bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Assessment of tear film parameters post-treatment with commercial eyelid cleaning wipes: a pilot study
Authors:   Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia, Aldarwesh Amal , Fagehi Raied ,   Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia, Alruways Khalaf ,   Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia, Turki Abdulaziz Bin ,   Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia, Alghamdi Mansour ,   Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia, Alanazi Muteb Khalaf ,   Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia, Alabdulkader Balsam ,   Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia, Alotaibi Wafa ,   Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia, Alhassan Mosaad ,   Department of Optometry, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11433, Saudi Arabia
Published: March 2024

AIM: To investigate the short-term effects of commercially available eyelid-cleaning wipes on film parameters.
METHODS: This study enrolled 48 healthy participants aged 20-35y (both males and females). Clinical assessment included the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire, non-invasive tear break-up time (NITBUT), tear meniscus height (TMH), and lipid layer pattern (LLP). Based on these initial results, participants were categorized as either non-dry eye or dry eye. Participants in each group were randomly allocated to either Blephaclean® or Systane® treatments. Changes in NITBUT, TMH, and LLP levels before and after lid wipe treatment were assessed.
RESULTS: The dry eye group exhibited significantly higher OSDI scores and lower NITBUT and TMH levels than in the non-dry eye group (P<0.001). Following the application of eyelid wipes (Systane® wipes), dry eye subjects experienced a significant improvement in NITBUT levels (P=0.0014) compared to the non-dry eye individuals. Although the remaining participants showed a marginal increase in TMH and NITBUT levels, these changes did not achieve statistical significance (P>0.05). Similarly, the LLP levels were significantly improved with Systane® (P<0.001) post-treatment compared to individuals in the non-dry eye group. However, the dry eye subjects showed higher post-treatment LLP levels than the untreated group (P<0.02).
CONCLUSION: The short-term effects of Systane® eyelid wipes on tear film parameters suggest their effectiveness in dry eye disease. Nonetheless, further exploration of their long-term impact is essential to justify their cost effectiveness and efficacy in treating both aqueous deficiency and evaporative dryness.
Distribution of pathogenic bacteria and antimicrobial sensitivity of eye infections in Suzhou
Authors:   Department of Hospital-Acquired Infection Control, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215021, Jiangsu Province, China, Zhang Li , Wang Guo-Hui ,   Department of Clinical Laboratory, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215021, Jiangsu Province, China, Xu Wei ,   Department of Clinical Laboratory, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215021, Jiangsu Province, China, Li Jian-Shan ,   Department of Pharmacy, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215021, Jiangsu Province, China, Zhao Qing-Liang ,   Department of Corneal and Lacrimal Passage, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215021, Jiangsu Province, China, Du Shu ,   Department of Fundus Diseases and Ocular Trauma, Lixiang Eye Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215021, Jiangsu Province, China
Published: March 2024

AIM: To investigate the types of bacteria in patients with eye infections in Suzhou and their drug resistance to commonly used antibacterial drugs.
METHODS: The clinical data of 155 patients were retrospectively collected in this study, and the pathogenic bacteria species and drug resistance of each pathogenic bacteria were analyzed.
RESULTS: Among the 155 patients (age from 12 to 87 years old, with an average age of 57, 99 males and 56 females) with eye infections (160 eyes: 74 in the left eye, 76 in the right eye and 5 in both eyes, all of which were exogenous), 71 (45.81%) strains were gram-positive bacteria, 23 (14.84%) strains were gram-negative bacteria and 61 (39.35%) strains were fungi. Gram-positive bacteria were highly resistant to penicillin and erythromycin (78.87% and 46.48% respectively), but least resistant to vancomycin at 0. Gram-negative bacteria were highly resistant to cefoxitin and compound sulfamethoxazole (100% and 95.65% respectively), but least resistant to meropenem at 0. Comparison of the resistance of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria to some drugs revealed statistically significant differences (P<0.05) in the resistance of both to cefoxitin, cotrimoxazole, levofloxacin, cefuroxime, ceftriaxone and ceftazidime, and both had higher rates of resistance to gram-negative bacteria than to gram-positive bacteria. The distribution of bacterial infection strains showed that Staphylococcus epidermidis was the most common strain in the conjunctiva, cornea, aqueous humor or vitreous body and other eye parts. Besides, Fusarium and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were also among the most common strains of conjunctival and corneal infections.
CONCLUSION: Gram-positive bacteria are the dominant bacteria in eye infections, followed by gram-negative bacteria and fungi. Considering the resistance of gram-negative bacteria to multiple drugs, monitoring of bacteria should be strengthened in eye bacterial infections for effective prevention and control to reduce complications caused by eye infections.
Sistem Informasi Pendukung Keputusan dalam membantu Memberikan rekomendasi untuk pengambilan keputusan pemberiaan bonus dengan Metode Weighted Product
Authors: Utama Yadi , Ibrahim Ali , Dari Purwita
Published: March 2024

Rumah merupakan wadah yang sangat penting untuk manusia beristirahat dan berkumpul keluarga. Dalam pembuatan tempat tinggal maka dibutuhkan buruh bangunan agar bisa membangun tempat tinggal. Untuk menumbuhkan semangat lebih pada buruh bangunan pihak perumahan mengadakan pemberian bonus kepada semua buruh. Kesulitan dalam pemilihan pemberian bonus sering terjadi ketidakobjektif dalam keputusan, sehingga diperlukannya proses seleksi  untuk rekomendasi pemberian. Pada penelitian ini mengunakan metode weighted product untuk membantu Sistem Pendukung Keputusan dalam memberikan merekomendasi. Metode Weighted Product ini lebih efisien karena waktu yang dibutuhkan dalam perhitungan lebih singkat. Metode ini dipilih karena dapat menentukan nilai bobot untuk setiap atribut, kemudian dilanjutkan dengan proses perangkingan yang akan menghasilkan pilihan penerima bantuan raskin yang sesuai dengan kriteria. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah teknologi untuk dapat memberikan rekomendasi siapa yang berhak mendapat bonus.
Application of Artificial Neural Network Method using Hyperparameter Tuning for Predicting of Euro Exchange Rupiah
Authors: Kurniasari Dian , Putri Amelia Fallizia , Warsono Warsono , Notiragayu Notiragayu
Published: March 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the economic decline in many countries, such as Italy, the United States and the European Union. Indonesia, also affected by Covid-19, was not spared from economic turmoil, especially in the foreign exchange market, where the rupiah exchange rate against the Euro experienced significant fluctuations in early 2020, hampering international trade and investment activities. Therefore, an appropriate method is needed to predict changes in the rupiah exchange rate against the Euro to minimize the obstacles. This study uses the ANN model to predict the Rupiah (Rp) exchange rate against the Euro (€). The best model is obtained through the hyper-tuning process. The optimal parameter values obtained are the input layer with 10 nodes, 2 hidden layers with 19 nodes and 13 nodes, the output layer, dropout of 0.2, 32 batch sizes, 100 epochs, and the Tanh activation function in the distribution scheme of 90% training data and 10 % testing data. Based on the MAPE value of 0.0042% and 0.0041% obtained, the prediction results on the selling and buying rates of the Rupiah against the Euro, it can be concluded that the model has good predictive ability with an accuracy value of 99.996%.Keywords: Currency Exchange Rates, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks
How Do Commercial and Non-commercial Banks Adjust Capitalization Ratio: Evidence from Tanzania
Authors: Mkali Fadhil Daud , Elias Macha Dr. Salvio , Yusuf Yusuf Dr. Salama
Published: March 2024

This study examines the dynamic balanced panel data to explore the level of capitalization adjustment process for commercial and non-commercial banks in Tanzania for a period of 10 years from 2012 to 2021 in a two-step system GMM estimator. The findings of the research reveal that the cost of adjustment towards the required bank capitalization ratio is lower for commercial and non-commercial banks operating in Tanzania. The results are significant to the instantaneous adjustment process of a capitalization ratio measured in terms of the ratio of bank total equity to total assets. This finding is consistent with the dynamic trade-off theory of capitalization ratio using the coefficient value of the lagged response variable. The result reveals further that return on assets reduces the cost of the target bank capitalization ratio which means it eliminates the financial distress because return on assets is easier to be valued by investors. Therefore, it can be used as an indicator of the good performance of banks that can increase the easy availability of external capital from prospective and existing investors. The negative and significant sign of the bank size coefficient (-0.710) implies that the sample of banks in this study in terms of equity to assets ratio causes the capitalization ratio to deviate from the target level. This is consistent with the too-big to fail hypothesis. Abdulhamid et al. (2019) hold that an inverse association between bank size and capitalization ratio would happen because large banks have comparative advantages in non-traditional banking activities (interest) since they can operate with a fixed cost. The findings of this study have significant policy implications for economic and financial sector growth.
Chemical and physical modification of corn starch and application in cupuassu and babassu dairy dessert
Authors: Souza Natália Tolfo de , Lima Geovanna Lemos , Oliveira-Folador Gabrieli , Sora Gisele Teixeira de Souza , Paula Ladyslene Chrístyns de , Polesi Luís Fernando
Published: March 2024

Corn starch is not suitable for products that require refrigerated storage, due to the high syneresis. To overcome this and other limitations, chemical and physical modifications can be used. Considering the application of Amazonian fruits in a dairy dessert as a way of adding value to the products, this work aimed to modify corn starch with chemical and physical treatments, evaluate its physical-chemical characteristics, apply the modified starch in babassu and cupuassu dairy dessert and evaluate their physical-chemical and sensory properties. The starches were chemically modified by hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite at 1, 2 and 3% and physically by HMT with 15, 20 and 25% of humidity and annealing at 50, 55 and 60 °C. The modification by hydrogen peroxide caused a considerable decrease in the release of water, with syneresis after 7 days of 0%, so this starch was used in the dairy dessert. The syneresis analysis of the desserts confirmed that the hydrogen peroxide modification was capable of considerably reducing the syneresis of dairy products. The tasters did not feel any significant difference between the samples with native and modified starch in the sensory tests. The mixed dairy dessert received good acceptance and purchase intention.
An Analysis of the Principal Purpose Test Rule and the General Anti-Abuse Rules Contained in the Brazil-Poland Double Taxation Convention Signed in September 2022
Authors: De Godoi Marciano Seabra , Furman Melody Araújo Pinto
Published: March 2024

The paper deals with the analysis of the legal aspects of the principal purpose test rule (PPT-Rule) and the general anti-abuse rules contained in the Brazil-Poland Double Tax Convention concluded on 20th September, 2022, in the light of Brazil’s international tax treaty policy and practice. The Authors discuss issues related to the interaction between the PPT-Rule and other treaty specific anti-tax avoidance provisions as well as the objective and subjective elements of the PPT-Rule itself and the possible consequences of its application, especially challenges related to the legal certainty principle.
The Remuneration of Teachers and Researchers under Art. 21 of the Brazil-Poland Double Taxation Convention of 2022 in the Light of the Polish Treaty Practice
Authors: Sęk Małgorzata
Published: March 2024

The aim of this paper is to analyze an exemption addressed to visiting teachers and researchers included in Art. 21 of the Agreement between the Republic of Poland and the Federative Republic of Brazil for the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance signed in New York on 20 September 2022. The Brazil-Poland provision is compared with its equivalents included in agreements concluded by Poland with other countries. Clauses limiting or extending the application of the exemption, present or missing in Art. 21 of the Brazil-Poland DTC, are discussed. The said provision is also assessed against content and/or quality criteria that such a special provision should fulfill.
Konservasi Keanekaragaman Hayati dalam Islam
Authors: Kamila Himmatul Hurria
Published: March 2024

Biodiversity is one of the components of the environment which plays an important role in shaping the ecosystem that provides life support on Earth. For that reason, the efforts to provide protection is necessary. Islam is very much aware of the important role of biodiversity, therefore Islam have participated in biodiversity conservation through Islamic thought. The conservation of biodiversity in Islamic thoughts is shown through various rules sourced from the Qur’an, hadith and fatwas of para. Indonesia as a country with the second largest biodiversity in the world and a country with the largest Muslim majority population in the world has an important role to play in developing and utilizing Islamic legal traditions in the conservation of biodiversity.

Keywords: Conservation, Biodiversity, Islam
Pemanfaatan dan kandungan kunyit (Curcuma domestica) Sebagai Obat Dalam Perspektif Islam
Authors: Rohmah Malika Nur
Published: March 2024

Indonesia is a country with great potential as a producer of spices and seasonings. Among Indonesian native spices, namely Turmeric (Curcuma domestica) has antimicrobial activity. Plants have various ingredients that are beneficial to humans, both for health and industrial purposes. The Age of Apostles introduced the healing methods of classical, reliable medicine using plants. In the Al-Quran many kinds of plants are mentioned, including plants that can be eaten and used in medicine, one of which is the traditional medicinal plant, namely turmeric. The use of turmeric can also be used as a coloring agent in food. Turmeric has properties as herbal medicine and traditional medicine. Compounds contained in turmeric (curcumin and essential oils) have a role as antioxidants, antitumor, anticancer, antimicrobial, antitoxic. Traditionally turmeric is used by people in various countries to treat diseases such as diseases caused by parasitic microbes, insect bites, smallpox, abdominal pain (diarrhea, constipation, bloating), digestive disorders, liver disorders, asthma disorders, relieve itching, eliminate skin diseases, and reduce pain.

Keywords: Utilization, Efficacy, Turmeric
Minor fungal diseases of banana
Authors:   Director of Research – EARTH University, Costa Rica, Pocasangre Luis Ernesto , Martinuz Alfonso ,   Especialista en Agricultura de la FAO para Nicaragua, Nicaragua
Published: March 2024

This chapter gives an overview of a number of minor diseases which affects bananas in different parts of the world. It gives an overview of the occurence, causal agent, key disease symptoms, host susceptibility and control of the the following diseases: Cordana leaf spot, Deightoniella leaf spot, Speckle, Anthracnose, Cigar-end rot, Banana blast disease, Freckle disease and Black cross.
Phytoplasma diseases of banana plants
Authors:   The University of Queensland, Australia, Carvalhais Lilia C. , Davis Richard ,   Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia
Published: March 2024

Phytoplasmas are obligatory bacteria associated with diseases in over 1,000 plant species, which live in phloem tissues and are transmitted between plants by sap-sucking insects. Phytoplasmas have been recorded from banana plants in different parts of the world, but they are still considered a pathogen of minor importance in most banana producing countries. However, an emerging phytoplasma-associated disease is devastating banana production in regions of Papua New Guinea (PNG). Surveillance data shows it is spreading within the country and has reached the neighbouring country of Solomon Islands. This chapter describes the main characteristics of phytoplasmas, the disease cycle, symptoms, epidemiology, and available diagnostic methods. The latest information on diversity, occurrence, impact, and management is provided for banana phytoplasmas occurring in PNG and Solomon Islands, known collectively as banana wilt associated phytoplasmas (BWAP). The chapter also highlights hurdles encountered for disease management and suggest possible strategies to prevent further losses.
Management of diseases on banana fruit in the field
Authors:   Global Fruit Protection, Australia, Jackson Marc
Published: March 2024

This chapter outlines the management of bacterial and fungal diseases on banana fruit from a practical and real-life banana farmers perspective and can be used as a guide to identifying diseases occurring on banana fruit. Different options for control and prevention are outlined and discussed from a grower’s perspective, experienced in dealing with the day-to-day diseases in bananas. This chapter is focused on diseases affecting fruit quality, market acceptance and overall farm profitability, while other diseases controlled by normal crop husbandry and of low significant impact will be briefly discussed. Banana growers, from large plantation owners and managers to smallholder farmers throughout the world may benefit from the practical information in this chapter. Starting with the selection of soil type, water availability, and usage, affecting disease pressure and ability to increase sustainability and adapt to climate change. Changes in plantation management, which increase productivity and profitability, are introduced in this chapter and discussed enabling growers to reduce their reliance on chemical solutions. Insights into crop hygiene, plant and bunch care are discussed aimed to reduce the impact of diseases on the fruit.
SAPATO LUSTRADO, CHEIO DE GINGA, PROVOCO E DESAFIO
Authors: Viecili Raqueli Biscayno , Vieira Marcílio de Souza
Published: March 2024

Neste artigo vamos abordar as possíveis origens do Malandro e suas interligações. Nosso principal objetivo é propor uma análise sobre aspectos conceituais e históricos relacionados à figura do Malandro através da teoria dos estudos culturais. Pelas representações sociais, é possível compreender as formas de comportamento, bem como as orientações de ordem cultural que regem as ações individuais e coletivas e as interações da vida social. O Malandro é consolidado a partir dos eixos descritos, ele sobrevive pelo seu caráter atávico e é circulado pela mídia, sendo presente demasiadamente no transcorrer dos tempos, tornando-se atemporal na cultura social e religiosa brasileira.
ARTE E TECNOLOGIA E AS FORMAS DE DESVIAR DE VALORIZAÇÃO
Authors: Rodeghiero Thiago Heinemann
Published: March 2024

O artigo investiga as obras produzidas pelo autor, abordando as interseções entre arte e tecnologia. O conceito de valoração é discutido com base nas ideias de Peter Pal Pelbart e Byung-Chul Han fornecerá estofo teórico para as questões de proximidade e distância mediadas pelos dispositivos eletrônicos.A investigação ainda também incorpora os conceitos de Walter Benjamin sobre teor coisal, formal e factual. O valor depende de uma pesagem comparativa e de um juízo implícito, mas para essas áreas, a valoração antecede o valor e pode fazer com que a arte e a tecnologia não criem diferenças. Os devires serão vistos a partir da conceituação deleuze-guattariana, dando animalidades e eletrônica à instalação e colocando os eletrosseres a problematizar as existências modelizadas do antropoceno.
The Transformation of Tourism Villages Through Social Capital and Leadership in Turi District, Sleman, Yogyakarta
Authors: Istriyani Ratna
Published: March 2024

This research investigates social shifts in Turi District, Sleman Regency, The Special Region of Yogyakarta. Turi District was previously known as a salak fruit-producing area, which developed as a salak agro center. However, Turi District has become the area with the most tourist villages in Sleman Regency. The growth of tourist villages there is relatively rapid and reasonably fast. This research aims to look at the transformation process and the capital supporting the tourist villages' development in the Turi District. The method used in this research is qualitative. The data collection techniques are observation and interviews. Meanwhile, the theories used are social capital and human capital. The research has three main findings. Firstly, the tourist village in Turi District is a shared asset managed collectively and driven by the collective awareness of the local community. Solid social relations and local institutions support this collective awareness. Social capital makes it easier to mobilize community participation in the pilot process and management of tourist villages. Second, the existence of solid bonding relationship capital supported by external network capital with outside institutions (bridging social capital). It further facilitates efforts to develop tourist villages. Third, even though social capital significantly influences the start-up and management of tourist villages, the key factor in intensifying the development of tourist villages comes from actors or leaders who can build ideas and mobilize physical capital and social capital. In other words, human capital is fundamental in developing tourist villages in Turi District. Based on these findings, this research provides an overview of village communities regarding the importance of commodifying village potential through independent management, actualizing social capital, and the significance of local leadership. It is to provide economic benefits for village communities and maintain environmental and cultural assets (environment and culture sustainability).
Keywords: human capital, leadership, social capital, tourism villages, transformation
THE IMPACT OF RISK MANAGEMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Authors:   Second-year doctoral student - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Mofleh Alshehhi Hamad Saleh
Published: March 2024

This study delves into the integral role of risk management in optimizing the efficiency of construction project implementation by identifying and categorizing potential risks while emphasizing proactive risk management strategies. The research underscores the vulnerability of construction projects to diverse risks and highlights the prevailing issue of insufficient emphasis on risk management practices in the field. Notably, the findings indicate a substantial correlation between early risk identification and heightened project efficiency, showcasing that project employing proactive strategies experience fewer disruptions and greater adaptability to unforeseen challenges. Furthermore, construction projects implementing robust risk management practices demonstrate noteworthy reductions in delays and cost overruns, contributing to streamlined timelines and adherence to budget constraints. The study recommends prioritizing the adoption of proactive risk management practices, focusing on early identification and mitigation, and advocates for investment in training programs to enhance stakeholders' risk management knowledge and skills. Additionally, it suggests leveraging technological solutions, such as predictive analytics and simulation models, for more accurate and dynamic risk assessments, facilitating informed decision-making in construction project management. The comparative analysis of risk management approaches empowers informed and appropriate decision-making. This reduces the disruption of and enhances financial outcomes. These findings signify a paradigm shift in project management in construction, advocating for a culture of effective and proactive risk management. It can revolutionize industry practices, increase predictability, and elevate the project's success. Implementing recommended strategies, inculcating adaptability cultivation, clear communication, and theoretical framework, and embracing complexity promises to enhance risk management effectively, guiding the instruction industry toward continuous improvement and innovation.
Eating Behavior of Indonesian Adults Differs by Metropolization Levels based on the 2018 Indonesian Food Barometer
Authors: Febriana Nor Laila , Februhartanty Judhiastuty , Hanisa Nisrina , Khusun Helda
Published: March 2024

Modernization leads to nutrition transition process, shifts eating behavior into a more modernized pattern that may increase the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Using the 2018 Indonesian Food Barometer (IFB) data, this study assessed the differences in eating behavior between metropolization levels among Indonesian adults. 1482 adults aged 18-64 in six provinces were involved. Eating behavior was defined by the number of eating events, food preparation, eating location, eating companion, and activity while eating. Metropolization level was defined based on the gross domestic regional product (GRDP), GRDP/capita, population size, population density, and non-agricultural worker proportion. Differences in each eating behavior dimension between metropolization levels were analyzed using the Chi-square test (p<0.05) and adjusted with sociodemographic factors using logistics regression. 83.9% of the subjects had ≤5 eating events/day and dominated by 4-5 eating events/day. 51.2% and 83.1% of the subjects cooked and ate at home frequently, indicating the practice of traditional eating. Meanwhile, the tendency towards modern dimension can be seen as the proportion of eating alone frequently and eating only less frequently were 60.3% and 67.9%, respectively. Eating behavior differed significantly (p<0.05) between metropolization levels, except for eating with company. Proportion of not cooking and eating away from home frequently increase as metropolization level increases (p<0.05) after adjusted with sociodemographic factors while eating alone and eating only showed no significant differences. Modern eating behavior tendency increases along with metropolization level. Improving living and working conditions in metropolitan areas is imperative to facilitate healthier eating behavior among the inhabitants.
Forecasting Layer Egg Production as Animal Source Food for Protein to Reduce Stunting in West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Kalinaki Hanifar , Sukandar Dadang
Published: March 2024

Stunting still becomes a global public health challenge affecting millions of people, including Indonesians. To alleviate the situation, Indonesia is fighting to reduce the prevalence of stunting to 10.4% in 2024 by increasing the consumption of Animal Source Foods. This study aimed to forecast the Layer Egg Production in West Java, Indonesia, as an animal source food to provide protein for reducing stunting. The study employed descriptive quantitative and time series approaches using secondary data analysis. The Layer Egg Production for 2023-2025 was forecasted using the Moving Average (MA) and Weighted Moving Average (WMA) using Layer Egg production data for 2000-2022. The WMA method was more accurate as it had a Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) of 15.32 compared to a MAPE of MA of 16.23. Furthermore, the population projections for West Java 2021-2025 were made by the Geometric method. The study's findings declare that the Layer Egg Production is still low to meet the population demand for West Java. In this case, the population can get 18.77 g of egg per person daily, an average of 2.4g of protein. In addition, the egg contributes 4.2% to the protein required by each person a day.
Effect of Providing Educational Media on Anemia and Nutrition on the Prevention of Anemia in Young Women in Bekasi City
Authors: El Mahmudiyah Regietta Neiva Fitriyah , Kurniasari Ratih Kurniasari
Published: March 2024

Adolescents need to pay attention to the fulfillment of their nutritional needs at this time because with this transition period there is an increase in the need for nutrients to support physical and psychological growth and development. One of the nutritional problems faced by adolescents is anemia. The prevalence of young women suffering from anemia in Bekasi City in 2020 is 26.4%. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of providing educational media on anemia and nutrition on the prevention of anemia in young women in Bekasi City. This study was a pre-experimental study with pretest and posttest designs. The sample in this study was 60 young women who were divided into three groups with 20 young women in each group, each group had an intervention using different media, namely leaflet media, animated video, and QuizWhizzer game innovation media. The results of the paired t-test in the three groups showed a change in the increase in knowledge in each education group, with p-value in the leaflet group of 0.000, in the video animation group of 0.017, and the quiz whizzer game group of 0.012. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the provision of educational media about anemia and nutrition has an influence on the prevention of anemia in young women.
Analysis of Transparency Index Measurement of Amil Zakat Institutions in Indonesia
Authors: Mutaqin Mu'min , Yandri Pitri
Published: March 2024

Abstract
This study aims to measure the transparency index of zakat institutions in Indonesia. This study also shows the transparency index of OPZ (Organisation of Zakat Management) with the ZIS collection, which goes hand in hand. The analysis is conducted on 5 OPZs that are included in the category of national-level zakat institutions by digging up information on official websites and financial reports for 2019-2021. Quantitative descriptive research method using ITRANS OPZ through approximate calculation or simple additive weight (SAW) as a measuring tool. The results of this study also show the transparency index accompanied by the zakat collection for the last 3 years. The aim is to show the high OPZ transparency index and the increasing collection from year to year. OPZ can determine how much transparency has been provided and maintain, improve, and expand transparency openness. This is the basis for improving the institution's reputation to the public. OPZ can use information technology and online platforms to improve transparency. Transparent financial reports and online accessibility can facilitate muzakki access and increase trust.
Keywords: Transparency, Transparency Index, Fund Raised by Zakat Institutions.
 

Abstrak
Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengukur indeks transparansi lembaga zakat di Indonesia. Penelitian ini juga memperlihatkan indeks transparansi OPZ (Organisasi Pengelola Zakat) dengan pengumpulan ZIS yang beriringan. Analisis dilakukan terhadap 5 OPZ yang masuk dalam kategori lembaga zakat tingkat nasional dengan menggali informasi pada website resmi dan laporan keuangan tahun 2019-2021. Metode penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif dengan menggunakan ITRANS OPZ melalui perhitungan perkiraan atau simple additive Weight (SAW) sebagai alat ukur. Hasil penelitian ini juga memperlihatkan indeks transparansi yang diiringi dengan perhimpunan zakat selama 3 tahun terahir, tujuannya untuk memperlihatkan indeks transparansi OPZ yang tinggi beriringan dengan perhimpunan yang meningkat dari tahun ke tahun. OPZ dapat pengetahui seberapa besar tingkat transparansi yang sudah diberikan, menjaga, meningkatkan dan memperluas keterbukaan transparansi, hal ini sebagai dasar peningkatan reputasi lembaga kepada publik. OPZ dapat menggunakan teknologi informasi dan platform online untuk meningkatkan transparansi. Penyediaan laporan keuangan secara terbuka dan aksesibilitas online dapat mempermudah akses muzaki dan meningkatkan kepercayaan.
Kata Kunci: Transparansi, Indeks Transparansi, Dana yang Dihimpun oleh Lembaga Zakat.
Predicting Shariah Stock Market Indices with Machine Learning: A Cross-Country Case Study
Authors: Khairunnisa Dini Anggreini , Rodoni Ahmad , Rama Ali
Published: March 2024

ABSTRACT
Stock prices are influenced by numerous factors, including policy adjustments, economic conditions, and international developments. Consequently, forecasting stock price trends accurately has posed a significant challenge for economists to study. The Islamic financial industry experiences fewer shocks compared to the traditional financial sector, allowing investors to anticipate the performance of Islamic indices. This study aims to predict the Islamic stock market indices in six countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, using the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model. Monthly data from 2013 to 2023 sourced from investing.com and Yahoo Finance are analyzed using R machine learning. The objective of this study is to provide accurate predictions for the next 25 months and offer insights into potential price movements. Overall, this research also sheds light on the dynamics of the Islamic market in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, which adhere to the Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH) due to the predictability of index prices by historical data.
Keywords: forecating, R-Studio, ARIMA, Islamic Stock Market, Machine Learning, R-Programming
 
ABSTRAK
Harga saham dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor, termasuk penyesuaian kebijakan, kondisi ekonomi, dan perkembangan internasional. Oleh karena itu, memprediksi tren harga saham dengan akurat telah menjadi tantangan signifikan bagi para ekonom untuk mempelajarinya. Industri keuangan Islam mengalami lebih sedikit goncangan dibandingkan dengan sektor keuangan tradisional, yang memungkinkan investor untuk memperkirakan kinerja indeks Islam. Studi ini bertujuan untuk memprediksi indeks pasar saham Islam di enam negara, termasuk Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Uni Emirat Arab, dan Qatar, menggunakan model Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA). Data bulanan dari tahun 2013 hingga 2023 yang berasal dari investing.com dan Yahoo Finance dianalisis menggunakan pembelajaran mesin R. Tujuan dari studi ini adalah untuk memberikan prediksi yang akurat untuk 25 bulan mendatang dan menawarkan wawasan tentang pergerakan harga yang potensial. Secara keseluruhan, penelitian ini juga memberikan cahaya tentang dinamika pasar Islam di Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Uni Emirat Arab, dan Qatar, yang mengikuti Hipotesis Pasar Efisien (EMH) karena dapat diprediksi oleh data historis..
Kata Kunci: Prediksi, R-Studio, ARIMA, Indeks Pasar Modal Syariah, Machine Learning, R-Programming
Development of the Algorithm to Estimate the Accident Risk for Coastal Ferry by Analysis of Lashed Trailer Accelerations
Authors: Lee Sang-Won
Published: March 2024

Coastal ferry has the main purpose to transport cargo such as vehicles and trailers, as well as to transport passengers. For safe cargo transportation, the cargo securing safety of coastal ferry must be ensured to prevent the maritime accident. However, the standards for the cargo securing safety are not properly presented as the rules for coastal ferry in accordance with actual operations. Therefore, coastal ferry is exposed to the risk of accidents due to not sufficient standards for the cargo securing safety. In this study, the accident of coastal ferry that occurred in Korea and Japan are analyzed from the perspective of cargo securing safety. First, the wave conditions at the time of the accident were reproduced using a wave simulation model. The reproduced wave spectrum was applied to the ship motion models to estimate rolling and pitching of the coastal ferry. Finally, the acceleration of the trailer loaded on the ferry was calculated based on the ship motions. The simulated results were compared and evaluated with the standard value of IMO's Cargo Securing Manual. As a result, the exact accident time was predicted, and the wave height and ship motions were additionally presented as evaluation criteria for cargo securing safety. The results of this study are expected to improve the safety standards of coastal ferry and could reduce the maritime accident cause by the insufficient cargo securing.
Drift Behavior of Containers Caused by Solitary Wave Inundation on Wave Absorbing Revetment
Authors: Hwang Taegeon , Kim Taeyoon , Jin Hoyeong , Kim Yeonjoong , Lee Woo-Dong
Published: March 2024

This study investigates the drifting dynamics of objects caused by tsunamis and storm surges, focusing on the influence of solitary wave size, container weight, and revetment type. Utilizing DIPP-Motion video analysis, we observed that larger solitary waves imparted greater momentum flux to containers during the inundation, resulting in increased movement speed and drift distance. Furthermore, lighter containers displayed a shallower limit depth for full floating, reducing the impact of bottom friction and leading to enhanced movement speed and drift distance. Notably, wave-absorbing revetments exhibited a reduced passage area on the slope, leading to heightened flow velocity and significantly greater movement speed and drift distance for drifting containers compared to vertical revetments. This study provides insights into the complex interactions between objects and waves governing drifting behaviors, contributing to the development of more effective mitigation strategies for secondary disasters caused by tsunamis and storm surges.
A perspectiva acadêmica brasileira sobre os aspectos essenciais para a representação geomorfológica em escala de detalhe
Authors: Almeida Victor Pierobom de , Silveira Claudinei Taborda da
Published: March 2024

A cartografia geomorfológica ganhou relevância após a Segunda Guerra Mundial, principalmente na Europa. Os anos 1960 foram marcados por encontros entre geomorfólogos de diferentes países, resultando em diretrizes que se tornaram a base da cartografia geomorfológica. No Brasil, essas tendências foram introduzidas no final dos anos 1960 e influenciaram as experiências desenvolvidas na década de 1970. Porém, a partir dos anos 1980 houve um predomínio de mapeamentos abrangentes coordenados por instituições governamentais, enquanto os mapeamentos de detalhe foram realizados por grupos de pesquisa de forma descentralizada. Assim, a cartografia geomorfológica de detalhe passou a ser desenvolvida a partir de perspectivas diversas e teoricamente heterogêneas. Dessa forma, o objetivo desta nota foi registrar a concepção dos pesquisadores brasileiros acerca dos aspectos essenciais a representação geomorfológica em escala grande no Brasil e relacionar ao entendimento internacional. Para isso, foi realizada uma consulta via formulário digital com a comunidade geomorfológica brasileira. Essa consulta alcançou 45 pesquisadores com experiência técnica e científica na área. Foi constatado que os elementos necessários no entendimento da maioria são a morfometria, morfografia, morfodinâmica, morfogênese e hidrografia. Litotipos e morfocronologia foram apontados como necessários por 42% e 37%. Dessa forma, a perspectiva acadêmica nacional se desalinha em relação ao entendimento internacional consolidado.
FACTORS AFFECTING CITIZENS’ INTENTIONS TO REDUCE PLASTIC WASTE
Authors: Gjorgjioska Emilija , Angelovska Dichoska Monika , Boskoska Meri , Janeska Margarita
Published: March 2024

The necessity of protecting the ecosystem is of crucial importance and requires immediate attention. The issues of pollution, waste, and the need to modify both individual and business practices have become dominant, especially in developing countries and disadvantaged nations. Identifying the key drivers that facilitate a shift towards circular economic processes and a significant transformation in citizens' environmentally-friendly behaviors is imperative. The aim of this study is to examine the recycling practices of residents in Bitola and Prilep, located in the Pelagonia region of the Republic of North Macedonia and to identify the main motivating factors for changing habits related to plastic recycling. Specifically, the study aims to increase plastic waste sorting practices and encourage the use of reverse vending machines (RVM). A survey was conducted, collecting data from 842 citizens to gain insights into their habits and intentions. Analyses of the study confirm that the most significant motivators for changing citizens' recycling practices are financial incentives, such as rewards or discounts. Additionally, the need to increase public awareness and provide greater education on recycling remains essential elements in initiatives aimed at changing citizens' behavior.
Golden Triangle to Bangladesh: Regional Analysis of ATS Sources, Trafficking Routes and Kingpin Involved, and Role of Regional Organizations
Authors: Khondakar Humayun Kabir
Published: March 2024

Background: Beyond traditional routes to East and Southeast Asia, Excessive ceaseless flow of ATS (yaba/crystal meth) and synthetic drugs in South Asia especially Bangladesh are the new dimension of drugs which have little study of its sources, routes, prices and the kingpin involved to ATS trafficking and production. Security forces have been taking stringent action for the non-conventional security threats including ‘war on drug’. Large information and reasoning gaps are seen which influenced to find the source of ATS, its trafficking routes, its prices and role played in Bangladesh and the region. The research aimed to identify the major sources, trafficking routes of ATS, prices level & economic impact, Kingpin involved and to explore its different regional implications for national and regional level decisions.Methods: A long array of national and international reports, publications etc. reviewed and analyzed. 300 face to face interview survey to drug law enforcement officers, drug dealers and drug consumers with many more qualitative & quantitative interviews.Results: ATS (yaba/crystal meth) problem for Bangladesh and most South Asian countries are intertwined with Golden Triangle drug problems. Potential new drug production & trafficking prone regions such as ‘Black Triangle’ have been becoming sources of ATS for South, East and Southeast Asia. Myanmar non-state ethnic actors, Myanmar military affiliated militias & BGFs, Chinese-Myanmar-India-Bangladesh etc. transnational syndicates involved  and per piece of yaba has become as minimum as less than USD $1 dollar.Conclusion: Golden Triangle, especially Myanmar Shan State with expanding trafficking region, anarchic situations and military policies are continue breeding drugs that linked to different routes and actors, changing environment changes sources, routes and actors.
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA
Authors: Khusna Asmaul , Sangka Khresna Bayu , Muchsini Binti
Published: March 2024

Abstract

           This study aims to identify the factors that affect the entrepreneurial interest in the students of the Accounting Education Study Program Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University.The type of this research was a quantitative descriptive study. The population of this study was 356 students of the accounting education study program FKIP UNS. The sample of this study was the students of Accounting Education Study Program FKIP UNS batch 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, totaling 188 students using the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling method. Data collection was carried out using a Likert scale questionnaire. Those data were analyzed with Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA).The results showed that the factors that affect the entrepreneurial interest in the accounting students of FKIP UNS were family environment, self efficacy, self principle, use of social media, social environment, freedom of work, visionary, leadership, income expectations, and entrepreneurship education. These factors have proven to be factors that affect the entrepreneurial interest in the students of Accounting Education Study Program FKIP UNS so that they can be used as information that needs to be considered in lecturing activities and in preparing entrepreneurial activities and programs, so as to increase entrepreneurial interest in the students.

Keywords: factors, entrepreneurial interest, accounting education students.

Abstrak

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi minat berwirausaha pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi FKIP UNS. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa program studi pendidikan akuntansi FKIP UNS yang berjumlah 356 mahasiswa. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi FKIP UNS angkatan 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 dan 2019 yang berjumlah 188 mahasiswa dengan menggunakan metode Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan angket skala Likert. Adapun analisis data dengan menggunakan Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi minat berwirausaha pada mahasiswa pendidikan akuntansi FKIP UNS adalah lingkungan keluarga, efikasi diri, prinsip diri, penggunaan media sosial, lingkungan sosial, kebebasan bekerja, visioner, kepemimpinan, ekspektasi pendapatan, dan pendidikan kewirausahaan. Faktor-faktor tersebut telah terbukti sebagai faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi minat berwirausaha pada mahasiswa Program Studi Pendidikan Akuntansi FKIP UNS sehingga dapat dijadikan sebagai informasi yang perlu diperhatikan dalam kegiatan perkuliahan maupun dalam menyusun kegiatan dan program kewirausahaan, sehingga dapat meningkatkan minat berwirausaha pada mahasiswa.

Keywords: faktor-faktor, minat berwirausaha, mahasiswa pendidikan akuntansi

 