bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Impact of Temperature and Solvent Ratio on Phenol and Flavonoid Levels in Alpinia galangal L. Extract Using Evaporative Vacuum Cooling
Authors: Indriani Dina Wahyu , Anggraini Firdha Dwi , Hendrawan Yusuf , Lastriyanto Anang
Published: October 2024

The objective of this research is to determine the impact of temperature gradients and solvent ratios in the evaporative vacuum cooling method on the yield of phenol and flavonoid content in galangal extract; ascertain the impact of these factors on the yield generated by galangal extract; and ascertain the mass balance analysis of materials are the objectives of this study. Throughout the extraction of galangal. The study's findings demonstrated that the evaporative vacuum cooling technique, conducted at 49 ºC and with a 1:1 solvent ratio of 1.4432±0.7317 mg GAE/g, produced the highest total phenol concentration. The three differences in the temperature of the evaporative vacuum produced the total phenol content cooling. The overall phenol content obtained decreases with increasing solvent ratio addition. Although the evaporative vacuum cooling treatment at 45 °C yielded the highest total flavonoid content (1.2418±0.2365 mg QE/g) at a 1:2 solvent ratio, the total flavonoid content varied between the three evaporative vacuum cooling temperature variations. The yield of total phenolic and flavonoid compounds was not significantly affected by temperature gradient adjustments or the ratio of galangal extract to solvent (Sig. > 0.05) in any of the data samples pertaining to phenolic and flavonoid compounds. Keywords: Evaporative vacuum cooling, Flavonoids, Galangal, Phenol.
THE EFFECT OF FLY SWATTER GAME ON STUDENTS VOCABULARY MASTERY FOR ELEVENTH GRADE
Authors: Kamila Athalla Shafa , Faliyanti Eva , Latif Amirudin , Kusumawati Fitri Palupi
Published: October 2024

In learning English, vocabulary is one of the language aspects and is the most important component as a communication tool that students must master as a basis for mastering English. Vocabulary means basic knowledge and useful material in the form of words that are always used by students in learning a particular language. The aim of this research is to examine the effect of using the fly swatter game on the learning and vocabulary mastery of class XI students at SMA Negeri 2 Metro. This study used a quantitative method with a quasi-experimental design. The researcher used the fly swatter game as a teaching technique in the experimental class, while the conventional teaching technique will used in the controlled class. The results of the study using hypothesis testing show that the first test uses a significance level of 5% or a significance level of 0.05. sig. (2-tailed). The t-count (1.420) is lower than the t-table (2,000) with a significance of (0.165) > 0.05. Therefore, it can be said that teaching English vocabulary mastery using the Fly Swatter Game is effective but not significant.
A NARATIVE INQUIRY INTO TEACHING EXPERIENCES: CHALLENGES TEACHING STRATEGY IN NARATHIWAT THAILAND
Authors: Firdausyiah Aulia , Islam Syaiful
Published: October 2024

This study aims to discover the experiences of 2 English teachers regarding challenges and how to deal with them who do not have a background in English education at Witthayathan Islamic School. The method used was narrative inquiry with qualitative research method. Data were obtained through structured interviews with two participant teachers. The results of the analysis showed two themes in the stories told by the two teachers, namely the challenges of teachers when teaching in Thailand, such as teachers who are not English graduates, differences in language structure, and lack of student motivation when learning, as well as teachers' strategies in teaching English by using varied methods such as memorizing ten vocabulary, playing games, reading and speaking exercises to improve students' abilities.
Elméleti fuzzy következtetési rendszer a csalásgyanús esetek korai felismerésére a gépjármű-biztosítási ágazatban
Authors: Váradi Péter , Lukács Judit , Horváth Richárd
Published: October 2024

Biztosítási csalásról akkor beszélhetünk, amikor az igénylő alaptalan, indokolatlan kártérítési igény benyújtásával igyekszik anyagi előnyre szert tenni. Ezek az esetek súlyos gazdasági károkat okozhatnak. Ennek következtében a csalárd esetek felderítése napjainkban kulcskérdés, különösen a gépjármű-felelősségbiztosítási piac esetében.
Utilization of Ice Breaking Techniques to Reignite Students' Engagement in Learning within Elementary Education
Authors: Rahma Oktavianing Malikul , Abduh Muhammad
Published: October 2024

It is common and often happens when the teaching and learning process occurs; students feel bored with learning. Teachers must be more creative in finding out the way to create more enjoyable learning. This study aims to understand the implementation of ice breaking so that every learner uses ice breaking to know the supporting factors and to overcome the inhibiting factors. This study uses a descriptive-qualitative approach. The subjects of this study were teachers as class teachers and class I.A. students. Data collection techniques in this study used interviews, observations, and documentation. The validity of the data in this study used source and technology triangulation. The interactive analysis model was used for data analysis in this study and was carried out in four stages: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that students were thrilled and interested in using ice-breaking in the teaching and learning process, which was carried out at the beginning, middle, and end of learning. Students' very high interest and interest affect student learning outcomes so that students can understand the learning material faster. For subsequent researchers, it is hoped that they can apply and find out about the types of ice breaking that can overcome student boredom and restore students' interest in learning.
Zircon U-Pb Age and Hf-O Isotope Evidence of the Taihua Complex on the Southern Margin of the North China Craton: Implications for Its Magmatic Process During the Early Paleoproterozoic
Authors: Chen Nancy Hui-Chun , Dong Yunpeng , Hui Bo
Published: October 2024

The Xiaoqinling is the largest terrane of the Taihua Complex and records Paleoproterozoic silicic magmatism, which is one of the most potential areas for understanding secular changes in tectonic processes during the Tectono-Magmatic Lull (TML). In this study, we use zircon U–Pb dating, Lu–Hf and O isotopic analysis to constrain the age, provenance, and magmatic processes of the protoliths for the Paleoproterozoic granitic gneiss, tonalitic gneisses, and migmatitized tonalitic gneiss from the Xiaoqinling area. The isotopic composition of zircon provides a key proxy for querying the crustal record. Integration of our new U–Pb and Hf–O isotope data with available published data from other regions of the North China Craton (NCC), allows us to better assess the secular changes of the North China Craton during the magmatic lull at ∼2.3 Ga. This study shows that the protolith of the tonalitic gneisses in the study area have crust-like Hf–O isotopic compositions with slightly negative to positive εHf(t) (−3.0− +2.1) and low to moderately elevated δ18O values (2.71–7.87‰), indicating a mixed origin of continental crust assimilated by mantle-derived magmas.
Genetics and biology of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Authors: Jai Maung , Mozdziak Paul Edward
Published: October 2024

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), also known as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, is the most prevalent type of pancreatic tumor, predominantly impacting the exocrine portion of the pancreas. Individuals diagnosed with PDAC face a grim prognosis due to its highly malignant nature. By the year 2030, it is projected to emerge as the second leading cause of cancer-related fatalities. PDAC is known for its high degree of genomic instability. This review offers a summary of the frequently mutated genes in PDAC, as well as the morphological features, molecular profiles, available treatment options, and ongoing research in the field of PDAC.
Meta-analysis of application of minimally-invasive ablation methods and classical surgical approach in osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma
Authors: Piwowar Adrian , Hożejowski Tomasz , Zolbach Zuzanna , Brawańska Kinga , Data Krzysztof , Dąbrowski Paweł
Published: October 2024

Osteoblastoma and osteoid osteoma are rare benign bone tumours, sometimes considered variations of the same pathologic process. However, they differ in location, incidence, age group, and size. The gold standard treatment is surgical excision for osteoblastoma and radiofrequency ablation for both. Minimally invasive techniques, including radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablations, cryoablation, ultrasound ablation, and laser ablation, are increasingly used. This meta-analysis aimed to review current treatments, focusing on minimally invasive methods versus traditional surgical excision. A data comparison of 17 original articles from the PubMed database (2014-2024) was conducted, examining treatment methods, patient numbers, success rates, pre/post-operative pain scores, and complication rates. New ablation methods achieve similar clinical results to traditional surgery for treating osteoid osteoma and osteoblastoma while minimizing invasiveness. Most procedures have technical success rates near 100%. Both invasive and non-invasive methods significantly reduce preoperative pain. Classical surgery has higher minor complication rates compared to minimally invasive treatments. Among ablation techniques, magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound surgery is the least invasive, avoiding radiation and antibiotic-related complications. However, in ablation methods caution is needed to prevent thermal damage to nearby joints and nerves. Protective methods, such as skin protection, hydrodissection, gas dissection, and intraoperative neurostimulation, are recommended. New ablation methods provide less invasive alternatives to surgery, with high clinical and technical success rates and lower complication rates. Among these, magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound surgery is the least invasive and most promising, though more clinical data is needed due to its recent development.
A Study on the Spread and Impact of American Fruit Trees in the Lingnan Region of China from the Ming Dynasty to the Republic of China
Authors: Liu Anhao , Li Shengjiang , Bao Ping
Published: October 2024

Trade and cultural exchanges introduced American fruit trees to China’s Lingnan region following the Age of Exploration. By analyzing historical records from the Ming Dynasty to the Republic of China, a comprehensive outline of the cultivation history of these fruit trees in Lingnan can be constructed. Both natural and social factors are responsible for the successful introduction of these species. Lingnan’s advantageous geographical location and favorable climate provided ideal conditions for their growth, while the region’s robust trade networks, large overseas Chinese population, and long-standing tradition of fruit tree cultivation facilitated their introduction and dissemination. The introduction of American fruit trees enhanced Lingnan’s agricultural diversity, optimizing land use and increasing agricultural productivity, paving the way for the region’s fruit industry to flourish.
Study of chronic health influencing factors and their preventive measures for divers based on big data analysis in diving medicine
Authors: Qiu Sheng , Xue Yanhua , Zeng Zhe , Wang Fengbin
Published: October 2024

Diving decompression sickness is an occupational chronic disease that seriously threatens the life and safety of divers, which is hidden, lasts for a long time, and causes more serious harm. The clinical manifestations are complex, including joint pain, muscle pain, rash, fatigue, headache, coma, and so on. This paper explores the value formation mechanism of chronic disease health management based on big data based on information ecology chains and dissipative structures. A total of 1036 divers engaged in diving and fishing operations are being taken as experimental subjects in the chronic disease health management big data platform using a stratified whole-group sampling method. XGBoost algorithm was used to establish the risk assessment model of chronic decompression sickness for divers. And it was applied to the clinic for example, to analyze the effectiveness of the model for chronic health prevention in divers. The results show that the model has a predictive performance AUC value of 0.8102 in 5-fold cross-validation, which can be used for chronic health risk assessment of large-scale diving populations by medical personnel to guide early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of chronic health in divers.
Adaptation of Marxian Economic Theory in Digital Currency System Based on Blockchain Technology
Authors: Xu Qi
Published: October 2024

This paper analyzes the current status of digital currency trading in terms of volume, price, and quantity in circulation and compares the statistical descriptions of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ether to illustrate whether cryptocurrencies have the potential to be Marxist world currencies by observing the price volatility and the size of the trading volume. Introducing Bitcoin as a commodity, the relationship between risk volatility, capital control, capital flight, and the Bitcoin premium is mechanistically portrayed. The existence of bitcoin-channeled capital flight is argued based on typical facts and empirical evidence. The results show that as of November 25, 2023, Bitcoin’s single-day volume is about $64 trillion, the highest market share among more than 2,000 currencies in the world. Its single price is volatile, with a high of about $4,500 and a low of about $7. The price of Dogecoin and Ether can fluctuate between 56% and 489%. The Marxist definition of a world currency excludes digital currencies. BTC doesn’t fully align with ECNY, there’s a possibility of a Bitcoin premium, and there’s also a risk of capital flight. Therefore, an adaptive analysis of digital currencies based on blockchain technology based on Marxian monetary and economic theories can provide a clear understanding of the nature of money and monetary functions.
A multidimensional exploration of environmental art design for public space based on var modeling
Authors: Li Juanjuan
Published: October 2024

How to create a people-oriented and unique public art space has become an ongoing concern for urban designers and industry scholars. In this paper, based on the artistic design characteristics of the public space environment and its main functions, a questionnaire is designed to obtain the public’s satisfaction with public art space and perception of multidimensional elements in art design. The multidimensional analysis method is proposed based on the VAR base model. The cointegration test examines the stability of the model. Then, the impact of the dimensional elements of art design on public satisfaction of the public space environment is analyzed by the impulse response and variance decomposition methods. The cointegration test shows that there is a correlation between satisfaction, acceptance, and sense perception of public spaces and perception of art design, which supports the subsequent research. Regionality and diversity in art design were found to be Granger’s causes of public satisfaction and acceptance of public art space environments at the 1% confidence level (p<0.01). In addition, after a 2-period impulse response delay, the variance contribution of morphological and textual elements to public satisfaction, etc. It was kept at a significant level (2.055%-4.994%). This paper provides a theoretical basis and a methodological exploration for art design research in the field of public art space.
Endoplasmic reticulum stress-dependent regulation of carboxypeptidase E expression in glioblastoma cells
Authors: Minchenko Oleksandr H. , Abramchuk Anastasiia I. , Khita Olena O. , Sliusar Myroslava Y. , Viletska Yuliia M. , Minchenko Dmytro O.
Published: October 2024

Objective. Carboxypeptidase E (CPE) plays an important role in the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters and peptide hormones including insulin. It also promotes cell proliferation, survival, and invasion of tumor cells. The endoplasmic reticulum stress, hypoxia, and nutrient supply are significant factors of malignant tumor growth including glioblastoma. There are data indicating that the knockdown of the endoplasmic reticulum to nucleus signaling 1 (ERN1) suppressed glioblastoma cell proliferation and increased invasiveness of these cells. The present study aims to investigate the regulation of the CPE gene in U87MG glioblastoma cells by ERN1 knockdown, hypoxia, and glucose or glutamine deprivations with the intent to reveal the role of ERN1 signaling in the regulation of this gene expression and function in tumorigenesis.

Methods. Human glioblastoma cells U87MG (transfected by an empty vector; control) and ERN1 knockdown cells with inhibited ERN1 endoribonuclease and protein kinase (dnERN1) or only ERN1 endoribonuclease (dnrERN1) were used. Hypoxia was introduced by dimethyloxalylglycine; for glucose and glutamine deprivations, the cells were cultured in DMEM medium without glucose or glutamine for 16 h, respectively. The expression level of the CPE gene was studied by quantitative RT-PCR and normalized to ACTB.

Results. It was found that inhibition of endoribonuclease and protein kinase activities of ERN1 led to a strong up-regulation of CPE gene expression in glioblastoma cells. The expression of this gene also increased in glioblastoma cells after silencing ERN1. At the same time, the expression of this gene did not significantly change in cells with inhibited ERN1 endoribonuclease only. The expression of the CPE gene was resistant to hypoxia in control U87MG cells, but increased in cells with ERN1 knockdown. The expression of this gene was up-regulated under glutamine deprivation in control glioblastoma cells, but decreased upon ERN1 knockdown. However, glucose deprivation decreased the expression of CPE gene in both types of used cells, but ERN1 inhibition enhanced this effect.

Conclusion. The results of the present study demonstrate that inhibition of ERN1 strongly up-regulated the expression of pro-oncogenic CPE gene through protein kinase activity of ERN1 and that increased CPE gene expression possibly participates in ERN1 knockdown-mediated invasiveness of glioblastoma cells.
Decentralized control of nonlinear complex systems
Authors: Veselý Vojtech , Paulusová Jana , Körösi Ladislav
Published: October 2024

In the paper, a novel approach to decentralized controller design for nonlinear systems is introduced. The proposed method is based on the relationship between the stability of complex nonlinear systems and the stability of their subsystems. The design procedure of the decentralized controller consists of three steps. In the first step, the stability of the complex nonlinear system is calculated. In the second step, stability conditions at the subsystem level are obtained such that guarantee the stability of the complex nonlinear system. Finally, in the third step, a controller design method is used to ensure that the subsystem stability conditions obtained in the second step are met. As an example, to better understanding the proposed method two simple nonlinear models are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Improving primary frequency response in photovoltaic systems using hybrid inertia and intelligent control techniques
Authors: Messasma Chaouki , Chouaba Seif Eddine , Sari Bilal , Barakat Abdallah , Félix-Herrán Luis C.
Published: October 2024

Low inertia poses a significant challenge to the widespread integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into the grid, particularly affecting frequency stability. This paper addresses this challenge by proposing an advanced hybrid inertia (AHI) approach, characterized by the integration of real and virtual inertia, combined with the application of intelligent control techniques, to enhance the primary frequency response of a PV system. Internal inertia is provided by a synchronous generator (SG) acting as a compensator, while virtual inertia is generated through a real-time deloading strategy in the PV plant. The AHI is implemented on an isolated grid, utilizing various intelligent control techniques to improve frequency stability. The intelligent techniques employed include genetic algorithms (GA) and fuzzy logic controllers (FLC), which do not require mathematical modeling. This allows them to overcome the nonlinear dynamics of the PV plant and the uncertainties associated with climatic changes. These techniques are applied to the nonlinear components on the generator side, including the governor loop, DC-DC converter loop, and power reserve injection management loop. A frequency fluctuation scenario, induced by generating power perturbations in the proposed system, demonstrates and validates the improvement in frequency stability achieved by the HI and intelligent techniques. All tests are conducted using MATLAB Simulink. Various simulation results show a significant improvement in frequency stability through the incorporation of HI and intelligent control techniques.
Models and methods for RZ-signals distinction in non-Gaussian noise for information-measurement systems
Authors: Palahin Volodymyr , Zorin Oleksandr
Published: October 2024

Polynomial Decision Rules (DR) for the problems of discrete RZ (Return-to-Zero) signal distinction in asymmetric-excess non-Gaussian noise are proposed. A new approach is proposed, which is based on the use of a modified moment quality criterion of statistical hypothesis testing and the application of higher-order statistics to describe the characteristics of non-Gaussian noise. Simulation of the DR with different parameters of the signal and noise was carried out. It is shown that taking into account the coefficients of skewness and kurtosis of the non-Gaussian noise the efficiency of signal distinction increases with non-linear processing DR compared to known results, which are optimal for the Gaussian noise model. The conducted studies demonstrate a reduction in false decisions in the processing of RZ signals when considering the coefficients of skewness and kurtosis of non-Gaussian noise. Such an increase in efficiency can exceed twofold, depending on the noise parameters. It is shown that the efficiency of the proposed approach is much higher for small SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) values, for example, less than 1.
Comparison of the performance of Si, SiC, and GaN based switching elements in high gain DC-DC boost converter
Authors: Esmer Sadullah , Aytar Oktay
Published: October 2024

In this study, Si, SiC, and GaN based semiconductor switching elements to be used in the design of new generation high gain DC-DC converters are compared. Each switching element is tested at different frequencies and different pulse period ratios. The efficiency and output voltage of the high gain boost converter are analyzed in detail according to the switching element used. The amplifiers have been investigated at 50 kHz and 5 MHz switching frequencies. The results show that the converter using GaN-based MOSFET is more efficient than converters using other MOSFETs and reaches the highest efficiency at 200 kHz switching frequency. The proposed converter achieves 91.68% efficiency and 2.66 voltage gain at 0.3 pulse period rate, 94% efficiency and 3.78 voltage gain at 0.5 pulse period rate and 93.94% efficiency, and 6.33 voltage gain at 0.7 pulse period rate. Thus, it is understood that when GaN based MOSFETs are used in high gain DC-DC converters, higher gain and higher efficiency are achieved.
Compact log-periodic microstrip DGS filters with high figure-of-merit
Authors: Li Jia-Lin , Twumasi Baidenger Agyekum , Chen Rong-Bin , Gao Shan-Shan
Published: October 2024

This contribution is an extended in-depth study of our previously initial research work about the compact Log-periodic microstrip DGS lowpass filters. The improved filters proposed use a log-periodic zig-zag structure defected on the ground plane under a compensated microstrip line for microwave filter applications. More importantly, a comprehensive index called figure-of-merit (FoM) is introduced in this paper to characterize the achieved performance of this kind of filters. Results show that high FoMs can be realized for this contribution. The developed filters B and C have dimensions 30.307 mm × 31.17 mm and 22.35 mm × 31.524 mm, while the achieved FoMs for the two demonstrators are approximately 3.5×104 and 3.1×104, respectively.
Actin-related protein 2/3 complex subunit 1B promotes ovarian cancer progression by regulating the AKT/PI3K/mTOR signaling pathway
Authors: Ke Miao , Zhu Huimin , Lin Yu , Zhang Ying , Tang Tao , Xie Yuhao , Chen Zhe-Sheng , Wang Xiaoyu , Shen Yuan
Published: October 2024

Background and Objectives

Actin-related protein 2/3 complex subunit 1B (ARPC1B) is an essential subunit of the actin-related protein 2/3 (Arp2/3) complex. While there have been numerous research reports on Arp2/3 in relation to tumors, there needs to be more research on ARPC1B and its role in tumors, particularly at the pan-cancer level.

Methods

Utilizing data from the cancer genome atlas (TCGA) and genotype-tissue expression (GTEx) databases, we analyzed ARPC1B expression differences in normal, tumor, and adjacent tissues, investigating its correlation with prognosis and clinical stages in various cancers. We conducted gene enrichment analysis and explored ARPC1B’s connection to the tumor immune microenvironment and its impact on anti-tumor drug resistance. In addition, in vivo and in vitro experiments have also been carried out to find the mechanism of ARPC1B on ovarian cancer (OV) proliferation and invasion.

Results

ARPC1B was highly expressed in 33 tumor types, suggesting its role as a tumor-promoting factor. Its expression correlated with poor prognosis and served as a clinical staging marker in over 10 tumor types. ARPC1B is implicated in various biological processes and signaling pathways, uniquely associated with tumor immunity, indicating immunosuppressive conditions in high-expression cases. High ARPC1B expression was linked to resistance to six anti-tumor drugs. Further experiments showed that ARPC1B can affect the proliferation, apoptosis, migration, and invasion of OV cells through the AKT/PI3K/mTOR pathway.

Conclusion

ARPC1B is a biomarker for immune suppression, prognosis, clinical staging, and drug resistance, providing new insights for cancer therapeutics.
DE LA DIFFÉRENCE À LA RESSEMBLANCE DES SEXES
Authors: HOQUET Thierry
Published: October 2024

Le syntagme de « différence des sexes » a suscité bien des interrogations. La psychanalyste Sabine Prokhoris (2002) en amalgamait tous les mots pour former un syntagme unique « la différence des sexes ». L’anthropologue Françoise Héritier (1996) y vit, pour sa part, le « butoir ultime de la pensée ». D’autres ont dénoncé dans cette formule un concept politique qu’on gagnerait au contraire à remplacer par celui de « ressemblance des sexes ». Monique Wittig (2007), observait dans La pensée straight (2007) que le terme même de « différence » n’allait pas sans soulever (soulevait) de redoutables questions. Nous nous attacherons, dans cet article, à identifier ce qui fait problème dans la « différence des sexes » : son insistance sur la différence plutôt que sur la ressemblance ; la division de l’espèce en deux parties dont il faut encore préciser la ; le flou attaché au concept même de « différence ».
The Procedure for Admitting New Members to the European Union: Legal Aspect
Authors: Mazaeva N. N. , Astapenko I. V.
Published: October 2024

INTRODUCTION. The article is devoted to the process of accession of new states to the European Union (EU). The authors try to demonstrate the evolution of the procedure for admitting new members since the formation of the European Communities and identify the main subjects of this procedure.

MATERIALS AND METHODS. The current research is based on various international legal documents, including the founding treaties of the European Union, as well as acts of EU institutions and doctrinal sources.

RESEARCH RESULTS. The research represents a retrospective analysis of the formation of the procedure for accession of new members to the European Communities/EU. It was found out that the norms of the founding agreement set only the general legal framework of the procedure, and its specific content differed through out the existence of the European integration project. The actual content of the accession process is determined by the member states, which, through the institutions of the Communities/Union, primarily the Council and the European Council, formulate the criteria and principles of accession. The Commission also plays a significant role in the process. The role of the European Parliament in this procedure is insignificant, although this institution tries to increase its influence throughout the negotiation process.

 DISCUSSION AND COCLUSION. To sum up, the accession procedure is typologically close to a special legislative procedure. Since its origin the accession of new states to the EU has been transformed from a rule-making procedure enshrined in the founding treaties to a set of various instruments and practices, including non-legal (political) ones.
Implementasi perancangan integrasi IE matrix balanced scorecard dalam penilaian kinerja bisnis salad sayur (Studi kasus: InaGreen Farm – Kabupaten Bandung Barat)
Authors: Riswandi Dadang Iwan , Anisya Syahrani
Published: October 2024

InaGreen Farm is a company engaged in horticultural vegetables. InaGreen Farm is a producer and supplier of vegetables to retailers in Bandung City. In 2023 InaGreen Farm established a vegetable salad business unit by utilizing excess product stock to develop its business to increase company profits. The marketing carried out by the company in marketing vegetable salad products is Business to Consumer. InaGreen Farm in developing a business can certainly increase profits by paying attention to performance in terms of financial and non-financial aspects. Performance evaluation is an important component in assessing the success of company operations. One very important component in assessing the operational success of an organization is performance evaluation. InaGreen Farm needs to measure performance using performance measurement through Balanced Scorecard analysis with the help of Expert Choice 11 software. The results of InaGreen Farm’s performance measurement research have a total performance score of 93% with a very good category (AA).
InaGreen Farm merupakan perusahaan yang bergerak pada sayuran hortikultura. InaGreen Farm menjadi produsen dan pemasok sayuran ke ritel-ritel di Kota Bandung. Pada tahun 2023, InaGreen Farm mendirikan unit bisnis salad sayur dengan memanfaatkan kelebihan stok produk untuk mengembangkan usahanya untuk meningkatkan profit perusahaan. Pemasaran yang dilakukan perusahaan dalam memasarkan produk salad sayur, yaitu dengan Business to Consumer. InaGreen Farm dalam mengembangkan bisnis tentunya dapat meningkatkan profit dengan memperhatikan kinerja dari segi keuangan dan non-keuangan. Evaluasi kinerja adalah komponen penting dalam menilai kesuksesan operasional perusahaan. Salah satu komponen yang sangat penting dalam menilai kesuksesan operasional suatu organisasi adalah evaluasi kinerja. InaGreen Farm perlu mengukur kinerja menggunakan pengukuran kinerja melalui analisis Balanced Scorecard dengan bantuan software Expert Choice 11. Hasil penelitian pengukuran kinerja InaGreen Farm memiliki total skor kinerja 93% dengan kategori sangat baik (AA).
Pengaruh social media marketing, brand image, brand awareness, dan brand preference terhadap purchase intention produk minuman di Jakarta
Authors: Laurence Kenny , Keni Keni
Published: October 2024

The Covid-19 pandemic had a major impact on the Indonesian economy, especially Indonesia's economic growth in the food and beverage subsector which has decreased. The condition motivated a YouTuber and influencer in Indonesia to create a beverage brand to support economic growth in Indonesia by offering a franchise system that offers a payback period within a year. However, the franchisee reported that the product’s sales were not as expected, thereby it is essential for the brand to identify factors affecting customers’ intention to purchase the product to support the franchisee. Hence, this research aims to determine the influence of social media marketing, brand image, brand awareness, and brand preference on customers’ purchase intention in Jakarta. This research collected data from 164 respondents in Jakarta by distributing questionnaires online. The data was analyzed by using the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method using Smart-PLS software. This research shows that social media marketing, brand image, and brand preference have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention, but brand awareness doesn’t have a significant effect on purchase intention.
Pandemi Covid-19 memberikan dampak besar bagi perekonomian Indonesia, khususnya pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia pada sub sektor makanan dan minuman yang menurun. Kondisi tersebut memotivasi seorang YouTuber dan influencer di Indonesia untuk mengembangkan sebuah merek minuman dalam rangka mendukung pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia dengan menawarkan sistem franchise dengan payback period selama 1 tahun. Namun, franchisee mencatatkan bahwa tingkat penjualan tidak sesuai dengan yang diharapkan, sehingga perlu mempelajari faktor-faktor yang dapat memengaruhi intensi pelanggan untuk membeli produk yang ditawarkan dalam rangka mendukung franchisee. Oleh sebab itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pemasaran media sosial, citra merek, kesadaran merek, dan brand preference terhadap intensi pelanggan untuk membeli produk minuman di Jakarta. Penelitian ini mengumpulkan data dari 164 responden di Jakarta dengan menyebarkan kuesioner secara online. Data tersebut dianalisis dengan metode Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) dengan menggunakan software SmartPLS. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa pemasaran media sosial, citra merek, dan kecenderungan merek berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap intensi membeli, tetapi kesadaran merek tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap purchase intention.
Tinjauan Semiotis terhadap Pemaknaan Feminisme dalam Karakter Film “Barbie”
Authors: Salsabila Naura Alfira , Pandrianto Nigar
Published: October 2024

The Barbie movie is not just about a toy, but also a subject in media production that can have a significant impact on views regarding feminism and the role of women in society. This research employs semiotic analysis techniques to explore the meanings of feminism within the Barbie movie characters. Through the semiotic analysis techniques developed by Roland Barthes, the study explores signs and symbols in visual, narrative, and linguistic elements that reveal hidden messages related to feminism issus, such as gender inequality. It provides a deep understanding of how the character images reflect and critique social norms surroundings gender roles. The research findings indicate that Barbie films explore gender inequality issues from two perspectives, depicting patriarchy in the real world and gender stereotypes in the fictional Barbie Land. This analysis summarizes feminism messages with a positive and inclusive potrayal, demonstrating the efforts to address gender inequality in society. It contributes to a broader understanding of feminism representation in the media, particularly in the context of Barbie films.
Film “Barbie” bukan sekadar soal sebuah mainan, melainkan juga subjek dalam produksi media yang dapat menjadi dampak besar terhadap pandangan feminisme dan peran perempuan dalam masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik analisis semiotika untuk meneliti pemaknaan feminisme dalam karakter film “Barbie”. Melalui teknik analisis semiotika yang dikembangkan oleh Roland Barthes, penelitian ini mengeksplorasi tanda-tanda dan simbol-simbol dari elemen visual, naratif, dan bahasa yang mengungkapkan pesan tersembunyi yang terkait dengan isu feminisme yaitu ketidaksetaraan gender, memberikan pemahaman mendalam tentang bagaimana citra karakter mencerminkan dan mengkritisi norma sosial seputar peran gender. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa film “Barbie” menyelidiki isu-isu ketidaksetaraan gender dari dua perspektif, menggambarkan patriarki dalam dunia nyata dan stereotip gender di dunia fiksi Barbie Land. Analisis ini merangkum pesan feminisme dengan gambaran positif dan inklusif dalam menunjukkan upaya untuk mengatasi ketidaksetaraan gender dalam masyarakat, memberikan kontribusi pada pemahaman lebih luas mengenai representasi feminisme dalam media secara umum, khususnya dalam konteks film Barbie.
Pengaruh Host dan Minat Menonton
Authors: Amelia Theodora , Yoedtadi Moehammad Gafar
Published: October 2024

The Family 100 program hosted by Irfan Hakim at MNCTV station has been able to survive in prime time since its inception. This study wants to determine the effect of host Irfan Hakim on interest in watching Family 100 on Instagram followers @family100id. The research approach used is quantitative. The data collection method of this research is a survey and literature study. The population of this study were followers of the @family100id Instagram account. Data collection was carried out with a simple random sampling survey. The results of simple linear regression testing show that host Irfan Hakim has a positive influence on the interest in watching Instagram followers @family100id. However, the Adjusted R Square value (coefficient of determination) of 0.178 or 17.8% is obtained from the results of the coefficient of determination analysis and shows that the variable influence of host Irfan Hakim tends to have little impact on the variable interest in watching Instagram followers @family100id. This is due to the varied preferences of the audience, including other factors that influence it.
Program Family 100 yang dipandu oleh Irfan Hakim di stasiun MNCTV mampu bertahan di waktu utama (prime time) sejak awal penayangan. Penelitian ini ingin mengetahui pengaruh host Irfan Hakim terhadap minat menonton Family 100 pada followers Instagram @family100id. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah kuantitatif. Metode pengambilan data penelitian ini adalah survei dan studi kepustakaan. Populasi penelitian ini adalah followers akun Instagram @family100id. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan survei simple random sampling. Hasil pengujian regresi linear sederhana menunjukkan bahwa host Irfan Hakim membawa pengaruh positif terhadap minat menonton followers Instagram @family100id. Namun, Nilai Adjusted R Square (koefisien determinasi) sebesar 0,178 atau 17,8% diperoleh dari hasil analisis koefisien determinasi dan menunjukkan bahwa variabel pengaruh host Irfan Hakim cenderung berdampak kecil terhadap variabel minat menonton followers Instagram @family100id. Hal tersebut disebabkan preferensi penonton yang bervariasi termasuk faktor lain yang turut berpengaruh.
Ekologi Media Sosial TikTok @Pandawaragroup
Authors: Nurfiyadi Indra Sim , Pribadi Muhammad Adi
Published: October 2024

Increasing awareness of the waste problem has resulted in the TikTok social media account emerging and attracting public attention. The account is @PandawaraGroup, which focuses on the issue of awareness of waste. With its unique and educational content, @PandawaraGroup has succeeded in building a large and dedicated audience that cares about the environment. Media ecology is a study in knowing and learning how media technology influences society and its users. The TikTok account @Pandawaragroup published trash clean-up activities which immediately attracted a lot of reactions from various netizens, both from within the country and abroad. Currently, the TikTok account from @Pandawaragroup has more than 1 million followers, more than 3 million like their videos, and will continue to grow as time goes by. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, data processing is carried out through the stages of data reduction, data processing, and drawing conclusions. This research seeks to obtain results from the problem formulation, namely how media ecology can play a role on the TikTok platform which is a medium for interaction with its users in an effort to care for the waste of the @pandawaragroup account. Overall, the positive and responsive participation of TikTok users towards @Pandawaragroup content shows that this platform can be used as an effective means of campaigning for environmental issues and mobilizing the community.
Meningkatnya kesadaran akan masalah sampah, terdapan akun media sosial TikTok yang mencuat dan menarik perhatian publik. Akun tersebut adalah @PandawaraGroup, yang fokus pada isu kepedulian terhadap sampah. Dengan kontennya yang unik dan edukatif, @PandawaraGroup telah berhasil membangun audiens yang besar dan berdedikasi yang peduli terhadap lingkungan. Ekologi media merupakan sebuah studi dalam mengetahui dan mempelajari bagaimana pengaruh teknologi media terhadap masyarakat dan penggunanya. Akun TikTok @Pandawaragroup mempublikasikan aktivitas bersih-bersih sampah yang membuat mereka sontak menuai banyak reaksi dari netizen yang beragam, baik dari dalam negeri maupun luar negeri. Saat ini akun TikTok dari @Pandawaragroup telah ikuti lebih dari 1 juta pengikut, lebih dari 3 juta yang menyukai video mereka, dan akan terus bertambah dengan seiring berjalannya waktu. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus, pengolahan data dilakukan melalui tahapan reduksi data, pengolahan data, hingga penarikan kesimpulan. Penelitian ini berusaha memperoleh hasil dari rumusan masalah yaitu bagaimana ekologi media dapat berperan pada platform TikTok yang menjadi media interaksi dengan penggunanya dalam upaya peduli sampah akun @pandawaragroup. Secara keseluruhan, partisipasi positif dan responsive pengguna TikTok terhadap konten @Pandawaragroup menunjukan bahwa platform ini dapat dijadikan sarana efektif dalam mengkampanyekan isu-isu lingkungan dan memobilisasi masyarakat.
Electronic Word of Mouth dan Citra Merek The Originote di Kalangan Generasi Z
Authors: Christina Christina , Sari Wulan Purnama
Published: October 2024

Nowadays, skincare products are widely promoted on social media. This is an example of the impact from social media development. Marketing that was done through conventional media is now starting to utilize the existence of social media and choosing Generation Z as the target market because this generation dominates the use of social media in this era. Electronic Word of Mouth marketing communication makes The Originote brand become increasingly recognized and attracts so much attention since 2022. This research aims to determine how is the impact of Electronic Word of Mouth on The Originote’s brand image. This research uses quantitative method and utilizes survey as the data-collector method. The data that has been collected from 124 respondents then tested with validity test, reliability test, and normality test. The results show the measuring instrument and data is valid, reliable, and normally distributed. The answers then processed with T-test, simple linear regression analysis and coefficient of determination. The result of T-test is 13.634 > 1.9796.  The simple linear regression analysis indicates that the significance is less than 0.05. The coefficient of determination is 0.604 or 60,4%. Research result shows that Electronic Word of Mouth can helps business in creating Brand Image effectively. 
Produk perawatan kulit yang kini marak dipromosikan di media sosial merupakan salah satu contoh dampak perkembangan media sosial. Pemasaran yang awalnya dilakukan melalui media konvensional kini mulai memanfaatkan keberadaan media sosial dengan menetapkan Generasi Z sebagai target pasar. Komunikasi pemasaran Electronic Word of Mouth yang terjadi terhadap merek The Originote membuat merek ini menjadi semakin dikenal dan menarik perhatian para peminat skincare. Mengetahui apakah Electronic Word of Mouth mempengaruhi citra merek The Originote adalah tujuan penelitian ini dilakukan. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode pengumpulan data berupa survei. Data yang telah terkumpul dari 124 responden selanjutnya diuji keabsahannya dengan uji validitas, uji reliabilitas, dan uji normalitas. Hasilnya, alat ukur dan data dinyatakan valid, reliabel, dan berdistribusi secara normal. Jawaban responden selanjutnya diolah melalui uji T, analisis regresi linear sederhana, dan koefisien determinasi. Hasil uji T adalah 13,634 > 1,9796. Analisis regresi linear sederhana menunjukkan signifikansi lebih kecil dari 0,05. Koefisien determinasi menunjukkan angka 0,604. Disimpulkan bahwa Electronic Word of Mouth secara cukup kuat berpengaruh terhadap citra merek The Originote sebesar 60,4%. Maka, dapat dikatakan pemanfaatan Electronic Word of Mouth secara efektif membantu pelaku bisnis dalam membentuk citra merek.
ПРИВАТИЗАЦІЯ В УКРАЇНІ (1991 – 2004): ОСОБЛИВОСТІ ТА РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ
Authors: КОЦУР Віталій , ВОЙТЕНКО Юрій
Published: October 2024

Метою статті є визначення особливостей та результатів проведення приватизації в Україні протягом першого великого періоду незалежності (1991 – 2004). Методологія дослідження полягає у використанні різного інструментарію для досягнення мети. Використання компаративного у часі (вертикальний зріз) дослідження дозволило виявити особливості здійснення приватизації на кожному з її етапів. Принцип динаміки сприяв виявленню зміни кількісних та якісних параметрів в процесі приватизації у зазначеному історичному періоді. Наукова новизна полягає у тому, що вперше в науковому дискурсі визначено приватизаційний процес з його особливостями і результатами в Україні протягом десятиліття незалежності з урахуванням політичної складової відповідного етапу державотворення. Висновки. Процес приватизації у перший період (1992 – 1994) був досить складним і суперечливим, що відображало нерішучість політичної еліти та безпосередньо президента діяти у напрямку таких змін. Приватизація хоч і почалася у 1992 р., проте влада ще остаточно не визначилася якою вона повинна стати масовою на рівні загальнодержавного масштабу. Тому у цей період було дозволено орендувати державні підприємства і здійснювати там свою діяльність, передусім колишнім менеджментом та їх трудовими колективами. Після зміни влади у 1994 р. новий президент і його уряд активно почали впроваджувати масову приватизацію для всього народу шляхом надання йому сертифікатів (ваучерів). Під час другої каденції, особливо у період 2000 – 2004 рр., президент сприяв тому, щоб великі стратегічні державні підприємства також були приватизовані молодою буржуазією, переважно тією, котра була до нього особливо наближеною. У такий спосіб відбулося формування і остаточна кристалізація фінансово-промислових кіл в Україні, які у подальшому здійснювали значний вплив на політичні та економічні процеси в державі.
Molecular and Immunological Detection of Hepatitis C Virus in Patients with Chronic Renal Failure
Authors: Abdulameer Hala B. , Ismael May K.
Published: October 2024

Due to its association with hepatocellular carcinoma and being one of the ten most common malignancies worldwide, hepatitis C viral infection has become a severe public health concern. Therefore, establishing an accurate, reliable and sensitive diagnostic test for this infection is strongly advised. Real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has been created to achieve this purpose. The current study was established to investigate the hepatitis C virus among Iraqi patients with chronic renal failure and to detect the virus immunologically by the fourth generation enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique and molecularly by real-time PCR. As a result, out of 50 patients with chronic renal failure undergoing dialysis, 39 patients tested positive for anti-HCV IgG by ELISA test and only 9 patients of the total count tested positive and showed growth curves with copy numbers of 1×102, 2.5×102, 3×102, 2.7×103, 2.7×103, 3.5×103, 8.7×104, 3.5×105 and 5.5×106 copies/ml respectively detected for HCV only by real-time PCR. Therefore, real-time PCR is beneficial for precise viral load determination and detection of viral hepatitis in chronic renal failure patients.