bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Identification of MYB Transcription Factor, a Regulator Related to Hydrolysable Tannin Synthesis in Canarium album L., and Functional Analysis of CaMYBR04
Authors: Ye Qinghua , Wang Huiquan , Lin Zhehui , Xie Qian , Wang Wei , Chen Qingxi
Published: July 2024

Hydrolysed tannins (HTs) are polyphenols, which are related to the astringency, flavour, colour, stability, medicinal value and other characteristics of many fruits and vegetables. The biosynthetic mechanism of the majority of HTs remains unknown, and many biosynthetic pathways of HTs are speculative conclusions that have not been confirmed. The fruit of Canarium album L. (Chinese olive), which is notable for its pharmacological and edible properties, is rich in HTs. The fruit has a distinctive bitter and astringent taste when initially consumed, which mellows to a sweet sensation upon chewing. HTs serve as the primary material basis for the formation of the Chinese olive fruit’s astringent quality and pharmacological effects. In this study, the fruit of C. album Changying was utilised as the research material. The objective of this study was to provide a theoretical basis for the quality control of Chinese olive fruit and the application and development of its medicinal value. In addition, the study aimed to identify and screen related MYB transcription factors involved in the synthesis of HTs in the fruit and to clarify the mechanism of MYBs in the process of synthesis and regulation of HTs in Chinese olive fruit. The principal findings were as follows. A total of 83 differentially expressed Chinese olive MYB transcription factors (CaMYBs) were identified, including 54 1R-MYBs (MYB-related), 25 2R-MYBs (R2R3-MYBs), 3 3R-MYBs, and 1 4R-MYB. Through trend analysis and correlation analysis, it was found that CaMYBR04 (Isoform0032534) exhibited a significantly higher expression (FPKM) than the other CaMYBs. The full-length cDNA sequence of CaMYBR04 was cloned and transformed into strawberry. The results demonstrated that CaMYBR04 significantly enhanced the fruit’s hydrolysable tannin content. Consequently, this study elucidated the function of CaMYBR04, a regulator of the Chinese olive fruit hydrolysable tannin synthesis pathway, and established a theoretical foundation for the synthesis and regulation of fruit HTs.
Genome-Wide Analysis of Polygalacturonase Gene Family Reveals Its Role in Strawberry Softening
Authors: Zhao Mantong , Hu Ruixin , Lin Yuanxiu , Yang Yeqiao , Chen Qing , Li Mengyao , Zhang Yong , Zhang Yunting , Wang Yan , He Wen , Wang Xiaorong , Tang Haoru , Luo Ya
Published: July 2024

Fruit softening is a prominent attribute governing both longevity on shelves and commercial worth. Polygalacturonase (PG) plays a major role in strawberry fruit softening. However, the PG gene family in strawberry has not been comprehensively analyzed. In this study, 75 FaPG genes were identified in the octoploid strawberry genome, which were classified into three groups according to phylogenetic analysis. Subcellular localization prediction indicated that FaPGs are mostly localized to the plasma membrane, cytoplasm, and chloroplasts. Moreover, the expression of FaPGs during strawberry development and ripening of ‘Benihoppe’ and its softer mutant was estimated. The results showed that among all 75 FaPGs, most genes exhibited low expression across developmental stages, while two group c members (FxaC_21g15770 and FxaC_20g05360) and one group b member, FxaC_19g05040, displayed relatively higher and gradual increases in their expression trends during strawberry ripening and softening. FxaC_21g15770 was selected for subsequent silencing to validate its role in strawberry softening due to the fact that it exhibited the highest and most changed expression level across different developmental stages in ‘Benihoppe’ and its mutant. Silencing FxaC_21g15770 could significantly improve strawberry fruit firmness without affecting fruit color, soluble solids, cellulose, and hemicellulose. Conversely, silencing FxaC_21g15770 could significantly suppress the expression of other genes related to pectin degradation such as FaPG-like, FaPL, FaPME, FaCX, FaCel, FaGlu, FaXET, and FaEG. These findings provide basic information on the FaPG gene family for further functional research and indicate that FxaC_21g15770 plays a vital role in strawberry fruit softening.
Effect of Persistent Salt Stress on the Physiology and Anatomy of Hybrid Walnut (Juglans major × Juglans regia) Seedlings
Authors: Tang Jiali , Ji Xinying , Li Ao , Zheng Xu , Zhang Yutong , Zhang Junpei
Published: July 2024

Soil salinization has become one of the major problems that threaten the ecological environment. The aim of this study is to explore the mechanism of salt tolerance of hybrid walnuts (Juglans major × Juglans regia) under long-term salt stress through the dynamic changes of growth, physiological and biochemical characteristics, and anatomical structure. Our findings indicate that (1) salt stress inhibited seedling height and ground diameter increase, and (2) with increasing salt concentration, relative water content (RWC) decreased, and proline (Pro) and soluble sugar (SS) content increased. The Pro content reached a maximum of 549.64 μg/g on the 42nd day. The increase in superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity (46.80–117.16%), ascorbate peroxidase (APX) activity, total flavonoid content (TFC), and total phenol content (TPC) under salt stress reduced the accumulation of malondialdehyde (MDA). (3) Increasing salt concentration led to increases and subsequent decreases in the thickness of palisade tissues, spongy tissues, leaves, and leaf vascular bundle diameter. Upper and lower skin thickness, root periderm thickness, root diameter, root cortex thickness, and root vascular bundle diameter showed different patterns of change at varying stress concentrations and durations. Overall, the study concluded that salt stress enhanced the antireactive oxygen system, increased levels of osmotic regulators, and low salt concentrations promoted leaf and root anatomy, but that under long-term exposure to high salt levels, leaf anatomy was severely damaged. For the first time, this study combined the anatomical structure of the vegetative organ of hybrid walnut with physiology and biochemistry, which is of great significance for addressing the challenge of walnut salt stress and expanding the planting area.
The Synthesis of Narrowly Dispersed Poly(ε-caprolactone) Microspheres by Dispersion Polymerization Using a Homopolymer Poly(dodecyl acrylate) as the Stabilizer
Authors: Wang Yiling , Xu Chuangbang , Liu Qi , Guo Cuicui , Zhang Shengmiao
Published: July 2024

Using dodecyl acrylate as a raw material and 2-Cyanoprop-2-yl-dithiobenzoate as a chain transfer agent, poly(dodecyl acrylate) is synthesized by reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymerization. Using poly(dodecyl acrylate) as stabilizers, narrowly dispersed poly(ε-caprolactone) microspheres with particle sizes ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 μm are successfully synthesized by ring-opening dispersion polymerization. The effects of the molecular weight of poly(dodecyl acrylate), the volume proportion of mixed solvent (i.e., 1,4-dioxane/heptane), and the reaction temperature on the particle size and its distribution are investigated. With careful control of the synthesis condition, microspheres can be obtained with a particle size distribution of 1.09 (Dw/Dn). The average particle size of poly(ε-caprolactone) microspheres decreased with the increase in the molecular weight of poly(dodecyl acrylate) and increased with the increase in the relative content of 1,4-dioxane. The uniformity of microspheres decreased with the increase in the polymerization temperature.
Graft Copolymers of Carboxymethyl Cellulose and Poly(N-vinylimidazole) as Promising Carriers for Metronidazole
Authors: Lavlinskaya Maria S. , Mikhaylova Anastasia A. , Kuznetsov Egor I. , Zhuravlev Ivan A. , Balbekov Nikita A. , Saranov Igor A. , Sorokin Andrey V.
Published: July 2024

Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium salt is a common water-soluble derivative of cellulose. It serves as a bioinert mucoadhesive material extensively used in biomedicine, particularly for crafting targeted drug delivery systems. In our study, we demonstrate that graft copolymers of sodium carboxymethyl-cellulose with poly(N-vinylimidazole) can function as carriers for the antibacterial drug metronidazole. Non-covalent associations form between the components, excluding the involvement of the nitro groups of the drug in the interaction. These loaded copolymers exhibit the capability to release the drug under conditions mimicking the stomach environment for up to 48 h. This renders the obtained associations promising candidates for the development of a metronidazole-targeted delivery system.
Quality Evolution of Extra Virgin Olive Oils of ‘Chemlal’ Cultivar during Storage at Environment Temperature: Effect of the Altitude and Age of Olive Trees
Authors: Derdah Yamina , Hedjal Mariam , Martos Natividad Ramos , Toudert Karima Taleb , Sánchez Sebastián
Published: July 2024

This work aimed to study the influence of two factors on oil composition: the altitude of olive groves and the age of olive trees, as well as the duration olive oil was stored in the dark and at room temperature. Firstly, quality parameters (free acidity, peroxide value, K232 and K270), minor compounds (pigments, total phenolic compounds, tocopherol fraction and fatty acid profile) and oxidative stability measured at 98.0 °C (by Rancimat) made it possible to evaluate the quality of the samples during one year of storage. A significant difference was reported in pigment contents as a function of altitude. In particular, several changes were observed during storage, which led on the one hand to a continuous increase in free acidity, peroxide value, K232, K270 and on the other hand a degradation of natural antioxidants such as phenolic compounds, pigments and tocopherols and consequently to oxidation stability. However, the modification of the fatty acid composition was small and did not show any major changes.
Carbon Nanotubes: A Review of Synthesis Methods and Applications
Authors: Yahyazadeh Arash , Nanda Sonil , Dalai Ajay K.
Published: July 2024

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are cylindrical-shaped materials composed of hexagonally arranged hybridized carbon atoms with versatility in synthesis methods and diverse applications. This review is focused on the fabrication, physicochemical and spectroscopic characterization, and industrial applications of CNTs. This review discusses some promising synthesis methods for the preparation of CNTs such as catalytic chemical vapor deposition, arc discharge, and laser ablation. A comparative discussion is made between these synthesis methods in terms of strengths, opportunities and challenges. Furthermore, functionalization and purification of CNTs’ surface leading to improved functionality has also been highlighted in this article. Finally, the analytical techniques employed to shed light on the physicochemical and morphological properties of CNTs are described.
PointBLIP: Zero-Training Point Cloud Classification Network Based on BLIP-2 Model
Authors: Xiao Yunzhe , Dou Yong , Yang Shaowu
Published: July 2024

Leveraging the open-world understanding capacity of large-scale visual-language pre-trained models has become a hot spot in point cloud classification. Recent approaches rely on transferable visual-language pre-trained models, classifying point clouds by projecting them into 2D images and evaluating consistency with textual prompts. These methods benefit from the robust open-world understanding capabilities of visual-language pre-trained models and require no additional training. However, they face several challenges summarized as prompt ambiguity, image domain gap, view weight confusion, and feature deviation. In response to these challenges, we propose PointBLIP, a zero-training point cloud classification network based on the recently introduced BLIP-2 visual-language model. PointBLIP is adept at processing similarities between multi-images and multi-prompts. We separately introduce a novel method for point cloud zero-shot and few-shot classification, which involves comparing multiple features to achieve effective classification. Simultaneously, we enhance the input data quality for both the image and text sides of PointBLIP. In point cloud zero-shot classification tasks, we outperform state-of-the-art methods on three benchmark datasets. For few-shot classification tasks, to the best of our knowledge, we present the first zero-training few-shot point cloud method, surpassing previous works under the same conditions and showcasing comparable performance to full-training methods.
Assessment of OMA Gap-Filling Performances for Multiple and Single Coastal HF Radar Systems: Validation with Drifter Data in the Ligurian Sea
Authors: Corgnati Lorenzo , Berta Maristella , Kokkini Zoi , Mantovani Carlo , Magaldi Marcello G. , Molcard Anne , Griffa Annalisa
Published: July 2024

High-frequency radars (HFRs) provide remote information on ocean surface velocity in extended coastal areas at high resolutions in space (O(km)) and time (O(h)). They directly produce radial velocities (in the radar antenna’s direction) combined to provide total vector velocities in areas covered by at least two radars. HFRs are a key element in ocean observing systems, with several important environmental applications. Here, we provide an assessment of the HFR-TirLig network in the NW Mediterranean Sea, including results from the gap-filling open-boundary modal analysis (OMA) using in situ velocity data from drifters. While the network consists of three radars, only two were active during the assessment experiment, so the test also includes an area where the radial velocities from only one radar system were available. The results, including several metrics, both Eulerian and Lagrangian, and configurations, show that the network performance is very satisfactory and compares well with the previous results in the literature in terms of both the radial and total combined vector velocities where the coverage is adequate, i.e., in the area sampled by two radars. Regarding the OMA results, not only do they perform equally well in the area sampled by the two radars but they also provide results in the area covered by one radar only. Even though obviously deteriorated with respect to the case of adequate coverage, the OMA results can still provide information regarding the velocity structure and speed as well as virtual trajectories, which can be of some use in practical applications. A general discussion on the implications of the results for the potential of remote sensing velocity estimation in terms of HFR network configurations and complementing gap-filling analysis is provided.
Diet-Induced Changes in Functional Disability among People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Secondary Pooled Analysis of Two Randomized Controlled Pilot Trials
Authors: Groux Allison R. , Walker Elizabeth S. , Shemirani Farnoosh , Lee Jennifer E. , Irish Amanda K. , Rubenstein Linda M. , Snetselaar Linda G. , Darling Warren G. , Wahls Terry L. , Titcomb Tyler J.
Published: July 2024

Emerging evidence links dietary interventions to favorable multiple sclerosis (MS) outcomes; however, evidence for the efficacy of dietary interventions on functional disability remains sparse. Data from two 12-week, randomized, controlled pilot trials were pooled to investigate the efficacy of a modified Paleolithic diet (Paleo) on functional disability, as assessed by the MS Functional Composite (MSFC), among people diagnosed with MS. Pooled baseline-referenced MSFC scores were calculated from the nine-hole peg test (NHPT), timed 25-foot walk (T25FW), and Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test (PASAT) Z-scores. There was no significant difference in the mean change in MSFC scores between groups (p = 0.07). In the Paleo group, a significant increase was observed in the MSFC scores (p = 0.03), NHPT (p < 0.001), and PASAT (p = 0.04) Z-scores at 12 weeks, indicating reduced functional disability compared to baseline values. No significant changes were observed within the Control group. Study-specific differences in the MSFC changes between groups were observed. Functional disability was reduced compared to the baseline in the Paleo group, possibly depending on MS type. These results provide preliminary observations on the efficacy of a modified Paleolithic diet for reducing or maintaining functional disability in MS.
Towards Sustainable Urban Mobility: Leveraging Machine Learning Methods for QA of Meteorological Measurements in the Urban Area
Authors: Sládek David , Marková Lucie , Talhofer Václav
Published: July 2024

Non-professional measurement networks offer vast data sources within urban areas that could significantly contribute to urban environment mapping and improve weather prediction in the cities. However, their full potential remains unused due to uncertainties surrounding their positioning, measurement quality, and reliability. This study investigates the potential of machine learning (ML) methods serving as a parallel quality control system, using data from amateur and professional weather stations in Brno, Czech Republic. The research aims to establish a quality control framework for measurement accuracy and assess ML methods for measurement labelling. Utilizing global model data as its main feature, the study examines the effectiveness of ML models in predicting temperature and wind speed, highlighting the challenges and limitations of utilizing such data. Results indicate that while ML models can effectively predict temperature with minimal computational demands, predicting wind speed presents greater complexity due to the higher spatial variability. Hyperparameter tuning does not significantly influence model performance, with changes primarily driven by feature engineering. Despite the improved performance observed in certain models and stations, no model demonstrates superiority in capturing changes not readily apparent in the data. The proposed ensemble approach, coupled with a control ML classification model, offers a potential solution for assessing station quality and enhancing prediction accuracy. However, challenges remain in evaluating individual steps and addressing limitations such as the use of global models and basic feature encoding. Future research aims to apply these methods to larger datasets and automate the evaluation process for scalability and efficiency to enhance monitoring capabilities in urban areas.
Analysis of Dynamic Behavior of Gravity Model Using the Techniques of Road Saturation and Hilbert Curve Dimensionality Reduction
Authors: Yang Liumeng , He Ruichun , Wang Jie , Zhao Hongxing , Chai Huo
Published: July 2024

In this study, we investigate the relationship between parameters and the dynamic behavior of traffic flow in road traffic systems, and we propose a segmented cost function to describe the effects of this flow on the dynamic gravity model at different saturation levels. We use single-parameter bifurcation analysis, maximum Lyapunov exponent calculation, and three-parameter bifurcation analysis to reveal the effects of parameter variations on the nonlinear dynamical behaviors of the modified gravity model, and we investigate the evolution laws of the traffic system in depth. In order to solve the problems of low efficiency and poor visualization ability in traditional dynamics analysis techniques, this paper proposes the Hilbert curve dimensionality reduction technique, which can completely retain the original data features. The three-dimensional pseudo-Hilbert curve is used to traverse the three-parameter bifurcation data, realizing the transformation of data from three- to one-dimensional. Then, the two-dimensional pseudo-Hilbert curve is used to traverse the reduced one-dimensional data, and the two-dimensional visualization of the three-parameter bifurcation diagram is successfully realized. The dimensionality reduction technique provides a new way of thinking for parameter analysis in the engineering field. By analyzing the two-dimensional bifurcation plan obtained after this reduction, it is found that the modified gravity model is more stable compared with the original model, and this conclusion is also verified by the wavelet transform results. Finally, a new robustness evaluation index is defined based on the dynamics of the model, and the simulation results reveal the intrinsic correlation between the saturation parameter and road congestion, which provides an important basis for promoting sustainable transportation in the road network.
Bénard–Marangoni Convection in an Open Cavity with Liquids at Low Prandtl Numbers
Authors: Jiang Hao , Liao Wang , Chen Enhui
Published: July 2024

Bénard–Marangoni convection in an open cavity has attracted much attention in the past century. In most of the previous works, liquids with Prandtl numbers larger than unity were used to study in this issue. However, the Bénard–Marangoni convection with liquids at Prandtl numbers lower than unity is still unclear. In this study, Bénard–Marangoni convection in an open cavity with liquids at Prandtl numbers lower than unity in zero-gravity conditions is investigated to reveal the bifurcations of the flow and quantify the heat and mass transfer. Three-dimensional direct numerical simulation is conducted by the finite-volume method with a SIMPLE scheme for the pressure–velocity coupling. The bottom boundary is nonslip and isothermal heated. The top boundary is assumed to be flat, cooled by air and opposed by the Marangoni stress. Numerical simulation is conducted for a wide range of Marangoni numbers (Ma) from 5.0 × 101 to 4.0 × 104 and different Prandtl numbers (Pr) of 0.011, 0.029, and 0.063. Generally, for small Ma, the liquid metal in the cavity is dominated by conduction, and there is no convection. The critical Marangoni number for liquids with Prandtl numbers lower than unity equals those with Prandtl numbers larger than unity, but the cells are different. As Ma increases further, the cells pattern becomes irregular and the structure of the top surface of the cells becomes finer. The thermal boundary layer becomes thinner, and the column of velocity magnitudes in the middle slice of the fluid is denser, indicating a stronger convection with higher Marangoni numbers. A new scaling is found for the area-weighted mean velocity magnitude at the top boundary of um~Ma Pr−2/3, which means the mass transfer may be enhanced by high Marangoni numbers and low Prandtl numbers. The Nusselt number is approximately constant for Ma ≤ 400 but increases slowly for Ma > 400, indicating that the heat transfer may be enhanced by increasing the Marangoni number.
Molecular Formation in Low-Metallicity Hot Cores
Authors: Sobhy Yara , Nomura Hideko , Yamamoto Tetsuo , Shalabeia Osama
Published: July 2024

The chemical complexity in low-metallicity hot cores has been confirmed by observations. We investigate the effect of varying physical parameters, such as temperature, density and the cosmic ray ionisation rate (CRIR), on the molecular abundance evolution in low-metallicity hot cores using the UMIST gas phase chemical model. CRIR had the strongest effect on molecular abundance. The resultant molecular abundances were divided into three categories with different trends in time evolution. We compared our results with the observations of hot cores in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). Our model fits best with the observations at a time of around 105 years after the evaporation of ice and at the CRIR of 1.36×10−16 s−1. The resultant abundances of the oxygen-bearing complex organic molecules (COMs), such as CH3OH, HCOOCH3 and CH3OCH3, do not fit with observations in the same physical condition and may be located in a different physical environment. Our results suggest that investigating the CRIR value is crucial to predict the molecular evolution in LMC hot cores.
SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS ACCORDING TO ESG STANDARDS IN VIETNAM
Authors: Phuong Le Thi Nam , My Phan Thanh
Published: July 2024

In recent decades, the remarkable economic growth of the world has brought significant progress for humanity. However, it has also posed numerous challenges related to issues such as climate change, environmental pollution, inequality, and ongoing economic crises, threatening sustainable human development. Among these challenges, environmental and natural resource issues continue to attract the most attention from most countries around the world.
                In this new context, the green economy has become an inevitable trend of the era, aiming for economic development while ensuring the quality of the living environment, towards sustainable development. Not outside this trend, recently, The promotion of strategies and plans aimed at fostering green economic development in Vietnam has been gaining momentum. According to No. 1393/QD-TTg issued by the Government on September 25, 2012, after more than 10 years of implementation, significant results have been achieved in this field, demonstrated by progress in awareness of production and consumption behaviors, increasing popularity of green production and consumption trends, and people gradually becoming more environmentally conscious
THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE EARNINGS MANAGEMENT AGAINST BOND RATING AT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS ISLAMIC BANKING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS LISTED ON THE INDONESIA STOCK EXCHANGE FOR THE PERIOD 2018-2022
Authors: Sutisnawati Yayah , Hakim Luqman , Andini Raysha
Published: July 2024

This study aims to analysis the effect of earnings management on bond ratings in Islamic banking financial institutions listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the period 2018-2022. Earnings management is the independent variable while bond rating is the dependent variable. Through descriptive methods and simple linear regression analysis, the development of the effect of earnings management on bond ratings was observed. The results of data analysis show that the t value for the effect of earnings management on bond rating is 3.414 with a significance value of 0.002. Comparison between t count and t table shows that t count is greater than t table (3.414 > 2.048) and the significance value is less than 0.05. Thus, at 5% error rate, the decision to reject Ho and accept Ha is taken. In conclusion, earnings management has a significant influence on bond ratings at Islamic banking financial institutions in Indonesia.
ENHANCING COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT: THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION IN ANGKLUNG EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR DEAF STUDENTS AT CICENDO STATE SPECIAL SCHOOL (SLBN) IN BANDUNG CITY
Authors: Rais Rismawaty , Yasundari  , Rorong Tirza Aquire Lie End
Published: July 2024

This study investigates the efficacy Animated Style as a part of non-verbal communication, utilized by Angklung Extracurricular Teachers for Deaf Students at Cicendo State Special School (SLBN) in Bandung City. Qualitative methods, including  interviews and observation, the research involved purposive sampling of five informants. Triangulation and member checking ensured data validity. The analysis revealed that teachers employ nonverbal communication such as sign language, body gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions to engage with deaf students during extracurricular activities. For instance, teachers use eye contact, hand gestures, and facial expressions to regain students' attention. The study concludes that teachers adopt three communication styles: dominant for managing situations, animated for nonverbal interaction with deaf students, and attentive for motivating them during Angklung sessions. This research sheds light on effective teaching strategies for deaf students in extracurricular settings
Strategy for Minimizing Tech Talent Turnover Through the Implementation of Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Authors: Taufani Dani Rusda , Soegoto Herman S
Published: July 2024

This research aims to formulate a strategy for minimizing tech talent turnover by implementing the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) system. The method used in this research is a qualitative method and uses data analysis techniques, namely multiple linear regression using SPSS software. The results of this research have potential implications for organizations looking to reduce tech talent turnover. By implementing the ESOP system, organizations can potentially increase job satisfaction and loyalty, which in turn can reduce turnover. However, the research has shown that stock ownership benefits are not as attractive as cash or instant benefits. Therefore, organizations should consider offering a combination of both stock ownership benefits and cash or instant benefits in order to maximize the impact of their talent retention strategy. Additionally, organizations should consider implementing other strategies, such as providing a comprehensive wellness program, offering flexible work arrangements, and providing career development opportunities, to further reduce tech talent turnover
Case Study of Political Public Relations Model Information Commission of West Java Provinsi
Authors: Desayu Surya Eka , Mamat Hkikmat Mahi
Published: July 2024

Political communication of political superstructure actors in Indonesia is also carried out by auxiliary state institutions in the regions such as the Information Commission of West Java Province which is tasked with overseeing the implementation of Public Information Disclosure. One of the functions of the Information Commission is advocacy, outreach, and education through political communication. The dominant form of political communication carried out by the Information Commission of West Java Province is political public relations. The purpose of this study is to describe the political public relations of the Information Commission of West Java Province in encouraging Public Information Disclosure towards realizing an informative society. By using a subjective interpretive approach, qualitative methods, and a type of descriptive case study research, this research reveals the political public relations model of the Information Commission of West Java Province in overseeing the implementation of public information disclosure. The results of analysis of observational data, interviews, documentary analysis, internet searching, and focus group discussions concluded that the Information Commission of West Java Province uses a collegial collective internal-external political public relations model because of the development of an equality mandate among commissioners
Advertising an Sub Culture Food: Arm Burger as ‘Underground Meal’
Authors: Kurniawan Ivan , Lestari Dinar
Published: July 2024

Food sources in food products greatly help the economy in Indonesia, especially in the city of Bandung, thus making culinary products increasingly mushrooming in the community. One of the entrepreneurs in the city of Bandung in food products is Army Zein as the owner of Arm Burger in Bandung since 2017. Arm Burger products have a different concept from other products, because they have an underground music theme. In the process of preparing this design focuses on visual photography on Arm Burger products to avoid a broader discussion. The purpose of this design is to provide a burger image with a strong underground music theme to potential consumers, through visual advertising on social media, to be more interested and make potential consumers want to buy Arm Burger products. The data collection process used in this design uses qualitative methods based on facts that will be developed again. The results obtained in this design are that there are still many people who do not know and think that Arm Burger product photography does not illustrate the theme of underground music. Through the visual design of Arm Burger product photography advertisements, it is hoped that the visual image of underground music can be conveyed better.
Visualization of Muslims in Video Game as a Leading Image of Islam for Society
Authors: Albar Deni , Nurimbono Citra
Published: July 2024

Economically, the global game market generates a profit of around IDR 2.2 trillion in 2020. Half of this revenue comes from the Asia Pacific region. Games can no longer be underestimated as a form of communication technology media that can affect human life. In video games there are messages conveyed to the players, these messages can be ideological, political, economic, social and cultural. One of the messages in the game world that is interesting to study is the image of Muslims in the world of games developed by developers from the West or Europe that display cultural bias, especially since the 9/11 incident in the United States until its development in 2022. This study aims to find a conceptual formulation in the application of imagery of a religion, especially Islam in game media. This research is oriented towards explanations in anticipation of religious phenomena/symptoms in supporting the process of its application in the game world as a technological medium. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative research with the method of library data. This research was conducted by examining the visual representation of visual symbols of the Islamic religion in various video games, especially video games developed by western developers, then associating them with the activities in the game. In this study the description uses the facts from the data obtained as they are. The results of this research are expected to show the formulation of the concept in representing Islam in the game world and become the correct reference in its application. The results show that in the early 2000s, information about Muslims was minimal so that Muslim visualizations were often used as antagonistic positions and tended to be people from the Middle East, and over time, up to 20 years later, Muslim positions could be positioned better. The conclusion is that Islam is a religion for all races, therefore it is not correct to describe Islam only to one race. Hijab is the most appropriate way to visually represent Muslim women in games, or keffiyeh / shemagh even though it is a cultural artefact from the Arabs, but its existence has also spread to other Islamic countries and is firmly entrenched in the minds of the general public as a hallmark of Muslims. so that keffiyeh/shemagh can become one of Islamic identities, even though it is not quite right.
Psychological Segmentation Entitled Healing as a Promotional Communication Strategy Marketing
Authors: Wahdiniwaty R , Sugiana N S S
Published: July 2024

The article created aims to provide a good reference for tourism entrepreneurs to master the various strategies that will be used and selected based on the changes that occur. learn from a pandemic tragedy that has passed a time when people feel bored and feel the need for entertainment so that their psychological needs are met by visiting natural attractions that can provide a sensation to relieve their boredom. Born from the viral term young people, the phrase "healing" seems to be the main focus in writing captions or copywriting in a digital communication that aims to promote a place that can be used as a place to entertain oneself. The object of this research is social media marketing of natural tourism objects in Bandung as many as 46 tourist objects, with this secondary data we can see the use of the caption Healing to be able to attract visitors to tourist attractions. Using a qualitative analysis method, it will provide information on how much visitors interact with the social media of the tourist attraction as a form of interest in the tourist attraction. So the results of this study prove that marketing promotional communications with social media that focus on psychological segmentation of consumer areas will play an important role, especially those contained in marketing content captions to use more healing words that have an impact on the attention and interest of future visitors.
Leadership Style and Motivation Impact on Improve Teacher Performance
Authors: Kulsum A D U , Wahdiniwaty R
Published: July 2024

This research aims to analyze the impact of leadership style and motivation to improve teacher performance. Research conducted in the field of education with teachers as research subjects. The data used in this research is primary data in the form of a questionnaire as well as secondary data obtained from various scientific literature such as academic journals, textbooks, and various documents from companies. Multiple linear regression was used to analyze respondents' answers, and the hypothesis was tested using the t-test and f-test. The results of the study show that teacher performance is significantly influenced by leadership style and the teacher's motivation. It means teacher performance will increase by applying leadership style and improving motivation for the teacher. This research is expected to have an impact on the improvement of teacher performance by applying the right leadership style to improve the motivation of the employee
The Effect of Lecturer Certification on Improving Teaching Performance: A Case Study of Japanese Language Lecturers in West Java
Authors: Setiana S M , Yukasih I M , Dirgandini M , Halibanon D S
Published: July 2024

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia provides allowances for certified lecturers to improve the quality of lecturers. Lecturer certifications are competency tests for lecturers who have met the professional lecturer certificate requirements. The purpose of this study is to discuss the effect of lecturer certification on improving the teaching performance of lecturers. The method used in this research is the descriptive method. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires online. Respondents in this study were 25 Japanese language lecturers from 7 private universities in West Java namely Universitas Komputer Indonesia, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, Universitas Nasional Pasim, Universitas Widyatama, STBA Yapari Bandung, Universitas Pakuan, and IPB Cirebon who have been lecturer certified. This research was conducted from July to November 2022. The results showed that lecturer certification has a significant positive effect on improving the teaching performance of lecturers. This can be seen from the high influence of lecturer certification on increasing the pedagogical, professional, social and personal competence of lecturers, thus increasing the quality of Japanese language learning. It is hoped that this can also improve students' abilities in hard skills and soft skills to face competition in the global market. Therefore, continuous self-quality improvement for certified lecturers is needed.
The Effectiveness of Financial Technology and Financial Literacy on Financial Analysis for Small and Medium Enterprises
Authors: Nusa Inta Budi Setya , Rahmawati Juwita Sri
Published: July 2024

The purposes of this study are 1) To test and analyze the effect of Financial Literacy on Financial Technology 2) To test and analyze the effect of Financial Literacy on  financial  analysis  for small and medium enterprises, 3) To test and analyze how much influence Financial Literacy has on  financial  analysis  for small and medium enterprises. This study uses a quantitative approach with philosophical considerations of positivism, including applied research, and including descriptive research. The research design used is correlational research, namely testing and estimating the relationship of many variables both partially and simultaneously using multiple regression methods from data harvesting research. This research uses panel data regression analysis with (1) Common Effect with the most basic model or estimation method in regression panel data, which still uses the ordinary least squares (OLS) principle, (2) Fixed Effect uses the dummy variable technique, (3) Random Effect Model (REM) or Generalized Least Square techniques. The research data uses a quantitative sampling method with random sampling systematically using intervals in selecting research samples obtained from data that can be measured by statistical techniques, with a total sample of 179 small and medium enterprises in Bandung. The results of the study show that (1) Financial Literacy can increase the knowledge of small and medium enterprises on the use of Financial Technology (2) there is an effect of Financial Literacy on  financial analysis   in small and medium enterprises. Financial literacy has a positive influence on individual welfare because of its very strong influence on financial conditions. By increasing the knowledge, confidence, and skills a person or the wider community can manage their finances well, their economic welfare tends to be better.
The Meaning of the Emblem of the Bandung Raya Regional Government
Authors: Noviantono Nurcahyo Eko , Maulina Rini
Published: July 2024

The Bandung Raya area is contained in the Bandung basin, including the City of Bandung, Bandung Regency, West Bandung Regency, and Cimahi City. Based on government regulations, every regional government has emblems that function as an identity and binder of the socio-cultural unity of regional communities. This study aims to reveal the meaning contained in the emblem of local government. The research location was conducted in the city of Bandung, West Java. Previous research that has been carried out has not studied the meaning of regional emblems based on visual elements.  The research conducted used qualitative methods to reveal the visual meaning contained in the emblem of the Bandung Raya area. This study aims to gain knowledge about the meaning of local government emblems and helps add science to the field of visual communication design. The research found that the elements contained in the emblem of Bandung Raya are related to the vision and mission of the city and regency. The regional logo design depicts the region's potential, it was found that the symbols contained in the regional coat of arms have the meaning and expectations of the local government for its people.
Yakuwarigo and Style Shifting in the Anime Genjitsushugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki
Authors: Adipura R T , Arianingsih A
Published: July 2024

In the variety of yakuwarigo types, there is what is called style shifting, where language and word usage can change depending on the situation of the conversation and the interlocutor. This study aims to discover how the use of style shifting of the second person pronoun kiden in the anime Genjitsushugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki. The data is collected using listening and note-taking, focusing on the dialogue of each character who performs kiden style-shifting. The collected data is then classified into a factor that influences style-shifting. It can be concluded that kiden style shifting occurs when the speaker and the interlocutor have the same or equal status(degree).
Model Design of Sales Accounting Information System for Utara Game’s Store
Authors: Najla N , Supriyati S
Published: July 2024

Technology that is developing with various updates in all fields makes people interested in transacting. One of them is the sale of games that offer many features and are balanced with the interests of many buyers. Sellers must also have a strategy in marketing their sales and managing the goods sold. The system that occurs at Game's Utara Game’s Store which is engaged in sales, still processes sales transactions manually starting from customer records to inventory, so there will be recording errors that are less effective. To overcome these problems, researchers designed a Sales Accounting Information System model that aims to apply the concept of a computerized sales and recording information system. now with the aim of overcoming the problems that occur in the Game's Utara Game’s Store. The types of data used in this research are primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques used in this study were interviews, observation and literature studies. The results of interviews and observations are used as primary data and the results of literature studies are used as secondary data. Based on the conclusions obtained in this study that this sales information system is expected to assist sellers in accessing transaction data and information on goods sold and in the application of this sales information system it is hoped that the company's performance will be better, especially in the transaction process and can help become easier and more efficient. quickly to generate sales reports effectively and efficiently
Portrait of Id, Ego, and Superego on ‘Dear no One’ by Tori Kelly: The Understanding for Stress Management
Authors: Zakkiyah Hani , Sari Retno Purwani
Published: July 2024

This study aims to examine id, ego and superego reflected in lyrics of a song by American singer Tori Kelly entitled ‘Dear No One,’ using Sigmund Freud's psychological theory of literature. The song lyrics are defined as poetry that is sung. In addition to functioning as entertainment, song lyrics are created as a form of expression of the feelings of the author's soul. Interpreting each lyric is one way of imbuing emotions in a song. The method used was descriptive qualitative with content analysis techniques and data recording techniques. Adopting psychoanalysis perspectives, the psychological structure in terms of song lyrics in the form of id, ego and superego is described. The data source was the lyrics of a song entitled ‘Dear No One’ by Tori Kelly itself. The result show that there is a psychological structure in the form of id, ego and superego in Tori Kelly's song lyrics. Ego occupies the highest result in the analysis that consciously raises emotions when listening to the song. Meanwhile, the Ego results dominate because many of the meanings of the lyrics return to reality in accordance to Ego principles based on Sigmund Freud's theory. Since music is a common stress-managing strategy among young people, the findings benefit them to deal with stress resulting in Covid-19 pandemic.
Entrepreneurship Development in the Era of Disruptive Technology: (Case Study in Denpasar City and Bandung City)
Authors: Mangeswuri Dewi Restu
Published: July 2024

Indonesia has recently seen a disruptive technological period, one in which technology causes numerous changes in daily life. The existence of entrepreneurship in the regions is one of the many social effects of disruptive technologies. This essay explores how technology has helped businesses flourish, particularly in Denpasar and Bandung. Due to their potential to foster entrepreneurship by employing current technologies, both cities were selected. This study will describe the entrepreneurship development in the era of disruptive technology in the both cities. The findings of this study demonstrate that technology has a significant impact on the growth of new enterprises or new entrepreneurs in the regions. Through the application of technology, entrepreneurship has enormous potential for growing market share. The majority of them, however, still have extremely limited digital capabilities, making it impossible for them to fully exploit the trend of economic digitization. The government, both central and regional, needs to take action to deal with disruptive technological advancements in order to foster the growth of entrepreneurship by using technology.
Ethical Issues in Tax Avoidance; Study in CSR Perspective, a Literature Review
Authors: Aresteria Maya , Rakhmayani Alfita , Sulestiyono Deddy
Published: July 2024

The tax avoidance still become an ethical issue in corporate tax planning. It is generally seen as irresponsible and unethical. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is one of the benchmarks of corporate ethics. This study aims to examine the role of social responsibility as an ethical shield in implementing corporate tax avoidance through a literature review of 2020-2022 research. Companies with low social responsibility are seen to be more aggressive in tax avoidance. The review results show that social responsibility can act as a catalyst for tax avoidance. However, this does not rule out the possibility that companies also use social responsibility as a hedge against the potential consequences of aggressive tax avoidance practices. Policy makers can encourage corporate CSR activities, but the impact of these activities may differ depending on the motives of each company.