bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PENGARUH PERSEPSI KEMANFAATAN, KEMUDAHAN DAN FAKTOR KEAMANAN TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN MENGGUNAKAN UANG ELEKTRONIK PADA GENERASI Z
Authors: Handayani Yulia , Hidayah Nurul , Kurnia Dandy , Siringoringo Hotniar
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan mengetahui dan menganalisis pengaruh faktor persepsi kemanfaatan, kemudahaan dan faktor keamanan terhadap keputusan menggunakan uang elektronik pada generasi Z. Penentuan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan teknik non-probability sampling dan metode purposive sampling dimana sampel adalah sebagian dari Generasi Z yang berumur 17 sampai 26 tahun yang memakai uang elektronik minimal 1 kali. Analisa data menggunakan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, uji hipotesis dan uji koefisien determinasi. Berdasarkan perhitungan data dapat disimpulkan bahwa persepsi kemanfaatan tidak ada pengaruh bagi keputusan menggunakan uang elektronik, kemudahan dan keamanan ada pengaruh bagi keputusan menggunakan uang elektronik. Sedangkan secara bersama-sama faktor persepsi kemanfaatan, kemudahan dan keamanan memengaruhi keputusan menggunakan uang elektronik.
DETERMINAN FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT DI NEGARA D-8 DENGAN PENDEKATAN MODEL ARDL
Authors: Siregar Suci Wulandari , Endraswati Hikmah
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini menganalisis factor penentu Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) di negara-negara anggota D-8 dengan menggunakan Model Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) selama periode 1990-2021. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi hubungan antara pertumbuhan ekonomi, suku bunga, dan ekspor terhadap FDI di negara D-8. Hasil penelitian menggambarkan bahwa pertumbuhan ekonomi tidak memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap FDI pada negara D-8. Namun, suku bunga memiliki pengaruh yang positif signifikan terhadap FDI di negara-negara D-8. Ini menunjukkan bahwa ketika suku bunga naik, minat investor untuk berinvestasi di negara D-8 juga meningkat. Selain itu, hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ekspor berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap FDI di negara-negara D-8. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan ekspor dapat menarik lebih banyak investasi langsung asing ke negara-negara D-8. Hasil penelitian ini memiliki implikasi kebijakan yang penting bagi negara-negara D-8 dalam meningkatkan FDI. Diperlukan kebijakan yang mendukung suku bunga yang menarik bagi investor asing serta pendorong untuk meningkatkan ekspor guna menarik investasi langsung asing. Fokus juga perlu diberikan pada upaya meningkatkan daya tarik investasi, meningkatkan iklim investasi, dan membangun infrastruktur yang kuat guna meningkatkan FDI di negara-negara D-8.
COMPANY VALUE IN KOMPAS 100 INDEX PERIOD 2017-2021: THE ROLE OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Authors: Nursanti Tinjung Desy , Ningsih Fitria
Published: March 2024

The objective of this study is to investigate the impact of Good Corporate Governance (GCG), Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Financial Performance on Company Value. The samples included in this study comprised of companies that were listed in the KOMPAS100 index for the period spanning from 2017 to 2021. The sampling methodology employed in this study was the use of simple random sampling, resulting in a sample size of 40 companies. The employed analytical framework is multiple linear regression analysis, enabled by the application of SPSS software. The findings of this study indicate that the variables of GCG (Good Corporate Governance), CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), ERM (Enterprise Risk Management), and Financial Performance collectively exert a substantial and favorable impact on the value of a company. To a certain extent, the variables of GCG (Good Corporate Governance) and Financial Performance exhibit a notable and favorable influence on the valuation of a company. Conversely, the factors of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) do not show a statistically significant impact on the magnitude of Company Value. Thus, investors may take into account the inclusion of data pertaining to a company's Good Corporate Governance (GCG) policies and Financial Performance when making investment choices. Company management must acknowledge the significance of implementing efficacious corporate governance processes and augmenting financial performance as strategic measures to enhance the value of the organization.
DETERMINAN NIAT MENGGUNAKAN DOMPET ELEKTRONIK (STUDI PADA USIA DEWASA PENGGUNA DOMPET ELEKTRONIK DI INDONESIA)
Authors: Ardhiansyah Hilman , Haryanti Dwi Asih , Rohani Alia
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji dan menganalisis persepsi manfaat (perceived usefulness), persepsi kemudahan (perceived ease of use), persepsi risiko (perceived risk), dan kepercayaan (trust) terhadap niat menggunakan (intention to use) dompet elektronik. Sampel yang diambil dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling, diperoleh data 245 responden yang menggunakan dompet elektronik dan berusia minimal 17 tahun. Tahapan uji yang digunakan yaitu uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, uji asumsi klasik, analisis regresi linier berganda, uji hipotesis dan koefisien determinasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa persepsi manfaat (perceived usefulness) dan kepercayaan (trust) berpengaruh terhadap niat menggunakan (intention to use), persepsi kemudahan (perceived ease to use) dan persepsi risiko (perceived risk) tidak berpengaruh terhadap niat menggunakan (intention to use) dompet elektronik.
ANALISIS STRATEGI PENANGGULANGAN KRISIS BRAND BAKSO A-FUNG PADA PEMBERITAAN KANAL BERITA ONLINE
Authors: Erya Wian Rahmat , Kurnia Annisa Dwi , Avitasari Iin , Harno  , Heryadi Hairani
Published: March 2024

Krisis adalah kondisi sulit bagi sebuah organisasi atau perusahaan yang tidak dapat dihindari kapan datang dan seperti apa bentuk krisis tersebut. Praktik komunikasi krisis yang efektif, dilakukan oleh manajemen bakso A-fung dalam melakukan respon terkait pemberitaan viral yang terjadi memberikan gambaran bahwa penanganan krisis diperlukan langkah yang sistematis dalam proses pelaksanannya. Pada penelitian ini peneliti bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana strategi management bakso A-fung dalam melaksanakan respon kejadian yang terjadi pada salah satu kedainya di bali. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan menggunakan Teknik analisis berita framing dari beberapa kanal pemberitaan digital online yang merilis dan membahas terkait bagaimana respon manajemen A-fung dalam kasus tersebut. Hasil pada penelitian ini diperoleh dari beberapa framing media online disimpulkan bahwa manajemen bakso A-fung melakukan respon terhadap krisis yang tepat dan efektif dalam menghadapi pemberitaan viral terkait brand tersebut. Untuk menjaga kondisi dan mengembalikan kepercayaan konsumen yang tidak hanya merespon dan mengklarifikasi kasus yang ada, namun juga turut berperan aktif dalam melakukan langkah aksi nyata yang kemudian menjadi viral kembali pada pemberitaan kanal digital online
EVALUASI PRAKTIK AKUNTABILITAS PEMERINTAHAN DI KOTA KENDARI
Authors: Zainal Andi Syaiful , Riston G Ahmad  , Murniati  , Andi Awaluddin Ma’ruf  , La Ode Abdul Harlan
Published: March 2024

This study evaluates government accountability practices in Kendari City as a representation of the condition of local government in Indonesia. Qualitative methods were used by involving various parties, and the results showed the Kendari City government's focus on efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and community participation. The evaluation results are based on the use of Key Performance Indicators and Government Institutional Accountability and Performance Reports. The Kendari City Government maintains the Unqualified Fair opinion of BPK RI, even though there are indicators that have not been achieved. Policy recommendations include proactive publication, bureaucratic reform, increased transparency through financial reports, and community empowerment. This research is expected to provide guidance for stakeholders in improving accountability and quality of local governance in Kendari City.
RESPON PUBLIK TERHADAP FATWA BOIKOT PRODUK ISRAEL OLEH MAJELIS ULAMA INDONESIA
Authors: Wibowo Prihandono , Hapsari Renitha Dwi , Ascha Muchammad Chasif
Published: March 2024

Israel's aggression against Gaza since October 2023 has sparked global support for Palestine. One of the supports was shown by the Indonesian Ulema Council by issuing fatwa number 83 of 2023. One of the points of the fatwa is to avoid transactions and not use products affiliated with Israel. This fatwa is identified with the boycott of Israeli products. This paper attempts to analyze the public response to the MUI fatwa. The method used in this research is Discourse Network Analysis (DNA). This research uses DNA Analyzer and Visone software to display actor and discourse networks and statistical calculations of actors and discourses responding to Fatwa number 83 of 2023. The research measured public response for one month since the fatwa was issued on November 8, 2023. The findings in this study are that the public is divided into 2 clusters in responding to the fatwa. The first cluster expressed support, and the second cluster expressed disapproval of the fatwa. However, the analysis and statistical calculations found that actors and discourses that support the MUI fatwa are more dominant. From the results of analysis and statistical calculations, it was found that actors and discourses that support the MUI fatwa are more dominant.
Empowering local communities engagement: Rural tourism and business innovation for SDGs desa
Authors: Sulaiman Eman , Fitralisma Gian , Fata M. Anissul , Nawawi Rusto
Published: March 2024

Purpose: This study investigates the role of social entrepreneurship and business innovation in empowering local communities for rural tourism development within the framework of sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Research methodology: A comprehensive review of the existing literature on social entrepreneurship, business innovation, and rural tourism development is conducted. The study also involved qualitative interviews with key stakeholders and community members in the selected villages, followed by thematic analysis of the data.
Results: The findings reveal that Social entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in fostering community engagement, promoting social inclusivity, and creating sustainable tourism initiatives. On the other hand, business innovation enables local communities to differentiate themselves, enhance visitor experiences, and improve the overall competitiveness of rural tourism destinations.
Limitations: This study acknowledges certain limitations, including the selection of a limited number of case study villages and potential bias in qualitative interviews. Further research is needed to explore the generalizability of the findings across different contexts.
Contribution: This study contributes to the understanding of the synergistic relationship among social entrepreneurship, business innovation, and rural tourism development. These findings provide insights for policymakers, community leaders, and practitioners in designing effective strategies to empower local communities and promote sustainable tourism within the SDGs Desa framework.
Novelty: The novelty of this study lies in its comprehensive examination of the combined influence of social entrepreneurship and business innovation on rural tourism development in the context of sustainable development goals (SDGs Desa). This highlights the potential of these concepts to drive positive change and create inclusive and resilient rural tourism destinations.
Filo- e -filo
Authors: Rati Maria Silvia
Published: March 2024

Alcuni lettori ci chiedono chiarimenti sull’impiego del confisso di origine greca filo sia all’inizio di una parola (come in filatelia, filantropia, filosofia...) sia nella parte finale (antropofilo, cinofilo...); in particolare un lettore domanda se il posizionamento diverso possa veicolare una differente connotazione, negativa in un caso, positiva nell’altro.
ANALISIS REGRESI LOGISTIK ORDINAL UNTUK MENGETAHUI FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KEJADIAN STUNTING DI KECAMATAN BATUDAA PANTAI
Authors: Jusuf Herlina , Adityaningrum Amanda , Rahim Eman
Published: March 2024

Stunting merupakan gangguan pertumbuhan yang terjadi akibat kurangnya asupan nutrisi, seringnya terjadinya infeksi, dan kurangnya stimulasi psikososial yang memadai, terutama pada periode 1000 hari pertama kehidupan seorang anak. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi status gizi balita di Kecamatan Batudaa Pantai dengan menggunakan metode regresi logistik. Kebaruan penelitian ini karena menggunakan metode regresi logistic untuk menganalisis faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi status gizi balita.  Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif dan analisis regresi logistik ordinal. Sampel penelitian melibatkan 33 balita stunting yang ditentukan dengan teknik pengumpulan data Accidental Sampling. Hasil Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa usia ibu melahirkan (X2), Pengahsilan (X7), dan asupan makanan (X11) memiliki pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap balita yang berstatus Stunting. Kesimpulannya yaitu usia ibu melahirkan, pengahsilan, dan asupan makanan merupakan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi status gizi balita di Kecamatan Batudaa Pantai.
THE FEATURES OF RELIGIOUS TEXT AS THE TYPE OF RELIGIOUS DISCOURSE AND CLASSIFICATION OF ITS LEXICON
Authors: RASHIDOVA Dilnoza
Published: March 2024

The main aim of this article is to study different standpoints about religious discourse, which includes sacred texts that are the core of universal culture. The article highlights the main linguistic features of religious discourse and combines several scientists’ various descriptions. This research mainly analyses religious texts as one type of religious discourse. Islamic literary and public texts are chosen as the object of research. In order to achieve the main aim of the research, linguistic observation and analysis, contextual and lexicographic analysis, as well as classification methods are used. According to the analysis's findings, it is clear that there are special features of religious discourse, and they are considered specialized texts. There are many levels of the Islamic religious lexicon, they cannot be understood by all people. The study introduces new classification of Islamic religious terms. Due to the canonic nature of Islamic religious texts and the existence of lacunae in the English culture in relation to the lexicon of Islamic discourse, the speaker or writer should be very careful while choosing the appropriate lexicon to achieve adequacy when using them in English.
SATIRIK HIKOYALARDA BADIIY DETALLARNING AHAMIYATI
Authors: TURAEVA Bahor , MURODOVA Mukadas
Published: March 2024

Dunyo adabiyotshunosligida “satirik modus” terminining ilmiy etimologiyasini va zamonaviy adabiyotshunoslikda qo‘llaniladigan ma’nosini izohlash, satirik asarlarda qahramon va aksilqahramon tushunchalarini ochib berish, shaxs va jamiyat munosabatlarining murakkab tabiatini ko‘rsatish, ingliz va o‘zbek satirik nasri arxitektonikasini shakllantiruvchi tamoyillarni aniqlash, uning poetikasidagi muhim jihatlarni tadqiq qilish kabi vazifalar bugungi kunda muhim ahamiyat kasb etmoqda. Shu bois soha olimlari badiiy ijodning bir turi — satira va yumor bilan bog‘liq muammo va vazifalarni yoritishga jiddiy e’tibor qaratishadi. Satirik asarlar muayyan davrni, ijtimoiy hayotni, jamiyatdagi va insonlar o‘rtasidagi illatlarni kulgi orqali ayovsiz fosh etadi, ulardan voz kechish kerakligini namoyon etadi. Badiiy detallar yordamida xarakter qirralari to‘la namoyon bo‘ladi. Asar qahramonlarining ichki va tashqi olamini anglash uchun aniq bir vosita bo‘lib xizmat qiladi. Ular voqealarning tadrijiy rivojini, qahramon xarakterini va yozuvchi fikrlarini anglashga yordam beradi. Badiiy detal tufayli muallif chizgan hayot tasviri jonlanadi. Yozuvchi uchun badiiy detal alohida so‘zlar, iboralar, matndagi takrorlar bo‘lib, muallifga o‘z fikrlarini kitobxonga yetkazish imkonini beradi. Tafsilotlar bayon yoki tavsiflovchi bo‘lishi mumkin. Har bir adabiy asar qahramonlarning yashash sharoiti, xarakterlar to‘qnashuvi, ruhiyatidagi turfaliklar va ularning to‘xtovsiz o‘zgarib turishiga, rivojiga aloqador sanoqsiz badiiy detallar umumlashmasidan iborat. Hikoya detali — voqea-hodisa haqida hikoya qiluvchi va syujetni rivojlantirishga xizmat qiluvchi detal. Tasviriy detal personajlarning axloqi va xarakterini ifodalovchi detaldir. Tadqiqot jarayonida qiyosiy-tipologik, biografik, psixologik, sistem-struktur tahlil usullaridan foydalanilgan. Maqolaning maqsadi Ivlin Vo va Abdulla Qahhor satirik hikoyalaridagi badiiy detallarni tahlil qilish, satirik mohiyatini aniqlashdan iborat.
“LAYLI VA MAJNUN” QISSASI AKS ETGAN DASTLABKI MANBALAR
Authors: TURDIYEVA Maftuna
Published: March 2024

Mumtoz adabiyotimizda mavjud muayyan asarlarning syujeti, obrazlari o‘z tarixiga ega va ular kelib chiqishiga ko‘ra bir necha asr ilgarigi davrlarga borib tutashadi. Bunday durdona asarlarga asos bo‘lgan voqea, rivoyatlar badiiy asar libosiga o‘ralguniga qadar turli talqin va turli shakllardagi manbalarda mavjud bo‘lsa-da, o‘zining kuchli romantizmi hamda o‘lmas tuyg‘ularni tarannum etishi bilan kitobxonni mahliyo etaveradi. Bu esa mahoratli ijodkorlarni turli talqindagi o‘sha go‘zal qissa yo rivoyatni muhtasham badiiy asarga aylantirishiga sabab bo‘ladi. Shunday asarlardan biri “Layli va Majnun” qissasisidir. Dunyo adabiyotidagi eng g‘amgin qissalardan biri bo‘lgan bu asar o‘nlab yozuvchilar, xalq ijodkorlari tomonidan qayta-qayta ishlangan, Yaqin va O‘rta Sharq xalqlari orasida nihoyatda keng tarqalgandir. Ushbu mavzu ko‘p asrlik murakkab tarixga ega. Uning kurtaklari Krachkovskiy ta’kidlaganidek, VII asrning ikkinchi yarmiga borib taqaladi. U dastlab arablar o‘rtasida yuzaga kelgan qadimiy tarqoq manbalarda o‘z ifodasini topgan. Manbalarda bu qissaning dastlabki turli versiyalari mavjuddir. Maqolada “Layli va Majnun’’ qissasi aks etgan ilk manbalar, shuningdek, bu qissa haqida keng ko‘lamli ma’lumot beradigan kitob — Abul Faraj Isfahoniyning “Qo‘shiqlar kitobi”dagi Qays ibn Mulavvah — Majnun hamda uning she’rlari tahlil qilingan.
DIGITALISASI KENAIKAN PANGKAT ASN PROVINSI BENGKULU DI BIDANG MUTASI DAN PROMOSI BADAN KEPEGAWAIAN DAERAH PROVINSI BENGKULU
Authors: Maydila Yutya , Darnita Yulia , Febriana Nanda , Trisista Adinda
Published: March 2024

Praktek Kerja Lapangan adalah bentuk penyelenggaraan kegiatan dan pelatihan dengan bekerja secara langsung, secara sistematik dan terarah dengan supervisi yang kompeten. Praktek Kerja Lapangan dilaksanakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan tenaga kerja yang profesional dan diharapkan akan menerapkan ilmu yang diperoleh, sekaligus dapat dipraktekkan oleh peserta Program Kerja Lapangan pada dunia kerja. Praktek Kerja Lapangan ini juga dilaksanakan oleh Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu.  Praktek Kerja Lapangan ini juga menjadi sarana bagi mahasiswa untuk praktek di Badan Kepegawaian Daerah agar menambah wawasan ilmu pengetahuan yang lebih luas dan mendapat pengalaman di Badan Kepegawaian Daerah. BKD (Badan Kepegawaian Daerah) merupakan unsur pelaksana fungsi penunjang pemerintahan daerah bidang kepegawaian yang menjadi kewenangan daerah. Merekap berkas dalam pengarsipan yang masih belum baik dikarenakan terjadi penumpukan data arsip tahun lama tercampur dengan tahun baru. Digitalisasi berhubungan mengenai mengelola arsip data karena berkas yang terjadi dalam penumpukan dokumen-dokumen gaji dan tunjangan kerja, sehingga dokumen-dokumen yang sudah selesai di kerjakan bisa segera diarsipkan dan disimpan.
PENGUATAN NILAI-NILAI KARAKTER PADA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA MAHASISWA SEMESTER III PBSI FKIP- UM BENGKULU TA 2021/2022
Authors: Syanurdin  , Hakim Man
Published: March 2024

Bangsa Indonesia yang tadinya memiliki budaya dan karakter bangsa yang  terpuji, santun, benar, dan berbudi pekerti luhur kini telah memudar, menjadi bangsa yang pemarah, bertindak kasar, berbuat bodoh dan banyak berbuat yang tidak terpuji lainnnya. Keadaan yang memperihatinkan itu tidak boleh dibiarkan berlarut-larut, perlu dicari akar masalahnya dan dicarikan solusinya. Salah satu dari solusinya adalah melalui pendidikan. Perlu dilakukan reorientasi kembali terhadap pendidikan karakter bangsa, termasuk dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia. Perlu  digali potensi dalam pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia untuk menanamkan nilai-nilai budaya luhur dan karakter bangsa pada mahasiswa sebagai generasi  milenial harapan bangsa. Dalam konsep kampus merdeka  kemandirian belajar mahasiswa perlu ditumbuhkembangkan, sehingga menjadi pusat perhatian dosen dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran.
Edukasi Tentang Peran Media Sosial Dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Pada Home Industry
Authors: Selviani Ayudho , Ayuni Rossa , Irma Suryani Ade
Published: March 2024

The need for fast information is currently increasingly needed along with the increasingly rapid development of information technology. This is a driving factor for the public or agencies to utilize information technology. Don't forget the people involved in Home Industry activities. Home Industry (Household Industry) is a home product business or also a small company. It is said to be a small company because this type of economic activity is centered at home. Home industry is able to expand employment opportunities and provide broad economic services to the community, it can play a role in improving the community's economy and family income, reducing unemployment and improving community welfare. One way to maximize the role of Home Industry activities. Home Industry is providing education to the public regarding the use of social media.
ANN-based Fatigue Strength of Concrete Under Compression
Authors: Abambres Miguel , E Lantsoght
Published: March 2024

When concrete is subjected to cycles of compression, its strength is
lower than the statically determined concrete compressive strength. This
reduction is typically expressed as a function of the number of cycles.
In this work, we predict the reduced capacity as function of a given
number of cycles by means of artificial neural networks (ANN). A
203-point experimental dataset gathered from the literature was used.
The proposed ANN model results in a maximum relative error of 5.1% and
a mean counterpart of 1.2% for the whole dataset. It’s shown that the
proposed analytical model outperforms the existing design code
expressions.
ANN-based Shear Capacity of Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Beams Without Stirrups
Authors: Abambres Miguel , E Lantsoght
Published: March 2024

Comparing experimental results on the shear capacity of steel
fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) beams without mild steel stirrups, to
the ones predicted by current design equations and other available
formulations, still shows significant differences. In this paper we
propose the use of artificial intelligence to estimate the shear
capacity of these members. A database of 430 test results reported in
the literature is used to develop an artificial neural network-based
formula that predicts the shear capacity of SFRC beams without shear
reinforcement. The proposed model yields maximum and mean relative
errors of 0.0% for the 430 data points, which represents a better
prediction (mean V / V =
1.00 with a coefficient of variation of 1× 10) than
the existing expressions, where the best model yields a mean value of
V / V = 1.01 and a
coefficient of variation of 27%.
Potential of Neural Networks for Structural Damage Localization
Authors: Abambres Miguel , M Marcy , G Doz
Published: March 2024

Fabrication technology and structural engineering states-of-art have led
to a growing use of slender structures, making them more susceptible to
static and dynamic actions that may lead to some sort of damage. In this
context, regular inspections and evaluations are necessary to detect and
predict structural damage and establish maintenance actions able to
guarantee structural safety and durability with minimal cost. However,
these procedures are traditionally quite time-consuming and costly, and
techniques allowing a more effective damage detection are necessary.
This paper assesses the potential of Artificial Neural Network (ANN)
models in the prediction of damage localization in structural members,
as function of their dynamic properties – the three first natural
frequencies are used. Based on 64 numerical examples from damaged
(mostly) and undamaged steel channel beams, an ANN-based analytical
model is proposed as a highly accurate and efficient damage localization
estimator. The proposed model yielded maximum errors of 0.2 and 0.7 %
concerning 64 numerical and 3 experimental data points, respectively.
Due to the high-quality of results, authors’ next step is the
application of similar approaches to entire structures, based on much
larger datasets.
Fall Detection System using Wearable Sensor Devices and Machine Learning: A Review
Authors: Amir Nur Izdihar Muhd , Dziyauddin Rudzidatul Akmam , Mohamed Norliza , Ismail Nor Syahidatul Nadiah , Kaidi Hazilah Mad , Ahmad Norulhusna , Izhar Mohd Azri Mohd
Published: March 2024

Over the past years, Fall Detection System (FDS) has undergone extensive
research to improve living risk, especially for the elderly who are
vulnerable to these fall events. Devices employing sensors are crucial
components of FDS in achieving high accuracy and sensitivity. This
article overviews different sensor modalities, such as ambient-based and
vision-based systems, as well as commonly used wearable devices for fall
detection, along with the associated data processing algorithms. The
critical elements of fall detection, such as architectures and
algorithms for processing sensor data, machine learning and deep
learning methodologies, and validation of FDS performance, are
considered. The article also delves into safety aspects and presents
technical challenges and concerns in FDS for researchers in the field to
identify areas requiring further improvement. Finally, future research
opportunities to improve fall detection for widespread use are outlined.
SoK: Security and Privacy of Blockchain Interoperability [Extended Version]
Authors: Augusto André , Belchior Rafael , Correia Miguel , Vasconcelos André , Zhang Luyao , Hardjono Thomas
Published: March 2024

Recent years have witnessed significant advancements in cross-chain
technology. However, the field faces two pressing challenges when it
comes to security and privacy. Hacks on cross-chain bridges have led to
monetary losses of around 3 billion USD, highlighting flaws in security
models governing interoperability mechanisms (IMs) and the
ineffectiveness of incident response frameworks. Additionally, the
exploration of privacy within cross-chain scenarios remains relatively
unexplored. Hackers benefit from extensive privacy, whereas users and
bridge operators experience restricted privacy, thereby broadening the
potential attack surface for adversaries.

In this paper, we present the most comprehensive study to date on the
security and privacy of blockchain interoperability. Our study employs a
rigorous systematic literature review, yielding a corpus of 178 relevant
documents, including 58 academic papers and 120 gray literature
documents, out of a pool of 531. We systematically categorize 56
interoperability solutions based on a newly created taxonomy focusing on
security and privacy considerations. Our dataset, comprising academic
research, disclosures from bug bounty programs, and audit reports,
exposes 45 cross-chain vulnerabilities, 25 theoretical attacks, and 88
mitigation strategies. Leveraging this data, we analyze 14 notable
bridge hacks accounting for over USD 2.9 billion in losses, mapping them
to the identified vulnerabilities.

Our findings reveal that a substantial portion (65.8\%)
of stolen funds originates from projects secured by permissioned
intermediary networks with unsecured cryptographic key operations.
Regarding privacy, we demonstrate that achieving unlinkability in
cross-chain transactions is contingent on the underlying ledgers
providing some form of confidentiality.

In conclusion, our study offers critical insights into the challenges
and vulnerabilities within the realm of cross-chain interoperability. We
pinpoint promising directions for future research that can guide both
industry practitioners and academics toward substantial advancements in
this field. Our work underscores the urgency of enhancing security and
privacy measures in cross-chain technology to mitigate the substantial
financial risks associated with bridge hacks and to foster user trust in
the blockchain ecosystem.
Quantification of the size and distribution of the only known population of Crepis pusilla (Sommier) Merxm. (Asteraceae, Cichorieae) in Malta
Authors: Camilleri Leanne , Ghose Roy Reeya , Buhagiar Joseph , Lanfranco Sandro
Published: March 2024

Crepis pusilla (Asteraceae, Cichorieae) is “Critically Endangered” in the Maltese Islands, being restricted to a 60 metre country path. This study is the first to quantify the population and to precisely determine its distribution. Field surveys between February and May 2023 indicated a total of 27 confirmed individuals or close clusters of Crepis pusilla with a diameter ranging between 0.9 cm to 4.8 cm (mean 2.5 cm ± 0.9 cm). Flowering was observed during April and early May 2023, with each plant producing c. 150 achenes.
Econometric analysis of choice drivers and willingness to pay for certified forest biomasses for energy
Authors: Pippinato Liam , Bruzzese Stefano , Zanchini Raffaele , Poratelli Francesca , Blanc Simone , Brun Filippo
Published: March 2024

In the field of fuels generated from renewable resources, woody biomasses have found fertile ground for labelling. Indeed, several certification schemes have been developed, covering not only the sustainability of forest management, but also the chain of custody, allowing the traceability of products at different stages, from production to purchase. This study aims to investigate whether there is a willingness to pay for forest products for energy purposes with sustainability or quality certifications (FSC, PEFC and ENplus certifications) and what determines it, using pellets as reference product for the study. To do so, an exploratory analysis has been conducted, firstly using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for a dimensional reduction and, subsequently, an ordered logistic regression. The results show that more than 30% of consumers are mainly willing to pay up to 10% more for PEFC and FSC certified pellets than for non-certified products, indicating a strong attention by consumers towards environmental issues, the quality certifications that can be adopted for pellets, and the attitude of consumers towards local and recycled products.
Examining financial inclusion-agricultural productivity connection in south asian countries: evidence from FMOLS and DOLS approaches
Authors: Sethy Susanta Kumar , Goyari Phanindra
Published: March 2024

The main purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of financial inclusion on agricultural productivity in South Asian countries from 2004 to 2018. By following the Human Development Index method, we construct a multidimensional time-varying financial inclusion index to measure the level of financial inclusion. The long-run elasticity of financial inclusion on agricultural productivity is examined by using the FMOLS and DOLS approaches. The empirical results confirm that financial inclusion has a positive impact on agricultural productivity. Furthermore, the interaction term between financial inclusion and human capital is positively associated with agricultural productivity. These results suggest that South Asian countries can increase agricultural productivity by improving the coverage of financial inclusion in the long run.
CAP 2023-2027: effects of direct payments internal convergence in Italy
Authors: Pierangeli Fabio , Cagliero Roberto , Cesaro Luca , Carfì Salvatore , Giampaolo Antonio , Manzoni Pietro , Pastorelli Giulia , Ruscio Luca , Scardera Alfonso , Pupo D'Andrea Maria Rosaria
Published: March 2024

The 2023-2027 CAP reform strongly emphasises Specific Objective 1, targeted to support viable farm income and resilience of the agricultural sector. The new CAP aims to achieve a fairer distribution of income support, in particular for small and medium-sized farms. This does not affect all Member States in the same way, depending on the choices made in previous programming periods. Italy has maintained the allocation of income support based on payment entitlements. Despite the internal convergence process that started in 2015, there are still important differences among farms in the level of unit support. This paper aims to analyse the effects of internal convergence of the Basic income support for sustainability (BISS), according to the Italian decisions established in the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027. It exploits administrative micro-data containing the value of each of the 10.5 million payment entitlements stored in Italy in the Entitlement Register of the Integrated Administrative and Control System (IACS). The analyses are based on the development of an original simulation tool replicating the actual implementation methods adopted by Italy for the 2023-2027 period. The results highlight that the internal convergence determines a significant modification to the financial allocation at both farm and territorial levels. Indeed, the internal convergence transfers support from very small and large farms towards small- and medium-sized ones. At the territorial level, the areas with a specialized agricultural sector experience a reduction of support to the benefit of more marginal and rural areas.
The air quality benefits of electric vehicles’ adoption in the short food supply chain
Authors: Galati Antonino , Adamashvili Nino , Vrontis Demetris , Crescimanno Maria
Published: March 2024

Concerns continue to rise about environmental sustainability and the impacts of traditional transportation systems. Exploring alternative solutions therefore becomes imperative. This paper aims to investigate the potential advantages of integrating battery electric vehicles into the agricultural short food supply chain with a specific focus on air quality improvements. In order to reach the research goal, this study gives a thorough and comparative environmental analysis based on a real-world test conducted under the EnerNETMob project financed by the InterregMed programme, in contrast to other studies that primarily relied on general parameters and simulations. This study illustrated that using an electric vehicle (EV), like the Nissan e-NV200, for short-distance transportation of agri-food products is not an environmentally sustainable solution instead of using a petrol-powered vehicle. However, as the distance travelled increases, the environmental impact of electric vehicles diminishes, surpassing that of internal combustion vehicles. This study holds significant theoretical, practical and policy implications that are worth considering.
Animal welfare in the Common Agricultural Policy evolution
Authors: Zarbà Carla , Pecorino Biagio , Pappalardo Gioacchino
Published: March 2024

Animal welfare assumes a certain relevance within a farm context in the European Union through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). In the face of a wide range of animal welfare legislation enacted in Europe since the 1970s, also following ambitious public and private debates sometimes supported by scientific research, “animal welfare” has been part of the CAP since 1999. This paper outlines the evolutionary path of the animal welfare issue within the CAP, underlining the role it plays in a context of interrelations with other central and recurrent strategic themes in European policies. Indeed, the role of animal welfare within the CAP has been increasingly valorized and addressed to animal-oriented protection while intersecting with different strategic objectives over the course of time, which currently relate particularly to the environment and climate with the aim of supporting the ecological transition highlighting the practical implications for involved farmers and stakeholders. The new provisions of the CAP will take effect from 2023 until 2027, whereas currently Regulation (EU) 2020/2220 covers the delay concerning the Commission’s legislative proposals on the CAP after 2020. The paper drafts the regulatory progression of the virtuous path that the new CAP has consolidated over time for the improvement of animal welfare in the livestock sector, which is also linked to the future development of innovative technologies for a strategic approach including digital methods at farm and/or animal level.
Diagnostic Performance between Colposcopy Findings and Histopathology Reports
Authors: Sultana Fahmida , Ghosh Tandra , Khanum Rukhshana , Urmy Sabikun Naher , Sharmin Shah oNor , Aktar Mossa. Nupur , Haque Kazi Sanzida , Sultana Rakiba , Ahmed Arifa , Tabassum Mishkat , Parvin Maksuda , Faika Mst. Jakanta
Published: March 2024

Background: Cervical cancer is the most frequent cancer in women worldwide. With appropriate screening, the condition can be prevented and treated. Colposcopy is a useful tool in the diagnosis and management of precancerous cervical lesions following primary screening. The gold standard for identifying precancerous lesions is histopathology. Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic performance between colposcopy findings and histopathology reports Methods: The cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Department of Colposcopy Clinic of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, from July 2022 to June 2023. A total of 62 subjects were included in the study. The questionnaire was pretested, corrected and finalized. Data were collected by face-to-face interview and analyzed by appropriate computer based programmed software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 24. Results: In this study, the mean age was found to be 36.8±11.9 years, with a range from 20 to >51 years maximum 44 (71.0%) of the patients were within the age group of 20 - 40 years. The majority 37 (59.7%) of patients completed SSC and most of the patients 56 (90.3%) were housewives. Most of the patients 59 (95.2%) were Muslims and about 32 (51.6%) came from middle-income families. About 25 (40.3%) patients were married between the ages of 15-17 years. About 25 (40.3%) were between 16-18 years during their first delivery and about 26 (41.9%) had 3-4 children and 21 (33.9%) had more than 4 children. Most of the patients 43(69.4%) had history of received OCP. Regarding colposcopic diagnosis, 12.9% (n=8) were normal, 69.4% (n=43) were CIN I, 9.7% (n=6) were CIN II and 8.1% (n=5) were CIN III and 30.6% (n=19) chronic cervicitis, 46.8% (n=29) CIN I, 6.5% (n=4) CIN II, 6.5% (n=4) CIN III, 4.8% (n=3) carcinoma in situ and 4.8% (n=3) were invasive squamous cell carcinoma by the histopathological diagnosis. Conclusion: Colposcopy had a rather high diagnostic accuracy for histopathologically verified precancerous cervical lesions. Even if the results of the screening tests are normal, patients who report with postcoital and postmenopausal bleeding should have colposcopies and biopsies. Colposcopy also has a high sensitivity, therefore it is simple to use the "see and treat" approach to lower dropout rates.
Critical Study of Artificial Intelligence & Its Scope in the Field of Education
Authors: Khan Mohammad Aslam , Wajahat Mohammad
Published: March 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a bright prospective to convert education in various ways, including personal learning experiences, automation based administrative tasks, enlightening accessibility, and providing real-time feedbacks to both concerned students & teachers. AI is going to adjust the concerned teaching strategies to increase learning outcomes of the educational institute students. High cost of the concerned tools and ethical concerns of AI is regularly preventing the educational institute to adopt in their systems. Purposeful sampling was chosen during the determination of the participants. Four target groups that include 100 persons in total have been identified regarding AI in education and 25 participants from each group viz. Academicians, Legal Experts, Technical Experts and Teachers. Results have suggested that uncontrolled, excessive and inappropriate use of mobile phone is causing social, behavioral and affective problems. There are fewer places for the teachers and more for the robots after the implementation of AI in the education. Displacement of the Jobs will be more possible in the area of teaching. AI means elimination of jobs for the persons engaged in the educational institute.
Prevalence of Drug Abuse and its Risk Factors among Attendees of Healthcare Centers in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review
Authors: Alhashim Ahmed A. Alsayed , Aljamal Jamal Khaled S. , AlKhayyal Ahmad Khalid , Aljasim Abdulluh , Alkhatam Nora , AlTuraif Abdulrhman S , Alazmi Ahmed A. , Alkhateeb Dalal Abdullatif , Alsahalwi Khallad Tariq Abdulaziz , AlSubaie Hamad Abdulaziz , Almulhim Fatima , Alshammary Marzooq
Published: March 2024

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of drug abuse among the Saudi population. Methods: To locate relevant material, we searched PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Science Direct thoroughly. The Rayyan QRCI was used during the procedure. Results: We included six studies with a total of 33222 patients, and 20,803 (62.6%) were males. Drug abuse prevalence ranged from 2.4% to 58.8%. The most common drugs used were amphetamine-cannabis benzodiazepine, Amphetamines & cannabis, Stimulants & cannabis, Heroin & alcohol, Khat chewing, and Marijuna & narcotic drugs. Patients' age, smoking habits, past medical history, and age at the beginning of drug use, male gender unmarried people, and Saudi nationals, used drugs at substantially greater rates. Interestingly, participants with higher education levels were more likely to use drugs such as amphetamines and cannabis while lower educational attainment were more likely to use Khat. Conclusion: When it came to substance misuse, the general Saudi population that visited health facilities had a pretty high rate. In light of these findings, we recommend carrying out additional research to obtain more precise and pertinent information about the incidence of substance usage in Saudi Arabia. To determine the incidence of morphine abuse across various populations, including healthcare professionals and people with chronic pain—such as sickle cell patients—we advised conducting additional research.
The Usefulness of Non-Invasive Liver Stiffness Measurements by Fibroscan in Predicting Clinically Significant Portal Hypertension in Cirrhotic Patients
Authors: Bouhamou Fatiha , Salihoun Mouna , Serraj Ilham , Kabbaj Nawal
Published: March 2024

Background: Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) has proposed as a non-invasive method for estimating the severity of fibrosis and the complications of cirrhosis. Measurement of the hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) is the gold standard for assessing the presence of portal hypertension, but its invasiveness limits its clinical application. The aim of our study is to investigate if LSM could predict the size of Esophageal varices (EV) in patients with liver cirrhosis to limit upper endoscopic procedures only to those patients that really need it (patients with large EV or EV at risk for bleeding). Methods: Our retrospective study includes 46 cirrhotic patients over a period of 40 months between January 2019 and April 2022, at the Service of Digestive Functional Explorations of Hepato-gastroenterology of the University hospital Ibn-Sina of RABAT, all patients underwent a liver stiffness measurement by Transient elastography FibroScan. Results: Of the 46 cirrhotic patients included in this study, with a mean age of 58.5(21-90) years, 18 (39.1%) of patients were male and 28(60.9%) were female. the predominant etiology of cirrhosis was chronic viral hepatitis C 20 (43.5%). The area under the ROC curve of the diagnosis of large EVs (EV≥II) was 0.724 (95%CI). The optimal cut-off of elasticity was 20.5 for this purpose, with a sensitivity of 66.7%, specificity of 94.74%. Conclusions: these results indicate that Transient elastography FibroScan is a reliable, non-invasive method to assess portal hypertension and can be used for the screening and diagnosis of clinically significant portal hypertension.
Parameters of PCOS in Tertiary Hospital in Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman Lucky
Published: March 2024

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) represents a complex endocrinopathy with significant metabolic implications. The Rotterdam criteria establish the diagnosis based on the presence of two of three criteria: ultrasound-confirmed polycystic ovaries, hyperandrogenism, and persistent anovulation. Objective: Our objective was to investigate hormonal and anthropometric parameters in PCOS patients compared to controls, aiming to elucidate predictive markers and metabolic aberrations. Method: A case-control study comprising 50 PCOS subjects and 50 controls was conducted, focusing on females aged 18-40 attending an obstetrics and gynecology department, Tertiary hospital. Hormonal assays and anthropometric measurements were performed following strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Significant differences emerged between PCOS and control groups across various parameters. PCOS individuals displayed elevated levels of TSH, LH, FSH, and prolactin, coupled with increased BMI and altered waist-to-hip ratio, indicating early metabolic disruptions. Notably, the LH:FSH ratio was lower in PCOS subjects, suggesting hormonal imbalances. Conclusion: High levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone, LH, FSH, and prolactin, coupled with elevated body mass index and waist-to-hip ratio, served as indicators of PCOS and early metabolic irregularities.
Liberalleşme Modelleri: Rusya ve Çin Örneği
Authors: Güngören Emir
Published: March 2024

Liberalizm bireyin dışsal müdahalelere karşı özgürlüğünü savunan dünya görüşü şeklinde ifade dilebilmektedir. Liberal kuramda dışsal müdahaleler mutlak ve otokrat yönetimler ile anti-kapitalist toplumcu ideolojiler olarak kaydedilmektedir. Liberalleşme kavramı, politik arenada siyasal partilerin, seçimlerin, parlamento temsiliyetinin, özgür girişimciliğin, serbest piyasanın ve ekonominin serbest piyasalar eliyle yönetiminin inşa edilmesi anlamına gelmektedir. Rusya Federasyonu ve Çin Halk Cumhuriyeti 21. yüzyılın son çeyreğinden itibaren liberalleşme politikaları izleyen iki örneği temsil etmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı da bu iki örneğin liberal dönüşüm süreçlerini incelemek ve birbirleri ile karşılaştırmaktır. Benzerlikleri ve farklılıkları görülen bu iki modelden Rusya Federasyonu, Sovyet Sosyalist Cumhuriyetler Birliği’nin çözülmesinden sonra Batı tipi liberal temsilî demokrasinin tesisi yönünde reformlar yapmış aynı zamanda şok terapi metoduyla iktisadi liberalleşme politikası izlemiş ancak siyasal alandaki liberal dönüşüm istikrarı ekonomik alanın ötesinde seyretmiştir. Çin Halk Cumhuriyeti’nde ise siyasal rejim titizlikle korunmuş ve Çin Komünist Partisi iktidarıyla serbest piyasa adımları atılmıştır.