bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Drop-size-dependent effects in leading-edge rain erosion and their impact for erosion-safe mode operation
Authors: Barfknecht Nils , von Terzi Dominic
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Leading-edge rain erosion poses a significant challenge for the wind turbine industry due to its detrimental effects on structural integrity and annual energy production. Developing effective mitigation strategies requires understanding the precipitation conditions driving erosion. The influence of the rain droplet diameter on both the formation of erosion damage and on erosion mitigation strategies has yet to be sufficiently understood. This study proposes an enhanced damage model based on the impingement metric as used in the state-of-the-art, but improved by including important and so far neglected physical mechanisms such as the recently described droplet slowdown and deformation effect. Several drop-size-dependent effects are identified within the damage model. Subsequently, their significance for leading-edge erosion is established by deliberately including and excluding them for comparison. Thereafter, the influence of the drop-size effects on the viability of the erosion-safe mode (ESM) is investigated. The outcome is that drop-size effects strongly impact the erosion process and should not be neglected during modeling. Large droplets are considerably more damaging than small droplets, even when normalized for water volume. This directly influences the parameter space of erosion, such as the relevant droplet diameter range that should be studied. The drop-size effects shift damage production to higher rain intensities. Roughly half of the erosion damage is produced by only 10 % of rain events. When drop-size effects are excluded, this value shifts to more than 20 %. Regarding the ESM, it is found that it can be utilized up to twice as efficiently when drop-size effects are adequately modeled. The findings highlight the criticality of drop-size effects in rain erosion modeling for wind turbine blades, impacting lifetime predictions, ESM viability, and the parameter space of leading-edge erosion. This paper also provides a formal derivation of impingement and describes a method for finding optimal ESM strategies.
Morpho-bioecological Accounts of the Phytophagous Coccinellid Beetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (Fabricius, 1775) along with Botanical Pest Management from Eastern India
Authors: Selvaraj Jayashree , Pal Suprakash
Published: March 2024

Field and laboratory investigations were carried out during 2022-23 to study the bioecology and efficacy of plant extracts for the phytophagous coccinellid, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (F.) for understanding them properly to devise ecology based management techniques. Besides damaging the brinjal a significant population of H. vigintioctopunctata beetle was recorded from the solanaceous weeds like Solanum nigrum and Physalis spp. Biology of H. vigintioctopunctata on S. nigrum under laboratory conditions was conducted and the results revealed that the beetle completed its life cycle in 23.1±3.5 days and the mean fecundity was 220 ± 33.0 revealing that the beetle can very successfully breed on this host plant. Morphological and taxonomical descriptions of the immature as well as adult stages of these beetles were studied and for proper identification the male genitalia was dissected. The population fluctuation of H. vigintioctopunctata in relation to weather parameters was also monitored under field conditions and was observed to have significant influence altogether on the pest population in brinjal but not in alternate hosts. The methanolic extracts of Polygonum hydropiper and tobacco decoction were found moderately effective in lowering the leaf damage by the beetle.
New Records of the Moroccan Soldier Flies (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) with the Description of the Male of Oxycera flava (Lindner, 1938)
Authors: Yimlahi Driss , Belqat Boutaïna , Üstüner Turgay , Beuk Paul L.TH.
Published: March 2024

New data about Moroccan soldier flies (Stratiomyidae) are presented in the present study that discusses 15 species. Six species are recorded as new to the fauna of Morocco, four of which, Oxycera analis Wiedemann in Meigen, 1822, O. flava (Lindner, 1938), O. marginata Loew, 18959, and Chorisops tibialis (Meigen, 1820) are new records for North Africa. Oxycera morrisii (Curtis, 1833) is recorded for the first time in Morocco. Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758) was recently reported based on a personal communication without details but is now also formally added. It adds a new subfamily to the Moroccan fauna, the Hermetiinae. Notes on taxonomy, distribution and biology of the species are added. The male of O. flava is described and illustrated
Analisis Strategi PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (Persero) Dalam Mempertahankan Kinerja Keuangan di Era Pandemi Covid-19 (Studi Kasus Pada PT Permodalan Nasional Madani Unit Nagrak)
Authors: Siti Halimah Sadiah  , Elin Paulina  , Nanan Sunandar
Published: March 2024

Pandemi Covid-19 secara langsung maupun tidak langsung mengganggu kinerja perekonomian negara. Karena adanya pandemi ini, pertumbuhan perekonomian negara menjadi jatuh. Sektor perbankan memiliki peran penting untuk memajukan perekonomian masyarakat. Melalui pembiayaan dari PT Permodalan Nasional Madani Unit Nagrak maka akan membantu masyarakat untuk lebih produktif karena mendapat bantuan modal dariperbankan.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan Analisis Strategi PT Permodalan Nasional Madani Dalam Mempertahankan Kinerja Keuangan di Era Pandemi Covid-19. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif yang dilakukan dengan menggunakan perhitungan data kuantitatif berupa laporan keuangan. Sedangkan alat analisis laporan keuangan yang digunakan adalah dengan menggunakan metode CAMEL Data dalam penelitian ini merupakan data primer dan sekunder yang teknik pengumpulan datanya menggunakan wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan triangulasi data yaitu, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleha adalah; (1) Strategi PT Permodalan Nasional Madani dalam mempertahankan kinerja di era pandemi covid-19 adalah grace period atau libur angsuran, restrukturisasi pembiayaan, Reshedule; dan (2) Kinerja keuangan PT Permodalan Nasional Madani pada masa pandemi Covid-19 hasil dari perhitungan menggunakan metode CAMEL hasilnya masih baik dan positif.
Discussions on the value of nature from the perspective of political ecology: Castrian logic as Latin American socio-metabolic potential and negentropic productivity as territorialization for live
Authors: Neto João Francisco de Oliveira , Gomes Ivair , Ferreira Arlon Cândido
Published: March 2024

The proposed text synthesizes the urgency, challenges, and alternatives for the ecological turn in terms of Political Ecology. Thus, drawing support from the recent works of Enrique Leff (2021), we investigate the theoretical-political conditions for the consolidation of environmental rationality. With this purpose, we turn to Josué de Castro’s tragic work, “Geography of Hunger,” to witness the potentialities of the re-existence of Latin American peasantry as an alternative socio-metabolic ‘sentipensante’ to the object-world proposed by the matrix of economic rationality. We highlight the category of Social Metabolism as a socio-environmental cartographic practice of communities that enables the analytical denaturalization of technical power relations. Viewed as a process of territorialization for life, negentropic productivity, also known as negative entropy or syntropy, complexifies the notion of socio-metabolism, promotes the re-valorization of nature, and enables its social re-appropriation. In this way, we hope to highlight the necessity of social and cultural emancipation of territorial insurgencies by peasants as fundamental precepts for addressing contemporary environmental challenges.
Surgical Outcomes and Predictive Factors in Patients With Detrusor Underactivity Undergoing Bladder Outlet Obstruction Surgery
Authors: Chuang Ming-Syun , Ou Yin-Chien , Cheng Yu-Sheng , Wu Kuan-Yu , Wang Chang-Te , Huang Yuan-Chi , Kao Yao-Lin
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of bladder outlet surgery in patients with detrusor underactivity (DU) and to identify factors associated with successful outcomes.Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of men diagnosed with DU in urodynamic studies who underwent bladder outlet surgery for lower urinary tract symptoms between May 2018 and April 2023. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire, uroflowmetry (UFM), and multichannel urodynamic studies were administered. Successful treatment outcomes were defined as either an IPSS improvement of at least 50% or the regaining of spontaneous voiding in patients urethral catheterization prior to surgery.Results: The study included 93 male patients. Men diagnosed with significant or equivocal bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) experienced significant postoperative improvements in IPSS (from 20.6 to 6.0 and from 17.4 to 6.5, respectively), maximum urine flow rate (from 5.0 mL/sec to 14.4 mL/sec and from 8.8 mL/sec to 12.2 mL/sec, respectively) and voiding efficiency (from 48.8% to 86.0% and from 61.2% to 85.1%, respectively). However, in the group without obstruction, the improvements in IPSS and UFM results were not significant. The presence of detrusor overactivity (odds ratio [OR], 3.152; P=0.025) and preoperative urinary catheterization (OR, 2.756; P=0.040) were associated with favorable treatment outcomes. Conversely, an unobstructed bladder outlet was identified as a negative prognostic factor.Conclusions: In men with DU accompanied by equivocal or significant BOO, surgical intervention to alleviate the obstruction may enhance the IPSS, quality of life, and UFM results. However, those with DU and an unobstructed bladder outlet face a comparatively high risk of treatment failure. Preoperative detrusor overactivity and urinary catheterization are associated with more favorable surgical outcomes. Consequently, active deobstructive surgery should be considered for patients with DU who are experiencing urinary retention.
Prediction of Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification Based on A Nonlinear Transformation Stacking Learning Strategy
Authors: Cao Xinyu , Fang Yin , Yang Chunguang , Liu Zhenghao , Xu Guoping , Jiang Yan , Wu Peiyan , Song Wenbo , Xing Hanshuo , Wu Xinglong
Published: March 2024

Purpose: Prostate cancer (PCa) is an epithelial malignancy that originates in the prostate gland and is generally categorized into low, intermediate, and high-risk groups. The primary diagnostic indicator for PCa is the measurement of serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) values. However, reliance on PSA levels can result in false positives, leading to unnecessary biopsies and an increased risk of invasive injuries. Therefore, it is imperative to develop an efficient and accurate method for PCa risk stratification. Many recent studies on PCa risk stratification based on clinical data have employed a binary classification, distinguishing between low to intermediate and high risk. In this paper, we propose a novel machine learning (ML) approach utilizing a stacking learning strategy for predicting the tripartite risk stratification of PCa.Methods: Clinical records, featuring attributes selected using the lasso method, were utilized with 5 ML classifiers. The outputs of these classifiers underwent transformation by various nonlinear transformers and were then concatenated with the lasso-selected features, resulting in a set of new features. A stacking learning strategy, integrating different ML classifiers, was developed based on these new features.Results: Our proposed approach demonstrated superior performance, achieving an accuracy of 0.83 and an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve value of 0.88 in a dataset comprising 197 PCa patients with 42 clinical characteristics.Conclusions: This study aimed to improve clinicians’ ability to rapidly assess PCa risk stratification while reducing the burden on patients. This was achieved by using artificial intelligence-related technologies as an auxiliary method for diagnosing PCa.
Prevalence of enteroparasites in rural and urban children in the municipalities of Bocaiúva do Sul and Colombo, Paraná, Brazil
Authors: Tchivango Adelino Tchilanda , Rodrigues Lustosa Bruno Paulo , Ospedal Batista Marielly , Seguí López-peñalver Raimundo , Razoto Taborda Andressa Francielli , Muñoz Antoli-Candela Carla , Oliveira Lisboa Luiz Eduardo , De Andrade Andrey José , Do Rocio Klisiowicz Débora
Published: March 2024

The aim of this study was to diagnose enteroparasites and to relate them to socioeconomic factors in schoolchildren from the public system in the municipalities of Colombo and Bocaiúva do Sul, located in the Metropolitan Region from the city of Curitiba, Brazil. Fecal samples were processed using the modified Ritchie and Ziehl-Neelsen staining methods. Analysis of the risk factors, using Tukey test and Odds ratio (OR), was obtained by connecting questionnaires with parasitological results. Of the 414 schoolchildren analyzed, 32.4% (134) were positive for at least one enteroparasite species. The most prevalent were Blastocystis spp. (21.7%), Entamoeba coli (5.5%), Endolimax nana (5.5%), Giardia duodenalis (3.9%), Trichuris trichiura (3.7%) and Ascaris lumbricoides (2.9%). Schoolchildren from rural areas had a higher occurrence of enteric parasites (p<0.05), showing that is necessary to continue with health education, being careful with the food, basic sanitation and parasitological examination of feces before treatment.
KEY WORDS: Enteroparasites; monoparasitism; multiparasitism; children; socio-echonomic factors.
Entomovirological investigation of mosquitoes (Diptera: culicidae) in areas with yellow fever epizootics in Goiânia, Goias, Brazil
Authors: Alves Silva Bruno Sérgio , Alberto Santos Neves Maycon Sebastião , Silva do Nascimento Teresa Fernandes , Da Silva Xavier Alexandre , Pinto Nunes Neto Joaquim , C Ilacqua Roberto , Zorello Laporta Gabriel , Takashi Obara Marcos
Published: March 2024

The objective of this investigation was to analyze the occurrence and natural infection of mosquitoes in areas with epizootics of non-human primates (NHP) confirmed for yellow fever in the municipality of Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil from November 2020 to April 2021. This is an ecological, descriptive, retrospective study, with quantitative and qualitative data on the mosquito fauna collected in 10 areas. A total of 2,787 Culicidae were collected and allocated in 8 genera and 23 species. Of the total specimens captured, 2,341 (84%) were females and 446 males (16%). Haemagogus janthinomys occurred in 2.7% (74) of the cases and Haemagogus leucocelaenus in 4.5% (125); Sabethes chlropterus occurred in 0.1% (3) of the cases, Sabethes albiprivus in 1% (28), and Sabethes glaucodaemon in 0.3% (8); Aedes aegypti occurred in 19.7% (548) and Aedes albopictus in 3.9% (108) of the cases. The Sa. glaucodaemon species was recorded for the first time in Goiânia. Yellow fever infection was not detected in the collected specimens. We conclude that the presence of wild vectors, in addition to potential urban vectors, enabled the classification of receptive and vulnerable areas to the circulation of the yellow fever virus.

KEYWORDS: Entomological surveillance; vector mosquitoes; epizootics; yellow fever.
Study Nickel recycling and leaching of metals from Eco-Friendly Nickel-metal hydride battery by response surface method
Authors: Vahdattalab Aydin , Khani Ali , Pirsa Sajad
Published: March 2024

In this research, nickel metal hydride batteries were designed in certain sizes and components. In order to evaluate the quality and quantity of the designed batteries, the metal mold was cut lengthwise from the inner layers of the battery. The active materials of the electrode used in this work were black powder and nickel alloy, which were manually separated from the batteries. Battery black powder was investigated by X-ray diffraction analyzes and the presence of nickel as the main constituent of black powder was confirmed. The results of atomic absorption showed that more than 99 % of the alloy were a nickel. In this study, black powder was leached with sulfuric acid. The influence of parameters such as temperature, sulfuric acid concentration and liquid to solid ratio (L/S) on nickel extraction in a discontinuous system at two-phase constant contact time were studied. According to the results, the parameters of sulfuric acid concentration, temperature, liquid to solid ratio and the interaction of acid concentration with itself were important in nickel extraction. Optimal leaching conditions included a temperature of 60 °C, an acid concentration of 1.42 mol/L and a liquid to solid ratio of 10 mL. Under optimal conditions, the leaching efficiency was 81.25%, which was better compared to the batteries with other models and brands. In the next step, the purification of the leaching solution was investigated by sodium carbonate and a combination of sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide. The results of atomic absorption showed that more than 83% of cobalt, manganese and zinc were removed and more than 98% of nickel ions were recycled, which was better than commercial batteries of various brands. Because the return of cobalt, manganese and zinc to nature by other batteries is higher than the designed battery and the recycling percentage of nickel ions is lower, these results are very important in terms of environmental safety.
Artificial Intelligence Applied for Smart Electric Microgrids: A Literature Review
Authors: Guerrero Sánchez Alma Eliza , Rivas Araiza Edgar Alejandro , Garduño Aparicio Mariano , Gónzalez-Córdoba Jos´e Luis , Rodríguez Reséndiz Juvenal
Published: March 2024

Energy production schemes are subject to a constant scientific and technological revolution due to fluctuating social, economic, and political changes. The integration of new ways of power generation, electrical and electronic elements that consume the power generated and require specific energy quality policies, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, energy management, architecture reliability, bidirectional communication, and resilience are some challenges control strategies face. Technology and science have supported and faced this challenge in energy production schemes, especially in intelligent electrical microgrids. This article presents a comprehensive review of the state of the art of artificial intelligence techniques that are applied to face the various challenges of operation, control, and coordination in a Smart Electric Microgrid (SEM). In particular, how artificial intelligence develops and faces challenges in central areas in an SEM architecture.
Comparison of the composition and cost estimation of steam distillation and supercritical fluid extraction from leaves of Lippia graveolens
Authors: Rocha-Uribe J.A. , Sandoval-Peraza V.M. , Flores Córdova M.A. , Soto Armenta Laura Catalina
Published: March 2024

Lippia graveolens, mostly known as Mexican oregano, is an aromatic plant with great economic im-portance. However, very little is known about the reasons that could explain the variation observed with respect to the yield and composition of the essential oil obtained. The effect of steam distillation and supercritical fluid extraction processes on composition, yield and economic viability were evaluated. The essential oil was obtained by steam distillation, with a laboratory scale equipment and supercritical extraction equipment with a 1L capacity cell. The extracts were analyzed by GC–MS. where Carvacrol was the majority compound in both processes.  The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation, with laboratory scale equipment and supercritical extraction equipment with a 1L capacity cell. In the case of steam distillation, a maximum yield of 4.1% on a dry weight basis was obtained, while the supercritical fluid extraction obtained provided a maximum yield of 2.8% on a dry weight basis at the same bed porosity (0.91). The costs that were obtained in a period of one year through. The process of extraction by steam distillation showed good results to obtained essential oil from L. graveolens. where it is observed that steam distillation is still the best option.
PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILING of VOLATILE COMPONENTS of Echinacea purpurea (L.) MOENCH MULTIPLIED by MICROPROPAGATION TECHNIQUE
Authors: Sam MOKHTARZADEH
Published: March 2024

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench is a substantial herbaceous perennial species of ornamental and medicinal flowering plant that grows to 120 cm in maturity from the Asteraceae family and the Echinacea genus. The development of in vitro protocols for this plant can have a significant impact on the global deployment of this beneficial germplasm. It will also facilitate the rapid multiplication, biotransformation, and genetic transformation of improved phytochemical production, particularly secondary metabolites. All stages of E. purpurea micropropagation in vitro and acclimatization to in vivo conditions were investigated in this study. Furthermore, the obtained volatile components of the plants were determined in this study. The research findings revealed that the best seed sterilization was observed with 15% commercial bleach for 5 minutes. MS plant tissue culture medium including 1.25 mg L-1 6-benzyl amino purine was suitable for regeneration and the high shoot regeneration was %75 and MS medium containing 1.00 mg L-1 indole 3 butyric acid was appropriate for rooting. Furthermore, the findings show that peat is an appropriate substance for acclimation of rooted plantlets. Germacrene D, caryophyllene, Borneol, Caryophyllene oxide, and Myrtenal were identified as the main volatile components of E. purpurea by GC/MS and GC/FID analysis.
ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENT EXTRACTION OF PHENOLIC COMPOUNDS FROM ROSE MYRTLE
Authors: Phan Van Man , Ngo Thi M.S. , Pham Ti H.H. , Tran D.D.
Published: March 2024

Rose myrtle fruits contain high levels of phenolics and other bioactive compounds. To increase the extraction efficiency of phenolic compounds, ultrasound-assisted- deep eutectic solvents (DESs) was proposed. First of all, six different DESs were used in this research and compared with traditional solvents (ethanol, methanol, and water), and the most suitable solvents for extracting phenolic compounds from rose myrtle fruits was choline chloride: urea (molar ratio of 1:2). Then, the Box–Behnken design was used to find the optimal extraction conditions (ultrasonic power (X1), solid to liquid ratio (X2), and extraction time (X3)) for the achievement of high total phenolic contents (TPC) and antioxidant activity (IC50). The results showed that the optimum ultrasound assisted-DES extraction parameters to achieve the highest TPC and antioxidant activity (IC50) (85.19 mgGAE/g fresh fruit and 2.31 mg/g, respectively) were X1 of 233 W, X2 of 440 mg/ml, and X3 of 55 min. Compared with traditional maceration extraction, ultrasound-assisted-DES has a higher TPC and antioxidant activity (IC50) and shorter extraction time. Scanning electron microscopy images (SEM) revealed that the dissolution of bioactive components was enhanced from the disrupted cells after ultrasound-assisted-DES extraction. Consequently, the combination of ultrasound-assisted-DESs extraction provide an excellent extraction method for efficient extraction of bioactive components of rose myrtle fruit.
Pelayanan Pengasuhan Anak Selama Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Di Taman Penitipan Anak
Authors: Rizkita Diantifani
Published: March 2024

Taman penitipan anak atau yang biasa di kenal dengan sebutan daycare adalah salah satu bentuk PAUD pada jalur nonformal sebagai wahana kesejahteraan yang berfungsi sebagai pengganti orang tua untuk jangka waktu tertentu bagi anak yang orang tuanya bekerja. Daycare adalah lembaga penitipan anak yang pada umumnya meliputi layanan pengasuhan, pendidikan, kesehatan dan gizi serta pemberian fasilitas sesuai dengan kebutuhan tumbuh kembang anak (dengan prioritas anak yang dilayani adalah usia di bawah empat tahun). Selama masa pandemi Covid-19, pemerintah memberlakukan kebijakan belajar dari rumah dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran disekolah, termasuk pada program pendidikan anak usia dini, salah satunya taman penitipan anak. Hal tersebut menjadikan orang tua bekerja yang sebelumnya telah terbiasa menitipkan anaknya di taman penitipan anak menjadi tidak siap menjalankan pekerjaan kantor, pekerjaan rumah sekaligus melakukan pengasuhan anak di rumah secara bersamaan. Oleh karena itu, daycare yang menerapkan standar penanganan Covid-19 diperlukan oleh orangtua bekerja ini untuk membantu mereka mengakomodir dan mendukung kegiatannya, khususnya terkait pemberian layanan pengasuhan pada anak di masa pandemi Covid-19
Supervisi Akademik Dalam Meningkatkan Kinerja Guru Madrasah (Studi di Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Swasta Al-Anwar Kecamatan Pangkalan Banteng)
Authors: Mulyanto Agus , Saifullah Iman , Anwar Khoirul , Laksono Hadi , Majeri H , Taufikurrahman H , Hermawan Budi , Mustofa Ali , Taufik Taufik , Ahd Fauzi H , Yani Ahmad , Mulyono Mulyono , Suaidy Muhammad Saleh
Published: March 2024

Salah satu komponen yang berperan penting dalam tercapainya tujuan pendidikan adalah supervisi pendidikan. Supervisi pendidikan adalah suatu pembinaan sumber daya manusia yang ada pada pelaksana pendidikan (guru) untuk ditata sesuai dengan tujuan yang telah ditetapkan sesuai kesepakatan bersama dan dijalankan oleh supervisor pendidikan (pengawas dan kepala sekolah). Dalam rangka untuk mencapai profesionalisme seorang guru dalam menjalankan tugasnya maka perlu mengoptimalkan supervisi/pengawasan. Karena supervisi sangat berpengaruh besar dalam mencapai mutu suatu lembaga pendidikan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perencanaan pelaksanaan dan evaluasi program supervisi akademik di MI Swasta Al-Anwar Pangkalan Banteng. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa pengamatan, wawancara, analisis dokumen, dan catatan lapangan. Informan pada penelitian ini adalah Kepala, wakil kepala Madrasah bidang kurikulum dan guru di MI Swasta Al-Anwar Pangkalan Banteng. Hasil penelitian menemukan bahwa 1) Kepala melakukan supervisi setiap sebulan sekali dan pelaksanaannya dilakukan secara bertahap. Pertama mengadakan musyawarah, kedua memeriksa kelengkapan perangkat pembelajaran, ketiga kunjungan kelas, dan terakhir tindak lanjut atau evaluasi setelah supervisi dilakukan, 2) pelaksanaan supervisi menggunakan teknik kunjungan kelas, 3) evaluasi yang dilakukan Kepala Madrasah untuk meningkatkan kinerja guru adalah melalui diklah dan penilaian pembelajaran dengan pemantauan hasil ujian para siswaÂ Kata Kunci: supervisi akademik, kinerja guru, madrasahÂ
PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN METODE YANBU’A TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN MEMBACA AL-QUR’AN
Authors: Ainissyifa Hilda , Karyana Karyana
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh perlunya peserta didik untuk memahami kemampuan membaca AL-Quran. Oleh karenanya perlu adanya metode dalam peningkatan kemampuan membaca Al-Quran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan penggunaan metode Yanbu’a terhadap peningkatan kemampuan membaca Al-Quran. Penelitian dilaksanakan di Pesantren An-Nur Cilawu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif deskriftip.Kata Kunci: Metode yanbu’a, Membaca Al-Qur’an
PENGARUH PERBEDAAN PENGETAHUAN SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH MELAKUKAN PENYULUHAN HIPERTENSI TERHADAP MASYARAKAT KAMPUNG SENTRAL RANGKASBITUNG BANTEN
Authors: . Suwandi , Sari Dini Permata
Published: March 2024

Hipertensi (tekanan darah tinggi) adalah suatu peningkatan tekanan darah di dalam Arteri, yang menyebabkan peningkatannya resiko terhadap stroke, aneurisma, gagal jantung, serangan jantung dan kerusakan ginjal. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui seberapa besar pengetahuan masyarakat tentang penyakit hipertensi dan memastikan setelah dilakukan penyuluhan maka dapat menambah pengetahuan masyarakat dan dapat mengaplikasikannya dalam kehidupan sehari-hari terutama dalam lingkungan keluarga dan masyarakat sekitar. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini menggunakan instrumen berupa kuisioner jenis likert dengan pertanyaan pre test dan post test tentang materi hipertensi sebanyak 10 pertanyaan dalam bentuk tertulis dengan pilihan benar atau salah sebelum dan sesudah pemberian materi. Pengambilan sampel dalam penyuluhan ini adalah masyarakat yang umumnya terdiri dari kalangan ibu rumah tangga dan sebagian kecil geriatri dengan jumlah peserta penyuluhan sebanyak 30 orang. Dari hasil penilaian jawaban pre test hipertensi pada 30 orang peserta maka diketahui dari jumlah rata-rata soal pre test sebanyak 73,67 % pertanyaan dijawab dengan benar dan sebanyak 26,33 % pertanyaan dengan jawaban salah dan dari hasil penilaian post test  maka diketahui beberapa pertanyaan yang diajukan sudah mampu dijawab dengan benar mendekati 100% oleh peserta penyuluhan. Kesimpulan pada kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah ada pengaruh penyuluhan hipertensi terhadap pengetahuan masyarakat Kampung Sentral Rangkasbitung Lebak Banten
PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN TENTANG KOLESTEROL
Authors: Shalsabila Leony Yola
Published: March 2024

Kolesterol adalah senyawa lemak kompleks, yang 80% dihasilkan dari dalam tubuh (organ hati) dan 20% sisanya dari luar tubuh (zat makanan). Dislipidemia merupakan salah satu gejala sindroma metabolik yang ditandai dengan abnormalitas profil lipid, seperti meningkatnya kadar kolesterol total, kolesterol LDL, trigliserida dan menurunnya kadar kolesterol HDL. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam bentuk kegiatan penyuluhan kepada siswa/I SMA Negeri 41 Jakarta sebanyak 30 orang dengan tema “Ayo Cegah Kolesterol Tinggi Mulai Sekarang!” dengan tujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman dan pengetahuan terkait kolesterol. Untuk melihat tingkat pemahaman peserta pada kegiatan penyukuhan ini, maka dilakukan pengisian kuisioner dengan instrument berupa pre test dan post test pertanyaan tentang materi kolestrol sebanyak 10 pertanyaan oleh sampel penelitian berjumlah 30 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan nilai rerata pada pre test dengan nilai 69,03% menjadi 97,33% pada postest. Peningkatan tersebut menandakan bahwa siswa/i SMA Negeri 41 Jakarta telah mendapatkan pengetahuan dan wawasan tentang “Kolestrol” mulai dari pengertian, ciri-ciri, sampai pada pencegahan dan apa yang harus dilakukan bila terkena kolestrol.
KIAT APOTEKER DALAM KONSELING PENYAKIT DEGENERATIF YANG EFEKTIF DAN EFISIEN
Authors: Sormin Ida Paulina , Qoonitah Salmaa
Published: March 2024

Penyakit degeneratif merupakan kondisi kesehatan dimana organ atau jaringan terkait keadaan yang terus menurun seiring waktu Penyakit ini terjadi karena adanya perubahan perubahan pada sel-sel tubuh yang akhirnya mempengaruhi fungsi organ secara menyeluruh. Swamedikasi perlu dimonitor oleh apoteker khususnya pada pasien lansia karena adanya penurunan fungsi organ dan akumulasi penyakit-penyakit degeneratif sehingga perlu informasi obat atau konseling agar mendapat pelayanan langsung sesuai keahlian dan keilmuan apoteker. Konseling yang dilakukan apoteker adalah bagian dari pelayanan kefarmasian, bertujuan untuk meningkatkan hasil terapi dengan mengoptimalkan penggunaan obat-obatan yang tepat. Tujuan kegiatan ini adalah untuk memberikan edukasi dan tambahan wawasan kepada masyarakat dalam konseling penyakit degeneratif yang efektif dan efisien. Metode yang digunakan yaitu kegiatan webinar ini dilakukan secara daring melalui aplikasi zoom dan ditargetkan untuk mahasiswa program studi farmasi dan apoteker Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Jakarta serta dalam kegiatan webinar ini panitia menyiapkan beberapa contoh video konseling penyakit degenerative seperti hipertensi, diabetes melitus dan jantung koroner serta melakukan pre-test dan post-test. Dari 55 peserta yang hadir, hanya 45 peserta yang mengisi pertanyaan pretest dan 38 peserta mengisi pertanyaan pada posttest. Persentase rata – rata total skor prestest peserta sebesar 72,83% dan rata – rata skor posttest sebesar 70,43%. Jika dilihat dari grafik persentase rata – rata skor pretest dan post test, dapat dilihat bahwa terjadi penurunan sedikit skor posttest. Hal ini mungkin dikarenakan tidak semua peserta mengisi posttest serta kurangnya fokus pada saat kegiatan berlangsung.
TRAINING FOR THE MAKING OF NATURAL HERBAL SOAP AND CLAY MASK AS SOUVENIR PRODUCTS IN SUSUNAN BARU VILLAGE, BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: Yulyuswarni Yulyuswarni , Ardini Dias , Mulatasih Endah Ratnasari
Published: March 2024

Natural products such as natural soaps and clay masks are in high demand these days. These two products are possible as early entrepreneurial products in the field of souvenirs and home made cosmetics. The method of production and relatively affordable capital. Clay masks among the younger generation are the most sought-after masks, both because of their properties, how easy they are to use and affordable prices. Community service activities include an entrepreneurial open mind, counseling on the manufacture of natural herbal soap and claymask, as well as packaging of souvenir products. The results of pretest and posttest testing showed an increase in participants knowledge of 33%.
PENYULUHAN PENCEGAHAN PENYAKIT DEGENERATIF (DEMENSIA) KEPADA WARGA LANJUT USIA RW 04, KELURAHAN KALIBARU, KECAMATAN CILINCING, KOTA JAKARTA UTARA, PROVINSI DKI JAKARTA
Authors: Tri Dharma Wan Syurya
Published: March 2024

Penyakit degeneratif adalah kondisi kesehatan yang menyebabkan jaringan atau organ memburuk dari waktu ke waktu. Ada cukup banyak jenis penyakit generatif yang terkait dengan penuaan, atau memburuk selama proses penuaan,terkait juga masalah genetik dan pilihan gaya hidup. Banyak dari penyakit ini tidak dapat disembuhkan dan hanya dapat dikelola untuk meringankan dan memperbaiki gejala. Lansia adalah seseorang yang telah mencapai usia 60 tahun ke atas yang merupakan penduduk berisiko tinggi untuk terjadinya berbagai  macam penyakit  degeneratif seperti hipertensi, kolesterol, demensia dan diabetes melitus. Kurangnya informasi dan pengetahuan lansia mengenai penyakit degeneratif, misalnya penyakit demensia sebagai penyebab utama hilangnya kemandirian pada lansia. Tujuan kegiatan ini secara adalah untuk meningkatkan derajat kesehatan masyarakat melalui peningkatan pengetahuan lansia tentang penyakit degeneratif, khususnya demensia, dan upaya pencegahannya di Rukun Warga 04, Kelurahan Kalibaru, Kecamatan Cilincing, Kota Administratif Jakarta Utara, Provinsi DKI Jakarta. Metode kegiatan yang dilakukan pada kegiatan ini adalah ceramah dan diskusi. Dari hasil kegiatan penyuluhan yang telah dilaksanakan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa terjadi peningkatan pengetahuan lansia tentang penyakit degeneratif.  Selain  itu terlihat antusias lansia dalam sesi diskusi dan tanya jawab menunjukkan bahwa rasa ingin tahu lansia terhadap kesehatannya cukup tinggi. Pengetahuan mengenai penyakit-penyakit  degeratif  ini  sangat  diperlukan agar lansia dapat secara mandiri menjaga kesehatannya.
Perceived Problems and Coping Strategies of Retirees in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: F.A. Ugwu , C.E. Ohuakanwa
Published: March 2024

This study focused on some perceived problems of retirees in the Nsukka local government area of Enugu state and the strategies they adopted in coping with retirement. A descriptive survey was the design of the study. The population of the study comprised 3,000 retired males and females from nine towns that make up the Nsukka local government area, while the sample was 132 males and 148 females totaling 280 retirees as the sample. A simple random sampling technique was adopted with 31 from each of the nine towns except Nsukka town with 32 retirees. Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses for the study were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. The instrument for data collection was a researchers’ designed rating titled “retirees’ related problems and coping strategies rating scale”. The instrument was in three clusters to elicit information from the retirees on perceived problems they face and strategies they adopt to cope with the retirement problems to generate data analyzed using simple percentage mean and t-test statistics. Findings among others, showed that retirees in the Nsukka local government area have problems with low savings to sustain themselves after retirement. They also suffer problems of low self-esteem, being insulted by members of society, being deserted by old friends and non-payment of retirement benefits by the government. Based on the findings, it was recommended that there should be adequate information concerning the utilisation of available coping strategies for retirees. It was also recommended that the Nigerian government pay attention to the plight of retirees and pay them regularly their retirement benefits.
The Experiences and Challenges Of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Accessing Social Work Practices in Nigeria
Authors: Olaogun Olawale James
Published: March 2024

LGBTQ persons (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) in several countries of the world including Nigeria have been identified to be repeatedly confronted with sexual profiling, otherwise known as stigmatization. Due to the absence of legal recognition for homosexual relationships in the Nigerian constitution, marginalized communities in this context lack the privilege of freely forming social connections with others in society, unlike their heterosexual counterparts. This paper provided a comprehensive analysis of scholarly literature investigating the experiences and challenges encountered by LGBTQ individuals in their physical and social environments. The study adopted a combination of philosophical methods. The analytical method was used to examine and define key terms; the speculative method was employed to gain insights into the challenges and experiences faced by these marginalized communities, as well as the impacts they have on them while the prescriptive method was utilized to propose strategies to address and alleviate the situation. The paper contended that the exclusion of these individuals from the nation's quota system may result in the loss of talented individuals to addiction, depression, or suicide.
APLIKASI SISTEM AKUNTANSI PENGGAJIAN KARYAWAN PADA PT. GEO GIVEN VISI MANDIRI DI SIDOARJO
Authors: Setyawan Agus , Subandoro Agus
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini menjelaskan bagaimana sistem akuntansi penggajian karyawan di perusahaan swasta yang bergerak dalam bidang jasa yaitu PT. Geo Given Visi Mandiri di Sidoarjo. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana sistem penggajian yang dilakukan perusahaan serta bagaimana tingkat keefektifan sistem ini bagi karyawan yang menerima gaji setiap bulannya. Dalam penelitian ini sistem informasi akuntansi dijalankan dengan efektif dan sistematis. Dilihat dari fungsi-fungsi, struktur manajemen dan dokumentasi sudah sesuai dengan teori dari mata kuliah.
ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN KEUANGAN USAHA KECIL MIKRO DAN MENENGAH DENGAN ECONOMIC ENTIY CONCEPT
Authors: Munaf Tommy , Mahfuddin Rohmat , Hasanah Nur
Published: March 2024

Financial management in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is often neglected by MSME business actors, especially those related to the implementation of correct financial and accounting management. The problems that arise are due to the knowledge and information of MSME actors as well as the problem of the Carindo Jaya Semesta Shop which is still a very limited understanding of accounting and the educational background of the MSME actors In accounting, the economic entity concept is an ideal concept for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, because by using this concept, Micro and Medium Enterprises will know the actual operating profit of the business.The results showed that the Carindo Jaya Semesta Store Business tried to apply the economic entity concept in its business even though it was not perfect, with this application the Carindo Jaya Semesta Store Business also made financial reports even though it was not in accordance with SAK EMKM
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN PT. MULIA BOGA RAYA TBK MENGGUNAKAN METODE RATIO PROFITABILITAS PERIODE TAHUN 2020-2021
Authors: Saputra Novi Chandra
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menilai pentingnya profitabilitas dalam kaitannya dengan nilai perusahaan. Penelitian dilakukan di PT. Mulia Boga Raya TBK periode 2020-2021. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode observasi non partisipan, khususnya melalui laporan keuangan yang tersedia pada website www.idx.co.id. Analisis mengungkapkan bahwa profitabilitas dan inflasi secara signifikan mempengaruhi nilai perusahaan. Secara khusus, profitabilitas memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap nilai perusahaan
ANALISIS KINERJA KEUANGAN PT. MULIA BOGA RAYA TBK MENGGUNAKAN METODE RATIO LIKUIDITAS PERIODE TAHUN 2020-2021
Authors: Indriaty Novica
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui signifikansi pengaruh profitabilitas, solvabilitas, likuiditas dan inflasi terhadap nilai perusahaan. Penelitian ini dilakukan di perusahaan PT. Mulia Boga Raya TBK periode 2020-2021. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode observasi non partisipan yaitu melalui data laporan keuangan yang dipublikasikan pada website www.idx.co.id. Berdasarkan hasil analisis ditemukan bahwa likuiditas dan inflasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap nilai perusahaan. Likuiditas secara parsial berpengaruh positif terhadap nilai perusahaan.
“МАНАС” ЭПОСУНДА КӨЧМӨН ТУРМУШТУН СҮРӨТТӨЛҮШҮ
Authors: Кубанычбек кызы Акзыйнат
Published: March 2024

Макалада кыргыз элинин “Манас” эпосундагы көчмөн коомуна мүнөздүү социалдык жашоонун сүрөттүлүшү каралат. Макаланын максаты - кыргыз эпосундагы көчмөн жашоонун сүрөттөлүшүн көрсөтүү жана азыркы кыргыз фольклористикасынын учурдагы агымы болгон фольклордук жанрдын булак катары пайдалануу өзгөчөлүктөрүн изилдөө. Изилдөөнүн талдоо системасына төрт түлүк мал, тамак-аш, каада-салт, буюм-тайымдар ж.б. көчмөн коомуна таандык түшүнүктөр кирет. Эпосто көчмөн коомундагы жашоону чагылдырууда эпостун генетикалык байланыштарына өзгөчө көңүл бурулуп, алардын узак жашоо процессинде акырындык менен өзгөрүп турушу да баса белгиленет.
Examining the Relationship Between Digital Payment Adoption, Tourism Restrictions, and Public Health during pandemic
Authors: Dr. Ankit Garg Dr. Ajay Kumar Varshney, Dr. Ritesh Kumar Singhal, , Himanshu Sharma, Harshit Singhal Dr. Manu Priya Gaur, Dr K NAGAVANI,
Published: March 2024

This study looks into how the ban on tourism, digital payments, and the spread of COVID-19 in India interact. With the use of a structural equation model that has been verified by confirmatory factor analysis, the study makes use of primary data collected from inhabitants of India using a five-point Likert scale. The results show a strong three-factor structural model with excellent fit and dependability. The main goal is to learn more about the public's knowledge and readiness for COVID-19 transmission control and evaluate how well digital payments and travel bans work to stop the virus's spread. In addition to providing empirical testing to clarify the untested model, the report highlights the critical roles that digital payment methods and tourism play in tackling the pandemic's issues. This study adds empirical support to the body of literature, illuminating the hitherto unexplored relationship between digital payments, tourism-related treatments, and their ability to lessen the effects of COVID-19. The findings offer a thorough grasp of the possible contributions of digital payment products and tourist rules in the larger framework of pandemic control, in addition to offering insightful information for policymakers.
Public perception of coastal eco-engineering interventions in Singapore
Authors: Ying Lynette SM , Ledet Janine , Griffin Kingsley , Loke Lynette HL , Bhatia Natasha , Todd Peter A
Published: March 2024

The successful implementation of coastal eco-engineering strategies, such as retrofitting biodiversity enhancement units onto seawalls, requires scientific, economic, and social inputs. It is important to involve various agencies and local communities to gauge the level of public support, especially when local coastal areas function as public amenities. Social surveys are an essential tool in collecting empirical data that can help inform decisions regarding location, visibility, and potential interactivity with eco-engineered solutions. To assess public perceptions of coastal eco-engineering interventions on publicly accessible shorelines in Singapore, we disseminated questionnaires both online and face-to-face in various residential and coastal areas. The majority of the 536 respondents supported eco-engineering efforts and were keen to see local seawall enhancement designs installed at visible and accessible areas of the coastline. Respondents also showed interest in interacting with these enhancements if appropriate management protocols are established. We found no evidence that having prior knowledge of the environment or interest in nature-based activities affected their opinions. Collectively, our findings indicate strong public support for coastal habitat enhancements in Singapore. We present an overview of the general public’s perception on local marine ecosystem function and services, and when informed, how their opinions can provide a supportive space for local eco-engineering projects. This paper also provides useful data, such as movement of the public to accessible shorelines and understanding what the public want from usable nature spaces, to support future coastal management decisions. We hope to highlight from this study the importance of including the local public in management decisions so that these projects can have the greatest chance for success.
Heavy Metal Resistant Bacteria in Rhizospheric Soil: A Review
Authors: Gogoi Indrani , Das Kalyan
Published: March 2024

Concern over heavy metal contamination is a common issue related to soil health. Soil is an excellent habitat for various microbes. Microbial activities in soil are negatively impacted by high concentrations of heavy metals. The physico-chemical changes of soil microorganisms are recognized as a sensitive indicator to assess soil quality. Some plants can absorb metals, and eventually, through food chains, humans and other animals are exposed to them. As a result of ongoing exposure to heavy metals, the rhizospheric bacteria of metal accumulator plants develop intrinsic or extrinsic resistance mechanisms. Through their critical contribution to metal detoxification, these resistance mechanisms either directly or indirectly support plant growth and development. Therefore, it is crucial to look into the correct mechanisms of plantrhizospheric microbe interaction in metal-contaminated soils. The current review sought to highlight the metal-resistant bacterial communities in rhizospheric soils and their part in plant health management.
Precise and correct selection of sample – a crucial step in the study of Bacterial Blight Disease (BBD) of pomegranate
Authors: M. M. Bendigeri  , Y.C. Attar  , G.R. Pathade
Published: March 2024

Xanthomonas axonopodis PV punicae [Xap] is the causative agent of bacterial blight disease of pomegranate. The disease is severe and can cause upto 80 to 90% reduction in the yield of pomegranate. A variety of approaches have been tried for the control of the disease. The first step in such study is isolation of bacterial blight pathogen Xap from infected pomegranate fruits or leaves and further maintenance of pure culture. Xap develops colourless to faint yellow, highly mucoid colonies on Nutrient Glucose Agar [NGA] medium.. Many researchers get confused at this step with the colonies of Xap. In current research work also, correct isolation method of the pathogen was performed. Here, the suspected Xap pathogen was isolated from the infected plant parts by standard isolation procedure. The suspected pathogen was then streaked on NGA plate. The plate was incubated at 280 C for 72 hr. After incubation, the critical point of study was the selection of Xap colonies. These colonies were selected as suspected Xap isolates. These isolates were purified by repeated subculturing and then preserved on sterile NGA slants. The confirmation of isolate as Xap, causative agent of Bacterial Blight Disease of pomegranate was done by applying Koch’s postulates on healthy plants.