bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Number symbols are processed more automatically than nonsymbolic numerical magnitudes: Findings from a Symbolic-Nonsymbolic Stroop task
Authors: Sokolowski Moriah , Hawes Zachary , Leibovich-Raveh Tali , Ansari Daniel
Published: September 2023

Are number symbols (e.g., 3) and numerically equivalent quantities (e.g., •••) processed similarly or distinctly? If symbols and quantities are processed similarly then processing one format should activate the processing of the other. To experimentally probe this prediction, we assessed the processing of symbols and quantities using a Stroop-like paradigm. Participants (NStudy1 = 80, NStudy2 = 63) compared adjacent arrays of symbols (e.g., 4444 vs 333) and were instructed to indicate the side containing either the greater quantity of symbols (nonsymbolic task) or the numerically larger symbol (symbolic task). The tasks included congruent trials, where the greater symbol and quantity appeared on the same side (e.g. 333 vs. 4444), incongruent trials, where the greater symbol and quantity appeared on opposite sides (e.g. 3333 vs. 444), and neutral trials, where the irrelevant dimension was the same across both sides (e.g. 3333 vs. 333 for nonsymbolic; 333 vs. 444 for symbolic). The numerical distance between stimuli was systematically varied, and quantities in the subitizing and counting range were analyzed together and independently. Participants were more efficient comparing symbols and ignoring quantities, than comparing quantities and ignoring symbols. Similarly, while both symbols and quantities influenced each other as the irrelevant dimension, symbols influenced the processing of quantities more than quantities influenced the processing of symbols, especially for quantities in the counting rage. Additionally, symbols were less influenced by numerical distance than quantities, when acting as the relevant and irrelevant dimension. These findings suggest that symbols are processed differently and more automatically than quantities.

 
REGULARIZED JACOBI-TYPE ADMM-METHOD FOR FINDING SOLUTIONS TO GENERALIZED NASH EQUILIBRIUM PROBLEM
Authors: Akaligwo Emmanuel , Opara Pius , Boniface Aharanwa
Published: September 2023

In this paper, we extended the well-known alternating direction method of multipliers (ADMM) for optimization problems to generalized Nash equilibrium problems (GNEP) with shared constraints. We developed an ADMM-type algorithm with fixed regularization to tackle the problem (GNEP) where an upper estimate for the operator norm is not known and then we apply a multiplier-penalty in order to get rid of the joint constraints. We equipped the Hilbert space with an appropriate weighted scalar product and it turns out to be weakly convergent under a lipschitz and monotonicity assumption. A proximal term is then added to improve the convergence properties. Furthermore, a comparative analysis of quasi-variational inequality method, interior point method, penalty method and the proposed method are discussed.
MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES FOR PREDICTION OF COVID-19 IN POTENTIAL PATIENTS
Authors: Adigun Oyeranmi , Rufai Mohammed Mutiu , Okikiola Folasade Mercy , Olukumoro Sunday
Published: September 2023

The coronavirus pandemic overwhelmed many countries and a shortage of testing kits and centers for exposed patients worsens the situation in most countries. These have prompted the need to quickly predict COVID-19 in patients and stop the spread of the virus. In this research, we present a method for predicting COVID-19 based on symptoms, and to make this system efficient, the dataset was obtained from Afriglobal Laboratory Nigeria, and preprocessing and feature extraction were done on the dataset. Three classifiers, logistic regression, support vector machines, and hybridization of the logistic regression and support vector machines were used to train the data. The test data were evaluated against the model, and the research found that the performance analysis values for accuracy, precision, recall, and F1score for logistic regression (LR) are 91%, 91%, 95%, and 93%, for Support Vector Machines (SVM), 94%, 93%, 100%, and 96% and for the Hybridized model (LR+SVM) are 95%, 94%, 98%, and 96%.  To get the parameters needed for the performance evaluation of the classifiers, the confusion matrix method was employed. In comparison to existing methods and studies, the hybridized system performs better than LR and SVM models. As a result, the hybridized model can accurately predict Covid-19.
CONVERGENCE TEST FOR THE EXTENDED 3 - POINT SUPER CLASS OF BLOCK BACKWARD DIFFERENTIATION FORMULA FOR INTEGRATING STIFF IVP
Authors: Bello Abdullahi , Danbaba Garba Ismail , Garba Usman
Published: September 2023

In this work, a new scheme is generated from the extended 3–point super class of block backward differentiation formula for integrating stiff IVP and the proposed method is subjected to convergence test. The proposed scheme is found to be zero stable, consistent and of order 5. Thus, possess all the required criteria for convergence. The scheme can approximate the values of three points at a time per integration step. The scheme maintained the same technique of co-opting a stability control parameter () in the formula and by adjusting its value within the interval , more A-stabled schemes can be generated. However, this research considers  and arrived at zero and A– Stabled method, capable of solving any stiff IVPs. Hence, the proposed convergent scheme can be used for integrating stiff IVPs and archives accuracy of scale error and less executional time.
ELUCIDATING THE FUNCTIONAL ANNOTATION AND EVOLUTIONARY RELATIONSHIPS OF CYTOCHROME P450 GENES IN XYLARIA SP. FL1777 USING IN-SILICO APPROACHES
Authors: Dauda Wadzani Palnam , Glen Elkanah , Abraham Peter , Adetunji Charles Oluwaseun , Morumda Daji , Abraham Shittu Emmanuel , Wabba Grace Peter , Ogwuche Israel Ogra
Published: September 2023

The higher level of human activities has resulted in several forms of anthropogenic activities with diverse adverse effects on human and environmental sustainability. The traditional means of handling xenobiotics pollutants are no longer sustainable due to the high cost involved, complex procedures and demanding regulatory requirements. Bioremediation using fungi (mycoremediation) is now recognized as an efficient and workable biotechnological tool that effectively employ fungal enzymes via the process of absorption and mineralization to get rid of contaminants. Cytochrome P450s (CYPs) are diverse and unique gene families with varying degree of complexities in the eukaryotes. CYPs mainly utilize molecular oxygen to modify substrate conformation, thereby establishing a mechanism of action for achieving their important physiological and ecological processes. Xylariaceae belongs to the main and highly diversified families of filamentous Ascomycota; it plays an important role as saprotrophs of wood, soil, litter and dung. Genome-wide annotation analysis was carried out to explore the possibility of utilizing the CYPs of Xylaria sp. for achieving mycoremediation. The evolutionary analysis has divided the 214 Xylaria CYPs into fifteen (15) clades. The CYPs were categorized into forty-seven (47 clans) and eighty-six (86) families. MEME suite identified ten (10) conserved motifs. The gene structural investigation reveals high dynamic intron-exon organization. Most of the CYPs have been predicted to be localized in the endoplasmic reticulum. This study therefore calls for deeper exploration of the Xylaria sp and its high potential for application in bioremediation for the degradation of environmental contaminants.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE IMPACTS OF METROLOGICAL PARAMETERS ON CRYSTALLINE AND AMORPHOUS MODULES AT MINNA, NIGERIA
Authors: Mohammed Ahmed , Adamu Abubakar , Aghaegbunam Ezenwora Joel , Ukiri Moses
Published: September 2023

Photovoltaic (PV) module performance is rated under standard test conditions (STC) i.e. irradiance of 1000 W/m², solar spectrum of Air Mass 1.5 and module temperature at 25°C. Manufacturers of photovoltaic modules typically provide the ratings at only one operating condition i.e. STC. However, PV module operates over a large range of environmental conditions at the field. So the manufacturer’s information is not sufficient to determine the actual performance of the module at field. Optimization of solar energy is affected by so many factors ranging from conversion efficiency of PV module to local metrological conditions. The research work therefore, evaluates the performance of three PV technologies using performance ratio. Metrological parameters such as solar radiation intensity, wind speed, relative humidity, and air temperature were measured simultaneously with the output electrical parameters from the three modules exposed to field test using metrological sensors and a CR1000 software-based data logging system with computer interface attached to the modules. Four years consecutives metrological and modules output data’s were collected from the modules and analyzed. The findings indicates that metrological parameters fluctuate non-linear with the modules output, under this conditions the trends as measured by the output power revealed that polycrystalline module has a better performance than amorphous module followed by mono-crystalline module in this experiment. The paper recommends the need to mitigate substandard modules entering our market through appropriate monitoring agencies and the setting of solar module laboratory for locally production of solar modules that would captures our local metrological parameters towards greater efficiency.
Análisis de factores determinantes en la permanencia de las pequeñas y medianas empresas de Ensenada, Baja California
Authors: Palacios Valenzuela Cesar Arturo , Acosta Haro Elizabeth , Soto Medina Nereyda
Published: September 2023

En la actualidad, el sector empresarial de Ensenada se enfrenta a nuevos retos que, si bien en la última década han permitido la apertura de nuevos negocios, por otra han dificultado la permanencia de otros. Por lo que esta investigación pretende establecer cuáles son los factores determinantes de las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES en adelante) de la región que han ayudado en su permanencia y crecimiento. Para lo que será necesaria la aplicación de un instrumento que ayude a evaluar las condiciones de trabajo y desarrollo de cada empresa que integre la muestra. Dada la importancia que tiene el desarrollo efectivo de PYMES, este estudio pretende impulsar el sector económico del país, a través de la creación de herramientas que ayuden en la planeación, crecimiento y permanencia a las empresas establecidas en Ensenada, Baja California.
Solar Enhanced Oil Recovery as the Solution to Enhance Oil and Gas Production for Mature Fields in Indonesia
Authors: Shafa Alifia Salsabila  , Monika Putri Maharani  , Ariyanti Putri Joestiawan
Published: September 2023

Indonesia has a target of reducing 29% of GHG emissions by 2030 (NDC, 2022), reaching net-zero emissions in 2060 (LTS-LCCR, 2021), and obtaining 1 million BOPD oil production and 12 BSCFD gas production in 2030. Oil and gas companies have particular challenges to achieve the target in line with paying attention to national energy security despite the oil reserve and production declining since 1995 because of the maturity of the fields. In such a case, the enormous amount of remaining oil in place left by the primary and secondary production stages has led to the EOR method as the best way to improve oil production. In Indonesia's mature fields with specific reservoir conditions, steamflooding is currently a highly effective EOR method to increase oil production by 20–300% and reduce viscosity by up to 98%. However, the production of steam in huge quantities conventionally would require vast amounts of fossil fuel resources. Hence, replacing fossil fuel-derived steam with solar-derived steam would solve the twin problems of energy scarcity and greenhouse gas emissions. Solar EOR is a viable alternative to gas-fired steam production for the oil industry by using the sun's energy to generate steam. For designing the long-term Solar EOR, Ayman Solar Concentrator (ASC) technology on low-cost solar thermal energy storage will generate high-temperature steam for 24 hours all day by enabling the system to achieve higher temperatures with less mirror surface. The evaluation of annual energy output from the solar project's design could save more than 8,672,400 MMBTU/year of natural gas and cut the environmental footprint up to 1200 metric tonnes per day of net CO2 so that natural gas can be sold and allocated to various sectors. Furthermore, the economic analysis shows that solar EOR has the lowest operational. This technology's novelty is its low cost and ability to generate steam to supply it upon demand in Indonesia's ongoing steamflood project.
Geospatial Visualization for Second-Generation Renewable Diesel Feedstock from Palm Oil Value Chain
Authors: Bangun Yori , Azkarama Fadhil , Adriel Raymond
Published: September 2023

The demand for biofuels has begun to shift from first-generation biofuels to second-generation biofuels. One of the biofuels already planned in the government’s roadmap is renewable diesel from the hydrotreatment of palm oil. By 2040, the share of renewable diesel is projected to reach 1.4 million kL per year, contributing to 9% of the biofuel blend program. As the world’s largest palm oil producer and consumer, Indonesia has the opportunity to achieve a circular economy in the palm oil value chain by utilizing its waste and byproducts for biofuel production. However, there is a lack of a top-down perspective to assess second-generation renewable diesel potential from the palm oil sector in Indonesia. This study is intended to fill such gap by providing practical and comprehensive tools to develop the roadmap for second-generation renewable diesel in Indonesia, comprising of a conversion diagram and geospatial visualization method. Based on the results of this study, there are around 1,200 points of source (palm oil mills, refineries, and others) for palm oil-based waste in Indonesia with an approximate total of 1.4 million kL per year renewable diesel production capacity potential. Applicable waste-based feedstock from upstream and midstream palm oil sectors are palm oil mill effluent (POME) oil, spent bleaching earth oil (SBEO), and palm fatty acid distillates (PFAD). These are concentrated in the regions of Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Java to a lesser extent.
Xi Jinping “Impian China” dan Diplomasi Militer China ke ASEAN
Authors: Phongphaekham Ammala
Published: September 2023

Kebangkitan Xi Jinping telah menyatukan gagasan 'Impian China' sebagai kebangkitan besar Cina. Karena mimpi itu mengacu pada semangat nasionalisme 'abad penghinaan,' telah menjadikan masalah keamanan nasional sebagai inti dari Cina diplomasi. Sementara kebijakan luar negeri terkait keamanan nasional telah meningkatkan peran militer dalam pembuatan kebijakan luar negeri China, itu membawa konsekuensi bagi China sikap yang lebih keras dalam melindungi keamanan nasional China. Namun, Xi Jinping gagasan menggunakan diplomasi militer telah memulai hubungan yang tidak nyaman antara China dan beberapa negara ASEAN yang menghasilkan 'negosiasi berkelanjutan tanpa kemajuan' untuk sengketa Laut Cina Selatan. Penelitian ini mengkaji dampak dari militer peran yang semakin besar dalam inisiatif kebijakan luar negeri Xi Jinping hingga diplomasi militernya di ASEAN. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa kepemimpinan dan visi Xi Jinping tentang Tiongkok Dream, yang menggunakan diplomasi militer sebagai alat utama untuk memajukan keseluruhannya tujuan diplomatik, telah dilihat sebagai tanda tumbuhnya ketegasan.
EFFECT OF DIGITAL DIPLOMACY TO ENHANCE PUBLIC AND DEFENCE DIPLOMACY IN SRI LANKA
Authors: Ranaweera Kodagoda Janaka
Published: September 2023

Sri Lanka has faced negative coverage of its security and human rights situation since 2009. One of the main reasons for the negative security and human rights coverage since 2009 is that the country continues to engage in traditional diplomacy which is ineffective in today’s era of rapid and extensive information dissemination through the internet and social media. The aim of this study was to analyze how Sri Lankan has used Digital Diplomacy DD to mitigate security and human rights situations and to analyze how DD could be used to enhance public and defence diplomacy in Sri Lanka. Findings from the study revealed that DD has not been adopted in Sri Lanka to mitigate the negative coverage of the security and human rights situation. Failure to adapt to combat negative coverage of the security and human rights situation in the country can be attributed to several factors. These factors include financial challenges, employee-related, and policy-related issues, and the lack of support from Government leadership for adopting DD. Findings from the study indicate that DD can be used to enhance public and defence diplomacy in Sri Lanka in several ways. These ways include using social media to counter the negative publicity of security and human rights situations by state and non-state actors, dissemination of the actual picture of the security and human rights situation in the country, facilitating low costs and effective two-way communication with all stakeholders, effectively present the Sri Lanka Government position at legislative meetings and other social activities in foreign countries, build effective support for Sri Lanka among member nations at international bodies and forums, and identify and mitigate existential threats to the country.
NONALIGNED FOREIGN POLICY A DEFENSE DIPLOMACY OF SRI LANKA IN THE INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
Authors: Madutharanaga KBG Sumudu
Published: September 2023

This article tries to elaborate the strategic position Indian Ocean in the current international relations. This region has become a crucial theatre for the global sea lanes of communication with pivot to Asia policy. As a littoral country in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka relies heavily on the SLOCs in the Indian ocean. Against this background, this article also elaborates the implementation of defence diplomacy by Sri Lanka adopting nonalignment as the governing principle of its foreign policy. The thesis presents two possible scenarios: the successful adoption of nonalignment, balancing Sri Lanka’s geostrategic interests with major Indian Ocean Region (IOR) power players to enhance maritime capabilities and confidence-building activities related maritime domain in order to establish maritime security in the region.
KESIAPSIAGAAN PESAWAT ANGKUT C-130 UNTUK PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA ALAM
Authors: Hapsara Dwi Angga Bayu , Arman Andi , Abu Supri
Published: September 2023

The involvement of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) in the task of humanitarian operations is very strategic. Among other things, this task was carried out by Squadron 31, namely by providing heavy and long-distance transportation equipment. Preparedness in humanitarian operations by providing 130 Hercules aircraft is an important aspect that supports the success of humanitarian operations. Research purposes. Analyzing the Preparedness of the 31 Squadron at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in the Provision of C-130 Transport Aircraft for Natural Disaster Management in Indonesia.Research methods using a descriptive qualitative approach with the selection of data sources using purposive sampling. Analysis of data from interviews, observations and documentation studies. Constructive analysis techniques with interactive procedures. Improvements to an effective humanitarian logistics management system to support the availability of spare parts in adequate and timely quantities for Squadron 31. Organizing training and education for aircraft crews for disaster management in accordance with the qualification standards of the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) as well as internationally involving the Indonesian Air Force and the Air Force and BNPB.
ARTI PENTING KEBERADAAN PULAU ULAR (SNAKE ISLAND) DALAM MENDUKUNG STRATEGI PERTAHANAN LAUT UKRAINA (STUDI KASUS PERANG RUSIA-UKRAINA)
Authors: Wibowo Cahyo
Published: September 2023

Perang antara Rusia melawan Ukraina dimulai setelah presiden Vladimir Putin mengumumkan secara resmi pada tanggal 24 Februari 2022. Serangan awal militer Rusia ditandai dengan meledakkan beberapa wilayah Ukraina seperti Kyiv, Odessa, Kharkiv dan Mariupol yang terus menjalar ke seluruh wilayah Ukraina baik daratan maupun lautan. Sebagai negara yang merdeka, Ukraina berupaya mempertahankan kedaulatannya dengan melakukan perlawanan yang tergelar di berbagai medan pertempuran dengan menerapkan berbagai strategi untuk meraih kemenangan. Salah satu strategi yang dijalankan oleh Ukraina adalah strategi pertahanan laut dengan memaanfaatkan keberadaan Pulau Ular yang memiliki posisi yang sangat strategis dan vital bagi kepentingan nasional Ukraina. Artikel ini disusun dengan tujuan untuk mendapatkan pelajaran berharga dalam membangun strategi pertahanan laut dari peristiwa perang antara Rusia melawan Ukraina. Didalam menyusun penelitian ini, metode yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi pustaka melalui  teori strategi dari Carl von Clausewitz. Dari proses analisia dan pembahasan didapatkan fakta bahwa keberadaan Pulau Ular memiliki arti yang sangat penting bagi Ukraina dalam berperang melawan Rusia. Selama Ukraina mampu mempertahankan Pulau Ular sebagai bagian dari wilayah kedaulatannya maka Rusia tidak akan mampu memanfaatkannya untuk kepentingan memenangkan pertempuran melawan Ukraina. Kesimpulannya adalah bahwa posisi gografis Pulau Ular memiliki nilai yang sangat strategis dalam mendukung strategi pertahanan laut Ukraina untuk menahan serbuan militer Rusia dari arah laut.
Fisioterapia em crianças com mielomeningocele: um panorama atual
Authors: Lima Marcela Dias de , Eduardo Fernanda Maria Cercal , Campos Leda Maria de Castro Coimbra
Published: September 2023

Introdução: A mielomeningocele é o defeito do tubo neural mais comum no mundo, com exposição da medula espinhal. A criança com mielomeningocele apresenta disfunções neuromusculares, dentre outras alterações em diversos sistemas do corpo, necessitando assim de tratamento fisioterapêutico especializado. Objetivo: Discutir o estado da arte de intervenções fisioterapêuticas na criança com mielomeningocele. Métodos: Para esta revisão narrativa foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados PubMed, Scielo, Lilacs e BVS, no período de 2013 a 2023. Sete trabalhos foram selecionados por obedecerem aos critérios de inclusão. Resultados: As intervenções fisioterapêuticas na criança com mielomeningocele vêm utilizando recursos inovadores como a vibração de corpo inteiro, fotobiomodulação e exergames. Por sua vez, recursos mais tradicionais como a facilitação neuromuscular proprioceptiva, treino de marcha, equoterapia e eletroterapia também continuam sendo em empregados. Conclusão: Os tratamentos fisioterapêuticos atualmente empregados minimizaram distúrbios cinético funcionais, miccionais, sociais e de autocuidado, além de terem propiciado melhora na qualidade de vida. Contudo ainda são necessários trabalhos com melhor nível de evidência, especialmente na área da neonatologia e pediatria. Espera-se que o aprofundamento na discussão neste campo do conhecimento sirva para embasar novos estudos e protocolos, assegurando uma assistência fisioterapêutica de excelência.
Análisis de la implementación de cuidados paliativos en pacientes pediátricos oncológicos en etapas terminales
Authors: Ojeda Carche Gabriela Fernanda , Malavé Pérez Yolanda María , Polo Martínez Eulalia Maribel
Published: September 2023

Introducción. El cáncer infantil es una de las principales causas de muerte en el mundo, este padecimiento genera cambios en el estilo de vida del niño y la familia, varias esferas se ven afectadas luego de un diagnóstico, por esta razón surgen los Cuidados Paliativos Pediátricos (CPP) que tienen como finalidad atender las necesidades físicas, psicológicas, sociales y espirituales que presenta el niño oncológico y su familia. Objetivo. El objetivo de este estudio es describir la implementación de cuidados paliativos en pacientes pediátricos oncológicos que se encuentran en etapa terminal. Metodología. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica sistemática descriptiva en las bases de datos Scopus, Taylor & Francis, Web Of Science, ProQuest y PubMed, los artículos seleccionados se sometieron a criterios de inclusión y exclusión y se reflejaron mediante el método Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA), obteniendo como resultado de la depuración 19 artículos. Resultados. Los estudios reflejan las alteraciones clínicas, emocionales, espirituales y sociales que presentan los pacientes pediátricos oncológicos luego de su diagnóstico, y las diferentes intervenciones médicas, psicológicas, sociales y espirituales efectuados por los profesionales así como los beneficios a nivel emocional, conductual, espiritual, social, biológico y familiar. Conclusión.  Las investigaciones analizadas centran su atención a nivel fisiológico y en un menor porcentaje en la intervención psicológica, social o espiritual. En la atención multidisciplinaria hay la escasez de personal especializado, observándose que la atención psicológica muchas veces es abordada por profesionales de otras áreas de la salud como médicos, enfermeras, etc., situación semejante se observa en al área social y espiritual.  Área de estudio general: psicología. Área de estudio especifica: pacientes oncológicos. Tipo de estudio: original.
PENINGKATAN PENJUALAN DENGAN MAKSIMALISASI STRATEGI PEMASARAN
Authors: Mega Lucyana Paradigma
Published: September 2023

UMKM adalah salah satu kegiatan bisnis yang mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi nasional, seperti PDB Nasional serta penyerapan tenaga kerja. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan untuk membantu pertumbuhan UMKM juga dengan cara membantu UMKM dapat mengembangkan bisnisnya. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini ditujukkan untuk membantu UMKM dalam menjalankan bisnisnya dengan baik dengan menerapkan strategi pemasaran, pengelolaan dan manajemen operasional dasar dengan baik. Kegiatan pengabdian ini dilakukan di salah satu UMKM yang ada di Bandar Lampung yaitu Café Moody_in.Hasil pengabdian ini telah membuktikan terdapat peningkatan kinerja keuangan dan pemasaran pada café moody in.
PENDAMINGAN DAN PENERAPAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN DIGITAL DI GARAGE AWAN CARBON BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Lina Lia F , Novita Dian , Setiawan Ari
Published: September 2023

Tujuan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini untuk membantu UMKM menganalisis aspek pasar menggunakan metode SWOT yang diharapkan mampu memberikan gambaran kelayakan pengembangan bisnis serta memberikan pendampingan pada UMKM dibidang penjualan produk dan jasa di Garage Awan carbon. Bisnis dengan jenis usaha membuat dan memasarkan aksesoris motor, penyediaan bahan baku water transfer printing serta melakukan penerimaan jasa wood panel interior kendaraan. Hasil kegiatan ini memberikan pemahaman dan pelatihan tentang maksimalisasi media digital dan menganalisis masalah serta memberikan solusi untu pengambilan keputusan UMKM agar kinerja bisnis meningkat
PENGEMBANGAN KESIAPAN MASA DEPAN UNTUK MOBILITAS AKADEMIK MELALUI PELATIHAN LITERASI KEUANGAN
Authors: Cindiyasari Shiwi Angelica , Nani Dhiona Ayu , Fadly Muhtad , Setiawan Dwi Budi
Published: September 2023

Penerapan teknologi yang tinggi, pertumbuhan peran informasi dan pengetahuan dalam pembangunan sosial dan ekonomi negara menghasilkan kebutuhan professional yang terampil. Potensi seseorang dapat meningkat jika didukung dengan keterampilan tambahan. Keterampilan menciptakan kondisi yang menguntungkan untuk pengembangan aktivitas dan bakat untuk mewujudkan Pendidikan yang terjangkau dan layak. SMA Al-Huda yang berlokasi di Kecamatan Jatiagung, Kabupaten Lampung Selatan menjadi sasaran mitra PKM karena sekolah ini menyediakan berbagai fasilitas penunjang Pendidikan bagi siswanya, serta memiliki guru-guru yang kompeten di bidangnya. Kegiatan belajar mengajar juga ditunjang oleh ekstrakurikuler, organisasi siswa, komunitas belajar, tim olahraga, dan perpustakaan sehingga siswa dapat belajar dengan maksimal. Dengan sumber daya yang baik ini, sangat disayangkan jika tidak ditunjang dengan pengetahuan yang mungkin belum maksimal ditunjang di sekolah. Oleh karena itu, Tim Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia menjadikan sekolah ini sebagai salah satu mitra Sekolah Binaan dengan memberikan materi mengenai literasi keuangan.Kata kunci: Keterampilan, SMA Al-Huda, Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
PELATIHAN DAN PENDAMPINGAN PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN DAN OPTIMALISASI USAHA PADA CV ZERONE
Authors: Ashsifa Izza , Kuncoro Muhammad Teguh
Published: September 2023

The challenges for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are getting bigger as a result of the complex economic environment. MSMEs need to have good financial management skills. Financial management is an important element of overall business management. With financial management, MSMEs can make decisions about inventory planning and pricing, sufficient cash flow to maintain business operations and for better business forecasting and projections. Effective financial management will affect the overall profit of MSMEs. Financial management through the preparation of financial reports will have a positive impact on MSMEs in optimizing their business in the long term.This community service program is designed to provide solutions and assist CV Zerone in conducting financial management. This community service program is carried out because there is no comprehensive financial reporting system at CV Zerone so that owners have difficulty measuring the company's financial performance. This activity is carried out by providing training and assistance in making financial reports. The objectives of this community service program are: 1) providing education on the importance of financial reports for the company, 2) assisting CV Zerone in preparing comprehensive financial reports to show financial performance, 3) assisting CV Zerone in analyzing financial reports to improve company performance. This community service program makes CV Zerone able to make comprehensive financial reports, gain skills to analyze the results of financial reports and be able to make strategic decisions to optimize its financial performance.
PELATIHAN PEMANFAATAN METAVERSE DALAM PEMBELAJARAN DI SMA NEGERI 1 BATANGHARI
Authors: Sari Raras Kartika , Ahmad Imam , Puspaningtyas Nicky Dwi , Alita Debby , Sena Fikih Yuhada , Santika Yuli , Rani Ni Made Suka
Published: September 2023

AbstractThis activity was carried out with the aim of providing Metaverse training in learning at SMA Negeri 1 Batanghari. The purpose of implementing this training is to provide new insights and knowledge for students about the Metaverse. Metaverse training activities in learning are carried out with offline training for class XII school students. The training was carried out with the first stages, namely providing field surveys, pre-tests, providing training and post-tests. After being given presentation of material about Metaverse, an average of  99.4% of students gave a positive response to the implementation of the activity.Student agree that Metaverse can increase interest in learning, Metaverse can help in understanding thematerial, help to be more active in learninf, increase learning motivation and Metaverse is very easy to use in the learning process. This is because Metaverse is the new Technologi in learning process.Keywords: training, metaverse, learningAbstrakKegiatan ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan untuk memberikan pelatihan Metaverse dalam Pembelajaran di SMA Negeri 1 Batanghari. Tujuan dari pelaksanaan pelatihan adalah untuk memberikan wawasan dan pengetahuan baru bagi peserta didik tentang Metaverse. Kegiatan pelatihan Metaverse dalam pembelajaran dilaksanakan secara tatap muka kepada peserta didik kelas XII. Pelatihan dilaksanakan dengan tahapan awal yaitu melaksanakan survey lapangan, pemberian pre tes, pelaksanaan pelatihan, dan pemberian post test. Setelah pelaksanaan pelatihan Metaverse, rata-rata 99,4% peserta didik memberikan respon positif terhadap pelaksanaan pelatihan Metaverse. Peserta didik memberikan respon positif dan setuju bahwa Metaverse dapat membuat peserta didik tertarik pada pembelajaran, lebih dapat memahami materi, lebih aktif dalam pembelajaran, lebih termotivasi dalam pembelajaran, dan dapat membuat peserta didik lebih mudah dalam belajar, lebih mudah digunakan saat pembelajaran. Peserta didik sangat antusias saat mengikuti pelatihan, hal ini dikarenakan Metaverse merupakan tekhnologi baru yang mereka gunakan dalam pembelajaran. Kata kunci: pelatihan, metaverse, belajar
PELATIHAN PERENCANAAN KEUANGAN BAGI SISWA-SISWA MUHAMMADIYAH KOTA AGUNG
Authors: Sari Tridarma Rosmala
Published: September 2023

AbstrakPelatihan perencanaan keuangan bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan para siswa dalam mengelola keuangan sejak dini, terutama pada peningkatan kemampuan mereka dalam menggunakan aplikasi perencanaan keuangan pribadi. Saat ini siswa-sisi SMA Muhammadiyah Kota Agung masih kesulitan dalam mengelola keuangannya, tidak melakukan pencatatan terhadap pemasukan dan keuangan dan sulit untuk membuat anggaran keuangan, hal ini dapat berdampak pada kurangnya kemampuan dalam mengelola dan mengatur keuangan. Hasil dari pelatihan ini adalah meningkatnya kemampuan para siswa-siswi dalam menggunakan aplikasi perencanaan keuangan pribadi, sehingga mereka dapat lebih baik dalam melakukan perencanaan, pengelolaan dan pengawasan keuangan. Kata kunci: Perencanaan keuangan, Platform Digital, Pelatihan.
PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN TEKNOLOGI DIGITAL SISWA MELALUI APLIKASI CONSTRUCT 3: GAMES FOR EDUCATION
Authors: Afrianto Afrianto , Wahyudin Achmad Yudi , Surahman Ade , Pertiwi Fitria Azzuri Putri , Pradipta Aurora
Published: September 2023

Currently, Games for Education is an interesting topic for students in Vocational School, especially in this digital era. The training in games-making conducted by the Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia social service team gives a significant impact to develop digital competencies, creativity, and collaboration; furthermore, it is relevant to the needs of the nowadays digital job market. First, this training in this case gives the students a chance to have such a digital technology, which is relevant to the job market. It can increase their creativity in producing interesting and original digital products. Then, this training also leads the students to be able to work in a team for collaboration. In the process of game making, the students should work together to design, test, and develop the games. It thus builds up students’ ability for collaborating, communicating, and solving problems. This ability is also crucial in the digital job market, especially for project teams. Related to the job market, this training can also create a career path in game industries, graphic design, animation, and multimedia. In closing, the training gives experiences and competencies for the students in game-making that are useful for their careers; furthermore, it can help the students to master digital technology, increase their creativities, develop their collaborative ability, and to prepare themselves for the challenges of the fast- digital industry development.
PENINGKATAN PENJUALAN MELALUI STRATEGI INTEGRASI SALURAN PEMASARAN PADA PRODUK UMKM
Authors: Anggarini Defia Riski
Published: September 2023

Strategi penjualan yang baik akan mendukung peningkatan pertumbuhan UMKM yang ada di Provinsi Lampung. Kegiatan PKM ini berpusat pada peningkatan strategi penjualan melalui integrasi saluran pemasaran pada 20 UMKM yang ada di Desa Palasa Aji, Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Berdasarkan hasil kuesioner yang dibagikan pada sebelum dan sesudah kegiatan, didapatan hasil bahwa terdapat peningkatan strategi pemasaran yang akan dilakukan pada 20 UMKM tersebut untuk meningkatkan penjualan melalui integrasi saluran pemasaran Linktree.
“APPROACH IS MERELY A LENS…”: A STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF LITERATURE CLASSROOM DISCOURSE
Authors: Afrianto Afrianto , Adriansyah Mohamad
Published: September 2023

This study looks at the lecturer's linguistic style when delivering material on literary criticism. In this instance, the emphasis is on the stylistic analysis to expose the usage of figurative language and its role in the dialogue between the lecturer and the students.  Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine the figurative language used by a lecturer in a literary class. This study employs the qualitative technique and selects a participant based on the requirements of having a master's degree, having 10 years of teaching experience, and being recommended in order to have an in-depth talk. The data, which are expressed as words, phrases, or sentences, are acquired from audio-video recordings of spoken speech. The recording was made during a lecture in a classroom to obtain an actual situation of the recordings. Furthermore, this study discovered twelve types of figurative language used by the lecturer: metaphor, simile, personification, apostrophe, metonymy, synecdoche, symbol, allegory, paradox, irony, hyperbole, and litotes. Also, each figurative language has a function to convey a particular meaning; comparison, association, and contrast. In addition, the results demonstrate that through the use of figurative language, the lecturer has more alternative ways to expand on the learning subject in the classroom and to enhance students' awareness of stylistics in the form of figurative language.
PERANCANGAN PROTOTIPE DETEKSI KEBOCORAN GAS MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR MQ-6 UNTUK RUMAH TANGGA
Authors: Pandega Dimas Marsus , Marcos Hendra
Published: September 2023

Sudah tidak asing lagi dengan penggunaan gas LPG di lingkungan sekitar. Karena gas LPG sangat ramah lingkungan  serta mempermudah masyarakat dalam penggunaan. Semakin mudah tetapi tidak terlepas dari bahaya yang dihadapi. Kebocoran gas adalah suatu kejadian menyebarnya gas pada tempat yang tidak seharusnya. Apabila gas menyebar didalam ruangan yang tertutup maka akan menimbulkan resiko yang tinggi seperti ledakan ataupun kebakaran. Kebocoran gas sulit dideteksi karena yang telah diolah tidak berbau dan tidak berwarna. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menciptakan  rancangan alat deteksi kebocoran gas menggunakan sensor MQ-6, Arduino Uno, Relay, Jumper, Resistor, Buzzer, LCD 16 x 4, Potentiometer, LED, dan Bearboard. Cara kerja rancangan ini apabila sensor MQ-6 mendapati adanya gas didalam ruangan maka buzzer langsung berbunyi dan led merah hidup disertai dengan peringatan bahaya melalui lcd.
Waiting for the changes after the adoption of steatotic liver disease
Authors: Yoon Eileen L. , Jun Dae Won
Published: September 2023

Steatotic liver disease was suggested as an overarching term encompassing various etiologies of hepatic steatosis. Experts from multinational liver societies went through the Delphi process, including four rounds of surveys, and consented to adopt a new nomenclature and definition instead of the conventional nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This was to improve the understanding of the patients and primary care physicians, with an explanation of the pathophysiology in the name of the disease. Also, it could minimize the stigmatization of patients by using the histological neutral term “steatosis” instead of “fatty”. Herein, we will discuss the changes and continuity between the two nomenclatures, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and NAFLD, as well as the challenges to MASLD which need to be addressed in future.
PENGARUH VARIASI JARAK DAN LETAK HOLE JOINT PADA KEKUATAN SAMBUNGAN BAUT
Authors: Wilanno Marga Rizqi , Kardiman Kardiman , Aripin Aripin
Published: September 2023

Variasi dalam sambungan baut telah menjadi fokus utama dalam industri manufaktur dan rekayasa struktural. Sambungan baut merupakan elemen penting dalam menghubungkan komponen struktural, dan pemahaman yang baik tentang variasi sambungan baut sangat penting untuk memastikan keamanan dan kehandalan struktur. Analisis variasi sambungan baut umum digunakan dalam praktek konstruksi, termasuk sambungan baut vertikal, horizontal, dan zig-zag. Variasi dalam geometri, ukuran baut, dan material dapat mempengaruhi kinerja sambungan tersebut. Beban aksial, momen lentur, dan gaya geser adalah faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi ketegangan dan deformasi dalam sambungan baut. Penelitian ini melakukan analisis terhadap kinerja sambungan baut dengan konfigurasi vertikal, horizontal, dan zig-zag melalui pengujian tarik dan simulasi menggunakan perangkat lunak solidworks. Pengujian tarik dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi beban maksimum yang dapat ditahan oleh sambungan baut dalam setiap konfigurasi, dan data beban dan deformasi direkam untuk memahami perilaku sambungan saat terkena beban tarik. Simulasi solidworks digunakan untuk memodelkan kondisi beban dan menganalisis respons sambungan secara virtual, dengan mempertimbangkan kekuatan material, dimensi geometris, dan gaya beban yang diterapkan. Hasil dari pengujian dan simulasi menunjukkan bahwa sambungan baut dengan konfigurasi horizontal memiliki kinerja terbaik dalam menahan beban tarik, diikuti oleh konfigurasi zig-zag dan vertikal. Dengan demikian, hasil penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai panduan dalam merancang dan memilih konfigurasi sambungan baut yang optimal sesuai dengan kebutuhan struktural yang efektif.
Experiencias en el cálculo de Interacción vía-estructura en viaductos de trenes ligeros urbanos
Authors: Carrillo Luis , Martín Mariano , De Dios Pedro , García Cristina , Romagosa Diego
Published: September 2023

Acciona Ingeniería ha participado en distintas fases del proceso de diseño de los viaductos del Metro de Dubai y Vancouver, ambas obras adjudicadas a Acciona Construcción. Los dos proyectos implican el diseño de largos viaductos para trenes ligeros en los que el análisis de la interacción vía estructura es fundamental para verificar el diseño de la vía y de la subestructura. Este documento pretende mostrar las particularidades de dicho análisis en este tipo de estructuras y las dificultades en la aplicación de la normativa vigente UIC 774-3, dado que ésta se enfocó a su aplicación a viaductos de ferrocarril convencional
Exploring the Preliminary Effects of Resistance Training on Total Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Levels in Elderly Individuals: A Pilot Study
Authors: Eidukaitė Skaistė , Masiulis Nerijus , Kvedaras Mindaugas
Published: September 2023

Background: Studies have shown that exercise modulates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, and resistance training, in particular, has received increasing attention for its potential to enhance BDNF production. Most studies investigating exercise-induced BDNF changes have focused on free or mature BDNF, while the measurement of total BDNF, encompassing both proBDNF and mature BDNF, may provide a more comprehensive understanding of BDNF regulation. This pilot study aimed to explore the preliminary effects of resistance training on total BDNF levels in elderly individuals participating in a resistance training program.

Methods: A small sample of participants (n=6) was recruited and engaged in a structured resistance training program for 12 weeks, with 6 participants in a control group. Total BDNF levels were measured at baseline and post-intervention using reliable laboratory assessments. Additionally, an isokinetic dynamometer was used to determine muscle strength to explore the effect of the resistance training program on muscle performance.

Results: The findings revealed a significant increase in total BDNF levels following the 12 week resistance training intervention (p<0.05). However, improvements in physical performance measures, knee extension peak torque and isometric maximal voluntary contraction, were not observed.

Conclusion: In conclusion, this pilot study provides preliminary evidence of the positive effects of a 12 week resistance training intervention on total BDNF levels. The measurement of total BDNF levels serves as an important marker in assessing the response to resistance training. Further research with larger sample sizes and longer intervention periods is warranted to further explore the relationship between resistance training and total BDNF levels and to confirm these preliminary findings. Understanding the impact of resistance training on total BDNF levels can have implications for optimizing training programs and potentially improving exercise-related outcomes.

Keywords: muscle strength, exercise, brain-derived neurotrophic factor, neuroplasticity, healthy ageing.
Reliability and Validity of Colorado Learning Attitudes about Science Survey (CLASS)
Authors: Badeo Jeah May , Duque Domarth Ace
Published: September 2023

This study aimed to propose revisions in the psychometric properties of Colorado Learning Attitudes for Science Survey (CLASS) based on the evidence found from this study. CLASS is a 42-item instrument that measures studentsâ€™ attitudes towards physics and learning physics. In determining the validity of CLASS, 227 senior high school students from different schools in Metro Manila and Â in Cavite, Philippines participated in the study. Statements in CLASS underwent exploratory factor analysis through principal factor analysis to determine its factor structure. Results showed that from the original 42 items in CLASS, 13 items did not reach acceptable correlation coefficient and factor loadings, thus they were deleted. From the remaining 29 items, four categories emerged: Personal Interest and Real-World Connection, Sense Making/Effort and Problem Solving, Conceptual Connections, and Applied Conceptual Understanding, compared to the eight categories from the original version CLASS. Specifically, the four factors were composed of the following number of items: 8 for Personal Interest and Real-World Connection, 7 for Sense Making/Effort and Problem Solving, 8 for Conceptual Connections, and 6 for Applied Conceptual Understanding. Reliability also reached acceptable overall Cronbachâ€™s alpha value of 0.745. This study proposes this revised 29-item instrument of CLASS as a valid instrument which measures studentsâ€™ attitude in the areas of personal interest, real world connection, personal effort and approaches in a physics course, and to problem solving.
The effect of an enrichment program in the light of the integrated science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) on developing 21st century skills among Gifted students.
Authors: Alaaseme Fahd Mohammed Ghaleb
Published: September 2023

The study aimed to identify the impact of an enrichment program in the light of STEM integration approach in developing the 21st century skills of Gifted students at the secondary level. The study used a quasi-experimental design, The sample of the study included 60 student from the second year of high school, at Jamal Abdel Nasser High School for Gifted Students, in the capital, Sana'a, and divided into two groups: experimental (30) and control (30)., The researcher built a 21st century skills test, consisting of 46 items, The researcher also built the enrichment program according to the STEM approach, The results showed The enrichment program, in the light of the STEM approach studied by the experimental group, led to the development of the 21st century skills included in the study. The study recommended developing curricula for Gifted students in the light of 21st century skills and using the STEM approach, training teachers on how to use STEM approaches in teaching the gifted, and designing complementary activities and integrating them into the curricula in order to achieve the development of 21st century skills among the Gifted students.