bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Product Quality, Price and E-Wom on the Purchase Decision
Authors: Dwiputra Michael
Published: January 2024

This research aims to find out about the effect of Product Quality, Price and e-Wom (Electric-word-of-mouth) on Purchase Decision on Hambel Co. Perfume. who are domiciled in DKI Jakarta. The sampling technique of this research is non-probability sampling, by purposive sampling where obtained sample of 115 respondents. Data were processed using the SPSS 25 and analyzed through descriptive statistical, classical assumption, and multiple regression analysis tests (F-test, t-test, and coefficient determination) to determine the goodness fit of model and the relationship between variables. The test results show that all three variables passed the classical assumption test and gave the (BLUE) result. The results of multiple regression analysis indicate that the variables X1, X2 and X3 have a significant effect of 29.4% on Y. The conclusion of this study is that Product Quality and Sales Promotion have a positive and significant effect on Customer Satisfaction.
Peminatan Mahasiswa Pembelajaran Kewirausahaan dengan Metode Kelas dan Metode Langsung
Authors: Wirshandono Yogivaria Doni , Emha Amir Fikri Anas Dimas
Published: January 2024

Entrepreneurship is one of the important competencies that need to be owned by students, especially students in the field of economics and business. Entrepreneurship can help students to develop creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills. There are two commonly used entrepreneurship learning methods, namely classroom method and hands-on method. The purpose of this study is to understand students' interest in entrepreneurship learning with class method and direct method. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The population of this research is students who take entrepreneurship courses in universities in Indonesia. The sample of this research is 10 students who were selected by purposive sampling. The data collection technique used in this research is in-depth interviews. The data analysis technique used in this research is thematic analysis. The results showed that students' interest in entrepreneurship learning with the direct method is higher than the class method. This is due to several factors, namely direct methods provide a more real learning experience for students, direct methods are more interactive and fun for students and direct methods are more in accordance with the learning style of students who are more action-oriented.
Penyelesaian Utang-Piutang Melalui Gugatan Sederhana (Small Claim Court) Sebagai Implementasi Azas Peradilan Sederhana Cepat dan Biaya Ringan di Pengadilan Negeri Kudus
Authors: Sutahar Sutahar
Published: January 2024

The shift of social life from local realities towards national and global dimensions adds complexity to the handling of disputes. Although the law seeks to resolve disputes, there are still instances of failures in dispensing justice. In this context, the government has endeavored to improve the substance, structure, and legal culture through medium-term development policies. The research objective of this paper is likely to evaluate and analyze the effectiveness of the implementation of Supreme Court Regulation Number 4 of 2019 concerning the Procedure for Simple Lawsuits in the Kudus District Court. The approach used is sociological juridical or non-doctrinal legal research, involving field observations and studies on the functioning of the law in society. Primary data was obtained through structured interviews with judges, litigants, and legal representatives at the Kudus District Court. Meanwhile, secondary data, as supporting information, was obtained through literature studies covering legislation and relevant court decisions. Data collection methods included field research with participant observation and interviews, as well as literature research. Data analysis was conducted qualitatively to narrow down and limit the data according to the core issues under investigation. This study notes that the Kudus District Court has been implementing simple lawsuits since the enforcement of Supreme Court Regulation Number 2 of 2015, later updated by Supreme Court Regulation Number 4 of 2019. While further evaluation is still needed to comprehensively assess the effectiveness of the Simple Lawsuit implementation, the regulatory changes indicate the government's and judicial institutions' efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of dispute resolution in Indonesia.
A new zerconid mite (Mesostigmata: Zerconidae) from Southwestern Türkiye: Zercon tripolisensis sp. nov.
Authors: URHAN Raşit , KARACA Mehmet , KASSEN Zhanerke
Published: January 2024

Tripolis is one of the ancient cities in southwestern Türkiye. In a faunistic study of soil mites carried out here, a previously unknown species of the family Zerconidae was found in various plant litters and moss samples. Specimens of the new species were also found in two different locations except for their terra typica. All mature and immature stages of the new species, except for the larva, have been described and illustrated here. In addition, various data on the habitat preferences of the specimens found at the study sites were presented.
Two new records of the genus Macrocheles (Acari: Macrochelidae) from Türkiye, with redescription of M. similis Krantz and Filipponi
Authors: ÖZBEK Hasan Hüseyin , DURUCAN Furkan
Published: January 2024

The present work deals with two species of the genus Macrochles, namely Macrocheles similis and Macrocheles mammifer. These species were found as photretics on a beetle (Pentadon sp.) in Antalya and some specimens of M. similis were collected freely in Erzincan, Türkiye. M. similis was originally described and illustrated from Australian specimens and subsequently reported from several regions, including the USA, Japan and the Hawaiian Islands. Now, unexpectedly, the species has been recorded for the first time in the Western Palearctic. This species is morphologically very similar to Macrocheles muscaedomestiae, making it very difficult to distinguish them from each other based on morphological characteristics. Therefore, M. similis may have been misidentified as M. muscaedomesticae in this region. The make correct identification of M. similis is described again in detail here and compared with M. musacaedomesticae. In addition, both species investigated in this study are new additions to the Turkish mite fauna.
Evaluating the Efficacy of Pre-hospital Endotracheal Intubation in Cardiac Arrest: A Meta-Analysis.
Authors:   Western Sydney University, Campbelltown, 2560, NSW, Australia, Silburn MPH FAWM Alan
Published: January 2024

The optimal airway management strategy during cardiac arrest remains a subject of ongoing debate. This study aims to con-tribute to the literature on pre-hospital endotracheal intubation (ETI) during cardiac arrest by assessing its association with improved patient outcomes, specifically a higher incidence of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Additionally, the study seeks to determine if ETI remains the best practice for airway management. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using the Medline Complete and CINAHL Complete databases. The PICOT formula guided the selection of search terms, and a systematic search strategy was employed. Inclusion criteria focused on English-language, peer-reviewed, full-text articles published between 2010 and 2020, with a preference for stud-ies conducted in pre-hospital settings. The search identified 78 eligible articles, with six high-quality studies included in the final analysis. Results: The included articles, primarily from the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Japan, involved a total of 341,286 participants. Meta-analysis results indicated no significant difference between ETI and control groups for 96.63% of pre-hospital cardiac arrests. The study participants received either ETI or basic airway management techniques, such as bag valve masks and supraglottic airway devices. The data suggests that ETI does not provide a substantial advantage over basic airway management techniques in terms of improving patient outcomes. Conclusion: This meta-analysis supports the growing body of evidence suggesting that pre-hospital endotracheal intubation is not significantly associated with better outcomes in cardiac arrest cases compared to basic airway management tech-niques. While ETI is not linked to poorer patient outcomes, the study recommends further investigation to definitively con-firm whether pre-hospital endotracheal intubation increases a patient's chances of survival after cardiac arrest.
Effect of Giving Black Seed (Nigella Sativa L) On Il-10 Levels, And CRP Levels (Experimental Study on Wistar Strain Male White Rats Induced By A High Fat Diet)
Authors:   Postgraduate student of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012, Prabowo Fatika Puteri Rosyi , Sumarawati Titiek ,   Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012, . Chodidjah ,   Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Islam Sultan Agung, Jl Kaligawe KM 4 Semarang 50012
Published: January 2024

Dyslipidemia is a disease that often occurs in Indonesia. The impacts of this disease include inflammation and various types of cytokines. This study aimed to determine the effect of Black Seed on Interleukin 10 levels and CRP levels in rats induced by a high-fat diet. This research is a posttest-only control group type of research. Twenty-five male white Wistar rats were taken as samples and divided into 5 groups: K0 (pellets and water), K – (high-fat diet), K + (high-fat diet + simvastatin 1.8 mg/day), P1 (high-fat diet + Black Seed 3 ml/KgBB), P2 (high-fat diet + black seed 4 ml/KgBB). The data required in this study was obtained through the ELISA test. The collected data was analyzed using one-way ANOVA and post hoc LSD test. From the results of the analysis carried out, it was found that (1) the difference in mean IL-10 levels between groups was significant with a p-value <0.05; (2) The difference in average CRP levels between groups where K0, K-, and P1 is significant, while between K (+) and P2 is not significant with a p>0.05. Administration of Black Seed affected IL-10 levels and CRP levels in white mice induced by a high-fat diet.
Management of Employees’ Cooperative of the State Universities and Colleges in Region
Authors:   Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College, Lazarte Ma Cecilia Albayalde
Published: January 2024

The study assessed the management of employees’ cooperative of the state universities and colleges in Region 1. Specifically, it was directed to determine the 1.) the level of the management of employees cooperatives in SUC’s of Region 1 along the a.) cooperative governance and management in terms of organization and registration, membership, administration, responsibilities, rights and privileges, capital property and funds, allocation and distribution of net surplus and b.) cooperative operations in terms of voluntary and open membership, democratic member control, member economic participation, autonomy and independence, education, training and information, cooperation among Cooperatives; and concern for the community, 2. level of outputs of the employees' cooperatives of SUC’s in Region I along a.) for the cooperative in terms of generation of more productive services, increases of volume of business operations, improvement of facilities and assets and better employee benefits and b.) for the members in terms of increase in income, patronage refund and interest on share capital, 3. level of impact of the level of effectiveness of employees cooperatives of SUC’s in Region I along a.) for the cooperative in terms of internal and external factors and b) for the members in terms of improved quality of life, increase in household income, average increase in savings deposit, acquisition of properties and assets and improvement/renovation of house.
Mortgage Encumbrance of Ships in Bank Credit Agreements Reviewed From Legal Certainty
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia, Indrawan Yune , Satoto Sukamto ,   Faculty of Law, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia, Suryahartati DWI ,   Faculty of Law, Universitas Jambi, Jambi, Indonesia
Published: January 2024

The bank when granting or disbursing credit is usually preceded by an agreement called a draft loan agreement. In the credit agreement, collateral is included, as a guarantee when repaying credit if the debtor defaults. In banking practice, especially credit problems, various collateral institutions are known, each of which has different characteristics. Meanwhile, in terms of objects, there are collateral institutions that own movable and inanimate objects. The formulation of the problem in this paper is How is the encumbrance of ship mortgages in bank credit agreements viewed from the perspective of legal justice? The type of research used in this research is normative law. Procedures for encumbering mortgages on ships in bank credit agreements registered holders and registrars review the completeness of administration in less than 5 (five) days from the time the application documents have been summarized. Vessels that have been entered in the shipping list as well as other vessels in process and parts of such vessels can be granted mortgage rights.
Practices and Readiness of Pamantasan Ng Cabuyao Education Graduates in Licensure Examination: Basis for Action Plan Examination for Teachers
Authors:   College of Education, G. Gabor Edward Francis
Published: January 2024

Belen et al. (2018) states that LET is the only measure and standard determinant to consider the readiness of BEED and BSED graduates to practice teaching. This study focuses on the practices and readiness of Education Graduates of PNC in taking LET. A quantitative research design is explicitly used, the descriptive-correlational, to identify the relationship between practices and readiness of the chosen respondents through purposive sampling. The results revealed that the most common practice of the graduates is self-review. Results also highlighted that even though the learning of Batch 2022 graduates has been compromised by the pandemic and transitioned to online learning, they have a good level of content knowledge. There is a significant relationship between the practices and readiness of the graduates to take the LET. Theresearcher concludes that the majority of the graduates are working while waiting for the LET, and they are about to take the LET at in soonest possible time. In preparation for the examination, most graduates reviewed at home rather than in review centersdue to lack of financial sustainability. Conversely, the graduates are resourceful in looking for ways to pay the necessary requirements in taking LET. The following recommendations are offered for related research in the field of students' and graduates' preparation for licensure examination. There should be a free LET Review offered by the school and LGU, quality review towards review centers, curriculum review of Education courses. Lastly, to create an Action Plan Examination for Teachersto address the gap of this research.
Some Solutions to Reduce Educational Inequality between Urban and Rural In Vietnam
Authors:   Facuty of General Education, University of Labour and Social Affairs, Huong Do Thu
Published: January 2024

Education is given special attention by the Vietnamese government. People from all socio-economic classes are given opportunities to participate in learning. However, due to differences in natural, economic and social conditions, educational inequality between urban and rural areas still exists. This research is based on the Household Living Standards Survey Report, Statistical Yearbook, Labor and Employment Survey Report, Population Change and Family Planning Survey Report, and other official reports of General Statistics Office of Vietnam. Analysis results show that there is still inequality in opportunities to access and complete education, in spending on education and getting high-income jobs post education between urban and rural areas. Based on these analysis results, this article proposes some solutions to reduce educational inequality between urban and rural regions in Vietnam.
The Influence of Job Promotion, Human Resource Development and Information Technology on Performance
Authors:   Univesitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Efendi Silalahi Edward
Published: January 2024

The study in this research aims to examine the influence of human resource development, information technology and job promotions on employee performance in information technology division of bank BTN. The population in this study is all employee information technology divisison of bank BTN. The sample in this study is a saturated sample with a sample size of 60 respondents.Based on testing using simultaneous F test analysis, the research results show that simultaneously human resource development variables, information technology variable, and job promotion variables have a significant effect on employee performance in information technology division of Bank BTN. Partial t test, the results of the research show that the human resource development variable has a significant effect on employee performance in information technology division of Bank BTN. Partially, the information technology variable has a significant effect on employee performance in information technology division of Bank BTN. Partially, the job promotion variable has a significant effect on employee performance in information technology division of Bank BTN.
Safeguarding the Future: Navigating the Landscape of Cybersecurity in Automation
Authors:   USA, Sharma Vandana
Published: January 2024

This article comprehensively explores the critical intersection of cybersecurity and automation, acknowledging the increasingly integral role of automated systems across diverse industries. As our reliance on automation grows, so do the vulnerabilities associated with these systems, necessitating a robust cybersecurity framework. The article navigates the challenges posed by cyber threats in automated environments, emphasizing the need for proactive cybersecurity measures. It delves into best practices, incident response strategies, and emerging technologies, providing insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Regulatory compliance, education for cybersecurity professionals, and the imperative of staying ahead of the threat curve are also discussed. Ultimately, the article underscores the collaborative and innovative efforts required to safeguard the future of automation against cyber threats
What do we know about Macrolides Immunomodulatory Therapeutic Potential in Respiratory Disease in 2023
Authors:   Thorax Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal, Godinhoa Daniela , Freixab Marta ,   Internal Medicine, Hospital Pulido Valente, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal, Froesa Filipe ,   Thorax Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, Lisbon, Portugal
Published: January 2024

The broad antibacterial activities of macrolides have led to their widespread use on infections, particularly for respiratory infections. Many of the macrolide-susceptible microorganisms are respiratory pathogens known to be associated with exacerbations of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis (BE) and cystic fibrosis (CF). Macrolides have been widely used to treat respiratory diseases, often beyond its acute antimicrobial use (Table 1), and they have long been accepted to show effects on inflammatory and immune cells, mucus secretion, and epithelial cell differentiation. Anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory actions, independent of their actions on bacteria, add to their therapeutic benefit in infectious and chronic inflammatory disorders, recognition that dates to the 1960s.
Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra-Trace Call Results and Pathways for TB Treatment
Authors:   Senior Technical Advisor MDR TB, NTP Myanmar, USAID Global Sustainable Technical &, Analytical Resources (STAR) Project, Myanmar, Muhammad Asif , Myint Zaw ,   Senior Consultant TB , NTP Central Branch Yangon, Myanmar, Nyunt Wint Wint ,   Senior Microbiologist, NRL Myanmar
Published: January 2024

Globally Tuberculosis (TB) and RR/MDR TB are among predominant public health problems and major cause of morbidity and mortality specially across many Asian and African countries. High number of missing TB cases, early detection of TB and early Drug Susceptibility Testing (DST) based appropriate treatment initiation also remains a challenge in many low to high burden TB countries.
Penegakkan Hukum dan Sanksinya Berdasarkan Peraturan Daerah Nomor 5 Tahun 2014 terhadap Upaya Perlindungan Hukum pada Anak Jalanan Beserta Hambatannya di Kota Semarang
Authors: Rahmawati Ajeng Ayu , Andraini Fitika , Listyarini Dyah
Published: January 2024

The author's research was in writing a thesis entitled Law Enforcement and Sanctions Based on Regional Regulation Number 5 of 2014 on Legal Protection Efforts for Street Children and Their Obstacles in the City of Semarang. This research method involves field surveys, interviews, and qualitative data analysis. The data sources used will produce a description of what will later be described in the form of written or spoken sentences (interviews) by law enforcers who experience exploitation of street children in the city. Semarang, as well as supporting sources such as laws and regulations, books or other literacy. The results of this research highlight the complexity of the reality of street children's lives and offer deeper insight into the efforts that can be made to improve their welfare
Use of preoperative ultrasonography adenoma size measurements for accurate localization estimation in parathyroid adenomas
Authors: KOCAÖZ Servet , YAZICIOĞLU Mustafa Ömer , ÇOMÇALI Bülent , SAVAŞ Furkan , ALTUN ÖZDEMİR Buket , TAŞBAŞI Ahmet Melih , UNAL Ozlem , MORKAVUK Şevket Barış , KORUKLUOĞLU Birol
Published: January 2024

Background: It is known that Primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) is the most common cause of hypercalcemia. It is characterized by high serum calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Also, hyperactivity is seen in one or more of the parathyroid glands and preoperative ultrasonography (USG) usually localizes the location of parathyroid adenomas. In this study, the factors that affect the success of parathyroid surgery have been investigated.
Methods: In total, the medical records of 245 patients with pHPT who underwent parathyroidectomy have been reviewed, retrospectively. In order to confirm the location of hyperactive parathyroid gland and the factors that affect the success of laboratory methods have been examined by using imaging techniques.
Results: As a result, false localization is found in 7.8% (19) of the patients. The weight calculated by using the preoperative USG measurements has been approximately similar to the macroscopic weight (p = 0.651). When the preoperative USG results in patients with false localization have been analyzed, it is seen that the lesion diameter was significantly less than 12 mm and the calculated weight was significantly less than 39 g (p = 0.005 and p < 0.001).
Conclusion: It has been concluded that a second-line imaging should be used to obtain an accurate localization in patients with a small lesion suspected of being a parathyroid adenoma on preoperative USG. In addition, an intraoperative PTH (IOPTH) should be used to increase the success rate of the surgery in patients who cannot undergo a second-line imaging.
Can we medically follow coronary artery aneurysms?; A case report
Authors: DUYGU Ali , KÜÇÜK Uğur
Published: January 2024

Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is an enlargement of the coronary vascular lumen that can’t be fixed and is at least 1.5 times the diameter of the normal coronary segment next to or connected to it. They are usually asymptomatic; their clinical presentation ranges from incidental findings on cardiac imaging to myocardial infarction (MI), and they may result in angina, MI, and sudden death, especially when they are very large. An aneurysm was seen in the middle segment of the left anterior descending artery (LAD) in the images obtained from the patient. After the council, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was decided due to the risk of rupture, but the patient and his relatives did not accept the operation. In outpatient clinic visits every 3 months for 9 months, it was observed that her complaints regressed with medical treatment. There is still no clear treatment approach for CAAs and CABG, and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may be preferred or medical therapy may be used.
Revolutionizing Hospitality: Strategic Integration of Innovation Management Embracing Technological Innovation for Enhanced Customer Experiences
Authors: Giannoukou Ioanna
Published: January 2024

This article critically examines the role of innovation in the hospitality sector, focusing on how hotels can enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction through digital advancements. It stresses the need for adapting to technological trends and consumer expectations. Also, it highlights the necessity for hotels to adapt to technological trends and evolving consumer expectations to maintain market relevance. The analysis highlights the integration of strategic planning, innovation management, cultural shifts, and technological adoption as key to fostering sustainable innovation. The importance of balancing traditional hospitality values with modern solutions to create competitive service offerings in the hotel industry is underscored. Key areas discussed include digital transformation in hotels, different tiers of innovation, and the challenges and strategies for implementing transformative innovations. The article concludes by emphasizing the necessity for hotels to combine operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and game-changing innovation strategies, highlighting the potential of technologies like AI and robotics in revolutionizing the guest experience. It underscores the importance of balancing traditional hospitality values with modern technological solutions to create a unique and competitive service offering in the hotel industry.
Penyuluhan Kesehatan Pola Hidup Sehat Pada Lansia dan Bakti Sosial di Panti Sosial Wardha Tresna Kelurahan Tendeadongi Kecamatan Pamona Utara
Authors: Niluh Niluh Puspita Dewi , Kurnia Utami Indah , Wirawan Wayan
Published: January 2024

Counseling is a method that is carried out by someone to obtain health information or maximum health status. Aging is a period of change experienced by individuals both physically and psychologically due to decreased body function. This will affect various aspects of life in old age. So that it requires maintenance that is different from the age of children, adolescents, and adults who need support from those around them. Successful psychological aging is reflected in the ability of elderly individuals to adapt to physical, social and emotional life and achieve happiness, peace and life satisfaction. A person's lifestyle plays an important role in determining the aging process. This is proven with reports that 64% of the causes of death are caused by an unhealthy lifestyle healthy. Setting a lifestyle that includes patterns of sleeping, eating, working, resting, and recreation is very important determine a person's age This counseling aims to enable the elderly to be able to maintain independence and quality of life in order to achieve welfare for the elderly at the Wardha Tresna Social Institution. Counseling is given by interactive lecture method through posters and distribution of leaflets as well as social services. The effectiveness of counseling was tested by administering a questionnaire on partner satisfaction with the activities carried out. The results of observing the activities show that Partners are satisfied with the counseling activities carried out.
Factors Affecting Students’ Low-Enrolment in Vocational Technical Education Post-Graduate Programmes in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
Authors: Emeli Eniekenemi Obiyai K. K.
Published: January 2024

This study examined factors affecting students’ low-enrolment into post-graduate programmes in Vocational and Technology Departments in Tertiary Institutions in Bayelsa and Rivers States. Two research questions and one null hypothesis were used. The researchers used simple descriptive survey research design. The population was one hundred and forty-nine (149). The whole 149 was used as the sample because it was manageable. The instrument used for the study was questionnaire developed by the researchers titled: Factors Affecting Students’ Low-Enrolment in Post-Graduate Programmes in VTE Departments in Bayelsa and Rivers States Tertiary Institutions. The instrument was validated by two experts in the Measurement and Evaluation Unit of Educational Foundations Department and One from Vocational and Technology Education Department, all of Faculty of Education, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. The reliability was calculated to be 0.87 using Cronbach Alpha. The Z-test for the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that finance is a major factor affecting students’ low-enrolment of more Vocational Technical education student that do not have low prospect as well as job opportunities not limited to teaching areas.it was therefore recommended, that the State Governments where tertiary institutions are established should create a financial scheme to subside tuition fees as well as research grants for post-graduate students to ease the students’ financial burden.
Analisis Kehilangan Hasil Pada Perontokan Gabah Menggunakan Power Thresher Berukuran Sedang
Authors: Ikada Ade , Suhendra Suhendra , Fahrizal Butsi Ningsih Irma
Published: January 2024

Penanganan pasca panen berperan dalam meningkatkan produksi padi dan menekan kehilangan hasil. Tindakan yang kurang tepat dapat menimbulkan tingginya kehilangan hasil panen. Upaya mengatasi permasalahan ini dapat dilakukan dengan menerapkan sistem perontokan mekanis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan putaran perontokan terhadap kehilangan hasil pada perontokan menggunakan power thresher berukuran sedang. Pengujian menggunakan jenis padi lokal varietas Ringkak. Variabel bebas penelitian adalah kecepatan putar silinder perontok, sedangkan variabel tak bebasnya adalah persentase gabah tercecer, persentase gabah tidak terontok, dan persentase kehilangan hasil. Kecepatan putar silinder perontok divariasikan menjadi 3 perlakukan yaitu 600, 640 dan 680 rpm. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan kecepatan putar silinder perontok dapat meningkatkan persentase gabah tidak terontok dan kehilangan hasil namun berbanding terbalik dengan persentase gabah tercecer. Nilai terendah persentase kehilangan hasil adalah 4,92% dan persentase gabah tidak terontok adalah 1,01%. Nilai tersebut diperoleh pada kecepatan putar silinder perontok 600 rpm. Nilai terendah persentase gabah tercecer adalah 3,38% diperoleh pada kecepatan putar 680 rpm.
PEMILIHAN EMARKETPLACE TERBAIK DENGAN METODE EVALUATION BASED ON DISTANCE FROM AVERAGE SOLUTION (EDAS)
Authors: Yunianto Era , Taryadi
Published: January 2024

Terjadi peningkatan jumlah pengguna, nilai transaksi dan volume transaksi dari ecommerce di Indonesia pada tahun 2022. Dari usaha yang menggunakan ecommerce di Indonesia,  19,75% usaha menggunakan jenis emarketplace. Kelebihan dari emarketplace yaitu memberikan kemudahan dalam pencarian produk yang dibutuhkan. Banyaknya emarketplace membuat konsumen bingung memilih. Terdapat 11 kriteria yang dapat dipergunakan dalam pemilihan emarketplace terbaik. Namun dengan banyaknya kriteria, terkadang membuat bingung para pengusaha. Dalam pemilihan emarketplace sebagai media promosi dan penjualan harus dipertimbangkan dengan baik, karena berpengaruh ke profitabilitas bisnis mereka. Pengusaha dapat mempergunakan sistem pendukung keputusan sebagai pertimbangan dalam pemilihan emarketplace. Dalam penelitian ini, metode yang digunakan adalah Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS). Dari hasil penelitian, telah diketahui bobot kepentingan dari 11 kriteria yang dipertimbangkan dalam pemilihan emarketplace. Kriteria informasi produk merupakan kriteria yang paling berpengaruh. Alternatif SH merupakan alternatif terbaik sebagai media promosi dan penjualan. Hasil penelitian dapat menjadi pertimbangan bagi pengusaha dalam memilih emarketplace terbaik sebagai media promosi dan penjualan.
Analysis of the Optical Properties and Electronic Structure of Semiconductors of the Cu2NiXS4 (X = Si, Ge, Sn) Family as New Promising Materials for Optoelectronic Devices
Authors: Nematov Dilshod
Published: January 2024

In this work, the optoelectronic characteristics of kesterites of the Cu2NiXS4 system (X = Si, Ge, Sn) were studied. The electronic properties of the Cu2NiXS4 (X = Si, Ge, Sn) system were studied using first-principles calculations within the framework of density functional theory. For calculations, ab initio codes VASP and Wien2k were used. The high-precision modified Beke-Jones (mBJ) functional and the hybrid HSE06 functional were used to estimate the bandgap, electronic, and optical properties. Calculations have shown that when replacing Si with Ge and Sn, the band gap decreases from 2.58 eV to 1.33 eV. Replacing Si with Ge and Sn reduces the overall density of electronic states. In addition, new deep (shallow) states are formed in the band gap of these crystals, which is confirmed by the behavior of their optical properties. The obtained band gap values are compared with existing experimental measurements, demonstrating good agreement between HSE06 calculations and experimental data. The nature of changes in the dielectric constant, absorption capacity, and optical conductivity of these systems depending on the photon energy has also been studied. The statistical dielectric constant and refractive index of these materials were found. The results will help increase the amount of information about the properties of the materials under study and will allow the use of these compounds in a wider range of optoelectronic devices, in particular, in solar cells and other devices that use solar radiation to generate electric current.
 
Received: 30 September 2023 | Revised: 9 January 2024 | Accepted: 19 January 2024
 
Conflicts of Interest
The author declares that he has no conflicts of interest to this work.
 
Data Availability Statement
Data sharing is not applicable to this article as no new data were created or analyzed in this study.
Resúmenes de trabajos presentados al XII Congreso Latinoamericano de Dolor.
Authors: Para la Investigación en Neurociencias. Fundación CENIT
Published: January 2024

Resúmenes de trabajos presentados al XII Congreso Latinoamericano de Dolor.
Radiofrecuencia pulsada del ganglio de la raíz dorsal en el síndrome radicular lumbosacro crónico refractario a los esteroides epidurales.
Authors: Cristiani Federico , Ayala Santiago , Surbano Marta , Castromán Pablo
Published: January 2024

Introducción. Aproximadamente el 20% de los pacientes con síndrome radicular lumbosacro crónico no responden a las inyecciones epidurales de esteroides. La radiofrecuencia pulsada del ganglio de la raíz dorsal (GRD) es una alternativa terapéutica en ellos. Objetivo. Evaluar el efecto analgésico de la radiofrecuencia pulsada del GRD en pacientes con síndrome radicular lumbosacro crónico, refractario a los esteroides epidurales.Pacientes y método. 15 pacientes con síndrome radicular lumbosacro crónico que no respondieron a dos inyecciones epidurales de esteroides, fueron tratados con radiofrecuencia pulsada del GRD a 45V y 42ºC, en 2 ciclos de 120 segundos. Se utilizó el Inventario Abreviado de Dolor para evaluar los resultados. Se consideró una respuesta satisfactoria al procedimiento, una disminución de dos puntos en la Escala Verbal Numérica (EVN) evaluada en la pregunta 6 del Inventario Abreviado de Dolor. Los Indices de Intensidad y de Interferencia fueron calculados, antes y después del tratamiento. Resultados. La EVN se redujo de 7,8 a 6,1. Los Indices de Intensidad e Interferencia disminuyeron de 7,0 a 5,9 y de 7,2 a 6,0 respectivamente. Siete pacientes (47%) presentaron una respuesta analgésica satisfactoria. En éstos, la EVN disminuyó de 8,3 a 3,7 y los Indices de Intensidad e Interferencia de 6,9 a 4,5 y de 7 a 5 respectivamente. Conclusiones. En aproximadamente la mitad de los pacientes con síndrome radicular lumbosacro refractario a las inyecciones epidurales de esteroides, la aplicación de radiofrecuencia pulsada en el GRD resultó en una respuesta analgésica satisfactoria, similar a la observada en otros estudios publicados.
Geo-Information enabled crime predictive analysis model
Authors:   Information Officer, HPENVIS HUB, Himachal Pradesh Council for Science Technology & Environment Vigyan Bhawan, Bemloc, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Chauhan Ritvik , Lal Madan ,   Associate Professor & Head Department of Geography, RKMV Shimla, Himachal Pradesh., Kumar Baraik Vijay ,   Professor, Discipline of Geography, School of Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi.
Published: January 2024

Crime is a serious threat to society and handicaps it in its normal functioning with full potential. It also hinders the development of a society along with creating hurts of various kinds and degrees. It is, therefore, required to tackle the crime properly for its control and management. Associated with human society with its very existence, it has been evolving with the time in differing magnitudes. Especially, during the contemporary time of rapid technological and societal change, crime has got new types, forms spatial scale with the advent of globalization since 1990. However, the spatial studies on crimes are recent ones despite place plays an important role in understanding and tackling crimes. The sophisticated geospatial tools like Remote Sensing, Geographical Information System and GPS have provided vast scope to map and study crime in relation to space and other aspects of crime. This study focuses on the crime mapping for the years 2001, 2006, and 2012 covering aspects of crimes like changing patterns and trends, seasonality-diurnality, and zonation maps with identification of hotspots using the latest tools of mapping. It also attempts to work on a spatially enabled Predictive Analysis Model using various characteristics and associations. It is expected to provide a base for highlighting the importance of geographical factors in crime analysis, prediction and management for an intelligence system for the past, present and future. This study has utilized both primary as well as secondary data for the geographical analysis in assessing crime pattern in the area of study.
N, P and K Fertilizer Consumption Status and Cropping Intensity in Murshidabad district, India
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., Rahman Fazlur , Ferdosh Jannatul ,   Research Scholar, Department of Geography, Aligarh Muslim University, Algarh, U.P.
Published: January 2024

The present study was conducted to assess the status of N,P, and K fertilizer consumption and cropping intensity in the Murshidabad district for 17 years, from 2000-01 to 2017-18. For this purpose, CAGR, Gibbs-Martin Index, MLR model, and Karl Pearson's correlation coefficient were employed. The result showed that - i) The consumption of nitrogen (N) fertilizer at 75,642 metric tonnes, P at 39, 762 metric tonnes, and K at 33, 875 metric tonnes during 2017-18 registered an increase of 2.19 per cent, 2.20 per cent, and 1.47 per cent, respectively, over 2000-01 while cropping intensity ramped up from 223 (in 2000-01) to 245 (in 2017-18) per cent with the increase of 0.55 per cent. ii) On average, Khargram, Sagardighi, Murshidabad-Jiaganj, Nabagram, and Burwan were the highest NPK consumers, whereas Beldanga-I, Berhampore, Beldanga-II, Murshidabad-Jiaganj, and Lalgola were considered as the highest C.I contributors. iii) Fertilizer use intensity increased dramatically from 128.32 kg/ha to 152.68 kg/ha, with a geographical pattern of low in the south and high in the west and south-west.iv) In 2017-18, the N, P, and K usage ratio was 2.23:1.17:1 relative to 1.88:1.04:1 in 2000-01.v) Higher or lower use of N, P, and K had no significant influence on cropping (agricultural) intensity. In addition, the study indicated that organic manure was being used by the farmers, and green manure crop like Dhaincha was progressively gaining popularity in the region. Because of the unanticipated population growth, balanced consumption of chemical fertilizers (N, P, and K) and harvest intensity are crucial to boosting agricultural production, food security, and ecological sustainability
Identification of risk areas of malnutrition among school children (0-14 years) in Gujars community of Great Kashmir Himalayas
Authors:   Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Disaster Management, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Rather Ghulam Mohmad
Published: January 2024

The present research work was carried out on the identification of Risk Areas of malnutrition among school children (0-14 years) in the Gujjars community of Great Kashmir Himalayas. Nutrition intake was examined in comparison to ICMR recommended dietary allowances (RDA). The weight of all sample children was measured and compared with ICMR (Indian Council for Medical Research) standard and then categorized into different nutritional grades. Data regarding the prevalence of nutrition deficiency diseases were also obtained during the field survey. The composite index method was employed for the categorization of sample villages in risk areas. The investigation reveals that variation in the availability of nutrients in the diet has badly affected the health of school children and leads to malnutrition. Grades of malnutrition vary with altitude and the majority of sample villages of higher altitudinal zones of E and F were areas of I and II category of risk and thus are areas of very high and high priority. Suggestions have been made for the improvement of the nutrition status of children from 0-14 age group in the risk areas
Geo-political implications of the Belt and Road Initiative with special reference to India
Authors:   Associate Professor, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College (For Women), University of Delhi, Delhi, Dua Rachna
Published: January 2024

The past decade has seen a disturbing trend of hyper-nationalism and a tectonic shift in global hierarchies from a unipolar to a multipolar world with China challenging the USA's pole position. After a sustained period of high growth, China has now achieved a dominant economic and military global position. To further consolidate its emerging global dominance, it has attempted to resurrect the fabled silk route by initiating Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) along the ancient Silk Route. However, China's attempts to gain dominance through BRI contradict and threaten India's national interests and therefore require analysis.This article presents de novo analysis of BRI's impact on India's maritime and land security and national interests. The choice of this theme is, therefore, of critical importance for global stability in general and for India's interests in particular. It critically examines China's opportunistic use of the present state of global volatility as an opportunity to gain geopolitical heft through BRI. It is abundantly clear from this study that the main intent of China behind the veil of BRI is to fulfill its ethnocentric aspirations by gaining a foothold in strategically important land and maritime geographical locations. The article identifies the challenges posed by BRI and enumerates its implications on India against the backdrop of China's attempts to wrest regional dominance by enticing India's neighbours into the debt trap. It finally carves out the strategy that India must adopt to secure its national interests. Economic, military, and diplomatic engagements at both regional and global levels have been discussed in the article to arrive at the most suitable approach for India.Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), Built Back Better World initiative (B3W), and other bilateral and multilateral mechanisms emerge as democratic and just alternatives for India to participate.
Spatial pattern of male-female literacy differential in Asansol city, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal : A ward level geographical study
Authors:   Research scholar, Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Tudu Usha Kiran , . Sikandar , Tripathi V. K. ,   Professor, Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,   Research scholar, Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Published: January 2024

Literacy is an important tool in enhancing the quality of life. The present paper is an attempt to analyze the ward-level spatial pattern of male-female literacy differentialbased on secondary data. The city is divided into fifty wards which occupy an area of 127.87 square kilometers. The average literacy rate of Asansol city is 78.85 percent. The literacy differential index by Prof. R. P. Mishra has been used to study the literacy differential. The literacy differential of Asansol city is 0.124 which varies betweenthe highest in ward no. 37 (0.368) to lowest in ward no. 01 (0.066) indicating a substantial disparity in the gap between male and female literacy in different wards. Asansol is a coal and iron-basedindustrial hub and industrial workers constituted a substantial portion of the population who gives less preference to education, especially to female education which is the main reason for these differences
The unfolding of gender disparity in literacy: Block-wise evidences from Kannauj district, Uttar Pradesh
Authors:   Department of Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Shukla Shreyanshi , Tiwari Seema ,   Department of Geography (MMV), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Published: January 2024

Despite a sharp increase in female enrolment at various levels of education, the gender gap in education remains a topic of concern in developing countries. As per the 2011 Census enumeration, India has an overall literacy rate of 74 percent, with a gender differential of 16.30 percent. In the same Census, the respective literacy in the Kannauj district was 72.70 percent in total, with female literacy at 63.33 percent and male literacy at 80.90 percent. The result shows a significant gender gap in literacy levels, both at the national as well as district levels. This paper aims to map, block-wise gender disparity in literacy in the Kannauj district. This study is based on secondary data obtained from the Census of India, 2001-2011. Sopher’s Disparity Index (SDI) method has been used to compute the block-wise gender differential in literacy in the district. Outcomes of the study reveal that rural areas are more susceptible to gender differential in comparison to that urban areas. To overcome the gender gap in literacy and improve the literacy of the district, the study recommends the provision of an effective adult-literacy program in rural areas with more attention on school dropouts and females of the above thirty age group.
Patterns and reasons of migration to urban Odisha
Authors:   Department of Geography, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Bera Sumita , Das Sibabrata ,   Department of Geography, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack
Published: January 2024

The study of changing patterns and reasons for migration has tremendous policy implications. Odisha as an economically developing state of India represents a very low level of urbanization but around fifty percent of the urban population are migrants. Analysing census of India data through commonly used measures of descriptive statistics, this paper studies the changing patterns and reasons for migration to urban places of Odisha. This paper is descriptive, yet has come up with new findings and raised a few questions requiring further investigation. The rising trend of urban-to-urban migration along with the feminisation of migration are two such issues.