bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A tale of two African cities–Ivory trade comparisons in Khartoum/Omdurman and Addis Ababa
Authors: Vigne Lucy
Published: November 2024

During a short visit to Sudan and Ethiopia in April 2017, the author learned that in Sudan the wholesale price of raw ivory was USD 279/kg for a 1-3 kg tusk. There were 56 souvenir shops seen in Khartoum/Omdurman displaying 7,073 ivory items for sale. Several shops were selling significant quantities of recently-carved ivory items. Prices for both wholesale tusks and retail ivory items had more than doubled since the last published survey undertaken by Martin in 2005. Chinese were still the main customers. Most items were pendants and bangles. Ethiopia, in contrast, has improved its law enforcement efforts and justice system considerably following the government’s confiscation of ivory items from the shops in Addis Ababa in 2015, including extra vigilance at the airport and penalties implemented. Ivory items were no longer seen in the souvenir shops in 2017. Ethiopian officials, with support from the Chinese Embassy and other embassies and conservationists, must be commended for their ongoing law enforcement efforts and success. It is hoped the successful law enforcement strategies in Ethiopia can be emulated in Sudan.
Lors d'une courte visite au Soudan et en Ethiopie en avril 2017, l'auteur a appris qu'au Soudan, le prix de gros de l'ivoire brut était de 279 Dollars US/kg pour une défense de 1-3kg. Il y avait 56 magasins de souvenirs à Khartoum/Omdurman affichant 7.073 articles en ivoire à vendre. Plusieurs magasins vendaient des quantités importantes d'objets en ivoire nouvellement sculptés. Les prix des défenses en gros et des articles en ivoire de détail ont plus que doublé depuis le dernier sondage publié par Martin en 2005. Les Chinois étaient toujours les principaux clients. La plupart des articles étaient des pendentifs et des bracelets. L'Ethiopie, en revanche, a amélioré ses efforts d'application de la loi et son système de justice, suite à la confiscation des objets en ivoire des magasins à Addis-Abeba par les autorités gouvernementales en 2015, et à une vigilance supplémentaire à l'aéroport et des pénalités mises en œuvre. Les articles en ivoire n'étaient plus visibles dans les magasins de souvenirs en 2017. On doit féliciter les responsables éthiopiens, qui, avec le soutien de l'ambassade de Chine, d'autres ambassades et des défenseurs de l’environnement, font des efforts pour appliquer la loi et réussissent. On espère que ces stratégies réussies en matière d'application de la loi en Ethiopie pourront être émulées au Soudan.
Elephants and woodland: a reply [letter to the editor]
Authors: Bell R.
Published: November 2024

This letter stresses several points relating to elephant-woodland interaction. It lists factors that control the probability that a tree will die or coppice as a result of breakage by elephants. Reasons as to why the effects of coppicing increase the density of available food for elephants are noted. The question of whether elephant behaviour towards trees is adaptive or maladaptive, and the question of culling in relation to elephant-woodland interaction are addressed.
Colin Peter Groves: Taxonomist, conservationist, friend and teacher
Authors: Behie Alison M
Published: November 2024

Colin Peter Groves—Taxonomist, conservationist, friend and teacher
Fighting for their survival
Authors: Whitlatch for IRF Christopher
Published: November 2024

The International Rhino Foundation (IRF), based in the United States operates on-the-ground programmes in Africa and Asia where rhinos live in the wild, supporting viable populations of the five remaining rhino species and the communities that coexist with them.
Through grants and field programmes, IRF has funded rhino conservation efforts in 10 countries, focusing on scientific research, anti-poaching, habitat conservation, captive breeding, environmental education, and demand reduction strategies. Over the last decade more than $20 million has been invested in rhino conservation.
The organization was founded by concerned individuals in response to intense poaching of Zimbabwe’s black rhinos in the early 1990s. IRF with supporters and partners helped to virtually eliminate the threat and stabilize the population there. To this day, we support conservation programmes in Zimbabwe and IRF has expanded to support all five species of rhinos.
IRF prioritizes collaboration. Through a network of hundreds of conservation organizations, private foundations, corporations, government agencies and individuals all over the world, we achieve common goals for rhinos together. We are Team Rhino.
IRF listens to local communities living in close proximity to rhino populations. Working together, we participate in mutually beneficial partnerships through wildlife conservation. A key objective is to build a unified front to save rhinos by engaging and activating the many people around the world who are as concerned as we are about the rhino. Our global team of rhino conservationists is calling for an end to rhino poaching and sharing the plight of the rhino with others.
Eponyms associated with the nomenclature of the recent species of rhinoceros
Authors: Rookmaaker Kees
Published: November 2024

Since 1758, a total of 16 eponyms have been described to honour explorers and taxonomists for the recent species of rhinoceros. This paper presents short biographies and the circumstances of the description of these names used in zoological nomenclature. The name blythii was named after Edward Blyth (1810–1873), brucii after James Bruce (1730–1794), burchellii after William John Burchell (1781–1863), Campbell’s rhinoceros after John Campbell (1766–1840), camperis, camperii, camperi after Petrus Camper (1722–1789), cottoni after Percy Horace Gordon Powell-Cotton (1866–1940), crossii after Edward Cross (1774–1854), floweri after William Henry Flower (1831–1899), gordoni after Robert Jacob Gordon (1743–1795), harrissoni after Tom Harrisson (1911–1976), holmwoodi after Frederick Holmwood (d.1896), jamrachi after William Jamrach (1842–1923), michaeli after Michael Grzimek (1934–1959), and oswelli after William Cotton Oswell (1818–1893).
Résumé
Depuis 1758, un total de 16 éponymes ont étés décrits pour honorer les explorateurs et les taxonomistes des espèces récentes de rhinocéros. Cet article présente de brèves biographies et les circonstances liées à la description de ces noms utilisés dans la nomenclature zoologique. Le nom blythii a été nommé d'après Edward Blyth (1810–1873), brucii d’après James Bruce (1730–1794), burchellii d’après William John Burchell (1781–1863), le rhinocéros de Campbell d’après John Campbell (1766–1840), camperis, camperii, camperi d'après Petrus Camper (1722–1789), cottoni d'après Percy Horace Gordon Powell-Cotton (1866–1940), crossii d'après Edward Cross (1774–1854), floweri d'après William Henry Flower (1831–1899), gordoni d'après Robert Jacob Gordon (1743–1795), harrissoni d’après Tom Harrisson (1911–1976), holmwoodi d’après Frederick Holmwood (décédé en 1896), jamrachi après William Jamrach (1842–1923), michaeli d’après Michael Grzimek (1934–1959) et oswelli d’après William Cotton Oswell (1818–1893).
Rhino Resource Center: accessing and utilizing a unique digital database
Authors: Wilson Oscar , Pashkevich Michael , Turner Edgar , Rookmaaker Kees
Published: November 2024

Rhinos have a long history in European art and literature, having captivated the public for over 500 years. In China and India, this is even longer (Bishop 1933, Bose 2020). This long-term record means that there is a wealth of rhino imagery and publications available for researchers. The Rhino Resource Center (RRC) is a repository of such information. Whilst the power of the RRC’s literature database has been documented, we consider that the image gallery has thus far been underappreciated by researchers. To complement a recent publication that made use of the images in the RRC to investigate changing human perceptions of rhinos and morphological changes in rhinos over time, we describe the volume and type of data available on the RRC and the images it contains and how to access these, including thematic information, time and location data, ecological data and morphology. We hope that this paper will facilitate rhino researchers making greater use of this information and we strongly encourage uptake of this resource for future rhino research.
In Assam, a horn has value only on a living rhino
Authors: Yadava Mahendra Kumar
Published: November 2024

On 22 September 2021 coinciding with World Rhino Day, 2,479 greater one-horned rhino horns were incinerated in Assam with full public participation in accordance with a decision taken by the State Government of Assam. The State government took this historic decision to send a strong message against wildlife crime and the illegal wildlife trade, especially the poaching of rhinos, and to strengthen the belief of the Assamese people that a rhino horn holds value only on a living rhino.
The pygmy elephant: a myth and a mystery
Authors: Western David
Published: November 2024

The paper reviews aspects of the long held debate concerning the existence of the pgymy elephant and notes the author's own observations in the Bayanga Forest in southwestern Central African Republic during a survey in early 1986. The author suggests the persistence of the pygmy elephant myth may be the result of two factors: the tusk development of the forest elephant is more rapid than the savannah or bush elephant, and the belief that such a species exists. However, it appears that two races of elephants do exist in much of the forest areas, but that the two are the forest L. cyclotis and the bush L. africana. This sympatry suggests that there is broader zone of overlap between the ecological conditions favoured by each of the races than generally assumed.
Re-establishment of elephant in the Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Reserves, Natal, South Africa
Authors: Wills A.
Published: November 2024

Prior to European settlement, when entire populations were decimated elephants were widely distributed throughout Natal and Zululand. Elephants are now protected with the proclamation of the Tembe Elephant Reserve. In line with its policy to re-establish species in conservation areas where they have been eradicated, the Natal Parks Board was motivated to place elephants in the Hluhluwe and Umfolozi Game Reserves which area the largest Reserves in the State. The article discusses the potential problems identified during the planning, and how the monitoring of the programme was conducted in terms of observing movement patterns, feeding behaviour and mortality rate. Thus far the programme, which released 26 animals in Hluhluwe and 30 in Umfolozi and maintains that 18 and 20 are now living in the respective areas, is considered a success.
Elephants and woodlands II
Authors: Jachmann Hugo
Published: November 2024

The paper clarifies and expands on ideas relating to the interaction between elephants and woodlands. Aspects of elephant dietary requirements and woodland response to elephant damage are discussed. Instability of woodlands in arid eutrophic areas is the outcome between a number of factors, including seed germination, amount of browsing, season during which major browsing take place, regeneration of woody plants after breakage by animals, soil nutrient availability and shade intolerance. The author notes that the so called non-damaging trait of the desert elephants in Namibia may be related to the time of year during which the animals tend to browse in different locations.
GENETIC MAPPING OF THREE LARGE CONSANGUINEOUS KASHMIRI FAMILIES WITH AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE POLYDACTYLY SCREENED FOR FIVE PREVALENT GENES
Authors: Hameed Iqra , Azeem Zahid , Masud Rizwan , Arif Muhammad , Aitazaz Fauzia , Azad Mamoona , Khan Raja Amjad Waheed , Rafique Aamir , Ahmad Imtiaz
Published: November 2024

Background: Polydactyly, a congenital hand defect characterized by extra digits, is more complicated than simple duplication, delicately weaving aberrant anatomical components with hypoplasia, uneven joint shapes, and unusual tendon and ligament placements. The dominant theory attributes its genesis to a group of five genes: GLI1 (chromosome 12q13.3), ZNF141 (chromosome 4p16.3), IQCE (chromosome 7p22.2), KIAA0825 (chromosome 5q15), and FAM92A (chromosome 8q22.1). The objective of this study is to identify the most prevalent genes responsible for polydactyly in the population of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Method: The microsatellite markers used for PCR amplification and subsequently testing linkage to known genes are presented below. Represent electropherograms of ethidium bromide-stained 8% non-denaturing polyacrylamide gels (PAGEs) obtained by genotyping microsatellite markers linked on chromosome 8q22.1, 5q15, 12q13.3, 4p16.3, and 7p22.3 in family A, B, C. Genetic positions (in centiMorgan) for these marker loci were obtained from Rutgers combined linkage-physical map of the human genome. Results: Screening of most prevalent genes that include GLI1 (chromosome 12q13.3), ZNF141 (chromosome 4p16.3), IQCE (Chromosome 7p22.2), KIAA0825 (chromosome 5q15) and FAM92A (8q22.1) showed heterozygosity on every locus. Already known disease loci were further narrowed down with highly polymorphic markers which failed to find any linkage. Conclusion: The previously reported genotypic-phenotypic relation was not revealed in these 3 families signifying the probable involvement of unexplored genetic segments in intricate pathogenesis of this condition, emphasizing the need for further exploration beyond the established genetic association.
Pak J Physiol 2024;20(3):44–8,  DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v20i3.1611
ALLEVIATION OF ARSENIC INDUCED THYROID DYSFUNCTION AND BODY WEIGHT ALTERATIONS BY CURCUMIN
Authors: Mir Amaidah , Mir Urfa Zaryab , Hussain Warda , Butt Hammad Ahmed , Mansoor Saqib , Yasmeen Maria
Published: November 2024

Background: Arsenic is notorious for being used in many homicidal cases. This study was designed to observe the toxic effects of low dose of arsenic on thyroid gland and body weight and its amelioration by curcumin. Method: Thirty healthy female Sprague Dawley rats (body weight ~230 g) were procured from The National Institute of Health Islamabad. After one week of acclimatization, animals were randomly divided into three groups (n=10 each), e.g., Control group (C), Experimental group-1 (E1) and Experimental group-2 (E2). The duration of the experiment was one month. Weight of the animals was checked before and at the end of experiment. All the animals were continued on standard diet and distilled water during experimental period. E1 was given 10 µg/10 mL of arsenic by oral gavage daily. E2 was given 10 µg/10 mL of arsenic along with Curcumin (50 mg/Kg body weight/day). At the end of experiment, the rats were euthanized to draw the blood and removal of thyroid gland. Serum Triiodothyronine, Tetraiodothyronine and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone were measured by ELISA. Histological changes were observed after haematoxylin and eosin staining. Statistical analysis was done on SPSS-22 and p?0.05 was considered significant. Results: The histological findings of thyroid gland, body weight and serum T3, T4 and TSH in E1 exhibited abnormal results. E2 group showed the protecting role of curcumin suggesting protective role of curcumin. Conclusion: Curcumin has protective effects against arsenic induced thyroid disruption and body weight alterations.
Pak J Physiol 2024;20(3):  DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v20i3.1686
EVALUATION OF GROSS MEDICAL CARE EXPENDITURE ENDURED BY PARENTS OF THALASSEMIA MAJOR PATIENTS
Authors: Umair Muhammad , Shahid Rafiq Ahmed , Khalid Amna , Qadeer Asma Abdul , Mansoor Afsheen , Kant Sara Bashir , Athar Muhammad
Published: November 2024

Background:  Thalassemia major is a chronic problem and requires lifelong treatment that costs a lot to the parents directly or in directly. Objective of this study was to evaluate the gross medical care burden on the parents of thalassemia major patients visiting tertiary care hospitals for treatment. Methods: This cross-sectional research of six month duration (Jan-Jun 2024) was carried out in Quetta. Parents of malnourished thalassemia major patients admitted in paediatric wards were included whereas rest of the parents of thalassemia major patients with problems other than malnutrition were excluded. Systematic random sampling was used to gather data via preformed structured questionnaire. Ethical consideration was obtained from the parents and ERB of SOD before study. Descriptive statistics, i.e., frequencies and percentages were calculated and results were presented in the form of tabulation. Results: Among the 100 parents, more than half (65) were males and 35 were females. Majority (80%) parents had 1-5 siblings, 81% families had only a single earning member, 53% parents had 1 or 2 visits per month for blood transfusion. Ninety-seven percent and 89% parents respectively said that expenses on food and transport ranged from PKR 200-500. Conclusion: Parents spend about 300 rupees on food and about 300 rupees on travelling per visit so they had to spend about Rs. 1,200 (on an average) per month as most of them visit at least twice for the transfusion (some of them had to visit 3 times per month).
Pak J Physiol 2024;20(3):84-6, DOI: https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v20i3.1793
OS PADRÕES DE POLICIAMENTO NO MUNDO E O IMPACTO DAS AÇÕES DE POLÍCIA NO INDICADOR CRIMINAL DE ROUBO EM CAMPINA GRANDE DO SUL
Authors: Mazon Filho Edilberto , Mazon Cristiano Godoy
Published: November 2024

The purpose of this paper is to analyze policing patterns around the world, what the police do and their policy, as well as to specifically analyze the application of policing as a public policy for crime prevention and verify its possible contribution to reducing crime indicators in the municipality of Campina Grande do Sul. Another focal point is to analyze the criminal indicator of robbery in the municipality of Campina Grande do Sul, between the years 2018 and 2024, examining its reflexes in relation to the policing strategies adopted by the Military Police in local public security. The work is based on documentary and bibliographic research on the subject. In the end, it was found that the strategy of applying the policing pattern based on hot spots and segments can create opportunities for the consolidation of proximity policing, social pacification and crime reduction, which results in the preservation of public order. Finally, it was also observed that the policing strategy can have an impact on the police institution, as well as contributing to crime prevention and the enforcement of fundamental rights and guarantees.
Community Perspectives Toward Food Allergies
Authors:   University of Hail, Bin Ammar Albandari , Eltalib Khalid ME , Agab Mohamed Ahmed Agab Ahmed , Ahmed Hussain
Published: November 2024

Background: Food allergy is a widespread condition with multiple manifestations across the globe. The purpose of this study was to analyze the community's knowledge of techniques to improving food allergy awareness in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This cross-sectional poll includes 15141 Saudi residents between December 2020 and January 2021. The data was gathered using convenience/snowball sampling via an online poll. The questionnaire was created using the verified design by Gupta et al. [12]. The survey was marketed on social media and by e-mail. Results: In this study, 15142 individuals had been surveyed. This population's average overall knowledge was 57.1%. Approximately 12% of participants claimed food allergies and had previously been diagnosed with an IgE test, with 11.7% males and 12% females. Contacting a person with FA calmed about 11% of people, including 8.4% of men and 11.6% of women. Conclusion: The Saudi population has a low level of overall understanding about FA allergy. FA proportions are higher among those aged 36 to 45. The knowledge level of FA does not appear to be affected by gender, financial situation, or education level. In this study, FA prevalence rates were lower in nations with lower rates.
Environmental Pollution, Sources, Impacts, and Potential Mitigation Strategies: An Overview
Authors: Chawla Isha , Goel Karan , Bhatia Manisha , Pareek Bhawna
Published: November 2024

Environmental pollution poses a severe and escalating threat to human health, ecological systems, and the overall well-being of our planet. This comprehensive overview has explored the diverse types of pollutants, their sources, impacts, and potential mitigation strategies. These combining mitigation and bioremediation techniques are essential for reducing the environmental impact of pollutants, protecting public health, and promoting sustainable practices. Addressing pollution requires a multi-faceted approach combining regulatory policies, technological innovation, public awareness, and international cooperation to ensure a sustainable future.
Waste Water Treatment and Future Perspectives
Authors: Khatkar Satvinder , Kaur Parveen , Singh Raman , Pareek Bhawna
Published: November 2024

Industrial wastewater management presents a significant environmental challenge in the twenty-first century, driven by rapid industrialization and escalating waste generation. This review analyzes different categories of wastewater, their properties, and treatment methods, while also discussing future directions in wastewater management. This study classifies wastewater into several primary categories: storm run-off, domestic, agricultural, and industrial wastewaters, emphasizing organic and inorganic industrial effluents. Analysis indicates that around 80% of ailments are waterborne, as reported by WHO, highlighting the essential requirement for effective treatment solutions. The review examines various treatment methodologies, encompassing traditional approaches such as primary and secondary treatments, as well as advanced technologies like photocatalysis, membrane filtration, and electrochemical processes. Significant findings demonstrate the efficacy of electrochemical methods in the treatment of phenolic compounds, achieving notable removal rates with various electrode materials, including Ti/Pt/Ir and TiO₂-RuO₂-IrO₂. Polymer-based adsorption in textile wastewater treatment exhibits effective dye removal, whereas reverse osmosis achieves high efficiency (98–99%) in the removal of heavy metals from industrial effluents. Future perspectives emphasize the potential of emerging technologies, especially agricultural waste-derived nanomaterials for pollutant removal and the incorporation of plant biotechnologies for sustainable treatment solutions. The research highlights significant gaps, particularly in the areas of photocatalyst design enhancement, reactor optimization, and the elucidation of competitive adsorption mechanisms within complex wastewater systems. This review offers an extensive overview of existing wastewater treatment technologies and highlights essential areas for future research and development in sustainable water management practices.
O uso do Ozempic (semaglutida) para o tratamento da obesidade: uma revisão integrativa
Authors: Vieira Juliana Campos , Bezerra Célen Madalena Figueiredo Mendonça  de Castro , Furtado Carolina Diniz , Silva Alice Rocha da , Pinto Isabelle Ramos do Carmo , Rodrigues Amanda Costa , Silva Ana Clara Vale , Martins Amábille Maria Rocha , Matos Lucas de Sousa , Souza Fábio dos Santos de , Mendes Maria Olívia Cordeiro , Bringel Ingryd de Oliveira Martins , Pinheiro Érica Mendonça , Lima Ana Clara Raposo de Sousa , Ferraz Juliana Carvalho Ferreira , Coelho Rayane Ximenes de Melo , Oliveira Andressa Fernanda Dos Santos Melo
Published: November 2024

A obesidade é definida como acúmulo de gordura excessivo que afeta à saúde dos indivíduos, podendo acarretar fatores de riscos para outras doenças que podem ser fatais. Existem diversos métodos para tratar a obesidade, como a mudança de estilo de vida com reeducação alimentar e a prática de exercícios físicos constantes, além disso medicações estão sendo usadas como alternativa nesse tratamento. Dentre os medicamentos disponíveis no mercado, o Ozempic (semaglutida) é o que tem apresentado maior relevância nos últimos anos devido aos benefícios que vêm apresentando. Este artigo tem como objetivo analisar o uso do Ozempic para o tratamento da obesidade. Este estudo configura-se como uma revisão de integrativa realizada por meio de levantamento bibliográfico. Desta busca, foram encontrados 456 artigos, posteriormente submetidos aos critérios de seleção, apenas 6 artigos foram utilizados. Os critérios de inclusão foram: artigos publicados entre os anos de 2020 e 2024, todos nas línguas portuguesa, inglesa e espanhola. Com isso, a Semaglutida é um agonista do receptor de GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide 1), aprovada em 2017 pelo Food and Drug Administration (FDA), embora seja indicada, a priori, no controle glicêmico, ela, pode interferir diretamente na redução de peso, o que levou uma enorme comercialização para fins de emagrecimento, sendo prescrito de forma off-label. Conclui-se, portanto, que a Semaglutida vem sendo eficaz para regulação da fome auxiliando no processo de emagrecimento.
Futuring Your Strategy: An Unconventional Approach to Strategic Planning
Authors: Westover Jonathan
Published: November 2024

This article proposes an alternative, future-focused approach to strategic planning inspired by practices in futures studies and strategic foresight. Traditional strategic planning tends to rely on analyzing past trends and current conditions, limiting creativity and adaptive capacity. In contrast, a futurist approach frames strategy around exploring preferable futures and identifying discontinuities, uncertainties, and low-probability events that could significantly impact the organization. Key concepts from futures research like scenario planning, environmental monitoring, expert interviews and wild card tracking are presented as ways to conduct more expansive and long-term environmental scanning. The stages of developing strategic options, plans, and ongoing adjustments are also discussed through a futurist lens. Examples from Bell Canada and Meyer Turku demonstrate how these concepts have been successfully applied in practice. By cultivating foresight skills and habits of continual exploration, adaptation and stakeholder collaboration, organizations can develop strategic plans more resilient to an unpredictable future.
PERANCANGAN SISTEM MONITORING METERAN AIR MENGGUNAKAN SENSOR WATER FLOW PADA RUMAH TANGGA
Authors: Juma’in Juma’in , Zaenudin Zaenudin , Efendi Muhamad Masjun , Samsumar Lalu Delsi
Published: November 2024

Air adalah sumber daya yang sangat vital untuk kehidupan sehari-hari, terutama dalam aktivitas rumah tangga. Penggunaan air di rumah tangga sering kali digunakan untuk berbagai keperluan seperti memasak, mencuci, mandi, dan aktivitas lainnya. Namun, distribusi air di rumah tangga saat ini masih mengandalkan meteran air konvensional, yang hanya memberikan informasi tentang volume penggunaan air tanpa menyajikan data biaya penggunaan secara rinci dan real-time. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang sistem pemantauan meteran air berbasis Internet of Things (IoT) pada rumah tangga. Sistem ini menggunakan ESP8266 sebagai mikrokontroler dan modul WiFi, sensor water flow, serta solenoid valve untuk mengukur debit air dan menghitung biaya penggunaan air secara real-time serta otomatis melalui aplikasi Blynk. Hal ini memungkinkan pengguna untuk lebih mudah memonitor dan mengontrol penggunaan air. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan prinsip 5W+1H untuk mengumpulkan informasi dan data terkait. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode prototipe untuk pengembangan perangkat keras dan lunak sistem. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sistem pemantauan meteran air ini membantu meningkatkan efisiensi pengguna dalam memantau dan mengendalikan penggunaan air secara real-time
PENGARUH PROMOSI, KUALITASS PRODUK DAN PERSEPSI HARGA TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN TEPUNG BERAS ROSE BRAND (STUDI KASUS PADA KONSUMEN TEPUNG BERAS ROSE BRAND DI DKI JAKARTA)
Authors: Al Aziz Ghalib , Kartini Istikomah
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Pengaruh Promosi, Kualitas Produk, dan Persepsi Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian pada konsumen Tepung Beras Rosebrand di DKI Jakarta. Jenis penelitian kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini tidak diketahui. Sampel yang digunakan penelitian 97 Responden, dengan metode pengambilan sampel system direct to project dan menggunakan rumus lemeshow. Dalam penelitian ini data di analisis dengan perogram SPSS versi 27 serta Microsoft Excel 2021. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan promosi, kualitas produk, dan persepsi harga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Secara parsial promosi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, secara kualitas produk berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, dan secara parsial persepsi harga berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian.
ANALISIS PENGARUH CONTENT MARKETING DAN GREEN MARKETING TERHADAP PURCHASE DECISION PADA BRAND SKINCARE AVOSKIN BEAUTY
Authors: Yullia Febrianti Sheilla , Hermawan Adam , Guntara Rangga Gelar
Published: November 2024

Terjadinya fluktuasi penjualan produk skincare Avoskin Beauty pada tahun 2019-2022 menjadi latar belakang dilakukannya penelitian ini. Sebagai brand yang menganut prinsip green beauty, Avoskin mengandalkan content marketing dan green marketing pada social media instagram sebagai salah satu strategi untuk mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian konsumen. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh content marketing dan green marketing terhadap keputusan pembelian (purchase decision) brand skincare Avoskin Beauty. Pendekatan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan emlalui kuisioner yang disebarkan secara online. Responden pada penelitian ini terdiri dari 126 wanita pengguna produk Avoskin Beauty berusia remaja 18-25 tahun dan dewasa 25-35 tahun. Pengolahan data dilakukan menggunakan SPSS 29. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa content marketing memiliki pengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, hasil yang sama ditunjukan oleh variabel green marketing. Secara simultan, kedua variabel tersebut berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian. Adapun content marketing dan green marketing memiliki kontribusi sebesar 48,7% dalam mempengaruhi purchase decision. Secara keseluruhan, temuan dari penelitian ini menguatkan bahwa kedua variabel, content marketing dan green marketing, memiliki peran penting dalam mempengaruhi keputusan pembelian. Oleh karena itu, perusahaan perlu terus mengembangkan dan menerapkan strategi pemasaran yang tidak hanya menarik secara konten tetapi juga bertanggung jawab secara lingkungan.
PENGARUH LINGKUNGAN KERJA DAN MOTIVASI KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI MELALUI DISIPLIN KERJA SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING PADA PT.INCASI RAYA DI PESISIR SELATAN
Authors: Eka saputra Dandi , Bayu putra Ramdani , Mulyadi Olandari , fitri Hasmaynelis
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja dan Motivasi Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Melalui Disiplin Kerja Sebagai Variabel Intervening pada Pt.Incasi Raya Di Pesisir Selatan. Metode Dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan sampel jenuh. Sampling jenuh adalah teknik penentuan sampel bila semua anggota populasi digunakan sebagai sampel. Hal ini sering dilakukan bila jumlah populasi relatif kecil, kurang dari 100 orang, atau penelitian yang ingin membuat generalisasi dengan kesalahan yang sangat kecil. Alasan penelitian ini menggunakan teknik sampel jenuh karena jumlah populasi kecil, maka sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan seluruh jumlah populasi untuk digunakan sebagai responden sebanyak 70 orang. Analisis data menggunakan Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) dengan Partial Least Square (PLS). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Disiplin Kerja. Motivasi Kerja berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Disiplin Kerja. Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai. Motivasi Kerja berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai. Lingkungan Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai melalui Disiplin Kerja Disiplin Kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai. Motivasi Kerja berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan terhadap Kinerja Pegawai melalui Disiplin Kerja pada Pegawai PT. Incasi Raya Di Pesisir Selatan
IMPLEMENTASI HUKUM PIDANA ISLAM DALAM PENANGANAN KASUS NARKOTIKA DI INDONESIA
Authors: Zaviril Yasmin , Akbar Irsan , Seputro Adrian
Published: November 2024

Abstract
Narcotics are substances, synthetic or semi-synthetic drugs derived from plants that can cause loss or change of consciousness, loss of taste, reduction or disappearance of pain. Drug crimes are a relatively new category of crime and have only recently emerged in this modern era. Therefore, the legal determination of the criminal act of narcotics abuse is not mentioned in the Al-Qur'an or the Hadith of the Prophet SAW so that society uses this as a basis for narcotics abuse. Ulama experts have discussed the law on narcotics abuse which will be explained in detail in the results of this research. This research aims to socialize and provide education to the general public regarding narcotics abuse. The research results obtained used qualitative research methods. This method is used to produce descriptive research with data collected in the form of words.
Keywords: Narcotics, Islamic law, Jarimah Ta'zir.
Abstrak
Narkotika adalah zat, obat sintetik atau semi sintetik yang berasal dari tumbuhan yang dapat menyebabkan hilangnya atau berubahnya kesadaran, hilangnya rasa, berkurangnya atau hilangnya rasa nyeri. Kejahatan narkoba merupakan kategori kejahatan yang relatif baru dan baru muncul di era modern ini. Oleh karena itu, penetapan hukum tindak pidana penyalahgunaan narkotika tidak disebutkan dalam Al-Qur'an maupun Hadits Nabi SAW sehingga masyarakat menjadikan hal tersebut sebagai dasar
penyalahgunaan penggunaan narkotika. Para ahli ulama telah membahas
tentang hukum penyalahgunaan narkotika yang akan dijelaskan secara rinci pada hasil penelitian ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mensosialisasikan dan memberikan edukasi kepada masyarakat umum mengenai penyalahgunaan narkotika. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Metode ini digunakan untuk menghasilkan penelitian deskriptif dengan data yang dikumpulkan dalam bentuk kata-kata. Penggunaan metode yuridis normatif juga membantu kita dalam penelitian kepustakaan atau studi dokumen serta pembahasan topik yang diangkat.
Kata kunci: Narkotika, Hukum Islam, Jarimah Ta'zir.
ANALISIS PENERAPAN FORMULA SLOVIN DALAM PENELITIAN ILMIAH: KELEBIHAN, KELEMAHAN, DAN KESALAHAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF STATISTIK
Authors: Antoro Budi
Published: November 2024

Penentuan ukuran sampel adalah aspek krusial dalam desain penelitian kuantitatif untuk memastikan hasil penelitian dapat digeneralisasi secara valid. Formula Slovin sering digunakan dalam penelitian sosial, ekonomi, dan pendidikan karena kemudahan penerapannya. Namun, formula ini kerap dikritik dalam komunitas ilmiah karena kurang akurat untuk populasi yang heterogen dan tidak memenuhi distribusi normal. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi keakuratan dan keterbatasan formula Slovin menggunakan pendekatan Systematic Literature Review (SLR), Metabibliografi, dan Meta-Analisis. Berdasarkan analisis literatur, formula Slovin merupakan penyederhanaan dari formula generik ukuran sampel yang menghilangkan standar deviasi ( ) dan tingkat kepercayaan (1- α) yang berisiko menghasilkan sampel yang bias dalam populasi dengan variasi tinggi. Hasil meta-analisis menunjukkan bahwa metode alternatif, seperti stratifikasi dan sampling sistematis, lebih akurat dalam populasi kompleks dan heterogen. Selain itu, prinsip The Weak Law of Large Numbers (TWLLN) dan Central Limit Theorem (CLT) menekankan pentingnya mempertimbangkan ukuran sampel yang besar dan distribusi dalam perhitungan, yang diabaikan oleh formula Slovin. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini merekomendasikan agar peneliti menggunakan metode sampling alternatif yang lebih andal dan mampu menghasilkan sampel representatif pada populasi beragam
Pengendalian Suhu Berbasis PID Pada Pengeringan Bunga Telang
Authors: Astadewi Avrilla Iona , Fauziyah Mila , Radianto Donny
Published: November 2024

Pengeringan merupakan salah satu proses pengolahan untuk menjadikan bunga telang sebagai bahan baku minuman teh. Pada proses pengeringan bunga telang diperlukan suhu yang konsisten agar bunga telang dapat kering dengan waktu yang lebih singkat. Proses pengeringan bunga telang dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan sinar matahari sehingga waktu yang dibutuhkan relative lama dikarenakan bergantung dengan cuaca. Oleh karena itu diperlukan sebuah pengendalian suhu dalam proses pengeringan bunga telang agar dapat mempersingkat waktu pengeringan. Dengan menggunakan sensor suhu LM35 sebagai input dan akan diolah oleh mikrokontroller berupa Arduino UNO serta terdapat driver Heater dan Heater sebagai actuator untuk menghasilkan panas yang mana dalam proses pengeringan ini menggunakan media berupa oven. Dari hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa dengan menggunakan metode PID dapat menjaga kestabilan suhu saat proses pengeringan sesuai denga nilai setpoint suhu yang telah ditentukan sehingga proses pengeringan bunga telang menjadi lebih cepat.
Kendali PID untuk Kecepatan Motor pada Produksi Jahe Serbuk
Authors: Ningrum Mery Octavia , Fauziyah Mila , Adhisuwignjo Supriatna
Published: November 2024

Jahe merupakan tanaman herbal yang banyak dimanfaatkan karena memiliki banyak khasiat. Salah satu olahan jahe yang sering dijumpai yaitu minuman instan dari jahe yang berbentuk serbuk. Dalam proses pembuatan serbuk jahe melewati beberapa tahap salah satunya penggilingan jahe hingga menjadi serbuk. Penggiling jahe yang digunakan masih menggunakan blender sehingga membutuhkan 2-3 kali penggilingan dan dilakukan pengayakan menggunakan metode manual. Metode ini menyebabkan pengerjaaan penggilingan membutuhkan waktu lebih banyak, maka dibuatlah sistem penggiling jahe menggunakan kontrol PID. Sistem ini menggunakan actuator motor AC yang dikendalikan menggunakan mikrokontroller Arduino Uno dan mendapatkan input dari sensor kecepatan yang berfungsi untuk mendeteksi kecepatan motor AC. Terdapat ayakan yang diberi DC Dinamo Vibration untuk menggetarkan saringan. Untuk mencapai setpoint yang diinginkan digunakan kontrol PID yang mana untuk menentukan parameter nilai KP, Ki, dan Kd menggunakan metode Ziegler-Nichols dan tunning manual sebagai nilai acuan. Dari hasil pengujian didapatkan respon sistem yang paling baik, yaitu dengan setpoint kecepatan 1300RPM. Dengan nilai rise time sebesar 2s, settling time 0.7s, maksimum overshoot 3,2%, peak time 2s, error steady state 2,9% dan -5%. Hasil dari penggilingan jahe pada kecepatan 1300 RPM lebih halus.
Pentingnya Produk Halal di Indonesia: Analisis Kesadaran Konsumen, Tantangan Dan Peluang
Authors: Maulizah Rizlah , Sugianto Sugianto
Published: November 2024

The demand for halal products has forced the industry to adapt. Many large companies have now started producing and certifying their products as halal to attract Muslim consumers. This study aims to analyze consumer awareness of halal products in Indonesia. Halal products have become the main focus in the Indonesian consumer market, which is the country with the largest Muslim population in the world. This research is qualitative in nature and uses a literature study (literature review) and a descriptive analysis approach. The author collects data and information about the subject from various secondary sources, such as journals, reports and web information, then processes and develops the data to make appropriate conclusions about the subject. The research results show that Indonesian consumers' awareness of halal products is increasing rapidly thanks to strict certification and easy access to information through mass media and the internet. The halal lifestyle trend is also becoming popular globally, including in non-Muslim countries. However, certification and regulatory challenges still exist, especially for MSMEs to compete in the global market.
Keywords: Consumer Awareness, Halal Products, Indonesia
 Abstrak: Permintaan akan produk halal telah memaksa industri untuk menyesuaikan diri. Banyak perusahaan besar kini mulai memproduksi dan menyertifikasi produk mereka sebagai halal untuk menarik konsumen Muslim. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kesadarn konsumen terhadap produk halal di Indonesia. Produk halal telah menjadi fokus utama dalam pasar konsumen Indonesia, yang merupakan negara dengan populasi Muslim terbesar di dunia. Penelitian ini bersifat kualitaif dan menggunakan studi kepustakaan (review literatur) dan pendekatan analisis deskriptif. Penulis mengumpulkan data dan informasi tentang subjek dari berbagai sumber sekunder, seperti jurnal, laporan, dan informasi web, kemudian mengolah dan mengembangkan data tersebut untuk membuat kesimpulan yang tepat tentang subjek. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kesadaran konsumen Indonesia terhadap produk halal meningkat pesat berkat sertifikasi yang ketat dan akses informasi yang mudah melalui media massa dan internet. Tren gaya hidup halal juga menjadi populer secara global, termasuk di negara-negara non-Muslim. Namun, tantangan sertifikasi dan regulasi masih ada, terutama bagi UMKM untuk bersaing di pasar global
ANALIS PENGUKURAN DAN PERHITUNGAN TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD) PADA BEBAN NON LINIER
Authors: Nugroho Tomy , Reza Istoni
Published: November 2024

Harmonisa mengakibatkan terjadinya distorsi gelombang arus dan tegangan. Harmonisa terjadi karena adanya beban non linier, dimana akan terbentuk gelombang yang berfrekuensi tinggi yang merupakan kelipatan dari frekuensi fundamentalnya. Frekuensi harmonik yang lebih tinggi daripada frekuensi operasi memiliki efek mengurangi efisiensi atau menyebabkan hilangnya daya. khususnya pengaruh jangka panjang yang dimiliki harmonik pada infrastruktur tenaga listrik. Hasil yang telah dilakukan dengan menggunakan beban non linier seperti motor induksi dengan daya 8,6 KW. Pengukuran dan perhitungan THD arus dan motor induksi diukur pada setiap fasanya, hasil THD arus dan tegangan pada motor induksi sebesar 6,98% pada fasa R, 6,84% pada fasa S, 7,71% pada fasa T. Dari hasil yang telah diketahui THD arus pada motor induksi melebihi standar IEEE519 karena standar IEEE519 yaitu 5%. Untuk THD tegangan pada motor induksi sebesar 5% pada fasa R, 4,5% pada fasa S dan 4,4% pada fasa T
PEMANFAATAN DAYA LISTRIK BAGI PELANGGAN TEGANGAN MENENGAH
Authors: Ardiansyah Galih , Wahyono Eko Budi
Published: November 2024

Listrik adalah energi yang diperlukan untuk kehidupan sosial. Dewasa ini, kebutuhan energi listrik semakin meningkat dari hari ke hari, dan sumber daya yang dibutuhkan untuk menghasilkan energi ini semakin berkurang, sehingga kita harus mempertimbangkan penggunaannya saat menggunakan listrik. Ada pelanggan listrik tegangan menengah yang disediakan trafo tersendiri oleh PLN, misalnya universitas Darma Persada. Penelitian ini memahami kalkulasi jumlah daya listrik yang digunakan, sebab tidak seperti pelanggan rumah tangga dan industri. Faktor beban di Universitas Darma Persada 54 %, menunjukkan aktivitas belajar mengajar belum penuh masih bisa ditingkatkan volumenya. Kesiapan penyediaan energi listrik di universitas Darma Persada cukup leluasa dalam mengantisipasi perkembangan jumlah Prodi dan jumlah mahasiswa, hal tersebut dapat terlihat dari Fdm masih 19,5 %.
RANCANG BANGUN MESIN PENYEDOT GABAH KERING KAPASITAS 20 KG DILENGKAPI SENSOR KAPASITAS UNTUK PROSES PENGEPAKAN
Authors: Wiradinata Trisna Ardi , Sugiyanto Didik , Ronaldo Ronaldo
Published: November 2024

Teknolgi yang semakin berkembang dengan pesat memaksakan pengembangan terhadap segala produk termasuk diantaranya alat untuk mempermudah pengolahan proses pengepakan gabah. Biasanya para petani mengumpulkan gabah secara manual kedalam karung. Proses manual memerlukan banyak tenaga manusia. Melihat permasalahan tersebut, perlu dibuat mesin penyedot gabah yang dapat membantu proses pengepakan gabah kedalam karung. Metode perancangan mesin penyedot gabah menggunakan blower sentrifugal, baterai sebagai sumber daya, inverter sebagai penyalur tenaga dari baterai, motor, serta sistem mikrokontroler yang berfungsi ketika berat 20 kg mesin otomatis mati sendiri. Selanjutnya proses pembuatan komponen-komponen mesin, kemudian perakitan, dan proses pengujian alat untuk mengetahui mesin berjalan dengan baik atau tidak. Tujuan pembuatan mesin penyedot gabah yang dilengkapi dengan sensor kapasitas ini adalah untuk mempermudah para petani memasukkan gabah kedalam karung. Mekanisme kerja dari alat ini yaitu daya baterai 100ah dilengkapi dengan inveter sebagai penyalur daya guna menghidupkan motor berkekuatan 0,75 kW untuk menggerakan kipas didalam blower yang berfungsi untuk menghisap dan membuang gabah kedalam tempat penampungan, diameter input dan ouput dari blower adalah 4mm. Hasil uji coba yang paling baik menggunakan putaran 1700 rpm
PEMODELAN VARIAN DESAIN LIFE BUOY DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN SOFTWARE BERBASIS ENERGI TERBARUKAN
Authors: Imran Ali , Pusaka Augustinus , Buwono Ayom , Oloan Aldyn Clinton Partahi
Published: November 2024

Di perkembangan zaman dan teknologi yang sudah maju ini, seharusnya alat keselamatan dikapal sudah bisa mengikutinya. Salah satunya adalah life buoy, pada umumnya life buoy berbentuk lingkaran dan apabila ada awak kapal yang terjatuh di laut, korban tersebut yang menghampiri life buoy tersebut. Di penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendesain life buoy secara otomatis, life buoy tersebut di rancang menggunakan remote control. Desain life buoy dengan menggunakan aplikasi Maxsurf. Di aplikasi tersebut dapat diketahui tahanan dan ilustrasi saat life buoy tersebut beroperasi. Manfaat dari penelitian ini yaitu untuk mendapatkan desain yang efisien dari life buoy, serta sistem yang digunakan oleh life buoy tersebut. Metode yang digunakan pada penilitian ini dengan menggunakan Wyman. Didapatkan hasil tahanan total sebesar 0,46 kN dan didapatkan hasil daya mesin sebesar 4,83 HP dan tahanan saat ada beban mendapatkan hasil 0,99 kN serta daya mesin sebesar 10,24 HP. Lalu daya yang dihasilkan sel surya sebesar 72,52 Watt. Dan juga untuk sistem yang digunakan pada life buoy tersebut menggunakan remote control. Sistem penggerak life buoy ini menggunakan water jet propulsi dan sumber energi menggunakan baterai serta ditambahkan solarcell untuk menambahkan daya baterai secara otomatis.
PENILAIAN KEAMANAN FASILITAS PELABUHAN BERDASARKAN ISPS CODE (STUDI KASUS: PT PELABUHAN X)
Authors: Rizki Dimas , Faturachman Danny , Arifin Mohammad Danil
Published: November 2024

Indonesia adalah salah satu negara yang mengadopsi aturan IMO, termasuk ISPS Code. International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code merupakan amandemen terhadap SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) yang terfokus pada bidang keamanan kapal dan pelabuhan/fasilitas pelabuhan. ISPS Code pada dasarnya merupakan suatu sistem manajemen komunikasi keamanan yang merupakan ketentuan internasional. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui besarnya nilai resiko kemanan fasilitas Pelabuhan X. Dimana Penilaian resiko dilakukan dengan prosedur penilaian kekritisan, penilaian resiko (penilaian ancaman, kerentanan, dan dampak, scoring resiko. Didapatkan nilai resiko keamanan fasilitas pelabuhan Galangan X dilihat dari 9 aspek didapatkan bahwa 7 dari 9 aspek yang dinilai memiliki nilai resiko “Document (D)”, dan sisanya terdapat 2 aspek yang memiliki nilai resiko “Consider (C)” yaitu skenario 1 dan skenario 4. Pada hasil “D” tidakdiperlukan mitigasi lanjutan dan hanya didokumentasikan. Sementara itu untuk hasil “C” diperlukan adanya mitigasi resiko.