bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Transforming Agriculture: Innovations in Sustainable Wastewater Reuse – A review
Authors: Zziwa Ahamada , Matsapwe David , Ssempira Edison John , Kizito Simon Savio
Published: January 2024

This scientific review delves into the crucial role of wastewater reuse in agriculture for sustainable water resource management, especially in the context of water scarcity. The paper examines innovative wastewater treatment methods like biofiltration, membrane bioreactors, and electrocoagulation, exploring their effectiveness and limitations. It emphasizes the significance of proper wastewater treatment in mitigating risks and maximizing benefits. Key considerations such as economic viability and social acceptance are highlighted, urging comprehensive cost-benefit analyses and active engagement with stakeholders. Drawing from case studies in Tshwane, Egypt, Valencia, and Sde Warburg, successful wastewater reuse practices underscore the importance of stringent water quality standards, public education, regulatory frameworks, and stakeholder involvement in achieving sustainable wastewater management. Despite global advancements, challenges persist in the adoption of these technologies in many African countries, necessitating collaborative efforts and targeted capacity-building for widespread implementation. Historical insights reveal the evolution of wastewater irrigation from European and American cities to its current global prevalence, impacting around 10% of the world’s irrigated land with untreated or partially treated wastewater. Technological advancements, such as biofiltration relying on microbial activities, membrane bioreactors integrating biological treatment with filtration, and electrocoagulation as an electrochemical process, offer sustainable solutions. Case studies highlight the economic, environmental, and social benefits of successful wastewater reuse programs. However, the review acknowledges the risks associated with wastewater reuse, including environmental contamination and public health hazards. To strike a balance between risks and benefits, the paper advocates for proper wastewater treatment, robust regulatory frameworks, and responsible farming practices. It concludes by stressing the need for collaborative efforts, international partnerships, and targeted capacity-building initiatives to overcome barriers to the adoption of advanced wastewater treatment technologies in African countries, fostering water management, ensuring food security, and contributing to social and economic development amid global challenges.
Modern techniques of teaching a foreign language in high school
Authors: Baidabek Uldana , Nurbekova Gulzhaina
Published: December 2023

This article is dedicated to modern technologies and their use in teaching languages to students of the digital generation. The authors point out the factors that contribute to the introduction of new technologies, consider the psychological characteristics of modern learners and suggest ways to take these characteristics into account when choosing types of technologies for teaching foreign languages. The authors emphasize that the quality of foreign language teaching in higher education at the current stage directly depends on the introduction of modern information and communication technologies and the use of their potential in the educational process, which is a trend in the development of society. Digital narratives, clips, podcasts, web quests, and trailers are created using the video camera of any mobile device with direct. Internet access and can be accessed by any student, anytime, anywhere convenient. It is presented a variety of exercises with mobile devices that provoke a great response from both teachers and students.
La relation entre texte et contexte dans l’approche discursive du texte littéraire
Authors: Lașcu Tatiana
Published: December 2023

L’article présente une étude sur quelques aspects méthodologiques de la valeur du contexte dans l’approche discursive du texte littéraire. L’exploitation des dimensions contextuelles répertoriées joue un rôle important dans la spécification conceptuelle de l'approche discursive du texte littéraire. L'approche discursive représente la réalisation d’une analyse discursive à travers l'explication, la description, l'exposition cohérente et cohésive, l'argumentation, l'interprétation de la structure du texte, le développement thématique au sein duquel se réalisent des relations entre les expressions linguistiques, les intentions communicatives, les thèmes, les participants et les projets. L'approche discursive vise l'analyse discursive du texte littéraire au moyen de stratégies discursives.
Innovative nanotechnologies in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarction: new horizons and perspectives
Authors: Kuat Sultan  , Kumar Akku  , Abdalimov Beksultan , Mirzamuratova Gulzhazira , Mendybayeva Aruzhan
Published: December 2023

Nanotechnologies in the field of diagnosing and treating myocardial infarction represent a rapidly evolving area. Polymer nanoparticles demonstrate promising potential in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic effectiveness, serving as tools for detecting biomarkers and stimulating heart cell regeneration. These innovative methods, based on microRNA, liposomes, and M2 macrophages, offer prospects for novel strategies in cardiovascular disease treatment. Such innovative approaches to delivering microRNA that stimulates heart cell regeneration have the potential to improve heart function post-infarction. Overall, research in polymer nanoparticles paves the way for further clinical studies aimed at developing innovative methods for diagnosing and treating myocardial infarction.
THE MALAYSIA’S POLICIES ON ENCOURAGING THE LINKAGES OF FDI AND DOMESTIC FIRMS, THE LESSIONS FOR VIETNAM
Authors: Tran Thi Truc
Published: January 2024

By synthesizing the literature reviews and summarizing the policies made by the Malaysian government in attracting inward FDI and improving the linkages between FDI and domestic firms, the study brings out the significant lessions for Vietnam, which include (i)  linkage formation; (ii) attracting foreign investors; (iii) improving the labor quality; (iv) increasing the domestic firms’ capacity; (v) improving the linkage between FDI and domestic firms; and (vi) macroeconomic policies.

Keywords: inward FDI, Linkages, Domestic Firms, Investors.
Estetika Dalam Lokalitas Desain Papan Nama Griya Sekar Wangi Jalan Wonosari Yogyakarta
Authors: Braniwati Meutia
Published: December 2023

Di wilayah Kota Yogyakarta khususnya di jalan Wonosari masih dijumpai pola desain hasil buatan warga/ masyarakat lokal. Pola desain tersebut mengacu pada lokalitas budaya Jawa. Lokalitas dalam desain di wilayah Kota Yogyakarta masih sering dijumpai salah satunya keberadaan desain papan nama usaha di area pinggir jalan. Pola desain papan nama menghadirkan aspek lokalitas yang mengacu pada keberadaan simbol dan tanda serta identitas. Ketiga hal tersebut menjadi bagian penting untuk menunjukkan sejumlah informasi. Pembuatan desain papan nama oleh masyarakat lokal yang menggunakan aspek lokalitas dan percaya akan tradisi budaya tradisional masih tetap ada dan terus berkembang dengan bentuk yang bervariasi namun makna yang dimaksud tetap sama. Berawal dari hal tersebut muncul sebuah ide bahwasanya terdapat sebuah dimensi dalam hal pola desain yang disebut sebagai estetika. Dimensi estetika adalah estetika yang berkaitan dengan nilai tradisi. Setiap tanda menuntut untuk dipahami dan dapat menarik perhatian serta mendapat perhatian dari masyarakat dan pengguna jalan. Estetika dalam lokalitas desain berhubungan dengan kode etnik/ tradisi, nilai simbolik, dan penghayatan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah deskriptif kualitatif dan dilakukan dengan tahapan studi lapangan di antaranya observasi, studi pustaka dan analisa teori pada estetika dan desain. Tanpa adanya tanda dan simbol maka khalayak akan merasakan kesulitan menemukan sebuah informasi. Oleh karenanya terdapat kebutuhan khusus mengenai informasi yang ada pada desain lokalitas papan nama di mana di dalamnya menayangkan informasi pesan, bentuk, serta penyajian yang beragam berkaitan dengan standarisasi desain dan aspek budaya Jawa sebagai warisan. Hasil temuan didapatkan keseluruhan tanda visual dan verbal berkaitan dengan estetika di jalanan yang bertujuan sebagai petanda informasi. Estetika dalam lokalitas desain papan nama di Kota Yogyakarta khususnya jalan Wonosari perlu ditinjau lebih dalam untuk diperoleh pengetahuan yang luas terkait fungsi tanda, pola desain, estetika dalam lokalitas, dan konstruksi desain. Diharapkan penelitian ini dapat berkontribusi untuk masyarakat luas untuk mengenal lokalitas di masyarakat khususnya pada desain papan nama Griya Sekar Wangi.
Bentuk dan Fungsi Mimbar Masjid Tuha Trienggadeng Di Desa Trienggadeng Kabuaten Pidie Jaya
Authors: Naufa Miftahun , Kholillah Anni , Rachmadani Nisa Putri
Published: December 2023

Kabupaten Pidie Jaya adalah salah satu kabupaten yang terdapat di Provinsi Aceh, yang terbentuk pada tahun 2007 dengan beribukotakan Meureudu. Pidie Jaya termasuk salah satu kabupaten berusia muda yang terus melakukan pengembangan. Pengembangan kabupaten ini salah satunya terdapat pada aspek kebudayaan, di mana pemerintah setempat masih terus berusaha untuk menginvetarisir koleksi kebudayaannya. Mimbar dikenal sebagai fasilitas penunjang bagi Masjid atau tempat beribadah. Mimbar milik daerah Pidie Jaya nyatanya memberikan kekhasan tersendiri. Dalam penelusurannya, Pidie Jaya telah tercatat memiliki 7 mimbar yang dijadikan cagar budaya. Pada penelitian ini, objek penelitian yang dikaji adalah mimbar Masjid Trienggadeng. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bentuk mimbar Masjid Tuha Trienggadeng serta mengemukakan fungsi mimbar Masjid Tuha Trienggadeng berdasarkan teori fungsi karya seni. Dalam mengetahui bentuk dan fungsi objek penelitian, metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan analisa interaktif. Jenis data yang dipilih berupa data primer dan data sekunder dengan pengumpulan data melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa bentuk yang dimiliki oleh mimbar Masjid Tuha Trienggadeng terdiri dari 3 bagian, yaitu bagian dudukan, bagian dinding dan bagian atas. Tipologi mimbar yang ada pada Kabupaten Pidie Jaya terdapat pada bagian atas mimbar, yaitu terdapat mahkota yang menyerupai kubah berbentuk Bungong Awang. Secara fungsi, mimbar memiliki makna sangat istimewa bagi masyarakat setempat karena alasan keagamaan dan penghormatan terhadap ulama-ulama dalam menyampaikan pesan.Kata kunci:  Masjid Tuha Trienggadeng, Mimbar, Bentuk, Fungsi
Upacara Pernikahan Malam Tari Inai Masyarakat Melayu Timur Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Timur Jambi
Authors: Hidayani Novita , Rosida Rosa
Published: December 2023

Cerita tokoh perjuangan Melayu Timur disebut masyarakat sebagai pendekar, berdasarkan hal tersebut diwujudkan ke dalam ide garapan Tari Inai yang diimplementasikan pada upacara pernikahan Malam Tari Inai. Dengan struktur gerak yang sederhana serta dipertunjukan secara individu oleh masing-masing penari yang menggambarkan pendekar Melayu Timur laki-laki dan perempuan. Setiap penari memerankan pendekar dengan gerak yang berbeda-beda sesuai karakteristik penari perankan yaitu gerak penari Pendekar Hang Tua, Pendekar Hang Jebar, Hang Kastu, Hang Leyu, Dan Pendekar Kandang Setia, Putri Zubaidah, Putri Pinang Masak, Putri Intan Berbudi, Putri Intan Terpilih, dan Putri Begubang. Semua penari menggunakan property kembang lilin yang menggambarkan upacara pada malam tersebut yaitu malam pemasangan inai pengantin perempuan dan laki-laki. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data observasi, wawancara, dokumentasi, partisipan observasi, dan analisis data. Teori yang digunakan dalam menganalisis setiap bagian-bagian gerak Tari Inai yaitu teori struktural. Struktur merupakan satu kesatuan yang tidak bisa dipisahkan dari kehidupan sosial masyarakat. Sebab struktur sebagai tata hubung untuk mencapai tujuan dalam sebuah acara.
Chereponi-Wenchiki Conflict: Policies, Mediating Roles of Ghana and Togo Governments
Authors: Yaro David Suaka , Danjoe Munkaila Abdul–Basit , Kipo-Sunyehzi Daniel Dramani
Published: January 2024

The study aims to analyze the Cheriponi-Wencheki conflict in terms of the origins, the actors involved and their motivations in the conflict. It examines the roles of Ghana and Togo's governments in the conflict, their efforts in resolving the conflict and the myriad of problems/issues. In doing so, the study adopted quantitative methods, in which data was obtained from the field (many communities in Ghana and Togo), in assessing the impact of the conflict on the people, properties, and the associated factors in both countries. The study found that several people died because of the conflict, many properties were destroyed, and thousands of people were displaced in Ghana and Togo. The conflict was found to have drained the coffers of the two countries much more in Ghana in terms of the deployment of troops -military and police personnel to the conflict zone at the expense of development projects. Despite these efforts of the governments of Ghana and Togo, it was found in the study that the main inhibiting factor towards effective resolution of the protracted conflict was the issue of conflict of interest of leaders. It thereby recommends politicians and Chiefs should strive to do away with bias and factionalism.
Tecnologia, ideologia e desenvolvimento
Authors: Peiter Gleyse , Mello de Malta Maria
Published: December 2023

Este texto tem como proposta trazer para discussão as questões que se referem ao sentido da tecnologia, numa perspectiva histórica, e sua relação ao processo de desenvolvimento nacional, verificando se existe correspondência entre esse processo de desenvolvimento nacional com o de desenvolvimento comunitário e ainda, se a criação de tecnologias sociais junto a grupos comunitários vulnerabilizados pode promover sua transformação social.
Driving and limiting factors of CH4 and CO2 emissions from coastal brackish-water wetlands in temperate regions
Authors: Chiapponi Emilia , Silvestri Sonia , Zannoni Denis , Antonellini Marco , Giambastiani Beatrice M. S.
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Coastal wetlands play a fundamental role in mitigating climate change thanks to their ability to store large amounts of organic carbon in the soil. However, degraded freshwater wetlands are also known to be the first natural emitter of methane (CH4). Salinity is known to inhibit CH4 production, but its effect in brackish ecosystems is still poorly understood. This study provides a contribution to understanding how environmental variables may affect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in coastal temperate wetlands. We present the results of over 1 year of measurements performed in four wetlands located along a salinity gradient on the northeast Adriatic coast near Ravenna, Italy. Soil properties were determined by coring soil samples, while carbon dioxide (CO2) and CH4 fluxes from soils and standing waters were monitored monthly by a portable gas flux meter. Additionally, water levels and surface and groundwater physical–chemical parameters (temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, and sulfate concentrations of water) were monitored monthly by multiparametric probes. We observed a substantial reduction in CH4 emissions when water depth exceeded the critical threshold of 50 cm. Regardless of the water salinity value, the mean CH4 flux was 5.04 gm-2d-1 in freshwater systems and 12.27 gm-2d-1 in brackish ones. In contrast, when water depth was shallower than 50 cm, CH4 fluxes reached an average of 196.98 gm-2d-1 in freshwater systems, while non-significant results are available for brackish/saline waters. Results obtained for CO2 fluxes showed the same behavior described for CH4 fluxes, even though they were statistically non-significant. Temperature and irradiance strongly influenced CH4 emissions from water and soil, resulting in higher rates during summer and spring.
Stochastic properties of coastal flooding events – Part 1: convolutional-neural-network-based semantic segmentation for water detection
Authors: Kang Byungho , Feagin Rusty A. , Huff Thomas , Durán Vinent Orencio
Published: January 2024

Abstract. The frequency and intensity of coastal flooding is expected to accelerate in low-elevation coastal areas due to sea level rise. Coastal flooding due to wave overtopping affects coastal communities and infrastructure; however, it can be difficult to monitor in remote and vulnerable areas. Here we use a camera-based system to measure beach and back-beach flooding as part of the after-storm recovery of an eroded beach on the Texas coast. We analyze high-temporal resolution images of the beach using convolutional neural network (CNN)-based semantic segmentation to study the stochastic properties of flooding events. In the first part of this work, we focus on the application of semantic segmentation to identify water and overtopping events. We train and validate a CNN with over 500 manually classified images and introduce a post-processing method to reduce false positives. We find that the accuracy of CNN predictions of water pixels is around 90 % and strongly depends on the number and diversity of images used for training.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Gizi terhadap Praktik Pemilihan Makanan Mahasiswa STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar
Authors: Natsir Djide Nani Apriani , Pebriani Reski
Published: January 2024

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Latar Belakang: Tingkat pengetahuan gizi seseorang merupakan salah satu hal yang berpengaruh penentuan praktik pemilihan makanan seseorang. Salah satu penyebab peningkatan resiko masalah kesehatan utamanya masalah gizi adalah praktik pemilihan makanan yang kurang baik. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis hubungan pengetahuan gizi terhadap Praktik Pemilihan makanan pada mahasiswa di STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar.

Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Penelitian dilaksanakan di bulan Juli-Agustus 2022 pada mahasiswa STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar sebanyak 92 orang sebagai subjek dan menggunakan kuesioner berisi data identitas responden (jenis kelamin, uang saku, tempat tinggal, asal makanan), data pengetahuan gizi terkait gizi seimbang, alasan pemilihan makanan dan praktik pemilihan makanan).Analisis data menggunakan analisis univariat dan analisis bivariat dengan uji korelasi Spearman.

Hasil: Hasil Penelitian ini menunjukan sebagian besar responden berpengetahuan gizi baik yaitu sebanyak 75% dan 70.7% responden termasuk responden dengan kategori praktik pemilihan makanan yang baik. Hasil uji statistik didapatkan hubungan antara pengetahuan gizi dan praktik pemilihan makanan pada mahasiswa STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar (p value 0,000).

Kesimpulan: Adanya hubungan yang signifikan antara pengetahuan dan praktik pemilihan makanan pada mahasiswa STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar.

Kata Kunci: Mahasiswa, Pemilihan makanan, Pengetahuan gizi

Abstract

Background: Understanding nutrition is crucial to understanding how people behave when making food decisions. Poor food choosing techniques are one of the factors contributing to higher health hazards. The purpose of this study was to look at how students' nutritional awareness and food selection patterns differ at STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar. 

Methods: This research was a quantitative study with a cross sectional approach. This research was held on July- August 2020 with total of 92 students from STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar completed a questionnaire that included respondent identity data (gender, allowance, place of residence, food origin), nutritional knowledge data (balanced nutrition, reasons for choosing food, and food selection practices), and food selection practices. Data analysis used univariate analysis and bivariate analysis with Spearman's correlation test.

Results: The results of this study showed that most of the respondents had good nutrition knowledge, namely 75%, and 70.7% of the respondents included respondents in the category of good food selection practices. Statistical test results showed a relationship between nutritional knowledge and food selection practices in STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar students (p value 0.000).

Conclusion: There was a significant relationship between knowledge and food selection practices among STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar students.

Keywords:, Food selection, Nutritional knowledge, Students
Hubungan Beban Kerja Mental Terhadap Kebahagiaan di Tempat Kerja Pada Karyawan PT X Tahun 2022
Authors: Simanjorang Chandrayani , Putri Andini Maulani
Published: January 2024

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Latar Belakang: Kebahagiaan karyawan di tempat kerja sangat berpengaruh terhadap kesuksesan dan performa organisasi dalam mencapai tujuan utama organisasi. Beban kerja mental yang tidak sesuai akan berdampak pada kebahagiaan karyawan di tempat kerja. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah melihat hubungan beban kerja mental terhadap kebahagiaan di tempat kerja pada karyawan PT X tahun 2022.

Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi cross-sectional dan dilaksanakan pada bulan Oktober – Desember 2022. Sampel penelitian menggunakan metode total sampling yaitu sebanyak 70 orang yang diwawancara menggunakan kuesioner NASA-TLX dan Skala Kebahagiaan di Tempat Kerja. Uji analisis menggunakan chi-square dan regresi logistik sederhana.

Hasil: Hasil uji menunjukkan variabel status pekerja (0,005), beban kerja mental kategori ringan (0,025), dan beban kerja mental kategori sedang (0,041) berhubungan dengan kebahagiaan karyawan di tempat kerja. Variabel usia (0,394) dan jenis kelamin (0,455) tidak berhubungan dengan kebahagiaan karyawan di tempat kerja.

Kesimpulan: Faktor yang berhubungan dengan kebahagiaan karyawan di PT X pada penelitian ini adalah status pekerja dan beban kerja mental. Selain itu, tingkat beban kerja mental karyawan PT X berada pada kategori sedang. Penting adanya pelatihan dan pendidikan terkait manajemen stres, serta kebijakan yang mendukung kebahagiaan karyawan di tempat kerja.

Mental Workload and Workplace Happiness in PT X Employees

Abstract

Background: Employee happiness at work greatly influences the success and performance of the organization in achieving the organization's main goals. The urgency of mental workload has increased since the existence of computerized technology which demands employees' cognitive abilities. An inappropriate mental workload will have an impact on employee happiness at work. This study aimed to examine the correlation between mental workload and workplace happiness for PT X employees in 2022.

Methods: This study used a cross-sectional study design and was conducted from October to December 2022. The sample used the total sampling method, namely 70 people who were interviewed using the NASA-TLX questionnaire and the Happiness Scale at Work. Data were analysis using chi-square and simple logistic regression.

Result: The result shows that the variables of worker status (0.005), mild category of mental workload (0.025), and moderate category of mental workload (0.041) are related to employee workplace happiness. The variables age (0.394) and gender (0.455) are not related to employee workplace happiness.

Conclusion: Factors related to employee happiness at PT X in this study are worker status and mental workload. In addition, PT X's employees' mental workload is in the moderate category. It is important to have training and education related to stress management and policies that support employee happiness at work.
Prediction and Interpretation of Total N and Its Key Drivers in Cultivated Tropical Peat using Machine Learning and Game Theory
Authors: Pulunggono Heru Bagus , Madani Yusuf Azmi , Nurazizah Lina Lathifah , Zulfajrin Moh
Published: December 2023

Currently, there is a growing interest among research communities in the development of statistical learning-based pedotransfer functions/PtFs to predict mineral soil nutrients; however, similar studies in peatlands are relatively rare. Moreover, extracting meaningful information from these ‘black-box’ models is crucial, particularly concerning their algorithmic complexity and the non-linear nature of the soil covariate interrelationships. This study employed the Pulunggono (2022a) dataset and the bootstrapping method, to (1) develop and evaluate seven PtF models, including both general linear models (GLM) and machine learning (ML) regressors for estimating total nitrogen (N) in tropical peat that has been drained and cultivated for oil palm (OP) in Riau, Indonesia and (2) explaining model functioning by incorporating Shapley Additive Explanation (SHAP), a tool derived from coalitional game theory. This study demonstrated the superior predictive performance of ML-based PtFs in estimating total N compared to GLM algorithms. The top-performing algorithms for PtF models were identified as GBM, XGB, and Cubist. The SHAP method revealed that sampling depth and organic C were consistently identified as the most important covariates across all models, irrespective of their algorithmic capabilities. Additionally, ML algorithms identified the total Fe, pH, and bulk density (BD) as significant covariates. Local explanations based on Shapley values indicated that the behavior of PtF-based algorithms diverged from their global explanations. This study emphasized the critical role of ML algorithms and game theory in accurately predicting total N in peatlands subjected to drainage and cultivation for OP and explaining their model behavior in relation to soil biogeochemical processes.
Nomophobia as a Possible Mental Health Disorder in Gauteng Secondary Schools
Authors: MATWADİA Julie , BOTHA Renier Jacobus
Published: December 2023

This study sought to investigate nomophobia as a possible mental disorder in the Gauteng education sector. This study determines whether educators and learners do suffer from nomophobia (the irrational fear of not having access to their mobile phones and the capabilities on their mobile phones), and whether nomophobia should be considered a mental health disorder in the Gauteng Education sector. A mixed methods single case research (MMSCR) was adopted. In the quantitative phase (Phase 1) data was collected using a questionnaire and in the qualitative phase (Phase 2) data was collected using open-ended questions in face-to-face semi-structured interviews. The primary quantitative data from Phase 1 of the research revealed that respondents displayed mild, moderate and severe nomophobia. The quantitative phase (Phase 1) further revealed that educators displayed higher levels of nomophobia as compared to learners. The qualitative phase (Phase 2) indicated that educators do feel uncomfortable without access to the information that they regularly check up on and by their own admission do spend a lot of time on their mobile phones. Learners have an affinity for games and admit being addicted to games. Furthermore, educators and learners used their mobile phones to access resources for schoolwork, and to keep in touch with family and friends. To address nomophobia as a possible mental health disorder in the Gauteng education sector, one needs to understand the usage of educator and learner mobile phone usage. It is with this in mind that the study was conducted.
Cultural Significance of the Baoning Temple Murals in Shanxi, China: Perspectives from Artists and Art Historians Influenced by Cultural Heritage
Authors: Ma Guoqiang
Published: January 2024

Culture and tradition have a crucial role in molding societies, safeguarding shared experiences, and fostering a sense of identity. They are the threads that connect us to our past, spanning the gap between our roots, values, and traditions. The objective of this research is to examine the paintings at Baoning Temple from the perspective of culturally astute artists and art historians. The purpose of the research was to better comprehend the murals' cultural significance by uncovering its historical background, artistic processes, symbolic representations, and engrained interpretations. A qualitative research approach was employed to conduct semi-structured interviews with 10 selected artists and art historians. A thematic analysis was conducted on the murals of the Baoning Temple in order to identify recurrent themes and patterns. The inquiry revealed several crucial aspects, such as the historical context of the murals, the artistic techniques employed, the symbolism and depiction depicted, and the diverse cultural interpretations of significance.  It was determined that the murals captured the cultural legacy of Shanxi by fusing indigenous and foreign motifs. This work makes a valuable contribution to the field of art and cultural heritage studies by providing a comprehensive analysis of the paintings at the Baoning Temple. The results demonstrate the correlation between cultural heritage and creative interpretation, enhancing our understanding of their historical and cultural significance. This study emphasizes how important it is to value and protect these murals as precious cultural treasures.
The Effects of Motivation and Innovation in Civil Aviation Sector on Operating Performance
Authors: Masaoud Basem Omar Meftah
Published: December 2023

The extent to which employee motivation affects the innovation performance of the employee has become one of the issues that business managers have been wondering about recently. Innovation and the motivation levels of the employees who will reveal the innovation, which are two important factors in the success of the business and making it sustainable, have necessitated various researches on this subject. While innovation affects the economic growth rate, it also greatly affects the profitability of the business and increasing the market share. In this context, it is aimed to reveal the effects of increasing employee motivation through innovation studies on the performance of the civil aviation sector, which was determined at the beginning of the study. By integrating innovation and employee motivation into the practices, businesses in the civil aviation sector can drive performance improvements, fuel growth, and maintain a competitive edge in the industry. This study planned to conduct on the civil aviation sector in order to determine the effects of the independent variables innovation and employee motivation on the dependent variable business performance, and in this direction, the effects of innovation and employee motivation on the civil aviation sector were examined. As a result of the study, it is aimed to obtain and present information that will benefit the interested parties.
Molecular Docking Studies : Activity of Natural Compounds as SAR-CoV-2 Inhibitors in Papain-like protease (PL pro)
Authors: Malau Nya Daniaty
Published: December 2023

SARS-CoV-2 is a respiratory virus often referred to as COVID-19.   The challenge of finding SARS-CoV-2 antivirals also attracted many researchers, one of which was by utilizing natural compounds. The purpose of this study was to analyze the potential activity of herbal plants in Indonesia as anti-COVID-19, specifically tasked with inhibiting the target protein, PLpro using the in-silico method. This research is an insilico approach with molecular docking studies. Docking simulation in this study was used to analyze the activity of natural herbal plant compounds against the target protein, namely PLpro. In addition, the docking method is also able to examine the interaction of compounds contained in plants with target receptors seen from a computational-based visual approach. So, the results obtained in this study are that when viewed from the value of the gibbs energy produced, the compound that has the best activity to inhibit the PLpro target protein (SARS CoV-2) is Luteolin. The Gibbs energy generated in the Luteolin docking simulation is -7.3 kcal/mol. The Gibbs energy value produced by the Luteolin ligand is the most negative or the smallest value of the 14 tested ligands. This means that the bond formed between the Papain-like protease (PLpro) protein and the Luteolin ligand is the most stable among the others. In addition to the Luteonin compound, there are also several compounds that have quite good potential when viewed from the amount of gibbs energy owned, namely Mangostin, quercetin compounds and Myricetin compounds with gibbs energy values of -7.1 kcal / mol, -7.0 kcal / mol and -7.0 kcal / mol. Based on these results, it can be concluded that several compounds from typical Indonesian plants such as Luteolin compounds (Compounds found in Celery plants (Apium graveolens)), Mangostin compounds (Compounds found in Mangosteen plants (Garcinia mangostana)), Quercetin compounds (Compounds found in Citrus plants (Citrus aurantium)) and Myricetin compounds (Compounds found in Clove plants (Syzygium aromaticum)) have the potential to be developed as anti-COVID-19.
Les Determinants De La Pratique Des Activites Agricoles Dans La Reserve De Faune D’Abokouamekro
Authors: Constance BOKA ABETO , Desmos Francis DAKOURI Guissa , Mohamed TANOH
Published: December 2023

Créée par décret n°93-693 du 19 août 1993, la Réserve de Faune d’Abokouamékro (RFA) a pour vocation de valoriser le potentiel touristique, de conserver et de favoriser la propagation de la faune. Mais, depuis la crise militaro-politique de 2002, elle subit une dégradation de ses ressources naturelles. L’objet de cette étude est de mettre en évidence les déterminants de la dégradation de cette réserve naturelle due à la pratique des activités agricole. La démarche méthodologique utilisée s'articule autour de la recherche documentaire, des entretiens, d’une enquête de terrain et de l'analyse des données issues de la technique des ʺcinq pourquoiʺ. Les résultats obtenus indiquent qu’au-delà des causes secondaires (l’accroissement de la population agricoles (41%), de l’insuffisance des terres cultivables (32%), de la politique de laisser-faire des pouvoirs publics (2%), de l’agriculture (8%) comme l’unique moyen de subsistance et de se considérer propriétaire terrien (17%)), la saturation foncière est la cause racine.
Analysis of Sales Business Process Modeling and Stock Control at Raja Optik
Authors: Nadiva Naura , Afandi Aang , Eltivia Nurafni
Published: December 2023

Abstract— The purpose of this research is to offer modeling of new business processes to overcome the problems of the sales cycle and stock control. The method used is a qualitative method that directly observes the object of study, the Raja Optik MSME. Researchers use BPMN to describe ongoing business processes (as is) and to design and propose new business processes (to be). The results showed that there were several weaknesses in the sales process and stock control due to technology, method, material, and human factors. There is no mutually integrated system between branch stores and warehouse. There is also the risk of fraud by changing the denomination of the invoice, as the invoice remains in the form of an invoice. The process of moving archive notes from branch stores to be submitted to the admin every week causes the risk of losing invoices. This manual people to people process carries a high level of risk during the sales reporting process. As part of the lens inventory movement, the store contacts the warehouse to inquire about stock availability. With so many branch stores, stocks cannot be presented in real time to facilitate stock transfers between branches. Additionally, manual inventory reconciliations are required when moving inventory between stores or warehouses. As a result, information systems for sales and stock control did not function effectively and efficiently. Computer-aided business process modeling for sales and stock control has been proposed in hopes of overcoming the weaknesses identified in the current Raja Optik.Keywords—Accounting Information System; Sales; Stock Control; BPMN
Climate Change and Urban Poor: Water-related Behavior in Jakarta
Authors: Manurung Lisman , Runturambi A. Simon J
Published: December 2023

Jakarta is a growing urban centre that is facing two problems: climate change and urban poverty. City authority of Jakarta has yet to prepare comprehensive public policies to address the two challenges of the city that has over 9 million population.  As a coastal city, Jakarta has a coastline up to 25 km long. The average elevation of land surface is 7 meters above sea level.  Around 40 percent of land surface are below the sea level. There are thirteen rivers flowing rainwater from high land of West Java through the city running into Jakarta Bay. Therefore the threat of climate change is not only due to rising sea levels but also flooding and drought.  It is estimated that around 1 million of the urban poor experiencing the vulnerability since most of them are illegally occupying the low land surrounding riversides.  The extreme weather is now happen frequently both in urban and rural area.  Since poor farmers and farm workers have no saving, some of them have trying to get the job in cities such as Jakarta. Their daily income is around USD 6 to USD 11. This article discusses how the urban poor act toward the impact of climate change. Since the urban poor have only subsistence income, they choose to live at the riversides in the all part of the city. They utilize the water resources for many purposes, utilize the short underground water table and also dump the waste into the river. This study discusses what the poor urban know and do regarding the water resources and its relationship with any evidence of climate change impact and vice versa. As an attempt to explore the possibility of linkages with climate change as an anthropogenic behaviour, this study tries to  develop how the current water governance effectively address the problem
Micropropagation of Bulbophyllum Orchids
Authors: Ulia Syifa , Noli Zozy Aneloi , Idris M.
Published: December 2023

Abstract— Bulbophyllum (Orchidaceae) is recognized as the largest genus of orchids in the world. Bulbophyllum is a popular orchid by its unique flowers and its benefits. Although Bulbophyllum is a large genus, research on in vitro propagation of orchids from this genus is still limited. This article aims to examine the micropropagation of several Bulbophyllum species to determine the affecting factor for the propagation of Bulbophyllum orchids. A systematic Literature Review (SLR) uses in this paper. The micropropagation of Bulbophyllum have studied in B.auricomum, B. fascinator, B. macrantum, B. phalaenopsis, B. lasianthum B. odoratissimum B. niphondii, B. dhaninivatii, B. lilacinum, B. echinolabium, B. putidum and B. plumatum. The use of appropriate media can increase the growth of orchids. The addition of growth regulators and/or organic compounds to a suitable basal medium can be a way to find a suitable medium for orchid growth. Acclimatization should be conducted on plantlets with healthy roots. The appropriate acclimatization media can increase the survival rate of orchid seedlings.
Analysis of Aerodrome Tower Controller's Obstructed Visibility Due to Vertical Support (Pillar) in the Tower Cabin of Perum LPPNPI Branch in Medan
Authors: Pramudya Reynaldi , Surtiningtyas Sri Rahayu , Djatmoko Djoko , Praptiningsih Nunuk , Novianti Lizti
Published: December 2023

Tower controllers are air traffic control officers responsible for managing air traffic around airports to ensure safety, security, and efficiency in aircraft movements. They work in airport control towers, which serve as the central hub for air traffic control in the vicinity of the airport. Control towers are typically located near the runways and provide good visibility for monitoring aircraft movements on the ground and in the air. Within the control tower, the equipment and comfort of the air traffic controllers are important considerations. This research focuses on the control tower of Perum LPPNPI branch in Medan, where it has been found that wide-diameter pillars obstruct the view of the tower controllers. The aim of this study is to analyze the pillars as an obstruction and provide recommendations to Perum LPPNPI branch in Medan on how to address this issue. The research methodology employed is qualitative. The research findings conclude that the pillars indeed pose an obstruction, and the author suggests that Perum LPPNPI branch in Medan relocate the control desk.
Procurement Of Isolated Parking Area For Supporting Flight Safety In Hang Nadim Batam International Airport
Authors: Al-Hamda Husein Maulana , Amir Elfi
Published: December 2023

Flight is one unit that can not stand alone. Flight consists of the utilization of airspace, aircraft, airports, air transportation, flight navigation, safety, environmental safety, and other facilities. Hang Nadim International Airport does not yet have supporting facilities to enhance flight safety, namely an isolated aircraft parking area. This place is used to accommodate aircraft that are in a certain condition that can endanger the aircraft itself, other aircraft, and the surrounding environment. Every aiport authority is obliged to provide an isolated place for the placement of aircraft that experience disturbances or security threats.
The Study on Utilization of Agricultural Waste as an Alternative Fuel for Bio-briquettes
Authors: Setiawan Adhi , Nugraha Agung , Cahyono Luqman , Nindyapuspa Ayu , Widiana Dika Rahayu , Kusuma Sofyatika Algama
Published: December 2023

The increase in fossil fuel consumption has led to the depletion of oil and natural gas reserves, necessitating the development of alternative energy sources from renewable biomass. Agricultural waste such as corn cob and banana stem, which are abundant in quantity, can be utilized as alternative bio-briquette fuel. This study aimed to synthesize bio-briquette using a mixture of corn cob and banana stem and investigate the influence of banana stem and corn cob composition on bio-briquettes’ characteristics. The bio-briquette production process involved pyrolysis at a temperature of 350°C for corn cob and banana stem carbonization. The variations in banana stem composition with corn cob were 10%:90%, 30%:70%, and 50%:50%, respectively. The quality of the bio-briquettes was tested according to the SNI 01-6235-2000 standard. The research results showed that an increase in banana stem composition generally resulted in a decrease in moisture content, volatile matter, and calorific value but an increase in the ash content of the bio-briquettes. All variations of bio-briquette composition met the SNI 01-6235-2000 standard for moisture content, fixed carbon, and calorific value. The highest calorific value was obtained at a composition of 10% banana stem and 90% corn cob, which measured 8929 cal/g. The emission test results for bio-briquettes with a composition of 10% banana stem and 90% corn cob indicated concentrations of SO2, NOx, and CO parameters at 65,67 mg/Nm3, 0 mg/Nm3, and 307,3 mg/Nm3, respectively.
Material Optimization for Structural Strength of Hexacopter Landing Skid Using Finite Element Method
Authors: Ratuningtyas Alis , Azka Muizuddin , Riyanti Lilies Esthi , Fatkhulloh Amal
Published: December 2023

Hexacopter is a type of UAV that has six propellers with a load of 15 kg or about 147 N in this study. Then, to support the landing of the hexacopter and to support it while being on the ground, landing skid is needed. The landing skid is designed using 3D printing from selected materials to find out which material is best used for the landing skid, including PLA, PETG, and ABS. 3D-printing supports the production of lightweight and high-strength parts. This research method uses finite element to compare several materials and uses SolidWorks to simulate static load and drop test by landing skid. The results show that PETG material is the best material with the highest safety factor in the static load and has the lowest strain value in the drop test.
Etude Dimensionnelle De L’Energie Eolienne Pour La Production D’Electricité Dans La Ville De Mbandaka
Authors: Ngonde Erick Imete
Published: December 2023

Contexte : Placée dans la cuvette centrale, la Ville de Mbandaka, Chef-lieu de la Province de l’Equateur en République démocratique du Congo, est dotée des potentialités énergétiques renouvelables parmi lesquelles l’énergie éolienne reste encore non exploitée pour la production d’électricité. Objectifs : Cette étude vise à démontrer s’il y a possibilité ou non d’exploiter cette forme d’énergie renouvelable pour la production d’électricité dans la Ville de Mbandaka. Méthodes : Pour ce faire, nous avons récoltés les différentes valeurs des vitesses du vent par les biais des services météorologiques de la Ville, lesquelles nous ont permis de dimensionner la puissance électrique de l’éolienne à installer et cela en fonction des types d’éoliennes, notamment éolienne domestique et celle industrielle. Les données ont été récoltées dans  la période allant du  1er Janvier 2022 au 31 Décembre 2022. Résultats : cette étude a démontré qu’il y a possibilité d’exploiter l’énergie éolienne dans la Ville de Mbandaka car la puissance électrique à produire va jusqu’aux centaines de kilowatts. Conclusion : il ne fait pas de doute que l’énergie éolienne puisse être comptée parmi les énergies renouvelables exploitable dans la Ville de Mbandaka et nous demandons aux autorités de la Ville de s’en servir car elle peut couvrir aux besoins énergétiques de la population.
Tourism Policy Innovation In Lampung Province Through Strengthening The Role of Hexahelix Actors (A Studi of Tourism Politics)
Authors: Kagungan Dian , Sulistyowati Rahayu , Tresiana Novita , Sulistiyo Eko Budi
Published: December 2023

The Hexahelix actor plays an important role in tourism development policy in Lampung Province, specifically in Pesawaran Regency which is the location of this research. The Hexahelix actors referred to in this study are the Government, Business circles, Media, Universities, Non Government Organizations (NGOs) and local communities. These Hexahelix actors certainly have an important role in policy innovation for tourism development in Pesawaran Regency. In accordance with the duties, principal and function (tupoksi). This study aims to examine and analyze each role of the Hexahelix actor in the innovation of tourism development policies in Pesawaran Regency. This research method is descriptive with a qualitative approach, the data is collected through interviews, FGD and analysis of documents/regulations related to this research study. The results of this study are: that in fact tourism development policy innovation in Pesawaran Regency is still dominated by the Government's role, to be precise the Tourism Office of Pesawaran Regency as the leading tourism development policy sector; Meanwhile, the role of other Hexahelix actors has not been significant in innovation in tourism development policies
Developing IAD-based Interactive Tourism Resource Governance to Support Indigenous Peoples-friendly Tourism Development
Authors: Sanjaya Rahmat , Tresiana Novita , Duadji Noverman
Published: December 2023

The study is motivated by the conflict of tourism resource utilization due to neglect of indigenous peoples' rights and local knowledge, which has failed to improve welfare and justice for local indigenous communities and weakened the sustainability of tourism development. The study introduces Institutional analysis development (IAD) as a new tourism governance framework. The new framework focuses on analyzing the multifactor policymaking process, the functioning of institutions, and the integration of contextual factors in each policy process—institutional Policy results linkages between knowledge, expertise, and policymaking through new coalitions with indigenous communities. The study formulates the problem of crucial/contextual factors in formulating tourism development policies. The research aims to find determinants in developing models and strategies for indigenous community-friendly tourism resource management using prospective analysis methods. The results showed five determining factors in formulating a model strategy to develop indigenous-friendly tourism: local resource-based economic products, protection and development of culture and cultural heritage (sites), watershed improvement, revitalization of customary institutions, and policies