bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DISASTER SHELTER DESIGN AS AN ADDITIONAL FUNCTION IN UNIVERSITY OF BENGKULU’S MOSQUE
Authors: Seftyarizki Debby , Azzuhdi Ahmad Karim , Saputri Dwi Oktavallyan
Published: August 2024

Mosque is preferable for shelter or refuge area in emergency situation from natural disaster in Indonesia. Therefore, additional function for a mosque is needed. This paper will discuss how to create a shelter mosque for earthquake and tsunami hazard. Site was located at University of Bengkulu, one of disaster evacuation area appointed by Bengkulu City regulation. Two main design variables used are the height level of evacuation floor area which determined by tsunami wave height prediction, and the convenience of site and building circulation path. Space syntax analysis were conducted to find the best circulation path design. Building design proposed as the result of this study are evacuation area on 2nd floor level or in the elevation of 8,5m, 3 site entrance along with the circulation path, and 4 vertical access to reach evacuation area on 2nd floor. The farthest access to reach evacuation area (height level of 16,5m) from site entrance is 12 minutes. This proposed shelter mosque are expected to be a placed for interaction, worship, and shelter for University academician and community around the campus when disaster occurred.
PERCEPTION OF RESIDENTIAL CONDITIONS AS AN ONLINE LEARNING SPACE Comparative Study Of Residences In Yogyakarta And Bandung
Authors: Noviandri Patricia Pahlevi , Sudarsono Anugrah Sabdono
Published: August 2024

The condition of living plays a vital role in the online learning process at home. The residential need for support in the learning process was seen when Covid-19 forced students to study from their residences. However, residences not designed for students to carry out the learning process from home result in the focus/concentration in the process not running well. The study aims to explore the dimensions of residential perception that are by online learning needs. This study uses a quantitative approach with PCA analysis to find dimensions that need to be considered in the residence so that the learning process from home can run well. This study used student respondents living in Yogyakarta and Bandung so that the results of this study have a comparison of student perceptions in two different cities. The dimensions of perception of living conditions for online learning are audial quality, space comfort, space performance, and visual quality. Living conditions have differences in perception according to the type of residence in the form of boarding houses and houses. Ultimately, this study provides design principles that need to be considered in today’s residential design.
APPLICATION OF SECURITY & COMFORT CONCEPTS IN THE TRADITIONAL SILIMO SETTLEMENT IN THE BALIEM VALLEY
Authors: Salipu M. Amir , Santoso Imam Santoso
Published: August 2024

The tribal war culture is very closely related to the location selection and building mass layout of the Hubula Tribe Silimo settlement. In addition, the shape of the Pilamo and Ebe-ai buildings in the Silimo settlement reflects the concept of safety and comfort. The problem of this research is how the arrangement of building masses with the concept of building mass layout in the Silimo settlement can embody a symbol of security. What are the functions and meanings of building forms, spatial planning and social relations as a symbol of comfort in the Silimo settlement. The method used to answer research problems is a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. The results achieved by this study are how a security-based theoretical study can explain the selection of location, building layout and building form in the Silimo Hubula settlement in the Baliem Valley based on the concept of defensible space which includes: territoriality, natural surveillance, image and milieu, and Environment. Comfort in the form of relief, ease, transcendence related to the following aspects: Selection of location, material and shape of the building; Space organization with extended family concept; and space privacy.
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT THROUGH BAILEO DESIGN CONCEPT STRATEGY IN YALAHATAN VILLAGE, CENTRAL MALUKU DISTRICT
Authors: Patty Muhammad Darma , Wahjutami Erlina Laksmiani
Published: August 2024

The Ambon conflict is an event of conflict between religious communities. What occurred in the period from 1999 to 2000, this event caused divisions which had an impact on the harmony of the people who had long lived side by side. Baileo House is a traditional building that is able to translate various elements of kinship between pela gandong and patasiwa, patalima. This research was conducted in Yalahatan hamlet, negeri Tamilouw, Central Maluku Regency. The people of Yalahatan hamlet have a Baileo house called usali or a community gathering place. The aim of this research is to identify various factors contained in the Baileo house in Yalahatan hamlet as a unifying building with its performance in minimizing conflict by elevating the community's identity as traditional people who love brotherhood. The type of research applied is qualitative descriptive research. From the research results, it was found that the performance of the Baileo house in uniting the Yalahatan hamlet community through its various functions, is an example of the existence of traditional values ​​which naturally direct the community to return to maintaining kinship relations between fellow Yalahatan people in particular and fellow Alifuru people in general.
Analisis Topic Modelling Pariwisata Yogyakarta Menggunakan Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA)
Authors: Uray Nur Khadijah  , Nuri Cahyono
Published: August 2024

Pariwisata Yogyakarta sebagai destinasi yang kaya akan budaya dan sejarah, sering menjadi fokus diskusi di media sosial. Tujuan dari Penelitian ini adalah menelaah topik pariwisata Yogyakarta dari Twitter. Dataset yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini  dari crawling data menggunakan API key Twitter. Penelitian ini menggunakan tahapan dari pengumpulan data, text preprocessing, dan menerapkan metode Topic Modelling, khususnya Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA). Hasil penelitian ini pengujian kinerja pemodelan topik dengan metode LDA dapat dilihat dari nilai coherence score, semakin tinggi nilai coherence suatu topik, semakin mudah diinterprestasikan oleh manusia dan Perplexity merupakan salah satu standar pengukuran yang dapat digunakan untuk menilai kinerja model yang baik dari model tersebut ditunjukkan dengan nilai perplexity yang lebih rendah. Nilai coherence score yang ditunjukkan pada num topic ke-1 sebesar 0.331047, untuk nilai perplexity ditunjukkan dengan nilai yang tinggi terletak pada num topic ke-3 sebesar -8.830172565520245. diharapkan dapat memberikan wawasan mendalam tentang topik-topik yang sering dibahas dan berkonsentrasi pada penerapan sistem pemodelan topik untuk membangun sistem keputusan topik berita yang menggunakan metode Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA). Pada Penelitian ini efektif dalam menggunakan metode LDA untuk menentukan topik berita yang mencakup tiga kategori topik yang sering dibicarakan pada masing-masing kelas.
Prediction of Employee Reassignment Using Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms and Rule-Based Experts: A Case Study in Educational Institution
Authors: Romdhoni Bayu Suciono , Denny
Published: August 2024

Education plays a crucial role in shaping the future of a nation. To maintain the quality of education, effective human resource management is essential in educational institutions. This study addresses the challenges of employee’s placement under the Educational Institution. According data from December 2021 to May 2024, only 2,452 out of 41,722 employees were reassignment, which is significantly below the target set by regulation. This study evaluates several supervised machine learning algorithms, including Gaussian Naive Bayes, Decision Tree, Support Vector Machine, and Random Forest. Random Forest emerges as the most suitable algorithm due to its superior accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 Score. Following the evaluation of the chosen algorithm, the deployment phase includes comprehensive data preprocessing steps, such as handling missing values, data normalization, and categorical feature encoding. This system integrates with Google API for geospatial data, ensuring accurate and efficient decision-making.
Implementation of Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise and Fuzzy C – Means for Clustering Car Sales
Authors: Auliani Sephia Nazwa
Published: August 2024

This study compares the performance of two clustering algorithms, Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN) and Fuzzy C-Means (FCM), in clustering car sales data at PT. XYZ. The dataset, comprising sales transactions from 2020 to 2023, includes information about vehicles, customers, and transactions. Preprocessing methods such as data transformation and normalization were applied to prepare the data. The results indicate that DBSCAN produces clusters with better validity, measured using the Silhouette Score, compared to FCM. Specifically, DBSCAN achieves the highest Silhouette Score of 0.7874 in cluster 2, while FCM reaches a maximum score of 0.3666 in cluster 3. Thus, DBSCAN proves to be more optimal for clustering car sales data at PT. XYZ, highlighting its superior performance in terms of cluster validity.
Evaluasi Kapabilitas dan Perancangan Tata Kelola TI Menggunakan COBIT 2019: Sekretariat Kabinet
Authors: Ontoreza Afrianda Gaza , Wirani Yekti , Sucahyo Yudho Giri
Published: August 2024

Electronic government (e-government) adalah pemanfaatan aplikasi teknologi informasi dan komunikasi untuk memberikan layanan pemerintah yang meningkatkan penyediaan layanan menjadi transparan, efisien, dan efektif bagi masyarakat. Di Indonesia kebijakan pengelolaan e-government diatur melalui Peraturan Presiden No. 95 tahun 2018 tentang Sistem Pemerintahan Berbasis Elektronik (SPBE). Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Sekretariat Kabinet (Setkab) Republik Indonesia dengan indeks hasil evaluasi SPBE yang masih dapat dioptimalkan, khususnya untuk domain tata kelola dengan capaian sebesar 2,90. Secara organisasi, Setkab belum memiliki dokumen tata kelola teknologi informasi (TI) dalam pengelolaan TI. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melakukan evaluasi tingkat kapabilitas dan menyusun rancangan tata kelola TI menggunakan framework COBIT 2019. Penilaian dan perancangan dilakukan sesuai tujuan Setkab, didapatkan 13 proses yang masih berada di bawah harapan organisasi atau berada di bawah tingkat maturitas 3 (Defined). Berdasarkan hasil identifikasi dilakukan penyusunan rekomendasi tata kelola TI agar dapat mendukung rencana strategis organisasi dan meningkatkan indeks capaian SPBE pada Setkab.
Artificial Intelligence Implementation in Agile Project Management Addressing Challenges and Maximizing Impact
Authors: Lumbanraja Harry Leonardo , Raharjo Teguh , Fitriani Anita Nur
Published: August 2024

The Agile methodology, with an 80% adoption rate, often faces challenges leading to project failures. This study investigates using artificial intelligence (AI) to overcome these challenges through a systematic literature review of 44 papers. It examines AI's impact on key Agile phases: envision, speculate, explore, adapt, and close. Findings highlight AI's critical role in improving project outcomes by addressing implementation challenges. AI tools aid in risk assessment and project selection during planning, enhance effort estimation and task allocation in speculation, improve team communication and technical issue resolution in exploration, optimize systems in adaptation, and provide valuable insights in closure. The paper offers guidance on effective AI integration to enhance Agile Project Management success.
Embracing Freedom in Learning: The Impact of Kurikulum Merdeka on Engineering Students of Universitas Negeri Medan
Authors: Hasan Hanapi , Maksum Hasan , Waskito  , Tansa Trisna Astono Putri
Published: August 2024

In 2020, Indonesia's Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology introduced the Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) curriculum for higher education to better prepare students for the modern job market. This study contrasts the MBKM curriculum with the non-MBKM curriculum, focusing on their impacts on students' career exploration and professional maturity. Using a quantitative, correlational approach, the study sampled 187 engineering students from a Medan university. Instruments included the Career Exploration Survey (CES) and the Career Development Inventory (CDI). Results showed that both curricula positively influence career exploration and professional maturity, with no significant differences between the two. The MBKM curriculum's emphasis on real-world experience and career preparation was highlighted as a key factor in fostering career readiness. The study concludes that both curricula effectively support career development, but the MBKM curriculum offers a more practical, hands-on approach to preparing students for the workforce.
Perbandingan Penggunaan Daya Listrik Antara Baremetal Dengan Docker Container Pada Raspberry Pi 4B
Authors: Hasvid Dwi Putranto  , Muhammad Koprawi, S.Kom., M.Eng.
Published: August 2024

Pada perkembangan jaman sekarang, banyak layanan yang mulai memakai Container base service dimana lebih mudah melakukan development dan dokumentasi penerapan nya juga banyak. Tetapi ada juga yang masih memakai Baremetal dimana memasang layanan tersebut dipasang langsung di Operating System (OS) dan beberapa orang terbiasa memakai Baremetal dalam hal ini penerapan di Edge Server atau Internet of Things (IoT) seperti pada Raspberry Pi, penggunaan listrik merupakan limitasi dalam membuat system yang efisien sehingga dalam penelitian ini, akan membandingkan penggunaan listrik dalam Input/output operations per second (IOPS) dan Floating point operations per second (Flops). Dan dalam hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan listrik Baremetal lebih kecil dari pada Docker Container dimana perbedaan nya 1,06 GigaFlops/W pada HPLinpack dan pada IOPS/Watt, Baremetal jauh lebih unggul dari pada Docker Container dimana pada pada IOPS read/Watt unggul 3246,12 dan pada IOPS write/Watt unggul 1857,51 hal itu disebabkan karena Docker Container menggunakan beberapa service untuk menjalankan Container-nya sehingga mengkonsumsi daya yang lebih banyak.
Implementasi Komunikasi LoRaWAN dan Platform Antares pada Monitoring Supply Pupuk Tanaman Selada Hidroponik Berbasis Website
Authors: Mujab Rachmat Syaiful , Hadi Supriyanto  , Wahyudi Purnomo
Published: August 2024

Menurut data Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS), konsumsi selada hijau di Indonesia meningkat dari 94,8 gram per orang per minggu  pada tahun 2021 menjadi 100,0 gram per orang per minggu pada tahun 2022. Penggunaan Internet of Things (IoT) di sektor pertanian dapat memaksimalkan produksi pangan untuk memenuhi permintaan sayur mayur yang terus meningkat. Dalam Penelitian ini, sistem pemantauan diusulkan berbasis Teknologi LoRaWAN, dengan menggunakan platform gateway milik telkom yaitu Antares. Sistem ini bekerja dengan baik secara keseluruhan. Nilai analog TDS yang memiliki keakuratan 95,25 jika dibandingkan dengan TDS Meter. Pengujian Sensor ultrasonik masing masing memiliki keakuratan di 97,88% dan 98,1%. Untuk nilai SNR memiliki Rata Rata sebesar -5,19dB, dan nilai RSSI memiliki Rata Rata sebesar -113dBm. Sistem ini dapat bekerja selama 24 jam tanpa ada masalah pengiriman Data. Untuk Pengiriman ke website melalui API tidak ada delay signifikan dan semua bekerja dengan baik.
Tingkat Kematangan Tata Kelola Data Lembaga Pemerintah Yang Bertugas Di Bidang Pangan
Authors: Abhimata ar rasyiid  , Betty purwandari  , Andi kurnianto
Published: August 2024

Guna mendukung program ketahanan pangan nasional dibagun Sistem Informasi Pangan Dan Gizi (SIPG). Sistem ini dibangun oleh salah satu Lembaga pemerintah yang bertugas di bidang pangan. Dalam mendukung fungsinya sistem ini mengintegrasikan data dari internal dan eksternal Lembaga. Saat ini belum semua data dapat diintegrasikan kedalam sistem. Belum adanya kebijakan terkait kode referensi serta mekanisme bagaimana data diperoleh, diolah dan ditampilkan menjadi salah satu penyebabnya. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut dibutuhkan penerapan tata kelola data. Namun sebelum melakukan hal tersebut perlu untuk menilai tingkat kematangan tata kelola data saat ini. Penilaian akan memberikan gambaran apakah tata kelola data saat ini sudah dilakukan dengan benar. Penilaian dikalukan menggunakan stanford data governance maturity model. Hasil penilaian menunjukkan tingkat kematangan saat ini ada pada level 2. Sedangkan harapan yang ingin dicapai adalah pada level 4. Untuk mencapai tingkat kematangan yang diharapkan diberikan 48 rekomendasi.
Review of Hybrid Denoising Approaches in Face Recognition
Authors: Zangana Hewa Majeed , Mustafa Firas Mahmood
Published: August 2024

Statistically, image denoising is one of the key pillars of image processing and picture acquisition, which also is utilized to clear the noisy images. Over the last years, there is an increase of study subjects that are devoting to designing and making noise cancellation methods. This study reviews all major image denoising techniques, with a special emphasis on integrated deep learning approaches as well as traditional signal processing methods. The review presents a broad array of techniques for instance convolutional neural networks (CNNs), wavelet transforms, hybrid models, and their emendations. The lecturer will focus on the advantages, as well as the disadvantages, of each methodology along with their appropriateness in various fields, from which the current state of the art image denoising can be concluded. On the other hand, the paper discusses critical barriers leading to further prospects of research in cybersecurity and cybercrime prevention This review is important in that it aims to serve researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts who would like to peer into the new trends and developments in denoise image generation.
Huracán
Authors: Justes Amador José Luis
Published: August 2024

Desde 1979 los huracanes cambian de nombre todos los años hasta completar un ciclo de seis listas diferentes. Al séptimo año vuelven a empezar. Cada trescientos sesenta y cinco días se intercalan un nombre masculino y uno femenino. Sólo en casos de extrema destrucción, como el de Katrina en el 2005, el Centro Nacional de Huracanes decide retirar esa nomenclatura para sustituirla por otra de la misma inicial y el mismo género. Grace. Gaston. Gert. Gordon. Gabrielle. Gonzalo. Ella no estaba en la lista. El nombre de pila del huracán más destructivo de mi vida. Aquel dickensiano año, no tan leja­no, hubieran quitado su nombre… “La poesía de José Luis Justes Amador transita del clasicismo (El poeta enamorado…) a la experimentación más radical (4’ 33’’). En Huracán, su primera novela, utiliza esa doble faceta en una misma obra. Justes convierte la autoficción en ficción, la tragedia en comedia o viceversa, la cultura en chistes malos o instrumentos de conquista, la literatura en algo banal, pero, sobre todo, demuestra lo que todos sabemos: que una historia de amor nunca es una historia de amor” (Ma. Isabel Jiménez Ramírez).
The nexus between board audit committee attributes and financial performance of firms in Africa
Authors: Karaye Abubakar Balarabe , Musa Abdullahi Zaharadeen , Bala Hussaini , Khatoon Ghousia
Published: August 2024

This research aims to study the connection between the features of board audit committee of a firm and its financial performance in Africa, by looking at the board audit committees’ characteristics of publicly traded companies in the four (4) biggest African financial markets. This research conducted an empirical analysis of the committee features in the years following the global financial crisis and before the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The data covered the period between 2013 and 2019. We analyzed the data using correlation analysis, GLS (Fixed and Random Effect Models), and GMM. We used features of the committee as explanatory variables. These include an independent outside director as the chairperson of the committee, whether the committee guards the integrity of the financial reporting of a firm, whether the committee regularly meets and hears the recommendations and complaints of the firm’s external auditor, and whether the committee effectively monitors the management of the firm. Furthermore, for the dependent variable; ROE and ROA were utilized as the metrics of the financial performance of a firm. The results exhibit positive and significant relations between the board audit committee features such as; effective monitoring of management, guarding the integrity of financial reporting, an independent director as chairperson of the committee, regularly meeting and hearing the recommendations and complaints of the external auditor, and the firm’s financial performance measures. The findings are useful to corporate governance regulators who are seeking to improve corporate governance guidelines and minimize the corporate insolvency of firms in Africa.
Retirement satisfaction as a quantified outcome of superior financial literacy: An empirical investigation
Authors: Frank Daniel , Bai Vidya , Prabhu Sudhir
Published: August 2024

The purpose of the study is to create a viable and customised retirement planning system with financial literacy as the driver to achieve retirement adequacy and retirement satisfaction, taking into account the increasing financial needs of retirees. Perception regarding retirement choices necessitates sufficient self-efficacy to implement retirement portfolio decisions. Despite transformation in the way retirement is looked at, planning for retirement has taken a backward stride as individuals concentrate on their present needs rather than a holistic approach to life. The study implemented an online self-administered questionnaire for 770 participants using convenience sampling from India’s two major IT hubs, Bangalore and Chennai. The data samples were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM). The study evidenced a strong association between superior financial literacy and retirement planning and identified five essential financial behaviours, such as savings attitude, borrowing pattern, investment decision, insurance allocation, and spending behaviour, that strongly influence individual retirement planning. These behaviours lay the foundation for retirement readiness, lowered debt anxiety, and greater risk-bearing capacity. The results further reveal that individual’s satisfaction levels are significantly influenced by retirement adequacy. Therefore, it is imperative to formulate a well-structured retirement plan to attain retirement adequacy and satisfaction.
Tinjauan Peran Penelitian Personel dalam Pencegahan Ancaman Radikalisme pada Proses Rekrutmen Bintara di Lingkungan TNI Angkatan Darat
Authors: Meidiantara Rizki Yudha , Prasetyono Budi , Supriadi Supriadi
Published: August 2024

Radicalism is one of the threats that can endanger the integrity and sovereignty of the Indonesian nation. The Indonesian Army (TNI Angkatan Darat or AD) as one of the components of national defense plays a crucial role in preventing the threat of radicalism within its environment. One of the efforts that the Indonesian Army can undertake is through personnel research in the recruitment process for non-commissioned officers (bintara). This research aims to analyze the role of personnel research in preventing the threat of radicalism within the Indonesian Army AD environment in the recruitment process for non-commissioned officers. This research utilizes a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach through data collection techniques such as interviews with competent parties involved in personnel research activities. The research findings indicate that personnel research plays a crucial role in preventing the threat of radicalism within the Indonesian Army AD environment in the recruitment process for non-commissioned officers. Personnel research can be used to identify the potential for radicalism among prospective non-commissioned officers. This can be achieved by examining the background of prospective non-commissioned officers, including their family, education, and social environment. Personnel research can also be used to develop more effective selection instruments in detecting prospective non-commissioned officer candidates with radicalism potential.Radikalisme merupakan salah satu ancaman yang dapat membahayakan keutuhan dan kedaulatan bangsa Indonesia. TNI Angkatan Darat (AD) sebagai salah satu komponen pertahanan negara memiliki peran penting dalam mencegah ancaman radikalisme di lingkungannya. Salah satu upaya yang dapat dilakukan TNI AD adalah melalui penelitian personel pada proses rekrutmen bintara. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran penelitian personel dalam pencegahan ancaman radikalisme di lingkungan TNI AD pada proses rekrutmen bintara. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif melalui teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dengan pihak-pihak yang berkompeten dalam kegiatan penelitian personel. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penelitian personel memiliki peran penting dalam pencegahan ancaman radikalisme di lingkungan TNI AD pada proses rekrutmen bintara. Penelitian personel dapat digunakan untuk mengidentifikasi potensi radikalisme pada calon bintara. Hal ini dapat dilakukan dengan melakukan pemeriksaan latar belakang calon bintara, baik dari segi keluarga, pendidikan, maupun lingkungan sosialnya. Penelitian personel juga dapat digunakan untuk mengembangkan instrumen seleksi yang lebih efektif dalam mendeteksi calon siswa bintara yang memiliki potensi radikalisme
Mewujudkan Good Governance Melalui Penguatan Budaya Birokrasi
Authors: Jayadi Jayadi , Widiantari Maria Magdalena , Nurchayati Zulin , Murti Endang
Published: August 2024

Organizational culture in the bureaucratic environment is often one of the problems that hinder the realization of good governance. On the other hand, the organizational culture that develops cannot be separated from the paternalistic Javanese culture. This makes the character of bureaucratic apparatus behavior more textually patterned based on applicable formal provisions. As a result, government officials cannot make decisions when facing obstacles in carrying out their duties, especially those related to public services. This condition can be overcome by providing flexibility for bureaucratic apparatus to be more creative in taking effective and success-oriented actions in carrying out their duties. This research shows the influence of bureaucratic strengthening efforts on the realization of good governance by eliminating unproductive Javanese cultural values so as to improve the quality of public services. The results reveal that an empowered bureaucracy with flexibility and results orientation is able to respond to community needs more quickly and precisely. In addition, the elimination of unproductive values in Javanese culture is proven to encourage innovation and initiative among bureaucratic apparatus, which ultimately improves the efficiency and effectiveness of public services.Budaya organisasi dalam lingkungan birokrasi seringkali menjadi salah satu persoalan yang menghambat terwujudnya pemerintahan yang baik. Di sisi lain, budaya organisasi yang berkembang tidak dapat terlepas dari budaya Jawa yang paternalistis. Ini membuat karakter perilaku aparat birokrasi lebih terpola secara tekstual berdasarkan ketentuan formal yang berlaku. Akibatnya aparatur pemerintah tidak dapat mengambil keputusan apabila menghadapi hambatan dalam pelaksanaan tugas khususnya terkait dengan pelayanan publik. Kondisi ini dapat diatasi dengan memberikan keleluasaan bagi aparat birokrasi untuk lebih kreatif mengambil tindakan-tindakan efektif dan berorientasi pada keberhasilan dalam menjalankan tugas. Penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya pengaruh upaya penguatan birokrasi terhadap perwujudan good governance dengan menghilangkan nilai-nilai budaya Jawa yang tidak produktif sehingga dapat meningkatkan kualitas layanan publik. Hasil penelitian mengungkap bahwa birokrasi yang diberdayakan dengan fleksibilitas dan orientasi pada hasil mampu merespons kebutuhan masyarakat dengan lebih cepat dan tepat. Selain itu, penghapusan nilai-nilai yang tidak produktif dalam budaya Jawa terbukti mendorong inovasi dan inisiatif di kalangan aparat birokrasi, yang pada akhirnya meningkatkan efisiensi dan efektivitas pelayanan publik.
Physics Learning Technology for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Literature Study
Authors: Prayogi Saiful , Verawati Ni Nyoman Sri Putu
Published: August 2024

The integration of technology in physics education has become increasingly important to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in enhancing educational quality, promoting inclusivity, and fostering sustainable practices. This literature study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of various technological tools, including adaptive learning platforms, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual laboratories, in improving physics education. Utilizing a systematic literature review methodology adhering to PRISMA guidelines, the study analyzed data from a comprehensive selection of peer-reviewed articles sourced from the SCOPUS database, focusing on publications from 2020 to 2024. The results indicate that these technologies significantly enhance student engagement, understanding, and critical thinking skills, thus addressing the limitations of traditional teaching methods. Adaptive learning strategies, when combined with techniques like flipped classrooms and micro-learning, effectively cater to individual student needs, promoting personalized learning experiences. AR and VR provide immersive learning environments, making complex physics concepts more accessible and engaging, while AI tools support lesson planning and problem-solving. Virtual laboratories offer hands-on experimental practice without the constraints of physical lab space. However, the study also identifies challenges such as inadequate teacher training, unequal access to technology, and the need for comprehensive professional development programs. The implications of these findings underscore the necessity of addressing these challenges to fully realize the potential of technology-enhanced education. Recommendations include developing professional development programs, ensuring equitable access to technological resources, and fostering collaborations between educational institutions, industry, and communities.
IL-6 LEVELS AND COGNITIVE COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
Authors: İvecek Hümeyra , Şekerci Abdüsselam , Sümbül Şekerci Betül
Published: August 2024

Objective: It is important to monitor and manage macrovascular and microvascular complications, which are significant causes of mortality and morbidity in type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Diabetes-related cognitive impairment is an important complication that has recently attracted more attention, but its pathophysiology and clinical features are not known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential role of inflammation in diabetes-related cognitive impairment.
Material and Method: A total of 122 participants (67 patients with T2DM and 55 controls) took part in this cross-sectional observational clinical study. Cognitive performance was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test. IL-6 levels were measured using the ELISA method on blood samples obtained from the participants.
Result and Discussion: Although IL-6 levels increased with diabetes and cognitive impairment, there was no significant difference between the groups (p>0.05). Except for attention and orientation, we observed significantly more impaired cognitive performance in T2DM patients. The MoCA total score was significantly correlated with age, education level, fasting glucose, HbA1c, and vitamin D levels (p<0.05). Our results found no evidence that IL-6 is involved in the pathophysiology of cognitive impairment in T2DM, but these findings the importance of cognitive screening in monitoring complications associated with diabetes.
Pengaruh Kombinasi Fungi Mikoriza Arbuskula (FMA) dan Biochar Terhadap Hasil Tanaman Kedelai (Glycine max) Varietas Anjasmoro pada Tanah Salin
Authors: Mulyana Muhammad Agus , Muharam Muharam , Jannah Asmanur
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Dusun Perahu Bosok, Desa Muara Baru Kecamatan Cilamaya Wetan dari bulan Mei sampai dengan bulan Agustus tahun 2014. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mendapatkan kombinasi dosis FMA dan biochar yang memberikan respon terhadap pertumbuhan dan hasil tanaman kacang kedelai (Glycine max) varietas anjasmoro pada tanah salin.  Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode eksperimen dengan Rancangan Acak Kelompok ( RAK) terdiri dari 9 perlakuan dan 3 ulangan perlakuan dirancang dengan taraf sebagai berikut A (FMA 0 gram/tanaman, biochar 0 ton/ha), B (FMA 0 gram/tanaman, biochar 25ton/ha), C (FMA 0 gram/tanaman, biochar 50 ton/ha), D (FMA 10 gram/tanaman, biochar 0 ton/ha), E (FMA 10 gram/tanaman, biochar 25 ton/ha), F (FMA 10 gram/tanaman, biochar 50 ton/ha), G (FMA 20 gram/tanaman, biochar 0 ton/ha), H (FMA 20 gram/tanaman, biochar 25 ton/ha), I (FMA 10 gram/tanaman, biochar 50 ton/ha).  Hasil analisis data pengamatan dilakukan dengan menggunakan uji F dan hasil yang berbeda nyata diuji lanjut dengan uji Duncan Muliple Range Test (DMRT) taraf 5%.  Hasil tertinggi berdasarkan bobot biji per tanaman adalah perlakuan F dengan dosis  10 gram FMA/tanaman dan 50 ton biochar/ha dengan hasil 17,25 gram per tanaman walaupun tidak berbeda nyata dengan perlakuan D yaitu perlakuan dengan dosis 10 gram FMA/tanaman dan 0 ton biochar/ha dengan hasil 16,20 gram biji per tanaman.
Analyzing the Challenges and Barriers to Develop State Civil Apparatus Competency Through Talent Management Development After the Release of the National Succession Planning System
Authors: Sidabutar Victor Tulus Pangapoi
Published: August 2024

Indonesia has transitioned from a public service management model to one to improve service delivery and competitiveness. However, this change faces challenges of efficiency in processes, human resource structures, and bureaucracy. Public distrust and State Civil Apparatus (ASN) non-compliance with the flow of reform pose challenges to increasing ASN competency and leadership reform. The implementation of breakthroughs in the development of public services still cannot prevent corruption both in regional and central government. Corruption does not only occur in the fiscal sector but also the ‘buying and selling’ positions due to the ASN’s low integrity. Regulation of the Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform of the Republic of Indonesia Number 38 of 2017 concerning Competency Standards for State Civil Apparatus Positions requires that a State Civil Apparatus must have technical, managerial, and socio-cultural competence, which is constrained by the application of rules related to functional positions and career development, the institutionalization of the ASN’ workplace, and development of ASN training institutions. These constraints influence the ASN’s desire to develop. Thus, an integrated succession planning system for competency development which involves public participation is needed to prevent corruption, collusion, and nepotism in its implementation.
INCREASING THE DURABILITY OF PAVEMENT ON REINFORCED CONCRETE ROAD BRIDGES
Authors:   National Transport University, Mirchuk Iryna
Published: August 2024

Summary. Highway bridges are an important part of the transportation infrastructure, as they ensure the uninterrupted movement of vehicles and cargo. Due to the peculiarities of asphalt pavement operation on bridges with reinforced concrete roadway slabs, as well as the negative impact of weather conditions and the use of deicing materials, such pavement is more often subject to defects. In order to minimize pavement damage on road bridges and increase their durability, it is necessary to improve certain aspects of conventional asphalt mixtures, such as rutting and cracking resistance. Today, one of the methods to ensure increased durability of asphalt pavements is to modify asphalt mixtures or bituminous binders. The use of asphalt concrete pavements with increased durability is an effective method to increase the overhaul period and, as a result, reduce the cost of maintenance of road bridges. And the use of asphalt mixtures modified with rubber crumb will provide a partial solution to the environmental problem, such as the accumulation of waste from the rubber industry. Keywords: road bitumen, bitumen binder modification, asphalt concrete, asphalt mixtures.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE FACTUAL, CONCEPTUAL AND PROSEDURAL QUESTIONS ON THE MOVING MATERIALS OF CLASS VIII SMP
Authors: Iskhaq Ainul , Wijayadi Andri Wahyu
Published: August 2024

The students' knowledge of Physics Science material, especially in the subject of the motion of objects, is still below the expected KKM standard. Motion material is the basis or prerequisite for understanding further science material related to object motion material in class VIII to class IX. So far, there has never been an assessment related to the abilities of students' knowledge dimensions. This research focuses on assessing faktual, konseptual and prosedural knowledge according to the IC issued by the Ministry of Education and Culture. This type of research is development research using the ADDIE (Analyze, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) development model. The purpose of this research is to describe the process of developing factual, conceptual and prosedural knowledge questions and to find out the dimensions of students' knowledge on the material motion of objects. The data obtained in this research is in the form of qualitative and quantitative data. Empirical validity analysis of 14 multiple-choice items and essays yielded the characteristics of the questions consisting of validity of 13 (92.8%) valid items, reliability of items with Cronbach's alpha 0.630 on 8 multiple-choice items and Cronbach's alpha 0.638 on 5 essay items greater than the r table value of 0.6, the level of difficulty is 64,3% items with moderate criteria, the discriminating power is 28,57% very good, 28,57% good questions, and 28,57% sufficient.
Drug fever—an immune-mediated delayed type hypersensitivity reaction to Vinca alkaloids in pediatric oncology patients, possibly mediated by cysteinyl leukotrienes
Authors: Kidon Mona I. , Haj Yahia Soad , Abebe-Campino Gadi , Agmon-Levin Nancy , Yelon Michal
Published: August 2024

Background

Drug hypersensitivity reactions are common in pediatric hemato-oncology patients due to multiple factors including immune compromise and pharmacological complexities. Fever can signify severe delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions such as drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) or drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS). The etiology of fever as an isolated hypersensitivity reaction to chemotherapeutic agents not fully understood. Here, we report three children with intracranial neoplasms experiencing recurrent febrile reactions following Vinca alkaloid-based chemotherapy, mitigated by cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist therapy.

Methods

We present a series of pediatric patients with diverse intracranial neoplasms who developed recurrent fever episodes after multiple courses of Vinca alkaloid-based chemotherapy. Treatment involved prophylactic and post-chemotherapy administration of a cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist to prevent fever episodes and enable completion of chemotherapy regimens without protocol modifications or desensitization.

Results

All three patients experienced fever consistent with delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions to Vinca alkaloids. Prophylactic use of the leukotriene antagonist Montelukast successfully prevented fever recurrence, allowing uninterrupted completion of chemotherapy courses.

Conclusion

Our findings suggest that Montelukast, a leukotriene antagonist, may be beneficial in managing fever as a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction to Vinca alkaloids in pediatric patients. Further research is warranted to elucidate the underlying mechanisms and leukotriene pathways involved in drug-induced fever reactions.
A systematic review of diabetic foot infections: pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management strategies
Authors: Maity Sabyasachi , Leton Noah , Nayak Narendra , Jha Ameet , Anand Nikhilesh , Thompson Kamala , Boothe Danielle , Cromer Alexandra , Garcia Yaliana , Al-Islam Aliyah , Nauhria Samal
Published: August 2024

Background

Diabetic foot infection represents a significant complication of diabetes mellitus, contributing substantially to morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditure worldwide. Accurate diagnosis relies on a comprehensive assessment integrating clinical evaluation, imaging studies, and microbiological analysis. Management necessitates a multidisciplinary approach, encompassing surgical intervention, antimicrobial therapy, and advanced wound care strategies. Preventive measures are paramount in reducing the incidence and severity, emphasizing patient education, regular foot screenings, and early intervention.

Methods

The researchers performed a systematic review of literature using PUBMED MESH keywords. Additionally, the study was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews at the Center for Reviews and Dissemination, University of York (CRD42021277788). This review provides a comprehensive overview of the microbial spectrum and antibiotic susceptibility patterns observed in diabetic foot infections.

Results

The search through the databases finally identified 13 articles with 2545 patients from 2021 to 2023. Overall, the predominant Gram-positive microbial species isolated were Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus fecalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Staphylococcus epidermidis. Whereas the predominant Gram-negative included Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Conclusion

Diabetic foot infections represent a complex and multifaceted clinical entity, necessitating a holistic approach to diagnosis, management, and prevention. Limited high-quality research data on outcomes and the effectiveness of guideline recommendations pose challenges in updating and refining existing DFI management guidelines.

Systematic review registration

https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42021277788, identifier CRD42021277788.
Efficient nitrite determination by electrochemical approach in liquid phase with ultrasonically prepared gold-nanoparticle-conjugated conducting polymer nanocomposites
Authors: Faisal M. , Alam M. M. , Ahmed Jahir , Asiri Abdullah M. , Algethami Jari S. , Altholami Raed H. , Harraz Farid A. , Rahman Mohammed M.
Published: August 2024

An electrochemical nitrite sensor probe is introduced herein using a modified flat glassy carbon electrode (GCE) and SrTiO3 material doped with spherical-shaped gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) and polypyrrole carbon (PPyC) at a pH of 7.0 in a phosphate buffer solution. The nanocomposites (NCs) containing Au-NPs, PPyC, and SrTiO3 were synthesized by ultrasonication, and their properties were thoroughly characterized through structural, elemental, optical, and morphological analyses with various conventional spectroscopic methods, such as field-emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller method. The peak currents due to nitrite oxidation were characterized in detail and analyzed using conventional cyclic voltammetry (CV) as well as differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) under ambient conditions. The sensor response increased significantly from 0.15 to 1.5 mM of nitrite ions, and the sensor was fabricated by coating a conducting agent (PEDOT:PSS) on the GCE to obtain the Au-NPs/PPyC/SrTiO3 NCs/PEDOT:PSS/GCE probe. The sensor’s sensitivity was determined as 0.5 μA/μM∙cm2 from the ratio of the slope of the linear detection range by considering the active surface area (0.0316 cm2) of the flat GCE. In addition, the limit of detection was determined as 20.00 ± 1.00 µM, which was found to be satisfactory. The sensor’s stability, pH optimization, and reliability were also evaluated in these analyses. Overall, the sensor results were found to be satisfactory. Real environmental samples were then analyzed to evaluate the sensor’s reliability through DPV, and the results showed that the proposed novel electrochemical sensor holds great promise for mitigating water contamination in the real samples with the lab-made Au-NPs/PPyC/SrTiO3 NC. Thus, this study provides valuable insights for improving sensors for broad environmental monitoring applications using the electrochemical approach.
Two cinnamoyl hydroxamates as potential quorum sensing inhibitors against Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Authors: Pan Deng , Wu Hua , Li Jun-Jian , Wang Bo , Jia Ai-Qun
Published: August 2024

Introduction

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous pathogen that causes various infectious diseases through the regulation of quorum sensing (QS). The strategy of interfering with the QS systems of P. aeruginosa, coupled with a reduction in the dosage of conventional antibiotics, presents a potential solution to treating infection and mitigating antibiotic resistance. In this study, seven cinnamoyl hydroxamates were synthesized to evaluate their inhibitory effects on QS of P. aeruginosa. Among these cinnamic acid derivatives, we found cinnamoyl hydroxamic acid (CHA) and 3-methoxy-cinnamoyl hydroxamic acid (MCHA) were the two most effective candidates. Furtherly, the effect of CHA and MCHA on the production of virulence factors and biofilm of P. aeruginosa were evaluated. Ultimately, our study may offer promising potential for treating P. aeruginosa infections and reducing its virulence.

Methods

The disc diffusion test were conducted to evaluate inhibitory effects on QS of seven cinnamoyl hydroxamates. The influence of CHA and MCHA on the production of virulence and flagellar motility of P. aeruginosa was furtherly explored. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) experiment were conducted to evaluate the suppression of CHA and MCHA on the formed biofilm of P. aeruginosa. RT-qPCR was used to detect rhlI, lasA, lasB, rhlA, rhlB, and oprL genes in P. aeruginosa. In silico docking study was performed to explore the molecular mechanism of CHA and MCHA. The synergistic effects of CHA with gentamicin were detected on biofilm cell dispersal.

Result

After treatment of CHA or MCHA, the production of multiple virulence factors, including pyocyanin, proteases, rhamnolipid, and siderophore, and swimming and swarming motilities in P. aeruginosa were inhibited significantly. And our results showed CHA and MCHA could eliminate the formed biofilm of P. aeruginosa. RT-qPCR revealed that CHA and MCHA inhibited the expression of QS related genes in P. aeruginosa. Molecular docking indicated that CHA and MCHA primarily inhibited the RhlI/R system in P. aeruginosa by competing with the cognate signaling molecule C4-HSL.Additionally, CHA exhibited potent synergistic effects with gentamicin on biofilm cell dispersal.

Discussion

P. aeruginosa is one of the most clinically and epidemiologically important bacteria and a primary cause of catheter-related urinary tract infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia. This study aims to explore whether cinnamoyl hydroxamates have inhibitory effects on QS. And our results indicate that CHA and MCHA, as two novel QSIs, offer promising potential for treating P. aeruginosa infections and reducing its virulence.