bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Limited effects of plant-beneficial fungi on plant volatile composition and host-choice behavior of Nesidiocoris tenuis
Authors: Meesters Caroline , Weldegergis Berhane T. , Dicke Marcel , Jacquemyn Hans , Lievens Bart
Published: January 2024

Biological control using plant-beneficial fungi has gained considerable interest as a sustainable method for pest management, by priming the plant for enhanced defense against pathogens and insect herbivores. However, despite promising outcomes, little is known about how different fungal strains mediate these beneficial effects. In this study, we evaluated whether inoculation of tomato seeds with the plant-beneficial fungi Beauveria bassiana ARSEF 3097, Metarhizium brunneum ARSEF 1095 and Trichoderma harzianum T22 affected the plant’s volatile organic compound (VOC) profile and the host-choice behavior of Nesidiocoris tenuis, an emerging pest species in NW-European tomato cultivation, and the related zoophytophagous biocontrol agent Macrolophus pygmaeus. Results indicated that fungal inoculation did not significantly alter the VOC composition of tomato plants. However, in a two-choice cage assay where female insects were given the option to select between control plants and fungus-inoculated plants, N. tenuis preferred control plants over M. brunneum-inoculated plants. Nearly 72% of all N. tenuis individuals tested chose the control treatment. In all other combinations tested, no significant differences were found for none of the insects. We conclude that inoculation of tomato with plant-beneficial fungi had limited effects on plant volatile composition and host-choice behavior of insects. However, the observation that N. tenuis was deterred from the crop when inoculated with M. brunneum and attracted to non-inoculated plants may provide new opportunities for future biocontrol based on a push-pull strategy.
Body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem in elementary school-aged children: the role of media pressure and trust in parent–child relationships
Authors: De Coen Jolien , Verbeken Sandra , Goossens Lien
Published: January 2024

Studies have indicated that the media plays a role in the development of body dissatisfaction in children. Nevertheless, there is limited understanding of the protective factors that may reduce this association, such as the parent–child relationship. Therefore, this study investigates children’s body dissatisfaction and self-esteem and the role of media pressure and a trust in parent–child relationships herein. A sample of n = 246 participants (59.8% girls, aged 8–10) was recruited. Children completed self-report questionnaires that assessed body dissatisfaction, self-esteem, media pressure, and trust in parent–child relationships. Results revealed that higher scores on media pressure were linked to increased body dissatisfaction and decreased self-esteem. On the other hand, higher scores on trust in mother and father were associated with lower levels of body dissatisfaction and higher levels of self-esteem. However, the presence of trust in parent–child relationships did not attenuate the impact of media pressure on body dissatisfaction or self-esteem. Further investigation is necessary to gain a deeper understanding of how sociocultural and interpersonal factors interact and contribute to the development of body image problems. While current prevention and intervention programs predominantly focus on the individual, it may be beneficial to place greater emphasis on the family environment.
Toward building a better scaffold: how types of mentor support inform mentor-mentee match relationship quality
Authors: Feng Bo , Nakkula Michael J. , Jiang Fei
Published: January 2024

In the field of youth mentoring, mentor support, as an important scaffold for youth development, is linked to match relationship quality between mentors and mentees. This study examined associations between the support provided by different categories of mentors and internal match quality among 240 mentors in youth mentoring programs. Four clusters of mentors emerged, representing different combinations of purposes for mentor-mentee interactions. Mentors who focused less on the character development of their mentees showed reduced benefits in other forms of interactions, such as fun, sharing, future outlook, or academics in promoting high overall mentor-mentee internal match quality, including relational quality and instrumental quality. While mentors who focused less on future outlook in their mentoring interactions showed reduced benefits for other purposes in promoting internal instrumental quality. These findings were not influenced by mentors’ demographic differences such as gender, age, race, and educational background. The significance of the findings for future research and practice is discussed.
Parent-offspring resemblance for educational attainment reduces with increased social class in a global sample: evidence for the compensatory advantage hypothesis
Authors: Woodley of Menie Michael A. , Sarraf Matthew A. , Peñaherrera-Aguirre Mateo , Rindermann Heiner
Published: January 2024

Introduction

The degree to which (self-reported) social class predicts parent-offspring resemblance for educational attainment (EA) is examined in a globally representative dataset of 69,116 individuals sourced from 56 countries.

Methods

A hierarchical general linear model is used to predict participant EA with the two-way interaction between class and parental EA, after controlling for regional effects, the main effects of age, class, parental EA, and interactions among these.

Results

Social class-by-parental EA interaction negatively predicts participant EA (semipartial r = −0.04, 95% CI = −0.05 to −0.03), meaning that among those who report belonging to a “higher” social class, the degree of parent-offspring resemblance for EA is reduced, contrary to the Scarr-Rowe hypothesis, which holds that genetic influences on cognitive ability and related phenotypes (captured here in part by parent-offspring resemblance) should be greater among those from higher socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds. These results replicate using a quantile regression model, where it was found that among those with lower social class ordinals, the strength of the parent-participant EA association is significantly stronger relative to those in the highest ordinal. No significant sex differences are present.

Discussion

These findings are consistent with the compensatory advantage hypothesis, which predicts decreased heritability of EA and related phenotypes among affluent families, as increased access to educational resources should enhance opportunities for cognitive growth in a way that compensates for intrinsic disadvantages.
COVID-19 pneumonia assessed at a private hospital, a field hospital, and a public-referral hospital: population analysis, chest computed tomography findings, and outcomes
Authors: Yokoo Patrícia , Castro Adham do Amaral e , Fonseca Eduardo Kaiser Ururahy Nunes , Chate Rodrigo Caruso , Teles Gustavo Borges da Silva , de Queiroz Marcos Roberto Gomes , Szarf Gilberto
Published: January 2024

Objective

To compare a private quaternary referral hospital, a public tertiary hospital, and a field hospital dedicated to patients with COVID-19, regarding patients’ characteristics, clinical parameters, laboratory, imaging findings, and outcomes of patients with confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19.

Methods

Retrospective multicenter observational study that assessed the association of clinical, laboratory and CT data of 453 patients with COVID-19, and also their outcomes (hospital discharge or admission, intensive care unit admission, need for mechanical ventilation, and mortality caused by COVID-19).

Results

The mean age of patients was 55 years (±16 years), 58.1% of them were male, and 41.9% were female. Considering stratification by the hospital of care, significant differences were observed in the dyspnea, fever, cough, hypertension, diabetes mellitus parameters, and CT score (p < 0.05). Significant differences were observed in ward admission rates, with a lower rate in the private hospital (40.0%), followed by the public hospital (74.1%), and a higher rate in the field hospital (89.4%). Regarding intensive care unit admission, there was a higher rate in the public hospital (25.2%), followed by the private hospital (15.5%), and a lower rate in the field hospital (9.9%). In the analysis of the discharge and death outcomes, it was found that there was a higher number of patients discharged from the private hospital (94.2%), compared to the field hospital (90.1%) and public hospital (82.3%) and a higher number of deaths in the public hospital (17.7%) compared to the private hospital and field hospital (5.8 and 0% respectively).

Conclusion

The analysis of the data regarding the population treated with COVID-19 during the first wave in different levels of care in the public and private health systems in the city of São Paulo revealed statistically significant differences between the populations, reflecting distinct outcomes.
A Sea of Carbon
Authors: Haraguchi Lumi , Gonçalves-Araujo Rafael , Stedmon Colin A.
Published: January 2024

There is more to the sea than what you can see! Did you know that when you swim in the sea, you are actually swimming in a soup of carbon? The ocean has many carbon-containing things. Some are large like fish, whales, and shells, but most of them are too small to be seen unless we use microscopes. Some of these minuscule particles are living organisms, while the rest are their remains as they decompose. When land creatures die, they decompose into soil. In the ocean, creature remains are gradually dissolved in seawater. All this dead material contains the element carbon, which, at some point in time, was carbon dioxide in the air. The ocean stores a large portion of the carbon on our planet. In this article, we explain how all this carbon ends up in the ocean and how human activities affect the carbon cycle in the sea.
Natural Selection From Molecules to Ecosystems
Authors: Marín César
Published: January 2024

There are so many living things on the Earth, including animals, microbes, plants, and fungi. All of this diversity mainly came about from a process of evolution called natural selection. According to natural selection, organisms with helpful traits reproduce more and have more offspring than organisms without those helpful traits. But did you know that natural selection does not just happen at the level of the organism? A theory called multilevel selection explains how natural selection happens at more than one level of life, from molecules to ecosystems. Selfish organisms may do better on their own, but groups of organisms that cooperate with each other can beat selfish groups in the long run. Scientists have proved this theory in labs and in nature, in all kinds of organisms. In this article, I explain the theory of multilevel selection and the evidence that supports it.
Correlation between the solar wind speed and the passage of poleward-moving auroral forms into the polar cap
Authors: Fasel G. J. , Lee L. C. , Lake E. , Csonge D. , Yonano B. , Bradley O. , Briggs J. , Lee S. H. , Mann J. , Sigernes F. , Lorentzen D.
Published: January 2024

In 1961, Dungey suggested that magnetic reconnection occurs due to the solar-terrestrial interaction. The interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) is thought to merge with Earth’s geomagnetic field (GMF). After the reconnection process the newly formed magnetic flux tube, consisting of both the IMF and GMF, moves anti-sunward. Poleward-moving auroral forms (PMAFs) are believed to be the ionospheric signatures of this process, which transfers magnetic flux from the dayside to the nightside. This paper looks at the connection between the solar wind speed and the motion of the PMAF as it moves from the auroral oval, anti-sunward, into the polar cap. PMAFs are identified using both the meridian scanning photometer (MSP) and colored all-sky camera (ASC). Once the PMAFs are identified, the PMAF-SLOPE, vα (units of degrees per time) and the angle (αPMAF) the PMAF makes with the horizontal (Time axis), in the MSP plot are calculated. These values (vα and αPMAF) are individually plotted against the vx-component of the solar wind speed and the flow speed (total solar wind speed). The plots generate linear a relationship between PMAF-SLOPEs, vα, [or PMAF angles (αPMAF)], and the vx-component of the solar wind speed (or the flow speed). A total of 57 PMAF events from 8 different days were associated with solar wind speeds (vx-component) ranging from 344 to 679 km/s. The first linear plot, between the PMAF-SLOPE and solar wind speed (vx-component), shows a high correlation: rvα=0.944. A second linear plot, between αPMAF and the solar wind speed (vx-component) shows a very high correlation: rαPMAF=0.973. The conclusions obtained from this statistical study are: 1) both the PMAF-SLOPE vα and αPMAF are highly correlated to the vx-component of the solar wind, increasing when vx increases and vice versa, 2) PMAFs must be connected to both the IMF and GMF and are dragged anti-sunward, mostly by the vx-component of the solar wind, and 3) PMAFs are indeed the ionospheric footprints of a newly formed magnetic flux tube, due to dayside magnetic reconnection, being transferred from the dayside to nightside.
Monkey see, monkey do? Exploring parent-athlete behaviours from youth athletes' perspective
Authors: McCabe Liam P. , Tsiros Margarita D. , Crozier Alyson J.
Published: January 2024

Parents are an important social agent that can shape their child's behaviour in sport. However, the association between a youth athlete's perception of their parent's sideline sport behaviour and their own sporting behaviours is currently unclear. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to explore the relationship between parent and youth athlete behaviours in sport settings. Australian youth athletes (n = 67) participating in team-based sports completed an online survey where they reported their parents positive and negative sideline behaviours and their own prosocial and antisocial sport behaviour during the past month. Linear regression results suggested that parent's positive behaviours were associated with youth prosocial behaviours, whereas parent's negative behaviours were associated with youth antisocial behaviours. Results provide preliminary quantitative evidence that youth athletes' perceptions of their parents' sideline behaviours predict their own on-field behaviours. As antisocial athlete behaviours were positively associated with parent negative behaviours, sport organisations should target, and ideally eliminate, negative parent behaviours. Conversely, to improve prosocial athlete behaviour, encouraging positive parent behaviours should be promoted.
Simple and affordable soft brace application in dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients
Authors: Wu Chong , Jiao Xin-He
Published: January 2024

Background

Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) is a hereditary disease characterized by increased fragility of the epidermis and mucosa and is accompanied by blister formation following minor trauma. Repeated injuries cause contracture and scar formation, which can further result in hand deformity, leading to a decline in hand ability and a lower quality of life. In this study, after the scar release of patients' hands, we developed a new and practical portable soft support, and evaluated its efficacy in delaying the scar contracture of hands after operation.

Methods

According to the hand function scores, the patients were divided into two groups. Those with excellent and good grades were assigned to the open hand function group, and those with poor grades were allocated to the restricted hand function group. The primary conditions, the use of a postoperative soft brace, and some common factors in the two groups were compared to determine whether these parameters influence postoperative hand function.

Results

There were no significant differences in age, gender, body mass index, ADL assessment index, albumin concentration, hemoglobin concentration, fasting blood glucose level, prothrombin time, and activated partial thromboplastin time between the two groups (p > 0.05). In contrast, there was a significant difference between the two groups in the use of soft braces following the operation (p < 0.05). The odds ratio of patients fixed with a brace compared with patients not fixed with soft braces was 11.01.

Conclusions

Soft brace is a critical factor impacting the hand function of patients with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa after scar contracture release in both hands. Indeed, a hand brace worn after the operation can delay the recurrence of scar contracture in both hands and offer patients a longer time to use their hands effectively. In addition, by restoring the appearance of patients' hands and some hand functions, patients' mental state and quality of life have been greatly improved.
Long term outcomes of the Humeral Intracondylar Repair System for management of canine humeral intracondylar fissures and humeral condylar fractures
Authors: Hood Rebecca S. , Walton Myles Ben , Innes John F.
Published: January 2024

Objective

To document long-term client-reported clinical outcomes and complications for the Humeral Intracondylar Repair System (HIRS) for treatment of humeral intracondylar fissures (HIF) and humeral condylar fractures (HCF) in dogs.

Method

Data collection involved the review of clinical records and analysis of an owner questionnaire regarding complication occurrence and client-reported outcome. The “Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs” (LOAD) instrument was incorporated into the questionnaire.

Results

Twenty-six cases of HIF and 14 cases of HCF were included in the study, with follow-up times of over 12 months (range 13–97 months). Thirty-seven out of 40 cases reached long-term follow up: 25 out of 26 HIF cases, 11 out of 11 lateral condylar fracture cases and one out of three dicondylar fracture cases. Two cases of HIF suffered a gradual return of lameness in the long term; both dogs had concomitant medial coronoid disease. No other complications were reported in the long term. Excluding cases with concurrent issues affecting exercise, the median LOAD score at follow-up was 4 and 5 (out of 52) for HIF and HCF cases, respectively. At long-term follow-up, 36 out of 37 cases were reported to have regained “full function of the limb.”

Clinical significance

The results of this study, together with previously reported short and medium-term outcomes, support the use of HIRS for management of humeral intracondylar fissures and humeral condylar fractures.
Behavioral observations, heart rate and cortisol monitoring in horses following multiple oral administrations of a cannabidiol containing paste (part 2/2)
Authors: Eichler Fabienne , Ehrle Anna , Machnik Marc , Jensen Katharina Charlotte , Wagner Sabrina , Baudisch Natalie , Bolk Julia , Pötzsch Magdalena , Thevis Mario , Bäumer Wolfgang , Lischer Christoph , Wiegard Mechthild
Published: January 2024

As a remedy against stress and anxiety, cannabidiol (CBD) products are of increasing interest in veterinary medicine. Limited data is available describing the actual effectiveness of CBD in horses. The aim of this study (part 2 of 2) was to analyze stress parameters via behavioral observation, heart rate monitoring and assessment of blood and saliva cortisol levels in healthy horses treated repeatedly with a CBD containing paste. Twelve horses were randomly assigned to a treatment or a control group. Two pastes were orally administered in a double-blinded study design, one paste containing CBD and one paste without active ingredient. Both pastes were administered twice daily over 15 days (dose: 3 mg CBD/kg). Behavioral observations were conducted daily using a sedation score and a rating of facial expressions, based on the previously described facial sedation scale for horses (FaceSed) and the Horse Grimace Scale. Blood and saliva samples were obtained regularly to determine cortisol levels throughout the study. Cortisol levels were analyzed by means of liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). Behavioral observations and cortisol levels were compared between groups. Prior to paste administration, a novel object test was performed and the horses’ reaction to loading on a trailer was recorded. Both tests were repeated after 13 days of paste application. Movement patterns such as different gaits during the novel object test were evaluated and an ethogram was designed to assess exhibited behavioral traits. Cardiac beat-to-beat (R-R) intervals were recorded throughout and evaluated using heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) parameters. Blood and saliva samples for cortisol analysis were taken before and after the tests. Daily behavioral observations and cortisol levels did not differ between the treatment and the control group. Similarly, analysis of movement patterns, HR, HRV and cortisol levels during the novel object test and trailer test did not identify significant differences between the groups. Regularly administered oral CBD (3 mg/kg BID over 15 days) had no statistically significant effect on behavioral observations, cortisol levels, HR and HRV in horses. Further research is required to establish adequate doses and indications for the use of CBD in horses.
Interaction of Glass Powder with Al Powder and Zinc Oxide in Aluminum Paste
Authors: Hou Lizhi , Liu Shunke , Zhu Xiaoyun
Published: January 2024

By analyzing the interaction of different glass powders with Al powder and Zinc oxide, the effect of the wetting property of glass powders on the surface morphology of aluminum paste and the adhesion between aluminum paste and Zinc oxide substrate is discussed. The effect of wetting property for different glass powders on Al and Zinc oxide is analyzed by a high-temperature contact angle tester, and the contact angle-temperature and extension radius-temperature curves are determined during the wetting process of the glass powders. The microstructure of the cross-section of the glass powders and of the substrate, and the surface morphology of the aluminum pastes are analyzed by a scanning electron microscope. Adhesion between the aluminum paste and the Zinc oxide substrate is analyzed by a vertical tensile strength meter. The results show that the wetting property of glass powder is an important factor affecting the adhesion and surface morphology of the paste, and it plays a role in preventing excessive oxidation of aluminum paste during sintering at high temperatures.
A Review: Subcritical Water Extraction of Organic Pollutants from Environmental Matrices
Authors: Yabalak Erdal , Aminzai Mohammad Tahir , Gizir Ahmet Murat , Yang Yu
Published: January 2024

Most organic pollutants are serious environmental concerns globally due to their resistance to biological, chemical, and photolytic degradation. The vast array of uses of organic compounds in daily life causes a massive annual release of these substances into the air, water, and soil. Typical examples of these substances include pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Since they are persistent and hazardous in the environment, as well as bio-accumulative, sensitive and efficient extraction and detection techniques are required to estimate the level of pollution and assess the ecological consequences. A wide variety of extraction methods, including pressurized liquid extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, and subcritical water extraction, have been recently used for the extraction of organic pollutants from the environment. However, subcritical water has proven to be the most effective approach for the extraction of a wide range of organic pollutants from the environment. In this review article, we provide a brief overview of the subcritical water extraction technique and its application to the extraction of PAHs, PCBs, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and others form environmental matrices. Furthermore, we briefly discuss the influence of key extraction parameters, such as extraction time, pressure, and temperature, on extraction efficiency and recovery.
Enhancing Surveillance Systems: Integration of Object, Behavior, and Space Information in Captions for Advanced Risk Assessment
Authors: Jeon Minseong , Ko Jaepil , Cheoi Kyungjoo
Published: January 2024

This paper presents a novel approach to risk assessment by incorporating image captioning as a fundamental component to enhance the effectiveness of surveillance systems. The proposed surveillance system utilizes image captioning to generate descriptive captions that portray the relationship between objects, actions, and space elements within the observed scene. Subsequently, it evaluates the risk level based on the content of these captions. After defining the risk levels to be detected in the surveillance system, we constructed a dataset consisting of [Image-Caption-Danger Score]. Our dataset offers caption data presented in a unique sentence format, departing from conventional caption styles. This unique format enables a comprehensive interpretation of surveillance scenes by considering various elements, such as objects, actions, and spatial context. We fine-tuned the BLIP-2 model using our dataset to generate captions, and captions were then interpreted with BERT to evaluate the risk level of each scene, categorizing them into stages ranging from 1 to 7. Multiple experiments provided empirical support for the effectiveness of the proposed system, demonstrating significant accuracy rates of 92.3%, 89.8%, and 94.3% for three distinct risk levels: safety, hazard, and danger, respectively.
Diastereomers of Spheroidal Form and Commercially Available Taxifolin Samples
Authors: Terekhov Roman P. , Melnikov Evgeny S. , Nikitin Ilya D. , Tokareva Margarita A. , Rodina Tatyana A. , Savina Anastasiya D. , Pankov Denis I. , Zhevlakova Anastasiya K. , Beloborodov Vladimir L. , Selivanova Irina A.
Published: January 2024

Taxifolin is a natural polyphenol belonging to the class of flavonoids. The structure of this compound is characterized by the presence of two chiral centers. The spheroidal form of taxifolin (TAXs) has emerged as a promising modification due to enhanced solubility, higher safety profile, and long-term release from solid dosage forms. The study’s objective was to assess the diastereomeric content in TAXs and industrially produced samples of taxifolin. Considering the difference in the physico-chemical properties of diastereomers and based on the literature data, we developed a qualitative HPLC method. The chromatograms were recorded using a diode array detector at 290 nm and a mass spectrometer operated in negative ionization mode. Our data suggest that a biphenyl column and gradient elution using 0.1% formic acid in water and 0.2% formic acid in methanol, with the organic phase gradient from 7% to 21% and a flow rate of 0.65 mL/min for 15 min at 60 °C, provides the best conditions for the separation of taxifolin diastereomers. This method was validated for quantitative analysis. We discovered that the cis-isomer was present in all the analyzed samples, with its quantity ranging from 0.8% to 9.5%. TAXs can be considered a sample enriched with diastereomers.
Moving for Love: Interracial Marriage and Migration in Brazil
Authors: Osuji Chinyere
Published: January 2024

The link between marriage and migration is usually considered in terms of international migration. However, domestic migration provides another lens in which to view this connection. In Brazil, despite the large migration from the northeast to the southern regions in the twentieth century, the role of domestic migration in race-mixing has been unacknowledged. Since race in Brazil is highly regionalized, with black and brown Brazilians comprising most northern regions and white Brazilians being in the majority of the southern areas of the country, migration can open possibilities for interracial marriage that are less likely to occur for non-migrants. At the same time, as gender plays an important role in opportunities for intermarriage, the effects of migration likely vary according to intersections of race and gender. An examination of the data on marital unions from the 2009 Brazilian National Household Survey, which includes large numbers of earlier cohorts of mass migration, demonstrates the influence of migration on interracial marriage. This study finds that the effect of migration on the odds of being interracially married (in comparison with being in a same-race marital union) vary according to the race and gender of the spouse. This study is one of the first to tie together two demographic phenomena—migration and interracial marriage—that have not previously been examined in the Brazilian context. It also provides a new lens through which to understand interracial marriage in Brazil and has implications for future studies of family formation in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Competitiveness and Factors Influencing Indonesian Clove Exports to Eight Export Destination Countries from 2005-2020
Authors: Hidayati Siti Ainia , Ekaria
Published: January 2024

Indonesia is the largest clove producer and exporter in the world, but from 2005 to 2020 the average clove export was dominated by Madagascar. As the largest clove producer, Indonesia should be able to dominate the export market, especially cloves. Therefore, this study aims to determine the competitiveness position of Indonesian cloves and analyze the economic factors that affect Indonesian cloves exports. In this study, the analysis method use Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), Export Product Dynamics (EPD), and a Fixed Effect Model (FEM) for panel data of eight export destination countries from 2005-2020. The results show that the competitiveness of Indonesian cloves is above the world average. The competitive position of Indonesia's clove exports in the Netherlands, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States, and Vietnam is a rising star. At the same time, the other two markets (India and Singapore) are falling stars. In addition, the export prices have a significant effect on the volume of Indonesian clove exports. Indonesian clove production and destination countries' GDP per capita have a positive effect, while economic distance has a negative effect on the volume of Indonesian clove exports.
A Sentiment Analysis and Topic Modelling of The Socio-Economic Registration 2022
Authors: Simbolon Indah , Manurung Nicholas H , Andini Sukma , Lya Hulliyyatus Suadaa
Published: January 2024

Socio-Economic Registration or Regsosek is an activity of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) that aims to collect data related to the profile, social and economic conditions, and welfare levels of all residents in 514 regencies/cities in Indonesia. One indicator of the success of Regsosek 2022 is the response and opinion from the community regarding the activity. The response and opinion can provide an overview of the implementation of Regsosek 2022 so that the picture can be used as a lesson learned to carry out the following population data collection. This study uses several methods to analyze the results of community responses and opinions on Regsosek activities, especially on Twitter social media. The method used in this research is sentiment analysis classification with four techniques: Naïve Bayes, Nearest Centroid, K-Nearest Neighbors, and Support Vector Machine. Then, the performance of the four techniques will be compared. In addition, the topic modeling method will also be used with two techniques, namely Latent Semantic Analysis and Latent Dirichlet Allocation. Data is collected using web scraping techniques. The results obtained from the sentiment analysis classification are that the Nearest Centroid method provides the best results with a relatively high and balanced f1-score value in positive and negative sentiments, which are 59% and 66%, respectively. Moreover, LDA modeling results are better than the LSA method for topic modeling results.
Interest Rate Transmission on Indonesia’s Monetary Policy Analysis: Case of Banking Interest Rate
Authors: Nugroho Adin , Prientananda Ghina Salsabila
Published: January 2024

Indonesia's economic stability should be achieved by implementing monetary and fiscal policies, for instance, setting the interest rate by Bank Indonesia (BI) as policy rate of central bank, which should be followed by other banking institutions. Unfortunately, this interest rate regulation by BI had not been able to achieve the goal of restoring economic stability since it always had long time lag. This happened because the policy of increasing interest rates had not been followed up spontaneously by other banking institutions. In fact, time lag might cause disadvantages such as long-lasting high inflation, increased poverty, and severe economy vulnerability. This research was conducted to analyze the time lag of the transmission of Bank Indonesia's interest rate monetary policy and the response of banking institutions in Indonesia. The method used in this study was survival analysis. The results indicated that the time lag of monetary policy transmission using the interest rate in Indonesia needed to be improved to double adjustment speed to reach the optimal point. The response of banking institutions could be improved because there was still asymmetry response in all aspects including types of interest rates, allocations, and change direction. Meanwhile, from the aspect of ownership, both state-owned and private-owned banks had shown in line response of time lag performance.
Comparison Of Kernel Support Vector Machine In Stroke Risk Classification (Case Study:IFLS data)
Authors: Lensa Rosdiana Safitri  , Nur Chamidah  , Toha Saifudin  , Gaos Tipki Alpandi
Published: January 2024

Stroke s a disability main source and main disability source to lost years of disability-adjusted life. Currently the information technology development, especially the field of machine learning has an important role in early warning of various diseases, such as strokes. One of the methods used for stroke classifying is Support Vector Machine (SVM). In this study, we aim to compare several kernel functions in SVM such as linear, radial basis function(RBF), polynomial, and sigmoid for classifying stroke risk. We determine the best kernel based on accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity values. The result of this study shows that linear kernel function gives the best performance in classifying with values of classification accuracy 99.0%, specificity 100.0%, ,and sensitivity 97.0%. Those scores are the highest scores among the other kernel , that means the linear kernel function is the best method for classifying strokes risk.
Investigation of Oxygen Uptake Kinetics and Anthropometric Profiles in Elite Kickboxing Athletes
Authors: Shahidi Seyed Houtan , Coşkun Gülnur , E. Holway Francis
Published: January 2024

Introduction: This study explores the intricate relationship between various physiological variables and their impact on the performance of elite kickboxing athletes. Methods: A cohort of ten male athletes, distinguished by their national, Asian, or world titles, participated in a comprehensive assessment encompassing peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak), muscle mass, lactate threshold (LT), and respiratory compensation point (RCP). Results: The findings elucidate a compelling and positive correlation between muscle mass and VO2peak, illuminating the pivotal role of muscular development in augmenting aerobic capacity and overall athletic prowess in the context of kickboxing. Furthermore, the assessment of LT and RCP provides valuable insights into the physiological thresholds governing exercise intensity and performance limitations. These results carry significant implications for the design of tailored training and conditioning regimens, enabling kickboxers to optimize their physical capacities within the confines of their physiological boundaries. Conclusions: In summary, this investigation enriches our understanding of the multifaceted determinants of success in combat sports, emphasizing the critical role of muscle mass, aerobic and anaerobic capabilities, and physiological thresholds in the performance of elite kickboxing athletes.
Investigasi Variabel Penentu Pengelolaan Keuangan UMKM Di Yogyakarta: Literasi Keuangan, Sikap dan Pendapatan
Authors: Yustrianthe Rahmawati , Budi Asmarawati
Published: January 2024

This research aims to explore the influence of financial literacy, financial attitudes and income on financial management in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Yogyakarta. The samples in this research were MSME actors in the Yogyakarta area and its surroundings. The data analysis techniques used include descriptive statistics, validity testing, reliability testing, classical assumption testing and hypothesis testing using multiple linear regression. The research results show that financial literacy and income have no influence on financial management of MSMEs in Yogyakarta, while financial attitudes show no influence on financial management of MSMEs in Yogyakarta.
Green Accounting dan Kinerja Lingkungan: Strategi Menyelamatkan Bumi atau Menguntungkan diri sendiri ?
Authors: Siti Nurlatifah
Published: January 2024

This study examines the effect of green accounting and environmental performance on the profitability ofmanufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry sector in Indonesia. The research data is in theform of annual financial reports for the period of 2018-2022 obtained from the official BEI website. Theresearch sample consists of 60 data selected by purposive sampling. Data analysis uses multiple linearregression with SPSS for Windows version 26.0. The results show that green accounting has a negative andsignificant effect on profitability, while environmental performance has a positive and significant effect onprofitability. This indicates that green accounting is not effective as a strategy to save the earth or benefitoneself, but rather causes high costs without providing significant added value. On the contrary,environmental performance is effective as a strategy to save the earth and benefit oneself, because it canincrease resource efficiency, reduce environmental costs, meet consumer expectations, increase reputation,and strengthen the competitive advantage of the company. Green accounting and environmentalperformance together have a significant effect on profitability. This study provides implications forcompanies, governments, and society about the importance of green accounting and environmentalperformance in improving profitability and sustainability of the company
Pengaruh Insentif Pajak, Aplikasi Akuntansi, dan Pemanfaatan E-Filing terhadap Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Orang Pribadi UMKM
Authors: Wanda Maulida  , Rizka Ramayanti
Published: January 2024

The digital era changes a person's consumptive pattern to enter the world of e-commerce. The digital era also supports taxation, not only that but it can facilitate daily activities. Along with the growing digital penetration MSMEs have entered e-commerce and participated in the digital ecosystem. The purpose of this study is to analysis the use of tax incentives, accounting applications, and the use of e-filing which has an impact on taxpayer compliance by individual-owned MSMEs. The tax incentive variable of this study refers to the Tax Regulation Harmonization Law (UU HPP). The sampling technique is purposive sampling. This study used a likert scale, which is 1 strongly disagree, 2 disagree, 3 agree, and 4 strongly agree. The sample of this study was 80 individual-owned MSMEs in the culinary field throughout Jabodetabek registered on the Grab platform with certain criteria. The study was conducted online spreading questionnaires through social media. This research was processed using Partial Least Square (PLS) with the SmartPLS software program version 3.0 carried out in 2022. It can be concluded that tax incentives, accounting applications, and the use of e-filing have a positive and significant influence on MSME tax compliance.
Pengaruh Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perusahaan Indonesia:Berdasarkan Pedoman ESG Kementerian Keuangan Indonesia
Authors: Aggil Fillian Rikandi  , Mega Silvia
Published: January 2024

There is still controversy regarding the relationship between ESG and company financial performance, because there are inconsistent results of previous studies. Implementation and disclosure of ESG in Indonesian companies is still very low when analyzed by several measures that are not managed by the Indonesian government. Through this research it is hoped that it can narrow the research gap regarding the relationship between ESG and company financial performance. This study uses ESG guidelines by the Indonesian Ministry of Finance as a measure in assessing the implementation and disclosure of ESG in energy sector companies in Indonesia. These guidelines have not been used before by other researchers in analyzing ESG disclosures in Indonesian companies. This research can also add to the study of new literature related to the relationship between ESG and company financial performance. The sample data in this study are all energy sector companies that have sustainability reports for 2020-2022, totaling 39 (company-year). The results of the study found that environmental, social and governance had no significant effect on return on assets (ROA). Environmental and social have a negative effect on Tobin's Q, and governance has no significant effect on Tobin's Q.
Good Corporate Governance pada Nilai Perusahaan dengan Kinerja Keuangan sebagai Variabel Intervening
Authors: Esti Damayanti  , Wilda Marliana
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine the partial or simultaneous effect of Good Corporate Governance on Company Value and Financial Performance as an Intervening Variable in Coal Mining Sector Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2019-2021. The research design used in this study is a type of quantitative model, the technique used is non-probability sampling with a judgment sampling approach. Data from research is obtained indirectly through intermediary media, generally in the form of evidence, notes or financial reports that have been compiled in archives published by the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). The results in research and analysis prove that Good Corporate Governance (KM) has a positive and significant effect on Firm Value (PBV), Good Corporate Governance (KM) has no effect on Financial Performance (ROA), Financial Performance (ROA) has a positive and significant effect on Value Company (PBV) and Good Corporate Governance (KM) have no effect on firm value (PBV) through the financial performance (ROA) of manufacturing companies in the coal mining sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. For investors and companies, researchers hope that the results of the research can be used to assist the company in making decisions to be able to increase sales every year and younger companies to get funding for company development.
PENGARUH PAJAK REKLAME DAN PAJAK PENERANGAN JALAN TERHADAP PENDAPATAN ASLI DAERAH KOTA BEKASI
Authors: Adelina Suryati
Published: January 2024

This study aims to determine whether there is an effect of the Advertising Tax and Street Lighting Tax on the Bekasi City Original Revenue during the period from 2015 to 2020. The sample selection in this study used the purposive sampling method with predetermined criteria obtained for 5 years so that the total sample used is 72 data. The type of data used is secondary data obtained from the Dispenda (Regional Revenue Service). The results of this study indicate that the Advertising Tax has a positive and significant effect on Regional Original Income with a significant level of 0.000, stating that the H1 hypothesis is accepted. Street Lighting Tax has a positive and significant effect on Regional Original Revenue with a significant level of 0.002, stating that the hypothesis H2 is accepted. Advertising tax and street lighting tax together have a significant and significant impact on local revenue.
EFEK INTELECTUAL CAPITAL (IC) PADA MOTIVASI PERILAKU WINDOW DRESSING LAPORAN KEUANGAN PADA PERUSAHAAN TRANSPORTASI YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA
Authors: Heni Yusnita
Published: January 2024

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of intellectual capital on the motivation for window dressing behavior in financial statements in transportation companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. This study uses primary data obtained by filling out a questionnaire. The population in this study are all transportation companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2021 as many as 47 companies with a sample of 20 companies. The data analysis technique used in this study uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Smart PLS (Partial Least Square) software. The results of the study: 1. Human capital has an effect on the motivation of window dressing behavior, 2. Structural capital has no effect on the motivation of window dressing behavior, 3. Relational capital has an effect on the motivation of window dressing behavior.
Document Productivity Cycle (Study case of Samudera Raksa Ship Museum)
Authors: Musiana Yudhawasthi Ciwuk
Published: January 2024

The study aims to discuss document productivity in the case of the Samudera Raksa Ship Museum. To answer this, the researchers made a productivity document study based on (1) Blasius Sudarsono's axiom, which states that "In the beginning, it was the human will to express what he thought and/or felt;" (2) Sudarsono's thoughts regarding documents as processes and products; (3) Lund’s concept of document creation; (4) Sabine Roux's thoughts on the rhizome concept in the document productivity process; and (5) the concept of museum communication by Yudhawasthi. Based on these theoretical frameworks, an analysis of the document productivity in the case of the Samudra Raksa Ship Museum is outlined with the formulation of research questions: (1) Is the document productivity a cycle? (2) How is the document productivity cycle in the case of the Samudra Raksa Ship Museum? This research was a qualitative study and research data were obtained through an in-depth interview process with three research informants, literature search, and field observation. The informants are (1) curator of the Samudera Raksa Ship Museum and Borobudur Temple area management, (2) the leader of Digital Technology Development of the Samudera Raksa Ship Museum, and (3) a former crew of the Samudera Raksa Ship. From the mapping, the researcher found the dimensions that reflect a cycle: 1. document creation stage where knowledge, the object/message/document as well as the media and technology are used to produce. 2. The product produced does not stop as a work, but humans can continue to interpret and reinterpret it, thereby producing knowledge and/or knowledge. Then, 3. returning to the initial cycle, namely creation, which drives the next creation process. 4. All of these steps involve communication and documentation 5. All of the processes are human brain simulations.
Ecological functions of the document in art and design: diplomatic-documents in artistics inquiries
Authors: Aucompte Yann
Published: January 2024

A certain ecologist art form has been on the rise for the past twenty years. Those artworks include documents. The analysis will take two examples : Tale as Tool, and Chroniques de l’accueil. The use of documents doesn't deal with representation, as it used to be in art, but with inquiries. The ecological art tries to trigger testimonies and transformations of the common representation of nature. They don’t use documents as a trace but for their diplomatic capabilities. The document doesn’t record events or facts but it changes the situation. The ecological artists come with this paradoxical art stance : recording the existing state of social relation to transform it.
Document theory and document design
Authors: Perret Arthur
Published: January 2024

This paper reports on an experiment which connects document design with document theory. Document design is about what documents should do. We use the example of document graphs and of Cosma, a visualization program created during the HyperOtlet research programme, to show how theory can inform design decisions and help conceptualize results.