bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
EVALUASI GAYA KEPEMIMPINAN CEO DALAM MENCAPAI KESUKSESAN START-UP BUSINESS MAHASISWA DI UNIVERSITAS CIPUTRA
Authors: Sugianto Michael
Published: January 2025

Setiap bisnis start-up membutuhkan seorang pemimpin untuk memimpin perusahaan mencapai visi dan misi yang telah ditetapkan. Universitas Ciputra mengajarkan setiap mahasiswa untuk membuat bisnis start-up yang tidak lepas dari peran seorang pemimpin. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gaya kepemimpinan CEO yang dapat mendukung kesuksesan start-up business mahasiswa di Universitas Ciputra. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Subjek penelitian yang digunakan adalah dosen fasilitator, CEO dan anggota dari bisnis di Universitas Ciputra. Objek penelitian yang digunakan adalah bisnis start-up di Universitas Ciputra angkatan 2013. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dengan wawancara semi-terstruktur terhadap bisnis start-up yang sukses dan gagal. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah gaya kepemimpinan berdasarkan sampel yang digunakan menghasilkan temuan bahwa CEO start-up business condong memiliki karakteristik gaya kepemimpinan autentik dan diri sendiri, sedangkan gaya kepemimpinan CEO yang dapat mendukung kesuksesan start-up business mahasiswa di Universitas Ciputra yaitu gaya kepemimpinan autentik.
EVALUASI LEADERSHIP SKILL CEO MAZE DALAM MENINGKATKATAN KINERJA BISNIS MAZE
Authors: Setiawan Khristian Hendy , Desiana Fransisca
Published: January 2025

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk: mengetahui hasil evaluasi Leadership skill CEO dalam meningkatkan kinerja bisnis MAZE. Objek dalam penelitian ini adalah perusahaan Lautan Berkat dengan Brand MAZE, perusahaan ini berdiri pada tahun 2015 dan bergerak di bidang fashion. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan metode wawancara dan hasilnya dianalisis menggunakan analisis kualitatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat sembilan indikator yang mewakili Leadership skill CEO Maze, yaitu kemampuan komunikasi, menyelesaikan masalah, pengambilan keputusan, pembangunan tim, menyelesaikan konflik, perencanaan, menetapkan tujuan, dan tanggung jawab. Berdasarkan hasil analisis yang telah dilakukan, dapat diketahui bahwa kesembilan indikator yang mewakili Leadership skill CEO Maze dinilai baik oleh anggota project. Hanya saja ada satu hal penting yang harus diperhatikan, yaitu dalam masalah menyelesaikan masalah, pengambilan keputusan, perencanaan, dan penetapan tujuan masih dalam tataran teoritis saja, sementara dalam prakteknya masih sangat kurang. Sebagai contoh dalam masalah produksi, CEO sudah mengetahui solusi yang bisa diterapkan, akan tetapi solusi tersebut tidak pernah dilakukan sehingga masalah dalam produksi juga belum bisa dilaksanakan. Satu hal lain yang juga berpengaruh pada kinerja bisnis Maze adalah dalam masalah motivasi menjalankan bisnis masih kurang. Motivasi anggota tim masih sekedar untuk memenuhi tugas project saja, bukan motivasi untuk menjalankan bisnis, sehingga ketika ada masalah atau kendala dalam bisnis tidak segera diatasi dan masalah menjadi berlarut-larut.
MOTIVASI INDIVIDU PADA PERUSAHAAN LANGIT HARAPAN
Authors: Ariwibowo Ariwibowo , Agustiono Agustiono
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh menurunnya perfoma dari individu perusahaan Langit Harapan, dilihat dari jumlah meeting dengan anggota yang lengkap menurun. Setelah diselidiki lebih lanjut, ternyata masalah yang terjadi dalam perusahaan adalah motivasi yang ada dalam perusahaan Langit Harapan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana motivasi kerja dalam perusahaan Langit Harapan sehingga dapat meningkatkan kerja anggota. Penelitian dilakukan dengan pendekatan kualitatif dengan wawancara sebagai metode pengumpulan data. Informan adalah anggota Perusahaan Langit Harapan. Hasil penelitian yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa motivasi perusahaan Langit Harapan berupa Hubungan interpersonal, Tanggung Jawab, Kualitas Supervisi, dan juga Pengakuan dan membutuhkan reward.
PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN DAN PROMOSI BAJU TIDUR RELAXISTER TERHADAP MINAT BELI SECARA ONLINE
Authors: Budianto Gerry , Antonio Tony
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pentingnya sebuah kualitas pelayanan dan promosi dalam bisnis online yang dapat mempengaruhi seseorang dalam melakukan pembelian. Hasil survey awal yang telah didapatkan mengatakan bahwa kualitas pelayanan, dan promosi menjadi prioritas pembelian secara online. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah calon konsumen yang ingin melakukan pembelian Relaxister di wilayah Surabaya dan Semarang sebanyak 100 Orang, dan sampel dalam penelitian ini menggunakan Simple Random Sampling, dimana teknik ini memberikan kesempatan yang sama kepada setiap anggota yang ada dalam suatu populasi untuk dijadikan sampel. Variabel yang diteliti dalam penelitian ini adalah desain kualitas pelayanan (X1), promosi (X2) dan Minat Beli (Y). Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner dan diolah menggunakan SPSS. Metode analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah model Analisis Regresi Linear Berganda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya pengaruh signifikan variabel Kualitas Pelayanan dan Promosi baju tidur Relaxister terhadap minat beli Secara Online.
PROSES MENTORING DALAM BISNIS KELUARGA BUDAYA BALI
Authors: Darmayanti Ni Wayan Diah , Antonio Tony
Published: January 2025

Bisnis keluarga adalah bisnis yang dimiliki dan dijalankan oleh keluarga, atau mayoritas sahamnya dimiliki keluarga. Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh fenomena dimana family business untuk bertahan lintas generasi terutama pada proses suksesi kepada generasi penerus. Proses mentoring menjadi hal yang penting untuk regenerasi bisnis keluarga. Budaya mentoring dalam bisnis keluarga dari setiap etnis akan berbeda karena pengaruh dari tradisi, agama, dan budaya setempat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui proses mentoring yang diterapkan dalam bisnis keluarga budaya Bali. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif yang dilakukan dengan metode triangulasi sumber melalui wawancara kepada pakar, generasi senior, dan generasi penerus, penentuan ini menggunakan purposive sampling. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan proses mentoring dalam bisnis keluarga budaya Bali bersifat universal namun dalam beberapa tahap kurang maksimal. Aktivitas-aktivitas yang terjadi pada proses mentoring bisnis keluarga budaya Bali adalah menetapkan sasaran yang terukur, Mengklarifikasi suatu sasaran yang terukur, membangun cara yang membuat mentee dapat bertanggung jawab, melatih penerapan mentoring dalam bisnis keluarga, dan mengikuti jejak sukses mentor dengan cara menceritakan kisah-kisah sukses, mengevaluasi kinerja generasi penerus, dan memberikan fasilitas kepada generasi penerus. Terdapat beberapa hal yang mencolok dari bisnis keluarga budaya Bali yaitu senioritas kuat.
EVALUASI MOTIVASI INTRINSIK INDIVIDU PADA PERUSAHAAN BISSAMA
Authors: Amin Alfian Faishal
Published: January 2025

Latar belakang utama dari penelitian ini adalah adanya penurunan penjualan yang dialami Perusahaan BISSAMA di periode 2015-2016. Untuk mencapai target penjualan yang maksimal diperlukan motivasi kerja dari setiap individu. Masalah yang dialami oleh Perusahaan BISSAMA adalah adanya penurunan motivasi kerja individu pada Perusahaan BISSAMA, oleh karena itu pada penelitian ini dilakukan evaluasi motivasi kerja individu pada Perusahaan BISSAMA Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana motivasi kerja individu Perusahaan BISSAMA yang berdampak pada kinerja setiap individu. Metode penelitian yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah menggunakan kualitatif naratif. Proses pengambilan data pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode wawancara, dan wawancara yang dilakukan menggunakan wawancara semi-terstruktur. Subjek pada penelitian ini adalah tiga individu Perusahaan, satu ahli Sumber Daya Manusia, dan dosen pembimbing Perusahaan BISSAMA dan objek dari penelitian ini adalah Perusahaan BISSAMA. Peneliti telah melakukan wawancara langsung ketiga individu Perusahaan BISSAMA, satu orang dosen pembimbing project Perusahaan BISSAMA, dan satu orang ahli Sumber Daya Manusia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah ada penurunan motivasi kerja individu dari indikator penghargaan, prestasi pengembangan potensi dan tanggung jawab. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya penurunan motivasi intrinsik individu pada indikator penghargaan, prestasi, pengembangan potensi, dan tanggung jawab.
PENGARUH LOKASI, FASILITAS, PRODUK, HARGA, DAN GAYA HIDUP TERHADAP MINAT BELI APARTEMEN PHASE 4 CIPUTRA WORLD SURABAYA
Authors: Mitchell Mitchell , Bernardus Denny
Published: January 2025

Seiring dengan berjalannya waktu, pertumbuhan penduduk semakin meningkat. Hal ini menjadi permasalahan khususnya masyarakat Surabaya untuk mendapatkan hunian landed house. Oleh karena itu, perusahaan Ciputra World mendirikan apartemen yang terletak di Jalan Mayjen Sungkono No. 89 Surabaya. Berdasarkan pra-survei yang telah dilakukan, hasilnya terdapat lima variabel yang mempengaruhi minat beli apartemen, yaitu variabel lokasi, fasilitas, produk, harga, dan gaya hidup. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh dari kelima variabel tersebut terhadap minat beli apartemen Phase 4 Ciputra World Surabaya. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif, dengan populasinya calon konsumen yang memiliki daya beli apartemen di Surabaya dengan jumlah tidak diketahui. Teknik pengambilan sampelnya non probability sampling yaitu purposive sampling, kriterianya calon konsumen yang tertarik membeli apartemen. Jumlah sampel yaitu 97 responden calon konsumen yang tertarik membeli apartemen di marketing office, kantor broker, dan pameran. Data dianalisis secara kuantitatif menggunakan regresi linear berganda. Hasil analisis menunjukkan lokasi, fasilitas, dan produk tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli, sedangkan harga dan gaya hidup berpengaruh signifikan terhadap minat beli.
ANALISIS SIKAP KEWIRAUSAHAAN SEBAGAI MEDIASI ANTARA PENDIDIKAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN TERHADAP INTENSI KEWIRAUSAHAAN DI UNIVERSITAS CIPUTRA
Authors: Wirawati Nydia , Kohardinata Cliff , Vidyanata Deandra
Published: January 2025

Tingkat pengangguran terpelajar terus mengalami peningkatan dari tahun ke tahun. Peningkatan pengangguran tersebut disebabkan oleh (1) daya saing tenaga kerja yang rendah, (2) kekurangan pasar tenaga kerja karena peningkatan jumlah angkatan kerja tidak diimbangi dengan peningkatan lapangan kerja, (3) belum terjalinnya hubungan industrial pemerintah dengan tenaga kerja Indonesia, (4) pelaksanaan pengawasan tenaga kerja belum optimal, dan (5) terjadi jarak antara lulusan perguruan tinggi dengan kompetensi yang dibutuhkan di dunia kerja. Universitas Ciputra adalah perguruan tinggi yang berfokus pada pendidikan kewirausahaan. Seluruh mahasiswa Universitas Ciputra mendapatkan mata kuliah entrepreneurship mulai semester satu hingga semester lima. Pendidikan Kewirausahaan diyakini mampu meningkatkan minat kewirausahaan mahasiswa. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) untuk mengetahui pengaruh pendidikan kewirausahaan terhadap minat kewirausahaan, (2) untuk mengetahui pengaruh pendidikan kewirausahaan terhadap sikap kewirausahaan, (3) untuk mengetahui pengaruh sikap kewirausahaan terhadap minat kewirausahaan, dan (4) untuk mengetahui kemampuan sikap kewirausahaan memediasi pendidikan kewirausahaan terhadap minat kewirausahaan. Jenis penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif dengan menggunakan SmartPLS sebagai alat analisis. Jumlah responden yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini sebanyak 30 responden. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa (1) pendidikan kewirausahaan memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap minat kewirausahaan, (2) pendidikan kewirausahaan memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap sikap kewirausahaan, (3) sikap kewirausahaan memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap minat kewirausahaan, dan (4) sikap kewirausahaan mampu memediasi pengaruh pendidikan kewirausahaan terhadap minat kewirausahaan dengan sifat mediasi parsial.
Kata Kunci : pendidikan, sikap, minat, kewirausahaan, perguruan tinggi
PENGARUH ATTITUDE TOWARDS BEHAVIOR, SUBJECTIVE NORMS, DAN PERCEIVED BEHAVIOR CONTROL TERHADAP ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION MAHASISWA UC JURUSAN IBM-RC ANGKATAN 2016
Authors: Limbing Kevin Rahmat Surya Atmaja , Indudewi Febe Yuanita Ratna
Published: January 2025

Indonesia memiliki angka pengangguran lulusan universitas yang cukup tinggi. Banyaknya jumlah perguruan tinggi di Indonesia tidak menjamin tingginya lulusan sarjana yang memiliki pekerjaan atau menjalankan usaha sendiri. Bahkan data BPS menunjukkan kenaikan jumlah pengangguran lulusan universitas yang cukup signifikan dari tahun 2017 ke 2019. Sementara itu, data dari Sea Group memaparkan bahwa profesi kewirausahaan telah  menjadi referensi pekerjaan bagi generasi muda Indonesia. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa generasi muda Indonesia memiliki niat untuk berwirausaha yang relatif cukup tinggi. Salah satu  teori yang bisa menjelaskan niat berwirausaha seseorang adalah Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) dimana dipengaruhi 3 faktor yaitu attitude towards behavioral; subjective norm; dan perceived behavioral control. Theory of Planned Behavior menjelaskan bahwa seseorang yang menunjukkan niatnya akan lebih menunjukkan keinginan untuk berperilaku tersebut. Universitas Ciputra sendiri hadir sebagai  perguruan tinggi swasta yang mendukung setiap mahasiswanya untuk menjadi entrepreneur melalui pendidikan dan praktek bisnis. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk melihat apakah variabel attitude towards behavior, subjective norms, dan perceived behavior control akan berpengaruh ke niat mahasiswa Universitas Ciputra untuk berwirausaha. Penelitian ini menggunakan menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan populasi penelitian adalah mahasiswa Universitas Ciputra jurusan International Business Management – Regional Class angkatan 2016. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah judgemental sampling dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 183 mahasiswa. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner dengan analisis data menggunakan pendekatan regresi linier berganda dengan software SPSS Version 22.0. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa attitude towards behavioral; dan perceived behavioral control memberikan pengaruh secara signifikan terhadap entrepreneurial intention, sedangkan subjective norms tidak memberikan pengaruh secara signifikan terhadap entrepreneurial intention mahasiswa Universitas Ciputra jurusan International Business Management – Reguler Class angkatan 2016.
Kata kunci: Theory of planned behavior, attitude towards behavioral, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, dan entrepreneurial intention.
Strategi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam Dalam Membentuk Sikap Tasamuh Peserta Didik di SD Negeri 1 Manyargading
Authors:   Universitas Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Jepara Indonesia, Munawwaroh Munisatul , Yusron Al Mufti Alex ,   Universitas Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Jepara Indonesia
Published: January 2025

Forming a tasamuh attitude of students in an educational institution is crucial, especially realized by PAI teachers in every educational institution. The aim of this research is to analyze the strategies of PAI educators in forming the tasamuh attitude of students, describe the form of tasamuh attitude of students, and identify the supporting and hindering factors of PAI educator in forming the tasamuh attitude of learner at SD Negeri 1 Manyargading. The method used is descriptive qualitative research. Data were accumulated by observation, interviews, and documentation. Data reduction, data display, and conclusions are the technical stages of data analysis used by researchers. The outcome of this research are that PAI teachers at SD Negeri 1 Manyargading have effective strategies in shaping students' tasamuh attitude, namely habituation strategies, sustainable internalization strategies, creative and fun learning strategies based on tasamuh values, media utilization strategies and learning facilities. The form of tasamuh attitude of learner at SD Negeri 1 Manyargading is that there are “social” activities, always visiting friends who are sick, not imposing opinions on other students, high respect between students and to the teachers and school staff. Supporting or enabling factors PAI teachers in forming the attitude of tasamuh of learner at SD Negeri 1 Manyargading are support of the school, especially the principal who always inspires and encourages the spirit of tasamuh to teachers and students while the inhibiting factor is the transformation in the attitude of students because their age is still in time of growth and development.
Fikih Kontemporer Dalam Dakwah Gus Baha di Media Sosial
Authors:   Universitas Pancasila Jakarta Selatan Indonesia, Jamal Syukron
Published: January 2025

This study aims to analyze how Gus Baha's popularity on the YouTube social media platform, the contemporary fiqh istinbat (legal derivation) methods he applies, and his digital preaching characteristics influence public acceptance of Islamic preaching in the digital era. The research employs a qualitative approach using discourse analysis to explore primary data from Gus Baha’s sermons uploaded on YouTube and secondary data from related academic literature. The analysis is conducted to understand the application of contemporary fiqh istinbat methods in Gus Baha’s sermons and their impact on audience reception. The findings indicate that Gus Baha's popularity on YouTube is highly significant, with the keyword "gus baha terbaru" (latest Gus Baha) reaching a search volume of 72,464 per month, reflecting strong public enthusiasm for his content. This popularity is bolstered by his simple, flexible, humorous delivery style and his relevance to contemporary issues such as the Covid-19 pandemic. The istinbat methods employed by Gus Baha emphasize consistency between traditional principles of Islamic law and modern context relevance. This approach prioritizes maslahat (public benefit) and maqashid syariah (the higher objectives of Islamic law), making his sermons widely accepted across diverse societal groups. Gus Baha’s innovative and adaptive digital preaching characteristics, including the integration of scholarly values, Islamic spirituality, and local wisdom, establish him as a significant figure in addressing the challenges of digital-era preaching. His sermons are not only theologically relevant but also contextual, offering practical solutions to the challenges of modern life. This research underscores that technology-based preaching approaches, such as those employed by Gus Baha, not only enhance accessibility but also strengthen public acceptance of Islamic values.
Determinar el Factor de Fricción en Módulo de Bomba Centrífuga del Laboratorio de Hidráulica de la UNS, 2020
Authors: Sparrow Alamo Edgar Gustavo , López Carranza Atilio Rubén , Escalante Espinoza Nelver Javier , Ramirez Milla Luis Enrique
Published: January 2025

En el presente proyecto de Investigación: Determinación del factor de fricción en módulo de bomba centrífuga del laboratorio de hidráulica de la UNS, 2020, trata de enfocar el cálculo del factor de fricción f por medio diferentes métodos con el uso de la ecuación de Darcy y la ecuación de Colebrooke – White, por el método experimental, tomando 5 muestras en donde tenemos como parámetros iniciales el diámetro y la rugosidad de la tubería en donde con el flujo volumétrico y el número de Reynolds se obtiene el factor de fricción.
Efecto del Tratamiento Térmico de Solubilización en la Microestructura y Dureza de un Acero Microaleado con Nb
Authors: Jiménez González Vanessa Abigail , Soria Aguilar Ma. de Jesús , Carrillo Pedroza Francisco Raúl , Narváez García Victor Manuel , Preciado Martínez Romeo Omar
Published: January 2025

En este estudio, se presentan los resultados del efecto de la aplicación de tratamientos térmicos de solubilizado (TTS) sobre un acero grado comercial con diferentes contenidos de niobio (Nb) como elemento de aleación (0.059, 0.084 y 0.146 %). El empleo de porcentajes varaibles de aleación de Nb, permitió evaluar además, el efecto sobre la precipitación y su distribución en la microestructura, y por ende, la variación en la propiedad de dureza y microdureza, antes y después de la aplicación de los TTS. Las temperaturas del TTS oscilaron entre 850-1150 °C con tiempos de permanencia de 1 a 8 h, seguidos de un proceso de enfriamiento rápido con el fin de aumentar su resistencia. Las técnicas de caracterización empleadas incluyen microscopía óptica y electrónica de barrido, donde se confirma la formación de precipitados de Nb en la matriz de la aleación, así como mediciones de dureza y microdureza. Las muestras presentaron en su mayoría islas de perlita dentro de una matriz ferrítica y refinación de grano a temperaturas de 950 a 1150 °C, los TTS causaron un incremento en los valores de dureza, mayores a 35 HRC dentro de las primeras dos horas de TTS, alcanzándose los mejores resultados a 950 y 1050 °C en los tres aceros, dentro de las primeras 4h de tratamiento. Por otro lado, se pudo observar que la dureza disminuye a medida que se incrementa el tiempo de permanencia a valores mayores a 6 h, así como con el incremento en la temperatura de TTS, indicando así la posible disolución de NbC dentro de la matriz.
Redesign Kanji Character by using Bezier and Wang-Ball Curves
Authors: Ilias Mohd Rijal , Awang Noorehan , Wan Abu Bakar Wan Nur Fatihah , Ariffin Ain Atirah , Mohd Zakir Nur Syaza Zahirah , Bekzodjon Fayziev
Published: January 2025

Mathematical expressions can be used in computer-aided geometric design to construct surfaces and curves. This study depicted a 2D object's outline, such as a Kanji character. Kanji calligraphy suggests the Kanji character that represents actual objects. The art of calligraphy is distinct and can only be created by a skilled individual. Kanji calligraphy can be vectorized and saved in digital format to conserve the arts for future use. This study compares the degree elevation of the Bezier and Wang ball curves based on the Kanji calligraphy character "Hana" and uses the curves to rebuild "Hana." The original scanned image of the "Hana" character is compared to the degree elevation for both the Wang ball curve and the Bezier curve methods after Bernstein polynomials are used in the MATLAB software. The degree is assessed up to the fourth degree. The character's redesign will be based on the comparison's best degree. The time it takes to compute the curves is also noted. With a computation time of 0.2094 seconds, the result indicates that the degree four of the Bezier curve is the optimal curve to employ for redesigning the "Hana" character. Since degree four Bezier curves required the least amount of time to construct and demonstrate that Bezier curves are far simpler than Wang ball curves, it can be said that this degree is the greatest choice for redesigning the "Hana" character.
Evaluation of In-Vitro Free Radicals Scavenging Activity of Edible Insects
Authors: Imanny Precious Souline , Md Akhir Fazrena Nadia , Ismail Husna Filzah , Othman Nor’azizi , Hara Hirofumi
Published: January 2025

This research evaluates the in vitro free radicals scavenging activities of edible insects. The insects used in this research were Silkworm (Bombyx mori) and Crickets (Gryllidae).  The insects ento-chemicals compounds were extracted by using water, ethanol, and hexane. The extraction yields of the two insects studied range from 3.32%-18.57%. The antioxidant value of the insects was also studied. The DPPH assay was utilized to study the antioxidant value and scavenging activities of the insects. According to the findings, Crickets and Silkworm show a significant amount of antioxidant values, with Crickets have generally higher free radical scavenging activity compound ranging from 67-82%, compared to the Silkworm which ranges from 61-81%. In this work, the antioxidant activity of edible insects was examined in vitro, with a particular emphasis placed on the insects' capacity to quench the activity of free radicals. This study highlights the potential of edible insects as a source of natural antioxidants and suggests that they may be a valuable addition to the diet as a means of reducing the risk of chronic diseases associated with oxidative stress.
Estimation of stress tolerance indices for identification of heat tolerant genotypes in barley
Authors: Kumar Yogender , Devi Suman , Phougat Divya , Chaurasia Harsh
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The objective of present study was to assess the heat tolerance of barley genotypes employing a set of 12 heat stress indices namely SSI, TOL, STI, SSPI, YI, YSI, RSI, MP,GMP, HM, MRP and RED, estimated using grain yield. A total of 29 barley genotypes were evaluated under normal (non-stress) and heat stress conditions during 2021-22 crop season with four replications in randomized block design (RBD) at Research Area, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana). The genotypes, DWRB 91, BH 20-40, BH 20-05, BH 20-07 and BH 19-15 were found to be heat tolerant based on average rank of SSI for different traits. However, based on overall rank of stress indices employed on grain yield, BH 19-13, BH 20-40, BH 393, BH 19-15, BH 20-02 and BH 946 were found prominent with tolerance to heat stress. Grain yield (Ys) showed negative association with SSI, RSI and RED and significant positive correlation with the indices viz., STI, YI, MP, GMP and HM. Hence these indices could be regarded as the best selection indicators for heat stress tolerance. PCA study considered second principal component (PC 2) as heat tolerant component based on strong correlation with STI, YI, YSI, MP, GMP, HM, MRP and Ys under stress condition. The genotypes of cluster I exhibited better performance under stress condition for grain yield (Ys) and SSI, TOL, SSPI, RSI, RED, YI, YSI, and MRP. The genotypes from this group could be utilized as promising breeding material for development of new heat tolerant barley cultivars.

Keywords: Barley, correlation, cluster analysis, PCA, stress indices, heat tolerance
Inter-association and path coefficient analysis for yield and yield attributing traits in ash gourd [Benincasa hispida (Thunb) Cogn.]
Authors: Thakur Hament , Kumar Vijay
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Twenty nine genotypes of ash gourd (land races and released varieties) were evaluated during summer season (March to July) of 2022 and 2023. The main objective of the study was to evaluate the inter-associations among 15 yield and yield attributing traits, and estimate the direct and indirect effects of these traits on yield. Yield per plot (YPP) was significantly and positively correlated with number of fruits per plot (FPP), average fruit weight (AFW), equatorial diameter of fruit (ED), length of seed (LoS), width of seed (WdoS), weight of 100 seed (WoS), thickness of flesh (ToF) and equatorial diameter of cavity (EDC). The present study also revealed high positive direct effect of equatorial diameter of fruit (ED), fruit shape index (FSI), percent proportion of cavity (PPC), AFW, FPP and LoS on yield per plant. The combined results of path analysis and correlation coefficients indicated that AFW, ED, LoS, Wdos, WoS, Tof , EDC FSI and FPP are important yield attributing traits and more emphasis should be given to these traits, while going for selection of high yielding genotypes.

Keywords: Ash gourd, Genotypic, Phenotypic correlation, Path coefficient analysis
Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora) genotypes evaluated for loose flower production
Authors: K Vandana , V Vijaya Bhaskar , A V D Dorajeerao , P Subbaramamma , M Paratpara Rao , V Sekhar
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Twenty-five genotypes of chrysanthemum were evaluated for loose flower yield under open field conditions in a Completely Randomized Block Design during the year 2023-24 to ascertain their genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance for various quantitative and qualitative qualities that can be used to choose parents. Analysis of variance exhibited noteworthy variation in the genetic potential of the genotypes for every trait under study. The magnitude of phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) for each trait was discovered to be higher than the genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV), which demonstrated an interaction between the genotype and environment. High (>20%) PCV and GCV were noticed for all the traits evaluated in the present study. Heritability estimates ranged from a low 29.78% (stem diameter) to as high as 99.968% (flower diameter). High heritability (>60%) was noted for each of the characteristics except stem diameter. All of the growth, flowering and yield examined, estimates of high heritability combined with high genetic advance as a percentage of mean (GAM) was found, suggesting that potential significance of additive gene action among the genotypes.

Keywords: Chrysanthemum, Genetic variability (GCV, PCV), Heritability, Genetic advance (GAM)
Analysis of variability, heritability and trait association in four F2 populations of Gossypium hirsutum L.
Authors: K Yaksha , S Rajeswari , N Premalatha , N Manikanda Boopathi
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Cotton is a prime crop of industrial importance. The assessment of variability provides scope for planning the breeding programmes. This study was conducted at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore in F2 generation for the crosses viz., CO 17 x KC 2, TVH 002 x KC 3, TVH002 x RAHC 1039 and TCH 1894 x NDLH 32 to estimate the variability, trait heritability and correlation among traits. In this experiment, high PCV paired with high GCV was noted for number of monopodia per plant as well as boll weight in all the four crosses. High heritability along with high genetic advance as per cent of mean were noted among all the crosses for seed index, boll weight, plant height and lint index. The plant yield of a single plant in all the crosses was noted to be significant and positively correlated with lint index, number of bolls per plant, internode length, boll weight and plant height.

Keywords: Correlation, F2 population, Heritability, Variance
Genetic variability studies of diverse cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) cultivars for growth and yield parameters in coastal zone of Karnataka
Authors: Yadawad Arati , A M Maruthesh , K Nishmitha
Published: January 2025

Abstract
The present study aimed to evaluate the performance of cashew cultivars developed/collected from different cashew growing regions of the country. The experiment was conducted at Agricultural and Horticultural Research Station, Ullal, belonging to coastal zone of Karnataka during 2023-24. Fifteen year old standing cashew orchard planted with 42 diverse cashew cultivars were evaluated for 15 fruit, nut, growth and yield parameters following randomized complete block design with two replications. Highly significant variations of GCV and PCV coupled with high heritability and GAM was observed for most of the traits indicating the predominance of additive gene action and possibilities of achieving high genetic gain from selection. Character association studies revealed the importance of yield component traits like nuts per panicle, canopy surface area and canopy spread (E-W and E-W) that forms the basis for selection of promising cultivars for yield improvement in cashew. Potential high yielding varieties like Ullal 1, Bapatla 8, Gubbi 3/111, NRCC Selection 2, Ullal 3 and VRI-3 were found to be suitable in coastal zone of Karnataka. Bapatla 8, Priyanka and Vengurla 7 cultivars exhibited superiority for both nut weight and nut yield per tree. This study provides useful information on genetic control of important yield traits and choice of potential cultivars in hybridization program to explore the variability and hybrid vigor for improvement of productivity and quality in cashew.

Keywords: Cashew, coastal zone, nut yield, variability, correlation
Atypical (symplastic) uterine leiomyoma masquerading as endometrial malignancy in a 78-year-old post-menopausal Nigerian woman
Authors: Nwadiokwu John , Grillo Elizabeth , Okebalama Victor , Omokore Olutomiwa , Onwe Obinna , Uka Aaron , Ibhiedu Jennifer , Okore Samuel , Nwanna Nneoma , Dibie Chiomaefuelim
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Background: The atypical (symplastic) uterine leiomyoma is uncommon and is often characterized by similar macroscopic features as typical uterine fibroid but differs microscopically by having intense cytological features such as enlargement of the nucleus, hyperchromasia, and prominent nucleoli. It lacks histopathological features usually seen in leiomyosarcoma but harbours a low potential of transformation into leiomyosarcoma. Atypical leiomyoma very rarely occurs in post-menopausal women.
Case presentation: A 78-year-old postmenopausal woman presented to our gynaecology clinic with an 8-month history of post-menopausal bleeding and abdominal swelling. Physical examination revealed abdominal swelling but blood chemistry was normal. An initial diagnosis of endometrial carcinoma was made and she subsequently had a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Following histopathological evaluations, a confirmatory diagnosis of atypical uterine leiomyoma was made. She has been symptom-free for two years following surgical intervention.
Conclusion: Despite their rarity in postmenopausal women, atypical fibroids should be considered in the differential diagnosis for postmenopausal bleeding. Considering the malignant transformation potential, recurrence risk of this pathology, and the completion of family size in this case, hysterectomy is the most preferred treatment option even though myomectomy can be offered to patients with plans of conception in the future.
Exploring the Idiosyncrasy of Pentecostal Distinctiveness in Engaging the Hearts and Minds of the Emerging Generation
Authors: Atta-Agyapong Kwasi
Published: January 2025

This article explored Pentecostal distinctiveness in touching the hearts and minds of the upcoming generation and its implication for Pentecostals to holistically possess the nations. Grounded in a comprehensive review of scholarly literature on Pentecostal distinctiveness, the biblical construal of the heart and mind, investing in the upcoming generation, handing the baton to the next generation, generational gap syndrome, the Missio-Dei, and the role of Pentecostal leadership and churches, the research has provided a thorough analysis of these interconnected themes. By examining the theological foundations, the article has highlighted the transformative power of Pentecostals through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit. It has further emphasized the need for intentional investment in the next generation, equipping them to navigate the clash of cultures and uncertainties of the contemporary world. Drawing from existing literature and critical analysis, the research has underscored the role of Pentecostal leadership and churches in shaping the hearts and minds of young people, preparing them to fulfill the Missio-Dei in diverse cultural contexts. The article concludes with practical recommendations and insights, providing a scholarly contribution to the field and offering guidance for Pentecostal leaders and churches seeking to effectively impact the upcoming generation to possess the nations.

Keywords – Pentecostal Distinctiveness, Hearts, Minds, Emerging or Upcoming Generation
Lexical Errors in English Language Writing – The Case of selected Senior High School students in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
Authors: Mensah Dorah , Owu-Ewie Charles , Abunya Levina Nyameye , Abban Albert , Jibril Halimatu Sadia
Published: January 2025

The present study analyses the lexical errors committed by students in their written output. Using the Quantitative approach, it examines the lexical errors of students selected from each of the three-layered categories (A, B, and C) of Senior High schools in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. A sample of 824 out of 2713 students was arrived at through Yamane’s sample size determiner. The sample was selected through the systematic random sampling strategy. A model based on Corder’s Error Analysis theory was used to analyse the data. The results revealed that the students committed lexical errors in varying frequencies. Lexical errors identified from the essays were wrong word selections, literal translation, omission, misspelling, punctuation, capitalisation, modification, collocation, and morphological/word formation errors. Punctuation errors had the highest occurrence whereas literal translation errors had the least occurrence. The findings also revealed that lexical errors in the students’ output affected clarity and hindered effective communication by causing confusion, misinterpretation, and distortion of the intended messages. The study recommends that English language teachers should employ practical teaching and error correction strategies to address the writing challenges of students. Students should keep track of their learning; identify their weaknesses and relate such to their teachers for redress.

Keywords: Error Analysis, Mistakes, Lexical errors, Senior High schools, Ghana.
Investigating Valency Decreasing Verb Operational Devices: A Case Study of the Oromo Language
Authors: Jarso Ayub Ismael , Banti Giorgio
Published: January 2025

The purpose was to examine and analyze the mechanisms used in the Oromo language to decrease the valency (or argument structure) of verbs. Specifically, it aimed to understand how valency-decreasing operational devices are employed, their semantic motivations, and their implications for linguistic theory. To assess the valency-decreasing devices, the first corpus analysis was used to collect a representative corpus of Oromo texts containing valency-decreasing verbs. Next, linguistic annotation was used to involve tagging verbs, identifying their valency properties (such as transitivity), and noting any derivational devices used to decrease valency. Then, interviews with native speakers were carried out to provide valuable insights. Finally, an in-depth qualitative analysis of selected examples was conducted to only explore the semantic motivations behind specific operational devices regardless of considering cultural and pragmatic factors. The valency-decreasing operations in Oromo are the passives with -am- suffix, the anticausatives with -at- suffix, the inchoatives with -a(a)t-, -a(a)h- and -o(o)m- suffixes and the impersonal inflections of syntactic constructions. The findings revealed how these devices function in Oromo verbal operations. This study seeks to contribute to (i) providing a comprehensive analysis of valency-decreasing mechanisms in the Oromo language; (ii) identifying universal patterns or language-specific variations in valency decrease strategies; (iii) informing linguistic theories by examining how operational devices impact verb valency; (iv) offering insights for language documentation, language teaching, and natural language processing (NLP) systems.

Key Terms: Oromo, Valency, Valency-decreasing devices, Basic verbs, Derived verbs.
Enhancing STEM Learning through the Activated Classroom Teaching Pedagogy: A Case Study in Primary Mathematics
Authors: Govender Desmond Wesley , Adeboye Daniel , Govender Irene
Published: January 2025

Students often exhibit a strong aversion to STEM subjects, particularly Mathematics, leading to poor performance. This study thus explored the use of the Activated Classroom Teaching (ACT) pedagogy in addressing this aversion. The ACT model incorporates five core components: curation, conversation, correction, creation, and chaos—that promote active learning through technology. A seven-week intervention was conducted with 91 primary school students in Nigeria to evaluate the model’s effect on student engagement and academic performance. Data was collected through pre- and post-intervention tests. Results indicated a significant improvement in students’ performance, with an 8.79% increase in mean scores. This study highlights the potential of active digital pedagogies to transform mathematics education and improve outcomes in STEM subjects. The results of this study show that active learning strategies, especially those that leverage technology, can play a critical role in addressing the challenges associated with traditional mathematics education.

Keywords: Active Pedagogy, Activated Classroom Teaching, Mathematics Education, Technology Integration.
New Wine in Old Wine Skins: Wesleyan Methodism within the Contemporary Religious Market Place in Kenya
Authors: Mwila Alice Muthoni
Published: January 2025

This paper purposed to explore the impact and future of Methodism in the face of challenging trends in the Kenyan religious space. Through qualitative empirical research done in the Njia Circuit of Methodist Church in Kenya (MCK) Nyambene Synod, this study identified the main practices and trends that are challenging and influencing Methodism in Kenya. They include religious commodification that has been developing and infiltrating Christian churches in the last three decades, the Pentecostal spirituality, mass and social media influence, spiritual lethargy and “quick fix mentality,” Africanization of Christianity campaigns, and MCK structures. The study found that Christianity in Kenya has been forced to swiftly respond to the enlightenment brought about by modernity, socioeconomic currents, and political winds of change. Churches including MCK, are grappling to control the religious space in Kenya and that dictates that adaptation is necessary for survival. This paper addresses the gap in how to integrate eighteenth-century Methodism into the twenty-first-century church in Kenya. Consideration is based on the fact that since the inception of the MCK, other forms of churches, ministries, and social change have happened. This paper proposed a consideration for a paradigm shift in the way the Methodist Church carries out mission work in today’s society, and especially through its structural organization. Thus, acceptance and use of new wineskins to withstand the vigour of new wine to avoid tearing away in the form of loss of relevance and impact.

Keywords: Methodist Church in Kenya, John Wesley, Commodification, Africanization, Methodism, Religious Marketplace.
Quantum Modularity for a Closed Hyperbolic 3-Manifold
Authors:   Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques, France, Wheeler Campbell
Published: January 2025

This paper proves quantum modularity of both functions from $\mathbb{Q}$ and $q$-series associated to the closed manifold obtained by $-\frac{1}{2}$ surgery on the figure-eight knot, $4_1(-1,2)$. In a sense, this is a companion to work of Garoufalidis-Zagier, where similar statements were studied in detail for some simple knots. It is shown that quantum modularity for closed manifolds provides a unification of Chen-Yang's volume conjecture with Witten's asymptotic expansion conjecture. Additionally we show that $4_1(-1,2)$ is a counterexample to previous conjectures of Gukov-Manolescu relating the Witten-Reshetikhin-Turaev invariant and the $\widehat{Z}(q)$ series. This could be reformulated in terms of a ''strange identity'', which gives a volume conjecture for the $\widehat{Z}$ invariant. Using factorisation of state integrals, we give conjectural but precise $q$-hypergeometric formulae for generating series of Stokes constants of this manifold. We find that the generating series of Stokes constants is related to the 3d index of $4_1(-1,2)$ proposed by Gang-Yonekura. This extends the equivalent conjecture of Garoufalidis-Gu-Marino for knots to closed manifolds. This work appeared in a similar form in the author's Ph.D. Thesis.
Chemical Fingerprints of M Dwarfs: High-resolution Spectroscopy on 31 M Dwarfs with SPIRou
Authors: Jahandar Farbod , Doyon René , Artigau Étienne , Cook Neil J. , Cadieux Charles , Donati Jean-François , Cowan Nicolas B. , Cloutier Ryan , Pelletier Stefan , Alves-Brito Alan , Martins Jorge H. C. , Shang Hsien , Carmona Andrés
Published: January 2025

We extend the methodology introduced by F. Jahandar et al. to determine the effective temperature and chemical abundances of 31 slowly rotating solar neighborhood M dwarfs (M1–M5) using high-resolution spectra from CFHT/SPIRou. This group includes 10 M dwarfs in binary systems with FGK primaries of known metallicity from optical measurements. By testing our T
eff method on various synthetic models, we find a consistent inherent synthetic uncertainty of ∼10 K at a signal-to-noise ratio greater than 100. Additionally, we find that our results align with interferometric measurements, showing a consistent residual of −29 ± 31 K. Taking the inherent uncertainties into account, we infer the T
eff values of our targets and find an excellent agreement with previous optical and near-infrared studies. Our high-resolution chemical analysis examines hundreds of absorption lines using χ
2 minimization using PHOENIX-ACES stellar atmosphere models. We present elemental abundances for up to 10 different elements, including refractory elements such as Si, Mg, and Fe, which are important for modeling the interior structure of exoplanets. In binary systems, we find an average [Fe/H] of −0.15 ± 0.08 for M dwarfs, marginally lower than the reported metallicity of −0.06 ± 0.18 for the FGK primaries from A. W. Mann et al. We also observe slightly subsolar chemistry for various elements in our nonbinary M dwarfs, most notably for O, C, and K abundances. In particular, we find an average metallicity of −0.11 ± 0.16, lower but still consistent with the typical solar metallicity of FGK stars (e.g., [Fe/H] = 0.04 ± 0.20 from J. M. Brewer et al. 2016). This study highlights significant discrepancies in various major M dwarf surveys likely related to differences in the methodologies employed.
Pronoms clitiques : une variation référentielle
Authors: Berrendonner Alain
Published: January 2025

On part d’une conception des référents comme interprétants cognitifs des désignateurs linguistiques. La valeur référentielle des pronoms clitiques du français apparaît sujette à variation. Ils marquent concurremment soit le trait [±animé] d’un référent, soit son caractère [±déterminé] (c.-à-d. le fait qu’il a été ou non catégorisé et particularisé). L’emploi d’un pronom est plus ou moins optimal, selon qu’il dénote conformément à sa valeur sur ces deux axes, ou seulement sur l’un d’entre eux. Par ailleurs, il peut y avoir discordance entre les traits attribués à un dénoté par un pronom clitique et par un NP coréférentiel, ce qui produit deux sortes d’effets interprétatifs : le dédoublement du référent (‹objet indiscret›) ou sa dé-personnification.
Vers une extension herméneutique : pour traduire « la nature », décoloniser les signes
Authors: Guest Bertrand
Published: January 2025

Les traductions qui circulent, en matière de pensée environnementale, dessinent un monde inégalitaire, centré sur l’Occident anglophone. Or l’enjeu est non seulement de décentrer le monde qui s’y pense en pluralisant les langues, mais par le biais des langues indigènes, ce faisant, de faire justice à ce que la nature elle-même comporte d’a priori intraduisible, parce que souvent inaperçu. Peut-être peut-on alors déceler combien le vivant comporte de signes, tout non-humains soient-ils. Le plurilinguisme, en ce qu’il s’attache à la pluralité des langues humaines et de leurs manières diverses de penser le terrestre, hors du seul découpage entre nature et culture, constitue une initiation à des langues autres qu’humaines , ces diverses façons dont le vivant fait signe et raconte des histoires qu’il nous reste à écouter, ce qui est tout autre chose que de réinventer les nôtres, ce qui ajoute un horizon.