bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cooling Garment Design for Women: From Fibre to Fit
Authors: Vivcharyuk Olena
Published: September 2024

Thermal comfort in clothing is essential given its impact on the overall comfort and desirability of apparel products. Transfer of heat and sweat away from the body by garments worn in direct contact with skin is fundamental for the body to maintain a base temperature of 37°. This study's data collection (n=57) included a content analysis of websites pertaining to cooling garments and precedent-based analysis of physical garments in activewear, sleepwear, base layer, and menopausal categories. Data were categorized according to the functional, expressive, and aesthetic consumer needs model. Findings reveal that textiles' fibre content and trademark, moisture wicking performance, construction, and finishes influence garments' cooling properties, alongside garment fit, silhouette, and design details pertaining to sleeve length, neckline finish, height, and shape. Results highlight a need for cooling garments made of natural fibres and clothing designed for menopause as well as those in an extended size range.
Designing a Multi-Touch Interface to Build Trust in Machine Learning Models
Authors: Imtiaz Seyeda Aniqa
Published: September 2024

As the use of machine learning applications is increasing in our everyday lives, there is a need to allow users with a diverse set of expertise in machine learning (ML) to incorporate ML models in their workflows. This requires creating tools that make ML models easy to understand, which can be challenging as most of these models are internally complex with intertwined parameters. This thesis aims to provide a solution to this problem by leveraging visual analytics techniques to model these complex relationships between the different parameters through an interactive multi-touch interface. The system also supports real-time user interactions with the data to allow domain experts to steer the model using their domain knowledge. By modelling these relationships through an intuitive interactive visualization, we aim to create a system that bridges the gap between domain experts and building ML models. Results from the user study show an increase in the perceived levels of trust after using our system, Embodied Machine Learning (EML).
Efficient Intrusion Detection Using Multi-Player Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): An Ensemble-Based Deep Learning Architecture
Authors: Soleymanzadeh Raha
Published: September 2024

Intrusion Detection Systems (IDSs) investigate various attacks, identify malicious patterns, and organize and implement effective control strategies. With the recent advances in machine learning and deep learning, designing an efficient IDS has become feasible. It is usually the case that training data has a much higher number of normal data samples than intrusion data points in real-world intrusion datasets; this is called a class imbalanced distribution problem. However, when learning from imbalanced data, the performance of deep learning-based methods drops considerably despite their high accuracy when learning from large amounts of data. Many studies have examined imbalanced data; however, existing methods predominantly suffer from data loss or overfitting. Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) can solve the overfitting and class overlap problems by generating synthetic data like the existing ones. However, GANs suffer from the training instability problem, leading to high training oscillations, which results in inaccurate predictions. It is crucial to ensure that generators and discriminators perform equally well. When either of these individuals outperforms the other, the entire training process becomes unstable, and no useful information is acquired. And during training, different samples will be generated each time. Another issue also arises when the input data does not accurately reflect the actual distribution of the data. By doing so, the generator would only be able to produce samples of one or a very small number of classes rather than simultaneously make samples for all minor classes. In this case, a mode collapse or drop occurs. To reduce the problem of instability and mode collapse, we developed different architectures for Generator and Discriminator. We developed a new architecture for generative and discriminative learning to improve multi-attack detection with a stable training process using ensemble convolutional neural networks (CNNs). For our developed model, we have also used various loss functions. Experiments have shown that focal loss can enhance minority class detection. When using the mean squared loss function, the detection rate improved for the discriminator, while the deep feature representation improved through the binary cross-entropy loss function. Additionally, we developed a Multi-player GAN with ensemble architecture to reduce the mode collapse problem and have a stable intrusion detection model.
The Perils of Justice: The Experiences of Black Immigrants and Other Racialized Families in Contact with the Justice System in Canada
Authors: Sesay Hassan
Published: September 2024

This scoping review explores and digests the experiences of Black immigrants and other racialized families in contact with the criminal justice system in Canada. Canada has a rich history of racial injustice, colonization, and exploitation of Black immigrants and other racialized families in contact with the justice system. Black people, for instance, experience significant disparities in several social and economic indicators, including education, employment, health, and housing (Saad, 2017). A growing concern is how this legacy of colonialism continues to play out within the criminal justice system, such as in Canada (David & Mitchell, 2021). Canada is also a country built on immigration; as such, people from all over the world have come to Canada in search of a better life as refugees or immigrants seeking to escape persecution or violence in their home countries. The Black immigrant and other racialized families' experience in Canada has been largely under-researched and under-theorized. This scoping review study seeks to address this gap by examining the experiences of racialized families in contact with the justice system in Canada.
Racialized Creatives' Experiences & Trajectories in Brampton, Ontario
Authors: Saini Talveen
Published: September 2024

The process of racialization codifies race across subjects and objects, as racialization can lead to the discrimination and marginalization of racial Others (Ahmed, 2002). Theorizations of race and place further identify how spaces are also subject to racialization, bordering and hypervisibilizing racialized populations (Murji & Picker, 2019; Price, 2010). This Major Research Paper examines the trajectories and experiences of 5 racialized artists from Brampton, Ontario, and the racial barriers they experience due to how Brampton is perceived and treated as a racialized site. Semi-structured interviews and a thematic analysis are used in this study to identify and locate the common barriers experienced by Brampton's artists. This study finds how socio-spatial status can implicate and magnify discrimination within creative spaces, and creative and cultural industries.
Student's Guide to Research on Filipinx/a/os in Canada: A Scoping Literature Review
Authors: Ko Din Jann
Published: September 2024

This Major Research Paper (MRP) serves as a guide for students interested in conducting research and advocacy with Filipinx/a/os communities in Canada. Through a scoping review of recent scholarly articles available at Toronto Metropolitan University's online library catalog, this study simulates the initial research process for students. A thematic analysis of the literature outlines four prominent themes: labour migration; health(care); immigrants and immigrant families; and diasporic identities and experiences. Students are recommended bodies of work from Critical Filipinx/a/o Studies, an emergent interdisciplinary field that enriches and expands on the literature reviewed and provides critical insights on the diverse identities and experiences of Filipinx/a/os in Canada.
The Impact of Being a Spinout on Startup Performance: Considering Open Innovation as a Moderator
Authors: Taleghani Ataollah
Published: September 2024

This research aims to deepen our knowledge of the impact of being a spinout and open innovation on startup performance and analyzes how the relationship between spinouts and open innovation strategy can affect startup performance. To achieve this, I examine the impact of being a spinout on startup performance (i.e., total capital raised) by considering open innovation strategy as a moderator. Using data from TechStars between 2010 and 2019, GitHub, LinkedIn, Rocket Reach, and Crunchbase as main resources and applying quantitative analysis, my analyses indicate that spinouts and open innovation can improve startup performance by increasing the amount of capital they raise. I investigate whether an open innovation strategy moderates the relationship between being a spinout and startup performance, but find no effect. The results have implications for the literatures on spinouts, entrepreneurship, strategy, and innovation. Spinouts can bring rich resources such as knowledge and networks from their parent companies to boost their performance. Moreover, startups can use open innovation as a useful strategy in strengthening their startup performance.
Serious Games for Public Safety: How Ontario Can Leverage Gamified Education to Prepare Its Residents for Emergencies
Authors: Le An (Annie)
Published: September 2024

According to the Canadian Emergencies Act, a national emergency is an urgent, critical situation that threatens the health and safety of Canadians (Department of Justice of Canada, 2022). Emergencies can also take on many forms: pandemics, natural disasters, civil unrest, or armed conflict. Currently, the Provincial Emergency Response Plan implemented by the Chief of Emergency Management Ontario is the framework that keeps Ontarians safe, allowing for organizations and municipalities to organize disaster relief, send out emergency alerts, and educate Ontario residents on emergency preparedness (PERP, 2019). This project explores how serious games can prepare the public for emergencies based on response frameworks currently in use in metropolitan Ontario, Canada. This paper will present the positive features of serious game applications concerning public safety and emergency management education, in addition to case studies of serious game applications in this context. Serious games may be a useful instrument for public safety education to enhance existing emergency preparedness and public safety education frameworks. The accompanied game prototype teaches young players cold-weather-related emergency protocols and demonstrates possible ways Ontario can leverage gamified education for public safety education purposes.
Obscure, Minimize, and Distract: The Canadian State's Playbook on the Characterization and Justification of Immigration Detention
Authors: Lam Connie
Published: September 2024

State discourse on immigration detention reveals a concerted effort to obscure the realities of immigration detention in Canada. This paper exposes Canadian statutes and federally published websites as non-neutral domains where discursive violence takes place and where enactments of state violence are justified. Although it positions itself as a welcoming 'safe haven' for migrants, the Canadian state distracts us from the punitive nature of indefinite immigration detention, minimizes the number of migrants detained, and inflates the danger that migrants pose to Canadian society and borders. The Canadian state's moral authority to enforce immigration detention must not be accepted as natural, lest we naturalize the violence, harm, and settler domination that the state enacts against 'undesirable' migrants. Applying a Critical Discourse Analysis, this paper investigates Canadian state and state agency discourses on/of immigration detention in order to reveal the discursive strategies the state employs to characterize and justify immigration detention. 
The Fast Fashionization of the Fashion Industry: A Creative Project & Comparative Analysis of Fashion Brands to Fast Fashion Criteria and Their Intentional Advertising and Brand Design
Authors: Klein Julie
Published: September 2024

Fast fashion has become the norm in the modern fashion industry, enabled by globalization and neoliberal capitalism, resulting in affordable and stylish clothing for consumers across countries while raising ethical and environmental concerns. This study shows how fast fashion is no longer limited to select brands but has become an industry-wide standard. This research analyzed the websites and online marketing, sales, and product offerings of eighteen apparel companies from six markets (e.g. sportswear, luxury). These companies were compared to three fast fashion brands in determining the fast fashionization of the fashion industry. The key outcome is that most analyzed brands have undergone fast fashionization. A primary objective of the study was to create a "Fast Fashion" checklist to analyze the representative sample pool in determining fast fashionization and present the results and checklist in a creative project promoting mindful consumption and sustainability in the fashion industry.
An Overview of Afghanistan's Geographical Indications Protection System
Authors: Alamyar Hubia
Published: September 2024

Geographical indications are labels used to identify goods or products that originate from a specific place, possess distinctive qualities and have a reputation associated with those characteristics. Afghanistan possesses valuable products such as agricultural, industrial, and handicraft resources that require protection due to its distinctive geography. Therefore, Afghanistan needs to standardize its established legal framework that regulates the recognition and protection of products as geographical indications both domestically and internationally. Since 2015, Afghanistan has implemented a specialized model for geographical indications. A suitable system for the protection of geographical indications in Afghanistan can be beneficial for promoting exchanges and cooperation between Afghanistan and international markets. it can help Afghanistan’s economic growth, avoid misuse of the products, and conversely develop the quality of the products. This study adopts a comprehensive approach to evaluate Afghanistan's current geographical indication protection system. A thorough review of existing laws and related articles, as well as an examination of Afghanistan's legal documents on geographical indications, including the Geographical Indications Law and Regulation, Trademark Registration Law, etc. This involves analyzing the definition of geographical indication, application for registration, review procedures, objections, and cancellation criteria outlined in these documents.
The Impact of Traditional Games on Social-Emotional Development: A Comprehensive Review of Existing Research
Authors: Ashar  , Sitti Mania  , Misykat malik Ibrahim  , St. Syamsudduha  , Sadaruddin  , Anita Candra Dewi
Published: September 2024

This comprehensive review examines how conventional games affect children's social-emotional development. Traditional games offer benefits that current games and educational tools may not match due to their cultural roots. According to the review, these games improve social skills, emotional regulation, cognition, cultural identity, and physical health. Traditional games help kids learn social skills, emotional management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving. These games also help kids feel connected to their cultures and respect diversity. Traditional games improve fitness and well-being through physical activity. Despite these benefits, long-term effects and comparative studies with modern games are lacking. The assessment suggests incorporating traditional games into education, encouraging community and family involvement, and funding more research on their advantages. Traditional games can help educators, policymakers, and parents enhance children's holistic development and well-being in varied cultural and educational contexts while preserving cultural legacy and embracing new advances.
Entrepreneurial Attitude of Agriculture Students in Odisha, India: An Analysis
Authors:   Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.  Email: rkbehera28594@gmail.com, Behera Rajeeb Kumar , Raj Rabindra Kumar ,   Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.  Email: raj_rabindra@rediffmail.com
Published: September 2024

The study explores the entrepreneurial attitude of agriculture students in Odisha, focusing on their readiness to engage in agribusiness activities. The research, conducted with 569 final-year B.Sc. (Agriculture) students across nine colleges, reveals that the majority (68.55%) exhibit a medium level of entrepreneurial attitude, with a mean score of 80.40. Among the various dimensions analyzed, planning orientation and marketing management ranked highest, indicating strong capabilities in these areas, essential for agribusiness success. However, the entrepreneurial mindset scored lowest, highlighting a need for targeted interventions to enhance this critical component. The study also found minimal influence of socio-demographic factors such as family background, type, and size on students' entrepreneurial attitudes, suggesting that personal experiences and education play a more significant role. Gender differences were observed, particularly in the entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing the need for gender-sensitive educational approaches. The research concludes that while Odisha's agriculture students possess essential entrepreneurial skills, focused efforts are required to strengthen their mindset and risk-taking abilities to fully harness their potential in the agricultural sector. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and educational institutions to tailor entrepreneurship programs more effectively.
Navigating AI-Powered Personalized Learning in Special Education: A Guide for Preservice Teacher Faculty
Authors: Kenneth Holman  , Marino Matthew , Vasquez Eleazar , Taub Michelle , Hunt Jessica , Tazi Yacine
Published: September 2024

Integrating Artificial Intelligence-Powered Personalized Learning (AI-PPL) in special education teacher preparation represents a shift toward tailoring educational experiences to meet the unique needs of preservice teachers and students with disabilities. This article explores the implementation of AI-PPL tools in teacher preparation programs, highlighting their potential to customize learning experiences, provide adaptive feedback, and enhance engagement through interactive content. This review of current AI-PPL functionalities, such as adaptive learning environments and customized feedback mechanisms, demonstrates how AI-PPL can impact teaching practices and student learning outcomes. The article introduces critical attributes for successful AI-PPL integration, such as ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. It calls for further professional development to enhance educator competency and skills. By presenting real-world examples and guiding questions for special education faculty, the authors offer practical insights for educators and faculty members to effectively navigate the complexities of adopting AI technologies in teacher preparation programs.
Early Adopters: Navigating AI Integration in Special Education Teacher Preparation
Authors: Kaczorowski Tara , Stockman Angela , Hashey Andrew , Kaczorowski John
Published: September 2024

Exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is important as it challenges traditional teaching practices and shapes how educators may approach them in the future. In this article, we document the transformative integration of AI in special education teacher preparation, highlighting how we, as early adopter professors, attempted to navigate this journey, offering practical applications for AI use. Practical applications of generative AI tools include aligning course objectives, developing modules, and creating assignments and assessment measures. Additionally, we describe innovative uses for AI, such as incorporating chatbots in teacher preparation courses, navigating curriculum development, generating case studies, and aligning individualized education program (IEP) goals with curricular standards. We also explore how AI can be employed as a reflective coaching tool for teaching practice. Ethical considerations are emphasized, focusing on transparent communication about AI use and documenting the learning process to humanize assessment experiences and mitigate potential risks.
Perceptions of sustainable human resource management (SHRM) and personal risk: Findings from the Pilot Study.
Authors: Sitarska-Piwko Agnieszka , Rogozińska-Pawełczyk Anna
Published: September 2024

The aim of this article is to explore how SHRM (Sustainable Human Resource Management) practices and personal risk management are interpreted by managers across different organisational contexts, and to identify challenges and barriers to implementing these practices. The study focuses on a variety of SHRM approaches in diverse organisational contexts, highlighting the impact of company size, managerial experience, and organisational culture. It also explores the challenges associated with both long-term and short-term SHRM goals and underscores the need for a better understanding and communication of these practices within organisations. The study is based on a qualitative individual in-depth interview (IDI) methodology. The results of the study highlight the importance of adapting and understanding the unique aspects of each organisation to effectively implement SHRM. The article contributes to the literature by highlighting the need for further research into holistic SHRM models, the management personal risk, the use of new technologies, and the development of advanced measurement methods.
Work-life balance in higher education institutions - a case study of European universities
Authors: Antoniuk-Gula Monika , Kuźniarska Aneta , Rosiński Jerzy
Published: September 2024

The article presents the professional lives work researchers who, despite geographical diversity and the varied education system at different universities, present a fairly consistent perception of work-life balance (WLB). WLB at universities is not widely discussed or researched, making this study particularly significant The aim of the study was to assess the level of WLB among academic teachers. Data were collected by analysing documentation at universities and conducting an online survey among university employees. A total of 582 respondents completed the survey. Although job satisfaction was reported, researchers pointed out a lack of balance between professional and personal life. The study was limited to academic staff, excluding administrative staff. Expanding the research to other universities could help determine if the results are applicable to the entire scientific community. The article is empirical in nature.
Role of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Diagnosing Paratesticular Leiomyoma
Authors:   Department of Pathology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, Solan, India, Karishma Sarin , Neelam Gupta , Karanbir Singh ,   Department of Pathology, Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, Solan, India
Published: September 2024

Leiomyomas are benign neoplasms with smooth muscle differentiation. Paratesticular leiomyomas are extremely uncommon. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) serves as a rapid, safe and conclusive diagnostic tool which prevents unnecessary surgical interventions. We report a rare case of paratesticular leiomyoma, in an asymptomatic 40-year old male diagnosed on cytomorphology. This was further confirmed on histopathological examination (HPE) and immunohistochemistry (IHC). This case emphasizes the role of FNAC in providing a definitive diagnosis.
Birth Orbit of K2-33b Revealed by Kinematic Model of Tidally Interacting Binaries
Authors:   Electronics and Communication Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology, Patna 800005, India, Sharma Bijay Kumar
Published: September 2024

K2-33b, discovered recently, is one of the youngest planets discovered till date. This infant planet and their likes hold the key to unraveling the origin and formation processes of planets . K2-33b is just within co-rotation orbit and the silicate dust sublimation orbit. The Age of the system is only 5 to 10My. Under the circumstances in-situ formation is the only permitted scenario. The disk migration within proto-planetary disc of M3 dwarf stars is categorically ruled out. The kinematic model of tidally interacting binaries, when applied to Star-Planet system, very convincingly explains the detection of K2-33b as transiting ice giant at 0.04AU. Kinematic model gives the following scenario: Within 1My K2-33b completes the planet formation through agglomeration-sticking into pebbles, pebbles colliding and lumping to km-sized planetesimal, planetesimals growing to planetary embryo of 10M+ by collision and coalescing and planetary embryo in turn enveloping itself with gas by runaway gravitational accretion to 70 M+ terminated only after the gas-dust is cleared from the inner region leaving a gaping void at the first corotation orbit. K2-33b tumbles into sub-synchronous orbit because of inherent instability at the inner co-rotation orbit and gets trapped in gravitational runaway death spiral. Along this collapsing spiral trajectory K2-33b travels from first co-rotation orbit of aG1 = 6.76818×10^9 m to the present orbit a = 6.11856×10^9m in 5.567My to 11.34 My. While it is spiraling inward it is making K2-33 spin faster and K2-33b is collapsing inward. This in-spiral collapse rate at the present time is -2244m/y to -1121m/y which can be confirmed in near future. In next 8.9 yrs to 17.8 yrs it is destined to lose 20km as semi-major axis decay. Eventually when it crosses the Roche’s Limit at 1.65×10^9m either K2-33b tidally vaporizes into a gaseous ring around K2-33 or K2-33b is engulfed by K2-33. This tidal pulverization will occur in future about 347,000 y to 487,000 y from now. This is the scenario predicted by Kinematic Model and observed by discoverers of K2-33 system.
Predictive Analysis of Neuroleptics-Induced Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms Using Machine Learning
Authors:   Neuroscience, Institute of Psychopathology, Rome, Italy, Filippis Rocco de , Foysal Abdullah Al ,   Computer Engineering (AI), University of Genova, Italy
Published: September 2024

Background Neuroleptics, or antipsychotic medications, are widely used in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders. However, they have been associated with the secondary development of obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCS) in some patients. This case report examines two patients who developed obsessive-compulsive aspects secondary to neuroleptic treatment. Objective To evaluate the development of OCS in patients treated with neuroleptics and to analyse their clinical outcomes. Methods Two patients treated with neuroleptics were assessed for the emergence of obsessive-compulsive symptoms using the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) and Clinical Global Impression-Severity (CGI-S). Data were collected before and after the onset of OCS. Results Both patients developed significant OCS after the initiation of neuroleptic treatment. Their Y-BOCS and CGI-S scores increased, indicating the emergence and severity of OCS. Also include the bar plots, line plots, pair plots, heatmap, and box plots to present the findings visually. Explain each plot in the context of the patients' symptom progression and treatment adjustments. Conclusion These findings highlight the potential for neuroleptics to induce secondary obsessive-compulsive aspects in patients, necessitating careful monitoring and management of these symptoms.
تأثير منهج تدريبي لتطوير القوة لعضلات الطرف السفلي للاعبي كرة القدم الشباب
Authors: Asst. Prof. Dr. Liza Rustum Yaqoob  , Prof. Dr.Huda badwe shbeeb  , Prof .Dr. Iqbal Abdul Hussein Neamah
Published: September 2024

ان أهمية البحث في تطوير صفة القوة لغرض الارتقاء بها من جهة والتعرف على التأثير المتداخل بين هذه الأنواع للقوة , ومن خلال وضع برنامج تدريبي ومدى تطور القوة لعضلات الطرف السفلي للاعبي كرة القدم الشباب, ومن خلال اطلاع الباحث والاستفسار من بعض المختصين في مجال التدريب الرياضي فيما يتعلق بأنواع القوة وتأثيرها تؤدي بالنتيجة الى الاقتصاد في الوقت والجهد خلال مراحل التدريب, حيث ارتأت من خلال إعداد برنامج تدريبي لكل نوع منال صفة وتطبيقها ومعرفة نتائجها, واستخدم الباحث  التجريبي بالاختبار القبلي والبعدي للمجموعتين التجريبية والضابطة لملائمته لطبيعة البحث, وتم تحديد مجتمع البحث لاعبي نادي الشرطة الرياضي للشباب بكرة القدم للموسم الرياضي 2021, والبالغ عددهم (28لاعب)، اذ تم اختيار عينة البحث بأسلوب الحصر الشامل وقسمت العينة الى مجموعتين التجريبية والمجموعة الضابطة وبواقع ( 14 لاعب) لكل مجموعة وتم تطبيق التدريبات ولمدة ثمانية أسابيع وبواقع ثلاث وحدات تدريبة في الأسبوع الواحد واستخدم الباحث الحقيبة الاحصائية (spss) وتوصل الباحث إلى ان للمنهج التدريبي اثرا ايجابيا لتطوير القوة لعضلات الطرف السفلي للاعبي كرة القدم الشباب
Problems of Abandoning Deep Soil Loosening and Economic Efficiency of Technical Means for Loosening the Subsoil Horizon
Authors:   FGBNU “Rosinformagrotech”, Yurina T.A. , Petukhov D.A. ,   FGBNU “Rosinformagrotech”, Sviridova S.A. ,   FGBNU “Rosinformagrotech”, Trubitsyn N.V. ,   FGBNU “Rosinformagrotech”, Dulyasova M.V. ,   FGBNU “Rosinformagrotech”
Published: September 2024

The problems of refusal from deep soil loosening are analyzed, the parameters of effective chisel plows and subsoilers tested at machine-testing station are presented. The modes and functional indicators of their work as part of machine-tractor units are given; the comparative analysis of economic assessment indicators is performed.
Effect of Chemical Pesticides on the Growth and Yield of Two Industrial Potato Varieties (Asterix and Courage) in Bangladesh
Authors: Hoque Md Azizul , Sikder Md Maniruzzaman , Khair Abul
Published: September 2024

Experiments were conducted to find out suitable disease management practices to produce quality potato seeds in processing the varieties of Asterix and Courage in Bangladesh. A set of two field experiments was conducted in two different Agroecological zones of Bangladesh. A Factorial Randomized Completely Block Design with 2 potato varieties, 4 treatments, and 4 replications for each were used. A significant difference was found in the plant height and number of tubers per hill. In contrast, days to tuberization and the number of stems per hill of both varieties in response to pesticide application were insignificant. The highest tuber yield and better A and B-grade tubers were recorded, in which fungicides and insecticides were applied. The primary viral infection had been identified in the control and fungicide-treated plots only while there was no viral disease incidence was observed in the insecticide-treated plots. The incidence of post-harvest disease and disorder was found to be negligible.
J. Bio-Sci. 32(2): 13-22, 2024
Health Care Expenditure of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Bangladesh: A Review
Authors: Zaman Md Saif , Hassan Parvez , Islam S M Shahinul , Ullah Md Anayet , Rabbani Md Golam
Published: September 2024

The main objectives of this review are to offer an in-depth examination of the analysis of health care expenditure of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in covering its epidemiology, causes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic techniques, treatment approaches, and prognosis in Bangladesh. Most of the information and data are mainly involved in a critical review of various studies from sample groups of different ethnicities, age groups and genders. This study employs a systematic review and meta-analysis approach to compile and analyze existing research on health care expenditure of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The study follows the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines to ensure comprehensive and transparent reporting of the review process. Results on the basis of various reports showed that the length of diabetes and the number of co-morbidities and complications raise the cost of healthcare. The data confirms the previously reported conclusion that patients treated with insulin monotherapy or an insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs) combination had higher direct costs and overall costs than patients treated with OHAs alone. Overall, it was discovered that the main contributing factors to the cost of therapy were the length of diabetes, the quantity of co-morbidities and complications, and the type of treatment. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing in Bangladesh, where out-of-pocket medical expenses are higher and universal health insurance is not available to the general public. Planning cost-effective diabetes management and prevention measures is necessary. A suitable insurance plan should be created with special services for diabetic patients. To reduce the negative effects of the condition, early detection of diabetes is essential as reported by several studies compiled herein. This can be accomplished through raising awareness and eradicating the social stigma, especially for women in Bangladesh.
J. Bio-Sci. 32(2): 93-106, 2024
Penerapan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan Dalam Upaya Peningkatan Pengelolaan Lingkungan
Authors: Mahadewi Kadek Julia , Rusmana I Putu Edi , Amalia Rafika , Sukadana Dewa Ayu Putri , Sukmayanti Made Shinthia , Rama Bagus Gede Ari
Published: September 2024

The use of natural resources for the implementation of development is closely related to the environment and spatial planning. These two things have so far tended to be unplanned and unsustainable, the result of which is a decline in the quality and function of the environment, including the natural resources within it. Environmental problems are increasing day by day, this indicates that environmental policy has not been successful. The community service activity was carried out on Friday 26 July 2024 at the Subak Sibang Kaja Abiansemal Hall. The problem formulation in this report is firstly, What is the form of community synergy to realize sustainable development in environmental management? and secondly, what are the inhibiting factors in realizing sustainable development? The aim of this report is to find out the synergy of society in realizing sustainable development in environmental management and what factors are obstacles in realizing sustainable development. This implementation method uses socialization where implementation is carried out through lectures given by resource persons with the aim of making the community understand the importance of management. environment .  The results of the first community service activities are in the form of synergy which occurs in the form of cooperation between the community and the government in environmental management such as establishing a waste bank and the first inhibiting factors in sustainable development, lack of public awareness, the absence of legal regulations that provide appropriate sanctions. firm and finally the existence of climate change in an area Keywords: environment; improvement; sustainable developmen.
Analisis Dampak Penggunaan Content Management System (CMS) Open Source Terhadap Industri Portal Berita Media Online
Authors: Maulana Yusep
Published: September 2024

Perkembangan teknologi dalam penyebaran informasi semakin pesat seiring dengan meningkatnya kebutuhan masyarakat akan akses informasi yang cepat dan relevan. Industri jurnalistik juga mengikuti tren ini dengan menyediakan informasi yang inovatif, terutama melalui platform online. Portal berita online telah menjadi bagian tak terpisahkan dari perkembangan teknologi internet dalam dunia jurnalisme, memenuhi kebutuhan audiens yang semakin dinamis dalam mencari informasi. Namun, seiring dengan kemunculan media baru ini, terutama dengan pemanfaatan media sosial dan pengembangan jurnalistik di portal berita online berbasis website dan aplikasi mobile, terdapat peningkatan kebutuhan akan teknologi untuk membangun portal berita online. Salah satu teknologi yang marak digunakan saat ini adalah CMS berbasis Open Source, karena selain murah dan mudah digunakan, sulit untuk menemukan alternatif yang sebanding untuk membangun portal berita online yang modern. Namun, penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan CMS berbasis Open Source, meskipun memiliki banyak keuntungan, juga memiliki sejumlah masalah yang dapat memberikan dampak bervariasi dalam bisnis industri media online jangka panjang. Metodologi penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian deskriptif untuk mendapatkan pemahaman yang mendalam tentang fenomena ini.
Perencanaan Sistem Informasi Manufaktur Berbasis Engginering To Order dan Make To Order
Authors: Mauluddin Yusuf , Kurniadi Dede , Abdulah Farhan Naufal
Published: September 2024

Dalam memenuhi permintaan di PT. Garut Makmur Perkasa, proses produksi sering mengalami kesalahan dalam pencatatan dan pelaporan termasuk dalam pertukaran informasi antar departemen. Hal ini disebabkan oleh kurangnya pengendalian dalam proses pencatatan yang masih mengandalkan metode manual dan tidak adanya prosedur khusus yang mengatur proses tersebut. Kesalahan dalam pencatatan dan pelaporan yang sering terjadi menyebabkan komunikasi antar departemen terhambat. Oleh karena itu, perusahaan memerlukan Standar Operasional Prosedur (SOP) yang mengatur prosedur kerja pada proses produksi. Untuk menunjang hal ini, diperlukan sistem informasi terintegrasi yang dapat menggantikan metode manual dengan metode digital. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini menggunakan metode waterfall dan perancangan SOP menggunakan metode Cross   Functional   Flowchart yang digabung dengan narasi. Penelitian ini hanya sampai pada tahap prototype pada sistem informasi manufaktur yang dibuat dengan menggunakan simulasi canva web design. Penelitian ini menghasilkan rancangan Standar Operasional Prosedur (SOP) pada departemen produksi, departemen gudang wetblue leather, dan departemen gudang finished goods untuk membantu perusahaan menjaga konsistensi dan kinerja karyawan. Dan sistem informasi manufaktur agar memudahkan karyawan dalam mengelola proses pencatatan dan pertukaran informasi antar departemen.
Optimalisasi Perjalanan Dinas Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah Garut dengan Aplikasi Web Inovatif
Authors: Supriatna Asep Deddy , Satria Eri , Handayani Nanda
Published: September 2024

Surat Perintah Perjalanan Dinas adalah dokumen tugas perjalanan dinas bagi aparatur pemerintahan. Awalnya, Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah Garut membuat surat perintah perjalanan dinas manual dengan risiko kesalahan dan memakan waktu lebih lama dalam proses pembuatannya. Ini menyebabkan masalah aksesibilitas, penundaan persetujuan, serta masalah manajemen arsip dan laporan yang kurang terorganisir. Solusinya adalah membangun aplikasi untuk dinas dalam mengelola perjalanan dinas yang bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengendalian dan pengelolaan perjalanan dinas, meliputi validasi Surat Perintah Tugas, pengelolaan surat perintah perjalanan dinas, data pegawai, keuangan termasuk biaya akomodasi, serta unggah bukti pelaksanaan perjalanan dinas untuk pemantauan status perjalanan. Perancangan aplikasi menerapkan metodologi Rational Unified Process yang melingkupi tahap inception, elaboration, construction, dan transition. Pemodelannya melibatkan pemodelan Unified Modeling Language. Hasil dari penelitian ini ialah Aplikasi Kendali Perjalanan Dinas Berbasis Web di Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan Daerah Garut yang dapat membantu dalam produktivitas administrasi pemerintahan dengan mengotomatisasi proses sehingga bisa mengurangi waktu dan upaya yang dibutuhkan untuk mengurus dan mengelola administrasi manual.
Faktor Pendukung Perpindaha pada Transaksi E-Wallet dengan Pendekatan Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Risnawati Risnawati , Ikhwana Andri
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor pendukung perpindahan transaksi Pengguna dompet elektronik (e-wallet) sesekali bertambah, berkat Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) yang mengisi kekosongan dalam bentuk kerjasama di bidang jasa keuangan. Manfaat, kemudahan penggunaan, bahaya, dan tingkat kenyamanan yang dirasakan setiap pengguna berbeda-beda sebagai akibat dari semakin banyaknya penggunaan e-wallet ini. Sebagai hasil dari pembenaran ini, peneliti tertarik untuk melihat dampak variabel menggunakan Model Penerimaan Teknologi dari perspektif perilaku pengguna dalam penggunaan dompet digital (e-wallet), termasuk faktor-faktor seperti kepercayaan yang dirasakan, keamanan yang dirasakan, kemudahan penggunaan (perceived ease of use), persepsi promosi (promotion), dan juga penambahan risiko yang dirasakan (perceived risk) (niat perilaku untuk menggunakan) di Kota Garut. Manfaat penelitian ini bagi pengguna uang e-wallet temuan penelitian ini memberikan bahan renungan yang dapat dipertimbangkan ketika mendorong pilihan untuk memanfaatkan uang e-wallet untuk transaksi pembayaran. Dari hasil penelitian ini pula terdapat 7 indikator yang menjadi faktor penelitian pendukung perpindahan pada transaksi e-wallet, diantaranya cara pembayaran, top up dan cara transfer, data pribadi, pemakaian aplikasi, Cashbac, Discount serta tidak efektif dan efisien. Kemudian berdasarkan hasil penelitian menggunakan metode analisis faktor, dari 7 indikator menjadi 6 indikator yang dominan untuk menentukan faktor perpindahan pada transaksi e-wallet yaitu mudah dan praktis, cara transaksi, memberikan discount, kendala penggunaan, keamanan data pribadi dan strategi promosi. Adapaun resiko penggunaan transaksi e-wallet dari pengujian analisis regresi linear berganda membuktikan bahwa kendala penggunaan aplikasi, ketidakefektipan e-wallet, dan transaksi yang tertolak bernilai signifikasi. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa hipotesis diterima, yang artinya persepsi risiko berpengaruh negatif terhadap perpindahan penggunaan e-wallet di Kabupaten Garut.
Green Productivity: Mengintegrasikan Keberlanjutan dalam Produktivitas Organisasi
Authors: Aisyah Risa , Wahyudi Dimas , Nurahman Zamzam
Published: September 2024

Penelitian ini menjelajahi konsep Green Productivity sebagai pendekatan inovatif dalam menghadapi tantangan global terkait ketidakstabilan lingkungan dan meningkatnya kesadaran akan isu-isu lingkungan. Organisasi di seluruh dunia, termasuk IKEA, kini dihadapkan pada desakan untuk mengintegrasikan praktik berkelanjutan ke dalam operasional mereka. Fokus utama penelitian ini adalah pada Green Productivity sebagai solusi holistik yang tidak hanya meningkatkan produktivitas organisasi, tetapi juga memastikan tanggung jawab terhadap lingkungan sebagai elemen utama. Metode kualitatif digunakan untuk mendapatkan pemahaman mendalam tentang konsep Green Productivity melalui studi literatur dan wawancara dengan para ahli. Sementara itu, metode kuantitatif digunakan untuk mengukur dampak implementasi Green Productivity melalui analisis data kinerja organisasi sebelum dan setelah penerapan. Analisis lima kekuatan Porter dan matriks IFAS serta EFAS memberikan perspektif komprehensif tentang posisi IKEA dalam industri furniture yang intens. Hasil penelitian menyoroti keberhasilan IKEA dalam mempertahankan posisi kompetitifnya melalui inovasi, efisiensi operasional, dan strategi berkelanjutan. Keunggulan daya tawar terhadap pemasok dan pemahaman yang mendalam terhadap kebutuhan pembeli memperkuat posisi IKEA dalam menghadapi ancaman pendatang baru dan produk pengganti. Analisis SWOT menyoroti faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal yang mempengaruhi IKEA, dengan penekanan pada kekuatan seperti pengetahuan pelanggan yang luas dan inovasi berkelanjutan. Kesimpulan penelitian ini memberikan arah bagi organisasi, termasuk IKEA, untuk terus mengembangkan dan mengimplementasikan strategi berkelanjutan, terutama dalam konteks Green Productivity. Dengan memahami prinsip-prinsip dan manfaat Green Productivity, organisasi dapat merancang langkah-langkah konkrit untuk mencapai keseimbangan optimal antara efisiensi operasional dan keberlanjutan lingkungan. Demikian, Green Productivity bukan hanya menjadi kebutuhan etis, tetapi juga menjadi landasan bagi pertumbuhan berkelanjutan di masa depan.
Evaluasi Kapasitas Lahan Parkir Wisata Kuliner Kerkof Garut
Authors: Maldini Elgi Ilman , Zhafirah Athaya
Published: September 2024

Areal parkir merupakan salah satu prasarana transportasi yang harus ditata dan dikelola dengan baik agar dapat memenuhi kebutuhan ruang parkir yang memadai dan layak. Permasalahan yang terjadi di Wisata Kuliner Kerkof saat akhir pekan adalah kebutuhan parkir kendaraan roda dua yang melebihi kapasitas, sehingga mengakibatkan kendaraan roda empat menjadi parkir di badan jalan dan menimbulkan kemacetan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengevaluasi kapasitas lahan parkir kendaraan bermotor di area Wisata Kuliner Kerkof. Metode yang dilakukan adalah survei langsung jumlah dan durasi kendaraan parkir di lokasi penelitian serta analisis kebutuhan parkirnya. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa kapasitas lahan parkir kendaraan roda dua seluas 486 m2 untuk kondisi saat ini adalah 324 SRP dengan indeks parkir lebih dari 100%. Hal tersebut mengindikasikan bahwa lahan parkir di area Wisata Kuliner Kerkof sudah tidak dapat menampung permintaan parkir kendaraan roda dua. Sehingga dilakukan evaluasi dengan hasil kebutuhan lahan parkir kendaraan roda dua seluas 958,5 m2 dengan 639 SRP.
Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Perubahan Lahan Kawasan Perumahan Menjadi Kawasan Perdagangan dan Jasa
Authors: Ramadhan Muhammad , Fasa Achmad Saeful
Published: September 2024

Keterbatasan lahan dan harga lahan yang tinggi di kawasan yang diperuntukkan bagi kegiatan komersial di pusat kota mengakibatkan invasi fungsi komersial ke kawasan perumahan, salah satunya dimana kawasaan sekitar Perumahan di Kelurahan Cibodas Baru. Tujuan dari studi ini adalah mengidentifikasi faktor-faktor yang menyebabkan perubahan pemanfaatan lahan perumahan menjadi perdagangan dan jasa komersial di Perumahan Kelurahan Cibodas Baru Kecamatan Cibodas  Kota Tangerang. Populasi perdagangan dan jasa berjumlah 621 populasi dengan metode sampli rumus Slovin. Metode analisa yang digunakan adalah dengan cara deskriptif kuantitatif dan superimpose (overlay), berdasaran pengamatan Drone penggunaan lahan eksiting tahun 2021 dengan kesesuaian Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah Kota Tangerang tahun 2012-2032 maka terdapat selisih perumahan ke perdagangan dan jasa sebesar 56.919,33 m2 (5,65 Ha) atau 9,27 %, Tren perubahan lahan  dari tahun 1998 sampai 2023 maka perubahannya pertahun adalah 0,44 % pertahun . Analisa faktor-faktor perubahan pemanfaatan lahan perumahan menjadi perdagangan dan jasa di Perumahan Cibodas Baru dengan penggunaan Software SPSS dengan memasukan beberapa variable maka variable derajat aksesibiltas lahan dengan yang hubungan signifikannya diterima dengan  nilai Asymptotic Significance (2-sided) 0,000004 < 0,05 maka terdapat hubungan yang kuat dengan chi-square=21.190, oleh sebab itu aksesbilitas lahan akan semakin tinggi maka semakin tinggi pula perubahan fungsi pemanfaatan lahan perumahan.