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Tinjauan Yuridis terhadap Penyalahgunaan Kegiatan Perbankan dalam Penghimpunan Dana Masyarakat oleh Koperasi
Authors: Rifqi Muhammad Jazil
Published: April 2024

The existence of irregularities in banking activities carried out by non-bank institutions, in addition to violating applicable norms also results in losses for many people when there is embezzlement of funds. The juridical study of this literature research reveals that the implementation of criminal acts against violations of banking authority which in the judge's decision imposes criminal sanctions on cooperative leaders in the form of imprisonment for eleven years and an additional punishment in the form of a fine of ten billion provided that if not paid is replaced by imprisonment for six months economic offenses The judge's verdict which is more than the crimes committed by the perpetrator in harming society can be justified as stated in article 46 of the banking law. Non-bank institutions in the form of cooperatives in collecting public funds must obtain permission from the Minister of Cooperatives whose storage and use of funds is limited to their members, but if they carry out their services not from their members, it violates article 16 of the banking law. In addition, Article 59 of the Criminal Code also emphasizes that the leadership or management of a corporation that has a legal entity who commits a criminal act must bear the sanctions decided by the judge.
Implikasi Hukum Pembebasan Narapidana Koruptor dalam Kondisi Penyebaran Covid 19 Perspektif Sosiologi Hukum
Authors: Mohammad Mohammad , Sari Insana Meliya DCA , Hidayat Nur , Bari Abdul
Published: April 2024

Sociologically, the corruptor's behaviour is against the function of law. Law as social control, dictates people's lives in juridical aspect. As a means of social control, the law determines ideal and deviant behaviour and stipulates legal sanctions against the deviant. This paper refers to normative legal research by conducting studies on legislation and legal theory related to existing problems. Furthermore, the study results showed that releasing prisoners to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 was not the right solution and was only temporary because the main problem was not over capacity in prisons and detention centres but instead government policies that prioritized continuous prison sentences. It encourages over-capacity even when there is a COVID-19 pandemic or not. In addition, releasing prisoners also has several impacts, such as the vulnerability of prisoners to COVID-19 in the community, the difficulty in finding a living, the increased crime rate, and so on. In short, releasing prisoners to reduce the spread of COVID-19 amid crowded prisons is a temporary solution.
Skema Penerapan Unexplained Wealth: Reformulasi Perampasan Aset pada Tindak Pidana Korupsi di Indonesia
Authors: Mahdi Wahyu Laksana , Garini Meza Rahmada , Azzahra Carissa Ivadanti
Published: April 2024

Abstract: The criminal act of corruption has developed as an extraordinary crime. Corruption eradication regulations in Indonesia still focus on non-asset so that they have not been effective in suppressing corruption crimes. The authors uses a normative juridical research with a statutory approach. The government's efforts to confiscate the assets of criminal acts of corruption have two mechanisms, namely criminal and civil in Law No. 8 of 1981 concerning Criminal Procedure Law, Law No. 31 of 1999 concerning the Eradication of Criminal Acts of Corruption, as well as Law No. 7 of 2006 concerning Ratification of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. The regulation does not yet have a comprehensive framework. Therefore, unexplained wealth as a mechanism for confiscating assets to optimize actions in criminal acts of corruption. There are three implementations of unexplained wealth. First, renewal of legal products, namely the Draft Law on Confiscation of Criminal Acts of Assets, especially corruption. Second, law enforcement officials are guided by the regulations that have been drafted in the Asset Confiscation Draft. Third, the proof mechanism uses reverse proof.
Keywords: Asset Confiscation, Corruption, Mechanism, Scheme, Unexplained Wealth.
Kualitas Kesaksian Testimonium De Auditu pada Putusan Mahkamah Syar’iyyah Aceh Terhadap Tindak Pidana Perkosaan Anak
Authors: Rosyid Muhammad Aenur , Nisa Hoirun
Published: April 2024

Meningkatnya jarimah pemerkosaan terhadap anak tidak diimbangi dengan penegakan hukum yang berpihak pada korban. Banyak putusan mahkamah syar’iyyah aceh yang justru membebaskan pelaku karena minimya alat bukti. kesaksian saksi testimonium de auditu ditolak untuk dipertimbangkan karena saksi dianggap tidak melihat, mendengar dan mengalami langsung peristiwa pidana yang disaksikannya penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dasar perimbangan hakim dalam menilai kualitas kesaksian saksi testimonium de aiditu dalam Putusan No. 7/JN/2021/MS.Aceh dan menganalisisnya berdasarkan perspektif hukum positi dan fikih jinayah. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Hakim dalam memutus jarimah pemerkosaan terhadap anak di bawah umur pada Putusan Nomor 7/JN/2021/MS.Aceh menilai bahwa kualitas kesaksisan saksi testimonium de auditu tidak dapat diterima sehingga tidak terdapat minimum dua alat bukti yang sah yang dapat membuktikan bahwa Terdakwa telah melakukan pemerkosaan terhadap anak di bawah umur. Kualitas kesaksian saksi testimonium de auditu ditinjau dari hukum positif meskipun bukan atas apa yang dilihat, di dengar dan dialami sendiri tetap dapat dijadikan alat bukti petunjuk. Sedangkan ditinjau dari fiqih jinayah kesaksian testimonium de auditu tidak boleh dikesampingkan atau ditolak sepenuhnya oleh hakim karena Hakim harus mendengarkan keterangan semua pihak demi terciptanya keadilan.
Implementasi Separation of Power dalam Pemberhentian Hakim Mahkamah Konstitusi oleh DPR
Authors: Andriyani Elisa Eka
Published: April 2024

Artikel ini membahas implementasi pemisahan kekuasaan dalam konteks pemecatan Hakim Konstitusi Aswanto oleh DPR. Dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kepustakaan, penulis menyelidiki sejarah, teori pemisahan kekuasaan, dan proses pemecatan hakim konstitusi. Keputusan DPR untuk mencopot Aswanto setelah Mahkamah Konstitusi mengeluarkan keputusan kontroversial menimbulkan perdebatan terkait kewenangan dan prosedur. Dalam perumusan masalah, penelitian mencari pemahaman tentang implementasi pemisahan kekuasaan dalam pemecatan hakim konstitusi. Metode penelitian kepustakaan dipilih untuk mendapatkan landasan teoritis yang kuat. Pembahasan menguraikan sejarah pembentukan Mahkamah Konstitusi, perubahan peraturan, dan prinsip pemisahan kekuasaan menurut Montesquieu. Artikel menyajikan kasus konkret pemecatan Aswanto, termasuk alasan DPR, respons masyarakat sipil, dan tanggapan Wakil Ketua DPR Sufmi Dasco Ahmad. Proses pemecatan, dari evaluasi Komite III hingga sidang paripurna DPR, diuraikan secara komprehensif. Terdapat penjelasan mengenai pertimbangan hukum Mahkamah Konstitusi terkait batas waktu jabatan hakim konstitusi. Kesimpulan menyoroti ketidaksepakatan antara Mahkamah Konstitusi dan DPR, dengan Presiden menegaskan kepatuhan pada konstitusi. Tindakan DPR dianggap tidak sah karena melanggar prosedur pemecatan yang diatur. Penulis menyarankan peninjauan kembali tanggung jawab dan hak masing-masing badan serta menghindari tindakan yang dapat melemahkan kekuasaan dan wibawa organisasi lain.
Sejarah Sistem Pemerintahan dan Kekuasaan Eksekutif di Indonesia
Authors: Ahsanul Khuluqi Mohammad , Muwahid Muwahid
Published: April 2024

To understand a legal system, the first thing that must be comprehended is a consensus regarding the history or background of the system's existence. In Indonesia's government system, which adheres to a presidential system, many changes occurred before the amendment to the 1945 Constitution. The government system in Indonesia has shifted from a presidential system where the president is the country's highest leader to a parliamentary system where a prime minister is the head of government. Then, it retook its original feature from a parliamentary system to a presidential system where full command rests with the president as the leader of the state and government. The role of electoral politics was far behind the changes in the dynamics of the legal system. The actual context of government, in this case, the executive, is much simplified and reorganized regarding the existing legal political system. The president, who is part of the key to the highest power in the executive area, oversees various public positions such as ministers and other areas of the executive area.
Hambatan Initial Public Offering (IPO) Perusahaan Sepakbola pada Bursa Efek Indonesia
Authors: Nur Alvinsa Putri Uniq , Usman
Published: April 2024

Penelitian ini berlandasan fenomena IPO perusahaan sepakbola pertama kali di Asia Tenggara yang dilakukan perusahaan sepakbola asal Indonesia (Bali United) dibawah PT Bali Bintang Sejahtera Tbk. pada tahun 2019. Terdapat klub lain yang mengonfirmasi akan segera menyusul melantai di pasar modal Indonesia. Namun, hingga tahun 2023 tidak ada kelanjutan hal tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hambatan IPO perusahaan sepakbola pada Bursa Efek Indonesia. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yakni kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data primer melalui wawancara bersama finance accounting specialist Persis Solo; manager of event, commercial, and business development PSS Sleman; dan project management Persija Jakarta. Sementara data sekunder melalui studi dokumen. Penelitian ini berhasil mengetahui hambatan utama perusahaan sepakbola melakukan IPO yakni belum memenuhi syarat IPO pada struktur organisasi perusahaannya, penyusunan laporan keuangan belum audit, dan neraca keuangan yang belum stabil.
ЗЕРНО ПРОСА: ПЕРСПЕКТИВА ВИКОРИСТАННЯ І РОЗШИРЕННЯ АСОРТИМЕНТУ ПРОДУКЦІЇ
Authors: Sots S. , Kustov I. , Chehlatoniev V. , Donii O.
Published: April 2024

Перспективною культурою для розширення діючого асортименту продуктів круп’яного виробництва є зерно проса. Продуктами переробки проса у світі є широкий спектр харчових і кормових продуктів, а також біопалива яке виробляють на основі відходів виробництва харчових продуктів (лузги). З проса виробляють крупи, пластівці,зірвані зерна, екструдовані харчові продукти, борошно з проса широко використовують для виробництва борошняних композиційних сумішей з хлібопекарським борошном, хлібобулочні і кондитерські вироби тощо. В реєстр сортів рослин придатних для поширення на території України зареєстровано 35 сортів проса посівного звичайного Panicum miliaceum L. яке можна використовувати як круп’яне зерно. Найпоширенішим в Україні сортом проса є Миронівське 51 його внесли в Реєстр у 1978 році. Опосередковано просо в залежності від сортових особливостей та умов вирощування може містити 8-18 % білка, 3-5 % жиру, 59-69 % вуглеводів, 2-3 % цукристих речовин, 1-3 % клітковини та 2-3 % золи. У хімічному складі проса присутні водорозчинні вітаміни В1, В2, В5, В6, В9, РР а також просо є важливим джерелом мікроелементів таких як Cu, I, Br, Ca, Fe, Zn. Одним із можливих рішень по підвищенню кількісних показників переробки проса і збільшенню значень виходу готової продукції є включення до етапу підготовки зерна перед лущенням воднотеплової обробки зерна. Проведення воднотеплової обробки дозволяє провести зміцнення ядра і відповідно зменшити на 5-7 % кількість утворення на етапі лущення побічних продуктів і відходів. Відсутність етапу воднотеплової обробки у традиційній схемі пов’язано також з тим що на момент публікації і затвердження Правил не існувало технологічного обладнання яке дозволило б виявити і вилучити потенційно зіпсовані зерна із технологічного процесу достатньо ефективно особливо враховуючи характеристики зерна проса. Окрім цього просо є єдиною культурою асортименті якої у Правилах рекомендовано виробляти тільки один вид крупи. Враховуючи достатньо збалансований хімічний склад проса виникає потреба у розширенні асортименту продуктів з цього зерна і обґрунтування режимів їх виробництва, а також модернізації і перегляду існуючого технологічного процесу з виробництва класичної крупи з проса у напрямку застосування сучасного технологічного обладнання що дозволить збільшити контрольованість різних етапів технологічного процесу при одночасному зменшенні енергетичних витрат на виробництво. На сьогодні широкою популярністю в Україні та світі користуються крупи швидкого приготування або крупи які не потребують варіння, плющені продукти і вироблені на їх основі зернові сніданки, мюслі, зернові батончики, мультизернові пластівці, гранола тощо.
Time-like surfaces with zero mean curvature vector in 4-dimensional neutral space forms
Authors: Ando Naoya
Published: April 2024

Let M be a Lorentz surface and F:M→N a time-like and conformal immersion of M into a 4-dimensional neutral space form N with zero mean curvature vector. We show that the curvature K of the induced metric on M by F is identically equal to the constant sectional curvature L0 of N if and only if the covariant derivatives of both of the time-like twistor lifts are zero or light-like. If K≡L0, then the normal connection ∇⟂ of F is flat, while the converse is not necessarily true. We also prove that a holomorphic paracomplex quartic differential Q on M defined by F is zero or null if and only if the covariant derivative of at least one of the time-like twistor lifts is zero or light-like. In addition, we get that K is identically equal to L0 if and only if not only ∇⟂ is flat but also Q is zero or null
On geodesic mappings of threesymmetric spaces
Authors: Kiosak Volodymyr , Prishlyak Olexandr , Gudyreva Olena
Published: April 2024

The paper is devoted to the study of properties of pseudo-Riemannian spaces admitting nontrivial geodesic mappings. Necessary and sufficient conditions are found for A-threesymmetric spaces to admit nontrivial geodesic mappings. The research is carried out locally, in tensor form without restrictions to the sign of the metric tensor and the signature of the space.
Optimizing the potential utilization of bioreactors for the mass propagation of Indonesian Dendrobium varieties
Authors: RACHMAWATI Fitri , PRAMANIK Dewi , SHINTIAVIRA Herni , HR SIDE Taufiq , RIANAWATI Sri , WINARTO Budi
Published: April 2024

The study focuses on two Indonesia Dendrobium varieties, D. Dian Agrihorti (DDA) and D. Syifa Agrihorti (DSA), which have potential to be commercialized, but face limitations on the availability of qualified seedlings sustainably. The research aimed to establish an in vitro propagation protocol using a Temporary Immersion System (TIS) to produce high-quality seedlings efficiently. Various factors, including varieties, media, plant growth regulators, anti-phenol compounds, organic additives, and TIS settings, were investigated using the basal part of the plantlet as the explant source. Key findings revealed that DDA outperformed DSA across all observed variables.  In the initiation phase, basal plantlets cultured in Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 1.0 mg L-1 thidiazuron and 0.5 mg L-1 N-6 benzylaminopurine enhanced embryogenic callus (EC) formation, with a 13.5-day initiation period, 72% potential explant growth, 0.41 cm callus size, and a 3.45 rate of multiplication. During the proliferation stage, the addition of 150 mg  L-1 ascorbic acid (AC) and the application of a TIS with a 30-minute dry period and a 15-minute wet period resulted in a 515.5% increase in EC fresh weight for DDA accompanied by a 6.16 multiplication rate. Regeneration of shoots was achieved using a Vacin and Went medium with 150 g L-1 banana extract, yielding 29.2 shoots per clump. Subsequent rooting of the shoots in 2 g L-1 Hyponex® medium with 20 g L-1 sugar and 2% AC proved successful. Acclimatization of plantlets with Cycas rumpii bulk demonstrated a 100% survivability rate. The established propagation protocol for DDA holds significant potential for application to other Dendrobium varieties, offering a sustainable and efficient method for meeting commercial demands in the Indonesian market.
The effect of fertility control on soil conservation as a basic resource of sustainable agriculture
Authors: STUPAR Vladanka , ŽIVKOVIĆ Zlata , STEVANOVIĆ Aleksandar , STOJIĆEVIĆ Darko , SEKULIĆ Tatjana , BOŠKOVIĆ Jelena Ž. , POPOVIĆ Vera M.
Published: April 2024

For agricultural production is used almost 40% of the global land from where it dominates conventional agriculture which uses large amounts of inputs in the form of fertilizers and pesticides leading to the contamination of soil, water resources, air pollution and land erosion, affects biodiversity and extinction of many plants and animals. On the other hand, the world's population is constantly growing and currently numbers more than 8 billion people and it is estimated that food production will have to double by 2050. In order to meet the future needs of the population for food raw materials, food production must significantly increase, and at the same time, the impact of agriculture on the environment and natural resources must be drastically reduced. Sustainable agriculture is emerging as one of the solutions. This way of agricultural practice refers to the management and preservation of natural resources through organizational and technological changes in modern agricultural production in order to satisfy human needs and preserve the environment. One of the most important natural resources on which the entire agricultural production relies is land. In intensively cultivated lands, there is a noticeable trend of intense degradation, which represents a major problem facing humanity. The paper reviews the decrease in soil fertility based on the samples collected during the five-year monitoring, as well as a proposal for measures to increase fertility and future preservation of this environmental resource.
Effect of salinity, nitrogen and phosphorus stresses on growth and photosynthetic activity of the marine microalga Dunaliella parva
Authors: EL-SHEEKH Mostafa , DEWIDAR Samha , HAMAD Azza , ABU-ELSAOUD Abdelghafar M. , ALHARBI Maha , ELKELISH Amr
Published: April 2024

The growth of the marine green alga Dunaliella parva was studied and optimized under different salinity levels of NaCl (0.5, 1, 2, 2.5, and 3.5 M). The growth was monitored by cell number pigment content (Chl. a, Chl. b, and carotenoids). The grown alga, under the optimal conditions, was exposed to different stresses (nitrogen, phosphorus starvation, and salinity either singly or combined. Under nitrogen and phosphorus starvation, either singly or combined, the growth rate and the metabolic activities were decreased. Under salt stress (2.5 M NaCl) combined with N starvation and heavy metals stress, glycerol production increased, while glycerol synthesis decreased under salt stress of 1 M NaCl and P starvation. Also, free radicals (total antioxidant, reducing power, DPPH, and Lipid peroxidation), pigment content, and activity of antioxidant enzymes were recorded. D. parva grown under salinity level (2.5 M NaCl) combined with nutrient starvation correlated with more efficient enzymatic antioxidant activity accumulation. This study strongly suggested that the induction of antioxidant defense was one component of the tolerance mechanism of D. parva to salinity, as evidenced by its growth behavior.
A novel approach for reducing water stress on sunflower plants by using medicinal plant extracts rather than artificial growth regulators
Authors: AL ABBOUD Mohamed A. , AMIN Mohamed A. , ISMAIL Khatib S. , ALI Syed K. , REMESH M. , NOWWAR Abdelatti I.
Published: April 2024

One of the most significant physiological stressors that negatively impact plants in numerous vital areas of their growth and metabolism is water stress. This study estimates the effects of natural bio-stimulants (Origanum majorana, Nigella sativa and Curcurma longa) extracts for the first time, on water stress of sunflower plant in comparison with synthetic growth regulators (glycein betaine, proline, indole acetic acid, benzyl adenine and ascorbic acid). Water stress appeared to decrease of lengths, fresh and dry weights of shoot and root. Also caused a significant drop in chlorophylls and carotenoids. Foliar application of these synthetic and natural growth regulators significantly decreased the negative effects of drought stress on all studied morphological parameters and pigment contents of sunflower. HPLC analysis of bio-stimulants appeared six phenolic acids, one phenol and two flavonoids were found in all natural extracts. Gallic, rosmarinic, caffeic, syringic acids and kaempferol are the major phenolic compounds (more than 1000 µg/g) detected in Origanum majorana. While gallic acid, hesperetin and ferulic acid are the major phenolic compounds (more than 1000 µg/g) present in Curcurma longa. Chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, catechin, pyro catechol, coffeic acid and rutin are the dominant phenolic compounds present in Nigella sativa. The Nigella sativa treatment showed the highest decrease in proline levels. This may be due to the high concentration of caffeic acid (2406.97 g/g). The Origanum majorana treatment had the highest levels of chl. a and carotenoid contents, which rose by about 32% and 72%, respectively, compared to the stress-treated plant. The highly decrease in catalase activity, which is considered as most important indicator to water stress, appeared in Origanum majorana treatment. We suggest the use of these natural extracts as an alternative way, which appeared a significant increase in growth and biochemical near to synthetic regulators in the treatment of water stress due to the fact that these extracts contain many important phenolic compounds that have a role in the treatment of water stress.
Protective role of endophytic fungi and salicylic acid as therapeutic nutrients to improve immune responses of tomato plants against fusarial wilt disease
Authors: ABDELAZIZ Amer M. , HASHEM Amr H. , OKLA Mohammad K. , ALWASEL Yasmeen A. , ABDELGAWAD Hamada , ATTIA Mohamed S.
Published: April 2024

The exacerbation of climatic changes helped to increase the risk of plant diseases in the world. Based on this concept, we suggest Endophytic fungi (EF) and Salicylic acid (SA) alternatives to reduce the spread of Fusarium wilt disease, which is one of the most important agricultural crops globally. Therefore, this study aims to isolate endophytic fungi and test their ability to stimulate plant resistance against Fusarium wilt disease and study the possibility of combining these isolates with salicylic acid as a therapeutic nutrient for tomato plants. Two fungal endophytes were isolated from Vigna unguiculata seeds (VUS) and identified as Aspergillus oryzae and Aspergillus tubingensis according to morphological and molecular identification. Under pot circumstances, the influence of these two fungal endophytes as tomato fusarial wilt depressants and as plant stimulants was evaluated. The combination of A. oryzae and A. tubingensis exhibited a simultaneous efficacy of 80% in conferring protection against Fusarium wilt, while simultaneously resulting in a notable decreasing diseases index to 16.66%. Treatment of infected plants with A. oryzae and A. tubingensis (single or mixed) and salicylic acid not only deterioration influence of Fusarium wilt on plant fitness, but also showed a significant improvement in the levels of photosynthetic pigments, sugars, proteins and phenols, and enhancement in the activity of antioxidant enzymes. The analysis of variability among endophytic fungi revealed the presence of 17 distinct bands exhibiting polymorphism, accounting for approximately 35.294% of the observed genetic variation. In conclusion, endophytic A. oryzae and A. tubingensis work well as stimuli for tomato plant growth and as a means of boosting the plants’ resistance to Fusarium wilt. Further, A. oryzae and A. tubingensis act synergistically with SA toward improving plant growth and fusarial wilt disease resistance.
The effect of sodium nitroprusside on the vegetative development of Aronia melanocarpa [Michx.] Elliot under in vitro conditions
Authors: EKINCI Heydem , SASKIN Necla , KORKMAZ Şehnaz , AK Bekir E. , AYDINLIK Yeter
Published: April 2024

Aronia is a berry fruit that has a significant amount of antioxidants. Both sexual and vegetative methods of propagation are available for aronia. Genetic diversity is present in the process of seed propagation. Therefore, clonal propagation techniques such as cuttings, basal shoots, and tissue culture are preferred. Plant tissue culture is a process that offers a high multiplication rate and the ability to produce clean plant material. This study aimed to stimulate the growth of plantlets by introducing several growth-promoting agents into the culture media. Specifically, the effects of a nitric oxide donor SNP (sodium nitroprusside) on the vegetative development of the plants were examined under in vitro conditions. Four distinct concentrations of SNP (0, 100, 200, and 300 µM) were administered to promote vegetative development. The survival rate (%), rooting rate (%), root number (per plantlet), root length (cm), leaf number (per plantlet), shoot length (cm), plant fresh weight (g), and plant dry weight (g) of the plantlets were estimated on the 60th day of growth in the nutrient medium under in vitro conditions. The survival rate was 100% for the applications of SNP at concentrations of 100 µM and 200 µM. The 0 µM treatment had the highest root number, the 100 µM treatment had the longest root, and the 200 µM treatment had the highest values for shoot length. The 0 µM treatment provided the highest values for plant fresh weight, while the 0 and 100 µM applications resulted in the highest plant dry weight values. The study suggested that an increased concentration of SNP causes a toxic effect.
ACC-Deaminase producing Pseudomonas putida RT12 inoculation: A promising strategy for improving Brassica juncea tolerance to salinity stress
Authors: ALHOQAIL Wardah A.
Published: April 2024

An important abiotic stressor that hinders plant growth, nutrient uptake, and global agricultural productivity is soil salinity. Among the different strategies to overcome the issue of salinity in agriculture sector, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have gained recognition as promising beneficial microbes that can improve plants’ response to biotic and abiotic stressors. The salinity tolerance and traits that promote plant growth of eight PGPR strains (RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, RT5, RT7, and RT12) were evaluated in this study. During screening, one strain, RT12, had the highest plant growth-promoting activity and salt tolerance in the group. The strain when subjected to NaCl stress showed quantitative ACC-deaminase activity, in the presence of NaCl at various concentrations, demonstrating extraordinary tolerance to salt stress by withstanding doses of up to 3M NaCl. In order to further investigate the effects of salt stress on Brassica juncea (mustard), RT12, which was identified as Pseudomonas putida using 16s RNA sequencing, was inoculated. Two salt treatments (100 and 150 mM) were applied to the mustard variety ‘Mingora’ in a greenhouse. The results revealed that through ACC utilization, PGPR directly induced plant growth in salt-stressed mustard plants by lowering excess ethylene production. All plant parameters were negatively impacted by an increase in NaCl concentration in uninoculated plants. However, P. putida RT12 inoculation enhanced all growth parameters, antioxidant production, total soluble sugar (TSS), total protein (TP), proline, relative water content (RWC), chlorophyll contents, and nutrient uptake in salt-treated plants. The inoculation with P. putida also caused a marked decline in Na+ uptake and an increase in K+ uptake in the shoot. By maintaining a greater K+/Na+ ratio in the tissues of RT12-inoculated plants compared to controls, this change in ion uptake helped to maintain nutritional balance of the plants. The findings suggest that inoculating plants with ACC deaminase-producing PGPR, such as P. putida RT12, may boost growth and stress resistance.
The effects of salinity stress on Amorpha fruticosa Linn. seed germination, physiological and biochemical mechanisms
Authors: GAO Zhan-Wu , MU Yong-Guang , DING Jian-Jun , DING Ke-Jia , LI Jia-Tong , LI Xin-Ning , HE Li-Jie , WANG Zhao-Jie , MU Chun-Sheng , ALHARBI Sulaiman A. , ANSARI Mohammad J. , RASHEED Adnan
Published: April 2024

Salinity stress is serious threat to crop productivity and globe food security. This study investigated the impact of NaCl (neutral salt) and basic salt (basic salt) on seed germination physiological and biochemical traits of Amorpha fruticosa. Salt stress had no significant effect on seed germination rate, however, alkali stress significantly decreased (p≤0.05) rate of germination. Both stresses also negatively affected the growth of radicle and germination (P <0.05), and the effect of alkali stress was greater than that of salt stress. The concentration of K+, Mg2+ and Na+/K+ in radicle and germ remained relatively stable, which was conducive to adapting to salt and alkali stress, but the concentration of K+, Mg2+, NO3-, H2PO4- and SO42- changed differently under salt and alkali stress. Tartaric acid was the main component of the 8 organic acids, and the accumulation changes of each component were different under salt stress and base stress. Tartaric acid was accumulated in large quantities under salt stress, and the accumulation of other acids (citric, malic, acetic, oxalic, formic and lactic acids) were markedly enhanced under alkali stress (P <0.05). Among the 16 free amino acids, arginine, alanine and threonine are the response solutes under salt stress, and glutamic acid and threonine are the response solutes under base stress. In In conclusion, proper concentration of salts can promote seed germination and radicle growth. Therefore, plant performance can be improved by soaking seeds in appropriate concentration of salts.
JORNALISMO DE MARCA NO BRASIL: mapeamento e análise das práticas
Authors: Andrade Ivanise Hilbig de , Rubim Michelle Matos
Published: April 2024

Este artigo apresenta os resultados de mapeamento e análise das práticas de jornalismo de marca no contexto brasileiro. Para tanto, jornalismo de marca é entendido como uma prática que utiliza ferramentas, técnicas e, muitas vezes, princípios e formatos do jornalismo para conquistar reconhecimento dos clientes e fortalecer o relacionamento entre marca e sociedade. A metodologia empregada foi qualitativa-descritiva, envolvendo: mapeamento de veículos de comunicação do país que produzem conteúdo de/para marcas, aplicação de questionários com representantes de cada veículo mapeado e realização de entrevistas semi-estruturadas com alguns gestores de equipes de branded content nos jornais. Verificou-se que 55% das empresas jornalísticas analisadas conta com uma equipe de branded content, revelando-se como uma nova estratégia para atender a demandas das marcas, por visibilidade, e das empresas jornalísticas, por receitas. Os estúdios ou hubs em geral operam de modo independente das redações, porém, também foram encontradas práticas híbridas e complementares.
The Impact of Cross-cutting Pedagogical Features Based on Neuroeducation Advances: Project-based Learning Vs. Traditional Lecturing in Engineering Education
Authors:   Industrial Engineering Department, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona – Italy, Paciarotti Prof. Claudia , Bertozzi Dr. Gabriele ,   Industrial Engineering Department, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona – Italy
Published: April 2024

Abstract— On the academic level of education, Traditional Lecturing represents the primary means of conveying information to the class. At the same time, Project-based learning is one of the major research subjects in engineering education, and literature claims it can offer more authentic and meaningful learning experiences. Supported by the most recent advances in syntheses of meta-analyses in education and neuroscientific-based educational sciences, the study presented compares Traditional Lecturing and two versions of Project-based learning implemented with variations in content and project typologies through a single-group variation on the two-group post-test-only randomized experiment. Two research hypotheses were investigated using three questionnaires and a test: I) the learning experience and outcomes are enhanced when attending Projectbased learning lessons compared to Traditional Lecturing ones; II) effective cross-cutting instructional elements are more detectable in Projectbased learning than in Traditional Lecturing and variations in contents and typologies of project do not lead to different outcomes within Project-basedlearning. The research was carried out in an Engineering course and involved 80 students. The results show that Project-based learning outperforms Traditional Lecturing and highlight the crucial role of some cross-cutting instructional features that are detectable or missing within the two methodologies. Derived from meta-analyses and neuroscientificbased educational sciences, these features represent a solid pedagogical core within the structure of the Project-based learning methodology. We argue they have a relevant role in the stability and enhancement of the results of Project-based learning in comparison with Traditional Lecturing. Indeed, despite variations in content and project typologies, Project-based learning produces similar results. Finally, for engineering teachers wishing to adopt Project-based learning, this study provides insights into the necessity to understand, consciously incorporate, support, and manipulate such particular features, especially through developing pedagogical competence based on scientific evidence. Keywords : neuroeducation, engineering education, higher education, project-based learning, traditional lecturing
OBE Framework for Assessing Laboratory / Practical Courses in Engineering Programmes
Authors:   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar, Old Mamallapuram Road, Chennai 600119, India, Nandhitha N.M. , Roslin S.Emalda ,   Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Jeppiaar Nagar, Old Mamallapuram Road, Chennai 600119, India
Published: April 2024

Abstract : Irrespective of the branch of study, practical/laboratory courses are integral parts of engineering curriculum. These courses develop the knowledge, skill and attitude of the graduates. It is thus necessary to frame the laboratory experiments, to create a student centric learning environment and to have suitable assessment methodologies to enhance the cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills of the engineering students. This paper proposes a framework of the above three from the authors' perspective for a software laboratory. The proposed framework can be extended to the laboratory/practical with suitable modifications in the Course Outcomes. Also in this paper, a methodology is proposed for converting the scales into marks and also the formula for calculating the marks under various heads (record, viva voce and experiment) is given. Rubrics are defined for the Performance Indicators (PIs) as specified in the Examination Reform Policy of AICTE for the Program Outcomes (POs defined by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), India). Keywords : Laboratory/practical courses, OBE, Rubrics, Course Outcomes (COs), Program Outcomes (Pos)
Configural Measurement Equivalence Testing of the Comprehensive Trait Based Model of Self-Regulated Learning in Engineering Undergraduates
Authors:   School of Education, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab India, R. Chakraborty , V. K. Chechi ,   School of Education, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab India
Published: April 2024

Abstract : The present study extended the integrative trait model of self regulated learning by [30] by including the remaining behavioral and emotional components. Measurement invariance testing was conducted to check for the equivalence of the model with respect to gender, stream and batch among 488 (351 male and 137 female; 321 Computer Science and 167 Mechanical; 263 IInd Year and 225 IIIrd Year) engineering students selected through stratified random sampling from the three regions, Majha, Doaba and Malwa, of the Punjab state of India. [25] measurement invariance criterion of ΔCFI be less than or equal to 0.01 was used to test for equivalence of the model across the selected groups, since it is unaffected by model complexity, sample size and unrelated to overall fit measures. The revised integrative trait model of self regulated learning among engineering undergraduates was found to be Configural measurement invariant with respect to gender, stream and batch using SPSS Amos Ver. 23.0, meaning that the construct of self regulated learning is conceptualized by the participants across the groups of the study in same way. Reliability of the instrument's 14 variables was estimated using Pearson's correlation-based Cronbach's alpha (using SPSS Statistics Ver. 23.0) and Polychoric correlation based ordinal alpha (using R Package Psych), along with estimation of attenuation index to show the extent of underestimation of the vital psychometric property by assuming the data of Likert scale based questionnaires as continuous interval and on ignoring its categorical ordinal nature. The effect size of the validated model conducted as part of post-hoc power analysis using semPower R package was found to be satisfactorily high at 0.941. The academic implications of the study with respect to engineering education in the country are discussed. Keywords : Attenuation Index, Configural Measurement Invariance Testing, Engineering Education, Polychoric ordinal reliability, Sophomore Slump, Revised Integrative Trait Model of Self Regulated Learning.
Measuring Online Engineering Laboratory Satisfaction During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors:   Department of Communications and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan, Alkhasawneh Dr. Ruba , Al-Nsour Dr. Rawan Al-Nsour ,   Department of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA, Akho-Zahieh Dr. Maryam ,   Department of Communications and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
Published: April 2024

Abstract : The idea of remote/virtual laboratories is still limited in Engineering due to the nature of engineering applications, equipment, and the competencies students are expected to gain as future engineers. Once COVID-19 hit, there was no time to think, review, and study how educational institutions can integrate remote/distance learning laboratories into their curriculum. Universities in our country and the rest of educational institutions around the globe rushed to find solutions to make sure students still get the best learning experience and gain the core concepts as expected. Many had to make instant decisions and purchase software, simulators, and/or record technical experiments and share them with students. In many majors, this wasn't an issue and there were many resources accessible to students that required minimal direction from educators. However, for engineering majors, simulators are not available for all labs and even if they are available, educational institutions are required to provide them to students with suitable documentation and usage instructions. In addition, recording a demonstration for experiments doesn't provide students with the handson experience they are aiming for. Adopt and learn was the main theme during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is what our department did to guarantee a quality lab experience for its students and later communicate valuable feedback to achieve the best level of learning. This paper focused on getting an insight into the lab experience for students in Digital Communications and Analog Communications laboratories during the COVID pandemic. Measuring the satisfaction level of students' experience was via conducting surveys with a focus on three main skills which are: hands-on experience, teamwork, and communication skills. Keywords: Engineering Education; Online Laboratories; COVID-19; Electrical Engineering.
Innovative Inter Quartile Range-based Outlier Detection and Removal Technique for Teaching Staff Performance Feedback Analysis
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Applications, MIT World Peace University, Pune. 411038, India, Magar Dr. Vikas , Ruikar Dr. Darshan ,   School of Computing, MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur. 413255, India, Bhoite Dr. Sachine ,   Department of Computer Science and Applications, MIT World Peace University, Pune. 411038, India, Mente Dr. Rajivkumar ,   School of Computational Sciences, PAH Solapur University, Solapur. 413255, India
Published: April 2024

Abstract : The teaching-learning process plays an important role in education. To improve this process valuable and timely feedback is taken from the students. That feedback can be used for two main purposes: one is to improve the process according to student expectations and another is to evaluate the teaching faculty's performance for the sake of appraisal. However, some students can give unfair and biased feedback. Such feedback may produce an adverse effect on appraisal. To remove these anomalies generated due to favoritism and biasness in the feedback innovative interquartile range (IQR) based outlier detection and removal technique is implemented in this article. The proposed technique removes the outliers based on IQR and precisely selects the central tendency (mean or median) from the feedback data distribution based on skewness. Then the identified central tendency will be considered to compute the appraisal indicator. To conduct the experiments feedback data is collected from the students via questionnaire. The questionnaire is prepared by expert academicians. The questionnaire contains twenty-one questions which are divided into five categories. By confirming experimental results, the proposed IQR-based outlier detection and removal technique removes the outliers from the data set and improves the performance analysis which intern helpful for teaching faculty performance appraisal. Keywords : Interquartile Range (IQR), data distribution, Skewness, Outlier, Performance Appraisal, Feedback Analysis.
Natural Inspired Learning Path Recommendation System for Students in E-learning Platforms
Authors:   Department of Computer Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur 610 005, India, Surendran Gokul Kottilapurath , Thiyagarajan P. ,   Department of Computer Science, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development 602 105, India
Published: April 2024

Abstract: E-learning has emerged as one of the advanced and efficient methods of education, especially during the ongoing pandemic. While many learning platforms have integrated recommender systems to aid learners in understanding and improving their skills, it has been observed that this approach alone may not be sufficient for optimal learning outcomes. Therefore, this paper proposes a unique method and algorithm inspired by bird swarms to recommend an efficient learning path for learners. The effectiveness of the proposed model was evaluated using nearly three hundred and ninety-five student records, and qualitative evaluation metrics were used to assess its performance. Keywords: E-learning, Nature-inspired algorithms, Recommendation systems, Migrating birds optimization.
Modification of Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Courses to imbibe Industry Skills
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BVBCET, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA – 580031., H. K. Suresh , Gorawar M. B. ,   Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Technological University, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA – 580031., Hosmath R. S. ,   Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Technological University, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA – 580031., Revankar P. P. ,   Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Technological University, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA – 580031., M.L. Shreeshail ,   Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, KLE Technological University, Hubli, Karnataka, INDIA – 580031.
Published: April 2024

Abstract : Technology today is into challenging phase with teams built for management, design, research and development. Engineering has undergone change owing to computer tools that contribute exponential rise in productivity. Educators in India have responded on a positive note, with improved pedagogical practices reported. Governments have supported to percolate this change through New Education Policy that mandates institutes to adopt outcome based education. The initiative is part of OBE framework implemented in design and delivery of heat transfer and machine drawing laboratory courses at undergraduate level. The excitement through active delivery and assessment forms the bedrock of this change. The routine recipe lab is substituted by employer focused practice dimensions of obsolescence removal of and relevance factor. KLE Tech follows a dynamic curriculum design and delivery with inputs from all its stakeholders to make it truly responsive to contemporary change. This gave enriching experience by providing space to gather basic concepts and build on higher order skills. The high weight to continuous learning component (80%) eliminated student anxiety level due to panic in end semester assessment (20%). Overall improvement in student performance in lab courses was reported and scope to address higher learning levels was noticed. The average scores improved as 7- 8 grade pointer for both lab courses investigated with more than 30% score contributed by L3-L4 level task in heat transfer. The student scores were higher in lower level (L2) as compared to performance in demonstration and statistical analysis (L3-L4) due to the change being first experience in their lab conduction. The overall opinion stated the practice to be extended to all lab courses. Keywords: Engineering Education; Graduate Attributes; Heat transfer, Machine drawing.
Enhancing Student's Engagement in Learning: Shades of Interactive Online Offline Session
Authors:   K. E. Society's Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Computer Science & Engineering Department, Patil Dr. Sachin Subhash , Patil Dr. Vilabha Sachin ,   K. E. Society's Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering Department
Published: April 2024

Abstract : The daunting horizon of Covid-19 has certainly upraised a new normal of e-learning environments. Nevertheless, participative engagement in online teaching has floated a challenge which is an implicit need for joyful learning. There is a need of keeping our online as well as offline sessions live and enhance the student's involvement with joy. In this paper, two novel and interactive techniques are proposed namely Idea Spinner and Crossword. These techniques have assured its emphasis in online/offline educational teaching along with improvement in student's engagement. Idea Spinner is an underlying concept of a spinning wheel with 'n' concept quadrants interfaced via wheeldecide.com. Eclipse crossword is a free tool to articulate our custom crosswords and inline them with our interactive sessions by sharing screen controls. The above-stated techniques were instigated for Third year B. Tech. – CSE (System Software) and Final Year B. Tech. ETC (System Verilog, Elective). The idea spinner technique has essentially assisted to uplift the global outreach with a rise of 55 percentage active responses over regular questioning. Crossword has especially helped weak learning students to enjoy a lesson-themed puzzle forenriching the feeling of joy. The pre and post-activity feedback was collected and analyzed over two parameters namely Impression of the lecture and Boredom period. The post-analysis has shown a noteworthy rise in parameters like the Impression of lecture which implicitly states a 52 percentage increase in interactive lecturing and secondly, the Boredom period which has reduced by 67 percentage. Keywords: Boredom period; Crossword; Idea Spinner; Impression of lecture; Lesson-themed puzzle; Online sessions.