bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah Berbasis Nilai Kearifan Lokal Etnik Sikka Krowe Di Kabupaten Sikka
Authors: Nuwa Gisela , Avila Teresia , Kpalet Petrus
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kepemimpinan kepala sekolah berbasis nilai kearifan lokal etnik Sikka Krowe dan faktor pendukung dan penghambat kepemimpinan kepala sekolah berbasis milai kearifan lokal etnik Sikka Krowe di Kabupaten Sikka. Metode penelitian yang digunakan melalui pendekatan deskriptif kualitaf. Sumber data utama sebagai informan yaitu, Kepala Sekolah, guru mata pelajaran, dan pemanggku adat Desa Pogon. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunkan adalah teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data: pengumpulan data, reduksi data, dan Verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, Pertama, penerapan nilai-nilai kearifan lokal di sekolah berupa nilai kerjasama, musyawarah atau “Kula Babong”, saling menghargai dan menghormati. Kedua, nilai-nilai kearifan lokal etnik Sikka Krowe yang relevan dengan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah yaitu, nilai kejujuran, nilai keberanian, musyawarah untuk mufakat (Kula Babong), dan kharisma, Ketiga, faktor pendukung penerapan nilai-nilai kearifan lokal etnik Sikka krowe dalam kepemimpinan kepala sekolah Di Kabupaten Sikka yaitu masih tertanamnya nilai-nilai lokal dalam kehidupan sehari-hari, dan Keempat, faktor penghambat penerapan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah berbasis nilai kearifan lokal etnik Sikka Krowe adalah terjadinya pergeseran nilai-nilai lokal yang dipengaruhi oleh dampak negatif dari globalisasi.
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Numbered Heads Together Terhadap Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Pancasila dan Kewarganegaraan
Authors: Nuraisyah Nuraisyah , Pratomo Wachid
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh penggunaan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe Numbered Heads Together (NHT) terhadap hasil belajar PPKn siswa kelas 5 SDN Segugus Sarita Bima. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen. Subjek penelitian ini adalah seluruh siswa kelas 5 SDN Segugus Sarita Bima yang berjumlah 38 orang siswa yang terbagi atas 21 orang siswa kelas kontrol (SDN sarita), dan 17 orang siswa kelas eksperimen (SDN Wadukopa). Teknik analisis data menggunakan uji-t atau Independent Sample t- test. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa, pada kelas kontrol diperoleh rata-rata pretest hasil belajar sebesar 51,67 dan kelas kontrol memperoleh hasil belajar sebesar 50,29. Rata-rata nilai post test kelas kontrol adalah sebesar 66,90 dan kelas eksperimen adalah sebesar 84,12. Berdasarkan analisis data yang di gunakan dapat disimpulkan, dalam penggunaan model pembelajaran NHT dalam kegiatan pembelajaran berpengaruh signifikan terhadap hasil belajar PPKn siswa dibandingkan dengan penggunaan model pembelajaran terpadu. Hal ini sesuai dengan perhitungan program IBM SPSS 20.0 for windows yang menggunakan analisis uji-t (Independent Samples t-test), maka dapat diketahui hasil yang diperhitungkan menunjukan nilai t-hitung -5,401 > t-tabel 2,042, dan nilai Sig. (2-tailed) =0,000. Yang artinya Sig. (2-tailed) < 0,05, maka H0 ditolah dan Ha diterima.
Pengaruh Metode Mudzakarah terhadap Hasil Belajar Santri pada Pembelajaran Kitab Kuning
Authors: Sabhamis Sabhamis , Jailani Abdul Kodir
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh metode mudzakarah terhadap hasil belajar santri pada pembelajaran kitab kuning di banjar Asy-Syuja’ Pondok Pesantren Musthafawiyah Purba Baru Kabupaten Mandailing Natal. Jenis penelitian ini adalah ex-post facto dengan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Jumlah populasinya 201 orang, dengan menggunakan teknik random sampling dan memakai rumus slovin terdapat 134 orang sampel. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner dengan angket berbentuk skala likert. Berdasarkan hasil pengolahan data dengan pengujian hipotesis penelitian menggunakan uji regresi linear sederhana, diperoleh nilai sig < 0,05 (0,039 < 0,05). Karena sig < 0,05 maka Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima, artinya terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan antara metode mudzakarah terhadap hasil belajar santri pada pembelajaran kitab kuning di banjar Asy-Syuja’ Pondok Pesantren Musthafawiyah Purba Baru Kabupaten Mandailing Natal. Nilai R sebesar 0,179 dan nilai RSquare sebesar 0,032, artinya besarnya pengaruh variabel bebas (metode mudzakarah) terhadap variabel terikat (hasil belajar) adalah sebesar 3,2%.
Infrastructural Financing and Trade Performance in West Africa
Authors: Saka J. O. , Olanipekun D. B. , Johnson A. G. , Ologundudu M. M.
Published: November 2023

This study examines the relationship between infrastructure and trade performance in West African countries during the 1990-2021. It moved a step further over the existing studies in this area to explore the effect of education and energy finance on trade flow in the region. The theoretical framework is based on the love of variety theory as advocated by Krugman [1] and modified to suit purpose. This emphasis here is on derivation of utility from a given varieties of choices which in turn boost production, specialization, positively externalities and economies of scale. Results of the robust least square show the declining effects of mobile phone subscriptions and increasing effect of government expenditure on education though not as expected. Investment in energy appears insufficient to boost trade performance in the region.

The Wald test shows that causality occurs between import trade and infrastructure financing variables.
Network Based Gene Interaction Analysis of antiviral Proteins Associated with Interferon Mediated JAK-STAT Signaling Pathway
Authors: Shree Sahana , Babu Polani B. Ramesh , Kumaravel A.  , Rajula Hema Sekhar Reddy
Published: November 2023

Recent increase in disease gene database resources resulted in surplus data about immune and inflammatory genes involved in host-viral interactions. In the present study, we used most prominent human immune system related genes namely STAT1, STAT2, TYK2 and OAS1 to understand their network of functional importance in identifying drug targets through protein protein interactions (PPIs) and functional enrichment analysis using gene ontology (GO) databases like Stringbase, Genemania, GoNet Dice and DAVID. Our study design involved collection of antiviral genes and selecting functionally enriched gene through protein interaction network analysis.  We found 146 to 1689 PPIs, in which 10 genes were repeatedly interacting with high interaction scores. Five genes namely IFNAR1, IFNAR2, PIAS1, IFR9 and JAK1 were commonly present in Stringbase and Genemania. CREBBP, EP300, IFNGR1, IRF1 and JAK2 were additional new genes found in Stringbase and Genemania. A maximum of 60.9% functional fold increment was found with STAT1, STAT2, TYK2 and OAS1 gene clusters in type-1 interferon mediated JAK-STAT signaling pathways associated with viral infections and biotic stimulus. This bioinformatics study involved no ethical committee clearances. Our protein network analysis resulted in identification of functionally important high level host immune response genes, which helps in identification of potential antiviral drug targets and understanding disease susceptible genes in viral infections.
Coexistência Ecológica: Direito Ambiental Simplificado
Authors: do Vale Fábio , Rafael Duarte Romeiro Adriano , Érico Sales Lima Alexssander , Torraca Soares Alícia , Augusto da Silva Azevedo César , Maluf Rodrigues Correia Cristiane , Silva Correa Edneia , Fagundes de Almeida Flávio , Marano dos Santos Gabriel , Cristina da Silva Rogério Gabrielle , Outeiro Leque Isabelle , Yogiro Lopes Katsui Jonatas , Ferreira Silva Letícia , Monteiro Diniz Junqueir Lucas , Pedro Fornari Balduino Luiz , Eduarda Carvalho Menegazzo Maria , Henrique de Souza Melo Misael , Gonzalez Vernochi de Oliveira Nilson , Cintia dos Reis Dantas Rebeca
Published: November 2023

Nossos(as) acadêmicos(as) da graduação em Direito da Faculdade Insted puderam pensar este livro em suas expectativas temáticas de atualização, informação, condicionamentos e, sobretudo, compartilhamento. Nesse prisma do Direito Ambiental, (re)contar os caminhos que nos trouxeram até aqui com este Brasil circundado e preenchido de questões ecológicas nos proporciona compreender a urgência de se discutir o Direito Ambiental – para além dos vieses constitucionais – mas como predileção educacional também. Trazer nesta obra, a apresentação dos animais em extinção, parques ecológicos, reservas ambientais, áreas de proteção ambiental, nossos biomas e suas diversidades, as urbes mais arborizadas em nosso país, dados ambientais regulatórios, a previsibilidade do meio ambiente na BNCC e suas atividades na escolarização brasileira, são pautas que você, prezado(a) leitor(a), transita com sede de se conectar com os caminhos que nos levam à consciência ambiental e, sobretudo, à prática social em defesa do nosso maior patrimônio federativo: o meio ambiente.
Complementary and Integrative Medicine: a plea for a better resource allocation by the SwissDRG grouping algorithm
Authors: Grass Fabian , Berna Chantal , Vogel Charles-André , Demartines Nicolas , Agri Fabio
Published: November 2023

No abstract available.
Lingering Reverberations and/as Challenges in the Rhetoric of Health and Medicine
Authors: Molloy Cathryn , Hensley Owens Kim
Published: November 2023

Editors' Introduction to vol. 6 issue 3
Strafrechtliche Verantwortlichkeit für verbale und visuelle Angriffe im Netz
Authors: Fellmann Linda Sophie
Published: November 2023

Im digitalen Zeitalter stehen verbale und visuelle Angriffe im Netz an der Tagesordnung – eine Herausforderung, auf die es angemessen zu reagieren gilt. In diesem Werk wird erörtert, ob und inwiefern Mechanismen des materiellen Strafrechts auf das Verhalten der Urheber, Host-Provider und User im Zusammenhang mit derartigen Angriffen anwendbar sind. Berücksichtigung finden dabei auch digitale Anwendungen, die sich erst jüngst etabliert haben.

Weitere Themenbereiche, die in diesem Werk behandelt werden, sind:

rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen der Strafbarkeit für verbale und visuelle Angriffe im Netz samt internationaler und europäischer Vorgaben

Einordnung der relevanten Delikte als Erfolgs- und Tätigkeitsdelikte sowie als Dauer- und Zustandsdelikte

Verantwortlichkeit der Host-Provider als Verbände iSd VbVG
Der KfZ-Haftpflichtversicherungsvertrag
Authors: Kapetanovic Ida
Published: November 2023

In Österreich sind über 7 Millionen Kraftfahrzeuge zum Verkehr zugelassen. Jährlich werden dafür über 1,9 Milliarden Euro an Kfz-Haftpflichtversicherungsprämien verrechnet. Die Kfz-Haftpflichtversicherung ist damit in der Praxis eine der bedeutendsten Versicherungen.

 

Das vorliegende Buch bietet Ihnen den Überblick: Die Autorin widmet sich den zentralen Rechtsfragen des Kfz-Haftpflichtversicherungsvertrags und arbeitet diese in einem übersichtlichen Gesamtwerk wissenschaftlich auf.

Der Schwerpunkt liegt dabei auf jenen Rechtsfragen, die für die Praxis von besonderer Bedeutung sind. Neben einer Darstellung der wichtigsten Rechtsgrundlagen werden die Versicherungspflicht, der Vertragsabschluss, der geschützte Personenkreis, die Pflichten von Versicherer und Versicherungsnehmer, der Vertragsübergang und die Vertragsbeendigung im Detail untersucht. Dadurch sollen bestehende Rechtsunsicherheiten beseitigt und die Anzahl künftiger Rechtsstreitigkeiten verringert werden.

 

Aus dem Inhalt:

Rechtsquellen des Verkehrsopferschutzes

Vertragsabschluss, -übergang und -beendigung

Rechte und Pflichten der Versicherer und Versicherungsnehmer
Der Lockdown
Authors: Schulze Heuling Dagmar
Published: November 2023

Which rationales and emotions influenced the decisions to counter the COVID-19 pandemic with lockdowns, and which ones probably should have been considered more seriously? In searching for answers, this book explores reasons for and against lockdowns in chapters on politics, epistemology, constitutional law, legal doctrine, political philosophy and ethics. Furthermore, it analyses the power of images as well as psychological factors, such as the human tendency to favour action over inaction, even against one’s better judgement. The book thus contributes significantly to an informed and productive debate about an unprecedented policy.
Perspective Chapter: The Management of Chronic Anal Fissures
Authors: Mantilla Nathalie , M. Jorge Juaquito
Published: November 2023

Chronic anal fissure is a common complaint that is associated with excruciating anal pain and bright red bleeding associated to bowel movements. The classic findings during the physical examination are helpful in differentiating the different types of fissures (acute versus chronic and typical versus atypical). Most cases of chronic anal fissures are successfully treated with conservative measures such as dietary and lifestyle modifications, adequate bowel regimen, and topical muscle relaxants such as nifedipine, diltiazem, or nitroglycerine. Refractory cases are usually managed with botulinum toxins injections or more invasive approaches such as internal lateral sphincterotomy with excellent healing rates at the expense of risk of fecal incontinence. In patients without hypertonicity of the anal sphincter, cutaneous flaps can be used with remarkable results.
Enforcement of Gender-Based Violence Legislation in South Africa: The Need for a Paradigm Shift
Authors: Ramaccio Calvino Lizelle , Tholaine Matadi Mafuku
Published: November 2023

Gender-based violence (GBV) is particularly rife in countries facing socioeconomic challenges such as inequality, and violence perpetuated by discriminatory and prejudiced structures. It is therefore not surprising that South Africa has one of the highest numbers of GBV cases and that, in attempting to curb the same, the South African government adopted the third set of GBV Amendments Acts on 14 April 2023. It is envisaged that by inter alia expanding on several definitions and types of domestic abuse, the introduction of an electronic submission system as well as obligations for the implementation of an electronic communications service provider, the Domestic Violence Amendment Act 14 of 2021 (DVAA) will contribute towards restricting GBV cases in South Africa. Adopting a legal feminist theory considering the unequal power distribution between men and women and the macrosystem theory, this chapter analyses the effective enforcement of GBV legislation in particular to what extent, considering the societal nature of GBV, South Africa’s history of gender discrimination, and society’s dependence on structural drivers, a strong GBV legislative framework can curb GBV. Drawing on gender-based violence prevention research, recommendations are made for a multi-sectoral approach to the effective enforcement of a GBV legislative framework.
Harnessing the Viral Replication Cycle for Oncolytic Viral and Cancer Immunotherapies Combination Strategies
Authors: Hays Priya
Published: November 2023

Oncolytic viral therapies have been harnessed to treat tumors. Recent studies have sought to propose to employ combination therapies utilizing oncolytic viral and cancer immunotherapy strategies. The viral replication cycle serves as a “perfect companion” to immunomodulatory drugs such as immune checkpoint inhibitors, bispecific antibodies and adoptive cellular therapies for targeting the tumor microenvironment, and has been described. Oncolytic viruses are known to target multiple steps within the cancer-immunity cycle and are DNA and RNA viruses that are edited without any impairment of viral replication. According to one study, DNA viruses contain efficient DNA polymerases that maintain genomic integrity and replication. This chapter consists of a review of oncolytic viral and cancer immunotherapy combinations for various tumors and compiles the unique replicative and lytic strategies that viruses employ to enhance anti-tumor effects and mitigate immunosuppression.
A Patient-Centered Management of Patients with Diabetes Type 2: Are All Diabetic Patients the Same?
Authors: Bosnić Zvonimir , Šojat Dunja , Kurevija Tomislav , Pirić Marko , Božinović Renata , Miletić Maja , Feldi Ivan , Bačun Tatjana , Žagar Stjepan , Majnarić Ljiljana
Published: November 2023

Type 2 diabetes is a complicated condition that develops as a result of the interplay of several genetic variations with a person’s lifestyle and environmental circumstances. Due to its strong ties to aging, it adds to the complexity of these patients and raises the risk that geriatric diseases like sarcopenia, malnutrition, and frailty might appear in them. In fact, chronic inflammation is thought to be the primary mechanism causing metabolic and vascular alterations as people age. There is still little knowledge about the phases of chronic inflammation that influence the development of damage to target organs, and there is also limited knowledge about the relationship between chronic inflammation and metabolic diseases. The interindividual variability in type 2 diabetes patients is further exacerbated by aging-related alterations in inflammatory and metabolic markers. Clustering, or the grouping of individuals, can help identify novel type 2 diabetes phenotypes and further clarify the pathophysiological causes of the condition. The aim of this work is to identify a potential model of treatment personalization that could be especially helpful for family medicine physicians who regularly treat complex heterogeneous patients in light of the rising demand for personalized care for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Cultural, Institutional and Policy Impact on Neonatal Safety Practice in Ethiopia: A Concept from Policy Dialogue
Authors: Dagne Tesfaye , Bogale Firmaye , Solomon Dagmawit
Published: November 2023

The first 28 days is the most critical time for the survival of newborns and is the most essential time to intervene to reduce under-five mortality rapidly. This paper summarized the gaps found related to neonatal mortality in Ethiopia. A stakeholder discussion was held, and a dialogue report was written. From the report, three themes emerged. Institutional level readiness and safety was the first theme where the absence of enough room for neonatal care was stressed. A neonatal intensive care unit is absent in most hospitals. The attention given to neonatal death is minimal compared to labouring mothers. The cultural issue was the second theme in which mourning for the death of a newborn is forbidden. The death of the newborn is handled as a secret, and the burial place is in the backyard. Lastly, the theme of policy-level attention to neonates showed no policy direction guides the audit of neonatal death.
Hand Hygiene: What’s New!
Authors: Gupta Rakesh , Bhatnagar Ruchika , Mahajan Akanksha
Published: November 2023

Hand hygiene (HH) has been highlighted as the most important technique in the prevention of COVID-19 and all other communicable diseases significantly. There is paradigm shift observed while practicing hh in post pandemic situation. It is applicable to both health care workers (hcws) and individuals as a whole. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are posing the biggest threat to healthcare systems globally. Healthcare workers’ hands are considered to be the important source for the transmission of pathogens; thus, effective HH is the single most important action to prevent HAI. The COVID-19 pandemic has truly served as a wake-up call in this regard. Strengthening the HH compliance rates with a subsequent decline of HAIs may be achieved through national, systematic and rigorous education, and training programs. The global implementation of the WHO multimodal hand hygiene improvement strategy and constant efforts to replace the use of soap and water with alcohol-based hand rub have led to a faster and more efficient hand cleaning method. These strategies have strongly contributed to the behavior change, and a subsequent decrease in HAI. The WHO multimodal behavior change strategy requires a series of elements, including system change as one of the pre-requisite education, monitoring and performance feedback, reminders in the workplace, and an institutional safety climate.
Exploring Cardiac Responses of Pain and Distress
Authors: Elsayed Mona , Barbara Torres Elizabeth
Published: November 2023

Pain and distress stand at the intersection of multiple health crises and are leading contributors to disability. Current pain assessments rely on self-reports—which assume a capacity to understand and verbalize mental/emotional states—and behavioral observation which can be subject to limitations and misinterpretation. Methods to evaluate pain/distress can be substantially enhanced with biometrics that incorporate the physiological aspects of the full pain experience. This chapter explores how induced pressure pain influences cardiac activity elicited via the autonomic nervous system. We aim to uncover signatures in cardiac responses via personalized analysis of the frequencies and the timings of the heart’s inter-beat-interval. Autonomic responses such as cardiac activity serve as inevitable processes, which cannot be volitionally controlled—they exhibit a narrow range of dynamics, helping provide robust signatures of the body’s responses to pain/distress. We find that pain elicits shifts in the heart rate variability metrics of the cardiac signal, alluding to changes in sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system activation. Unique relationships are also observed between metrics obtained from the physiological data and self-reported pain ratings. The implications of this work are discussed in the context of precision medicine with possible applications in clinical populations such as autism.
Role of Carotenoids in Parkinson’s Diseases
Authors: Jiao Fengjuan
Published: November 2023

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, which is characterized by a progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc) of the middle brain. Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) accumulation due to mitochondrial dysfunction or inflammation is the main factor contributing to the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons. In the preclinical and clinical studies, carotenoids and their major components including vitamin and astaxanthin were found to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, autophagy-promoting, and mitochondrial dysfunction improving functions. This chapter focuses on the current status of research on carotenoids and their major components in PD, which can provide help for the prevention and treatment of PD.
Transcatheter Therapies for Aortic Regurgitation: Where Are We in 2023?
Authors: Asim Shabbir Muhammad , Tiwari Nidhish , Velagapudi Poonam
Published: November 2023

Aortic regurgitation (AR) is retrograde flow across the aortic valve in diastole and is classified from stage A to D based on severity and symptoms. Severe symptomatic AR (stage D) is a class I indication for surgical aortic valve replacement per the 2020 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines. Though off-label, patients with prohibitive surgical risk may benefit from transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) in appropriately selected patients. However, TAVR is challenging in AR due to a lack of leaflet and annular calcification and dilation of the perivalvular apparatus, compromising the optimal anchorage of the bioprosthesis with a risk of prosthetic valve leak and embolization. Valve oversizing by 10–15% is frequently required, with caution not to oversize beyond 20%. Multimodality imaging, including echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and computerized tomography, is essential for procedural planning. Registry data shows acceptable results for off-label TAVR with newer generation valves such as Medtronic Evolut and Edwards Sapien 3 for native AR. The JenaValve designed especially for TAVR for native AR is currently undergoing clinical trial. Until the results of randomized clinical trials are available, careful selection of native AR patients for TAVR is paramount to procedural and clinical success.
Exploring the Potential for Biomaterials to Improve the Development of Spinal Motor Neurons from Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Authors: Seong Juyoung , Chun Changho , S.T. Smith Alec , Joo Jinmyoung , Mack David L.
Published: November 2023

Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are primarily caused by progressive degeneration of motor neurons that leads to skeletal muscle denervation. The physiological complexity and cellular heterogeneity of individual motor units make understanding the underlying pathological mechanisms of NMDs difficult. Moreover, the demonstrable species specificity of neuromuscular synapse structure and function underscores the need to develop reliable human models of neuromuscular physiology with which to study disease etiology and test the efficacy of novel therapeutics. In this regard, human-induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) represent a valuable tool for developing such models. However, the lack of cellular diversity and transcriptomic immaturity of motor neurons derived from iPSCs has so far limited their downstream applications. To address this shortcoming, biomaterials such as 3D biopolymer scaffolds and biocompatible nanoparticles have been investigated for their ability to improve current neuronal differentiation protocols. In this review, we summarize current efforts and limitations associated with the use of functional biomaterials to increase the physiological relevance of stem cell-derived motor neurons. We also suggest potential future directions for research using biomaterials to overcome outstanding issues related to stem cell-based neuromuscular tissue production for use in NMD modeling applications.
ANALISIS KADAR AIR TEH HERBAL DAUN PANDAN WANGI (Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.) MENGGUNAKAN VARIASI SUHU
Authors: Jumanio A’an Utbah , Junardi Junardi , Darmansyah Hadi
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh variasi suhu dengan pendekatan pengeringan terhadap kadar air teh daun pandan. Daun pandan merupakan salah satu jenis daun yang memiliki aroma khas yang biasa dimanfaatkan sebagai zat pewarna atau sebagai pemberi aroma pada produk olahan pangan. Kecenderungan pengolahan dalam pembuatan teh yang dibuat adalah yang berasal dari tumbuhan teh itu sendiri sehingga dengan penelitian ini memberikan pengembangan pada jenis teh agar memiliki keragaman. Perlakuan penelitian ini adalah variasi suhu pengeringan pengolahan daun pandan wangi, yaitu suhu 50 °C, 60 °C, dan 70 °C dan lama pengeringan 150 menit. Teh daun pandan yang dihasilkan lalu dilakukan pengujian kadar air. Rancangan metode penelitian menggunakan rancangan acak lengkap dengan 3 kali pengulangan. Hasil data yang diperoleh kemudian dianalisis menggunakan ANOVA kemudian dilanjutkan dengan uji lanjut Beda Nyata Jujur (BNJ) untuk menentukan perlakuan yang terbaik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan sampel terbaik adalah perlakuan suhu 70 °C sebesar 41,51%. Namun, perlakuan suhu 70 °C masih belum memenuhi standar kadar air teh kering maksimal sebesar 8% berdasarkan Standar Nasional Indonesia.
Last Rights
Authors: Bright Liam Kofi ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: November 2023

Can you verify the surrounding world is real? In this work of René Descartes inspired philosophical short story fiction, death has come for a rational philosopher at his beach house. The Philosopher recognizes the figure as death, but insists the most likely scenario is that Death is a hallucination, a figment of his imagination. Death attempts to convince the philosopher of his authenticity through various means, but is unsuccessful. Even after showing the Philosopher his “true form” the Philosopher is not convinced, saying, “No isolated event, no matter how favorable the circumstance and how unable to otherwise explain by reference to an identifiable flaw in my person or reasoning capacities, could suffice to outweigh a lifetime’s worth of counter evidence.”
The Competitive Edge
Authors: Nordstrom Ken ,   After Dinner Conversation
Published: November 2023

Can race neutral facts/policies causes racist outcomes? In this philosophical short story fiction, Victor is fresh out of college and has applied for a prestigious internship at an insurance company. While at the interview, Deion, a seemingly more qualified classmate is also waiting to interview for the same position. Victor decides to ask his friend’s father, who works at the company, to put in a good word for him. However, he discovers the friend’s father is actually quitting the company because the data for the actuarial underwriting causes African Americans to always have a higher insurance risk rating, and the associated premiums. A few days later Victor is offered the job, but is left wondering if the company’s underwriting policy is racist and if he only got the job over Deion because the company discriminates against hiring people of color.
Understanding cosmopsychism based on stochastic electrodynamics from the perspective of the Indian knowledge system
Authors: Mukherjee Rajeshwar , Dixit Uday S.
Published: November 2023

Cosmopsychism is a novel paradigm that has the potential to respond to the hard problem of consciousness. It is based on the theoretical framework of stochastic electrodynamics. Considering both consciousness and matter as the primary reality, cosmopsychism describes the dynamic interaction of the brain with the ubiquitous field of consciousness (UFC), resulting in a number of information states. The UFC is conceived to exhibit twofold properties— extrinsic and intrinsic. The extrinsic property has the characteristics of the field of physics, whereas the intrinsic property is hard to decipher but is interpreted in terms of the characteristics of a color palate representing different shades of consciousness. Scientific analysis reveals that the concept of UFC, as theorized in cosmopsychism, resonates with the philosophical ideas of the Indian knowledge system (IKS). This article attempts to integrate the paradigm of cosmopsychism with the philosophical insights of the IKS in order to develop a holistic framework that contributes substantially to the science of consciousness
Response of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) varieties to blended NPSB fertilizer rates on tuber yield and quality parameters in Gummer district, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Girma Damtew , Mebratu Addisalem , Belete Fresew
Published: November 2023

Potato is an important food security and cash crop in Southern Ethiopia, including Gurage Zone. However, the productivity of the crop in the zone is far below its potential due to an array of factors. For instance, inappropriate selection of varieties and lacking information regarding the actual rate of the newly recommended blended NPSB fertilizer in the potato-producing areas, including Gummer district. Cognizant of this, the present experiment was initiated and conducted in Gummer district under supplementary irrigation, during the 2021 Belg season, with the objective of assessing the response of different potato varieties to blended NPSB fertilizer rates. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with the factorial arrangement and having three replications. There were 12 treatment combinations, comprising three potato varieties (namely; Belete, Gudanie and a local check, Askot) and four blended NPSB fertilizer rates (0, 119, 238 and 357 kg NPSB ha-1). The analysis of variance showed that the two main factors (blended NPSB fertilizer rates and potato varieties) had a statistically significant effect on all tested parameters except the effect of the blended NPSB fertilizer rates on days to 50% emergence. The interaction of the two factors had also showed a statistically significant effect on days to 90% maturity, plant height, main stem number per plant, total tuber number/hill, tuber yield per hill, large-sized tuber yield, marketable and total tuber yields (t ha-1) and tuber dry matter content. Days to 90% maturity were delayed with increased rates of blended NPSB fertilizer for all tested varieties. The highest mean plant height (69.54 cm) and number of main stems per hill (8.38) were obtained at 357 kg ha-1 NPSB with Belete variety. The highest marketable tuber yield (34.40 t ha-1), total tuber yield (35.84 t ha-1) and tuber dry matter content of (26.75%) were obtained from belete variety with the application of 238 kg ha-1 NPSB fertilizer. The results of the economic analysis indicated that the maximum net benefit (180660.7 Birr ha-1) with a 3405.23% marginal rate of return was obtained from Belete variety with the application of 238 kg NPSB ha-1. Hence, the application of 238 kg ha-1 with belete variety can be recommended for optimum potato production with acceptable economic benefit in the study area and similar agroecology. However, since the result is only of one season and location, further research is recommended to be carried out across more seasons and locations
A machine translation model for abstractive text summarization based on natural language processing
Authors: Ilango Bhuvaneshwarri
Published: November 2023

“Knowledge is power and knowledge is liberating” conveys that there is a need for the capacity for creativity and that information is plentiful. The key application of natural language processing (NLP) is text summarization. It is a well-known technique for copying text, selecting accurate content, and get insight from the text. The purpose of this study is to propose for providing a summary of the text employing the seq2seq concept from the TensorFlow Python library. Through the use of deep learning-based data augmentation, the suggested method has the potential to increase the effectiveness of the text summary. Finally, the bilingual evaluation understudy (BLEU) criterion is used to judge the effectiveness of the suggested methodology
Demographic perception of customers towards dairy marketing practices: An empirical study
Authors: Singh Navjot , Singh Sultan
Published: November 2023

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of dairy marketing practices on customer preferences.Theoretical Framework: However, studies have been done related to customer preference in other regions and this study is framed to investigate the impact of dairy marketing on customer preferences.Design/Methodology/Approach: In this study, the researcher used non-probability sampling techniques by judgmental sampling for data collection. Using a survey questionnaire, data were collected from 180 respondents using dairy products, and the SPSS version 25.0 is castoff as an analytical tool in this research.Findings: It has been found that consumers prefer the price, quality, and location of the brands because consumers are using dairy products regularly and want good quality, price and easy availability of the goods.Practical and Social Implications: Future studies can be considered towards the other indicators for the customers and dairy operations and also the researchers conduct the study with more sample size, diverse location, and also with other brands of dairy and future researchers can also analyze the impact of profitability on customer choices to get better and more accurate results.Implications/Originality/value: It is concluded that customer preferences is the one dimension that changes due to the changes in customer needs and wants and the level of satisfaction provided by the products they were using and also through the product selling done by the different dairy brands.Background of the study: India has been the foremost producer and consumer of dairy products wide-reaching since 1998 with sustained growth in the availability of milk and milk-related products. Dairy activities form a vital part of the rural Indian economy, serving as an important source of employment and income. However, the milk production per animal is significantly low as compared to the other major dairy producers. Furthermore, nearly all of the dairy products in India are consumed domestically, most of which are sold as fluid milk. The Indian dairy industry grips great potential for value-addition and complete development. The dairy industry is extremely focused on a diverse portfolio of dairy products in India. The major distribution channels of the dairy industry are autonomous retailers, the non-organized segment for its revenue shares.
Data science and machine learning methods for detecting credit card fraud
Authors: Saranya N. , Devi M. Kalpana , Mythili A. , H Summia P.
Published: November 2023

Credit card fraud remains a persistent challenge in the realm of financial security, necessitating innovative approaches for detection. This paper presents a comprehensive investigation into credit card fraud detection, focusing on integrating rule-based systems and machine learning methods to enhance accuracy and efficiency. The methodology encompasses data collection from a reputable source, thorough preprocessing, model development, and online execution. Performance evaluation employs a diverse array of metrics, including precision, recall, F1 score, accuracy, confusion matrix, false positive rate, learning curve, precision-recall curve, cumulative gains curve, and ROC curve. Results demonstrate a balanced trade-off between precision and recall, essential for effective fraud detection. Detailed discussions interpret these findings, offering valuable insights and avenues for future research. This research contributes to advancing fraud detection methodologies and holds promise for enhancing financial transaction security
ECM: Enhanced confidentiality method to ensure the secure migration of data in VM to cloud environment
Authors: Selvaraj Raja , Sundaram Manikandasaran S
Published: November 2023

Cloud is the technology behind all modern IT paradigms today. All kinds of applications run in the cloud environment and host their data. Enterprises show interest in migrating their data and servers to the cloud to benefit the cloud. The cloud is an open distributed network environment; hence, it is vulnerable to data security attacks. Migration in cloud computing permits the handover of resources, for example, virtual machine (VM) and data from off-premises to on-premises. During the migration, the data needs to be secured. This paper proposes an enhanced confidentiality technique (ECM) to ensure data security when migrated to the cloud. The proposed enhancement is on the advanced encryption standard (AES) to strengthen the protection level of the AES. The standard AES runs for rounds with four unique stages of data processing: Substitute bytes, add round key, shift rows and mix columns. The proposed ECM enhances the substitute bytes stage with dynamic substitution boxes for each round of the AES. The proposed ECM is evaluated for its efficiency by the avalanche effect. The result of the ECM improves data protection when the data is migrated to the cloud.
Fault tolerance systems in open source cloud computing environments–A systematic review
Authors: Vani K. , Sujatha S.
Published: November 2023

Considering that there are several distinct cloud computing environments and several suggested approaches for the treatment of fault tolerance for such environments, the objective of the study presented here is a systematization of fault tolerance proposals that results in a survey and the generation of a guided consultation environment for reading the relevant techniques for each case. With the systematization of proposed solutions, it is intended to obtain a document that administrators of cloud computing systems can use. This work points out which techniques apply to which problems, including the advantages and disadvantages of each technique, and facilitates the support process for these administrators in handling the failures. Finally, with the information obtained, a website will be generated to store some of this information. This virtual environment is a prototype of a recommendation environment for cloud fault tolerance. At first, the recommendation will occur through guided search so that administrators of cloud computing systems can have better conditions to handle failures in their environments
Pengembangan E-LKPD Bermuatan Literasi Sains pada Materi Sel Kelas XI SMA/MA
Authors: Urfa Walmursalati , Rahmi Yosi Laila , Yogica Relsasa , Selaras Ganda Hijrah
Published: November 2023

This study aims to analyze the motion of measles dance in pelandok laki studio, Tanjung Pandan sub-district, Belitung Regency. This research uses qualitative research with descriptive methods. The object of this research is Measles Dance in Sanggar Pelandok Laki, Tanjung Pandan District, Belitung Regency. The main instrument of this research is the researcher himself. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that Measles dance seen from the aspects of space, time and energy aspects of Measles dance has several elements contained in Measles dance movements. Measles dance observed from the perspective of the element of motion space is 6 straight lines. So the dominant in the motion of Measles Dance is a straight motion that has the impression of calm and balanced with full of enthusiasm. The volume in the measles dance is 6 medium volumes, so the dominant volume is medium volume, which means it describes the joy or cheerfulness of teenagers in entertaining the community after the rice harvest. The dominant level is the medium level. The direction of facing in the measles dance is 4 facing the front 2 facing the right side left which describes intimacy. While the focus of view in Measles Dance movements is dominant to the hand or shawl.
Pengaruh Film Animasi Ali dan Annisa terhadap Perkembangan Kemandirian Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun di TK Harapan Bangsa Kecamatan Patamuan
Authors: Indah Wisma , Hartati Sri
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the animated film Ali and Annisa on the development of children's independence in Harapan Bangsa Kindergarten, Patamuan District. This type of research is quantitative using experimental methods in the form of Quasi-Experimental (quasi-experimental). The population in this study were all children at Harapan Bangsa Kindergarten, while the samples were group B1 as the experimental class, and group B2 as the control class, with 12 children each. The data collection technique used by researchers is the behavioral test. Data analysis techniques using normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis testing. Hypothesis test obtained sig value at sig. (2-tailed) is 0.000. The value of 0.000 <0.05 means that there is a significant difference between the results of the pre-test and post-test using animated films and learning videos at Harapan Bangsa Kindergarten, Patamuan District, so that ani,ated films have an effect on independence in kindeergarten.
Eksistensi Ilmu Komunikasi dalam Kehidupan Manusia
Authors: Effendy Erwan , Ginting Alya Rahmadhani Br , Rafi’ie M. Hafizh , Purba M. Naufal Dzakwan , Anggraini Rahadian Tri
Published: November 2023

This research seeks to explore the role of communication science in the human experience. It employs a qualitative research approach, which involves presenting data through a series of sentences. The methodology employed in this study is descriptive in nature. The findings of this investigation highlight communication science as a discipline that delves into the principles, theories, and concepts surrounding the human communication process. More precisely, this field investigates the transmission, reception, and comprehension of information by individuals, groups, organizations, and society in various contexts. Communication science serves not only as an academic domain but also as a valuable practical skill deeply integrated into people's daily lives. Its presence assists individuals in comprehending, enhancing, and deepening their interactions with the world. Communication science holds significant importance in human existence because communication is the primary means by which humans connect, exchanging ideas, experiences, and emotions. The subsequent points emphasize why the significance of communication science in human life cannot be overstated: It aids in fostering and sustaining healthy interpersonal relationships and helps individuals comprehend the influence of mass media on thought patterns, behavior, and perceptions.
Asan, The Traditional Market of Kathmandu Valley: Analyzing Market Trend and Consumer Buying Behavior of Such Market
Authors: Sharma Shivani , Sahani Suresh Kumar , Chaudhary Bhawesh , Sahani Kameshwar , Sah Narayan
Published: November 2023

Asan is a hub for business in the Kathmandu valley famed for its bazaar, festive calendar, and historic location. This research looks at how the market is changing and how people shop in Asan, which is a blend of old and new ways of doing things. Apart from that, it is also one the most popular trade route for India-Tibet that passes through Kathmandu. To get in-depth knowledge about this old but traditional marketplace for this research paper I have chosen various approaches such as interviews, past data analysis, and surveys. On that basis, i saw how the market is changing over time, influenced by global trends and new business methods. This research is all about studying how people in Asan shop. I look at all the different things like culture, history, and how much money people have that affect how they decide what to buy. Our findings show how tradition, community, and modern ways of doing things impact what people choose to purchase in this market. This research helps us learn more about why Asan is important as an old-style market. It also helps us understand how other traditional markets around the world might work in our modern, globalized world. What we've learned can be useful for people who run markets, government leaders, and business owners who want to keep and make these cultural places even better.
Արժանի հետևորդները / Worthy followers
Authors: Petrosyan Arusyak
Published: November 2023

In this article, the author presents the talented and highly skilled conductor K. S. Sarajev s teaching and expertise, his creative approach to the basic principles of working with the orchestra, to which many conductors, composers, musicologists refer today, highlighting Professor Armen Budaghyan’s work. The author of the article refers to the achievements of graduates of Sarajev's class Gevorg Budaghyan and Mikael Maluntsyan. Thanks to the efforts of these individuals, as well as those of the generations of other Armenian conductors the Armenian conducting “shkola” (“school”) exists today and the entire field of Armenian performing art testifies to its contribution.