bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Features of Editing in Modern Audiovisual Production: Special Effects and Transitions
Authors: Kovsh Oleksandr , Kopachinskyi Oleksii
Published: June 2023

The purpose of the research is to analyze the phenomenon of human perception of the combination of film images in varying space and time and with different actions. To determine the role of audio and video combination: soundtrack, counterpoint; to trace the parallels between the structure of musical works and music notation with composition, as well as the system of editing audiovisual works; to outline the main editing transitions and special effects, to note the feasibility of their use in modern audiovisual production. The research methodology is based on the following scientific methods: theoretical (analysis of physiological and psychological factors of the viewer's perception of an audiovisual work, analysis of outstanding examples of world cinema); comparative (drawing parallels between the language of cinema and music); practical (modelling specific examples of combining several frames). Scientific novelty. For the first time, the authors analyze the peculiarities of editing in contemporary audiovisual production, reveal the specifics of special effects and transitions, draw parallels between the levels of editing and the language of musical works; establish some details of the phenomenon of perception of editing at the level of psychology and everyday life and define the main criteria for the quality of editing transitions and effects. Conclusions. The peculiarities of montage have been identified, and the fact of perception of different moving images collision at the subconscious level in an audiovisual work has been analyzed. It is proved that pictures that are not united by space, time and action can create a coherent associative story. The role of audio and video combination has been defined – from synthesis with an amplifying effect to collision and creation of counterpoint. Parallels between musical works and the composition of an audiovisual work have been drawn. The main transitions and effects, as well as the conditions for their creation in modern audiovisual production, have been identified.
Orientaciones para la atención de estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual-cognitiva
Authors: Vera Hernández Adriana Paola , Yarce Pinzón Eunice
Published: June 2023

La educación de niños, niñas y jóvenes con discapacidad cognitiva o intelectual debe ser una prioridad para las instituciones educativas del país, por ello, el texto Orientaciones para la atención de estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual/ cognitiva se convierte en una herramienta eficaz para consultar, planear, ejecutar y evaluar las estrategias de formación y orientación de la comunidad educativa. Los directivos, docentes y demás profesionales encontrarán la ayuda necesaria para la atención y entendimiento de esta población. Con el trascurrir de los años de práctica educativa, se visibiliza que el acompañamiento, no solo de los maestros, sino también de la familia, es fundamental para el aprendizaje y desarrollo personal de los niños y los estudiantes con discapacidad; las familias se convierten, entonces, en el pilar fundamental del desarrollo de las capacidades y el fortalecimiento de las competencias, adaptándose de una mejor manera a quienes los rodean. La invitación trasciende para que, a través de este manual, las familias, directivos, docentes y demás profesionales que hacen parte de las instituciones implementen estrategias consignadas aquí como una ruta o camino que permitirá despejar dudas y crear sus propios proyectos basados en los parámetros que el Ministerio de Educación Nacional (MEN) brinda para la atención de los estudiantes con discapacidad.
Analisis Akuntabilitas dan Pengelolaan Keuangan Masjid Melalui Pendekatan Fenomenologi Studi Komparatif
Authors: Mardianton Mardianton , Suwita Hanifa , Sumarni Ira , Efendi Faisal
Published: June 2023

This research aims to compare patterns of accountability and financial management of the Mosque through a comparative study phenomenological approach. Type of field research with a qualitative descriptive approach. The analysis technique uses comparative study phenomenology. The results of the study, Al-Mashun Grand Mosque and Medan Great Mosque have not fully implemented the accountability of their financial management, although they do not have a written SOP, but the implementation of management activities follows the laws and traditions of the previous mosque management. The Great Mosque's financial statements are audited by a public accountant every 2 months, while the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque's financial statements have never been audited, but the fairness of the report can be evaluated by Jama'ah exclusively. there is a separation of functions in the Mosque's cash expenditure which is kept in a bank account. The financial management of the Mosque has been transparent with the accessibility of the Mosque report by the Jama'ah.
Studi Perbandingan Kuat Lentur Balok Beton Bertulang dengan Perkuatan Serat Karbon dan Hybrid Serat Gelas dan Karbon
Authors: AY Nur Ikhsani
Published: June 2023

Beton merupakan material konstruksi yang paling umum digunakan pada pembangunan di masa sekarang ini. Selain karena memiliki banyak kelebihan, material penyusun beton pun sangat mudah didapatkan dan cukup mudah dalam proses pengerjaannya. Namun selain beberapa sifat beton yang menguntungkan dalam pengaplikasiannya beton juga memiliki kekurangan, kekurangan ini yang terus berusaha diminimalisir oleh para pengguna beton agar dalam penggunaannya pada konstruksi beton dapat bekerja dengan baik dan juga memili usia layan yang Panjang. Di pasaran sekarang ini telah beredar lapisan perkuatan yang dapat digunakan untuk meningkatkat kekuatan beton, salah satunya yaitu Fibre Reinforced Polymer atau dikenal dengan FRP. Pada penelitian kali ini akan digunakan dua jenis FRP untuk mengetahui pengaruhnya terhadap kekuatan beton, FRP yang digunakan yaitu Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer atau dikenal dengan CFRP dan(Graphite Fibre Reinforced Polymer atau GFRP. Benda uji balok beton bertulang yang akan dibuat akan terdiri dari dua variasi yaitu variasi 1 benda uji yang diperkuat dengan satu lapis CFRP secara keseluruan pada bagian bawah penampang balok, dan variasi 2 yaitu lapisan hybrid GFRP dan CFRP. Hasil pengujian ini diperoleh bahwa penambahan lapisan dengan variasi 1 memberi efek lebih efektif terhadap peningkatan beban maksimum yang mampu dipikul oleh balok beton bertulang dibandingkan dengan variasi 2.KATA KUNCI: Balok beton bertulang, Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP), Graphite Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP).
PCP4 Promotes Alzheimer’s Disease Pathogenesis by Affecting Amyloid-β Protein Precursor Processing
Authors: Hu Dongjie , Dong Xiangjun , Wang Qunxian , Liu Mingjing , Luo Shuyue , Meng Zijun , Feng Zijuan , Zhou Weihui , Song Weihong
Published: June 2023

Background: Down syndrome (DS) is caused by an extra copy of all or part of chromosome 21. The patients with DS develop typical Alzheimer’s disease (AD) neuropathology, indicating the role of genes on human chromosome 21 (HSA21) in the pathogenesis of AD. Purkinje cell protein 4 (PCP4), also known as brain-specific protein 19, is a critical gene located on HSA21. However, the role of PCP4 in DS and AD pathogenesis is not clear. Objective: To explore the role of PCP4 in amyloid-β protein precursor (AβPP) processing in AD. Methods: In this study, we investigated the role of PCP4 in AD progression in vitro and in vivo. In vitro experiments, we overexpressed PCP4 in human Swedish mutant AβPP stable expression or neural cell lines. In vitro experiments, APP23/PS45 double transgenic mice were selected and treated with AAV-PCP4. Multiple topics were detected by western blot, RT-PCR, immunohistochemical and behavioral test. Results: We found that PCP4 expression was altered in AD. PCP4 was overexpressed in APP23/PS45 transgenic mice and PCP4 affected the processing of AβPP. The production of amyloid-β protein (Aβ) was also promoted by PCP4. The upregulation of endogenous AβPP expression and the downregulation of ADAM10 were due to the transcriptional regulation of PCP4. In addition, PCP4 increased Aβ deposition and neural plaque formation in the brain, and exuberated learning and memory impairment in transgenic AD model mice. Conclusion: Our finding reveals that PCP4 contributes to the pathogenesis of AD by affecting AβPP processing and suggests PCP4 as a novel therapeutic target for AD by targeting Aβ pathology.
MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN HOTS MELALUI MODEL PROBLEM BASED LEARNING DI SMAN 1 WAY JEPARA
Authors: Herdiansyah Kiki
Published: June 2023

Salah satu kompetensi yang ditekankan untuk lulusan SMA dalam pembelajaran matematika adalah menunjukkan sikap logis, kritis, analitis, kreatif, cermat, dan teliti, bertanggung jawab, responsif, dan tidak mudah menyerah dalam memecahkan masalah. Namun kenyataannya, hasil belajar peserta didik di bidang matematika masih rendah. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari nilai Ujian Nasional dan peringkat Indonesia pada TIMSS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan apakah ada peningkatan hasil belajar pada materi Matriks di kelas XI IPS 3 SMAN 1 Way Jepara, Kabupaten Lampung Timur tahun pelajaran 2019/2020  Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan kelas untuk memecahkan masalah apakah model Problem Based Learning mampu meningkatkan kemampuan High Order Thinking peserta didik. PTK berlangsung selama 2 siklus, setiap siklusnya terdiri dari perencanaan, tindakan, observasi, dan refleksi.  Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa terdapat peningkatan dari hasil posttest peserta didik pada siklus II.
More Weapons than Windmills: Japan’s Military and Energy Policy Response to Russia’s Attack on Ukraine
Authors: Hanssen Ulv , Koppenborg Florentine
Published: June 2023

Russia’s attack on Ukraine was a shock to both the international security architecture and global energy markets. This article examines Japan’s response to these shocks. It finds that the Ukraine War spurred dramatic policy changes in Japan’s defense policy, but only moderate ones in its energy policy. The war has so far had a particularly weak impact on Japan’s green transition despite the potential renewable energy has for Japanese energy security. We argue that the main reason for the discrepancy between Japan’s responses in the defense field and energy field is found in its increasingly strong tendency to securitize “the China threat”. Strengthening Japan’s defense policy as a response to Russia’s aggression is seen by Japanese policymakers as compatible with counterbalancing China. However, a full-blown transition to renewable energy is not, due to the Japanese fear of becoming further trade-dependent on China, which dominates renewable energy markets.
Hybrid Warfare in Ukraine and its Impact on Climate Politics
Authors: Briggs Chad M. , Matejova Miriam
Published: June 2023

The Russian invasions of Ukraine in 2014 and 2022 represented not only attempts to erase Ukrainian sovereignty but were also linked to a larger campaign by the Kremlin to undermine trust in democratic institutions, scientific data, and resilience of Western societies. This form of hybrid warfare has long taken a particular focus on energy systems, both in attempts to maintain Russian oil and gas exports, and to target energy infrastructure in invaded states like Ukraine. This article briefly traces the origins of the Russian government’s “assault on truth,” revealing how the information battlespace has affected global climate politics. The disruption of climate politics has long been a goal of the Kremlin and its allies – we argue that the ongoing energy crisis must be approached carefully, with particular attention to countering anti-science and anti-climate efforts.
Iddah for Husbands: A Political Analysis of Islamic Family Law
Authors: Azis Abdul
Published: June 2023

This paper explores the concept of iddah for husbands, which is not commonly discussed in mainstream Islamic law interpretations or traditions. This paper also highlights the importance of promoting gender equality and justice in Islamic legal traditions and principles. This article was produced from a literature review, and the main data was obtained from a study of fiqh books and regulations regarding iddah in Indonesia. To strengthen the data and analysis, this paper also uses several important research results and articles related to the issues discussed. A political analysis of Islamic law is the approach used in this paper. This approach is used to highlight the relationship between law and power as well as the need to consider the wider social, cultural, and political context in the interpretation and application of Islamic legal principles. This paper analyzes the political aspects of Islam related to Islamic law and the issue of iddah for husbands. This paper argues that the need for proposals to draft laws governing long-awaited periods for men is urgent and must be accompanied by awareness campaigns and counseling services to ensure successful implementation. Implementation of these laws will require careful consideration of the social context and the potential implications for families and individuals.
Exercise Dependence and Eating Disorders Among College Students
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Meulemans Shelli
Published: June 2023

Background. Excessive exercise can become an addiction known as exercise dependence (ED). -- Findings. We used the Exercise Scale Test (EDS-21) and the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) to assess the prevalence of ED and eating disorders. We discovered that out of 520 participants, 3.3% could be characterized as at-risk for ED, 51.5% as nondependent-symptomatic, and 45.2% as nondependent-asymptomatic. The prevalence of being at-risk for eating disorders was approximately 8%. -- Conclusions. It seems that the prevalence of ED and eating disorders at Andrews University is similar to the general population.
An Evaluation of Electrical Conductivity as a Practical Tool in Mastitis Detection at Andrews University Dairy
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Mesiar Carrie
Published: June 2023

An infection in a cow's udder, also known as mastitis, has been a persistent problem for the U.S. dairy community. Mastitis not only decreases milk production, but also shortens the productive life of dairy cattle and can be fatal if left untreated. Mastitis presents in both subclinical and clinical forms - clinical is easy to diagnose and treat, whereas subclinical cases are much harder to detect as they present no physical symptons, yet can still become clinical in time. At the Andrews University Dairy, part of the milking system includes electrical conductivity (EC) determination which measures the ionic composition of a cow's milk as she is being milked. The milking management software (AFImilk) checks for increases in EC which may indicate subclinical mastitis; the system then alerts the milking parlor crew of elevated EC by a visual alarm and records the EC information on the cow's individual record. However, the dairy management team has found that the current EC system offers too many unnecessary or false alarms to be a helpful diagnostic tool, and that it merely promotes the desensitizing of workers to the presence of alarms. The purpose of this study is to determine, based on dairy records, the practical ability of EC to determine if a cow has mastitis and needs antibiotic treatment. Data on EC was collected from 89 cows at the A.U. Dairy that had experienced at least one episode of clinical mastitis in their current lactation. This data was processed during particular statistical parameters to determine false alarm rate, and ultimately, the data was analyzed using Bayes' Theorem to estimate the probability of a cow having mastitis given the presence of an alarm. Analyzing the accuracy and reliability of EC, this study has determined that the management's distrust of EC is well-founded, not misguided. Our results showed that, due an an exceptionally high number of false alarms and unpredicted mastitis events, EC is not a practical took for detecting clinical mastitis in the milking parlor.
Gull Egg Mass as a Function of Length and Width
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, McCormick Melissa
Published: June 2023

The mass of a Glaucous-winged gull (Larus glaucescens) egg provides a convenient estimation of parental energy allocated towards reproduction. Obtaining accurate mass measurements, however, can be hindered by logistical constraints associated with field research. In this study, I create a mathematical model to estimate egg mass from easily determined measurements of length and width. Egg measurements were collected at a gull colony on Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge, WA. These measurements facilitated the estimation and validation of model parameters. A multi-variable allometric model incorporating both length and width variables provided the best estimation of egg mass.
The Effects of Chloro Linoleate Acylal Prodrugs on the Inositol Biosynthetic Pathway in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
Authors:   ,   Andrews University, Dujon Steffie-Ann
Published: June 2023

Bipolar disorder is a debilitating mental illness characterized by recurrent episodes of mania and depression. FDA-approved drugs lithium and valproate, are the most common treatments for this disorder. Currently, omega-3 fatty acids are being researched as an alternative treatment, free of the negative side effects valproate and lithium exhibit. The mechanisms by which valproate and lithium work are unclear, however they effectively lower intracellular inositol levels. Valproate and omega-3 fatty acids similarly inhibit yeast cell growth as well as protein kinase C activity. We hypothesize that omega-3 fatty acids can also decrease inositol levels. A prodrug combining structural properties of valproate and omega-3 fatty acids was synthesized and tested on the growth of Saccharomyces cerevisae yeast cells. Results suggest the mechanisms by which valproate and omega-3 fatty acids lower inositol levels are similar.
Nitel Bir Veri Toplama Tekniği: Derinlemesine Görüşme
Authors: USLU Fatih , DEMİR Erdi
Published: June 2023

Bu çalışmanın konusu nitel bir veri toplama tekniği olarak derinlemesine görüşme ile ilgilidir. Derinlemesine görüşme, yüz yüze, internet ortamında, telefonla ve mail yoluyla olmak üzere farklı çeşitlerle uygulanabilen nitel sosyal bir veri toplama tekniğidir. Nitel çalışmalarda tercih edilen bu yöntem, araştırmacı ile görüşmeci arasındaki sosyal etkileşim ve iletişime bağlı olarak gerçekleşebilmektedir. Derinlemesine görüşmenin amacı, görüşmeci kişinin deneyimlerini, düşüncelerini ve algılarını ortaya çıkarabilmek, bilinmeyenleri gün yüzüne çıkarabilmek yeni şeyler keşfedebilmektir. Bu çalışmada nitel çalışma desenlerinde sıklıkla kullanılan ve nitel veri toplama teknikleri arasında yer alan derinlemesine görüşme tekniğinin kavramsal olarak analiz edilmesi ve betimsel olarak bilgilendirme yapılması amaçlanmıştır. Sosyoloji, Tıp, Klinik çalışmaları, sosyal çalışmalar, Antropoloji, Kriminoloji ve Psikoloji gibi birçok disiplinin veri toplama tekniği olarak tercih ettiği bu yöntem, ayrıntılı ve çok boyutlu veri elde edilmesini sağlayabilmektedir. Literatürde derinlemesine görüşme tekniği ile ilgili çok fazla ve yaygın çalışmanın bulunmaması sebebiyle bu çalışmanın literatüre bilimsel ve akademik katkı sağlayabileceği düşünülmektedir. Çalışmada derinlemesine görüşme kavramının ne anlam ifade ettiği, görüşmenin çeşitleri ve özelliklerinin neler olduğu, görüşmede uygulanması gereken hususların neler olabileceğiyle ilgili betimsel analiz yapılmıştır. Derinlemesine görüşme, pandemi gibi salgın hastalıklar sebebiyle internet ortamı ve görüntülü kamera sistemleriyle de gerçekleştirilebilen bir veri toplama tekniği olmasına rağmen yüz yüze ve görüşmecinin doğal yaşam alanında yapılan görüşmenin daha sağlıklı sonuçlar verebileceği düşünülmektedir. Bu sebeple araştırmacının görüşmecilerin işyerleri, evleri ve yaşadıkları sosyal çevrede görüşme sağlaması, gözlem yapma açısından da avantaj sağlayabilecektir. Kavramsal olarak betimlenen derinlemesine görüşmenin esnek yapısı, araştırmacıya sağlamış olduğu olanaklarıyla işlevsel ve çok yönlü bir veri toplama tekniği olduğu söylenebilir. Zaman ve maliyet yönünden dezavantajları bulunan görüşme yöntemi, birçok disiplinin tercih ettiği bir veri toplama tekniğidir. Anlamacı ve yorumlamacı paradigmanın sıklıkla tercih ettiği bu teknik, sosyolojik açıdan araştırmalara kolaylık sağlayabilmektedir.
Evaluation of Growth and Reproductive Parameters of Tomato Plant (Solanum Lycopersicum L.) For Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers
Authors: Ms. Arpana A Rathod  , Dr. Meghna R Adhvaryu
Published: June 2023

Reproductive biology provides information on life forms like rate of flowering, type of breeding system, plant-pollinators interaction, fruit and seed output, overall fitness and survival of the species. Present work has been focused to determine the effects of synthetic and organic fertilizers application on the growth parameters like stage of plant development, plant height, number of leaves, number of flowers, flowers to fruits conversion and %yield. Field experiments were conducted in the farms located in Jahangirabad area of Surat city from 2017 to 2018. Season for experiments was chosen between month of October to April where average low temperature of Surat ranges between 15°C-21°C and average high temperature ranges between 25°C-35°C. The treatments consisted of two different fertilizers namely synthetic inorganic fertilizer (SFT) consisting of NPK and organic fertilizer (OFT) chiefly consisting of cow-dung/buffalo-dung/poultry manure. Three plot of 30 x 02 sq. ft area was selected to grow 30 plants of Tomato. One plot was designated as Control group where no pre-treatment (CT group), one plot treated with SFT group and the other with OFT group. Results suggest that OFT treated plant showed increased plant height, quantity of leaves (per branch & plant) and its weight (fresh & dry), quantity of flowers and fruits, diameter and length of fruit, quantity and weight of seed per fruit, nutrition of fruit as compared to Control group and well comparable with SFT treatment. Thus, it is concluded that use of organic fertilizer is equally beneficial as compared to the inorganic fertilizer.
A Study On the Hardened Properties of M25 Grade Concrete Using Carbon Fibers and Its Evaluation by NDT
Authors: Nellore Bindu Sai  , Dr. B. Madhusudana Reddy
Published: June 2023

Concrete is a mixture of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and water. concrete plays a vital role in the development of infrastructure buildings, industrial structures, bridges and highways etc. Leading to utilization of large quantity of concrete.The present project focuses on investigating characteristics of M25 grade concrete is choosen and aggregate mean size of 20mm is adopted Carbon fibers are added by 1% to the weight of cement.. It leads to examine the admixtures to improve the performance of concrete. The cubes, beams and cylinders are tested for both compressive, flexural, Concrete Core test, youngs-modulus strength tests were conducted for 7, 28, 56, 90 days and the results are compared to the conventional concrete. ND-Tests like rebound hammer and ultra-sonic pulse velocity were conducted. Cube specimens of size 150 mm, cylinder specimens of diameter 150,100 mm and height 300,150 mm respectively, beam specimens of size 100 mm and length 500 mm were casted.
Studies on Isolation of Plant Growth Promoting Azotobacter spp from Soil Samples
Authors: Barate D. L  , Nawale S. S
Published: June 2023

Soil is the heterogeneous mixture of different kinds of microorganisms. Soil provides nutritive environment for the growth of microorganisms. One of the soil microbes is Azotobacter. The aim of present study was to isolate plant growth promoting Azotobacter spp. In the present study, 25 soil samples were collected from different locations of Akola and Akot region. In the study, 10 Azotobacter spp. were isolated. Azotobacter spp. was checked for phosphate solubilizing ability, stress tolerance (Temperature, pH, Salt), Nitrate Reduction, Cyst formation by using Burks medium and Indole Acetic Acid production using L- Tryptophan. Amongst the 10 isolates all were found to reduced nitrate, NH3 formation ability and IAA production, while two isolates H3 and C5 were only found to be have phosphate solubilizing ability. The seed germination test was also performed, Azotobacter showed promising results on the moth beans. The result reveals that Azotobacter could be a better source for crop improvement and soil fertility over the use of chemical fertilizers.
Stock Trend Prediction Using KNN Algorithm
Authors: Anjali Patil  , Gayatri Padole  , Akansha Sontakke
Published: June 2023

Stock forecasting has always been a difficult task for statisticians and financial analysts. The key strategy used to make this prediction is buying stocks with a high probability of price growth and selling stocks with a high probability of price decline. There are typically two approaches to stock market forecasting. One of them is fundamental analysis, which is dependent on a company's methodology and fundamental data. The performance of the supervised machine learning algorithm KNN (K-Nearest Neighbor) is evaluated by the author in this study. Stock trading is one of the most significant activities in the world of finance. Trying to anticipate the future value of a stock or other financial instrument traded on a financial exchange is known as stock market prediction. Python is the computer language used to make stock market predictions using machine learning. In this article, we present a Machine Learning (ML) approach that will be trained using the stock market data that is currently accessible, gain intelligence, and then use the learned information to make an accurate prediction. This study employs prices with both daily and up-to-the-minute frequencies and a machine learning method known as K-Nearest Neighbor to forecast stock prices for both large and small capitalizations and in the three separate marketplaces.
An Experimental Investigation On Strength Properties of Concrete with Partial Replacement of Cement and Coarse Aggregate by Silica Fume and Recycled Aggregate
Authors: D Sreehari Rao  , Golla Madhu
Published: June 2023

Construction-Demolition waste is the major part of solid waste, which contributes almost 30% of solid waste every year and creates lot of environmental issues. Now a days building material crisis in construction industry also increasing every year. Use of Construction-Demolition waste in construction industry would be the sustainable solution for this problem. Use of C&D waste in concrete have so many advantages in construction industry and also solve lot of environmental problems and also increase the economic contribution of construction industry in countries development. Use of C&D waste in concrete would lead to eco-friendly concrete with sustainable development. The main moto of the present project is to use Construction demolition waste-Recycled aggregates in concrete without compromising the properties of concrete. The physical properties such as specific gravity, water absorption and sieve analysis of construction demolition waste-Recycled aggregates and natural aggregates are investigated and the natural aggregates are replaced by Construction demolition waste-Recycled aggregates in concrete in different proportions (i.e., 0%, 20%, 40% ,60%,80% and 100%). The properties of hardened concrete such as compressive strength, split-tensile strength, flexural strength and Non-destructive tests (Rebound Hammer, Ultrasonic Pulse velocity test) is investigated and compared with the conventional control concrete. The results are concluded that the strength properties of concrete won’t affected up to 40% replacement of Construction demolition waste Recycled aggregates.
Modern Characterization of Some Novel Compmplexes By Pyrazine as Ligand
Authors: Dr. Shamshad Ahmad Khan  , Aniket Verma
Published: June 2023

Pyrazine is less basic than pyridine, pyridazine and pyrimidine. Derivatives such as Phenazine are well known for their antitumor, antibiotic and diuretic activities. Tetramethyl pyrazine, also known as ligustrazine, is reported to scavenge superoxide anion and decrease nitric oxide production in human polymorphonuclear leukocytes and is a component of some herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. Alkylpyrazines are chemical compounds based on pyrazine with different substitution patterns. Some alkylpyrazines are naturally occurring highly aromatic substances which often have a very low odour threshold and contribute to the taste and aroma of various foods including coffee and wines. Alkylpyrazines are also formed during the cooking of some foods via Maillard reactions. 2,3-Dimethylpyrazine is a component of the aroma of roasted sesame seeds.
Dimethylpyrazine is used as flavour additive and adorant in foods such as cereals and products such as cigarettes. It occurs naturally in asparagus, black or green tea, crisp bread, malt, raw shrimp, soya, Swiss cheeses, and wheat bread. Methoxy pyrazines are a class of chemical compounds that produce odours. The odours tend to be undesirable as in the case of certain wines, or as in the case of the Asian lady beetle which produces isopropyl methoxy pyrazine. They have also been identified as additive in cigarettes.
Pengaruh Debt To Equity Ratio Terhadap Return On Asset Pada Perusahaan Asuransi Jiwa Syariah
Authors: Khwankawin Sarehan , Yasir Yasir , Puspita Aneu
Published: June 2023

Abstract:

As the main goal of a company is to maximize profits, to increase the value of the company which can be measured using the profitability ratio, namely return on assets. In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to other ratios to measure the soundness of a company to achieve profit targets, one of which is by using a solvency ratio, namely the debt to equity ratio. This study will discuss the effect of the debt to equity ratio on return on assets in sharia life insurance companies in 2017-2021. This study uses a quantitative method using descriptive statistical tests, classical assumption tests, panel data regression tests, hypothesis testing and the coefficient of determination. The data used is secondary data obtained from the official website of a sharia life insurance company in Indonesia. The results showed that the debt to equity ratio had a significant effect on return on assets. Testing the results of the hypothesis found that the value of t count > t table was 5.808281 > 1.69236 with a significance level of 0.0000 <0.05. After statistical analysis, it is known that the regression analysis model equation ROA = 0.044863 + 0.012515 DER + εti. The R^2 value is 0.509483 which means 50%, this means that 50% of the Return on Assets is influenced by the Debt to Equity Ratio and the remaining 50% is influenced by other variables not examined in this study.
Seleksi Risiko Pada Produk Surety Bond Era Pandemi Covid-19 Pada Pt. Bumiputera Muda 1967
Authors: Harahap Darwis , Afandi Ahmad , Saadah Saadah , Rabiatul Adawiyah Endah
Published: June 2023

It is important for insurance companies to carry out a risk selection of the risks that exist in the insurance products offered carefully and thoroughly in order to avoid large losses due to claims. After the COVID-19 pandemic catastrophic event, the company became more vigilant about the risk selection process in each of its products, one of which is a surety bond product at the insurance company PT Bumiputera Muda 1967 Serang Branch. The underwriter is trained to be able to recognize every potential risk that exists in the prospective insured by carrying out the underwriting process effectively and accurately. In this study, it will be discussed about the underwriting procedures carried out by PT Bumiputera Muda 1967 Serang Branch in determining risk selection on surety bond products during the co-19 pandemic. The results of this study show that in surety bond products there are several stages, namely: The principal contacts the agent, the analysis process, data input, print the policy. Where there are 4 types of guarantees including bind bond, performance bond, advance payment bond, and maintenance bond. The obstacles faced by the underwriter are restrictions on surveys of field conditions, survey reports are additional requirements given by the underwriter in the risk selection process for surety bond products after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Effect of Sewing Thread Properties on Seam Performance of Woven Fabrics
Authors: YILDIZ Esra Zeynep , PAMUK Oktay
Published: June 2023

This paper aims to investigate the influence of sewing thread properties, sewing process and repeated washing cycles on the strength reduction of sewing threads and seam strength of sewn samples. For this purpose, twenty-four commercial sewing threads with different types and linear densities were selected for the present study. The samples were sewn with specific sewing parameters. Half of the fabric samples were then subjected to 10 washing cycles. After sample preparation, the change in tensile properties after sewing and washing was calculated and the seam strength of the sewn and washed-sewn samples was measured. It was observed that the breaking strength of each parent thread was significantly higher than its corresponding sewn and washed-sewn thread strength. Considering the strength loss after sewing and after washing, it was found that, among the different types of sewing threads, the samples sewn with core-spun threads showed lower strength loss, while the samples sewn with cotton threads showed the highest loss. Moreover, the values of seam strength after washing are higher for PES-Co core-spun thread and mercerized cotton thread than before washing. However, an opposite trend was observed for the samples sewn with polyester spun and PES-PES core-spun thread. High correlations were observed between the parent thread and the strength of the sewn thread, the strength of the washed-sewn thread and the seam strength before washing.
Analisis Strategi Pengembangan Usaha dengan Pendekatan BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS
Authors: Yudha Mellisa Magdalena , Mariam Iis , Rosalina Erlyn
Published: June 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis model bisnis, merumuskan alternatif strategi, menentukan prioritas alternatif strategi, dan merancang model bisnis baru dengan pendekatan Business Model Canvas. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada Restoran Ayam Panggang X di Depok menggunakan metode penelitian model Eksploratoris Sekuensial, di mana penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif sebagai metode yang utama dan kuantitatif sebagai metode pelengkap. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah melalui wawancara, observasi, dokumentasi, kuesioner, dan triangulasi. Metode yang digunakan adalah Business Model Canvas (BMC) untuk menggambarkan model bisnis saat ini, Analisis Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT) untuk merumuskan alternatif strategi, dan Matriks Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM) untuk menentukan prioritas alternatif strategi. Berdasarkan hasil Analisis SWOT, terumuskan delapan alternatif strategi antara lain 1) Fokus dan kembangkan Value sebagai fnb tech, 2) Melakukan riset pada pasar digital secara berkesinambungan, 3) Melakukan evaluasi terhadap strategi pemasaran agar lebih terfokus, 4) Memperluas relasi bisnis, 5) Membuat promosi yang lebih menarik, 6) Menambah karyawan baru, 7) Meningkatkan alokasi biaya pemasaran, 8) Membuat peraturan yang lebih tegas bagi karyawan yang melanggar SOP. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan Matriks QSPM strategi melakukan riset pada pasar digital secara berkesinambungan memiliki nilai tertinggi untuk diprioritaskan dengan niai 13,87.
OPTIMALISASI PERAN DANA ZAKAT UNTUK MENYELESAIKAN PERMASALAHAN EKONOMI DALAM SITUASI EMERGENCY (MASA PANDEMI)
Authors: Arman Ady , Muchtasib Ach. Bakhrul , Fatah Dede Abdul
Published: June 2023

Zakat merupakan salah satu unsur penting dalam sistem ekonomi berdasarkan syariat Islam. Zakat dapat mendorong pertumbuhan ekonomi suatu bangsa atau negara dengan cara penurunan jumlah masyarakat ekonomi lemah (miskin), melalui mekanisme subsidi ekonomi, jaminan sosial, pemberdayaan, ataupun pembinaan.

Saat ini sedang terjadi penyebaran virus corona yang memiliki dampak signifikan pada perputaran perekonomian di Indonesia. Proyeksi pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia hanya akan mencapai 2,3%. Bahkan, dalam situasi terburuk, ekonomi bisa minus hingga 0,4%. Dampak ini lebih kompleks dibandingkan dengan krisis yang terjadi pada 1997-1998 dan 2008-2009. Di sisi lain, Nilai tukar Rupiah terhadap Dollar Amerika Serikat kembali jatuh yang telah menyentuh angka Rp16.000.

Penelitian ini ingin memotret peran dana zakat dalam mengatasi persoalan ekonomi di masa pandemi. Kekuatan dana zakat sebagai instrumen sosial untuk menumbuhkan kesejahteraan ekonomi di masa pandemi. Dengan metode SWOT akan ditemukan model pengembangan dana zakat yang tepat untuk meningkatkan ekonomi masyarakat di masa pandemi.

Kata kunci: OPZ, Zakat, Pandemi, SW
Social Innovation and Social Enterprise: Integrating Mental Health Interventions
Authors: Waisawa Buganga James , Annet Dembe
Published: June 2023

An estimated 450 million people suffer from a mental or behavioural disorder. According to WHO’s Global Burden of Disease 2001, 3% of the years lived with disability (YLD) are due to neuropsychiatric disorders, a further 2.1% to intentional injuries (WHO, 2013). Only 1% of the medical doctors and 4% of the nurses were specialized in psychiatry. The last revision of the mental health legislation was in 1964. The legislation basically focused on the custodial care of the mentally ill persons and is an antiquated kind of law that has been overtaken by events. One percent (1%) of health care expenditures by the government health department was specifically directed towards mental health in primary care. Despite developing Uganda's mental health policy in 2000, it was still at draft level. The policy included the following components: (1) developing community mental health services, (2) downsizing large mental hospitals, (3) developing a mental health component in primary healthcare, (4) human resources, (5) involvement of users and their families, (6) advocacy and promotion, (7) human rights protection of users, (8) equity of access to mental health services across different groups, (9) Monitoring system. Of the overall expenditure on mental health, 55% was directed towards the National Mental Hospital. The whole population (100%) had free access (of at least 80%) to essential psychotropic medicines. This is based on the fact that medication is provided at no cost in all public health facilities. For those who pay out of pocket, 37% of the daily minimum wage was needed to pay for one day antipsychotic medication, while 7% of daily wage was needed to pay for one day dose of antidepressant medication. Mental disorders were not covered in the current social insurance schemes (WHO, 2013). Moreover, goal three (3) of the Sustainable Development Goals was good health and wellness.
Front Matter, YALJOD 1.1
Authors: Ifoh Prince
Published: June 2023

Includes: Excerpts from Dr. Salah Hammad (Senior Human Rights Expert, Department of Political Affairs, African Union Commission: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia), Alice Buhinja Mutesi (Post Conflict Reconstruction Officer, Peace and Security Department, African Union Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia), and Beatrice Khamati Njenga (Head of Education Division, Department of Human Resources, Science adn Technology, African Union Commission: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia); a Foreword from Dr. Patricia Rodney (CEO, The Walter Rodney Foundation: Atlanta, Georgia); Preface from Her Excellency Ambassador Dr. Justina Mutale (Founder and CEO, Justina Mutale Foundation for Leadership: London, UK); and the Table of Contents for this issue.
The Revival of Representative Democracy in Nigeria and Its Impact on Sustainable Development
Authors: Ojo Emupenne Olanrewaju
Published: June 2023

Nigeria was under military rule for near to 30 years out of her 55 years of existence after independence. During this period, corruption reached peak levels causing societal retrogression. The dawn of the Fourth Republic in 1999 heralded the revival of elections in the country. It is against this background that this study investigates the extent to which democracy has advanced and improved the living standards of citizens and increased per capita income among others. A total of 642 people, 393 males, 236 women and 13 respondents took part in the case study. The study underscores the need for a policy road-map while hinting at a strategic framework for understanding and addressing the ‘democracy-development nexus’ in the Nigerian political system.
Africa Rising - Illicit Financial Flows Too! The Need for Resolute Leadership in Africa's Resources Management
Authors: Chunda Sombo
Published: June 2023

This paper seeks to understand the relationship between Africa’s potential, the increase in illicit financial lows, and the leadership challenge in resource management. It looks at the resources that the continent possesses (human and natural), the serious challenge of illicit financial lows, and the need for deliberate and resolute leadership within and beyond the continent’s borders. It makes an assertion that there is a need to effectively manage the resources of the continent and proposes the need for concerted efforts to fight the illicit lows of resources out of the continent - a trend that doesn’t seem to slow down. It implores the need for active participation of all Africans in the management of resources as a sure way to maintain the rise. In and of itself, it is not an exhaustive analysis because the topic under discussion is broad and interlinked with important aspects like development.
ІДЕОЛОГІЧНІ НАРАТИВИ КОНФЛІКТУ МІЖ ЗАХІДНИМ І МУСУЛЬМАНСЬКИМ СВІТОМ У 2001–2003 РОКАХ
Authors: Петряєв Олексій
Published: June 2023

У статті аналізується наративи конфлікту між західною й ісламською цивілізаціями. Конфлікт між цими двома цивілізаціями має давню історію. Конфронтація між християнством та ісламом розпочалася в VII столітті з експансією ісламу за межі Аравії. Конфлікт між ісламською цивілізацією, з одного боку, та християнською, з іншого, триває дотепер. Протягом 2001–2003 років конфлікт між двома цивілізаціями посилився. Суперечності між Заходом та ісламським світом стали початком для розвитку конфлікту, який частково став причиною Арабської весни та хаосу на Близькому Сході, що призвело до тривалої дестабілізації регіону, державного перевороту та громадянських воєн. Також ці причини призвели до початку міграційної кризи у 2015 році. Дослідження проводилося на основі системного аналізу історичних подій. Проаналізовано початковий етап боротьби Сполучених Штатів Америки та їхніх союзників з міжнародним ісламським тероризмом. Проаналізовано виступи Президента Сполучених Штатів Америки Джорджа Буша, Усами Бен Ладена та Саддама Хусейна. Аналіз показав, що Сполучені Штати Америки використовували наратив хрестового походу проти сил зла для опису військових операцій проти Афганістану й Іраку. Таким чином, уряд Сполучених Штатів Америки назвав війну з тероризмом хрестовим походом. У відповідь Усама Бен Ладен заявив, що Аллах атакував зло, маючи на увазі атаку на Сполучені Штати Америки і західний світ. У його промовах є розповідь про боротьбу ісламського світу із християнським. Такий самий наратив можна знайти у промовах президента Іраку Саддама Хусейна. Дослідження показало, що релігійні наративи використовуються як Заходом, так і мусульманським світом. Відбувається протистояння двох цивілізацій, з одного боку, християнства, а з іншого – ісламу. Якщо розглядати це як конфлікт цивілізацій, то ми бачимо, що він має тисячолітню історію. Окрім того, за риторикою Заходу ісламський світ представлений як світ тероризму. У риториці ісламського світу Захід представлений як ворог і окупант ісламського світу й окремих мусульманських країн.
МОДЕЛЬ ЕЛЕКТРОННОЇ ДЕРЖАВИ ЯК ОСНОВА ФОРМУВАННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ СИСТЕМИ ПУБЛІЧНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ
Authors: Даміров Наміг Рафіг огли
Published: June 2023

У статті аналізується модель електронної держави як основа формування інноваційної системи публічного управління. Зазначено, що наслідки пандемії COVID-19, війна росії на території України, бойові дії та окупація деяких територій України впливають на трансформацію системи публічного управління. На ці зміни також впливають нові тенденції глобалізації, цифровізації, запровадження інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій у всі сфери життєдіяльності суспільства. На сьогодні виникла об’єктивна необхідність здійснення системного аналізу моделі електронної держави як основи формування інноваційної системи публічного управління. Концепція електронного урядування в контексті електронного управління та інформаційного менеджменту обґрунтовує його функціональну специфіку з огляду на характеристики управлінського процесу як електронного інформаційно-комунікаційного обміну, а також з огляду на соціальні зміни, пов’язані з упровадженням і використанням інформаційно-комунікаційних технологій. Сучасні інтерпретації концепції електронного урядування формулюють нові особливості та нові напрями його дослідження. Основні відмінності пов’язані з тим, по-перше, що електронне урядування розглядається у співвідношенні з розвитком мобільних телекомунікаційних технологій, які забезпечують вищу якість державних інформаційних послуг, а також із впливом цих технологій на адміністративні чи бізнес-процеси. По-друге, варто зазначити нові аспекти інформаційного доступу та інформаційної відкритості, що забезпечуються принципами мережевої комунікаційної взаємодії, які відкривають перспективу електронної демократії. Обґрунтовано, що створення моделі електронної держави як основи формування інноваційної системи публічного управління веде до ключової зміни відносин між суспільством та урядом, наближає систему публічного управління до споживачів послуг цієї системи, створює безпекові умови отримання державних (адміністративних) послуг як для населення, так і для працівників органів державної влади, змінює контекст діяльності органів влади, мінімізує прояви корупції.