bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors associated with malaria infection in under-5 children in Papua Province, Indonesia: an observational study
Authors: Roosihermiatie Betty , Putro Gurendro , Adji Arga Setyo , Yuana Windy Tri , Siahaan Selma Arsit Selto , Rukmini Rukmini , Rustika Rustika
Published: November 2024

Objectives: Malaria remains a serious public health challenge in tropical and subtropical regions, including Indonesia. Children under 5 years old face particular risk of contracting malaria due to low immunity. We examined potential factors associated with malaria infection among under-5 children in Papua Province, Indonesia.Methods: The study utilized secondary data from Indonesia Basic Health Research 2018. Multistage random sampling was employed, from the province level to census blocks (CBs). In Papua Province, interviews were conducted in 928 CBs. All 2,745 under-5 children were selected. The dependent variable was laboratory-confirmed malaria positivity; independent factors included residential area, socioeconomic characteristics, and behaviors such as sleeping under an insecticide net impregnated ≤3 years ago and the use of ventilation barriers. We also examined the conditions of the bedroom, kitchen, and living room according to the frequency of window-opening, proportion of ventilation area to the floor, and radiance.Results: Not sleeping under an insecticide net impregnated within the last 3 years (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.518; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.391–0.685; p<0.001); having a kitchen without windows (aOR, 0.491; 95% CI, 0.285–0.844; p=0.01); rarely opening the living room window (aOR, 2.804; 95% CI, 1.232–6.383; p=0.01), and having a windowless living room (aOR, 3.027; 95% CI, 1.369–6.696; p=0.01) displayed significant relationships with malaria infection among under-5 children.Conclusion: Not using an insecticide-treated net impregnated ≤3 years ago, along with opening the living room window daily and having a kitchen without windows, appear preventive of malaria infection among under-5 children.
Defining Christian Bioethics: Foundations for Moral Decision-Making in a Pluralistic World
Authors: BUTE Sorin
Published: November 2024

This article examines the challenges faced by Christian bioethics in a pluralistic world. It explores the methodology of bioethics within the context of Christian theology, particularly Orthodox theology. It delineates a triangular research method encompassing biomedical facts, anthropological insights, and ethical principles. Moreover, it discusses the dual methodology of Orthodox Church Fathers, emphasising the interplay between reason and faith. The article argues for a holistic approach to moral decision-making, integrating experiential encounter with divine truth alongside rational analysis. It underscores the significance of conversion, asceticism, and liturgical experience in guiding ethical discernment, ultimately advocating for a shift from being-for-death to being-for-life as the foundation for moral clarity in bioethics.
The Role of Different Components of Metabolic Syndrome in the Pathogenesis of Atrial Fibrillation
Authors: Rafaqat Saira , Sharif Saima , Murad Muhammad Aqib , Bibi Fozia , Rafaqat Sana
Published: November 2024

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) goes by various aliases such as dysmetabolic syndrome, syndrome X, and insulin resistance syndrome. Dysmetabolic syndromes indicate factors that pose risks for the onset of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes, making it a rapidly escalating global health concern. Atrial Fibrillation (AF) disrupts the heart’s electrical system, manifesting as dysrhythmias and arrhythmias with irregular heartbeats. This condition significantly amplifies worldwide mortality and morbidity rates. The principal hazard associated with metabolic syndrome is cardiovascular disease. Notably, metabolic syndrome plays a pivotal role in the genesis of AF, as numerous studies have highlighted the fundamental connection between the two. This review underscores that the distinct components of metabolic syndrome – hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and dyslipidemia – actively participate in the pathophysiology of AF development and progression through atrial remodeling, involving both structural and electrical modifications.
Mediatization of Communicative Memory and Crisis of Critical Thinking in Digital Age
Authors: Igaeva K. V. , Nikolai F. V.
Published: November 2024

This article addresses the implications of the mediatization of communicative memory and explores the underlying causes of the crisis of critical thinking in the digital age. It focuses on the transformations within the public sphere influenced by new media. A review of discussions surrounding “new sincerity” and “new sensitivity”, as well as the roles of nostalgia in new media, is presented. The interconnections among these phenomena and their common foundations are demonstrated. The study argues that representations of the past in new media increasingly rely not on biographical or historical experiences but on replicable and “privatized” second-order simulacra created by users. Special attention is given to the issue of nostalgia, which emerges as a symptom of the subjugation of cultural and communicative memory to the logic of mediatization, characterized by extreme fragmentation of images, their emotional-affective sharpness, and the replacement of complex structures of historical reality with situational impressions. The article posits that theoretical critiques of mediatization and its effects on the public sphere are insufficient without identifying practical alternatives — namely, the most reflexive projects in both old and new media: auteur cinema, social media blogs by public historians, historical documentary dramas produced by the BBC, independent video games, and more.
Harlequinade Grotesque in Raymond Queneau’s Novel “My Friend Pierrot” (1942)
Authors: Tomberg O. V. , Kosareva A. A.
Published: November 2024

This article explores some of the most enigmatic aspects of Raymond Queneau’s novel “My Friend Pierrot” (1942), focusing on the unnamed crime that shapes the narrative structure as a detective story; the essence of the “Golden Age,” which serves as an object of nostalgia for the characters; the reason why Pierrot emerges as the protagonist; and the significance of the novel’s title. It is established that the “crime” refers to the arson of the Uni-Park — a metaphorical parallel to the Occupation of France from 1940 to 1944—while the “Golden Age” encompasses both the Belle Époque that preceded the First and Second World Wars and Queneau’s historical-philosophical concept of a “Golden Age.” The reason Pierrot becomes the main character lies in his archetypal and symbolic resonance within French culture and art during the Belle Époque: a favored figure among modernists, he epitomizes the artist of the New Era and embodies the French creative elite. The title of the novel alludes to a well-known French folk song that transformed into a lullaby in the 20th century: “my friend Pierrot,” where the lyrical protagonist requests a pen and candle in the name of God’s love — symbols of hope and inspiration during the Occupation. The authors also identify characteristics of Harlequin grotesque within the novel, representing a blend of sorrow and joy, high and low, creation and destruction.
Functional Distribution of Chechen Language in Chechen Republic: Findings from Field Research (2022–2023)
Authors: Bitkeeva A. N. , Goryacheva M. A. , Kirilenko S. V.
Published: November 2024

This article explores the social functions of the contemporary Chechen language and assesses its vitality within the current linguistic landscape of the Chechen Republic. It presents the results of a comprehensive study on the co-functioning of the Chechen and the Russian across key communicative domains in the lives of Chechen people. The paper synthesizes and systematizes data collected during field research conducted in the Chechen Republic from 2022 to 2023, alongside various statistical and factual information sourced from publicly available resources. A thorough analysis of the gathered data provides a detailed picture of the functional distribution of languages in the Chechen Republic, characterizing the specifics of bilingualism in the region and the ethno-linguistic identity of contemporary Chechens. It highlights that the Chechen language, like other languages in the Russian Federation, faces challenges related to urbanization and digitalization, which contribute to linguistic centralization and a gradual imbalance favoring dominant languages. The study finds that the Chechen language currently exhibits a relatively stable level of vitality, particularly in familial and ethnocultural contexts, bolstered by its high symbolic value and a persistent need for identity expression among Chechen speakers.
Assassination of Alexander II in Cases of Insulting Majesty (Material from Tambov Province)
Authors: Samokhin K. V.
Published: November 2024

This article examines the judicial and investigative cases concerning insults to the Majesty, as reviewed by the Tambov Provincial Gendarmerie in 1881. A comprehensive quantitative analysis of the episodes contained within these cases is conducted, focusing on the assassination of Alexander II as a catalyst for such offenses. The study considers the social backgrounds of the defendants and the geographical context of the insults. A classification of the identified instances is provided based on the presence or absence of denunciation (informing) in the cases, as well as the causal relationships leading to the offenses. All episodes are divided into those that are perceived as fictitious and those without denunciation; the latter are further categorized into three groups: 1) those confirming the desacralization of the image of a specific monarch, 2) those indicating the onset of a dilution of monarchism through the desacralization of Alexander II’s image, and 3) those evidencing the desacralization of monarchy itself. The quantitative and qualitative analysis of these cases suggests that by 1881, a devaluation of the monarchical principle was already present in the worldview of Russian society. However, given the number of relevant judicial and investigative episodes, as well as instances unrecorded by local gendarmerie authorities, a definitive conclusion cannot be drawn. The author posits that the assassination of Alexander II should be viewed not only as an indicator of rising anti-monarchical sentiments but also as a trigger for the emergence of this trend.
Subnational Presidency in 1990s Russia: Transformation of Head of Kabardino-Balkaria
Authors: Tumov A. A.
Published: November 2024

The political processes in Russia during the 1990s significantly enhanced the role of governors and republican presidents in decision-making at both federal and subnational levels. This article explores the factors underlying the establishment and evolution of the presidential office through the case study of Kabardino-Balkaria. An analysis of sources reveals a dynamic hierarchy of factors, including relationships with the federal center, consensus among local elites, and the degree of electoral legitimacy. The creation of the presidency emerged as a rational choice for the ruling group, whose members sought an arbiter figure to resolve inter-elite disputes and legitimize the existing regime. In Kabardino-Balkaria, a late Soviet governance system was reproduced, possessing sufficient potential for further personalization of political management. Within the formal system of separation of powers, the president wielded numerous mechanisms to influence the legislative assembly and delegated responsibility for implementing the political agenda to the republic’s government.
The influence of NaOH concentration on the mechanical properties of Corypha gebanga fiber-reinforced composites
Authors: Santhiarsa I Gusti Ngurah Nitya , Kusuma I Gusti Bagus Wijaya , Lokantara I Putu , Dwidiani Ni Made , Tista Si Putu Gede Gunawan , Negara I Gede Artha
Published: November 2024

Textile composites can be manufactured utilizing both synthetic and natural fibers, such as Corypha gebanga fiber, being a viable option. The weaving of Corypha gebanga fiber with cotton thread in a plain weave configuration enables its application as a reinforcement material in textile composites involving a resin matrix. This research aims to investigate the mechanical characteristics of plain woven Corypha gebanga fiber textile fabric-reinforced polymer hybrid composites made from epoxy resin. This study utilized four different variations: a control group without any treatment, and three treatment groups using solutions with NaOH concentrations of 2.5%, 5%, and 7.5%. The result showed that NaOH concentrations above 2.5% seem to have a detrimental effect, as indicated by the gradual decrease in mechanical performance observed in the 5% and 7.5% NaOH-treated specimens. The decrease in tensile strength suggests that prolonged exposure to alkaline conditions leads to permanent alterations in the cellulose structure and morphology. The optimal concentration of NaOH for maximum mechanical performance enhancement is found to be 5%, which balances the removal of impurities and the avoidance of excessive fiber damage. Microscopy image analysis showed that fiber pullout occurred in all specimens tested that were cut in the direction of the warp during tensile testing. The onset of fracture was characterized by the resin breaking initially, followed by the fibers stretching and ultimately breaking.
Molecular and cellular markers in chickens exposed to stressors and the ability of feed supplements to overcome negative effects – a review
Authors: Seidavi Alireza , Hosseintabar-Ghasemabad Babak , Zigo František , Kvan Olga Vilorievna , Sheida Elena Vladimirovna , Duskaev Galimzhan Kalihanovich , Scanes Colin G.
Published: November 2024

Performance of chickens is negatively impacted by stressors such as heat stress, infection with Campylobacter jejuni, the mycotoxins – aflatoxin B1 and deoxynivalenol, the glucocorticoid dexethasone, insecticides and Eimeria tenella. Effects of stressors include reduced gastrointestinal function and induction of inflammation. Stressors influence the following molecular and cellular structures and functions: gastro-intestinal integrity, villus height, crypt depth, mast cell number, expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, concentrations of leukocytes, and antioxidant status. In multiple studies, adverse effects of multiple stressors were overcome partly by supplementation. The utility of these parameters is discussed of these are considered and recommendations/guidelines for future research made.
Literature review: Opportunities with phytobiotics for health and growth of pigs
Authors: Garavito-Duarte Yesid , Deng Zixiao , Kim Sung Woo
Published: November 2024

Phytobiotics are plant-derived rich in bioactive compounds such as phenolics, organosulfur compounds, terpenes, and aldehydes. Phytobiotics can be classified based on their origin or chemical structure, with the main categories being essential oils, oleoresins, and herbs and spices. Phytobiotics have gained interest due to their positive effects on animal health, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties resulting in improved growth performance. This review explores the mode of action of phytobiotics based on their bioactive compounds and highlights their impacts on intestinal health and growth performance in pigs. The inclusion of phytobiotics in pig diets has shown promise in mitigate negative impacts caused by environmental and dietary challenges by reducing inflammatory and oxidative stress responses, enhancing intestinal barrier function, and exhibiting antimicrobial properties against pathogens like Escherichia coli. Collectively, phytobiotics showed a diverse biological activity through different mode of actions, resulting in improved growth performance and overall health in pigs, making phytobiotics a valuable feed additive in pig nutrition and production.
Investigating the Environmental Impacts of Different Approaches of Agricultural Waste Management Using AHP Technique
Authors: Khodkam Himan , Pourdarbani Razieh , Ghaebi Hadi , Hernandez-Hernandez Mario
Published: November 2024

Environmental problems and the ever-increasing growth of population dictate the need for new methods to turn the problem into an opportunity. The recycling of agricultural waste is very important to achieve sustainable development of agriculture. Present paper focuses on how the proper disposal and recycling of agricultural waste can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve resources, and improve soil fertility. Hereupon, the specified criteria were determined by relevant organisations. Five final products including composting, biochar, biogas, reuse/recycling, and incineration resulting from the technologies used were investigated using the AHP technique. In addition to the effective management of agricultural waste, these technologies help in the production of electricity, fertiliser, and carbon absorption, which results in the reduction of climate change and the reduction of economy. Among the proposed products, biochar was preferred, and the incineration method was ranked the last. Biochar offers potential environmental benefits in terms of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing the quality and quantity of agricultural products, and preventing soil erosion and degradation as well as water pollution. High rank was assigned to environmental criteria, and the actual waste production sub-criterion was preferred over other criteria with a weight of 0.170. The lowest weight was obtained for the shipping distance (weigh = 0.013).
Implementation of e-Government and Artificial Intelligence in Polish Public Administration
Authors: Włodyka Ewa Maria
Published: November 2024

The article is based on the methodological assumptions of political science and administration. In response to the research questions, it can be observed that Poland is a country where the government endeavors to comprehensively implement solutions in the field of e-administration. This includes aspects related to the legal system, e-administration services for citizens, recognition of cyber threats, and a comprehensive counteraction strategy (through training systems and normative solutions), acknowledging the necessity of implementing AI in public administration. The article provides a comparative perspective on the development of e-administration in Poland as a part of Central and Eastern Europe. It analyzes Poland as a country that, while not a leader in the digitization of public administration, is not lagging behind in the implementation of new technologies in the public sector. Simultaneously, the paper may serve as a contribution to further in-depth research in this field.
Investigating the Local Culture and Characteristics of Gen Zs in Rural Communities: Insights in Improving Students’ Physical Education Experience
Authors: Tagare Ruben L. , Saroca Daniel B. , Aguinaldo Jerrwin C.
Published: November 2024

This study explored the local characteristics of Generation Z students in rural communities as insights to enhance the implementation of the Philippine PATH-Fit program and improve students’ educational experiences. Employing a qualitative-ethno-graphic approach, insights were collected from 20 carefully selected participants through open-ended questions validated by experts. The findings identified seven key characteristics: competitiveness; pressure from external expectations; a tendency to overthink and experience emotional and depressive states; adaptability and cooperation; organizational skills and perfectionism; body consciousness; and a strong sense of social awareness, openness, and risk-taking. The study concludes that these students exhibit unique strengths and challenges. Their competitive nature and high standards are often accompanied by significant stress and self-imposed pressure. While their adaptability and teamwork skills help them navigate changing environments, their emotional sensitivity and focus on body image can affect their mental health. Their proactive approach to societal issues and openness to new experiences make them dynamic and complex individuals. These findings underscore the importance of addressing Generation Z students’ strengths and vulnerabilities to better support their overall well-being and success within the PATH-Fit program.
Current Operating Procedure (COP) for Bleomycin ElectroScleroTherapy (BEST) of low-flow vascular malformations
Authors: Muir Tobian , Wohlgemuth Walter A , Cemazar Maja , Bertino Giulia , Groselj Ales , Ratnam Lakshmi A , McCafferty Ian , Wildgruber Moritz , Gebauer Bernhard , de Terlizzi Francesca , Zanasi Alessandro , Sersa Gregor
Published: November 2024

Background

Bleomycin ElectroScleroTherapy (BEST) is a new approach in the treatment of vascular malformations. After bleomycin is administered to the malformation, electric pulses are applied to the target area to enhance the effectiveness of bleomycin. The mode of action is comparable to the effect of electrochemotherapy on tumour vasculature. For the wider and safer use of BEST in the clinical treatment of low-flow vascular malformations, this Current Operating Procedure (COP) is being prepared. It is a proposal for the clinical standardisation of BEST using the Cliniporator® as the electrical pulse generator with its associated electrodes. The electrical parameters considered in this protocol are those validated by the European Standard Operating Procedures for Electrochemotherapy (ESOPE) with the Cliniporator®.

Conclusions

General requirements are proposed, and, depending on the type of lesion, local skills and the availability of radiological equipment, two technical approaches of BEST are described based on ultrasound guided intervention or combined ultrasound and fluoroscopic guided intervention.
Whole-body PET/MRI to detect bone metastases: comparison of the diagnostic performance of the sequences
Authors: Ulusoy Onur Levent , Server Sadık , Yesilova Murat , İnan Nagihan
Published: November 2024

Background

Whole-body positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (WB-PET/MRI) is increasingly used in the initial evaluation of oncology patients. The purpose of this study was to compare the diagnostic performance of WB MRI sequences, attenuation-corrected raw data positron-emission tomography (AC PET), and PET/MRI fused images to detect bone metastases.

Patients and methods

We included 765 consecutive oncologic patients who received WB-PET/MRI from between January 2017 and September 2023. The presence of bone metastases was assessed using the individual sequences by two radiologists. Interobserver agreement was calculated. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed to assess the performance of each individual sequence and fused images.

Results

Interobserver agreement for the detection of bone metastases on all sequences ranged from good to very good. The reading of the combination of MRI sequences with PET images showed statistically significantly better performance than the reading of individual MRI sequences and PET component only. Contrast enhanced T1 W Volume-interpolated breath-hold examination (CE T1W VIBE) sequence superior to PET for the detection of bone metastasis, but the statistical significance was not as high as with T1W-PET and CE T1W-PET fused images. The highest performance was achieved by the fused CE T1W-PET images with sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 92%, PPV of 96%, and NPV of 100%.

Conclusions

The combination of these CE T1W VIBE sequences with PET images have the highest diagnostic performance in detecting bone metastases in oncologic patients. This sequence should be integrated in WB-PET/MRI acquisitions for initial staging of cancer.
Numerical Investigation of the Critical Areas of the Freight Train Wheel Web
Authors: Dlhý Pavol , Peter Ondřej , Fajkoš Rostislav , Pokorný Pavel , Hutař Pavel , Jambor Michal
Published: November 2024

This paper aims to investigate the impact of braking with brake blocks on the fatigue lifetime of the train wheel web. Braking generates heat, causing uneven thermal stress and residual stresses as it cools. This can lead to the initiation of fatigue cracks in the wheel web. Therefore, the main issue is the numerical modelling of the railway wheel loaded by mechanical and thermal loads. A complex fatigue investigation is proposed to validate the numerical models and determine critical areas of the wheel web where fatigue cracks can initiate.
Making of Bimetallic Semi-Finished Products for the Production of Elements for Joining Dissimilar Materials Using the Resistance Element Soldering
Authors: Vanko Branislav , Sejč Pavol , Gábrišová Zuzana
Published: November 2024

The contribution is devoted to the making of bimetallic semi-finished products for the production of elements, which are used to joining dissimilar materials, metal sheets to plastics, using the Resistance Element Soldering. During the making of bimetallic semi-finished products by gravity casting, defects occurred and, moreover, the proposed method of casting was not very productive. Therefore, centrifugal casting of bimetallic semi-finished products was proposed, which enables the production of a larger number of semi-products with higher quality in one casting cycle. The method was verified by preparing bimetallic semi-finished products Cu-Sn91Zn9 and Cu-Sn60Pb40. The non-destructive X-ray test proved the reliability of the centrifugal casting in the serial production of high quality bimetallic semi-finished products.
Study On Stick-Slip Oscillations As A Formation Mechanism Of Rail Corrugation On Metro Lines And Parameter Analysis
Authors: Wang Zhiqiang , Lei Zhenyu
Published: November 2024

The objective of the current study is to investigate the formation mechanism of rail corrugation. According to the actual wheel-rail motion relationship, that is, considering the influence of the angle of attack (AoA), a single degree of freedom friction pair model considering different friction attributes was established. The system stick-slip oscillation characteristics under different friction attributes were analyzed by using the model, so as to explore the generation reason of corrugation. Meantime, combined with the parameter analysis of the power system, the corresponding control measures for the stick-slip oscillation were put forward to slow down the formation and development of corrugation. The results show that the lateral and vertical dynamics play important role on its stick-slip oscillation characteristics. The corrugation formation on the metro small radius curve is related to the unstable stick-slip oscillation induced by the negative slope friction creep property of wheel-rail interface. The parameter analysis illustrates that the unstable stick-slip oscillation can be effectively controlled by increasing the damping coefficient, increasing the modal stiffness, appropriately reducing the static vertical force of the contact interface and increasing the lateral velocity (AoA) within a certain range. Practically, knowing the formation mechanism of rail corrugation is conducive to understanding the evolution process of rail corrugation; meantime, by referring to the results of parameter analysis, the active control of stick-slip oscillations can be realized, thereby controlling the growth of rail corrugation.
Graded Classical Weakly Prime Submodules Over Non-Commutative Graded Rings
Authors: Habeb Jebrel M. , Abu-Dawwas Rashid
Published: November 2024

The goal of this article is to propose and examine the notion of graded classical weakly prime submodules over non-commutative graded rings which is a generalization of the concept of graded classical weakly prime submodules over commutative graded rings. We investigate the structure of these types of submodules in various categories of graded modules.
The Interplay between the Otsus Fund, Capital Expenditure, and Regional Economic Performance in Aceh Province
Authors: Herdiyana Deni , Qadri Resi Ariyasa , Sutarto Sutarto , Kustiani Nur Aisyah , Andriana Nina
Published: November 2024

This study aims to examine the impact of the Special Autonomy Fund on economic growth as measured by GRDP in the province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD). The research was conducted using the quantitative method of two-stage linear regression analysis. The independent variables used in this research model are General Allocation Funds (DAU), Revenue Sharing Funds (DBH), Special Allocation Funds (DAK), Special Autonomy Funds (Otsus Fund), and Regional Revenue (PAD) while the dependent variable is GRDP. Capital Expenditure is selected as an intervenning variable. The data used in this study is panel data from 23 regencies/cities in NAD Province for 5 years from 2015-2020.
The recommendation from the research results is that the Otsus Fund should still be continued and extended where the Otsus Fund will end in 2028, because the results of the research found an indirect positive effect of the Otsus Fund on GRDP through Capital Expenditures at Lag-1. In the first stage of regression, it was found that DAK and Dana Otsus had a positive effect on Capital Expenditures, while DAU and DBH had no significant effect. In the second stage of regression, it was found that Capital Expenditures had a significant effect on GRDP.
 
Keywords:  General Allocation Funds, Revenue Sharing Funds, Special Allocation Funds, Special Autonomy Fund, Capital Expenditure, Economic Growth
ANALYSIS OF FARMER’S SATISFACTION ON INTI COMPANY SERVICE OF BROILER PARTNERSHIPS IN BALI
Authors: I. W. SUKANATA , WIJANA I. W.
Published: November 2024

The Inti-Plasma partnership system in broiler chicken farms in Bali developed rapidly after the monetary crisis 1997. Large companies as the Inti have a stronger bargaining position than the farmers (plasma) as their partners. So that the Inti company has a more dominant role in determining the contents of the partnership agreements. This study aims to see how of the farmer’s satisfaction to the service quality of the Inti company. The service quality is seen based on several service dimension such as; physical evidence, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and em- pathy. The data used is primary data collected through interviews with 100 farmers who took part in partnerships who were randomly selected from 8 districts in Bali. Data were analyzed using the Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) and Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) methods. The level of farmer satisfaction to the service quality of the Inti company reached 76.05%. This shows that the quality of the Inti company’s service to the farmers is re- ally need to be improved, especially in relation to the physical dimension (CSI Tangible 72.16%) and the guarantee dimension (CSI Assurance 73.87%). Attributes of service quality that should be a top priority for improvement are; Day Old Chick (DOC) quality, harvest age, partnership agreement, Harvest-payment time interval to the farmers, performance standards, farmer income, DOC guarantee, and the price of production facilities.
MODIFICATION OF THE HYDROLYSIS METHOD USING A PLASTIC BOTTLE FILLED WITH ICE AS A CONDENSOR IN COARSE FIBER ANALYSIS
Authors: A. U. SARANSI , SUASTINI P. E.
Published: November 2024

Crude fiber is a polysaccharide containing cellulose and some hemicellulose as feed for ruminant livestock. Crude fiber analysis is carried out by acid and base hydrolysis at boiling temperatures in a vessel covered with a glass condenser so that the steam during hydrolysis does not evaporate out. The water pressure that flows into the condenser changes at any time, if the water pressure is low then foam will form which causes the sample not to com- pletely dissolve in the hydrolysis process because it sticks to the wall of the vessel. On the other hand, high water pressure causes the water hose to come loose which causes the crude fiber analysis process to fail. Modification of the work method which replaces the glass condenser with a plastic bottle filled with ice as an alternative. The tool modification was tested with animal feed ingredients from the Ministry of Agriculture’s Feed Quality and Certifi- cation Center in the form of standard samples containing 7.30% crude fiber. From the results of this research, it was found that the average crude fiber used in the reverse condenser was 7.17%, not significantly different (P>0.05) when compared to the use of the modified condenser with an average crude fiber result of 7.36%. The average crude fiber obtained in this study is by the standard, statistically, it is not significantly different (P>0.05) from the com- parison standard value of 7.30%.
Orofacial cleft research in Nigeria: A bibliometric analysis
Authors: Kanmodi Kehinde , Nwafor Jacob , Nnyanzi Lawrence , Kanmodi Afeez , Nwafor Jacob , Nnyanzi Lawrence , Salami Afeez
Published: November 2024

Orofacial cleft (OC) is a group of heterogeneous congenital abnormalities affecting the orofacial region. All over the world, several studies had been conducted on OC. This study aims to analyze OC research outputs in Nigeria. A SCOPUS-based bibliometric analysis of OC research outputs in Nigeria was done. A total of 130 outputs, of which 90% were articles, published within a fifty-two-year (1970-2022) interval were identified. These publications had a total of 1,145 citations with a h-index of 19. There was skewedness in the geopolitical distribution and ownership of Nigerian institutions engaged in OC research; majority of which were owned by the federal government and situated in the southern parts of Nigeria. University of Lagos was the Nigerian institution with the highest frequency (n=52) of outputs on OC research. Adeyemo WL was the Nigerian researcher with the highest: number of publications on OC (n=46), h-index (n=11) and citations on OC publications (n=474). Half of the top ten overseas institutions having researchers collaborating with OC researchers in Nigerian institutions were based in the USA. All the institutions funding OC research in Nigeria were foreign and predominantly in the USA. The majority of the ten most-cited OC outputs from Nigerian institutions were first-authored by foreign researchers. There is the need to locally strengthen OC research capacity in Nigeria, especially in the area of funding, and institutional strengthening.
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN KOMODITAS UNGGULAN DURIAN DI KECAMATAN WONOSALAM KABUPATEN JOMBANG
Authors: Setiawan Risqi Firdaus
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi faktor internal (kekuatan dan kelemahan) dan faktor eksternal (peluang dan ancaman) dalm pengembangan pasar durian serta Strategi pengembangan untuk komoditas unggulan durian di Kecamatan Wonosalam, Kabupaten Jombang. Lokasi Penelitian terletak di Kecamatan Wonosalam Kabupaten Jombang dengan responden ketua dan anggota kelompok tani. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Deskriptif Kualitatif dan Analisis SWOT. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kekuatan tertinggi terdapat pada topografi yang sesuai untuk pertumbuhan durian. Kelemahan tertinggi terdapat pada penggunaan teknologi budidaya yang masih konvensional. Peluang tertinggi terdapat pada berpeluang menjadi produk unggulan daerah. Ancaman tertinggi terdapat pada pertumbuhan ekonomi yang tidak stabil. Strategi yang bisa dterapkan demi mengupayakan pengembangan komoditas unggulan durian Desa Wonosalam ialah Memanfaatkan teknologi informasi dalam pemasaran untuk meningkatkan penetrasi pasar, menggunakan media sosial, situs web dan aplikasi seluler. Kolaborasi dengan kelompok tani lain untuk meningkatkan distribusi dan ketersediaan produk Durian. Memberikan pelatihan dan bimbingan kepada petani yang belum mengikuti arahan. Memanfaatkan sarana dan prasarana yang ada untuk menerapkan teknologi pertanian modern.
KOMPOSTER OTOMATIS PENGOLAHAN LIMBAH ORGANIK DI LABORATORIUM KEWIRAUSAHAAN MANAJEMEN AGROINDUSTRI PSDKU SIDOARJO
Authors: Devi Susan Parismala , Rahmadhani Ika Puspitasari Dyah , Syaifulloh Achmad , Tri Mariono Wahyu Putra , Munshif Zayd Al
Published: November 2024

Limbah organik yang dihasilkan dari aktivitas praktikum di Laboratorium Kewirausahaan PSDKU Sidoarjo sebagian besar terdiri dari sisa makanan, bahan baku makanan, sisa tanaman, dan bahan-bahan alami lain yang digunakan dalam berbagai kegiatan praktikum kewirausahaan, seperti usaha kuliner, pertanian, atau produk berbasis bahan alami. Komposter organik aerob dengan sistem otomatisasi pada pengaduk dan penyemprot adalah alat atau sistem yang dirancang untuk mengelola limbah organik secara efektif dengan memanfaatkan proses pengomposan aerobik (menggunakan oksigen) yang dibantu oleh teknologi otomatisasi yang berfokus pada dua aspek, yaitu pengadukan otomatis dan penyemprotan otomatis, untuk mengoptimalkan proses pengomposan. Tujuan dilaksanakannya penelitian ini adalah untuk mengembangkan komposter manual menjadi komposter otomatis yang mampu mengolah limbah organik, serta mengatur timer penyemprotan sehingga menghasilkan jumlah keluaran bioaktivator (EM4) yang sesuai takaran. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 3 tahap, yaitu perancangan desain komposter organik dengan sistem otomatisasi pengaduk dan penyemprot, pembuatan komposter otomatis, dan penerapannya pada limbah organik. Dari hasil penelitian, diperoleh waktu penyemprotan 58 detik untuk mengeluarkan cairan EM4 sebanyak 150 ml per 1 kg limbah organik.
ANALISIS KELAYAKAN USAHA SAYURAN HIDROPONIK PADA KELOMPOK WANITA TANI DI KOTA PANGKALPINANG
Authors: Aulia Dinda , Karsiningsih Eni , Purwasih Rati
Published: November 2024

Usaha sayuran hidroponik yang digeluti 13 Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) di Kota Pangkalpinang merupakan usaha yang tergolong baru sehingga penjualan masih tergolong rendah. Usaha sayuran hidroponik sudah bersifat komersial tetapi cakupan penjualan belum konsisten sehingga masih kecilnya jumlah pendapatan yang diterima tetapi modal usahatani tetap dikeluarkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1). menganalisis kelayakan non finansial usaha sayuran hidroponik, 2). menganalisis kelayakan finansial usaha sayuran hidroponik, dan 3). menganalisis sensitivitas usaha sayuran hidroponik pada Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) di Kota Pangkalpinang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus dengan mengambil kasus usaha sayuran hidroponik pada Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) di Kota Pangkalpinang. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Data kualitatif disajikan dalam bentuk deskriptif untuk menjelaskan aspek non finansial usaha sayuran hidroponik, yaitu aspek pasar dan pemasaran, aspek teknis, aspek hukum dan perizinan, aspek ekonomi, serta aspek lingkungan. Pada analisis kualitatif digunakan untuk menyelesaikan perhitungan analisis kelayakan finansial berupa nilai NPV, IRR, Net B/C, dan Payback Period. Hasil penelitian menyatakan bahwa berdasarkan aspek non finansial usaha sayuran hidroponik sudah dikatakan layak untuk tetap dijalankan. Berdasarkan aspek finansial usaha sayuran hidroponik sudah dikatakan layak untuk tetap dijalankan karena memiliki nilai NPV sebesar Rp 3.832.119, IRR sebesar 16%, Net B/C Ratio sebesar 1,29 dan Payback Period selama 1 tahun 5 bulan. Analisis sensitivitas menunjukkan usaha sayuran hidroponik mencapai kondisi tidak layak untuk diusahakan dengan nilai NPV sebesar  –Rp 901.033, IRR sebesar 12% dan Net B/C Ratio sebesar 0,92.
ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF GREEN FINANCE, GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ON COMPANY VALUE IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA
Authors: Imami Nurul , Laras Asih Dessy Novitasari
Published: November 2024

This research is motivated by the fact that activities carried out by humans unconsciously have many negative effects on nature, one of which is climate change, which is already uncertain. This research analyzes the influence of green finance, good corporate governance, and financial performance on company value. This research uses quantitative research methods. Data collection techniques were obtained from sources related to banking companies in the form of annual reports and sustainability reports for 2020–2022 published by banking companies on the official website of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) and the official websites of related banking companies. The data analysis technique used in this research uses panel data regression analysis, and the test tool uses EViews13. The results of this research show that: (1) Green Finance has no effect on Company Value; (2) Good Corporate Governance has no influence on Company Value; (3) Financial Performance influences Company Value; and (4) Green Finance, Good Corporate Governance, and Financial Performance simultaneously influence Company Value.
Anais da VI Feira das Ciências no Município de Alto Alegre/RR - 2023
Authors: Oliveira Marilene Kreutz de , Pereira Jessik Karem Custódio , Moura Lenir Santos do Nascimento , Oliveira Jesucina do Nascimento Moura , Fioretti Elena Campo , Rizzatti Ivanise Maria
Published: November 2024

Este livro tem como objetivo de incentivar a produção de pesquisa na Educação Básica, promovendo a divulgação e a popularização da Ciência nesse Município (Alto Alegre/RR). A VI Feira de Ciências do Município de Alto Alegre/RR - VI FECIMAA/RR, aconteceu no dia 30 de novembro de 2023, na Praça Gonçalves Dias, com a inscrição de 55 projetos nos níveis: Educação Infantil, Fundamental I, Fundamental II e Ensino Médio, nas modalidades: Ensino Regular, Correção de Fluxo, Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA), Educação Indígena e Educação Especial. O Evento fez parte da VI Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia nos Municípios de Alto Alegre e Boa Vista no Estado de Roraima – VI SNCT/AA/BV/RR com o tema: “Ciências Básicas para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável”, realizada através da chamada CNPq/MCTI 01/2023 – SNCT e executada através do Processo nº 440155/2023-1, tendo como coordenadora a professora Jessik Karen Custódio Pereira. A Prefeitura Municipal de Alto Alegre/RR, através da Secretaria Municipal de Educação e a Associação de Ciências, Cultura e Educação de Roraima (ACEC/RR) também colaboraram com a execução do evento.

Fazem parte desta obra:

53 resumos aprovados na VI Feira de Ciências do Município de Alto Alegre/RR e 10 resumos da "I Mostra de Experiências Exitosas do Município de Alto Alegre-RR" e "Aqui Tem SUS!" que também integraram a VI SNCT/AA/BV/RR, totalizando 63 resumos, com a participação de 117 professores, 203 alunos e 22 profissionais da Secretaria de Saúde.
Concurso Literário UERR 18 anos: Poema e Conto
Authors: Ramírez Iris Anita Fabián , Costa Isabella Coutinho
Published: November 2024

Concurso Literário UERR 18 anos: poema e conto é, desse modo, um convite à meditação e se enfeixa em dois blocos: um com dezenove poemas que exploram um universo de temas – como a liberdade, o cotidiano, a incerteza da vida, o amor, o humor, os sonhos, a política e a relação do homem com o meio – em diferentes perspectivas; e outro com oito contos escritos de forma independente, traduzindo vivências e experiências que despertam questionamentos relevantes acerca das percepções humanas sobre o amor, a vida e os mistérios que vão além da nossa compreensão.

Diante dessa experiência, é possível afirmar que, mais atraente do que percorrer o olhar pela sequência de palavras, é imergir em versos, como no poema “Andorinha”, de Juliane Domingos Santos, que fala sobre o seu despertar pela poesia e a liberdade que esse tipo de texto proporciona. Igualmente deleitante são os contos, a exemplo de “Não quero virar um esqueleto”, de Eduardo Campos Silva, cuja narrativa provoca sentimentos que envolvem angústia, sofrimento, incerteza da realidade do cotidiano e confronto com a finitude humana. Todos os textos têm um estilo pessoal, inteligente e divertido. É esse conjunto de estilos que não somente leva o leitor a imaginar as cenas descritas, como o transporta para dentro da obra. Certa de que este livro merece circular não apenas na esfera acadêmica, mas em todo espaço social, acendendo no leitor diferentes emoções, espero que a presente coletânea também impulsione mais estudos sobre textos poéticos e contos, de modo a favorecer novas discussões sobre a condição presente da poética em um tempo tão desprovido de poesia.
STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI ORGANISASI DALAM MENGOPTIMALKAN BUDAYA MUTU DI KANTOR BANK BPD BALI CABANG MATARAM
Authors: Indiana Ni Made , I Dewa Ayu Hendrawathy Putri  , I Nyoman Subagia
Published: November 2024

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui komunikasi organisasi di Bank BPD Bali Cabang Mataram. Sebagai penguat dari budaya mutu yang telah ditetapkan oleh Bank BPD Bali yaitu CINTA: Competent, Integrity, Teamwork, and Customer Awareness. Permasalahan yang dikaji dari penelitian ini adalah: 1) Bagaimana Proses Komunikasi Organisasi dalam Mengoptimalkan Budaya Mutu di Kantor Bank BPD Bali Cabang Mataram? 2) Bagaimana Strategi Komunikasi Organisasi yang dilakukan dalam Mengoptimalkan Budaya Mutu di Kantor Bank BPD Bali Cabang Mataram? 3) Bagaimana Pimpinan Kantor Cabang Mengatasi Hambatan dalam Implementasi Strategi Komunikasi Organisasi di Kantor Bank BPD Bali Cabang Mataram?
Melalui penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, ditemukan bahwa Bank BPD Bali Cabang Mataram menggunakan sistem terbuka yang kompleks saling ketergantungan dari lingkungan internal maupun eksternal, dan juga melibatkan komunikasi antar pribadi diantara sesama anggotanya untuk mengetahui informasi dan perasaan sesamanya. Strategi komunikasi organisasi yang diterapkan dapat memaksimalkan kekuatan internal dan peluang dari eksternal, serta meminimalisir kelemahan secara internal dan tantangan dari eksternal Bank BPD Bali Cabang Mataram. Efektivitas komunikasi organisasi yang tampak dari wujud penerimaan mitra kerja sama terhadap Empat Budaya Kerja “CINTA” yang membuat perusahaan dapat tetap berproses dan berkontribusi dalam menggerakkan roda perekonomian tanpa terpengaruh perbedaan latar belakang antara internal Bank BPD Bali Cabang Mataram dengan mayoritas penduduk di Nusa Tenggara Barat.
IMPLIKASI KOMUNIKASI MITIGASI BENCANA BERBASIS PENGGUNAAN SIMBOL KEARIFAN LOKAL DALAM PROGRAM KENTONGAN RRI DENPASAR
Authors: Pramana Ida Bagus Ngurah Tri , I Nyoman Yoga Segara  , I Wayan Wastawa
Published: November 2024

Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) initiated the Kentongan broadcast program in the final quarter of 2019, focusing on disaster mitigation education. As it enters its fifth year of implementation in 2024, there are challenges in disseminating information on disaster mitigation. Targeting the Balinese community as the audience, the local wisdom symbols can be incorporated into radio broadcast programs as part of an integrated cultural preservation and disaster mitigation education. The formulation of the research problem in this study is to determine the implications of local wisdom symbols in the RRI Denpasar Kentongan program. The theory employed for analysis is the Hypodermic Needle Theory. The research uses a descriptive-verification research method with the research location at RRI Denpasar. Primary data is collected through in-depth interviews and observations, with informant selection using purposive sampling. Data analysis consists of four stages: data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data is presented in narrative text supported by graphs or tables. From the data analysis, it was found that the implications of disaster mitigation communication can be observed through the feedback provided by listeners. RRI Denpasar needs to maximize the implementation of the Kentongan program by maintaining the continuity of the program and addressing relevant disaster topics along with local wisdom to support the persuasion process.