bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Characterizing (exo)planetary atmospheres: An overview on radiative transfer, inversion codes, and atomic-molecular databases
Authors: Rengel Miriam , Adamczewski Jakob
Published: July 2024

This contribution provides valuable insights into two critical aspects essential for advancing our comprehension of (exo)planetary atmospheres. Firstly, it focuses on radiative transfer (RT) and inversion codes as powerful tools for characterizing planetary atmospheres. We present a comprehensive overview of various available codes, offering researchers a valuable resource for selecting and applying the most suitable code for their planetary atmospheric studies.Secondly, the presentation delves into the domain of atomic and molecular (A&M) databases within the (exo)planetary community. A&M data form the bedrock of understanding physical and chemical processes within planetary atmospheres occurring within planetary atmospheres. By spotlighting existing A&M databases, we address crucial aspects such as accessibility, organization, limitations, and infrastructures, thereby illuminating their pivotal role in (exo)planetary research.
The Planetary Surfaces Data and Services Centre (PDSSP)
Authors: Schmidt Frédéric , Malapert Jean-Christophe , Meunier Frederique , Seignovert Benoit , Andrieu François , Volat Matthieu , Ballans Hervé , Poulet Francois , Poulleau Gilles , Quantin-Nataf Cathy , Erard Stéphane , Le Sidaner Pierre , Cecconi Baptiste , Conway Susan , Douté Sylvain , Schmitt Bernard , Le Mouélic Stéphane
Published: July 2024

The Planetary Surfaces Data and Services Centre (PDSSP) is a geospatial data and services center dedicated to studies and research on planetary surfaces. This center brings together several French research partners in planetology and aims to federate French expertise to index and promote mapping and archiving tools for planetary data.The PDSSP offers a research portal to help disseminate and use high value-added data for planetary surfaces. This includes spectral data, geological maps, high-resolution images and other useful information for the scientific community and students interested in planetary studies.The Planetary Surfaces Data and Services Centre also contributes to collaboration and interoperability between different thematic projects in the field of planetary surfaces, by providing tools, services and expertise to facilitate information exchange and collaboration between scientists and researchers.Figure 1: Scheme of the PDSSPThe aim of the Planetary Surfaces Data and Services Centre (PDSSP) is to facilitate access to data and contribute to the creation of products and services by adding value to the space data available. The cluster will also serve as a mechanism for the planetary science community to share information and better understand the challenges of digital technology. It will be part of the national, European and global landscape, working closely with PSUP (Planetary Surface Portal), VESPA (Virtual European Solar and Planetary Access) and SSHADE (Solid Spectroscopy Hosting Architecture of Databases and Expertise). The PDSSP's mission is to bring together existing centers to serve the planetary science community. It is based on the establishment of a spatial data infrastructure for planetary surfaces, providing access to its data. It aims to provide added value, particularly in terms of data and services in fields where data centers do not exist or need to be developed, and in terms of links with European and international systems. The aim is to strengthen the planetary science community, in synergy with the other structures in the field, by giving it access to the data it needs for its research, in accordance with the access standard Reference and link :PSUP : http://psup.ias.u-psud.fr/ SSHADE : https://www.sshade.eu/ VESPA : https://vespa.obspm.fr/planetary/data/  
PanCam: the ‘science eyes’ of the Rosalind Franklin (ExoMars 2028) rover
Authors: Coates Andrew , Schmitz Nicole , Balme Matt , Gunn Matt ,   Rosalind Franklin PanCam team
Published: July 2024

The scientific objectives of the Rosalind Franklin (ExoMars) 2028 rover are designed to answer several key questions in the search for life on Mars by drilling 2m under the surface. The PanCam instrument, with the other context instruments, will set the geological and morphological context for the mission. Here, we will describe the PanCam scientific objectives in geology, atmospheric science and 3D vision. We also describe the design of PanCam as delivered to the rover. PanCam includes a stereo pair of Wide Angle Cameras (WACs), each of which has an 11-position  filter wheel for geology and atmospheric science, and a High Resolution Camera for close up investigations. The cameras are housed in an optical bench at the top of the rover’s mast, which also includes the electrical interface via the PanCam Interface Unit (PIU). PanCam also includes a calibration target, fiducial markers and a rover inspection mirror. We will describe how PanCam will work with Enfys and other context instruments to help decide where to drill. We also discuss some results from PanCam testing during field trials.
 
Comparative analysis of a binary system HD 135344 with a protoplanetary disk
Authors: Metsoja Kertu , Kama Mihkel , Folsom Colin , Aret Anna
Published: July 2024

The chemical composition of two binary stars, HD 135344A and HD 135344B, is compared, from which conclusions can be drawn about the protoplanetary disk around the star HD 135344B. Since binary stars are form from the same gas and dust cloud, their chemical composition is thought to be similar. To study the protoplanetary disk around the secondary star we have to characterize the host star and the primary star for a comparative analysis. The HD 135344B disk is one of the least known transition disks, which has asymmetrical properties in scattered light and heat radiation. Photometric images of near-infrared scattered light shows two big spiral arms and an internal dust-free cavity.Spectral observations are used to determine the physical parameters and chemical composition of stars, which are matched to synthetic model spectra. The synthetic or model spectrum is found by the Zeeman spectrum sythesis code, which is written in the programming language Fortran. In our presentation, we will present our conclusions regarding the chemical composition of the HD 135344B disk based on the comparative analysis of the binary system’s chemical composition.
Investigating Far-from-equilibrium Abiotic Precipitation
Authors: Knoll Pamela
Published: July 2024

Abiotic precipitation typically conforms to the formation of geometric shapes. This is seen in the many small crystals from the fast nucleation in supersaturated solutions to the large faceted structures from the slower growth in more dilute environments. Across these nano to meter length scales, the morphological traits of flat faces and sharp edges persists from the self-assembly of either atoms or of larger nanoparticles and has guided the prevailing view of precipitation in the absence of life. The near equilibrium conditions for these crystallizing systems are in stark contrast to the products forming in complex physicochemical conditions within far-from-equilibrium settings. Under such environments, surprising structures and patterns emerge. These can be achieved experimentally as in the long-standing laboratory experiment producing hollow chemical gardens, the spatial organization of Liesegang rings, and, more recently, the biomimetic precipitation of biomorphs. Understanding the physics and chemistry governing these examples will pave the way for discovering potential new systems able to achieve similar results and inform the analysis of naturally occurring examples on Earth and other planetary bodies.
Automatic adjoint-based inversion schemes for geodynamics: reconstructing the evolution of Earth's mantle in space and time
Authors: Ghelichkhan Sia , Gibson Angus , Davies D. Rhodri , Kramer Stephan C. , Ham David A.
Published: July 2024

Abstract. Reconstructing the thermo-chemical evolution of Earth's mantle and its diverse surface manifestations is a widely recognised grand challenge for the geosciences. It requires the creation of a digital twin: a digital representation of Earth's mantle across space and time that is compatible with available observational constraints on the mantle's structure, dynamics and evolution. This has led geodynamicists to explore adjoint-based approaches that reformulate mantle convection modelling as an inverse problem, in which unknown model parameters can be optimised to fit available observational data. Whilst there has been a notable increase in the use of adjoint-based methods in geodynamics, the theoretical and practical challenges of deriving, implementing and validating adjoint systems for large-scale, non-linear, time-dependent problems, such as global mantle flow, has hindered their broader use. Here, we present the Geoscientific ADjoint Optimisation PlaTform (G-ADOPT), an advanced computational modelling framework that overcomes these challenges for coupled, non-linear, time-dependent systems by integrating three main components: (i) Firedrake, an automated system for the solution of partial differential equations using the finite-element method; (ii) Dolfin-Adjoint, which automatically generates discrete adjoint models in a form compatible with Firedrake; and (iii) the Rapid Optimisation Library, ROL, an efficient large-scale optimisation toolkit; G-ADOPT enables the application of adjoint methods across geophysical continua, showcased herein for geodynamics. Through two sets of synthetic experiments, we demonstrate the application of this framework to the initial condition problem of mantle convection, in both square and annular geometries, for both isoviscous and non-linear rheologies. We confirm the validity of the gradient computations underpinning the adjoint approach, for all cases, through second-order Taylor remainder convergence tests and subsequently demonstrate excellent recovery of the unknown initial conditions. Moreover, we show that the framework achieves theoretical computational efficiency. Taken together, this confirms the suitability of G-ADOPT for reconstructing the evolution of Earth's mantle in space and time. The framework overcomes the significant theoretical and practical challenges of generating adjoint models and will allow the community to move from idealised forward models to data-driven simulations that rigorously account for observational constraints and their uncertainties using an inverse approach.
The Effect of Financial Support, Creativity, and Regulatory Environment on the Growth of MSMEs in Depok and Bogor Cities, West Java
Authors: Purnomo Purnomo , Wulandari Aghnia , Utami Eva Yuniarti , Utomo Bekti
Published: July 2024

This study looks at the financial assistance, innovation, and regulatory environment as key determinants of the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) in the West Javan cities of Depok and Bogor. A structured questionnaire survey was used to gather data from MSME owners and operators using a quantitative research approach. The data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The findings show a strong correlation between financial assistance, innovation, the business climate, and MSME expansion. Increased MSME growth is linked to better financial support, innovative ideas, and a supportive regulatory framework. These results highlight the significance of addressing a variety of issues in order to promote the expansion of MSMEs and offer insightful information to stakeholders, policymakers, and company owners who wish to assist in the growth of the MSME sector in the area.
Evaluating Murābahah Contract Practices in BPRS Financing Agreement No. 8854/MBA/11/2010 and Associated Challenges in Islamic Banking
Authors: Wijaya Adi , Fajriyati Latifah Adi
Published: June 2024

This research aims to analyze the application of the murābahah contract in BPRS financing agreement number 8854/MBA/11/2010 related to the payment period and problems that may arise in BPRS financing practices in Islamic banking. The research method uses a literature study that uses an empirical normative approach, which focuses on the application of normative law to certain legal situations that occur in society. the results showed that the application of the murābahah contract in the BPRS financing agreement Number 8854 / MBA / 11/2010 in the context of the payment period. In the application of the murābahah financing contract, the profit is not more than one-third or one-fifth and the repayment period is not more than three years because if it is more, it will cause ribā because the calculation uses a profit calculation instead of profit sharing as based on the calculation. second Problems that can occur in murābahah financing.   In the practice of murābahah financing, there are various problems that can occur, including non-transparent margins, risks of ownership and storage, problems with the quality of goods, risk of bad financing, uncertainty of market prices, high involvement of third parties and the difficulty of renegotiating and if viewed from various aspects such as sharia aspects, legal aspects, and operational aspects, it is very likely that there will be a failure in the contract.
PENYULUHAN DAN PELATIHAN MINUMAN INSTAN DARI BAHAN DASAR JAHE (Zingiber Officinale Rosc.) DESA GITGIT KECAMATAN SUKASADA KABUPATEN BULELENG
Authors: Putra Ari Permana , Aisyah Rizka , Yunaidy Boy , Anggraeni Silvia , Dewi Luh Yesi Angga Natalia
Published: June 2024

Pendemi covid 19 yang terjadi telah memberikan kekhawatiran kepada ibu rumah tangga untuk menjaga kesehatan keluarga melalui konsumsi makan yang sehat dan sederhana sehigga meningkatkan imun tubuh. Salah satu jenis jenis minuman herbal yang diminati oleh masyarakat saat ini adalah jahe (Zingiber Officinale Rosc.). Jahe (Zinger officinale Roxb) merupakan jenis tanaman yang dimanfaatkan rimpangnya karena memiliki rasa dan aroma yang khas terutama aromaterapi sehingga berpotensi digunakan sebagai bahan dasar dalam membuat obat. Pada saat ini, sebagian besar pemanfaatan jahe oleh Masyarakat Banjar Pumahan Desa Gitgit sebagai bumbu masakan dan minuman herbal dengan cara merebus jahe. Rasa pedas yang dimiliki jahe menyebabkan rimpang ini digunakan sebagai campuran minuman dan dapat menghangatkan tubuh. Minuman jahe sering dikonsumsi dalam keadaan jahe segar tanpa adanya pengawetan. minuman jahe segar akan mengalami penurunan stabilitas bau dan warna dlam jangka waktu 1 hari dengan suhu 40 C. Penurunan kualitas disebabkan tidak adanya penambahan bahan pengawet sehingga memudahkan tumbuhnya mikroorganisme.
SWAMEDIKASI NYERI DI DESA GITGIT KECAMATAN SUKASADA KABUPATEN BULELENG
Authors: Hardiana Iyan , Panduwiguna Ivans , Renaldi Fransiskus Samuel , Baniu Ahmad Sahlan , Dewi Luh Yesi Angga Natalia
Published: June 2024

Nyeri merupakan suatu kejadian yang tidak menyenangkan akibat adanya kerusakan jaringan atau yang berpotensi untuk rusak. Unsur utama yang harus ada untuk dikatakan nyeri adalah rasa tidak menyenangkan. Persepsi nyeri sangat bersifat subjektif yang ditentukan oleh pengalaman dan status emosional (Anesthesiologists 2012). Nyeri dapat dikategorikan sebagai tanda-tanda vital kelima oleh The American Pain Society. Berdasarkan hal tersebut dinyatakan bahwa keluhan nyeri harus dinilai pada semua pasien karena mereka mempunyai hak untuk dikaji dan diberikan penatalaksanaan nyeri secara tepat. Nyeri akut yang tidak berkurang dapat menyebabkan pasien mengalami debilitation (kelemahan tenaga/ kehilangan motivasi), dapat menghambat kualitas hidup, dan bahkan dapat menyebabkan depresi. Solusi permasalahan yang akan dilakukan yaitu sosialisasi swamedikasi yang aman dan efektif untuk mengobati nyeri. Adanya program edukasi kesehatan ini, masyarakat sangat mendukung dan antusias jika edukasi ini bisa terealisasikan, sehingga tingkat terjadinya penyakit nyeri di masyarakat bisa diatasi sendiri.
EDUKASI DALAM RAYA UPAYA PENURUNAN STIGMA TERHADAP PENDERITA HIV/AIDS DI DESA AMBENGAN
Authors: Luh Yenny Armayanti  , Pratama Agus Ari , Karlina Sumiari Tangkas
Published: June 2024

Stigma masyarakat terhadap penderita HIV/AIDS sampai saat ini berpengaruh besar terhadap kualitas hidup penderita HIV yang berdampak juga terhadap akses ke pelayanan kesehatan dan keteraturan minum obat. Pengetahuan yang kurang mengenai HIV/AIDS dapat menyebabkan seseorang memberikan stigma negative kepada penderita HIV/AIDS. Tujuan dari pengabdian ini adalah untuk dapat memberikan edukasi tentang HIV/AID yang diharapkan dapat menurunkan stigma. Jumlah sasaran mitra yaitu 35 orang masyarakat perempuan dan  laki-laki. Kegiatan  ini  dievaluasi menggunakan kuesioner  yang  meliputi  identitas  dan  pertanyaan seputar pengetahuan dan stigma.  Bahan  yang  disiapkan  adalah  LCD,  proyektor,  materi  yang disampaikan  secara  bergantian  oleh  dosen  pelakasana.  Metode  yang dilaksanakan  dimulai  dengan  tahap  persiapan,  pelaksanaan  dan evaluasi  kegiatan.  Hasil  pengabdian  ini  tampak  bahwa terdapat  perbedaan  rata-rata  pengetahuan dan stigma sebelum  diberikan  edukasi dan  sesudah  diberikan  edukasi  dinilai  dari  pengetahuan sebelum dengan rata-rata 60,21 dan pengetahuan sesudah diberikan edukasi meningkat menjadi 80,46. Sedangkan rerata skor stigma juga mengalami peningkatan dari 56,72 menjadi 82,31. Simpulannya bahwa edukasi  efektif dilakukan sebagai upaya untuk menurunkan stigma negative terhadap penderita HIV/AIDS
UPAYA PENINGKATAN KESADARAN AKAN KESEHATAN PADA GENERASI Z UNTUK AKTIF HIDUP SEHAT
Authors: Iftah Mahfuroh  , Dewi Masita Sari , Anisa Arbalia Putri  , Elsah Dwiyanti  , Nazwa Alaidarahman  , Novia Maharani  , Adiwisastra Nuzul Gyanata , Hashim Salma Hilmy Rusydi
Published: June 2024

Kesadaran akan kesehatan pada remaja penting untuk mencegah terjadinya penyakit dan masalah kesehatan di masa yang akan datang, namun kesadaran akan kesehatan pada remaja masih cukup rendah terkhususnya di Indonesia. Oleh karena itu, dilakukannya kegiatan sosialisasi penyuluhan tentang kesadaran akan kesehatan yang dilakukan pada siswa/i SMP Islam Al-Amin. Tujuan dilakukan penyuluhan ini untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan pada siswa/i SMP Islam Al-Amin terkait pentingnya kesehatan. Metode yang digunakan berupa peyuluhan dengan cara ceramah merupakan salah satu bentuk metode yang sering digunakan agar terdapat adanya interaksi antara sasaran penyuluhan dengan pemberi informasi. Kegiatan dilaksanakan selama 120 menit dan jumlah peserta yang hadir 30 siswa/i dari SMP Islam Al-Amin. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi menggunakan metode pretest sebelum melaksanakan kegiatan nilai rata-rata keseluruhan yang diperoleh oleh para siswa/i sebesar 39,33% dan berdasarkan hasil posttest setelah melaksanakan kegiatan nilai rata-rata keseluruhan yang diperoleh oleh para siswa/i sebesar 81,33%. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan penyuluhan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan peserta yang sangat signifikan.
EDUKASI PMT (PEMBERIAN MAKANAN TAMBAHAN) BERBAHAN PANGAN LOKAL DUSUN TINGA, DESA SEKARDADI, KINTAMANI
Authors: Meriyani Dewi Aprelia , Putri Putu Sukma Mega
Published: June 2024

Stunting merupakan kondisi dimana fisik dan perkembangan anak terhambat dari biasanya, hal ini bisa terjadi di 1000 pertama hari kehidupan. Stunting dapat terjadi karena kurangnya asupan nutrisi saat kehamilan sampai anak umur 5 tahun. Asupan nutrisi yang terpenting saat 1000 HPK adalah terpenuhinya unsur utama yaitu protein, energi dan zat gizi lainnya yang di perlukan untuk pertumbuhan yang optimal. Pemerintah mengelurkan Peraturan Presiden Nomor 72 Tahun 2021 tentang Percepatan Penurunan Stunting yang holistik, integratif, dan berkualitas melalui koordinasi, sinergi, dan sinkronisasi di antara pemangku kepentingan. Di Kabupaten Bangli saat ini sedang melaksanakan pemberian PMT berbahan pangan lokal yang merupakan salah satu strategi untuk pencegahan stunting. Di Dusun Tinga, cara pengolahan PMT berbahan pangan lokal merupakan masalah yang sangat krusila dalam memenuhi gizi pada balita. Tujuan dari pengambidan ini adalah meningkatkan pengetahuan ibu tentang cara pengolan dan pemberian PMT berbahan pangan lokal. Hasil pengabdian masyarakat menunjukan bahwa pemberian penyuluhan tentang cara pengolahan PMT berbahan pangan lokal memberikan dampak yang sangat signifikan pada peningkatan pengetahuan ibu balita.
The Role of Savings and Loan Cooperatives in the Development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Authors: Perkasa Ripho Delzy , Safitri Dwi , Lubis Ismanora , Aimansyah Zaki
Published: June 2024

The aim of this research is to identify the role of the Sibotolungun Savings and Loans Cooperative (KSP) in the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Medan Barat District and to determine the efforts of the Sibotolungun Savings and Loans Cooperative (KSP) in empowering the community economy in Medan Barat District . This research was conducted using qualitative analysis methods with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The number of informants involved in this research was 4 people consisting of 1 KSP Sibotolungun employee and 3 MSME entrepreneurs. The results of this research show that: 1). The Sibotolungun Savings and Loans Cooperative (KSP) acts as a provider of capital financing for MSMEs, which contributes to economic growth and as an alternative savings institution other than banks. 2) KSP Sibotolungun’s Efforts to empower the community’s economy are carried out through providing counseling and Assistance to increase sales, so that entrepreneurs can remain competitive in the market.
Identifikasi Tujuan Tata Kelola Teknologi Informasi PLT FST UIN Jakarta Menggunakan Framework COBIT 2019
Authors: Aeni Hidayah Nur , Nurbojatmiko  , Ade Arfani Mizan , Yuliwanda Anggi Kusumaatuti
Published: June 2024

Information technology (IT) has an important role in increasing efficiency and providing benefits to decision making in various sectors.  IT governance is important for organizational sustainability and performance.  This research focuses on the Integrated Laboratory Center (PLT) FST UIN Jakarta which still depends on external parties for IT governance, creating potential risks and uncertainty in its operations.  Therefore, this research aims to analyze the implementation of COBIT 2019 as a guide in identifying IT governance objectives that suit the needs of PLT FST UIN Jakarta.  The research method used in this research involves the COBIT 2019 theoretical approach, with a focus on the goal cascade concept.  This approach enables a systematic translation process of stakeholders' needs for IT systems into more specific goals and appropriate strategic steps.  The results show eight COBIT 2019 domains that are relevant to IT governance objectives in PLT, which include APO02 (Managed strategy), APO08 (Managed relationships), APO10 (Managed vendors), APO11 (Managed quality), BAI04 (Managed availability and capacity), DSS01 (Managed operations), DSS03 (Managed problems(, and MEA02 (Managed system of internal control)  The recommendations resulting from this research are designed to improve the performance and maturity of IT processes at PLT FST UIN Jakarta in accordance with the IT governance objectives that have been identified.  This is expected to provide a stronger foundation for managing and optimizing the use of IT to support operations and achieve organizational goals more effectively.
Analysis Of Attack Velocity and Accuracy in Banjarbaru City Fencing Athletes
Authors: Isnaniah Norhalizatul , Warni Herita , Erliana Mita
Published: June 2024

Studi purpose. The purpose of this study is to determine the Speed and Accuracy of Attacks on Fencing Athletes when making attacks lacking speed and accuracy so as to make attack techniques not optimal and effective which have an impact on points and endurance.
Materials and methods. This research method uses descriptive-quantitative method. The population in this study were 19 Banjarbaru City fencing athletes, and a sample of 6 fencing athletes using purposive sampling technique (athletes who are still active). The research instruments used were the Kuhadja Fencing Test and the Kinovea program version 0.9.5. This study uses descriptive statistical analysis techniques.
Results. The results showed that male fencing athletes in Banjarbaru City had the highest Velocity of 3.83 m/s, the lowest Velocity of 2.94 m/s, and the average velocity of 3.39 m/s. while the highest velocity by female fencing athletes was 4.59 m/s, the lowest velocity was 2.99 m/s, and the average velocity was 3.79 m/s. In terms of accuracy, the highest score recorded among male and female fencing players is 9. However, male fencing athletes have a consistent accuracy score of 9 by producing an average accuracy of 9. Female fencing athletes showed a lot of difference in scoring accuracy, scoring from 7 to 9, resulting in an average accuracy of 8.25. Male fencing athletes are in the "excellent" category with a score of 9-10, while 50% of female fencing athletes are in the "Excellent" category and 50% are in the "good" category with a score of 7-8.
Conclusions. After the research is done, it can be concluded that the speed and accuracy of attacks on male and female fencing athletes are in the excellent and good categories, from the results of the study it is recommended that fencing sports administrators be able to improve speed and accuracy training in order to get excellent results.
PENGGUNAAN GLUKOMANAN DARI UMBI PORANG (Amorphophallus oncophyllus Pr.) SEBAGAI BIODEGRADABLE FILM DENGAN PENAMBAHAN SORBITOL DAN GLISEROL SEBAGAI PLASTICIZER
Authors: Sudarsono Agustina Putri Pitarisa , Sari Clara Evita , Ayuningtyas Nurista Dida
Published: June 2024

Sampah plastik yang tidak tertangani dengan baik akan menimbulkan bencana. Glukomanan merupakan jenis polisakarida hemiselulosa dari tepung Porang dengan metode ekstraksi untuk menarik senyawa glukomanan dalam kandungan tepung porang. Penambahan plasticizer sebagai bahan tambahan berguna untuk membentuk lapisan film dalam penelitian ini. Biodegradable film merupakan jenis lapisan film sebagai pembungkus makanan yang ramah lingkungan dan aman untuk dimakan yang dapat diuraikan oleh mikroorganisme yang terbuat dari senyawa olahan pati. Umbi Porang berpotensi sebagai bahan biodegradable film dengan kandungan glukomanan yang tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat biodegradable film dari Umbi Porang dan mengetahui kinerja sorbitol dan gliserol sebagai plasticizer.
Metode penelitian diawali dengan ekstraksi tepung porang dengan etanol 50% dan 80% masing-masing sebanyak dua kali dengan perbandingan (1:6) diaduk menggunakan homogenizer selama 30 menit, kemudian untuk membentuk biodegradable film dengan penambahan plasticizer sorbitol dan gliserol menggunakan magnetic stirrer selama 45 menit dengan suhu pengadukan 80ºC selanjutnya dicetak dalam cawan petri dengan suhu ruang , olah data evaluasi karakterisasi biodegradable film, uji penggembungan dengan analisis statistik One Way Anova.
Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa biodegradable film dengan penambahan plasticizer gliserol konsentrasi 10% menunjukan hasil yang baik dengan karakteristik biofilm yang sedikit kental, evaluasi derajat penggembungan sebesar 76,13%, terdegradasi selama 20 hari.
Ovitrap Index Measurement of Aedes sp. in Kertasari Urban Village, Ciamis Sub-District Ciamis District
Authors: Nurmalasari Ary , Yanuar Pradani Firda , Indah Septiani Nisa , Widiati Mei
Published: June 2024

Aedes sp. mosquitoes are insects that can transmit dengue fever to humans. Transmission is caused by mosquito bites and mosquito population density in an area can illustrate the potential for dengue transmission. Ovitrap index measurement can be used as one of the efforts to control and prevent dengue fever. This study aims to determine the presence and density of Aedes sp. mosquitoes by the percentage value of the Ovitrap Index (OI) in the Pasirangin neighborhood. In the study, the descriptive method was used by observing ovitraps and calculating the Ovitrap Index on ovitraps in Pasirangin Neighbourhood, RW 09 Kertasari Village. Ovitrap installation was placed inside and outside the house as many as 20 houses. The results showed that of the 40 ovitraps installed, the number of positive ovitraps was 15. Based on the calculation of the overall OI percentage, the result was 37.5 %. The ovitrap index criteria for the research location has a score of 3 (OI below 40 %), which indicates that the area has a moderate potential for dengue disease vulnerability
Relação dialógica entre direitos humanos e direitos humanitários: demanda histórica da pobreza infantil
Authors: Eyng Ana
Published: July 2024

The text addresses the necessary dialogical relationship between the fields of human rights and humanitarian rights, which translates unresolved and aggravated historical demand in the current world scenario. The aggravation of contemporary risk factors, both in evidently dangerous contexts, such as territories at war, areas affected by natural disasters, endemic diseases and pandemics, to which extreme poverty is added, require humanitarian attention and protection. However, in these and other circumstances, there are always groups that are more vulnerable than others, whose human rights are violated and for whom intersectoral actions to guarantee human rights need to be strengthened. The study was developed through a methodological course of narrative review, a study integrating bibliographic and documentals sources, in the analysis of the cut of three characterizers: child poverty, human rights and humanitarian situation.
Humanité et travail à bord des navires: Pour une élévation du bien-être des gens de mer au rang de droit fondamental
Authors: Mandin François
Published: July 2024

This article looks at living and working conditions on board ships. It shows that, despite the existence of the Maritime Labour Convention aimed at improving these conditions, seafarers continue to suffer from behaviour that infringes their rights. In the face of this continuity, it is proposed, as part of a forward-looking approach, to elevate well-being to the rank of a fundamental right. The working hypothesis is that fundamental rights, by virtue of their structuring impact, help to humanise social relations over a more or less long period of time. Elevating the right to well-being of seafarers to the rank of fundamental right could thus usefully contribute to the progressive and humanist nature of the Maritime Labour Convention.
Vietnam’s STEM Education Landscape: Evolution, Challenges, and Policy Interventions
Authors: Nguyen Phuong Lan
Published: June 2024

In Vietnam, national policies increasingly prioritize STEM education, recognizing its critical role in developing future workforce skills. However, significant gaps remain between policy and practice. Currently, STEM education in Vietnam is primarily found in extracurricular activities, with limited systematic integration into the formal curriculum. Key challenges include inadequate teacher capacity, insufficient resources, sociocultural biases, and difficulties in translating national STEM goals into classroom practices. Future research should focus on several key areas to further strengthen STEM education in Vietnam. Evaluating effective curriculum models will help integrate STEM into the core curriculum more systematically. Assessing professional development programs will ensure that teacher training initiatives are effective and impactful. Addressing sociocultural biases is necessary to promote diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. Analyzing regional collaboration networks can identify best practices and foster knowledge sharing among ASEAN countries. Implementing context-specific reforms will ensure that solutions are tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in Vietnam. Addressing these priorities will enable Vietnam to make informed decisions, strengthen STEM education, and develop a skilled workforce for sustainable economic growth.
Optimalisasi Kualitas Pelayanan Publik Pada Puskesmas Kebonsari Melalui Pelaksanaan PEKPPP
Authors: Aprillia Rachel Nella , Widiyarta Agus
Published: June 2024

Menyadari pentingnya pelayanan publik dalam penyelenggaraan pemerintahan dan semakin meningkatnya tuntutan terhadap pelayanan yang lebih berkualitas, Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi secara aktif berupaya dengan melaksanakan Pemantauan dan Evaluasi Kinerja Penyelenggara Pelayanan Publik (PEKPPP). Puskesmas merupakan salah satu penyelenggara pelayanan publik dalam bidang kesehatan yang melakukan evaluasi pelayanan publik tersebut. Pada pendampingan pelaksanaan PEKPPP terlihat bahwa Puskesmas Kebonsari masih menunjukkan beberapa kekurangan terkait enam aspek standar kualitas pelayanan, dengan sejumlah dokumen kebijakan yang berlaku belum sepenuhnya sesuai dengan standar yang telah ditetapkan oleh pemerintah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Data yang diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pelaksanaan PEKPPP di Puskesmas Kebonsari memiliki potensi untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan. Namun, keberhasilan ini sangat tergantung pada kemampuan sumber daya manusia yang terlibat dalam pelaksanaannya. Dimana dalam dampak pelaksanan PEKPPP di Puskesmas Kebonsari terhadap aspek tangible, reability, dan assurrance belum dapat memuaskan para masyarakat. Dengan hasil penelitian tersebut upaya ini harus didukung oleh komitmen yang kuat dari seluruh sumber daya manusia (SDM) di Puskesmas Kebonsari agar tidak hanya terbatas mendapatkan nilai Indeks Pelayanan Publik yang bagus, tetapi juga untuk menciptakan perubahan yang substansial dalam kualitas pelayanan yang diberikan.
Pengaruh Kenaikan Pajak Pertambahan Nilai Dan Digital Marketing Terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Di Generasi Z Dalam Transaksi E-Commerce Sebagai Pemoderasi
Authors: Julito Kiko Armenita , Ramadani Istifa
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi karena adanya kenaikan PPN yang semula 10% menjadi 11%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat pengaruh kenaikan pajak dan digital marketing terhadap keputusan pembelian yang dimoderasi oleh transaksi e-commerce. Adanya transaksi e-commerce dapat memperkuat hubungan antara kenaikan PPN, digital marketing, terhadap keputusan pembelian. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis Structural Equation Modelling. Pengolahan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan software SmartPLS (Partial Least Square). Hasil penelitian ini ialah menghasilkan jawaban dari perumusan yang telah dibuat yaitu yang pertama, menunjukkan bahwa kenaikan ppn berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, yang artinya berdasarkan hasil tersebut hipotesis dalam penelitian ini diterima. Kedua, digital marketing tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, yang artinya berdasarkan hasil tersebut hipotesis dalam penelitian ini ditolak. Ketiga, transaksi e-commerce berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian, yang artinya berdasarkan hasil tersebut hipotesis dalam penelitian ini diterima. Keempat, transaksi e-commerce memperkuat hubungan antara kenaikan PPN terhadap keputusan pembelian transaksi e-commerce memperkuat hubungan antara kenaikan PPN terhadap keputusan pembelian berpengaruh signifikan, yang artinya berdasarkan hasil tersebut hipotesis dalam penelitian ini diterima. Kelima, transaksi e-commerce memperkuat hubungan antara digital marketing terhadap keputusan pembelian tidak berpengaruh signifikan, yang artinya berdasarkan hasil tersebut hipotesis dalam penelitian ini ditolak. Dengan adanya penelitian ini, diharapkan masyarakat selaku konsumen akhir dapat mengetahui tentang kenaikan ppn yang dimana kenaikan tersebut berimbas pada transaksi di e-commerce karena masyarakat tertarik membeli produk yang dipromosikan melalui digital marketing sehingga masyarakat dapat membuat keputusan pembelian yang digunakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari
Comparative effects of Backward walking training and standing balance training on balance and risk of fall among parkinson patients.
Authors:   Sadiq Physical Therapy Center Lahore, Umar Jamil Muhammad , Latif Aamir ,   Nawaz Sharif Medical Complex Lahore, Saeed Sameen ,   Hameed Latif Medical College Lahore, Salman Shah ,   sunrise PT center for disabled children Lahore, Nayyer Sharal ,   Sadiq Physical Therapy Center Lahore
Published: June 2024

Background: balance and risk of falls are common problems among People with Parkinson's disease (PD) which compromise their functional independence and quality of life. Various rehabilitation protocols are being used for these patients. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of backward walking training (BWT) and standing balance training (SBT) on balance, and risk of falls among Parkinson's patients. Methodology: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at General Hospital Lahore from June 2020 to March 2021. The Parkinson's Patients of stage 3 or 4 of lower extremity on Brunnstrom motor recovery and the ability to walk 14 m with or without a walking aid or orthosis were included in the study. The Berg Balance Scale was used to evaluate the balance and fall risk. Group A (n=15) received backward walking training and Group B (n=15), standing balance training. The participants were assessed at the baseline, after the 6th week, and after 12 weeks of intervention. Results: The mean age of participants was 50.03+8.36 years. A total of n=17 participants were male while 13 were female. The result showed that group A received backward walking training (BWT) had a significantly large mean difference (22.13+-2.35 vs. 18.20.3.58, 95%CI (1.64,6.22) in BSS score as compared to group B received standing balance training (SBT). Conclusion: The study concluded that standing balance training and backward walking training both are effective, but backward walking training is more effective in improving balance and the risk of falls in Parkinson's patients.
Mean length of utterance in words (MLUw) and lexical diversity among Urdu speaking children between 3 to 3.11 years of age
Authors:   Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad Pakistan, Shabbir Sidra , Zubair Rabia ,   Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad Pakistan, Aatif Sajeela , Iqbal Amina , Javed Mahnoor
Published: June 2024

Background: Language is an excellent and convenient means of communication. Mean Length of Utterance (MLU) measures linguistic productivity in children. Objectives: to find the mean length of utterance in words and lexical diversity among children aged 3-3.11 years typically developing Urdu-speaking. Methods: The data of n=100 children of both genders of age between (3 to 3.11 years) who performed on blank levels 1 and 2 was collected through a cross-sectional survey. The data was collected from daycare centers and schools in Rawalpindi and Islamabad from November 2022 to June 2023. MLU calculation procedure was carried out through activities from ICW and Blank Level. For the calculation of MLU, the formula was used. Results: The Mean Length of Utterance at word level (MLUw)of children aged between 3 to 3.11 years was 3.43. In lexical diversity (LD) children have used Nouns (NN) most abundantly as 55% of Verbs (VB) with 35% Tense Auxiliaries (TA)30%. Conclusion: It is found that children's MLUw of 3.43 between the ages of 3 and 4 indicates an increase in speech complexity. Nouns, verbs, and tense auxiliaries have been recognized as the main elements via lexical analysis.
Factors affecting the speech intelligibility of children with hearing impairment
Authors:   Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Shifa Tameer e Millat University Islamabad Pakistan, Haroon Ramsha , Javed Mahnoor ,   Department of Rehabilitation Sciences Shifa Tameer e Millat University Islamabad Pakistan, Riaz Ayesha ,   Quiad e Azam International Hospital Islamabad Pakistan, Shabbir Sidra ,   Faculty of Rehabilitation & Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University Islamabad, Abid Samra ,   Seimen Hearing Clinic Islamabad Pakistan
Published: June 2024

Background: Children with hearing impairment have difficulties affecting their ability to understand speech and general communication development. It is essential to understand the background of the factors affecting young children's speech intelligibility in the Pakistani setting. Objective: To explore the factors affecting speech intelligibility among children with hearing impairment. Methods: A total of n=107 individuals were selected for the 6-month study at GMT clinic, Siemens Hearing Clinic, Hearing and Speech Care Clinic, and RHS in Islamabad using non-probability convenience sampling. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 who had mild to profound sensorineural hearing loss and could express themselves at the phrase level met the inclusion criteria. Speech-impairing conditions and progressive or conductive hearing loss were included in the exclusion criteria. Using the Assessing Intelligibility Worksheet, data was collected, in which 17 utterances with 57 words spoken by the therapist participants were repeated and the responses were noted by the therapist. Multiple linear regression, descriptive statistics, and percentage distribution were all analyzed using SPSS 21. Results: A multiple regression model was run to predict intelligibility utterance from age, gender, type of hearing aid, technology of hearing aid, degrees of hearing loss, and talkativeness. This model significantly predicted speech intelligibility of hearing aid users {F (8, 98) = 42.905, p<0.001}. All variables cause 77.8% (Adj. R2=.778) variance in speech intelligibility of hearing aid users. Conclusion: The study concludes that there is a considerable impact of gender, the technology of hearing aids, degree of hearing loss, and talkativeness level on speech intelligibility while no significant impact of types of hearing aids concerning Behind the ear and receiver in the canal on children's speech intelligibility.
Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation on sleep disturbance in athletes
Authors:   Nawabshah Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, College of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (NIMHS), Shaheed Benazirabad, Pakistan, Khokhar Samra , Toseef Amna ,   Federal Institute of Health Sciences, Jabbar Mahar Nazia ,   Royal Institute of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences Sukkur, Pakistan., Ul Zain Fahad ,   People’s University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women (SBA) Nawabshah, Aiman Ume ,   Nawabshah Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Parveen Aqeela ,   Nawabshah Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, College of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (NIMHS), Shaheed Benazirabad, Pakistan
Published: June 2024

Background: Athletes have general complaints about sleep disturbance which is important for body recovery, healthy brain and body functions, tissue wear and tear, and the body's immune system. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) on sleep disturbance in athletes. Methodology: N=24 athletes aged 18 to 36 years participating in a competition were included in a randomized controlled trial. Athletes who were training for a competition, aged between 18 -and 36 years, and athletes with sleep disturbance score (SDS) falling above 4 on the Athletic Sleep Screening Questionnaire were included. Athlete sleep screening questionnaire (ASSQ) was used to assess sleep disturbance score (SDS). Athletes were randomly assigned to the experimental (n=12) and control (n=12) groups. The experimental group was given progressive muscle relaxation and re-assessed the next day for SDS. Results: The pre-post analysis showed that progressive muscle relaxation reduced the athletes' sleep disturbance score significantly one day after the intervention with a large effect size (p=0.006 Cohen's d= 1.44) in the experimental group. The mean of the mean differences of SDS of both groups were compared which showed a group had a significantly improved sleep disturbance score compared to a control group with a large effect size. (Mean= 1.41 ±1.44 v/s 0.00±1.85, p≤ 0.01, Cohen's d= 1.66). Conclusion: Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercises can be a non-pharmacological method to help athletes sleep by simple head-to-toe muscles contract and relax technique. Clinical Trail No: NCT05695092
Discourse Markers, Coherence and Its Impact on Cognitive Interpretation of Texts
Authors: A. M. Omisakin , O. L. Olofin , A. A. Abobarin , O. F. Adesiyan
Published: July 2024

A successful communication is evaluated by the ability of the audience to effectively comprehend the essence of a communication and to respond accordingly. Meanwhile, a communicative discourse is considered effective in its characteristics of demonstrating natural pauses and fillers, among others, which helps to communicate ideas more easily and naturally. Engaging any kind of discourse in coherent and fluent manners to enhance effective communication is sacrosanct to a communicator. This study focuses on the system of how discourse markers are instrumental to text fluency, coherence and, above all, how they function and are consciously structured to aid effective interpretations of a discourse. The study also attempts to examine the functional complexity of discourse markers in cohesive texts. The work relies on the views of many discourse and stylistic analysts not only to investigate the relationship between discourse markers and textual composition but to also address how instrumental they are to the effective comprehension of a text. The study reveals that Discourse Markers are not only characterised with linguistic devices that enhance textual coherence and fluency but also provide discourse clues that are instrumental to effective organisation of ideas and effective comprehension of meanings in a text.
The Relationship between Procrastination and Stress in Final Year Students Who Are Writing Their Thesis at STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan in 2021
Authors: Fryska Yohana  , Pomarida Simbolon  , Maria Pujiastuti
Published: July 2024

Students can never stay away from pressure. Stress is an unavoidable condition throughout everyday life and everyone has different feelings of anxiety. During the time of completing the thesis, students are faced with various obstacles, requests, and pressures. This is what causes students to prefer to procrastinate and it can be seen that student stress is influenced by the procrastination of the student. This research method uses an in-depth exploration configuration using a cross-sectional methodology. The example in this review was 62 respondents with the testing system, specifically basic arbitrary examining. The p-value of 0.001 (p < 0.05) indicates it that there is a relationship between indecision and student stress when composing a student proposal for the Nursing Study Program of STIKes Santa Elisabeth Medan 2021. They expected that students could motivate themselves to work on their thesis and manage their time so they don't experience problems, stress and no procrastination occurs.
Patterns of Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Analgesic Drugs in Emergency Room Pharmacy Services at Regional Hospitals. Dr. Pirngadi Medan
Authors: Fidiah Suryaningsih  , Syamsul Darwin , Peri Aisyah Zubaidi
Published: July 2024

Background: Pain is the main reason why patients come to the Emergency Room (IGD) with a prevalence of 78-86%. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used to treat mild to moderate inflammatory pain. This study looked at the use of NSAIDs in the emergency room pharmacy services at Dr. Pirngadi Medan. Methods: This non-experimental, retrospective descriptive study was conducted at the Emergency Room Pharmacy Service at Dr. RSUD. Pirngadi Medan from January to June 2019. Results: Of the 11,257 NSAIDs used, mefenamic acid 500 mg three times a day (28.69%), diclofenac sodium 50 mg twice a day (24.96%), meloxicam 75 mg twice a day (2.29%), ketorolac injection 30 mg if needed (42.20%), meloxicam 15 mg suppository (0.07%), and proton suppository (1.79%) were given as needed. Conclusion: The use of NSAIDs in the emergency room at Dr. Pirngadi Medan in the January-June 2019 period had the correct indications, doses, drugs and patients.