bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Service composition based on genetic algorithm and fuzzy rules
Authors: Gheisari Mohammad Reza , Emadi Sima
Published: December 2022

The expansion of service-oriented architecture and the increasing number of web services has led to an increase in demand for their use. But since a single service alone may not be enough to meet the most relatively complex business processes requirements, it is necessary to combine several individual services to deliver user satisfaction. By increasing the number of services that have the same functionality, the quality of service provided by each service will play an important role in the service selection process; in the process of service composition, different services with different quality parameters come together to provide a new task. Therefore, offering the best quality service to the user is considered an important issue. The challenging issues in the service composition process include how to combine the web services with quality parameters based on user preference, long response time for the composition process, large search space, and the correlation between the services. In this paper, the quality-based service composition is modeled by considering the relationship between the services to improve the quality of service (QoS) parameters. The proposed model consists of several steps. In the first step, the inappropriate services will be pruned by applying the correlation between the services. In the second step, by determining the quality levels for the QoS, the APSO algorithm is used to select the best levels and, finally, the best services. In the service combination stage, the services selected from the previous stage are combined using a fuzzy genetic algorithm (FGA) to create a suitable combination service. The results show that when the correlation between the services is considered, the response time criterion improves significantly by integrating the quality parameters and pruning the candidate services, and reduces the search space.
Application of artificial neural network model in predicting profitability of Indian banks
Authors: Marak Zericho R. , Ambarkhane Dilip , Kulkarni Anand J.
Published: December 2022

The aim of this study is to predict the profitability of Indian banks. Several factors both internal and external, affecting bank profitability were derived from extensive review of literature. We used Artificial Neural Network (ANN) with cross-validation technique to perform predictive analysis. ANN was chosen due to its flexibility and non-linear modelling capability. Several structures of ANN with a single and two hidden layers along with varying hidden neurons were implemented. Further, a comparison was made with the multiple linear regression (MLR) model. We found the models based on ANN to offer very accurate results in prediction and are marginally better as compared to the regression model. Higher accuracy of the model makes a significant difference due to the astronomically large size of the balance sheet of banks. This article is unique in the approach of handling the panel data for predictive analysis wherein the training of the model was done on a single bank’s data, thus, reducing the panel data to a time series data. This approach shows the ability to work with large panel data and make accurate predictions.
A decision making framework for comparing sales and operational performance of firms in emerging market
Authors: Biswas Sanjib , Bandyopadhyay Gautam , Pamucar Dragan , Sanyal Aparajita
Published: December 2022

Sales and operations planning translates the requirements of the customers at the market place (related to new and/or existing products and services) into actionable tactical plans to drive the activities of the value chain of the organization. The present work aims to provide a multi-period and multi-perspective evaluation framework to compare the sales and operational performance (SOP) of firms in an emerging market. SOP is one of the frontline KPIs that describes the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales and operations planning. There is a scantiness in the extant literature about well-defined indicators to measure SOP. The current work fills the gap in the literature by developing a hybrid multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) framework utilizing the Logarithmic Percentage Change-driven Objective Weighting (LOPCOW) and Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS) models for a novel application in assessing SOP. From the data analysis, it is also evident that there is a variations in the year wise ranking of the companies. However, all individual year wise rankings maintain statistically significant correlations with the aggregated ranking. For aggregation purpose, Borda Count Method is used. The companies like ITC Limited, Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Avanti Feeds Ltd., Britannia Industries Ltd., and Symphony Ltd. hold the top five positions on aggregate. The comparison with other MCDM models is made and sensitivity analysis is carried out. The present work is a first of its kind that would encourage the analysts and the policy makers to evaluate the sales and operational performance using a scientific way.
Antidiabetic and in vitro antioxidant potential of Mormodica charantia L. fruit in Experimentally Induced Wistar Rat Model of Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Makena Wusa , Hambolu Joseph Olajide , Umana Uduak Emmanuel , Iliya Abdullahi Ibrahim , Timbuak James Abrak , Bazabang Sebastine Anthony
Published: December 2022

BACKGROUND:

The liver is a vital organ responsible for regulating the normal glucose homeostasis in the body system, and hepatic glucose metabolic dysregulation is one of the most critical elements in the pathogenesis of DM.

METHOD:

Twenty-five healthy rats aged seven weeks were divided into the following main groups; non-diabetic, diabetic untreated, diabetic treated with 250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg of MC fruit, and diabetic treated with Metformin (500 mg/kg). Different models of in vitro antioxidant assays of MC fruit were also determined.

RESULTS:

The results showed that MC fruit has high antioxidant potential against DPPH, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radicals, good reducing ferric power, significant Inhibition of lipid peroxidation and total antioxidant activities. The FBG levels decreased significantly in MC fruit treatment groups compared to diabetes control (DC) rats. The histology of the hepatic tissue of the diabetic untreated rats revealed a marked depletion in glycogen granules and hepatic DNA. These negative features were ameliorated in the MC fruit treated rats, as consistent glycogen granule storage and improved hepatic DNA presence were observed in the MC fruit treated rats.

CONCLUSION:

MC fruit reduces blood glucose levels in a diabetic rat model, and it also preserves the hepatic DNA and glycogen granules. MC fruit has a significant in vitro antioxidant activity.
Kazak Halk Hukuku Bağlamında Kız Jibek Destanı
Authors: DAL Sevgi
Published: December 2022

Türk halk edebiyatı yaratmalarından biri olan destanlar bir kültür hazinesidir. Destanlar, ait olduğu toplumun ekonomik, sosyal, hukuki vb. gibi konularda önemli bilgilerini, kültürel hafızasını nesilden nesile taşımakta ve toplumların yüzyıllar boyunca oluşturdukları bu belleğin aktarıcılığını sağlamaktadır. Hacimli eserler olarak destanlar yoğun bilgi barındırmakta ve özellikle kültür araştırmalarında tercih edilen edebi ürünler arasında yer almaktadır. Destan metinlerinde sosyal normlar ve normlardan oluşan hukuk kuralları da gözler önüne serilmektedir. Türk töresi olarak da karşımıza çıkan halk hukuku konusunda destanlar, belge niteliğinde önemli örnekler barındırmakta ve dönemin hukuk anlayışını aktarmaktadır. Kazak Türklerinin destan tasnifinde aşk konulu destanlar başlığı altında yer alan Kız Jibek destanı da Kazakların kültürel unsurlarına, yaşayışına dair birçok örnek barındırmaktadır. Kazak halk hukukuna dair pek çok bilginin yer aldığı destan, çalışmamızda Kazak halk hukuku çerçevesinde incelenmiştir. Çalışmamızda Fahrunisa Bilecik’in “Kız Jibek Destanı (Metin-Tercüme-Dizin-İnceleme) başlıklı doktora çalışmasında yer alan Türkiye Türkçesi aktarımından faydalanılmıştır. Destanda tespit edilen halk hukuku unsurları, özel hukuk ve kamu hukuku ana başlıkları altında incelenmiştir. Özel hukuk başlığı altında görücü gitme, çeyiz, düğüne ve aile içi ilişkiler; kamu hukuku başlığı altında ise yerleşim düzeni, toplumsal ilişkiler ve ceza hukukuna yönelik halk hukuku kurallarına yer verilmiştir.
Cien años de finanzas públicas territoriales en Colombia
Authors: Ricciulli-Marín Diana , Bonet-Morón Jaime , Pérez-Valbuena Gerson Javier
Published: December 2022

Usando series históricas de ingresos y gastos ejecutados por los distintos niveles de gobierno para el periodo 1923-2020, este documento describe la evolución de los desequilibrios fiscales verticales y horizontales entre el gobierno nacional, los departamentos y los municipios en Colombia. El análisis permite identificar cuatro grandes momentos de las finanzas públicas territoriales en Colombia. Las décadas de 1910 y 1920 constituyen un primer momento marcado por el fortalecimiento de la autonomía fiscal de los gobiernos subnacionales. Posteriormente, con la República Liberal en los treinta, inició un segundo periodo caracterizado por reformas centralizadoras que buscaron robustecer los ingresos del gobierno nacional central, y en menor medida los de municipios y departamentos. En el lapso de 1960-1990, los cambios se enfocaron en corregir los desbalances fiscales existentes a través del aumento de las transferencias a las regiones, la creación de institutos descentralizados y fondos territoriales, y la introducción de un nuevo estatuto tributario territorial en 1983. Finalmente, un último momento inicia con la Constitución Política de 1991, la cual dio un impulso final a la descentralización y abrió el camino hacia las reformas que construyeron el actual marco normativo de las finanzas públicas territoriales en Colombia.
KONFLIK BATHIN TOKOH DALAM NOVEL ALASKA KARYA NISAAFATM
Authors: Utami Adityaningrum Puspita
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini mengangkat novel sebagai objek yang diteliti dengan menggunakan teori psikoanalisis dan menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Novel yang dipilih sebagai objek penelitian yaitu novel yang berjudul Alaska karya Nisaafatm. Melalui pembacaan novel yang disajikan menceritakan tentang seorang anak yang memiliki kedua orang tua yang bercerai, dalam cerita tersebut peneliti melihat bahwa novel yang disajikan memiliki beberapa masalah yang terjadi pada beberapa tokoh sehingga mengakibatkan masalah psikologi atau kejiwaan pada tokoh tersebut. Dalam cerita tersebut terdapat hal baik dan buruk. Peneliti menemukan beberapa hal yang mengakibatkan hal baik dan buruk tersebut ada pada sifat manusia, bagi peneliti dalam cerita Alaska bukan hanya bercerita tentang soal percintaan saja melainkan bagaimana permasalahan itu terjadi dan apa akibat yang ditimbulkan dalam persoalan tersebut. Tokoh-tokoh di dalam cerita novel Alaska menggambarkan situasi yang terjadi pada persoalan di masyarakat banyak orang tua yang bercerai dan mengakibatkan seorang anak memiliki perubahan pada kondisi psikologisnya.
Effect of Investment Decisions, Financing Decisions and Dividend Policy on Profitability and Value of The Firm
Authors: Murniati Sitti
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of investment decisions, financing decisions and dividend policies both directly and indirectly on value of the firm mediated by profitability. The sample technique was purposive sampling by pooling data. Data were analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling. The results showed that investment decisions and financing decisions have a positive and significant effect on profitability and value of the firm so that the main objective of the company is to maximize the welfare of company owners by increasing value of the firm through increased profitability, while dividend policy has a negative and not significant effect on profitability and value of the firm directly and indirectly.
Have You Touched? A Case Study of Touch N Go E-Wallet
Authors: Kee Daisy Mui Hung
Published: December 2022

This paper examines the relationship between the product features, convenience, perceived trust, customer satisfaction, and intention to use the Touch' n go e-Wallet. In this research, we have sent a survey to our target respondents, the people who are using Touch' n go e-Wallet. They are include students, employed, unemployed, self-employed, and retired respondents, including all races from all age levels. In this research, we want to know whether the respondents would like to use cash to pay in their daily lives or prefer to transit the cash to cashless. A total of 150 respondents has participated in our online survey via Google Forms. Our research which is findings which product features, convenience, perceived trust, customer satisfaction will what effects to the intention to use of consumer towards the Touch’ N Go e-Wallet. Beside then that, our team also do some research towards the product features, convenience and perceived trust will affect the customer satisfaction or not. This research provides new insights and recommendation
A psicoterapia da atenção plena na saúde mental
Authors: Ferraz Janisse Medeiros , Oliveira Scheila da Silva , Petrich Lademir Renato
Published: December 2022

O presente artigo descreve resultados de uma pesquisa científica sobre o seguinte tema: “A psicoterapia da Atenção Plena na saúde mental”. O mundo está numa era do imediatismo e de não contentamento do ser humano; vale lembrar que é de grande importância para o contexto atual o uso da Atenção Plena, pois, as exigências e tensões cotidianas como: trabalho, estudos, problemas familiares e o mundo em si, torna a mente agitada e os pensamentos acelerados, quando se aprende a lidar com os anseios e pensamento consegue-se tratá-los, o que permite a retomada e controle. No campo da psicologia técnica da Atenção Plena tem se mostrado eficiente no auxílio do tratamento de transtornos como: TDAH, ansiedade e depressão. Esquadrinha-se os resultados da investigação com a seguinte problemática: qual a importância da Atenção Plena e quais os benefícios que ela traz para saúde mental? A pesquisa tem como objetivo geral averiguar como a saúde mental é impactada com a utilização da técnica de Atenção Plena. Em seguida foram descritos os conceitos de saúde mental e de Atenção Plena; o uso da Atenção Plena na psicoterapia e o impacto na saúde mental; e ainda algumas sugestões de técnicas de Atenção Plena. A metodologia do trabalho fundamentou-se em uma revisão bibliográfica de caráter qualitativo e exploratório. No desfecho foi verificado e analisado o benefício do uso da Atenção Plena, ao utilizar a técnica o indivíduo se mostra menos reativo e mais aberto ao momento presente, tornando capaz de identificar os pensamentos que são nocivos, sem deixar desencadear as emoções que venham atrapalhar ou até mesmo fomentar uma patologia desequilibrando a saúde mental. Percebeu-se que, a Atenção Plena, devido ao fato de que os sentidos são direcionados ao momento presente e à tarefa que se apresenta a esse momento, com o uso da técnica é possível desacelerar o pensamento fazendo com que se tenha uma atenção mais focada de forma intencional e sem julgamento, contribuindo significativamente para a saúde mental.
Abduction and Feminine Expression in Sir Orfeo
Authors: Worgan Ruth
Published: December 2022

This article provides a new, queer feminist reading of Sir Orfeo, in which Dame Heurodis facilitates her abduction by the Fairy King in order to destabilize the patriarchal possession of her body. Using Luce Irigaray’s work on the exchange of women between men, I discuss Heurodis’s value as a commodity and how she extricates herself from this position. Irigaray proposes that the primeval patriarchy created an exclusive between-men discourse within society, a consequence of which is the consuming masculine gaze. I consider how the silencing of the feminine is akin to the silence of the natural world, and how this enables Heurodis to express her rejection of her consumption by the masculine gaze. I argue that Sir Orfeo is a tale concerning reproduction, especially the patriarchal preoccupation with patrilineal descent that controls women’s bodies as vessels of procreation. To counter the male appropriation of the womb, I show how Heurodis aligns herself with the transformative nature of the enclosed garden, in particular the grafted impe-tree, which instigates and navigates the abduction. The maternal generative power that manifests through the natural world transforms Heurodis and queers her identity as she rejects the gendered life set for her by the patriarchy. I propose that Heurodis displays her agency through her self-mutilation, which is a form of feminine expression.
Saint George the Hagiorite and the Roman Church
Authors:   Ilia State University, Tinikashvili David
Published: December 2022

The article focuses on the liberal attitude of a Georgian Orthodox saint toward the Roman Catholic Church after Great schism in 1054. The views in favour of Roman Catholics were expressed by George the Hagiorite in a speech delivered by him before the Byzantine Emperor Constantine Doukas in 1065. He declared that “no heresy has ever been introduced" into the Roman Church. It is also well-known that St. George has translated the Athanasius’ Creed of Faith which clearly contains a filioque clause. No comment had been made to inform readers that the filioque was unacceptable for the Eastern Orthodox Church. Saint George had a loyal attitude towards Roman Catholic practice as well.
Metaphorical Representations of the 2008 Russian-Georgian War: Critical Analysis of Conceptual Metaphors of War in Relation to Gender (A Case Study based on the newspaper -The Georgian Times)
Authors:   Ilia State University, Guliashvili Nino
Published: December 2022

This paper focuses on conceptual metaphors of war, supposedly shaping peoples’ world-views in relation to gender. Any social event or phenomenon connected to human activity has a discursive representation in the media. War is not an exception. Discourse structures have an ideational function which represents human views of the world. Metaphor is a powerful linguistic tool to serve this function. The objective of the research is to reveal conceptual war metaphors based on the print media coverage of the 2008 Russian-Georgian war, which reflects male and female perceptions of the reality. The research blends Critical Discourse Analysis with Conceptual Metaphor Theory. The blending creates a relevant theoretical and methodological basis for making an attempt to uncover the conceptual metaphors, apparently underlying male/female cognition. The domain of war is the target domain in the present study; As for the source domain, it is not uniform, it may have a variety of revelations. BYU (Brigham Young University) Corpora data were used to enhance the results of the study.
O ESTÁGIO CURRICULAR SUPERVISIONADO: A EXPERIÊNCIA DE PROFESSORES DE EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA ATUANTES EM DIFERENTES REDES DE ENSINO NOS MUNICÍPIOS DA SERRA GAÚCHA
Authors: Petroli Augusto , Eliseu Fuão Marcos , Roos da Silva Ilha Franciele
Published: December 2022

O objetivo do estudo foi descrever o processo de realização do Estágio Curricular Supervisionado de Educação Física de diferentes redes de ensino de municípios da Serra Gaúcha, a partir de relatos de professores já formados e atuantes nas mesmas. Quanto aos aspectos metodológicos, o estudo consistiu em uma pesquisa descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa. Os participantes foram doze professores de Educação Física, que estivessem trabalhando em escolas de diferentes redes de ensino dos municípios da Serra Gaúcha. Para a realização da coleta dos dados, foram utilizados questionários. Estes por sua vez, foram enviados para os entrevistados via e-mail e os mesmos retornaram com o presente questionário respondido. Após a coleta dos dados, os mesmos foram interpretados para a análise de conteúdos. Concluímos que para os participantes da pesquisa a maior contribuição do estágio foi possibilitar o contato direto com a realidade escolar, e que o estágio se configura como um dos componentes essenciais na lapidação do processo inicial de construção do ser professor em suas mais diversas facetas para o contexto escolar dentro da formação de professores de Educação Física.
URGENSI PERAN PUSAT PELAPORAN DAN ANALISIS TRANSAKSI KEUANGAN DALAM PENEGAKKAN HUKUM TINDAK PIDANA PENCUCIAN UANG
Authors: Rahma Ida
Published: December 2022

Economic crimes attract enough these days. Types of crimes that damage the joints of the economic life of the nation is increasingly flour is handenrich the world participate. Crime of money laundering is one of the new dimension of economic crimes. Money laundering is the process done to change the out come of crimes such as corruption, narcotics, gambling, smuggling, and other serious crimes, with theuse of banking services for money derived from criminal acts with the intent to conceal the origin of money. Concerning combating money laundering in Indonesia is regulated by Law No.8 of 2010 on the Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering which replaces, Act No.15 of 2002 as amended by Act No. 25 of 2003. Regulation of money laundering has been quite effective in both anticipate and combat money laundering by means of tracing the flow of funds in the banking institutions associated with the disclosure of crime confiscated at the same time also criminalize any one who receives the flow of crime.
PENERAPAN AKAD QARDHUL HASAN PADA PRODUK AL-QARDH SEBAGAI TANGGUNG JAWAB SOSIAL PERBANKAN SYARIAH
Authors: Humaira  , Yunita
Published: December 2022

Pembiayaan Qardhul Hasan bukanlah sebuah produk komersial namun pembiayaan ini sangat penting untuk diterapkan pada Lembaga Keuangan Syariah (LKS). . Pinjaman ini bertujuan untuk membantu sesama manusia khususnya sesama muslim yang sedang mengalami kesulitan dibidang ekonominya dan dalam keadan yang mendesak yang disitu bertujuan untuk misi kemanusiaan dan social.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalahpenerapan akad qardhul hasan pada produk al-qardh  sebagai tanggung jawab sosial perbankan syariah. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian yuridis normatif (legal research), dengan melakukan penelitian kepustakaan atau studi dokumen yang dilakukan atau ditujukan hanya pada peraturan-peraturan yang tertulis atau bahan hukum yang lain dan pendekatan normatif.
RESPON PERTUMBUHAN BIBIT KELAPA SAWIT (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) TERHADAP PUPUK CAIR SUPER BIONIK PADA PEMBIBITAN UTAMA (Main Nursery)
Authors: Defitri Yuza , Nasamsir Nasamsir , Siahaan Ramadhani
Published: December 2022

This research was conducted at the Oil Palm Plantation of PT. Inti Indosawit Subur (PT.IIS), Tanjung Benanak, Merlung, Tanjung Jabung Barat from 20 January to 20 March 2021. This study aims to determine the response of oil palm seedling growth to super bionic liquid fertilizer at certain concentrations in the main nursery. This study used a completely randomized design (CRD) with super bionic liquid fertilizer treatment consisting of 5 levels, namely; s0 = control, s1 = 3 cc liter-1 super bionic liquid fertilizer per seedling, s2 = 6 cc liter-1 super bionic liquid fertilizer per seedling, s3 = 9 cc liter-1 super bionic liquid fertilizer per seedling, and s4 = 12 cc liter-1 super bionic liquid fertilizer per seedling. Parameters observed were plant height (cm), stem diameter (cm), shoot dry weight (g), root dry weight (g), and root-shoot ratio at 8 WAP. The research data were analyzed using analysis of variance, if it had a significant effect, then continued with Duncan's Multiple Distance Test (DNMRT) at the 5% level. The results showed that the application of super bionic liquid fertilizer had a significant effect on stem diameter, shoot dry weight, root dry weight and had no significant effect on plant height and root-shoot ratio. The application of super bionic liquid fertilizer with a concentration of 9 cc liter-1 resulted in an increase in plant height of 15.38%, stem diameter 23.78%, shoot dry weight 100%, root dry weight 71.56%, and root-shoot ratio 6.88. % compared to without super bionic liquid fertilizer (control).Keywords ; super bionic liquid fertilizer, palm oil
INTENSITAS SERANGAN Spodoptera frugiperda PADA BEBERAPA FASE PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN JAGUNG
Authors: Wilyus Wilyus , Siregar Hamdan Maruli , Aulia Rizki
Published: December 2022

This study was conducted to determine the attack intensity of S. frugiperda at several stages of corn plant growth. The research was carried out at the Experimental Garden of the Faculty of Agriculture, Jambi University. The research was doneat a 5002 m area of corn plantation which consists of 28 plots with a size of 3 x 2 m for each plot. The variables observed were the intensity of attack of S. frugiperda larvae on the leaves and the percentage of cobs attacked. Observation of attack intensity of S. frugiperda was carried out at all growth phases (phases V3 - V5 to R6 phase), namely by directly observing the symptoms of attack caused by the 3 youngest leaves that were fully opened on each sample plant. Observations of attacked cobs were carried out on all plants in each sample plot starting from the VT - R1 phase to the R6 phase. The results showed that the intensity of the attack of S. frugiperda larvae that attacked the leaves at several stages of corn plant growth fluctuated. The highest attack intensity occurred in the R6 phase, which was 22.92%. Meanwhile, the attack on the cob was first found in the R2 - R5 phase, which was 10% and then experienced a significant increase to 68.57% in the R6 phase.Keywords: attack intensity, maize, S. frugiperda
Uji Efektivitas Natrium Nitrofenol Dalam Menunjang Pertumbuhan Setek Kopi Robusta (Coffea canephora L)
Authors: Purba Khairul , Hartawan Rudi , Marpaung Ridawati
Published: December 2022

Kopi  merupakan komoditi ekspor yang terus meningkatkan pendapatan devisa negara. Perbanyakan untuk mempertahankan kualitas kopi yaitu perbanyakan dengan metode setek. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan konsentrasi terbaik natrium nitrofenol dalam mendukung pertumbuhan setek kopi robusta. Percobaan ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan Rancangan Lingkungan Rancangan Acak Lengkap. Rancangan perlakuan yang digunakan konsentrasi natrium nitrofenol yang terdiri dari 5 taraf : n0 = Tanpa Pemberian Natrium Nitrofenol, n1 = 0,30 mLL-1, n2 = 0,60 mLL-1, n3 = 0,90 mLL-1, n4 = 1,20 mLL-1. Data hasil pengamatan ditabulasi dan dianalisis dengan analisis ragam. Jika nilai F hitung berpengaruh nyata, maka dilakukan uji lanjut DNMRT ketelitian 95%. Hasil penelitian menujukan bahwa pemberian natrium nitrofenol dengan konsentrasi 0,90 mLL-1 memberikan hasil terbaik pada persentase setek berakar sebesar 62,22%, persentase setek bertunas 100%, persentase setek berakar dan bertunas sebesar 62,22%, jumlah akar sebesar 6,06 helai, bobot kering akar sebesar 0,80 g.
Kandungan Pospor-tersedia Pada Berbagai Kondisi Lahan Yang Berbeda danProduktivitasKelapa Sawit (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)Afdeling IV Rimsa PTPN VI Persero Rimbo Bujang Kabupaten Tebo Jambi
Authors: Nasamsir Nasamsir , Nengsih Yulistiati , Purba Hadi Pranata
Published: December 2022

This study aims to determine the content of available P in Ultisol soil with various land conditions and its relationship with oil palm productivity. The research was carried out at the Afdeling IV Rimsa PTPN VI Persero Oil Palm Plantation in Pematang Sapat Village, Rimbo Bujang District, Tebo Jambi Regency, and soil analysis in the Jambi BLHD laboratory. The plants used are 16 years old. The study was carried out from May to June 2021. The environmental design used was a 1 (one) factor randomized block design, with the treatment design being land conditions (k) consisting of: k1 = flat land (slope < 5%) , k2 = sloping land (slope >10 % ), and k3 = land that is inundated when it rains. Each treatment was repeated 3 times, so that 9 research units were obtained. Each research unit has 3 observation sample points so that the number of observation sample points is 27 points. Parameters observed include; P-available, Al–dd, Fe, pH, soil characteristics, and productivity of oil palm plants. Plant productivity data were analyzed by analysis of variance and continued with further test of DNMRT 5% and data of available P, Al–dd, Fe, pH, soil characteristics were analyzed descriptively and tabulated. The results showed that there were differences in soil texture, soil color, available P, Al–dd, Fe, and soil pH from the 3 observed land conditions. There were differences in oil palm productivity on slopes <5% (k1) (27,756 tons- 1ha-1th-1) with land productivity with a slope of > 10% (k2) which is 19,032 tons-1ha-1th-1. The productivity of oil palm land that is inundated when it rains (k3) is 30.804 tons-1ha-1th-1, which is not significantly different from land with a slope of <5%. Keywords: oil palm land, P-available
Aplikasi Vermikompos dalam Meningkatkan Pertumbuhan dan Hasil Melon (Cucumis melo L.)
Authors: Ichwan Budiyati , Setiaji Hajar , Armando Y.G , Eliyanti Eliyanti , Zulkarnain Zulkarnain , Ayuandriani Lily
Published: December 2022

This study aimed to examine the effect of vermicompost in increasing melon growth and yield and to obtain a dose of vermicompost that was able to provide the best melon growth and yield. The research design used was a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with one factor, namely the dose of vermicompost consisting of: 0 tonha-1; 5 tonha-1; 15 tonha-1; 25 tonha-1; and 35 tonha-1. The results showed that the application of vermicompost increased plant length, number of leaves, leaf area, stem diameter, fruit diameter, and weight per fruit of melon plants. The dose of vermicompost that gave the best melon growth and yield was 25 tonha-1, with a weight per fruit of 1,8 kg, and productivity of 50 tonha-1, 1,2 times greater than the potential yield of melon
Respon pertumbuhan setek Bud Chip Tebu (Saccharum officinarum L.) terhadap pemberian Rootone-F dengan konsentrasi berbeda
Authors: Marpaung Ridawati , Nengsih Yulistiati , Dinata Fachrory
Published: December 2022

This research is entitled: Response growth cuttings Sugarcane Chip Bud                ( Saccharum officinarum L. ) against gift Rootone -F with concentration different .Experiments and organoleptic tests in this study were carried out at the Faculty of Agriculture, UNBARI Jambi in the month of March – August 2022 .The research design used in this study was a completely randomized design (CRD) with one treatment factor, namely the concentration of Rootone-F with 4 levels as follows; r0 = without using Rootone – F ; r1 = 200 ppm Rotoone-F ; r2 = 400 ppm Rotoone-F ; r3 = 600 ppm Rotoone-F. research pen this using 3 replications , so get 12 units experimen, every unit test consist from 10 cuttings so that the total is 120 cuttings . on every unit test determined by random 5 plants as sample . Observed parameters : percentage life Sugarcane chip bud cuttings (%) , shoot length of sugar cane chip bud cuttings ( cm), diameter of buds from sugar cane chip bud cuttings (mm), number root ( strand ), weight  dry  root cane chip bud cuttings (g) . Result data study analyzed statistics use analysis variety . When on analysis variety state influence real, then next with further test DNMRT level 5%. From result study obtained that the concentration of Rootone -F had a significant effect on the percentage of survival of sugarcane chip bud cuttings , shoot length, shoot diameter, but not significantly different on the number of roots and root dry weight. Giving Rootone-F with a concentration of 400 ppm (treatment r2 ) can give the best percentage of sugarcane chip bud cuttings survival of 83.33%
Respon Pertumbuhan Bibit Kayu Manis (Cinnamomum burmannii Blume) terhadap Pemberian Abu Sekam Padi pada Media Tanam di Polibag
Authors: Priska Dandi , Nengsih Yulistiati , Hartawan Rudi , Marwan Edy
Published: December 2022

Permasalahan utama yang dihadapi dalam pembibitan kayu manis adalah mutu bibit yang masih rendah karena keberhasilan budidaya kayu manis diawali dengan penggunaan bibit yang berkualitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat respon pertumbuhan bibit kayu manis terhadap pemberian abu sekam padi pada media tanam di polybag. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Desa Sungai Pegeh, Kecamatan Siulak, Kabupaten Kerinci, selama 3 bulan mulai bulan April sampai Juli 2022. Analisis abu sekam padi dilakukan di Dinas Lingkungan Hidup Provinsi Jambi. Analisis unsur hara abu sekam padi dilakukan di Laboratorium Balai Pengkajian Teknologi Pertanian Jambi dan pengukuran bobot basah akar, bobot kering tajuk dan bobot kering akar akan dilakukan Laboratorium di Universitas Batanghari Jambi. Penelitian ini dilakukan secara ekperimen menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL), dengan satu faktor pemberian abu sekam padi sebagai berikut : k0 : 3 kg tanah ultisol per polibag (kontrol), k1 : abu sekam padi 40g + 2960g tanah ultisol, k2 : abu sekam padi 70g + 2930 g tanah ultisol, k3 : abu sekam padi 100 g + 2900 g tanah ultisol. Setiap perlakuan diulang 3 kali, sehingga diperoleh 12 satuan percobaan, setiap satuan percobaan terdiri dari8 polibagsehingga total keseluruhan adalah 96 polybag. Pada setiap satuan percobaan ditentukan secara acak 4 tanaman sebagai sampel. Parameter yang diamati dalam penelitian ini adalah: Tinggi Bibit (cm), Diameter Batang (mm), Berat Kering Tajuk (g), Berat Kering Akar (g), Nisbah TajukAkar, Indeks Kualitas, Data Lingkungan (Suhu Udara, Kelembaban Udara dan pH media). Data hasil penelitian dianalisis statistika menggunakan analisis ragam. Bila pada analisis ragam menyatakan pengaruh nyata, maka dilanjutkan dengan uji lanjut DNMRT taraf α 5%. Berdasarkan penelitian dan analisis data dapat disimpulkan bahwa pemberian abu sekam padi + tanah ultisol memberikan pengaruh nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman, diameter batang, berat kering tajuk, berat kering akar, indeks kualitas dan berpengaruh tidak nyata terhadap nisbah tajuk akar. Pemberian abu sekam padi 100 g + 2900 g tanah ultisol meningkatkan tinggi tanaman sebesar 33,61%, diameter batang 44,02%, berat kering tajuk 159,58%, berat kering akar 146,29% dan indeks kualitas 176,47% bila dibanding dengan k0. Secara umum perlakuan k3 abu sekam padi 100 g + tanah ultisol 2900 g. memberikan pertumbuhan kayu manis yang terbaik.
Perkembangan Resistensi Wereng Batang Padi Cokelat (Nilaparvata lugens Stal) di Sentra Produksi Padi Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat dan Tanjung Jabung Timur
Authors: Ratna Yuni , Yunita Wilma , Swari Elly Indra , Putri Dea Diyan , Sinaga Rahayu Hermita
Published: December 2022

The research took place from June-October 2020 at the rice production centersin Tanjung Jabung Barat and Tanjung Jabung Timur regency Jambi province. The resistance test of Nilaparvata lugens to the active ingredients of insecticide was carried out at the Pesticide and Weed Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Jambi University. This study aimed to determine the resistance level of N. lugens of Rawa Medang and Sri Agung population (Batang Asam district, Tanjung Jabung Barat regency), and Parit Culum II and Teluk Dawan population (Muara Sabak district, Tanjung Jabung Timur regency) to the insecticides used. The active ingredients of insecticide tested were abamektin and dimehipo (N. lugens of Rawa Medang and Sri Agung population), and BPMC and fipronil (N. lugens of Parit Culum II and Teluk Dawan population). Mass rearing of N. lugens was carried out at the Pesticide and Weeds Laboratory using Ciherang variety as feed. Insecticide toxicity test on macroptera female adults of N. lugens was carried out by the feed dipping method with two stages, namely preliminary and main tests. Preliminary test was carried out on N. lugens field population 2nd generation (F2), while main test was carried out on field population (F2) and standard population (F41). The observed variables were N. lugens mortality and resistance ratio (NR). Mortality data of N. lugens at 72 hours after insecticide application was analyzed probit using the PoloPlus program. The results showed that N. lugens of Rawa Medang population has been resistant (NR=6.2) to abamektin and indicated to be resistant to dimehipo (NR=1.5), while Sri Agung population was indicated to be resistant to abamektin (NR=2.9) and dimehipo (NR=1.5). N. lugens of Parit Culum II population has been resistant to BPMC (NR=4.94) and fipronil (NR=44.62), while Teluk Dawan population was indicated to be resistant to BPMC (NR=2.76)
Populasi dan Keanekaragaman Serangga Penyerbuk di Kebun Kelapa Sawit Desa Rantau Kapas Bukit Paku Kabupaten Batanghari
Authors: Hayata Hayata , Nasamsir Nasamsir , Saputro Prasetyo Hady
Published: December 2022

The presence of pollinatting insect is an unseparated part in oil palm cultivation. The insect population and its diversity   will affect the pollination process that will produce a good   fruit. This study aimed to determine and study the population as well as the species diversity of pollinating insects on smallhoulder oil palm plantations in Rantau Kapas Bukit Paku Village, Batanghari Regency. Unformated Trials  was carried out  as the experimental design and the location was porpusively chosen because there were plants under study and were uniform in  that location.The method used was a descriptive survey method, which deal with  observing the types and numbers of pollinating insects caught at the sample locations in smallholder oil palm plantations aged 6 years. Catching pollinating insects used Kairomix pheromone traps. The results of the study showed that there were 18,301 species of E kamerunicus  and 478 species of Thrips hawaiiensis  pollinated insects were caught, while 378 non-pollinated insects were caught in the oil palm plantation area in the Bukit Paku area. The general morphology of the fruit was Tenera fruit type, with the average of Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) weight as 9.4 kg.
Comparative Study to Optimize Surface Roughness of the Titanium Alloy Ti-6Al-4V by Applying Taguchi, RSM and TLBO Methods
Authors: Belbellaa Younes , Kribes Nabil , Yallese Mohamed Athmane , Lekmine Habiba , Boutabba Smail , Bezazi Abderrezak
Published: December 2022

Titanium alloys are used in aeronautics and the shipbuilding industry for their good intrinsic properties, namely low density (40% less than steel), very good mechanical properties and resistance to corrosion. The purpose of this study is to optimize the cutting conditions during the turning of Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy with Minimum of Quantity of Lubrication (MQL) conditions leading to minimize the surface roughness (Ra). The tests were carried out according to a Taguchi L18 design plan by varying four input factors namely: the cutting speed, the feed rate, the depth of cut and the cutting tool material (coated carbide with (PVD) (GC1125) and uncoated carbide (H13A)). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to found the contribution of each factor and to determine which parameters had a significant influence on the surface roughness. The treatment of the results made it possible to propose a mathematical model, which allows predicting Ra. In addition, Taguchi Signal/Noise (S/N) analysis was used in order to optimize the cutting conditions permitting to minimize Ra. The Desirability Function (DF) was also determined. In addition, the obtained results were compared to the one determined using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and Teaching and Learning Based Optimization (TLBO). It is important to note that the TLBO method gave a very satisfactory result.
Sudanese fermented foods
Authors: Sami Amel , Elimairi Imad , Ross Paul , Elsiddig Marmar , Elyass Yasmeen , Salih Heyam , Stanton Catherine
Published: December 2022

Fermented foods of Sudan are a great source of affordable daily nutrition for many families and age groups all over the country. These foods include a diverse categorisation of starting ingredients and incur traditional methodologies of production which have been preserved for centuries. We used next generation sequencing (16S rRNA and 18S rRNA) to analyse 44 Sudanese Fermented foods in five major categories food types; sorghum, plant, meat, fish and dairy. Samples were collected in Khartoum, Sudan and analysed in Cork, Ireland. We found an extensive array of unique microorganisms in Sudanese fermented foods that extended over 1300 operational taxonomic units (bacterial identification) and many fungi. While many of these foods have healthy benefits for human health, harmful bacteria and fungi were also found owing to the preparatory methods of these types of food. Further research is required to isolate the microbiome of such foods and bring about health promoting effects of Sudanese Fermented Foods to light.
UV LEDs and Their Applications
Authors: Milner Peter
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this research is to design and develop a semiconductor light source emitting ultraviolet (UV) light. The final device will then be integrated into a biomedical application to assist clinicians in patient diagnosis. A light emitting diode (LED) is the specific UV source of interest, which has been the subject of major research and development over the past 20 years, with applications spanning surface disinfection to biomedical imaging. To realise the UV LED, the semiconductor structure must first be ‘grown’ which is a research area in and of itself. This project focuses specifically on taking the as-grown material of the LED and forming individual functioning devices, characterisation and then further optimisation of the growth. Challenges currently being faced include the physical constraints (electrical and optical properties) of certain materials, and extracting as much UV light as possible from the device. With 2 years left in the project, these challenges will hopefully be overcome to produce a high efficiency UV LED, integrated into a biophotonics diagnostic tool.
The truth behind food and cancer: Simple explanations based on scientific evidence
Authors: Scannell Clodagh , Hanna Michelle , O'Sullivan Aoibheann , Mulcahy Katie , Ryan Aoife , Dolan Orla , Power Derek
Published: December 2022

Background: Specialist oncology dietetic care is lacking in Ireland. This results in knowledge gaps that are filled by unreliable information from unqualified outlets such as the media and alternative-health providers, who promote complementary/alternative medicine (CAM). The aim of this resource is to provide cancer survivors with up-to-date, evidence-based information on cancer and nutrition. Methods: Common myths about nutrition and cancer and the most popular CAM used by Irish cancer survivors were included. National cancer organisations were also reviewed. To ensure readability, content was written according to the National Adult Literacy Agency recommendations, and peer-reviewed by other dietitians. Patient feedback was sought from patient advocates. Funding was secured from Breakthrough Cancer Research to print 20,000 copies for free distribution. Results: ‘The Truth Behind Food and Cancer: Simple Explanations based on Scientific Evidence’ is a coloured printed resource written by dietitians. It discussed popular diet-based CAM and food avoidance patterns practiced by patients with cancer and provides an evidence-based response to myths and unproven dietary strategies. Conclusion: Following a restrictive dietary strategy can place vulnerable cancer patients at an even greater risk of malnutrition and its debilitating effects. Research shows that a significant number of cancer survivors turn to unproven dietary strategies in the absence of dietetic care or reliable resources.
Daily experiences and adolescent health
Authors: Whelan Eadaoin
Published: December 2022

Daily stress experiences trigger biological and psychological responses that help to manage the stress experience. However, if repeated or chronic, these stress responses are harmful to biological and psychological health.  Stress during adolescence is especially important to consider because it can entirely reshape the persons’ lifelong health and disease risk.  This reshaping of health occurs partly as a result of stress-induced biological changes, conceptualised as ‘allostatic load’.   Allostatic load is the cumulative cost of chronic stress experiences and is measured using biomarkers of risk in the body’s cardiovascular and metabolic systems.  There is strong evidence of the relationship of stress and allostatic load in adults, but this relationship is rarely considered in adolescents, despite evidence that adolescents experience transition-stress via the biopsychosocial changes during this developmental stage.  As this transition-stress is experienced when adolescents are still developing stress-regulation skills, the effects of stress may be exacerbated, and manifest as allostatic load.  Preventing the onset and progression of allostatic load requires adaptive patterns of stress regulation in combination with positive health behaviours. The aim of this research is to understand the interaction of these factors and identify effective ways for adolescents to reduce allostatic load risk and develop positive health behaviours.
Pre-Eclampsia and the Developing Brain
Authors: Barron Aaron
Published: December 2022

Pre-eclampsia is a very common and potentially fatal pregnancy complication faced by millions of pregnant mothers worldwide every year. As well as affecting the mother, though, the disorder has been shown to have a harmful effect on the infant, including a negative influece on foetal brain development. Children born to a pregnancy affected by pre-eclampsia have a higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, but, truthfully, we don't know why. This article describes the link between pre-eclampsia and foetal neurodevelopment - what we know and what we don't, and how our research is trying to uncover the mechanisms of the relationship between the two. Essentially, we are taking three approaches to this research question: growing neuron-like cells in the lab and modelling pre-eclampsia's effects on them; growing placental cells and stressing them in a way that mimics the placental pathology of pre-eclampsia; and analysing a large dataset from Finland which includes data on neurodevelopment from brain scans. Overall, these three strategies, little by little, are increasing our understanding of the elusive relationship between these two important disorders.
Diet and Gut Microbiota, Don’t Let Them Break Your Heart!
Authors: Cluzel Gaston
Published: December 2022

As rising obesity rates threaten to overwhelm healthcare services, physicians still lack efficacious therapies to halt the cardiovascular complications of the disease. The gut microbiota – a whole community of microorganisms that resides in our intestine – has recently emerged as major player in human health. Crucially, the gut microbes are extremely dependant on our dietary habits, and promote both health and disease. In obese patients, the gut microbiota is found to be profoundly altered, which is believed to promote disease complications including cardiovascular disorders. On the other hand, the preservation of a healthy gut microbiota has protective effects against obesity-related complications, which can be promoted by certain diets. Consequently, understanding the relationship between diet, the gut microbiota, and our body could help physicians to develop new strategies for preventing cardiac diseases in obese patients.