bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sleep duration, insomnia and cognitive performance in the Elsa-Brasil cohort: a cross-sectional analysis
Authors: Rezende Tamiris Amanda , Giatti Luana , Menezes Sara Teles de , Griep Rosane Harter , Ribeiro Pricila Cristina Correa , Barreto Sandhi Maria
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the single and combined associations between sleep disturbances (sleep duration, insomnia symptoms in the last 30 nights, and daytime tiredness) and performance in cognitive tests. Methods: Cross-sectional analysis of data from visit 2 (2012–2014) of the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health from a cohort of active and retired civil servants from six Brazilian capitals. Polynomial regression with quadratic term and multiple linear regression models were performed to assess single and combined associations between sleep disturbances and memory performance, fluency, executive functions, and global cognition. Results: A total of 7,248 participants were included, with a mean age of 62.7 years (standard deviation [SD]=5.9), and 55.2% were women. Inverted U-shaped associations were observed between sleep duration and performance on all cognitive abilities, suggesting that durations shorter or longer than seven hours are associated with worse performance, regardless of age. Reported insomnia was associated with worse executive function (β: -0.08; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.15 to -0.01), and the magnitudes of associations were higher for individuals with insomnia at two or more moments (β: -0.12; 95%CI -0.19 to -0.05) or, especially, insomnia combined with short sleep (β: -0.18; 95%CI -0.24 to -0.11). Insomnia in two or more periods was also associated with lower memory and global cognition. There was no association between any sleep disturbance tested and verbal fluency. Isolated daytime tiredness was not associated with performance in the evaluated tests. Conclusion: The results suggest that extreme sleep durations are detrimental to almost all cognitive abilities investigated, whereas insomnia appears to affect more severely the executive function.
Evaluation of efficiency in using turbidity curtains to retain suspended solids carried out on a pilot scale
Authors: Levighini Allan Cesar Pasqualini , Moura Rafael Brito de , Tiezzi Rafael de Oliveira
Published: February 2024

ABSTRACT This study aims to stimulate debate on the behavior of geotextile blankets in retaining suspended solids and to offer subsidies for further research. By means of a simple and objective approach, the results of a pilot-scale experiment are presented, with the objective of suggesting the use of containment barriers as a simple and inexpensive technique for raw water pre-filtration. Due to the growing demand for treated water and a marked decrease in the quality of the water available for catchment, it becomes necessary to increase the dosage of chemicals used in the treatment. Consequently, this influences not only the costs but also the characteristics of the waste generated in the process, since the nature and quantity of the sludge depend, among other factors, on the turbidity and the dosage of coagulant chemicals. The experiment was carried out using an acrylic channel where two adequately spaced geotextile blanket barriers were positioned, with raw water from the Parshall flume being pumped into the channel and, after passing through the barriers, returned by gravity to the flume and then sent for treatment. The affluent flow was maintained at 3.5 L/min and the blankets used had a weight of 170.0 and 420.0 g/m2, respectively. The results were not sufficient to conclude whether or not there is a relationship between the average raw water turbidity and the average turbidity reduction by the system. However, they show good chances of reducing sludge generation in water treatment plants receiving raw water pre-filtered by the proposed system, even with the average turbidity reduction considered low.
Epidemiology of visceral leishmaniasis in municipalities of Mato Grosso and the performance of surveillance activities: an updated investigation
Authors: Menegatti Jaqueline Aparecida , Dias Álvaro Felipe de Lima Ruy
Published: February 2024

Abstract Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is considered a globally neglected disease. To address the problem of VL endemic to Brazil, the Visceral Leishmaniasis Control Program (VLCP) was created, which recommends the development of health surveillance actions such as the identification of human and canine cases, vector control and prevention of disease. We aimed to investigate the epidemiological situation of VL in municipalities of the State of Mato Grosso (MT) and assess the execution of VLCP activities. Data on human cases were obtained from the Information System for Notifiable Diseases (SINAN), and data from entomological and canine inquiry were provided by the State’s Health Department. Analyzes from the period 2019 - 2021 recorded 30 cases of human VL, distributed among 16 municipalities. Vectors were identified in 50% of the municipalities where entomological investigations were carried out, and the predominant specie was Lutzomyia longipalpis. A total of 15,585 dogs were subjected to serological examination, of which 18.91% tested seropositive for Leishmania infantum. However, it must be emphasized that only three municipalities conducted consecutive inquiries involving canine VL. Although VL is distributed widely throughout the State, only a few municipalities have undertaken the actions of the VLCP, thus highlighting the neglected status of the disease.
Construcción sostenible: una estrategia para una mejor edificación
Authors:   Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Vargas-Pabón Roselly Faizully
Published: February 2024

En la presente nota de clase correspondiente al curso del programa de Ingeniería Civil, Electiva Específica I, cuya denominación es “Hábitat Sustentable y Eficiencia Energética” del noveno semestre, se abordan las problemáticas ambientales y sociales relacionadas con las edificaciones destinadas a proyectos de vivienda no VIS, VIS y VIP, en el contexto de la ciudad de Villavicencio, Meta. Para ello, se inicia con la elaboración de una conceptualización de “edificación” en términos de la Ley 400 de 1997, seguida de la aplicación de medidas pasivas conforme a la Resolución 1025 del 2021 y la Resolución 549 del 2015. En estas normativas se establecen tanto las medidas activas como las medidas pasivas destinadas al ahorro y consumo eficiente del agua y la energía. Esta fundamentación es esencial para el futuro profesional en Ingeniería Civil, permitiéndole construir edificaciones que sean amigables con el entorno y saludables para sus ocupantes. La nota de clase proporciona al estudiante una metodología clara para evaluar edificaciones desde el diseño hasta la construcción y el posterior mantenimiento, asegurando que cumplan con los criterios de construcción sostenible. El objetivo es promover edificaciones en armonía con el medio ambiente y que contribuyan al bienestar de quienes las ocupan. Como actividad de aprendizaje, los estudiantes diseñarán y modelarán una edificación sostenible, en una determinada ciudad de la geográfica colombiana, aplicando la metodología que propone la nota de clase. Esta actividad busca que los estudiantes obtengan como resultado una edificación que cumpla con los principios de sostenibilidad establecidos.
Collecting for the nation: Sir William MacGregor and the Official collection
Authors:   Queensland Museum, Torrence Robin , Bonshek Elizabeth , Clarke Anne , Davies Susan , Knowles Chantal , Philp Jude , Quinnell Michael
Published: February 2024

Between 1888 and 1898 William MacGregor, Administrator and later Lieutenant Governor of British New Guinea, brought together an unusually large assemblage of objects from local indigenous groups intended to serve as a record of local cultural practices he thought were disappearing rapidly due to the effects of colonization, of which, ironically, he was a principal agent. This Official collection is unique among nineteenth century ethnographic collections because it was not made for his own pleasure or enrichment (although he did put aside some material for that purpose) but was primarily intended as a record for the indigenous population and one that would remain in the control of the colony. The results of the ‘Excavating MacGregor’ project reported in this volume make the Official collection more accessible to descendant communities as well as researchers through a thoroughly researched Master List of the contents along with additional resources. These also provide historical background on the multicultural, colonial social settings in which the collection was made. Finally, analyses of the objects in the collection enrich our understanding of the cross-cultural engagements in which the objects were acquired.
Social interactions and field collecting 1888–1889: William MacGregor’s first six months in British New Guinea
Authors:   Queensland Museum, Davies Susan
Published: February 2024

Sir William MacGregor assembled an Official collection of nearly 11 000 ethnographic artefacts during his time as Administrator (1888–1894) and Lieutenant-Governor (1895–1898) of the colony of British New Guinea. By reviewing three collecting events which occurred during MacGregor’s first six months in office (1888–1889), this chapter illustrates the diversity of field settings and social interactions in which cultural artefacts were acquired for the Official collection. Examination of the historical sources connected with these events reveals that strikingly different types of social encounters, ranging from peaceful through to violent, framed the collection’s assembly. The research highlights the important role that indigenous peoples, as interpreters, traders, leaders, and residents, played in shaping the assemblage through their engagement in bartering or gift-giving. A key finding is that ethnographic objects were not only obtained through peaceful measures but also through punitive actions, therefore demonstrating that the acquisition of artefacts through conflict and plunder dates from the earliest days of MacGregor’s administration of the colony.
War and peace: two radically different encounters with the Marind-Anim
Authors:   Queensland Museum, Torrence Robin , Davies Susan , Quinnell Michael , Philp Jude
Published: February 2024

Early in Sir William MacGregor’s tenure in British New Guinea, he was alerted by groups in the Western Division of seasonal raids of Marind-Amin engaged in headhunting. Determination to pacify the regions led him to take action. Several expeditions were aimed at discouraging the warriors from crossing the border and inflicting further damage. During two face to face interactions with people known as the ‘Tugeri’ in 1890 and 1896, peaceful and violent respectively, MacGregor acquired a substantial number of cultural objects for the Official collection. As a precise moment in the lives and practices of these Marind-Anim warriors, analysis of the extensive 1896 assemblage is particularly important for revealing aspects of private and ritual life not recorded in extant historic or ethnographic accounts. A comparison of the two assemblages illustrates how radically different cross-cultural encounters can influence the composition of ethnographic museum collections. The study helps identify attributes of material in museum collections that might also have been obtained from violent engagements.
Theory versus practice in the duplicate selections from the British New Guinea Official collection
Authors:   Queensland Museum, Torrence Robin , Davies Susan
Published: February 2024

Reconstructing the concepts and methods used to select objects from the British New Guinea Official collection at the Queensland Museum for exchange with other museums exposes intriguing differences between theory and practice that shed light on how ethnographic material was valued at this specific time and place. The large scale of the Official collection coupled with a lack of storage space had a major effect on how Charles de Vis, curator at the Queensland Museum, identified supposedly ‘duplicate’ material for distribution to the British Museum, the Queensland Museum and two additional museums in the Australian colonies. Although his relationships with curators at two of the museums probably had a minor influence on his selections, the bulk of the objects was chosen from categories with the largest number of specimens. Multiple copies of undecorated forms that de Vis had registered sequentially were also targeted, especially in cases where the original uses by the source communities were obscure to the curator. Although the concept of ‘uniqueness,’ probably influenced by concepts derived from biological taxonomy, guided how de Vis made his choices, the logistical demands of curating such a large collection had the most impact on the duplicate selection.
Unveiling Kieffer’s concept of Rhabdepyris pallidipennis Kieffer, 1906 (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae)
Authors: Colombo Wesley D. , Azevedo Celso O.
Published: February 2024

Rhabdepyris pallidipennis Kieffer, 1906 (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae) is revised. In this study the species is re-examined, and its morphological and distributional patterns are discussed based on the original description. We propose to downgrade Trichotepyris syn. nov. to a junior subjective synonym of Rysepyris Kieffer, 1906, resulting in the new combination Rysepyris pallidipennis (Kieffer, 1906) comb. nov.
Relations between the Central-European trade routes and revenues of EU members
Authors: Miklos Gabor
Published: February 2024

Purpose - The purpose of this study is to anaylse the trade and economic relations of European Union member states which are important gate of EU trade with third countries. This research highlights the shifting of the trade routes and economic geographic process. What kind of impacts are there in EU countries that a significant part of EU-Chine trade has been moving from vessels to freight trains or to combined, overland-maritime transportation. It has partly taken out the former China – Rotterdam/Hamburg maritime way.
This paper is analysing the role of Port of Piraeus in this process as the pretty new but very important port for the Chinese COSCO maritime transportation company and on other hand how does the new structure change the revenues for the members in this situation.
Methodology - The study employs the so-called collection cost. It is an important revenue for the member states. It comes from the Traditional own resources, it is 20 percent of the tariffs. It remains in the budget of EU member states and only 80 percent goes to the Brussels budget. The old members especially Netherlands, Belgium and Germany want to protect their own current position and share in the integration trade with third/external partners. It means that these countries can handle the tariff administration and get the mentioned 20 percent amount.
Findings - The analysis reveals that the new EU members with high potential in international trade would like to recut the “trade-cake” to receive higher benefits from it due to the mentioned collection cost or the value-added-tax related to logistics and manufacturing industries.
Conclusion - Based upon the analysis, it may be concluded that every member state can increase the profit from the collection cost and value-added-tax and on other hand they can decrease the direct GNI-based contribution to EU’s budget due to a better position in international trade.

Keywords: Collection cost, one belt one road, tariffs, Port of Rotterdam, Port of Piraeus, Port of Hamburg
JEL Codes: F15, H54, N74
Exploring carbon taxes as catalysts for financing nuclear power projects in Turkey
Authors: Sahin Ahmet Gokhan
Published: February 2024

Purpose- Climate change and the urgent need to transition to low-carbon energy systems have led nations worldwide to seek innovative financing mechanisms for sustainable energy sources. This article delves into the feasibility of leveraging carbon taxes as a potent financial instrument to promote nuclear power projects, with a particular focus on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), in Turkey.
Methodology- This study outlines a methodology for designing a tailored carbon tax framework, addresses challenges, and highlights the strategic importance of this approach. Concurrently, an empirical case study has been conducted to introduce a carbon tax in Turkey to show the fundamentals of calculating carbon tax in Turkey.
Findings- By aligning carbon taxes with nuclear power initiatives, Turkey can reduce emissions, secure funding, enhance competitiveness, and contribute to global climate goals, paving the way for a sustainable energy future.
Conclusion- Implementing carbon pricing mechanisms could improve Turkey's investments in SMR power plants and reinforce its stance towards a more environmentally sustainable energy future.

Keywords: Green financing, nuclear power, sustainable investment, carbon taxes, financial
JEL Codes: Q30, Q40, H20
Detecting frauds in financial statements: a comprehensive literature review between 2019 and 2023 (June).
Authors: Gaffaroglu Saadet , Alp Selcuk
Published: February 2024

Purpose- The purpose of this study is to determine studies on detecting different types financial frauds, financial statement frauds and methods used in these studies. Financial statement fraud is one of the most common types of white-collar crime that has plagued various industries worldwide. It involves manipulating financial information in order to deceive stakeholders, such as investors and regulators, for personal gain or advantages. Financial statement fraud has significant implications for stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and the general public. Detecting fraudulent activities in financial statements is crucial for ensuring transparency, reliability, and trust in financial reporting.
Methodology- This paper presents a comprehensive literature review of studies focused on detecting frauds in financial statements in between 2019 and first half of 2023 inclusive on Science Direct.
Findings - The review encompasses a range of research articles, providing insights into various methodologies, techniques, and advancements in fraud detection. The findings of this review contribute to the understanding of fraud detection mechanisms in financial statements and inform future research directions in this critical area.
Conclusion - This paper presents a comprehensive literature review on the topic of detecting financial statement fraud, focusing on current trends and approaches employed in the field. By examining a wide range of scholarly articles, research studies, and industry reports, this review aims to provide an overview of the existing knowledge, methodologies, and tools utilized in the detection of financial statement fraud. In recent years, it has been observed that studies using machine learning in the field of fraud detection have increased.

Keywords: Fraud detection, machine learning, data mining literature review, financial statements
JEL Codes: M42, M21, M41
Financial sustainability of higher education system
Authors: Eskinat Ali , Teker Suat
Published: February 2024

Purpose- Financial sustainability is vital for the higher education systems in the global competitive atmosphere of the world of 2020s. This paper reviews a comparative analysis between the budgets and expenditures of the Turkish and British higher education systems, beside a view on those of the OECD countries. This paper intends to clarify Turkish higher education system’s difficulties in financial sustainability to provide required academic standards due to increasing costs and number of students versus the economic strength of significant actors such as the United Kingdom in the globalized competition. For this reason, this paper advocates cost advantages provided by the application of effective online education model to acquire financial sustainability clarifying the rise of digital universities by the 2030s. Methodology-. The study employs a literature review aiming to perform a comparative analysis on the financial structures of Turkish and British higher education systems. Moreover, OECD data were also reflected. The aim was to identify the possible difficulties of Turkish higher education system in financial sustainability to provide required academic standards in the competitive global area and find a contemporary solution. Findings- The analysis reveals that the Turkish higher education system have disadvantages in providing financial sustainability under the conditions of increasing costs as well as number of students in order to reach the required standards in the global league. Notably, it is clearly seen that efective application of online education strategy is an opportunity to balance revenues and expenditures in this way. As a matter of the fact, the effect of digital transformation era and the attitude of Generation Z students have already prepared this atmosphere. Conclusion-. Governments highly financed higher education systems after 20th Century. However, financial problems emerged due to increasing number of students and increasing costs. Eventhough the budgets had continuously been increased, Turkish higher education system have realized lower expenditures in the OECD average. Problems in financial sustainability to provide required academic standards have clearly been noticed in the global competitive atmosphere while compared with the example of the United Kingdom. Over the Covid-19 crisis, universities successfully implemented hybrid education around the world increasing the effect of online systems forced by Generation Z’s perspective on embracing Digital Technologies. So, effective application of online education model appeared as a new opportunity for Turkish higher education system to provide financial sustainability decreasing costs and also efficiently compete in the global area. Indeed, blended learning in traditional universities and inevitable growth of digital higher education institutions named as University 5.0 will be seen after 2030s.

Keywords: Higher education, university, financial sustainability, Turkiye, United Kingdom, online education
JEL Codes: I22, I23, M10, M21
Empirircal investigation into y-the integration of cloud-based artificial intelligence in auditing
Authors: Huson Yazan Abdelmajid Abu , Sierra-García Laura , Garcia-Benau María Antonia , Aljawarneh Nader Mohammad
Published: February 2024

Purpose- The increasing prevalence of cloud computing and the rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies have opened up novel prospects for enhancing auditing methodologies. This research aims to scrutinize the consequences of incorporating cloud-based artificial intelligence (CBAI) in auditing, focusing on its implications for audit clients, auditors, and the overall audit process.
Methodology- A method of quantitative research was utilized in this study, where 322 questionnaires were distributed to external auditors in Jordan. The objective was to collect information on the potential enhancements brought about by cloud-based artificial intelligence in the auditing field. The study employed convenience random sampling, a technique involving the collection of data from readily available members of the population, which, in this context, refers to external audit offices in Jordan. Jordan has a total of 454 audit offices with a diverse range of auditors, including partner-owner auditors, assistant auditors, and certified auditors. The analysis of the gathered data was conducted using SmartPLS software, which employs structural equation modeling (SEM).
Findings- The study's outcomes reveal the potential for cost savings associated with the adoption of CBAI, as well as the streamlining of audit procedures and the enhancement of overall efficiency. Moreover, the research observes the transformation of auditors' roles, with a shift towards a greater focus on analytical and advisory responsibilities, departing from traditional manual tasks. These findings underscore the potential advantages for audit clients, auditors, and the audit process, underscoring the significance of embracing these technologies to advance the auditing profession in the digital age.
Conclusion- The study investigates how CBAI influences audit quality and efficiency through a thorough examination of data sourced from a sample of external auditors operating within the context of Jordan. Additionally, it delves into the significant advancements that CBAI can introduce to the auditing field, encompassing its potential for data storage and analysis, the improvement of communication between auditors and clients, the adoption of innovative audit techniques, and the shift from manual to digital auditing methodologies.

Keywords: Cloud-based artificial intelligence, Auditing, Auditors, Cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, Audit quality.
JEL Codes: O30, O33, O35
Estimation of evapotranspiration from UAV high-resolution images for irrigation systems in rice fields on the northern coast of Peru
Authors: Ramos Fernandez Lia , Quispe Tito David Junior , Altamirano Gutierrez Lisette , Cruz Grimaldo Camila Leandra , Quille Mamani Javier Alvaro , Carbonell Rivera Juan Pedro , Torralba Pérez Jesus , Ruiz Fernandez Luis Ángel
Published: February 2024

In view of the growing scarcity of water for agriculture, the increase in food demand and future drought scenarios posed by climate change, it is essential to design new technologies that contribute to lower water consumption. In this research, high-resolution images have been used to estimate evapotranspiration in rice fields by applying the METRICTM (Mapping Evapotranspiration at High Resolution using Internalized Calibration) energy balance model. For this purpose, 5900 m2 of crop were monitored under continuous flood irrigation (CF) and 2600 m2 under alternate wetting and drying irrigation (AWD), in addition to some plots with lateral filtration. Ten flights were conducted between tillering and flowering phases, five flights with a Matrice 210 UAV equipped with a Parrot Sequoia multispectral camera, and five flights with a Matrice 300 RTK equipped with a H20T thermal camera. Field data were collected from vegetation indices (NDVI and LAI), and readings from a radiometer, to adjust information from multispectral and thermal images, respectively, and to obtain the components of the surface energy balance. Mean values for crop evapotranspiration (ETc) of 6.34 ± 1.49 and 5.84 ± 0.41 mm d-1 were obtained for IC irrigation and AWD irrigation, respectively, obtaining a water saving of 42% with a yield reduction of 14%, providing a guide for proper irrigation management, however, it is suggested to use the model to optimize yield by obtaining critical thresholds for optimal application of AWD in the face of water resource scarcity.
Antimicrobials in global salmon farming: Resistance, effect on human health and the environment, and future perspectives
Authors: Delgado José Gregorio , Ruiz Wanda Katherine , Neira Fernández Nelson Giovanni , Domínguez-Odio Aníbal , Cala-Delgado Daniel Leonardo
Published: February 2024

Salmon farming in the face of antimicrobial resistance and effects on human health and environment. Abstract: The present review compiles and analyzes studies of the last five years on antibiotic use in the salmon industry, reported effects on fish and humans, and impacts on the environment. There is a growing concern regarding the current management of veterinary therapeutic plans used for the treatment and control of bacterial infections. The main problems are related to the increase of resistance to antibiotics by pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria communities, horizontal transfer of resistance genes between bacterial cells, and a major number of cases of failed medical treatments in human and animal populations. Therefore, the challenges for the future will be to reduce dependence on antibiotics in animal production through research into alternatives technologies, the collection of epidemiological information from productive sectors that allow detailed monitoring in the different cultivation phases, biosafety measures from an approach of One Health, and strict supervision in the formulation of medicines by professionals in the animal area.
Preparation of viral sequencing library for Illumina using WTA2 and QIAseq FX v1
Authors: Komabayashi Kenichi
Published: February 2024

This method uses a metagenomic approach to analyze the genome sequence of DNA and RNA viruses. Nucleic acids outside the viral particles are reduced using nucleases and extracted to obtain template DNA and RNA. Templates are converted to double-stranded DNA by random amplification, and library preparation is performed for analysis on Illumina sequencers. Analysis data with reduced sequences of host and bacterial origin and abundant sequences of viral origin are obtained, allowing multiple samples to be analyzed even with the throughput of the iSeq100. The library preparation protocol was originally folked from "nCoV-2019 sequencing protocol for illumina protocol V5" by Itokawa et al.
Circulating Interleukin-33 Levels in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses v1
Authors: Missous Ghalia
Published: February 2024

This protocol outlines a systematic review with meta-analyses to comprehensively assess Interleukin-33 (IL-33) levels inindividuals with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and obesity compared to healthy controls. Existing literature suggests a potential association between IL-33 and metabolic conditions, but conflicting findings necessitate a systematic evaluation. Expected results will contribute insights into the role of IL-33 in T2D and obesity, guiding future research and clinical implications.
Extraction and analysis of primary metabolites during Xanthomonas-Barley interaction v2
Authors: Roman-Reyna Veronica
Published: February 2024

Intercellular host-associated bacteria shape the chemistry of the living eukaryotic environment. Pathogenic microorganisms like barley-and wheat-associated Xanthomonas translucens, swiftly overtake the inner leaf tissue becoming the dominant community member during disease development. To define the metabolic signals associated with inner leaf colonization, we used untargeted metabolomics to characterize Xanthomonas translucens pathovars translucens (Xtt) and undulosa (Xtu)primary metabolism signatures associated with mesophyll growth. This protocol indicates how to perform the infections, extract apoplastic fluids, perform GCMS, and conduct the subsequent data analysis.
Stereotactic Injections in Mouse and Rat v1
Authors: Van Asselberghs Joris , Baekelandt Veerle
Published: February 2024

This protocol outlines procedures for Stereotactic Injections in Mouse and Rat.
Immunohistochemical staining, vibratome sections v1
Authors: Van Asselberghs Joris , Baekelandt Veerle
Published: February 2024

This protocol outlines general procedures for Immunohistochemical staining, using vibratome sections.
Laptop setup and piranhaGUI install v1
Authors: not provided Aine.OToole
Published: February 2024

This protocol provides step-by-step guidance on installing piranhaGUI and its dependency Docker Desktop.
IHC analysis of brain regions from PCB exposed rats v1
Authors: Bullert Amanda
Published: February 2024

This protocol describes a method to analyze the effect of PCB52 inhalation on brain cells in adolescent rats. PCB52 (2,2’,5,5’-tetrachlorobiphenyl) was administered to adolescent rats via a nose-only apparatus with PCB52-laden air. The exposure was 4 hours a day for 28 consecutive days. Brains were collected, the cerebellum region was frozen, and tissue sections were cut and stained to label apoptotic cells using PSvue, microglia using anti-IBA1, and astrocytes using anti-GFAP. Using a Leica TCS SP8 confocal microscope, Z-Stack images were taken and analyzed for differences in cell density and apoptosis within the distinct cerebellar layers.
Multilingualism of Tourism Attraction in Bandung
Authors: Danuwijaya Ari Arifin , Abdullah Cep Ubad
Published: February 2024

This study aims to identify programs that have been carried out by managers of tourist attractions in the North Bandung area. This study uses a qualitative approach, primary data obtained through observations and interviews. Secondary data is obtained through previous research, local government policies, and digital media through websites and social media. The method of analysis uses qualitative descriptive analysis through the stages of analysis before being in the field, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the tourist attractions of Tebing Keraton and TWA Tangkubanparahu have multi-language communication through online and offline media.
Performance of Front Office Employees at the Bintang Sintuk Bontang Hotel
Authors: Fitriyani Endah , Evita Anastasia
Published: February 2024

Employee performance is very important for a company to realize the company's goals. Without good performance, it is difficult for a company to achieve optimal results. Optimizing human resources is the main focus of the organization in improving performance. So it can be said that human resources are a key factor in obtaining good performance. Front Office employees must carry out their roles and functions properly because otherwise the operations of other departments will be disrupted. Front Office employees must always maintain their good performance. However, in practice, there are still many obstacles experienced by Front Office employees, one of which is the performance factor in discipline, communication, and accuracy at work. So to analyze these problems, the authors made direct observations, designed and made a list of questions related to research, and disseminated them to Front Office employees at the Sintuk Bintang Hotel. Furthermore, the authors conducted interviews with the Front Office Manager and also Personnel and conducted a literature study to find and use the theoretical foundations related to the problem under study. The result of this research is that discipline gets a bad score, while communication and discipline are still in the category of adequate assessment. From these results, it is hoped that the hotel management will be open to suggestions given by employees so that communication can develop and run well and conduct regular training to get good Front Office employee performance.
The Impact of Motivation on Revisit Intention
Authors: Ahmad Fahry , Fikriyah Maya Rahmah
Published: February 2024

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the motivational description and its impact on the intention to return to Mount Papandayan Nature Tourism Park during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to acquire findings in the form of an overview of the motive for revisit intention at Mount Papandayan Nature Tourism Park during the Covid-19 pandemic, descriptive-verification research, a method known as an explanatory survey, was used in this study. 350 responses made up the 350 samples, who were tourists who went rock climbing on Mount Papandayan Nature Tourism Park during the Covid-19 epidemic. In this study, a non-probability sampling methodology called incidental sampling was utilized to determine the sample size. Research instruments in the form of questionnaires that were sent to respondents and observations were employed in data gathering approaches. Validity and reliability tests, the classical assumption test, the multiple linear regression test, the f test (simultaneous), and the t test were all employed to analyze this (partial). Test results revealed that during the Covid-19 epidemic, motivation had an impact on visitors' intentions to return to Mount Papandayan Nature Tourism Park. The number of visitors to Mount Papandayan Nature Tourism Park who are highly motivated is evidence of this. as well as the desire to return and to refer friends, family, and acquaintances.Keywords: Sport Tourism, Motivation, and Revisit Intention.
Analysis of Marketing Strategy as Recovery Effort in Alamendah Village During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Yuliana Rinrin , Waluya Bagja , Fitriyani Endah
Published: February 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected several industries, one of which is the tourism industry such as hotels, restaurants, retailers and various tourist attractions in Indonesia being closed due to this pandemic. One of the affected tourist attractions is the Alamendah Tourism Village, which is located in Bandung Regency, West Java. This study aims to determine the marketing strategy as a recovery effort in the Alamendah Tourism Village during the COVID-19 pandemic. The marketing strategy carried out in this study is from the 7P aspect in the marketing mix, namely Product, Place, Promotion, Price, People, Physical Evidence, and Process. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods, the resource persons in this study consisted of the managers of the Alamendah Tourism Village, the Bandung Regency Culture and Tourism Office and Tourists. The results of this study indicate that the marketing strategy carried out by the Alamendah Tourism Village before and during this pandemic had positive changes, which initially only depended on offline marketing to become online and added new tour packages, namely Virtual Tours.
Preservation of Gastronomic Heritage ''Brongkos Kambing'' in Nglipar Gunung Kidul District, Yogyakarta
Authors: Karni Karni , Larasaati Arinta Destri , Astuti Yuli , Turgarini Dewi
Published: February 2024

Yogyakarta is cultural heritage tourism destination in Indonesia. There are many traditional food as part of gastronomic tourism heritage was not being known by tourist. There is research gap was found to developing Goat Brongkos such as the lack of Goat Brongkos producers who are concerned about the Brongkos Kambing business, Limited market coverage, Business management is still conventional. This research conduct to developing tourist attraction while preserving culture based on traditional which is existed in Gunung (Mount) Kidul.  Based on preliminary survey, there is finding that Brongkos Kambing is a typical food of Nglipar Regency that needs to be preserved because it is authentic food taste, easy processing, and ask-to-find ingredients. Also the taste is very authentic, distinctive flavor with a dominant sweet, and savory.   The method using descriptive analytic approach using gastronomic tourism component, and also deep interviewed to nine stakeholders (nona helix). There is a result that Brongkos Kambing has the value of philosophy, history. The raw material was can be found in local area, the process is interesting because first the spices were only mixed into the pot to the boiling goat bones or in the local language brongkos. The taste and serving experience have educational, nutrition and ethic value. This food has the potential to be developed as comprehensive tour package and become a gastronomic tourism attraction.
The Sop Senerek Potential as a Gastronomic Tourist Attraction
Authors: Cornelia Florentina Arga Bhuwana , Sidiq Muhammad Fajar , Maulidima Putradji
Published: February 2024

Sop Senerek is one of the gastronomic and culinary treasures full of historical narratives of the people of Magelang, Central Java since long time ago. The lack of academic literacy and knowledge of tourists perspective towards sop senerek is the main impetus in this research. The research location was taken in the Borobudur area, Magelang, Central Java. Sop Senerek has the opportunity to become a gastronomic tour that is integrated with the tourist attraction of Borobudur Temple and the surroundings areas. The method in this article overview uses the qualitative descriptive method. The results of this study indicate that further studies of the attractiveness of Sop Senerek and the involvement of nine helix will encourage and increase tourist interest in visiting the Borobudur Temple area to experience an integrated gastronomic tourism experience.
Modification of the Local Drink Wedang Tomboan as a Gastronomic Tourism Attraction in Ngawonggo Village, Malang Regency
Authors: Khubiyah Visda Imammatul , Afriani Welly Ayu , Turgarini Dewi
Published: February 2024

Ngawonggo Village, Malang Regency, is a tourism destination for the Petirtaan Ngawonggo ancient site which is visited by tourists. Based on the data obtained, it has been visited by domestic and foreign tourists. The beverage needs of these tourists are met by serving modern drinks originating from outside the destination area. Meanwhile, the local drink Wedang Tomboan, which comes from raw materials around this area, requires modifications so that the taste, texture, color, presentation and packaging can be accepted by domestic and foreign tourists. Apart from that, there is another problem, namely that this wedang can become a culinary tourism attraction that attracts tourists. The aim of this research is to find modifications to Wedang Tomboan beverage products with organoleptics and packaging that can attract tourists as a culinary tourism attraction that can sustainably prosper destinations in the area. The method used is qualitative. The organoleptic test results show that the best sample has the highest level of liking, namely F2. Where guests prefer the addition of ginger and secang fiber formulations in Wedang Tomboan to add a spicy taste and a more attractive color.
Java Blues and Roots Music Festival: Borobudur Highland Event Branding Process Mix
Authors: Sylvia Alya Salma , Putra Rifki Rahmanda
Published: February 2024

Borobudur Highland tourist destination is located in Purworejo Regency, Central Java Province which is managed by the Borobudur Authority Implementing Agency, as stipulated in Presidential Regulation Number 46 of 2017. The purpose of this research is to find out the process mix of the Java Blues and Roots Music Festival event. This research also examines the process mix at the Java Blues and Roots Music Festival event as a branding event for Borobudur Highland tourism destinations. The research method used is qualitative with data collection techniques of participatory observation, interviews, and documentation. The promotional strategy has been carried out by the management to introduce Borobudur Highland to the wider community through digital and non-digital in the form of advertisements, promotional videos, brochures, books, brochures, leaflets, and events. The organization of the Java Blues and Roots Music Festival event is a step by the manager to promote destinations through events to bring visits to Borobudur Highland. Through research on the process mix at the music festival event, several obstacles were still found regarding venue readiness and evaluation for managers if used as a tourist attraction. In addition, this research found that Borobudur Highland branding is still limited to getting 'brand awareness'.Java Blues and Roots Music Festival: Borobudur Highland Event Branding Process Mix
Multidimensional Multi-Connected Fuzzy Interval-Logic Controller
Authors: Antipin A. F. , Antipina E. V.
Published: February 2024

The key features and the principle of operation of a multidimensional fuzzy interval-logic controller with interconnected adjustable parameters developed by the authors are considered. The scheme of interpretation of continuous physical quantities by an equivalent set of terms and the basic version of the block diagram of the regulator are presented. The main elements of the logical output block are described, including the block of production rules, which includes a predefined database of values of control actions on control objects in the form of ordinal numbers of terms of output continuous quantities. The advantages and features of setting up the mutual connections between the input and output continuous values of the regulator are considered, which is expressed in determining the functional dependencies between them. The set of parameters possessed by the terms of input continuous quantities in relation to specific output continuous quantities of the regulator is described. The methods of defuzzification of the values of output continuous quantities within the boundaries of their terms are shown. The possibility of combining input and output continuous quantities into groups when setting up mutual connections between them is described. The mechanism of determining groups of interrelated continuous quantities is illustrated, the total number of which is determined by forming a matrix of relationships, according to the author’s scheme. The algorithm of sequential processing of the contents of the cells of the matrix of relationships, consisting of three steps, is considered. Expressions are given for calculating the basic parameters of a multidimensional fuzzy interval-logic controller with interrelated adjustable parameters. The results of a computational experiment to reduce the system of production rules of the regulator in determining the relationships between input and output continuous quantities are presented.
“THE UKRAINIAN THEATRE IS ME”: MARKO KROPYVNYTSKYI IN THE CONTEXT OF NATIONAL CULTURE
Authors:   Hlukhiv National Pedagogical Oleksandr Dovzhenko University, Hlukhiv, Novykov A. O.
Published: February 2024

The article is concerned with overview of the work of actor, director, dramaturge and founder of corypheus theatre. It should be emphasized that M. Kropyvnytskyi fulfilled not only the duties of director, but also a teacher of a number of young actors, including the following future stars as Mariia Zankovetska, Mykola Sadovskyi, Panas Saksahanskyi, Hanna Zatyrkevych-Karpynska and others. M. Kropyvnytskyi was an actor of a wide range, and therefore he could skillfully perform any part – both comical and tragical. Sometimes he played two roles in a performance. For instance, he in turn acted two opposite characters – the arrogant landowner Oleksii Voronov and the sensible peasant, former serf Maksym Khvortuna in the drama based on his play “While the grass grows, the horse starves”. As a director, M. Kropyvnytskyi was so unsurpassed in the way of keeping the audience’s attention in a constant suspense that he could make a real spectacle out of almost any play. His directing talent was especially evident during the tour in the winter of 1886-1887 in Petersburg. At that time, Ukrainian actors overshadowed even the Mariinsky Theatre and Aleksandrynskyi Imperial Theatre in their skill. M. Kropyvnytskyi’s main stage principles formed the basis of the Kostiantyn Stanislavskyi and Volodymyr Nemyrovych-Danchenko’s creative method, who then became the founders of the Moscow Art Theatre. M. Kropyvnytskyi also made a significant contribution to the treasury of national culture as a dramatist. His best plays were included into the golden fund of the national drama. Some of them are “Give the heart freedom and it will lead you into slavery”, “While the grass grows, the horse starves”, “For revision”, “IvasykTelesyk” and others. First of all, the great merit of Marko Kropyvnytskyi for Ukrainian people is that when Ukrainian culture was subjected to all kinds of oppressions and restrictions by the Russian tsarism, he created the brilliant corypheus theatre, and therefore the national professional theatre took place in the east of Ukraine. Then it, in turn, became one of the most important spiritual foundations which later helped Independent Ukraine to emerge.