bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Global Potato Yields Increase Under Climate Change With Adaptation and CO2 Fertilisation
Authors: Jennings Stewart A. , Koehler Ann-Kristin , Nicklin Kathryn J. , Deva Chetan , Sait Steven M. , Challinor Andrew J.
Published: January 2021

The contribution of potatoes to the global food supply is increasing—consumption more than doubled in developing countries between 1960 and 2005. Understanding climate change impacts on global potato yields is therefore important for future food security. Analyses of climate change impacts on potato compared to other major crops are rare, especially at the global scale. Of two global gridded potato modeling studies published at the time of this analysis, one simulated the impacts of temperature increases on potential potato yields; the other did not simulate the impacts of farmer adaptation to climate change, which may offset negative climate change impacts on yield. These studies may therefore overestimate negative climate change impacts on yields as they do not simultaneously include CO2 fertilisation and adaptation to climate change. Here we simulate the abiotic impacts of climate change on potato to 2050 using the GLAM crop model and the ISI-MIP ensemble of global climate models. Simulations include adaptations to climate change through varying planting windows and varieties and CO2 fertilisation, unlike previous global potato modeling studies. Results show significant skill in reproducing observed national scale yields in Europe. Elsewhere, correlations are generally positive but low, primarily due to poor relationships between national scale observed yields and climate. Future climate simulations including adaptation to climate change through changing planting windows and crop varieties show that yields are expected to increase in most cases as a result of longer growing seasons and CO2 fertilisation. Average global yield increases range from 9 to 20% when including adaptation. The global average yield benefits of adaptation to climate change range from 10 to 17% across climate models. Potato agriculture is associated with lower green house gas emissions relative to other major crops and therefore can be seen as a climate smart option given projected yield increases with adaptation.
Contributions of African Crops to American Culture and Beyond: The Slave Trade and Other Journeys of Resilient Peoples and Crops
Authors: Sousa Emily C. , Raizada Manish N.
Published: January 2021

There is a general unawareness of food crops indigenous to the African continent that have contributed to Western culture. This under-appreciation is particularly relevant in the current context of societal movements to end historic racism and value the contributions of peoples of African origin and African skin colors. Lack of awareness of the contributions of Africa's crops has negative practical consequences, including inadequate investments in preserving and maximizing the use of crop diversity to facilitate breeding. This paper provides an overview and analysis of African crops that have made significant contributions to the United States and globally, and/or hold potential in the twenty-first century. The paper specifically discusses watermelon, coffee, kola, rooibos, oil palm, shea, cowpea/black eyed pea, leafy greens, okra, yam, sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, teff, and fonio. The review focuses on the intersection of these crops with racialized peoples, with a particular focus on African-Americans starting with slavery. The analysis includes the sites of domestication of African crops, their historical migration out of Africa, their sociocultural contributions to cuisines and products around the world, their uses today, and the indigenous knowledge associated with traditional cultivation and landrace selection. The untapped potential of local genetic resources and indigenous agronomic strategies are also described. The review demonstrates that African crops played an important role in the development of American cuisine, beverages and household products. Many of these crops are nutritious, high value and stress tolerant. The paper concludes that African crops hold significant promise in improving the resiliency of global food production systems, to mitigate climate change and alleviate food insecurity and rural poverty, especially in dry regions of the world. It is hoped that this review contributes to teaching the next generation of agriculturalists, food scientists and international development professionals about the valuable contributions of Africa's resilient crops and peoples.
The Application of Transesophageal Echocardiography in Mitral Valve Repair With Tendon Reconstruction
Authors: Zhou Li , Gu Ji-wei , Wang Yun , Ye Jing-jing , Wang Fang , Wang Ting-ting , Jiang Bo , Na Li-sha
Published: January 2021

Objective: To investigate whether tendon reconstruction during mitral valve repair can be effectively guided by transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), using the mid-esophageal bi-commissure view, bicaval view and the aortic valve–mitral valve transition short-axis view.

Methods: A total of 40 patients that underwent mitral valve repair with artificial tendineae were recruited. Before the operation, conventional transthoracic echocardiography was used to determine whether mitral valve repair would be possible. Following intraoperative anesthesia, two-dimensional and three-dimensional TEE reconstructions were used to assess the state of the valve and tendon and to make a repair plan.

Results: TEE accurately diagnosed single functional tendon rupture and predicted single artificial tendon implantation in 88% of cases (23/26). TEE accurately diagnosed single functional tendon rupture and predicted the implantation of two artificial tendons in 100% of cases (4/4). TEE accurately diagnosed two or more functional tendon ruptures and predicted the implantation of two artificial tendons in 100% of cases (5/5). The length of the tendon cord predicted by TEE (2.45 ± 0.15 mm) was not significantly different (P > 0.05) from the length of the cord that was actually implanted (2.31 ± 0.11 mm). TEE also accurately predicted the size of the annuloplasty ring in 86% of cases (33/38), with differences of 2 mm or less compared to the size of the ring that was actually implanted.

Conclusion: Both the mid-esophageal bi-commissure view, bicaval view and the short-axis view of the aortic valve–mitral valve transition can reduce the difficulty of tendon reconstruction by helping to determine what length of tendon and what size of artificial annulus are required.
Chronic Invasive Fungal Rhinosinusitis in Immunocompetent Patients: A Retrospective Chart Review
Authors: Alotaibi Naif H. , Omar Omar Abu , Altahan Mays , Alsheikh Haifa , Al Mana Fawziah , Mahasin Zeyad , Othman Eyas
Published: January 2021

Objective: We report cases of Chronic Invasive Fungal Sinusitis (CIFS) in patients considered as immunocompetent at tertiary care center (King Faisal Specialist Hospital), to analyze their clinical, biological, radiological features, and management.

Material and methods: A retrospective chart review of CIFS in immunocompetent patients. The inclusion criteria as the following: immunocompetent patients of any age with histopathological findings of CIFS. Immunocompromised patients, acute Invasive Fungal Sinusitis (IFS), non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis, and no positive histological findings were excluded.

Results: Seventeen (17) patients were included. The species isolated included: Aspergillus (most frequent) & Mucor. Surgical treatment approaches were described. Complications reported include CSF leak, blindness, recurrence, and death.

Conclusions: Early diagnosis and management of CIFS improve clinical outcomes.
Rumen-Reticular Temperature During Estrus and Ovulation Using Automated Activity Monitors in Dairy Cows
Authors: Burnett Tracy A. , Kaur Manveen , Polsky Liam , Cerri Ronaldo L. A.
Published: January 2021

This study aimed to determine changes in rumen-reticular temperature (RRT) at estrus or ovulation and determine if these changes are associated with the intensity of estrous expression. Cows were equipped with an automated activity monitor (AAM) and a rumen-reticular bolus thermometer. A total of 190 estrus episodes were used where physical activity data was recorded using the AAM and ovulation was determined via ultrasonography of the ovaries at alert and twice daily, for a maximum of 60 h. Estrous expression was assessed using the maximum activity and duration in which activity remained above the AAM threshold; both characteristics were categorized using the median. Temperature data was collected for the duration of estrus, as well as for the interval of time where ovulation was determined to occur. Three measures of temperature were calculated: (1) positive area under the curve (AUC), (2) maximum positive temperature change (PTC), (3) maximum negative temperature change (NTC) at estrus (AUCE/ PTCE/ NTCE) and around ovulation (AUCO/PTCO/ NTCO). Both AUC and PTC were greater during estrus than around ovulation (2.7 ± 0.2 and 1.1 ± 0.3°C2 for AUCE and AUCO; 0.55 ± 0.03 and 0.26 ± 0.04°C for PTCE and PTCO, respectively). In contrast, NTC was lower around ovulation than estrus (−0.28 ± 0.05 and −0.60 ± 0.06°C for NTCE and NTCO). Cows with greater estrous expression had greater AUC and PTC during estrus than around ovulation, but cows with lesser estrous expression had similar AUC and PTC. Increases in AUC [High THI (Temperature Humidity Index): High activity: 4.7 ± 0.5, Low activity: 1.5 ± 0.4; Low THI: High activity: 3.1 ± 0.2, Low activity: 1.4 ± 0.2 °C2] and PTC (High THI: High activity: 0.79 ± 0.08, Low activity: 0.36 ± 0.07; Low THI: High activity: 0.60 ± 0.04, Low activity: 0.47 ± 0.04°C) associated with estrous expression were found to be greater on days with higher THI. Alerts created using standard deviations from the mean were unable to detect estrus or ovulation with acceptable precision. Further research is required to determine how changes in RRT can be used successfully to predict estrus and ovulation.
14-Day Repeated Intraperitoneal Toxicity Test of Ivermectin Microemulsion Injection in Wistar Rats
Authors: Dong Zhen , Xing Shou-ye , Zhang Ji-yu , Zhou Xu-zheng
Published: January 2021

To evaluate the safety of ivermectin microemulsion injection, 100 Wistar rats were injected intraperitoneally at 0.38 g/kg, 0.19 g/kg, and 0.1 g/kg for 14 days. The 14-day repeated toxicity test of ivermectin microemulsion injection was systematically evaluated by clinical observation, organ coefficient, hematological examination, clinical chemistry examination, and histopathological examination. The results showed that no rats died during the test. At the initial stage of treatment, the rats in the high dose group had mild clinical reaction, which disappeared after 4 days. Clinical chemistry showed that the high dose of ivermectin microemulsion could cause significant changes in ALT and LDH parameters in male rats; high and medium doses could increase the liver coefficients of male and female rats. The toxic target organ may be the liver as indicated by histopathological findings. No significant toxic injury was found in the heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, brain, ovary, and testes of all groups of rats. No drug-related toxic effects were found at low doses, and thus the NOVEL of ivermectin microemulsion injection was 0.19 g/kg.
Longissimus Dorsi Muscle Transcriptomic Analysis of Simmental and Chinese Native Cattle Differing in Meat Quality
Authors: Meng Xiangren , Gao Ziwu , Liang Yusheng , Zhang Chenglong , Chen Zhi , Mao Yongjiang , Huang Bizhi , Kui Kaixing , Yang Zhangping
Published: January 2021

With the rapid development of economy, the demand for beef, with regard to quantity and quality, by consumers has been increasing in China. Chinese native cattle are characterized by their abundant genetic resources, unique origins, large breeding stocks, and robust environmental adaptability. Thus, to explore the genetic mechanisms on regulating meat quality in Chinese native cattle is of great importance to satisfy increased requirements for beef production. In this study, we investigated three breeds of cattle, namely Yunling, Wenshan, and Simmental, at the age of 12 months. Animals were classified into three groups (n = 5/breed). Growth traits including body weight and body size and plasma hormone levels were measured. Body weight of Wenshan cattle was significantly lower than that of Yunling and Simmental cattle (P < 0.05). Again, body size indexes, such as withers height, body slanting length, chest circumference, and hip and rump length, were significantly lower in Wenshan cattle than those in Yunling and Simmental cattle (P < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences in those indexes between Yunling and Simmental cattle (P > 0.05). Cattle were slaughtered at the age of 18 months and then meat color, pH, pressing losses, muscle tenderness, and cooking losses were measured at 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, and 7 days. Data revealed differences in meat quality among the three breeds analyzed. Based on transcriptomic sequencing and bioinformatic analysis, we observed 3,198 differentially expressed genes related to meat quality, of which 1,750 genes were upregulated. Moreover, we found two important signaling pathways closely linked to meat quality, namely adipocytokine signaling pathway [e.g., Leptin receptor (LEPR)] and protein processing in the endoplasmic reticulum [e.g., signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), heat shock protein (HSPA12A), and calpain 1 (CAPN1)]. The results of transcripts were further verified by qRT-PCR. Using correlation analysis between gene expression levels and shear force, we also identified two functional genes (e.g., HSPA12A and CAPN1) associated with meat quality. Overall, this study provides new sights into novel targets and underlying mechanisms to modulate meat quality in Chinese native cattle.
Influences of Maternal Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Essential Fatty Acid Supply During Late Pregnancy and Early Lactation on T and B Cell Subsets in Mesenteric Lymph Nodes and the Small Intestine of Neonatal Calves
Authors: Liermann Wendy , Viergutz Torsten , Uken Katrin Lena , Vogel Laura , Gnott Martina , Dannenberger Dirk , Tuchscherer Armin , Kienberger Hermine , Rychlik Michael , Tröscher Arnulf , Hammon Harald Michael
Published: January 2021

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) isomers are known for their health-promoting effects in mammals and metabolic functions in dairy cows and are synthesized in the forestomach depending on essential fatty acid (EFA) intake. The current preliminary study investigated effects of a maternal fatty acid supplementation (MFAS) during late pregnancy and early lactation with coconut oil (CON, control), CLA (Lutalin®), or CLA + EFA (Lutalin® linseed oil; safflower oil) on plasma fatty acid composition and T and B cell subsets in mesenteric lymph nodes (MLN) and the small intestine of 5-day-old calves. MFAS of CLA + EFA increased α-linolenic, eicosapentaenoic, docosapentaenoic, and n-3 fatty acid proportions in calf plasma fat on days 1 and 5 after birth (P < 0.05). On day 5, CLA and CLA + EFA calves showed higher plasma fat trans-10, cis-12 CLA proportions, and CLA calves had higher plasma cis-9, trans-11 CLA proportions compared with CON calves (P < 0.1). MFAS of CLA tended to increase CD4+ T cell subsets in MLN and increased CD21+ B cell subsets in ileal lamina propria compared with CON but decreased CD2+ T cell subsets in jejunal lamina propria (P < 0.05). CLA + EFA decreased CD4+ T cell subsets in MLN compared with CLA (P < 0.05). MFAS of CLA seemed to affect the intestinal adaptive immune system of calves, but additional EFA supplementations reversed CLA effects. Possible direct CLA and EFA effects or whether changes in milk composition affected this immune modulation must be clarified in further studies.
Antioxidants for human health
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar-3, India., Paital Biswaranjan
Published: January 2021

Antioxidants are chemical or biochemical substances that are capable to prevent or slow damages occurred to cells caused by free radicals. Free radicals are the chemical entities that are produced due to sharing of unpaired electrons and are with free existence but unstable in nature. Organism’s body produces free radicals as a reaction to environmental and other internal and external stressors. If not neutralized, free radicals can damage cellular architecture by oxidizing all bio-molecules. They are neutralized by antioxidants which are chemicals or biological in origin. Therefore, free radicals and antioxidants are simultaneously and widely discussed in the clinical and nutritional literature. Cellular or endogenous antioxidant defenses includes enzymes (superoxide dismutases, H2O2-removing enzymes such as catalase, and peroxidasses), and non-enzymes such as vitamin C (ascorbic acids, vitamin E and reduced glutathione. Diet-derived antioxidants are important in maintaining health. Many dietary compounds have been suggested to be important antioxidants: Therefore recent interest on dietary vitamins E and C, carotenoids and plant pigments, plant phenolics, especially flavonoids are growing to mauanitn human health. Experimental approaches to the optimization of antioxidant nutrient intake are already known and must be adapted for health management.
Stage Tamil Development and Dravidian Movement
Authors: R.S Balaji
Published: January 2021

An art of public speaking is an essential part of modern human needs. Various movements have made their greatest contribution to the development of Public speaking. At the fore font of such movements of the Dravidian Movement which introduced many new methods to public speaking. This article high lights the contribution of the Dravidian Movement to the development of Public Speaking.
PEMBELAJARAN DENGAN METODE DWIBAHASA ANTARA BAHASA IBU DENGAN BAHASA INDONESIA DAN BAHASA INGGRIS
Authors: Kustiyono Kustiyono
Published: January 2021

Pembelajaran Sains dengan media instruksi bahasa Inggris telah banyak dilakukan pada siswa-siswa yang bukan penutur asli bahasa Inggris di berbagai negara, seperti di Singapura, Cina, Malaysia, dan bahkan di Indonesia pada sekolah-sekolah yang bertaraf internasional. Penggunaan bahasa Inggris dapat dilakukan dengan metode dwibahasa ataupun secara mandiri.Globalisasi seolah-olah menjadi bagian wajib dalam mengaktualisasi ruang pendidikan dengan tuntutan untuk menjadikan bahasa Inggris sebagai pengantar dalam proses pendidikan. Lalu apakah bahasa Indonesia tidak lagi menjadi bahasa nasional kita, atau bahasa kedua setelah bahasa ibu
Efficiency of the concept of prevention and treatment of dental diseases in persons with occupational stressful loads
Authors: Olesov E.E. , Turkina O.Yu. , Zaslavsky S.A. , Fazylova T.A. , Olesova V.N. , Yarilkina S.P. , Sinyakov A.N.
Published: January 2021

Workers in stressful industries include workers with hazardous working conditions (HWC), in particular, with a radiation production factor. Clinical and X-ray dental examination of workers with OUT was carried out, Hamburg testing of the chewing apparatus, electromyography of the masticatory muscles, computer analysis of occlusion were carried out. Based on the identified need for treatment and prosthetics, the Concept for the Prevention and Treatment of Dental Diseases in Persons with Occupational Stressful Stress was developed, which includes comprehensive dental rehabilitation of workers using electromyographic, occlusive control during treatment, followed by dispensary control at least twice a year. After a year of implementation of the Concept, re-examination showed a significant decrease in the prevalence of non-carious lesions, gingivitis, secondary deformities of the dentition; detectability of teeth affected by caries, unsatisfactory oral hygiene, inadequate quality of fillings and endodontic treatment, as well as normalization of the tone and symmetry of the activity of the masticatory muscles, indicators of the Hamburg express test of the masticatory apparatus and indicators of computer analysis of occlusion.
Possibilities and prospects in early orthopaedic rehabilitation of children with ectodermal dysplasia and congenital edentulism. clinical features and practical experience
Authors: Galonsky V.G. , Tarasova N.V. , Surdo E.S. , Gradoboev A.V.
Published: January 2021

The article is devoted to the issue of early orthopaedic rehabilitation of youngest preschool children with ectodermal dysplasia and congenital edentulism. The essence and details of children’s psychophysiological development at this age are revealed, as well as main pedagogical tools making it possible to adapt the children to the specific environment of the dental clinic and motivate them for undergoing long-term multistage orthopaedic dental treatment. Clinical approaches and peculiarities in the dentist’s work with children of different psychological types as well as particular aspects in their adaptation to removable dentures are described. Two clinical cases of effective orthopaedic rehabilitation of 3-years-old children with ectodermal dysplasia and congenital edentulism using full removable lamellar dentures.
3D rampart-based dual-band metamaterial absorber with wide-incident-angle stability
Authors: Deng Guangsheng , Sun Hanxiao , Lv Kun , Yang Jun , Yin Zhiping , Li Ying , Chi Baihong
Published: January 2021

We propose a dual-band metamaterial absorber (MA) based on a stereo resonant structure. The unit cell of the proposed MA is composed of double metallic rings with a rampart on each ring into a dielectric substrate. In contrast to the conventional plane resonator, our proposed metamaterial exhibits wider incident angle stability. The power loss density distribution shows that the standing ramparts play a key role in enhancing the electromagnetic wave absorption. Experimental results verify the wide-incident-angle stability of the absorber. Our proposed strategy paves a new way on developing MAs with wide incident angle stabilities.
Role of Performance Appraisal System and Its Impact on Employees Motivation
Authors: Dangol Pooja
Published: January 2021

The general objective of the study is to determine the role of performance appraisal and its impact on employee. The study is guided by the following specific objectives: to establish the extent to which performance appraisal process affects employee motivation, to determine the extent to which appraisers affect staff motivation and to determine the challenges in appraising employee performance. The study adopted descriptive research design. The population of interest consists of 120 employees of Service Industry in Nepal. Data is collected using structured questionnaires and additional qualitative data is collected using the reference from the questionnaire and the objectives of the study. The data is analysed using statistical tools such as frequency distribution, percentages and Pearson correlations. Data is presented using tables and charts. The research findings suggest that regular assessment of performance leads to employee motivation. Performance appraisal rating can be considered as a technique that has a positive effect on work performance and employee motivation. Employees may be motivated if the appraisal process is based on accurate and current job descriptions. On the challenges of performance appraisal on employee motivation established that some managers tend to be liberal or strict in their rating of staff which may affect the employees’ motivation. The manager’s ability to address the skills gaps can have a significant impact on the employee’s motivation. Regular ratings may affect the performance and motivation of the employees. Fair assessment of the employee’s performance may enhance their motivation.
Determinants of Bank Liquidity in Nepal
Authors: Bista Raghu Bir , Basnet Priyanka
Published: January 2021

This paper examines determinants of bank liquidity of the commercial bank in Nepal based on 12 years long time series data base from 2004 to 2015, employing the econometric model. As a result, the bank liquidity of the commercial bank has fluctuation and instable trend line indicating the risk of liquidity crunch.  Similarly, deposit, capital adequacy, remittance and bank size are determinants of bank liquidity of the commercial bank out of which deposit is prevalent to increase bank liquidity and capital adequacy is key to decrease it. In long term, capital adequacy, bank size and government expenditure increase bank liquidity of the commercial bank but deposit decreases it. Thus, internal variables influence bank liquidity more than macroeconomic variables. Therefore, the commercial banks should maintain bank liquidity in short period and in long period for achievement of financial health, stability and growth as per mention regulatory provisions and criteria of the monetary policy and the monetary policy should be formulated to maintain short and long term bank liquidity in accordance with IMF standards and guidelines for reducing the potential risk of liquidity crunch as result of the variation of macro-economic variables and of international global trade and oil price and production.
Effect of Brand Identity and Brand Image On Customer Loyalty Case Study In Daihatsu Car Consumer
Authors: Susetyo Catur Rachmad , Nilowardono Sengguruh , Wulandari Ani
Published: January 2021

Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is the oldest Japanese car company known for its small car products or more agreed. The number of Daihatsu car consumers is quite a lot, in making purchases. This study aims to analyze the effect of brand identity and brand image on customer loyalty. This type of research uses a quantitative approach. Data collection uses interviews, observation, and questionnaire distribution. Using the nonprobability method with a purposive sampling approach. The population of this research is Daihatsu car consumers with a sample of 60 respondents. The analytical method used is SPSS v.20. Based on the results of this study concluded that brand identity and brand image have a significant effect on customer loyalty.
Effect of Promotion and Ease of Use on Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty on OVO Application Users
Authors: Anugrah Fajar Tangguh
Published: January 2021

The development of a business that is currently globally quite rapid happening, this is related to the development of increasingly advanced technology, especially those based on the internet. Technological developments in Indonesia have also increased rapidly, one of which is changing daily activities is the payment system, where the circulation of cash is not as much as before. Non-cash payments are currently widely used by the public to transact, from debit card debit, e-money credit cards, and payment by applications through smartphones. With the emerging payment trend like that, many big companies are competing to create the same system, for example the largest network company in Indonesia, Telkomsel with its T-Cash, gojek by creating its Gopay and also recently emerged. with a promotional offer that interets Indonesian consumers is OVO. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of promotion and ease of use on customer satisfaction and loyalty. This type of research is quantitative. The study population was 100 respondents who used the OVO application in Surabaya. The analysis technique used is Partial Least Square (PLS). Data obtained from questionnaires and tested with the SmartPLS 3.0 application. The results of this study indicate that promotion and ease of use have a significant effect on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. And customer satisfaction has a positive and significant impact on customer loyalty.
Influence of Leadership Style, Career Development, and Work Satisfaction on Employee Performance In Tropical Disease Institutions of Airlangga University Surabaya
Authors: Rahadytya Mahendra Fredyantono , Tridayanti Hermien
Published: January 2021

This study aims to determine and analyze the Leadership Style, Career Development, and Job Satisfaction simultaneously and significantly to Employee Performance. This research is qualitative research. The population and sample based on the distribution of questionnaires to employees of the Surabaya Tropical Disease Institute were taken as many as 59 respondents. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, and questionnaires. Analysis of the data used is the reliability test, validity test, classic assumption test, and multiple linear analysis test. The results of the study simultaneously and partially Leadership Style, Career Development, and Job Satisfaction have a positive and significant effect on employee performance. The F test result is 16.703 greater than the 2.00 table simultaneously. Partially the Leadership Style obtained a significant value of 0,000 (less than 0.05) significant effect on employee performance, Career Development obtained a significant value of 0.025 (less than 0.05) significant effect on employee performance, and Job Satisfaction obtained significant value of 0.049 (less than 0.05) has a significant effect on employee performance.
Predictions of Financial Distress in Consumption Goods Industrial Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016-2018
Authors: Mubarrok Muhammad Khusni , Wasil Mohammad , Dharmani I. G. A. Aju Nitya
Published: January 2021

This study aims to determine the prediction of financial distress in the Consumer Goods Industry companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The research period used was 2016-2018. This research on financial distress prediction uses a quantitative approach. The study population includes all Consumer Goods Industry companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2016-2018 period. The sample is determined by purposive sampling technique. The data analysis method used is logistic regression analysis. This study aims to test and prove whether DAR, CR, TATO, and ROA affect Financial Distress. The data in this study came from secondary data obtained through documentation techniques. Data analysis by logistic regression partially used SPSS for window version 25. The results showed that (1) debt asset to ratio (DAR) had no positive effect on financial distress, (2) current ratio (CR) has a negative but not significant effect on financial distress, (3) total asset turnover (TATO) has no negative effect on financial distress, (4) return on assets (ROA) has a negative and significant effect on financial distress.
The Effect of Return On Assets and Return On Equity To Earning Per Share and Price Book Value In Sub-Sectors of Construction Companies Listed In Indonesia Stock Exchange In 2015-2018
Authors: Malina Shofi , Arimbawa I Gede , Wulandari Ani
Published: January 2021

The purpose of the research is to analyze the effect of return on assets and return on equity on earnings per share and price book value in building construction sub sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015-2018. The population of this research was the building construction companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2015-2018. The sample used was 10 construction companies with a purposive sampling method. Data collection techniques used in the documentation were in the form of secondary data and library research. The analysis was using path analysis. It was revealed that the return on assets has a significant negative effect and return on equity have a significant positive effect on earnings per share. While return on equity has a significant positive effect and earnings per share has a significant negative impact on price book value. However, return on assets does not have a significant effect on price book value.
The Effect of Green Marketing, Brand Image, and Atmosphere Store On Purchasing Decisions In Arei Adventure Store Surabaya 3
Authors: Aqsony Yanuar Bachrul , Soebandhi Santirianingrum , Wulandari Ani
Published: January 2021

Purchasing decisions are one thing that is very influential in a product. Many factors influence purchasing decisions, including green marketing activities, brand image, and store atmosphere. The purpose of this study was to determine how the influence of green marketing, brand image, and store atmosphere both simultaneously and partially on purchasing decisions at Arei Adventure Store Surabaya 3. Data collection used was a questionnaire. The research method employed a random sample of 101 people. The analytical method mobilized was SPSS 24. The results of this study indicated that the independent variables simultaneously influence the dependent variable. This was evidenced from the significance value of 0,000 or less than 0.05 and F count = 27.791 while the F value was obtained at 2.70. Thus F count 27.791> F table 2.70. However, partially the green marketing variable was not significant to the purchase decision because the test results showed the value of t count = 1.425 0.05.
Designing A Model to Investigate The Role of The Factors Formulation Public Policies In The Implementation of The Administrative System Health Policy
Authors: Niknamian Sorush
Published: January 2021

The purpose of this study is to design a model to investigate the role of the Individuals making public policies in the implementation of the administrative system health policy. Two questionnaire has been used in the current study: One whose main aim was to investigate the actors making public policy with 51 questions and Cronbach Alpha 0.93, and the other one in the administrative system health policy with 74 questions and Cronbach Alpha 0.95. To be assured with regard to the validity of the questionnaires content and construct validities were estimated. The statistical population of the current study were 86643 employers of the executive organizations of the Khuzestan province, Iran. The final sample of the study was 382 individuals based on Cochran. Data analysis was done by using SPSS 22 and Amos 22. The results of the current study revealed that the factors making the public policy included 13 factors in which the most average was for mass media (7.64) and the least was the powerful elites with the mean of (5.64). The health administrative policies included 14 policies, all of them were at significant point except the policies of eleventh to thirteenth of the fifth book “Islamic Panel Code”, the law of banning more than on job, and the principles of prevention and fighting against bribe. The results also showed that there was a statistically significant relationship between the factors making public policy and those of administrative health policy.
TAX BURDEN OF EMPLOYED PERSONS
Authors: ARCHVADZE JOSEPH
Published: January 2021

Tax burden demonstrates very precisely the scope of fiscal pressure on business and population by the state. In Georgia physical persons are taxed as by direct taxes (income tax is 20%), as indirect taxes. In the end they have much influence on population’s purchasing power. More than population’s cash income comes from the salaries, accordingly income tax, VAT and excise could be considered as the tax burden of salaries. According to the calculation by this principle, the salary tax burden in Georgia is 39.2 %. In the last 7 years (In comparison with the year 2012) because of the rapid growth of indirect taxes, the mentioned burden has been increased by 2.7 point. To compare the salary tax burden with the European Union countries it is complicated, because since 2008 there is annulled social tax in Georgia, which is paid by employee and employer in Europe. There could be made the comparison if according to the European countries we compare the tax burden value with single workplace, which consists of social taxes paid by salary receivers and employers (contributions). Accordingly, what we will compare with Georgian index the share of direct and indirect taxes in whole salaries, or all tax shares in workplace value, Georgia with tax size will be on leader position (according to the first position) or in outsiders (according to the second position). That means, that in joint list of the EU and Georgia, with the sum of income tax and VAT in comparison with accrued salary, Georgia will be on the second place (39.2%; on the first place is Dania-40.7%) and by the real tax burden of workplace value - on 24th place (On the first place is France-56.7%, on the last place is Cypros-23.4%).
WOMEN FOR GLOBAL GROWTH: NEED FOR WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
Authors: SEPASHVILI EKA
Published: January 2021

Modern global economic development heavily relies on new technologies and unprecedented development of science creating more and more new innovative products and services. In such reality the demand for knowledge generation and improvement of resource efficiency is critical. More than ever, nations cannot afford to lose the skills, ideas and perspectives of women who are currently under-represented – in order to utilize the promise of a more prosperous and human-centric future that is to be come soon by contemporary innovations and technologies. New challenges for national economic policies generate new approaches which have to face these modern developments and trends. One of the efficient practices represents women promotion for a very simple reason: women yet are not fully engaged into development and their economic potential has to be unlocked to benefit not only economic goals but also social inclusion and human development to meet upmost goal of every state: inclusive growth and high level of welfare. In this regard, women promotion and their empowerment are key policy challenges. Nowadays the need for women advancement in all spheres of the society is clear and generates no doubts for reasonability and rationality of such approach to economic growth. Women contribution to the economy is vital and proved by different studies and researches. As data of different Institutions showed, there are no clear correlations of gender equality with some specific factors, though countries with high level of human development and economic development showed better results in terms of gender equality. The important message to be considered is that gender equality leads to smarts economics and creates sound base for resource efficiency and innovative development which is crucial for reaching higher competitiveness in global markets.
Compression and Decompression which Use Deep Neural Network
Authors: Wei Jinxin , Hou Zhe
Published: January 2021

An auto-encoder which can be split into two parts is designed. The two parts can work well separately. The top half is an abstract network which is trained by supervised learning and can be used to classify and regress. The bottom half is a concrete network which is accomplished by inverse function and trained by self-supervised learning. It can generate the input of abstract network from concept or label. It is tested by tensorflow and mnist dataset. The abstract network is like LeNet-5. The concrete network is the inverse of the abstract network. A picture can change to label that is compression, then change it back from label that is decompression. So compression and decompression can be realized by the autoencoder. Through test, the absolute function can do generation task well, while the leaky relu function can do classification task well. Lossy compression can be achieved by abstract network and concrete network with absolute function. With one-hot encoding, the compression ratio is 5.1% when decompression quality is good. With binary encoding, the compression ratio is 2% when decompression quality is ok. When jump connection and negative feedback are used, the decompression performance is good. 
Compression and Decompression which Use Deep Neural Network
Authors: Wei Jinxin
Published: January 2021

an auto-encoder which can be split into two parts is designed. The two parts can work well separately. The top half is an abstract network which is trained by supervised learning and can be used to classify and regress. The bottom half is a concrete network which is accomplished by inverse function and trained by self-supervised learning. It can generate the input of abstract network from concept or label. It is tested by tensorflow and mnist dataset. The abstract network is like LeNet-5. The concrete network is the inverse of the abstract network.Lossy compression can achieved by the test. The large compression ratio which is 19.6 is achieved. The decompression performance is ok through regression which treats classification as regression.
School Strategies to Utilize the Ecotourism Potency of Songgoriti and Cangar of Batu City Tourisms as Learning Sources in High School
Authors: Budiyanto Moch. Agus Krisno , Aminah Tien , Husamah H.
Published: January 2021

School strategies and perceptions of the school principals in utilizing the ecotourism potency is one of important things-which is used as an effort to support the improvement of the quality of learning, not much has been revealed yet. This study aimed at analyzing the school strategies and perspective of school principal in utilizing the ecotourism potency of Songgoroti and Cangar-Batu City tourisms as learning sources in High School. This study used a qualitative approach. Phenomenology was used as design of study. Teachers, school principals, and students of SMAN 3 Malang, SMA Sholahuddin Malang, and MAN 1 Malang were the informants of study. Sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Data collection methods used in this study were in-depth interview and questionnaires. The data of study obtained were analyzed by means of content analysis referred to Interactive Models Miles, Huberman and Saldana, and those were presented in a descriptive description. The results of study indicated that the school strategies in utilizing the ecotourism potency covered up 1) the analysis strategy of ecotourism potency as effective learning sources for High School in an effort to determine learning place,  in which it consisted of two strategies, namely (a) Student- Teacher Centered Strategy and (b) Teacher -Student Centered Strategy; 2) The planning strategy in utilizing the ecotourism potency as effective learning sources consisted of three strategies, namely (a) initiator strategy, (b) planning policy-making process strategy, and (c) planning implementation strategy; and 3) The implementation strategy in utilizing the ecotourism potency consisted of two strategies, namely (a) Collaborative/Resource sharing Strategy, dan (b) Semi-collaborative Strategy. The perceptions of school principals in utilizing the ecotourism potency were that the school principals were very supportive, both through direct statements and through policies made. It can be concluded that there are various strategies to utilize the ecotourism potency of learning sources in High School. The principals reinforce the utilization effort through direct statements and policies that are made. In the future, a study is needed on the implementation of the utilization of ecotourism potency in learning.
The Effectiveness of Using Edmodo as an Online Learning Platform in Covid-19
Authors: Halil Nur Ihsan
Published: January 2021

This study aimed to describe the effectiveness of using Edmodo, as one of the online learning platforms, in the lecture process at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education of the Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka (USN Kolaka). A sample of 124 students from a total of 1,606 FKIP students of USN Kolaka participated in this study by filling out questionnaires distributed online. Student responses were analyzed descriptively quantitatively to determine the effectiveness of the implementation of learning, in terms of two aspects (the level of student participation, and the attitude of students towards the implementation of lectures). The results of data analysis showed that online learning using Edmodo at FKIP USN Kolaka has been carried out effectively. The effectiveness of using Edmodo is due to its practicality (simple display, provides various features, and supports various file types), as well as the accessibility of its use (accessible even though the connection is unstable, and saves internet quota). The convenience provided by Edmodo platform is able to increase the average participation rate of students in online learning to reach 89.18%.
Mempersiapkan SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang Meraih Predikat Sekolah Adiwiyata
Authors: Permana Tutut Indria , Fatmawati Diani
Published: January 2021

SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang perlu merealisasikan program-program yang digalakkan pemerintah agar mampu bersaing dengan sekolah lain, salah satunya menjadi sekolah adiwiyata. Hal tersebut terkait dengan kerusakan lingkungan yang semakin parah akibat ulah manusia. Hal itu terjadi karena rendahnya karakter kesadaran lingkungan individu yang perlu dikenalkan sejak dini dari sekolah. Kesadaran lingkungan mencerminkan siswa yang memiliki wawasan untuk melestarikan lingkungan sesuai dengan ajaran Islam. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan mendampingi SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang menjadi sekolah Adiwiyata. Desain pendampingan yang dilakukan adalah  memberikan pengenalan dan pelaksanaan manajemen sekolah agar mampu mempersiapkan pengajuan untuk mendapatkan penghargaan sebagai sekolah Adiwiyata. Rekomendasi yang diberikan oleh tim pengabdi adalah 1) manajemen sekolah, 2) pembentukan kelas sebagai pilot project, 3) perancanaan program-program yang mendukung sekolah untuk mendapatkan pengakuan Sekolah Adiwiyata.
Implementasi PPK Berbasis Kelas Melalui Literasi Pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19 Di SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang
Authors: Wahyuni Sri , Hindun Iin , Setyaningrum Yanur , Masrudi Masrudi
Published: January 2021

SMP Muhammadiyah 01 Malang sudah melaksanakan Program Penguatan Pendidikan Karakter (PPK),berbasis kelas, tetapi dalam pelaksanaannya masih perlu ditingkatkan, karena belum memfokuskan pada variasi literasi dalam pembelajarannya. Salah satu cara untuk meningkatkan penerapan PPK adalah melalui literasi. Pengembangan literasi melalui pendekatan PPK Berbasis Kelas di masa pandemic Covid 19 ini dilakukan melalui pembelajaran Daring. Pengabdian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan penerapan PPK dengan gerakan literasi di SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang. Pengabdian  dilakukan dengan metode pelatihan dan pendampingan. yang mengacu pada analisis situasi program-program yang telah disepakati bersama. Sasaran pengabdian ini meliputi Kepala Sekolah, 20 guru SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Malang Hasil pengabdian ini adalah guru 80% dapat menganalisis konsep PPK dan mengembangkan RPP yang terintegrasi PPK melalui gerakan literasi, 65% guru dapat melaksanakan pembelajaran menggunakan  RPP yang terintegrasi PPK melalui gerakan literasi secara daring. Kesimpulan kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah meningkatnya wawasan dan kompetensi guru dalam menyusun RPP berbasis PPK melalui gerakan literasi, meningkatnya ketrampilan guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran di kelas sesuai Kurikulum 2013 yang menerapkan PPK melalui gerakan literasi lebih bervariasi meliputi literasi baca tulis, literasi numerik, literasi science, literasi ICT dan literasi budaya.
SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN UNIVERSITAS FAKULTAS TERBAIK UNIVERSITAS LANCANG KUNING MENGGUNAKAN METODE SMART DAN MOORA
Authors: Hardianto Roki , Choiriah Wirdah , Wiza Fana
Published: January 2021

Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK) adalah sebuah system yang dapat membantu pimpinan / owner dalam proses pengambilan keputusan dengan menggunakan metode perhitungan berdasarkan kriteria-kriteria penilaian. SPK bukan sebuah tool pengambil keputusan tetapi hanya sebuah alat perbandingan dalam pengambilan keputusan. Keputusan Fakultas Terbaik di Universitas Lancang Kuning adalah proses penilaian fakultas dari beberapa aspek kriteria yang dapat membantu pimpinan / badan penjamin mutu dalam penilaian dengan tujuan agar terciptanya persaingan antar fakultas aspek penilaian. Penelitian yang akan dilakukan denga menggunakan perbandingan hasil penilaian dengan menggunakan metode Smart dan Moora. Hasil keputusan dari masing-masing metode akan dilihat keefektivitasan dalam proses penilaian hingga menjadi sebuah keputusan. Didalam masing-masing metode menggunakan kriteria sama atau berbeda, hal itu tergantung dari pada nilai bobot dari masing-masing kriteria yang dinilai. Hasil ini bisa menjadi acuan bagi Universitas Lancang Kuning dalam mengevaluasi penilaian Fakultas Terbaik berdasarkan aspek penilaian.