bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trends of Tuberculosis Prevalence, Treatment and Prevention Efforts in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
Authors: OG Aghedo
Published: December 2023

Background: Tuberculosis is still rampant in Nigeria, and contributes significantly to TB burden globally. This study was conducted with the main objective of determining the trends of TB prevalence, treatment and preventive efforts by the government of Bayelsa State, and providing insight into the level of progress in the fight against TB in the State. Methods: It is a retrospective study of TB programme data consisting of 10,512 patients who accessed healthcare services at the health facilities from 2017 to 2021. Enrolment registers, TB Treatment registers, Test Result Request Forms and Laboratory registers were consulted to obtain accurate data. Additionally, observation of the processes at the various health facilities and the review of TB programme documents, including periodic reports, training manuals, presentation slides and the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials were conducted to garner information about TB prevention and control efforts in the state. Results: This study finds that there is a consistent reduction in TB prevalence rates from 2017 (23.2%) to 2021 (17.6%). The average cumulative five-year prevalence for all TB cases is 22.4% and 2.8% for Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB). The results further indicated that less females (9.3%) than males (13.8%) were infected with TB (p<0.05), while the age group 25-34 years recorded the highest TB prevalence. The study participants had a mean age of 31.67 ± 18.59 years. There is a strong evidence that difference in prevalence is statistically significant across sex/gender (X2 = 22.011, df = 4, p-value = 0.0002), age groups (F(7, 24) = 13.871, p = 0.0001), and years ((F(4, 24) = 80.925, p = 0.0001). TB Treatment initiation rate is optimal but declined by 1.7% in 2021. Conclusion: TB Prevalence in Yenagoa is high and intensified TB Case finding, contact tracing efforts are necessary to quickly curb transmission rate. Systematic screening and presumptive TB identification appears inadequate compared to the number of TB cases detected each year.
Attitudes towards Risk-Taking at the Beginning of the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Cultural Study
Authors: Krumov Krum D.
Published: December 2023

This study reveals cross-cultural differences in risk-taking attitudes between Asians and Europeans at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. It included 2,617 participants aged between 18 and 80 from three Asian (China, India, and Indonesia) and three European (Bulgaria, Germany, and Hungary) countries. The goal is to reveal whether respondents’ attitudes toward risk-taking are affected by cultural context, gender, age, and some demographic characteristics. Results show that Asian participants demonstrate stronger risk-taking attitudes, while Europeans tend to be risk-averse (61.6% vs. 38.4%). Furthermore, Asian women, compared to all other gender groups, are the most prone to risk-taking in conditions of uncertainty (p<0.001). Results also reveal that risk-taking attitudes of individuals vary across age groups being highest among young people and gradually declining with age. Additionally, it is shown that in both Asian and European cultures, the level of education is not a significant factor influencing individuals’ risk-taking attitudes (p>0.05). However, representatives of both cultures who have biological or adopted children in their families are equally likely to avoid the risk, whereas childless Asians, compared with childless Europeans, are more likely to take the risk. There are also significant cultural differences regarding individuals’ marital status, where risk-taking attitudes are stronger for single Asians compared to unmarried Europeans. As another characteristic of individuals, religiosity also influences their attitudes toward risk-taking. One of the findings shows that when the degree of religiosity of Asians decreases, their propensity to take risks increases, whereas the opposite trend is observed for Europeans.
Quality of the Key Processes of Psychological Support of Families with Low Parental Capacity
Authors: Tasevska Daniela Hristova
Published: December 2023

Family (biological or otherwise) is central to everyone’s life. As a primary and natural socializing microenvironment, it is of great importance for the birth of a person’s personality and full development of his potential, i.e. – physical, emotional, intellectual and behavioral development. Often, the key to understanding childhood problems lies in the analysis and assessment of the family situation, since the child’s mental development is determined not only by his individual characteristics, but also by the characteristics of communication in the family system to which he belongs. In the considered context, the concept of quality means understanding and fulfilling the expectations of the client (the family, with low parental capacity), the user of the psychological intervention. Quality is a set of all signs and characteristics of psychological work with parents with low parental capacity. They determine the reliability of the chosen psychological intervention to respond to and even build on awareness of the needs and demands of the client (the parenting system). The quality of psychological support determines the expected and desired parameters of the outcome of the process of psychoconsultative interaction in the relationship “psychologist-consultant - parents with low parental capacity”.
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BEST INTERESTS PRINCIPLE FOR CHILDREN WHO COMMIT VIOLENT CRIMES RESULTING IN THE DEATH OF CHILDREN (STUDY IN THE CENTRAL JAKARTA DISTRICT COURT)
Authors: Amin Rahman , Al Aziz Muh. Fikri
Published: December 2023

Children are the future generations of the nation and state, and it is essential that they receive protection to ensure their growth into fully developed human beings. However, in today's society, many children become entangled with the law, go through legal processes, and even face criminal sentences, where the principle of the best interests of the child is not yet the primary consideration for law enforcement authorities in handling cases involving children. This situation can have negative effects on a child's development. This study is a normative-empirical legal research with a legislative and case-based approach. The research findings indicate that the implementation of the best interests principle for children who commit violent crimes resulting in the death of children (a study conducted in the Central Jakarta District Court) is not yet optimally realized. During the legal proceedings, investigators and prosecutors still detain children, imprisonment remains the prosecutor's choice in the indictment, and during the trial, judges still opt for primary imprisonment as a punishment, even though there are alternative forms of sanctions such as rehabilitation, either within or outside institutions, which could be imposed on children, considering the conditions they are currently experiencing for their future well-being and development.
ENERGI NUKLIR DALAM NET ZERO EMISSION INDONESIA: TINJAUAN TERHADAP PERATURAN PERUNDANG-UNDANGAN KETENAGANUKLIRAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Fautngiljanan Johrdan
Published: December 2023

ABSTRAK

Konsep Net Zero Emission (NZE) muncul atas kesadaran akan pentingnya pencegahan kondisi iklim dunia yang semakin memburuk. Indonesia berkomitmen menetapkan NZE-nya pada tahun 2060 atau lebih cepat. Untuk mencapai hal tersebut, selain menargetkan untuk menghentikan pengoperasian pembangkit listrik yang bersumber dari bahan bakar fosil secara bertahap, pemerintah juga mewacanakan pembangunan Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Nuklir pertama. Walaupun memiliki manfaat yang signifikan, penggunaan energi nuklir juga memiliki risiko yang besar pada manusia dan lingkungan. Dalam hal ini, diperlukan kerangka hukum yang solid dan kuat untuk mengatur pemanfaatannya. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode hukum normatif, dengan mengkaji peraturan perundang-undangan terkait ketenaganukliran yang berlaku di Indonesia dengan data yang diperoleh berdasarkan studi pustaka. Tulisan ini mendapati bahwa meskipun sudah banyak peraturan yang mengatur terkait ketenaganukliran di Indonesia, namun masih terdapat kekurangan dalam UU Ketenaganukliran yang saat ini berlaku khususnya terkait aspek keamanan dan garda aman. 

Kata kunci: Garda aman; Hukum Nuklir; Keamanan nuklir; Net Zero Emission.

ABSTRACT

The concept of Net Zero Emission arises from the awareness of the importance of preventing the world's climate conditions from getting worse. Indonesia is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2060 or sooner. To achieve this, apart from targeting the gradual cessation of the operation of power plants sourced from fossil fuels, the government is also planning the construction of the first Nuclear Power Plant. Despite the significant benefits, the use of nuclear energy also carries significant risks to humans and the environment. In this case, a solid and strong legal framework is needed to regulate its utilization. This article uses a normative legal method, by reviewing laws and regulations related to nuclear power that apply in Indonesia with data obtained based on literature study. This paper finds that even though there are already many regulations related to nuclear weapons in Indonesia, there are still deficiencies in the current Nuclear Law, especially related to security and security aspects.

Keywords: Net Zero Emission; Nuclear Law; Nuclear Security; Safeguard.
Concept of DEMOCRACY in Russian Political Discourse from Perspective of Chinese Linguistic-Cultural Tradition
Authors: Shaklein V. M. , Guan Qi , Sun Daman
Published: December 2023

The article is dedicated to the issue of defining the concept of DEMOCRACY. Its meaning in the Russian political discourse is clarified on conceptual, figurative, and value levels. The peculiarities of this concept in the Russian political discourse are identified from the perspective of the Chinese linguocultural tradition. The similarities and differences in the content of the concept of DEMOCRACY in the linguocultural traditions of Russia and China are examined. To achieve the stated goal, the method of linguocultural analysis of the text was used in the research. Informational and analytical texts on political topics published in the mass media of Russia and China were used as research materials. The concept of “sovereign democracy”, relevant to Russian political culture, and “people’s democracy”, represented in Chinese political discourse, are analyzed. The theoretical foundations and prospects for the development of these concepts, associated with national linguocultural traditions, are evaluated. The ecessity of forming a corpus of interrelated concepts for the development of national ideologies as complex and interacting images of national political worldviews is emphasized.
Plot of ATU 160 in Oirat Monument “Tale of Nectar Teaching”
Authors: Menyaev B. V.
Published: December 2023

The article continues the study of the Oirat monument “The Tale of Nectar Teaching” (“Aršāni nomiyin tuuǰi”). Three unpublished manuscript lists are introduced into scientific circulation. For the first time, the international plot ATU 160 “Grateful Animals. Ungrateful Man. Salvation from the Pit” is considered based on four stories from “The Tale of Nectar Teaching”. The source of the study was the lists “Aršāni nomiyin tuuǰi”, stored in the manuscript department and archive of Orientalists at the Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Scientific Library of the Eastern Faculty of St. Petersburg State University. Catalogs, indexes with international plots, folklore materials, translations of written monuments in Tibetan, Chinese, ancient Indian and Mongolian languages were used as additional materials. It is shown that all analyzed works represent a holistic picture of the ATU 160 plot, complementing each other. Common characteristics are identified, among which the most stable is the same composition. It is noted that the texts end with an explanation and a moral lesson. It is asserted that the basis of the ATU 160 plot is foreign material, which is slightly transformed in the compositions. The author concludes that the plot “Grateful Animals; Ungrateful Man. Salvation from the Pit”, presented in different works, is evidence of the unity of the IndoTibetan-Mongolian-Oirat literary fund.
Institutions of Local Judicial-Administrative Control in North Caucasus in Late 18th — Early 19th Century: Regulatory and Documentary Support for Activities
Authors: Abazov A. Kh.
Published: December 2023

The features of regulatory and documentary support for the activities of bailiff administrations, border and clan courts, and clan administrations in the North Caucasus in the late 18th — early 19th centuries are considered. General information is provided about the development of the system of institutions of local judicial-administrative control in the region. The normative acts of the emperor and higher authorities defining the scope of authority of these institutions, documenting their transformations in the context of administrativeterritorial changes, containing information on personnel composition, appointment of new leaders, and other related matters are characterized. The forms of documentary support for communication between bailiff administrations and border courts with other government institutions and officials are studied, and the features of such interaction are identified depending on the place of these institutions in the administrative hierarchy. Information is provided about their document management documentation used to manage their own activities. It is concluded that the documents of these institutions have a significant heuristic potential for studying the main aspects of the history of the formation and development of the institutions of Russian statehood in this region, exogenous and endogenous factors of transformation of institutions of socionormative culture, local features of the formation and development of Russian document management culture.
Population Structure and Size of Early Yekaterinburg (1723-1744)
Authors: Borodina E. V. , Tsemenkova S. I.
Published: December 2023

The article is dedicated to the study of the social structure of the population of early Ekaterinburg. The main objective was to investigate individual social groups of the population, as well as the specifics of their formation in a situation of a rapidly growing and developing industrial and administrative center. The research was based on documentary sources of official record-keeping, the most significant of which were the data from local (factory) censuses of residents of the fortress factory in the 1720s — 1740s. Using quantitative analysis methods and social history approaches, the main social groups of the population were identified and characterized. Their numbers were determined, and the history of their formation and employment specifics in the mining industry were analyzed. The conclusions were drawn about the existence of a special social policy by the mining plant administration. It was found that it was aimed not only at maintaining optimal working capacity but also at progressively expanding the group of factory personnel by including representatives of new social groups such as soldiers, recruits, schoolchildren, exiles, and convicts in labor processes. It was shown that by the mid-18th century, Ekaterinburg, founded in 1723, was not inferior to both old and new urban centers in terms of infrastructure development, administrative, industrial, and social institutions, and population composition.
Mining Town of Kuzbass Prokopyevsk in First Half of 1930s: Problems of Miner’s Everyday Life and Improvement of New City (Local Periodicals)
Authors: Karpinets A. Yu. , Pyanov A. E.
Published: December 2023

The issues related to the everyday life of miners during the formation of the city of Prokopyevsk are being considered. The relevance of the study is determined by scientific interest in the history of daily life. A literature review on the research problem has been conducted. Over a hundred issues of the local newspaper “Zaboy” from the first half of the 1930s were analyzed, along with reference and statistical collections. The social aspects of urban life in Prokopyevsk during the formation of urban infrastructure were studied. Housing issues, urban improvement, and public catering were examined in relation to the professional affiliation of city residents. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that periodical publications allow researchers to explore topics that were previously either uninteresting or not characterized in such detail regarding daily life. The author concludes that each period in history has its specific problems. It is noted that there were difficulties in the 1930s, which were ultimately successfully overcome. The author asserts that certain problems are still observed in modern urban development stages. However, the author is confident that these problems can be successfully resolved with the correct interaction of all levels of the urban community.
Lexical Representation of Olfactory Semiotics in Worldview of Yakut Language
Authors: Ivanova R. P. , Verkhoturova T. L. , Afanasyeva E. N.
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the exploration of additional semiotic meanings developed by olfactory perceptual lexicon in the Yakut language. The study analyzes lexicographic data on the vocabulary of olfactory perception, as well as the mechanisms of creating a cognitive-semiotic space of a text using this lexicon based on N. A. Lugynov’s work “Ulatyy keme” (“Time of Change”). Smell is consider ed by the authors as a cognitive-linguistic category, representing in the Yakut language not only the physiological aspect of sensory interaction with the world, but also a broad linguistic and cultural context that expresses the sign function of social, everyday, aesthetic, etc. status. The data from translating and explanatory dictionaries of the Yakut language were processed using classical methods of analyzing dictionary definitions, taking into account the elements of distribution of the studied lexical units. As a result of the study, it was established that the perceptual lexicon of olfactory perception, which allows describing smells as signs-indexes in the system of the Yakut language, implements an additional cognitivesemiotic function of signs-symbols in artistic discourse, revealing the internal state of a person, their socio-domestic relationships in society, attitude towards moral and ethical values and life.
Labor Mobilization in North Ossetian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic during Great Patriotic War
Authors: Fidarova K. K. , Khablieva L. Ch. , Kalabekova S. V.
Published: December 2023

The article discusses a range of issues related to labor mobilization during the emergency conditions of wartime in the North Ossetian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. One of the main objectives of this article is the publication of sources in a scholarly manner. The materials from the Central State Archive of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania and the State Archive of Recent History of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania on the topic are introduced into scientific circulation for the first time. The materials containing decisions on implementing defense measures, creating a system of defensive fortifications, and mobilizing citizens through labor duty are analyzed. Attention is paid to the activities of the Ordzhonikidzevsk (Vladikavkaz) Defense Committee and local authorities in organizing work in these areas. The relevance of the study lies in shedding light on historical experience in taking defense measures with active support from the population in the rear. The authors emphasize that rear work helped the army to accomplish its tasks. The authors conclude that during the Great Patriotic War, heavy physical labor became a norm of life for women, children, and adolescents who replaced able-bodied men who had gone to the front. Labor mobilization allowed for the quick organization of work by a large number of people and brought victory closer.
De los métodos y las maneras, número 9
Authors: Castañeda Arredondo Erika Cecilia , Zarur Cortés Jorge Eduardo , Cervantes Baqué Adolfo Alberto , Alvarado Luis Alberto , Ramírez Ramírez Rodrigo , Clavé Almeida Manuel Martín , Amelia Martí Sandra , Patiño Navarro María Norma , Sama Carina Rosana , García-Hernández Mariel , López Magaña Adolfo , Alatriste Martínez Yadira , Dávila Ulloa Adriana , Hiriart Camacho Guillermo , Marín Álvarez Marco Antonio , Galindo Medina Juan Manuel , Mora Gutiérrez Román Anselmo , Flores Enríquez Marco Antonio , Arley Dávila Nayelli Herzel , Portilla Tirado Paulo César , Flores Velázquez Sandra , Lizardi Rojo Verónica , Buitrón de la Torre Marcela Esperanza , Espinosa Suárez Mario Alejandro , Rodríguez Guerrero Alan Edgar , Revueltas Valle Emilio , Trejo Poo Alejandra , Cisneros Ramírez Luisa Melina , Rodríguez Herrera Ricardo , Buyoli Saavedra Alma Karla , Acero Campos Gerardo , Soto Walls Luis Jorge , Rodríguez Mondragón Sandra , Arriaga Rincón Laura , Chacalo Hilu Alicia , Sánchez Roldán María Elena
Published: December 2023

Por novena ocasión el Posgrado en Diseño de la división de Ciencias y Artes para el Diseño, en colaboración con el comité organizador de “De los métodos y las maneras”, reunió investigaciones de especialistas en el ámbito del diseño y la investigación, así como de alumnos de cuatro de las siete líneas de investigación del posgrado de diseño. Este libro constata la persistencia en presentar temas en torno a las metodologías para hacer investigación en Diseño, además de ser una herramienta teórico - práctica, para apoyar tanto a docentes como estudiantes de los posgrados en diseño. Esta publicación es un espacio, a nivel posgrado, para la divulgación metodológica de la investigación en diseño, sirve como uno de los medios para que los integrantes de la comunidad universitaria de la UAM Azcapotzalco y de otras instituciones académicas invitadas, analicen e intercambien puntos de vista, que propicien la reflexión y la discusión respecto a las investigaciones con diversos enfoques disciplinarios. Es un instrumento que permite a especialistas en diseño, difundir sus investigaciones de las diversas líneas de generación y/o aplicación de conocimiento, así como su evolución. Incluye artículos derivados de investigaciones realizadas por alumnos de nivel de maestría y doctorado en diseño, con objeto de dar a conocer los diversos enfoques epistemológicos y metodológicos, con los que abordan temas de vanguardia que van desde el ámbito histórico, la tecnología y la comunicación, hasta el discurso estético para coadyuvar a consolidar una visión contemporánea de los problemas nacionales.
Culturality index of Chile: A methodological approach to cultural materialism
Authors: Vergara-Perucich José Francisco , Aguirre-Nuñez Carlos
Published: December 2023

This article reports the development of an index of culturality in Chile. Fifteen quantitative variables indicative of local cultural development are used to measure the access to cultural opportunities in each Chilean district. This approach was adopted from the theoretical framework of cultural materialism theorized by Marvin Harris in the seventies. Using this framework, a ranking is developed among 164 districts to determine the degree of cultural development exists in each and the variables that are the influential on the enhancement of this indicator. The results showed that the districts of Rancagua, Providencia, La Reina, El Bosque, and Valparaíso have better cultural opportunities based on their material forms, which are mainly driven by obtaining funds for cultural projects, workers’ salaries, civic activity, and public libraries. Based on the results of this ranking, a baseline is proposed to develop it using new data. In addition, recommendations are provided regarding public policies that have promoted cultural development in the communities with unsuccessful results. The article provides significant information for decision makers in Chile and a quantitative method for exploring cultural materialism in specific territories.
Unpacking the Perception of Gender Roles in the Military
Authors: Bumbuc Ştefania , Rusu Raluca , Dragomir Isabela-Anda , Herman Ramona
Published: December 2023

The paper presents the main results of an exploratory research conducted in 2022 within an Erasmus+ international project, entitled “Military Gender Studies”. The aim of the investigation was to identify military students’ perceptions, thoughts, behaviors, and expectations concerning several peculiarities of gender issues in the daily life of the military organization: gender balance, gender differences, equality, equity, and discrimination. The respondents – Land Forces Academy students – were also asked about the opportunity/necessity to insert aspects related to gender perspectives into the academic curriculum. The structured interview method was used for data collection, which subsequently informed the qualitative data analysis. The findings presented synthetically could guide a future gender education approach, addressed to both male and female cadets and aimed at providing important tools for promoting the gender perspective in the military.
Exploring the Nexus of Cybersecurity Leadership, Human Factors, Emotional Intelligence, Innovative Work Behavior, and Critical Leadership Traits
Authors: Burton Sharon L. , Burrell Darrell Norman , Nobles Calvin , Jones Laura A.
Published: December 2023

Data shows that 12% of leaders are rated as ‘very effective’ at leadership. This research emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior and its impact on leadership effectiveness, innovative work behavior (IWB), and the ability to respond to complex cyber threats, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity leadership. Emotional intelligence (EI), a key human factor, is highlighted as a crucial element that can stimulate cognitive absorption, leading to innovative work behavior and improved innovation efficiency (IE). This underscores the need for leaders to not only be technically proficient but also emotionally intelligent to effectively manage their teams and respond to cyber threats. The article also calls for a shift in leadership education to a more holistic and engaged exploration of key leadership attributes, moving beyond traditional methods that often limit understanding to a single culture or approach. This involves understanding the human factors that influence leadership styles and their effectiveness. Furthermore, the use of a literature review underscores the need for leaders to understand the human elements behind cyber threats. Overall the data suggests that leaders need a comprehensive understanding of leadership principles and an active engagement in its theories to foster innovative thinking within cybersecurity leadership.
Influence of a Preharvest Melatonin Application on Postharvest Chilling Injury in Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
Authors: Albornoz Karin , Rosas Rodrigo , López María D.
Published: December 2023

Postharvest chilling injury is a physiological disorder detrimental to produce quality and shelf-life. Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is susceptible to postharvest chilling injury at temperatures below 12 °C, manifesting as leaf lesions and discoloration. Melatonin, a growth regulator, has reduced postharvest chilling injury severity in produce, but its effect on basil is unknown. Here, we evaluated the impact of an exogenous preharvest melatonin application at 400 μM on basil leaves stored at 3.5 °C for 12 days. Visual parameters, including objective color descriptors, chilling injury index, and damaged surface area, as well as biochemical (total soluble solids, malondialdehyde, and total polyphenol content) and physiological (electrolyte leakage and fresh weight loss) markers for cold stress, were assessed. Melatonin-treated leaves showed reduced symptoms (15–22%) relative to the untreated control after cold storage. The biochemical and physiological parameters displayed subtle changes between treatments after storage. However, melatonin induced alterations before storage (70–90%), suggesting it acted as a stressor.
Varietal Differences in Wet Damage of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) Under Waterlogging Conditions
Authors: Hara Ryo , Jitsuyama Yutaka , Suzuki Takashi
Published: December 2023

Broccoli is a typical wet-sensitive vegetable. Precipitation levels in Japan have been unusually high recently, so the wet tolerance of broccoli is of great interest to farmers. The purpose of this study is to gather basic information to help with broccoli cultivation in unusually wet conditions by investigating the varying responses of different cultivars to wet conditions. In two-year pot experiments, the early stage of broccoli growth was compared using on cultivars that exhibit unique characteristics in terms of tolerance to wet conditions, and differences in yield were also confirmed during the harvest season in a field experiment. Broccoli plants subjected to three days of waterlogging treatment exhibited wilting, yellowing and reduced biomass. Significant interactions between treatment and cultivar were also detected for biomass, water content, and photosynthetic ability. The ‘Shigemori’ cultivar showed less susceptibility to wet damage compared to the other cultivars. The trend could be observed in the head yield in the field experiment. The unique cultivars shown in this study may be helpful in broccoli cultivation and may be suitable for use as parent material in breeding. Furthermore, a short-term pot experiment can help evaluate broccoli wet tolerance during the early growth.
Effects of Active and Passive Modified Atmosphere Packaging on the Vase Life and Quality of Narcissus (Narcissus tazetta L.) ‘Shahla’ Cut Flowers
Authors: Moradinezhad Farid , Bayat Hassan , Dorostkar Maryam
Published: December 2023

The production of ornamental flowers in the horticultural sector is costly; therefore, finding treatments to reduce postharvest losses and extend the vase life of cut flower is essential in this industry. The influence of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on the quality parameters of cut flowers of Narcissus tazetta L. ‘Shahla’ during storage was investigated. The following gas compositions were studied: atmospheric composition (control), vacuum + atmospheric composition, 40% CO2 + 21% O2, 20% CO2 + 10% O2, 40% CO2 + 40% O2, and 0.03% CO2 + 40% O2. All treatments showed better performance compared to the control. The results showed that 20% CO2 + 10% O2 most increased the water uptake and relative fresh weight of cut flowers, resulting in the highest level of carbohydrates, extending the appearance quality time and vase life of cut flowers by 60%. The most extended vase life was related to cut flowers stored at 20% CO2 and 10% O2 (15.8 days), while the passive-MAP and vacuum packaging did not differ significantly and showed the lowest vase life, 9.2 and 9.9 days, respectively.
Role of lipoprotein structure and dynamics in disease development: from atherosclerosis to Covid-19
Authors:   , Yubexi Yakari Correa Marcano
Published: December 2023

Lipoproteins play a crucial role in lipid metabolism, serving as carriers for lipids such as cholesterol and triglycerides in the bloodstream. Atherosclerosis is a complex cardiovascular disease characterized by the accumulation of cholesterol-rich plaques in arterial walls, leading to narrowed and hardened arteries. Recently, the spike protein from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has been the subject of research concerning its potential impact on lipid metabolism and its association with cardiovascular disease. Understanding the interaction between lipoproteins and the spike protein influence on lipid metabolism could have implications for our knowledge of cardiovascular health. In this research, we investigated the ultrastructure of HDL from individuals with different lipid profiles as well as the interaction of mature HDL and model of nascent HDL with model membranes. Understanding these differences will help create novel rHDL particles with superior lipid-removing and CVD-treating properties. Finally, the interaction between the spike protein and HDL in model cell membranes to study potential imbalances in lipid metabolism. To achieve the different objectives, lipid deposition, exchange and removal were followed by techniques such as Neutron reflection and attenuated total reflection Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy while, the ultrastructure was unravelled by small-angle X-ray scattering.
Laju Sedimen Dasar Pada Sungai Klagison Menggunakan Program HEC-RAS
Authors: Rusdi Achmad , Nurbia Nurbia , Pristianto Hendrik , Butudoka Marina Abriani , Pamudjianto Agung , Desembardi Faried
Published: December 2023

Pertumbuhan dan perkembangan industri Kota Sorong yang semakin maju menimbulkan dampak yang cukup besar pada siklus hidrologi yang berpengaruh terhadap sungai terkhusus Sungai Klagison yang merupakan sungai yang rentan terjadi banjir. Salah satu permasalahan yang terjadi pada sungai tersebut adalah sedimentasi, permasalahan diawali dengan adanya erosi dibagian hulu dan aktifitas pencucian pasir yang limbahnya dibuang pada saluran sungai tanpa adanya bak penampung limbah. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis sedimentasi dengan memprediksi total muatan sedimen melalui karakteristik sedimen dengan pemodelan. Pemodelan menggunakan HEC-HMS untuk menghasilkan hidrograf debit banjir rancangan dan HEC-RAS untuk menganalisis sedimentasi. Dari hasil analisis sedimentasi diperoleh karakteristik sedimen dengan berat jenis sedimen rata-rata 2.32 g/cm3 dengan ukuran butiran d50 dan d90 pada hulu 0,7 mm dan 3 mm, hilir 0.022 mm dan 0.064 mm dan tengah sungai 0.062 mm dan 0.073 mm. Kapasitas total sedimen dengan waktu simulasi 5 tahun sebesar 124.007,647 ton dengan tinggi agradasi terbesar 64,9 cm.
PENGARUH PERCEIVED TRANSACTION CONVENIENCE DAN PERCIEVED RISK TERHADAP BEHAVIOURAL INTENTION DIMEDIASI OLEH PERSONAL INNOVATIVENESS
Authors: Wisnalmawati Wisnalmawati , Dimas Fathir Arya , Istanto Yuni
Published: December 2023

ABSTRAK Perkembangan teknologi berupa QRIS dapat mempermudah transaksi keuangan secara elektronik. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menganalisis minat sebagai pedagang di Pasar yang akan mengadopsi QRIS. Variabel yang digunakan yaitu perceived transaction convenience dan perceived risk sebagai independent dan personal innovativeness sebagai mediasi. Metode yang digunakan yaitu kuantitatif, pengujian hipotesis dengan analisis SEM-PLS. Sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 200 nasabah Bank  sebagai pedagang di Pasar. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa perceived transaction convenience berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan, perceived risk berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan. Personal innovativeness sebagai mediasi yang dapat meningkatkan minat nasabah bank sebagai  pedagang pasar yang mengadopsi QRIS. Personal innovativeness merupakan kebaruan penelitian ini. Peelitianni berkontibusi secara teoritis dan praktisKata kunci: Perceived Transaction Convenience, Perceived Risk, Personal Innovativeness, Behavioural Intention, & QRIS. ABSTRACTTechnological developments in the form of QRIS can facilitate electronic financial transactions. The purpose of this study is to analyze interest as traders in the market who will adopt QRIS. The variables used are perceived transaction convenience and perceived risk as independent and personal innovativeness as mediation. The method used is quantitative, hypothesis testing with SEM-PLS analysis. The samples used were 200 Bank customers as market traders. The results showed that perceived transaction convenience has a positive and insignificant effect, perceived risk has a negative and insignificant effect. Personal innovativeness as a mediation that can increase the interest of bank customers as market traders who adopt QRIS. Personal innovativeness is the novelty of this research. This research contributes theoretically and practicallyKeywords: Perceived Transaction Convenience, Perceived Risk, Personal Innovativeness, Behavioural Intention, & QRIS.
FIRM GROWTH, RETURN ON ASSET DAN EXCHANGE RATE TERHADAP CAPITAL STRUCTURE
Authors: Hanifah Azimah , Litdia Litdia , Palagan Gilang Pandu , Hadiato Dini
Published: December 2023

ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pengaruh Struktur modal terhadap Pertumbuhan Perusahaan, Return on Asset dan nilai Tukar pada Perusahaan sub sektor Konstruksi dan Bangunan Badan Usaha Milik Negara (BUMN) periode 2014 – 2020. Hal mendasar dalam penelitian ini adalah melihat kinerja perusahaan BUMN sub sektor Konstruksi dan bangunan yang terdiri dari 4 perusahaan yaitu PT. Adhi Karya, PT Pembangunan Perumahan, PT. Wijaya Karya dan PT Waskita Karya. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Analisis Regresi Berganda menggunakan SPSS versi 20. Hasil peneliiian ini telihat  bahwa variabel Pertumbuhan perusahaan berpengaruh negatif dan tidak signifikan, Return On Asset berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan sedangkan kurs berpengaruh positif dan tidak signifikan. R square diperoleh sebesar 53,5% artinya 46,5% dari Struktur modal dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain yang tidak disertakan dalam penelitian ini.Kata kunci: struktur modal, pertumbuhan penjualan, Return on Asset, Nilai TukarABSTRACTThis research aims to analyze the effect of capital structure on company growth, return on assets, and exchange rates in construction and building sub-sector companies of state-owned enterprises (BUMN) for the period 2014-2020. The fundamental thing of this study is to look at the performance of state-owned companies in the construction sub-sector and buildings consisting of 4 companies, namely PT. Adhi Karya, PT Housing Development, PT. Wijaya Karya and PT Waskita Karya. The analytical method used in this research is Multiple Regression Analysis using SPSS version 20. This research shows that the company growth variable has a negative and insignificant effect, and Return on Assets has a negative and significant effect. In contrast, the exchange rate has a positive and not significant effect. R square obtained by 53.5% means 46.5% of the capital structure is influenced by other factors that are not included in this studyKeywords: Capital structure,  Firm  Growth, Return on Asset, Exchange Rate
MENGUNJUNGI WISATA DAYUNG SAMPAN DI DESA SILO LAMA UNTUK MENGENAL CIPTAAN ALLAH BAGI ANAK USIA DINI
Authors: Lubis Hilda Zahra , Afifah Zahra , Zr Jamilah , Hasibuan Indah Khairani , Nasution Aulia Khairani Br , Harahap Emilia Fitri
Published: December 2023

Pendidikan anak usia dini memiliki tingkat keberhasilan yang tinggi dalam menentukan perkembangan kepribadian anak selanjutnya. Oleh karena itu, sejak anak berada dalam kandungan kedua orang tuanya, yaitu suami dan istri, mereka berperan penting dalam pengasuhannya. Pendidikan karakter religius dapat membimbing anak melalui berbagai potensi yang ada agar mereka memiliki keimanan dan ketakwaan, keluhuran budi, kedisiplinan, ketertiban, dan ketaatan. Pendidikan karakter religius dapat membimbing anak melalui berbagai pilihan yang tersedia, agar anak yang beriman dan bertakwa berkembang, berakhlak mulia, disiplin, teratur, taat aturan dan berakhlak mulia terhadap lingkungannya. Dalam upaya meningkatkan aktivitas belajar pada anak, para guru saat ini sedang berupaya memberikan aktivitas yang menyenangkan pada anak sejak usia dini. Aktivitas belajar sangatlah penting bagi tumbuh kembang anak oleh karenanya guru berusaha semaksimal mungkin memberikan aktivitas yang mampu membantu guru dalam guru meningkatkan setiap aspek perkembangan anak usia dini. Karena itu pada masa inilah anak-anak memiliki peluang yang sangat besar untuk dapat menerima informasi karena perkembangan otaknya sedang optimal. Guru yang sangat baik, mendemonstrasikan.
PENERAPAN PENGELOLAAN KELAS DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN SENTRA SENI
Authors: Yusra Azzahra , Atikah Cucu , Sayekti Tri
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana keadaan pengeloaan kelas lalu proses pembelajaran sentra seni anak usia dini kelompok B di TKIT Al-Hikmah Cilegon. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu penelitian deskriptif kualitatif dengan wawancara guru kelompok dan kepala sekolah TKIT Al-Hikmah Cilegon. Instrument yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa pedoman wawancara dan observasi dengan analisis data menggunakan triangulasi 2. Hasil penelitian (1) Penerapan pengelolaan kelas sentra seni  Usia 5 - 6 Tahun sudah dilakukan dengan baik, dalam mengatur hangat dan antusias, memberikan tantangan kepada anak didik, guru melakukan bervariasi dalam pengajaran, menerapkan keluwesan dalam mengajar, serta menekankan pada berbagai hal positif, dan melakukan penanaman disiplin diri (2) Proses pembelajaran sentra seni  Usia 5 - 6 Tahun sudah menerapkan secara sistematis dalam memulai tahap menata lingkungan bermain, lalu kegiatan sebelum memasuki kelas, tahap pembukaan, inti, penutup. (3) faktor penghambat dan faktor pendekung terkait tentang penerapan pengelolaan kelas dalam proses pembelajaran sentra seni  Usia 5 - 6 Tahun yakni berupa faktor guru yang salah satu gurunya belum memahami Prilaku anak didik, kemudian faktor anak didik yang terdapat anak didik yang sering mengganggu temannya ketika belajar, kemudian faktor keluarga terlihat dari didikan orang tua nya yang selalu memanjakan anak sehingga anak kurang mandiri, kemudian terdapat faktor fasilitas yang cukup kurang memadai dari APE serta alat dan bahan media di dalam kelas sentra seni. Sedangkan, faktor pendukungnya  yakni ketersediannya guru dan terdapat kurikulum sesuai pembelajaran dan ketentuan yang ada.
KESIAPAN GURU DALAM PENERAPAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI TK MUSLIMAT NU SUNAN GIRI BALUNG KABUPATEN JEMBER
Authors: Al Afifah Laila , Yuliati Nanik , Atika Aisyah Nur
Published: December 2023

Kesiapan guru merupakan suatu komponen penting untuk menunjang pendidikan agar lebih baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat kesiapan guru di TK Muslimat NU Sunan Giri Balung Kabupaten Jember dalam menerapkan kurikulum Merdeka Belajar. Sejak Tahun 2022, TK Muslimat NU Sunan Giri Balung mulai menerapkan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar sebagai tuntutan sekolah penggerak. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode survey dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif kuantitatif, yang menggunakan pengumpulan data kuesioner, wawancara tidak tersrtuktur, dan dokumentasi. Bedasarkan hasil penelitian, guru di TK Muslimat NUSunan Giri Balung Kabupaten Jember telah siap dalam menerapkan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar. Terlihat hasil angket yang telah disebar menunjukkan bahwa guru sudah siap untuk mengembangkan pembelajaran yang dapat membentuk kartakter profil pelajar Pancasila. Akan tetapi terdapat hasil angket yang menunjukkan guru kurang siap dalam mengubah kurikulum, menguasai konsep kurikulum Merdeka, mengubah fokus materi, dan melakukan asesmen diagnostik. Maka dari itu lembaga sekolah perlu mengundang narasumber atau mengikuti pelatihan yang dapat menunjang kesiapan guru untuk menerapkan kurikulum Merdeka Belajar dengan baik. Namun walaupun masih terdapat beberapa guru yang kurang siap, penerapan kurikulum merdeka di TK Muslimat NU Sunan Giri Balung sudah cukup baik dalam pelaksanannya.
IMPLEMENTASI KEGIATAN OUTBOUND DALAM PEMBENTUKAN KEPERCAYAAN DIRI ANAK USIA 5 – 6 TAHUN
Authors: Ragil Yoga Aditia , Putra Dillo Augustdi
Published: December 2023

Penelitian in bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tentang pengembangan implementasi kegiatan outbound dalam pembentukan kepercayaan diri anak usia 5-6 tahun di Sekolah Alam Madinah. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Deskriptif Kualiatif. Prosedur pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan reduksi data, display data, dan kesimpulan. Pemeriksaan keabsahan data dilakukan dengan teknik perpenjangan pengamatan, meningkatkan ketekunan, triangulasi,dan member check. Temuan hasil penelitian in menunjukkan bahwa: materi kegiatan outbound yang diberikan kepada anak, tidak hanya dapat mengembangkan perkembangan fisik saja, anak tetapi juga dapat mengembangkan kepercayaan diri anak, hal in dibuktikan dengan hail pengamatan mengenai Implementasi kegiatan outbound dalam pembentukan kepercayaan dir anak usia 5-6 tahun di Sekolah Alam Madinah serpong, Tangerang Selatan.
KONSTRUKSI TEOLOGI HINDU DALAM UPAYA MENGHILANGKAN BUDAYA MENGEMIS PADA MASYARAKAT MUNTI GUNUNG KECAMATAN KUBU KABUPATEN KARANGASEM
Authors: I Wayan Sunampan Putra
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini berangkat dari fenomena budaya meminta-minta (pengemis) pada masyarakat Munti Gunung yang sudah berjalan sejak lama, bahkan menjadi label yang dipegang secara turun temurun. Berbagai macam upaya pun sudah dilakukan oleh pemerintah untuk mengatsai masalah ini, akan tetapi belum berdampak secara maksimal, bahkan budaya meminta-minta ini masih tetap eksis. Berangkat dari masalah tersebut, maka penulis mencoba melakukan sebuah penelitian untuk melihat budaya meminta-minta pada masyarakat secara kritis dengan pendekatan sosiologis dan teologis, sehingga bisa melihat secara keseluruhan terhadap budaya meminta-minta ini. Adapun hasil dari anailis data yang didapatkan yakni budaya meminta-minta tidak terlepas dari kondisi sosio-grafis masyarakat Munti Gunung yang bisa dikatakan gersang dan berada di pedalaman dan perbukitan, hal ini menjadi faktor masyarakat mengalami kesulitan dalam mengolah alam untuk memenuhi aspek ekonomi. Budaya meminta-minta ini juga menimbulkan kontradiksi antara masalah agama dan sosial.  Pada aspek agama, budaya meminta-minta merupakan dampak dari sebuah kutukan  dari dewi Danu dari pristiwa masa lalu. Kemudian dari aspek sosial meminta minta merupakan masalah sosial yang menganggu citra masyarakat bali. Dalam mengatasi budaya meminta-minta maka masyarakat mulai sadar dengan membangun sikap teologis yaitu dengan berbagai kegiatan yang membangun spirit dan motivasi masyarakat untuk berbenah. Hal ini tentu juga didukung oleh berbagai pihak. Permasahan dan upaya yang dilakukan tentu memerlukan proses yang panjang.
NILAI SUSILA DALAM SUSASTRA HINDU DAN IMPLEMENTASINYA PADA KEHIDUPAN SEHARI-HARI
Authors: Mardika Made , Pratama Gede Nanda Jaya , Sutriyanti Ni Komang
Published: December 2023

Tri Kerangka Dasar Agama Hindu adalah landasan hidup bagi umat Hindu yang sangat fundamental atau mendasar. Sebagai acuan pelaksanaan agama, Tri Kerangka Dasar Agama Hindu terdiri dari tiga bagian, yaitu tattva, susila dan ācāra. Susila menjadi dasar dari perilaku seseorang yang beragama di mana susila sendiri menjadi landasan filosofis terkait apakah suatu tindakan harus dilakukan atau tidak sesuai dengan adab berperilaku. Pengajaran susila mengenalkan umat Hindu tentang etika, moral, dan tata susila dalam bermasyarakat. Dewasa ini timbul kasus-kasus pelanggaran susila di kehidupan umat beragama. Indonesia dengan heterogenitas yang tinggi memvisualisasikan betapa beragamnya hiruk-pikuk masyarakat sosial. Umat Hindu juga mengalami masalah di dalam tubuhnya sendiri. Banyak umat dari berbagai generasi yang sangat jarang menyentuh Veda. Padahal membaca Veda merupakan bentuk dari literasi agama. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mendekatkan Veda kepada umat Hindu mengenai ajaran susila di dalamnya. Metode penelitian di dalam penulisan artikel ini ialah dengan metode dokumentasi yang menggali sumber-sumber referensi dari kesusastraan suci Veda, baik Veda Sruti maupun Veda Smrti. Pada artikel ini salah satu bagian Veda Sruti yang menjadi rujukannya adalah Rgveda Samhita sedangkan pada Veda Smrti artikel ini merujuk pada pustaka suci Bhagavad Gita. Adapun hasilnya yakni terdapat kristalisasi dari kedua sumber acuan susatra Hindu tersebut, yakni: Nilai Kejujuran, Nilai Persatuan, dan Nilai Pengendalian Diri.