bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
An Assessment of Counter-Terrorism Options: A State Dependent Terror Queuing Model Perspective
Authors: Udoh I.J , Alabi O.I
Published: March 2024

The study is an application of a state-dependent queuing theory to evaluate the performance of counterterrorism (CT) options. The CT options examined include the Stick (use of force), the Carrot (non-coercive approaches), their combined variant, and covert agents. The model incorporates state transitions to capture the dynamic nature of terrorist recruitment processes in a CT environment. Performance measures are adapted from conventional queue frameworks to assess the effectiveness of these CT options in mitigating terrorist threats. The study analyses the CT options under an arithmetic progression pattern of terrorist recruitment and state transitions. The results demonstrate the importance of maximizing interdiction rate, discrimination rate, system efficiency, and intelligence integration while minimizing system unfairness factors, response time, and queue length for optimal CT operations. The results of the analysis also highlight a positive correlation between the Stick and the Carrot options, as well as between their intelligence-driven variants, emphasizing the need for a balanced and coordinated intelligence-driven CT approach. The study argues that relying solely on brute force or aggressive law enforcement measures without credible intelligence would be insufficient and counterproductive. It suggests leveraging syndromnized intelligence optimizing pseudo-terrorists (SIOP) agents for enhanced credibility, sufficient intelligence gathering, and covert supervision of terrorists’ compliance to Carrot instruments in the CT environment. The findings contribute to the existing literature on CT research and provide insights for informed decision-making in optimizing CT strategies. The study aims to support the development of more efficient and adaptive approaches to combat terrorism.
PERENCANAAN PORTABLE CRANE KAPASITAS ANGKAT 1000 KG
Authors: Hermawan Dudung , Hakim Arief Rahman , Anwar Syahrul , Prayitno Dody
Published: February 2024

Peralatan pengangkat dewasa ini sangat beragam baik bentuk model alatnya maupun fungsinya.Proses pemindahan barang kesuatu tempat yang relatif sempit masih langsung diangkat oleh tenaga manusia,sehingga hanya akan memperlambat proses produksi dan bisa menimbulkan rawan kecelakaan.Maka dari kendala yang ada direncanakanlah alat yang lebih simpel dan sederhana dengan kapasitas yang tidak terlalu besar dengan nama portable crane dengan kapasitas angkat maksimal 1000 kg.Alat ini digunakan secara manual dengan sangat mudah digunakan dengan media sistem hidrolik. Penyusuna skripsi ini bertujuan untuk mempelajari mekanisme kerja portable crane yang menggunakan cara manual dalam pengoperasiannya. Dalam melakukan perencanaan portable crane ini dilakukan dengan melakukan pengamatan langsung ke tempat pembuatannya. Hasil dari pengamatan tersebut terbuatlah perencanaan alat angkat yang sangat kokoh untuk mengangkat beban berat dengan kapasitas angkat 1000 kg.
Roman imperial iconography and the social construction of early Christian identity
Authors: Maier Harry
Published: February 2024

Issue topic: Festschrift in honour of Erwin Buck.
A IMPOSSIBILIDADE DE USUCAPIÃO EM BEM PÚBLICO COMO OBSTÁCULO JURÍDICO PARA GARANTIA DA DIGNIDADE DE SUJEITOS MARGINALIZADOS
Authors: Pereira Maria Chaves Lobo , Azevedo Thiago Augusto Galeão de
Published: February 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo geral analisar a questão da (im)possibilidade de usucapião em bens públicos no ordenamento brasileiro. Como objetivos específicos, buscou-se analisar em que medida a usucapião de um bem imóvel público sem destinação seria juridicamente legítima para fins de promoção do direito à moradia, trabalho e sustento familiar, haja vista o problema do déficit habitacional no Brasil em razão da escassez de políticas públicas eficazes e que violam o direito à moradia digna e o mínimo existencial. Para tanto, o método utilizado foi o qualitativo, realizando-se a consulta dados estatísticos, doutrina e jurisprudência que corroboram com os argumentos favoráveis a usucapião em bens públicos dominicais.
O AUTOCONHECIMENTO REFERENTE ÀS PRÓPRIAS CAPACIDADES E INTELIGÊNCIAS COMO IMPULSIONADOR DA APRENDIZAGEM DOS ESTUDANTES DE PEDAGOGIA
Authors: Rêgo Liliana Corrêa
Published: March 2024

A construção do conhecimento e seu aprofundamento ao longo da vida do indivíduo inserido no sistema de ensino, seja ele particular ou público, ocorre de forma sistemática e mediada por professores, colegas e de forma mais própria de si mesmo, no reconhecimento de suas potencialidades, através do processo mental desencadeado pelas informações desencadeadas pelas leituras, observações e vivências. Este artigo tem como propósito contribuir pata o pensamento de que o reconhecimento das próprias competências e habilidades podem influenciar no processo de aprendizagem nos estudantes de nível de ensino superior em um curso de Pedagogia, no sentido de relacionar o autoconhecimento com a motivação para a dedicação ao estudo e aprofundamento das áreas específicas da Pedagogia.
A INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE NO PROCESSO DE ALIENAÇÃO PARENTAL E PERDA DA GUARDA: A INTERDISCIPLINARIDADE COMO AUXILIAR NO PROCESSO DE ALIENAÇÃO PARENTAL
Authors: Moura Mychelle Ramos Ferreira de , Santana Flávio Carreiro de
Published: February 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo o estudo conceitual da interdisciplinaridade como ferramenta norteadora em processos judiciais de alienação parental com possível perda da guarda. Relataremos uma breve conceituação de alienação parental e guarda, elencando os motivos para inversão da guarda. Mostraremos a diferença entre guarda unilateral e compartilhada. Destacamos através da pesquisa a importância da psicologia e da assistência social como matérias interdisciplinares no processo. Para concluir, demonstraremos que a interdisciplinaridade servirá de base para tomada de decisão na alteração da guarda, seja para uma guarda compartilhada ou unilateral. O presente artigo utilizou a pesquisa com o método indutivo, com base em pesquisa bibliográfica.
PENGARUH KEPERCAYAAN, FASILITAS, DAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN KONSUMEN DI MR. BOB KAMPUNG INGGRIS PARE
Authors: Novi Milawati  , Trisnia Widuri  , Beny Mahyudi
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini membahas tentang Pengaruh Kepercayaan, Fasilitas, dan Kualitas Pelayanan terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen di Mr. Bob Kampung Inggris Pare. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui : (1) Pengaruh Kepercayaan secara parsial dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen, (2) Pengaruh Fasilitas secara parsial dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen, (3) Pengaruh Kualitas Pelayanan secara parsial dan signifikan terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen, (4) Pengaruh Kepercayaan, Fasilitas, dan Kualitas Pelayanan secara simultan terhadap Kepuasan Konsumen.

Pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan metode pengambilan sampel probability sampling. Berdasarkan hasil analisis diperoleh bahwa variabel kepercayaan, fasilitas, dan kualitas pelayanan berpengaruh secara simultan dengan nilai Sig. 0,000<0,05. Secara parsial kepercayaan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen dengan Sig. 0,002<0,05. Fasilitas berpengaruh tapi tidak signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen dengan Sig. 0,448>0,05. Kualitas Pelayanan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kepuasan konsumen dengan Sig. 0,000<0,05. Persamaan regresinya Y = 2,159+0,251X1+0,043X2+0,388X3, koefisien determinasi sebesar 64,5%.
PENGARUH LIKUIDITAS DAN EPS TERHADAP AUDIT DELAY PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI JII PERIODE 2019-2021
Authors: Yulia Sari Ika , Prayogo Youdhi , Anggi Lubis Puteri
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of Liquidity and Earning Per Share on audit delay in companies registered on Jakarta Islamic Index for the 2019-2021 period. To obtain data, the authors use a type of quantitative research, namely by accessing company financial reports. The samples used in this study were 16 companies registered on JII for the 2019-2021 period by passing through the purposive sampling stage in accordance with the criteria needed for research. The data analysis method is in This study uses panel data regression techniques. The results of the study show that: Partially, liquidity does not have a significant impact on audit delay for companies listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index for 2019-2021. The liquidity variable has a p-value of 0.4729 which is greater than 0.05 and a tcount value of 0.726983 which is less than 1.67943 This proves that the liquidity variable has no significant effect on audit delay. Partially Earning per share affects audit delay in companies listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index for 2019-2021. The earning per share variable has a p-value of 0.0273 which is smaller than 0.05 and the tcount value is -2.321091 which is greater than 1.67943. This proves that the earnings per share variable has a negative influence on audit delay. Simultaneously liquidity and earnings per share have a significant effect on audit delay for companies listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index for 2019-2021. Based on the Fcount value is greater than Ftable where 31.68031 > 4.05 and the significance value of the above test is 0.000 <0. 05 (α = 5%).
Implementasi Sistem Informasi Manajemen Keuangan Desa pada Desa Satriyan Kabupaten Batang
Authors: Miftahurrohman Miftahurrohman
Published: March 2024

The Village Financial Management Information System is needed as a solution for the village government in carrying out its functions. Especially in village financial management. This is based on village needs, where village financial management still uses the conventional model, namely planning a budget by writing it on a book and continuing with recording on the Ms. office application. Excel and the difficulty of data search processes, reporting systems. The arrangement of information that is carried out regularly, clearly, precisely and quickly and can be presented in applications and reports certainly greatly supports the smooth running of village government operations. By utilizing information technology the village government can interact and exchange information with residents and with other village governments so as to facilitate the running of the village government in providing services and information to the community.
Feasibility study on the Development of Higher Education Repository X in Pagar Alam, South Sumatra
Authors: Muslim Buhori
Published: March 2024

Higher education is an institution that has various sections and work units that work together in carrying out the Tri Dharma principles, namely research, learning and service, which are able to accommodate large amounts of data, both in conventional and digital forms. digitally it is called a repository, college x in Pagar Alam, South Sumatra does not yet have a repository, so a feasibility study must be carried out which can later become a forum for suggestions. Before the repository is developed, a feasibility study must be carried out so that the development can be carried out properly. This feasibility study is first carried out through the management life cycle, where this research includes survey method re- search. This research produces data from an infrastructure feasibility study in building a repository for Higher Education x in Pagar Alam, South Sumatra, which is 80%, this percentage is obtained from infrastructure feasibility 40%, HR 10%, Budget 0%, SPMI (SOP/SK) of 10 %, and 20% repository content. The things that need to be fixed are the availability and addition of IT infrastructure, software, additional rules (SOP), and procedures for submitting and uploading data.
PERANCANGAN DAN IMPLEMENTASI SISTEM PENDETEKSI KEBAKARAN DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN REALTIME DATABASE
Authors: Azani Fajri Laksamana Rajendra Haidar , Ngaseri  , Muthohir Moh
Published: March 2024

Fires can occur unexpectedly, even if you are careful when using equipment that produces fire. However, there are still several sources that cause fires, such as electrical short circuits, gas stoves, burning rubbish, cigarette butts and candles when the lights go out. The aim of this research is to create a tool that can detect fire and temperature in a room and can overcome (minimize) the threat of fire disasters based on a microcontroller and C language. This research uses a Fire Sensor to detect fire, a DHT 11 Sensor to detect room temperature, NODEMCU as microcontroller controlling input and output, Buzzer as a system monitoring tool. The system will be assigned to turn on the extinguishing system that uses a FAN if there is a significant increase in temperature or if the system detects a fire. The output from the Flame Sensor which detects fire will be processed into a microcontroller which has been programmed using C language so that it will produce two states, namely low, namely when no fire is detected, and high when fire is detected. Likewise for the output from DHT11. This tool will give a warning to the buzzer if it detects a fire, and also detects changes in temperature and gives orders to spray the fan if there is a significant change in temperature
Aerosol trace element solubility determined using ultrapure water batch leaching: an intercomparison study of four different leaching protocols
Authors: Li Rui , Panda Prema Piyusha , Chen Yizhu , Zhu Zhenming , Wang Fu , Zhu Yujiao , Meng He , Ren Yan , Kumar Ashwini , Tang Mingjin
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Solubility of aerosol trace elements, which determines their bioavailability and reactivity, is operationally defined and strongly depends on the leaching protocol used. Ultrapure water batch leaching is one of the most widely used leaching protocols, while the specific leaching protocols used in different labs can still differ in agitation methods, contact time, and filter pore size. It is yet unclear to which extent the difference in these experimental parameters would affect the aerosol trace element solubility reported. This work examined the effects of agitation methods, filter pore size and contact time on the solubility of nine aerosol trace elements, and found that the difference in agitation methods (shaking vs. sonication), filter pore size (0.22 vs. 0.45 μm), and contact time (1 vs. 2 h) only led to small and sometimes insignificant difference in the reported solubility. We further compared aerosol trace element solubility determined using four ultrapure water leaching protocols which are adopted by four different labs and vary in agitation methods, filter pore size and/or contact time, and observed good agreement in the reported solubility. Therefore, our work suggests that although ultrapure water batch leaching protocols used by different labs vary in specific experimental parameters, the determined aerosol trace element solubility is comparable. We recommend ultrapure water batch leaching to be one of the reference leaching schemes, and emphasize that additional consensus in the community on agitation methods, contact time and filter pore size is needed to formulate a standard operating procedure for ultrapure water batch leaching.
Non-mycorrhizal root-associated fungi increase soil C stocks and stability via diverse mechanisms
Authors: Stuart Emiko K. , Castañeda-Gómez Laura , Buss Wolfram , Powell Jeff R. , Carrillo Yolima
Published: March 2024

Abstract. While various root-associated fungi could facilitate soil carbon (C) storage and therefore aid climate change mitigation, so far research in this area has largely focused on mycorrhizal fungi, and potential impacts and mechanisms for other fungi are largely unknown. Here, with the aim of identifying novel organisms that could be introduced to crop plants to promote C sequestration, we assessed the soil C storage potential of 12 root-associated, non-mycorrhizal fungal isolates (spanning nine genera and selected from a wide pool based on traits potentially linked to soil C accrual) and investigated fungal, plant and microbial mediators. We grew wheat plants inoculated with individual isolates in chambers allowing continuous 13C labelling. After harvest, we quantified C storage potential by measuring pools of different origin (plant vs. soil) and different stability with long-term soil incubations and size/density fractionation. We assessed plant and microbial community responses as well as fungal physiological and morphological traits in a parallel in vitro study. While inoculation with 3 of the 12 isolates resulted in significant total soil C increases, soil C stability improved under inoculation with most isolates – as a result of increases in resistant C pools and decreases in labile pools and respired C. Further, these increases in soil C stability were positively associated with various fungal traits and plant growth responses, including greater fungal hyphal density and plant biomass, indicating multiple direct and indirect mechanisms for fungal impacts on soil C storage. We found more evidence for metabolic inhibition of microbial decomposition than for physical limitation under the fungal treatments. Our study provides the first direct experimental evidence in plant–soil systems that inoculation with specific non-mycorrhizal fungal strains can improve soil C storage, primarily by stabilising existing C. By identifying specific fungi and traits that hold promise for enhancing soil C storage, our study highlights the potential of non-mycorrhizal fungi in C sequestration and the need to study the mechanisms underpinning it.
Tropical Cyclone Asymmetric Eyewall Evolution and Intensification in a Two-Layer Model
Authors: Cha Ting-Yu , Bell Michael M.
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Radar and satellite imagery of numerous intensifying tropical cyclones (TCs) depict an appearance of polygonal eyewall structure where deep convection is often located near the polygonal vertices. A recent observational study of Hurricane Michael’s (2018) polygonal eyewall evolution suggests that the vorticity asymmetries are coupled with the reflectivity asymmetries during rapid intensification. Conceptual theory of a polygonal eyewall structure has been linked to vortex Rossby waves (VRWs) and the breakdown of an enhanced potential vorticity (PV) ring, but how the asymmetries affect TC intensification remains unclear. Non-divergent barotropic models have been previously employed to study polygonal eyewall dynamics, but this approach has limitations due to the importance of diabatic heating to PV generation and the intensification process. Results from prior studies motivate us to explore the nature of the relationship between asymmetric vorticity and vertical velocity in the free atmosphere and the boundary layer and their compound impacts on the TC intensification process. Here we use a simple two-layer model framework with a shallow water model on top of a slab boundary layer model (SBL) to simulate a frictional boundary layer underneath the free atmosphere. Results from simulating a wavenumber-two elliptical asymmetry suggest the VRW in the free atmosphere can organize the updrafts in the SBL, which is consistent with radar observations of enhanced reflectivity at the polygonal vertices. Free atmospheric divergence in the shallow water layer does not explain the coupling between vorticity and reflectivity. The coupling can be explained to first order by the one-way boundary layer response to the pressure gradient associated with the free atmospheric vorticity asymmetries, consistent with prior studies. Further simulations that allow two-way interaction between the layers show that the organization of the updrafts out of the SBL plays a critical role in the growth of a PV ring and intensification of the mean vortex. In this framework, diabatic heating in the shallow-water layer parameterized by a mass sink driven by the free-atmosphere/SBL interaction leads to rapid intensification of the vortex, thinning of the PV ring, and eventual barotropic instability and PV mixing. The simplified modeling framework with two-way interactions captures many of the essential dynamics of rapid intensification in the presence of evolving asymmetries similar to those seen in the observations from Hurricane Michael (2018), which provides new insight into the complex interactions between dynamics and convection during hurricane intensification.
Seasonal forecasting of local-scale soil moisture droughts with Global BROOK90: a case study of the European drought of 2018
Authors: Vorobevskii Ivan , Luong Thi Thanh , Kronenberg Rico
Published: March 2024

Abstract. Prolonged deficit of soil moisture can result in significant ecosystem and economical losses. General slowdown of vegetation growth and development, withering of foliage cover, reduction of carbon, nutrients and water cycling, increase of fire and insect outbreaks are just a few examples of soil moisture drought impacts. Thus, an early and timely warning via monitoring and forecast could help to prepare for a drought and manage its consequences. In this study, a new version of Global BROOK90, an automated framework to simulate water balance at any location, is presented. The new framework integrates seasonal meteorological forecasts (SEAS5 forecasting system) from European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Here we studied how well the framework can predict the soil moisture drought on a local scale. Twelve small European catchments (from 7 to 115 km2) characterized by various geographical conditions were chosen to reconstruct the 2018–2019 period, when a large-scale prolonged drought was observed in Europe. Setting the ERA5-forced soil moisture simulations as a reference, we analysed how the lead time of the SEAS5 hindcasts influences the quality of the soil moisture predictions under drought and non-drought conditions. It was found that the hindcasted soil moisture fits well with the reference model runs only within the first (in some cases until the second and third) month of lead time. Afterwards, significant deviations up to 50 % of soil water volume were found. Furthermore, within the drought period the SEAS5 hindcast forcings resulted in overestimation of the soil moisture for most of the catchment, indicating an earlier end of a drought period. Finally, it was shown that application of the probabilistic forecast using the ensembles' quantiles to account for the uncertainty of the meteorological input is reasonable only for a lead time of up to 3 months.
Energy Management of a Low-Cost Power Meter using ESP8266 and PZEM-016
Authors: Syafri Syamsudin Muhammad , Septem Riza Lala , Rasim Rasim
Published: February 2024

The burgeoning significance of the Internet of Things (IoT) lies in its capacity to configure interconnected environments and facilitate human-object interactions through collaborative services. This study proposes an efficient energy management approach leveraging cost-effective technologies like the ESP8266 microcontroller and the PZEM-016 Modbus RTU energy monitoring module. Tailored towards wireless connectivity, this solution is purposefully crafted for diverse sectors operating within constrained budgets, obviating the need for intricate infrastructure. A systematic deployment of the forward engineering research methodology is undertaken to discern the requisites and hurdles inherent in energy management. The amalgamation of ESP8266, PZEM-016, and the MQTT protocol, with RabbitMQ serving as a message broker, forges an efficacious framework for inter-device information exchange. The solution's instantiation entails the interconnection of power meter devices using the MQTT protocol, transmitting data in JSON format. The PZEM-016 sensor constitutes the crux, adeptly measuring voltage, current, frequency, and power with precision. Furthermore, the solution encompasses a prototype Smart Meter fortified with Wi-Fi connectivity to the internet, thus extending network coverage ubiquitously. Economic scrutiny reveals that the resultant power meter device costs less than 100 USD, competitively positioning it against analogous market offerings. This economically optimized design advocates for widespread adoption across multifarious sectors constrained by budgetary limitations, assuaging the complexities inherent in energy management through a trifecta of efficiency, reliability, and affordability.
Fra cielo e terra. Profezie apocalittiche, eventi atmosferici e simbolismo astronomico nel racconto dei Patria Costantinopolitana.
Authors: Campone Maria Carolina
Published: February 2024

Il testo riflette sulla presenza nei Patria Costantinopolitana di oracoli e profezie, ora collegati alle emergenze monumentali della Nea Rome (come avviene nelle Parastaseis Syntomoi chronichai), ora evocati simbolicamente, ma sempre connessi a eventi astronomici o a fenomeni climatici, interpretati come presagi negativi per la capitale d’Oriente e per il suo impero o, al contrario, visti come segnali rassicuranti dell’eternità di Costantinopoli e della sua predestinazione a trionfare sui nemici in virtù del favore divino e del fatto di essere “nuova Gerusalemme”. Eventi calamitosi o particolari congiunture astrali vengono riletti alla luce della situazione storica e delle vicende dell’Impero d’Oriente e danno luogo, nei racconti dei patriografi, a horaseis (visioni) e chresmòi (oracoli) destinati a raggiungere un pubblico composito e stratificato, di cui facevano parte l’uomo comune e il raffinato intellettuale. In tal senso, l’individuazione, all’interno dell’ampia raccolta dei Patria, di elementi che rinviano a una più cospicua letteratura apocalittica, consente, da un lato, di approfondire la conoscenza del mondo culturale bizantino; da un altro, di fornire un apporto inedito per la ricostruzione dell’immaginario collettivo costantinopolitano e del simbolismo connesso a determinati fenomeni e congiunture astrali. Il contributo proposto intende indagare un simile approccio culturale ed evidenziarne i caratteri costitutivi, in quanto indicatori di un complesso rapporto uomo-natura, proprio del mondo medioevale.
Biometric analysis of food products of hybrid hypoophthalmichthys (Hypophthalmichthys spp.) to determine their nutritional value and use in the food industry
Authors: Makarenko Alina , Rudyk-Leuska Nataliіa , Kononenkо Ruslan , Khyzhniak Melaniia , Kononenko Iryna , Kotovska Ganna , Shevchenko Petro , Leuskyi Mykhailo
Published: February 2024

This scientific work describes research, the purpose of which was to study the spectrum of nutrition and the composition of the food lump, as studies aimed at assessing specific weight (%) of essential nutrients (glycogen, proteins, and lipids) in particular organs and tissues of different size and mass groups of the hybrid of Silver carp and Bighead carp in ponds and reservoirs in different periods of the year. In 2018, and 2019, the juveniles of the hybrid of Silver carp and Bighead carp in ponds and reservoirs mainly consumed phytoplankton organisms (from 30 to 90% by mass), among which green, diatom, and euglena algae predominated by mass in the food group. Zooplankton occupied an insignificant place in fish nutrition (up to 5%), even though its quantity and biomass were sufficient in reservoirs. The hybrid of Silver carp and Bighead carp does not hurt zooplankton communities, so it can be included in the stocking volume of Silver carp. The feeding spectrum and rations of different groups of Silver carp and Bighead carp in ponds and reservoirs had a well-defined seasonal character related to the composition of feed objects. In all size and mass groups of the hybrid of silver and bighead carp from ponds and reservoirs in 2018, and 2019, mostly satisfactory values of general metabolism indicators were found – glycogen, proteins, and lipids in the liver, gills, and muscles of fish. The difference found in the availability of essential nutrients in the body of the studied fish indicates a change in the intensity and direction of their metabolic processes.
Challenges and ways forward for the Malaysian SMEs in the Halal food industry: a systematic review
Authors: Saima Sorna Umme , Firdaus Radin Badaruddin Radin , Sarjiyanto
Published: February 2024

With its rich Islamic cultural heritage, Malaysia has been at the forefront of the Halal food industry, presenting opportunities and challenges for its small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This study offers a critical review of the multifaceted challenges faced by these SMEs in the competitive landscape of the Halal food sector. Through a review of 79 scholarly articles from Scopus and Google Scholar databases covering the years 2013 to 2023, we unearthed a spectrum of challenges. Key among them are inconsistent Halal standards and a labyrinthine certification process, compounded by barriers in international trade, financing conundrums, evolving marketing paradigms, innovation deficits, and branding complexities. In response, this research outlines strategies tailored for industry resilience and growth. Central to our recommendations is the imperative to bolster Malaysia's stature as a global Halal food nexus, emphasising cutting-edge branding techniques, leveraging the potential of e-commerce, and strategically positioning for increased Halal food exports. Drawing these insights, the study furnishes SMEs, researchers, and policymakers with a roadmap for industry evolution and underscores the importance of research in this domain.
UNIVERSITY AND BUSINESS INTERACTION IN THE CONCEPT OF INNOVATION DEVELOPMENT
Authors: KOBICHEVA A. M. , BARANOVA T. A.
Published: February 2024

An innovative economy is based, first of all, on the effective interaction of the scientific and educational sphere and the business environment, free flow of innovative ideas, active commercialization of developments in order to constantly update and develop the domestic economy through new technologies. The monograph examines the issues of building a national innovation system in the Russian Federation, the impact of integration processes between universities and business on the development of innovation and the importance of university science in general. The main trends in the interaction of business structures and university science are stated, methodological approaches to assessing the effectiveness of various forms and mechanisms of interaction between universities and business structures are presented, and the author's method of calculating the effectiveness is proposed. The book is intended for graduate students, students, students of the retraining and advanced training system, as well as readers interested in the modern problems of the country's innovative development.
Integrated Marketing Communication Strategy For Cannon Viking: Case Study Of Cannon Far East Indonesia
Authors: Rahmat Zen Vani Kemas
Published: March 2024

Cannon Far East Indonesia (CFEI) is one of the market leaders for PU (polyutherane) processing machine providers in Indonesia. However, in bedding and mattress PU application, CFEI encounters difficulties in selling Cannon Viking machines which negatively affects CFEI sales in Indonesia. Even with economic recovery post-pandemic, CFEI’s position in the bedding and mattress market does not seem to change significantly, in comparison to the growth of the processing industry in Indonesia. Hence, the brand awareness issue of CFEI’s Cannon Viking machines is to be explored further in this research, as well as its impact on consumer’s purchase intention. This research contributes to the analysis of the bedding and mattress market of PU applications in Indonesia, as well as the factors impacting customer purchase intention within the industry. The objectives of this research are to conduct internal and external analysis of CFEI, identify factors influencing purchase intentions for consumers, and create promotion strategies to increase the brand awareness of CFEI’s Cannon Viking products. This research utilizes qualitative methodology for data collection and hypothesis analysis. The research data are collected using observation of CFEI’s operations, questionnaire distributions, and interviews with CFEI’s customers. The external analysis was conducted using PESTEL Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces, Competitor and Customer Analysis, while the internal analysis was conducted using VRIO, Marketing Mix, STP Analysis, and Value Chain Analysis. The result of the research shows that IMC affects both Brand Awareness and Consumer Perception, which also affect Purchase Intention respectively. CFEI is recommended to implement the IMC plan with a stronger emphasis on the strength of Cannon Viking machines and initiate digital marketing activities to form a stronger online presence in Indonesia.
Reconfigurable Metamaterials in Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Benefits and current developments-
Authors: Günther Matthias
Published: February 2024

Reconfigurable metamaterials offer many degrees of freedom and allow to overcome limitations of present technological capabilities in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Various metrics such as speed, efficiency, and local signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) can be drastically improved and tailored applications rather than global effects become possible.
So far, in the literature there exist a few metamaterial realizations for MRI, and only a small subset includes non-static mechanisms and a very low degree of reconfigurability, if any. At least, resonance frequency fine-tuning must be provided to handle patient-specific and vendor-related effects. Manual control is too far from clinical use. Only a digital and wireless interface, supplemented by an on-board logic, will have a meaningful impact. True reconfigurability does not only include tuning at the unit cell level and dynamic spatial sensitivity profiles w.r.t. the interaction with the incident transmit and/ or receive fields, but also the precise control in the time domain. Thereupon, the integration into some sequence control and development framework is mandatory, ideally in a vendor-independent way. The state of the art, potential benefits, and various use-cases of static, dynamic, reconfigurable, and interactive metamaterials as well as control strategies are presented. Applications range from simple SNR enhancement to spatial encoding patterns for reduced gradient fields. First-generation prototypes of such metamaterials demonstrate the working principle, and on-bench characterization results as well as MRI measurements are shown. For a specific application, a pre-defined target function must be extremized. A prime example is a desired spatio-temporal sensitivity profile for SNR modifications. Thus, suitable optimization strategies have to be implemented, which include conventional as well as AI-driven approaches. Simulations, on-bench measurements, deep learning results, and MRI verification are demonstrated for a proof-of-principle application.
Breaking the Silence: Exploring Peritraumatic Distress and Negative Emotions in Male and Female Physical Domestic Violence Victims
Authors: Caponnetto Pasquale , Lenzo Vittorio , Sardella Alberto , Prezzavento Graziella Chiara , Casu Mirko , Quattropani Maria C.
Published: March 2024

Background

Domestic violence is a widespread problem affecting individuals, families, and communities worldwide. Peritraumatic distress is associated with post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems among victims, but research on men’s experiences is limited.

Objective

We analyzed data from 48 physical domestic violence victims (16 males and 32 females) to compare their levels of peritraumatic distress and negative emotions, and to examine the types of aggressors they faced.

Methods

We used descriptives to summarize sample characteristics and Peritraumatic Distress Inventory scores and used statistical tests such as Mann-Whitney U, Shapiro-Wilk, Levene’s test, contingency tables, and chi-square to investigate differences and associations between variables.

Results

Female victims of domestic violence had significantly higher scores on the Peritraumatic Distress Inventory than male victims and experienced significantly higher levels of negative emotions than male victims, including impotence/inability to react, sadness, anger/frustration, loss of control, fear, guilt, and shame. Husbands and domestic partners were the most frequent aggressors against female victims, while wives and ex-wives were the most frequent aggressors against male victims. In addition, partners were found to be the most frequent type of aggressor in the sample. Descriptive statistics, box plots, and scatter plots were used to provide a clear picture of the sample characteristics.

Conclusion

Female victims of domestic violence reported higher levels of peritraumatic distress and negative emotions compared to men victims. Partners were the most frequent type of aggressor in the sample.
Management of Complex Open Tibial Plateau Fracture: A Case Report on the Application of Locked Plate External Fixation Technique during Bone Callus Formation stage to Replace transarticular External Fixation
Authors: Li Wei , Chen Yong , Zhuang Quankui
Published: March 2024

Transarticular external fixation is primarily used for open fractures involving the joint. However, its biggest drawback is the potential forjoint dysfunction. The article reports a successful case with complex open tibial plateau fracture treated using locked plate external fixation technique during bone callus formation stage to replace transarticular external fixation. We present a case of a 55-year-old male who sustained a complex open fracture of the tibial plateau. In addition, he also suffered from multiple rib fractures, a fibula fracture, a clavicle fracture, hemorrhagic shock, and lung contusion. The patient has occurred tibial bone infection after undergoing open reduction and transarticular external fixation for fracture management. Our team skillfully applied locked plate external fixation technique during bone callus formation stage to replace transarticular external fixation. Ultimately, the approach not only successfully controls infection and achieves fracture healing but also preserves knee joint function after five years of follow-up. In conclusion,the application of locked plate external fixation technique during bone callus formation stage to replace transarticular external fixation is a valuable approach that orthopedic clinicians should consider and learn from when managing complex intra-articular fractures.
a comparison of intra-articular hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review
Authors: Ivander Gian , Anggono Yovita
Published: March 2024

Introduction

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA), the most common chronic degenerative condition in an older population, accounts for many disabilities around the world. One of the most popular treatments is intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP).

Objective

Prior studies have found that both HA and PRP had a therapeutic effect on KOA. This study aims to perform a systematic review regarding whether PRP is superior to HA for KOA.

Method

We conducted a comprehensive literature search using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines for prospective randomized control trials (pRCTs) in three international databases PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect from 2019-2022. Two researchers independently searched the reviews, extracted, and cross-checked the data. The disparity when choosing the literature was resolved by discussion. The modified Jadad was scale used to assess the quality of the included studies. Cochrane risk of bias 2 tool (RoB-2) was used for determininzg risk of bias.

Results

Twenty three studies were eligible for inclusion. Four pRCT with the highest Jadad score were selected as best evidence. Risk of bias assesment concluded two studies having a low risk of bias, one is high risk of bias, and the other possesses some concerns.. Three studies found no difference in patient-reported outcomes between PRP and HA group and one study concluded that PRP is more effective than HA in treating KOA.

Conclusion

Intra-articular injections of PRP and HA are effective interventions for KOA. However, there is not enough evidence of PRP superiority over HA.
Displasia do colo uterino e carcinoma in situ
Authors: Campos Evandro Pimenta de
Published: March 2024

O autor discute o problema da displasia do colo uterino de acordo com as várias escolas médicas, tentando esclarecer a aparente discordâncía no diagnóstico histopatológico; analisa também o carcinoma in situ e as suas implicações na orientação diagnóstica e terapêutica,
Efeito tóxico do hexaclorofeno em cobaias
Authors: Pregnolatto Waldomiro , Mendes Josefina , Chahin Cecy Mello Teixeira
Published: March 2024

Foi verificada a ação tóxica do hexaclorofeno na concentração de 5%, em cobaias. Os testes foram realizados sobre a pele da região ventral, depilada e sem depilar. A irritação primária observada após 45 dias da aplicação incluía rachaduras na pele. Observou-se que gerações posteriores eram mais sensíveis ao hexaclorofeno. O efeito tóxico da substância absorvida pela pele estendeu-se também aos órgãos internos dos animais sob teste. As cobaias em estudo foram comparadas com grupo controle.
Influência do processamento sobre os resíduos de aldrin em arroz tratado para o plantio
Authors: Lara Walkyria H. , Barretto Heloisa H. C.
Published: March 2024

Aldrin é um inseticida organoclorado que no Brasil tem seu uso previsto para tratamento de solo, sementes e outras partes de vegetais destinados ao plantio. Por esta modalidade de emprego, são esperados níveis baixos nos resíduos de aldrin em alimentos, sendo as tolerâncias já estabelecidas para cereais não beneficiados da ordem de 0,02 mg/kg. A fim de verificar qual a influência dos processosusuais de lavagem e cozimento sobre os resíduos de aldrin em arroz previamente tratado para plantio, foram feitas análises de amostras que passaram por esses processamentos a partir de um arroz que apresentou 3,4 mg/kg de resíduo de aldrin. O método empregado para determinação de resíduo de aldrin foi o da cromatografia em fase gasosa, com detector de captura de elétrons após extração com solventes orgânicos, purificação e concentração dos extratos. Os resultados obtidos mostram a remanescência de aldrin mesmo após a lavagem e cozimento. Há uma redução do teor de resíduo para 82,3% do inicial, após o processamento de lavagem, e para 32,3% do inicial, após o cozimento. Não foi constatada a formação de dieldrin oque leva a pensar que as condições de lavagem e cozimento não são suficientes para a transformação aldrin-dieldrin.
Estudo preliminar do perfil eletroforético das proteínas da saliva de Rhodmiusprolixus e Triatomabraziliensis (Hemiptera, Reduviidae)
Authors: Moretti Ltagiba Geraldo , Chieffi Pedro Paulo
Published: March 2024

Através de eletroforese em Celogel, os autores analisam o perfil eletroforético das proteínas da saliva de Rhodnius prolixus e Triatoma braziliensis, originários da Venezuela e do Estado do Ceará, respectivamente. Revelaram-se quatro bandas de proteínas na saliva de Triatoma braziliensis e cinco bandas na de Rhodmius prolixus. A intensa coloração das bandas sugere a existência de outras frações, na mesma faixa, não reveladas em decorrência de limitação do método de separação empregado.
Novo caso de parasitismo humano por LagochilascarisminorLeiper, 1909
Authors: Corrêa Marcelo Oswaldo Álvares , Hyakutake Saburô , Brandi Antônio James , Monteiro Cássio Galvão
Published: March 2024

Inicialmente os autores recordam em quadro sinótico demonstrativo os doze casos até agora publicados de parasitismo humano por Lagochilascaris minar Leiper, 1909, localizando-se a infecção nos tecidos do pescoço, mastóide, seios maxilares e retrofaringe. Referem a minuciosa revisão do gênero Lagochilascaris efetuada por Sprent, 1971, e a chave diagnóstica que propôs para as quatro espécies até agora existentes: L. major, L. turgida, L. buckleyi e L. minar. Apresentam a seguir novo caso de parasitismo humano por L. minor: H.G.K., adulto, branco, 19 anos, trabalhador rural, proveniente de Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, onde foi operado da mastóide 60 dias antes de ser encaminhado para São Paulo; apresentava quadro de pan-mastoidite têmporo-zigomática à direita e sinais de paralisia facial periférica à direita. A queixa anterior era a de que "o ouvido direito purgava há cinco meses". Durante o ato cirúrgico, aberta a mastóide, evidenciou-se mastoidite crônica com tecido vegetante, acentuada infecção e intensa infestação dos músculos por vermes filiformes, cilíndricos, esb ranquiçados, os quais foram posteriormente indentificados como sendo exemplares de Lagochilascaris minor Leiper, 1909, identificação esta confirmada por Sprent. Apresentam desenhos de detalhes anatômicos de valor diagnóstico específico, fotografias do ovo, de exemplares adultos de L. minor e da peça operatória contendo numerosos vermes...
Ocorrência de bactérias enteropatogênicas em São Paulo no septênio 1970-76. I - Sorotipos de Salmonella isolados e identificados
Authors: Pessôa Gil Vital Alvares , Irino Kinue , Calzada Chifumi Takeuchi , Melles Carmo Elias Andrade , Kano Elena
Published: March 2024

Foram analisados os sorotipos de Salmonella identificados na Seção de Bacteriologia do Instituto Adolfo Lutz, São Paulo, no septênio 1970-76. Do total de 57 diferentes sorotipos identificados em 8.238 amostras de Salmonella, 66,52% pertenciam a S. typhimurium, sorotipo prevalente neste período. Em material de origem humana - fezes e líquido  efalorraquidiano - o percentual foi mais elevado, quando este_ sorotipo representou respectivamente 85,62% e 93,0% dos sorotipos isolados. Foi' analisado também o grande aumento no isolamento de Salmonella sp. decorrente da introdução do meio de enriquecimento caldo selenito com Novobiocina, e do meio Instituto Adolfo Lutz para diagnóstico presuntivo, utilizado na rotina em coprocultura na Seção de Bacteriologia do Instituto Adolfo Lutz desde o final do segundo semestre de 1971.
Determinação da adição de óleo de soja a outros óleos vegetais comestíveis por cromatografia em fase gasosa
Authors: Vidal Paulo de Almeida , Ricciardi Almir José , Ferreira Jacob Fernando
Published: March 2024

O óleo de soja é o único óleo vegetal comestível pertencente ao grupo do ácido linolênico, produzido em larga escala. Para se identificar o óleo de soja e se constatar a sua adição a outros óleos vegetais comestíveis, foi realizada a croma tog raf'ia em fase gasosa dos és teres metílicos dos ácidos graxas de diversas amostras de óleos, com a detecção do ácido linolênico e sua dosagem, por comparação com uma amostra de ácido padrão. Os resultados obtidos permitiram a identificação do óleo de soja e a determinação do seu teor quando adicionado a outros óleos vegetais comestíveis.
Composição dos ácidos graxos do leite de vaca de diferentes raças
Authors: Badolato Elza S. Gastaldo , Durante Franca , Almeida Maria Elisa Wohlers de
Published: March 2024

A cromatografia em fase gasosa foi aplicada para a identificação e determinação dos ácidos graxos de diferentes raças bovinas. Foram analisadas amostras de leite das raças Jersey, Gil', Holstein (holandesa) e Canchim, sendo esta última uma raça nova desenvolvida no Brasil por cruzamento das raças charolês e Indubrasil. Os seguintes ácidos graxos foram identificados: butírico, capróico, capr ilico, cáprico, láurico, mirístico, palmítico, palmitolêico, C", esteárico, olêico, linolêico, araquídico e linolênico. Ainda, nos crema togramas foi constatada a presença de outros picos, provavelmente correspondendo aos ácidos graxos: capricolêico, laurolêico, C,3, miristolêico e Cm. Para a determinação da porcentagem relativa dos diferentes ácidos graxos foi empregado o processo de normalização interna. Os ácidos graxos presentes em maior quantidade nas quatro raças estudadas foram: mirístico, palmítico, esteárico e olêico, Não foi constatada diferença apreciável, através deste estudo, entre as amostras de leite da raça Canchim e as das demais raças estudadas.