bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Anti-MRSA and Biological Activities of Propolis Concentrations Loaded to Chitosan Nanoemulsion for Pharmaceutics Applications
Authors: Alarjani Khaloud Mohammed , Yehia Hany Mohamed , Badr Ahmed Noah , Ali Hatem Salma , Al-Masoud Abdulrahman Hamad , Alhaqbani Sarah Mubark , Alkhatib Shahad Ahmed , Rady Ahmed Moustafa
Published: September 2023

Propolis is a naturally occurring substance with beneficial properties; bees produce it from various plant sources, and it is an anti-inflammatory and therapeutic resinous substance. This study aimed to enhance the biological features of propolis extract by loading it onto active film. Firstly, extraction was performed using three solvent systems, and their total phenolic, flavonoid, and antioxidant activity was measured. Propolis ethanol extract (EEP) was evaluated for phenolic fraction content and then chosen to prepare a chitosan-loaded emulsion with several concentrations. The antibacterial, anti-mycotic, and anti-mycotoxigenic properties of the extract and nanoemulsion were assessed. PPE’s cytotoxicity and nanoemulsion were evaluated using brine shrimp and cell line assays. Results indicate higher phenolic (322.57 ± 4.28 mg GAE/g DW), flavonoid (257.64 ± 5.27 mg QE/g DW), and antioxidant activity of the EEP. The phenolic fraction is distinguished by 18 phenolic acids with high p-hydroxybenzoic content (171.75 ± 1.64 µg/g) and 12 flavonoid compounds with high pinocembrin and quercetin content (695.91 ± 1.76 and 532.35 ± 1.88 µg/g, respectively). Phenolic acid derivatives (3,4-Dihydroxybenzaldehyde, 3,4-Dihydroxyphenol acetate, and di-methoxy cinnamic) are also found. Concentrations of 50, 100, 150, and 200 ng EEP loaded on chitosan nanoemulsion reflect significant antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and toxigenic fungi, particularly Fusarium. Among the four EEP-loaded concentrations, the nanoemulsion with 150 ng showed outstanding features. Using a simulated medium, 150 and 200 ng of EEP-loaded chitosan nanoemulsion concentrations can stop zearalenone production in Fusarium media with complete fungi inhibition. Also, it reduced aflatoxins production in Aspergillus media, with fungal inhibition (up to 47.18%). These results recommended the EEP-chitosan application for pharmaceutics and medical use as a comprehensive wound healing agent.
Development of a Nanoemulgel for the Topical Application of Mupirocin
Authors: Alhasso Bahjat , Ghori Muhammad , Rout Simon , Conway Barbara
Published: September 2023

Mupirocin (MUP) is an effective topical antibiotic with poor skin permeability; however, its skin permeability can be improved by a nanoemulsion formulation based on eucalyptus oil or eucalyptol. Despite this improvement, the nanoemulsion has limitations, such as low viscosity, low spreadability, and poor retention on the skin. To overcome these limitations, the aim of this study was to develop a nanoemulgel formulation that would enhance its rheological behaviour and physicochemical properties. The MUP nanoemulgel was prepared by incorporating a preprepared MUP nanoemulsion into Carbopol gel at a concentration of 0.75% in a 1:1 ratio. The nanoemulgel formulations were characterised and evaluated for their physicochemical and mechanical strength properties, rheological behaviour, and in vitro skin permeation and deposition, as well as antibacterial studies. Both nanoemulgels exhibited stability at temperatures of 4 and 25 °C for a period of 3 months. They had a smooth, homogenous, and consistent appearance and displayed non-Newtonian pseudoplastic behaviour, with differences in their viscosity and spreadability. However, both nanoemulgels exhibited lower skin permeability compared to the marketed control. The local accumulation efficiency of MUP from nanoemulgel after 8 h was significantly higher than that of the control, although there was no significant difference after 24 h. Micro-CT scan imaging allowed visualisation of these findings and interpretation of the deposited drug spots within the layers of treated skin. While there were no significant differences in the antibacterial activities between the nanoemulgels and the control, the nanoemulgels demonstrated superiority over the control due to their lower content of MUP. These findings support the potential use of the nanoemulgel for targeting skin lesions where high skin deposition and low permeability are required, such as in the case of topical antibacterial agents.
Study of the Single-Screw Extrusion Process Using Polylactide
Authors: Fabijański Mariusz
Published: September 2023

This study presents the extrusion process while using a single-screw extruder and polylactide (PLA). This material belongs to the so-called biodegradable plastics, and is characterized by a higher density compared to typical polymeric materials used to manufacture products in this technology. Various polyethylenes and polypropylenes and their derivatives are commonly used. An evaluation of the extrusion process was carried out for various extruder operating parameters. The rotational speed of the screw and the process temperature were changed. For each rotational speed of the screw, the following readings were made: changes in temperature, active power, current intensity, pressure, and mass of extruded plastics each time.
Pyrolysis Enzymolysis-Treated Pomelo Peel: Porous Carbon Materials with Fe−Nx Sites for High-Performance Supercapacitor and Efficient Oxygen Reduction Applications
Authors: Chen Xiangyu , Ma Jiahua , Sun Xiaoshuai , Zhao Chuanshan , Li Jiehua , Li Hui
Published: September 2023

This paper proposes a different strategy for deriving carbon materials from biomass, abandoning traditional strong corrosive activators and using a top−down approach with a mild green enzyme targeted to degrade the pectin matrix in the inner layer of pomelo peel cotton wool, inducing a large number of nanopores on its surface. Meanwhile, the additional hydrophilic groups produced via an enzymatic treatment can be used to effectively anchor the metallic iron atoms and prepare porous carbon with uniformly dispersed Fe−Nx structures, in this case optimizing sample PPE−FeNPC−900’s specific surface area by up to 1435 m2 g−1. PPE−FeNPC−900 is used as the electrode material in a 6 M KOH electrolyte; it manifests a decent specific capacitance of 400 F g−1. The assembled symmetrical supercapacitor exhibits a high energy density of 12.8 Wh kg−1 at a 300 W kg−1 power density and excellent cycle stability. As a catalyst, it also exhibits a half−wave potential of 0.850 V (vs. RHE) and a diffusion-limited current of 5.79 mA cm−2 at 0.3 V (vs. RHE). It has a higher electron transfer number and a lower hydrogen peroxide yield compared to commercial Pt/C catalysts. The green, simple, and efficient strategy designed in this study converts abundant, low−cost waste biomass into high-value multifunctional carbon materials, which are critical for achieving multifunctional applications.
Medical-Grade PLA Nanocomposites with Optimized Tungsten Carbide Nanofiller Content in MEX Additive Manufacturing: A Rheological, Morphological, and Thermomechanical Evaluation
Authors: Vidakis Nectarios , Moutsopoulou Amalia , Petousis Markos , Michailidis Nikolaos , Charou Chrysa , Mountakis Nikolaos , Argyros Apostolos , Papadakis Vassilis , Dimitriou Evgenia
Published: September 2023

The goal of this paper is to investigate tungsten carbide (WC) as a reinforcement in the popular material extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing (AM) procedure. The impressive characteristics of WC demonstrate its potential as a valuable additive for commonly used polymeric matrices in MEX 3D printing, offering reinforcement and stabilization properties. The mechanical properties of hybrid polymer/ceramic nanocomposites made up of various filler loadings (0–10 wt. %) of medical-grade polylactic acid (PLA) and WC were studied. The mechanical characteristics, structure, and thermomechanical properties of the resulting compounds were fully characterized following the respective standards. The fracture mechanisms were revealed with Scanning Electron Microscopy. Overall, a laborious effort was implemented with fifteen different tests to fully characterize the nanocomposites prepared. In comparison to the raw PLA material, the tensile strength of the 4.0 wt. % WC PLA/WC nanocomposite was improved by 42.5% and the flexural strength by 41.9%. In the microhardness test, a 120.4% improvement was achieved, justifying the properties of WC ceramic. According to these findings, PLA nanocomposites reach high-performance polymer specifications, expanding their potential use, especially in wear-related applications.
The Application of Heat-Shrinkable Fibers and Internal Curing Aggregates in the Field of Crack Resistance of High-Strength Marine Structural Mass Concrete: A Review and Prospects
Authors: Li Jinhui , Yu Zi , Wu Jing , Ding Qingjun , Xu Wei , Huang Shaolong
Published: September 2023

High-strength large-volume marine concrete is a critical material required for the construction of large-span sea-crossing bridges. However, the widespread issue of cracking in this concrete type significantly impacts the durability and load-bearing capacity of concrete structures. Dealing with these cracks not only delays construction schedules but also increases project costs. Addressing these pressing technical issues, this project proposes the use of newly developed high-modulus heat-shrinkable fibers (polyethylene terephthalate fiber, also known as PET fiber) from the textile industry. These fibers utilize the heat generated during the hydration of large-volume concrete to trigger its contraction, applying three-dimensional micro-prestressing stress to enhance its crack resistance, while simultaneously incorporating prewetted aggregates with high-performance micro-porous structures and utilizing their internal curing effect to reduce concrete shrinkage. This helps to minimize the loss of micro-prestressing stress caused by concrete shrinkage and creep. This synergistic approach aims to improve the crack resistance of high-strength large-volume marine concrete. By employing modern testing and simulation analysis techniques, this study aims to uncover the mechanism by which the heat-shrinkable fibers exert micro-prestressing stress on concrete and the water release mechanism of internal curing aggregates during the temperature rise and fall stages of large-volume concrete. It seeks to elucidate the cooperative regulation of the microstructure and performance enhancement mechanisms of high-strength large-volume marine concrete by the heat-shrinkable fibers and internal curing aggregates. This research will lead to the development of novel methods for the design and crack control of high-strength large-volume marine concrete, which will be validated through engineering demonstrations. The outcomes of this study will provide theoretical foundations and technical support for the preparation of the crack-resistant large-volume marine concrete used in large-span bridges.
Comparison of Mechanical Properties of Ductile/Brittle Epoxy Resin BFRP-AL Joints under Different Immersion Solutions
Authors: Liu Haichao , Ding Ziyang , Fan Yisa , Luo Yang , Yang Yang
Published: September 2023

The bonding properties of BFRP composites have been demonstrated in previous studies, satisfying the strength and durability criteria. In this paper, a further in-depth study is carried out to bond Basalt Fibre Reinforced Polymer (BFRP) to Aluminum Alloy 5052 using two bonding agents, Aralite® 2012 and Aralite® 2015, respectively. The salt sprays under 80 °C, 3.5% NaCl environment; 80 °C, 5% NaCl environment; and pure water environment are also considered for comparison. Experimental results show that joints created with Araldite® 2012 adhesives show higher average breaking strength (10.66 MPa at 720 h) and better ductility in a 5% NaCl environment. While the Araldite® 2015 adhesive joint exhibits a combination of tear failure and interface failure, along with thin-layer cohesion failure. In the SEM images of the two adhesive joints’ failure, fiber pullout due to tension and damage at the interface between fiber and resin is apparent. To validate the experimental outcomes, water absorption testing, DSC, TGA-DTG, and FTIR experiments were conducted on dog-bone-shaped adhesive specimens to elucidate the results.
Basic principles of care for implanted port systems
Authors:   Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Medical Radiology and Oncology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk Region, Russia, Katkasova L. G. , Belyakova S. A. ,   Federal Scientific and Clinical Center for Medical Radiology and Oncology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk Region, Russia
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to the issue related to the basic principles of care for cancer patients. Particular attention is paid to the direct work of a nurse with a port system which is used, first of all, for gentle patient treatment without harm to veins and, secondly, for comfortable treatment and recovery of an oncological patient.
The role of the nurse in the treatment of morbid obesity
Authors:   Samara Regional Clinical Hospital them. V. D. Seredavina, Kuznetsova M. V. , Shalashova N. Yu. ,   Samara Regional Clinical Hospital them. V. D. Seredavina
Published: September 2023

People despair of being overweight, but thanks to innovative technologies, they cope with this problem. Stomach surgeries bring people back to active life, bringing them into excellent shape. Nursing care helps patients return to their normal lives and avoid complications.
Application of modern physical methods in treatment and rehabilitation of patients after stroke
Authors:   GBUZ SB «Novokuibyshev Central City Hospital», o. Novokuibyshevsk, Russia, Kondratieva T. N. , Kutalova N. A. ,   GBUZ SB «Novokuibyshev Central City Hospital», o. Novokuibyshevsk, Russia
Published: September 2023

The article is devoted to an actual problem — the factors that ensure the quality of medical care, the description of the electrical stimulation procedure, the issues of conducting rehabilitation measures after a stroke.
Psychological portrait of nurses, exposed to occupational stress
Authors:   SBHI Penza Regional Clinical Center for Specialized Types of Medical Care, Penza, Russia, Grakova T. E.
Published: September 2023

There are a number of professions in which a person begins to experience a feeling of inner emotional emptiness due to the need for constant contact with other people, leading to the development of a stressful state. The aim of the study: to research the clinical and psychological characteristics of nurses in conditions of occupational stress and their correlations in order to create a psychological support program. Results. Formation of appropriate skills and qualities of self-care, maintenance of devotion to one's specialt y, morale, health, and enthusiasm.Conclusion. Success in professional activity is determined by the individual personality features, as well as cognitive and regulatory mental processes that contribute to communication, which is the nature of managerial activity, i.e. its «subject-subject» nature.
Impact of business and personal characteristics chief nurse for team microclimate
Authors:   FSBEI HE «Samara State Medical University» of the Ministry of Healthcare of Russia, Samara, Russia, Petukhova T. P.
Published: September 2023

To create a favorable socio-psychological climate in the team of paramedical workers, which contributes to the multiplication and realization of the creative potential of each specialist, the head of the nursing service needs knowledge of psychology, the ability to assess the individual psychological characteristics of employees, master the art of interpersonal communication and understand the motives of the behavior of interlocutors. Target. Determination of the degree of influence of the communicative and organizational abilities of the head of the nursing service on the formation and maintenance of a comfortable socio-psychological climate in the nursing team. Results. The socio-psychological climate in the nursing team was studied, the level of coherence and compatibility in the process of joint activities of the head of the nursing service and nursing specialists was analyzed, the nature of the influence of the communicative and organizational abilities of the head of the nursing service on the socio-psychological climate of the team of nurses was revealed. Conclusion. The study of the influence of the communicative and organizational abilities of the head of the nursing service on the socio-psychological climate of the nursing team showed that certain individual psychological characteristics in the structure of the personality of the head sister, the style of her activity, the level of her communicative and organizational abilities have a direct impact on the formation and maintenance of a comfortable social environment. -psychological climate in the nursing team.
Quality management of medical care in temporary storage of medicines in polyclinic conditions using standard operating procedures
Authors:   SBHI SR Togliatti City Clinical Polyclinic No. 3, Togliatti, Russia, Vlasova T.V. , Maksimova L.V. ,   SBHI SR Togliatti City Clinical Polyclinic No. 3, Togliatti, Russia
Published: September 2023

The article presents the experience of one of the major medical organizations of the Samara Region Togliatti City Clinical Polyclinic No. 3 in ensuring safe storage conditions for medicines. Aim. Summarizing the results and spreading the experience of the Togliatti City Clinical Polyclinic No. 3 of ensuring the storage of medicines in a polyclinic. Results. Standard operating procedures approved by the chief physician of the polyclinic, which present clear and comprehensible information for medical personnel for use in their professional activities.
Modern children’s choral art of Ukraine and China: presentation of masters’ experience (Serhiy Prokopov – Yang Hongnian)
Authors: Tan Fan
Published: September 2023

Statement of the problem. The information space of the 21st century, including the cultural and educational areas, is characterized by tendencies towards synthesis and integration. So, modern children’s choral art of Ukraine and China appears as an art of cultural dialogue, in the process of which the spiritual values of a new type of a person are forming. The relevance of this study is determined by the need for analytical comparison and comprehension in the scientific discourse of the principles of creative activity of the leading representatives of the both cultural traditions in the field of children’s choral art. Despite the wide range of scientific works in the sphere of choral art, both, the historical and theoretical basis of contemporary children’s choral pedagogy in Ukraine and China, and its leading trends in nowadays remains relevant and requires special research. Objectives, methods and novelty of the research. The purpose of the article is to highlight the scientific, practical and pedagogical achievements of outstanding masters of modern children’s choral art of Ukraine and China, Serhiy Prokopov and Yang Hongnian. For the first time a comparative analysis of the scientific-practical and pedagogical experience of these outstanding masters is represented. The methods оf analysis and systematization, comparative, historical and culturological approach were attracted to research. Research results and conclusion. Summarizing the results of the analysis of the scientific, practical and pedagogical works of two famous masters of children’s choral performance of Ukraine and China, Serhiy Prokopov and Yang Hongnian, we noted that their methodological approaches are focused on the development of individual vocal and choral skills (singing arrangement, singing breathing, attack of sound, sound management, diction, articulation, timbre of the voice); on the formation of musical-auditory ideas (harmonic sense, coordination of hearing and voice, etc.); mastering the skills of choral singing (singing in unison and polyphony, rhythmic synchronicity, ensemble diction, etc.); on the development of emotional and figurative perception and thinking in children. Our research gives reasons to assert that the theoretical principles of two well-known choral conductors of modern children’s choral performances in Ukraine and China are based on the same priority approaches to choral pedagogy: humanistic, person-oriented, multicultural, comparative, systemic. The main factors that should be taken into account in the process of comparative analysis of the basic theoretical concepts of the both masters are the specifics of their national mentality determined by sociohistorical, cultural and educational conditions.
Anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activity of Achatina fulica mucus in streptozocin-nicotinamide-induced diabetic kidney disease: an animal model study
Authors: Putranto Wachid , Fitriawan Gigih , Dewi Ratih Tri Kusuma , Suseno Aryo , Nurudhin Arief , Werdiningsih Yulyani , Perdhana Santy Ayu Puspita , Prabowo Nurhasan Agung , Pratama Yeremia Suryo
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) progression resulted in increased intrarenal oxidative stress and increased inflammatory resulting in further renal fibrosis. Achatina fulica mucus was regarded to exerts anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effect. Objectives: This study aims to observe the effect of administration of A. fulica mucus on oxidative stress and inflammation biomarkers in DKD-induced rats. Methods and Materials: In this study, we used 32 males white Wistar rats divided into four groups; a control, and other three different groups induced with 45 mg/kg streptozocin (STZ) and 110 mg/kg nicotinamide (NA) intra-peritoneally. Achatina fulica mucus was administered orally in the last groups; 3.5 mL/d (S1), and 7 mL/d (S2). Post-test measurement of inflammatory and oxidative biomarker was used to determine the outcome. Results: The study resulted in reduction of malondialdehyde (MDA), transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in A. fulica mucus administration in our STZ-NA induced rats, with higher dose of the mucus further reduce the inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers. Conclusion: Current study showed the potential of A. fulica mucus usage in future management of inflammation and oxidative stress in diabetes and DKD.
Screening patients with type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism for related autoimmune diseases
Authors: Ghaffarzadeh Esfahani Mohammad Reza , Bakhshaei Sina , Mehrani Rastina
Published: September 2023

This review critically discusses the importance of screening patients with type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism for related autoimmune diseases. It provides insights into the prevalence of thyroid disorders and diabetes mellitus, as well as the connection between T1D and hypothyroidism. The review also highlights the benefits of early detection and the implications for health policy, practice, research, and medical education. Overall, this article provides valuable information for healthcare providers on how to screen patients for related autoimmune diseases and provide them with the best possible care.
Romanian Youth Enhancing Innovation Mindset and Organizational Change in the Business Environment
Authors: Militaru Andreea Maria Gabriela , Fleacă Bogdan , Dumitrescu Corina Ionela , Fleacă Elena
Published: September 2023

This study explores how youth is involved and influence the business environment through their actions and practices. Many young people and youth organizations are framing a mindset to their members about openness to entrepreneurship, innovation, on the business environment. While these youngsters are learning and making efforts to collaborate with similar structures from the EU, most of the companies in Romania are not paying much attention to them. The number of youth organizations had an increased trend in recent years, more and more youngsters acting and interacting with the business environment. Entrepreneurship playing an important role in the changes in the business environment. Some organizational changes are happening within the business environment at the EU level, echoing also in Romania. The level of interest in innovation and entrepreneurship is high for youngsters forming non-governmental organizations, eager to create hubs of knowledge using EU-funded grants. The importance of studying this topic is vital to identify common characteristics, skills, and mindset of the young people involved in the organizational structures. The purpose of this paper is to discuss how Romanian youngsters are enhancing and recognizing the innovation mindset within their organizations and how they can impact the local business environment. Also, another point is to determine the organizational change in the business environment in Romania, impacted by the youth organizations. The methodology is based on primary and secondary data, analyzing youth activities outputs and the approaches bringing change in the business environment in recent years. And on the other hand, studying how the business environment, firms, and companies are interacting with youth activities directly or indirectly. The study contributes to the literature review by highlighting local best practices implemented by youth and youth organizations to bring improvement to the business environment together with youth awareness for the business environment transformation.
Supporting the digitalization of SMEs through maturity models
Authors: Re Niccolò Ulderico , Ghezzi Antonio , Balocco Raffaello , Rangone Andrea
Published: September 2023

Over the past two years, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have faced a crisis due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The use of digital tools has been crucial for SMEs to mitigate the negative impacts of Covid-19, but they still face challenges in their digitalization path due to limited resources, skills, and know-how. To address this, policymakers and practitioner in the SME ecosystem need to understand SMEs' level of digitalization and develop strategies for their digital transformation: digital maturity models can help entrepreneurs and consultants to develop a structured digital roadmap that considers SMEs' resources and constraints. However, even if maturity models and readiness model are effective tools, existing models may not account for SMEs' unique characteristics being either developed for large firm or Industry 4.0 enterprises. Thus, researchers need a better theoretical understanding of the various stages of the digitalization process to account for the heterogeneity among firms' current digital states. Therefore, this research, building on pre-existent literature, aims to identify the elements necessary for developing a digital maturity framework specifically for SMEs. This qualitative research study uses a multiple case study approach, identifying 18 cases of Italian SMEs. The selection of the sample was carried out to consider the industry (manufacturing or services), the size (small or medium) and the geographical location (Northern Italy, Central Italy, Southern Italy), to grant a higher heterogeneity and to allow a better understanding of SMEs approach to digitalization. By departing from existing models exclusively designed for large or manufacturing companies, this research enriches our understanding of digital maturity models for SMEs. Based on the research carried out, a three-layer framework is proposed to illustrate the elements to be considered in the construction of a framework and their connections. The proposed model considers dimensions and elements related to SMEs integrated processes, relationship between SMEs and external actors, and the context in which they operate.
Inventarisasi Jenis-Jenis Jagung Lokal di Pulau Kadatua Kabupaten Buton Selatan
Authors: Taslim Taslim , Slamet Agus , Jumiati Jumiati
Published: September 2023

South Buton especially on Kadatua Island has several types of local corn which are used as staple foods such as kambuse, kapusu, kagili and kambewe. The aim of this study are to determine the types of local corn in Kadatua Island and determine the agronomic and morphological character. This research is classified as descriptive research. Methods was conducted in two stages, namely exploration by collecting local types of corn found on Kadatua Island and characterizing both morphologically and agronomically. Observations observed include; plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves, measurement of leaf length and width, flowering age, number of cob, cob length, ear diameter, harvest age, number of seeds per row, seed weight and type of seeds. The subject in this study was local corn. Measurements were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that there were five types of local corn found and scattered on Kadatua Island including kapute (white), kangkuni (yellow), ragi (white pulut), waumbo (black) and kadea (red). The five types of local maize found display diverse morphological and agronomic characters.
Analisis Pendapatan dan Efesiensi Penggunaan Biaya Usahatani Tomat (Studi Kasus di Kecamatan Kapontori)
Authors: Amane Gusmin Sarif
Published: September 2023

Komoditas horitikultura khususnya tanaman tomat bermanfaat bernilai ekonomis dan bermanfaat bagi manusia. Minimnya ketersediaan teknologi pengemasan, fluktuasi harga pasar dan biaya produksi yang besar mempengaruhi besar kecilnya pendapatan petani tomat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui besar kecilnya pendapatan usahatani tomat dan mengetahui tingkat efisensi biaya usahatani tomat di Kecamatan Kapontori. Pengumpulan data dilakukan  dengan menggunakan metode observasi, wawancara dan pencatatan. Metode pengambilan sampel menggunakan simple random samplingI, sehingga mendapatkan sebanyak 67 sampel petani. Hasil penelitian menujukkan besaran pendapatan usahatani tomat di Kecamatan Kapontori Kabupaten Buton menguntungkan hal ini dikarenakan pendapatan petani rata-rata Rp 25,044,614.93 per tahun atau Rp 2,087,051.24 per bulan. Efisiesi penggunaan biaya dalam usahani tomat yang dilakukan oleh petani di Kecamatan Kapontori adalah efisien. Hal ini berdasarkan hasil perhitungan diperoleh R/C sebesar 3,74, dimana nilai R/C lebih besar dari satu (R/C>1).
Persepsi dan Minat Generasi Milenial Terhadap Profesi Di Sektor Pertanian (Studi Kasus Di Desa Galung Lombok, Kecamatan Tinambung, Kabupaten Polewali)
Authors: Dewi Suryani , Jumrah Jumrah
Published: September 2023

Tren penurunan angkatan kerja muda di sektor pertanian merupakan masalah yang menyebabkan fenomena penuaan petani. Mengaitkan fenomena tersebut dengan ciri kehidupan generasi milenial dimana pesatnya perkembangan teknologi dan kemudahan akes informasi dapat berpengaruh pada persepsi dan minat generasi milenial terhadap pekerjaan di sektor pertanian. Bagaimana pengelolaan pertanian masa depan akan diwariskan kepada generasi milenial adalah sebuah tantangan dalam pembangunan sektor pertanian. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi dan minat generasi milenial terhadap pekerjaan di sektor pertanian di Desa Galung Lombok Kecamatan Tinambung Kabupaten Polewali Mandar. Pengambilan sampel pada penelitian ini dilakukan secara snowball sampling dengan jumlah responden sebanyak 100 orang. Pendekatan metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif kualitatif dengan pengukuran persepsi menggunakan skala likert. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa generasi milenial memiliki persepsi yang tinggi terhadap pekerjaan disektor pertanian berdasarkan tingkat pendidikan, jenis kelamin, status kepemilikan lahan, serta pengaruh lingkungan sosial dan keluarga. Adapun faktor yang mempengaruhi minat generasi milenial bekerja di sektor pertanian terdiri dari 1) Faktor yang mendorong minat adalah dukungan keluarga, potensi produksi dan harga pasar yang meningkat, dan perkembangan teknologi pertanian, informasi dan komunikasi, 2) Faktor yang mengurangi minat yaitu kurangnya modal, kurangnya wawasan dalam bidang pertanian, resiko kegagalan usaha, dan citra pekerjaan di sektor pertanian yang tidak bergengsi.
Analisis Efisiensi Teknis, Harga dan Ekonomis terhadap Penggunaan Input pada Usahatani Tomat di Desa Bukit Asri
Authors: Amane Gusmin Sarif
Published: September 2023

Tanaman hortikultura sangat penting bagi kehidupan masyarakat, karena peranannya sebagai sumber gizi bagi manusia dan juga bernilai ekonomis yang sangat tinggi. Efisiensi penggunaan faktor produksi sangat membantu dalam pengalokasian biaya produksi, sehingga tidak terjadi pemborosan karena akan berpengaruh terhadap hasil produksi dan keuntungan pada usahatani tomat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana tingkat efisiensi teknis, efisiensi harga, dan efisiensi ekonomis penggunaan faktor produksi usahatani tomat di Kecamatan Kapontori. Observasi, wawancara dan pencatatan dilakukan sebagai metode dalam pengumpulan data. Sebanyak 67 sampel petani yang digunakan, pengumpulan data sampel petani dengan menggunakan metode simple random sampling. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa analisis efisiensi  teknis  melalui fungsi produksi stochastic frontier 4.1c memperlihatkan  bahwa rata-rata produktivitas yang dicapai adalah sekitar 99 persen. Ditinjau  dari  efisiensi  harga  melalui perhitungan analisis efisiensi harga, penggunaan faktor produksi benih belum mencapai efisiensi, sementara   penggunaan faktor produksi luas lahan dan pupuk tidak efisien.  Secara ekonomis, penggunaan faktor produksi benih juga belum mencapai efisiensi ekonomis, sebaliknya penggunaan faktor produksi  luas lahan dan pupuk tidak  efisien.

Kata Kunci: Efisiensi, Faktor Produksi, Usahatani Tomat
Pemanfaatan Limbah Sayuran Terhadap Pertumbuhan Ikan Nila (Oreochromis niloticus) di Kelurahan Liabuku Kota Baubau
Authors: Ajo Antasalam , Failu Ismail , Bone Abdul Hadi
Published: September 2023

Waste of discarded vegetables can have a negative impact on the environment to health and efforts to use it can provide benefits such as alternative feed tilapia which in turn increases people's income. This study aims to find out the effect of vegetable waste on tilapia growth. While the usefulness of this study as an input material for tilapia farmers about alternative feed for tilapia fish cultivation is seen from the growth and increasing volume of the body. This research was conducted in July to September 2021 at Liabuku Village, Bungi Subdistrict, Baubau City. The method used is an experimental method, while the design used is a Complete Random Design (RAL) with 4 treatment levels and 3 repeats, so there are 12 experimental units. For each treatment tested tilapia fish as many as 10 tails with an average weight of 13.9 grams in each container of soil pond (waring). The treatments used are: Control (Commercial Feed), A Mustard 20% + Cabbage 70% + Kale 10%, B Mustard 50% + Cabbage 40% + Kale 10%, C Mustard 60% + Cabbage 30%+ Kale 10%. The results showed that feeding a combination of kale and bran feed had no real effect on absolute weight growth, survival rates and feed conversion. The highest absolute weight growth rate in C (Sawi is 29.55 grams). And the lowest at A is 27.47 grams. The highest survival rate on the controls (pellets) was 99% and the lowest at A at 93%. Feed conversion rate was highest at C at 10.89% and lowest at A at 15.05%.
Analisis Risiko Produksi Dan Pendapatan Usahatani Bawang Merah
Authors: Kusumawati Nur Farida
Published: September 2023

Shallots (Allium ascolonicum, L.) is a priority commodity in the development of lowland vegetables in Indonesia which is quite strategic and economical in terms of farming profits. Financially, this farming is quite profitable, on the other hand, onion farming has a fairly high level of risk, both business risk (fluctuating selling prices) and production risk. This study aims to 1. Analyze the production factors of shallots. 2. To analyze the production risk of shallot farming. 3. To analyze the income of onion farming.

Analysis of the data used is quantitative data and qualitative data with the data sources used are primary data and secondary data. The analytical tools used are risk level analysis, income analysis.

The results of the study show the risk of production and income in Panggih village, Trowulan district, Mojokerto district. Production risks faced by farmers are high prices for seeds, expensive and difficult fertilizers and pesticides with volatile selling prices of shallots, as well as unpredictable weather, pests and diseases, esecially fusarium, moller and armyworm. As for the risk analysis of shallot production from the coefficient of variation (CV) of 0.07, it means that if <0.50 then the farmer is always profitable, while the value is > 0.50 then the production risk of shallot farmers must accept the greater risk, and for the shallot income an average of IDR 16,964,303/season (2 months)

Keywords: income, shallots, production risk
Strategi Branding PT Pos Indonesia (Persero) Pada Media Sosial Instagram @posindonesia.ig
Authors: Rahmat Salsabila Rahiq
Published: September 2023

PT Pos Indonesia (Persero) memiliki pandangan dimata publik sebagai perusahaan kuno dan lama. Namun, dengan tujuh transformasi bisnis yang dimiliki, PT Pos Indonesia (Persero) masih berusaha untuk tetap berinovasi. Salah satunya product and channel transformations yaitu aplikasi Pospay. Aplikasi Pospay digunakan dalam branding Public Relations untuk membangun citra PT Posindo. Dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif – deskriptif, penelitian ini membahas mengenai bagaimana strategi branding Public Relations dalam membangun citra PT Posindo melalui aplikasi Pospay pada Instagram @posindonesia.ig. Pada penelitian ini peneliti mengumpulkan data dari hasil wawancara bersama Public Relations PT Posindo, pihak Marketing jasa keuangan, dan pengguna aplikasi Pospay, serta melakukan observasi melalui media instagram @posindonesia.ig. Konsep strategi branding yang digunakan peneliti yaitu menurut Van Gelder, Shults dan Barnes yaitu Brand Positioning, Brand Identity, dan Brand Communications. Hasil yang didapatkan dari penelitian ini yaitu branding Public Relations mampu membangun citra PT Posindo menjadi lebih baik dari sebelumnya. Karena melalui aplikasi Pospay, publik percaya bahwa PT Posindo mampu berkembang dan mengikuti zaman.
Peran Humas dalam Pengelolaan Konten Harian Instagram @infobsdtol di PT Bintaro Serpong Damai
Authors: Widyanigrum Leny Pramedia , Putri Idola Perdini , Melano Fiqie Lavani
Published: September 2023

Tol BSD yang menghubungkan Pondok Aren–Serpong di wilayah Tangerang Selatan mengalami permasalahan dalam operasional. Sebagai solusi, Tol BSD memaksimalkan peran Humas dalam pemberian informasi melalui konten media sosial Instagram. Penulis hadir dalam membatu peran Humas untuk menjalankan fungsi tersebut melalui beberapa kegiatan seperti pembuatan social media plan, tapping konten, editing konten, copywriting, evaluasi dan revisi, uploading, dan analisis.  Perancangan karya ini menggunakan beberapa teori antara lain komunikasi, komunikasi massa, public relation / humas, media sosial, Instagram, konten, dan produksi konten. Data primer yang digunakan dalam perancangan karya ini didapatkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Sedangkan untuk data sekunder penulis melakukan studi ilmiah.  Melalui kegiatan tersebut Humas PT BSD mampu menghasilkan sebuah konten yang baik sehingga dapat menjadi media komunikasi dan pemecah masalah antara institusi dan pengguna jalan. Keberhasilan Humas PT BSD dalam menjadi media komunikasi dan pemecah masalah juga didukung dengan data terkait analisis konten yang sudah dipublikasi berupa pengikut, jangkauan, interaksi, dan engagement yang seluruhnya mengalami kenaikan serta hasil survey kepuasan pelanggan 2022 yang menyatakan puas terhadap peran Humas.
Representasi Nasionalisme dalam Pembekalan LPDP Sri Mulyani
Authors: Hadiputri Desisonia Lilia
Published: September 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis teks pidato pemikiran dan gagasan Sri Mulyani sebagai Menteri Keuangan yang memprakarsai Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP). Melalui pidatonya “Refleksi Merah Putih: Aku Pergi Untuk Kembali” (disiarkan secara live di kanal LPDP RI 4 Oktober 2022) di YouTube. Hal ini merupakan langkah upaya mempertahankan nasionalisme penerima beasiswa (awardee) LPDP khususnya awardee studi lanjut Luar Negeri (LN) sebagaimana wacana awardee LN yang dianggap tidak nasionalis dikarenakan isu tidak langsung kembali dan mengabdi ke Indonesia. Isu tersebut pertama muncul pada sosial media Twitter dan diekspos di beberapa media salah satunya di kanal CNN Indonesia 30 Jul 2022 dengan tajuk “Alumni Beasiswa LPDP Wajib Balik ke Indonesia, Pengamat: Jika Tidak, Jangan Dicap Tidak Nasionalis”. Dengan beasiswa LPDP yang mencapai triliyunan tersebut, tentulah negara mengharapkan cita-cita untuk membangun negeri melalui kualitas SDM nya tercapai, begitupun Sri Mulyani yang meskipun berlatarbelakang seorang ekonom, namun kedekatannya dengan dunia pendidikan menjadikan Dana Abadi Pendidikan sebagai prioritas dan menjadi kesempatan pendidikan bagi seluruh rakyat Indonesia untuk menyongsong generasi emas 2045. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif- deskriptif dengan teori analisis wacana kritis Fairclough dilihat dalam dimensi; (1) teks, (2) praktik diskursus, dan (3) praktik sosial budaya. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini mengupas retorika dengan struktur teks (subyektivitas teks), diskursus (institusional) dan sosial budaya (ideologi yang ada pada masyarakat).
POLA INTERAKSI SOSIAL MAHASISWA DALAM PROSES KOMUNIKASI BELAJAR E-ELEARNING KULINO
Authors: Prasetyo Andika Eko
Published: September 2023

Coronavirus Disease 2019 or Covid-19, entered Indonesia indonesia since early 2020. This has an impact on the activities to experience restrictions, including the aspects of Teaching and Learning Activities (KBM) in Higher Education. Based on the Joint Decree of the 4 Ministers, learning activities, especially at tertiary institutions in all zones, must be carried out online. Institution designs a distance learning system use  the e-learning system. One of the Best Private Universities in Central Java, namely Dian Nuswantoro University, helped build a distance learning system, namely KULINO, which is a Moodle-based Learning Management System (LMS) in overcoming the Covid-19 Pandemic situation. This research aims to discover the social interactions that occur in online learning using KULINO. This study uses a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach. Research results show interaction between students and lecturers in synchronous learning is more interactive. In contrast, the asynchronous learning interactions run in one direction so education is not interactive. The form of social interaction in online learning is associative in the form of cooperation and assimilation, while the form of dissociative interaction is in the form of conflict in the task group. Learning that is synchronously intertwined is more interactive, althought it must still be combined with asyncronous. Suggestions that can be given are that lecturers should be able to build interesting situations so that students are not bored and passive during online lectures.
Dramatisasi Tipe Shot pada Iklan Pond’s for Men Edisi The Oily Warrior
Authors: Oktavian Reza
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACT

Commercial advertising films, or television commercials (TVC), are made as attractive as possible with the aim of attracting viewers. The element of dramatization in advertising is needed and is closely related to the type of shot used. This study analyzes the dramatization of Pond's for Men advertisements for The Oily Warrior Edition, a facial care product specifically for men. Qualitative research method by analyzing the type of shot used to create dramatic effects. The results of this study provide an understanding that choosing the right type of shot in a scene will create a visual dramatization effect, which is an effective marketing strategy to create advertising films that attract the attention of viewers.

Keywords: Dramatization, Shot, Shot Types, Television Commercial
KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL PERAWAT DENGAN LANSIA DALAM MEMBANGUN KEDEKATAN DI UPTD PANTI SOSIAL TRESNA WERDHA NIRWANA PURI DINAS SOSIAL PROVINSI KALIMANTAN TIMUR
Authors: Cintami Azra Zahra
Published: September 2023

Tahapan perkembangan manusia di masa lansia merupakan tahapan krusial yang banyak dihinggapi permasalahan dan membutuhkan seseorang dalam merawat kesehatan fisik dan psikologisnya. UPTD PSTW Nirwana Puri Samarinda memiliki tugas pokok sebagai pemberi pelayanan kesejahteraan sosial bagi lansia terlantar yang kebanyakan menutup diri dari lingkungan sekitar. UPTD Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha Nirwana Puri Dinas Sosial Provinsi Kalimantan Timur memiliki tugas pokok sebagai pemberi pelayanan kesejahteraan sosial bagi lansia dengan diantaranya, memberikan bimbingan fisik, spiritual, dan keterampilan.Keadaan tersebut dirumuskan pada sebuah pertanyaan penelitian: Bagaimana komunikasi interpersonal perawat dengan lansia dalam membangun kedekatan di UPTD PSTW Nirwana Puri Samarinda?. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana perawat melakukan penerapan komunikasi interpersonal menggunakan tahap penetrasi sosial pada lansia. Dalam menjelaskan masalah ini, peneliti menggunakan Teori Penetrasi Sosial. Penelitian ini berjenis kualitatif dengan metode penelitian fenomenologi deskriptif dan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara dan observasi. Informan pada penelitian ini merupakan perawat dan lansia UPTD PSTW Nirwana Puri. Untuk perawat dan lansia yang dipilih sebahai informan menggunkan metode purposive. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan perawat di UPTD PSTW Nirwana Puri Samarinda melakukan tahap orientasi dengan baik namun pada tahap pertukaran penjajakan afektif, tahap pertukaran afektif, dan tahap pertukaran stabil masih ditemukan ketidakefektifan dikarenakan kurangnya aspek keterbukaan dan aspek empati kepada lansia.
Personal Branding K-Pop Influencer @gebysrikandii di Instagram
Authors: Maharani Az-Zahra Nabilla , Kusuma Ade
Published: September 2023

K-Pop Influencer merupakan sebutan untuk influencer atau pemengaruh yang kontennya mayoritas bertemakan budaya korea populer sebagaimana dampak dari fenomena Hallyu Wave yang sudah mendunia. Sebagai influencer diperlukan adanya pembentukan personal branding agar dapat bersaing dengan para kompetitornya. Penelitian ini membahas tentang bagaimana personal branding K-Pop Influencer @gebysrikandii melalui akun Instagramnya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Teori yang digunakan pada penelitian ini yakni 8 Laws of Personal Branding menurut Montoya dan 3 Karakteristik Personal Branding yang Kuat menurut David McNally & Karl D. Speak. Sumber data pada penelitian ini didapatkan dengan dokumentasi pada feed Instagram @gebysrikandii yang bertagar #UmiJalanJalan. Hasil dari penelitian ini ditemukan bahwa terdapat 7 konsep personal branding yang ditampilkan oleh Geby Srikandi, yaitu konsep spesialisasi, kepribadian, perbedaan, terlihat, kesatuan, keteguhan dan nama baik namun pada postingan Instagram di akun @gebysrikandii peneliti tidak menemukan adanya konsep kepemimpinan. Peneliti juga menemukan bahwa Geby Srikandi pada Instagramnya @gebysrikandii  memenuhi 3 karakteristik yang mendasari pembentukan personal branding yang kuat, yaitu terdapat kekhasan, relevansi dan konsistensi.