing is conducted to ensure the replacement controller performs reliably as expected. The developed replacement controller achieves a high level of precision for most CNC machines, with repeatability within +/- 0.01 mm for the X and Y axes and +/- 0.02 mm for the Z axis.
Hérnia diafragmática traumática em cão
Authors: Mariatt Luciana , Monyk Rhawylla , Barbuio Roberto , Souza Fernanda Nascimento de
Published: August 2024

The term diaphragmatic hernia refers to rupture of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. The diaphragm plays an important role in ventilation, serving as an inspiratory muscle, in addition to helping transport lymphatic fluid. Most diaphragmatic hernias in dogs and cats are caused by trauma, particularly being run over by a car. They are frequently diagnosed in small animal clinics and there is no age or species predisposition for traumatic diaphragmatic hernias. Symptoms vary but include difficulty breathing, tachypnea, pale or cyanotic mucous membranes, tachycardia and oliguria. The definitive diagnosis is confirmed by the combination of a well performed anamnesis and imaging tests such as radiography and ultrasound. The recommended treatment is surgery, with diaphragm surgery, combines with follow-up and post-operative care to ensure a good recovery. This work reports the case of a female puppy, ran over by a vehicle. After imaging tests, she was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia and subsequently underwent diaphragmatic herniorrhaphy, a diaphragm correction procedure. The surgical procedure and the patient's recovery went well, without complications.
Information System-Based Principal Management in Managing Education
Authors: Hasanah Ummi Uswatun , Swandari Tatik
Published: August 2024

This article aims to describe and analyze the principal's management information system in education management at SMP Islahiyah Klenang Kidul Banyuanyar Probolinggo. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach. Interviews were conducted with informants, namely the principal, information management staff, administration, and several teachers. The results of this article are as follows: The role of SIMPs in the field of curriculum shows that 73% of SIMPs play a role while 27% do not. The role of SIMP in the field of educators and education plays a 100% role. 3) The role of SIMP in the field of students shows that 93% have a role and 7% do not.
Strategi Pengasuh Pondok Pesantren dalam Pengembangan Ekonomi Mandiri Santripreneur
Authors: Shofiyuddin Moch , Zamroni M Afif , Warti'ah  , Maknuun Lu' Lu' Il
Published: August 2024

The article aims to find out and analyze the strategies of caregivers of Al Falah Islamic Boarding School, Pacet, Mojokerto, in developing entrepreneurial economic independence education for entrepreneurs. This article uses a qualitative approach with the type of case study research. Data was collected using observation, interviews and documentation. The analysis uses reduction, data encoding and verification. Checking the validity of the findings is done by extending observations and triangulation methods. The results of this article are 1) The Strategy of Islamic Boarding School Caregivers in Independent Economic Development for Santripren at Al-Falah Islamic Boarding School, Pacet, Mojokerto, using the following methods: a) Doctrination of students through a religious learning process, b) Adjustment of the field of expertise of students according to interests and talents by selection, c) Establish partnerships and cooperation with external parties, d) Incorporate independent economic entrepreneurship education in extracurricular activities of pesantren, e) Free education fees for students, f) Santri are required to have savings in Islamic boarding schools, g) Establish job training centres.
Advokasi Untuk Mengurangi Stigma Dan Diskriminasi Terhadap Perempuan Dengan HIV/AIDS
Authors: Negoro Al Banda Arya Rekso , Apsari Nurliana Cipta , Taftazani Budi Muhammad
Published: August 2024

Artikel ini membahas advokasi dalam mengurangi stigma dan diskriminasi terhadap perempuan dengan HIV/AIDS. Stigma dan diskriminasi masih menjadi masalah serius bagi perempuan yang hidup dengan kondisi ini, mempengaruhi kepercayaan diri dan partisipasi mereka dalam kehidupan sosial dan ekonomi. Advokasi diidentifikasi sebagai strategi penting dalam mengatasi masalah ini, melalui peningkatan kesadaran publik, dukungan sosial, dan perubahan kebijakan diskriminatif. Artikel ini juga membahas intervensi seperti program edukasi publik dan kelompok dukungan untuk mengurangi stigma dan diskriminasi. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah literature review, memberikan gambaran komprehensif tentang peran advokasi dan memberikan panduan bagi peneliti dan aktivis dalam mengatasi masalah ini. Dalam pembahasan, artikel ini menjelaskan bahwa advokasi dapat mengubah sikap masyarakat, memperjuangkan hak-hak perempuan dengan HIV/AIDS, serta mempromosikan pemahaman yang lebih baik tentang kondisi ini. Advokasi juga dapat melawan stigma dan diskriminasi gender melalui kampanye publik, forum diskusi, dan program pendidikan. Artikel ini memberikan wawasan tentang pentingnya advokasi dalam mengurangi stigma dan diskriminasi terhadap perempuan dengan HIV/AIDS, serta menyoroti langkah-langkah konkret untuk meningkatkan perlindungan hak-hak mereka.
TAILINGS DAM FAILURES: A STATISTICAL DATA ANALYSIS
Authors:   SI “UKRRDIWATERCHANNELPROJECT”, Radchuk O.D. , Makhinko A.V. ,   National Aviation University
Published: August 2024

Minerals processing produces two main products: a commercial product (concentrate, pellets) and tailings (waste from ore processing). The tailings are stored in a tailings storage facility (TSF), a special hydraulic structure for receiving and storing solid and liquid mineral processing waste. The focus is primarily on ensuring the reliability and safety of these facilities during their design, construction, and operation, as a failure of such structures can have catastrophic consequences.
ANALYTICAL REVIEW OF THE METHODS OF INSPECTION AND PLANNING THE REPAIR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE AND METAL BRIDGES
Authors:   National Aviation University, Talavira G.M. , Vizir A.S. ,   National Aviation University, Talavira О.G. ,   National Aviation University
Published: August 2024

The article analyzes the factors that affect the service life of bridge structures. Based on the practical recommendations of foreign project institutions, the principles of monitoring the state of bridges and their maintenance were determined. The expediency of survey strategies for the expansion of domestic regulatory recommendations for bridge repair and maintenance has been clarified.
DESIGN OF INDUSTRIAL HALLS WITH A STEEL STRUCTURE DUE TO AN ACCIDENTIAL DESIGN SITUATION - THE IMPACT OF A VEHICLE ON A FRAME COLUMN
Authors:   Rzeszow University of Technology, Wojnar A. , Chernieva O. ,   Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Śleczka L. ,   Rzeszow University of Technology
Published: August 2024

The article presents the effect of vehicle impact on the behaviour of the steel structure of an industrial hall. A portal industrial hall with a span of 18.0 m, a length of 42.0 m and a column height of 7.0 m was considered. The spacing of the frames - the main transverse systems - was assumed equal to 6.0 m.
Effects of Forest Reclamation on Carbon Stocks and Respiration in Soils of Natural and Technogenic Ecosystems of Southern Karelia
Authors: Pridacha V. B. , Akhmetova G. V. , Semin D. E.
Published: August 2024

The paper presents the results of studies on soil carbon stock dynamics, CO₂emissions and soil microbial respiration during post-industrial succession upon reforestation of a sand and gravel pit in southern Karelia. The soils of the territories of different reforestation options were studied in July 2021 and 2022. In 1991, annual Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) seedlings were planted on the plots: 1) in sand and gravel mineral soil (SP 1, SP 2); 2) in peat-improved substrate (SP 3). Natural soils (Entic Podzol) of an undisturbed lingonberry-type pine forest (SP 4) served as the control. Soil total (organic) carbon, microbial activity (by using the basal and substrate-induced respiration method in the laboratory), and CO₂emission from the soil surface (under field conditions) were determined. The assessment of the properties of post-industrial soils revealed the similarity of the studied parameters in replantozem SP 3 and podzolized podbur SP 4, which indicates a positive effect of peat-enriched substrate on the recovery of the soil and vegetation cover of the sand and gravel pit. The higher values of the carbon stocks (6–10-fold) and CO₂fluxes (2–4-fold) from the surface of the replantozem (Umbric Leptosol (Novic)) SP 3 relative to those in psammozems (Skeletic Leptosol) of SP 1 and SP 2 are due to intensive organic matter accumulation processes and the application of peat substrate rich in nutrients and plant diaspores during planting. SP 1 and SP 2 had the lowest values of soil carbon stocks, CO₂emissions, microbial activity, simultaneously with low stand productivity as compared to SP 3 and SP 4. To make more accurate predictions of the dynamics of the said parameters of disturbed soils, it is necessary to take into account their spatial and temporal variability.
Bioproductivity and Trace Element Composition of Cereal-Legume Grass Mixtures in Technozem when Applying Mineral Fertilizers
Authors: Boloneva L. N. , Lavrentieva I. N. , Merkusheva M. G. , Ubugunov L. L. , Ubugunov V. L. , Sosorova S. B.
Published: August 2024

The influence of sowing cereal-legume grass mixtures and application of mineral fertilizers on technozem created after the liquidation of the tailing dump of the Dzhida tungsten-molybdenum combine (Republic of Buryatia) on the change of trace element concentrations in plants and formation of turf, limiting the spread of pollutants and reducing environmental risks was assessed. The content of gross and mobile forms of some trace elements in the upper sandy loam layer of technozem was higher than in the background soil, exceeded the median background for the soils of Transbaikalia and in some cases the maximum permissible concentrations, and by the coefficient of total pollution (Zc = 18.8) it was characterized as moderately hazardous, the lower loam – non-hazardous (Zc = 4). It was revealed that the application of fertilizers reduced the concentration of trace elements and their accumulation coefficients in plants. According to the intensity of biological uptake, most of the elements in the aboveground phytomass belonged to the group of medium capture, in the underground – medium and intensive uptake, which indicates its phytostabilizing role. It was found that bioproductivity of grass mixtures in the control was low. Fertilizer application increased this indicator in the second year of grasses life to the average level, in the third year – to a high level, and in the fourth year turf was formed, fixing the surface layers and contributing to the increase of organic matter compared to its initial amount. Тhe research results can be used on technozems created from overburden dumps for phytostabilization and initiation of organic matter accumulation in them by sowing high-yielding perennial grasses and applying mineral fertilizers.
Using Poisson’s ratio and acoustic anisotropy parameter to assess damage and accumulated plastic strain during fatigue loading of austenitic steel
Authors: Mishakin V. V. , Klyushnikov V. A. , Gonchar A. V. , Sergeeva O. A.
Published: August 2024

The work investigated the effect of fatigue failure on the elastic characteristics of metastable austenitic steel AISI 321: Poisson’s ratio and acoustic anisotropy parameter. The elastic characteristics were calculated using ultrasonic measurements of the propagation time of longitudinal and shear elastic waves. The volume fraction of strain-induced martensite was determined by the eddy current method. Theoretical studies have shown that the main factors influencing Poisson’s ratio are the accumulation of microdamages and changes in phase composition. The change in the acoustic anisotropy parameter is associated with the influence of cyclic deformation on the crystallographic texture of the material matrix and the formation of oriented crystals of strain-induced martensite. Based on the analysis of experimental results, expressions were obtained for calculating damage and relative accumulated plastic deformation based on acoustic measurement data, which are widely used in engineering practice to determine the fatigue life of structural materials.
FUNDRAISING AND GRANT WRITING: FUNDING STRATEGIES
Authors: NAHAICHUK Viktoriia
Published: August 2024

Fundraising and grant writing are becoming increasingly important elements of financial planning for nonprofit organizations and projects. Fundraising, as a strategy for raising funds through donations and pub- lic support, is a vital source of funding for organizations, enabling them to grow and fulfill their social mission.     Nowadays effective use of fundraising becomes a key factor in the success of nonprofit sectors. On the other hand, grant writing, which involves obtaining funding through competitive procedures and grant applications, allows organizations to receive financial support for specific  projects or programs. Since grants are often awarded for the implementation of innovative and socially significant initiatives, grant writing becomes an important mechanism for fostering change and societal development. The increasing complexity of the financial needs of nonprofit organizations underscores the relevance of fundraising and  grant writing as strategies for mobilizing financial resources to achieve their goals. The research is aimed at finding  effective methods and tools used to attract funding through fundraising and grant writing, starting with an idea and ending with its implementation. By analyzing the process from initial idea to successful project implementation, the most optimal approaches and strategies for achieving this goal have been identified. Methods used in this research include analysis of current trends and relevant data in the field of fundraising and grant writing, study of successful case studies, and conducting special surveys among experts and practitioners. Various aspects of fundraising, from strategy development to planning execution and result tracking, have been examined. There are diverse tools and strategies that can be utilized to attract funding through fundraising and grant writing. Key elements for successful project implementation include clear goal definition, effective communication planning, and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, strategic resource utilization and networking also play crucial roles in the success of fundraising and grant initiatives. Engagement and support of the community and stakeholders throughout the process significantly influence the outcome. Therefore, clear strategy definition, precise planning, and systematic project pro motion can help achieve the desired financial outcome.
Assessment of necessity for implementing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in churches of Armenia
Authors: Karamyan Anna
Published: August 2024

In continental climatic conditions, ensuring the thermal comfort of buildings of historical, architectural, and cultural heritage is associated with several difficulties.  Buildings and churches that stood for thousands of years, were not cooled or heated but had design features that ensure constant thermal comfort inside, regardless of fluctuations in external climatic conditions. Passive heating was also used in such buildings, for example, in the hot season, massive buildings accumulated heat gain and then gave off heat in the cold season. When restoring historical buildings and churches, we often encounter the need to introduce air conditioning, ventilation, and heating systems, which must provide the microclimate of the premises that meets modern requirements for thermal comfort and energy efficiency. However, such interventions can also have negative consequences since the requirements for the thermal comfort of parishioners and the architectural and historical conceptual integrity of a given building often contradict each other. To solve this problem, collaborative interdisciplinary research is needed to minimize the impact of mechanical heating and air conditioning systems. An evaluation of the suitability of the heating and cooling systems of existing and renovated churches in Armenia was carried out by monitoring the temperature and humidity of the indoor and outdoor air, analyzing the factors that provide comfortable conditions for the people there. It has been proven that conditions providing thermal comfort to people can be achieved without the introduction of HVAC systems. For this purpose, factors providing passive heating or cooling, such as existing natural ventilation opportunities, prevailing wind direction and speed, building materials and thermal mass, etc., were evaluated. An example of the implementation of HVAC systems is described, in which the invasive effect on the originality of the historic building is minimized.
The synergy of architectural, cultural, and natural elements in the formation of the medieval Armenian st. Mary rock church in Matera
Authors: Mamyan Lyusin
Published: August 2024

The article delves into the historical and cultural intersections between Armenians and Italians in Matera, a city in the southern Italian province of Basilicata, during the 10th-11th centuries. The focal point of the study is the St Mary Armenian Rock Church of Matera (Chiesa Santa Maria degli Armeni di Matera), an original monument attributed to Armenian monks and utilized by the local Armenian community in that specific historical period. The church is considered a part of the ancient Benedictine monastery of Armenian monks, underscoring the significant authority and role held by the Armenian clergy and community during that era. The primary objectives of the research include a chronological examination and structural analysis of the St Mary Armenian Rock Church. The study aims to explore the development of a distinctive spiritual environment within specific topographical constraints and shed light on the historical timeframe of Armenian presence in this region. Notably, the church is the first religious structure to be constructed on the outskirts of the city. The structural analysis relies on existing medieval documents, and the study delves into the unique multi-premise structure and compositional solutions characteristic of the site. Despite the limited availability of source data, the author conducted field research to gain insights into the historical and cultural milieu of the time. The findings allow for a comprehensive understanding of the rock-hewn complex, revealing typical architectural and artistic solutions employed in its design.
The spring and the khachkar (monuments of the Second World War and formation of new khachkars in Soviet and post Soviet context)
Authors: Safaryan Anush , Muradyan Haykuhi
Published: August 2024

The 1950s-1960s in Soviet Armenia were a period of significant cultural development, characterized by a degree of liberalization and a resurgence of national identity within the constraints of Soviet ideology. The exploration of khachkars, medieval Christian-folk monuments, as symbols of Armenian public space during this period offers valuable insights into the intersection of traditional heritage and socialist ideology. The influence of Soviet monuments, particularly those commemorating the Patriotic War, on the design of khachkars is a significant aspect of this cultural phenomenon. By examining fountain-monuments related to the war, this research uncovers the intricate connections between these modern constructs and traditional Armenian architectural forms. The process of constructing war-related monuments in Soviet Armenia was multifaceted, often drawing from traditional types while also incorporating elements of Soviet symbolism and ideology. This decentralized approach to monument construction reflects the complex interplay between historical tradition and contemporary political context. One particularly intriguing aspect of this study is the exploration of how the architectural logic of medieval structures, such as springs, served as the foundation for the dimensional and sculptural solutions of modern khachkars. By tracing this evolution, this article gives a deeper understanding of how traditional forms were adapted and reinterpreted within the framework of Soviet cultural policy. Overall, this research promises to shed light on a previously unstudied aspect of Soviet-Armenian cultural history, offering valuable insights into the evolution of symbolic monuments in the region. By examining the intersections between traditional heritage and socialist ideology, the research spreads a richer understanding of the complexities of cultural expression in the Soviet era.
The influence of stunting education using video playback and demonstration methods on the knowledge of mothers with stunted children
Authors: Siokal Brajakson , Wahyuningsih  , Nurhayati  , Mappanganro Andi , Sudarman  , Asfar Akbar
Published: August 2024

Stunting is characterized by a condition of failure to thrive to achieve normal growth by having a body length or height that is less compared to its age due to malnutrition over a long period of time. The prevention and treatment of stunting can be done by increasing the knowledge of mothers who have stunted children so that it does not continue in the next generation. Providing education to mothers can be done using demonstration methods and video playback. The aim of the study was to determine the effect of providing education using demonstration methods and video playback on mothers' knowledge about stunting in Pakatto Village, Gowa Regency. The research method uses quasy experimental with time series design. The research subjects consisted of 34 mothers who had stunted toddlers. Mother's knowledge data regarding stunting was collected using pretest and posttest questionnaires. Providing nutrition education regarding stunting is carried out by demonstration methods using simple food ingredients that are filled with nutrients. The provision of nutrition education regarding stunting with the video screening method is carried out using video illustrations. Results: The average mother's knowledge score at the pretest was 5.22 ± 1.65 while the score at the posttest increased to 7.58 ± 1.76. Statistical analysis using the Wilcoxon test showed that there was a significant difference between mothers' knowledge about stunting before and after the intervention (p=0.009). Conclusion: There is a significant difference in mother's knowledge about stunting before and after providing nutrition education using demonstration methods and video screenings.
Community perceptions toward herpetofauna along the ridge-to-reef megatransect in Bicol region, Philippines: Conservation implications of ethnoherpetological research
Authors: Clores Michael A. , Pesimo Diana Rose R. , Sindo Eljenmer L. , Bigcas Elluna Jane J. , Candelaria Patricia M. , Lanciso Luisa M. , Bradecina Raul G. , Brown Rafe M.
Published: August 2024

Reptiles and amphibians are among the least appreciated of animals and are victims of many negative perceptions and erroneous ideas. In this ethnoherpetological research, we uncover the perceptions of the residents using 20 focus group discussions participated by a total of 339 residents and community surveys to a total of 1464 residents in 29 barangays in five municipalities along our Ridge-to-Reef Megatransect which commences from Mt. Isarog National Part to Caramoan National Park, Bicol Region, Philippines.  Many residents do simply dislike reptiles and amphibians while others do not have any understanding of the life history and ecological roles these animals play in the environment. They created folklore narratives and tales, superstitions, and myths depicting these animals as demonic and evil. Their phobia-inducing aversion toward herpetofauna are reflected in their stories and interpretation of their experiences of encounter with these animals. They believe that although there are medicinal, cultural, and some economic values brought by these animals, the harm that they can cause outweighs their ecological importance. The findings are of potential conservation concern because these imply the need for more intensive and extensive measures to transmit and disseminate knowledge about the ecological functions of herpetofauna and correct the misconceptions about reptiles and amphibians. Furthermore, the success of future conservation plans in the area with the local community’s participation will be dependent not only on the species account but also on unraveling of community perceptions through ethnoherpetology.
Improving supply chain performance administration using a novel deep learning algorithm
Authors: Gupta Rajesh , Sharma Aditya , Wadhwa Charu , Yogananthan S.
Published: August 2024

Businesses and economic growth together depend on effective supply chain management. The threats posed by poor supply chain management are beyond the reach of the present methods of managing them. To study the improvement in supply chain efficiency management, we propose a learning and neural-network-based supply chain risk management model called the Integrated Tunicate Swarm Algorithm Adaptive Multilayer Feed Forward Neural Networks (ITSA-AMFNN) method for determining strategies to manage supply chains. The initial step of our methodology is to gather both historical and current supply chain data. Information on demand, stock, shipping and vendor efficiency is featured. To ensure stability and prevent abnormalities that might affect the accuracy of our model, we use min–max normalization on the raw data before feeding it into our classification method. Nonnegative Matrix Factorization (NMF) is a feature extraction method is used to get information from supply chain data. By revealing overlooked latent elements in the data, NMF helps to enhance forecasting and decision-making. The core of our study is the development of a novel deep learning classification called ITSA-AMFNN. This structure fuses swarm optimization with the flexibility of multilayer feed-forward neural networks. To keep up with the ever-changing demands of the supply chain, ITSA-AMFNN excels in predicting demand, inventory optimization, anomaly detection, and route optimization and supplier performance assessment. Finally, the research assesses the risk indicator system in light of the actual state of supply chain management. We use stringent performance assessment criteria including accuracy, precision, sensitivity and specificity to determine how our innovative algorithm performs. The method has been shown to optimize supply chain processes and improve performance in real-world case studies across many sectors.
The contribution of west java research and development institutions in post-COVID-19 regional economic recovery through the use of foreign sources
Authors: Dermawan Windy , Azmi Fuad , Darmawan Ivan , Djuyandi Yusa
Published: August 2024

West Java is a region with a diversity of natural resources and regional human resources which is an attraction for international investors. Post-Covid-19 regional economic recovery is a challenge for a number of regional officials in West Java, especially for research and development institutions.  With the limitation of capacity and capability it has, this institution is demanded to optimize the use of foreign resources for post-Covid-19 regional economic recovery needs through region diplomacy. The West Java Provincial Government has carried out numbers of collaboration with various stakeholders both in the governmental and social spheres.  As an effort to optimize regional potential, West Java endeavors to refer to careful planning with research and development results-based to catch up with the necessities and conditions of the community of the pitch. This article aims to identify what efforts have these regional research and development institutions-both in the governmental and social sectors, by foreign investment planning in West Java after Covid-19.  This article uses qualitative methods by referring to literature studies and interviews with several relevant informants. This paper finds that there is collaboration carried out by the West Java Provincial Government together with research and development institutions in creating a safe investment environment for investors amidst the institutional limitations of these institutions in West Java, especially when the region diplomacy becomes an instrument to attract foreign investors to invest in West Java where capacity and capability of regional apparatus in West Java is still limited to carry out these activities.
Reservation management in lodging establishment
Authors: Apaza-Panca Cynthia Milagros , Agurto Hidalgo Saraí Lauritzeng , Troncos Hilder Nuñez , Cánova Ramos Karla Stefani Jerusalén
Published: August 2024

The distribution channels are a fundamental weapon for the competitiveness of hotel activities, being the Internet channel is the most used strategy for hotel chains and independent hotels, since the reservations area focuses on optimally managing the availability of rooms, to occupy them most efficiently, establishing parameters and verifying their achievement to maintain the profitability of the hotel company. The research sought to learn about the management of the reservations area according to the procedures and legislation of lodging establishments in the district of Sullana, Piura. It corresponds to a basic study with a non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional design. A non-probabilistic sampling was used under established criteria, with a sample of 11 lodging establishments. The technique used was the survey and the instrument used was the questionnaire, which contained 48 items. The results showed that most reservations came from direct sales (63%), and 54% said that the reservations were confirmed through an online contact. However, 27% stated that they do not. The 82% of the establishments have reservation policies, and only 27% of the establishments state that travel agencies make their reservations online, thus showing the limited implementation of digital resources by the lodging establishments; even more so in a context of increasing digitization where reservation area plays an important role in the distribution process.
Analysis of Public Opinion about the Importance of HRM in Governmental Organizations and the Welfare of Employees
Authors: Sahana B. S.  , Gambhir Vinima , Mishra Smita , Rani Ritu , Gupta Suhas
Published: August 2024

Government institutions are working towards advancement as a result of several causes, including globalization, rising investor and consumer demands, and heightened market rivalry. These organizations have been concentrating on cost-cutting measures, product and process innovation, and improving general quality to stay competitive and maintain their business operations. This study aims to investigate the relationship between government organization efficiency and human resource management. In particular, the study seeks to evaluate how different human resource management strategies affect organizational efficiency in light of a shifting economic landscape. Employees of government organizations make up the research's people, and a sample size of 341 respondents was chosen. The researchers used a variety of data-gathering instruments, such as questionnaires and surveys, to compile data on organizational efficiency and human resource management procedures. The correlations between the factors were subsequently investigated using statistical analytic techniques. The results of the research, which were generated after data analysis, showed that the majority of the study offered hypotheses had been disproved. The fifth hypothesis, on the other hand, claimed that organizational efficiency is positively impacted by Decentralization within government organizations. The findings show that a decentralized decision-making structure inside government organizations correlates to better outcomes for efficiency, even when the other assumptions were not confirmed by the data. Understanding the precise methods through which human resource management affects efficiency in the setting of governmental organizations requires more investigation and study.
Analysis on determinants affecting turnover intention among hotel workers during Covid-19
Authors: Yadav Aditya , Srivastava Madhulika , Rai Supriya , Gambhir Vinima
Published: August 2024

To determine the impacts of COVID-19 activity strength on hotel employees' inclination to quit their positions, this study considers reported operational effectiveness, employment insecurity for arbitrators, as well as hotel size as a moderator. The guided conversation was used to examine the link between COVID-19 occurrence strength and willingness to changeover. To investigate the association among COVID-19 occasion severity and the intended turnover, a model based on moderated mediation was used. The results of the research indicate that COVID-19 occurrence strength may did not considerably alter the goal of leave via perceived operational performance, likely having an effect on how people perceive job insecurity. We hypothesize that the rules put set up by the authorities to prevent hotel staff from being laid off throughout the COVID-19 epidemic might have an equivalent impact. We also find that, contrary to our expectations, small and medium-sized companies had less of an influence on employees' inclination to leave their jobs. Given that most of these hotels' managers and proprietors are from the same town, we expect that the effect of employment insecurity on desire to leave will not be worsened because of their deep ties. The research done to far has paid a very little amount of attention to this conclusion, although it is profoundly impacted by aspects of Indian culture.
Connecting human mind with machine learning: from a platonic approach
Authors: Mary S. Shyni Carmel , Ross Dhyana Sharon , Arun Joe
Published: August 2024

The human mind has the superintelligence to instigate and provoke to do much scientific research and discover mysteries in the ancient world and the modern world. Human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are the human mind’spowers that originate from the human brain.A brain has a network of cells that process information from both the internal and external environment to create our perception of who we are, how the world works, and how we interact with it. It is an endless searchand researchers are still investigating how this occurs.The humanbrain-like modelsdeveloped to behave like the human (human intelligence), called Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning. Human intelligence adapts to new settings by fusing different cognitive processes, whereasArtificial Intelligence is the machines builtto mimic human behavior and carry out human-like activities. This research paper aims to find the connection between humans(mind and brain) and Artificial Intelligence (Artificial Deep Neural Networks) from the method of the problem of universals. This has been explained with the platonic concepts for the concept of human intelligence andArtificial Neural Networks for Machine Intelligence, using traditional, mathematical, and real-time scenarios, with the factors like Properties, Uniqueness, Resemblance, and Relations, and the factors used to determine how humans and machines use intelligence in a known and unknown environment. Learning is necessary for intelligent behavior for the act of understanding things and events based on learning. A long-standing philosophical problem relates to induction or learning. Therefore, combining the intelligence of humans and machine learning is beneficial to understand the superiority of creation.
Development of lesson study-based learning materials to enhance reading skills of elementary school students
Authors: Fauziah Muhardila , Fauziah Yuhardina , Dzulkurnain Mohammad Iskandar
Published: August 2024

This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of suitable and measurable teaching materials in enhancing the reading skills of elementary school students. This research adopts the 4D model for research and development (R&D), with data collection techniques including observations, validation questionnaires, and skills tests. Data analysis involved using the mean for product validation and a t-test for measuring reading skills. The research findings revealed that the teaching materials product garners extensive support from teachers and instructional experts and has been proven effective in enhancing students’ reading skills with a high level of significance. This study also emphasizes that the utilization of these teaching materials not only has the potential to diminish literacy disparities among elementary school students but also equips them for success in a future that increasingly relies on robust reading skills.
Gambaran Pengetahuan Ibu, Pola Asuh, dan Kebiasaan Minum TTD dan Hubungannya dengan Kejadian Stunting pada Balita Di Kelurahan Telaga Biru
Authors: Putri And Suci Kartika , Jannah Raudatul Widyastuti , Hariati Niken Widyastuti , Normiyati Normiyati
Published: August 2024

Berdasarkan data laporan tahunan Puskesmas Banjarmasin Indah stunting balita pada tahun 2020 terdapat 13 kasus (0,98%) dan pada tahun 2021 meningkat menjadi 62 kasus (5%) stunting. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran antara pengetahuan Ibu, pola asuh dan kebiasaan konsumsi TTD dengan kejadian stunting pada balita di kelurahan Telaga Biru. Jenis penelitian ini adalah observasional deskriptif. Responden dalam penelitian ini yaitu ibu yang mempunyai balita di Kelurahan Telaga Biru dengan teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling sebanyak 46 responden. Dari penelitian didapatkan prevalensi balita stunting 8 anak (17,4%) dan tidak stunting 38 anak (82,6%). Prevalensi balita stunting dengan pengetahuan ibu kurang sebanyak 8 orang (100%). Prevalensi balita stunting pola asuh ibu sebagian besar baik yaitu 6 orang (75%). Prevalensi balita stunting dengan kebiasaan ibu konsumsi TTD sebelum hamil sebagian besar tidak terbiasa yaitu 5 orang (62,5%). Prevalensi balita stunting dengan kebiasaan ibu konsumsi TTD saat hamil sebagian besar terbiasa yaitu 5 orang (62,5%). Sehingga dapat disimpulkan sebanyak 100% ibu yang memiliki balita stunting pengetahuannya masih kurang. Sebanyak 75% ibu yang mempunyai balita stunting memiliki pola asuh asuh yang baik. Sebanyak 62,5% ibu yang mempunyai balita stunting tidak terbiasa mengonsumsi TTD sebelum hamil dan sebanyak 62,5% ibu yang mempunyai balita stunting terbiasa mengonsumsi TTD saat hamil.