bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Supply of tractors to business subjects in Poltava region. Problems and perspectives
Authors: Падалка В. В. , Бурлака О. А. , Рожко І. І. , Яценко Ю. В. , Чумак М. В.
Published: December 2023

The development of agricultural production, especially its technical support, requires constant improvement and the introduction of advanced models of mechanization. The relevance of the national and economic problem of the quality of material and technical support of agro-industrial production is substantiated. It is claimed that the fore-casting of quantitative and qualitative indicators of the technical condition indirectly affects the technologies used in the fields, in particular in the Poltava region. The results of statistical analysis of qualitative and quantitative indicators of purchased and registered tractors, which are reflected in the single register for keeping automated rec-ords of tractors of the agricultural machinery registration department of the Main Department of the State Production and Consumer Service in Poltava region for the period from 2018 to 2023, are given. The trends and dynamics of replacing tractors in the region's farms are given and substantiated, and ways of improving the organizational and technical mechanisms for providing tractors to enterprises and individuals of the Poltava region are recommended, taking into account the current challenges caused by the state of war. The organizational, technical and economic mechanisms for updating the tractor fleet of enterprises and private owners - individuals of the Poltava region have been determined. There is a sharp reduction in the dynamics of the number of purchased and registered tractors and tractor equipment in 2022. The beginning of the war led to a sharp reduction of purchased and registered tractors and tractor equipment by more than two times. Studying the dynamics of the ratio of the use of foreign tractors and tractors of domestic production is no less a painful topic for the state. We have a negative trend towards a significant relative increase in the tractor market of the Poltava region of foreign-made tractors and tractor equipment. A situa-tion arose when the number of foreign tractor models in 2022 and most of 2023 exceeded the registration actions for domestically produced tractors by almost three times. The fact that the absence or insufficient number of domestic manufacturers of agricultural machinery, including tractors, leads to export dependence of the market is statistically confirmed. The consequence of this is a significant increase in prices for spare parts and tracts of foreign production
Uncrewed aerial vehicle-based assessments of peatland permafrost vulnerability along the Labrador Sea coastline, northern Canada
Authors: Beer Jordan , Wang Yifeng , Way Robert , Forget Anika , Colyn Victoria
Published: December 2023

Palsas and peat plateaus in subarctic peatlands are some of the southernmost lowland permafrost landforms in the Northern Hemisphere. Peatland permafrost along the Labrador Sea coastline in northeastern Canada has remained largely understudied and uncharacterised, despite the importance of these landforms for wildlife, carbon stores, and Indigenous land users. In this study, we derived geomorphological and resiliency indices for peatland permafrost landforms at 20 wetland complexes, spanning a latitudinal gradient from Blanc-Sablon, QC (51.4°N) to Nain, NL (56.5°N). Orthomosaics and three-dimensional point clouds were created for each site using high-resolution UAV-based surveys and structure-from-motion photogrammetry. Analyses revealed that peatland permafrost landforms along the Labrador Sea coastline are characterised by short heights (maximum height: 3.65 m, average height: 0.49 m), with lichen and dwarf shrub cover, making them more similar to features in northern Europe than western Canada. Palsas and peat plateaus ranged in size from 49 m2 to 14,233 m2, with a median feature size of 259 m2 across all sites. Peatland permafrost in the region exhibits high levels of fragmentation, with most study sites (90%) exhibiting low or very low thaw resiliency. Results from this study indicate that peatland permafrost in many parts of Labrador are vulnerable to degradational processes with potential negative consequences for species with high cultural value to Labrador Inuit and Innu.
Formation of giant Siberian gas emission craters (GECs)
Authors: Hellevang Helge , Ippach Mats , Westermann Sebastian , Nooraiepour Mohammad
Published: December 2023

The recent discovery of eight giant gas escape craters (GECs) in the Russian Yamal and Gydan peninsulas has challenged researchers for the past decade. Despite numerous proposed models, ranging from meteor impacts to gas explosions, none provide a comprehensive explanation for why the GECs are found only in this specific region. This study proposes a new general model for the formation of GECs in which local permafrost thinning is linked to the local geology, i.e., discrete conductive faults bring natural gas and heat to the base permafrost, deforming and melting the base leading to the development of domal gas and heat traps. Atmospheric warming results in further local thinning and eventually mechanical collapse. The morphology of the GECs initially reflects the concentric deformation above domal base-permafrost structures but are after a short time disguised by water and sediment infill, and over time peatification, and cannot be distinguished from e.g., thermokarst lakes. Thus, the true number of GECs may largely exceed those already discovered.
‘Dogs are conscious to a great extent vis-à-vis humans’: dog-human equivalence in negotiating culpability for dog-human violence in urban India
Authors: Sambaraju Rahul
Published: December 2023

How do we make sense of violent interactions between humans and nonhuman animals? While a ready answer is the ‘wildness’ of nonhuman animals, this is by no means the only way that nonhuman animals are seen. These ascriptions become complex in cases where the nonhuman animal is neither fully domesticated nor ‘feral’, such as free-living dogs in urban India. In this paper, I examine our/human practices of ascribing, challenging, and negotiating culpability for dog-human violence in urban India. Using discursive psychology, I examined comments to YouTube videos about dog-human violence. The analysis examined the equivalence between humans and dogs and its role in negotiating blame. Findings show that this equivalence was constructed by treating dogs as animals, dogs as sentient, and humans as animals. While the first two practices were seen as downplaying dogs’ wildness the last was oriented to as downgrading human ‘nature’. These constructions however were flexibly used to treat dogs as the problem and make calls for their punishment. The analyses are discussed in relation to literature on nonhuman animal and human relations and moral authority of humans. Ultimately the findings show that ‘humans’ and ‘animals’ are constructions that are variously made and negotiated in our/human business of ascribing, challenging, and negotiating culpability.
Sexism as sanction: Video content and commenter gender predict sexist comments on TikTok challenge videos
Authors: Brown Genavee , Brown Richard Douglas , Dawson Jordan , Abir Tunajjina Ema , Letheren Rebecca
Published: December 2023

Online sexism is a persistent problem that has negative effects on internet users. Sexism is particularly entrenched on TikTok, a platform where viral challenge videos helped drive the popularity of the site. In the current study, we sampled 20 comments (N = 7,688) from each of 100 videos from 4 viral TikTok challenges (Cake, Thor, Chair, and Bottle Flip). We also measured video actor and commenter gender. Videos varied on their content (feminine v. masculine v. neutral traits valued and women v. men win the challenge more often). Human coders coded comments as sexist or non-sexist. Results showed that videos where a feminine trait was valued or women were more likely to win the challenge received more sexist comments. Videos where actors were all women were more likely to receive sexist comments, and men commenters were more likely to post sexist comments. Surprisingly, we observed that sexist comments received more likes than non-sexist comments. We discuss the results in terms of sexism as sanction for gender non-conforming behavior, users who seek out attitude-congruent content, and the norms related to responding to sexism that can develop on social media sites.
An Effective Project Management Simulation for Distance Education
Authors: Angolia Mark G. , Reed April H.
Published: December 2023

The challenge in distance education for project management courses is how to maintain quality when team projects, traditional lectures and in-class exercises normally conducted in face-to-face courses are not practical. This research explores the desirability and effectiveness of computer-based project management simulation as a teaching tool for industrial technology students in a distance education (DE) degree program. The purpose of using the simulation was to enhance learning outcomes related to project management processes and techniques taught in the course. A survey of approximately 100 students over four semesters was used to determine how online students responded to the use of simulation to teach specific project management concepts. Additionally, the research sought to determine which project management concepts were most enhanced through this active learning activity. The results established that the SimProject® computer-based simulation improved project management education for distance students and added value to the course by reinforcing text-based content. The data established a positive relationship between the simulation and specific project management knowledge areas for scope, time, cost, risk, human resource, communication, stakeholder, and quality management. The simulation provided students with the challenge to execute a virtual project, allowing up to three separate attempts, each with the same defined goals for time, cost, and quality. Dynamic, simulation- induced, life-like obstacles based on student choices presented unique management decisions for each trial. A successful outcome required students to meet time, cost, and quality goals within 10 percent of target. Student motivation for this pedagogy was apparent as most used all three attempts and provided positive survey feedback.
Authors: Wahyuni Titin , Xss Aa Xx
Published: December 2023

Background: Undaan Eye Hospital Surabaya is one of the private hospitals that has implemented Electronic Medical Records (RME) which has been running since February 2023. This study aims to identify the application of RME in supporting the use of SIMRS using the HOT-Fit method. The HOT-Fit method has several variables, namely: human, organization, technology, and net benefit.

 

Subjects and Methods: Subjects in this study were 15 medical record officers, 12 outpatient nurses, and 12 refractionists with accidental sampling technique with a total of 39 respondents. The variables studied were elements of the HOT-Fit method. Data collection methods by distributing questionnaires to medical record officers, outpatient nurses, and refractionists through google form. The data analysis technique used in this study was descriptive quantitative method with cross sectional method.

Results: Based on the observations, We obtained there has been no socialization and no evaluation related to the implementation of the use of RME, the human variable is a factor that must be immediately corrected with a poor value of 54%, 31% good enough, and 15% very good. The organization variable shows a poor condition of 15%, 79% good enough, and 21% very good. The technology variable is rated quite well at 79% and very well at 21%. Net benefits can be said to be quite useful to very useful with the results of 62% good enough and 31% very good.

Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the evaluation of the application of RME at Undaan Eye Hospital Surabaya is included in the good enough category, but on human variables that need attention.
PENINGKATAN PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN PAKCHOY (Brassica rapa L.) DENGAN PUPUK ORGANIK CAIR Plus BAKTERI FOTOSINTETIK
Authors: Winarno Winarno , Ali Mahrus , Pratiwi Yeni Ika , Nisak Fauziatun
Published: December 2023

ABSTRAKPakchoy (Brassica rapa L.) merupakan sayuran yang banyak dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat Indonesia. Selain karena rasanya yang lezat, pakchoy memiliki kandungan serat, vitamin dan mineral yang baik untuk kesehatan tubuh. Produksi optimal tanaman pakchoy membutuhkan unsur hara dalam jumlah yang cukup, maka untuk meningkatkan produksi dilakukan dengan meningkatkan efektivitas fotosintesis pakchoy salah satunya dengan pemanfaatan pupuk organik cair (POC) yang mengandung bakteri fotosintetik. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemberian konsentrasi POC plus bakteri fotosintetik terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman pakchoy. Penelitian dilaksanakan menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok (RAK) dengan perlakuan konsentrasi POC Plus bakteri fotosintetik yang terdiri dari 8 perlakuan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan pupuk organik cair plus bakteri fotosintetik konsentrasi 7.5 ml/liter air hingga 17.5 ml/liter mengakibatkan pertumbuhan yang lebih baik dan produksi pakchoy yang lebih berat dibanding kontrol. Antar perlakuan POC plus bakteri fotosintetik tidak berbeda, kecuali bahwa perlakuan 17.5 ml/liter menghasilkan produksi pakchoy/tanaman yang lebih berat dibanding perlakuan 5.0 ml/liter air. ABSTRACTPakchoy (Brassica rapa L.) is a vegetable that is widely consumed by Indonesian people. Apart from its delicious taste, pakchoy contains fiber, vitamins and minerals which are good for body health. Optimal production of pakchoy plants requires sufficient amounts of nutrients, so to increase production this is done by increasing the effectiveness of pakchoy photosynthesis, one of which is by using liquid organic fertilizer (POC) which contains photosynthetic bacteria. The aim of the research was to determine the effect of giving concentrations of POC plus photosynthetic bacteria on the growth and production of pakchoy plants. The research was carried out using a randomized block design (RAK) with treatment with a concentration of POC Plus photosynthetic bacteria consisting of 8 treatments. The results showed that treatment with liquid organic fertilizer plus photosynthetic bacteria at a concentration of 7.5 ml/liter of water to 17.5 ml/liter resulted in better growth and heavier pakchoy production compared to the control. There was no difference between the POC plus photosynthetic bacteria treatments, except that the 17.5 ml/liter treatment produced heavier pakchoy/plant production than the 5.0 ml/liter water treatment.
Is Digital Video Recorded Simulated Suture Skills Testing Associated With Lower Stress and Anxiety Than Traditional In-Person Assessment for Veterinary Students?
Authors: Brisson Brigitte A. , Dobberstein Rachel , Monteith Gabrielle , Jones Andria
Published: December 2023

Anxiety can affect exam performance, so exploring methods to improve mental health and academic performance is relevant. The objectives of this study were to investigate stress among veterinary students undergoing simulated suture skills examinations and determine whether digital video recording can reduce stress compared to in-person examination. Thirty-nine students were prospectively enrolled and randomized to undergo two simulated suture examinations, a session proctored by an in-person examiner or one digitally recorded with no proctor present and then crossed over to the other group. Survey data, modified State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), salivary cortisol, heart rate (HR) and blood pressures were obtained at baseline, prior to, and post-examinations. STAI scores were significantly higher post- in-person examination compared to before in-person examination ( p = .0014) for first session. Pre-examination STAI scores were significantly higher for in-person examinations compared to recorded examinations ( p = .0312) during the second session. Blood pressure was significantly higher during the first session regardless of examination type ( p = .018) and HR was lower at baseline than pre- and post-examination, regardless of exam type ( p < .0001). Students reported more stress with in-person examinations ( p < .0001) and that if given a choice, they would preferentially opt for recorded examinations ( p < .0001). Twenty-eight of 32 students with prior suture skills examination experience reported that the simulated examination was less stressful. STAI scores and self-reported stress levels were significantly lower following recorded exams. Digital video recording of skills testing can reduce perceived stress in veterinary students compared to traditional in-person skills examination.
THE INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION: GLOBALIZATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
Authors:   Independent Researcher, New Delhi, India, Singh Abhijeet
Published: December 2023

The South Asian civilization or the Indus Valley civilization, as it is more commonly known, is as old as antiquity itself. The permanent character of settlements is one of the defining features of this civilization. The maritime trade during the Indus Valley civilization was developed and it was well connected to Egypt, Mesopotamia (present day Iraq) and China. The Indus Valley сivilization was the first foray of the South Asian region into the international maritime trade and cultural diffusion with other parts of the world having a civilization. The amount of cultural, economic and social exchange and interaction can be ascertained from the archeological finds and it shows the intermingling and cross cultural influence among the then known and developed world.
THE IMPACT OF HISTORICAL LEGACY ON CONTEMPORARY INDIA-UK RELATIONS
Authors:   Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow), Kulik Lydia V. ,   Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO
Published: December 2023

Today, India pursues a multi-vector foreign policy, maintaining its strategic autonomy and being one of the most important civilizational states in the world. At the same time, India is the object of foreign policy efforts of all leading players, including the UK, its former metropole. In this article, the author examines how London is trying to rely on cooperation with New Delhi to compensate for its withdrawal from the EU and, with India’s help, to forge a new role for itself in a changing world. However, despite the long diplomatic courting, problems of interpretation of the colonial period and issues of shared history remain a serious stumbling block in the bilateral relationship. The nostalgia over the imperial past has been fueling the excessive ambitions of the British politicians. In the author’s view, due to an overly positive attitude towards their imperial past, the British politicians, over-exaggerating their own importance, constantly underestimate the extent to which the world distrusts Britain. For the people of India, it is India that is at the centre of global processes today, and their country’s influence on everything that happens in the world is undeniable. India at the time of the British arrival was not only one of the oldest civilizations on the planet, but also a pearl of the medieval world with developed culture, architecture, art and literature, unique industries. From the first to the eleventh century AD, the Indian economy was the largest in the world. During 200 years of colonialism, India and Britain almost swapped places in terms of their GDP share in the world economy. Therefore, for Indians, the rapid growth of their country’s economy in the early 21st century is not a miracle, but merely a restoration of the old balance of power in the world, where India and China have been leaders for centuries. It is also symbolic that the post of the British Prime Minister in 2022 was taken by a politician of Indian descent. The author concludes that, having celebrated 75 years of Independence, India is looking to the future with justified optimism, while its former metropole is in a constant search for ways to restore its depleted power, again seeing special relations with India as one of its desired instruments
Comparative Analysis of Taliban Regimes to Assess the Global Challenges in Afghanistan: A Realist Perspective
Authors: Iqbal Sajid
Published: December 2023

This paper delves into the challenges faced by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, impacting their legitimacy and stability. These challenges encompass economic, humanitarian, and security issues similar to the previous Taliban regime from 1996 to 2001, along with new challenges arising from shifts in global security and politics. With a focus on international relations theory, specifically realism, the paper analyzes neighboring countries' responses to Taliban rule and their implications for regional security. Additionally, it examines potential spillover effects, such as increased terrorism and refugee flows. The paper advocates for a coordinated and multifaceted approach, considering the intricate political, social, and economic factors at play in Afghanistan. Emphasizing Pakistan's role due to its socio-cultural ties with Afghanistan, the paper encourages policymakers to involve governments, corporations, organizations, and international groups. Further research is necessary to develop effective strategies in addressing these challenges and promoting regional security and stability.
Applications of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols for unruptured anterior circulation aneurysms in tertiary-level healthcare institutions: a national study
Authors: Yakar Fatih , Bakirarar Batuhan , Elbir Çağrı , Egemen Emrah , Hanalioğlu Şahin , Dere Ümit Akın , Civlan Serkan , Tönge Çağhan , Albuz Barış , Coşkun Mehmet Erdal , Türkoğlu Mehmet Erhan
Published: December 2023

OBJECTIVE

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols are standardized perioperative care that reduce patients’ stress response during hospitalization and improve hospitalization time, complication rates, costs, and readmission rates. This study aimed to investigate the application rate of protocols for elective craniotomy in the surgery of unruptured anterior circulation aneurysms (AnCAs) at tertiary-level healthcare (TLH) institutions in Türkiye and its effect on the outcomes of the patients.

METHODS

An electronic survey was sent to all Turkish TLH institutions (n = 127) between May and June 2023. The number of institutions participating in the survey was 38 (30%). The institutions were subdivided according to three main factors: institution type (university hospital [UH] vs training and research hospital [TRH]), annual case volume (low [≤ 20 aneurysms] vs high [> 20 aneurysms]), and institution accreditation status (accredited vs nonaccredited).

RESULTS

Overall, 55.3% (n = 21) of the institutions participating in the study were UHs. The rates of those that were accredited and had a high case volume were 55.3% (n = 21) and 31.6% (n = 12), respectively. It was determined that the accredited clinics applied preoperative protocols at a higher rate (p = 0.050), and the length of stay in the postoperative period was shorter in the clinics that used the intraoperative protocols (p = 0.014).

CONCLUSIONS

The length of stay in the postoperative period is lower in TLH institutions in Türkiye that highly implement intraoperative protocols. Furthermore, this is the first study in the literature evaluating protocols for elective craniotomy in unruptured AnCAs.
ТЕХНІЧНИЙ СТАН ЗАЛІЗОБЕТОННОГО МОСТА НА АВТОМОБІЛЬНІЙ ДОРОЗІ Т-14-04 ЧЕРВОНОГРАД – РАВА-РУСЬКА
Authors: Караван В.В., , Борисюк О.П., , Філіпчук С.В.,
Published: December 2023

В статті подані результати обстеження та діагностики технічного стану залізобетонного мосту. Наведені мета та задачі обстеження, результати візуального огляду, інструментальних досліджень та розрахунків конструкцій штучної споруди. Оцінено технічний стан і залишковий ресурс моста, складені висновки.
Mechanisms of Azole Resistance in CandidaA Narrative Review
Authors: Babu Neethu , Saikumar Chitralekha , Raphael C Jomon
Published: December 2023

Candida species, opportunistic fungal pathogens, pose a significant threat to human health, and the emergence of drug-resistant Candida strains has become a major concern in clinical settings, limiting the efficacy of antifungal therapies. Azoles are a class of antifungal agents that play a crucial role in the management of fungal infections. They have several advantages which contributes to their widespread use, like their broad-spectrum activity, availability in systemic and topical formulations, good oral bioavailability, tolerability, target specificity, established efficacy, and low toxicity for long-term prophylaxis. Azole resistance in Candida species poses a significant therapeutic challenge in the management of fungal infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. One common mechanism of resistance involves alterations in the target enzyme, cytochrome P450 14-alpha-demethylase (CYP51), which is essential for ergosterol biosynthesis, a crucial component of fungal cell membranes. Mutations in the CYP51 gene can lead to structural changes in the enzyme, reducing its affinity for azoles and thus decreasing their inhibitory effect. Another mechanism involves overexpression of efflux pumps, such as ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and major facilitator superfamily (MFS) transporters. These pumps actively remove azoles from fungal cells, preventing them from reaching effective concentrations and thereby reducing their antifungal activity. A better understanding of the mechanisms underlying drug resistance is crucial for developing effective strategies to overcome this growing problem. This review describes and summarises the mechanisms associated with azole resistance in Candida, exploring the genetic, biochemical, and cellular factors contributing to this phenomenon. Additionally, potential approaches to combat azole resistance are discussed, aiming to pave the way for the development of novel therapeutic interventions.
STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC SECURITY OF ENTERPRISES THROUGH STRATEGIC RISK MANAGEMENT IN UNCERTAINSY
Authors: ZAMLYNSKYI Viktor , TOLKACHOVA Halina , IHUMENTSEVA Nataliia
Published: December 2023

The priorities of the strategic management of the enterprise's economic security by ensuring sustainable economic development and reducing the ecological burden on the environment in the context of the current state of Ukraine's economy are considered. Economic and socio-political factors are analyzed, highlighting the basic principles that lead to crisis situations. It is proposed to constantly monitor and analyse risks, which is an essential and timely mechanism of anti-crisis management. The complex and protracted nature of the enterprise's risk system requires appropriate tools for their identification and assessment, which considers the need to review the strategic directions of diagnosis and analysis of relevant information for management decision-making. Particularly relevant in our publication is the development of approaches to the comprehensive assessment of the risks of the existence and effective operation of enterprises that are adequate to modern socio-economic requirements.

A wide range of economic risks arising in the process of economic activity was analyzed, and measures were developed to reduce their impact on the performance indicators of the enterprise. An analysis of the existing risks was carried out, among which the following were highlighted: market risks, risks of an unstable situation in the country, a change in the competitive environment, force majeure situations at the enterprise, reputational and environmental risks, and an increase in resource prices. Methods of enterprise risk management to minimize or neutralize their negative impact, actions, and measures that make it possible to prevent the impact of risks on enterprise activity are proposed. In today's conditions of instability, the company is offered to develop a set of strategic measures and principles that must be followed for production and economic activity to be effective. Economic security strategy should be focused on overcoming the risks caused by military aggression and equalizing economic advantages, namely, finding centres of growth and managing access to global markets with the help of responsible investments in Ukraine's economy. The above measures are recommended for implementation in the company's strategy, which will optimize the structure and management process and contribute to the growth of the value of organizations. Ignoring IDE principles entails significant reputational risks for organizations and lost opportunities to engage partners and team members focused on sustainable development. The conducted research creates the basis for further improvement of the enterprise risk assessment methodology and its implementation in the management system of actual risks when enterprises carry out their economic activities within the framework of a preventive approach.
Pedagogía para las competencias ciudadanas y cátedra de la paz
Authors: López Valeriano Nidia Estefani , Casas Vega Leidy Carolina , Cifuentes Medina José Eriberto
Published: December 2023

Se toma como punto de referencia, la trascendencia que la educación en valores tiene frente al proceso integral de los estudiantes, quienes emplean una serie de normas éticas y sociales para satisfacer las necesidades propias del contexto en el que desarrollan las actividades cotidianas, siendo la escuela la institución encargada de su transmisión y fortalecimiento, por medio de la praxis que se da en los diferentes espacios de aprendizaje. De ahí, la necesidad y obligatoriedad que todas las instituciones educativas de carácter público y privado tienen, para ofrecer una educación de calidad en todos los contextos del país. Por ello, la educación en valores y la cátedra de paz son variables que se encuentran estrechamente relacionadas con habilitar un espacio para el aprendizaje, la reflexión y el diálogo sobre la cultura de la paz.
PENGEMBANGAN EKONOMI KREATIF BERBASIS KEARIFKAN LOKAL UMKM PERBATASAN DALAM MENGURANGI PENGANGGURAN SEBATIK TENGAH
Authors: Fauziah Suud Ema , Al Amrie Machmud
Published: December 2023

Dalam penelitian ini mengangkat topik pengembangan ekonomi kreatif berbasis kearifkan lokal UMKM perbatasan dalam mengurangi  pengangguran sebatik tengah, sehingga Ekonomi kreatif dapat mengangkat rencana ekonomi dalam negeri karena pemerintah berkeinginan ekonomi kreatif bisa menjadi tulang punggung (backbone) ekonomi lokal berupaya menghasilkan nilai tambah (value added) serta membantu menguatkan citra maupun budaya daerah. Metode penelitian ini memakai pendekatannya kualitatif, yaitu metode penelitian dipakai    dalam meneliti suatu keadaan objek alamiah. Dimana penelitian ini terfokus pengalaman subjektif manusia (Partisipan Informan). Hasil penelitian ini berfokus pada pengembangan ekonomi kreatif khusus wilayah perbatasan Sebatik, dimana banyaknya pelaku UMKM yang terdapat di wilayah Sebatik Tengah dan sekitarnya, salah satu adanya BKBM Al Firdaus selain melatih pendidikan formal dan pendidikan informal sangat membantu masyarakat wilayah perbatasan khusus TKI yang dideportasi dan habis masa kerja di Malaysia. Kesimpulan Bahwa sudah ada peran Pemerintah Kabupaten Nunukan dalam berbagai Instansi yang terlibat dalam mengurangi pengangguran, bahwa telah adanya pengembangan ekonomi kreatif berbasis kearifkan lokal UMKM Perbatasan Dalam Mengurangi Pengangguran Sebatik Tengah walaupun belum maksimal.
PENGARUH MANAJEMEN LABA DAN KEPEMILIKAN INSTITUSIONAL TERHADAP KINERJA ORGANISASI
Authors: Tjahyadi Levina , Marpaung Elyzabet Indrawati
Published: December 2023

Manajemen laba dapat didefinisikan sebagai hak yang dimiliki melekat pada seorang manajer. Hak ini digunakan manajer untuk mempercantik laporan keuangan organisasinya. Manajer dapat melakukan aktivitas berupa peningkatan laba yang  digunakan untuk menarik minat dari investor untuk melakukan penanaman modal pada organisasi. Pada perkembangannya organisasi juga seringkali mendapatkan investasi yang bersumber dari investor institusional dimana organisasi yang melakukan transaksi investasi atas nama orang lain. Tujuan utama dari penelitian ini analah melakukan pengujian sekaligus analisis mendalam mengenai keterkaitan sekaligus pengaruh dari manajemen laba dan kepemilikan institusional terhadap kinerja organisasi. Penelitian ini memanfaatkan data sekunder yang bersumber dari laporan keuangan yang diambil dari official web organisasisampel. Riset ini menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Riset ini mengambil 7 organisasi sampel sub sektor logam dan sejenisnya periode 2018 sampai dengan periode 2022. Analisis data yang dilakukan adalah menggunakan regresi linier berganda. Setelah melakukan pengujian, dapat diketahui bahwa manajemen laba dan kepemilikan institusional tidak memiliki pengaruh terhadap kinerja organisasi.
The role of Lymphocytes Apoptosis in Grave's Disease Patients
Authors: Al-Samaraee Israa F. J. , Salih Saba F. , Idrees Khattab Y'arub
Published: December 2023

Background: Apoptosis is a physiological type of cell death; it is active, well-controlled genetic program of cell death that does not produce inflammatory process. It is involved in cell turnover in healthy adult tissues and it is responsible for focal elimination of unwanted cells during normal embryonic development, organ homeostasis, immune regulation and defense without causing stress to the neighboring cells.Method: This study was carried on 30 Grave's disease female patients with a mean age of (29.8 ± 8.3) years. The study parameters were considered as: before and after treatment; patient becomes clinically and biochemically euthyroid after 4-6 weeks of starting treatment with antithyroid drug (carbimazole).From each patient 7 mL of blood were aspirated (2ml for detection of peripheral blood lymphocyte apoptosis 5ml for T3,T4andTSH).For each patient fine needle aspirate (FNA) from thyroid tissue to study the histopathological changes by Hematoxylene and eosin stain, and lymphocyte apoptosis by DNA binding dye Acridine orange.Results: The percentage of peripheral blood lymphocytes apoptosis increased significantly after treatment (23.9 ± 5.06) than its percentage before treatment (11.1 ± 1.8) with P value < 0.00001, as detected by DNA-binding fluorescent stain (acridine orange). There was a significant increase of intrathyroidal lymphocytes apoptosis (21.7±4.2) and (34.7±5.6) before and after treatment respectively with a P value < 0.0001, detected by acredine orange and hematoxylin and eosin stains. T3, T4 and thyroid autoantibody levels decreased significantly, while TSH level increase significantly after treatment.Conclusion: Grave's disease is associated with increased rate of apoptosis in both peripheral blood lymphocytes and intrathyroidal lymphocytes. After treatment with carbimazole there was significant Increase in peripheral blood lymphocytes and intrathyroidal lymphocytes apoptosis, this lead to significant decrease in the autoimmune reaction assessed by decrease in the anti thyroglobulin antibodies in serum.
The effect of age on pulmonary performance using (FEV1/FVC) % as indicator
Authors: Hussain Taghreed A. , Mohammed Nadiya Y. , Mohammed Nadiya Y. , Mohammed Nadiya Y. , Al-Kadi Ramaq G. W.
Published: December 2023

Background: pulmonary function can change with age for normal individual's .Spirometric measurement for the ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), the forced vital capacity and the ratio (FEV1/FVC) can reveal airway obstruction and the consequence change in pulmonary performance. These parameters can be different for different race /ethnic and gender.Methods: Pulmonary function test were carried out on 29normal male and 37 normal female the test parameters were FEV1 and FVC from which the ratio of FEV1/FVC %was calculated in relation to age. Iraqi average for FEV1 and FVC and FEV1/FVC % has also been obtainedResults: results of these tests reveled that the ratio of FEV1/FVC % is almost the same for individual's ages between 20-60 and a significant depression in the value of the ratio FEV1/FVC % for ages > 60 years.Conclusion: the effect may be linked with some changes in the airways in addition to the increased weakness in the muscles in the old age people.
Exploding AI-Generated Deepfakes and Misinformation: A Threat to Global Concern in the 21st Century
Authors: Dhiman Dr. Bharat
Published: December 2023

The term ‘deepfake’ was coined in 2018 by a Reddit user who created a Reddit forum dedicated to the creation and use of deep learning software for synthetically face-swapping female celebrities into pornographic videos. According to Sumsub’s research in 2023, the top-5 identity fraud types in 2023 are AI-powered fraud, money muling networks, fake IDs, account takeovers, and forced verification. The country most attacked by deepfakes is Spain; the most forged document worldwide is the UAE passport, whereas Latin America is the region where fraud has increased in every country. On November 24, 2023, the Union Government of India issued an advisory to social media intermediaries to identify misinformation and deepfakes.

A deepfake refers to a specific kind of synthetic media where a person in an image or video is swapped with another person’s likeness. AI-generated deepfakes have emerged as a complex and pervasive challenge in today’s digital landscape, enabling the creation of remarkably convincing yet falsified multimedia content. This review paper examines the multifaceted landscape of deepfakes, encompassing their technological underpinnings, societal implications, detection methodologies, and ethical considerations.

The review aggregates and synthesizes a broad array of scholarly articles, studies, and reports to elucidate the diverse typologies of deepfakes, including face-swapping, voice cloning, and synthetic media, while delineating the intricate methodologies employed in their fabrication. This review culminates in an overview of future directions and recommendations, advocating for proactive measures to counter the escalating threat posed by AI-generated deepfakes.
Speed of Gravity: A Simple Experiment to Test the General Relativity Theory
Authors: Hajra Sankar
Published: December 2023

In this article, the author has shown that LIGO-VIRGO’s Gravitational wave detection does not have any scientific foundation. He has suggested a simple experiment (at a preliminary stage) that can detect the time-lagged/instantaneous seismic effect due to the fluctuation of solar activity to prove/disprove the General Theory of Relativity.
KEMBALI KE UUD 1945 YANG ASLI SEBAGAI SEBUAH WACANA
Authors: Kuswanto Kuswanto
Published: December 2023

Artikel ini membahas tentang kemungkinan diberlakukannya kembali UUD 1945 yang asli di Indonesia, Artikel ini berargumentasi bahwa Politik Hukum atas perubahan suatu ketentuan hukum adalah sebuah keniscayaan mengikuti perkembangan kehidupan masyarakat yang menjadi kebutuhan sesuai kondisi kekinian, Setelah mengikuti dan merasakan hasil dari 4 (empat) kali amandemen, sejak Tahun 1999 sampai dengan Tahun 2002, memunculkan kebutuhan untuk melakukan perubahan terhadap Konstitusi kita UUD NRI 1945, gagasan demi gagasan muncul dari pemikiran untuk melakukan amandemen ulang atau kita kembali ke UUD 1945 yang asli
Analisis Rasio Solvabilitas Dan Aktivitas Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Pada Pt. Hero Supermarket Tbk Periode 2011- 2021
Authors: Amirudin Amirudin
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis rasio solvabilitas (Debt to Asset Ratio) dan aktivitas (Total Asset Turnover), serta mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh signifikan antara rasio solvabilitas (DAR) dan aktivitas (TATO) terhadap kinerja keuangan (NPM) pada PT. Hero Supermaket Tbk Periode 2011- 2021. Variabel inependen yang digunakan adalah rasio solvabilitas (DAR) dan aktivitas (TATO). Variabel independen yang digunakan adalah kinerja keuangan (NPM). Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode analisis deskriptif kuantitatif yaitu data yang dinyatakan dalam bentuk pernyataan/kalimat dan data yang dinyatakan dalam bentuk angka. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah data Laporan Keuangan PT. Hero Supermaket Tbk Periode 2011- 2021. Sampel yang digunakan adalah neraca dan laporan laba rugi. Hasil penelitian analisis menunjukkan bahwa selama 11 tahun perkembangan Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) mendominasi pesentase yang rendah, Total Asset Turnover (TATO) mendominasi presentase yang tinggi, dan Net Profit Margin (NPM) mendominasi presentase yang rendah. Sedangkan hasil penelitian uji statistik menunjukan bahwa Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) secara parsial berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Net Profit Margin (NPM) dengan nilai thitung 2,91 > ttabel 2,30 dan nilai probabilitas 0,020 < 0,05, sedangkan Total Asset Turnover (TATO) secara parsial tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Net Profit Margin (NPM) dengan nilai thitung -2,94 < ttabel 2,30 dan nilai probabilitas 0,019 < 0,05. Namun, secara simultan Debt to Asset Ratio (DAR) dan Total Asset Turnover (TATO) berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Net Profit Margin (NPM) dengan nilai Fhitung 13,56 > Ftabel 4,46 dan nilai probabilitas 0,0027 < 0,05.
Pengaruh Non Performing Loan (Npl), Capital Adequacy Ratio (Car) Dan Bank Size Terhadap Kinerja Keuangan Perbankan Pada Pt Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Bri) Tbk. Periode 2011 – 2020
Authors: Amirudin Amirudin
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara Non Performing Loan, Capital Adequacy Ratio, dan Bank Size terhadap kinerja keuangan perbankan selama periode 2011 hingga 2020. Variabel independen yang digunakan adalah Non Performing Loan, Capital Adequacy Ratio, dan Bank Size. Variabel dependen yang digunakan adalah kinerja keuangan perbankan (Return On Asset). Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuantitatif dengan mengambil data Laporan Keuangan dari PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk Periode 2011-2020. Hasil analisis atau hasil regresi menunjukkan bahwa secara simultan Non Performing Loan, Capital Adequacy Ratio dan Bank Size berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Return On Asset dengan nilai Prob(F-statistic) 0,011737. secara parsial Non Performing Loan berpengaruh tidak signifikan dengan nilai thitung -1,013306. Capital Adequacy Ratio berpengaruh tidak signifikan dengan nilai thitung 0,533308. Sedangkan, Bank Size berpengaruh signifikan dengan nilai thitung -3,361573. Besarnya Adjusted R-Square adalah sebesar 0,730985 atau 73,0985 persen dan sisanya 26,9015 persen dipengaruhi oleh variabel lain yang tidak diteliti dalam penelitian ini.
Pengaruh Perputaran Kas Dan Perputaran Piutang Terhadap Return On Assets (Roa) Pt. Sreeya Sewu Indonesia, Tbk. Periode Tahun 2012 - 2020
Authors: Khoiriah Neneng
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh perputaran kas dan perputaran piutang baik secara simultan maupun secara parsial terhadap Return on Assets (ROA) pada perusahaan PT. Sreeya Sewu Indonesia, Tbk. periode 2012-2020. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan metode analisis kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan metode data sekunder yang diperoleh dari laporan keuangan pada PT. Sreeya Sewu Indonesia Tbk. Dengan sampel selama 9 tahun yaitu mulai dari periode 2012 sampai dengan 2020. Teknik yang digunakan menggunakan rumusan statistic yaitu Uji asumsi klasik, koefisien determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian secara parsial (Uji t) menunjukkan Perputaran kas tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap Return on Asset (ROA) yang ditunjukan dengan nilai t hitung sebesar -1,391 < t tabel 2,446 dengan nilai Sig sebesar 0.21 4 > 0.005. Perputaran piutang tidak berpengaruh terhadap Return on Asset (ROA) yang ditunjukan dengan nilai t hitung -2,308 < 2,446 dengan nilai sig 0.060 > 0.05. Perputaran kas dan perputaran piutang tidak berpengaruh terhadap Return on Asset (ROA) yang ditunjukan dengan nilai F hitung 1.695 < F tabel 4.45 dengan nilai Sig 0.262 > 4.45.
Pengaruh Net Interest Margin (Nim) Dan Biaya Operasional Dan Pendapatan Operasional (Bopo) Terhadap Return On Asset (Roa) Pada Pt Bank Central Asia, Tbk Periode 2010-2020
Authors: Jati Waluyo , Oktrima Bulan , Ariyanti Eti
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh Net Interest Margin (NIM) dan Biaya Operasional dan Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) terhadap Return On Asstes (ROA) secara parsial dan sumultan pada PT Bank Central Asia Tbk. Data dalam penelitian ini merupakan data sekunder dalam website resmi Bursa Efek Indonesia. Sampel yang digunakan dari tahun 2010-2020. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif asosiatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Net Interest Margin (NIM) memiliki t-hitung sebesar 3,750>t-tabel sebesar 2,306 dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,006<0,05 maka dapat disimpulkan Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima yang artinya secara parsial variabel Net Interest Margin (NIM) berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Return On Asset (ROA). Dan berdasarkan hasil uji regresi linier sederhana koefisien regresi Net Interest Margin (X1) sebesar 0,236 artinya setiap peningkatan Net Interest Margin sebanyak satu satuan maka Return On Asset akan meningkat sebesar 0,236. Variabel Biaya Operasional dan Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) memiliki memiliki t-hitung 0,894 < t-tabel sebesar 2,306 dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,397>0,05 maka dapat disimpulkan Ho diterima dan Ha ditolak yang artinya secara parsial variabel Biaya Operasional dan Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) tidak berpengaruh terhadap Return On Asset (ROA). Berdasarkan hasil uji F (simultan) bahwa F hitung sebesar 7,039 > F tabel sebesar 4.26. Dengan nilai signifikan 0,017<0,05, maka H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima yang berarti Net Interest Margin (NIM) dan Biaya Operasional dan Pendapatan Operasional (BOPO) secara simultan berpengaruh terhadap Return On Asset (ROA).
Pengaruh Gaya Kepemimpinan dan Disiplin Kerja Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Kecamatan Curug Tangerang
Authors: Andi Dede , Damayanti Maudy Suci
Published: December 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan terhadap kinerja pegawai, disiplin kerja terhadap kinerja pegawai dan pengaruh gaya kepemimpinan dan disiplin terhadap kinerja pegawai di kecamatan Curug Tangerang. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode asosiatif kuantitatif. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik observasi dan kuisioner kepada 38 responden. Hasil penelitian, gaya kepemimpinan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai ditunjukkan dengan persamaan regresi Y = 11.932 + 0,726 X1 nilai korelasi sebesar 0,624. Disiplin berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai ditunjukkan ditunjukkan dengan persamaan regresi Y = 20.451 + 0,504 X2 nilai korelasi sebesar 0,541. Gaya kepemimpinan dan Disiplin berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan yang ditunjukan dengan persamaan regresi Y = 5.549 + 0,564 X1 + 0,323 X2 nilai korelasi sebesar 0,700.
Komunikasi Bisnis dan Promosi dalam Meningkatkan Keputusan Pembelian Air Minum dalam Kemasan Merek Le Mineral
Authors: Praditya Alvin
Published: December 2023

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh komunikasi bisnis dan promosi terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Air Minum dalam Kemasan Merek Le Mineral. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pelanggan yang membeli Air Minum dalam Kemasan Merek Le Mineral di Tangerang Selatan. Teknik penentuan sampel menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dengan jumlah sampel yang ditentukan sebanyak 100 responden. Teknik analsis data yaitu analisis deskriptif kuantitaif serta analisis partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Model persamaan yang dianalisis adalah model bagian luar (outer model), model bagian dalam (inner model) dan pengujian hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini membuktikan bahwa komunikasi bisnis berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Air Minum dalam Kemasan Merek Le Mineral. Promosi tidak berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Air Minum dalam Kemasan Merek Le Mineral.