bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Urgency and Implication of Breast Milk Donor in Indonesia in Mashlahah Perspective
Authors: Nofitasari Khotifatul Defi
Published: August 2024

In Islamic teachings, the issue of breastfeeding is a very important issue to pay attention to, because it can have an impact on the issue of the prohibition of marriage and lineage. The purpose of this study is to dig deeper into the urgency of breastfeeding donors and their implications based on the practice of breastfeeding donors in Indonesia, and a review of the mashlahah of these breast milk donors. T his type of research is library research, with analytical descriptive method. This research uses mashlahah theory with ushul fiqh approach. As a result, breast milk donation in Indonesia can be done by fulfilling several conditions: first, the request of the biological mother or the baby’s family. Second, the identity, religion, and address of the breast milk donor are clearly known by the mother or family of the baby receiving the donor. Third, the approval of the breast milk donor by knowing the identity of the donor recipient baby. Fourth, the breast milk donor is in good health and has no medical indication. Fifth, breast milk is not traded. Meanwhile, based on Ijtihâd istishlâhî, breast milk donation which aims to help babies who do not get breast milk from their biological mothers for certain reasons, is a humanitarian aid to save human life. Therefore, it is legally permissible to donate breast milk and can be categorized as mashlahah dharuriyat if the mother of the baby is sick and the baby is premature or sick. Including mashlahah hajiyat if the baby’s mother dies, or her whereabouts are not known..
Considerations of Judges of the Binjai Religious Court in Determining the Status of the Missing Defendant in Divorce Cases in the Perspective of Progressive Legal Theory
Authors: Hasibuan Raja Alamsyah , Ansari Ansari , Jamil Jamil
Published: August 2024

This study examines the considerations of religious court judges in determining the time limit for assessing the status of the occult defendant in a divorce case. The research problem lies in the differences between the decisions of the judges and the Compilation of Islamic Law and the opinions of the fiqh scholars. This study analyzes the judge's findings and considerations in the divorce case, contesting Decision Number 331/Pdt.G/2022/PA Bji and Decision Number 346/Pdt.G/2022/PA. Bji and a progressive legal review of the judge's considerations. This type of research is qualitative with a normative approach. The results of the study found that the judge's decision in determining the status of the defendant unseen in the divorce case sued Decision Number 331/Pdt.G/2022/PA Bji was with a span of 10 (ten) months, and 5 (five) years in Decision Number 346/Pdt. G/2022/PA. Bji. These two decisions are based on the consideration of a statement from the village head that the whereabouts of the defendant are unknown (unseen). The judge's review in determining the defendant's status unseen in the divorce case is based on civil law in general. If the defendant has been summoned repeatedly but does not comply with the summons, the judge can decide with a verstek decision. This judge's consideration is a progressive legal finding because the judge finds aspects of the benefit of women in particular and the family (household) in general
Capítulo 10 - EQUIPE FOX ÍNDIA SIERRA
Authors: Silva Luiz Pinheiro Cordovil da , Nascimento Amanda Padula do , Silva Gabriel Frazão da , Tourino Rafael de Sant'Anna , Farias Vitor dos Santos
Published: August 2024

O capítulo destaca as atividades do evento sob a ótica dos participantes da equipe FOX ÍNDIA SIERRA.
Capítulo 3 - EXPECTATIVA VS. REALIDADE: OS SENTIDOS DO SUSTENTÁVEL NA FASE MARATONA
Authors: Silva Luíza
Published: August 2024

Expectativa e realidade. A dualidade que se transformou em meme na contemporaneidade ilustra uma oposição na maneira de perceber e qualificar subjetivamente as coisas e o mundo - e que é ressignificada, à revelia,
em face do que é real, objetivo. No entanto, essa não é a única maneira de ver essa dualidade: expectativa
e realidade podem estranhar-se, mas também unir-se, desdobrando outras dualidades e percepções ou, por
extensão, outras realidades possíveis
Developing a New Scale for Service Quality in Intercity Buses: IBUSQUAL
Authors: Çelik Sedat , Ercan İştin Aysen , Ertaş Fikret
Published: August 2024

Service quality is an important output for most industries. Since occupancy rates are very important for intercity bus companies (IBCs), the perception of service quality (SQ) is critical. Despite this, it is apparent that scale studies measuring the perception of SQ in bus companies are insufficient. In this context, the aim of this study is to develop a scale that can evaluate the SQ of IBCs. Quantitative research method was used in the study. Data were collected with survey from intercity bus users and a pretest (n: 153) and then a main study (n: 461) were conducted. As a result of the analysis, it was determined that the IBUSQUAL scale comprises seven dimensions (employee behavior (EB), office services (OS), promised service (PS), rest area (BRA), passenger interactions (PI), free shuttle services (FSS), and bus comfort (BC)) and 30 items. The fit indices of IBUSQUAL were reliable, and construct validity, reliability, and discriminant validity were ensured. The scale is important in terms of revealing that passenger interaction should also be taken into account to measure the SQ perception of IBCs.
Energy efficient building design with solar passive heating and ventilation systems
Authors: Anand Kishorbhai Patel
Published: August 2024

This paper aims at evaluating the usability of solar passive heating and ventilation systems to promote energy efficiency and comfort in buildings. The solar passive concepts such as direct, indirect or isolated gain really minimize the usage of mechanical systems of heating and cooling. To achieve these objectives, the current study used a critical thematic analysis of research questions and evidential case studies to examine design strategies, technological developments, implementation issues, and outcomes. To achieve this, a secondary qualitative research approach was utilized whereby data was gathered from literature, cases and technical reports. Specifically, direct gain methods, Trombe walls, and sunspaces showed promising results, capturing heat in great amounts and using less energy. Additional modern features like high-performance glazing, advanced thermal mass materials, and improved insulation techniques also contribute positively to these systems. Nevertheless, fine-tuning of design and the adaptation of each built structure from the climate context often poses some problems that are linked to the initial costs of construction and development of complex design ideas. Indeed, the findings of this study have significant ramifications for future building designs. The use of solar passive elements, advanced materials, and mechanical systems is recommended in construction and design, consistent with climate conditions in the specific region. These measures not only address energy conservation but also comfort and environmental impact goals with a systems-based approach. Thus, the findings of this study contribute to the existing knowledge on solar passive building designs contributing to embracing sustainable building practices leading to an energy-efficient built environment.
Impact of Using Tenggarong Sand and Lightweight Brick Waste in the Production of Pavement Paving Blocks
Authors: Liana Ulwiyah Wahdah Mufassirin , Noor Muhammad
Published: August 2024

The development of construction encourages increased development so as to create innovations in the development, one of which is used of road pavement materials which were originally dominated by asphalt, has now varied with paving blocks. Using waste as a mixture in making paving blocks is an alternative to creative and innovative products. In this case making paving blocks with brick waste, the waste increases along with the number of lightweight brick enthusiasts. The purpose article is to determine the strength value of paving blocks made from brick waste and tenggarong sand as a mixture of lightweight brick waste. The mixing ratio of cement and sand used was 1:6 with variations in the mixture of lightweight brick waste 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%. The tests carried out were water absorbtion and compressive strength. Data collection by testing in the laboratory on the materials used are sand tenggarong, cement three wheels and CLC lightweight brick waste. The results show that the most optimal percentage of the use of brick waste is at a percentage of 25% at the age of 28 days has a compressive strength value of 28.85 Mpa thus included in the quality of class B (parking lot). While the other percentages do not match between the compressive strength and the absorbtion value that has been determined. Research on compressive strength and water absorbtion of paving blocks can be the basis for further research such as testing the wear of paving blocks using brick waste as a mixture.
Impact of Water Management on Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emission Dynamics in Asian Paddy Ecosystems
Authors: Chamindu Deepagoda Thuduwe Kankanamge Kelum , Lakshani M.M.T. , Nissanka Sarath Premalal , Weragoda Sujithra Kaushaliya , Senanayake Dassanayake Mudiyanselage Jayantha Bandara , Babu G.L. Sivakumar , Chanakya Hoysala , Hamamoto Shoichiro , Sander Bjoern Ole , Clough Timothy John , Elberling Bo , Smits Kathleen , Kumari Kahwaththa Gamage Inoka Damayanthi
Published: August 2024

With increasing demand for rice productivity linked with intense pressure on water availability in Asia, novel strategies are sought to optimise water management in paddy cultivation without compromising the yield. The conventional submerged paddy ecosystems not only consume water excessively but also constitute a major source of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), two highly potent greenhouse gases (GHG). The main objective of this study is to investigate the alternate wetting and draining (AWD) method as an emerging water-saving strategy for Asian countries, which could potentially minimise GHG emissions while maintaining crop productivity. Seasonal CH4 and N2O emissions from Sri Lankan and Indian experimental sites under the AWD method were compared with emissions from the conventional completely flooded (CF) method, while Japanese experimental sites were used to examine CH4 ebullition under CF conditions. Emission measurements were conducted in both wet and dry seasons with no alterations to country-specific applications of fertiliser and soil amendments. Overall results revealed that AWD could potentially suppress CH4 emissions by 32 to 43% without a significant statistical contrast (p > 0.05) in the crop yield. Measurements in Japan revealed that ebullition accounted for 60% of the total methane emissions at the heading stage under CF conditions. Results further emphasise the use of agricultural amendments with caution in paddy cultivation as they may lead to enhanced methane emissions.
Pelatihan Canva untuk Perancangan Pemasaran Usaha bagi Ibu-Ibu PKK RT 04 RW 08 Kelurahan Tugu Depok
Authors: Wulandari Septian , Novita Dian
Published: August 2024

Panggunaan internet pada era digitalisasi sering dimanfaatkan untuk wadah mempromosikan jasa ataupun produk oleh UMKM oleh PKK. Pemanfaatan internet pada media pemasaran mempunyai peranan yang penting. Dengan adanya media premasaran, maka penjualan produk ataupun jasa dapat tersebar dengan cepat dan luas, serta dapat dilakukan dimana dan kapan saja. Masalah yang banyak dijumpai adalah kurang tepatnya desain pemasaran visual serta informasi produk dalam media pemasaran yang dibuat. Terdapat banyak aplikasi yang dapat digunakan untuk membuat desain pemasaran. Salah satu aplikasi yang mudah dan didapatkan secara gratis adalah aplikasi Canva. Aplikasi Canva dapat digunakan untuk membuat desain visual untuk membantu UMKM yang dibuat oleh Ibu-Ibu PKK dalam membuat media pemasaran seperti membuat desain poster atau flayer, postingan feeds Instagram, dan lain sebagainnya. Aplikasi Canva memiliki kelebihan yaitu dapat digunakan menggunakan PC ataupun handphone. Disamping itu, aplikasi Canva memiliki template yang dengan mudah dapat digunakan oleh siapapun yang baru mempelajari Canva. Dengan kelebihan tersebut, maka pada kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini diharapkan dapat membantu Ibu-Ibu PKK untuk membuat perancangan usaha seperti desain visual untuk media pemasaran usaha yang dimiliki.
Analysis of Equivalence and Non-equivalence in Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix Novel and its Translation into Indonesian
Authors: Saswati Risna
Published: August 2024

The study sheds light on the translation of non-equivalency at the word level, above the word level, grammatical equivalency, textual equivalency and pragmatic equivalency. The study applied qualitative research in which the data are taken from the novel Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix. This study uses the theory of equivalence and strategies from Baker (2018). The result reveals that the use of Google translation as machine translation is not recommended for the translator since the translator needs to restructure the translation. Additionally, it is found that Google Translate applies the strategy of literal translation to all levels: the word level, above the word level, the textual level and the pragmatic level.
EFL Students’ Preferences on Vocabulary Learning
Authors: Hendrawaty Nurmala , Yuliati Yuliati , Haryanti Rahayu Puji
Published: August 2024

Inadequate and monotonous vocabulary-teaching media fails to engage EFL students' interests and limits their vocabulary achievement. Thus, proper preparation before teaching will assist lecturers in identifying various teaching media that align with students' needs and interests, ensuring that the instructional activities are effective, enjoyable, and reach the learning objectives. The study aims to investigate preferences and explore preferred vocabulary learning media and mobile learning applications before teaching a vocabulary course. Guided by the explanatory sequential design of a mixed-method design, 41 respondents from a private university  in Jakarta enrolled in a Vocabulary course in the third semester of the English Education Program. They completed the questionnaires and participated in an open-ended interview as part of a two-phase data collection. The study found that EFL students preferred vocabulary learning media such as English films with subtitles, songs, games, online/offline dictionaries, books, academic journals, technology-supported images, YouTube, and Quizziz. Furthermore, the reasons for using the preferred media for vocabulary learning include vocabulary acquisition, improving listening skills, pronunciation practice, word/lexical understanding (including slang words), language practice and cross-cultural exchange through online interactions, moral values, quick translation, vocabulary enhancement, academic purposes, and visual engagement. They favored YouTube and Quizziz as mobile learning applications because of their accessibility, simplicity, efficiency, and enjoyment. The study suggests that lecturers should switch from monotonous teaching approaches to multimodal ones while teaching vocabulary at the university level.
Investigating EFL Students’ Struggles with Tense Mastery in Recount Text Writing
Authors: Pasaribu Arsen Nahum
Published: August 2024

Numerous scholars globally have conducted research on English writing skills, focusing on identifying optimal strategies or methods for writing. However, investigations into the challenges encountered by English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students when employing English tenses in textual recounts remain scarce. Consequently, this study seeks to explore the obstacles confronted by students in utilizing tenses within text recount compositions. The this study was applied in qualitative descriptive method. The data collection was done by requiring a total of 20 EFL students of English Department, who are in the third semester, participated in this research. They were asked to write a recount text on the topic “The Past Life in Senior High School” in a minimum-200-word text.   The technique of data analysis was employed by using qualitative content analysis. That is the data were analyzed and categorized into certain types of errors. Then after the text was analyzed, the results of the study shows that EFL students faced difficulties in determining the choice of tenses that were in accordance with the time context of the writing. Errors in the sentences used were also found. Later, it was also found that students faced difficulties in understanding the selection of tenses that were relevant to the time context of events in the text recount writing. The competence of students in tense mastery is also an obstacle to produce error-free English writing. Good understanding and use of English tenses and practice of using tenses in writing should lead to better improvement in the EFL students' writing skills.
On the Erdös–Lax-Type Inequalities for Polynomials
Authors: Nazir I. , Wani I. A.
Published: August 2024

Erdös–Lax inequality relates the sup norm of the derivative of a polynomial along the unit circle to that of the polynomial itself (on the unit circle). This paper aims to extend the classical Erdös–Lax inequality to the polar derivative of a polynomial by using the extreme coefficients of the given polynomial. The obtained results not only enrich the realm of Erdös–Lax-type inequalities but also offer a promising avenue for diverse applications where these inequalities play a pivotal role. To illustrate the practical significance of our results, we present a numerical example. It vividly demonstrates that our bounds are considerably sharper than the existing ones in the extensive literature on this captivating subject.
Analysis of Risk Factors for Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage
Authors: Zhang Yongxin , Zhang Jing , Guo Kaihua , Gao Yanan , Zhu Yu , Zhang Guohua
Published: August 2024

Background: The purpose of this study is to outline the probable causes of severe postpartum hemorrhage (sPPH), summarize its risk factors, and present strategies for its prevention and treatment. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of the medical records of 1824 patients that showed postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) during natural delivery and were admitted to the Fourth Hospital of Shijiazhuang between 1 January, 2014 and 31 December, 2018. The pairing method was used in this study. We collected and analyzed the clinical data after dividing the patients into two groups, a study group (showing sPPH) and a control group (showing non-severe PPH), with each having 912 patients. Risk prevention strategies are also discussed. Results: In the study group, the conditions such as previous history of cesarean section, placental diseases (marginal placenta previa, placenta accreta, central placenta previa and low-lying placenta), IVF-ET pregnancy, antepartum hemorrhage, and prepartum hemoglobin (g/L) were prevalent but rarely reported in the control group. The multivariate logistic regression results showed that BMI before pregnancy, past history of postpartum hemorrhage, prepartum APTT, prepartum fibrinogen (FIB) (g/L), pre-transfusion hemoglobin (g/L), pre-transfusion platelet count (×109), pre-transfusion coagulation function prothrombin time (PT), marginal placenta previa, placenta accreta, central placenta previa, IVF-ET pregnancy and antepartum hemorrhage were all independent risk factors for sPPH. Conclusions: Probable causes of sPPH related and risk factors in order to present prevention and treatment strategies in a retrospective analysis of 1824 patients that showed PPH were outlined. Since occurrence of sPPH has been related to these various factors, constructing a risk prevention strategy against these independent factors can effectively reduce the rate of maternal mortality.
Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes and Progression of Aortic Stenosis: The RED-CARPET Heart Valve Subgroup Cohort Study
Authors: He Jingjing , Xiong Zhenyu , Christopher Odong , Huang Zhuoshan , Xu Chaoguang , Liu Menghui , Li Miaohong , Guo Zhen , Liao Xinxue , Zhuang Xiaodong
Published: August 2024

Background: Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are both independent risk factors for aortic stenosis (AS). In AS patients, whether LDL-C or T2DM is associated with fast AS progression (FASP) and their interaction is unknown. This study aims to test the hypothesis that there is a heightened risk of FASP when elevated LDL-C coexists with T2DM. Methods: The Real-world Data of Cardiometabolic Protections (RED-CARPET) study enrolled participants with mild (peak aortic velocity = 2–3 m/s), moderate (3–4 m/s) and severe (≥4 m/s) AS between January 2015 and December 2020 at a single center. Participants were further stratified by baseline LDL-C joint T2DM, follow-up echocardiography was performed after 6 months, and the primary outcome was FASP, defined as the annual change in aortic peak velocity (≥0.3 m/s/year). Results: Among the 170 participants included, 45.3% had mild AS, 41.2% had moderate AS, and 13.5% had severe AS. The mean age was 66.84 ± 12.64 years, and 64.1% were women. During the follow-up period of 2.60 ± 1.43 years, 35 (20.6%) cases of FASP were identified. Using non-T2DM with LDL-C <2.15 mmol/L as reference, FASP risk was 1.30 [odds ratio (OR), 95% CI (0.99–7.78, p = 0.167)] for non-T2DM with LDL-C 2.15–3.14 mmol/L, 1.60 [OR, 95% CI (1.17–3.29, p = 0.040)] for non-T2DM with LDL-C ≥3.14 mmol/L, 2.21 [OR, 95% CI (0.49–4.32, p = 0.527)] for T2DM with LDL-C <2.15 mmol/L, 2.67 [OR, 95% CI (1.65–7.10, p = 0.004)] for T2DM with LDL-C 2.15–3.14 mmol/L, and 3.20 [OR, 95% CI (1.07–5.34, p = 0.022)] for T2DM with LDL-C ≥3.14 mmol/L. Conclusions: LDL-C joint T2DM was associated with FASP. This investigation suggests that fast progression of AS may develop if LDL-C is poorly managed in T2DM. Additional research is needed to validate this finding and explore the possible biological mechanism to improve the cardiometabolic management of T2DM and seek possible prevention for AS progression for this population. Clinical Trial Registration: ChiCTR2000039901 (https://www.chictr.org.cn).
Implementation of CNN of Mobile-based COVID-19 Chest X-Ray Images
Authors: Intan Indo , Suryani Suryani , Ghani ST Aminah Dinayati , Rifkan Moh. , Bahri Syamsul
Published: August 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak is the most significant event from 2019 until 2021. A medical examination of radiological images is carried out to check the condition of the patient's lungs. The limitations of this examination need alternative computer-assisted applications for patient CXR. This research aims to implement a back-end and front-end-based Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model. Its advantage is that it can detect CXR images in real-time and non-real-time using multi-classification, namely normal, pneumonia, and COVID-19. The CNN model carries out the process of convolutional feature extraction and multi-layer perceptron classification at the back-end stage. In contrast, it uses an Android mobile-based application at the front-end stage. The research results show that the non-real-time condition has an accuracy of 98%, while the real-time is 95% lower. This research produces model and application performance that is flexible for user needs. The results can be recommended for developing applications for more comprehensive users.
Enhancing TikTok Account Performance with Data Pattern Identification
Authors: Musu Wilem , Lempan Nadia , Samsie Indra
Published: August 2024

TikTok is a social media platform widely used to share information through short videos to achieve goals and interests in business, education, politics, government, and personal existence. Every activity on this platform is recorded and presented privately to each account owner. However, this data has not been utilized optimally to improve account performance. This research aims to offer a data analysis concept that integrates statistical and machine learning approaches to identify data patterns in each user's data collection, enabling the improvement of account performance. The approach utilizes Linear Regression, k-means, and Decision Tree methods. The results obtained show that the concept of identifying data patterns in TikTok account data has successfully developed a predictive model for video posts that can potentially increase total viewership, video plays, and audience engagement. This is achieved through optimizing video components such as captions, text, hashtags, sound genre, and video type. The outcome yielded a classification model that can predict capable component content to enhance account performance.
Research Project Topic Recommender System Using Generative Language Model
Authors: Sondakh, S.Kom, M.T, Ph.D Debby Erce , Taju Semmy Wellem , Yuune Jian Kezia Tesalonica , Kaminang Anjelita Ferensca , Wagey Syalom Gabriela
Published: August 2024

Education has become a driver of a person's continuous innovation to improve their quality. Currently, the use of artificial intelligence determines progress in education. In this research, artificial intelligence technology was applied to develop a web-based recommendation system to help students at the Faculty of Computer Science, Klabat University, choose appropriate research topics for their final assignments. To provide personalized and contextually relevant suggestions, the recommendation system leverages deep learning and generative language models, specifically GPT-3. The Rapid Application Development process model is employed to develop the system. Its key components include semantic search, rapid engineering, and an advanced vector database for effective data management and retrieval. The functions provided by the system include user account registration, login, input of major subject grades and research preferences, and personalized recommendation results. Some additional features such as profile management, previous recommendation history, and password reset options are also provided. All these functions have been tested using the black box method.
Evaluating Risk and Benefit Sensitivity for Cognitive Treatments
Authors: Fernandez Kianté , Erickson Brian , Kable Joe , Hamilton Roy H. , Medaglia John
Published: August 2024

Ethical judgments require clinicians, researchers, research participants, and patients to weigh risks and benefits. Novel treatments for cognitive deficits are rapidly emerging, but little is known about how individual differences in risk and benefit sensitivity influence ethical judgments to administer treatments. The public plays important roles as citizens, taxpayers, and consumers of cognitive treatments, yet little is known about how they evaluate risks and benefits in ethical judgments. We examined the influence of risk and benefit sensitivity on the public’s choices about treating cognitive dysfunction. We administered surveys, cognitive measures, and an ethical judgment paradigm to 425 participants recruited via Amazon Mechanical Turk. Participants were asked to choose whether to recommend a hypothetical cognitive treatment with varying degrees of risks and benefits across seven different cognitive domains. We expected participants to be more risk-sensitive than benefit-sensitive, especially when evaluating treatments that influence cognitive functions central to personal identity such as mood, self-control, and long-term memory. Unexpectedly, participants were slightly more sensitive to benefits and showed inter-domain stability across cognitive dysfunctions. Our results suggest that risks and benefits influence whether the public might recommend cognitive treatments. The relatively higher weight placed on benefits could be explained by prominent theories of decision-making under risk. Overall, this study suggests that judgment tasks can be adapted to study psychological ethical choices about treatments for cognitive deficits. Further study of individual variation in risk and benefit sensitivity and their influence on real-world ethical choices about cognitive repair could inform frameworks to enhance optimal neuroethical decision-making.
Quantifying the Electoral “Vibe Shift.” A Naturally-Occurring Experiment on President Biden’s Decision to Exit the 2024 Presidential Race
Authors: Motta Matt , Trujillo Kristin Lunz , Stecula Dominik , Callaghan Timothy , Ophir Yotam , Walter Dror
Published: August 2024

Abstract. President Joe Biden’s unprecedented decision to exit the 2024 Presidential race three and a half months before election day – following a disastrous debate performance – may suggest that he came to view his would-be nomination as detrimental for general-election turnout, as well as the success of Democratic candidates down-ballot. Yet, previous public opinion research casts doubt on whether presidential debates influence voters’ electoral attitudes and behavior. We contribute to this literature by analyzing a naturally occurring experiment surrounding the incumbent President’s decision to exit the 2024 race; a period in which we fielded the second wave (NWave 2 = 831) of a nationally-representative panel study (NWave 1 = 1,400), with random invitation assignment (from the original response pool) throughout Wave 2. Pre-registered difference-in-difference (DID) analyses reveal no evidence of significant turnout or down-ballot effects across either the US adult population or partisan subgroups. However, post hoc tests reveal substantial gains in excitement about the 2024 campaign across both the general population and (especially) among self-identified Democrats after President Biden’s decision to drop out. Elevated excitement coincided with (a) increased belief in core democratic principles, and (b) increased donation to Democrats up and down the ballot; both of which, we argue, have important normative democratic implications.
Debate on Downfall of Regime: An Experience of Anti-Rana Movement and its Downfall in Nepal
Authors: Karki Ram Bahadur
Published: August 2024

To answer the questions of “Why does revolution happen? What components are necessary for the success of the revolution? And whether the political revolution transforms the socio-economic condition of people or not?” is the primary purpose of this paper. I began with the argument of Theda Skocpol and argued through the pieces of evidence of the anti-Rana movement in Nepal. My argument here is the, existing socio-political structure and transnational contexts are significant factors that determine any form of political revolution in the state. People support the political revolution for the expectation of socioeconomic transformation rather than a transformation of political structure. Transformation of people’s socioeconomic status is possible through economic revolution rather than political revolution. However political revolution is essential to create a foundation of financial revolution. Political revolution brings only political structural change rather than economic structure.
A Comparative Study of Coconut Shell and Melinjo Shell as Carbon Sources for Bio-Briquette Production
Authors: Augustina Nadya , Manfaati Rintis , Rizky Alfiani , Yusuf Yusmardhany , Adhitasari Alfiana
Published: August 2024

The aim of this research was to investigate the influence of adding Melinjo shells on the quality and efficiency of charcoal-based bio-briquettes. A combination of coconut shells and Melinjo shells in various ratios was utilized in the study. The briquettes were produced through a carbonization process at a temperature of 300°C for 60 minutes, with tapioca flour used as a binder. Subsequently, the briquettes underwent testing to determine moisture content, ash content, volatile matter, and calorific value. The research findings indicated that all briquettes met the calorific value requirements set by the Indonesian National Standard (SNI), exceeding 5,000 cal/g. The addition of Melinjo shells resulted in a reduction in ash and volatile matter content but also led to a decrease in calorific value. Based on the analysis, the optimal composition obtained was 90 grams of coconut shells and 10 grams of Melinjo shells, producing briquettes with a calorific value of 5,582 cal/g, ash content of 3.76%, and volatile matter content of 6.65%. Therefore, further research is recommended to identify easily combustible components in Melinjo shells to ensure their potential in reducing the amount of ash produced when the briquettes are burned.
Evaluation of Chicken Bone-Derived CaO Catalyst for biodiesel production from waste cooking oil
Authors: Mufandi Ilham , Kholis Muhammad Nur , Rahmawan Arief , Suntivarakorn Ratchaphon , Nugraha Dhaifullah Nafis , Alana P Raka Wyztyo
Published: August 2024

This research explores the use of waste cooking oil (WCO) into biodiesel and adding a calcium oxide (CaO) catalyst derived from chicken bone waste. The synthesized CaO catalyst was characterized using FTIR and SEM to determine its structural and chemical properties. Biodiesel production experiments were carried out at a temperature of 60°C with an oil-to-methanol ratio of 9:1 and a CaO catalyst load of 5% concentration. The biodiesel produced is characterized by its main quality parameters, including flash point, density, acid number, viscosity, and heating value. The research results show that the CaO catalyst contains various organic compounds, including haloalkanes, 1,2-disubstituted functional groups, primary alcohols, aromatic compounds, and alcohols. In addition, the CaO catalyst contains mineral compositions such as calcium, carbon, oxygen, sodium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Biodiesel yield increases significantly with increasing catalyst loading, reaching a maximum of 92.70% at 15% catalyst loading. This research shows the effectiveness of the CaO catalyst derived from chicken bone waste for environmentally friendly biodiesel production using microwave technology.
Evaluasi Kehadiran Dan Pemanfaatan Duckweed Pada Sistem Kolam Stabilisasi Pengolahan Air Limbah Domestik
Authors: Darwin Darwin , Afifah Anshah Silmi , Sari Mega Mutiara , Suryawan I Wayan Koko , Adicita Yosef
Published: August 2024

Pengolahan air limbah domestik yang saat ini umum digunakan adalah kolam stabilisasi yang terdiri dari anaerob, fakultatif, dan aerobik. Di dalam prosesnya setelah melalui kolam stabilisasi dapat dapat ditampung melalui reservoir. Dalam proses pengolahan dengan proses kolam stabilisasi kehadiran gulma seperti duckweed dapat memban meningkatkan efisiensi penyisihan nutrient. Tujuand ari studi ini adalah untuk mengevaluasi kehadiran duckweed pada air limbah dan potensi pemanfaatannya di sistem kolam stabilisasi. Studi ini dilakukan dengan cara observasi lapangan dan studi literatur. Sistem kolam stabilisasi terdiri dari 3 sel: sel IA dan sel IB, sel IIA dan IIB, dan sel III. Sel I terdiri dari dua bagian yaitu sel IA dan sel IIB. Duckweed dalam sistem hanya tumbuh di kolam sel IB, sel IIA dan reservoir. Sesuai dengan karakteristiknya, alga memang sudah seharusnya tumbuh di sel IIA. Sel IIA adalah kolam fakultatif, yang memiliki daerah aerobik dan daerah anaerobik. Saat pagi dan sore hari alga tidak muncul ke permukaan dan air terlihat bening. Alga yang muncul di reservoir didominasi oleh alga kelas Chlorophyta karena memiliki warna hijau. Duckweed dapat digunakan sebagai pakan ternak seperti ikan, sapi, domba, kuda dan babi. Selain itu duckweed juga daapat dijadikan sumber energi dengan teknologi termokimia telah banyak digunakan untuk menghasilkan produk bio-minyak, arang dan gas.
Analisis Kualitas Air Dampak Pertambangan Emas Di Aliran Sungai Barito Kabupaten Murung Raya
Authors: Fery Andrie Natallius , Susanto Agus , Sulistyowati Lilik
Published: August 2024

Mengatasi permasalahan air menjadi kebutuhan segera dan memerlukan kajian dari berbagai penelitian. Sungai Barito kurang menunjang sebagai sumber air baku air minum, perlu dilakukan penelitian dampak pencemaran pertambangan emas skala kecil di aliran sungai Barito Kabupaten Murung Raya. Tujuan Penelitian menganalisa kualitas air sungai, status pencemaran, dan beban pencemaran dampak dari pertambangan emas di aliran sungai Barito Kabupaten Murung Raya. Metode Penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, 4 titik pengambilan sampel air sungai Barito pada bulan Mei – Juni 2022 , dianalisis dengan Indeks Pencemaran (IP) dan dihitung beban pencemar maksimum (BPM) dan Beban Pencemar Actual (BPA). Hasil menunjukkan kualitas air aliran sungai Barito Kabupaten Murung Raya pada parameter Timbal, TSS, Seng dari hulu, tengah, hilir sampai perbatasan kabupaten sebelah melebihi baku mutu air kelas II PP No. 22 Tahun 2021. Ratarata nilai IP yaitu 1,41 menunjukkan cemar ringan. Beban pencemar total pada parameter TSS sebesar 25.410,4 kg/hari, Timbal (Pb) diperkirakan sebesar 22,7 kg/hari, merkuri (Hg) diperkirakan sebesar 0,3 kg/hari setara dengan 300 gr/hari merkuri buangan dari pertambangan emas di aliran sungai sungai Barito Kabupaten Murung Raya.
Why Being Right Doesn’t Make You Good: The Representation of Science and Religion in South Park
Authors: Bankes Edward Thomas
Published: August 2024

Recent scholarship, particularly within the sphere of science communication, has sought to provide an empirical map of the relationship between science and religion, often seeking to explain the persistence of religious belief and practice within a technoscientific world. The framing of science and religion in this context often presumes that the social relevance of both science and religion lies primarily in the epistemic claims both make about the natural world and can be captured through explicit discussion of the relationship between the two. This article argues that other meanings of science and religion are possible by highlighting a case that appears to have little interest in questions of reality and epistemology: the animated comedy South Park. Within the show, scientific and religious discourse and imagery are frequently positioned as being enmeshed within larger social issues, gaining meaning from the ways in which the characters use knowledge for a variety of ends, usually resulting in moral failure. As a story about how to be a good American, South Park positions science and religion as sites where morality can be tested, mediated by a sense of goodness that is presented to the audience as self-evident. While the generality of this specific construction of science and religion can be challenged, the show illustrates the need for a broader or more extensive examination of the multiple meanings that science and religion might have within the public sphere and popular culture, which are far broader than a specific discussion of their epistemic relationship.
Comparing the Microstructure of Components Prepared by Various Powder Metallurgy and Casting Methods
Authors: Gore Avinash , Rajendrachari Shashanka
Published: August 2024

This chapter examines the microstructure of metallic components produced by casting and compares them with microstructures achieved by means of powder metallurgy. It shows how metals and alloys obtained by various processing routes differ in terms of grain size, secondary phases, oxide and carbide dispersions, porosity, dendritic formation, and properties such as hardness, toughness, tensile strength, and yield strength.
Effects of First Wave of COVID-19 on Colon Cancer Multi-disciplinary Team Performance: A Two-Year Analysis
Authors: Kulkarni Gaurav Vidyadhar , Kumaran Narenkumar , Kelkar Ashish Prabhakar
Published: August 2024

Background: We investigated the effects of COVID-19-related delay on two-year outcomes of colon cancer treatment during the first wave of the pandemic. Materials and Methods: Ninety-two patients were referred for bowel cancer at our National Health Service (NHS) trust between March and July 2020, and 41 patients were treated for colon cancer and followed up (a two-year) through a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Treatment delays and overall survival (OS) were also assessed. Results: Treatment delays were observed in 48% of patients. The average delay was 31 days beyond the 62-day mark (P<0.001). Logistic and binary logistic regression models showed that a comorbid diagnosis of respiratory disease had a significant effect on delays in management and two-year outcomes (P=0.04), but without the likelihood of upstaging or a poorer outcome (P=0.942). The overall survival rate was 81.5%. Eight percent of bowel cancer surgeries could have been avoided if endoscopic visualization and biopsy were available, and 8% more surgeries could have been performed laparoscopically without fear of surrounding aerosols. Conclusion: The findings showed that oncologic care provided minimal disruption to trust during the COVID-19 pandemic owing to a quick association between the NHS site and a green non-NHS site, resulting in acceptable two-year outcomes for colon cancer patients.
Bedag Levy Terminal at Fasum Type C Public Passenger Car (PPC)(Policy Implementation Study Based on the Nganjuk Regency Regional RegulationNumber 6 of 2018 concerning Business Services Levy)
Authors: Aponno Daans Fritsam , Wahyudi Catur , Ndung Yustina
Published: August 2024

Implementation of the business services levy policy is an effort to increase local original income. In this case, it is the bedag levy at the Berbek Type C Public Passenger Car (MPU) terminal, Nganjuk Regency, East Java.The formulation of the research problem is How is the implementation of the bedag levy at the Type C Public Passenger Car (MPU) terminal in Nganjuk Regency, and what are the supporting and inhibiting factors in the Implementation of the bedag levy at the Type C Public Passenger Car (MPU) terminal in Nganjuk Regency? . This research aims to describe and analyze the implementation of the bedaglevy as well as supporting and inhibiting factors in the implementation of the bedag levy at the Type C Public Passenger Car (MPU) terminal in Nganjuk Regency. Type of qualitative descriptive research with data analysis techniques using the Interactive Model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldana.The results of the research revealed that the implementation of the bedag levy policy at the Berbek Type C Public Passenger Car (MPU) terminal was examined using the implementation framework of George Edward III:. First, clear and consistent communication. However, officers still found inconsistencies in handling bedag tenant violations; second, adequate resources, including human resources, budget, authority, information and supporting facilities/means. However, it was found that there were limited budgets, supporting facilities and human resources; third, the attitude and commitment of the Nganjuk Regency Transportation Service is demonstrated by taking strategic steps, such as: Socializing levy policies both internally(implementors) and externally (bedag renters), preparing Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) for Levy Collection, making innovations in e-payments. -levies and payment methods Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard / QRIS, building cooperation with Bank Jatim to provide quality services to the community through e-retribution payment methods, planning the development and improvement of bedag terminals through repairing damaged ones, expanding bedag volumes, branding bedags with the same paint color (uniform), planning the development and improvement of human resources (implementors) by increasing skills and competencies, especially for freelance daily workers (THL), including proposing to increase the status of THL to PPPK so that it has strict authority boundaries.
IoT based Anti-Theft System for Enhanced Protection
Authors: Lavanya Y. , Vishnukanth K. , Bhanuprasad B. , Naresh B. , Divakar M.
Published: August 2024

The advancement of Internet of Things (IoT) technology has led to the development of innovative solutions for enhancing security measures. This project proposes an IoT-based anti-theft system leveraging Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Camera, IR sensor,RTC module, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a buzzer. The system aims to provide heightened protection against theft and unauthorized access to valuable assets by integrating various hardware components with smart detection and alerting mechanisms.At its core, the system utilizes Raspberry Pi as the central processing unit, coordinating the functionalities of the interconnected components. The Raspberry Camera serves as the primary sensor for capturing images and videos of the surrounding environment. Integrated IR sensors enable the detection of motion or presence within designated areas, triggering the system to activate security measures. Additionally, the RTC module ensures accurate timekeeping, facilitating event logging and scheduling of security protocols.
ANALISIS SWOT SEBAGAI LANDASAN STRATEGIS PENINGKATAN DAYA SAING PADA BLUE BIRD GROUP
Authors: Rahmadina Dean Seshar , Azzatillah Azzatillah , Triandri Urip , Riansyah Ananda Adi
Published: August 2024

This research aims to identify internal and external factors that affect the competitiveness of Blue Bird Group, one of the leading transportation companies in Indonesia, using SWOT analysis.
PENGARUH FASILITAS KERJA DAN MOTIVASI TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI ASN PADA DINAS PENDIDIKAN DAN KEBUDAYAAN KABUPATEN INDRAMAYU
Authors: Nestari Letta Fidria , Anwar Samsul , Nurpratama Meddy
Published: August 2024

Baik organisasi pemerintah maupun non-pemerintah berusaha untuk mencapai tujuan mereka melalui kinerja yang baik. Namun, berdasarkan hasil penelitian, kinerja masih belum optimal. Kinerja dipengaruhi oleh banyak faktor. Namun, kinerja penelitian ini dipengaruhi oleh tempat kerja dan motivasi. Studi ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi bagaimana fasilitas kerja dan motivasi mempengaruhi kinerja pada Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Indramayu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif dan eksplisit, dan jenis penelitian adalah kuantitatif. Penelitian ini melibatkan 75 karyawan ASN Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Indramayu, dan data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan penyebaran kuesioner. Analisis data melibatkan uji koefisien determinasi, analisis korelasi sederhana dan berganda, dan analisis regresi linier sederhana dan berganda antara variabel bebas dan variabel terikat. Perhitungan dilakukan dengan bantuan program komputer SPSS 24. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa fasilitas kerja dan motivasi memengaruhi kinerja karyawan ASN di Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Kabupaten Indramayu. Dengan koefisien korelasi 0,787, ada tingkat korelasi yang kuat, dan koefisien determinasi sebesar 0,620, dan kontribusi relatif sebesar 62%. Dengan taraf signifikansi (0,000 < 0,05), dan nilai fhitung lebih besar dari ftabel (58,769 lebih besar dari 3,12). Jadi, dapat dikatakan bahwa motivasi dan tempat kerja mempengaruhi kinerja. Untuk meningkatkan kinerja, perlu mempertimbangkan dan meningkatkan kembali lingkungan kerja dan motivasi untuk mencapai hasil yang optimal.