bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performance Evaluation of 5G New Radio Low Density Parity Check Codes over Different Scenarios of Lognormal Fading Channel
Authors: Ali Mohammed Hussin , Al-Rubaye Ghanim A.
Published: May 2024

Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) is a channel coding technique widely utilized in the 5G New Radio standard, it is of utmost importance in facilitating proficient and secure communication in noisy environments by effectively minimizing errors during data transmission. It is primarily used in the 5G New Radio (NR) standard for encoding user information on the Physical Downlink Shared Channel (PDSCH). The necessity to satisfy the increasing expectations for throughput, latency, and dependability led to the decision to deploy LDPC codes for user data, especially in the enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) and ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC) scenarios of 5G networks. The present system proposes the use of NRLDPC codes for the purpose of transmitting data across a lognormal multipath fading channel model in the presence of AWGN. Wireless communication channels often use a lognormal multipath fading channel model, where the received signal experiences both multipath fading and lognormal shadowing. The research investigates the effectiveness of NR-LDPC coding in improving QAM-OFDM system performance by analyzing two rate-compatible base graphs and comparing their effectiveness with an uncoded system. This analysis is crucial for optimizing communication network design, especially in scenarios where the integrity of data is of utmost importance. We introduce a new method to improve the 5G NR LDPC code capability under lognormal fading conditions. This approach develops a layered Min Sum (LMS) algorithm to provide enhanced error correcting capabilities. The developed and implemented decoding algorithm represents a significant advancement over traditional detection methods. The outcomes of the simulation provide evidence of the effectiveness of the proposed NR-LDPC coding techniques in terms of their error correction and identification capabilities. In addition, the developed LMS decoding algorithm has been shown to significantly decrease the BER of the system.
HTTNet: Hybrid Transformer-based approaches for Trajectory prediction
Authors: Ge Xianlei , Sen Xiaobo , Zhou Xuanxin , Li Xiaoyan
Published: May 2024

Forecasting future trajectories of intelligent agents presents a formidable challenge, necessitating the analysis of intricate scenarios and uncertainties arising from agent interactions. Consequently, it is judicious to contemplate the establishment of inter-agent relationships and the assimilation of contextual semantic information. In this manuscript, we introduce HTTNet, a comprehensive framework that spans three dimensions of information modeling: (1) the temporal dimension, where HTTNet employs a Time Encoder to articulate time sequences, comprehending the influences of past and future trajectories; (2) the social dimension, where the Trajectory Encoder facilitates the input of trajectories from multiple agents, thereby streamlining the modeling of interaction information among intelligent agents; (3) the contextual dimension, where the TF-Map Encoder integrates semantic scene input, amplifying HTTNet's cognitive grasp of scene information. Furthermore, HTTNet integrates a hybrid modeling paradigm featuring CNN and Transformer, transmuting map scenes into feature information for the Transformer. Qualitative and quantitative analyses on the nuScenes and interaction datasets highlight the exceptional performance of HTTNet, achieving 1.03 minADE10 and a 0.31 Miss Rate on nuScenes, underscoring its effectiveness in multi-agent trajectory prediction in complex scenarios.
New PCA-based scheme for process fault detection and identification. Application to the Tennessee Eastman Process
Authors: Guerfel Mohamed , Ben Aicha Anissa , Belkhiria Kamel , Messaoud Hassani
Published: May 2024

This paper proposes a new Principal Component Analysis (PCA) scheme to perform fault detection and identification (FDI) for systems affected by process faults. In this scheme, a new modeling method which maximizes the model sensitivity to a certain process fault type is proposed. This method uses normal operating or known faulty data to build the PCA model and other faulty data to fix its structure. A new structuration method is proposed to identify the process fault. This method computes the common angles between the residual subspaces of the different modes. It generates a reduced set of detection indices that are sensitive to certain process fault and unsensitive to others. The proposed FDI scheme is successfully applied to the Tenessee Eastman Process (TEP) supposedly affected by several process faults.
MX/G/1/∞ single-server queueing system with random volume customers and multiple vacations
Authors: Ziółkowski Marcin , Tikhonenko O.
Published: May 2024

In the present paper, we investigate the model of a single-server queueing system with unlimited queue (of MX /G/1/∞-type), random volume customers, unlimited memory buffer and multiple vacations. In analyzed system, arriving customers (that form Poisson entrance flow of groups of customers) transport some information measured in bytes so they are assumed to be additionally characterized by some non-negative random volume. Customer’s service time generally depends on his volume. Information delivered by a customer is written out into dedicated unlimited memory buffer until customer ends his service. In addition, in considered system the mechanism of multiple vacations is implemented which means that server can have some breaks (rests) for a random period of time but breaks begin only in the moments when there is no customer present in the system. The above-mentioned mechanism has obvious influence on customer’s waiting time and, in consequence, on customers’ total volume. For the introduced model, we obtain general formula for the steady-state customers’ total volume distribution in the terms of Laplace–Stieltjes transforms as well as formulae defining its first two moments. Analysis of some interesting, practical special cases of the model and numerical computations are attached as well together with examples of possible applications of the model regarding real telecommunication or computer systems.
Organisms Attached to Conulariid Thecae from the Upper Ordovician of the Barrandian Area (Czech Republic)
Authors: Marek Jaroslav , Šarič Radko , Kácha Petr
Published: May 2024

In the middle Sandbian and lower Katian (Upper Ordovician) rocks of the Barrandian area, the fossil remains of conulariids are relatively abundant. Their thecae were sometimes used as solid surfaces for the attachment of epizoans, mostly craniid brachiopods of the genus Petrocrania, more rarely also echinoderms Hemicystites and Agelacrinites, and bryozoans Ceramopora and Spatiopora. The orientation of shells of Petrocrania suggests that conulariids (mostly belonging to the genus Archaeconularia) were dead at the time of the brachiopod attachment, their thecae were partly fragmentary and secondarily replaced. A find of Pseudoconularia grandissima attached to the theca of the cystoid Codiacystis is also reported.
A Holistic review and performance evaluation of unsupervised learning methods for network anomaly detection
Authors: Sharma Niharika , Arora Bhavna , Ziyad Shabana , Singh Pradeep Kumar , Singh Yashwant
Published: May 2024

The evolving cyber-attack landscape demands flexible and precise protection for information and networks. Network anomaly detection (NAD) systems play a crucial role in preventing and detecting abnormal activities on the network that may lead to catastrophic outcomes when undetected. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of NAD using unsupervised learning (UL) methods to evaluate the effectiveness of such systems. The paper presents a detailed overview of several UL techniques, lists the current developments and innovations in UL techniques for network anomaly and intrusion detection, and evaluates 13 unsupervised anomaly detection algorithms empirically on benchmark datasets such as NSL-KDD, UNSW-NB15, and CIC-IDS 2017 to analyze the performance of different classes of UL approaches for NAD systems. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of NAD algorithms, discusses UL approaches' research challenges, and unearths the potential drawbacks in the current network security environment.
Comparative evaluation and preference of MixPro® versus Mix2Vial® reconstitution devices among people with haemophilia and caregivers
Authors: Hansen Jon Ulrich , Percier Cléa , Damgaard-Rasmussen Henrik , Palmer Katherine
Published: May 2024

Introduction

People with haemophilia (PwH) require frequent infusions with plasma-derived or recombinant coagulation factors to help prevent and treat acute bleeding episodes. This ‘replacement therapy’ can be administered at home by PwH or their caregivers using a drug reconstitution device. MixPro® and Mix2Vial® are two such devices.

Aims/Objectives

To compare the experiences and evaluate the preferences of PwH and caregivers using two reconstitution devices: MixPro® and Mix2Vial®.

Methods

Qualitative interviews were conducted between the 22 June and 4 August 2021 with male PwH or caregivers of PwH. Participants were asked questions about the reconstitution devices they have used in general, followed by questions relating specifically to the MixPro® or Mix2Vial® devices. Demonstration devices were provided to all participants during the interview.

Results

In total, 105 participants (71 PwH and 34 caregivers) were interviewed in the USA, Italy, UK, and Japan. PwH had a mean age of 29 years (3–69 years). Overall, participants reported the number of parts, speed of reconstitution, and ease of use to be the largest unmet needs with reconstitution devices. Regarding the device features, low contamination risk was ranked as most important (importance score: 15.1) for all countries except Italy, where portability of the device was most important (11.7 for portability vs. 10.6 for low contamination risk). When MixPro® and Mix2Vial® features were independently evaluated, MixPro® outperformed Mix2Vial® across 17 of the 18 features; both devices were rated equally for low contamination risk. When asked which device performed best on each feature, MixPro® was chosen by the majority of participants (74%). MixPro® was associated with words such as quick (54%), user-friendly (47%), and easy (46%), while Mix2Vial® was associated with the words easy (33%), safe (32%), and awkward (30%). Participants felt MixPro® would make a positive difference to their lives citing reasons such as saving time, ease of portability, and general confidence in using the system. Relatively few participants thought Mix2Vial® would make a positive difference to their lives, with some noting it was not much different than the previous generation of devices.

Conclusion

In this study, MixPro® was preferred over Mix2Vial® as a reconstitution device for PwH and caregivers of PwH.
The Cinderella Study: women's lived experience of bleeding disorders – CSL Behring Symposium
Authors: Pollard Debra , Khair Kate
Published: May 2024

Many of the experiences described by women 20 years ago remain prevalent today, and healthcare provision needs to change to offer better treatment and support to women in the bleeding disorder community. These were the key findings of the recently published Cinderella study, which explored the lived experience of women who bleed due to a diagnosed bleeding disorder in order to improve understanding of their unmet needs. Following a systematic literature review to establish what previous research had been carried out in women with bleeding disorders, the Cinderella study undertook an online survey and in-depth discussions (focus groups and one-to-one interviews) to further explore the lived experiences of women haemophilia carriers (WHC), women with a diagnosed bleeding disorder (WBD) and women with immune thrombocytopenia (WITP). The study demonstrated the significant impact of bleeding disorders on the daily lives of survey respondents and the challenges of accessing specialist support, particularly for WHCs. Themes discussed included difficulty obtaining a diagnosis, lack of awareness amongst and poor communication from HCPs, stress and anxiety, coping strategies and sources of support.
Financial Development, Renewable Energy Consumption and Industrial Output Relation: Testing Fourier ARDL for Turkey
Authors: Kiliç Cüneyt , Akcan Ahmet Tayfur , Topkaya Özgür , Arik Müşerref
Published: May 2024

Energy plays a vital role in every aspect of the economy and in recent years renewable energy is highly debated for its pros and cons. While renewable energy consumption is important for sustainable growth and reduction of environmental damage it has some negative effects on the industrial production. The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between renewable energy consumption, financial development and industrial output for Turkey. Annual data between 1980 and 2019 were used in the study. Fractional Fourier Augmented Dickey-Fuller Unit Root Test and the Fourier Autoregressive Distributed Lag Bound Tests were used to analyze the relationship between variables. As a result of the study, a positive relationship was found between financial development and renewable energy consumption, while a negative relationship was found between industrial output and renewable energy consumption. Our empirical findings have important policy implications. According to these policy implications, the focus should be on a green-based economy with various subsidies, selective taxation procedures and incentive policies to increase the demand for renewable energy use.
The Impact of Corporate Cultural Factors on Organizational Commitment at Tasco Corporation
Authors: Quyen Bui Thi , Huon Nguyen Thi Mai , Anh Dao Thi Ha , Han Doan Thi , Thuong Le Thi , Anh Nguyen Hai
Published: May 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to analyze the cultural factors within a business that impact the organizational commitment of employees at Tasco Corporation, thereby proposing solutions to enhance their commitment to the company.
 
Design/methodology/approach: Secondary data was collected from relevant materials on key themes: factors of corporate cultural influencing organizational commitment. A questionnaire were used for gathering primary information from employees at Tasco Corporation. The survey was conducted from August 2023 to December 2023. The questionnaire was designed based on the previous research findings, surveying 290 samples to identify the factors and levels of influence of corporate culture on employee organizational commitment at Tasco Corporation.
 
Findings: There were five factors influencing employees’ organizational commitment at Tasco Corporation: Organizational communication, Training and development, Compensation and recognition, Empowerment, Risk-taking and innovation acceptance.
 
Research, Practical & Social implications: Our findings could be used as a valuable reference for businesses to increase employee commitment to the organization.
 
Originality/value: There have been numerous studies on the influence of corporate culture on employees’ organizational commitment. However, there was not any research has been conducted at Tasco Corporation. Therefore, we decided to undertake the topic of the article: "The Impact of Corporate Cultural Factors on Organizational Commitment at Tasco Corporation."
Aortic Dissection that Presented to a Tertiary Hospital's ED in Dubai, UAE: A Descriptive Study
Authors: Kambal Ivyan , AlHamadani Esra , Aboelkher Rand , Zia Sania , AlNajjar Firas
Published: May 2024

Background:
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition, with a high mortality rate. It can be classified into Stanford type A or type B. This study analyzes the clinical presentation, risk factors, systolic blood pressure, and the mortality rate of patients with confirmed aortic dissection on computed tomography (CT) imaging. Mortality rate on weekends, weekdays, daytime, and nighttime was also compared.
Methods:
Data records of patient requiring CT aortogram in the emergency department (ED) were examined. 65 patients with confirmed acute aortic dissection on CT were included. Presenting symptoms, demographics, risk factors, and mortality rate were analyzed and compared in those with type A versus type B aortic dissection.
Results:
Chest pain was the most common symptom (43%). Aortic dissection is more common in males than females (83% vs 17%, respectively). A history of hypertension was present in 65% of the participants and the mean age at presentation was 50.6 years. D-dimer was elevated in 95% of the patients, and it is generally higher in patients with type A aortic dissection. The overall in-hospital mortality was 18.5%, with a mortality rate of 40% in type A aortic dissection.
Conclusion:
Aortic dissection can present with various symptoms, therefore requires a high index of suspicion. Chest x-ray has a low sensitivity in detecting aortic dissection and should not be used to rule out aortic dissection. D-dimer can be used as a diagnostic assay in ruling out aortic dissection. Type A aortic dissection has the highest mortality rate and hence necessitates prompt intervention.
Los derechos humanos analizados desde lo planteado en el discurso regulativo institucional y la realidad educativa
Authors: López Jiménez Nelson Ernesto , Arguello Martínez Mónica Mayelly , Pérez Castro Andrea del Pilar
Published: May 2024

The exercise, respect and preservation of Human Rights - Human Rights - base the personal, social, emotional, psychological, family and cultural development of society; therefore, it is essential that the regulations or public policies in favor of their execution and defense are carry out in reality, so that they guarantee a dignified life or stability to each citizen. In this sense, the main objective that guided the research was "To assess the relationship that exists between the Institutional Regulatory Discourse - DRIand the preservation, exercise and respect of Human Rights - Human Rights in the Educational Institution - IE". The theoretical references focused on Van Dijik's position on discourse and discourse analysis and the regulations were analyzed within the framework of the prevention, regulation and defense of human rights in schools.The methodology was qualitative based on the ethnographic method that allowed the use of instruments such as documentary review, narratives and opinion agendas, developed with teachers, managers and students of 9, 10 and 11 grade of the IE INEM Julián Motta Salas (Morning Session) and IE El Caguán (Afternoon Session).
With the results of the field work, it was concluded that both IE are indeed making progress in creating the conditions to minimize the distance between what is proposed in the DRI and what is actually put into practice. The structuring of an alternative proposal very committed to the preservation, exercise and respect of human rights in IE was proposed.
POTENSI PURANA SEBAGAI MEDIA PENDIDIKAN GENERASI MUDA HINDU DI ERA SOCIETY 5.0
Authors: I Dewa Gede Darma Permana
Published: May 2024

AbstrakGenerasi muda adalah generasi yang akan memikul beban dan cita-cita bangsa di masa depan. Tantangan ini menjadi semakin berat karena dunia kini menghadapi era Society 5.0, di mana masyarakat menjadi pusat inovasi untuk membuka peluang-peluang baru dalam hal kemakmuran. Untuk itu, generasi muda Hindu harus selalu siap untuk mengembangkan ide-ide produktif dengan tetap berpijak pada ajaran agama Hindu. Salah satu bagian dari kitab suci Weda Smerti, yaitu Purana, dianggap sebagai media pendidikan yang cocok bagi generasi muda Hindu untuk memiliki karakter Suputra dan juga produktif. Berangkat dari hal tersebut, penelitian ini tertarik untuk menggali lebih dalam mengenai potensi cerita-cerita Purana yang dapat digunakan sebagai media pendidikan bagi generasi muda Hindu. Penelitian ini juga merumuskan beberapa permasalahan, yaitu terkait peran generasi muda Hindu di era Society 5.0, hakikat Purana, dan pemanfaatan Purana sebagai sarana pemberdayaan generasi muda Hindu. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian dengan jenis penelitian kualitatif dan studi literatur serta menggunakan analisis data Miles dan Huberman. Temuan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan Purana memiliki potensi yang besar sebagai media edukasi baik dalam bentuk seni rupa, seni rupa murni, buku, komik dan juga miniatur mainan.Kata kunci: Purana, Generasi Muda Hindu, Society 5.0
TINJAUAN ASPEK EPIDEMIOLOGI TERHADAP FENOMENA WISATAWAN MANCANEGARA DENGAN MASALAH GANGGUAN MENTAL
Authors: Utama I Putu Sagita Jaya , Tri Oktin Windha Daniaty
Published: May 2024

Wisatawan yang melakukan perjalanan lintas negara berisiko terpapar banyak masalah medis yang tidak terduga. Menurut Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia, gangguan mental merupakan satu dari tiga komplikasi kesehatan utama yang terkait dengan perjalanan udara. Dari seluruh masalah gangguan mental yang dijumpai dalam perjalanan internasional, episode psikotik akut mencakup sekitar seperlima. Kondisi penuh tekanan selama travelling, seperti merasa kesepian, perasaan kehilangan kendali, kesulitan keuangan, peristiwa traumatik (kecelakaan, pelecehan, menjadi korban kriminalitas) dan lingkungan (bencana alam) dapat menyebabkan konsekuensi perilaku dan psikososial bagi wisatawan. Sehingga, kontribusi atas tinjauan dari aspek epidemiologi dengan memanfaatkan hasil observasi serta menganalisis beberapa pustaka dan literatur yang relevan dengan objek penelitian, merupakan tujuan dari penulisan artikel ini. Secara tidak langsung, agar bisa menjadi topik dan kajian ilmiah yang lebih mendalam khususnya bagi pariwisata Bali.
ANALISA PROJECT LIFE CYCLE PEMBANGUNAN KAWASAN WISATA PUSAT KEBUDAYAAN BALI DI KLUNGKUNG
Authors: Nuriawan I Nengah Alit
Published: May 2024

The Bali Cultural Center (PKB) Tourist Area in Klungkung is the focus of analysis in this article, which traces each stage of project development from conception to implementation. The planning phase is emphasized as an important foundation, where the vision of sustainability and cultural sustainability is deeply understood and integrated. Community involvement is a key element in maintaining the sustainability of this project, with active participation in decision making and project implementation. Local economic empowerment programs and the promotion of cultural activities are important points in strengthening the relationship between development and cultural preservation. Tourism impact management is a significant challenge, and this project creates a new paradigm by combining sustainability and culture as the main foundation. Sustainability strategies in managing the number of tourists and environmental preservation are priorities in maintaining cultural authenticity and environmental sustainability. Project life cycle analysis highlights the importance of innovation and adaptation to the latest technology in advancing tourism destinations. Through lessons learned from this project, this article offers in-depth insight into the importance of sustainability and culture in the development of tourism destinations, not only in Bali, but also throughout the world.
Evaluation of the chinaberry Melia azedarach extract against the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in vitro
Authors:   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran., RASOULI Fatemeh , ABBASIPOUR Habib ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran., REZAZADEH Alireza ,   Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: May 2024

The South American tomato leaf miner (TLM), Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is an important pest of tomato, potato and other solanaceous species of economic relevance. Pest management of TLM based on the use of conventional insecticides can be problematic due to various causes, among them, the reduced economical profits from high insecticide costs, the destruction of natural enemies’ populations, the presence of insecticide residues on tomato fruits and the rapid development of insecticide resistance, especially when high levels of infestation are reached. The search for less-persistent active compounds would benefit horticultural production, as well as the environment and consumers. In the current study, we evaluated the toxicity of a hexane extract at different concentrations obtained from the chinaberry tree Melia azedarach L. (MA) fresh fruits, on TLM eggs, 2nd instar larvae and pupae by means of contact tests in the laboratory. Results indicated that with increasing concentrations, mortality of eggs, larvae and pupae also increased. Analysis of probit data showed that LC50 for MA extract in TLM eggs, 2nd instar larvae and pupae were 948.93, 346.72 and 1.75 μl/ml, respectively. We conclude that this extract has potential for controlling T. absoluta but further ecotoxicological studies should be carried out to conclude on its safety in other organisms and the environment.
Family orchards in the context of Pampas agriculture: Characterization of horticultural activity and perception of the invertebrates present in the orchards of the district of San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Authors:   Grupo para el Estudio del Manejo y Control Biológico de Plagas Agrícolas, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio de Areco (UNSAdA). San Antonio de Areco, Argentina. / Centro de Investigaciones y Transferencia del Noroeste de la Provincia de Buenos Aires CITNOBA (UNNOBA-UNSAdA-CONICET). Pergamino, Argentina., ZUFIAURRE Emmanuel , RUSSO María ,   ProHuerta (MDS/INTA) Agencia de Extensión Rural (AER) San Antonio de Areco. San Antonio de Areco, Argentina., LUNA María G. ,   Grupo para el Estudio del Manejo y Control Biológico de Plagas Agrícolas, Universidad Nacional de San Antonio de Areco (UNSAdA). San Antonio de Areco, Argentina. / Centro de Estudios Parasitológicos y de Vectores CEPAVE (CONICET-UNLP-Asoc. CICPBA). La Plata, Argentina.
Published: May 2024

In recent years, horticulture in the northern region of the Buenos Aires province, Argentina, has increased. Accurate information on this activity is a prerequisite to address potential phytosanitary problems that farmers might face. Our objectives were to characterize the orchards in the San Antonio de Areco district, located in Buenos Aires province, and to analyze the detection and perception of farmers regarding the invertebrate fauna present within them. We distributed an on-line questionnaire and received 83 responses. Based on the results obtained, we described the orchards in the study area as family/domestic, of small-scale, located in an urban/peri-urban area, directly planted as plots in the ground, operational year-round, and primarily dedicated to self-consumption. We found that recognition of biodiversity within orchards and its role in production, as well as the identification of the most harmful groups of invertebrates, vary depending on the characteristics of orchards and the individuals working to them. This information establishes a baseline upon which to make informed decisions regarding issues related to horticultural activities in the region.
First report about mining as a threat to Liometopum apiculatum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in the Altiplano Potosino
Authors:   Programa Multidisciplinario de Posgrado en Ciencias Ambientales, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, Zona Universitaria, México., REBOLLOSO-HERNÁNDEZ Carlos A. , CARRIZALEZ-YÁÑEZ Leticia ,   Facultad de Medicina-Centro de Investigación Aplicada en Ambiente y Salud (CIAAS), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, México., VALLEJO-PÉREZ Moisés R. ,   CONAHCYT, Coordinación para la Innovación y Aplicación de la Ciencia y Tecnología (CIACYT), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, México., CRUZ-LABANA José D. ,   CONAHCYT, Coordinación para la Innovación y Aplicación de la Ciencia y Tecnología (CIACYT), Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, México.
Published: May 2024

This research identifies mining as a possible threat to Liometopum apiculatum Mayr, 1870 in the Altiplano Potosino thought the pollution assessment of potentially toxic elements in a mercury mining zone and the design of cartography about the distribution of this edible insect and potentially polluted mining sites. Pollution assessment in the mining zone consisted in the arsenic and mercury quantification in mining waste, soil, anthills, and worker ants from the mining zone and a reference site by atomic absorption spectrophotometry; the mining zone showed higher levels of both toxicants in all assessed components. The cartography revealed that most potentially polluted mining sites are located within the areas with the highest probability of distribution of L. apiculatum in the Altiplano Potosino.
Produksi Lima Varietas Kedelai (Glycine max L.) Di Instalasi Penelitian dan Pengkajian Teknologi Pertanian (IP2TP) Jambegede Malang
Authors: Elsa Ladya Wirasti Dey , Budiarti Lina , Dulbari Dulbari , Restuono Joko
Published: May 2024

Kedelai merupakan salah satu komoditas tanaman pangan utama, yang memiliki kandungan gizi yang tinggi terutama kadar protein yang terdapat dalam biji kedelia. Pertambahan penduduk dan sentra wilayah produksi kedelai semakain sempit, sehingga para petani dapat melakukan penanaman kedelai dengan berbagai varietas unggul. Tujuan dari tugas akhir ini untuk mengetahui hasil produksi kedelai dari lima varietas. Morfologi dari lima varietas ini memiliki perbeda yaitu dari akar, bentuk daun, batang, warna bunga, polong dan biji. Varietas unggul memiliki sifat unggu dibandingkan dengan varietas lokal, sehingga varietas unggul dapat meningkatkan produksi tanaman kedelai. Tugas akhir ini dilaksanakan pada bulan Februari sampai Juni 2023 di IP2TP Jambegede dibawah naungan Balai Pengujian Standar Instrument Tanaman (BPSIT) Aneka Kacang, Malang, Jawa Timur. Varietas yang diamati yaitu varietas Dega-1, Dena-1, Dena-2, Devon-1, dan Devon-2, dengan mengamati tinggi tanaman, jumlah cabang, berat polong isi, jumlah polong isi, jumlah polong hampa, bobot 100 biji, jumlah buku subur, tanaman tumbuh, berat biji. Berdasarkan berat hasil produksi yang diamati, kedelai dengan varietas Dega-1 memiliki berat yang paling besar dan untuk Dena-1 memiliki berat yang paling kecil. Dari jumlah tanaman ubinan yang tumbuh, varietas Dega-1 merupakan varietas yang memiliki tanaman yang paling banyak tumbuh dan untuk ubinan yang paling sedikit tumbuh yaitu Dena-2.
 
Kata Kunci: produksi, kedelai, varietas
The LimoFish Green Chemistry Process for the Marine Bioeconomy
Authors: Pizzone Daniela Maria , Angellotti Giuseppe , Carabetta Sonia , Di Sanzo Rosa , Russo Mariateresa , Mauriello Francesco , Ciriminna Rosaria , Pagliaro Mario
Published: May 2024

The outcomes of applying the zero-waste extraction process based on defatting fish processing waste with limonene to leftovers of European sardine (Sardina pilchardus) and European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus), compared to conventional extraction with oil-derived solvents such as n-hexane and with petroleum ether, show that the biobased “LimoFish” process has general applicability, and meets the principles of green extraction and those of the marine biorefinery requiring high process efficiency. This establishes an “innovation through integration” bioeconomy production that may enable the marine bioeconomy at low capital and operating expenditure.
The role of application “My Account” project as one of the digital transformation mechanisms in achieving financial inclusion in the Kurdistan Regional Government – Iraq
Authors: Ahmed Al-Kawashi Mazen , Ahmad Al-Barzanji Miqdad
Published: May 2024

The current research aims to identify the role of application “My Account” project as one of the digital transformation mechanisms in achieving financial inclusion in the Kurdistan Regional Government, and shedding light on the mechanisms for application “My Account” project as one of the digital transformation mechanisms and improving it in a way that achieves financial inclusion. As well as researching the importance and necessity of achieving financial inclusion with the aim of getting rid of the problem of the financial crisis in the region, especially the problem of the salaries of regional government employees. The research relied on the field method for collecting data through statistical analysis and using SPSS23 programs for data on 47 questionnaire forms obtained from the research sample, which is represented in four categories: bank managers, administrative managers, accountants, and IT employees in government and private banks in Dohuk Governorate, in order to test the research hypotheses. The research reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which are: The results that there is a strong impact of application “My Account” project as one of the digital transformation mechanisms in achieving financial inclusion. Accordingly, it can be said that the correct application of “My Account” project will have a positive impact on achieving financial inclusion and thus will be an effective factor in stabilizing the financial situation and resolve the financial crisis. The results also demonstrated that the government financial system in the region is traditional, especially in terms of the financial services provided by the system to employees, and this needs to be developed and transformed into a digital system in response to the global digital environment that achieves financial inclusion. The research presented a number of recommendations, the most important of which is the necessity of application “My Account” project in the correct manner and in proportion to the requirements and needs of the employees and citizens of the regional government and as quickly as possible, with the aim of achieving financial inclusion in general and ending the salary problem in particular. Work should also be done to restore confidence among citizens in the region to persuade them to deal with banks, especially in terms of electronic banking services and transactions, in order to achieve financial inclusion successfully
Kinerja Dinas Pemberdayaan Kinerja Dinas Pemberdayaan Perempuan dan Perlindungan Anak Pengendalian Penduduk dan Keluarga Berencana Kota Tangerang dalam Penanganan Kasus Kekerasan Terhadap Anak di Kota Tangerang
Authors: Sihombing Debby , Listyaningsih Listyaningsih , Prafitri Nikki
Published: May 2024

Masalah kekerasan terhadap anak di Indonesia telah diakui sebagai permasalahan yang serius dan yang karenanya diatur undang-undang terkait perlindungan anak dan dinas yang menangani kasus kekerasan. Banten menempati posisi terakhir jumlah kekerasan di Pulau Jawa dengan jumlah peningkatan kasus yang cukup drastis setiap tahunnya dengan posisi jumlah kekerasan terbanyak nomor 1 ditempati oleh Kota Tangerang . Karenanya, penelitian ini menjadikan kinerja Dinas Pemberdayaan Perempuan Perlindungan Anak, Pengendalian Penduduk dan Keluarga Berencana Kota Tangerang dalam penanganan kasus kekerasan terhadap anak di Kota Tangerang sebagai  fokus dari penelitian menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kinerja Dinas Pemberdayaan Perempuan Perlindungan Anak, Pengendalian Penduduk dan Keluarga Berencana Kota Tangerang dalam penanganan kasus kekerasan terhadap anak di Kota Tangerang telah dilaksanakan dengan cukup baik, meskipun belum optimal. Ditinjau dari aspek Produktivitas, Kualitas Pelayanan, Responsivitas dalam penanganan kasus kekerasan terhadap anak di Kota tangerang, kinerja Dinas Pemberdayaan Perempuan Perlindungan Anak, Pengendalian Penduduk dan Keluarga Berencana Kota Tangerang masih belum dijalankan secara optimal. Meskipun begitu, Dinas Pemberdayaan Perempuan Perlindungan Anak, Pengendalian Penduduk dan Keluarga Berencana Kota Tangerang terus melakukan evaluasi dan menerima aspirasi secara langsung ataupun daring serta rapat rutin yang dilaksanakan dan terus memperbaiki kinerjanya dalam penanganan kasus kekerasan terhadap anak di Kota Tangerang kedepannya.
Participatory Action Research Strategy: The Role of Culture in the Transformation of Religious Development
Authors: Liwun Karolus Lawe , Rachmawati Tutik
Published: May 2024

This paper aims to explain the effective cultural approach strategies in the development of the Catholic religion in St. Herman Yoseph Riangkemie, Larantuka Diocese. The approach begins with studying the cultural values of the local community and integrating them with Catholic religious values to be applied in the community's life, with the goal of changing the local community's perception of the religion. The research method used in this study is qualitative with a participatory action research approach. The results of religious development using this cultural approach have shown success in increasing the community's awareness to engage in religious activities and enhancing their sense of responsibility in religious development. This approach has significantly helped increase the number of Catholic Church members in the area.
Proactive Manufacturing Strategy for Managing the Multiproduct Production Plan
Authors: Widiatmaka Nawang , Cahyo Winda Nur
Published: May 2024

The case study focuses on a multi-product company in Indonesia that aims to develop a proactive manufacturing strategy to tackle production disruptions caused by process uncertainty. Data from 30 periods are analyzed to evaluate the company's weekly production plan performance, revealing consistent quantity fulfillment but significant discrepancies in the types of products produced compared to the plan. Process uncertainty, especially regarding quality, leads to disruptions such as uneven and inadequate material supplies. Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools, like Pareto analysis, are used to identify priority quality issues, forming the basis for Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) to trace root causes and determine intervention points. Each machine's limited set of valves and pipes poses challenges for thorough cleaning during downtime and quality management outside working hours. Introducing backup valves and pipes per machine can mitigate these issues and improve production efficiency. Companies can implement procurement strategies for pipes and valves to prevent dirty prints in the primary process, ensuring smooth material supply and minimizing disruptions. Although actual production plan achievement hasn't reached 100%, this strategy has the potential to increase product sales by 3.31% by reducing the rejection ratio of dirty prints. Ultimately, proactive procurement of spare pipes and valves is expected to increase production efficiency by 4%, indicating enhanced production schedule stability.
A study of working capital management at power related industry in field of manufacturing and EPC projects
Authors: Renukadevi S. , Roshini P. , Latha K.
Published: May 2024

Working capital means the funds available and used for the day-to-day operations of a business. Efficient management of working capital is essential for the successful operation of a business enterprise and improving its rate of return on the capital invested in assets. Working capital management involves balancing movements related to five main items, such as cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term debt management, and inventory, to ensure a business can operate efficiently with adequate resources. It is also essential to maintain the liquidity portion to ensure that the day-to-day operations of the business continue. The study is based on secondary data from records and reports. The study aims to compare the present financial performance with that of the past five years and examine the company's current financial position. The data used in this study was derived from the balance sheet, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements. The types of analysis used in this study to reveal the financial position of the company were ratio analysis and comparative balance sheet analysis. Additionally, the study incorporates trend analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial trajectory. By examining both historical data and current financial indicators, this research seeks to offer valuable insights into the company's performance and potential areas for improvement.
Improving Performance of MC-CDMA Systems Using UTTCM Channel Coding
Authors: Bendjillali Ridha Ilyas , Bendelhoum Mohammed Sofiane , Elarbi Abderraouf , Lahcene Mohamed Rida
Published: May 2024

Over the past decade, personal communications have witnessed exponential growth, fueled by the increasing number of connected users and the diversity of transmitted data types. This expansion necessitates a boost in the transmission systems' capacity to accommodate higher user numbers and data rates, simultaneously striving to optimize cost and complexity. Consequently, future communication systems are pivoting towards multi-carrier spread spectrum techniques (MC-CDMA), capitalizing on the robustness of OFDM multi-carrier transmissions against multipath propagation and leveraging the flexibility of the code division multiple access (CDMA) technique. This study addresses data transmission quality-related concerns within an MC-CDMA system by implementing UTTCM error correction codes. These codes aim to enhance channel spectrum efficiency and mitigate error probability. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed transmission scheme offers significant improvements in terms of bit error rate and signal-to-noise ratio, while maximizing the bandwidth shared among users. Additionally, the incorporation of such equalization techniques as zero forcing (ZF) and minimum mean square error (MMSE), ensures extensive compensation for the channel selectivity effect.
The Dilemma and Improvement of College Students’ Deep Learning under the Background of Smart Education
Authors: Han Yue , Song Zhengli
Published: May 2024

College students face a variety of deep learning dilemmas in the context of smart education, including the lack of learning motivation and self-efficacy, insufficient or excessive application of information technology, limitations of learning resources and environment, and the inconsistency between the education evaluation system and deep learning goals. Accordingly, this paper puts forward some targeted improvement countermeasures, including optimizing teaching design to promote students’ participation and interaction, strengthening teacher training to enhance teachers’ teaching ability, perfecting technology applications to make reasonable use of smart education tools, and establishing an effective evaluation system to reflect and promote deep learning and other targeted improvement countermeasures.
Pengaruh Rasio Likuiditas, Leverage, Rasio Aktivitas, dan Firm Size Terhadap Profitabilitas Pada Perusahaan Sektor Energi yang Terdaftar Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) Periode 2018-2022
Authors: Aeraafi Hasnaning Monica , Hartono Ulil
Published: May 2024

This research aims to analyze the influence of liquidity ratios, leverage, activity ratios and firm size on energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2018-2022 period.  The type of data used is quantitative data sourced from secondary data. The population in this study are energy sector companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling and 14 companies were obtained as samples. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The research results show that the liquidity ratio has no effect on profitability, leverage has a negative and significant effect on profitability, the activity ratio has a positive and significant effect on profitability, and firm size has no effect on profitability. Therefore, this research provides recommendations to companies to further increase the activity ratio which reflects the effectiveness of asset management and pay more attention to leverage movements which reflect the level of use of funds originating from debt. Investors can consider leverage and activity ratio before making investment decisions
Pengaruh Kepribadian Proaktif terhadap Perilaku Inovatif, Komitmen Afektif, dan Kesejahteraan Kerja
Authors: Rahmawati Ega
Published: May 2024

The era of globalization has brought major changes in organizations. Organizations need human resources who have a very proactive personality to make changes that are beneficial to the organization. Therefore, having a proactive personality for a teacher is very important. Teachers with a very proactive personality will act actively to improve teaching conditions and overcome any challenges of change that impact the quality of their work. Proactive personality itself has an impact on innovative behavior, affective commitment, and work well-being. This research aims to analyze proactive personality having a positive and significant influence on innovative behavior, proactive personality having a positive and significant influence on affective commitment, and proactive personality having a positive and significant influence on work well-being. For this reason, the topic of this research is SMA N 1 Babat and the subject is the teacher. The number of respondents in this study was 93 people, by distributing questionnaires directly. Quantitative methods with primary data sources will be used in this research. The sampling technique uses random sampling. Statistical analysis of the research used Structural Equation Modeling on SmartPLS software version 3. The results of the research explained that proactive personality had a positive and significant effect on innovative behavior, proactive personality had a positive and significant effect on affective commitment, and proactive personality had a positive and significant effect on work well-being. This research can be a reference for the principal of SMA N 1 Babat in increasing innovative behavior, affective commitment, work well-being.
Pengaruh likuiditas, sales growth, firm size, arus kas operasi, CEO duality, dan intellectual capital terhadap financial distress pada perusahaan sektor healthcare di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018-2022
Authors: Mala Sari Erminda Eka , Isbanah Yuyun
Published: May 2024

Financial distress merupakan kondisi dimana perusahaan mengalami kesulitan dalam memenuhi kewajiban keuangannya. Kondisi ini dapat menyebabkan perusahaan mengalami kebangkrutan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh likuiditas, sales growth, firm size, arus kas operasi, CEO duality, dan intellectual capital terhadap financial distress pada perusahaan sektor healthcare di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018-2022. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data kuantitatif yang bersumber dari data sekunder. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan sektor healthcare di Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018 - 2022. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan sampel jenuh dan diperoleh 17 perusahaan sebagai sampel dalam penelitian. Data dianalisis menggunakan regresi logistik dan dihitung dengan IBM SPSS 25. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa likuiditas yang diproksikan dengan current ratio (CR) berpengaruh signifikan dan negatif terhadap  financial distress. Sedangkan sales growth, firm size, arus kas operasi, CEO duality, dan intellectual capital tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap financial distress. Perusahaan di sektor healthcare harus selalu memperhatikan peningkatan nilai likuiditas karena kenaikan likuiditas perusahaan berkontribusi pada pengurangan potensi terjadinya financial distress. Untuk menjaga stabilitas likuiditas, perusahaan dapat mengambil berbagai upaya proaktif, yaitu manajemen persediaan dapat dioptimalkan untuk mencegah akumulasi yang berlebihan atau kekurangan yang berpotensi mengganggu likuiditas. Pengelolaan piutang yang efisien juga menjadi kunci, dengan implementasi kebijakan kredit yang bijaksana dan pemantauan ketat terhadap piutang yang jatuh tempo untuk memastikan penerimaan kas yang tepat waktu.