bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Critical Review of Innovative Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Strategic Development of Air China Limited
Authors: Yang Haoyi , Xu Zezheng , Gu Mingyan , Chen Mengyuan
Published: July 2022

As a rapidly developing airline company in the international market, Air China has lived up to expectations and worked hard to develop its uniqueness in terms of policies and regulations, economic conditions, operating environment, social factors, and scientific and technological levels. Since 2021, Air China has been promoting pollution reduction and low-carbon development, leading green aviation and building a better home", and fighting the battle against pollution has become the key task of the company's 14th Five-Year Plan. This paper reviews the background, vision, and innovative greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategic plan for the Air China Limited. The innovative aspect and impact analysis of the GHG business in terms of services and/or products have been critically reviewed within the paper via SWOT method.
The Ideological Background of Land Reform: Syngman Rhee's Understanding of "Democracy"
Authors:   Center for Civic Politics Research, Lee Ho
Published: July 2022

During the Constituent Assembly that began in May 31 1948, Syngman Rhee, the Chairman of the National Assembly, supported Land Reform and mentioned about democracy. During his speech called "The Problem of Land Reform" in December 4 1948, President Syngman Rhee argued the three reasons why the Land Reform should be done: Christianity, abolition of discrimination according to social status, and democracy.
The thesis analyzes how "democracy" was depicted in Rhee's major writings and activities in three periods. The Late period of Joseon (1895~1910) is when Rhee argued democracy, Christianity, and the ideology of freedom and equality through his writings at Hansung Prison. The Independence Movement period (1910~1945) is when Rhee, through interview and works, explained democracy as freedom and equality that rooted from the Bible. The early period of the foundation of Korea (1945~1950) is when Rhee, through speeches, applied his conviction in democracy through the Land Reform.
The ideological background that abolished the landlordism continued for thousands years and distributed lands to farmers for the first time in the history was Rhee's democracy.
Exploratory Study on Digital Policy and Trust in Parliament in Digital Transformation Era
Authors:   Center for Civic Politics Research, Min Hee
Published: July 2022

In the wake of digital transformation, Parliament should implement digital policies to ensure trust. However, digital technology by itself is unlikely to produce meaningful results in the policy-making process. Accordingly, this study focuses on the coexistence of high-level digital policy governance and distrust in Parliament. Furthermore, it explores the necessary conditions of digital policy for promoting public confidence in Parliament in this era of digital transformation. In particular, by analyzing the level of institution-based and process-based digital policies, this study examines the implications of the relationship between digital policy and trust in Parliament. Finally, to ensure trust in Parliament and reestablish its roles and functions, it is imperative to improve process-based digital policies.
Infraestrutura para um bairro sustentável – estudo de caso: Jardim Maia, Guarulhos - SP
Authors: Hayama Paula Hitomi Baptistella Choli
Published: July 2022

A dispersão acelerada e não planejada dos grandes centros urbanos teve início na primeira me-tade do século XX com a Revolução Industrial, e trouxe diversos impactos socioambientais. Neste contexto criou-se conceitos como o Novo Urbanismo que visa equilibrar a construção da cidade com as necessidades humanas e ferramentas como selos de certificação ambiental para regularizar construções e espaços urbanos objetivando uma maior qualidade de vida da popu-lação. Pensar na construção de novos centros urbanos ou na adaptação dos que já existem sob a ótica de sustentabilidade passa a ser uma questão crucial para que se possibilite o desenvol-vimento sustentável, preservando o meio ambiente e a qualidade de vida da população para esta e para as próximas gerações. O presente trabalho versa sobre o planejamento de um bairro baseado em indicadores de sustentabilidade, e a partir de uma adaptação do Método Battelle-Columbus pôde-se encontrar um Índice de Qualidade Ambiental do bairro Jardim Maia de 570,33 de um total de 1.000 pontos. Foram propostas medidas de sustentabilidade afim de aumentar este índice e consequentemente a qualidade de vida da população residente.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF WORK MOTIVATION AND WORK DISCIPLINE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AT PT. TELKOM AKSES MEDAN
Authors: Siregar Amelia Padillah , Aslami Nuri
Published: July 2022

Employee performance is the process of attaining the company's organizational goals in accordance with the company's regulations. To achieve optimal work results, the organization must have disciplined personnel, as discipline is an attitude that demonstrates the employee's commitment to the job. Therefore, to produce disciplined employees, it is necessary to provide these employees with direction and desire to work harder, which will result in the production of high-quality goods and skilled personnel. This study aims to analyze the impact of work motivation and work discipline on employee performance at PT. Telkom Akses Medan. This study employs a quantitative methodology with an associative approach. The population consists of all PT Telkom Akses Medan personnel, and the sample size is 79 individuals. The results indicate that despite the fact that PT Telkom Akses Medan employees lack discipline, work discipline has no effect on employee performance, since the performance is very fulfilling and the company appreciates the way it operates. This study also demonstrates that PT Telkom Akses Medan's performance is significantly affected by employee motivation.
STRATEGY ANALYSIS TO IMPROVE SERVICE QUALITY IN INDIHOME PRODUCTS ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AT TELKOM WITEL MEDAN
Authors: Dewi Sri Kartika , Aslami Nuri
Published: July 2022

This study aims to analyze PT Telkom Witel Medan's strategy for improving the quality of service on IndiHome products in order to increase customer satisfaction. This study employs a qualitative descriptive research methodology. Consequently, observation and interviews were employed to collect data for this study. This investigation was carried out at PT Telkom Witel Medan. The findings of the study revealed that the strategy for improving the quality of service on IndiHome products in order to increase customer satisfaction is already very effective and is getting better every month, as the MyIndiHome application makes it very simple for customers to obtain product-related information, suggestions, and complaints. In addition to providing services in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Telkom Witel Medan employs various strategies to ensure customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. Telkom Witel Medan uses two ways of measuring IndiHome customer satisfaction: a complaint and suggestion system and a customer satisfaction survey system, such as distributing questionnaires to customers regarding service quality and customer satisfaction with IndiHome products.
PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NON-PROFIT ENTITIES BASED ON ISAK 35 AT THE HATI GEMBIRA INDONESIA FOUNDATION
Authors: Maghfira Addiena , Putri Alifah Ghaisani , Listianto Annisa Nur , Putri Grace , Astuti Anisa Putri
Published: July 2022

A non-profit organization is an organization whose primary objective is non-commercial, without any intention of making any profit. ISAK 35 is a guideline in the presentation of financial statements for non-profit oriented entities that has been approved by Board of Financial Accounting Standards of the Indonesian Institute of Accountants (DSAK IAI) and has been implemented since 1st January 2020. This study aims to determine the suitability of presenting financial statements based on ISAK 35 at the Hati Gembira Indonesia Foundation. Data collection techniques using secondary data. This research uses descriptive qualitative method as the method of analysis. The results of this study prove that Hati Gembira Indonesia Foundation has presented financial statements for the 2020 period in accordance with ISAK 35, but further adjustments are needed to produce quality financial reports.
PENDAMPINGAN PENGADAAN JARINGAN DAN PERANGKAT INTERNET DI DESA WISATA SANGKANJOYO KABUPATEN PEKALONGAN
Authors: Rahayu Sri , Anggraeni Desy , Jati Rocky Prasetyo
Published: July 2022

Sangkanjoyo Village has carried out a diversification program for economic business for non-agricultural businesses, such as the development of the Sangkanjoyo Tourism Village. Efforts to expand the agricultural sector and diversify the economy towards the tourism industry are in dire need of supporting infrastructure, including information and communication technology. Internet is one of the most popular technologies in Sangkanjoyo Village. However, unstable internet connectivity is still a significant obstacle for Sangkanjoyo village. Therefore, it is necessary to procure and optimize the procurement of internet networks. The purpose of this community service program is assistance to the Sangkanjoyo village community, which is focused on optimizing internet network activities, namely the provision of internet networks and devices. This community service program increased community activity in supporting the tourism village growth program through internet technology.
Formulation and Senso-chemical Evaluation of Palmyrah Palm (Borassus flabellifer L.) Based Value-added Products
Authors: Hasan Mehedi , Ahiduzzaman - , Islam Nahidul , Haque Amdadul , Hossain Mofazzal
Published: July 2022

Palmyrah palm (Borassus flabellifer L.), a member of the Arecaceae family, is a tree with a variety of uses, including food, beverage, fiber, medicinal, and timber. Unfortunately, commercial applications for the nutritionally rich pulp of ripened palm are limited. The current study was conducted to develop a technology for the preparation of a value-added products from palm and to evaluate them in terms of chemical composition, sensory properties, and microbial quality during refrigerated storage. This study resulted in the creation of a palm toffee product with optimal levels of ingredients such as palm pulp, sugar, fat, cream, glucose, and skimmed milk powder. Three palm-based toffees were selected based on the analysis and they were compared with a control sample. The results of the physicochemical analysis revealed that fresh toffees had an average moisture content of 9.79%, ash content of 3.5-6.15%, fat content of 8.20-29.70g, titrable acidity of 0.27-0.49%, total sugars of 78.26-79.66%, reducing sugar of 46.12-49.90%, and ascorbic acid content of 5.330-3.553 mg/100g, ß–Carotene of 20-133 mg/100g. Na, Mg, K, Ca, Zn, and Fe were identified as abundant minerals in prepared toffees. On a 9-point hedonic scale, the mean color, taste, flavor, texture and overall acceptability score for selected three toffees were 6.9-7.8, 6.6-8.4, 7.0-8.1, 7.1-8.0, and 7.2-8.4, respectively. According to the storage study, reducing sugars and total sugars increased with the increase in storage period, while moisture content, ascorbic acid, and total acidity decreased. The toffee is a contribution to the value-added food product development from a traditional fruit in Bangladesh.
Calibration and verification of surface contamination meters - procedures and techniques
Authors: Schuler Christoph , Butterweck Gernot , Wernli Christian , Bochud François , Valley Jean-François
Published: July 2022

A standardised measurement procedure for surface contamination meters (SCM) is presented. The procedure aims at rendering surface contamination measurements to be simply and safely interpretable. Essential for the approach is the introduction and common use of the radionuclide specific quantity "guideline value" specified in the Swiss Radiation Protection Ordinance as unit for the measurement of surface activity. The according radionuclide specific "guideline value count rate" can be summarized as verification reference value for a group of radionuclides ("basis guideline value count rate"). The concept can be generalized for SCM of the same type or for SCM of different types using the same principle of detection. [...]
Die Vergleichsmessung 1996 für Radongasmessgeräte am PSI
Authors: Schuler Christoph , Butterweck-Dempewolf Gernot
Published: July 2022

Die Vergleichsmessung 1996 für Radongasdetektoren und -messgeräte wurde vom Referenzlabor für Radongas-Konzentrationsmessungen des Paul Scherrer Instituts vom 27. Nov. bis 4. Dez. durchgeführt. Es beteiligten sich 14 Privatpersonen, Firmen oder Institutionen mit total 199 Detektoren und 4 Messgeräten. Angeboten wurde eine siebentägige Exposition in einer Referenzatmosphäre der PSI-Radonkammer mit einer Radongaskonzentration von 6032 Bq m-3. Die Resultate von Elektret-Ionisationskammern, Kernspurdetektoren und Messgeräten erfüllten alle die für die Anerkennung von Messstellen geforderten Kriterien für Rückführbarkeit und Reproduzierbarkeit. Die Exposition von mehr als einem Jahr gelagerten Kernspurdetektoren zeigte, dass Detektoren dieses Typs durch die Lagerung an Empfindlichkeit verlieren können.
Gökkuşağı Alabalığı (Oncorhynchus mykiss, W.) Yemlerinde Alternatif Protein Kaynağı Olarak Balık Unu Yerine Tavuk Unu Kullanma Olanakları: Büyüme Performansı ve Birim Balık Maliyeti
Authors: BİLGÜVEN Murat
Published: July 2022

Daha ucuz balık yetiştirmenin temel yolu, balık yemlerinde önemli bir yeri olan balık unu yerine alternatif olabilecek protein kaynaklarının kullanılmasıdır. Bu amaçla araştırmada gökkuşağı alabalığı (Oncorhynchus mykiss) yemlerinde hem yerli üretimimiz hem de balık ununa oranla daha ucuz olan tavuk unu, balık ununun bir kısmı ya da tamamı (balık unu proteininin % 25, 50, 75 ve 100’ü) yerine kullanılmıştır. Kontrol yeminde ise tavuk unu yer almamıştır. Deneme yemleri benzeri protein (%43 HP) ve enerji (13.28 MJ SE.kg-1) içeriğine sahip olarak hazırlanmıştır. Ortalama 50,6±1.35 g olan 300 adet balığın kullanıldığı deneme 10 hafta sürmüştür. Deneme sonunda, I, II, II, IV nolu yemler ile V nolu yem arasında besi boyunca ortalama canlı ağırlık artışı (OCAA) ve yem tüketimi açısından bulunan farklılık önemli olmuştur (P<0.05). Yemden yararlanma oranı (YYO) ve proteinden yararlanma oranı (PYO) söz konusu olduğunda ise farklılık gözlenmemiştir. Ancak 1 kg balık üretme maliyetine bakıldığında en ucuz balığın IV ve V nolu yemler ile beslenen gruplardan elde edilmesine (P<0.05) karşın bu gruplardaki balıkların I, II ve III nolu grupların ortalama canlı ağırlığına ulaşmasının haftalar alacağı aşikardır. Sonuç olarak normal bir balık gelişimi süreci bakımından tavuk ununun alabalık yemlerinde balık unu proteininin % 75’i yerine kadar kullanılabileceği sonucuna varılmıştır.
Giresun-Türkiye'nin farklı lokasyonlarında yetiştirilen Moringa oleifera’nın toplam fenolikler, toplam flavonoidler ve antioksidan aktiviteleri
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Burhan , KÖSE Malik Arsal , ATEŞ Umut , YARILGAÇ Tarık
Published: July 2022

Bu çalışmada Giresun iline bağlı Bulancak, Çamoluk, Espiye, Şebinkarahisar ve Tirebolu ilçelerinde yetiştirilen Moringa oleifera bitkisinin kurutulmuş örneklerinde azot (N), protein, toplam fenol, toplam flavonoid ve antioksidan aktivitesi incelenmiştir. Antioksidan aktivitesi için DPPH ve FRAP testlerine göre analizler yapılmıştır. Araştırmada, Bulancak ilçesinde yetiştiriciliği yapılan bitkilerin, diğer yetiştiricilik bölgelerine göre önemli derecede daha yüksek azot, protein ve antioksidan aktivitesine sahip olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Espiye ve Tirebolu’da yetişen bitkilerde önemli derecede daha düşük azot ve protein ölçülmüştür. Toplam fenol ve toplam flavonoid bakımından, Espiye ve Tirebolu’da yetişen bitkilerde en yüksek; Çamoluk ve Şebinkarahisar’da yetişen bitkilerde en düşük değerler belirlenmiştir. Antioksidan aktivite testlerine göre, Espiye’de yetişen bitkilerin antioksidan aktivitesinin diğer yetiştiricilik bölgelerine kıyasla önemli derecede daha yüksek olduğu saptanmıştır. Aksine en düşük antioksidan aktivitesi, Şebinkarahisar ve Çamoluk lokasyonlarında ölçülmüştür. Sonuç olarak, yetiştiricilik yapılan bölgenin Moringa oleifera bitkisinin protein ve biyoaktif bileşikleri üzerine etkisinin olduğu açığa çıkarılmıştır. Yetiştiricilik için Espiye, Bulancak ve Tirebolu lokasyonları tavsiye edilebilir.
De nieuwe Groepsvrijstelling verticalen: twee stappen voorwaarts, een stap terug
Authors: van der Heul Sjaak , Arnold Thomas
Published: July 2022

De nieuwe Groepsvrijstelling verticalen: twee stappen voorwaarts, een stap terug

Op 1 juni 2022 zijn de herziene Groepsvrijstellingsverordening voor verticale overeenkomsten en herziene Richtsnoeren inzake verticale beperkingen in werking getreden. De herziene verordening en richtsnoeren actualiseren de voorwaarden waaronder verticale overeenkomsten profiteren van de veilige haven. In deze bijdrage bespreken wij de wijzigingen die de Europese wetgever invoert ten opzichte van het vorige regime en de mogelijke gevolgen daarvan voor ondernemingen.
Verschillen tussen mannen en vrouwen bij enquêtes voor marktafbakening en fusieanalyse
Authors: Damstra Lola , Rosenboom Nicole , Kuipers Max
Published: July 2022

Verschillen tussen mannen en vrouwen bij enquêtes voor marktafbakening en fusieanalyse

Dit artikel kijkt er specifiek naar hoe er in de context van een marktafbakening of fusieanalyse rekening kan worden gehouden met de verschillen tussen mannen en vrouwen en welke gevolgen dat kan hebben op de uitkomst van de analyse als dit niet wordt gedaan.

Er kunnen aanzienlijke verschillen zijn in het consumentengedrag per geslacht, en er zijn verschillende mechanismen waardoor deze verschillen een effect kunnen hebben op de marktdefinitie of tot verschillende fusie-effecten kunnen leiden.
Apple/ACM
Authors: Braeken Bas , van den Berg Demi
Published: July 2022

Apple/ACM

Op 24 december 2021 liet de voorzieningenrechter de door de ACM opgelegde last onder dwangsom aan Apple grotendeels in stand. Door datingappaanbieders te verplichten gebruik te maken van het betalingssysteem van Apple, maakt zij misbruik van haar machtspositie. Het relatief onderontwikkelde concept van onbillijke voorwaarden staat daarbij centraal. Ondanks een aantal juridische nederlagen pakt de ACM (uitbuitings)misbruikzaken de laatste tijd weer op. De App Store-voorwaarden blijven zelf ook nog onderwerp van onderzoek in andere landen.
Het emotionele regime van herstelrecht
Authors: van Stokkom Bas
Published: July 2022

The emotional regime of restorative justice – Demanding display rules and arduous emotion work

In this study the author points out that ritual theories of restorative justice – which revolve around emotional bonding – fail to explain the rather low emotional temperature of many (youth) conferences. Emotion management theory may offer a more adequate explanation, thereby suggesting that participants’ reservations and discomfort are related to demanding display rules (enact a sincere and authentic role; enact cooperativeness; etc.). It is argued that display rules form an integral part of a relatively compelling ‘emotional regime’, a specific set of affective behavioural norms which define the ‘manners’ during the meeting. In this regime there is considerable social pressure to conform to norms and standards how to express emotions, which contradicts the restorative justice rhetoric of voluntary dialogue, free of coercion.
Wroclaw: stad van honderden bruggen als Restorative City
Authors: Matczak Anna
Published: July 2022

Wrocław: city of hundred bridges as restorative city

The article describes what a restorative city is by looking at research, experiences in different countries and by describing the developments in Restorative City Wrocław. A restorative city is a city that recognises its urban environment as a network of relations in which – in the case of conflict – citizens, institutions and organisations choose a restorative approach to finding a solution in the first place. This necessitates proactive responses to conflict resolution, which go beyond criminal justice and crime prevention strategies that are still predominantly of a reactive nature. The concept of the restorative justice city builds a ‘criminology of trust’, for which crime is not a risk to be managed and controlled but a harm to be addressed by penal policies based on respect, solidarity, inclusion and active participation The restorative city concept, as also seen in Wrocław, is gaining momentum and while it is becoming an appealing policy transfer in an increasingly globalized world.
The application and Heritage of Copper Drum Culture in Nanning Primary School Art Classroom
Authors: Wei Yangyang  , Su Guiyu
Published: July 2022

Copper drums have been baptized by thousands of years of wind and rain, and festival activities related to copper drums are still active in some regions of China, so it is of practical significance to study the inheritance and innovation of copper drum art. The heritage needs to start from children, and elementary school teachers need to let children receive the culture of copper drums from an early age and feel the important role of copper drums in national festival activities in order to better inherit the culture of copper drums and promote the wide circulation of traditional cultural symbols in Guangxi region. This study takes the art curriculum resources of Nanhu Elementary School as an entry point, explains from the perspective of developing regional folk art curriculum resources according to local conditions, and further considers how to transform the copper drum cultural resources into art curriculum resources by analyzing excellent cases of local school-based curriculum development and utilization, deepening students' sense of identification with their native art and making them consciously take up the mission of cultural inheritance and promotion.
Rethinking Digital Technology versus Paper and Pencil in 3D Geometry
Authors: Viseu Floriano , Rocha Helena , Monteiro José Manuel
Published: July 2022

Recognising the relevance of learning Geometry, and in particular 3D Geometry, this study aims to discuss the contributions that digital technology and paper and pencil approaches can bring to students’ learning. We seek, therefore, to identify the differences between the two approaches, and specifically: What factors are relevant in one and the other approach? What does one approach facilitate over the other? A quantitative and a qualitative and interpretive methodology was adopted, and based on a didactic intervention, the students' resolutions of the proposed tasks were analysed. The results obtained show that the experience and prior knowledge of the students with each of the solids involved seems to be decisive in the approach with paper and pencil. However, technology emerges as an enhancing resource when prior knowledge is more fragile. The study also shows differences between the representations supported by the two resources, suggesting the mobilisation of different knowledge by the students in relation to each of the resources.Recognising the relevance of learning Geometry, and in particular 3D Geometry, this study aims to discuss the contributions that digital technology and paper and pencil approaches can bring to students’ learning. We seek, therefore, to identify the differences between the two approaches, and specifically: What factors are relevant in one and the other approach? What does one approach facilitate over the other? A quantitative and a qualitative and interpretive methodology was adopted, and based on a didactic intervention, the students' resolutions of the proposed tasks were analysed. The results obtained show that the experience and prior knowledge of the students with each of the solids involved seems to be decisive in the approach with paper and pencil. However, technology emerges as an enhancing resource when prior knowledge is more fragile. The study also shows differences between the representations supported by the two resources, suggesting the mobilisation of different knowledge by the students in relation to each of the resources.
Finding Direction When Developing New Media Products. An Empirical Study of Readers’ Preferences for Enhanced Fiction EBooks
Authors: Eiff Tanja , Nienstedt Heinz-Werner
Published: July 2022

In times of media convergence, media managers are under increased competitive pressure. New technologies result in a change of the customers’ preferences, which – if ignored by established market participants – attract players from other industries to satisfy their needs. Therefore, the investigation of the preferences of consumers in the context of new media channels is essential and can provide decisive competitive advantages. This study aims to elaborate on one of the methods to increase more appropriate knowledge about the customers’ needs, even in an early stage of the media product development process. Using the example of eBooks, a best-worst analysis concerning potential enhancement features was applied. Estimated utilities by the hierarchical Bayes model and customer segments by latent class analysis lead to clear profiles of two different benefit segments characterized by distinct patterns of utility profiles. The first segment consists of heavy readers of books, conservative and budget conscious in their attitudes. The second segment is characterized by a more sporadic reading style. These kinds of readers are highly multimedia affinitive and their willingness to pay for eBooks is higher than that the one of the first segment. Media managers should take advantage of the potential of such research to make better investment decisions and rely less on the pure intuition and/or internal views of creative media people.
ASSESSMENT OF CARCASS TISSUE COMPOSITION IN GROWING RABBITS USING REAL TIME ULTRASONOGRAPHY
Authors: Valencia-Garcia Cristell G. , Arbez-Abnal T.A. , Portillo-Salgado R. , Garcia-Herrera R.A. , Cigarroa-Vazquez F.A. , Herrera-Camacho J. , Vargas-Bello-Perez E. , Chay Canul Alfonso Juventino
Published: July 2022

Background. Carcass yield varies depending on the relative proportions of muscle, fat and bone, therefore, the possibility of predicting its value would produce valuable information that will promote the viability and sustainability of rabbit meat production. Methodology. Thirty-eight male growing rabbits (New Zealand White × Californian) with body weights (BW) of 1329 ± 291 g and from 60 to 100 days of age were used. Real time ultrasonography (RTU) measurements were taken 12 h before slaughtering. For that, rabbits were shaved between the 6th and 7th lumbar vertebrae. The longissimus thoracis et lumborum muscle (LM) area (LDA) and also the maximum LM width (LDW) and the maximum depth LM (LDD) were measured. Data recorded at slaughtering included carcass and non-carcass components. After chilling at 4° C for 24 hours, carcasses were split longitudinally to obtain left and right halves that were later weighed. Thereafter, the right half carcass was weighed and manually deboned for recording weights of muscle (TCM), and bone (TCB). Results. The highest correlation (r = 0.84, P <0.001) was observed between TCM and LDD, while the lower correlation (r = 0.4, P <0.001) was observed between TCB and LDW. The BW were highly related to carcass characteristics (r>0.77≤0.97). In vivo RTU measurements explained a low to moderate amount of variation in TCB and TCM with an r2 of 0.36 to 0.77 (P < 0.001) respectively. BW explained from 49 to 92% of variation in TCB and TCM, respectively. Implications. The in vivo ultrasound measurements it is a viable tool that allows predicting carcass value of rabbits. Conclusion. Our results indicated that the use of RTU measurements could accurately predict muscle from growing rabbit's carcass.
CONTROL of Meloidogyne incognita and Pratylenchus zeae USING Embelia schimperi EXTRACTS
Authors: Waweru Beth Wangui , Pili Njira Njira , Wetiba Moses Wabusya , Lusweti Dorcas , Koske Margaret Chepkemoi , Ramkat Rose Chepchirchir , Kiprop Ambrose Kipchumba
Published: July 2022

Background. Some secondary metabolites found in plants have been used to control pests and pathogens. The plant Embelia schimperi contains complex compounds that can be used to biosynthesize agrochemicals for the control of plant-parasitic nematodes. Objective. This work analysed the phytochemical profile of the E. schimperi plant and assessed the biological potential of its crude extracts. Methodology. The phytochemicals were extracted in three solvents: ethanol, dichloromethane, and hexane, utilising maceration and ultrasonication procedures. Results. These solvents performed well in extracting flavonoids, phenolics, terpenoids, tannins, and saponins, according to the findings. Implication. The root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita can be inhibited from hatching, and the lesion nematode Pratylenchus zeae can be killed as a result of these chemicals' bioassay activities. Conclusion. Plant-parasitic nematode may be controlled with crude extracts from this plant, which can be processed into a botanical insecticide.
ANTAGONIST ACTIVITY OF Streptomyces sp. Y20 AGAINST FUNGI CAUSING DISEASES IN PLANTS AND FRUITS
Authors: Rejón-Martínez Gabriel A , Ríos-Muñiz Diana E , Contreras-Leal Erika A , Evangelista-Martínez Zahaed
Published: July 2022

Background: Crop microbial pathogens reduce the production and quality of agricultural products. They cause substantial increase costs for producers of fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants with negative consequences on economy and food security at household, national and global levels. Annually, the losses represent around 40% to 50% for root crops, vegetables, and fruits. Chemical control with fungicides can prevent, kill, mitigate, or inhibit the growth of plant pathogenic fungi. Nevertheless, biological control with microorganisms and natural molecules is an increasingly popular alternative to protect crops. Objective: Here, the antagonist activity of soil Streptomyces sp. Y20 against the pathogenic fungi causing diseases in plants and fruits was evaluated. Methodology: Streptomycetes bacteria was isolated from soils collected at open field cultures of local farms with tomato. The antagonism was evaluated in vitro via a dual confrontation experiment against fungal species of Fusarium, Lasiodiplodia, Colletotrichum, Aspergillus, Botrytis, and Sclerotium. Streptomyces sp. Y20 was characterized phenotypically and molecularly identified by the 16S rDNA gene. The biosynthetic gene clusters for polyketide synthases (PKS Type I) and non-ribosomal peptide synthase (NSPS) were detected. Results: Preliminary, the isolate Y20 was selected by the higher antagonism against F. oxysporum f sp. lycopersici. Taxonomic characterization of the isolate Y20 by the analysis of the 16S rDNA sequence led to its identification as member of Streptomyces genus. Spore surface morphology by Scanning Electronic Microscopy (SEM) showed barrel-like spores. Antagonistic activity of Streptomyces sp Y20 was comparable to the commercial strain S. lydicus WYEC108 (P > 0.5). However, there was a superior antagonism of Y20 strain versus the commercial strain WYEC108 against F. oxysporum f sp. lycopersici, Fusarium sp. CDBB1172, F. oxysporum, Lasiodiplodia sp., and Aspergillus sp. (P < 0.05). Implications: Soil streptomycetes with in vitro antagonistic activity on plant pathogenic fungi could be a natural alternative to the use of chemical fungicides to control plant diseases. Conclusion: This study presented a novel soil Streptomyces specie which showed in vitro antagonism against a diversity of plant pathogenic fungal species. Streptomyces strain Y20 could be used as a biocontrol agent.
FMRI minimal preprocessing pipeline
Authors: Nieto-Castanon Alfonso
Published: July 2022

This chapter describes standard and advanced preprocessing steps in fcMRI. These steps are aimed at correcting or minimizing the influence of well-known factors affecting the quality of functional and anatomical MRI data, including effects arising from subject motion within the scanner, temporal and spatial image distortions due to the sequential nature of the scanning acquisition protocol, and inhomogeneities in the scanner magnetic field, as well as anatomical differences among subjects.
FMRI denoising pipeline
Authors: Nieto-Castanon Alfonso
Published: July 2022

After the functional data has been preprocessed, the measured blood-oxygen-level-dependent (BOLD) signal often still contains a considerable amount of noise from a combination of physiological effects, outliers, and residual subject-motion factors. If unaccounted for, these factors would introduce very strong and noticeable biases in all functional connectivity measures. This chapter describes standard and advanced denoising procedures in CONN that are used to characterize and remove the effect of these residual non-neural noise sources.
Multi-Emotion Detection in Social Media Post using Lexicon-Driven Approach
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Yow Leong Wai , Lim Kong Hua ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lim Yee Mei ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lim Tong Ming ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

Popular social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have become important tools in fostering relationships between companies and customers. When using social media sites, organisations are often keen to maximise engagements from their target audiences. Companies tend to create posts to which their audience will reply, retweet, comment, share and like. However, different types of contents from posts can impact on three interaction metrics: likes, comments and shares. In this paper, we investigate the factors that characterise the posts with which an audience engages. The results showed that media and content type of posts have a positive significant impact on customer engagement. The study also demonstrated the importance of an active online participation and communication among consumers will ultimately impact their purchase behaviour in reality. Keywords: Social Media Sites, customer engagement, Facebook, content post, media post
Gesture Recognition-Malaysian Sign Language Recognition with Convolutional Neural Network
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Embedded Systems, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Liew Alison Shu Lien , Lim Khai Yin ,   Department of Computer Science and Embedded Systems, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

Sign language is a communication medium for the deaf and vocally impaired. However, this language is not practised in public due to the deaf community being a minority and it takes time to learn and skilled manpower to assist the deaf in public interaction. Thus, this study aims to produce a Malaysian Sign Language Recognition (MSLR) application to recognise MSL alphabets to help normal people communicate with the deaf. The proposed work involves a few stages that consist of background subtraction to detect the moving hand, skin segmentation based on skin tones using YCbCr (Luminance, Chrominance) colour space for robustness in illumination and a 2D Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) model for feature extraction and classification of 24 alphabets. As MSL alphabets are similar to American Sign Language (ASL) alphabets, the ASL FingerSpelling Dataset from the University of Surrey’s Center for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing is used for model training and testing. Evaluation criteria include micro averages in Precision, Recall and F1-Score. The test accuracy is 79.54% with misclassifications on letters such as ‘E’ and ‘Q’ due to the signing orientation and similarity in finger articulation. Keywords: 2D CNN, Computer Vision, Fingerspelling, Machine Learning, Malaysian Sign Language Recognition
A Comparative Study on the Time Series Models for Forecasting Facebook Reactions
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Yu Yong Poh , Lim Khai Yin ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lim Tong Ming ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

The Facebook reactions were used over 300 billion times during their first year of existence. Research on reaction activity is essential especially for the digital marketing purpose. The market needs to understand how Facebook reactions fluctuate to forecast the best period to post advertisements on Facebook that yields the highest number of reactions. In this study, several time-series models are used to forecast the number of Facebook reactions over a certain period for different domains. A comparative study is done to evaluate the performance of each model, in terms of strengths and weaknesses. Keywords: Forecasting, Facebook reactions, time series model, ARIMA, SARIMA
A Survey on Multi-View and 3D High Efficiency Video Coding on Real Time Streaming
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Pang Yik Siang , Tew Yiqi ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

In the past few years, the demand of multi-view was increased rapidly and there was a lot of research works to improve the technique and fulfil its needs. High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) compression standard has been implemented in this work. HEVC is a compression standard designed to reduce bitrate and remain the same quality compared to the previous compression standard Advanced Video Coding (H.264). It will provide a better compression to higher resolution video such as Ultra High Definition (UHD). In this paper presents a preliminary study on Multi-view with depth by using HEVC compression on a real-time streaming protocol. The study of proposed work may help the industry to enhance the viewing experience by multiple camera capture and also resolve the data traffic issue to transmit UHD video. Keywords: High Efficiency Video Coding, 3DHEVC, Multi-view, real-time streaming, Ultra High Definition
Designing Software Testing Strategy for Smart Campus Applications Developments by Undergraduate Students
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lim Fung Ji , Lim Yee Mei ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lee Wah Pheng ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

Similar to smart city, smart campus leverages advanced technologies and data-driven solutions to enable interactions between users, improve administrative process efficiency, optimise resources management, improve campus lifestyle quality and security, and enhance learning. To implement smart campus, 7 categories of projects are developed to provide efficient campus services. Since 2017, the number of projects has grown from 35 to 91 in 2 years, developed by computing and information technology undergraduate students. Ten projects have been selected for alpha testing and beta testing in stages. Due to the nature of projects are varied, a software testing strategy has to be designed and set in order to standardize the testing tools for the experiment. Levels of test have been applied during the development of the applications to detect possible defects in the applications. When it comes to user acceptance test level, tests implemented are not only aims for the functionality of applications but also the other perception of users on the applications. Keywords: smart campus, smart campus applications, software testing, software testing design, user acceptance test
Phishing Security: Attack, Detection, and Prevention Mechanisms
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lim Wei Heng , Liew Weng Foong ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lum Chun Yew ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Lee Seah Fang ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

While the Internet technologies have been developed over the decades, a significant issue has been coming along with it, the cybercrime. Cybercrime consists of various types of cyberattacks which could bring mild to serious adverse effects to individuals or organizations’ operations. Among those cybercrime attacks, phishing is one of the common mechanisms used. The phishing attack could target on any of the electronic communication users. The paper provides an overview insight on the phishing security concepts, ranging from various types of phishing attack techniques, phishing detection mechanism to prevention approaches. Comparison were included for each of the phishing aspects. Keywords: Phishing attack, phishing detection, phishing prevention, phishing security
A Study on Multi-View Camera Casting Framework using Internet of Things Technology
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tew Yiqi , Lee Yoon Ket ,   Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

With the advanced video streaming technology, smartphone users can share and stream real-time camera to any video subscriber with a high network transmission speed. On the other side, subscriber able to select their favorite video sources can create multiple screen (i.e., Multi-View features) display. In this paper, a video casting framework for displaying multiple video sources is proposed. This framework potentially leads to an object modelling when multiple cameras point to the same object with different angle of view. In addition, the multiview feature provides additional flexibility on a well-designed production line monitoring system in an Industrial IoT framework. With the existence of multiview content, earlier error detection and prevention can be performed to facilitate cyber-physical system, as an important element in Industrial IoT. Keywords: multi-view, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, Real-Time Streaming Protocol, video casting
The Implementation of Virtual Reality (VR) in Tertiary Education in Malaysia
Authors:   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wong Rachel Yin Ying , Wong Poh Ling ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wong Poh Wan ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Goh Ching Pang ,   Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that allows users to immerse into computer-simulated environment. Its flexibility and interactivity has brought a huge contribution into the education field such as allowing students to experience the settings of various professions in order to learn about careers (Pilgrim and Pilgrim, 2016) and also provide visual field trips by only using a smartphone. This paper has been conducted to research the trend of VR in education field and the benefits for tertiary students that by integrating the VR into their education. Moreover, the acceptance levels towards the implementation of VR in tertiary education and the challenges have also been studied. A data collection has been done through online questionnaire (i.e. Google form) to gather opinions from different universities. In conclusion, VR is not a trend in tertiary education but there is a high acceptance among tertiary students to implement it. Keywords: Virtual Reality, Tertiary Education, Trend, Opportunities, Challenges
A Prototype of Self-Management Mobile Application for Chronic Kidney Disease
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Southern University College, Skudai, Malaysia, So Yong Quay , Yong Jian Keong ,   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Southern University College, Skudai, Malaysia, Tan Wee Yang ,   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Southern University College, Skudai, Malaysia, Pang Yee Yong ,   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Southern University College, Skudai, Malaysia, Sim Hiew Moi ,   Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, Southern University College, Skudai, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

Personal Health Assistant (PHA) is specially developed for kidney disease patients. This system has two platforms which are smartphone and webpage. Smart phone is designed for member, whereas webpage is designed for administrator to control the system. The main goal of this application is to save the time of the patient by automating the calculation of the selected meals and recommend the most nutritious food thus leading them a healthier life. This application comes with two main management systems: “Recipe Management System” and “Schedule Scheme System”. Keywords: Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease Diet Solution, Mobile Application, Peritoneal Dialysis, Prototype
TỔNG QUAN VỀ TỔNG HỢP XANH NANO BẠC SỬ DỤNG CHIẾT XUẤT THỰC VẬT VÀ ỨNG DỤNG TRONG LĨNH VỰC Y - DƯỢC
Authors:   Học viện Quân y, Bùi Thị Thu Hà , Vũ Tuấn Anh ,   Học viện Quân y, Trần Bá Hiếu ,   Học viện Quân y
Published: July 2022

In the synthesis of nanoparticles, the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles has gained much attention in biomedicine and pharmacy due to their unique physicochemical and biological properties. The green synthesis method uses plant extracts, living organisms, or biomolecules as bioreducing and biocapping agents to synthesize nanoparticles. The green synthesized silver nanoparticles are biocompatible, ecofriendly, and cost-effective. This review aims to elucidate recent advances in the plant-mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (GAgNP) and their potential in antibacterial, cosmetic, anti-cancer, diagnostic, and biosensor applications. * Keywords: Green synthesis; Silver nanoparticles; Plant extracts.