bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Type II Topp-Leone Frechet distribution: properties and applications
Authors: Shanker Rama , Rahman Umme Habibah
Published: December 2021

The paper focuses on type II Topp-Leone Frechet distribution. Its properties including hazard rate function, reverse hazard rate function, Mills ratio, quantile function and order statistics have been studied. The maximum likelihood estimation used for estimating the parameters of the proposed distribution has been explained and expressions for the Fisher information matrix and confidence intervals have been provided. The paper discusses the applications of the distribution for modeling several datasets relating to temperature. Finally, the goodness of fit of the proposed distribution has been compared with that of the Frechet distribution.
Challenges Hindering the Resourcing for Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction in Gaza
Authors: Saleh Nour , Enshassi Adnan , Sundermeier Matthias
Published: December 2021

Resourcing post-disaster housing reconstruction (PDHR) entails many drawbacks creating bottlenecks to reconstruction projects. Understanding these vulnerable issues is of utmost to identify the appropriate interventions to mitigate their effects. The devastating aggression in 2014 in Gaza Strip served as a typical example of resources hampers. Based on the quantitative approach, the research employed a self-administrated questionnaire survey to identify the most significant challenges hindering the resourcing for post-2014 aggression housing reconstruction. The questionnaire targeted 55 of the key people in the implementing agencies of post-2014 aggression housing reconstruction. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics, through frequency distribution and effect index (EI); and using inferential statistics through one sample Wilcoxon signed rank test. Findings indicated that the challenges related to political issues have the most significant effect on resourcing the PDHR. The main key challenges are: (1) Difficulties to obtain permits from the Israeli side to flow the reconstruction materials into the Gaza Strip, (2) Insufficient funds for reconstruction efforts and (3) Refusal of the international community to contact the local de facto government. This research fills the knowledge gap relating to Gaza and provides the basis for more research on resourcing problems. This research has also extended, updated and confirmed the current knowledge regarding challenges hindering the resourcing for PDHR. The results draw attention of the implementing agencies in Gaza to the factors that creating bottlenecks to resource the reconstruction projects in order to overcome them and to mitigate their negative effects.
Molecular Profiling and Minimal Residual Disease Monitoring in Multiple Myeloma Patients: A Literature Review
Authors: Semyanikhina Aleksandra Vladimirovna , Tolstykh E.E.
Published: December 2021

A personalized approach is a promising tool for malignant neoplasm (MN) treatment. Gaining success and benefit assessment of this approach were considerably facilitated by the implementation of omix techniques which allow to obtain comprehensive information on the tumor genome and transcriptome state with identifying potential biomarkers and targets for directed drug action. Despite the exponential growth in the number of sequenced tumor genomes, some of them are not subject of active clinical studies, although obviously and increasingly require optimization of current treatment regimens. One of these pathologies is multiple myeloma (MM). Considerable advances in its diagnosis and treatment have substantially increased survival rates. However, MM cannot be removed from the list of fatal diseases, yet. It is a neoplasm which needs to be further studied and explored for implementation of new treatment strategies, most of which would be based on pheno- and genotypic characteristics of tumor cells. The present review deals with the state of the art in the study of the MM molecular genetic profile, minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring as well as potentials of the new generation sequencing for MRD diagnosis, prognosis, estimation, and search for predictors aimed at chemotherapy optimization.
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in Adults: Treatment Opportunities of Today
Authors: Latyshev Vitalii Dmitrievich , Lukina E.A.
Published: December 2021

Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is an extremely rare disease associated with tissue infiltration by pathological cells which are phenotypically similar to normal Langerhans cells. Standard therapy of LCH in adults has not been developed so far, due to the lack of sufficient evidence base for different treatment methods. In clinical practice, cytostatic treatment is applied along with new approaches using signaling pathway inhibitors involved in LCH pathogenesis. This literature review covers currently existing methods of LCH therapy in adults and their feasibility in clinical practice.
Systemic T-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disease Associated with Epstein-Barr Virus: A Literature Review and a Case Report
Authors: Shalamova E.A. , Kovrigina Alla Mikhailovna , Shupletsova I.A. , Nikulina E.E. , Latyshev V.D. , Tsvetaeva N.V.
Published: December 2021

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is ubiquitous, being identified in 90-95 % of adults. Its reactivation in immunodeficiency conditions often leads to clonal transformation of B-lymphocytes and development of B-cell lymphoproliferative diseases (LPD) and B-cell lymphomas. At the same time, in the countries of North-East and East Asia, as well as Latin America, non-immunocompromised patients sometimes demonstrate the development of EBV-associated T-cell lymphoproliferative diseases. The present paper reports a rare case of EBV-associated systemic T-LPD with lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly as well as acute autoimmune hemolytic anemia in a man of Caucasian race. Complex analysis of anamnestic, pathomorphological, and laboratory data allowed to distinguish this disease from T-cell lymphoma and choose the appropriate patient management strategy.
Carmustine in the Therapy of B-Cell Lymphomas
Authors: Koroleva Daria Aleksandrovna , Zvonkov E.E.
Published: December 2021

Aim. To analyze the efficacy and toxicity of different highdose chemotherapy protocols for the purpose of determining the optimal conditioning regimen with autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (auto-HSCT). Materials & Methods. The present review provides the analysis of some comparative retrospective studies. The evidence-based analysis proceeded in two stages consisting of a search and then primary processing of available literature. The PubMed database was searched for publications for the period 2004-2020. Results. In relapsed and refractory non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas as well as in Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the literature analysis demonstrated satisfactory efficacy of carmustine as part of BEAM conditioning. With the use of the BEAM conditioning regimen with subsequent auto-HSCT, up to 50 % of complete remissions were achieved in patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas and up to 70 % in patients with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Comparative studies show that despite concerns about severe toxicity, the use of carmustine was not associated with an increase in the incidence of adverse events. Lung and liver toxicity proved to be comparable with that of being observed while using alternative programs of highdose chemotherapy and corresponded to 9 % and 6 % on LEAM and BEAM regimens, respectively. Besides, carmustine feasibility in primary diffuse large B-cell CNS lymphoma was considered and analyzed in the context of the lack of thiotepa. Conclusion. High efficacy of carmustine as part of BEAM conditioning with subsequent auto-HSCT was proved in extremely unfavorable patients with relapsed and refractory non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas and Hodgkin’s lymphoma with an acceptable toxicity profile. The study of carmustine in the therapy of primary CNS lymphoma seems to be аn important area of clinical studies aimed at developing rational treatment options.
Impact of trade liberalization on technical efficiency of mining sector: A case of selected SADC countries
Authors: Masunda Shylet , Choga Ireen
Published: December 2021

Productive inefficiency and lagging technology progress are major reasons behind the Southern Africa Development Community’s (SADC) continued exportation of unprocessed minerals to the world markets. The study seeks to uncover the impact of trade openness on the technical efficiency of the mining sector in selected SADC countries (Botswana, DRC, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). Technical efficiency is the ability of any production process to produce maximum output from minimum quantities of inputs. A Cobb Douglas Stochastic Frontier Approach in a single-stage maximum likelihood estimation of Green’s true fixed effects was used to compute technical efficiency (scores) and the technological progress in the mining sector of SADC. Results indicate that there is no technical efficiency gains from trade liberalization during the period under study together with positive and significant technological progress. A coefficient of 0.72 suggests that a 1% increase in trade openness increases technical inefficiency in the mining sector by 0.72%. The parameter coefficient from the truncated normal distribution of the true fixed effects model indicated that technological progress from one year to the next year would lead to a 2.6% increase in the output index of the mining. Technological progress in the mining sector should target upstream mineral value chains instead of only upgrading technology in one dimension of extraction. In addition, countries should collectively and gradually put across laws that force new investments in the extraction of minerals to erect processing plants in mining value addition of host countries to re-direct economies into a growth path.
AcknowledgmentsThe authors are grateful to the North West University (RSA) for financing this study.
 
Enhanced Financial Business Competitiveness by Leveraging Technology and Innovation
Authors: Johan Suwinto
Published: December 2021

The financial industry has developed rapidly with the emergence of financial technology companies. Moreover, the use of technology in the financial industry has developed rapidly. However, conventional financial companies face tough challenges in doing business. They have to adopt the technology to survive. The adoption of technology will increase the competitiveness of established financial companies against financial technology companies. The research aims to analyze the impact of technology on improving the work process of established financial companies. It examines the business model of established financial companies and financial technology companies. The work process is almost identical for all companies. The research applies a qualitative method. The chosen companies are multi-purpose financing for the purchase of two-wheeled and four-wheeled motorized vehicles. The total number of companies involved in the research is four companies. The result concludes that conventional consumer finance companies need to adopt technology into the work process to compete with financial technology companies. Technologies that can be used are Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation job allocation, chatbot, and face recognition. The work process is reviewed by digitizing, eliminating, and moving. Then, technology adoption will require a large investment. Hence, consumer finance companies can collaborate with technology companies, including financial technology companies.
The Birth of the National Historical Writing in England and France
Authors:   St. Petersburg State University, Palamarchuk Anastasia , Terenteva Ekaterina , Fyodorov Sergey ,   St. Petersburg State University
Published: December 2021

The monograph is a study of main trends of emergence and evolution of the national historical writing in Western Europe in the XVIIth century. Based on a complex analysis of several phenomena which defined the development of the Early Modern historical writing, it provides a comparative analysis of the regional schools of historical writing (particularly those of the English antiquaries and French érudits) in the process of their respective growth and formation accomplished by the end of XVIIth century with the advent of the national historiography. The conceptual unity of the book is verified within the context of the rise of the national states in England and France, which stipulated a consistent demand for reinforcing the nationally orientated discourses not only in a historical writing but also in legal and political thought. The perception of England as an empire, entrenched in the insular historical and legal consciousness, recurring during the reigns of the Stuarts and extending to the whole British archipelago, determined the establishment of chorography as a prevalent form characteristic of the English historiography. Chorographic structure of the narrative unfolding the space of the territorial “empire” to the reader corresponded to the method of “intellectual appropriation” of the British Isles by the English antiquarians which could be defined as “cultural-historical”. A considerable role was devoted to reactualization of ethnogenetic myths at different levels: while some of them (primarily – the Galfridian myth) were regarded as relevant to the pan-British cultural and historical past, others emphasized autonomous dimensions of the past and present of distinct composites (Scotland, Ireland, Wales) The continental French variant of proto-national historiography also utilized the idea of empire but in a different mode defined by the formula “rex in regno suo imperator est”. The emerging school of érudits modelled principles of its narratives on patrimonial structures rooted in the feudal medieval society (dynasty; royal family; aristocratic lineages; seigneurial rights and vassal obligations; the system of offices created by the monarch stemming from the royal household etc.). The unity of the subjects of the French kingdom was ensured not by the shared territorial commonality but by their loyalty to the king. Therefore, the French variant of “intellectual appropriation” was developed in a socio-political direction in contrast to the territorial.
Efficacy of leaf extracts ofPsidium guajava(L.) on enteric bacterial isolates from faecally impacted groundwater
Authors: Sule A. O. , Olalemi A. O. , Ogundare A. O.
Published: December 2021

The efficacy of leaf extracts of guava Psidium guajava (L.) were assessed on enteric bacteria isolated from two wells (W1 and W2) prone to faecal contamination in Akure, Nigeria. The load of enteric bacteria in the water samples was determined using a standard microbiological method. Leaf extracts of P. guajava (L.) were prepared using ethanol and hot distilled water and the antibacterial effects of the extracts on bacterial isolates were determined using the agar well diffusion method. Phytochemical components of the leaf extracts were carried out using standard methods. Results revealed the following mean concentrations of enteric bacteria in W1 and W2: Salmonella (3.8 and 3.9 log10 CFU/100 ml) and Shigella (3.6 and 3.7 log10 CFU/100 ml). The ethanol leaf extracts of P. guajava (L.) exhibited a zone of inhibition of 22 mm at 200 mg/ml on Shigella and no zone of inhibition was observed on Salmonella. The phytochemical components of ethanol and hot distilled water leaf extracts of P. guajava (L.) revealed the presence of saponin as (13.64 mg/g) and (59.82 mg/g). The findings of this study revealed that ethanol leaf extracts of P. guajava (L.) may be useful as an antibacterial agent against Shigella.
Chlorophyll-a concentration inversion based on the modified Quasi-Analytical Algorithm and Sentinel-3 OLCI in Daihai Lake, China
Authors: Lu Zhao , Duan Huajie , Wang Daqing , Cao Jianwu , Du Guoli , Deng Zhengdong , Wang Guangyuan , Xu Haoli , Zhao Xiaoning , Shi Yue
Published: December 2021

The Quasi-Analytical Algorithm (QAA) is effective in retrieving water inherent optical properties (IOPs) from remote sensing spectral reflectance and has wider applications in studies of the open ocean and coastal waters than of inland waters. This research aimed to modify the QAA model based on measured field spectral reflectance and absorption coefficients to render it applicable to studies of Daihai Lake, China. The improvements mainly included the reference wavelength selection, the power index of the particle backscattering coefficient and the exponential slope of the absorption coefficient of the colored detrital matter estimation. The average relative error between the inverse and measured absorption coefficients was less than 20%. A linear model was established between the phytoplankton absorption coefficient at a wavelength of 674 nm (aph(674)) and the chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) concentration, with a determination coefficient of 0.88. Additionally, the modified Quasi-Analytical Algorithm (MQAA) model was applied to the Ocean and Land Color Instrument (OLCI) data aboard the Sentinel-3 satellite. Finally, a spatial distribution map for the Chl-a concentrations in Daihai Lake on August 10, 2017, was drawn and the mid-eutrophication area was found to occur in the north and border.
Un paisaje cultural pampeano en construcción: ordenamiento territorial de la frontera oeste santafesina (Argentina, 1858-1908)
Authors: Dosztal Irene
Published: December 2021

Este artículo tiene como objetivo abordar la construcción del paisaje cultural pampeano sobre el área fronteriza del centro oeste de la provincia de Santa Fe (Argentina) a lo largo de la segunda mitad del siglo xix y la primera década del xx. La metodología empleada es el análisis del catastro histórico en relación con la bibliografía especializada que, abordados en su dimensión diacrónica, permite la reconstrucción de un paisaje cultural que dejó una impronta definitiva en este sector geográficamente y socialmente fronterizo. A través del mismo se puede observar cómo el área geográfica indicada ve modificada su fisonomía producto del desarrollo colonizador alentado por los diferentes gobiernos en turno. Estos cambios fueron tanto productivos como sociales. Productivo por la parcelación de las tierras y social por la masiva introducción de inmigrantes en su mayoría europeos, considerados aptos para explotarlas y así posicionar a la Argentina en el mercado agroexportador.
Structural Analysis Revealed the Interaction of Cardenolides from
Calotropis procera with Na+/K+ ATPases from Herbivores
Authors: Ramos Márcio V. , Freitas Larissa B.N. , Bezerra Emanuel A. , Morais Francimauro Sousa , Lima João P.M.S. , Souza Pedro F.N. , Carvalho Cristina P.S. , Freitas Cleverson D.T.
Published: December 2021

Background:

The herbivores Danaus plexippus (Lepidoptera), Oncopeltus fasciatus,
and Aphis nerii (Hemiptera) are special insects that feed on Calotropis procera (Apocynaceae) (Sodom
Apple). At least 35 chemically distinct cardenolides have been reported in C. procera.

Objective:

We aimed to evaluate the interaction between cardenolides and Na+/K+ ATPases from
herbivores.

Methods:

The Na+/K+ ATPases from these insects were modeled, and docking studies were performed
involving cardenolides from C. procera.

Results:

The replacement of serine in sensitive Na+/K+ ATPase by histidine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine
in the structures examined suggested spatial impairment caused by interaction, probably
making the herbivorous insects resistant against the cardenolides of C. procera. In addition, the
ability of the insects to avoid cardenolide toxicity was not correlated with cardenolide polarity.
Therefore, the plant fights predation through molecular diversity, and the insects, regardless of
their taxonomy, face this molecular diversity through amino acid replacements at key positions of
the enzyme targeted by the cardenolides.

Conclusions:

The results show the arsenal of chemically distinct cardenolides synthesized by the C.
procera.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drugs and Pharmaceuticals
Authors: Sahu Adarsh , Mishra Jyotika , Kushwaha Namrata
Published: December 2021

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The advancement of computing and technology has invaded all the dimensions of science.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one core branch of Computer Science, which has percolated to
all the arenas of science and technology, from core engineering to medicines. Thus, AI has found
its way for application in the field of medicinal chemistry and heath care. The conventional methods
of drug design have been replaced by computer-aided designs of drugs in recent times. AI is
being used extensively to improve the design techniques and required time of the drugs. Additionally,
the target proteins can be conveniently identified using AI, which enhances the success rate of
the designed drug. The AI technology is used in each step of the drug designing procedure, which
decreases the health hazards related to preclinical trials and also reduces the cost substantially. The
AI is an effective tool for data mining based on the huge pharmacological data and machine learning
process. Hence, AI has been used in de novo drug design, activity scoring, virtual screening
and in silico evaluation in the properties (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity)
of a drug molecule. Various pharmaceutical companies have teamed up with AI companies
for faster progress in the field of drug development, along with the healthcare system. The review
covers various aspects of AI (Machine learning, Deep learning, Artificial neural networks) in drug
design. It also provides a brief overview of the recent progress by the pharmaceutical companies in
drug discovery by associating with different AI companies.
WITHDRAWN: Synthesis And Characterization Of Mesalamine Silica
Nanoparticles
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Published: December 2021

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multimodal analysis on a vocational English book and its effect on students’ English proficiency
Authors: Sidabutar Usman , Sinaga Nenni Triana , Sitorus Nurhayati , Lestari Febrika Dwi
Published: December 2021

The digitization of education is the use of technology as an aspect of the learning system, from the curriculum to the education system, which has a very big influence on innovation. As society and academic demand increase in the modern era, the online learning system (OLS) is encountered by society and academics. The multimodal approach refers to the huge learning competence in English ability as if the method or application is integrated in a digitizing manner. The multimodal approach contains using images, verbal and visual integration with words or text which provides meanings in the mode of communication. The process of analyzing and disclosing the text will give essence to the meaning of a picture message in a printed book will reveal projection, enhancement, concurrence. All of which are discussed based on linguistic analysis to relate the text to the general characteristics of language both verbally and visually. Systemic function Linguistics based on the concept of metafunction has ideational, interpersonal, and textual components linking the internal forms of language and their use in semiotic social contexts will be enacted to the research. The research will use descriptive and qualitative methods.
TÜRKİYE’YE GİRİŞ SONRASI PANDEMİ NEDENİYLE İZOLASYONA ALINAN KİŞİLERE VERİLEN SAĞLIK HİZMETLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ
Authors: CERİT Çiğdem , PORSUK Ahmet Önder
Published: December 2021

Amaç: Pandeminin ilk günlerinde, yurtdışından Türkiye’ye gelenler öğrenci yurtlarında izolasyona alınmışlardır. Bu çalışmanın amacı, bu şekilde Kırklareli’de izolasyona alınan kişilere verilen sağlık hizmetlerinin değerlendirilmesidir. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipteki çalışmamızda, Kırklareli’de karantinaya 21.03.2020-05.04.2020 tarihleri arasında alınan 528 misafirin sağlık verileri değerlendirilmiştir. Tüm kayıtlar geriye doğru değerlendirilmiş olup, örneklem seçilmemiştir. Verilerin analizinde, tanımlayıcı istatistikler, ki kare ve Spearman testleri kullanılmıştır. Çalışma için tüm yasal izin alınmıştır. Bulgular: Karantinaya alınan misafirlerin yaş ortalamalarının, 39.0±12.7 (min 3, max 79) ve %84’ünün erkek (n=445) olduğu saptanmıştır. Yurtdışından gelen misafirlerin %32.1’i (n=170), Avrupa ülkelerinden, %31.7’i (n=167) Özbekistan’dan, %25.8’i (n=136) Cezayir’den, %10.4’ü (n=55) Kazakistan’dan gelmiştir. Yurtta kalanların %13.6'sının (n =72), Covid 19 açısından risk grubunda oldukları saptanmıştır. Yaş ile risk grubunda olma arasında pozitif korelasyon saptanmıştır (rs=0.280, p<0.001). Misafirlere, 14 gün boyunca günde iki kez olmak üzere, 14.784 rutin ziyaret gerçekleştirilmiştir. Misafirlerin %5.5’inin (n=29) en az bir kez rutin dışı sağlık hizmeti talebi olmuştur. 14 misafir, Covid-19 benzeri semptomları nedeniyle hastaneye sevk edilmiş, ancak hiçbirinde hastalık tespit edilmemiştir. Sonuç: Kırklareli’de, yurtlardaki sağlık yönetimi deneyimi, başta riskli grupta olanlar olmak üzere, tüm misafirlerin sağlık durumlarının sürekli izlenmesi gerektiğini göstermiştir. Planlama yapılırken, misafirlerin yaş ortalaması arttıkça, riskli grupta olma olasılıklarının artabileceği dikkate alınmalıdır. Rutinin yanı sıra, rutin dışı sağlık hizmetleri taleplerine de hazırlıklı olunmalıdır. Tüm kamu kurumları, benzer durumlarda verecekleri hizmetler için planlamalar yapmalı, eşgüdüm ve iş birliği içinde çalışmalıdır.
Management Strategy of Mangrove Ecosystem in Siak Regency, Riau Province, Indonesia
Authors:   Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Riau University, Warningsih Trisla , Kusai Kusai , Bathara Lamun , Zulkarnain Zulkarnain , Ramadona Tomi , Deviasari Deviasari ,   Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Riau University
Published: December 2021

Coastal ecosystems on small islands have a large enough pressure to be inversely proportional to a large island due to various resource capabilities and limited supporting factors. Mangrove is one of the ecosystems on the coast of a small island that is susceptible to disturbance because it is close to human activities. This study aimed to determine the mangrove ecosystem management strategy on the coast of the Siak Regency. The research was conducted from July to August 2020 using survey and interview methods. Data analysis used the Analytical Hierarchy Process to determine the mangrove management strategy. The results showed that community involvement is a priority for managing sustainable mangrove ecosystems with the assistance of the Government and NGOs. Management priority factors, namely ecology, while still paying attention to economic, social, institutional, and technological concerns.
Impact of Youtefa Bridge Development to the Community’s Economic Condition on Holtekamp Beach, Jayapura City
Authors:   Faculty of Agriculture, Tidar University, Captain Suparman Street, Magelang City, Sari Annisa Novita , Brabar Chlif H. , Agustinus Agustinus ,   Faculty of Engineering, Cenderawasih University, Kamp Wolker Street, Jayapura City
Published: December 2021

Development in the infrastructure sector provides positive benefits for the community, including economic benefits. Youtefa Bridge is one of the infrastructures built on Youtefa Bay, Jayapura City, connecting Hamadi Village and Holtekamp Village. The existence of the Youtefa Bridge causes an enhancement of the community’s economy, especially in Holtekamp Beach. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the community’s economy in Holtekamp Beach after developing the Youtefa Bridge. The method used in this research is the quantitative method, with the sampling methods being observation and interview. The results showed a significant economic increase in Holtekamp Beach, marked by an increase in people's income by 50 – 70% after the development of the Youtefa Bridge. It can be concluded that Youtefa Bridge’s development can improve the community’s economy in Holtekamp Beach, Jayapura City. It is suggested that there is good cooperation between the regional government and beach managers in developing the tourism sector at Holtekamp Beach so that visitors will increase and the community's economy will also increase.
Pengaruh Celebrity Endorser terhadap Perilaku Pembelian Produk Pangan Olahan di Jakarta
Authors:   Program Studi Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Firdaus Rizky , Setyowati Nuning , Sundari Mei
Published: December 2021

The development of the number of processed product businesses continues to increase requires business owners to market their products more effectively. One marketing method that is effective at this time is using celebrity endorsers. Celebrity endorsers as owners and advertisers in this study use social media Instagram to market their products. The processed food products published in this study consisted of Ayam Geprek Bensu, Mie Bangcad, Filosofi Kopi, dan Sang Pisang. The purpose of this study is to see the effect of celebrity endorser attributes on the intention and policy of purchasing processed products in Jakarta. Data were analyzed using the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and TRA modification, namely attitudes and subjective norms to become celebrity endorser attributes, namely trustworthiness, expertise, attractiveness, respect, and similarity for consumer relations to processed food products in Jakarta. The basic research method used is descriptive and analytical methods with survey techniques. The location taking method is done purposively and the sample collection uses a purposive sampling method with 70 respondents taking samples. Data collection techniques by collecting and recording with data collection tools, namely online questionnaires using google forms. Data analysis method uses Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with Partial Least Square (PLS) application using SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results showed that trustworthiness, expertise, attractiveness, and similarity are significantly has positive effect to the intention and consumer purchase intentions significantly increased positively on processed purchase products in Jakarta. The quality offered is not significant to the intention to purchase processed products in Jakarta.
Analisis Struktur, Perilaku dan Kinerja Pasar pada Sentra Industri Rengginang Lorjuk di Kabupaten Sumenep
Authors:   Program Studi Magister Agribisnis Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Hopid Hopid , Sudiyarto Sudiyarto , Hendrarini Hamidah
Published: December 2021

One of the fast-growing food industries in Sumenep Regency is the "Rengginang Lorjuk" snack industry as a well-known specialty food to various regions and a brand image of Sumenep Regency snacks. Rengginang lorjuk industrial center is located in Prenduan Village, Pragaan District. This study aims to analyze the structure, conduct and market performance in the Rengginang Lorjuk industrial center in Sumenep Regency. A simple random sampling method was used for sampling 20 rengginang lorjuk producers. The analysis shows the market structure of rengginang lorjuk industry leads to the form of a medium oligopoly market with a CR4 value of 43.15%. Market conduct is characterized by the implementation of pricing, product, promotion and distribution strategies and there are 4 marketing channel patterns. Market performance is shown by the average value of PCM of all rengginang lorjuk producers by 15%. The highest PCM value of the rengginang lorjuk stamp industry is Dua Putri 47.27% and the lowest 4.55% is owned by Dua Jempol.
Analisis Kinerja Sub Terminal Agribisnis Kutabawa (Studi Kasus pada Pemasaran Sayuran Bawang Daun, Petsai dan Caisim di Desa Kutabawa, Kecamatan Karangreja, Kabupaten Purbalingga)
Authors:   Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman, Khomsiah Khomsiah , M Alpha , Widyarini Indah
Published: December 2021

STA Kutabawa is a market established by the local government of Purbalingga to facilitate the marketing of agricultural commodities in kutabawa village and its surroundings. Even though STA has been operating for a long time, there are still traditional marketing institutions in Kutabawa Village.this shows that farmers in this village have not all used STA as a means to market their agricultural products.This study aims to 1) analyze the performance of the Kutabawa Agribusiness Sub-Terminal and 2) Analyze the farmers' choice opportunities in choosing marketing institutional and their reasons. Sampling of 56 farmers was obtained using the simple random sampling method and as many as 37 marketing institutions were obtained using the snow ball sampling method. STA performance analysis methods used are marketing channels, marketing margins, farmer's share and profit-to-cost ratios, and opportunities for marketing institutional choices using binary logistic regression. The results showed that 1) The performance of the Kutubawa Agribusiness Sub-Terminal shows that there are differences in marketing margins, farmer share and profit-to-cost ratios for each marketing channel through the Kutabawa STA and traditional institutions. Marketing channels through the Kutabawa STA are more efficient than traditional institutions, because they have lower marketing margins, prices received by farmers is higher and each marketing institution get the benefits from the marketing costs incurred. 2) Opportunity to choose it as a place of payment, sales volume, land distance to STA and vehicle ownership. Opportunities for farmers who requested directly, the number of harvests is less than equal to 140 kilograms, planting distance is less than two kilometers and has a vehicle that uses to choose directly to Kutabawa STA.
Problematika Impelementasi Program Kartu Tani di Wilayah Kerja Balai Penyuluhan Pertanian Kecamatan Bonang Kabupaten Demak
Authors:   Program Studi Agribisnis, Departemen Pertanian, Fakultas Peternakan dan Pertanian,  Universitas Diponegoro, Wahid Ahmad , Gayatri Siwi , Prayoga Kadhung
Published: December 2021

This research is motivated by the not yet optimal implementation of the policy of the farmer card program in the BPP work area of Bonang District, Demak Regency in an effort to achieve the policy goals. Implementation of the farmer card program in Demak Regency which was launched since 2017 apparently still found many problems that hampered the implementation of the program. The purpose of this study is to provide an analysis of the implementation and problems in the implementation of the farmer card program in the work area of the Agricultural Extension Center of Bonang District, Demak Regency. This research was conducted in January-March 2020 using an explanatory type and is a qualitative study. This research approach is a case study. The location is determined by purposive sampling. Determination of informants using the snowball sampling method to obtain 21 informants. Retrieval of data using in-depth interviews, observation, field notes and documentation. Analysis of the data used is an interactive model analysis of Miles and Huberman including data reduction, presentation and conclusion drawing. The results of this research are 1). The implementation of the farmer card program in the BPP working area of Bonang District, Demak Regency is in accordance with the farmer card SOPs made by policy makers, however technical and non-technical problems are present at every stage of the farmer program implementation. 2). Problems with implementing a farmer card program are influenced by communication, resource, disposition and bureaucratic structures that make complexity and continuity in the problem. Suggestions that can be given are optimizing and making mechanisms that are easier and can be applied by policy implementers and target groups.
Pengaruh Sikap, Norma Subjektif, Persepsi Kendali Perilaku terhadap Niat Perilaku Konsumsi Berkelanjutan Pembelian Makanan Berkemasan Ramah Lingkungan Foopak
Authors:   Universitas Brawijaya, Fitriani Indri , Widyawati Wiwit , Syafrial Syafrial
Published: December 2021

Minat masyarakat terhadap produk hijau yang mulai berkembang membuat produsen memunculkan green marketing. Salah satu upaya green marketing yaitu pergantian packaging ramah lingkungan. Foopak menjadi salah satu merk produk kemasan makanan berbahan dasar kertas yang mudah didaur ulang dan banyak digunakan beberapa vendor makanan. Pada penelitian ini, niat perilaku konsumsi berkelanjutan khususnya mahasiswa menjadi penting diperhatikan karena generasi muda merupakan target tepat dalam mempromosikan konsumsi berkelanjutan pada masyarakat. Menggunakan Theory of Planned Behavior diteliti sebanyak 243 mahasiswa Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Brawijaya yang memiliki pengetahuan keberlanjutan dalam niat pembelian produk makanan berkemasan Foopak. Melalui analisis Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling diperoleh hasil bahwa sikap seseorang memiliki pengaruh paling kuat terhadap niat pembelian dengan koefisien sebesar 0,324, diikuti persepsi kendali perilaku dengan koefisien 0,279 dan norma subjektif dengan koefisien 0,181. Hasil tersebut dapat digunakan sebagai pertimbangan bagi produsen terkait strategi memotivasi konsumen membeli makanan berkemasan ramah lingkungan.
Penerapan Metode Quality Function Deployment untuk Peningkatan Kepuasan Konsumen dalam Kualitas Produk UKM Sanders Milk Donut
Authors:   Program Studi Teknologi Industri Pertanian, Fakultas Teknologi Industri Pertanian, Universitas Padjadjaran, Zahra Noer , Kastaman Roni , Pujianto Totok
Published: December 2021

In order to improve product quality concerning of The Sanders Milk Donuts (as Small Medium Entreprise) accordance with consumer satisfaction and the winning of market competition, The Sanders has conducted research to determine the priority improvements based on consumers needs. The steps taken by the company in relation to this research include identifying the consumers product attributes performance levels and technical response components to be improved in terms of the basic components of technology and human labor. The data collected from 100 respondents and analize based on direct observation and brainstorming with Sanders Milk Donuts using the QFD (Quality Function Deployment) method. The results show that there are eight attributes of consumer needs that have been fulfilled by Sanders Milk and there are four technical response components that need to be improved from the technoware aspect and eight technical response components that need to be improved from the humanware aspect
Kinerja dan Ukuran Usahatani Tebu di Kabupaten Malang Jawa Timur
Authors:   Program Studi Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Brawijaya, Saputro Arief , Hanani Nuhfil , Fahriyah Fahriyah
Published: December 2021

The low productivity of sugarcane in various regions, especially in production centers, has caused domestic sugar production to fluctuate and unable to meet national sugar needs. That is thought to be due to the inefficient use of inputs by sugarcane farmers, lack of access to capital and information, resulting in farmers being unable to provide the latest technology for sugarcane cultivation. The research objective was to analyze the performance of the sugar cane business in Malang Regency by measuring its technical analysis using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) approach. This research was conducted using a survey method of 50 respondent sugarcane farmers in Malang Regency with the multistage random sampling method. The average total technical efficiency (TE CRS) of sugarcane farmers in Malang Regency is 0.766, the average value of pure technical assessment (TE VRS) is 0.829, and the average efficiency scale is 0.926. Farmers who are technically efficient at optimal scale (CRS) of 18% and 82% are not yet at optimal scale. Farmers who are not at an optimal scale are in an IRS condition of 50% and DRS condition of 32%. The result of correlation analysis shows that land areas as a control variable significantly affect the relationship between technical analysis and income, which shows a solid and positive value is 0.415.
Efektivitas Komunikasi Penyuluh Pertanian dalam Program Jaringan Irigasi Air Dangkal di Kecamatan Cepu, Kabupaten Blora
Authors:   Program Studi Penyuluhan dan Komunikasi Pertanian, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Maulida Yuhan , Aulia Tsaniya
Published: December 2021

Water management for agriculture through the development of surface irrigation and ground water has been carried out by agrarian communities to produce food. Mismanagement on water resources has possibility in causing damage to the ecological system, leading to the inability of nature to support human existence. In 2019, Cepu District received assistance namely Surface Irrigational System program and thereby this program was assisted by extension agents. To what extent the agricultural extension workers had communicated effectively in assisting this program and supporting environmentally friendly water management is an interesting discussion. This study aimed at determining the communication effectiveness of agricultural extension workers in assisting Surface Irrigational System program in Cepu District, Blora Regency and giving recommendation to improve the communication effectiveness between agricultural extension workers and farmers in conducting the program. Technically, this research used qualitative and quantitative method in descriptive design. The results indicated that extension agents who assisted the Surface Irrigational System program performed effective communication (74,01%) as they were able to improve farmers' networks and connectivity, provide farmers with easier and cheaper access to extension services; conduct regular farmers meetings; deliver programs or subsidies that motivate farmers; mobilize farmers to support agricultural activities; and develop participatory activities.
Studi Mitigasi Risiko untuk Meningkatkan Kinerja Subsistem Produksi Kentang di Kota Batu
Authors:   Program Studi Agribisnis, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Brawijaya, Fahriyah Fahriyah , Ula Mahfudlotul , Salsabila Hana'
Published: December 2021

Horticulture commodities, especially potatoes have a relatively high risk and economic value. Potato farming risks include production risk due to climate anomalies that cause pest and disease attacks, natural disasters, price risk, and other market risks. Knowledge of risk will direct farmers’ behavior on production activities and their farming performance. The objectives of this study were: (1) identify the risks from each potato farmer’s perceptions, (2) evaluate the priority risk for each potato farmer, (3) analyze the production performance of each potato farmer, and (4) compile a risk mitigation strategy potato farmer in Batu City. Research location choosen by multistage cluster sampling from subdistricts to villages that is a potato production’s center. The data were collected by structured interviews. The FAHP was used to analyze the risk faced by potato farmers. Measurement of potato production performance is carried out by analyzing technical efficiency using the DEA BCC model. The risk mitigation strategy is formulated considering risk priorities and the performance achieved by potato farmers. According to results, it is shows that collectively the highest risk comes from operational aspect by the score of 0,35. These operational risks can be mitigated by using desease-resistant varieties. The results of the potato production’s performance shows that 58,33% of the farmers are technically efficient. According to scale efficiency, 65% of farmers are operating on the IRS
Karakteristik Brand Equity Yourgood Smoothies Bar di Mata Konsumen
Authors:   Program Studi Teknologi Industri Pertanian, Fakultas Teknologi Industri Pertanian, Universitas Padjadjaran, Hadiputri Ananda , Kastaman Roni
Published: December 2021

Public awareness of a healthy lifestyle creates business opportunities. One of them is by creating a cafe with a healthy food theme. It is important for a brand to know the condition of its brand in the eyes of their customers. This can be identified using brand equity. Brand equity consists of brand awareness, brand loyalty, brand association, perceived quality, and market behavior. The research was conducted on the Yourgood brand in May-July 2020. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling of 113 respondents and was conducted through an online questionnaire, Google Form. Sampling used was purposive sampling of 113 respondents and was carried out through an online questionnaire, Google Form. The results showed that brand awareness was strong, consumer loyalty to the brand was not strong, and there were both advantages and disadvantages of the quality of the brand.
Penerapan Metode Quality Function Deployment (QFD) yang Terintegrasi Metode Servqual untuk Meningkatkan Kepuasan Konsumen dalam Kualitas Pelayanan di Inaka Coffee
Authors:   Fakultas Teknologi Industri Pertanian, Universitas Padjadjaran, Putri Nadya , Pujianto Totok , Kastaman Roni
Published: December 2021

Inaka Coffee is one of the coffee shops located in Cimahi City. The existence of this coffee shop is becoming a trend as evidenced by the increasing level of coffee consumption in Indonesia. This research aims to determine the service attributes needed and desired by Inaka Coffee’s consumers, to find out the service performance of Inaka Coffee compared to other competitors as well as to find out the service attributes that must be prioritized to improve service quality in fulfilling Inaka Coffee’s customer satisfaction. This is done by implementing the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method which aims to improve the service quality on aspects deemed less eligible at Inaka Coffee. This Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method is integrated by SERVQUAL. To find out the consumers’ needs, interviews were conducted with 30 respondents regarding the desired attributes while being at the Coffee Shop. In addition, this research involved 120 respondents, namely coffee shop’s consumers in an assessment regarding expectations and realities of the service quality. This research did not only involve consumers as respondents but also involve experts in assessing the needed technical response and the relationship between the provided technical response provided and the desired consumer’s needs. There are 24 main priorities that need improvement seen from the Pareto diagram analysis. This technical response needs to be done in order to reduce the gap between the value of realities and expectations which means it can increase customer satisfaction of the existing service quality.