bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of employee Dependency Ratio on Economic Growth in North Luwu District
Authors: Nurhuda Nurhuda , Sari Idha , Syukri Muhammad , Muddin Hendra
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penyerapan tenaga kerja dan Dependency Ratio terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Kabupaten Luwu Utara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif dengan menggunakan data sekunder Kabupaten Luwu Utara 2011-2020. Metode pengumpulan data dalam penelitian dilakukan melalui penelusuran online pada laman BPS Luwu Utara. Dari hasil olah data  menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan variabel penyerapan tenaga kerja dan Dependency Ratio berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi di Kabupaten Luwu Utara, secara parsial variabel penyerapan tenaga kerja berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pertumbuhan ekonomi dan variabel DR secara parsial berpengaruh positif signifikan pertumbuhan ekonomi di Kabupaten Luwu Utara.
Pengaruh Rasio Profitabilitas, Arus Kas, Nilai Tukar, Suku Bunga dan Inflasi Pada Financial Distress Pada Perusahan Manufaktur
Authors: Agustinus Nicolas Saputra  , Ratih Kusumastuti
Published: July 2023

Financial distress adalah kondisi dimana perusahaan mengalami kesulitan keuangan dan terancam tidak bisa mempertahankan kelangsungan usahanya. Selaras dengan pendapat (Agusti, 2013) mendefinisikan financial distress adalah penurunan kondisi keuangan yang dialami entitas yang terjadi sebelum mengalami kebangkrutan. Industri adalah sekelompok perusahaan yang menghasilkan produk yang bisa menggantikan saling satu sama lain. Menurut Teguh S Pamudi industri terdiri dari perusahaan-perusahaan yang memiliki ketrkaitan, sehingga terjadi proses subtitusi. (Teguh S Pamudi). Industri adalah sebagai kegiatan ekonomi yang mengolah bahan baku, mentah, setengah jadi atau bisa barang jadi diubah menjadi sesutu yang memiliki nilai yang tinggi, sehingga mendapatkan keuntungan. (Undang-undang No 5 tahun 1984). Inflasi adalah naiknya harga-harga komoditi secara umum yang disebabkan oleh tidak sinkronnya antara program sistem pengadaan komoditi (produksi, penentuan harga, pencetakan uang dan lain sebagainya) dengan tingkat pendapatan yang dimiliki oleh masyarakat. Inflasi mengakibatkan barang menjadi semakin banyak karena daya beli masyarakat yang menurun (Iskandar Putong).
Penentuan Laba Produk Rumahan Lemper dengan Pendekatan Full Costing
Authors: Tripalupi Ramadhani Irma , Agustin Dinar Aulia , Dewi Divani Paramitha
Published: July 2023

This research aims to calculate the cost of production based on the cost of the process using a full costing approach, and determine the profit to be obtained. The research was conducted at Lemper X Home Industry in Bandung. The type of data taken is in the form of qualitative and quantitative data, sourced from primary data and secondary data through interviews and documentation. The secondary data is in the form of library research. The results of the study show that the full costing approach can determine the cost of production based on the cost of production and the amount of profit earned. However, because there is no comparison of the results of production costs with the calculation of the variable costing approach, it is not yet known whether the information regarding the determination of profit is appropriate. No calculations were made using the variable costing approach because there were limitations in terms of variable cost data. Therefore, this research recommends that the cost of production is also calculated using the variable costing approach so that the calculation of the cost of production can be obtained which is more in accordance with the needs and can determine the appropriate profit. Thus the company will also get more accurate and precise information, in determining profits and in terms of costs where it is possible to deduct both costs of process and costs of order  and in determining the appropriate approach to costs of process and costs of order.

 

Keywords: Cost of Orders, Cost of Processing, Full Costing, Profit, Variable Costing.
Perkembangan Akuntansi Keuangan Serta Tantangan di Era Digital
Authors: Adin Farhan Adin Saputra , OKta Okta Adi Saputra , Adib Adib Asyraf , Ratih Kusumastuti
Published: July 2023

Penulisan artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perkembangan Akuntansi Keuangan serta yang menjadi tantangan di era digital. Seiring dengan semakin kompleksnya lingkungan bisnis, tuntutan Akuntansi Keuangan untuk transparansi dan akuntabilitas semakin meningkat. Hal ini mendorong peran serta bagaimana peran akuntansi keuangan dan tantangan apa saja di era digital ini sebagai keandalan dari suatu laporan keuangan. Dalam artikel ini, kami meninjau beberapa literature review yang objektif sebagai acuan kajian. Artikel ini juga membahas tentang sejarah akuntansi keuangan didunia dan diIndonesia, serta yang menjadi tantangannya adalah kurangnya pemahaman teknologi oleh manajer keuangan yang mempengaruhi kinerja dan efektivitas posisi mereka sehingga bisa saja orang yang berkompeten di bidang akuntansi akan di gantikan oleh orang yang berkompeten dibidang teknologi untuk kemudian hari.
Sejarah Pendidikan Islam: Pertumbuhan dan Pembinaan pada Awal Islam
Authors: Hazyimara Karunia , Syamsuddin  , Usman
Published: July 2023

This study aims to determine the growth and development of Islamic education in the time of the Prophet Saw. This research uses a qualitative approach. In obtaining data as research material, researchers use library data (library research) with documentation methods. Based on the results of research analysis, it can be seen that in the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him) education had grown through his teachings and guidance from Allah Almighty through the intermediary of the angel Gabriel. This research reveals that in historical facts the Prophet (peace be upon him) educated in a surreptitious and overt way, due to unstable environmental conditions. The knowledge conveyed by the Prophet (saw) is based on the Qur'an as a guide book for Muslims.
Romantisme Pendidikan Pesantren di Era Milenial dan Revolusi Industri 4.0
Authors: Abas Abas , Auliya Hilyatul
Published: July 2023

Pesantren yang merupakan pilar utama pendidikan asli nusantara, saat ini justru kerap dianggap sebagai pendidikan yang kolot dan ketinggalan zaman, terutama pada era milenial ini. Kemajuan teknologi di era revolusi industri 4.0, serta masifnya globalisasi dan westernisasi menjadi tantangan sekaligus peluang untuk para kiai dan santri dalam menyebarkan dakwah yang ramah dan universal. Metode penelitian yang digunakan penulis adalah library research. Penulis mengumpulkan berbagai data kepustakaan untuk memperoleh jawaban atas pertanyaan yang diajukan penulis. Melalui data yang telah penulis kumpulkan, penulis menemukan berbagai fakta. Pertama, era milenial dapat disebut era post-modern. Era ini oleh sebagian pakar diartikan sebagai era back to spiritual and moral atau back to religion. Sementara Revolusi Industri 4.0 merupakan transformasi komprehensif dari keseluruhan aspek produksi di industri melalui penggabungan teknologi digital dan internet dengan industri konvensional. Pada era tersebut, sebuah informasi dapat tersebar dengan cepat karena seluruh entitasnya selalu terhubung satu sama lain. Kedua, pesantren mengalami berbagai dinamika, baik sosial maupun ekonomi. Pesantren yang merupakan blue print pendidikan asli Indonesia sejak ratusan tahun lalu tidak lantas menjadikannya sebagai lembaga pendidikan yang jumud dan terbelakang. Pada perkembangannya, pesantren tidak hanya mengajarkan kitab kuning semata. Pesantren pada saat ini justru menjadi lembaga pendidikan Islam yang inklusif dan mengikuti perkembangan zaman. Pesantren berupaya untuk selalu membuka ruang dialog dengan mengadopsi nilai-nilai baru yang lebih relevan dan membawa maslahat juga lebih sempurna dalam menjaga eksistensi pesantren. Hal tersebut selaras dengan kaidah Al-Muhafadatu ‘ala al-Qadimi al-Shalih wa al-Akhdu bi al-Jadid al-Ashlah.
PENULISAN ARTIKEL ILMIAH DALAM RANGKA PENGEMBANGAN MANAJEMEN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA (SDM) DOSEN DI PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA LEMBAGA LAYANAN PENDIDIKAN TINGGI (LLDIKTI) WILAYAH VII
Authors: ' Suyono
Published: July 2023

In an effort to improve the quality and quantity of LLDIKTI Region VII scientific publications, LLDIKTI Region VII needs to hold a Scientific Article Writing Workshop for LLDIKTI Region VII Private Higher Education lecturers in 2018. The scope of material presented in the workshop includes: 1) government policy on article writing Scientific in scientific journals, 2) scientific frame of mind, 3) clinical draft of writing scientific articles in the field of economics, 4) code of ethics for writing and ethics of writing scientific papers, 5) clinical draft of writing scientific articles in the field of science, 6) writing style, writing grammar and language of scientific articles, 7) clinical draft of writing scientific articles in the field of humanities, 8) plagiarism and sources of writing materials and 9) clinical draft of writing scientific articles in the field of science and medicine. The workshop activity is the responsibility for carrying out the duties of the organizing committee in accordance with the Letter of the Head of LLDIKTI Region VII number: 140 / K7 / SK / SI / 2018 dated June 8, 2018, concerning the Formation and Appointment of the Committee for the Workshop on Writing Scientific Articles for Private Higher Education Lecturers ( PTS) LLDIKTI Region VII Year 2018. This activity is also expected to be input and evaluation for all leaders at the Secretariat of the LLDIKTI Region VII Office in policy making in the following years.

 

Keywords: Scientific Article Writing Workshop, Lecturer HR Management Development
ANALISIS KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN FASTFOOD BERDASARKAN KUALITAS LAYANAN, HARGA DAN KUALITAS PRODUK DI MASA PANDEMI
Authors: Pinaraswati Sandra Oktaviana , Farida Ilya
Published: July 2023

This study aims to analyze the effect of service quality, price, and product quality simultaneously and partially on fast food purchasing decisions at the Smack Burger restaurant, Ngagel Jaya Selatan, Surabaya. This type of research uses a quantitative approach. The sample of this research is 80 consumers of Smack Burger Ngagel Jaya Selatan, Surabaya. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that: (1) Based on the results of the simultaneous test (F) it is known that Fcount is 57.707 > Ftable is 2.72. This means that there is an effect of service quality, price and product quality together on purchasing decisions on consumers of Smack Burger Ngagel Jaya Selatan Surabaya, (2) The partial test results show that the variables of service quality (not significant), price (significant) and product quality (significantly) has an effect on purchasing decisions at the Smack Burger restaurant, Ngagel Jaya Selatan Surabaya.

Keywords: Service Quality, Price, Product Quality and Purchase Decision
PERANCANGAN DAN SIMULASI SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN RESERVASI HOTEL BERBASIS WEB DENGAN METODE PROTOTYPING
Authors: Wirapraja Alexander , Widiantoro Rizal , Jason Jason
Published: July 2023

perhotelan merupakan salah satu dari pendukung industri kreatif yang berkembang paska pandemi covid 19. dalam operasional manajemen khususnya layanan yang cepat dan tanggap menjadi kunci utama dalam memenangkan persaingan. implementasi sistem informasi perhotelan merupakan solusi untuk mengatasi tingkat respon dari hotel terhadap kebutuhan konsumen. pada penelitian ini dilakukan pemodelan dari sistem informasi berbasis web pada industri perhotelan. penelitian ini akan menggunakan metode waterfall dan perancangan tampilan antar muka serta notifikasi pada sistem pembayaran agar mempermudah pengguna dalam melakukan transaksi. Hasil akhir yang didapatkan adalah nilai manfaat terhadap bisnis hotel dimana hotel akan memiliki efektivitas dan efisiensi dalam proses reservasi tamu yang akan menginap.
PENGARUH DISIPLIN KERJA DAN TERHADAP KINERJA KURIR PADA PERUSAHAAN JASA PENGIRIMAN ANTERAJA DI KOTA SURABAYA
Authors: Wijonarko Gugus
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengaruh disiplin kerja yang meliputi disiplin preventif, disiplin positif, dan disiplin progresif terhadap kinerja karyawan Anterja di wilayah Surabaya Penelitian ini menggunakan metode desktiptif kuantitatif melalui penyebaran kuesioner kepada kurir Anteraja yang berhasil terkumpul 90 responden yang tersebar di 9 kantor dan 1 drop off Anterja di kota Surabya. Adapun teknik analisis data menggunakan uji regeresi linier berganda dan uji hipotesus. Sedangkan hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Disiplin Preventif, Disiplin Positif, dan Disiplin Progresif secara parsial dan simultan berpengaruh terhadap kinerja kurir Anterja di kota Surabaya

 

 Kata Kunci : Disiplin Preventif, Disiplin Positif, Disiplin Progresif, dan Kinerja Karyawan
MODIFIKASI KURIKULUM SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS MUHAMMADIYAH 1 PONTIANAK
Authors: Ady Setiawan
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang manajemen modifikasi kurikulum di SMA Muhammadiyah 1 Pontianak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif dengan menggunakan kualitatif. Jenis penelitian ini adalah studi kasus yang dilakukan secara eksploratif dan mendalam. Metode pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, dementasi, dan observasi. Analisis data meliputi uji kredibilitas, transferabilitas, dependabilitas, dan konfirmabilitas. Subyek penelitian ini berjumlah 8 orang yang terdiri dari 1 kepala sekolah dan 2 wakil kepala sekolah, 5 orang guru. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) desain kurikulum di sekolah terdiri dari: Mengidentifikasi debat dan analisis kebutuhan, menentukan tujuan dan indikator pengukuran, menentukan strategi, mengimplementasikan hasil desain kurikulum, dan mengevaluasi serta membalas. Desain dilakukan bersama dengan masukan dari Komite Sekolah dan bimbingan dari Dinas Pendidikan kota dan provinsi (2) Hampir semua guru linier dalam mengajar mata pelajaran yang dapat sesuai dengan kualifikasi akademiknya, hanya 3 orang atau 6,25% dari total 48 guru tidak linier; (3) Hasil desain kurikulum adalah: (a) Dokumentasi hasil penyusunan kurikulum; (B) Hasil belajar akademik yang sangat baik; (c) Prestasi non akademik di bidang olahraga, seni, dan kepramukaan di tingkat lokal, regional, dan nasional; (d) Menambah program seperti sister school, pendidikan pesantren, life skills, dan persiapan menjadi SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerja Sama). Implikasi penelitian ini terdiri dari pengelolaan kurikulum mulai dari perencanaan, pengorganisasian, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi serta hasil terdiri dari keberhasilan siswa.
Phosphorylation of the N-terminus of Syntaxin-16 controls interaction with mVps45 and GLUT4 trafficking in adipocytes
Authors: Bremner Shaun K. , Berends Rebecca , Kaupisch Alexandra , Roccisana Jennifer , Sutherland Calum , Bryant Nia J. , Gould Gwyn W.
Published: July 2023

The ability of insulin to stimulate glucose transport in muscle and fat cells is mediated by the regulated delivery of intracellular vesicles containing glucose transporter-4 (GLUT4) to the plasma membrane, a process known to be defective in disease such as Type 2 diabetes. In the absence of insulin, GLUT4 is sequestered in tubules and vesicles within the cytosol, collectively known as the GLUT4 storage compartment. A subset of these vesicles, known as the ‘insulin responsive vesicles’ are selectively delivered to the cell surface in response to insulin. We have previously identified Syntaxin16 (Sx16) and its cognate Sec1/Munc18 protein family member mVps45 as key regulatory proteins involved in the delivery of GLUT4 into insulin responsive vesicles. Here we show that mutation of a key residue within the Sx16 N-terminus involved in mVps45 binding, and the mutation of the Sx16 binding site in mVps45 both perturb GLUT4 sorting, consistent with an important role of the interaction of these two proteins in GLUT4 trafficking. We identify Threonine-7 (T7) as a site of phosphorylation of Sx16 in vitro. Mutation of T7 to D impairs Sx16 binding to mVps45 in vitro and overexpression of T7D significantly impaired insulin-stimulated glucose transport in adipocytes. We show that both AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and its relative SIK2 phosphorylate this site. Our data suggest that Sx16 T7 is a potentially important regulatory site for GLUT4 trafficking in adipocytes.
Identifying the critical state of cancers by single-sample Markov flow entropy
Authors: Liu Juntan , Tao Yuan , Lan Ruoqi , Zhong Jiayuan , Liu Rui , Chen Pei
Published: July 2023

Background

The progression of complex diseases sometimes undergoes a drastic critical transition, at which the biological system abruptly shifts from a relatively healthy state (before-transition stage) to a disease state (after-transition stage). Searching for such a critical transition or critical state is crucial to provide timely and effective scientific treatment to patients. However, in most conditions where only a small sample size of clinical data is available, resulting in failure when detecting the critical states of complex diseases, particularly only single-sample data.

Methods

In this study, different from traditional methods that require multiple samples at each time, a model-free computational method, single-sample Markov flow entropy (sMFE), provides a solution to the identification problem of critical states/pre-disease states of complex diseases, solely based on a single-sample. Our proposed method was employed to characterize the dynamic changes of complex diseases from the perspective of network entropy.

Results

The proposed approach was verified by unmistakably identifying the critical state just before the occurrence of disease deterioration for four tumor datasets from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database. In addition, two new prognostic biomarkers, optimistic sMFE (O-sMFE) and pessimistic sMFE (P-sMFE) biomarkers, were identified by our method and enable the prognosis evaluation of tumors.

Conclusions

The proposed method has shown its capability to accurately detect pre-disease states of four cancers and provide two novel prognostic biomarkers, O-sMFE and P-sMFE biomarkers, to facilitate the personalized prognosis of patients. This is a remarkable achievement that could have a major impact on the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases.
Substance Abuse among Residents of Gwagwalada Abuja, Nigeria
Authors: Umarudeen A. M. , Okoli O. N. , Mundi J. , Mitaire-Idonor E. , Moore E. O. , Adah E.
Published: July 2023

Aims: To determine the variety of psychoactive substances existing in Gwagwalada and the extent to which residents indulged in them.

Study Design: A cross-sectional survey using questionnaires and audio interviews on eligible respondents.

Place and Duration of Study: Gwagwalada, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory in the month of April 2023.

Methodology: A cross-sectional survey was carried out by administering pre-tested questionnaires and audio interviews on 320 respondents with substance use history from selected areas of the town using convenience sampling.

Results: 100 questionnaires were returned filled, and 91 valid responses consisting of 52 (57.1%) users and 39 (42.9%) non-users were obtained. 27 (29.7%) and 25 (27.4%) of valid responses indicated active and inactive substance users, respectively. 17 (18.7%) active users frequently, and 35 (38.5%) infrequently indulged in substance abuse.Twenty (22.0%) substance users concurrently used multiple substances while 32 (35.2%) indulged in only one item per time.Most listed substances by responders and their routes of administration were alcohol (51.6%) oral, marijuana (24.2%) oral/inhalation, Crystal Methamphetamine (4.4%) inhalation/injection, Tranq (4.4%) injection, MDMA (4.4%) oral/injection, Panadol (3.3%) oral, Caffeine (3.3%) oral, Tramadol 2.2%) oral, and Datura spp. seed/leaf (2.2%) oral/smoking.Most used routes were oral (79.1%), inhalation/smoking (35.2%), and injection (28.2%). Alcohol was the substance most concurrently used with other listed substances, but mostly with marijuana and tramadol.Reasons given by respondents for their indulgence are peer pressure (42%), recreational use (30%), as a therapy (22%), to feel good (4%), and nonsensical reasons (2%). Responders listed availability/ accessibility, affordability, peer pressure, need to belong, as coping mechanism with the harsh economic realities as factors promoting substance abuse.

Conclusion: Our findings of Crystal Methamphetamine, Tranq, MDMA and Datura species among the variety of psychoactive substances and the fact that 29.7% of the sampled population actively indulged in them indicates a high prevalence of substance abuse Gwagwalada. This calls for urgent substance abuse mitigation strategies.
Microarray cDNA Dataset Analysis Reveals Potential Genes Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for Further Treatment Exploration
Authors: Muhammad Syed Aun , Raza Waseem , Ghafoor Saba , Sadeeq Sania , Abbas Syeda Zahra , Noor Sadaf
Published: July 2023

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an intricate and inadequately treatable metabolic disorder that requires modified treatment by identifying genetic variants as potential drug targets. In this study, we performed the system-level genetic analysis of the T2DM-related cDNA dataset and revealed 5 significant differentials expressed genes (DEGs) including ABRA, CYR61, NR4A1, KY, and TMEM131 as source genes. Among, these genes, 3 were down-regulated and 2 up-regulated. The biological function and gene ontology showed the association of these genes with cell apoptosis, cell communication, signal transduction, and insulin resistance. These genes are majorly expressed in multiple tissues specifically the brain, lungs, pancreas, and immune cells. The protein-protein network revealed the interaction of these source genes with important signature proteins including FOS, IGFN1, UBC, CTNB1, ITB5, JUN, HIF1A, p53, and other important genes. This study would be helpful to understand the etiology of T2DM and also improve the development of new drug treatments by identification of genes associated with T2DM.
Gamified Cyber-Crime Monitoring and Control Framework in a Computer Network Environment
Authors: Olatunji Sylvester , Alese Boniface , Ayeni Olaniyi , Olayinka Fabiyi Olakunle
Published: July 2023

Recent advancements in cybercrime are continually emerging, with the estimated damages to the global economy reaching the billion dollar mark. In the past, people acting alone or in small groups were the main perpetrators of cybercrime. Complex cybercriminal networks are now bringing people from all over the world together in real time to commit crimes on a never-before-seen scale. Game theory gives a formal vocabulary for the description and study of interacting situations in which a number of "entities," known as players, take actions that have an effect on one another. The field of cyber security could benefit from problem-solving techniques based on games theory to protect assets. In this article, we suggest a conceptual framework for a system for monitoring and controlling cybercrime.
Effect of Sulphur and Foliar Application of Iron (FeSO4) on Growth and Yield of Groundnut
Authors: Shingare Mahesh Namdev , Mehera Biswarup , Kumar Prateek , Yallaling Chintale
Published: July 2023

The field experiment was carried out on the groundnut crop during the Kharif season of 2022 at the agricultural research farm of the department of agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The treatment included a control plot and 3 doses of foliar sprays for iron (0.5, 0.75, and 1%) and sulphur (20, 40, and 60 kg). Ten treatments and three replications were included in the experiment's Randomized Block Design (RBD) design. A significant increase in plant height (53.60 cm) at 80 DAS, dry weight (37.73 g), kernel yield (2.47 t/ha), gross return (157520.00 INR/ha), net return (106768.40 INR/ha), and B:C ratio (2.10) were seen following the application of sulphur at a rate of 60 kg/ha plus 1% FeSO4.
Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils Using Various Flower and Ornamentals
Authors: Swetha T. Navya , Rajasekar Bontha , Hudge Bhagyashali V. , Mishra Purnima , Harshitha D. Naga
Published: July 2023

Soil contamination has become a serious problem in many industrialized and developing countries. Indiscriminate dumping of urban and industrial effluents along with solid waste often lead to toxic accumulation of heavy metal ions which not only impair soil productivity but also cause health hazards by entering into food chain via soil-plant-animal/human route. With rapid urbanization and industrialization, large quantities of industrial effluents get mixed with sewage and river water [1]. Irrigating crop fields with such contaminated sewage water is being increasingly adopted by marginal farmers due to scarcity of irrigation water. It also inadvertently leads to addition of large quantity of heavy metals to the agro ecosystem [2]. Plants with abilities to hyperaccumulate, accumulate, exclude and indicate heavy metals are important in environmental remediation. Most phytoremediation studies are aimed at inorganic pollutants through different approaches defined as phytoextraction (the used of metal accumulating plants to transport and concentrate metals from the soil to roots and above ground biomass), rhizofiltration (the use of plant roots to absorb, precipitate, and concentrate toxic metals from polluted effluents), and phytostabilization (the use of plants to reduce the mobility of metals)
Response of Integrated Nutrient Management on Soil Physico-chemical Properties of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.) var. Samrat
Authors: Sinha Aman Kumar , David Arun Alfred , Thomas Tarence , Jabeen Farkhanda
Published: July 2023

The field experiment was conducted at central research farm Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, SHUATS Prayagraj, (U.P.) on sandy loam soil to see response of Integrated nutrient management on soil properties of green gram (Vigna radiata L.) var. Samrat during Zaid season of 2022. There are nine treatment combinations were comprised in randomized block design with three replications. The soil samples were taken in two depth (0-15 cm & 15-30 cm) for analysis. The results showed that the application of NPK, Vermicompost and neem cake had a significant and non-significant effect on soil physico-chemical properties. The maximum bulk density 1.53 and 1.52 Mg-3, particle density 2.60 Mg m-3 and 2.61 Mg m-3, pH (7.33 and 7.35) and EC 0.33 and 0.32 dS m-1 was recorded in T1 (Absolute control) at 0-15 and 15-30 cm depth respectively. Similarly, the maximum percentage pore space 48.82 and 48.16%, water holding capacity 45.20 and 44.75%, percentage organic carbon 0.52 and 0.50%, available nitrogen 286.66 and 285.66 kg ha-1, phosphorus 29.60 and 28.85 kg ha-1 and potassium 192.74 and. 191.87 kg ha-1 was recorded in T9 [100 % NPK + 100 % Vermicompost + 100 % NC].
Investigation of Polyphenol Content and Antioxidative Activity of Cucurbita pepo L. Leaf Extracts Obtained by Ultrasonic Extraction
Authors: Kolarević Lamija , Horozić Emir , Ademović Zahida , Kozarević Ermina Cilović
Published: July 2023

In this research, the antioxidant activity and its correlation with the polyphenolic content in pumpkin leaf extracts (Cucurbita pepo L.) were examined. Dried and pulverized pumpkin leaves were used as extraction material. Various solvents (water, methanol, ethanol, acetone) and their mixtures, in a ratio of 50:50 (v/v) (water: methanol, water: ethanol, water: acetone) were used for extraction. The solid-to-solvent ratio was 1:10. The influence of solvents on phenolic extraction, as well as the effect of ultrasonic extraction was investigated. The samples were subjected to ultrasound for 15 minutes. The total phenolic content was determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu method and the antioxidant activity of the extracts by FRAP and DPPH methods. The obtained results indicate the importance of choosing an adequate extraction solvent for phenolic isolation from plant material. Mixtures of organic solvents and water, especially a mixture of water and acetone, are the most suitable for the extraction of phenolic compounds. At the same time, a positive correlation was established between the content of total phenols and the antioxidant activity of the extracts. This suggests that phenols contribute significantly to the antioxidant properties of pumpkin leaves. The results showed the potential medicinal properties of pumpkin leaves but further studies are needed to identify, characterize and isolate different bioactive components, which could be used as a basis for obtaining new drugs for the treatment of various diseases.
Ultrasound-guided Continuous Serratus Anterior Plane Block versus Ultrasound-Guided Continuous Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Analgesia in Multiple Traumatic Rib Fractures
Authors: Rehab Osama Mohammed Ateya , Almawy Mohamad Gamal , Elyazed Mohamed M. Abu , Gendy Hala Mohey El-Deen El-
Published: July 2023

Background: Rib fractures are the most common of all chest injuries. The aim of study was comparing the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound (US)- guided continuous serratus anterior plane (SAP (block and ultrasound- guided continuous thoracic paravertebral block) TPVB (in patients with multiple traumatic rib fractures.      

Methods: This prospective randomized study was conducted over 70 patients of either sex aged between 22-65 years with unilateral multiple traumatic fracture ribs (≥ 3 fractured ribs) in ICU. Patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups (35 patients each): Group I (TPVB): received US guided continuous TPVB using bupivacaine 0.25% for 4 days. Group II (SAP block): received US-guided continuous SAP block using bupivacaine 0.25% for 4 days. Pain severity using visual analogue scale (VAS) at rest and on coughing, respiratory rate (RR), pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gases were measured before and after administration of the blocks at regular intervals. Hemodynamic changes, rescue morphine analgesic dose, length of hospital stay and complications of the two techniques were also recorded.

Results: Both blocks provided significant decrease in VAS scores at rest and on coughing at all assessment times after blocks as compared to the pre-block values (P value< 0.05). There was no significant difference between both groups regarding the VAS scores at rest and on coughing. Both blocks provided significant decrease in RR and increase in FVC and FEV1 after blocks as compared to pre-block values (P value< 0.05). Continuous SAP block and TPVB provided significant increase in PaO2, SaO2 after both blocks as compared to pre-block values (P value< 0.05). There was no significant difference between both groups regarding morphine requirements, pulmonary functions and ABG parameters. SAP block had shorter block performance time and better needle visibility score than TPVB.

Conclusions: Continuous SAP block is a safe and effective alternative to the TPVB for pain relief in patients with unilateral multiple fracture ribs. Both techniques improved the pulmonary functions and the arterial oxygenation without side effects. The SAP block had shorter block performance time with better needle visibility score than the TPVB.
What Makes Bangladeshi RMG Suppliers Resilient in Global Apparel Supply Chain Management?
Authors: Rahman Mohammad Anisur
Published: July 2023

The global Readymade Garments (RMG) industry heavily relies on global supply chain management that aims to seek suppliers offering affordable, high-quality products delivered quickly. However, research on the factors influencing supplier selection in the RMG sector is scarce, and existing models fail to explain the paradox of rising exports in Bangladesh despite supply chain disruptions. This research strived to pervade this knowledge gap through a mixed-method empirical study on 66 international clothing brands. The findings reveal a two-step supplier selection process involving enlistment in a qualified supplier pool and subsequent allocation of work orders within the pool. Supplier competence and competitiveness are critical for enlistment and order qualification, while supplier relationship, competitiveness, and competence influence the selection of order winners. Notably, larger companies prioritize relationships in supplier selection. International RMG buying companies should focus on supplier competence factors to mitigate supply chain risks and maintain positive public relations. For the same reason, Bangladeshi policymakers should enforce compliance and help RMG suppliers to gain competencies.
Design Optimization of Hammer Blade Crusher to Improve the Crushing Performance
Authors: Li Ya  , Jiming Hu
Published: July 2023

China is a large agricultural country, each year will produce a large number of straw. The recycling of straw to China's agricultural development and environmental protection are very helpful, the recycling of straw is mainly energy, fertilizer, feed several uses, different uses need different crushing fineness, so adjust the crushing fineness can improve the recycling rate of straw. This paper mainly on the impact of straw crushing fineness factors for This paper focuses on the theoretical analysis and study of the factors affecting the fineness of straw crushing, and provides a general design plan for the crushing chamber.Firstly, the effect of different hammer and sieve gaps on the pulverisation fineness is studied and the straw pulverisation fineness is changed by changing the hammer and sieve gaps. The effect of hammer blade material, structure, arrangement, distribution density and hammer blade speed on the fineness of the straw is studied. Study the effect of the aperture size and arrangement of the sieve on the fineness of the crushing, and adjust the fineness of the crushing by changing the aperture size of the sieve. The study of the material in the crushing process generated by the "ring flow layer" mechanism, and by changing the shape of the crushing chamber structure to destroy the "ring flow layer" on the impact of the crushing performance of the crusher.Secondly, according to the production requirements of the hammer mill, the structure and material of the hammer blade and screen plate are designed and selected, and the hammer blade is analysed statically using Ansys, the rotor is analysed modally, a complete model of the crushing chamber is designed, and a three-dimensional model of the crushing chamber is built using SolidWorks.Finally, after simulation calculations, the design of the rotor headquarters structure is reasonable. An adjustable hammer and sieve clearance was achieved, reducing costs and improving the efficiency of the pulveriser crushing.
Liquidity and Profitability of Retail Companies: Evidence from Indonesia
Authors: Sany Sany , Yonatan Natanael
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine effect of liquidity on profitability of publicly listed retail companies on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX). This study uses firm size and Working Capital Management (WCM) efficiency as control variables. The sample in this study consisted of 15 publicly listed retail companies in the period of 2014-2019. All variables are measured by a ratio scale. Profitability is proxied by return on assets. Data was analyzed with panel data regression using a fixed effect model. This study shows that liquidity has a positive and significant effect on profitability when measured using the current ratio. In addition, company size has a significant positive effect on profitability. A higher composition of current assets to current liability improves profitability. On the other hand, Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) as a proxy of WCM efficiency has a significant negative correlation with profitability. This research findings contribute to understanding of the impact of liquidity, firm size and CCC on profitability in retail industry.
Deliberative control is more than just reactive: Insights from sequential sampling models
Authors: Cho Hyuna , Teoh Yi Yang , Cunningham William A. , Hutcherson Cendri A.
Published: July 2023

Activating relevant responses is a key function of automatic processes in De Neys's model; however, what determines the order or magnitude of such activation is ambiguous. Focusing on recently developed sequential sampling models of choice, we argue that proactive control shapes response generation but does not cleanly fit into De Neys's automatic-deliberative distinction, highlighting the need for further model development.
Development and Validation of a Prediction Model of the Risk of Pneumonia in Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Authors: Yi Xi , Fu Daiyan , Wang Guiliang , Wang Lile , Li Jirong
Published: July 2023

Objective. To establish a prediction model of pneumonia risk in SARS-CoV-2-infected patients to reduce unnecessary chest CT scans. Materials and Methods. The model was constructed based on a retrospective cohort study. We selected SARS-CoV-2 test-positive patients and collected their clinical data and chest CT images from the outpatient and emergency departments of Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital, China. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression and least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression were utilized to identify predictors of pneumonia risk for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. These predictors were then incorporated into a nomogram to establish the model. To ensure its performance, the model was evaluated from the aspects of discrimination, calibration, and clinical validity. In addition, a smoothed curve was fitted using a generalized additive model (GAM) to explore the association between the pneumonia grade and the model’s predicted probability of pneumonia. Results. We selected 299 SARS-CoV-2 test-positive patients, of whom 205 cases were in the training cohort and 94 cases were in the validation cohort. Age, CRP natural log-transformed value (InCRP), and monocyte percentage (%Mon) were found to be valid predictors of pneumonia risk. This predictive model achieved good discrimination of AUC in the training and validation cohorts which was 0.7820 (95% CI: 0.7254–0.8439) and 0.8432 (95% CI: 0.7588–0.9151), respectively. At the cut-off value of 0.5, it had a sensitivity and specificity of 70.75% and 66.33% in the training cohort and 76.09% and 73.91% in the validation cohort, respectively. With suitable calibration accuracy shown in calibration curves, decision curve analysis indicated high clinical value in predicting pneumonia probability in SARS-CoV-2-infected patients. The probability of pneumonia predicted by the model was positively correlated with the actual pneumonia classification. Conclusion. This study has developed a pneumonia risk prediction model that can be utilized for diagnostic purposes in predicting the probability of pneumonia in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Laparoscopy versus laparotomy for the management of early-stage endometrial cancer: Effect on oncological outcomes
Authors: Pakiž Maja , Šibli Ina , Cokan Andrej , Šumak Rok , But Igor
Published: July 2023

Background and aim: Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecologic malignancy diagnosed in an early stage in 80% of patients. The standard treatment for this includes hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and pelvic lymph node dissection. The advancement of laparoscopy has facilitated the use of minimally invasive techniques also in the field of oncologic surgery. Every new approach should be evaluated in terms of oncological outcomes. This study aimed to compare the oncological outcomes among women with early-stage endometrial cancer treated using laparotomy and a laparoscopic approach.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients with early-stage endometrial cancer treated in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Breast Oncology, University Medical Center Maribor. All consecutive patients who underwent laparotomy (from 2001 to 2006) or laparoscopy (from 2008 to 2016) were included. All patients had a standard surgical treatment: hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and pelvic lymph node dissection. We analyzed the prognostic factors in each group of patients, which could affect our primary and secondary goals. The primary goal (the recurrence rate) and secondary goal (the disease-free survival) were determined during a follow-up of at least 5 years.

Results: A total of 73 consecutive patients who underwent laparotomy from 2001 to 2006 and 60 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopy from 2008 to 2016 were included in the analysis. No statistically significant between-group difference was found in the prognostic factors, except the adjuvant radiotherapy being more frequent in the laparotomy group (change in clinical practice). No statistically significant between-group difference was found in the disease recurrence rate [6/73 (8.2%) laparotomy group vs. 2/60 (3.3%) laparoscopy group (P = 0.238)] or in the disease-free survival during at least 5-year follow-up (P = 0.180). 

Conclusion: No statistically significant difference was found in oncological outcomes during a 5-year follow-up of women with early-stage endometrial cancer treated using laparotomy or laparoscopy. This finding was an important retrospective overview, but future prospective randomized trials should validate this.
Heat resistance study of mineral mica species
Authors: Fedorova S.
Published: July 2023

Mica are a group of minerals with a perfect cleavage. They can split into very thin leaves with equivalent surfaces. Among all known mineral mica species, muscovite and phlogopite are highly important industrially because can be easily split into thin leaves and simultaneously have very high electrical characteristics, incombustibility and a great chemical fastness. Additionally, they are thermally and chemically resistant, poorly hygroscopic, as well as flexible, resilient and transparent as thin leaves. Not only muscovite and phlogopite but also biotite and vermiculite are of practical importance. Biotite is sometimes used to replace muscovite or phlogopite. Vermiculite is a hydrated biotite; it can be hardly split into thin leaves, has low electrical properties and is poorly thermally-resistant. Affected by high temperatures, mica releases water and so gradually loses its brightness and transparency, strongly swells, splits and becomes fragile. Thus, the properties of mica affected by high temperatures largely reduce. Therefore, in order to apply the mineral in materials and devices operating at a very high temperature, we should decide for a relevant type of mica which thermal resistance meets the operating conditions. By the results of the differential-thermal analysis, the mica crystal structure increases in swelling. The authors have identified a temperature range in frames of which mica retains its working properties. Visual changes in swelling in the temperature range of 20–1200 °C have been identified and analyzed. The questions of mica thermal stability for its long-term use in the electric and radio industry have been solved. The technical use of mica in more critical cases has a temperature limit of 600–650 °C. The significant residual swelling allows for the practical use of mica as a heat insulating material.
Developing Self Aggression for Student: A Measurement Scale
Authors: Putera I Made Riki Prabawa , Dharsana I Ketut , Suranata Kadek
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this development is to produce instruments of self-aggressiveness assessment instruments for students, valid and reliable. The method used is research and development is a research method used to produce certain products, and test the effectiveness of these products. The 4D model research and development model consists of 4 stages, namely; define, design, develop and disseminate. In this study, validation was carried out by 5 experts consisting of 3 Undiksha Counseling Postgraduate lecturers and 2 BK counselors. The results of the calculation of the CVR instrument of self-aggression with 30 statements get results more than 0 (> 0), which means 30 items are declared valid instruments. Furthermore, an analysis of CVI data with results of 0.58 or CVI of more than 0, then the questionnaire instrument was declared valid. After calculating the reliability value (r11) the self-aggressiveness instrument is 0.931 with a very high reliability category.
The Analysis of Swear Words Used by the Children in Poh Bergong Village
Authors: Saniada Komang Nova , Ramendra Dewa Putu , Mahendrayana Gede
Published: July 2023

The phenomenon of using swears words are often found in rural areas in Bali. Even the phenomenon of using swears words are also widely used by children who are inappropriate in the social context of society. This research aimed to analyze the forms, types, and functions of swear words that used by children in Poh Bergong Village. Descriptive qualitative method was used as a design to investigate the study in this research and gain the data from the children. The subjects in this study were the children in Poh Bergong Village who used swear words in their daily life. The subjects had an age range of about 6 until 11 years. The objects of this study were the swear words that were used by children in Poh Bergong Village. The data were collected through observation and interview. Observation was used in the social sciences as a method for collecting data about people, processes, and cultures. Interview was used to collect the information about swear words used and the reason why the children use swear words in communication. In this research, there were five instruments used to collect the data, that were researcher, voice recorder, notebook, observation sheet, and interview guide. Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) in the form of descriptive was used as a means to analyze data obtained by the researcher. The result showed that the swear words used by children in Poh Bergong Village has eighty-three forms of swear words,eleven types of swear words, and six functions of swear words.
Group B vitamins: prospective for multidisciplinary application: A review
Authors: Kuzina Liubov A. , Kaishibaeva Gulnaz S.
Published: July 2023

Group B vitamins are used in various fields of medicine, most commonly in treating diseases of the peripheral and central nervous system, especially in treating pain. Group B vitamins are neurotropic agents; they play an essential role in the functioning of cells, acting as coenzymes in a wide range of catabolic and anabolic enzymatic reactions. They play a role in numerous processes of nervous tissue functioning, including energy production, DNA/RNA synthesis/repair, genomic and non-genomic methylation, and synthesis of many neurochemicals and signaling molecules, which ensures the normal functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system. Among all the B vitamins, these properties are most inherent in thiamine (B1), pyridoxine (B6), and cyanocobalamin (B12).