bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Review of Decreased IL-6 Levels in SOPK-Insulin Resistant Rats fed a Low Carb High Protein Diet
Authors: Aryani Hany Puspita , Wati Dwi Retno , Sugiyanta Sugiyanta
Published: December 2023

Polycystic ovary syndrome with insulin resistance (SOPK-RI) is caused among endocrine disorders with an incidence rate of 5-10% that occurs in women of reproductive age. Characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome are found anovulation, hyperandrogens, polycystic ovarii and impaired insulin sensitivity involving proinflammatory increases in several inflammatory cytokines including interleukin-6 (IL-6). Increased inflammatory cytokines in women with SOPK-RI found health problems there is fat accumulation in adipocyte tissue such as in an obese person, metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a low-carbohydrate high-protein diet on changes in IL-6 levels in SOPK-RI model mice. Laboratory experimental research, namely post test only control group design. Consisting of three groups, namely, the negative control group (K-) as a normal group did not get treatment; The positive control group (K+) of the SOPK-insulin resistance model mice were given standard feed, and the treatment group (P) of the SOPK-insulin resistance model mice were given a low-carbohydrate high-protein diet (CTR) with a composition of 40% carbohydrate and 30% protein. The study lasted for 48 days, using serum ELISA examination on IL-6 levels. The average results of IL-6 levels, namely the K- = 0.358 group, K+ = 0.387 and P = 0.442 and obtained different IL-6 levels of significance value p = 0.002 with a low-carbohydrate high-protein diet in SOPK - RI rats showed a significant difference (p < 0.05) between the control group and the treatment group. Significantly reduced IL-6 levels in SOPK-RI model mice. A low-carb, high-protein diet may be considered as a dietary modality in women with SOPK-insulin resistance. Further research is needed to better determine the other modulators involved in this mechanism in more detail.
Ciri Tekstual Perbilangan
Authors: Aman Idris , Jaafar Mohammad Fadzeli
Published: December 2023

Perbilangan ialah lakuan bahasa yang merepresentasikan sesuatu mesej, adat, aturan dan nilai bagi pedoman masyarakat, yang dihasilkan dalam bahasa yang indah, halus, berkias serta dalam struktur rangkap. Makalah ini membicarakan perbilangan dari dimensi ciri tekstualnya. Melalui pendekatan analisis dalaman teks yang meliputi organisasi seluruh teks, kombinasi klausa, perihal pilihan klausa dan sifat perbilangan, serta berbantukan nahu fungsional dan berasaskan sehimpunan perbilangan yang bertemakan sistem nilai, kekeluargaan, politik, ekonomi, hukum adat dan perlapisan, beberapa ciri tekstual perbilangan telah dikenal pasti. Sebahagian besar ciri yang ditemui ini belum pernah dibincangkan. Dapatan ini menunjukkan bahawa perbilangan ialah sejenis bentuk lakuan bahasa yang unik. Keunikan perbilangan adalah pada ciri tekstualnya yang pelbagai; tidak sangat pada nilai atau mesej yang dikandungnya. Nilai atau mesej boleh sahaja disampaikan dengan ayat atau ungkapan biasa yang terus terang. Ciri tekstualnya itulah yang membezakannya daripada jenis lakuan bahasa ataupun puisi Melayu yang lain. Ciri tekstual itulah juga yang menyebabkan mesej atau nilai yang dikandungnya dapat disampaikan dengan lebih berkesan, santun, tak langsung dan melambangkan budaya tinggi.
Memugar Maklumat Teks Kata Halal daripada Perspektif Naturally Occurring Data (Nod)
Authors: Isam Hishamudin , Abd Mutalib Mashetoh , Md. Ali Rohaya
Published: December 2023

Kajian ini bertujuan meneliti semula pendeskripsian makna kata halalyang terdapat dalam Kamus Dewan (2016). Kata yang berasal daripada kalimah Arab halla, yahillu, hillan, wahalalan, telah dideskripsikan dengan empat makna dalam bahasa Melayu. Walau bagaimanapun, maklumat yang terkandung dalam pendeskripsian makna yang dibuat adalah terhad dan boleh menimbulkan unsur taksa. Kajian bersandarkan “data semula jadi” yang digagaskan dalam analisis “linguistik dalam dunia sebenar” ini secara spesifik membincangkan maklumat teks bagi kata halal untuk makna 2. berbentuk kiasan (yang diperdapat, diperoleh, diperbuat. Sebanyak 31 349 kata halal yang diselusuri daripada pangkalan data DBP, DBP-UKM dan WebCorp telah dianalisis dengan menggunakan teori prosodi semantik. Teori yang menekankan unsur consistent aura ini berjaya menyerlahkan maklumat teks bagi makna 2. berbentuk kiasan (yang diperdapat, diperoleh, diperbuat, makna sumber yang boleh dikategorikan kepada empat submakna, iaitu bahan, aktiviti, rezeki dan hak/pemilikan. Penyerlahan maklumat teks ini membuktikan bahawa analisis bahasa berasaskan data semula jadi mampu menawarkan penjelasan makna bagi sesuatu kata yang mengalami masalah ketaksaan, sehingga makna kata tersebut dapat difahami dengan lebih jelas.
Kata Soal Brapa dalam Dialek Perlis: Analisis Program Minimalis
Authors: Mohamed Sultan Fazal Mohamed
Published: December 2023

Makalah ini akan membincangkan kata soal yang berfokuskan kata soal terbuka, iaitu brapa dalam dialek Perlis dengan menggunakan pendekatan kerangka program minimalis. Data yang dianalisis dalam artikel ini diambil daripada kajian lapangan yang dilakukan di kawasan negeri Perlis. Data tersebut diperoleh dengan cara merakamkan perbualan informan yang menuturkan dialek Perlis. Penulis telah menggunakan dua kaedah kajian, iaitu kaedah kepustakaan dan lapangan. Penulis menggunakan kaedah pustaka untuk mengumpulkan maklumat yang berkaitan kata soal, dan kaedah lapangan digunakan untuk mendapatkan data di kawasan lapangan. Kawasan yang dijadikan kawasan lapangan meliputi semua daerah yang terdapat dalam sempadan politik negeri Perlis. Setiap daerah dibahagikan mengikut petak-petak yang mempunyai skala 5km: 1cm untuk satu petak yang meliputi kawasan di utara, selatan, timur dan barat. Data yang telah dikumpulkan itu dicerakinkan dan dianalisis dengan menggunakan program minimalis. Kata soal yang bersifat in-situ ataupun bergerak dikaitkan dengan fitur yang dimiliki oleh kata soal brapa itu sendiri dan juga fitur OP yang telah menghalang pergerakannya. Hasilnya, kata soal brapa dalam dialek Perlis bersifat bergerak dan in situ apabila dikaitkan dengan kedudukan dan kehadiran OP pada posisi Spek FKOMP. Analisis teoritikal membuktikan bahawa penutur natif dialek Perlis mempunyai kata soal terbuka yang mempunyai kedua-dua sifat in situ dan bergerak.
PROTECTION OF AIRPORTS AGAINST THE THREAT OF CBRNE
Authors: URBAN Mariusz
Published: December 2023

Niniejszy artykuł obejmuje problematykę bezpieczeństwa i ochrony portów lotniczych w Polsce przed zagrożeniem CBRNE w postaci urządzenia wybuchowego zawierającego czynnik chemiczny, biologiczny lub radiologiczny. Porty lotnicze korzystają z zaawansowanych technologii, które mają zapewnić im wysoki poziom ochrony. Artykuł jest próbą ukazania systemu zapewnienia bezpieczeństwa w obszarze portów lotniczych oraz charakterystyki aktu bezprawnej ingerencji wykorzystującego urządzenie wybuchowe zawierające środki chemiczne, biologiczne lub radiologiczny. W niniejszym artykule wykorzystana została metoda badań dokumentów oraz przegląd piśmiennictwa naukowego dotyczącego systemu ochrony portów lotniczych. Stan wiedzy dotyczący istoty zagrożenia urządzeń wybuchowych zawierających czynnik chemiczny, biologiczny i radiologiczny uzasadnia podjęcie badań w kierunku scharakteryzowania przedmiotowego zagrożenia, ochrony portów lotniczych oraz podjęcie działań mających na celu ustalenia kierunków zmian, a także przyszłościowych rozwiązań w kwestii zapewnienia skutecznej ochrony portów lotniczych. Podjęcie tego ważnego problemu badawczego uzasadnione jest zarówno potrzebami teorii, jak i też praktyki. W efekcie przeprowadzonej analizy literatury przedmiotu oraz bazując na doświadczeniach autora, nabytych podczas działalności służbowej została podjęta próba znalezienia odpowiedzi na główny problem badawczy, który sformułowano w postaci pytania: Jakie rozwiązania prawne, techniczne i organizacyjne są niezbędne dla zapewnienia sprawnej ochrony portów lotniczych w Polsce przed zagrożeniem CBRNE - chemicznym, biologicznym, radiologicznym, nuklearnym oraz materiałów wybuchowych? Względy teoretyczne, przemawiające za podjęciem pracy, wynikają z braku pogłębionych studiów nad istotą zagrożenia w postaci urządzenia wybuchowego zawierającego czynnik chemiczny, biologiczny i radiologiczny oraz organizacji ochrony portów lotniczych, których celem jest zapobieganie aktom bezprawnej ingerencji. Względy praktyczne determinowane są realnym zagrożeniem wykorzystania urządzeń wybuchowych zawierających czynnik chemiczny, biologiczny lub radiologiczny, co stwarza zagrożenie dla funkcjonowania portów lotniczych w Polsce i na świecie. Służby ochrony na terenie portu lotniczego, które pomimo posiadania sprzętu specjalistycznego oraz wiedzy dotyczącej prowadzenia kontroli radiometrycznej czy też prowadzenia działań minersko-pirotechnicznych, są ukierunkowane na przeciwdziałanie nielegalnemu przewozowi przez granicę materiałów promieniotwórczych oraz rozpoznawaniu i neutralizowaniu klasycznych urządzeń wybuchowych. Ocena dotycząca możliwości zastosowania urządzeń wybuchowych mogących zawierać czynnik chemiczny, biologiczny lub radiologiczny jest ww. służbach traktowana jako teoria „czarnego łabędzia”. Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie organizacji ochrony portów lotniczych w Polsce przed zagrożeniem w postaci urządzenia zawierającego czynnik chemiczny, biologiczny lub radiologiczny, które z pewnością stanowią poważne zagrożenie a zarazem wyzwanie dla służb ochrony portów lotniczych.
THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ON SHAPING PERSONALITY
Authors: DĄBROWSKI Marcin
Published: December 2023

Celem artkułu jest wyeksponowanie problematyki uzależnienia od technologii cyfrowych, która ma charakter globalnej plagi. Wykazano na podstawie analizy istniejących już danych, że wraz ze wzrostem populacji rośnie liczba użytkowników, a tym samym liczba osób uzależnionych. Pomimo, że uzależnienie od technologii cyfrowych ma charakter behawioralny to istnieją badania kliniczne, które wskazują na takie samo uszkodzenia mózgu osób uzależnionych, jak w przypadku uzależnień chemicznych. Zjawisko to można zaobserwować poprzez zmianę zachowania, przyzwyczajeń, w tym przestrzegania ogólnych norm społecznych oraz zmianę nawyków życiowych często przyjmując formę rezygnacji z podstawowych czynności higienicznych na korzyść zaoszczędzenia czasu na obcowanie z elektroniką. Jak wskazują dane statystyczne szczególnie narażone jest najmłodsze pokolenie oraz młodzież, ponieważ dynamiczny rozwój technologii jest ukierunkowany w głównej mierze właśnie na tę grupę docelową. Pionierami w badaniach w tym obszarze są Stany Zjednoczone Ameryki, które również przodują w statystykach populacji uzależnionej od elektroniki, wobec czego przeznaczają kolosalne środki zarówno na badania kliniczne jak i działalność profilaktyczną oraz leczniczą. W związku dynamicznie rozwijającym się zjawiskiem uzależnień w Polsce zaistniała konieczność porównania podejścia do problemu obu tych państw. Przedstawiono rekomendacje działań prewencyjnych w postaci reżimu czasowego spędzania czasu z elektroniką, przy jednoczesnej komparacji wytycznych zza oceanu oraz wytycznych krajowych. Dokonano również przeglądu dostępnej metody terapeutycznej, gdzie standardy amerykańskie wskazują na powodzenie 12 kroków jako skutecznego leczenia z wysoką gwarancją braku nawrotu choroby. Niestety w Polsce terapia ta cieszy się niską skutecznością. Przeprowadzona analiza danych statystycznych pozwoliła na potwierdzenie hipotezy, iż uzależnienia od technologii cyfrowych nie tylko wykazują rosnący trend, ale również działają destrukcyjnie na codzienne życie osób związanych z problemem. Należy uznać, że najbliższe lata a w szczególności rozwój technologii cyfrowych będą tylko te zagrożenie potęgować w związku z czym istnieje zasadna konieczność eksponowania przedmiotowej problematyki w każdej postaci celem dotarcia do świadomości jak największej liczby osób.
СИСТЕМНЕ ОБҐРУНТУВАННЯ СТРУКТУРИ ТА ВИКОРИСТАННЯ ТЕХНОЛОГІЧНИХ КОМПЛЕКСІВ МАШИН ДЛЯ ЗБИРАННЯ Й ПІСЛЯЗБИРАЛЬНОЇ ОБРОБКИ ВРОЖАЮ ЗЕРНОВИХ КУЛЬТУР
Authors: Днесь Віктор , Кудринецький Ростислав , Скібчик Володимир , Степаненко Сергій
Published: December 2023

Книга присвячена вирішенню науково-прикладного інженерного завдання обґрунтування раціональних комплексів машин для збирання та післязбиральної обробки зернових культур на підставі узгодження параметрів їх технічного оснащення з характеристиками виробничих планів за стохастичного впливу агрометеорологічних умов. Висвітлено особливості обґрунтування раціональних комплексів машин для збирання та післязбиральної обробки врожаю зернових культур і їх ефективного міжгосподарського використання на основі сукупного статистичного імітаційного моделювання цих технологічних процесів з урахуванням системного впливу характеристик виробничих планів збирання, параметрів збирально-транспортних комплексів і технічного оснащення пунктів післязбиральної обробки зерна на функціональні показники технологічних систем збирання й післязбиральної обробки врожаю за стохастичних агрометеорологічних умов. Для науковців,держслужбовців,спеціалістів агропромислового виробництва.
Epidural Anesthesia in Management of Pregnant Eissenmenger’s Syndrome Patient Undergoing Caesarean Section
Authors: Jayantha Ananda I Gusti Ngurah Bagus , Tjahya Aryasa  , Tjokorda Gde Agung Senapathi
Published: December 2023

Background: Eisenmenger syndrome is very rare in pregnant women. Debates remain concerning the management of Eisenmenger syndrome in this patient population, and the prognosis is unclear in terms of maternal and fetoneonatal outcomes. Managing anesthesia in maternal patients with a cardiac abnormality might be particularly difficult because these individuals have inadequate circulatory reserves and altered maternal cardiovascular physiology.

Case presentation: We present a 26-year-old 34 weeks pregnant woman with Eisenmenger’s syndrome (ES) scheduled for an elective caesarean section. The clinical findings reveal slight tachypnea with peripheral oxygen saturation of 82% with oxygen supplementation using a cannula at 3 lpm. The patient's baseline hemodynamics are stable, but a third-degree murmur is heard in the 3rd and 4th left intercostal space. The patient was managed with epidural anesthesia using bupivacaine 0.5% 20 ml without adjuvant. The epidural catheter was inserted in an interspinous process between L3-L4. The surgery was done in 90 minutes with stable hemodynamics, and postoperatively, the patient was monitored in the intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU).

Conclusion: Epidural anesthesia has been shown to provide favorable outcomes due to its slow onset and reducing the likelihood of abrupt hemodynamic changes.
Aspergillosis in Lung Cancer: A Narrative Literature Review
Authors: Yarsy Pofi Risanti , Sri Melati Munir
Published: December 2023

Aspergillosis is one of the complications of lung cancer and lung cancer treatment. Diagnosis of Aspergillosis in lung cancer, in general, is still a challenge because clinical symptoms and examination results are not typical, and risk factors often go unnoticed. To simplify the diagnosis of Aspergillosis, several criteria have been created based on the patient's condition, clinical and radiological features, and mycological laboratory examination. Doctors' vigilance still needs to be increased, examination facilities are still limited in certain cities, and diagnostic services have not been integrated, so management is not optimal. This literature review aims to increase doctors' knowledge and awareness regarding aspergillosis in lung cancer, which is an important step to improve the appropriate management of this disease.
Relationship between Teachers' Participation and Management Outcomes in Primary Schools in Pader District, Uganda
Authors: Lamaro Gloria , Lalam Filder Rose
Published: December 2023

Management outcomes have, over the years, gained significant attention from scholars. This study examined the relationship between teachers' participation and management outcomes in primary schools in Pader District, Uganda. The investigation examined teachers' participation in Pader District primary schools, management outcomes and the relationship between participation and management outcomes. With 301 respondents, the research used questionnaire surveys, interview guides, and observation checklists. Data was analysed using SPSS version 25, descriptive statistics, Chi-Square test, Spearman's rank Correlation Coefficient, and linear regression analysis to determine the relationship between teachers' participation and management outcomes. The study found a moderate correlation between teachers' participation and management outcomes, with a 0.01% level of significance. This aligns with previous research indicating that teachers' involvement in water hygiene, sanitation, equipment procurement, guidance, inventory control, budget preparation, and classroom maintenance positively impacts management outcomes
Editorial
Authors: Dr. S. S. Thipse
Published: December 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of mobility technology, the ARAI Journal of Mobility Technology takes pride in presenting its Oct–Dec 2023 issue—a testament to the relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence within the automotive realm.

The world is at a pivotal juncture, demanding sustainable solutions to mitigate the environmental impact of transportation. This journal delves into ground-breaking advancements in electric and hybrid vehicles, shedding light on technological strides that promise to reshape the future of mobility. As we stand on the brink of a cleaner, greener era, the ARAI Journal is your guide to understanding and embracing sustainable mobility.

Autonomous vehicles have transitioned from fiction to reality, and this journal explores the latest breakthroughs in autonomous driving technology. From cutting-edge sensor systems to artificial intelligence algorithms, discover how researchers and engineers are propelling us toward a future where vehicles navigate with unparalleled precision, safety, and efficiency.

The digital revolution has transformed the automotive industry. With the advent of 5G and beyond, this journal explores the transformative impact of connectivity on vehicles. From smart infrastructure to advanced driver-assistance systems, discover how the fusion of technology and automotive engineering is creating a connected ecosystem that enhances the driving experience and ensures unprecedented levels of safety.

Innovation is not without its challenges, and this journal candidly addresses the hurdles faced by the mobility technology sector. From regulatory considerations to cybersecurity concerns, our editorial team examines the complexities that accompany progress, providing insightful perspectives on navigating the intricate landscape of modern automotive development.

The issue shines a spotlight on ground-breaking research and development initiatives. Whether it is materials engineering for lightweight or the exploration of alternative fuel sources, the ARAI Journal is your gateway to the latest discoveries and advancements driving the automotive industry forward.

As we embark on a new era of mobility, this issue of the ARAI Journal of Mobility Technology serves as a compass, guiding industry professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts through the dynamic landscape of technological innovation. Together, let us embrace the challenges, celebrate the successes, and collectively steer the course toward a future where mobility is not just a means of transportation but a catalyst for positive global change.
Retrofitting of an Existing Garbage Tipper Truck with an Electric Powertrain and its Renewable Charging Station Concept Based on On-Grid Solar Charging
Authors: Utkarsh Gadkari
Published: December 2023

To tackle the pollution problem the best way is to switch to electric vehicles but when we look at the statistical figures of India’s electric vehicle market we can observe the truth that the electric 2 and 3-wheeler market is good in India but the electric 4-wheeler market is not very good. Policymakers' worries about the growing importance of the Climate Change issue have contributed to India's rising levels of air pollution. There are a lot of gasoline and diesel automobiles on the road that is to blame for the severe pollution. 25 of the 100 most polluted cities in the world, or 14 of the list, are in India, according to a search for the 100 most polluted cities worldwide. Petrol and diesel vehicles continue to run in large numbers in India, causing extremely high pollution. The most harmful pollutants emitted into the environment are PM 2.5, SO2, CO, NOx, and PM 10, and they are also the primary pollutants. Since there are so many vehicles on the highways in Indian cities, we know that the cities are crowded. In such a situation, numerous electric vehicle manufacturers are traveling the nation to display their electric automobiles. Additionally, in India, if an electric vehicle's motor output is less than 250W, neither registration nor a driver's license is necessary to operate one of these vehicles. The category for EVs over 500W is the same as that for gasoline and diesel vehicles. The government will electrify all two-wheelers by the years 2024–2025, and all four-wheelers will be electrified by the years 2030–2040. The difficulty now is that many OEMs, auto-ancillaries, and automobile manufacturers intend to enter the market for electric cars in response to these encouraging moves. And when we discuss any vehicle, the mileage or the distance traveled is a key issue. Additionally, electric vehicles, such as 4-wheelers, will compete with conventional cars powered by internal combustion engines, which today give excellent mileage. However, reducing pollution is a crucial issue, and I think electric automobiles can do it more effectively. The transformation of an existing diesel tipper truck into an electric and on-grid-based solar renewable charger is described in this research. This paper discusses the creation and evaluation of various car parts and accessories. This outlines how to go from a mechanical drivetrain to an electric drivetrain. And the charger works on the on-grid solar-based renewable charger.
Study on Various Position Sensing Technologies in Tractor Hitch Application
Authors: T Sandeep  , Koparde Prashant  , Hingne Abhijit  , Sewalkar Swarupanand  , Hallale Sanjeev
Published: December 2023

Conventionally, In the tractors, hitch position is obtained using a contact-based position sensor, the sensor is attached to the rockshaft mechanically with gears or linkages. In this arrangement, there are incidences of failures when working with heavy implements, as rockshaft is under severe loading conditions which tends to induce cracks or failures in sensor mechanical linkages mounting area. This results in machine downtime and rockshaft repair costs to the customer. These mounting threads in hardened Rockshaft reduce material strength which impacts the lifting capacity. There is associated difficulty at assembly line and further during maintenance for linkage installation and adjustments. Also, over the period, linkages develop a play at joints due to the friction. In the present work, we are sensing the Hitch position with contactless sensor technology. A contactless Hall effect sensor is selected, and proto setup has been designed to measure the hitch position by integrating the sensor and target. The prototype consists of a fixed Sensor and a rotating metal (ferromagnetic) piece placed inside a 3D printed casing. The profile of metal piece is such that when it is rotated about the axis, the distance between Sensor and metal piece changes gradually. This causes different output voltage at different amount of rotation in metal piece. Results from manual bench testing show that the concept is working. The sensor voltage output varies according to the hitch position in the bench setup. A high voltage value when metal piece is nearer to magnet and low value when its farther. A future step is to automate this setup on a tractor to remove errors due to manual rotation. This would be an enabler to analyze the sensor behaviors like hysteresis, repeatability, linearity more accurately.
Impact of Fused Deposition Modeling Process Parameters and Heat Treatment on Mechanical Characteristics and Product Quality: A Review
Authors: Mohd Yousuf Ali  , G. Krishna Mohana Rao  , B. Anjaneya Prasad
Published: December 2023

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) is indeed one of the most commonly used methods of additive manufacturing, particularly for printing polymers and fiber-reinforced polymer composites. When compared to more conventional production meth ods like injection molding, the key benefits of FDM include producing components with intricate shapes, minimal material wastage, shorter production times, and lower costs because no tooling is needed. However, the strength and surface quality of the product produced using this technique are lower, that can be improved by selecting the optimized design variable and applying heat treatment depending on how the product will be used in an industry. This review paper provides an overview of the effect of different process parameters on mechanical properties, print time, and surface characteristics of the parts made of polymers and fiber-reinforced polymer composites in addition to the challenges encountered during the printing of composites. It also discusses the new material’s development, such as natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites, the impact of heat treatment, and the void formation influence on the mechanical properties, build time, dimensional accuracy, and surface finish of 3D-printed parts.
Disaster Tourism Destinations: Exploring the Motivations and Intentions of Tourist Visits
Authors: Widianto Tri , Yulia Yosephine Angelina
Published: December 2023

Lava Tour is a visitor tour with a trip to a location related to the volcanic eruption in Sleman Yogyakarta. The aim of this research is to identify the phenomenon of disaster tourism on the Mount Merapi Lava Tour in Yogyakarta. This research collected data from 127 tourists on the Merapi Lava Tour. To determine the relationship between push motivation variables (emotional fulfillment, tourism information, and search for truth) and pull motivation variables (historical heritage, convenient location, and knowledge of tourist attractions) on satisfaction variables and intention to revisit variables, PLS-SEM was used. According to research findings, the positive relationship between satisfaction and intention to return has a dominant influence, based on the coefficient value of each predictor. This suggests that the main motivations for returning are emotional fulfillment, truth seeking, a comfortable atmosphere, and knowledge of tourist attractions, all of which make visitors feel satisfied.
Early Byzantine vases carved in Prokonnesian marble from ancient Halasarna (Kos Island, Dodecanese, Greece)
Authors: Poupaki Eirene
Published: December 2023

The paper stems from archaeometric provenance studies, which proved that some vases from excavations at Kardamaina, ancient Halasarna, of Kos had been carved in Prokonnesian marble. The items under consideration are four-handled bowls whose grips are decorated with incised motifs. The proven use of Prokonnesian marble not only for architectural members, but also for smaller artifacts indicates that vases were among the Prokonnesian marble products imported to Kos from Constantinopolitan workshops. These imports are dated to the 5th and 6th centuries AD, a time of intense building activity not only in the town of Kos, but also in the island’s seaside settlements (Kardamaina, Mastichari, Antimacheia, Kefalos, etc.). It remains, however, unclear if these vases were imported finished or semifinished from Prokonnesos, together with architectural members, aboard stone-carrying ships sailing across the Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Use and aesthetics of Iasian marble in presbyteries of the 6th century
Authors: Peirano Diego
Published: December 2023

This paper offers a survey of the uses of Iasian marbles and their relationships with other stones. In the 6th century, these marbles were used for wall cladding and flooring, with an aim to alternate with or frame lighter marbles, as was the case in Iasos, in the Agora Basilica. Similar combinations were attested in the cladding of synthronoi of the basilicas A and C of Nea Anchialos. In the latter, the sides of the presbytery were framed with red cipollino slabs of different lengths and widths. In the prostoon, verde antico was added to red and white veined marbles. Other examples seem to demonstrate the use of the red cipollino to mark thresholds and passageways, as was the case of the solea of Hagia Sophia and the presbytery of the basilica of St. John in Ephesos. There, the templon stylobate and bases made of Iasian marble supported columns of verde antico and gray marbles; some slabs would have been of the openwork type; thus, the variety of marbles, their textures and workmanship must have contributed to the deep impact of the arrangement.
Byzantine marble fragments rediscovered in a Tyre cistern
Authors: Kahwagi-Janho Hany
Published: December 2023

The Franco-Lebanese mission in Tyre identified a stone dump comprising more than a thousand fragments of architectural members and liturgical furnishings, located in an ancient cistern. These fragments, mainly of marble, but also of limestone, basalt and marine sandstone, had been collected during excavation works carried out on the site in the 1960s and 1970s. After their discovery, all the blocks were removed from the cistern, inventoried, documented and studied in order to identify their various functions and origins. A large part of these fragments seem to have belonged to various Byzantine religious monuments. The article presents the main types to which these fragments have been assigned, following a comparative approach.
Ningmitai capsule improves the semen quality of male infertile with chronic prostatitis by antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Authors: Wu Xiaoyu , Ye Zhen , Li Lihua , Zhang Huiping , Huang Xunbing , Chai Jingsong , Zhang Xinzong
Published: December 2023

Aim: To observe the effects of Ningmitai capsule on semen parameters of infertile patients with chronic prostatitis (CP) and explore the mechanisms.
Methods: A total of 43 patients diagnosed with CP were included in the study and administered Ningmitai capsules (4 capsules per dose) for a duration of 6 weeks. Subsequently, assessments were conducted on parameters including sperm concentration, forward progressive motility, total motility, oxidative and anti-oxidative indicators, as well as the concentration of interleukin-8 (IL-8) in seminal plasma before and after the treatment period.
Results: Compared to pre-treatment, forward progressive motility and total motility of the semen increased significantly (37.15% ± 18.77% vs. 45.44% ± 19.08%, P < 0.05 and 42.56% ± 21.22% vs. 51.64% ± 19.48%, P < 0.05). And the expression of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) increased significantly after treatment as well (11.36 μmol/L ± 3.28 μmol/L vs. 12.79 μmol/L ± 2.87 μmol/L, P < 0.05 and 9.34 U/mL ± 3.22 U/mL vs. 11.21 U/mL ± 4.87 U/mL, P < 0.05). In addition, the expression of malondialdehyde (MDA) and IL-8 decreased significantly after treatment (41.06 μmol/L ± 24.39 μmol/L vs. 32.17 μmol/L ± 15.04 μmol/L, P < 0.05 and 79.69 ng/L ± 26.24 ng/L vs. 61.35 ng/L ± 23.41 ng/L, P < 0.05). No significant difference in sperm concentration and sperm DNA fragmentation index was observed after the treatment (P > 0.05).
Conclusions: Ningmitai capsule can enhance the antioxidant capacity and down-regulate the expression of cytokines in the semen, thereby improving the semen parameters of infertile patients with CP.
Údržba a řízení bezpečnosti kritické infrastruktury v ČR
Authors: Mirovský Petr , Fojtášková Petřeková Hana
Published: December 2023

Zajištění bezpečnosti kritické infrastruktury znamená, že musí být zajištěny její jednotlivé prvky zvlášť. Ovšem kritickou infrastrukturu tvoří soubor mnoha oblastí lidského působení. Každý z těchto prvků se vyznačuje určitou kritičností. Zajišťovat anebo navyšovat bezpečnost a ochranu jednotlivých struktur v praxi znamená, že je nutné zajistit přístup ekonomických a personálních zdrojů. Tedy zájem na ochraně KI by neměl mít jen stát samotný, ale i soukromý sektor, potažmo celá společnost. Tento článek nabízí souhrn tématu a aktuálního stavu s některými praktickými výstupy a náměty.
Destabilization of the Financial Market of Ukraine in the Conditions of Martial Law: Prejudice of Processes
Authors: Inna Irtyshcheva , Marianna Stehnei , Iryna Kramarenko , Oleksandra Liashenko , Halyna Mykhalchynets , Nataliia Mykhalchynets
Published: December 2023

The purpose of the article is to form the process of biasing the destabilization of Ukraine’s financial market in martial law conditions. Based on the research results, strategic maps of the effectiveness of the financial market of Ukraine were developed. It was established that the step-by-step descriptive-numerical presentation of data in dynamic programming models allows for determining adequate measures that must be implemented to achieve the target effectiveness. Therefore, the content of the strategic performance maps of the financial market of Ukraine should be aimed at determining the measures that will ensure the achievement of the priority structure of the distribution of funds by operations, provided that it will also contribute to the implementation of the strategy for the development of the financial sector of Ukraine until 2025. It was determined that the strategic map provides a transformation of information about the structure and development trends of the financial market into team information focused on the production of effects. The developed set of dynamic performance models is focused on visualizing the processes of formation and redistribution of free financial resources and the growth of benefits for key financial market operations. It is illustrated that the outlined complex of dynamic models, based on the connection with stochastic models, ensures the scientific validity of the developed strategic measures, with the help of which it is possible to exceed the increase in benefits achieved in 2021 by the end of 2024. Such models determine adequate measures, such as sets of actions, that should be used to achieve the target performance, which in 2022 amounted to UAH 427,895.7 million. (which is 6.7% lower than the value of 2021), and in 2024 – UAH 575,549.75 million (which is 25% higher than the value of 2021).
Interest Rates and Inflation in Nigeria: Empirical Evidence from the Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model
Authors: Ademola Olufemi C. , Alalade Yimka S. A. , Ogbebor Peter I. , Aworinde Olalekan B.
Published: December 2023

Policymakers and scholars continue to have extensive conversations about the relationship between interest rates and inflation in Nigeria. This is because, despite the efforts of Nigerian policymakers and regulatory authorities to achieve a high level of sustainable growth, the economy continued to witness stunted growth over the years, primarily due to double-digit inflation that continuously erodes value. In light of this, this study looked at how interest rates have affected Nigeria’s inflation rate over the last 16 years. The research design for this study is ex-post facto, using time series data for 68 quarters between Q1, 2006 to Q4, 2022. Data were obtained from the databases of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), and the World Development Indicator (WDI). The study utilized the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to analyze the effect of interest rates on inflation in Nigeria, while the Augmented Dickey-Fuller (ADF) and Phillip-Perron were employed for the stationarity test. The results of the analysis showed that interest rates have a long-run significant cointegrating relationship with the inflation rate (Adj R2 = 0.48; F-stat (4, 63) = 19.61 p < 0.05). The study therefore recommends that the CBN could alternate its approach to managing inflation in Nigeria by regulating the amount of money in circulation in addition to solely utilizing the interest rates through the MPR’s operation. Furthermore, since the CBN has little control over the other elements, monetary policy by itself is unable to reduce inflation in Nigeria. To guarantee the elimination of all barriers to reducing inflation in Nigeria, the report recommends that the monetary authority work in tandem with the fiscal authority and all pertinent ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs).
Revealing the Spatiality of Crises: Lessons from Failures of Boundary Work in a Cross-Border Crisis
Authors: Kanaan Nour , Mayer Julie
Published: December 2023

Our societies are facing the rise of cross-border crises, which transcend established territorial demarcations. Managing cross-border crises raises challenges of spatiality, as actors need to coordinate within an unexpected, temporary space of action, shaped by multiple overlapping boundaries. However, little is known about how actors deal with the spatial ambiguity of cross-border crises. To answer this question, this article builds on a qualitative case study of the 1999 Mont-Blanc Tunnel fire. It adopts a boundary work perspective, focusing on the intentional shaping of boundaries, as an antecedent to coordination. We introduce a conceptual distinction between the notions of ‘borders’ and ‘boundaries’ to better account for the multiscalar nature of cross-border boundary work. By unfolding the spatiality of the crisis process, our analysis highlights the failures of boundary work in the Mont-Blanc Tunnel fire case. We find that boundary work cannot happen until borders and boundaries are explicitly revealed and acknowledged. Our study contributes to cross-border crises literature in both management and public administration fields by revealing the interdependencies of borders and boundaries as an implicit driver of the crisis process. We also extend the boundary work perspective by introducing ‘boundary revelation’ as a condition to unfold boundary work in a crisis situation.
Perancangan User Interface Dan User Experience Pada Customer Interface Website Perusahaan Transportasi Menggunakan Metode Usability Testing
Authors: Imam Imam Syafii , Ribhi Ahmad Aufar , Ulfa Mutia , Seranede Vincensia , Lailiah Nita Ilmiyatul
Published: December 2023

Ordering transportation services through customer service requires a long time for negotiations re-garding prices, types of fleets and the amount of goods transportation services. The negotiations took a long time until agreed to order. From these problems, a safe interface is created where customers can find out the price per route and type of fleet as well as the number of goods transport services in-dependently and can be considered by customers regarding the prices that can be offered. The user in-terface (UI) page is made to facilitate website-based implementation. User interface pages are created with figma software using the usability testing method. The results of the analysis show that there are 4 UI/UX including User interface (UI) customer page, user interface (UI) check delivery page, user interface (UI) page stepper 1, user interface (UI) page stepper 2, user interface ( UI) page stepper 2, user interface (UI) page-safe stepper 3. The results of usability testing using aspects of the indicators of learnability, memorability, efficiency, errors, and satisfaction have been calculated to produce an average value above 0.78% per indicator. The results of this value show a large value and show that the UI/UX page of the customer interface is very good.
Literatur Review: Penerapan Metode Analytic Hierarchy Process Sebagai Teknik Prioritas Kebutuhan Perangkat Lunak
Authors: Izzati Afifah Nurul
Published: December 2023

AHP is one of the popular techniques used in prioritizing software requirements. This study aims to determine the application of AHP as a software requirements priority technique by reviewing thirty literature related to the application of AHP as a software requirements prioritization technique pub-lished in 2017 to 2023. The results of the study explain that the application of AHP has several ad-vantages, but on the other hand AHP also has some drawbacks. Over time, a number of literatures have discussed the development of AHP which aims to minimize weaknesses in the application of AHP. The development of AHP is by integrating AHP with Planning Game, MoSCoW, QFD, and Fuzzy. In addition, development is also carried out by adding new algorithms, namely ReDCCahp and Enhanced AHP. The results of this study provide a useful reference for researchers and practitioners in the field of requirements engineering in prioritizing software requirements using AHP.
Implementasi Malicious Traffic Untuk Mendeteksi Serangan Siber di SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Yogyakarta
Authors: Hariyadi Dedy , Kusumaningtyas Kartikadyota , Muktamar Burhan Alfironi
Published: December 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a positive impact including the increasing implementation of information technology in various fields including the education sector. One of them is the increasing use of mobile devices such as cell phones or tote computers that utilize wireless networks. Connecting devices via wireless networks has a serious impact on the potential threat of cyber attacks. The potential threat of cyberattacks on devices during the Covid-19 pandemic is increasing, this is indicated by 975 million anomalous traffic recorded by Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN) in 2022. To identify these potential threats, a sensor is needed on the internal network. In this research, it is proposed to implement a cyber attack sensor to detect these potential threats. Based on network traffic monitoring, this research shows that there is a potential for data leakage originating from cell phones. Therefore, the potential for data leakage from cell phones or other devices needs to be evaluated to secure computer systems and networks.
Uji Sensivitas Metode TOPSIS dan Weighted Product Pada Sistem Pendukung Keputusan Seleksi Kandidat Ketua Himpunan Mahasiswa
Authors: Pasa Ike Yunia , Prasetya Nur Wachid Adi , Sahria Yoga , Febrianto Dian
Published: December 2023

A student association is a student organization at a university that serves as a platform for student as-pirations and provides opportunities for self-development, skill enhancement, and leadership devel-opment through various student activities. Himpunan Mahasiswa Teknologi Informasi (HIMATEKNO) is the student association within the Information Technology Program at the Muhammadiyah Univer-sity of Purworejo (UMP). HIMATEKNO boasts a considerable number of members. Effective leader-ship is crucial for running this organization and ensuring its success. The process of selecting the HIMATEKNO chairman is essential to ensure that the chosen individual can lead the association suc-cessfully. The presence of a decision support system in the election of the HIMATEKNO chairman plays a significant role in the candidate selection process. A decision support system should incorpo-rate Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM) methodology. This research aims to conduct sensitivity testing on MADM methods, namely, TOPSIS and Weighted Product (WP). Based on the sensitivity testing results of the TOPSIS and WP methods, WP has a sensitivity test result of -0.000019%, while TOPSIS has a sensitivity test result of -0.00084%. As a result, WP is a more suitable method for im-plementing in the decision support system for the selection of the HIMATEKNO chairman due to its superior sensitivity level.
Analisis Manajemen Risiko pada UMKM Toko Syirkah Menggunakan ISO 31000
Authors: Amelia Dina Nur
Published: December 2023

Syirkah Shop is a shop that sells various types of daily necessities. In carrying out business processes, of course there are risks that might hamper these business activities. The aim of this research is to analyze the possible risks that exist at the Syirkah Shop using ISO 31000 which is a standard related to risk management. This research uses a qualitative method with a Case Study Research method approach through several stages in accordance with the ISO 31000 framework. Data collection was carried out by direct observation and interviews at the Syirkah Shop. The results of the research findings showed that there were 11 possible risks that existed at the Syirkah Shop, there were 3 risks with a risk level classified as High Risk, there were 6 risks with a Medium Risk level, and there were 2 risks with a Low Risk level. Based on this analysis, risk management proposals are produced so that they can prevent and minimize possible risks that arise so that they do not disrupt business activities at the Syirkah Shop.
Evidence of new chironomid taxa (Diptera, Chironomidae) for Croatia from a mountain stream in the Pannonian Plain
Authors: Ergović Viktorija , Koh Miran , Čerba Dubravka , Mihaljević Zlatko , Hamerlík Ladislav
Published: December 2023

According to the first Croatian check-list (Čerba et al. 2020), a total of 239 Chironomidae species has so far been recorded from the country. In the present paper we report the finding of two new taxa from the mountain stream Šumetlica, eastern Croatia, namely Boreoheptagyia legeri (Goetghebuer, 1933) and Diamesa cf. insignipes Kieffer, 1908. Šumetlica in the Psunj Mountain is about a 27 km long stream that rises near the highest mountain peak in this area, Brezovo Polje. Macroinvertebrate samples were collected at 415 m a.s.l. in June 2020 and May 2021 according to the AQEM standard multi-habitat protocol. Physico-chemical water parameters were measured in situ. Isolation and identification of macroinvertebrates were carried out in the laboratory. A total of 79 macroinvertebrate taxa were recorded, of which 26 were Chironomidae. The most abundant Chironomidae taxa were, Tvetenia calvescens, Conchapelopia agg. and Brillia bifida in the first sampling period, and Polypedilum convictum in the second. The species Boreoheptagyia legeri was collected with the abundance of 24 individuals per m2 in 2020, while 30 individuals per m2 Diamesa cf. insignipes larvae was recorded in 2021. Representatives of Diamesinae subfamily are usually found in cool, oxygen rich mountain or glacial streams. Diamesa larvae inhabit springs and streams in the mountain region, mainly on stones and gravel, especially those covered with moss cushions, while species of the genus Boreoheptagyia prefer a constant trickle of water. Both inhabit higher elevation mountainous regions, but occasionally Diamesa species are found in the foothills. Boreoheptagyia legeri is the only species of the genus that has been recorded outside the highest mountainous regions, in temperate elevations, under 500 m a.s.l. Our findings contribute to the knowledge of ecology and distribution of Diamesinae representatives.
The 16th century Carrera del Pacífico: its sailor-merchants and their trade goods
Authors: Obispado Kristyl
Published: December 2023

This article focuses on the sailors who served during the initial years of the Carrera del Pacífico, one of the globalizing projects of the Spanish Monarchy. In particular, the paper aims to examine the sailors who took advantage of the Pacific trade circuits by actively participating in various income-generating activities created by the Carrera. Using the sailors’ economic endeavors, especially as sailor-merchants, as a lens can elucidate how early global trade was conducted and demonstrate the dynamics of the early Pacific trade. The paper argues that by seizing the opportunities presented by the Carrera, primarily by assuming the dual roles of sailors and merchants, these laborers helped consolidate the Spanish-Pacific region and reshape the consumption pattern of its local population. The sailors engaged in the transportation, sale, and purchase of global commodities during the early modern period, including textiles and chinaware, which catered to the demands of the broader consumer base in Spanish America. The sources draw data from the Royal Treasury of Acapulco registers during its first decade (1590-1600), where 1,574 sailors were identified. It belongs to Archivo General de Indias’ Contaduría (Account) records, which contain the duties of commodities entering and leaving the port of Acapulco.