bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENDEKATAN SUBJEKTIF DAN OBJEKTIF SEBAGAI METODE PENCIPTAAN FILM EKSPERIMENTAL SAYA DAN SAMPAH (POLUSI VISUAL)
Authors: LAWRANTA GANGGA , PRAMAYOZA DEDE
Published: March 2024

This article describes the creative process of an experimental film entitled Saya dan Sampah which is one of the experimental films that departs from the political phenomenon in 2019, where general elections took place in Indonesia starting from the City or District, Provincial, Legislative, to Presidential elections. The experimental film Saya dan Sampah was created using a subjective point of view which aims to show that the presence of campaign props in public spaces, which are not well-organized, both in terms of design, irregular placement and uncommunicativeness, produce visual waste or visual pollution, where people's rights in the public sphere are ignored. The process of creating the experimental film Saya dan Sampah shows that basically the impact of visual pollution is public space that is neither environmentally friendly nor visually friendly, as well as long-term impacts that can dull human reasoning. Therefore, society does not have to be permissive towards the freedom to use public space, which is basically their space.AbstrakArtikel ini menguraikan tentang proses penciptaan film eksperimental berjudul Saya dan Sampah yang merupakan salah satu film eksperimental yang berangkat dari fenomena politik di tahun 2019, di mana pemilihan umum terjadi di Indonesia dimulai dari tingkat Kota atau Kabupaten, Provinsi, Legislatif hingga pemilihan Presiden. Film eksperimental Saya dan Sampah  diciptakan dengan menggunakan sudut pandang subjektif yang bertujuan untuk menunjukkan bahwa keberadaan alat peraga kampanye di ruang publik, yang tidak tertata rapi, baik dari bentuk desain, penempatan yang tidak beraturan dan tidak komunikatif, menghasilkan sampah visual atau polusi visual, di mana hak masyarakat di ruang publik diabaikan. Proses penciptaan karya film eksperimental Saya dan Sampah menunjukkan bahwa pada dasarnya dampak dari polusi visual adalah ruang publik yang tidak ramah lingkungan maupun secara visual, begitu juga dengan dampak jangka panjang yang dapat menumpulkan daya nalar manusia. Karenanya masyarakat tidak harus bersifat permisif terhadap kebebasan penggunaan ruang publik, yang pada dasarnya merupakan ruang mereka.
ANIMATION AND VIDEO IN IMPROVING OPEN WORDS VOCABULARY
Authors: MARPAUNG MARLIN STEFFI
Published: March 2024

The most important part of language learning is vocabulary. To do well in English and effectively perform a good English, students must be able to retain words. The purpose of this study is to seek whether vocabulary learning through animation and video in groups learning perform better than individual learning. This study used a quantitative analysis approach with a comparison design to find out the students' vocabulary enhancement. The vocabulary pre-test and post-tests were utilized as the instruments of this study. The sample were VIII grade students from two classes at a public school in Cimahi, Bandung. The results of this study showed that both groups of students improved their open words vocabulary, and students who are taught through animation and video with learning in groups performed better than the students who learn individually, with pre-test scores of 59.59 and 59.00, and post-test scores of 83.47 and 73.63.
Incidencia de los atributos del profesional contable en la aplicación de las Normas Internacionales de Información Financiera (NIIF)
Authors: Cuadrado-Sánchez Gina , Bonilla-Vintimilla Sonia , Mendieta-Andrade Patricio
Published: March 2024

Por mandato legal en el Ecuador las empresas sujetas al control de la Superintendencia de Compañías estandarizaron sus estados financieros bajo las Normas Internacionales de Información Financiera (NIIF). Si bien es cierto, existen estudios precedentes sobre los efectos de la implementación de las normas, aún no se atribuye importancia a los atributos que el profesional contable debe tener para realizar adecuadamente el proceso de las transacciones de las organizaciones sujetas a esta legislación. En este contexto, el presente estudio analiza la relación entre el grado de educación y experiencia de los contadores y el nivel de aplicación de las regulaciones planteadas. A una muestra representativa de profesionales del área contable en empresas comercializadoras de línea blanca de la ciudad de Cuenca, se aplicaron encuestas que permitieron determinar la incidencia de las variables experiencia, conocimiento, nivel de formación que definen los atributos del profesional en el nivel de aplicación efectiva de las NIIF. Mediante el uso de la prueba de chi-cuadrado de Pearson se confirma la asociación de las variables planteadas, determinándose que la variable con mayor significación es la experiencia profesional.
“The Way It Is”: Land Preservation and the Culture of White Wealth in Lyme, Connecticut
Authors: Gencarella Stephen Olbrys
Published: March 2024

Abstract: This essay is a critical folklore study of the culture of White wealth and its impact upon land preservation practices in the town of Lyme, Connecticut. On the one hand, it seeks to provide an example of research into White elite culture that Anand Prahlad recently called for in folklore studies. On the other hand, it is a contemporizing of research conducted in Connecticut in the 1950s by sociologist Frank Lee, and a contribution to allied scholarship that addresses problematic land preservation practices and their relation to “soft” racism. This article focuses especially on the public statements of the Lyme Democratic Town Committee and the Lyme Land Conservation Trust, arguing that such expressions should be considered viable forms of folklore. I provide an immanent critique of both organizations and criticize their failure and lack of accountability to perform values they publicly declare as essential to their core mission. I further critically analyze a specific case study that unfolded in 2021 in Lyme concerning open space. Although a study of folklore, this essay is composed with the non-specialist in mind and encourages organizations dedicated to social justice and equity to foster increased collaboration with folklorists.
Utopia Lost? The Cultural Incorporation of the Subcultural Kitchen
Authors: Bergh Justin
Published: March 2024

abstract: The publication of Anthony Bourdain’s memoir Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly marked a turning point in the representation of chefs and cooks in popular media. Bourdain, although by no means the first celebrity chef, introduced a new image, what I call the “chef underground.” The kitchen is a space of labor exploitation. Yet, for those travelers in the chef underground it allowed for a transient existence, relatively free from outside scrutiny and normative expectations of behavior. By detailing these alternative social and cultural dispositions—and aligning himself with them—Bourdain constructed a unique antiestablishment persona for himself as well as rendered the nebulous group of outsider chefs and cooks legible in mainstream culture. Drawing on the work of José Esteban Muñoz, I argue that, prior to the publication of Kitchen Confidential , the professional kitchen functioned in a utopian manner by providing a space in which alternative, antisocial ways of being offered a refuge from dominant notions of proper subjecthood. Through ethnographic fieldwork in a restaurant featured on Bourdain’s television show No Reservations , I aim to understand how Bourdain’s exposure of the chef underground affects those in professional kitchens and if this once utopian space offers a way of recuperating an alternative temporality.
Predictive analytics in credit risk management for banks: A comprehensive review
Authors: Wilhelmina Afua Addy  , Chinonye Esther Ugochukwu  , Adedoyin Tolulope Oyewole  , Onyeka Chrisanctus Ofodile  , Omotayo Bukola Adeoye  , Chinwe Chinazo Okoye
Published: March 2024

This comprehensive review explores the dynamic landscape of predictive analytics in credit risk management within the banking sector. Anchored in a qualitative research design, the study synthesizes existing literature and real-world case studies to provide a multifaceted understanding of predictive analytics' role in modern banking. The review identifies key trends, highlighting the integration of predictive analytics across diverse banking operations, the transition to advanced machine learning algorithms, the democratization of predictive analytics tools, and the growing emphasis on ethical and regulatory compliance. It underscores the effectiveness of predictive analytics, showcasing its ability to enhance risk assessment precision, decision-making agility, and overall banking performance. Comparative analyses reveal the varying performance of predictive models across contexts, emphasizing the importance of tailored model selection. However, challenges such as data quality, model interpretability, talent scarcity, ethical considerations, and implementation costs pose significant hurdles. Looking forward, predictive analytics promises to be an indispensable tool for mitigating credit risk in the banking sector, offering refined risk assessments, smarter decisions, and enhanced resilience. The insights from this review provide valuable guidance for banking professionals, regulators, and researchers navigating the evolving landscape of predictive analytics in banking.
Leveraging big data and analytics for enhanced public health decision-making: A global review
Authors: Adekunle Oyeyemi Adenyi  , Chioma Anthonia Okolo  , Tolulope Olorunsogo  , Oloruntoba Babawarun
Published: March 2024

In recent years, the proliferation of big data and analytics technologies has revolutionized various sectors, including public health. This review presents a comprehensive review of how leveraging big data and analytics has enhanced public health decision-making on a global scale. The review encompasses diverse applications, methodologies, challenges, and opportunities within this burgeoning field. Big data analytics in public health encompasses the collection, processing, and analysis of vast datasets from heterogeneous sources, including electronic health records, social media, wearable devices, and environmental sensors. These data sources offer valuable insights into disease patterns, risk factors, healthcare utilization, and population health trends. By applying advanced analytical techniques such as machine learning, predictive modeling, and data visualization, public health officials can extract actionable intelligence to inform decision-making processes. Several case studies highlight the efficacy of big data analytics in various public health domains. For instance, predictive modeling techniques have been utilized to forecast disease outbreaks, enabling timely resource allocation and intervention planning. Social media mining has facilitated real-time surveillance of public sentiment and health-related behaviors, aiding in targeted health promotion campaigns. Additionally, electronic health record analysis has facilitated personalized medicine initiatives and improved patient outcomes. Despite the significant potential of big data analytics in public health, several challenges exist. These include data privacy concerns, data quality issues, interoperability barriers, and the digital divide. Furthermore, ethical considerations regarding consent, transparency, and equity must be carefully addressed to mitigate potential biases and ensure responsible data usage. Looking ahead, the future of leveraging big data and analytics for public health decision-making appears promising. Advancements in data integration, interoperability standards, and artificial intelligence hold immense potential for improving the accuracy, timeliness, and relevance of public health interventions. Collaborative efforts between governments, academia, industry, and civil society are essential to harness the full potential of big data analytics in safeguarding population health and promoting well-being on a global scale.
Studi Komparasi Tentang Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis Siswa Pada Pembelajaran PAI Dengan Menggunakan Media Game Kahoot Dan Quizizz
Authors: Ainur Rosyidah  , Laila Badriyah
Published: March 2024

Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis Siswa pada Pembelajaran PAI dengan menggunakan Media Game Kahoot dan Quizizz di SMA Negeri 1 Waru Sidoarjo. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan Kuantitatif dengan jenis Komparasi. Subyek Penelitian adalah siswa kelas X yang populasinya berjumlah 392 siswa dan menggunakan Purposive Sampling yang berjumlah 60 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa serangkaian Tes. Teknik analisis data menggunakan Uji Normalitas, Uji Homogenitas dan Uji T. Adapun hasil perhitungan dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa thitung= 4,111 lebih besar dari pada ttabel= 2,001. Sehingga H0 ditolak dan H1 diterima, artinya terdapat Perbedaan kemampuan berpikir kritis Siswa pada pembelajaran PAI dengan menggunakan Media Game Kahoot dan Quizizz di SMA Negeri 1 Waru Sidoarjo.
Islam dan Pendidikan Adab Modern: Dakwah Kekinian Sebagai Kontra Narasi di dalam Tiktok
Authors: Wiranthy Nur Syawitri  , Shobah Shofariyani Iryanti
Published: March 2024

Tujuan dari penulisan atau penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas platform media Tiktok sebagai sarana atau media dakwah umat Islam yang pada akhirnya akan membuka pikiran masyarakat atau khususnya pembaca bahwa Tiktok tidak hanya memberikan pengaruh negatif saja, tetapi banyak hal positif yang dapat peneliti lakukan dan temukan di platform media sosial tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari berbagai jurnal yang sesuai dengan variabel penelitian. Evaluasi dari penelitian ini diharapkan mampu memberikan pemahaman atau wawasan kepada khalayak.
Kata kunci: Pendidikan Islam, Tiktok, Dakwah.
Muslim Milenial Dalam Dinamika Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar: Dakwah Ustad Hanan Attaki Dalam Diskursus Pendidikan Progresif
Authors: Mahesa Sandi  , Shobah Shofariyani Iryanti
Published: March 2024

Dakwah di era globalisasi saat ini memanfaatkan kemajuan teknologi sebagai media dalam menyebarkan pesan-pesan Islam. Banyak bermunculan media sosial yang berguna untuk mempermudah penyebaran dakwah Islam yang dilakukan oleh para cendekiawan muslim. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi penelitian kualitatif, yang melibatkan analisis komprehensif terhadap platform media sosial yang digunakan oleh Ustadz Hanan Attaki untuk berdakwah. Selain itu, penelitian ini juga menggali metode spesifik yang digunakan oleh Ustadz Hanan Attaki, menyoroti karakteristik unik yang berkontribusi terhadap efektivitas dakwahnya dalam berinteraksi dengan audiens milenial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan wawasan tentang strategi dakwah yang digunakan di era digitalisasi dan konvergensi media, yang menawarkan kontribusi berharga bagi wacana yang berkembang tentang penjangkauan Islam di era kontemporer.
Kata kunci: Dakwah, Media sosial, Ustadz  Hanan Attaki, Retorika Dakwah, Merdeka Belajar.
Comparison Of Management Of Nihayatul Amal Islamic Boarding School In Central Karawang Regency With Al-Muhajirin Islamic Boarding School In Purwakarta Regency
Authors: Millah Shihabul
Published: March 2024

This article discusses the comparison of management at the Nihayatul Amal and Al-Muhajirin Islamic boarding schools, with the aim of knowing the similarities, differences, disadvantages and advantages between the two. Then this article is in the form of qualitative research with a critical analysis approach to the two Islamic boarding schools, and the data taken is the result of searching for previous research such as journals, books and so on as well as interviews with the alumni concerned. The result obtained is that these two Islamic boarding schools have their own characteristics, especially in terms of curriculum where the Nihayatul Amal boarding school is more inclined to the classical system but the Al-Muhajirin pesantren uses an integration system between classical and modern, as well as from the organization of the Al-Muhajirin pesantren they recruit service students who have been declared to have passed strata 1 while in the Nihayatul Amal boarding school only service students have participating in PKL activities, and from an institutional point of view, Nihayatul Amal has the status of a pure Islamic boarding school while Al-Muhajirin has the status of a foundation.
Glu-A3b allele has a significant effect on gluten quality of bread wheat in a recombinant inbred line population
Authors: Aydın Nevzat , Sayaslan Abdulvahit , Demir Bedrettin , Çıbık Sarı Cemile , Savaslı Erdinc , Önder Oğuz , Şermet Cemal , Orhan Şinasi , Demir Lütfi , Sönmez Mesut Ersin , Güleç Tuğba
Published: March 2024

In this study, a total of 147 wheat lines with variying low molecular weight glutenin subunits (LMW-GS), obtained by crossing Tosunbey and Tahirova2000 bread wheats, were included. Milling, protein, dough-mixing properties of the genotypes were measured and their relations with LMW-GS were investigated in eight different environments. As the LMW-GS of the parents were quite different; milling, protein and dough-mixing properties of the lines were significantly influenced. In this regard, presence of rye translocation (Glu-B3j) reduced flour yield and increased damaged starch and protein contents. In terms of protein quality, Glu-A3b+Glu-B3b allellic combinations were better than GluA3b+Glu-B3j or Glu-A3e +Glu-B3j allellic combinations. It was observed that negative effects of rye translocation could be minimized by selecting proper Glu-3 alleles, such as Glu-A3b instead of Glu-A3e. LMW-GS combinations of the lines influenced mixolab mixing and thermorheological properties. In this respect, the lines with Glu-A3b or Glu-B3b allelles showed increased mixing time and stability as compared to the lines with Glu-A3e or Glu-B3j allelles. The effect of LMW-GS alleles on gluten quality and dough strength was statistically bb > eb > bj > ej. In terms of myxolab stability value related to bread volume; 1 = 2*, 7 + 9 > 17 +18, b > e and b > j; in terms of mixing time; 1 > 2*, 7 + 9 < 17 +18, b > e and b > j. As a result, the Glu-A3b allele can be used to increase gluten quality, and the Glu-B3j allele can be used to increase protein content. Proper allellic combinations of LMW-GS in wheat can be developed for a given bakery product.
The Relationship between Emotional Burnout and the Quality of Life of Psychiatrists
Authors: Zrazhevskaya I. A. , Bykov K. V. , Topka E. O. , Isaev R. N. , Orlov A. M.
Published: March 2024

Background:effective and safe provision of medical care depends on the well-being of medical workers – problems related to health and quality of life do not allow the clinician to realize his potential fully. A high level of work stress undermines the well-being of medical personnel. One of its most characteristic manifestations is burnout.

The aimwas to study the relationship between burnout and quality of life with the construction of a mathematical model for prediction of the quality of life based on information about the degree of psychiatrists’ burnout.

The main hypothesisof this study was that burnout significantly and negatively affects the quality of life.

Participants and methods:82 psychiatrists, working in Moscow psychiatric clinics, independently filled out the Maslach Burnout Inventory and an abbreviated version of the WHO questionnaire «Quality of Life» (WHOQOL-BREF). The multiple linear regression was used to assess the impact of burnout on the quality of life of physicians. The values of the Maslach Burnout Inventory, the age, and gender of the respondents were used as predictors; the response variables were the values of WHOQOL-BREF.

Results:the value of the domain «emotional exhaustion» is negatively associated with the four dimensions of the WHOQOL-BREF such as «physical health», «psychological health», «social relationships», «environment». The domain «personal accomplishment» positively correlated with respondents’ physical and psychological health. Age affected these indicators negatively but did not affect social relationships and health in the «environment» subscale. The gender of psychiatrists did not have a significant impact on their quality of life. The adjusted coefficient of determination of the models was in the range from 0.1907 to 0.511.

Conclusions:еmotional burnout negatively affects the quality of life of practicing psychiatrists. Prospective, longitudinal studies are still needed to establish causal connections between these constructs.
Characteristics of Visual Contrast Sensitivity and Ocular Microtremor in Schizophrenia
Authors: Kosikova A. V. , Shoshina I. I. , Lyapunov S. I. , Guseinova Z. T. , Lyapunov I. S. , Radivilko A. A. , Ivanov M. V.
Published: March 2024

Background: schizophrenia is a severe mental illness characterized not only by cognitive but also sensory impairments, including the visual system. Research suggests impairments in contrast processing in schizophrenia, but evidence regarding the nature of these impairments is inconsistent. The theory of tremor modulation signal connects contrast sensitivity with the parameters of ocular microtremor – high-frequency and low-amplitude micromovements that are controlled by neurons of the nuclei of the brain stem. The parameters of ocular microtremor in psychopathology, in particular in schizophrenia, have not been described in the scientific literature.

The aim of the study was to study the characteristics of contrast sensitivity and microtremor of the eyes of patients with schizophrenia.

Patients and methods: to register contrast sensitivity, the method of computer visocontrastometry was used. Gabor elements were presented with spatial frequencies of 0.4, 1.0, 3.0, and 10 cycles/deg. Eye microtremor was recorded using a non-contact high-speed video recording method using an original optical system. The study involved 30 patients diagnosed as paranoid schizophrenia and 30 people without psychopathology and neurological diseases.

Results: the contrast sensitivity of patients was reduced in the region of medium and high spatial frequencies compared with conditionally healthy controls, which may be associated with the chronic course of the disease. Ocular microtremor in the patient group was characterized by a lower frequency and a higher amplitude compared to the control group.

Conclusions: contrast sensitivity and ocular microtremor are considered as potential markers for determining the functional state in schizophrenia, which requires further research and accumulation of experimental data.
«Hierarchical» and «Modular» Models of Psychopathological Syndromes and Mental Functions
Authors: Pyatnitskiy N. Yu.
Published: March 2024

The aimwas to compare «hierarchical» and «modular» models of the mental functions and psychopathological syndromes.

Material and method:a historical analysis is undertaken in the narrative review the works of thinkers of different times who put forward the concepts of mental deviations from the norm. Discussion and conclusion: hierarchical models go back to the concepts of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, modular models – to the concepts of the German doctor F. Gall. The most famous hierarchical model of «circles» of positive and negative general psychopathological syndromes in Russian psychiatry by A.V. Snezhnevsky was preceded by the hierarchical model of M.O. Gurevich – M.Ya. Sereisky, in turn, based on the model of «levels» of the psyche of the English neurologist J.H. Jackson and E. Kraepelin’s «organ registers» model. In German psychiatry also K. Jaspers cited the «onion» model in the first edition of General Psychopathology, substantiating the complication of psychopathological symptoms depending on the nosology of mental disorders. Later, the American psycholinguist and philosopher J. Fodor proposed a «modular» model of the psyche, according to which the human psyche consists of relatively independent «modules» («encapsulated») that are specific to a certain area of stimuli, are genetically determined, correlate with certain neural structures and are «computationally autonomous». The concept of modular construction of the psyche was further developed in the works of psychologists and psychiatrists of the «evolutionary» direction (models of «massive modularity», which denied the «encapsulation» of modules according to J. Fodor), based, among other premises, on the modular construction of the brain of many animal species. Diversity turns out to be inherent not only in modular models of the psyche, but also in hierarchical ones, for example, the sequence of general psychopathological positive syndromes in A.V. Snezhnevsky’s model of «circles» differs from the correlation of psychopathological syndromes in the model of «registers» by E. Kraepelin, who at the final stage of his scientific activity postulated the principles of «comparative psychiatry», in many respects similar to the principles of the subsequent direction of «evolutionary» psychiatry.
The Effect of Adding Propolis to Formula Milk on The Streptococcus Sobrinus Inhibition Zone (In Vitro)
Authors: Welly Anggarani  , Adisty Restu Poetri  , Dinda Nabila Alfani
Published: March 2024

Background: Caries is one of the dental and oral health problems that are often suffered by children. One of the main causes is the habit of children consuming formula milk as it contains sucrose. Streptococcus sobrinus is an oral pathogenic bacteria that has a role in the initial process of dental caries. One of the natural ingredients that function as anti-caries is propolis. Objective: Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of adding propolis to formula milk on the inhibition zone of Streptococcus sobrinus bacteria. Methods: This type of research is a Laboratory Experiment with a Post-Test control Group Design. It consists of 4 groups, namely the formula milk group without propolis as a negative control, the formula milk treatment group with propolis concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 20% carried out with 7 replications of each group. The sample is a pure isolate of Streptococcus sobrinus bacteria. Results: The results showed the average inhibition zone was the formula milk group without propolis was 0.00±0.00 mm, the formula milk group with propolis concentration of 5% was 12.87±1.18 mm, the formula milk group with propolis concentration of 10% was 16.65±1.51 mm, and the formula milk group with propolis concentration of 20% was 24.87±0.39 mm. Conclusion: It means the addition of propolis to formula milk has been proven to be effective in inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus sobrinus bacteria.
The Effectiveness of The Blended Learning Method as A Learning Innovation During The Covid-19 Pandemic at Faculty Of Dentistry, Hang Tuah University Surabaya
Authors: Nora Lelyana  , Aulia Dwi Maharani  , Ghita Hadi Hollanda
Published: March 2024

Background: The covid-19 pandemic has an impact on many sectors include the education sector. Dental education students are not only given academic knowledge but also need to be trained for their dental practice skills. Various obstacles during covid-19 pandemic require educational institutions to make innovations to maintain the quality of graduates. One of the innovations that can be implemented is blended learning. Blended learning combines online methods for lecture substitution and face-to-face methods for clinical activities on phantoms. The indicator of success of this method is by getting pass in the National Competency Exam for Dentist (UKMP2DG).  Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the blended learning method as a learning innovation during the covid 19 pandemic at the Faculty of Dentistry, Hang Tuah University Surabaya. Methods: This is an observational analytic study by comparing the percentage of UKMP2DG’s passing rates during the period before the covid 19 pandemic (2019) and during the implementation of the blended learning method (2021 and 2022). Data analysed using one-way Anova with an error of 5%. Results: The results of oneway Anova showed p value = 0.120> 0.05. Conclusion: There is no significant difference between the number of UKMP2DG passing rates from 2019, 2021 and 2022 means blended learning method can provide the same number of pass rate as other previous methods.
Pengembangan SOP Pengolahan Lidah Buaya untuk Industri Rumah Tangga Berbasis Analisis Kesenjangan Mutu
Authors: Septiayuningsih Saskia , Sofitra Mohamad , Wijayanto Dedi
Published: March 2024

Pada kegiatan penelitian untuk PKM ini dikembangkan SOP pengolahan lidah buaya untuk menjamin mutu produk pada industri rumah tangga pangan (IRTP) pengolahan lidah buaya di Kota Pontianak. IRTP lidah buaya menghasilkan berbagai jenis produk oleh-oleh khas Pontianak, diantaranya berupa jelly kering dan minuman lidah buaya. Permasalahan yang ditemui pada hampir semua IRTP ini yaitu tidak adanya SOP produksi yang dapat menjamin berbagai aspek mutu produk. Pengembangan SOP produksi untuk IRTP lidah buaya pada kegiatan ini diawali dengan melakukan survei kebutuhan pelanggan menggunakan kuesioner. Tujuannya untuk mengidentifikasi dan menganalisis kesenjangan mutu (quality gap analysis) antara customer expectations dan customer perception of delivery dengan penekanan pada aspek higiene. Kemudian dilanjutkan dengan melakukan studi ke industri rumah tangga pengolahan lidah buaya A dan B untuk menilai proses produksi serta kondisi peralatan dan sarana produksi pangan existing. Proses penilaian ini mengacu pada Peraturan Kepala BPOM RI Nomor HK.03.1.23.04.12.2207 Tahun 2012. Hasil dari kedua kegiatan diatas dijadikan dasar dalam mengembangkan SOP yang dibutuhkan oleh IRTP untuk menjamin mutu produknya.
Synthesis and Characterization of Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles Prepared by Two Different Cold Plasma Jet Methods
Authors: Shaker Abdulrhman H. , Aadim Kadhim A.
Published: March 2024

In this paper, a cold plasma system utilizing a high voltage of 13.5 kV of alternative (AC) and direct current (DC) was used under atmospheric pressure with argon (Ar)-gas at a flow rate of 2.5 l/min and a flowing time of 4 min to synthesize aluminum oxide (AlO) nanoparticles (NP). From the results, when DC was used, it was found that the absorption spectrum starts at 303 nm and gradually falls to 870 nm. With AC, the absorption spectrum was at 330 nm and then began to fall to 902 nm. The energy gap when utilizing DC and AC was 3.49 and 3.44 eV respectively. The analysis of the X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns showed the structure of the NPs was amorphous, matching the pattern 42-1746. At DC, the average size of NPs formed, as deduced from the XRD pattern, was 29.56 nm, and it was very close to what appeared in the field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images, in which the apparent NP size ranged between 20 and 50 nm. The XRD test gave an average NP size of 38.21 nm in AC, while the FESEM images showed a size range of 20 - 60 nm. At dc, the AlO NPs were aggregated and interconnected, and each set was connected to another set, as shown in the FESEM images. At AC, the shape of the synthesized AlO NPs was quasi-spherical, with slightly elongated particles connected.
Compensation of Atmospheric Turbulence Phase Distortion Using Neural Network Adaptive Optics
Authors: Hassan Raaid Nawfee
Published: March 2024

Adaptive optics revolutionizes telescopic resolution but faces cost, complexity, and calibration hurdles. Neural network adaptive optics (NNAO) offers promise by using neural networks to tailor corrections to telescopes and atmospheric conditions, by passing calibration and sensors. This MATLAB-based study examines NNAO's impact on astronomical image quality, revealing it as a cost-efficient solution that enhances adaptive optics in astronomy. The numerical simulation results were encouraging, with a compensation rate exceeding 50% due to favorable monitoring conditions.  The results indicate that the dominant factor affecting image quality is the variance of wavefront aberrations. The Strehl ratio (SR) decreases from an average of 0.548 for a variance of 0.2 to 0.020 for a variance of 0.6, while the mean squared error (MSE) increases from an average of 0.613 to 5.414. However, the effect on peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) is inconclusive. Furthermore, it was found that increasing the number of neurons and training ratio does not significantly impact the results obtained, but it noticeably affects the computational time required.
Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Capromorelin in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta)
Authors: Campellone Gianni A , Easley Kirk A , Jenkins Joe B , Jean Sherrie M
Published: March 2024

Nonhuman primates used in biomedical research may experience clinically significant weight loss for a variety of reasons. Episodes of anorexia (complete loss of appetite) or hyporexia (decreased appetite) can result in significant weight loss, potentially altering animal welfare and scientific studies. The FDA has approved several appetite stimulants for use in domestic species, but currently none are approved for use in NHP. Treatment of inappetence and weight loss in NHP often relies on the extralabel use of these compounds. Capromorelin is a ghrelin receptor agonist. As a growth hormone secretagogue, capromorelin increases appetite, leading to weight gain. Studies in several species have shown a positive correlation between capromorelin administration and weight gain; in 2017, an oral solution of capromorelin received FDA approval for use in dogs. We tested this solution in healthy adult rhesus macaques (n = 3 males and 3 females) for its effects on body weight and insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1). A control group (n = 2 males and 2 females) was used for comparison. Treated macaques received a 3 mg/kg oral dose daily for 7 d. Clinical signs were observed daily. Weights were collected before, during and at the end of treatment. Blood was drawn before, during and after treatment for measurement of IGF-1 levels and standard hematology and biochemistry parameters. Baseline-adjusted mean body weights and IGF-1 levels were significantly higher in treated as compared with control monkeys after 7 d of beginning treatment (body weight of 10.5 ± 0.1 kg (mean ± SEM) and 10.1 ± 0.1 kg, respectively; IGF-1 of 758 ± 43 ng/mL and 639 ± 22 ng/mL, respectively). Capromorelin administration was not associated with appreciable changes in hematologic and biochemical values in treated macaques. These findings suggest that capromorelin may be useful for treating inappetence and weight loss in NHP, and based on blood analysis, a 7-d course of treatment does not appear to cause acute toxicity.
Hybrid discourse: Constitutive features of geographic essays
Authors: Balandina Ekaterina Sergeevna
Published: March 2024

The research objective is to identify the constitutive features of a geographic essay as a distinct type of discourse. The scientific novelty lies in conducting for the first time the study of the hybrid nature of the 19th to early 20th-century geographic essays, determining and analyzing its primary components. The article also introduces the author's definition of the term “hybrid discourse”. The research is based on the classification proposed by V. I. Karasik, who suggested considering discourse participants, goals, values, chronotopes, themes, genres, strategies, precedent texts, and discursive formulas as the main components of discourse. The study revealed that scientific and artistic discourses form the discursive basis of geographic essays. The key constitutive features of the 19th to early 20th-century geographic essays are presented and described in the analysis. The research identified the key elements of the scientific discourse including main objectives, values, themes, primary chronotopes, central informational strategy, precedent texts, and discursive formulas. The artistic component of these essays is expressed through the formation of secondary objectives, as well as additional chronotope frameworks and diverse frequency strategies.
Reconciling petrologic magma ascent speedometers for the June 12th, 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, Philippines
Authors: Harris Megan , Hosseini Behnaz , Myers Madison , Bouley Logan
Published: March 2024

We investigate whether decompression rates derived from three often-disparate petrologic techniques (microlites, bubbles, and melt embayments) can be reconciled or integrated for a more complete understanding of magma ascent in the conduit. We focus on the well-studied and -documented earliest Plinian eruptions (June 12, 1991) of Mount Pinatubo. Using a newly developed two-stage decompression-diffusion model, volatile profiles in quartz-hosted embayments reveal an initial stage of decompression nearly two orders of magnitude slower than final rates. In applying time-integrated models of microlite and bubble nucleation and growth, initial decompression rates from embayments are supported by microlite modeling results, whereas final rates are in close agreement with bubble number densities. This consistency and continuity between speedometers supports the sensitivity of different petrologic recorders to specific regions of the conduit system and highlights the fidelity of embayments as recorders of decompression throughout the entire conduit. Ascent timescales derived from Pinatubo embayments range from hours to days, coinciding with the visual onset of lava effusion leading to explosive activity.
Examining changes in teacher education programs: A case study approach
Authors:   Education Studies, Ariel University, POB 3, Kiryat Hamada, Ariel, Israel 40700, Israel, Ben-Amram Miri
Published: March 2024

This study retrospectively examines teaching practice within Israeli teacher education programs. A pilot study investigates the implementation of a novel teacher education program in Israeli academia, with a focus on the freedom it grants to institutions. This program emerged during the Covid-19 crisis when e-learning dominated. The study assesses 45 respondents' perceptions of teaching practice and the academia-school relationship through a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. On the quantitative front, the study involved the examination of several questionnaires. These included a self-efficacy questionnaire, an attitude survey regarding teaching, an evaluation of professional identity, and an attitude questionnaire centered on practical experiences within schools. In the assessment of self-efficacy, we utilized a modified version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE). Additionally, the researchers crafted the other questionnaires. The study also encompassed an exploration of student satisfaction levels concerning collaboration during practical experiences, the acquisition of various skills during school-based practice, and the correlation between the teacher training program's different courses and practical work within school settings. The research covered the documentation and formative assessment of the design and alteration processes within teacher education based on the outlined changes. The study evaluated these processes through primary documents from the academic institution, which provided evidence of the change preparation. It also analyzes the goals, learning outcomes, and teaching methods for students specializing in education. The study highlights changes in teaching practice that foster connections between academia and the field, particularly in pedagogy. These changes focus on the intensified school-based experience, paired with e-teaching workshops. Findings reveal that in evaluating teaching practice competence, interpersonal skills and professional identity rank highly among skills gained during field experiences. The research also showcases the acquisition of essential teaching and class management skills. The study raises questions regarding the program's impact on institutions, particularly concerning its role in enhancing autonomy and relevance. The study evaluates the program’s potential as a catalyst for effective teacher education and its ability to attract mission-driven, motivated individuals to the teaching profession.
Bioactive components of the methanolic extracts of Terminalia spp. against fungal pathogens in Drosophila melanogaster (Diptericin-lacZ II) as a Model
Authors:   Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria., Zaccheaus Longchi Satkat , Wuyep Ponchang Apollos ,   Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria., Njolke Mafe Alice ,   Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Sciences, Taraba State University, Jalingo, Nigeria., Ojochogu Dogun ,   Department of Science and Laboratory Technology, Federal College of Forestry Jos, Plateau State.
Published: March 2024

Fungal pathogens are becoming prospective agents of bioterrorism; there is widespread emergence of fungi such as Aspergillus species being implicated in invasive diseases, leading to increased use of antifungal prophylaxis and resistance to standard antifungal drugs. Drosophila melanogaster has gained appreciation as a useful model organism of human diseases. Comparative genomic studies estimate that up to 75% of the human genes implicated in diseases are conserved in Drosophila. The research was designed to evaluate the antifungal potency of the different methanolic extracts of five Terminalia species on three Aspergillus species using Drosophila melanogaster (Diptericin-lacZ II) as a model. Extraction and phytochemical screening of the methanolic extracts were carried out. The ingestion method was used to infect the flies and was treated on a diet containing 60 mg/ml of the extracts from the leaves, stems and roots of the five plants respectively. The results of the phytochemical screening indicated that the different extracts contained the presence of secondary metabolites such as Tannins, Saponins, Flavonoids, Steroids, Terpenoids, Alkaloids, Saponins and Cardiac glycosides. The result of the infectious studies showed that A. fumigatus was the most lethal to the flies with a survival of 8.89%, followed by A. terrues at 17.78% and A. flavus was the least lethal with a survival of 22.22% of flies infected and fed 5% glucose (control group). At p≤0.05 there was a significant difference in the survival rate of the flies infected with different Aspergillus species and treated with 60 mg/ml of the methanolic extracts of the plants from the five Terminalia species. All five Terminalia species had a broad spectrum activity against the Aspergillus species with more than 50% survival of the flies infected and treated on the extracts. These showed that all the Terminalia species induced the production of fungal peptides in the flies and supported the use of these plants in folk medicine. Keywords: Terminalia spp., Aspergillus spp., Fusarium oxysporium, Drosophila melanogaster, percentage survival, antifungal activities.
Nature Positive Tourism
Authors: Jones Peter
Published: March 2024

The concept of nature positive, simply defined as a means of describing a world where nature is being restored and is regenerating, rather than declining, is attracting increasing attention in the tourism industry. With this in mind, this review paper outlines the current global nature crisis, presents the results of an Internet search of academic research and consultancy company reports on nature positive, summarises the World Travel and Tourism Council’s recent report on nature positive travel and tourism, and offers some critical reflections on nature positive tourism. The reflections focus on the concept of nature positive itself, the industry’s commitment to nature positive tourism and concerns about greenwashing, and the relationship between tourism and sustainable development, which might all be seen to call the nature positive tourism into question. Keywords: nature crisis, nature positive, nature positive tourism, tourism industry, sustainability
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOCRATIVE APPLICATION FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT ON THE EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS IN TEACHING VOCABULARY AT SMPN 16 KOTA TANGERANG SELATAN
Authors: Nabila Hana , Al-Manar M Abduh , Gunawan Yudhie Indra
Published: March 2024

The aim of the research is to investigate whether Socrative application is effective to be used on the Eighth Grade Students in learning vocabulary at SMPN 16 Kota Tangerang Selatan in the academic year 2021/2022. The participants of this research were 64 students, which were classified into the controlled class and the experimental class through saturation sampling technique. The design used was quasi-experimental study and the instrument of this research was test that consisted of pre-test and post- test. The result can be seen that using Socrative application for formative assessment as the technique was effective and appropriate on the students in learning vocabulary.
UTILIZING DIGITAL LEARNING RESOURCES IN ENGLISH-SPECIFIC PURPOSES LEARNING CLASSROOM: ESP TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES
Authors: Fauzi Imam - , Juniardi Yudi - , - Wahyudin -
Published: March 2024

Nowadays, the development of technology has significantly affected how ESP teachers deliver their learning materials in the language classroom. This study aims to reveal the perceptions of ESP teachers towards digital learning technology devices used, both inside and outside the classroom. There are 25 ESP teachers of Serang Raya University engaged in this research. By using a questionnaire through Google Forms, this research revealed that although some students understand the importance of using digital devices in teaching practice in the classroom, they admit that their use has not been maximized due to their lack of knowledge about digital learning media.
TEACHING METHOD: SURVEY, QUESTION, READ, RECITE, REVIEW (SQ3R) TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Mulyanah Euis Yanah , Ishak Ishak
Published: March 2024

The research was conducted to observe the effect of the SQ3R on the tenth-grade student’s reading comprehension at SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Tangerang. The research used a quantitative approach and the design of this research was quasi-experiment research by using a non-equivalent control group design by using Random Sampling, consisting of X IPS 1 as an experiment class and X IPS 2 as a control class. The posttest results were obtained data that tcount = 1.29 and ttable = 1.9965 with significant level  = 5% or 0.05. This means that H0 = was rejected and H1 was accepted. It is reasonable to suppose that there is a substantial difference in students' reading comprehension between the experiment class taught using the SQ3R technique and the control class not taught using the SQ3R method. Therefore, the SQ3R method can be an alternate approach to improving students’ reading comprehension.
Investigating the Utilization of TikTok Application to Improve Nursing Students’ English Speaking Skills
Authors: Lastari Dyah Supraba , Putra Aidil Syah , Putra Aidil Syah , Rohim Abdul
Published: March 2024

In this era of the 5.0 industrial revolution, the importance of communication skills in English is becoming more pronounced, including in the field of nursing. Speaking is one of the four core skills for effective communication in the English language. The purpose of this paper is to describe nursing students’ experiences of using TikTok Application, a short-video sharing platform, as an alternative tool to help them practicing their speaking skills. The subjects of this study were 31 second-semester students of Nursing Study Program at a private University in Tangerang. The method used in this research was quasi-experimental approach with one group pretest-posttest design. The findings revealed that using the TikTok application can help students to improve their speaking skills significantly. In addition, they also gave positive responses toward using TikTok in learning English language as it could make them more relaxed and enjoyed while practicing their speaking skills.