bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination of Nicotine in Libyan Smokers' Urine Compared with that of Nonsmokers using Reversed Phase – High Performance Liquid Chromatog-raphy (RP-HPLC)
Authors: Elmanfe Galal , Omar Suad K. , Abdolla Noreldin S.Y. , Hassan Amna M.
Published: October 2021

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the levels of nicotine in twenty urine samples taken from ten smokers and ten non-smokers in Libya. Each volunteer was required to complete a questionnaire before providing the urine sample. The evaluation of the nicotine concentrations was carried out by means of a simple, rapid, cost effective but reliable, one-step extraction technique-reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography which was developed and validated for this purpose. The criteria and factors taken into consideration for this evaluation and validation include the linearity, precision, accuracy, limit of detection, and limit of quantitation. The urine samples from the smokers presented nicotine concentrations in the range of 0.037-1.979 µg/ml, with an average of 0.663 µg/ml. The range of the nicotine concentrations in non-smokers, on the other hand, was from 0.017-1.331 g/ml, where 0.273 µg/ml is the average value. Statistical analyses show that the nicotine concentrations were very significant in the smoker samples in contrast with the nonsmoker samples
Text Data Compression Software Design Using Arithmetic Coding Method
Authors: Aris Al
Published: October 2021

Data compression is the science or art of representing information in a more compact form. Various algorithms have been developed for data compression purposes. One of the algorithms used is Arithmetic Coding. The working principle of this algorithm is to replace a series of input symbols with floating point numbers, where the longer and more complex the encoded message, the more bits required for file compression. This software is designed using the Visual Basic 6.0 programming language and is able to compress text files with a compression rate of about 75 percent. This system can also be used to compress two or more text files at once.
Impact of Risk-Taking on Firm Value
Authors: Shin Yong Jae , Pyo Unyong
Published: October 2021

This paper investigates the relationship between managerial risk-taking and firm value as measured by Tobin’s Q. We conduct OLS regressions to examine the relationship between firm value and managerial risk-taking. To consider differential behaviors by different levels of risk-taking, we conduct separate tests on different risk-taking levels and on a dummy variable for risk-taking. We also adjust for industry fixed effects and address potential endogeneity issues with a two-stage least square (2SLS) approach. We find that risk-taking is positively related to firm value, and that this relationship is driven mainly by firms with relatively higher levels of risk-taking. We confirm the findings with various sub-periods, with industry fixed effects, and with two-stage linear regressions. Finally, we show that excessive risk-taking is not value-destroying. Subsequent tests report that higher risk-taking manifests as positive but slightly reduced capital allocation efficiency. When managers engage in more risk-taking, they increase the efficiency of capital allocation, suggesting that both immediate payoffs as well as long-term gains contribute to the boost in firm value. While the prior studies examine managerial risk-taking, none of them explicitly investigate its relation to a variable of particular importance to shareholders: firm value measured as Tobin’s Q. Furthermore, prior studies do not examine whether high levels of risk-taking can lead to the acceptance of negative NPV investments and consequently destroy firm value.
Analisis Kombinasi Algoritma Knapsack dan Run Length Enconding (RLE) pada File Teks
Authors: Yunita Shela Dian , Sunandar Hery
Published: October 2021

Algoritma Knapsack merupakan bagian dari kriptografi asimetri yang mana kunci enkripsinya berbeda dengan kunci dekripsinya. Di samping masalah keamanan file teks, masalah ukuran dari sebuah file teks juga menjadi pertimbangan. File teks yang berukuran besar dapat dimampatkan dengan melakukan proses kompresi. Algoritma Run Length Encoding (RLE) merupakan algoritma yang mengecilkan ukuran file teks, apabila teks tersebut mengalami banyak perulangan karakter. Kombinasi algoritma Knapsack dan RLE dapat menjamin file Teks tidak dapat dilihat oleh pengguna yang tidak berhak dan dapat menjamin file teks dapat disimpan dalam media file yang berkapasitas rendah. Pada penelitian ini, penulis membuat program kombinasi algortitma knapsack dan RLE pada file teks. Pada algoritma Knapsack akan terjadi penambahan ukuran file teks, hal ini dapat dilihat pada contoh kasus yang mana ukuran plainteks (pesan asli) adalah 9 bytes, kemudian setelah dilakukan proses enkripsi ukuran file teks menjadi 7 bytes. Karena itu pengunaan kombinasi enkripsi dan kompresi data lebih baik karena file menjadi lebih kecil dibandingkan kombinasi kompresi dan enkripsi data. Plainteks yang memiliki banyak perulangan karakter akan terkompresi dengan baik.
Penerapan Algoritma Rijndael untuk Mengamankan Teks
Authors: Tiepsi Tiepsi , Siregar Kristian
Published: October 2021

Kriptografi merupakan salah satu solusi yang dapat dimanfaatkan dan dikembangkan dalam menghadapi permasalahan tentang keamanan data. Salah satu algoritma yang bisa dihandalkan dalam keamanan data adalah algoritma Rijndael. Algoritma Rijndael merupakan algoritma kriptografi simetrik yang beroperasi dalam mode penyandi blok (block cipher) yang memproses blok data 128-bit dengan panjang kunci 128 bit, 192 bit, atau 256 bit.Untuk menjamin keamanan dan keutuhan dari suatu data, dibutuhkan suatu proses penyandian,Â  dengan melakukan proses enkripsi dan dekripsi. Proses enkripsi ini akan mengubah suatu data asal atau asli menjadi data rahasia yang tidak dapat dibaca. Sementara itu, proses dekripsi dilakukan oleh penerima data yang dikirim tersebut. Data rahasia yang diterima akan diubah kembali menjadi data asal atau asli. Dengan cara penyandian tadi, data asli tidak akan terbaca oleh pihak yang tidak berkepentingan, melainkan hanya oleh penerima yang memiliki kunci dekripsi.
Perancangan dan Implementasi Enkripsi dan Dekripsi File dengan Algoritma RC4 â€“ One Time Pad pada Jaringan LAN
Authors: Sihombing Pandapotan , Ginting Wasit
Published: October 2021

Sekarang ini keamanan yang efektif dari suatu sistem sangat diperlukan untuk kegiatan bisnis sehari-hari. Sistem yang aman bisa memberikan tingkat kepercayaan yang tinggi kepada pengguna sehingga bisa memberi nilai tambah dan daya guna bagi sistem itu sendiri. Pengguna akan merasa nyaman dan aman ketika berhubungan dengan sistem yang bisa mengamankan data pengguna dari penyerang. Penelitian ini membahas tentang bagaimana mengenkripsi dan mendekripsi file dengan menggunakan metode RC4 dan One Time Pad, dimana file yang di enkripsi dapat dikirim dari client yang satu ke client yang lain atau ke server. Dengan menggunakan metode/aplikasi ini maka file yang dikirim akan terjamin keamanannya
RANCANGAN APLIKASI PENCARIAN FILE PADA DIRECTORI WINDOWS DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE BREADTH FIRST SEARCH
Authors: Sitompul Krisman , Harianja Andy Paul
Published: October 2021

The current technological developments with the facilities provided are sufficient to motivate many parties to be able to find and obtain the maximum possible information, even as short as possible. This is what makes computer users to search or search the data / documents needed by using search engine facilities. However, very often the search results are unrelated, making it difficult to find the information needed. Searching is a process that is often used in data management. The search process is to find a certain value (data) in a set of data of the same type (either the base type or the form type). Data can be stored temporarily in main memory or stored permanently in secondary memory (tape or disk). In main memory, the common data storage structure is in the form of an array or table (array), while in secondary memory it is an archive (file). The search algorithm that will be discussed starts with one of the search algorithms that can be applied in a search in a directory, namely Breadth First Search (BFS).
Sistem Informasi Penjualan Barang dan Jasa pada Studio Photo Topaz Hexagon Medan Berbasis Web
Authors: Sembiring Josephine Oktavira , Ginting Wasit
Published: October 2021

Sales information system in Hexagon Medan Topaz Photo Studio is web-based to process the sales system that occurs, process multiple reports, provide up-to-date information about the photo studio and product products provided. With the information system on the sale of goods and services in the topaz hexagon field photo studio, it is expected to simplify and speed up the processing of data and information in the Topaz Hexagon Photo Studio in Medan. And can produce data and information on the results of sales activities that occur and produce accountability reports more quickly and practically. The system built is easy to learn by users (users) and the programming language used is PHP and MySQL to create a database
Perancangan Media Informasi Pengenalan Kebudayaan Dan Pariwisata Nias Selatan Berbasis Web
Authors: Gulo Pontinus , Harianja Andy Paul
Published: October 2021

This study discusses the design of information media for the introduction of south nias culture which is a web-based application that uses the PHP and MySQL programming languages as its database. This system provides convenience to introduce culture and tourism in southern Nias in full, both in travel routes, lodging, tourist attractions, restaurants, souvenirs and visitors can provide comments and questions directly to the Admin. For tourism services this system is an convenience to run work programs that have been designed to promote culture and tourism in the southern Nias region more broadly.
SPK: Analisa Metode AHP Pada Guru Berprestasi di SD 095130 Senio Bangun
Authors: Parhusip Friskila , Yustika Asri , Syahputri Indah , Damanik Nila Soraya
Published: October 2021

This decision support system is used to select outstanding teachers and is aimed at SD 095130 Senio Bangun which still uses manual system in assessing the candidates of outstanding teachers. So this system is expected to assist the agency in the process of assessment and determination of outstanding teachers in the area of Pematang Siantar City quickly and accurately. The method used in ranking the selection of teachers achieving achievement in this system using AHP method is a method The workings of this method is almost similar to the workings of the brain, namely by elaborating complex problems into more problems that are more structured and systematic. Where alternatives are used as much 4 teachers with job criteria, education, rank / goals / Space and last sk. The results of ranking in this system are influenced by the selection of preference criteria and determinations entered into the system. The test of this system uses data from 45 teachers, ranking divided according to Kindergarten, SD / MI, SMP / Tsanawiyah, SMA / MA, and SMK. Of the several trials that have been done to determine the achieving teacher, the ranking results are much faster and more accountable.
Perancangan Aplikasi Kriptografi Asimetris Dengan Menerapkan Metode Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Authors: Sari Eka Indah
Published: October 2021

Cryptography is one of the sciences used to maintain confidentiality and data security has been developing since ancient Greece. One cryptographic method that is quite reliable, stable and the parent of the popular cryptographic algorithms today is Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). In this case the previous block encryption results are feedback into current block encryption. The trick, the current plaintext block is XORed first with the ciphertext block from the previous encryption, then the XOR results are entered into the encryption function. With ECC mode, each ciphertext block depends not only on the plaintext block but also on the all previous plaintext blocks, Implementation of the Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) algorithm in this study was carried out by using an application built using visual basic programming language. Net 2008..
Implementasi Algoritma Triangle Chain Cipher Dalam Mengamankan Pesan Teks
Authors: Manik Eriana
Published: October 2021

Chatting is a form of communication directly between two parties using typed text. If text messages on chat are very important and must be kept confidential, it is necessary to secure text messages on chat media that will be sent using cryptographic algorithms to prevent irresponsible parties. To fulfill this, the encryption (decryption and decryption) process of the text message will be sent. Encryption is done when sending by converting the original text message into a secret text message while decryption is done at the time of reception by converting the secret text message to the original text message. So the text message sent when chatting is a secret text message, so that the original text message cannot be known by unauthorized parties
Sistem Informasi Administrasi Surat Masuk Dan Surat Keluar Pada Biro Rektorat Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas Medan
Authors: Saragih Fera Nita Yousida , Damanik Romanus
Published: October 2021

Processing incoming data and outgoing letters at the rector's bureau at Santo Thomas Catholic University in North Sumatra has been using storage of accumulated data, in the form of sheets of paper, then the search requires a long process, because it has to turn back the ledger, so the letter will hard to find, and damage if the letter has been stored for a long time in the mail storage cabinet. Data storage of incoming letters, dispositions and outgoing letters has used the database so that it further accelerates the workings of the Rector's Bureau, because incoming mail and outgoing mail data do not need to be recorded or written into a letter book.
Potensi Tindak Pidana Kriminal oleh Anak Remaja ditinjau dari Faktor Umur dan Pendidikan dengan Metode Multi Factor Evaluation Process (MFEP)
Authors: Limbong Riswan , Siregar Kristian
Published: October 2021

According to statistics in 2013 there were 535 cases and in 2014 there were 723 cases, and based on the data there was an increase of Â± 1.35%. The cause of this crime is caused by many factors, but if the factors that cause this crime are known to be earlier by the parents (community), perhaps parents can educate their children and can reduce the number of juvenile perpetrators of physical criminal offenses. The physical crimes referred to in this study are: Robbery, Public order theft and murder.

Multifactor Evaluation Process (MFEP) is a quantitative method that uses a "weighting system". In multifactorial decision making, decision makers are subjectively and intuitively weighing various factors that have an important influence on their alternative choices. For decisions that have a strategic influence, it is advisable to use a quantitative approach such as MFEP. In MFEP, all criteria are first, which are important factors in making consideration given appropriate weighting. The same steps are also taken for the alternatives to be chosen, which can then be evaluated in relation to these consideration factors. The MFEP method determines that the alternative with the highest value is the best solution based on the selected criteria.
Audit Manajemen Keamanan Teknologi Informasi Menggunakan Standar ISO 27001 : 2005 Di PerguruanTinggi XYZ
Authors: Sidik Muhammad , Iriani Ade , Yulianto Sri
Published: October 2021

Management audit is very important for any colleges towards the examination and assesment of their information technology management to gain efficient and effective business running process. Information technology security as an effort of internal controlling for risk and threat security minimization, is mainly considered due to all learning and lecturing administration activities use information technology. To find out how secure technology information is, it is then recquiring an audit to make sure everything run based on procedure. Standard used is framework international standardization organization (ISO) 27001:2005. It ischosen because framework can be adjusted with instrument of the research used in the organization. It is then developed and focused on information security management system (SMKI). As a results, all have outcome JPA = PA1:PA10, NA=JPA/10 produces value average 65%. Last but not at least, it showspositive level, but still under expectation by college requirement that requires continuous evaluation and enhancement of recommended security control
Visualisasi Pengumuman dan SOP Fakultas Ilmu Komputer Universitas Katolik Santo Thomas Medan berbasis Multimedia
Authors: Laoly Oktariani , Limbong Tonni
Published: October 2021

Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) is a collection of instructions that function as a guide in the process of administering government, especially the Faculty section that is in a university. Through the Standard Operational Procedure (SOP) to achieve its vision and mission. Students and Lecturers in the daily activities of the Faculty of Computer Science have functions and duties, rights and obligations that must be adhered to so that the process of academic activity in the lecture runs smoothly. Students in the Faculty of Computer Science are relatively old in understanding each line of each procedure in the announcement, so that the announcements from the Faculty often do not go as expected. What is not understood is not language but the flow of the activity procedure. To understand something better, it is necessary to provide an overview of multimedia-based visualization that describes the process part in conveying information or SOP announcements so that readers of the announcement can more easily digest the announcements submitted.
Sistem Informasi Catatan Perkuliahan Mahasiswa pada STMIK Pelita Nusantara Medan
Authors: Taufik Insan
Published: October 2021

Notes are minutes of the results of a writing by the process of recording or writing ideas, lists, minutes or notations of a learning activity, research, meeting or other activities that are too many to remember with memory. The problem of note that happened to STMIK Pelita Nusantara students was the lack of enthusiasm to record the results of lectures, thus influencing the entire understanding of students towards the subject. The thing that affects the lack of enthusiasm of students to record the results of lectures is the lazy habit of carrying books and stationery. Then many lecturers do not instruct students to record the results of the subjects taught. However, even though students are lazy to carry stationery, students always carry a laptop or computer while the lecture is taking place and record the results of lectures on the laptop. The output of this study is a record information system in the form of a website that can influence the spirit of student records, because each lecturer can see and assess the results of student records.
Visualisasi Hasil Produksi Pangan di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur
Authors: Abineno Richard Sanni , Mamulak Natalia Magdalena R. , SinlaE Alfry Aristo Jansen
Published: October 2021

The Department of Agriculture of the Province of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is a regional apparatus with the main task of providing services to the community in the agricultural sector, one of which is food coverage. The website http://distan.nttprov.go.id does not yet contain information about food production results that are complete and clear. To overcome these problems, it is necessary to build a Food Production Results Visualization which is expected to display a picture of food production results based on the year of production, types of commodities and production results from each district in the province of East Nusa Tenggara that is easily accessed and understood by the public. The method used in this study is the waterfall system development method. The graphic design displayed on this website uses ChartJS. The programming languages used are PHP 7 and MySQL as database server. The results of this study are a Web-based Visualization of Food Production Results in East Nusa Tenggara Province which contains complete and clear information and is easily accessible to all parties..
Implementasi Metode Regresi Linier dalam Mengukur Kompensasi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan
Authors: Mendoza Muhammad Dominique
Published: October 2021

The performance of harvester employees is one of the reasons for the non-achievement of the production target of PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV's North Region of Adolina Unit, where the harvest capacity of harvester employees is still below the stipulated level. Some things that really need to be considered in looking for problems that occur in connection with this decline in performance are the Human Resources issues. the reason for the focus of discussion on Human Resources (HR) because HR is the greatest resource for a company that is very difficult to control compared to other resources. Because HR is not good will result in performance that is not optimal for the company. So it can be suspected that the decline in company performance is caused by the HR factor owned by the company which is not maximally empowered. The value of compensation in this study was calculated using linear regression to performance and it can be concluded that there is an effect of compensation on performance. The value of the compensation coefficient on performance is significant.
Penyuluhan Manfaat Teknologi Informasi Bagi Pengrajin Tenun Ulos di Kampung Ulos Hutaraja, Desa Lumban Suhi-suhi Toruan, Kecamatan Pangururan, Kabupaten Samosir Sumatera Utara
Authors: Pakpahan Sorang
Published: October 2021

Kampung Hutaraja Dusun II Desa Lumban Suhi-Suhi Toruan terletak di Kabupaten Samosir merupakan daerah wisata yang dikunjungi turis setiap hari baik dari dalam maupun luar negeri sebagai salah satu wisata budaya dan kerajinan ulos. Potensi desa Lumban Suhi-Suhi Toruan sebagai salah satu penghasil ulos berkualitas yang juga diarahkan untuk mendukung pelestarian ulos sebagai wisata budaya. Sebagai penghasil ulos, ada beragam motif yang dihasilkan. Selain ulos Batak Toba, masyarakat Kampung Ulos Hutaraja juga menghasilkan motif khas Suku Karo. Proses produksinya dilakukan secara manual (tenun ulos) dengan proses pewarnaan yang alami. Pengrajin ulas di kampung hutaraja Desa Lumban Suhi-Suhi Toruan sebanyak 50 orang terdiri dari ibu-ibu 30 orang, anak dewasa 15 orang dan anak remaja 5 orang. Kegiatan ini ditujukan untuk meningkatkan jumlah pengrajin ulos dengan mewariskannya kepada kaum muda yang merupakan potensi budaya daerah khususnya ulos dengan berbagai motif dan nilai seni yang tinggi serta pemasaran berbasis Teknologi Informasi yang disalurkan melalui Kelompok Sadar Wisata (POKDARWIS). Kelompok Sadar Wisata menjadi pilot project untuk meningkatkan jumlah pengrajin ulos dengan berbagai motif dan pemasaran berbasis Teknologi Informasi. Kelompok Sadar Wisata mengemban tugas dari pemerintah untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan keluarga beriman dan bertaqwa kepada Tuhan yang Maha Esa, berakhlak mulia dan berbudi luhur, sehat sejahtera, maju dan mandiri, kesetaraan dan keadilan gender serta kesadaran hukum lingkungan.Â
Fisiopatología en Breve Reflejo o Tríada de Cushing
Authors: Padilla Cuadra Juan Ignacio
Published: October 2021

El reflejo o Triada de Cushing es reconocida como una manifestación de la hipertensión endocraneana. Aunque este epónimo se le atribuye al pionera de la neurocirugía, Harvey Cushing (Figura 1), existe controversia si fue realmente el primero en describirlo.Así, hay evidencia de descripciones de este fenómeno por otros autores como Paul Cramer, Ernst von Bergmann, Ernst von Leyden, Georg Althann, Friedrich Jolly, Friedrich Pagenstecher, Henri Duret, Bernard Naunyn, y Julius Schreiber (1).
Welcome Note From the Editor-in-Chief
Authors: Mehboob Riffat
Published: October 2021

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to our new journal, Diet Factor, a journal of diet and nutritional sciences. This journal is initiated with an intention of creating, gathering, introducing and sharing the latest knowledge, nutritional value of different foods, healthy dietary practices, dietary habits and its consequences on health as well as research related to food sciences technology, preservation methods for food, increasing shelf life of edibles, storage and production of nutritious food and preservation of its nutrients. As we all know that, ‘Prevention is better than cure’, selection of healthy food with good nutrition value can prevent diseases. Food is a compulsory component of everyone’s life and a healthy diet is a major key for a healthy life.

Healthy diet keeps you healthy, energetic and boosts your mood. Composition of food, its macronutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fats and fiber as well as micronutrients i.e. calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and vitamins are very important to be taken in balanced amount. Similarly, processed food should be replaced by natural diet. However, it is also necessary to preserve the food, increase the shelf life and process it in such a way that the nutritious value is maintained and it can be kept for longer durations to withstand higher temperature and moisture conditions. In this way, wastage of food is avoided, it can be used for longer durations, and provide the same nutrition.

We intend to publish high quality research in the above-mentioned areas. Researches will be published as original research, review articles, letter to the editor and case control studies. This inaugural issue will provide a flavor of up-to-date researches in diet, nutrition and food sciences on national and international level. We hope to receive a lot of publications in this field and our strong editorial board and reviewerswill work togather to make it a great success! Suggestions and comments to improve this journal are always welcome from the authors and readers.
Kajian Teologis Konsep Hidup Tekun Menurut Surat Yakobus 1:2-8 dan Aplikasinya Bagi Kehidupan Orang Percaya Pada Masa Kini
Authors: Yanto Stefanus Agus Budi , Baskoro Paulus Kunto
Published: October 2021

The life of a believer is a process that continues until the end of his life. Because believe in the Lord Jesus, everyone faces a process to live a more beautiful life in Christ. Living like Jesus is the ultimate goal for every believer. But many are faound in the lives of believers, their lives are not optimal in following Jesus. Even though they have been to church for a long time and have even served, many Christians when facing life’s challenges, struggles, problems and suffering, are quicker to grumble and leave the Lord Jesus. This ia a sign of the spiritual immaturity of the believer. Not because believres do not understand, but not serious in following Jesus. In order to obtain accurate and accountable data, in this study the authors used the method of writing is Frist, to provide an understanding to every believer that perseverance is one the characteristics of spiritual maturity; Second, perseverance will make every believer experience a strong spiritual life process; Third, today’s beliavers can be witnesses for everyone who is facing life’s challenges.

Kehidupan orang percaya merupakan proses yang terus berjalan sampai akhir hidupnya. Sebab percaya Tuhan Yesus, setiap orang menghadapi proses untuk hidup makin indah dalam Kristus. Hidup menjadi serupa dengan Yesus adalah tujuan utama bagi setiap orang percaya. Namun banyak ditemukan dalam kehidupan orang percaya, hidupnya tidak maksimal dalam mengikuti Yesus. Meskipun sudah lama ke gereja bahkan sudah melayani, namun banyak orang Kristen ketika menghadapi tantangan hidup, pergumulan, persoalan dan menderita, lebih cepat bersunggut-sungut dan meninggalkan Tuhan Yesus. Ini adalah sebuah tanda ketidakdewasaan rohani orang percaya. Bukan karena orang percaya tidak memahami, namun ketidakseriusan dalam mengikut Yesus. Untuk mendapatkan data-data yang akurat dan dapat dipertanggungjawabkan, dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan metode penulisan deskriptif literatur. Tujuan penulisan ini adalah Pertama, memberikan pemahaman kepada setiap orang percaya bahwa ketekunan adalah salah satu ciri kedewasaan rohanit; Kedua, ketekunan akan membuat setiap orang percaya mengalami proses hidup rohani yang kuat; Ketiga, orang percaya masa kini bisa menjadi saksi bagi setiap orang yang sedang menghadapi tantangan hidup.
JURIDICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF CUSTOMS TO PREVENT THE Smuggling of Goods to Realize INCREASING STATE INCOME
Authors: Gunawan Rendi , Fadjriani Lia , Milanie Feby
Published: October 2021

In the Juridical Analysis of the Role of Customs and Excise in Supervising and Preventing Crimes of Smuggling of Goods at the Customs Commission Type B Batam, it aims to discuss the legal arrangements for the role of customs in supervising and preventing criminal acts of smuggling of goods and the implementation of obstacle factors, obstacles and solutions for the role of customs in supervising and preventing the crime of smuggling of goods (research study at the Customs and Excise KPU type B Batam). This study aims to determine the Juridical Analysis of the Role of Customs and Excise in Supervising and Preventing the Crime of Smuggling of Goods at the Customs Commission Type B Batam.The research conducted is descriptive research with the method normative legal approach (normative juridical) is carried out by means of study literature. Data collection tools used in this research are data in the form of document studies and literature searches and by using additional data in the form of interviews.The results of the study indicate that the general legal arrangement of Customs and Excise authority according to Law No. 17 of 2006 is, Customs and Excise receives reports or information from someone about a criminal act, summons people to be heard and examined as suspects or witnesses, examines, seeks , and collect information on criminal acts, arrest and detain people suspected of committing criminal acts, request information and evidence from suspects who commit criminal acts.For this reason, it is hoped that with the existence of complete legal rules and firm witnesses related to the crime of smuggling of goods, all related elements are able to understand the legal rules made to protect the public from the threat of danger, and legal rules should be emphasized so that no more criminal acts of smuggling of goods occur.
A Scheme Towards Automatic Word Indexation System for Balinese Palm Leaf Manuscripts
Authors: Kesiman Made Windu Antara , Pradnyana Gede Aditra
Published: October 2021

This paper proposes an initial scheme towards the development of an automatic word indexation system for Balinese lontar (palm leaf manuscript) collections. The word indexation system scheme consists of a sub module for patch image extraction of text areas in lontars and a sub module for word image transliteration. This is the first word indexation system for lontar collections to be proposed. To detect parts of a lontar image that contain text, a Gabor filter is used to provide initial information about the presence of text texture in the image. An adaptive sliding patch algorithm for the extraction of patch images in lontars is also proposed. The word image transliteration sub module was built using the long short-term memory (LSTM) model. The results showed that the image patch extraction of text areas process succeeded in optimally detecting text areas in lontars and extracting the patch image in a suitable position. The proposed scheme successfully extracted between 20% to 40% of the keywords in lontars and thus can at least provide an initial description for prospective lontar readers of the content contained in a lontar collection or to find in which lontar collection certain keywords can be found.
Creating Reel Designs: Reflecting on Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita in the Community
Authors:   Purdue University, Layadi Iris
Published: October 2021

Because of its extreme rarity, the genetic disease arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) and the needs of individuals with the diagnosis are often overlooked. AMC refers to the development of nonprogressive contractures in disparate areas of the body and is characterized by decreased flexibility in joints, muscle atrophy, and developmental delays. Colton Darst, a seven-year-old boy from Indianapolis, Indiana, was born with the disorder, and since then, he has undergone numerous surgical interventions and continues to receive orthopedic therapy to reduce his physical limitations. His parents, Michael and Amber Darst, have hopes for him to regain his limbic motion and are very open to trying out new assistive devices that would promote independent utilization and potentially help him participate in activities with minimal assistance. This reflective essay aims to elaborate on and evaluate the human-centered design project I worked on with my EPICS Assistive Technology team and the community impact fostered by it. Our service-driven and product design project places emphasis on a family hobby that Colton wishes to be able to take part in—fishing. As a result of his condition, it is difficult for him to engage in this and similar activities, preventing him from connecting with his family and peers at a more physical level. By conducting prototyping of different autonomous systems on a device, implementing hardware programming on electrical control systems, and engaging in research and experimentation of computer-aided designs, my team and I were able to engineer and tailor to Colton’s specific needs a high-functioning assistive device that compensates for his lack of muscular mobility, allowing this project to serve as a medium through which I could integrate and channel my knowledge of physiology and mechanics and take a step forward on the journey toward innovating and revolutionizing health care technology. Additionally, this essay discusses a variety of aspects related to the bridges between empathy, innovation, service-learning, and human-centered design, and, despite its limitations, the ways our service project is helping to alleviate the problem that not only Colton, but so many others are currently facing. Similarly, the essay also outlines the impact this experience has had on me, in the context of my direct contribution to improving quality of life and raising awareness of arthrogryposis multiplex congenita at the emotional, societal, and professional levels. Given the promising impact that we all can make, it is important to contribute to paving the way and helping lead Colton and those like him toward empowerment, inclusivity, and opportunity.
A Community Health Initiative: Health to the Power of You
Authors:   Purdue University, Hendricks Stephanie
Published: October 2021

In April 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the number of visits to ambulatory care practices and was reported to have declined by nearly 60%. The extent of this decline is alarming as outpatient visits help manage chronic diseases in patients, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. This trend sparked an interest in pharmacist and student pharmacist, Dr. Cynthia Koh-Knox Sharp and Stephanie Hendricks, respectively, as it offered an opportunity to help serve the Greater Lafayette community. We created Health to the Power of You (HealthYou), which targets two of Lafayette’s neglected populations: community members experiencing homelessness, and members that are 62 years and older living in section 8 housing. Our community health initiative is currently in two facilities, Fairington Apartments of Lafayette and Lafayette Transitional Housing Center, and funded by the Purdue Student Service-Learning Program for Community Service Grant. Student pharmacists conduct weekly home visits and document trends in blood pressure, blood sugars, and blood oxygen levels, as well as facilitate a tobacco cessation program. Additionally, residents are provided health education from a list of 15 health topics, where they select up to three topics to learn over the course of nine weeks. These include, but are not limited to, education on their medications and disease states, vaccines, nutrition, prescription medication insurance, and current events such as COVID-19. Since inception, the program has offered student pharmacists the chance to bridge gaps in transitions of care, assist in the decline of outpatient visits, practice patient-friendly terminology, and motivate patients to take responsibility of their own health. Through this community health initiative, we are mentoring student pharmacists and empowering members of the community to become their biggest healthcare advocates through patient-care services and education.
Service-Learning during the Covid Era: A Perspective of GK-12 Student-Coordinator
Authors:   Purdue University, Dwomoh Razak
Published: October 2021

Despite the importance of service learning, the precariousness of the COVID-19 pandemic posed a challenge for students and educators. In this paper, I highlight the COVID-19 pandemic ramifications on the Graduate Students Engagement in K-12 Classrooms (GK-12) program, the lessons learned from going remote, and how we can be flexible with remote learning in the future if there is a need for us to adapt our programming to other crises.
Laini Fluellen Charities and Know Your Lemons: Squeezing Out Breast Cancer and Winning the Fight
Authors:   Purdue University, Vasilko Kayla
Published: October 2021

Each minute, a woman dies from breast cancer somewhere in the world. The first and most important tool a woman needs to have to win a fight against this disease is the education to identify breast cancer symptoms as early as possible. Laini Fluellen Charities, Inc. (LFC) is an organization dedicated to aiding women in the fight of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), a highly aggressive form of breast cancer that characteristically affects young women, has fewer treatment options, and results in lower survival rates overall. Laini Fluellen combats TNBC by representing those most disproportionally affected: young African American and Hispanic women. LCF leads the fight by promoting awareness through education and funding further research for a cure. TNBC is two times as likely to likely to be found in African American women, which also contributes greatly to survival disparities. Similarly, nearly 40% of African American and Hispanic women diagnosed with breast cancer are diagnosed with TNBC, in comparison to 15% of women from other ethnic groups. Most startlingly, African American women have a 42% higher rate of death than from breast cancer then women in other ethnic groups. This makes the already impossible statistics cited above even more dire, and yet still, all of the difficulties faced by women vulnerable to TNBC have not been illustrated. Laini Fluellen Charities have been raising funds to further research about these facts, and develop more treatment options for TNBC. LFC has been providing spiritual and educational support through seminars, awareness campaigns, and website resources, and facilitating care coordination and navigation services for women at high risk for developing breast cancer since 2009; directly serving northwest Indiana and our PNW community. LFC works tirelessly to aid all women in combating TNBC, and places a special focus on improving health outcomes for Hispanic and African American women and working against racial disproportions. This reflection details my experience helping LFC further their work in aiding research, writing grants for the cause, and putting on their first virtual TNBC awareness fundraiser gala, with a special focus on the efforts we completed together to work with Know your Lemons (KYL). KYL is a global breast health network offering resources for a cure. By working together, we have been able to help others overcome the fear associated with breast cancer, and teach in impactful ways that are completely inclusive of gender, age, ethnicity, and background. The reflection illustrates how this work has empowered the educators, students, and the community.
Hair Care Catered to You
Authors:   Purdue University, Reynolds Sarah , Sorg Meg
Published: October 2021

People of color face barriers in healthcare every day, and my goal was to address one of these barriers. Healthcare settings stock products that are tailored for Caucasian hair and skin, so I wanted to add products targeted for Black patients' skin and hair. I added shampoo and lotion to the supply closet of Peyton Manning Children's Hospital as well as bonnets and durags for the patients to wrap their hair in to protect it while they sleep or rest. African American hair and skin requires different care. This is something that often goes unnoticed by healthcare professionals, and I wanted to bring it to their attention. In order to support the Black Lives Matter movement, I chose products from black-owned businesses. I felt that the BLM movement was the heart and inspiration for this project, so choosing products from black-owned businesses felt appropriate.
Service-Learning in the Virtual Space: Mixed Method Analysis of STEPS Pipeline Program
Authors:   Purdue University, Ceglio Katherine , Stout Julianne
Published: October 2021

North Central Indiana Area Health Education Center (NCI-AHEC) aims to develop the healthcare infrastructure by encouraging rural students to pursue healthcare professions. In light of rural healthcare shortages found in Indiana, they implemented a pipeline program, Successfully Training and Educating Pre-medical Students (STEPS). This program offers mentoring and educational assistance to pre-health-professional undergraduate students at Indiana University – Kokomo. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Purdue research team partnered with NCI-AHEC to conduct a completely virtual mixed method study that examined the initial impact of the STEPS program and made recommendations for improvement. The opportunities for virtual collaboration created during the COVID-19 pandemic allowed for thorough evaluation of NCI-AHEC’s STEPS program. Initial evaluation suggests that the STEPS program is beneficial in assisting rural students on their path to a career in healthcare. Using the actionable recommendations that came from this study, NCI-AHEC will contribute to a growing generation of capable, well-prepared healthcare providers in rural Indiana.
Homelessness and COVID-19
Authors:   Purdue University, MacNeill Justin , Lahey Alexa , Teo Nina
Published: October 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the struggle of people experiencing homelessness (PEH) and presented new challenges to those serving this vulnerable population. To better understand and articulate how COVID has impacted both PEH and their ecosystem of support, we compared the national response - aggregated via a literature review of both gray and academic literature - to the statewide response in Indiana and the local response in Tippecanoe County. Local homelessness providers emphasized that organizational partnerships are key - policy changes in one organization can have malignant effect extending throughout and putting additional strain on other organizations within the local homelessness ecosystem Moreover, building community awareness and engagement with organizations serving PEH during normal times can have beneficial effects in times of crisis - calls to the community for help may prove to be more fruitful if they are to existing contacts and not de facto cold calls. Considering the problems elucidated by various homeless providers, certain governmental policies and provisions native to Tippecanoe County and Indiana could be beneficial to export elsewhere in the event of another public health crisis of this scope. Providers relayed that a close relationship with the local department of health and hotels helped expedite the placement and facilitate the extended stay of homeless COVID positive individuals.
Impacting Community Well-Being in Lafayette, Indiana, in the Midst of a Pandemic
Authors:   Purdue University, Coltin Eli , Flaningam Eric , Newell Jace , Ware Jason
Published: October 2021

For the past five years, Dr. Jason Ware has centered community-based research and service-learning courses around local community partners’ needs as they focused collectively on community well-being issues. The nature of their work has prioritized qualitative research methods such as narrative inquiry via in-depth interviews and ethnography via immersive observations within varying service-providing institutions such as the Hartford Hub and the Hanna Community Center. COVID-19 and the constant threat of its transmission meant that Dr. Ware, his students, and their community partners had to approach their work differently. They responded with a pivot. They turned to mining large publicly accessible and proprietary data sets, such as United States Census data, Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data, and the Polk Directory data. The pivot served as a direct response to the City of Lafayette’s need for useful data that could inform decision-making related to neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and homelessness intervention. This different approach impacted the co-authors’ learning and scholarly development and provided the community partners with useful data. The co-authors experienced increased autonomy in pursuing data-specific questions, extracting data, analyzing, and visualizing it. One of the co-authors taught himself Python to import, statistically analyze, and visualize the data, and then presented the findings to the City of Lafayette. The co-author’s initial work — a pilot study — led to a scaled-up project that resulted in five significant outputs for three different community partners with a direct impact on six neighborhoods in the north end of Lafayette. Another co-author, who focused on scholarship during the pandemic, led an effort to develop a comprehensive literature review focused on the effect of community-based robotics programs on minority youth. The co-author also had presentations accepted at the local, national, and international levels while working on multiple publications. The third co-author is partnering with the other authors to create an automated system that will support the collection, extraction, and analysis of secondary data that will facilitate sustainable data analysis into the future.