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ANALISIS KARAKTER ŚAKUNI DALAM KISAH MAHĀBHĀRATA PADA SITUASI MENJELANG KONTESTASI POLITIK 2024
Authors: Darma Permana I Dewa Gede
Published: November 2023

The presence of General Elections as an arena for political contestation brings several challenges to its dynamics. The challenges of the General Election lead to the presence of identity politics, money politics, black campaigns, and other challenges. Some of these challenges have actually been reflected through one of the characters in the Mahābhārata story, namely Śakuni. Based on this, the researcher in this case is interested in analyzing the character of Śakuni and then linking it to the situation before the political contestation in Indonesia. Based on this topic, three problem formulations are presented, including: The essence of the Mahābhārata story, Śakuni's actions, and the analysis of Śakuni's character in responding to the situation before the General Election. This research uses descriptive qualitative research with a philosophical hermeneutic approach. Data sources come from literature studies and data processing using the Miles and Huberman analysis pattern. The result of this research is that the character analysis of Śakuni in the situation before the General Election has a contextual connection. This concerns the existence of money politics, black campaigns, and identity politics that can threaten the dynamics of politics in Indonesia. This paper aims to serve as a guideline in the formation of smart and wise voters.
PENANGANAN PENYAKIT BEBAINAN (GANGGUAN DISOSIATIF) DALAM ANALISIS SEMIOTIKA
Authors: Brahmandika Pande Gede
Published: November 2023

The aim of this research is to describe the form, function and meaning of treatment for bebainan disease. This research uses the theory of semiotic analysis. The method used is a qualitative method. The instruments used in this research were interviews, observation, in-depth literature study of informants. Determining informants used purposive sampling techniques. The results of this research are: first, treatment/cure for bebai disease, based on stories he has heard that bebai is made from various kinds of ingredients, including from the scrapes of dead babies, from the blood of people who died in accidents, there are also those who use ingredients from animals such as parts. certain of the horses so that they become jaran guyang, there are those who use white cloth which is tattooed in the form of rangda decorated with basic letters. Second, Tamba or serana is one unit as a tool that heals sick people, both support each other so that it can function optimally as a treatment
POLA ASUH ORANG TUA DALAM MENANAMKAN MODERASI BERAGAMA PADA ANAK MELALUI KONSEP MENYAMA BRAYA DI BALI
Authors: Dewi Made Ika Kusuma , Adnyani Ni Nyoman Triadi
Published: November 2023

Moderasi beragama menjadi hal yang penting untuk diterapkan dalam keberagaman agama yang ada di Indonesia. Budaya Bali mengenal konsep menyama braya yang dapat diterapkan sebagai landasan dalam menjalin hubungan dengan orang lain dengan menganggapnya sebagai saudara. Konsep menyama braya dapat diajarkan pada anak melalui pola asuh orang tua sehingga anak moderasi beragama. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini kualitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan penelitian ini adalah data primer dan juga data sekunder. Penentuan subjek dalam penelitian ini menggunakan teknik Purposive yaitu penelitian berdasarkan pertimbangan tujuan penelitian. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian menganut prinsip Human Instrument, yaitu peneliti merupakan instrument penelitian yang utama dan ditunjang dengan teknik pengumpul data, yaitu: metode wawancara, metode observasi dan metode dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini yaitu orang tua memiliki peran penting dalam membentuk perilaku sosial anak sehingga anak memiliki etika untuk berinteraksi dengan orang lain. Pembelajaran mengenai etika dapat ditanamkan melalui konsep menyama braya sehingga anak dapat memperlakukan orang lain dikehidupan sosialnya sebagai saudara sendiri dengan penuh toleransi. Pembelajaran mengenai konsep menyama braya melalui pola asuh orang tua dapat membantu anak mengetahu perilaku yang tepat ketika berhadapan dengan orang lain khususnya dengan agama yang berbeda. Pola asuh dengan menanamkan konsep menyama braya dapat memunculkan perilaku toleransi, yang timbul karena anak memiliki kedewasaan beragama sehingga tercermin sikap moderasi beragama.
Sikap Orang Tua dan Guru tentang Teknologi Digital Berbasis Media Aplication terhadap Perkembangan Bahasa Anak
Authors: Bastian Abda Billah Faza Muhammadkan , Imroatun  , Muafiqoh Marwah , Zahra Siti Hanifatu , Benign Sajid Dind Ibra
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sikap orang tua dan guru tentang teknologi digital dan hubungan sikap mereka dengan perkembangan bahasa anak. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan kuantitatif deskriptif.  Sampel yang diambil dilakukan secara area sampling, sembilan lembaga Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini di Kecamatan Taktakan Kota Serang. Data penelitian yang diperoleh dengan membagikan kuesioner tentang sikap guru tentang teknologi digital, sikap orang tua tentang teknologi digital dan perkembangan bahasa anak kepada 60 subyek, 20 guru dan 40 orang tua. Untuk analisis datanya dilakukan dengan analisis deskriptif, uji formalitas, analisis jalur. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan 1) sikap guru tentang teknologi digital pada anak usia dini rata-rata tertinggi 2.85 dan yang terendah adalah 2.55, yang menunjukkan sikap ”setuju”; 2) sikap orang tua tentang teknologi pada anak usia dini rata-rata tertinggi 2.33 dan yang terendah 2.18, yang menunjukkan sikap ”kurang setuju”; 3) Sikap guru tentang teknologi digital (X1) terhadap perkembangan bahasa diperoleh nilai Sig. yakni 0,509. Maka besaran probabilitas 0,05 < Sig (0,05 < 0,509), yang  menunjukkan bahwa variabel sikap guru tentang teknologi digital tidak berhubungan dengan perkembangan bahasa; 4) hubungan sikap orang tua (X2) memiliki besaran Sig. yakni 0,870. Apabila dibanding dengan α = 0,05, maka besaran α (0,05 < 0,870), yang menunjukkan H0 diterima  dan Ha ditolak. Hal ini memperlihatkan variabel sikap orang tua tentang teknologi digital terhadap perkembangan bahasa anak tidak berhubungan.
Penguatan Literasi Numerasi dan Teknologi di SDN 21 Bathin Solapan Melalui Program Kampus Mengajar Angkatan 3
Authors: Sinaga Yessica Indah , Pakpahan Carolina , Pardede Surya Darma
Published: November 2023

Artikel ini mengulas tentang proses peningkatan belajar pada bagian Literasi, Numerasi dan juga Teknologi yang dilaksanakan di SDN 21 Bathin Solapan melalui program Kampus Mengajar Angkatan 3. Tujuan diaadakannya program ini dikarenakan masih banyak sekolah-sekolah di Indonesia yang menghadapi kesulitan untuk mengatasi hal tersebut, maka pihak Kemendikbud membuat program Kampus Mengajar yang merupakan bagian dari Program Kampus Merdeka yang dibuat bagi para mahasiswa/I untuk membangkitkan pendidikan di Indonesia. Peningkatan belajar yang dilakukan oleh mahasiswa Kampus Mengajar di SDN 21 Bathin Solapan adalah membuat program kerja yang mampu membangkitkan dan juga membantu kesulitan-kesulitan yang dihadapi oleh siswa/I, dan juga menciptakan program belajar di bidang teknologi yang mampu meningkatkan pengetahuan mereka mengenai teknologi, melakukan kegiatan membaca di pagi hari sebelum memulai proses belajar untuk meningkatkan kemampuan Literasi dan juga membuat program belajar untuk mengasah kemampuan Numerasi. Kegiatan-kegiatan lainnya juga dilakukan untuk meningkatkan minat belajar siswa/I di SDN 21 Bathin Solapan baik di bidang ilmu pengetahuan ataupun di bidang ekstrakurikuler sekolah. Selain mengajar dan juga melakukan kegiatan bersama siswa/I, kami juga membantu proses Administrasi sekolah, guna untuk meringankan dan juga memperbaiki kesalahan-kesalahan pada administrasi sekolah maupun guru. Dari hasil kegiatan yang sudah kami lakukan melalui program Kampus Mengajar, banyak sekali perubahan yang sudah terjadi pada siswa/I maupun sekolah yang menjadi tempat penugasan kami. Maka dari itu program Kampus Mengajar ini sangat bermanfaat untuk membantu meringankan dan juga meningkatkan pendidikan di sekolah-sekolah yang ada di Indonesia.
Orientasi dan Penanaman Jenis Tanaman Kelapa untuk Upakara di Dusun Santi Desa Selat Kecamatan Selat Karangasem
Authors: Suwantana I Gede , Subagia I Nyoman , Sudiana I Gusti Ngurah , Surada I Made , Relin D.E  , Adnyana Putu Eka Sura , Rema I Nyoman , Tirta I Made Danu , Giri I Putu Agus Aryatnaya , Aryana I Made Putra
Published: November 2023

Fungsi buah kelapa sangat banyak. Disamping untuk keperluan konsumsi, kelapa juga banyak digunakan sebagai sarana upacara di Bali. Penggunaan itu semakin meningkat dalam beberapa tahun terakhis sehingga ketersediannya juga perlu peningkatan. Khusus untuk kelapa upakara menjadi semakin langka dewasa ini, karena menumbuhkannya tidak mudah. Seperti misalnya kelapa raksasa disamping buahnya sedikit juga menumbuhkannya perlu perawatan dan tempat yang khusus. Demikian juga beberapa jenis kelapa lainnya. Sehingga dengan demikian, Program Doktor Pascasarjana UHN I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar berinisiatif melakukan pengabdian berbasis prodi berupa orientasi dan penanaman jenis kelapa untuk upakara di dusun Santi desa Selat, kecamatan Selat, Karangasem. Secara deskriptif karya ini mencoba menarasikan tentang kegiatan pengabdian tersebut beserta dengan beberapa jenis tanaman kelapa upakara yang ditanam disana. Masyarakat di dusun Santi sendiri sangat antusias dalam berpartisipasi menanam tanaman tersebut disamping juga nanti secara langsung mendapatkan manfaatnya.
Pendampingan Implementasi Projek Penguatan Profil Pancasila pada Anak Usia Dini Di Kecamatan Abiansemal
Authors: Suryaningsih Ni Made Ayu , Cahaya I Made Elia , Endah Poerwati Christiani
Published: November 2023

TK Widya Sari dan TK Widya Kumara merupakan lembaga Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) yang berada dibawah Yayasan Swadarma Karya, Desa Darmasaba, Abiansemal. Kedua lembaga telah mengambil peran yang penting dalam kemajuan pendidikan anak usia dini di Desa Darmasaba sejak tahun 1975 hingga saat ini. Dalam menatap tantangan perkembangan zaman ke depan kedua lembaga selalu berusaha dalam mengikuti perubahan yang terjadi terutama terkait dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan, teknologi, termasuk pemberlakuan kurikulum baru “Merdeka Belajar”. Pengimplementasian Projek Penguatan Profil Pelajar Pancasila (P5) pada tingkat pendidikan anak usia dini merupakan bagian dari kurikulum merdeka. Kedua mitra memiliki kemauan yang kuat untuk menekuni dan melaksanakan P5 ini, namun belum memiliki gambaran dalam pengimplementasiannya. Hal tersebut menginisiasi kami untuk mengadakan program pendampingan untuk mengatasi permasalahan yang dihadapi mitra. Pengabdian ini menggunakan metode pendampingan melalui workshop pemberian materi dan pelatihan dalam implementasi kegiatan projek penguatan profil pancasila. Kesimpulan yang didapatkan pada akhir program yakni adanya peningkatan kemampuan mitra dalam menyusun rencana pembelajaran dengan kurikulum merdeka belajar meningkat dari pretes yang memperoleh rata-rata 50 menjadi 78,75 pada posttes, penerapan metode projek untuk penguatan Profil Pancasila pada pretes menunjukan rata-rata 57,5 meningkat pada posttes menjadi 88,75 dan pengimplementasian model pembelajaran projek untuk penguatan Profil Pancasila menunjukan hasil yang baik.
Implementasi dan Rekomendasi Perbaikan pada Sistem Informasi E-Pulung Bank Sampah Kuncup Mekar Kelurahan Wates Kota Magelang
Authors: Kristianto Yohanes Ivan Adi , Fikri Faishal Ikhsanul , Betta Bellany , Septiani Ninda Mifna , Hidayah Selly Mawarni
Published: November 2023

Salah satu permasalahan kompleks yang dihadapi oleh Indonesia adalah manajemen sampah. Kompleksnya manajemen sampah disebabkan oleh berbagai faktor, salah satunya sejumlah sampah yang tidak didaur ulang. Sejumlah alternatif dapat digunakan untuk menangani persoalan daur ulang sampah, diantaranya adalah pendirian bank sampah. Bank Sampah Kuncup Mekar yang berlokasi di Kelurahan Wates Kota Magelang merupakan salah satu dari beberapa bank sampah di Kota Magelang. Seperti bank sampah lainnya, inisiatif pendirian bank sampah ini didasari oleh misi pemanfaatan sampah. Namun, dalam pengelolaannya, Bank Sampah Kuncup Mekar mengalami masalah, meskipun telah difasilitasi oleh aplikasi digital bernama E-Pulung. Kegiatan ini, kemudian, bertujuan untuk menganalisis alasan mengapa bank sampah tersebut mengalami kendala. Metode kegiatan yang digunakan dalam kegiatan ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pengambilan data menggunakan in-depth interview dan observasi. Artikel ini menemukan bahwa kendala utama dalam operasi bank sampah ini ialah keterbatasan waktu pengelola, yang bersamaan dengan kurangnya tenaga kerja, untuk mengoperasikan bank sampah. Selanjutnya, penulis merekomendasikan untuk memperbaiki tampilan user interface pada aplikasi E-Pulung dengan menambah opsi waktu pengambilan sampah serta kanal untuk mentransfer konversi koin sampah.
PITULIKUR VILLAGE: THE SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY OF ANCIENT BALI IN THE TRADITIONAL VILLAGE OF DUDA, SELAT SUB-DISTRICT, KARANGASEM DISTRICT
Authors: Ni Made Widiastuti  , I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana  , I Nyoman Subagia
Published: November 2023

Pitulikur Village is an ancient community social structure thought to have existed since the mid-17th century. The implementation of aci by Pitulikur Village experienced disharmony and was not satisfactory to the community of Desa Adat Duda. The method of writing is a qualitative description with primary and secondary data sources. The theories used are Structuration Theory and Functional Structural Theory. Factors causing disharmony are internal and external factors that disrupt the balance of energy in sekala and niskala. The role of Pitulikur Village based on Awig-Awig Desa Adat Duda is to organize Aci Usaba Emping, Usaba Kapat, Usaba Bangket, Aci Mendak at Ulun Siwi Temple, Metabuhin, and Aci Usaba Dalem. Pitulikur Village functions according to the concept of Catur Lawa and Prasadam Bangun Urip; namely, Pasek functions as a mass mobilizer in prasadam getting puspusan / feet. Kebayan functions to organize, manage resources. In prasadam get polo/brain. Penyarikan functions as secretary, in prasadam gets ikuh/tail. Members/Jro Desa get prasadam in addition to feet, brain, and tail. This research found that the existence of Pitulikur Village strengthens the organization of aci in Desa Adat Duda, because it gets the legality of authority both in sekala and niskala through the existence of sacred buildings of Pasek, Kebayan, and Penyarikan in the main mandala of Pura Puseh and Pura Desa (Bale Agung). The organization of aci can be harmonious with the functioning of agil.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE TOPAT WAR RITUAL IN BUILDING RELIGIOUS MODERATION IN LINGSAR WEST LOMBOK
Authors: Made Sumari
Published: November 2023

Many local traditions in Indonesia imply collaboration between different groups. In the midst of a multicultural nation's life, collaborative practices between groups can be used as a force in efforts to build harmony and national integrity. The presence of radical groups in several regions of Indonesia can be used as a counterweight. The current value of moderation being put forward fits this practice perfectly. For example, the topat war, a joint ritual between Hindus and Muslims in Lombok, is a unique Indonesian tradition that can be used as a reference for the practice of moderation. They carry out activities together so that communication and collaboration occur in them. Even though their religion is different, the enthusiasm for doing the activity is very high. Here, the differences do not make them lose communication and instead the togetherness within them is able to build values of tolerance, respect and harmony with a life of moderation. Although in essence, this activity is aimed at fertility, as is their agrarian tradition, it contains a noble value that is full of a sense of acceptance of different beliefs..
GAMELAN ANCAG-ANCAGAN IN ACI PANGILEN DEWA YADNYA: A Religious and Cultural Approach
Authors: I Wayan Sukadana  , Ida Bagus Gde Yudha Triguna  , I Gusti Bagus Wirawan
Published: November 2023

The performance of Gamelan Ancag-ancagan in Aci Pangilen Dewa Yadnya in Kesiman shows the phenomenon of art in a unique and distinctive religious ritual. The struggle for aesthetic, mystical, and magical values in religious rituals that have the supreme dimension emphasizes the complexity of phenomena so that it is interesting to explore them in depth. This research prioritizes field studies by applying qualitative methods based on religious and cultural approaches. The results of this study indicate that the reasons underlying the performance of Gamelan Ancag-ancagan in Aci Pangilen Dewa Yadnya in Kesiman include ideological, magical-religious, aesthetic-religious, and sociological reasons. The form of the performance can be classified into two, namely the physical form as a sacred gamelan and the dynamic form as an accompaniment to religious rituals. The function of performance includes aesthetic, religious, and mystical function. The meaning of the performance is revealed from the specific symbols of this gamelan, namely the ancag-ancagan which symbolizes swadharma, the gegedig telu which symbolizes the Tri Loka, Tri Kona, and Tri Wisesa, and the laluangan which symbolize the movement back towards the Highest Reality. The main finding of this study is that Gamelan Ancag-ancagan is a sacred gamelan typical of Kesiman which is only used for Aci Pangilen Dewa Yadnya, not for other religious rituals, let alone profane activities.
Strategi Brand Awareness Pasar Modern Intermoda BSD City
Authors: Putri Salsabila Aulia , Syahra Amanda Heridian  , Irma Juliani Fajrin  , Kurniasari Ni Gusti Ayu Ketut
Published: November 2023

Pasar Modern Intermoda BSD City merupakan pasar modern yang memiliki konsep baru. Hal yang membedakan pasar modern ini dengan pasar modern lain, yaitu memberikan konsep pasar modern yang tidak hanya menjadi tempat belanja namun menjadi tempat rekreasi keluarga. Pasar Modern Intermoda BSD City menggabungkan berbagai konsep, diantaranya belanja, wisata kuliner, area bermain anak (playground), dan tempat berkumpul bersama. Brand Awareness (kesadaran merek) adalah kemampuan konsumen untuk mengenali merek dalam situasi yang berbeda,dapat dilakukan dengan pengenalan merek dan mengingat kembali akan suatu merek tertentu. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan Teknik penelitian terfokus pada focus group discussion (FGD). FGD dilakukan dengan melibatkan pengelola, konsumen dan pedagang. Dalam penelitian ini menghasilkan tiga hal yaitu fasilitas, pelayanan dan promosi, dimana ketiga hal tersebut merupakan komponen penting dalam membentuk strategi brand awareness Pasar Modern Intermoda BSD City.
Preliminary study on the antibacterial activity of garlic (Allium sativum) on Salmonella, Shigella, and Escherichia coli
Authors: Bekele Damtew , Gebisa Guta
Published: November 2023

This experiment was conducted to see if garlic would inhibit the growth of Salmonella, Shigella and Escherichia coli. This helps to understand the effectiveness of home remedies such as natural herbs including garlic for medicinal purposes. This study focuses on the significant antibacterial activity of garlic (Allium sativum) extract against gram negative bacteria like Salmonella, Shigella and E. coli. The plant parts are known to have antimicrobial activity on bacteria which are known to be pathogenic to animals in general and to humans in particular. The plant extracts were inoculated on prepared media of microbial culture containing Salmonella, Shigella and E. coli species. The result obtained indicates garlic has a strong effect on Salmonella by reducing the number of colonies that survive due to exposure to the antimicrobial agent which is approximately similar to that of Salmonella but E. coli species showed some percent of resistance in comparison to Salmonella and Shigella.
Institutions of professional higher education as a condition for successful personality development
Authors: Karpenko Olena , Ostapchuk Victoria
Published: November 2023

The article considers the constituent conditions of self-determination of future social workers in the environment of institutions of professional pre-higher education.

The modern level of extra-primary activities in the institution of vocational pre-higher education has been revealed. Special forms and methods of working with students of vocational pre-university education were analyzed and substantiated. The list of necessary conditions for the formation of the system of theoretical knowledge, practical abilities and skills necessary for the effective realization of oneself as an individual in the process of professional training is given in the applicants of vocational education; promoting the development and formation of personal qualities that will contribute to the formation of oneself as a specialist in the social sphere.

The purpose of the article was to identify the need to understand the problems of professional training and put forward special requirements for the training of specialists capable of solving social problems. Considerable attention is paid to the problems of extracurricular activities, on the basis of the analysis, the strengths of professional pre-higher education are highlighted, the expediency of using effective methods of extracurricular activities is clarified.

She main tasks are defined as follows: to identify and generalize the components of professional self-development as one of the complex forms of transformation of the inner world, which occurs in the process of self-movement of a person along his life path, on which a person knows himself, builds himself, understands the essence of his functioning; to investigate the peculiarities of vocational pre-university education as a focus for personal development on self-building, professional self-determination for the successful growth of professionals in the social sphere.

Based on the results of the generalized analysis, it was concluded that the effectiveness and expediency of extracurricular activities is possible under the condition of purposeful activity of the students of professional preliminary higher education, and this, in turn, requires the study and staging of an experiment for self-evaluation and self-affirmation of future social workers as professionals.

The conclusions confirmed the substantiation of the necessary pedagogical conditions for improving the quality of extracurricular activities in the environment of institutions of professional pre-higher education regarding future social workers in the conditions of globalization.
A critical review of the mixed method application and its criticism
Authors: Chandrakumar Sathiyakumar , Vivek Ramakrishnan
Published: November 2023

Purpose - This research paper aims to apply and criticize mixed methods research in different fields. Mixed methods research (MMR) has also faced criticism for its conceptual and methodological challenges. Therefore, this study will explore the research’s criticism and strategies for overcoming them.

Methodology - Most of the current research works employ a mixed research methodology. Researchers use the mixed methodology to investigate challenging research questions that a single methodology cannot answer.

Findings - This research paper presents results related to using mixed methods research in various fields. Some critics argue that MMR lacks methodological rigor and can be time-consuming; others acknowledge its value in providing a more comprehensive understanding of complex social phenomena and marginalized communities. MMR has successfully employed to identify gaps in student knowledge, explore the interplay between psychological and physiological factors in health and illness, and develop more effective policies. However, balancing the depth of qualitative data with the breadth of quantitative data can be challenging, leading to compromises.

Practical implications - The findings of this research have important practical implications for researchers and practitioners across various fields. It can be beneficial, specifically in education, health psychology, and public policy.

Recommendations - Researchers should consider using mixed methods to examine complex research questions that require a multifaceted approach. Also, they should incorporate both quantitative and qualitative data to provide a more complete understanding of the research question. MMR can help capture diverse perspectives and experiences, particularly for underrepresented populations, providing a more nuanced understanding of social phenomena. These recommendations highlight the potential benefits of using mixed methods research and suggest directions for future research.
High Vacuum Capable Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printer, Part II: High-Temperature Polymers Suitable for In-Space Manufacturing
Authors: Spicer Randy , Miranda Fatima , Cote Tom , Itchkawich Thomas , Black Jonathan
Published: November 2023

The ability to additively manufacture structures on-orbit has the potential to fundamentally alter the traditional paradigm for how large spacecraft are constructed and launched into space. The space environment presents several unique challenges for additive manufacturing, including the need to operate in a vacuum. This paper presents the design, analysis, and test results for a passively cooled fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer capable of manufacturing parts out of engineering-grade thermoplastics in the vacuum of space. Four high-temperature materials were successfully printed in high vacuum, including polyetherketoneketone, carbon-nanotube–polyetherketoneketone, polyetherimide, and carbon-nanotube–polyetherimide. Over 100 test coupons were printed in a vacuum and tested to confirm the feasibility of applying the FFF process in this environment. Lessons learned were documented throughout the vacuum printing test campaigns and are discussed here. This paper is part of a two-part series. Part I presented results for using a low-temperature hotend capable of printing hobby-grade materials in high vacuum and documented initial findings and lessons learned. Part II presents the results for a high-temperature hotend capable of printing engineering-grade plastics that are suitable for on-orbit manufacturing. The combined results of the two papers in this series can be used to inform future on-orbit additive manufacturing.
DESAIN KEMASAN PRODUK PADA UKM BERKAH DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE KANSEI ENGINEERING DI CIPAKU KABUPATEN CIAMIS
Authors: Pertiwi Efi Ayu , Aristriyana Eky , Kusuma Ningrat Nugraha
Published: November 2023

UKM Berkah bergerak sebagai usaha kecil di wilayah Cipaku, dengan spesialisasi kerajinan olahan makanan ringan. Saat ini, kemasan yang digunakan UKM Berkah masih tergolong konvensional, menggunakan bahan plastik transparan dan tidak memiliki elemen desain yang khas. Kemasan ini dianggap tidak menarik dan tidak cukup dalam memberikan informasi yang dibutuhkan konsumen. Oleh karena itu, sebuah penelitian telah dilakukan untuk merancang desain kemasan produk baru yang ditujukan untuk memikat konsumen dan menumbuhkan keinginan untuk membeli, sehingga mendorong pertumbuhan penjualan yang diharapkan. Titik fokus penelitian ini adalah bagaimana meningkatkan angka penjualan UKM Berkah melalui penerapan Kansei Engineering Method, yang menerjemahkan emosi dan sentimen manusia ke dalam spesifikasi desain yang nyata. Temuan penelitian diperoleh dari proses analisis data yang komprehensif yang melibatkan beberapa tahapan dan Teori Kuantifikasi Tipe I. Proses ini berpuncak pada pembentukan kemasan spesifikasi desain meliputi atribut berikut: > 2 variasi warna, struktur Kantung Gusset Bagian Bawah, Bahan Plastik, Gambar Pendukung dengan Atribut Unik, dan Model yang menampilkan Sistem Pembukaan Ziplock. Spesifikasi yang ditentukan dengan cermat ini berfungsi sebagai kerangka panduan untuk desain kemasan produk di UKM Berkah.
ANALISIS PENGENDALIAN BAHAN BAKU SINGKONG DALAM PEMBUATAN KERIPIK KACA MENGGUNAKAN METODE EOQ (ECONOMIC ORDER QUANTITY) GUNA MENINGKATKAN EFISIENSI BIAYA PERSEDIAAN PADA IKM JURAGAN SNACK 99 DI SIDAHARJA CIAMIS
Authors: Ressi Rosyana Lutfi , Kusuma Ningrat Nugraha , Aristriyana Eky
Published: November 2023

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi hasil pengamatan dan penelitian, bahwa pada IKM Juragan Snack 99 seringnya terjadi kekurangan ataupun kehabisan bahan baku singkong dan pengeluaran yang digunakan dalam pengadaan persediaan bahan baku yang sangat besar, sehingga kurangnya efisiensi biaya persediaan bahan baku. Dilakukannya penelitian ini bertujuan agar : menentukan metode yang optimal dalam pengendalian bahan baku menggunakan metode EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) di IKM Juragan Snack 99 di Sidaharja Ciamis,  dalam penelitian ini penulis menggunakan cara deskriptif, dengan menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Objek penelitian ini adalah penyediaan bahan baku keripik kaca dan subjek penelitian ini adalah IKM Juragan Snack 99. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah EOQ (Economic Order Quantity). Hasil penelitian ini dapat menarik kesimpulan sebagai berikut: Dalam proses pengendalian persediaan bahan baku, IKM Juragan Snack 99 tidak menggunakan metode khusus sehingga sering terjadi keterlambatan pada saat pemesanan bahan baku singkong, tidak efisiennya biaya yang dikeluarkan. (2) Hasil yang diperoleh dari analisis sumber bahan pengendalian persediaan menurut metode EOQ adalah sebagai berikut:Pembelian bahan baku singkong yang optimal adalah 15 kali pemesanan, biaya persediaan bahan baku dalam satu tahun adalah Rp. 10.563.730,- Usaha perlu melakukan pengisian ulang setiap 6 hari sekali, total persediaan maksimum adalah 388.201 kg dan permintaan bahan baku singkong dalam setahun adalah 5.036 kg.
Statistical Optimization of Crude Oil Degradation using Bacterial Consortium and their Enzymes
Authors: Praveen Kumar S.V. , Indulekha John , Valarmathy K. , Manjunatha B.K.
Published: November 2023

The present study investigated the application of central composite design in enhanced crude oil remediation using bacterial consortium. The bacterial strains viz. KG-2, SMG-8, NR-3 and OK-6(2) isolated from soil were selected for the crude oil utilization studies. The strains were identified as Pseudomonas stutzeri-KX344913, P. stutzeri-KX289657, Providencia rettgeri-KX289656 and P. rettgeri-KX344914 respectively using 16s rDNA sequence. The preliminary degradation was done using the DCPIP redox-indicator and further degradation was conducted by using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and the analysis of variance and regression model. CCD model was developed and batch experiments were performed to understand the significance of the four variables (pH, temperature, salinity and inoculum concentration) on the TPH degradation process by applying CCD based RSM.
Distribution of some antibiotic resistance genes and virulence factors in E coli from aquatic environment and clinical isolates
Authors: Ahmed Darweesh Jabbar
Published: November 2023

A total of 80 clinical and environmental samples included 40 waste water samples and 40 stool samples from hospitalized patients. 50 isolates were diagnosed as E. coli. Four virulence genes (Cnfl, Hly, Kpsm and FyuA) were tested which showed 0%, 12%, 24% and 88% respectively for clinical samples and 0%, 0%, 20% and 52% respectively for environmental samples. Six antibiotics resistance genes were detected (TEM, SHV, CTXM1, CTXM2, Oxa and Mox1), their percentages were 24%, 40%, 92%, 68%, 24% and 48% respectively for clinical samples and 16%, 0%, 4%, 100%, 8% and 64% respectively for environmental samples. 16 antibiotics were tested against isolates. Results showed different percentages of resistance to antibiotics as follows: for clinical samples, the highest level of resistance was for tetracycline (100%), imipenem (100%), followed by ampicillin (84%), amoxicillin /clavulanate (80%), cefotaxime (80%), ceftazidime (72%), (68%) for: cefepime, nalidixic acid, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. ceftriaxone (64%), aztreonam (52%), (36%) for: amikacin, gentamycin, ciprofloxacin. All isolates were susceptible to nitrofurantoin (0%). For environmental samples, the results showed 44% for trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, tetracycline (36%), (32%) for: ampicillin and amoxicillin /clavulanate, (16%) for nalidixic acid, cefotaxime and ceftazidime, (12%) for cefepime, ceftriaxone and aztreonam, (8%) for ciprofloxacin, imipenem and amikacin, nitrofurantoin (4%). All isolates were susceptible to cefoxitin and gentamycin (0%). The presence of this highly virulent and MDR isolates urged us to work seriously to control the spread of antibiotics.
Asterias rubens in High Dilutions exhibiting Anti-Cancer Activity in Breast Cancer Cell Line: An in vitro Study
Authors: Subhash Sneha , Krishna Kumari Amma C.R. , Winston Vargheese V. , Sumathi S.
Published: November 2023

Asterias rubens constitutes saponins that represents a class of steroid oligoglycoside namely asterosaponins that has broad biological functions inclusive of anti-cancerous activity. The most common malignancy as well as the second largest cause of mortality related to cancer in women is breast carcinoma. The prime objective of this research is to assess the anti-cancer activity of Asterias rubens in its higher dilutions on MCF-7 cells and to evaluate the process of angiogenesis. In vitro cytotoxicity was assessed by MTT and SRB assay. To evaluate the long-term survival capacity and proliferative ability of MCF-7 cell line, colony forming assay was performed. CAM assay was performed to evaluate the angiogenic potential of Asterias rubens. It was observed that Asterias rubens showed significant anti-cancer activity. In the in vivo study, chick embryo treated with Asterias rubens showed angiogenesis. Asterias rubens in higher dilutions exhibited anti-cancer activity, signifying its utility as supportive medicine in cancer treatment.
Evaluation of Immunomodulatory activity of phytochemicals from Alpinia galanga and Alpinia nigra for potent immunostimulatory agent in chemotherapy
Authors: Dash Swagatika , Gopinath Achary K. , Singh Shikha
Published: November 2023

Essential oils are capable of retaining vital medicinal benefits, however, there is a void in the research of biological activities of these oils in complex human disease models which is yet to be validated. For more explorations, we evaluated the medicinal activities of essential oil of A.galanga and A.nigra in order to find potent source of bioactive molecules, cytotoxicity and immuno stimulating activities of the essential oils from the rhizomes. We report immuno stimulating potential of these essential oils. Cytotoxicity of essential oil was evaluated using 3-(4,5-dimethythiazol-2-yl)-2,5- diphenyl tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay to evaluate the toxicity against normal human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). The immunostimulatory activity on human lymphocytes was evaluated by using Th1 and Th2 cytokine estimations. Analysis of these essential oils through GC-MS revealed high content of 1, 8-cineole in both the oils (28.12% in A.galanga and 24% in A.nigra ). Both the rhizome oils showed significant increase in the number of lymphocytes than that of the control. The oils of A.galanga and A.nigra showed proliferative action on human PBMCs and an increase in both IL-5 and IFN-γ cytokine. As a result, no toxicity was recorded on human PBMCs. Major concentrations of 1,8-cineole and collaborative effects of the total composition of the rhizome oils were possibly accountable for the efficacy of these oils against human PBMCs. These essential oils can be considered as potential source of natural immunostimulatory agent in chemotherapy and also play important role in other immune suppressed diseases.
Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as a marker of diabetic nephropathy
Authors: . Hemang , Chauhan A. , Gaur S. , Pal S. , Chanalia P.
Published: November 2023

Aim of the study is to estimate and analyze neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in diabetes mellitus as a marker of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Forty individuals with DN and forty patients with diabetes mellitus without nephropathy were enrolled. Inclusion criteria included patients with diabetic nephropathy (albuminuria >30 mg/day and/or eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2) in the absence of additional kidney damage symptoms. Complete blood count, glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), 24-hour urine albumin and serum creatinine were evaluated and compared. The mean NLR of the patients with DN (Cases) was 3.09 ± 0.88 (1.34-4.91) and in patients with diabetes mellitus only (Controls) it was 2.17 ± 0.69 (0.89-3.98). The correlation between urinary albumin excretion (p value =0.0004) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (p value =0.0002) also came out positive and negative respectively. Based on unpaired t-test, the difference between NLR values among the group came out statistically highly significant (p < 0.05). Thus, the NLR in both groups was not comparable. NLR was substantially higher in diabetic nephropathy patients compared to diabetes mellitus patients. Thus, NLR provides us with a simple and low-cost assessment that may be employed as a predictive instrument to diagnose diabetic nephropathy at a preliminary phase.
Effects of aqueous and ethanolic seed extract of Asparagus racemosus Linn on neurobehavioral pattern of acrylamide induced experimental Zebra fish
Authors: Dubey Anubhav , Ghosh Niladry S. , Singh Ranjit
Published: November 2023

A neuropsychological assessment is a test that assesses how well a person's brain functions. Literacy, language use, attention, learning, processing speed, reasoning, memory, problem-solving, personality and other talents are all assessed. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of aqueous and ethanolic seed extracts of Asparagus racemosus Linn on the neurobehavioral pattern of acrylamide-induced experimental Zebra fish. In the novel tank test, the number of top entries, top remain time, top entry latency and total distance traveled were all greater in the Asparagus racemosus Linn seed extract group than in the acrylamide group, while the number of bottom entries and bottom duration of stay were lower. In the light-dark test, group II Zebrafish treated with 0.75 mM acrylamide showed anxiety by spending less time in the light zone. In our study, Zebrafish pre-treated with aqueous and ethanolic seed extracts of different concentrations of Asparagus racemosus Linn significantly reversed. In the open field test, the Asparagus racemosus Linn seed extract at different doses significantly improved outer zone (s) and inner zone (S) times compared to the acrylamide control group. In the Y-maze test, the Asparagus racemosus Linn seed extract at different dosages exhibited a dose-influenced significant improvement in the number of entry points to new arms and the total distance walked in the maze in comparison to the acrylamide control group. When compared to the acrylamide control, the Asparagus racemosus Linn seeds extract at various doses demonstrated a significant rise in the amount of time spent in the new arm.
A New Robust Method for Predicting Hemolytic Toxicity from Peptide Se-quence
Authors: Castillo-Mendieta Kevin , Agüero-Chapin Guillermin , Marquez Edgar A. , Perez-Castillo Yunierkis , Barigye Stephen J. , Pérez-Cárdenas Mariela , Peréz-Giménez Facundo , Marrero-Ponce Yovani
Published: November 2023

The desirable pharmacological properties and a broad number of therapeutic activities have placed peptides as promising drugs over small organic molecules and antibody drugs. Nevertheless, toxic effects such as hemolysis have hampered the development of such promising drugs. Hence, a reliable computational tool to predict peptide hemolytic toxicity is enormously useful before synthesis and ex-perimental evaluation. Currently, four web servers that predict hemolytic activity using Machine Learning (ML) algorithms; however, they exhibit some limitations such as the need for a reliable negative set and limited application domain. Hence, we developed a robust model based on a novel theoretical approach that combines network science and a multi-query similarity searching (MQSS) method. A total of 1152 initial models were constructed from 144 scaffolds generated in a previous report. These were evaluated on external datasets, and the best models were fused and improved. Our best MQSS model I1 outperformed all state-of-the-art ML-based models and was used to characterize the prevalence of hemolytic toxicity on therapeutic peptides. Based on our model’s estimation, the number of hemolytic peptides might be 3.9-fold higher than the reported.
DFT-based characterization of double β-agostic interaction in model Ti-borane and Ti-alane complexes
Authors: Ash Tamalika , Banerjee Soumadip , Ghosh Avik , Debnath Tanay , Das Abhijit K.
Published: November 2023

Simultaneous activation of two intramolecular X-H (X=B, Al) bonds in Ti-borane and Ti-alane complexes, designated as double β-agostic interaction, has been investigated using state-of-the-art DFT techniques and further tuned by coordination number, systematic substitution, and conformational changes. A series of (L)y(M)zTi-NH2XH3 [L=Cl-, M=H2O, y+z=3-6] compounds has been considered to investigate the electronic and structural properties of double β-agostic interaction. Our analysis infers that the strength, pattern, and symmetricity of the X-H activation depend on each tuning parameter mentioned above; in extreme cases, a few complexes show single X-H activation. It has been noticed that the extent of activation of X-H bonds has a proportional relationship with X-H bond distance and an inversely proportional relationship with Ti-H bond distance, which is further confirmed through QTAIM analysis. The formation of partial covalent character between Ti and H centers illustrates the impact of metal on the generation of double β-agostic interaction. Overall, the concept of double β-agostic interactions encourages the researcher to study novel catalytic activities related to metal-borane/alane complex through more than one X-H bonds activation.
Physics Constrained Multi-objective Bayesian Optimization to Accelerate 3D Printing of Thermoplastics
Authors: Sattari Kianoosh , Wu Yunchao , Chen Zhenru , Mahjoubnia Alireza , Su Changhua , Lin Jian
Published: November 2023

Vat photopolymerization (VPP) of thermoplastics faces an issue of unpredictable printability due to the involved competing photopolymerization and dissolution reactions. The printing outcome largely depends on physicochemical properties of monomers and their compositions in resins, which also greatly determine the material properties, e.g., strength/toughness and phase transition temperature (Tg). Thus, a methodology for optimizing the resin formulation is of paramount importance in realizing highly printable thermoplastics with balanced strength/toughness and target Tg while remaining largely underexplored. Herein, we introduce a multi-objective Bayesian optimization (MOBO) algorithm with two physics informed constraints (printability and Tg) to optimize two conflicting properties: tensile strength (σT) and toughness (UT). The two constraints are formulated as two machine learning (ML) models, which are trained with weight ratios of the six input monomers and physics informed (PI) descriptors derived from their physiochemical parameters. Dimensional reduction analysis reveals that the algorithm avoids recommendation of the monomer ratios that do not pass the two constraints. The printing failure rate is reduced from 16% in the background experiments to 3% in the recommended experiments. Within only 36 iterations (72 samples), the MOBO algorithm successfully identifies five sets of ratios leading to Pareto optimal of σT and UT. Over these iterations, the hypervolume indicator increases while the error decreases. The partial dependence analysis indicates that σT and UT depend on both the ratios and physiochemical features of the monomers. These results underscore capability of such a smart decision-making algorithm—with constraints that are not fully understood but can be informed by prior knowledge—in planning the experiments from the vast design space, thus holding a great promise for broader applications in materials and manufacturing.
Chemical Recycling of Polycarbonate and Polyester without Solvent and Catalyst: Mechanochemical Methanolysis
Authors: Kim Jeung Gon , Borchardt Lars , Lee Hyo Won , Yoo Kwangho
Published: November 2023

In this study, we present a green and economical approach to chemical recycling of commercial polycarbonates and poly-esters, specifically poly(bisphenol A carbonate), poly(ethylene terephthalate), and poly(lactic acid). Our method involves mechanochemical ball-milling of a heterogeneous mixture of plastic and methanol, resulting in quantitative depolymeriza-tion to yield monomers or useful chemical units that already have high demands. We found that the energy-intensive step is forming physical contact between the reactants, rather than the chemical methanolysis itself. Mechanochemical ball-milling facilitates sufficient physical contact and energy transfer between plastics and methanol, eliminating the need for solvents and catalysts. Our study demonstrates a practical and sustainable process with minimal chemical input and simple output for the chemical recycling of these plastics.
Low-cost Vibrational Free Energies in Solid Solutions with Machine Learning Force Fields
Authors: Tolborg Kasper , Walsh Aron
Published: November 2023

The rational design of alloys and solid solutions relies on accurate computational predictions of phase diagrams. The cluster expansion method with effective cluster interactions fitted to energies from first principles calculations has proven to be a valuable tool for studying disordered crystals. However, the effects of vibrational entropy are commonly neglected due to their additional computational cost. Here, we devise a method for including vibrational free energy in cluster expansions at a very low computational cost by fitting a machine learning force field (MLFF) to the relaxation trajectories already available from the cluster expansion construction. We demonstrate our method for two (pseudo)binary systems, Na1-xKxCl and Ag1-xPd_x, for which accurate phonon dispersions and vibrational free energies are derived from the MLFF. For both systems, inclusion of vibrational effects results in significantly better agreement with miscibility gaps in experimental phase diagrams. This methodology can allow routine inclusion of vibrational effects in calculated compositional phase diagrams, and thus more accurate predictions of properties and stability for materials mixtures.
Cerita Rakyat Sentani Asal Usul Marga Ongge dan Relevansinya Sebagai Bahan Bacaan Anak
Authors: Normawati Normawati
Published: November 2023

Sentani, in Jayapura Regency has many comparably living interesting folktales toward other places in Indonesia. Those folktales, however, have not yet been explored and exploited as children reading material, especially in primary school. Accordingly, this study discusses about presentation suitability of folktale entitled “Asal Usul Marga Ongge” toward intellectual development of children. Folktales as data sources were orally collected from informants. Researcher analyzes this study using descriptive qualitative method. The result shows that story is suitable as reading material for children 11 years old and above. This is shown by the usage of developing or complicated character with social and culture background of Sentani people. Message or character value is complicated either, especially for primary school students period. The story tells us about, political knowledge and sensible nature that should be owned by tribe leader, or Ondofolo, and his descendant.  The message includes character value as a person and as a society member. The value as person including honesty and hard-work.  As a member of a society, on the other hand, including (a) realizing of self-right and self-obligatory and other people as well, (b) obeying any social rules.