bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enfoque Inclusivo en Lengua y Literatura: Su Función Socializadora en los Estudiantes con Discapacidad
Authors: Vera García Joselin Maritza , Loza Guerrero Willian Javier , Acosta Alvarez Jefferson Emanuel
Published: October 2023

El presente trabajo pretende explorar colecciones de literatura que propicien el enfoque inclusivo en la asignatura de Literatura que desempeñe un papel esencial en la erradicacion, exclusión, discriminación y desigualdad que generen oportunidades en la socialización de niños con discapacidad al promover la inclusión, la empatía y la comprensión. Además, que beneficie a la sociedad en su conjunto al fomentar una mayor aceptación de la diversidad y alentar el respeto por las diferencias. La metodología del estudio esta basado en un enfoque cualitativo mediante una revisión bibliográfica sistematica, que se dio mediante la selección artículos, libros, con los temas de inclusión, estas temáticas hicieron posible la formación lectora, recopilando información necesaria para analizarla y poder definir conceptos claves cómo: ¿Qué es la educación inclusiva? Y la historia de la educación inclusiva en Ecuador, asismismo se detallaron las estrategias metodológicas para afrontar las necesidades educativas específicas en el área de Lengua y Literatura. Como resultado obtenido es, que la Educación Inclusiva vela desde y para el estudiante, teniendo en cuentas sus destrezas y necesidades, de igual manera se detectó que el enfoque inclusivo ha sufrido cambios desde 1940 hasta la actualidad, se han incluido, leyes,a cuerdo y reglamentos,  Sin embargo aún falta mucho para que este proceso funcione por completo y para finalizar este apartado, se adaptaran estrategias didacticas de acuerdo a las realidades y carateristicas del estudiantes, por ello, el profesional pedagogo es el garante de escoger las técnicas que mejor se acomoden en el salon de clase.
Guía de Gestión de Riesgos Financieros en las Compañías de la Zona 7
Authors: Riofrio Leiva Luis Antonio
Published: October 2023

Guía de Gestión de Riesgos Financieros en las Compañías de la Zona 7
Karakteristik Fisikokimia Kerupuk Tepung Jagung Dengan Penambahan Daging Ikan Betok (Anabas Testudineus)
Authors: Husain Moh Fhathur , Limonu Marleni , Antuli Zainudin
Published: October 2023

Kerupuk merupakan makanan khas Indonesia yang sangat diminati oleh banyak orang baik dari golongan menengah ke bawah hingga menengah ke atas, mulai dari anak kecil hingga orang dewasa. Kerupuk dibuat dari bahan-bahan sederhana tetapi membuat setiap makanan terasa lengkap. Penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan daging ikan betok terhadap sifat kimia kerupuk tepung jagung. Rancangan yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 3 kali ulangan. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dengan Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya perbedaan perlakuan, dan apabila terdapat perbedaan antar perlakuan dilanjutkan dengan uji Duncan’s dengan tingkat signifikasi. Data diolah menggunakan Microsoft Office Excel 2013 dan apliikasi SPSS 16. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa kerupuk tepung jagung dengan tambahan ikan betok yaitu hasil analisis sifat fisik menunjukkan bahwa kerupuk memiliki kemekaran dengan nilai sebesar 28.6 – 58.72%. Analisis kimia pada kerupuk ikan betok yaitu, kadar air sebesar 6.68-9.50%, Kadar protein sebesar 12.36 - 19.93%, Kadar lemak sebesar 2.41  - 3.70%; Kadar abu sebesar 1.95 - 3.69%. Hasil Organoleptik menunjukkan nilai skala warna 3.53 - 5.93, skala aroma 3.97 - 4.33., skala rasa 4.40 - 6.33 dan skala kerenyahan 4,73 - 6.17.
Pengaruh Penambahan Pektin Kulit Pisang Kepok (Musa paradisiaca l.) Terhadap Karakteristik Fisiko-Kimia Sari Buah Naga Merah (hylocereus polyrhizus.)
Authors: Mustapa Sulastri R , Une Suryani , Liputo Siti Aisa
Published: October 2023

The research aims to determine the effect of pectin from kepok banana peel as a stabilizer in red dragon fruit juice. The research applies Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with one factor, namely concentration of addition of pectin from kepok banana peel. The research factor comprises 4 levels, namely the concentration of addition of pectin from kepok banana peel (S0-banana peel pectin for 0 g. S1-banana peel pectin for 0.5 g. S2-banana peel pectin for 1 g, and S3-banana peel pectin for 1.5 g) and each treatment is repeated three times. Observation parameters consist of total dissolved solid, viscosity, pH, stability, and organoleptic. As a result, a significant effect is observable in the parameters of total dissolved solid, viscosity. and pH. On average, the panelists prefer the color of fruit juice with the addition of 1.5 g of banana peel pectin, which is 5,77 (like). In the meantime, an increase in the concentration of the addition of kepok banana peel pectin also increases the parameter values for total soluble solid ranging from 21.40 Brix, viscosity for 3550cp, and pH for 7.27%.
Pengaruh Penambahan Tepung Kacang Hijau Termodifikasi Annealling Terhadap Karakteristik Fisik, Kimia Dan Organoleptik Roti French Baquette
Authors: Ponelo Fitri , Bait Yoyanda , Ahmad Lisna
Published: October 2023

Green beans are one of the foodstuffs that have good nutritional value because they have the third highest vegetable protein content and can be used as semi-finished products such as flour. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of the addition of annealing modified mung bean flour on the physical, chemical and organoleptic characteristics of French baquette bread . This study used a single factor Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of 4 treatments (P0 = without the addition of modified mung bean flour, P1 = 10%, P2 = 20% , P3 = 30%). In this study, the sample was repeated 3 times as a validation of the research results. The data was processed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the results showed a significant effect on the level so that the test was continued using Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The results showed that the addition of modified mung bean flour had a significant effect on chemical characteristics of bread and for organoleptic it had no significant effect on (taste and aroma).The value of water content ranges from 26-87% - 33.82%, protein content 9.59% - 14.39%, crude fiber 2.27% - 5.67%, fat content 4.48% - 5.55% , the value of antioxidant activity is 155 – 203 ppm and porosity is 13.99 – 24.75 mm. on organoleptic testing consisting of color with a score of 3.87 – 5.77 (neutral – very like), taste 4.10 – 4.53 (neutral – like), aroma 4.8 – 5.1 (like), texture 3.93 – 5.30 (neutral-like).
Pengaruh Penambahan Tepung Daun Kelor Terhadap Kualitas Roti Dengan Berbahan Dasar Tepung Sukun
Authors: Helingo Zuldin , Liputo Siti Aisa , Limonu Marleni
Published: October 2023

Tepung sukun diketahui manfaatnya karena secara keseluruhan memiliki kandungan gizi yang baik, upaya diversifikasi tepung sukun salah satunya dengan pembuatan roti. Penambahan tepung daun kelor dalam pembuatan roti ini bertujuan untuk memperkaya gizi roti terutama pada kandungan protein, karena tepung daun kelor diketahui mengandung 23,37% kadar protein. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan tepung daun kelor terhadap kualitas roti dengan berbahan dasar tepung sukun. Rancangan penelitian yang akan digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 perlakuan 3 kali ulangan dengan konsentrasi penambahan tepung daun kelor (Kontrol, 3%, 5%, 7%). Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa roti manis yang terbaik adalah pada konsentrasi perlakuan tepung daun kelor 7% kadar air (25,84%), kadar protein (29,42%), nilai tekstur (381,6 gf), perlakuan 3% pada daya kembang (4,5%), warna disukai panelis (5,33), aroma disukai panelis (4,73), rasa disukai panelis (4,93), dan tekstur disukai panelis (5,1).
KARAKTERISTIK KIMIA DAN UJI ORGANOLEPTIK KUE KOLOMBENGI DENGAN SUBTITUSI TEPUNG BIJI DURIAN
Authors: Pulo'o Erwinsyah , Lasindrang Musrowati , Antuli Zainudin
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Karakteristik Kimia Dan Uji Organoleptik Kue Kolombengi Dengan Subtitusi Tepung Biji Durian (Durio Zibethinus Murr) yang terdiri dari 4 perlakuan dan tiga kali ulangan, TT A1 100%, A2 75%, A3 50%, A4 25%, dengan TBD sebanyak A1 0%, A2 25%, A3 50%, A4 75%. Karakteristik kue kolombengi berbahan dasar TT dengan TBD yang dapat diterima oleh panelis dengan formulasi TT 75% : TBD 25% yaitu : warna 4.03 (netral), tekstur 4.50 (netral), sedangkan untuk organoleptik aroma TT 50% : TBD 50%  5.00 (agak suka), rasa 4.30 (netral), formulasi TT 25% : TBD 75%. Hasil analisis proksimat meliputi kadar air sebesar 2.89%, kadar abu sebesar 1.13%, kadar lemak sebesar 1.90%, kadar protein sebesar 8.37%, masih belum memenuhi Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI No. 01-2973-1992), sedangkan pada perlakuan TT 25% : TBD 75% karbohidrat sebesar 73.43%, dan menunjukan kandungan karbohidrat kue kolombengi memenuhi syarat mutu Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI No. 01-2973-1992), Perlakuan bahan baku dari kue kolombengi berbahan dasar tepung terigu dan biji durian memberikan pengaruh terhadap nilai proksimat, dan organoleptik kue kolombengi. Kata kunci : tepung biji durian, kue kolombengi.
ANALISIS EKONOMI DAN NILAI TAMBAH PRODUK OLAHAN BUBUR JAGUNG INSTAN TERFORTIFIKASI EKSTRAK DAUN KERSEN (Muntingia calabura L.)
Authors: Tumunduge Siti Setiani , Maspeke Purnama Ningsih , Antuli Zainudin
Published: October 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui analisis ekonomi dan nilai tambah serta biaya produksi produk olahan bubur jagung instan terfortifikasi ekstrak daun kersen. Penelitian ini menggunakan data primer dan sekunder. Data primer berupa hasil produksi biji jagung menjadi tepung bubur jagung instan. Data sekunder diperoleh melalui publikasi ilmiah yang relevan dan penelitian analisis ekonomi dan nilai tambah. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode eksperimen dengan menggunakan analisis kualitatif dan kuantitatif menurut Hayami. Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penerimaan bubur jagung instan memberikan nilai tambah sebesar Rp. 158.722/kg. Keuntungan sebesar Rp. 136.499.77 dalam satu kali produksi margin keuntungan menghasilkan persentase 41,94%.Kata kunci: Nilai Tambah, Bubur Jagung Instan, Daun Kersen, Metode Hayami
PENGARUH PERBANDINGAN TEPUNG TALAS DAN TEPUNG TAPIOKA TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK KIMIA DAN ORGANOLEPTIK BISKUIT BEBAS GLUTEN
Authors: Ismail Nhovita Maimun , Bait Yoyanda , Kasim Rahmiyati
Published: October 2023

Biskuit merupakan salah salah satu jenis kue kering yang memiliki citarasa manis, berbentuk kecil dan dibuat dengan cara pemanggangan dan berbahan dasar tepung terigu, kuning telur, margarin dan gula halus. Dengan menggunakan tepung talas dan tepung tapioka dapat menghasilkan produk biskuit yang bebas gluten. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memahami pengaruh substitusi tepung tapioka dan tepung talas terhadap karakteristik kimia dan organoleptik biskuit bebas gluten. Rancangan penelitian Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) satu faktor dengan 4 perlakuan perbandingan tepung talas dan tepung tapioka yaitu P0 (100:0) , P1 (75:25), P2 (50:50) dan P3 (25:75). Data diolah menggunakan ANOVA. Hasil analisis sidik ragam menunjukkan pengaruh nyata pada taraf p0,05 dan pengujian dilakukan dengan menggunakan Duncan Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai kadar air biskuit bebas gluten berkisar antara 1.49%-2.16%, kadar protein berkisar 2.45%-10.95%, lemak berkisar 9.98%-11.19%, karbohidrat berkisar 75.33%-82.52% dan serat 1.87%-3.41%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan  bahwa perlakuan memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap protein, lemak, karbohidrat, serat dan pada kadar air dan kadar abu tidak memberikan pengaruh nyata. Sedangkan pada pengujian organoleptik meliputi warna dengan skor 4,6 – 5,4 (agak suka sampai suka), rasa dengan skor 5,1 – 5,6 (suka), aroma dengan skor 5,0 – 5,3 (suka) dan tekstur dengan skor 4,9 – 5,6 (agak suka sampai suka). Perlakuan terbaik dari penelitian ini yaitu pada P1 dengan perbandingan tepung talas 75 gr dan tepung tapioka 25 gr.
MUTU MIKROBIOLOGIS KECAP IKAN TERI (stolepherus spp) DENGAN KONSENTRASI GULA AREN SELAMA PENYIMPANAN DI USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH (UMKM) WANWIN
Authors: Galai Arfat Z , Bait Yoyanda , Ahmad Lisna
Published: October 2023

Kecap ikan merupakan pangan olahan tradisional dari hasil laut yang dibuat secara fermentasi dan telah lama dikenal.Pada pembuatan kecap ikan ini menggunakan Konsentrasi gula aren yang berbeda. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kemampuan gula aren sebagai pengawet secara alami dalam menghambat pertumbuhan mikroorganisme patogenpada kecap ikan teri.Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah eksperimental menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL)dengan 4 perlakuan dan 3 kali ulangan yaitu konsentrasi Gula aren (P0) 350 gram, (P1) 400 gram, (P2) 450 gram, (P3) 500 gram. Data dianalisis dengan uji statistis Analisis of variance (ANOVA).Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perlakuan dengan konsentrasi gula aren yang berbeda berpengaruh terhadap pertumbuhanKapang/Khamir, Organoleptik (warna,tekstur, rasa, danaroma), Nilai pH, dan kadar air. Penambahan gula aren dengan konsentrasi 500 gram memiliki jumlah Kapang 1,0 x 10¹ CFU/g, Khamir 3,6 x 10¹ CFU/g, nilai pH 5-6, kadar air 37,5%, dan hasil Organoleptik dari semua perlakuan dengan konsentrasi gula aren berada pada skalah agak suka sampai suka (5-6)
MINUMAN FUNGSIONAL PEPAYA SUPER THAILAND (Carica pepaya L) DENGAN PENAMBAHAN SANTAN KELAPA DAN GULA AREN
Authors: Naway Fauzi Saputra , Engelen Adnan , - Amirudin
Published: October 2023

Minuman fungsional dilengkapi dengan fungsi tersier seperti probiotik, menambah asupan vitamin dan mineral tertentu, meningkatkan stamina tubuh dan mengurangi resiko penyakit tertentu (seperti: antioksidan untuk mengurangi resiko kanker). Indonesia merupakan Negara yang kaya akan sumber daya alam. Bermacam-macam tanaman yang hidup di Indonesia mempunyai banyak manfaat. Namun, banyak orang yang belum mengetahui manfaat dari masing-masing tanaman. Buah  papaya super Thailand   (Carica  pepaya  L.) merupakan  salah  satu  komoditas pertanian  yang  banyak  di gemari  oleh masyarakat  Indonesia.  Buah  papaya memiliki banyak kandungan vitamin A, vitamin  C,  mineral  dan  energi serta  buah papaya memiliki banyak antioksidan  yang baik bagi kesehatan. Adapun tujuanpeneletian yaitu melakukan anaisis  uji organoleptik, kadar air, vitamin C dan total gula.  Hasil uji organoleptik mengunakan metode hedonik pada 30 orang panelis baik dari segi warna (P1) 4.11, (P2) 4.17, (P3) 4.01, aroma (P1) 3.9, (P2) 4.1, (P3) 3.7, dan rasa (P1) 5.43, (P2) 5.13, (P3) 5.53, sedangkan untuk uji analisis kimia kadar air memperoleh nilai (P1) 82.34, (P2) 49.44, (P3) 87.63, kadar gula (P1) 17.1, (P2) 22.1 (P3) 24.3, uji vitamin C (P1) 4.77, (P2) 4.39, (P3) 6.12.
WATER TREATMENT AIR SUNGAI DAN SUMUR BOR KONSUMSI PABRIK PG. TOLANGOHULA BESERTA PERUMAHANNYA
Authors: Modjo Ardiyanto Saleh , Saba Marjun , Antuli Zainudin
Published: October 2023

Kajian ini untuk mengetahui water treatment air sungai dan sumur bor konsumsi pabrik PG Tolangohula beserta perumahannya Metode yang dilakukan dalam kajian ini adalah metode observasi, sedangkan teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara langsung dengan karyawan di PT PG Gorontalo Unit PG Tolangohula Hasil yang diperoleh dari kajian ini menunjukan bahwa air sungai dan sumur bor dapat diolah menjadi air bersih untuk kebutuhan pabrik dan konsumsi perumahan Proses pengolahan air ini meliputi settling pond, proses floculation, bak clean water, proses sand filter, tangki M5, proses antracite, proses softening dan tangki 1000 m3.Kata kunci: Water Treatment, Air Sungai Air Sumur Bor
PENGARUH LAMA PENGERINGAN TERHADAP KUALITAS KIMIA DAN BIOLOGIS IKAN TERI ASIN KERING (Stolephorus sp.)PENGARUH LAMA PENGERINGAN TERHADAP KUALITAS KIMIA DAN BIOLOGIS IKAN TERI ASIN KERING (Stolephorus sp.)
Authors: Bau Fikri Cahyanto , Une Suryani , Antuli Zainudin
Published: October 2023

ABSTRACT Anchovies like sea fish, are generall,  an important source of nutrition for Indonesian people. Anchovies commonly contains protein about 16% and only 1% fat content. Water is the most component in anchovies meat, namely 80% so that anchovies will be easily damaged. The research aimed to find out the chemical and biological quality of dried-salted anchovies (Stolephorus sp.). It applied a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with a single factor, namely the effect of drying time for 4 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours where each treatment was replicated three times. The parameter observed in this research included chemical quality (proximate test) and microbiological quality). In addition, the data analysis used was Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The result of water content quality on driedsalted anchoves revealed the value for 22.34 18.76%; for protein analysis showed a  value of protein content was 31. 89 -33. 15%; for fat analysis, the percentage value of fat content was 1.61 2. 84%. Meanwhile, for the analysis of total plate count (TPC) showed a significant value was 22. 2 cfu/g for 4 hours dryng 21 2 CfU/g for 8 hours drying, and 14. 2 cfu/gr for 12  hours dryng.
Influence of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles on Durability Properties of Lightweight Foamed Concrete
Authors: Afiya Abdul Sattar  , Md Azree Othuman Mydin  , Roshartini Omar
Published: October 2023

The worldwide construction industry has realized the need for lightweight building materials that are flexible, high-performance, and ecologically benign. Considering the need, it has been found that lightweight foamed concrete (LFC), a new revolutionary material, can be used to lower the overall weight of conventional concrete. In concrete, nanoparticles are used due to their beneficial effects, such as their tiny size of particles and high reactivity to improve concrete’s strength. Furthermore, LFC is quite porous due to which it becomes less effective. The LFC matrix can be made effective by including many nanoparticles to improve its strength. In the current body of information, the impact of nano titanium dioxide in LFC has not yet been studied. As a result, there is considerable confusion regarding the method by which the nano TiO2 might influence the LFC's durability properties. Therefore, the application of nano TiO2 in the LFC matrix is the main emphasis of this work. The goal was to determine how various nano TiO2 weight fractions (1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5%) affect the durability characteristics of LFC, including setting time, drying shrinkage, porosity, and water absorption. The findings suggested that excellent water absorption, porosity, and drying shrinkage of LFC are made possible by the presence of a 3% weight fraction of nano TiO2 in LFC. The microstructural of LFC is changed by the addition of nano TiO2.
Vibration Assessment on Reinforced Concrete Structure Due to Heavy Trucks
Authors: Tuan Norhayati Tuan Chik  , Nor Aiza Erme Mohamad  , Nor Azizi Yusoff  , Goh Teik Lim  , Muhammad Azizi Yusri Rusidi
Published: October 2023

The vibration caused by the heavy truck is becoming a concern towards the cracking at reinforced concrete structure. This paper discussed the vibration of rigid heavy truck assessment at Masjid Jamek Kampung Bindu, Batu Pahat and be compared to the Department of Environment’s guideline. This study was conducted using accelerometer device to get the vibration’s acceleration reading. There were 13 channels of accelerometers were setup accordingly to get the peak value of acceleration which located at the near of podium, middle of the mosque and near the entrance of mosque. Test 1 had peaked at 49.96 mm/s2 occurred at Channel 9, Test 2 had peaked at 69.64 mm/s2 occurred at Channel 5 and lastly Test 3 had peaked at 27.51 mm/s2 occurred at Channel 13. At the same time, peak velocity value also calculated using the equations. The values are 0.0795 mm/s, 0.1108 mm/s and 0.0438 mm/s, respectively. From the data obtained, a comparison with the acceptable road traffic induced vibration in building by Department of Environment (DoE) is established. Thus, all of the velocity value is considered safe as the findings are less than 1 mm/s, the recommend velocity limit for sensitive buildings.
Real Time Patient Vital Monitoring and Alarm System with Prediction of Anomalies and Future Clinical Episodes using Machine Learning Models
Authors: Arko Pal Pal  , Kunal Mujoo  , Ruby Dinakar  , Khushi Gupta  , Akarsh Siwach
Published: October 2023

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in India. Many times, heart diseases do not show symptoms until they become a matter of concern. This silent nature calls for real time monitoring of vitals. In this paper, we propose a healthcare monitoring system which makes use of existing wearable devices to measure vitals of the user’s body. The data gathered is used to perform real time analysis to detect any irregularities and simultaneously to predict if there are any underlying problems that might be of future concern.
A Concatenated Deep Feature Extraction Architecture For Multi-Class Alzheimer Disease Prediction
Authors: V. Sanjay  , P. Swarnalatha
Published: October 2023

Alzheimer's disease (AD), particularly affects adults, is among the most common brain disorders, causing memory loss and losing information to varied degrees. is a progressive neurological condition that gradually impairs cognitive performance and can lead to death. With today's technological advancements, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning can diagnose AD. As a result, MRI is the most often utilized tool for diagnosing and monitoring the progression of AD. Image identification in the early detection of AD can be accomplished automatically utilizing machine learning (ML) with this technique. Although ML has several advantages, deep learning (DL) is currently more extensively used because it has superior learning ability and is more suited to tackling image identification difficulties. However, there are significant hurdles to implementing DL, such as the requirement for huge datasets, large computational resources, and careful parameter tuning to avoid overfitting or underfitting. In order to solve the problem of classifying AD using DL, this research provides randomised concatenated feature representations obtained by two pre-trained network models that learn feature information in deep from brain functional schemes of MRI scans simultaneously. To execute the task of AD multiclass classification, we experimented using concatenated CNN of DenseNet and MobileNet. To highlight the discriminating regions from scans for the suggested model prediction, a gradient class activation map has been used. In multiclass classification, the suggested model achieved 98.87 percent accuracy, 98.95 percent precision, and 98.99 percent recall, according to the experimental results. The findings suggest that advanced DL techniques combined with MRI data can be utilised to classify and forecast neurodegenerative brain illnesses such as Alzheimer's.
Soil Monitoring for Agriculture Activity using Low Power Wide Area Network
Authors: Nurul Adilah  , Imi Raihanasha Zaki  , Idrus Salimi Ismail  , Md Rabiul Awal  , Nur Farizan Munajat  , Ahmad Hafiz Wahy
Published: October 2023

The new Covid-19 pandemic is affecting many economic sectors, such as the agricultural industry. The farmers faced many challenging constraints during the pandemic due to the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO), resulting the unproductive crops. This paper proposed smart agriculture adopted with the Internet of Things (IoT) and Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) technology to be one of the possible solutions for the problems. Early precautions will minimize unproductive crops by monitoring the soil for healthy crops by monitoring the moisture and the pH level of the soil in real time. In this paper, a soil monitoring system using (Long-range) LoRa technology as one of the solutions for LPWAN to monitor the soil for agriculture has been set up. The soil moisture and pH sensors used to monitor the condition of the soil. The monitoring system uses LoRa as the communication network for the two sensors integrated into the Arduino Uno microcontroller as the transmitter and a receiver to monitor the status of the soil. This project enables the user to monitor the soil conditions and control the watering of the crops. The result concludes that this system shows 100% accuracy of the packet data received by the receiver, where the location of transmitter to the receiver was 1.4 meters apart.
Evidence of Malaysian Company Performance using Copula and Stochastic Frontier Analysis During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Roslah Arsad  , Zaidi Isa  , Ezzah Suraya Sarudin  , Budi Halomoan Siregar  , Mohammad Nasir Abdullah
Published: October 2023

Traditional stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) assumes error independence, potentially leading to estimation and efficiency score errors. The purpose of this paper is to introduce the assumption of dependent errors into SFA to rank the performance of 12 Malaysian companies. In 2019 and 2020, during the global COVID-19 outbreak, the shockwaves it sent through various sectors, including healthcare and transportation, were profound. This study assesses company efficiency performance using the copula stochastic frontier analysis (CSFA) model. Seven Archimedean copulas are considered, and the most suitable copula is selected based on the lowest AIC (Akaike Information Criterion) value. The Cot copula, with an AIC value of -19.707, emerges as the best model. The results also reveal a relationship between random errors and inefficiency errors, as well as evidence that COVID-19 contributes to business inefficiency. According to the Cot copula results, Eita Resources Berhad (0.995), My E.G. Services Berhad (0.994), and KPJ Healthcare Berhad (0.857) are the top-performing companies, while Pansar Berhad (0.316), Suria Capital Holdings Berhad (0.319), and Hap Seng Consolidated Berhad (0.411) are the least efficient ones. Therefore, the primary contribution of this study is the proposition that the Cot copula and SFA are appropriate models for analyzing efficiency results. CSFA is a highly accurate model as it accounts for external factors, or random noise, in efficiency estimation and acknowledges the assumption of dependent errors in SFA, making it more realistic for real-world applications.
Daylight Performance of Integrated Horizontal Light Pipe with Shading Devices (Validation) for High-Rise Building in Tropical Climate
Authors: Christopher Heng Yii Sern  , Louis Ting Kwang Liou  , Boon Jia Jun  , Sharifah Fairuz Binti Syed Fadzil
Published: October 2023

Daylight is known to bring benefits to human in terms of productivity, psychology, and physiology. The emergence of deep plan layout in high-rise hinders the utilisation of the abundance daylight available in tropical climate. This brings challenges to ensure a uniform distribution in the interior room. This study focuses on the software validation of the integration of a horizontal light pipe (LP) and shading devices (SD) to illuminate the deep plan where the former provides daylight in the deepest portion of the room while the latter helps to shade the excessive daylight at the window opening. The shading devices that have been chosen are overhang, light shelf, and blinds. The computer simulation, Integrated Environment Solution: Virtual Environment (IESVE), is being validated with physical model experiment with a scale of 1:10. The experiment was conducted in an open carpark in Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia from 9am to 3pm for two days. The validation was done using graph comparison, Pearson Correlation, relative root mean square error (RRMSE), and relative mean bias error (RMBE). The results shows that the daylight ratio (DR) from the software has positive relationship with the experiment data. Hence, the software can be used to further simulate various integration of LP and SD.
Measuring the Internal Consistency and Reliability of the Hierarchy of Controls in Preventing Infectious Diseases on Construction Sites: The Kuder-Richardson (KR-20) and Cronbach's Alpha
Authors: Vivian Wong Shao Yun  , Norhidayah Md Ulang  , Siti Hamidah Husain
Published: October 2023

Before initiating data collection, it is customary to assess the validity and reliability of the formulated question or instrument to ensure the collection of high-quality data for research purposes. Consequently, this study aims to evaluate the internal consistency of the data through a systematic analysis procedure to test the reliability of the adapted questionnaire. The adapted questionnaire is assessed using Kuder-Richardson 20 (KR-20) and Cronbach's alpha coefficients. The study on reliability was conducted using a sample size of 30. The Kuder-Richardson 20 (KR-20) test consists of a questionnaire comprising six questions and five questions with 5-point Likert scales to calculate Cronbach's alpha. For this study, the reliability assessment of Kuder-Richardson 20 (KR-20) revealed a robust correlation of 0.73 (within the range of 0.70–0.89). However, Cronbach's Alpha analysis indicates that the reliability test for the designed questionnaire yielded an acceptable result (0.74), falling within the recommended range of 0.7 to 0.8. The results obtained from the study suggest that there is a significant correlation between the research instrument and the variables being measured. Hence, to ensure the successful implementation of preventative measures against infectious diseases at the designated site, it is imperative to conduct the questionnaire development process accurately and establish its reliability.
The Paradigm Shift from Traditional to Blended Learning Methodology in Architecture Education
Authors: Tahir Abdul Rahman Siddiquee  , Fadzidah Abdullah  , Aliyah Nur Zafirah Sanusi  , Mohd Khalid Hasan
Published: October 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the education sector, forcing institutions to explore alternative teaching methodologies. This research article examines the paradigm shift from traditional classroom-based face-to-face learning to blended learning in architecture education. A questionnaire was designed and administered to collect data from architecture students and educators in India, with a focus on their experiences and perceptions of blended learning. The results of the study indicate a significant rise in the adoption of blended learning in the postCovid-19 period. The respondents reported a favourable attitude towards blended learning, recognizing its potential to enhance learning outcomes and improve flexibility. The findings highlight the advantages of incorporating online platforms, multimedia resources, and virtual collaboration tools into architectural education. The findings indicate a significant increase in usage across various categories, with the highest increases observed in learning management systems, video conferencing platforms, online discussion sessions, live online lectures, online quizzes or assignment platforms, and online jury sessions. The research supports the idea that blended learning offers a promising approach to meet the evolving needs of architecture education in India. The flexibility and adaptability of blended learning methods provide opportunities for students to engage in self-paced learning, access a wide range of learning materials, and collaborate with peers and professionals beyond physical boundaries. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on the use of blended learning in architecture education, specifically in the context of India. The findings provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers seeking to integrate technology into the curriculum effectively. By embracing blended learning, architecture institutions can prepare students for the digital era while maintaining the fundamental principles of design education.
Prediction of Potassium (K) Content in Soil Analysis Utilizing Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy
Authors: Rosdisham Endut  , Mohd Shafiq Amirul Sabri  , Syed Alwee Aljunid  , Norshamsuri Ali  , Abdur Rehman Laili  , Muhammad Hafiz Laili
Published: October 2023

The relationship between NIR spectroscopy spectral absorbance and potassium (K) is studied as a representative factor for analysing soil's nutritional content. To determine the potassium content of soil samples without resorting to intrusive and time-consuming chemical analysis techniques, NIR spectroscopy sampling techniques have been tested. Spectrum absorption data from 900 nm to 1600 nm were discovered to correspond with potassium values and were then analysed using a number of pre-processing procedures. Five techniques, Multiplicative Scatter Correction (MSC), Multiplicative Scatter Correction using Common Amplification (MSSCA), Multiplicative Scatter Correction using Common Offset (MSCCO), Detrending (DT), and Mean Normalization (MN), have been identified as the most effective. Using the Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) model, both calibration and prediction data are evaluated. In the end study, the MSCCA method was determined to be the most effective pre-processing method for both calibration and prediction outcomes, with R2 values of 0.9998 for calibration and RMSE values of 0.0600 for prediction. Utilising PLSR model and the MSCCA preprocessing method, the relationship between NIRS absorbance data and potassium may be determined. Consequently, we may infer that the NIRS approach can be utilised to detect amount of potassium in soil analysis employing a less time-consuming, non-invasive, and labour-intensive sampling technique.
Genetics of pain and management of chronic pain by extracorporeal depuration therapies
Authors: Austin-Ward Enrique Daniel
Published: October 2023

Pain is a very complex subject in biology. As a vital phenomenon, pain must have arisen very early in evolution, since life, in order to defend itself, had to develop among its first capacities the ability to avoid nociceptive stimuli, and it is closely related to the origin of consciousness.
The problem of pain involves profound ethical, philosophical, religious and scientific dilemmas, and from the medical point of view, pain is the main reason or cause for which people seek health care. It is estimated that chronic pain affects, for example, one in three Americans and costs this economy $635 billion each year. The experience of pain is distinguished by large differences among individuals. It is subjective, and patients with similar pathologies or diseases report very different levels of pain. This is observed even in controlled experimental settings where pain is studied. Knowledge of genetic and molecular factors underlies the understanding of pain and the development of more effective therapies for its management, and involves a number of methodologies to determine, in the individual experience of pain, which aspects of the basic biological structure are amenable to intervention or quantification.
This article address the issue of pain from the genetic point of view and the possible intervention in chronic pain using Extracorporeal Circulation Devices (ECD).
Algılanan Özyeterlilik ve Kontrol Odağının Girişimciliğe Etkisi
Authors: ÇİFTÇİ İsa , ÇAKIR Veli Ozan
Published: October 2023

Araştırmanın amacı, spor bilimleri fakültesi öğrencilerinin algıladıkları özyeterlilik ve kontrol odağının girişimcilik niyetine etkisinin incelenmesidir. Bingöl Üniversitesi Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi'nde eğitim alan öğrenciler arasından, kolayda örneklem yöntemi ile gönüllü olarak seçilen 199 kadın ve 255 erkek, toplamda 454 kişi, araştırmanın örneklemini oluşturmuştur. Katılımcılara kişisel bilgi formu ve verilerin toplanması amacıyla “Genel Özyeterlilik Ölçeği”, Akademik Kontrol Odağı Ölçeği” ve “Girişimcilik Niyeti Ölçeği” uygulanmıştır. Normal dağılımı kabul edilen verilerde değişkenler arasındaki ilişki düzeyi Pearson Korelasyon testi kullanılırken, etki durumunu belirlemek için Doğrusal Regresyon testi kullanılmıştır. Öğrencilerin Genel Özyeterlilik ile kontrol odağı ve girişimcilik niyeti arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişkiler bulunmuştur. Bir diğer bulgu ise araştırmaya katılan öğrencilerin özyeterlilik ve kontrol odaklarının sahip oldukları girişimcilik niyetine etkisi istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulunmuştur (p
Investigation of Imagery Behaviours and visualization of Athletes in Different Sports Branches
Authors: AYBEK Suat , YAZICI Yakup
Published: October 2023

This research aims Investigation of Imagery Behaviours and visualization of Athletes in Different Sports Branches. The "Imagination Imagery in Sports" scale was used. "T-Test and ANOVA" and "post hoc (Tukey)" tests were applied to find the difference between the groups regarding the sub-dimensions of our study. When examined according to gender and branch variables, it is seen that there is no statistically significant difference between the sub-dimensions (p>0.05). In contrast, a significant difference was found in the motivational general arousal sub-dimension (p
Comparison of Self-Efficacy of Individual and Team Athletes
Authors: ERAİL Serhat , UZUN Recep Nur
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to compare the self-efficacy of individual and team athletes. The population of the study consists of athletes over the age of 18 in Samsun province. The sample group consists of a total of 200 athletes, 101 from individual athletes and 99 from team athletes. Athlete Self-Efficacy Scale and "Personal Information Form" were used as data collection tools. For data analysis, Independent Sample T-Test was used to compare the variables. Results: In the comparison of athletes' self-efficacy according to the type of sport, there is no statistical difference in the sub-dimensions according to the findings related to the type of sport (p>0.05). However, when the mean scores are analysed, team athletes have higher mean scores than individual athletes in the sub-dimensions of Sports Competence and Personality. In the sub-dimensions of Psychological Competence and Professional Thinking, individual athletes had higher mean scores than team athletes. In the comparison of self-efficacy of individual and team athletes according to gender, there was no statistical difference in sub-dimensions (p>0.05). In the comparison of self-efficacy of individual and team athletes according to their height, there is a statistical difference between athletes with a height of 175 cm and below and athletes with a height of 176 cm and above in the sub-dimension of professional thinking in athletes (p
The Effect of Neuroticism on Autonomic Cardiac Responses Caused by Mental Stress in University Student-Athletes
Authors: DOĞAN Erman
Published: October 2023

The present study investigated whether neuroticism might have predictive ability for athletes' Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in response to mental stress, a noninvasive measurement of the interaction between the autonomic nervous and cardiovascular systems. The sample included 49 university student-athletes aged 19 to 24. Participants first completed items from the Five Factor Personality Inventory concerning neuroticism to measure neuroticism. Then, their resting HRV’s were measured for four minutes. Afterward, participants took a modified version of the Stroop word-color task as the mental stressor within four minutes while their HRV responses were recorded. Results indicated a significant increase in terms of Heart Rate (HR) (z= 3.162, p= .002), Root Mean Square of the Successive (RMSSD) (z= 2.973, p= .003), Low Frequency (LF) (z= 3.027, p= .002), and High Frequency (HF) (z= 3.404, p= .001) from baseline to stressor condition in the low neuroticism group. On the other hand, no significant increase was observed in RMSSD (z= 1.314, p= .189) and LF (z= 1.173, p= .241) from baseline to stressor condition in the high neuroticism group. Results also revealed a significant increase in HR (z= 2.543, p= .011) and HF (z= 2.229, p= .026) from baseline to stressor condition in the high neuroticism group. The results observed in the present study revealed that athletes' responses to mental stress might vary due to personality traits, especially neuroticism. In conclusion, researchers and practitioners aiming to regulate athletes' psychophysiological responses to stress should consider personality traits such as neuroticism.
Acil Servisteki Sepsisli Hastaların Prognozunda MEWS, qSOFA ve MEDS Skorlarının Karşlaştırılması
Authors: ARI Emrah , DEMİR Ömer Faruk , ARI Maşide , YILDIRIMER ÇELİK Yıldız , GÜLMEZ Abdurrahman
Published: October 2023

Amaç: Sepsis, tedavideki tüm gelişmelere rağmen mortalitesi yüksek seyreden bir sendromdur. Acil servislerde sepsis hastalarının prognozunda erken tanı ve hızlı müdahale büyük önem arz etmektedir. Hastalığın ciddiyetinin belirlenmesinde sağlık personeline yardımcı skorlama sistemleri geliştirilmiştir.

Çalışmamızda, bu skorlama sistemlerinden Modifiye Erken Uyarı Skoru (MEWS), hızlı Ardışık Organ Yetmezliği Değerlendirme Puanı (qSOFA) ve Acil Serviste Sepsis Mortalite Skoru (MEDS) ‘nun prognoz ve mortaliteyi öngörmedeki güçleri karşılaştırılarak, hangisinin daha güvenilir olduğunun belirlenmesi amaçlandı.

Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Acil Servis Kliniği ‘nde 01.04.2017-01.04.2019 tarihleri arasında sepsis tanısı konulan hastalar retrospektif olarak dahil edildi. Hastaların demografik ve klinik özellikleri kaydedilerek MEWS, qSOFA, MEDS puanları hesaplandı. Hastalar ölen ve sağ kalan olmak üzere iki grupta incelendi. Ölen hasta grubu ilk 28 günde sepsis nedeniyle ölen hastalardan oluşturuldu.

Bulgular: Çalışmaya yaş ortalaması 73.4±14.6 yıl ve %52,4 ‘ü(n=165) erkek olan toplam 315 hasta dahil edildi. En sık ek hastalık %54,2(n=171) ile hipertansiyondu. En sık enfeksiyon kaynağı %57,5(n=181) ile solunum sistemiydi. Hastaların %47,6 ’sının(n=150) öldüğü tespit edildi. MEDS, 28 günlükmortalite tahmininde en yüksek öngörüye sahipti (EAK=0.78). MEDS≥9 olduğunda mortaliteyi öngörmedeki sensitivitesi %95,3, spesifitesi %37,6 ve negatif prediktif değeri %89,9 idi. MEWS≥5 iken sensitivitesi %77,3, spesifitesi %47,3 ve negatif prediktif değeri %69,6 idi(EAK=0.66). QSOFA skoru≥2 iken sensitivitesi %84, spesifitesi %41,8 ve negatif prediktif değeri %74,2 idi (EAK=0.67).

MEDS’ in mortaliteyi öngörmedeki gücü qSOFA ve MEWS’den daha iyi bulundu (p
A NUMERICAL METHOD FOR SOLVING A COMPLETE HYPERSINGULAR INTEGRAL EQUATION OF THE SECOND KIND AND ITS JUSTIFICATION
Authors: Kostenko Oleksii V.
Published: October 2023

A complete hypersingular integral equation of the second kind was obtained as a boundary integral equation for the diffraction and scattering problem of electromagnetic waves in space separated by the periodically placed non-perfectly conducting strips. The equation includes a singular integral that distinguishes it from the studied second-kind hypersingular equation. Our motivation is the need to have a numerical method for the equation, its applicability borders, and guaranteed convergence. The numerical method has the type of Nyström. The justification of the method envelops a proof of the theorem of existence and uniqueness of the solution and an estimate of the convergence rate of sequence of the approximate solutions to an exact solution.
Size and Albedo Constraints for (152830) Dinkinesh Using WISE Data
Authors: McFadden Kiana D. , Mainzer Amy K. , Masiero Joseph R. , Bauer James M. , Cutri Roc M. , Dahlen Dar , Masci Frank J. , Pittichová Jana , Satpathy Akash , Wright Edward L.
Published: October 2023

Probing small main-belt asteroids provides insight into their formation and evolution through multiple dynamical and collisional processes. These asteroids also overlap in size with the potentially hazardous near-Earth object population and supply the majority of these objects. The Lucy mission will perform a flyby of the small main-belt asteroid, (152830) Dinkinesh, on 2023 November 1, in preparation for its mission to the Jupiter Trojan asteroids. In this Letter, we present data to support the planning of Lucy’s imminent encounter of Dinkinesh. We employed aperture photometry on stacked frames of Dinkinesh obtained by the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer and performed thermal modeling on a detection at 12 μm to compute diameter and albedo values. Through this method, we determined Dinkinesh has an effective spherical diameter of

0.76

−
0.21

+
0.11

km and a visual geometric albedo of

0.27

−
0.06

+
0.25

at the 16th and 84th percentiles. This albedo is consistent with typical stony (S-type) asteroids. These measurements will enable the Lucy team to optimize planning for the flyby of Dinkinesh, including refinement of exposure times and flyby geometry. The data obtained from this mission will, in turn, allow us to better understand the calibration of our thermal models by providing ground truth data. The Lucy flyby presents a rare opportunity to study the smallest main-belt asteroid ever observed in situ.
Two new species of Deuterophlebia Edwards, 1922 from Southwestern China (Diptera, Deuterophlebiidae)
Authors: Zheng Xuhongyi , Zhou Changfa
Published: October 2023

The family Deuterophlebiidae is considered the most plesiomorphic Diptera family, with striking morphology and life history. In this study, we provide detailed descriptions and figures of two new species from Southwestern China: Deuterophlebia pseudopodasp. nov. and Deuterophlebia pachychaetasp. nov., along with genetic distances of COI sequences between the seven known Chinese species of Deuterophlebia Edwards, 1922. The two new species can be identified by the adults’ male terminalia, head structures, male and female antennae and mesothoracic spines or abdominal projections of the pupae. As a result, China is currently the country with the highest Deuterophlebia species diversity.
Ardisia krauensis, a new species of Primulaceae (Myrsinoideae) from Peninsular Malaysia
Authors: Julius Avelinah , Syahida-Emiza Suhaimi , Utteridge Timothy M. A.
Published: October 2023

Ardisia krauensis, a new species of Primulaceae from Peninsular Malaysia, is described and illustrated. The new species is assignable into subgenus (§) Pyrgus on account of specialised lateral reproductive branches bearing a terminal inflorescence subtended by foliose bracts. Morphologically, the new species mostly resembles Ardisia rigida in having elliptic leaves. However, the new species can be distinguished by the combination of its lateral veins number, the inflorescence branching pattern, the rachis and flower colour, and the stigma shape. Ardisia krauensis is found in an entirely protected habitat, thus, it is assessed as Least Concern (LC).
Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on Geodiapria longiceps Kieffer, 1911 (Hymenoptera, Diapriidae) and synonymy of the genus Geodiapria Kieffer, 1910
Authors: Hübner Jeremy , Chemyreva Vasilisa G. , Notton David G.
Published: October 2023

This paper reviews the status of Geodiapria and its nominotypical and only included species G. longiceps. Geodiapria was previously understood to be very similar to, and doubtfully separated from the genus Basalys. We use integrative taxonomy (morphology, DNA-barcoding, phylogenetic tree building) to show that the valid name for what was G. longiceps Kieffer, 1911 is now Basalys rufocinctus (Kiefer, 1911) and that Geodiapria is consequently a junior synonym of Basalyssyn. nov. The following taxa are new synonyms of B. rufocinctus: Loxotropa longiceps Wasmann, 1909, syn. nov., G. longiceps Kieffer, 1911, syn. nov., L. rufosignata Kieffer, 1911, syn. nov. Basalys rufocinctus is newly reported from Corsica, Germany, Norway and Spain.