bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the eOrganic Webinar Program
Authors: Formiga Alice , Stone Alexandra , Heleba Debra , McQueen John
Published: July 2023

eOrganic evaluated webinars on organic agriculture topics to assess the size and composition of the audience, how attendees heard about webinars, webinar quality and utility, whether participants use other eOrganic resources, and the impact on farmer and advisory practices. Results showed that eOrganic webinars reached their target audience. An average of 97% of respondents indicated that the webinars improved their understanding of the topics to some degree, and 96% intended to apply information to their work to some degree. Follow-up surveys on a subset of webinars revealed that they influenced changes in farming and advisory practices.
A Guide to Help Consumers Choose Apps and Avoid App Overload
Authors: Schuster Ellen , Zimmerman Lynda
Published: July 2023

Mobile technology has transformed the way consumers access and use information. The exponential growth of mobile apps makes finding suitable, easy-to-use nutrition and health-related apps challenging. A guide for consumers helps them ask important questions before downloading apps. The guide can be adapted for other Extension disciplines
Moving Beyond the Program: Incorporating Healthy Living Behaviors Throughout 4-H
Authors: Franck Karen , Donaldson Joseph , Toman John , Moody Teresa
Published: July 2023

A recent national needs assessment of 4-H professionals and volunteers described the need to incorporate a holistic view of healthy living throughout all 4-H programs, thereby promoting healthy lifestyles in all clubs, camps, conferences, projects, events, etc. This commentary issues a challenge to optimize the 4-H environment for healthy living and provides practical ideas to achieve that greater vision, for better living.
Effects of Aqueous Extract ofCinnamomum zeylanicumon Pathogenic Gastrointestinal Bacteria and Probiotic Bacteria
Authors: Mehrabani Natanzi Mahboobeh , Zhalehjoo Naghmeh , Khodaii Zohreh
Published: July 2023

Background: Bacterial resistance to antibiotics and the progress made in medicinal plants have caused researchers to pay attention to antibacterial compounds in plants. Objectives: In this study, we assessed the prebiotic and antipathogenic effects of the aqueous extract of Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Materials and Methods: Antibacterial activity of the aqueous extract was performed on various target cultures. Determining the activity of the extract n inhibiting the growth of bacteria was done using broth dilution technique. We evaluated the prebiotic activity of extract on Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus acidophilus probiotic bacteria. Results: C. zeylanicum extract was able to inhibit the growth of all six pathogens. Furthermore, C. zeylanicum extract had prebiotic properties for L. reuteri and L. acidophilus bacteria. Conclusion: There are antibacterial substances in the aqueous extract of C. zeylanicum, and it has prebiotic activity. Therefore, this makes C. zeylanicum considered a good candidate for food supplementation to prevent gastroenteritis.
The Rate of Nasal and Oral Colonization and Expression Levels of Hyphal Adhesin Als3p and mecA Genes in Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Candida spp. Isolated From Patients With Lung Cancer
Authors: Baharvand Raziyeh , Fallah Fatemeh , Jafari Parvaneh , Khosravi Adnan , Azimi Leila
Published: July 2023

Background: Patients with cancer is considered highly susceptible group to both nosocomial and community-acquired infections. Objectives: In the present research, we aimed to determine the rate of nasal and oral colonization and expression level of Als3p and mecA genes among Candida spp. and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in co-colonization and single colonization conditions. Materials and Methods: In total, 110 oral swab samples and 110 nasal swab samples were gathered from patients with lung cancer. The frequency of MRSA isolates (oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) was determined using the disk diffusion method. In addition, the frequency and expression levels of Als3p and mecA genes among MRSA and Candida spp. isolates were determined and compared using PCR and qRT-PCR methods, respectively. Results: Candida spp. and S. aureus were found in 42.7% (n=47/110), and 9.1% (n=10/110) of oral samples, respectively, while Candida spp. and S. aureus were found in 5.5% (n=6/110) and 16.4% (n=18/110) of nasal samples, respectively. Additionally, 55.5% (n=10/18) of S. aureus isolates obtained from nasal samples were MRSA. Candida albicans (n=23/110; 20.9%) had the highest frequency among Candida species. In all MRSA and Candida spp. isolates, the Als3p and mecA gene expression increased two and three times in co-colonization condition compared to single colonization condition, respectively. Conclusion: The present study revealed that co-colonization has a synergistic effect on the expression level of mecA and Als3p genes. Our finding suggested that co-colonization can facilitate the invasion of S. aureus and leads to systemic and severe infections in co-colonized patients.
Anti-leishmania Effect of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles on Leishmania tropica/infantum and Leishmania-Infected Macrophages
Authors: Karimipour-Saryazdi Amir , Jafari Mohammad Mahdi , Omidi Roya , Ghaffarifar Fatemeh , Sadeghi Seyyed Hojjat
Published: July 2023

Background: Leishmania is an intracellular protozoan parasite that enters and reproduces in macrophage cells. Macrophages are important immune cells that phagocyte many pathogens such as bacteria, fungi, and parasites such as Leishmania spp. but are incapable of killing this parasite, living in the phagosomes of infected macrophages, multiplying, and resulting in the divesting of infected macrophages and the appearance of Leishmania lesions. Many of the present drugs for Leishmania treatment have side effects, or parasites have resistance to some of these drugs. Therefore, there is a need for a better drug for Leishmania treatment. Magnesium oxide (MgO) is a metal nanoparticle (NP) with numerous biological applications, including antioxidant and antimicrobial effects on various pathogens such as some bacteria, fungi, and parasites, including Leishmania spp. Objectives: Accordingly, this article has discussed the effects of MgO NPs on Leishmania tropica and Leishmania infantum and Leishmania-infected macrophages. Materials and Methods: The effect of various doses of MgO NPs on L. tropica and L. infantum promastigotes and amastigotes was studied in vitro. Flow cytometry and MTT were also utilized to assess the cytotoxic effects of MgO on L. tropica and L. infantum promastigotes, as well as the likelihood of apoptosis. Amastigote assay was employed to determine the infected macrophage percentage, and the number of parasites present in every macrophage cell. Results: The percentage of macrophages contaminated with amastigotes of L. tropica and L. infantum that were treated with MgO NPs was 15% and 11%, respectively. Flow cytometry revealed that MgO NPs induced approximately 38.56% and 30.5% apoptosis on L. tropica and Leishmania infantum, respectively. The half maximal inhibitory concentration of MgO NPs to L. tropica and L. infantum according to promastigote assay for 72 hours was 7.32 μg/mL and 12.58 μg/mL, respectively. Conclusion: According to the findings, MgO NPs had a great in-vitro fatality effect on L. tropica and L. infantum promastigotes and amastigotes (inside leishmania-infected macrophages).
Identifikasi Dan Kepadatan Sampah Anorganik Di Pantai Ujong Blang Desa Ujong Blang Kecamatan Banda Sakti Kota Lhokseumawe
Authors: Andika Yudho , Pratiwi Bengi , Erniati Erniati , Erlangga Erlangga , Imanullah Imanullah
Published: July 2023

The phenomenon of marine debris can cause unrest among the community because it can cause marine pollution that affects the activities of coastal communities. This research was conducted with the aim of knowing the type, density and rate of increase of inorganic waste. The research location is at Ujong Blang Beach, Ujong Blang Village, Banda Sakti District, Lhokseumawe City on November 1-13 2021. The method used is purvosive sampling. The waste sampling technique uses a line transect method drawn from the shoreline along the 50 meters in the direction of the coastline and 10 meters towards the sea, in which there are 3 plots measuring 10x10 m2, the distance between the plots is 10 meters. The waste that is taken is waste that is on the substrate, the observed waste is macro-sized inorganic waste. The results showed that the garbage collected at Ujong Blang Beach, Ujong Blang Village, Banda Sakti District, Lhokseumawe City consisted of 5 types, namely plastic, metal, glass, rubber and clothing. Plastic waste has the highest density value, namely 1.59 items/m2 with a relative density value of 95.22%. The highest density value based on the mass of waste is also found in the type of plastic waste, which is 4.64 gr/m2 and a relative density of 78.64 %. The value of the highest rate of increase in waste was on Sunday with a total of 90.5 pieces of waste and a mass of 437.5 g of waste.
Pemetaan Potensi Pariwisata Dengan Teknologi Penginderaan Jauh dan Sistem Informasi Geografis di Pulau Kelagian Kecil Kabupaten Pasawaran
Authors: Sugara Ayub , Audina Nur , Nugroho Mohammad Nur Dita , Makhrian Andy , Nuzapril Mulkan , Sari Julia Purnama , Nugroho Feri
Published: July 2023

Ekosistem mangrove merupakan salah satu potensi kekayaan sumber daya hayati yang bisa menjadi daya tarik wisatawan serta dijadikan wilayah konservasi sumberdaya alam pesisir. Kajian ini memiliki tujuan melakukan pemetaan potensi pariwisata di Pulau Kelagian Kecil dengan teknologi penginderaan jauh dan SIG kelautan dalam upaya mendukung basis data dan informasi kepada calon wisatawan lokal, domestik dan internasional. Data yang digunakan menggunakan data primer (survei lapangan dan wawancara) dan data sekunder (instansi terkait dan data online berupa peta dan literatur terkait). Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa Pulau Kelagian Kecil memiliki potensi wisata yaitu mangrove yang dibuktikan dengan teknologi penginderaan jauh dan sistem informasi geografis serta dokumentasi fasilitas-fasilitas yang ada
The Relationship Between The Pond Business System and The Type of Technology Used for Pond Production in Tanjung Rejo Village Percut Sei Tuan Sub-District
Authors: Noorsheha Noorsheha , Mulya Miswar Budi , Sitorus Henri
Published: July 2023

Penelitian tentang Hubungan Sistem Usaha Tambak dan Jenis Teknologi yang Digunakan Terhadap Produksi Tambak di Desa Tanjung Rejo Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan telah dilaksanakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengukur dan menguraikan pengaruh sistem usaha tambak dan jenis teknologi yang digunakan terhadap produksi usaha tambak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey, observasi lapangan dan pendalaman wawancara dengan menampilkan data primer dan sekunder. Variabel yang digunakan adalah sistem usaha tambak, teknologi yang digunakan dan hasil produksi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hasil produksi yang menggunakan sistem usaha tambak secara monokultur lebih sedikit (rendah) dibanding petani tambak (responden) yang menggunakan sistem usaha secara polikultur, dikarenakan petani tambak yang memilih pembudidayaan secara monokultur hanya mengandalkan satu komoditas saja sehingga jika komoditas tersebut di pasca panen ternyata gagal maka petani tersebut sama sekali tidak mendapatkan keuntungan yang besar dibanding petani tambak yang memilih pembudidayaan secara polikultur. Responden yang memilih jenis teknologi secara ekstensif (tradisional) rata-rata hasil produksinya rendah dibandingkan dengan responden yang memilih semi intensif dalam teknologi yang digunakan. Hal ini dikarenakan sistem ekstensif (tradisional) hanya bermodalkan penggunaan pakan yang alami di kolam atau hanya memanfaatkan dari alam dengan tidak menambahkan pakan buatan.
Identifikasi dan Uji Penangkapan Radikal 2,2 Difenil-1-Pkrilhidrazil (DPPH) dari Ekstrak Kasar Pigmen Bakteri Simbion Rumput Laut
Authors: Yenusi Tien Nova , Ayer Popy Ida L , Bukorpioper Iriani Ira , Ingratubun Jotje A , Tasak Albida Rante
Published: July 2023

Abstrak Seaweed belongs to the group of natural antioxidants, these antioxidants are able to counteract free radicals. Secondary metabolites that are antioxidants include alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, steroids, and terpenoids and carotenoids. This study aims to identify and test the radical scavenging of 2,2 diphenyl-1-pkrylhydrazyl (DPPH) from the crude extract of the macroalgae symbiont pigment Turbinaria conoides originating from the coastal waters of Hamadi Jayapura, Papua. The method used in this study is an experimental method by identifying pigments using Thin Chromatography (TLC), and for Antioxidant testing using the DPPH Method. The results of the study used the TLC plate Spot 1 on the yellow TLC plate, which had a Retardation frequency (Rf) value of 5/8 = 0.62 and was identified as a carotenoid. The pigment extract of the TC.11 symbiont bacterial pigment extract also has antioxidant potential which was tested by the DPPH method. See the IC50 value of TC.11 bacteria of 24315 ppm compared to the β-carotene marker of 4103 ppm
STRATEGI PENCEGAHAN TINDAK PIDANA KORUPSI PADA PEMILU DAN PILKADA SERENTAK 2024
Authors: DAIRANI, SH., MH. DAIRANI, SH., MH.
Published: July 2023

Indonesia merupakan negara hukum yang pemerintahannya demokratis di mana semua  warga negara mendapatkan hak yang sama dalam pesta demokrasi dengan asas luber jurdil. Namun demikian dalam pelaksaan pemilu banyak terjadi pelanggaran missal politik uang, kekuasaan dan pengaruh kuasa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana strategi yang tepat dalam mengatasi korupsi dalam kegiatan pemilu dan pilkada pada 2024 mendatang. Metode penelitian yuridis normatitf digunakan untuk menyelidiki, menemukan, serta menggambarkan kualitas pada pemilu 2024 mendatang. Pemilu 2019 banyak sekali pelanggaran yang terjadi dan ditemukan 6.649 pelanggar yang melakukan korupsi, berdasarkan data ICW, ada 579 kasus korupsi yang telah ditindak di Indonesia sepanjang 2022. Terdapat strategi dan langgkah dalam memberantas korupsi dalam Pemilu di Indonesia yakni dengan sistem sanksi dan pidana yang sudah diatur dalam UU No. 7 tahun 2017 serta memkasimalkan sanksi pidana bagi politik uang. Dalam upaya mencegah terjadinya politik uang pada pemilu parlemen 2024 mendatang dalam penelitian ini ditawarkan beberapa dari sisi penegakan hukum dan konstitusi yang mencakup batasan dana kampanye baik calon maupun parpol serta larangan bagi mantan terpidana korupsi untuk kembali maju. Sisi yang kedua menitikberatkan pada 3 aspek yaitu penyelenggara pemilu yang independen dan konsisten, parpol yang tidak memberikan rekomendasi terhadap calon yang tidak punya integritas dan kapasitas dan yang terakhir pemilih yang berintegeritas tanpa tergiur dengan politik transaksional yang menjadikan biaya pemilu menjadi mahal
Beethoven és a Halhatatlan kedves – életrajzi adalékok és filmismertető
Authors: Mező Kristóf Szíriusz
Published: July 2023

Ez a tanulmány a Bernard Rose által rendezett, Ludwig van Beethovenhez köthető „Immortal Beloved” (Halhatatlan kedves) című filmet mutatja be, és életrajzi adatokat közöl a nagy zeneszerzőről.
A kémia tárgyat oktató általános iskolai tanárok tanítási módszereinek vizsgálata
Authors: Vereczkei Róbertné
Published: July 2023

A tanulmány annak feltérképezésére irányul, hogy a napjainkban kémia tantárgyat tanító általános iskolai pedagógusok (n=100) a hagyományos, frontális, pedagógus központú vagy a korszerűbb, élménypedagógiai alapon szerveződő, tanulóközpontú tanítási módszereket alkalmazzák-e a tanításuk során. Az eredmények szerint a hagyományos, pedagógus központú tanítás napjainkban is a válaszadó pedagógusok több mint 80%- ánál jellemző az órákon, holott a kémia szakos tanárok nagy része ezt nem tartja eredményesnek. Ugyanakkor a kémiát tanító tanárok több mint fele igyekszik mindig, vagy heti rendszerességgel korszerű, tanuló központú elemekkel kiegészíteni az óráit.
The Infrastructure and Foreign Direct Investment: The Case of Selected Arab Countries
Authors: Alattar Asrar Tareq , Alomari Mohammad Waleed , Malawi Ahmad Ibrahim
Published: July 2023

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the role of infrastructure in attracting foreign direct investment in selected Arab countries during the period 2007-2019 using annual data. The sample of the study utilizes panel data representing thirteen countries of the Arab region.

Methods: The study employs the ordinary least square (OLS) regression model to analyze the panel data. The study model includes the infrastructure index, trade openness, real GDP growth, and the corruption index as independent variables. At the same time, the net flow of foreign direct investment has been identified as a dependent variable.

Results: The study’s results indicate a direct and statistically significant relationship between infrastructure, GDP growth, and trade openness to FDI flows, while the results indicate a statistically significant inverse relationship between the corruption index to the selected Arab countries.

Conclusions: The study’s variables may be considered important determinants for attracting foreign capital represented by foreign direct investment. Furthermore, Arab countries still need more projects to improve infrastructure quality.
Aplicação de um jogo para a inserção digital de uma turma de PROEJA do IFSC: análise sob a ótica do estudante
Authors: Sorel Gabriela Andrea , Pessini Magali Inês , Milhomens David Matos , Balladares Betânia Lopes , Silva Michelsch João da
Published: July 2023

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar uma atividade lúdica proposta por meio de um jogo de tabuleiro para estudantes da Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de Santa Catarina (IFSC). Inicialmente, foi realizada uma pesquisa bibliográfica focada em duas frentes: uma sobre a necessidade do uso da tecnologia na vida cotidiana e no trabalho, e outra sobre o uso de metodologias lúdicas de ensino. Posteriormente, foi elaborado um jogo de tabuleiro contemplando um conjunto de atividades a serem realizadas no computador. Com o apoio de apostilas para o ensino de informática básica, construídas pelos autores, aplicou-se o jogo. Foram adotados, como instrumentos de produção de dados, dois questionários, apresentados aos participantes antes e depois da aplicação do jogo, além da observação da realização das atividades no computador. A análise de dados foi baseada em uma abordagem qualitativa. Analisando-se os resultados obtidos, ficou claro que a dinâmica proposta para esta pesquisa, desenvolvida especificamente para quem não tem familiaridade com a informática, pode ajudar no processo de ensino-aprendizagem.
The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Food Security of Low-Income Countries
Authors: Shevchuk Olena , Ilyash Olha , Kozlovskyi Serhii , Roshchyna Nadiia , Hrynkevych Svitlana , Butenko Vira , Mazhara Glib
Published: July 2023

The article reveals the expediency of revising the fundamental provisions of the formation of the food security system of low-income countries, since the world food system is significantly vulnerable to crisis-forming factors. The problem of the imbalance of the world's food systems and, consequently, the change in the production model in low-income countries is substantiated. It is proposed to study the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine on the world’s food security, in particular: to outline the main stages of the formation of Ukraine as a guarantor of food security in the world food system; to determine the impact of the war on the production and export of agricultural goods; to analyse the food situation in developing and low-income countries; to model the impact of inflation on the food security in developing and low-income countries; to form scenarios for ensuring Ukraine's food security in the short- and long-term periods. Food inflation rate, Core Consumer Price Index and Consumer Price Index have been selected for the analysis of the inflationary impact.
Is the Current Reality Conducive to the Implementation of Sustainable Development?
Authors: Sztumski Wiesław
Published: July 2023

The idea of sustainable development did not appear in the eighteenth century for ecological reasons to save the environment or humanitarian reasons to save humanity, but for economic reasons to improve the management of forests and fossil resources. Its creator was Hans Carl v. Carlowitz (1645-1714), a Saxon tax accountant and mining administrator. The idea has always served an economic purpose – constant economic growth as well as increase of productivity and profit. Therefore, it worked best in the sphere of management. Over time, it turned out that one could achieve better economic effects. when one combines economic goals with those that people have always strived for – to create a better world, life and interpersonal relations. This requires care for the good condition of the natural and social environment. Consequently, the idea of sustainable development was coupled with the goals of ecology and sozology. Unfortunately, for various reasons, the modern world is less and less conducive to achieving these goals. Therefore, one can increasingly difficult implement the postulates of sustainable development, even in the sphere of economy. It has become clear that sustainable development is not a panacea for all the ills of the world. The idea of this unrealizable development turned into a myth and a tool to manipulate people's feelings and dreams of a better life. With their help, one mobilizes people to higher and higher productivity, which generates an increase in the enrichment of the financial elite and to the accompanying to it deepening of social inequalities, which are the source of all the evil.
Comparison of Japan and OECD Countries in Terms of Well-Being Resources
Authors: Ince Fatma
Published: July 2023

While evaluating the concept of well-being for sustainability, which is defined as the feeling of having the physical and psychological resources necessary for a good life, it is essential to benefit from different perspectives referring to socio-psychological factors or their possible effects as well as financial and economic data. The aim of this study, which deals with the well-being level in terms of sustainability resources, is to evaluate the OECD countries and examine the differences and similarities in Japan, one of the G8 countries. According to the results of the multidimensional scaling analysis conducted for this purpose, Japan is in the same cluster as Luxembourg, which has the highest positive value, while Germany is one of the countries with the highest rate of divergence from other G8 countries in the difference matrix.
Sustainable Livelihoods a Foundation for Rural Development Leads to Sustainability
Authors: Kumar Abhijeet , Kumar Avinash , Kumari Swati , Kumari Neha , Kumari Sneha , Mishra Puja
Published: July 2023

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate and analyse the significance of the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach (SLA) and its application to rural development projects and policies. A literature review is conducted, with the primary focus being on the primary components of the SLA. The researchers noted that the SLA effectively interrogates the livelihoods of the poor and the various mechanisms in the approach. These mechanisms include all forms of capital, the vulnerability aspect, livelihood strategies, and outcomes, as well as the different laws and regulations governing the access and use of resources. The research also noted that the SLA effectively addresses the poor’s vulnerabilities. Scholarly heavy hitters like Chambers and Scoones (1992) have pointed out that this method is all-encompassing and hierarchical. The methodology has demonstrated in a theoretical sense that it is beneficial in understanding the livelihoods problem of the less fortunate in rural communities. It is strongly suggested that the government and its development partners adopt and incorporate the SLA into their policies to ensure sustainable livelihoods leading to sustainable development.
The Future of Problemy Ekorozwoju/ Problems of Sustainable Development Journal
Authors: Pawłowski Artur
Published: July 2023

In 2023 Problemy Ekorozwoju/ Problems of Sustainable Development turned 18, entering adulthood one could say. The journal debuted on January 1, 2006 as a philosophical journal published only in Polish. From 2008 we begun to publish papers also in English and soon decided to publish only in English. The scope of the journal was expanded and we begun to be multidisciplinary, publishing papers from the humanities, economics and technical sciences (especially environmental engineering).We have always, however, been devoted to sustainable development problematics. Our wider approach offers a chance for Polish scientists to present their research in an international journal (also from the field of humanities, where there are fewer possibilities for international presentations) to foreign scholars and vice versa. Since there are no fees, the journal also is more accessible for scientists from poorer countries. So far we have published 36 numbers (18 issues) with almost 700 scientific papers. From 2010 the journal has been fully indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus. The current IF is 1.1 (in the previous year it was 0.864). Other metrics include: CiteScore (Scopus): 1.9, highest percentile: 57%, Index Copernicus Value ICV: 148.59 and SJR Scimago Journal & Country Rank h-Index: 21. Over the last few years one could observe improvement in all of our international parameters. We have always been an Open Access journal. In recent years we introduced DOI numbers, Open Access Statement and Copyright Rights, Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement. Soon we will also be visible in the Journal Checker Tool. From this number we are introducing Open Journal System (OJS). Currently the journal has the patronage of the European Academy of Science and Arts (Salzburg, Austria). The publisher is and has always been the Lublin University of Technology (Lublin, Poland).
Analysis and Audit of Reporting on Sustainable Development for Trade Networks and Directions for Their Improvement
Authors: Us Alla , Nazarova Karina
Published: July 2023

In the modern world, the issue of achieving a sustainable economic development model is becoming more and more urgent. One of its components is compliance with the Goal of sustainable development by companies and verification by state authorities and independent auditors of companies in matters of environmental sustainability. Thus, consideration of modern methods of submission and audit of sustainable development reports (SDR), analysis of opportunities for their improvement becomes relevant. In this work, attention is paid to companies engaged in retail trade, taking into account the peculiarities that they face when submitting the SDR. The purpose of the research was to conduct an analysis of the most common methods of reporting on sustainable development and to develop an effective model (and recommendations for it) for auditing and analyzing sustainable development reporting. Modeling became the main method when writing the paper, taking into account the developed model of analysis and verification of the SDR. The article proposed a new model of verification of non-financial information in sustainability reporting and its graphical display in the audit report. On its basis, it becomes possible to build a new methodology for the audit of the SDR. In addition, the most common international methods of SDR were analyzed, namely the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). The authors concluded that the GRI is the most universal of the three, while the SASB is focused only on investors. IIRC, being similar to both described above, is an intermediate option. Nevertheless, submission according to the SASB system is the most effective for trade networks, taking into account the peculiarities of the functioning of this type of companies and the level of their influence on the external environment. The results of the conducted research and the data presented in the article make it possible to evaluate the modern methods of submitting financial statements in a new way and provide a basis for building new standards for the audit of these reports.
Evaluation Model of Environmental Sustainable Competitive Tourism Based on Entropy
Authors: Pantović Danijela , Kostić Marija , Veljović Sonja , Luković Milica
Published: July 2023

Despite the valuable economic benefits of tourism, it must be highlighted that the tourism industry is an important source of stress for the environment with the main influence on tourist destinations. The aim of this study is to investigate the elements of environmental sustainability in tourism as key factors in the competitiveness of tourism using entropy methods. According to the authors’ knowledge, it is the first time that the entropy model applied to Environmental sustainability indicators, regarding entropy as a measure of non-uniformity among sustainability indicators of EU countries. The data of the EU were used and Environmental sustainability pillar of the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index. The results show that the total entropy of the competitiveness of tourism within the environmental sustainability sub-index of the EU countries speaks in favor of the uniformity of the indicators. The study also reveals significant differences among the EU27 in the domain of the Global Climate Risk index, Baseline water stress and Forest cover loss. Furthermore, convergence has been achieved so far in the indicators Red List Index and Environmental treaty ratification. Finally, the methodological approach of this study has the potential to be extrapolated worldwide, especially in the future era of global environmental problems.
Investigating the Impact of Education and Women in Agriculture on Human Capital Outcomes in Africa: An Interaction Analysis
Authors: Yu Zhichao , Osabohien Romanus
Published: July 2023

Agriculture plays a crucial role in Africa's economy, and women constitute a significant proportion of the agricultural workforce in the region. Impact of women's role in farming and women education in Africa is significant for the human capital development. Furthermore, women's engagement in agricultural activities has increased with time, leading to improved contributions to food security and livelihood. Against this background, this study investigates the impact of women's participation in agriculture and women education interaction on human capital in Africa with the data obtained from the World Development Indicators (WDI) of the World Bank and Human Development Index (HDI) covering 33 African countries for the time frame 2000 to 2018. To control endogeneity that may be present in fixed effects model, the study applied the Generalised Method of Moments (GMM). The results show that, across African sub-regions, while women's participation in agriculture has a significant negative effect, education has a significant positive impact on human capital outcomes. Additionally, the interaction between women participation in agriculture and education has a significant positive impact on human capital across sub-regions in Africa. The findings underscore the need for policies that promote gender equality, as this has the potential to significantly increase human capital formation and sustainable development. The study, through the the interaction between women's in agriculture and education highlights the contribution of these factors to various goals, such as no poverty (SDG 1), zero hunger (SDG 2), quality education (SDG 4), gender equality (SDG 5) and decent work and economic growth (SDG 8).
ANALISIS KADAR KROMIUM (Cr) RAMBUT PEKERJA PELAPIS LOGAM MENGGUNAKAN SPEKTROFOTOMETRI SERAPAN ATOM (SSA)
Authors: Pujiono Fery Eko , Yuliati Ninis , Jourdhan David , Mulyati Tri Ana
Published: July 2023

Pendahuluan: Pekerja pelapis logam telah menjadi bidang pekerjaan yang mengalami kemajuan karna sifat khas krom yang sangat tahan karat maka pelapisan logam mempunyai kelebihan tersendiri bila di bandingkan dengan pelapisan yang lainnya. Kromium (Cr) dapat mengganggu fungsi organ yang berkerja dalam proses metabolisme tubuh, dan dapat menyebabkan terjadinya kanker. Pada pekerja yang berada di lingkungan industri dan terpajan pada waktu yang lama, maka akan memiliki resiko yang tinggi mengalami masalah kesehatan. Pengukuran kadar (Cr) dapat menggunakan metode Spektrofotometri Serapan Atom (SSA) dengan preparasi sampel menggunakan metode destruksi basah. Tujuan : Untuk mengetahui kadar kromium dalam rambut pekerja pelapis logam. Metode : Teknik pengambilan pada penelitian ini adalah total sampling dengan sampel 9 orang. Pada penelitian ini dibagi menjadi 3 tahap yaitu Tahap pengambilan sampel, Tahap destruksi sampel dan Tahap analisis kadar Pb dengan SSA Hasil : Pada rambut pekerja pelapis logam dengan beberapa periode lama bekerja 2-10 tahun sebanyak 6 sampel didapatkan hasil 0,522 ppm namun pada periode 2-4 tahun sebanyak 3 sampel yang  tidak terdeksi adanya kadar kromium. Kesimpulan : Pada rambut pekerja pelapis logam ditemukan adanya kandungan kromium yang tidak melebihi angka normal sebesar 2–3 μg/L menurut Depkes, yaitu sebesar 0,522 ppm hal ini menunjukkan bahwa adanya kadar kromium dalam rambut masih di katakan normal.
HUBUNGAN ANTARA INTENSITAS BERMAIN GAME DENGAN GANGGUAN POLA TIDUR PADA USIA REMAJA DI MTS MANBA’UL ULUM REJOTANGAN TULUNGAGUNG
Authors: Lasman Lasman , Suharyoto Suharyoto , Islamy Aesthetica , Surtini Surtini
Published: July 2023

Dunia teknologi pada saat ini berkembang dengan pesat, perkembangan teknologi  kehidupan manusia seperti kesehatan, pangan, industri dll. Begitupun perkembangan teknologi dalam bidang elektronik di dunia saat ini semakin pesat, salah satunya adalah game. Saat ini Game merupakan aplikasi yang banyak digunakan dan dinikmati para pengguna media elektronik. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan antara intensitas bermain game dengan gangguan pola tidur pada usia remaja di MTS Manba’ul Ulum Rejotangan Tulungagung. Desain penelitian menggunakan Cross sectional. Prosedur pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner. Jumlah populasi 78 responden.Teknik pengambilan sampel Purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel 35 responden. Uji Statistik menggunakan Spearman rho α = 0,05. Dari penelitian ini didapatkan hasil responden yang memiliki intensitas bermain game tinggi sejumlah 19 responden atau 54.3% dan responden yang ada atau mengalami gangguan pola tidur sebanyak 25 responden atau 71.4 %. Kesimpulan diperoleh nilai p = 0,003 dengan α = 0,05 dimana p<α sehingga Ho ditolak  yang artinya ada hubungan antara intensitas bermain game dengan gangguan pola tidur pada usia remaja di MTS Manba’ul Ulum Rejotangan Tulungagung. Dengan demikan orang tua dan guru perlu menimbang berbagai dampak yang mungkin muncul terhadap siswa bila terlalu lama bermain dengan game tersebut. Khusunya orang tua harus mengawasi aktifitas anak dalam bermain, salah satunya dengan cara mengontrol tentang alat permainan mereka. Hal positif apa yang bisa di ambil, serta hal negatif apa yang perlu dijauhi anak.
Pengaruh Implementasi Lean Management Terhadap Kepuasan Pasien di IGD RSX
Authors: Ratnaningrum Anna , Imronudin Imronudin , Sutrisna Em
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh implementasi lean management terhadap kepuasan pasien di IGD. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan model struktural Partial Least Square (PLS) untuk memprediksi adanya pengaruh tiga faktor yang menjadi variabel cerminan keberhasilan penerapan lean management di IGD yaitu variabel pelayanan perawat, pelayanan dokter, dan waktu pelayanan. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa variabel pelayanan perawat dan waktu pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien, sedangkan variabel pelayanan dokter di IGD tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan pasien. Berdasarkan seluruh hasil analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa implementasi lean management dapat meningkatkan efektivitas, efisiensi dan mutu pelayanan yang berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan pasien IGD. Hasil penelitian dapat menjadi bahan acuan bagi pihak manajemen RS untuk diupayakannya perbaikan yang terintegrasi dan berkesinambungan untuk meningkatkan mutu pelayanan serta mengatasi permasalahan yang terjadi di IGD sehingga dapat meningkatkan kepuasan pasien. Untuk para peneliti di masa depan direkomendasikan dilakukannya penelitian terhadap variabel lain yang berpengaruh terhadap kepuasan pasien, khususnya pada unit IGD.
Pemanfaatan Potensi Sosial Infrastruktur dan Wisata Bahari Kelurahan Sijantung Kecamatan Galang Kota Batam
Authors: Masfar Febi Hendra , Habibie Mulia , Sidabutar Yuanita FD
Published: July 2023

Kelurahan Sijantung  layak menjadi pusat kampung wisata, mulai dari potensi wisata bahari, potensi wisata Sejarah (heritage) memiliki infrastruktur sosial, potensi wisata alam. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini untuk memanfaatkan potensi sosial infrastruktu dan wisata bahari kelurahan Sijantung Kecamatan Galang Kota Batam. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan observasi dan analisis SWOT. Adapun hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa perlu adanya pengembangan infrastruktur dan juga penataan agar kampung tersebut layak menjadi Kampung Wisata bertarap internasional, bertarif lokal yang layak dan dapat mensejahterakan masyarakat setempat, untuk itu perlu adanya sentuhan pengembangan infrastruktur sarana prasarana dan penataan agar Kelurahan Sijantung  dapat menjadi tujuan wisata pavorit kelas dunia yang nyaman dan layak untuk dikunjungi.
Peran dan Kontribusi Wanita dalam Menunjang Perekonomian Keluarga Nelayan: Studi Kasus di Waduk Cengklik Kabupaten Boyolali
Authors: Mustofa Rochman Hadi , Oktaviana Faizah Laila
Published: July 2023

Saat ini, perempuan memainkan peran yang lebih menonjol dan berkontribusi lebih banyak, terutama di bidang ekonomi. Dalam rumah tangga dengan nelayan, istri melayani baik sebagai ibu rumah tangga dan pekerja. Istri seorang nelayan harus bertekad dan mau bekerja untuk memperbaiki situasi ekonomi keluarga. Peran perempuan dalam keluarga antara lain sebagai orang tua dan juga istri. Perempuan memiliki kedudukan yang terbatas tidak hanya di rumah tetapi juga di masyarakat, yaitu di bidang sosial. Tidak hanya mampu mengelola tugas-tugas rumah tangga seperti memasak, menjaga anak, dan mendampingi suaminya. Salah satu rahasia keharmonisan dan kebahagiaan dalam pernikahan adalah peran istri dalam pengelolaan keuangan. Keterlibatan perempuan dalam meningkatkan ekonomi keluarga memiliki dampak yang substansial selain fungsinya dalam keluarga. Ada, dan tuntutan keluarga menjadi lebih mendesak sementara pendapatan tetap stagnan. Mereka memotivasi pasangan nelayan untuk mengambil tindakan, seperti bekerja atau memulai bisnis untuk menghasilkan lebih banyak uang untuk rumah tangga. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar peran dan kontribusi perempuan dalam meningkatkan pendapatan keluarga. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan etnografi. Dengan demikian, ditemukan bahwa perempuan secara aktif berkontribusi pada peningkatan pendapatan keluarga sambil juga mengingat tugas mereka sebagai istri. Sementara itu, berbagai keadaan, seperti kewajiban kepada keluarga dan perluasan infrastruktur, memotivasi perempuan untuk berkontribusi karena keterlibatan perempuan dalam membangun lapangan usaha baru dapat didorong oleh adanya pembangunan infrastruktur
Robotic ARM using Computer Vision
Authors:   School of C & I T, REVA University, Sandeep Mr. M , Shivgonda Ms. Lavanya ,   School of C & I T, REVA University, M Ms Rajeswari ,   School of C & I T, REVA University, S Mr. Kaushik ,   School of C & I T, REVA University, Tengli Mr. Nikhil ,   School of C & I T, REVA University
Published: July 2023

A Bot which pursues Human hand developments. Its unlimited authority lies with the client and doesn't have any knowledge of its own. Programmed robots having man-made brainpower are a danger to society and may cause hurt in certain situations. Subsequently, having full oversight over the robot is a protected method to work with such robots. In this paper, we have proposed a comparable arrangement of a robot. catching pictures from the PC web cam progressively condition and procedure them as we are required. By utilizing open source Computer vision library (OpenCV for short), a picture can be caught on the basis of its Hue saturation value (HSV) extend. The fundamental library capacities for picture dealing with and handling are utilized. Fundamental library capacities are utilized for stacking a picture, making windows to hold picture at run time, sparing pictures, and to separate pictures dependent on their shading values. I have additionally connected capacity to edge the yield picture so as to diminish the twisting in it. While handling, the pictures are changed over from their essential plain Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) to an increasingly reasonable one that is HSV.
QoS Routing Based on Available Bandwidth for Mobile Ad hoc Network
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering JSSATE, Bengaluru, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India., Kumar Rajeev , M.P Prabhudev Jagadeesh ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, JSSATE, Bengaluru, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India.
Published: July 2023

Mobile Ad-hoc network is a self configuring wireless network. It does not have any fixed infrastructure. Mobile node can leave and join the network. Therefore network topology changes any time. In Manet hosts can work as a router and forwards data from initiator to receiver. Since wireless channel is shared and topology is dynamic, providing quality of service (QoS) is a challenging task. QoS routing can find optimal routes that supports QoS requirement based on the received information during route discovery process. If QoS requirement cannot be supported, the admission control mechanism reject incoming request. Bandwidth estimation is a technique to determine available data rate on a route in the network. The term bandwidth means data rate not the physical bandwidth in hertz. QoS routing is required because most of the real time applications depend on the network’s condition. QoS in terms of bandwidth ensures transmission of real time data. In this paper a new bandwidth estimation method EAB (enhanced available bandwidth) is proposed. The performance of EAB-AODV is compared with AODV. The performance of EAB-AODV is better than AODV in terms of bandwidth.
Smart Blind Stick Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors:   School of C&IT, REVA University, Bengaluru, India., S Pruthvi , Nihal Pushyap Suraj ,   School of C&IT, REVA University, Bengaluru, Menon Ravin R ,   School of C&IT, REVA University, Bengaluru, India, Kumar S Samith ,   School of C&IT, REVA University, Bengaluru, India., Tiwari Shalini ,   Asst. Professor, School of C&IT, REVA University, Bengaluru, India.
Published: July 2023

Smart Blind Stick is a device designed to help guide the visually impaired by detecting objects and portray the information to them in the form of speech. This reduces the human effort and gives better understanding of the surrounding. Furthermore it also provides an opportunity for visually impaired people to move from one place to another without being assisted by others. The device can also be used in old age homes where old age people have difficulty in their day to day activities due to decreased vision. With this paper, the aim to aid people in need to “see” the surroundings. Since the field of artificial intelligence is doing great progress now and features like object detection is getting easier and computationally feasible, these features are implemented in the paper. The paper focuses on object detection and classification on pictures which are captured by the device mounted on a stick whose information can then be relayed to the user in means of sound or speech.
Autonomous Crop Irrigation System using Artificial Intelligence
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India., Choudhary Savita , Gaurav Vipul ,   Department of Computer Science, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India., Singh Abhijeet ,   Department of Computer Science, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India., Agarwal Susmit ,   Department of Computer Science, Sir M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India
Published: July 2023

Agriculture plays a significant role in the economy and its contribution is based on measurable crop yield which is highly dependent upon irrigation. In a country like India, where agriculture is largely based on the unorganized sector, irrigation techniques and patterns followed are inefficient and often lead to unnecessary wastage of water. This calls for the need of a system which can provide an efficient and deployable solution. In this paper, we provide an Automatic Irrigation System based on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, which can autonomously irrigate fields using soil moisture data. The system is based on prediction algorithms which make use of historic weather data to identify and predict rainfall patterns and climate changes; thereby creating an intelligent system which irrigates the crop fields selectively only when required as per the weather and real-time soil moisture conditions. The system has been tested in a controlled environment with an 80 percent accuracy, thus providing an efficient solution to the problem.
Face Recognition Based Attendance Management System using DLIB
Authors:   School of C&IT, REVA University, India., VB Chaitanya Krishna , PV Bhaskar Reddy ,   School of C&IT, REVA University, India, A Chethan Kumar ,   School of C&IT, REVA University, India, Ahmed Salman ,   School of C&IT, REVA University, India., M Sampath ,   School of C&IT, REVA University, India.
Published: July 2023

Real time face recognition technology has become a prominent tool for addressing solutions to many complex problems. Such as identification and the verification of identity. Face recognition technology also addresses the time consumption issue that arises in other biometric systems. Taking Attendances manually is always a monotonous job and it additionally consumes heap of our time. The prevailing biometric attendances wastes a great deal of our time and these systems can be cheated easily. In our proposed system the attendance is recorded by using a camera that is attached in front of classroom which is continuously recording but the system will never store any recorded files. And the features obtained from the detected images are compared with the features stored in the database and the system mark’s the attendance. This paper aims at automating the whole process and implementing a system that can’t be cheated. The entire system is built by using a machine learning tool called DLIB.