bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identification of Planktones in Digestion of Seluang (Rasbora sp.) from The Musi River Downstream
Authors: Harmilia Elva Dwi , Khotimah Khusnul , Kasmaran Ando
Published: August 2022

Utilization of seluang fish (Rasbora sp.) for food and collection by the community as decorative fish to serve as a source of income. The objective of research on the identification of plankton in the digestion of seluang fish from the Musi river downstream is to determine the type of plankton ingested by seluang fish, phytoplankton or zooplankton, which are seluang fish's natural food source. Prior to domestication, plankton variations can be exploited for cultivation efforts as a source of knowledge. The study was conducted in May, June and July 2019 at three stations. Samples of fish caught were observed in the Biology laboratory of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Muhammadiyah Palembang. The fish is dissected using a scalpel, and its digestion is put in a small jar containing a 10% formalin solution. The fish digestion was formalized, transferred into a measuring cup with the addition of 10 ml of an aqueduct, stirred until crushed and observed under a microscope using a petri dish. The study results showed that the seluang fish species (Rasbora sp.) caught were Rasbora argyrotaenia and Rasbora borapetensis. In digestion, there are phytoplankton consisting of 4 classes, namely Cyanophycea, Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, and Eugleanophycea, while in zooplankton, only one class is found, namely Entomostraca. The composition of phytoplankton is greater than that of zooplankton of the class Cyanophyceae predominating by 34.7%. Thek-index of plankton diversity in digestion is moderate, the biota community is stable, and the dominance index indicates species dominate at each station. Water quality is relatively normal only at station 2, with the value of dissolved oxygen and low-value pH. The phytoplankton composition is greater than that of zooplankton.
ANALISIS PENGARUH KECERDASAN INTELEKTUAL TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN AKUNTANSI DENGAN KECERDASAN EMOSIONAL DAN SPIRITUAL SEBAGAI PEMODERASI
Authors: Manurung Ria
Published: August 2022

This research conducted to obtain empirical evidence of the influence of intellectual intelligence in accounting with emotional and spiritual intelligence as moderating variables. The research method used is descriptive quantitative with explanatory descriptive.For the use of data analysis consists of descriptive analysis, classical assumption test and verification analysis with the method of Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA). This study is a census study with homogeneous and limited population of 92 students, all students of Accounting Graduate Program at UNSOED. Conclusion of research result that is: (1) Intellectual intelligence have influence either positively or signifikan to accountancy. Thus intellectual intelligence can lead students to more easily understand accounting, (2) Intellectual intelligence can be strengthened by emotional intelligence on accounting both positively and significantly. (3) Spiritual intelligence can strengthen the influence of intellectual intelligence on accounting both positively and significantly.
PENGARUH TINGKAT LITERASI KEUANGAN DAN FAKTOR DEMOGRAFI TERHADAP PENGAMBILAN KEPUTUSAN INVESTASI (STUDI KASUS PEGAWAI KANTOR BADAN KEPEGAWAIAN DAERAH SUMATERA SELATAN)
Authors: Artina Nyimas , Cholid Idham
Published: August 2022

Literasi keuangan merupakan kebutuhan dasar bagi setiap orang agar terhindar dari masalah keuangan. Kesulitan keuangan bukan hanya fungsi dari pendapatan semata, kesulitan keuangan juga dapat muncul jika terjadi kesalahan dalam pengelolaan keuangan seperti kesalahan dalam penggunaan kartu kredit, dan tidak adanya perencanaan keuangan. Keterbatasan finansial dapat menyebabkan stress, dan rendahnya kepercayaan diri, bahkan untuk sebagian kehidupan dalam rumah tangga kondisi tersebut dapat berujung pada perceraian.Memiliki literasi keuangan, merupakan hal vital untuk mendapatkan kehidupan yang sejahtera, dan berkualitas. Lebih lanjut dijelaskan bahwa literasi keuangan bersama-sama dengan kemampuan memposisikan keuangan keluarga merupakan kunci untuk dapat menjadi konsumen yang cerdas, mengelola pembelian kredit dan mendanai pendidikan tinggi anak-anak, saving dan investing. Penelitian yang berkaitan dengan tingkat literasi keuangan di kalangan Pegawai Kantor Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Sumatera Selatan.Hal ini menjadi tujuan utama penelitian yang diarahkan untuk mengetahui mengenai tingkat literasi keuangan Pegawai Kantor Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Sumatera Selatan. Tujuan penelitian adalah sebagai berikut : (a) mendapatkan gambaran tingkat literasi keuangan dikalangan Pegawai Kantor Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Sumatera Selatan, (b) mendapatkan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat literasi keuangan dikalangan Pegawai Kantor Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Sumatera Selatan, dan (c) mengetahui bagaimana literasi keuangan mempengaruhi opini dan keputusan keuangan Pegawai Kantor Badan Kepegawaian Daerah Sumatera Selatan.Penelitian terdiri atas penelitian deskriptif dan verifikatif. Terdapat dua jenis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian, yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer terdiri dari observasi, wawancara, pengumpulan data di lapangan melalui kuesioner sebagai alat pengumpulan atau yang pokok. Data sekunder berupa publikasi yang terkait dengan topik penelitian dan desk study. Maka metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah descriptive survey dan explanatory survey.Hasil penelitian memperlihatkan bahwa literasi keuangan, pendapatan dan pendidikan memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap pengambilan keputusan investasi. Sedangkan umur memiliki pengaruh negative terhadap pengambilan keputusan investasi. Nilai adjusted R2 didapatkan sebesar 56,6%, sehingga dapat diartikanbahwa variabel pengambilan keputusan investasi dapat dijelaskan oleh variabel independen yang terdiri dari : literasi keuangan, faktor-faktor demografi (umur, pendapatan, pendidikan), sedangkan sebesar 43,4% dijelaska oleh variabel yang lain.
The Importance of Caring for Brain Death Patients Candidate for Organ Donation: A Qualitative Study
Authors:   Department of Operating Room , Iranian Research Center on Healthy Aging, , Faculty of Paramedices, Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences, Sabzevar, Iran., Yazdimoghaddam Hamideh , Manzari Zahra Sadat ,   Department of Nursing , Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Heydari Abas ,   Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran., Mohammadi Esa ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran., Khaleghi Ibrahim ,   Organ Procurement Unit of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences, Mashhad. Iran.
Published: August 2022

Background & Aims: Caring for patients with the diagnosis of brain death is one of the heaviest duties for nurses. The importance of organ donation is one of the biggest challenges of nursing in the intensive care unit. This qualitative research aimed to investigate the experience of nurses in care for brain death patients. Materials & Methods: The study was qualitative research using a content analysis method. Purposive sampling started with in-depth semi-structured interviews with 20 participants and continued until the data saturation stage. Data were analyzed using conventional qualitative content analysis. Results: Qualitative analysis of data content led to the extraction of themes reflecting the research of nurses’ experiences in the care of the brain dead patients and including “organ donation; a distinct care element” and “’facing increased tensions and conflicts.” Finally, the main themes of “Care stress resonance following a distinct donation situation; a distinct care element” were abstracted. Conclusion: Due to the importance of maintaining the health of donation organs, nurses’ experiences have shown that they face many challenges while caring for brain death patients. But the issue of organ donation is one of the significant issues affecting the care of organ donors, so managers can take practical proceedings by identifying nurses’ challenges in this field to improve the quality of care for these patients.
WAYS TO RESTORE NATIONAL TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS ACTIVITIES IN THE POSTWAR PERIOD
Authors: Ohar O. , Shelekhan H. , Pestremenko-Skripka O. , Zveriev P.
Published: August 2022

The article is devoted to the issue of finding effective ways to restore the sector of transport and logistics activities of the country in the postwar period, which is currently relevant for Ukraine. The state of international transportation during the war is analyzed. It is established that the process of restoration of the transport and logistics sector in the country is already underway and consists of a number of measures in the field of customs, logistics and transports. The experience of restoring the transport sector in European countries as part of the national critical infrastructure is considered. It is determined that one of the main conditions for effective economic recovery is international support. The key programs, diplomatic and legal documents that formed the basis for the creation of international support for Ukraine in economic recovery in general and the transport sector in particular are considered. The basic directions in which the action of the specified support for transport and logistics activity is directed are established.
METHOD OF FINDING ENERGY CENTERS OF LASER PATHS IMAGES FRAGMENTS
Authors: Tymchenko L. , Kokriatska N. , Gertsiy A. , Zhuk D. , Kaplun V. , Dubova N.
Published: August 2022

Considered method of finding energy fragments of images of laser tracks in real time and its application for image recognition problems are considered. Given theoretical information, experimental research and software implementation of the image recognition system similar to natural structures. Presented an analysis of recent work on neurobiology and work related to the modeling of neural mechanisms. The main problems in the existing work related to the modeling of information perception systems in a natural way have been identified. The aim of the study is the software application of the method of finding the energy centers of images in real time to optimize these energy centers. The task of the research is to analyze the application of the method of finding the energy centers of fragments of images of laser paths. Carried out the description of the method of analysis of images of laser tracks on the basis of determination of the center of gravity on the basis of moment signs is carried out. Described an example of work is given and the main functionality of the laser image processing program. Presented samples of reference images and individual fragments of long laser paths used in the experiments, as well as the curves of their energy centers. Shown computer simulation of laser path image processing was performed, as a result of which the adequacy of the calculated results.
MODELING OF MANAGEMENT OF INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS IN TRANSPORT
Authors: Tkachenko K. , Tkachenko O.
Published: August 2022

The article considers topical problems of modeling control processes in intelligent systems in transport. Management of such systems also involves control and monitoring of the processes of their design and maintenance. The article proposes an ontological model of process control of intelligent systems in transport. The proposed ontological model is necessary for the formation of a common understanding of the essence of the subject area, which is the transport sphere (transport systems, transport enterprises, vehicles and transport infrastructure). The proposed ontological model contributes to the presentation of knowledge in a form that is convenient for their processing in the intelligent system of transport; ensuring the possibility of obtaining and accumulating new knowledge. The proposed ontological approach provides multiple use of knowledge and previously developed ontologies. The proposed approach allows the use of modern multi-agent technology, when each agent has its own ontological model. The considered ontological approach to modeling of management of intelligent systems allows to pass to automatic control of processes in these systems (in the presence of the corresponding restrictions). The developed ontological model of the subject area is planned to be expanded and supplemented with new components, imposing appropriate restrictions. The OWL software code obtained from the simulation results in Protégé can be further used within the knowledge base of the intelligent system, processing this information in various software applications, including Java applications.
DATA CLASSIFICATION METHOD AND NEURAL NETWORKS APPLICATION FOR INCREASING NOISE IMMUNITY OF AUDIO FRUQENCY TRACK CURCUIT
Authors: Saiapina I.
Published: August 2022

The article proposes the optimization of the existing device for improving the noise immunity of audio frequency track circuits. Due to the fact that the signal current in the audio frequency track circuit is a tone frequency signal modulated by pulses, by opening the transmission path of the audio frequency track circuit at the input of the track receiver during the intervals between signal current pulses, the track receiver can be protected from interference. To take into account the delay time for the signal to pass from the output of the track generator to the input of the track receiver, a delay line is provided in the device for increasing noise immunity. But the time of passage of the signal current in the path of the audio frequency track circuit may vary depending on its operating parameters. To take into account these fluctuations and to increase the efficiency of eliminating interference in the intervals between useful signal pulses, a method of adaptive control of the delay line is proposed, which allows adapting the delay time parameter depending on the length of the rail line, the carrier frequency of the signal, the insulation resistance and the frequency of the modulating signal. By solving the problem of classifying data containing information about the influence of the operation parameters of the audio frequency track circuit on the signal transit time, the optimal structure of the model based on neural networks was chosen. This model implements the method of adaptive control of the delay line.
ОЦІНКА НОВИХ ПАРТЕНОКАРПІЧНИХ ГІБРИДНИХ КОМБІНАЦІЙ F1 ОГІРКА ЗА ЦІННИМИ СЕЛЕКЦІЙНИМИ ОЗНАКАМИ ТА ЇХ МІНЛИВІСТЮ В УМОВАХ ЗАХИЩЕНОГО ГРУНТУ
Authors: Serhiienko O. V. , Shabetia O. M. , Ivchenko T. V. , Harbovska T. M. , Solodovnyk L. D. , Radchenko L. O.
Published: August 2022

Мета – оцінка перспективних партенокарпічних гетерозисних гібридних комбінацій F1 огірка призначених для вирощування у плівковій теплиці весняно-літньої культурозміни за цінними селекційними ознаками. Методи. Польові, лабораторні, статистичні. Дослідження проводили в Інституті овочівництва і баштанництва НААН в умовах захищеного ґрунту. Результати. За результатами досліджень встановлено, що досліджувані гібридні комбінації F1 віднесено до групи середньоранніх (47–50 діб) та середньостиглих (51 доба). Відмічено високу мінливість тривалості періоду плодоношення, яка в середньому становить від 52 до 58 діб (СV = 26,80 %). Найвищою загальною та товарною урожайністю характеризувалися гібриди F1: Anus / № 11 (24,5 кг/м2 і 23,1 кг/м2) та Кузя / ЛД (25,5 кг/м2 і 23,8 кг/м2), що суттєво перевищили стандарт Кріспіна (St1) і Надія (St2) (НІР05 (2019-2020 рр.) = 1,27–1,68 і 1,01–1,36). Досліджувані гібриди мали високу товарність продукції від 92 % у гібриду Надія F1 (St2) до 95 % у гібриду F1 Anus / № 11. Аналіз хімічного складу плодів огірка показав, що вміст сухої речовини становив 3,90–8,50 %, загального цукру 2,20–2,87 % та вітаміну С – 6,25–11,61 мг/100 г. Висновки. У результаті випробування нових гібридних комбінацій огірка першого покоління в умовах захищеного ґрунту виділено кращі гібриди F1: Anus / № 11 та Кузя / ЛД за загальною (24,5–25,5 кг/м2), товарною (23,1–23,8 кг/м2) урожайністю товарністю (95–94 %), продуктивністю (7,5–8,4 кг/росл.), якісними показниками плодів та стабільним їх проявом. Дані генотипи рекомендуються до використання у подальшій селекційній роботі та залучення у селекційні програми зі створення ранньостиглих, високоврожайних з високими якісними показниками та смаком конкурентоздатних партенокарпічних гібридів F1 огірка корнішонного типу.
ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ АЛЕЛОПАТИЧНОГО ВПЛИВУ НА РОСЛИНИ БАТАТУ ОСНОВНИХ БУР’ЯНІВ ТА СІЛЬСЬКОГОСПОДАРСЬКИХ РОСЛИН
Authors: Kuts O. V. , Yakovchenko A. V. , Semenenko S. V. , Semenenko I. I. , Yakovchenko O. I. , Kokoyko V. V., , Hulyak N. V. , Suchkova V. M.
Published: August 2022

Мета. Метою дослідження було встановлення алелопатичного впливу на рослини батату супутніх сільськогосподарських рослин та основних видів бур’янів для умов Лівобережного Лісостепу України. Методи. Дослідження проводили впродовж 2019–2021 рр. в Інституті овочівництва і баштанництва НААН шляхом закладки вегетаційних дослідів в піщаній культурі. В дослідженнях для виготовлення змивів та екстрактів використано основні види бур’янів (Schiritsa ordinaria, Setaria viridis, Galinsoga parva-flora, Ragweed pauci-floris, Hortus portulaca, Absinthium slide, Absinthium austrian) та основні види сільськогосподарських рослин, що можуть бути використані для формування полікультурних агроценозів з бататом (Solanum lycopersicum, Brassica oleracea var. capitata, Allium cepa, Mentha, Helianthus annuus, Medicago sativa). Результати. Більшість бур’янів овочевих агроценозів Лівобережного Лісостепу України (портулак городній, щириця звичайна, мишій зелений, галінсога дрібноквіткова, полин австрійський, полин гіркий), за виключенням амброзії полинолистої є алелопатично активними стосовно рослин батату. Обробка змивами даних бур’янів зумовлює зниження загальної маси рослин батату в 1,34–4,38 раза (маси листків знижувалась в 1,3–2,61 раза, маси стебел – в 1,37–6,36 раза, маси коренів – в 1,41–6,6 раза), зменшення висоти рослин на 7–47 % та кількості міжвузлів на 5–57 % відносно контролю. Обробка екстрактами даних бур’янів зумовлює зниження маси рослин в 1,31–3,7 рази, зменшення висоти рослин на 23–55 % та кількості міжвузлів на 17–52 %. Високим рівнем негативної алелопатичної дії характеризуються змиви помідора та люцерни посівної, екстракти капусти білоголової, помідора та люцерни посівної, зумовлюючи зниження маси рослин в 1,7–5,92 раза, зменшення висоти рослин на 22,2–57,2 % та кількості міжвузлів на 16,4–56,1 %. Змиви шавлію та соняшнику зумовлюють ефект, що стимулює ріст батату та формування додаткових міжвузлів.
Georgia’s Libraries and the Needs of Patrons Experiencing Homelessness: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Blood Anne
Published: August 2022

This paper presents a sample survey of Georgia libraries’ services for those experiencing homelessness, conducted in the spring of 2020 before COVID-19 closed libraries across the country. It examines previous research on best practices to aid those experiencing homelessness and former attempts to implement these practices. From these practices and experiences the survey questions were designed. The questions are as follows: what barriers exist, if any, at these libraries that might make it difficult for those experiencing homelessness to use library services; do these libraries follow best practices standards in their services that help all patrons feel welcome using the libraries facilities; what correlation exists, if any, between a library’s services and its location; in what ways, if any, do their websites aid people experiencing homelessness and educate the public about the needs of people in their community? The findings show where Georgia public libraries excel and ways they might wish to improve, as well as offering suggestions to all public libraries. It also opens the door for more extensive studies to be conducted in the future.
Система Elkonin-Davidov: Роща теории развивающего обучения
Authors: Camilo Marcos Gomes
Published: August 2022

В данной статье представлена ​​сущность исследований Elkonin и Davidov по дидактике развития, основанных на предположениях, разработанных Vigotski, относительно роли образования и обучения в построении психики человека. Между тем, понимание важности связи между образованием и развитием, определение роли школы в преобразовании реальности учеников, цели формирования у ученика научно-теоретического мышления, а также того, как научное выделяются концепции., которые опосредованы, могут способствовать осознанию. Что касается конкретно системы Эльконина-Давыдова, упор был сделан на развитие мысли, которая была и считается педагогической революцией. И, наконец, он раскрывает основной теоретический и практический вклад, который система внесла посредством исследований в лабораториях, экспериментальных школах и в системе государственного базового образования.
СУЧАСНІ ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ РОЗВИТКУ МАРКЕТИНГОВОЇ ДІЯЛЬНОСТІ ПІДПРИЄМСТВ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВИХ ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЙ
Authors: Неміш Юлія
Published: August 2022

Доведено, що цифрові трансформації створили додаткові умови для розвитку маркетингової діяльності підприємств та підвищення її ефективності. Досліджено передумови таких процесів та акцентовано увагу на тому, що вони змінили підходи до організації і управління маркетинговою діяльністю. Вказано на відмінності між цифровим та Інтернет-маркетингом. Розглянуто основні інструменти цифрового маркетингу. Досліджено сучасні тенденції розвитку маркетингової діяльності підприємств в країнах з високим рівнем цифровізації, що дозволило виділити напрацювання, які представляють інтерес для вітчизняного бізнесу. Зазначено, що їх запровадження потребує вирішення ряду проблем. Сформульовано основні пріоритетні напрями для подальшого розвитку маркетингової діяльності в Україні в умовах цифрових трансформацій.
МЕТОДИЧНІ ПІДХОДИ ДО ФОРМУВАННЯ МЕХАНІЗМУ ІНВЕСТУВАННЯ ІННОВАЦІЙНОГО РОЗВИТКУ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА
Authors: Стахурська Світлана
Published: August 2022

У статті розглядаються теоретико-методичні та практичні підходи до формування механізму інвестування інноваційного розвитку підприємства. Розвиток підприємства пов'язаний з інноваційною складовою, яка матиме певну специфіку залежно від стратегічних намірів підприємця на тій чи іншій стадії життєвого циклу. Це призводить до необхідності здійснення інноваційних проєктів і відповідного їх інвестування. Звісно, що усі ці процеси: розвиток, інновації, інноваційні проєкти, інвестування – мають бути задіяні в єдиному механізмі, який забезпечить правильне комплексне розроблення і прийняття відповідних рішень для розвитку підприємства. Механізм інвестування варто розглядати як складне системне та комплексне явище. Специфіка формування механізму інвестування визначається цільовим спрямуванням процесів розвитку, інноваційного та інвестиційного процесів. Розвиток підприємства відбувається циклічно і усі стадії його життєвого циклу залежні від впроваджуваних інновацій. Механізм інвестування інноваційного розвитку підприємства може бути сформований через призму багатогранного бачення, а саме з погляду статичного підходу (структурне бачення механізму) і динамічного (процесно-циклічний та сценарний підходи). Статичний (структурний) підхід передбачає виділення суб'єктно-об'єктних та функціонально-цільових складових. Процесно-циклічний підхід відображає бачення у співвідношенні та взаємозв’язку стадій життєвого циклу підприємства, цільових установок на розвиток, специфіки інноваційних проєктів та процесів інвестування. Сценарний підхід відображає поєднання двох попередніх підходів і є певним «алгоритмічним» підґрунтям для остаточного обґрунтування рішень та може слугувати практичним інструментом для формування механізму щодо інвестування інноваційного розвитку.
MAKNA LABA BAGI PERSPEKTIF PETANI
Authors: Zulkifli Kiky
Published: August 2022

This study intends to find out how the meaning of profit for farmers. Through this research, it is expected to find a suitable concept in applying accounting knowledge in the agribusiness sector. The type of research used in this study is a qualitative research. This qualitative approach reveals a unique meaning of accounting as understood by farmers. Therefore, to be able to carry out deepening activities on an entity, namely by using phenomenology. Based on the results of research conducted, farmers actually already understand the importance of an accounting practice in determining the profit and loss of their business activities. However, farmers have difficulty in compiling a good and correct financial report so that they never know how much profit for sure in each planting period. This is due to the lack of knowledge of accounting practices and the low level of education of farmers in carrying out the process of recording financial statements properly and correctly according to applicable standards. The recording carried out by farmers is only a "simple" record, namely cash in and cash out for reminders from farmers.
PROSEDUR PENANGANAN KREDIT BERMASALAH PADA PT.BPR SERANG (PERSERODA) CABANG KASEMEN
Authors: Yunia Dabella , Astuti Kurniasih Dwi , Wulansari Rika Destri
Published: August 2022

A bank will not be separated from the problem of non-performing loans. The non-performing loans have a negative impact on both parties, namely for the bank and also for the debtor. The pliers method used in this study is a descriptive method. Researchers convey research results from direct observations in the field. The results of the observations show that the factors that cause non-performing loans at PT BPR Serang (Perseroda) Kasemen Branch are in the form of internal factors from the bank, internal factors from the debtor, and also external factors that are beyond expectations. Efforts to rescue non-performing loans (NPL) are in the form of rescheduling, re-conditioning, and realignment. During the COVID-19 pandemic, PT BPR Serang (Perseroda) Kasemen Branch carried out credit rescue by using the credit restructuring method, which was in accordance with OJK regulations regarding the stimulus for the impact of the spread of the COVID-19 virus for affected communities.
Growth rate, leaf:stem ratio and height in crotalaria (Crotalaria juncea L.) planted at different densities
Authors: Maldonado-Peralta María de los Á. , Ríos-Hilario Josué J. , Rojas-García Adelaido R. , Hernández-Guzmán Filogonio de J. , Cruz-Hernández Aldenamar , Ortega-Acosta Santo Á.
Published: August 2022

Objetive: To evaluate the growth rate, leaf:stem ratio and height of crotalaria plants (Crotalaria juncea L.), cultivated at different densities, in the dry tropics of the state of Guerrero, Mexico.

Desing / Methodology / Approach: The treatments were: four planting densities at 400,000, 200,000, 100,000 plants ha-1 and trickling. A growth analysis was also evaluated at 30, 38, 45, 52, 60, 68 and 75 days of growth, including that the pod was fully developed. The variables evaluated were: growth rate, leaf:stem ratio and plant height.

Results: The best growth rate was found at a density of 400,000 plants ha-1, at 75 days of development, with 577 kg DM ha-1 d-1; similar to plant height, which at this density presented 281 cm. Contrary to the leaf:stem ratio, which was greater than 30 days. Regardless of age, a descending behavior was found in the following order: 100,000 ˃ chorrillo ˃ 200,000 ˃ 400,000 plants ha-1 with 0.65, 0.60, 0.59 and 0.55 (p < 0.05).

Study Limitations / Implications: This study is essential for future research because these variables have not been evaluated in this crop; being important for forage production.

Findings / Conclusions: It is recommended to sow at a density of 400,000 plants ha-1, finding a higher leaf:stem ratio at 30 days of development and a plant height at day 75, when pod production also begins
Effect of the breed, reproductive season, doses and time of application of eCG in the estrous cycle in hair ewe lambs
Authors: Quintero-Elisea Juan A. , Olguín-Arredondo Héctor A. , Velázquez-Morales José V. , Garay-Martínez Jonathan R. , Vázquez-Rocha Lizeth , Limas-Martínez Gilberto A. , Joaquín-Cancino Santiago
Published: August 2022

Objective: to evaluate the effect of breed, reproductive season, dose and time of application of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) on the estrous cycle and ovarian activity in hair ewe lambs.

Design/methodology/approach: 216 Hair lambs were used (62 Dorper, 69 Katahdin y 85 Pelibuey), 91 in the high reproductive season and 125 in the low reproductive season, they were synchronized with intravaginal sponges containing 20 mg of fluorogestone acetate (FGA) and equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG; 200 and 300 IU) intramuscularly. The treatments are the breed, reproductive season, dose and time of application of eCG. The presence of estrus was analyzed under a logistic regression model, the interval to estrus and ovulation rate were analyzed by analysis of variance using a completely randomized design with a 2x2x2x3 factorial arrangement with the PROC LOGISTIC and PROC GLM procedures.

Results: the breed influenced (P<0.01) the presence of estrus, Dorper ewe lambs presented 9.74 times more possibilities than the Pelibuey. The interval to estrus was shorter in duration (P<0.05) in Dorper (29.5±0.9 h) and Katahdin (29.1±0.9 h) compared to Pelibuey (34.8±0.9 h). The interval to estrus was lower (P<0.05) with the application of 200 or 300 IU of eCG 24 h before the end of the protocol, compared to the application of 200 IU of eCG at the time of progestogen withdrawal. Ovulation rate was only affected by breed (P<0.05), being higher in Pelibuey (2.4±0.1) compared to Dorper (2.0±0.1) and Katahdin (1.9±0.1).

Study limitations/implications: To complement the study, it would be convenient to take the research to a second phase where the gestation part of the females is included to relate it to the ovulation rate, and also to make measurements of ovarian structures by means ultrasound.

Findings/conclusions: Estrus and ovarian activity in hair ewe lambs synchronized with progestogens is mainly influenced by breed.
Lignocellulosic biomass production in six cultivars of Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone in the tropics
Authors: Montero-Lagunes Maribel , Vinay-Vadillo Julio César , Enríquez-Quiroz Javier Francisco , Jiménez-Montero Arely , Juárez-Lagunes Francisco Indalecio , Bolaños-Aguilar Eduardo Daniel
Published: August 2022

Objective: To determine the cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin production of six Cenchrus purpureus cultivars with or without fertilization, harvested every 21 days for 168 days.
Design/Methodology/Approach; The cultivars evaluated were: CT-115, Elefante, King grass, Maralfalfa, Roxo and Taiwan, with and without fertilization. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with a split plot arrangement with four replications. The fertilization dose was 141-43-20 of NPK. Forage was harvested every 21 days for six months in the rainy season. The samples were determined: Dry Matter (DM), Ash, FDN, FAD, Hemicellulose, Cellulose and Lignin. A nonlinear regression analysis was performed. Biomass production was determined with the estimated values ​​and the percentage of each component. The goodness-of-fit indicators were: R2, the coefficient of determination (R) and the model selection criterion (MSC). The parameters and coefficients of goodness of fit were analyzed in ANOVA with the SAS software in the GLM procedure. Means with Tukey's test. Results: The Maralfalfa cultivar presented higher cellulose production (3786 kg ha-1) and similar (p>0.05) to the Elefante and Taiwan cultivars with values ​​of 3451 and 3329 kg ha-1 and different (p<0.05) to CT- 115 and King grass with more than one ton ha-1 of cellulose.
Study Limitations/Implications: Cellulose production was increased by the effect of fertilization. findings/conclusions.
Findings/Conclusions: The fertilized Maralfalfa, Elefante and Taiwan cultivars produced more than 4000, 3000 and 1000 kg ha-1 of Cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, respectively.
Vegetative development and bean yield in magnetized nutrient solution in combination with variable pH
Authors: Morales-Rivera Aurelio , González-Torres Anselmo , Nava-Camberos Urbano , Cano-Ríos Pedro , Gaytán-Alemán Leticia R. , Véliz-Deras Francisco G. , Rodríguez-Dimas Norma
Published: August 2022

Objective: Due to the importance of beans in human consumption, the vegetative development and seed yield of Black Veracruz beans were evaluated using a nutrient solution with different magnetization times in combination with different pH.

Design/methodology/approach: The experimental design used was completely randomized with a 4 x 6 factorial arrangement with three replications. 24 treatments of the combination of four magnetization times and six degrees of acidity of the nutrient solution were evaluated. The variables evaluated were vegetative development and yield components. The results were subjected to an analysis of variance and media separations were performed using Tukey's test (α £ 0.05).

Results: The magnetization and the degree of acidity of the nutrient solution significantly influenced the variables. The most outstanding treatments were 2 and 24 hours of magnetization in combination with pH values ​​of 4 and 5, for most of the variables of vegetative development and evaluated yield components. The 2 magnetization treatments together with pH values ​​of 4 and 5 increased height, biomass hours, days to flowering, number of pods, harvest index and seed yield.

Study Limitations/Implications: Care should be taken that magnetic field exposure at high intensities may produce adverse effects on growth and development.

Findings/conclusions: It is concluded that an appropriate combination of magnetization time and degree of acidity of the nutrient solution improves vegetative development and yield.
A Checklist of Parasites of Peromyscus maniculatus in North America
Authors: Ubelaker John , Rácz Gábor
Published: August 2022

This document represents a summary of parasites, in the broadest sense of the term, reported from Peromyscus maniculatus from throughout its range in North America. The document provides data from work ranging from paleontological findings to relatively current reports of parasites and parasitism from P. maniculatus and covers viruses, bacteria sensu lato, protists, helminths, and ectoparasites.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ACCESS AND USE: A STUDY OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS
Authors: Manickam Hemleen Soosai , Idris Sidah , Nipo Debbra Toria
Published: August 2022

Continuous evolution of technologies and globalization have enabled international trade to be done via borderless selling and buying activities. This research underlines the relevance of ICT in impacting international trade in early member countries of ASEAN (Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand), in line with the Industry 4.0 Revolution. This study employs the examination of panel data to investigate the access to and use of ICT towards international trade. In accordance to that, the export and import of products and services are used to measure international trade. Mobile cellular subscriptions, Internet users, fixed broadband subscriptions, and fixed telephone subscriptions are all used to quantify ICT access and usage. In addition, control variables include foreign direct investment (FDI), research and development (R&D), real exchange rate, and also inflation. Government policy as the moderating variable on ICT against international trade is also discovered. As a result, this study takes a 10-year period to collect numerical data and analyse it using statistics and mathematical methodologies. Findings from the study are expected to show whether ICT has significant influence in promoting trade activities among the selected ASEAN member countries. Additionally, the study is also expected to bring some clarity on the potential role of government policy in moderating the impacts of ICT towards international trade. Overall, findings from the study would provide some insights to governments and policy makers on the crucial need to adopt ICT in daily operations to sustain trade activities. Future research direction may include expanding the scope of the countries and investigating the impacts of other types of ICT such as ICT skills and adoption.
RESEARCH ON THE UPGRADING PATH OF CHINA'S MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF GLOBAL VALUE CHAINZHANG
Authors: Yujie Zhang , Idris Sidah
Published: August 2022

Since joining the world trade organization, China has not only become the largest exporter and trading country in the world, but also one of the countries with the largest increase in the participation of global value chains. However, China's manufacturing industry is facing the situation of transformation and upgrading and is in urgent need of leaping to the high end of the global value chain. Aiming at solving this problem, this essay focused on the study from available literature, data, and reports from various media and CNKI, used Global Value Chain and Digital Economy as the framework to search relevant issues and contribute to how to solve the problem. The results show that the following two ways may be helpful for China to upgrade its manufacturing industry: 1. Promote service-oriented industries; 2. Improve the imbalance of industry supply and demand; 3. Reduce the international dependence.
STRATEGIC PLANNING OF REVERSE LOGISTICS SYSTEM AMONG OMNICHANNEL COMPANIES: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors: Foo Yee Jing , Abdul Jalil Emy Ezura
Published: August 2022

In an omnichannel context, reverse logistics systems are hazy and difficult to manage. Improper reverse logistics management can lead to consumer unhappiness and increased costs for omnichannel companies. Therefore, the understanding of reverse logistics in omnichannel environment is important to improve the management of reverse flow. This paper aims to explore the factors in reverse logistics system that would improve omnichannel firm performance. The semi-structured interviews were arranged and useful to obtain comprehensive understanding about reverse logistics system among companies in the omnichannel environment. Thematic content analysis was conducted to analysis the interview. The thematic analysis has provided a thorough understanding of reverse logistics in omnichannel companies, as well as their role in improving firm performance. Overall, there are nine major themes identified which was top management support, formalization, flexibility, information system, collaboration, supplier, customer, regulator, and competitor. The themes identified from omnichannel companies can be categorized into two categories which were firm and task environment factors. Omnichannel companies were reported a positive attitude in these reverse logistics factors to support the improved firm performance. The themes discussed because were thought to help in managing reverse logistics system and thus ensure the company's success. The findings of this study also providing a robust structural for understanding in omnichannel reverse logistics system.
A PRELIMINARY STUDY ON UNDERSTANDING THE CONSUMPTIONS OF THERAPEUTIC ESSENTIAL OILS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AMONG ADULTS USING ANN
Authors: Kamaruddin Saadi Ahmad , Yaakob Abdul Malek , Md Nasir Nor Anis Nadhirah , Abdul Rahman Siti Fatimah
Published: August 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the significance of utilizing essential oils (EO) as one of the holistic ways of supporting and enhancing health. As a consequence of growing knowledge of connected health concerns, people all over the world are looking for natural ways to avoid different ailments. It has been proven that excellent health and psychological awareness increase the human body's immune response, therefore boosting disease resistance. Essential oils are derived in a number of ways from valued plants containing active chemicals with medicinal qualities. In Malaysia, many have used EO in their daily lives. This paper identifies the hierarchy of importance among factors which contribute towards the usage frequency of essential oils in Malaysia using an artificial neural network. Two-layer neural network (NN) models have been applied, which are multilayer perceptron (MLP) and radial basis function (RBF). Based on the analysis done, RBF-NN performed the best with SSE=4.436 and RE=0.548. It can be concluded that, based on sensitivity analysis, the top five factors toward usage frequency are consumption, age, external use, clinic visit, and occasion, with normalized importance of 100%, 90.8%, 89.3%, 68.2%, and 42.2% respectively.
CHINA'S NATIONAL SWORD POLICY REACTION TO SOUTHEAST ASIA'S WASTE TRADE AND THE TRANSITION TO A CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Authors: Wahab Siti Norida , Lim Fung You James
Published: August 2022

Waste trade, like those of other resources, has grown globally. The waste trade must be implemented in order to ensure environmental sustainability and the transition to a circular economy (CE). Waste trade, in the context of CE, serves as a basis for the development of circular business operations by facilitating end-of-life product management activities such as product return, reuse, recycling, and refurbishment. China is regarded as a global leader in recycling and solid waste disposal. Solid waste management is the process of reusing manufactured products to recover and reuse resources including plastics. However, the reassessment of the quality of traded recyclable materials has sparked a global waste governance dilemma. The goal of this study is to bring attention to the environmental consequences of plastic waste in a transition to a CE and the overview of China's national sword policy prohibition law. Using a qualitative approach, this study will analyse, assess, and formulate the practices of the waste trade that is now practised in the business. Various types of waste and how they cause emissions, waste trade and CE, China’s national sword policy and the consequences of worldwide plastic trade on businesses and the environment will be discussed. Additionally, a few steps that should be addressed including appropriate waste management and public awareness are also discussed. China's national sword policy is widely acknowledged to have a substantial effect on its neighbourhood countries including Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. This study concluded with a recommendation for how the developing countries could benefit from China's pathways.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY HEALTH IN GAMELAN WIRUN PALU GONGSO INDUSTRY USING PARTICIPATORY ERGONOMICS APPROACH
Authors: Suhardi Bambang , Citrawati Agustina , Astuti Rahmaniyah Dwi , Adiasa Iksan
Published: August 2022

Gamelan Wirun Palu Gongso Industry is one of the businesses in the informal sector that produces several gamelan instruments such as gong, bonang, and kempul that has not paid attention to occupational safety and health (OSH). Based on observations, there are unsafe behaviors and conditions, health problems, and accidents experienced by workers. This study aims to identify hazards in the workplace, determine the highest priority of hazards to be solved, and then provide recommendations for improvement based on the priority. A participatory ergonomic approach is used to solve the problems in this study. ILO-PATRIS Check Sheet is used to identify hazards in the workplace. The Delphi method determines the hazards with the highest priority for improvement. The Delphi method is a group of interaction processes between researchers and a group of experts identified on a particular topic, usually asking a question that allows a communication process to discuss complex problems but does not allow attending in one meeting. The result of the ILO-PATRIS Check Sheet shows 19 sub-aspects in the workplace that need improvements.
FACTORS AFFECTING ONLINE HOTEL BOOKING INTENTION: A STUDY ON UUM STUDENTS
Authors: Lim Jo En , Mohd Zahari Fadhilah , Abidin Rahimi
Published: August 2022

With the high-speed development of the Internet and artificial intelligence, the hotel booking method was also undergoing innovative changes. Compared with traditional information dissemination media, the Internet has a stronger dissemination ability, wider scope and larger audience. Online reviews about one's experience in using hotel service could be simply disseminated using the Internet platform, which consequently affects the hotel booking intention of future customers. In this regard, it is vital to understand the impact of online reviews on hotel booking intentions in order to develop strategies that will sustain the hotel industry. This study examined the impact of online review in four dimensions which are usefulness, valence, volume and trust towards online hotel booking intention. Besides, the study also investigated the role of self-efficacy towards online hotel booking intention to capture the user's technological capacity dimension. Data were collected using survey questionnaires from 255 UUM undergraduate students. The analysis was performed with the aid of SPSS statistical analysis software. The results suggest that only two dimensions in the online review have significant impact toward online hotel booking intention, namely volume and trust. Moreover, the role of self-efficacy was not observed. Studying online reviews and consumer behavior is beneficial for hotel managers to have a more comprehensive grasp of the factors that affect customers' intention to book hotels online. Implications of this study are further discussed.
SAFETY CLIMATE ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN BATIK PRODUCTION BASED ON FACTOR ANALYSIS
Authors: Mandasari Veny , Suhardi Bambang , Suletra I Wayan , Adiasa Iksan
Published: August 2022

Safety climate is an instrument to determine workers' perceptions of occupational safety and health. To find out workers' perceptions about the importance of safety climate factors in the batik industry, it is necessary to do a factor analysis. Factor analysis was carried out using Exploratory Factor Analysis to reduce variables to form new factors with a minimum of lost information. Furthermore, the Kruskal-Wallis test was conducted to determine the differences in the perception of respondents' criteria regarding the previously formed safety climate factors. This study reduces the 8-variable questionnaire with 36 statement items into seven new factors, namely management commitment and worker actions toward safety, management procedures regarding safety, management support for safety, management and worker's efforts to create safety, worker's attitudes regarding work and safety, workers rewards for reporting a hazard, and workers knowledge of safety.
FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE APPLICATION DURING PANDEMIC COVID-19
Authors: Roslan Nur Mira Alisa , Mohd Nawi Nur Syazwani
Published: August 2022

Online food deliveries are third-party tools that facilitate for online purchase and delivery, present an alternate way of ordering that looks to be gaining traction. This study will examine consumer acceptance behaviour towards food delivery application (FDA) during pandemic COVID-19 and the factor that lead them to accept or reject of using FDA. This study also will identify food delivery service applications that usually consumer use. This study will focus on Northern Malaysia, Kulim area which is covering the rural and urban areas. In order to achieve this study, the researcher has used a qualitative method which is data collected through semi-structured interviews. The result shows that there are four factors that contribute to the acceptance and rejection of online food delivery applications which is time, quality, safety, and price. Furthermore, there are four respondents that accept and one respondent rejects using FDA. The most favorite application that consumers use is Food Panda. The FDA helps many consumers during this pandemic season. Therefore, a variety of applications and service improvements are needed to provide customer satisfaction.