bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The neuroeconomics of work: Computational and neural mechanisms of the dynamics of effort-based decisions
Authors: Scholey Emma , Lugtmeijer Selma , Apps Matthew A J
Published: July 2024

The motivation to exert effort is fundamental for health, wealth and survival. Reduced motivation is linked to unemployment, poor educational outcomes, and poorer physical and mental health. To understand the extensive impact of motivation, research across psychology, economics, psychiatry, neurology and neuroscience is increasingly deploying neuroeconomics inspired paradigms, to understand how we choose whether to exert effort or not. This has led to multiple insights into the computational and neural mechanisms underlying effort, its variation between healthy people, and how and why it can be impaired. Here we outline the most recent work in this field which highlights that there are multiple domains to motivation, various contexts which modulate our willingness to exert effort, and that choosing to exert effort or not dynamically waxes and wanes from moment-to-moment. We review and synthesise this work to move towards a neuroeconomic framework for motivation.
Portfolio Management Using the Complex Wishart Distribution
Authors: Bahadursingh Roman
Published: July 2024

This paper presents a novel approach to portfolio management by leveraging the properties of the Complex Wishart Distribution. This distribution, unlike its real counterpart, is adept at modeling the covariance of complex-valued data, making it particularly suitable for financial returns that can exhibit complex dependencies. The methodology proposed herein provides a more robust framework for estimating and managing risk in diversified portfolios. This work is entirely self-contained and introduces the necessary background, theoretical framework, and practical applica- tions of this novel approach.
Redesign of workstations to minimize musculoskeletal disorders for guitar workers in Indonesia
Authors: Pratiwi Indah , Jannah Isnainiyah Wardatul
Published: July 2024

This study aims to determine and analyze body parts that experience musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and muscles that experience fatigue in guitar-making workers. The method used is the Nordic Body Map (NBM) to determine MSDs complaints, including complaints of pain in 28 parts of the worker's body, and the Muscle Fatigue Analysis (MFA) method to determine muscle fatigue that occurs in each part of the body by determining the level of effort, duration of work, and frequency of work movements. The results of research using NBM were 2 workers with high risk, 3 workers with medium risk, and 7 workers with low risk. The results of the MFA method were that 3 workers experienced muscle fatigue in the very high category with priority in the neck, back, shoulders, right arm, wrist and feet. Efforts to minimize the risk of MSDs by redesigning work facilities using SolidWorks software and reducing the risk of muscle fatigue by improving work facilities, improving the layout of the production floor, and encouraging workers to stretch their muscles and exercise regularly.
Analysis of consumer characteristics on retail business with clustering analysis method and association rule for selling improvement strategy recommendations
Authors: Khasanah Annisa Uswatun , Baihaqie Muhammad Rafly Qowi
Published: July 2024

In the highly competitive retail industry, companies must continually innovate and develop unique business strategies to enhance their sales performance. The ABC Store, a mini market in Yogyakarta, has experienced fluctuating sales over the past year, failing to meet its targets. This study aims to analyze consumer purchasing behavior at the ABC Store and provide strategic recommendations to boost sales. The data analyzed in this study comprises three months of transaction records. The methods used include Association Rule - Market Basket Analysis (AR-MBA) with the FP-Growth algorithm and Clustering Analysis with K-Means. The clustering analysis identified four distinct customer segments: Mid-Morning Moderates, Diverse Afternoon Buyers, Evening Moderates, and High-Value Customers. Cluster 2, comprising Diverse Afternoon Buyers, was selected for AR analysis due to its relatively high transaction value and the variety of products purchased, indicating its potential to evolve into a High-Value Customers cluster. The analysis yielded 104 rules. The findings can inform marketing strategies to increase sales, including product bundling and customer loyalty programs such as a point system.In the highly competitive retail industry, companies must continually innovate and develop unique business strategies to enhance their sales performance. The ABC Store, a mini market in Yogyakarta, has experienced fluctuating sales over the past year, failing to meet its targets. This study aims to analyze consumer purchasing behavior at the ABC Store and provide strategic recommendations to boost sales. The data analyzed in this study comprises three months of transaction records. The methods used include Association Rule - Market Basket Analysis (AR-MBA) with the FP-Growth algorithm and Clustering Analysis with K-Means. The clustering analysis identified four distinct customer segments: Mid-Morning Moderates, Diverse Afternoon Buyers, Evening Moderates, and High-Value Customers. Cluster 2, comprising Diverse Afternoon Buyers, was selected for AR analysis due to its relatively high transaction value and the variety of products purchased, indicating its potential to evolve into a High-Value Customers cluster. The analysis yielded 104 rules. The findings can inform marketing strategies to increase sales, including product bundling and customer loyalty programs such as a point system.
The implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program on employee working conditions in the harvesting unit of PT Sewangi Sejati Luhur
Authors: Ferhat Amallia , Nurdiansyah Bayu , Suswatiningsih Tri Endar , Bimantio Mohammad Prasanto
Published: July 2024

PT. Sewangi Sejati Luhur, a palm oil plantation company, manages 7,000 hectares divided into 12 divisions across 3 estates. The company primarily focuses on cultivating and processing Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB), with the harvesting unit employing the most workers. This research aims to investigate the implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) program within the harvesting unit at PT Sewangi Sejati Luhur, designed to prevent work accidents and occupational diseases. Conducted in Tapung Hulu Subdistrict, Kampar Regency, Riau Province, the study employs a quantitative descriptive method using the HIRARC method to assess OHS application and employee working conditions. A saturated sample of 30 harvesting employees was surveyed through interviews and documentation of the OHS program. The findings reveal that the OHS program includes periodic health exams, OHS awareness campaigns, monthly activities, and training sessions. The program's implementation has led to low accident rates and satisfactory achievement of goals. Correlation analysis shows a significant link between OHS program implementation and improved employee working conditions. Additionally, 82% of respondents reported that the OHS program significantly influenced their working conditions, while 18% cited other factors. Overall, the OHS program in PT Sewangi Sejati Luhur's harvesting unit has been effective, ensuring a low accident rate and meeting monthly targets.
Optimizing product design and development of engine carbon cleaning maintenance tools using reverse engineering and VDI 2222 methods
Authors: Wijaya Dewa Kusuma , Hartono B.J Ridwan , Jazuli Jazuli , Izzhati Dwi Nurul
Published: July 2024

This research article explains the product design and development optimization of multi feature engine carbon cleaning maintenance tools. The implementation of the Reverse Engineering method was integrated with VDI 2222 in the research process. The results of the optimal design and development of this tool obtained a component structure that was able to meet 14 types of consumer needs with a total tool cost of IDR 1.137.900 with a total tool weight of 6.9 kg. The results of the load test simulation concluded that the housing case was able to withstand the overall weight of the components that make up the tool. Depending on the liquid chemical used, the results of tool tests on a limited scale have proven to be able in save fuel consumption by ±12.5% per hour with engine workload which can also be reduced by 3,14%.
Management of battery waste recycling by electric motorbike workshops: A literature review
Authors: Purwani Annie , Budijati Siti Mahsanah , Asih Hayati Mukti
Published: July 2024

Battery waste needs to be managed immediately and thus electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular as a sustainable replacement for internal combustion engine vehicles. This review discusses waste battery recycling industry practices and emphasizes the need for authorized battery management services for electric motorcycles. This gap allows third-party businesses not affiliated with the primary manufacturer to emerge and potentially grow sustainably. The literature review methodology involves an in-depth search of relevant literature using the Scopus database with strategically selected keywords. The VoS Viewer collects, organizes, and graphically maps references to synthesize them orderly. The search initially yielded 138 relevant articles. This number was then narrowed to 66 articles published in English journals. Thirty-nine articles were found when the search was modified to focus on full-text availability. These findings indicate an important need for more targeted research to design effective management frameworks for recycling waste batteries in electric motorbike workshops. All critical components increased waste management awareness and expertise among workshop managers, government policies, funding support, and a well-coordinated supply chain. This assessment identifies barriers to developing a viable battery waste recycling sector and makes recommendations for future policy and research initiatives.
ENVIRONMENTAL CARE: THE STRENGTHENING CHARACTER EDUCATION THROUGH ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (IRE) DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Ruslan  , Mudjia Rahardjo  , Agus Maimun  , Rahinah Ibrahim
Published: July 2024

Dogmatic Islamic Religious Education (IRE) learning in schools seems to lack of attention to environmental issues. Thus, IRE needs to incorporate environment issues. This study aims to analyze the concept and implementation of strengthening environmental care character education through IRE development as well as its implications in framework of eco-culture formation, using MTsN 1 Sumenep and SMPN 2 Larangan Pamekasan as case studies. Using a qualitative approach with a multi-site study design, This research used interviews, observations, and documentation in collected data. The research findings show that the concept of strengthening environmental care character education through IRE development describes efforts to strengthen environmental care character holistically-integrated through curricular, co-curricular, and self-development activities. While its implementation is carried out through 4 stages, namely design which includes identifying the types of activities, developing environment-based IRE study materials, preparing supporting facilities; implementation which includes integrated PAI learning, school management, and student development activities; monitoring and evaluation is carried out through supervision activities and monthly meetings; follow-up refers to school self-evaluation. While the implications can be seen from 3 aspects; the improvement of educational services, changes in learner behavior, a decrease in school operational costs and the existence of class funds.
EFFECTIVENESS OF DIGITAL MARKETING TO INCREASE PURCHASE INTEREST OF CIREBON CITY CAFE VISITORS
Authors: Ananda Gresycia Wulandari  , Fadilla Harningtias  , Siska Ernawati Fatimah
Published: July 2024

This study is intended to determine the influence of Digital Marketing through Store Atmosphere on the buying interest of Café visitors in the city of Cirebon. The population used in this study was café visitors in the city of Cirebon. The sampling technique uses Incidental Sampling. In testing this data using analysis with Structural Equation Modeling- Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS), with respondents amounting to 200. The results show that Buying Interest is partially positive and significant which is influenced by 17% Digital Marketing and Store Atmosphere partially affects Buying Interest by 81%. This proves that Buying Interest is a link between the Digital Marketing variable and the Digital Marketing variable. This research provides theoretical implications for references for future research related to Digital Marketing, Store Atmosphere and Buying Interest, especially in Cafes. The implication is in the form of Café suggestions so that in the future it can improve the quality of Digital Marketing and also Store Atmosphere for Purchase Interest to increase.
El cine “clásico” como herramienta docente para explicar las interrelaciones entre Poder, Comunicación y Periodismo: análisis de escenas/secuencias según la cronología histórica
Authors: Reig Ramón ,   Universidad de Sevilla
Published: July 2024

The use of good cinema in university teaching and research means adding a first-rate tool to academic work. Good cinema, in this work, is that which reflects the realities, not the dreams, that citizens receive every day as a derivation of the actions of the powers, a way of acting that cinema has captured with a high degree of fidelity. With this investigation into cinema as an explanatory vector of the interrelationships between powers, Communication and Journalism, we pursue, for the first time, something very typical of science: systematising a dynamic of a part of the teaching development of the subject Structure and Power of Communication taught at the Faculty of Communication of the University of Seville (Spain) by faculty assigned to the Sevillian School for Structure of the Information (SSEI).
Viabilidade econômica e produção de bovinos de corte com dieta de alto grão e convencional em confinamento
Authors: De Morais Jaqueline Eliane , Camargo Simone Cristina , De Morais João Eduardo
Published: July 2024

Brazilian beef cattle farming stands out for its large-scale production, playing a vital role in national and international trade. Despite this, there is a need for improvement in productivity and profitability. The extensive model, despite territorial demand, exhibits low use of technologies and problematic management. Intensive livestock farming minimizes these issues, offering greater production efficiency by reducing the age at which cattle are finished and optimizing the use of space on the property. The choice of diet in confinement systems aims to enhance the cost/benefit ratio. This research aims to compare the performance of Nelore cattle subjected to different diets during the finishing phase in confinement, considering intake, productivity, carcass characteristics, and economic viability. For the experiment, 20 Nellore cattle were used, divided into two groups of 10 animals, where one received the treatment of feed + forage, and the other a high-grain diet. For the variables of average daily gain (ADG), total weight gain (TWG), and feed-lot time, there was no effect (P < 0.05) from the treatments. However, an effect (P < 0.05) on carcass yield between diets was observed, directly impacting the economic viability of beef cattle production, as the abattoir pays per kilogram (cwt) of carcass.
Total outflow graft thrombosis: From permanent circulatory support to temporary circulatory support by deactivating HeartMate 3™ and implanting Impella 5.5® in a high urgent bridge to transplant concept
Authors: Bauer SJ
Published: July 2024

X-ray shows a male patient with two left ventricular assist devices. Initial presentation was with intermittent low-flow-alarms.
Safety Assessment of Inactivated Whole Virion Booster Vaccine against the SARS­-CoV-­2 Virus (BelCovidVac) in Immunized Study Subjects aged 18 to 60 Years (day 28)
Authors: Stoma I. O. , Voropaev E. V. , Mikhailova E. I. , Los D. M. , Osipkina O. V. , Braga A. Yu. , Kovalev A. A. , Molchanova A. V. , Trofimova N. V. , Pershenkova O. S. , Yaroshevich B. S. , Mirge M. N.
Published: July 2024

Relevance. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is not yet possible to effectively stop the spread of new strains of coronavirus [1]. At the same time, most experts and analysts in the field of medicine publicly admit that at the moment vaccination is the most powerful weapon in the fight against COVID-19 [2–6]. While vaccination, like the entire health care system, has now become an element of politics and economics, the creation of proprietary vaccine in each country has become an element of national security [7]. Aims. To evaluate the safety of the inactivated booster vaccine «BelCovidVac» in immunized study subjects from 18 to 60 years old (day 28). Materials and methods. A prospective, randomized, double-blind phase I/II trial evaluated the safety of an inactivated whole virion booster vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus in two doses in healthy study subjects aged 18 to 60 years who had completed a full course of vaccination with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and/or recovered from COVID-19, which included 129 subjects (24 in phase 1 and 105 in phase 2). Results. The study reported 195 adverse reactions in 94 study subjects. The study reported 80 adverse reactions in 24 (100%) study subjects at Phase 1, and 115 adverse reactions in 70 subjects at Phase 2. The study detected mild adverse reactions in 77,50% of cases at Phase 1, and in 71,30% at Phase 2. Moreover, the study found one serious adverse reaction in 1 subject at Phase 2, which occurred as a result of taking placebo. The incidence of adverse reactions with the use of the candidate vaccine in two doses is comparable to placebo (χ2 = 3,15, p = 0,08). Conclusion. The vaccine candidate demonstrated good tolerability at both Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Factors Determining Adherence to Hand Antisepsis by Healthcare Workers during Pandemic Infection Spread (as exemplified by COVID­-19)
Authors: Smirnova S. S. , Stagilskaya Yu. S. , Egorov I. A. , Zhuikov N. N.
Published: July 2024

Relevance. The healthcare personnel’s adherence to hand antisepsis is а pressing problem during any epidemic outbreak. In the context of high biological hazards, the possibility of performing proper antiseptic procedures is reduced while nosocomial pathogen transmission and healthcare-associated infection (HAI) rate growth are promoted. Aims. Studying the factors determining the healthcare workers’ adherence to hand antisepsis during a pandemic infection spread (as exemplified by COVID-19). Materials and methods. The study was conducted during the entire COVID-19 pandemic. To estimate the rate of adherence rate by the healthcare personnel to hand hygiene, we conducted an anonymous questionnaire survey of the staff in infectious disease hospitals (2021–2022) as well as assessed the viral and bacterial contamination rates of the personnel’s hands and the hospital environment items (2021–2023). Epidemiological (descriptive-evaluation), bacteriological (conventional culture, AMR determination using a VITEK2 analyzer), molecular biological (RT-PCR, Sanger sequencing) and statistical (a questionnaire survey, building machine learning models) methods were used in the study. Results. Based on the results of the survey, the main factors influencing the formation of attitudes towards antiseptics among the staff of medical organizations with medical and non-medical education were identified. It was found that the pandemic spread of infections negatively affects the level of contamination of the hands of infectious diseases hospital staff, which amounted to 35.3% of doctors, 28.8% of nurses, and 25% of hospital cleaners. The spectrum of isolated pathogens included viruses (SARS-CoV-2) and opportunistic microorganisms (Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium, Pantoea agglomerans, Acinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli), including those with a wide profile of antimicrobial resistance. Conclusion. During the COVID-19 epidemic, the rate of adherence to hand antisepsis in the infectious disease hospital was 82.3% in the staff with a medical background and 71.2% in the staff without one. The results confirm the significant role of staff hands in the in-hospital transmission of dangerous pathogens and indicate the need for systematic monitoring of the level of knowledge on antiseptics among all employees of a medical organization, regardless of specialization and level of education.
ФОРМУВАННЯ НАВИЧОК МІЖОСОБИСТІСНОЇ КОМУНІКАЦІЇ В УМОВАХ ІНТЕГРАЦІЇ УКРАЇНИ В ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКИЙ ПРОСТІР ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ
Authors: Довгань Лариса
Published: July 2024

The article summarizes the results of scientific work and highlights the experience and approaches to the formation of interpersonal communication skills in the context of Ukraine’s integration into the European higher education community. It is stated that the European integration progress of Ukraine is accompanied by positive changes in the socio-economic development of society and the introduction of innovative changes in the field of higher education, which are aimed at successful political, legal, economic, and educational integration into the European space. It is noted that since 2005, Ukraine has been participating in the Bologna process, i.e. an international initiative aimed at reforming and unifying higher education in the countries of the European area of higher education. It is found that the alignment of the national system of higher education with European and world standards involves the transition to the system of competence education. The classification of integrated characteristics of the quality of training of education seekers and the results of their training, i.e. competencies, is given. It is pointed out that one of the key positions among “soft” skills is occupied by communicative competence, which requires the formation of interpersonal communication skills. The categories of theories of interpersonal communication are defined and characterized. A model of effective interpersonal communication is proposed, which provides for the achievement of individual group and organizational results thanks to a properly adjusted process of filtering perception and cognitive selection, as well as taking into account the situational characteristics of communication. A taxonomy of interpersonal communication skills is given. It is noted that training students of higher education in effective interpersonal communication skills requires teachers with relevant knowledge, as well as guidance and instruction in learning to develop and improve these skills. It is substantiated that for the successful formation of interpersonal communication skills in higher education students of Ukraine, it is necessary to study the experience and implement the practices of the European educational space. Prospective directions for further scientific research on the formation of interpersonal communication skills among students of higher education are outlined.
WAYS OF INTENSIFYING STUDENTS’ INDEPENDENT LEARNING IN THE PROCESS OF MASTERING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Authors: Osaulchyk Olga
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to the organisation of students' independent work in higher education in the process of learning a foreign language. Students' independent work is identified as a key factor in the formation of self-education skills and the ability to learn throughout life. In the course of the study, three independent but interrelated parties involved in the process of self-learning of students were identified: student(s)-teacher-information technologies. It is defined that properly organized independent work of students allows them to process large amounts of information, in particular, to work with authentic foreign language sources in the process of mastering foreign language competence. It is proved that the prerequisites for high-quality independent work can and should be formed in the process of classroom work, which in its turn distinguishes a separate function of classroom teaching: preparation for independent work of students. It is stated that students' independent work cannot be separated from  classroom work, since it is in the classroom that the teacher uses pedagogical tools to influence the student in order to increase his or her level of confidence and encourage independence. It is emphasised that the task of face-to-face learning is to form basic knowledge and skills, as well as the necessary potential for independent work of the student in future, while having independent learning. The course “Foreign Language for Professional Purposes” chosen for the study is the basic course in learning a foreign language (English) for students of the Vinnytsia Institute of Trade and Economics of the State University of Trade and Economics, therefore, it has been chosen for our study. Based on the results of a preliminary survey of students, we tested the latest technology for organizing students' independent work called “Puzzles”, which accumulates and presents information on English-speaking countries in various fields. Moreover, the areas of work can be selected from a list or suggested by the student and included in the list. Thus, independent work can coincide with the realisation of students' wishes and interests, which in its turn became a driving emotional factor in student motivation.
Women's Political Participation: Africa Barometer 2024. Second Edition
Authors:   International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance and Gender Links
Published: July 2024

Back by popular demand, the 2024 Women's Political Participation (WPP) Africa Barometer sounds a dire warning but also brings refreshing new insights. With women's representation in parliament up by just one percentage point since the WPP Barometer in 2021, it would take until 2100—at this rate—for gender parity to be achieved. But 41 African countries now have quotas of one kind or the other at local and or national level. Africa is home to the global leader of WPP (Rwanda, with 61% women in parliament) but also one of the lowest (Nigeria, at 4%). The WPP Barometer coincides with consultations on the CEDAW General Resolution 40 that breaks new ground by making 50% (not 30%) the aspirational norm for WPP. The General Resolution 40 also goes ‘beyond numbers’ in a serious way, challenging governments to consider measures they can take to promote diversity, inclusion, climate justice, AI and genuine participation. For Africa, the future is young, and it is feminine!
Effect of conservation agriculture on soil organic carbon, soil physical properties and yield of different cropping systems in Vertisols of central India
Authors: Raghuwanshi Sourabh , Chaudhary R. S. , Sinha N. K. , Trivedi S. K.
Published: July 2024

Intensive agriculture coupled with mechanization has become a threat to agricultural sustainability and hence, novel changes like conservation agriculture or regenerative agriculture are required to achieve desirable productivity and upkeep of natural assets. Around the world, conservation agriculture (CA), is gaining acceptance as an innovative and sustainable farming method that can improve the health of the soil, reduce the effect of climate change, enhance organic carbon in the soil, and increase agricultural production. The present research study examined the impact of conservation agriculture in the form of no-tillage on soil organic carbon (SOC), aggregate stability, soil penetration resistance (SPR), and yield of different cropping systems in terms of soybean grain equivalent yield (SGEY). The study was carried out in the Vertisols of central India during the kharif season (July-October) and rabi season (November-April) of 2022-23 on the existing long-term CRP-CA research project at the research farm of the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal, (M.P.), India, initiated way back in 2010. The field experiment was set up using a factorial randomized block design with two tillage systems, no-tillage (NT) and conventional tillage (CT), and three cropping systems, namely, soybean-wheat, maize-gram, and maizewheat with four replications. Results revealed that CA-based NT plots have significantly higher SOC (0.93%), mean weight diameter (1.29 mm), and water-stable aggregate (82.12%) compared to the CT plots on the surface soil (0-10 cm). Tillage had no significant impact on the surface of the soil (0-15 cm) to soil penetration resistance, but in lower depths (15- 30 and 30-45 cm), SPR was significantly higher in CT compared to NT. The crop yield of NT in terms of SGEY (34.74 quintal ha-1) is significantly higher than CT (32.28 quintal ha-1). Thus, in the present era, CA techniques could be promoted as sustainable farming methods to increase agricultural yields and the physical health of the soil.
Evaluation of advanced breeding lines of tomato for fruit quality based on morphophysiological and biochemical traits
Authors: Tabassum K. Sana , S. Sasipriya  , Kumar B. M. Dushyantha , Hugar A. Y. , Adivappar Nagarajappa
Published: July 2024

Tomato is one of the most important vegetable crops in the world considering its production potential and consumption rate. It serves as an essential source of important nutrients like vitamins C and K, antioxidants, and lycopene, contributing to a balanced and healthy diet. The fruit yield and other yield contributing traits in tomatoes are governed by polygenes and are quantitatively inherited akin to other crops. A study was conducted on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) during Kharif 2020 at the Zonal Agricultural Horticultural Research Station, KSNUAHS, Shivamogga, to assess genetic variability and diversity and to identify superior segregants for shelf life and yield among 40 advanced breeding lines derived from a cross between Red Ball (More shelf life) × Arka Abha (High yield). Out of 16 characters studied, lycopene content, shelf life, pericarp thickness, pulp content, fruit weight, and five other yield contributing traits were positively skewed and were platykurtic, indicating the complementary form of epistasis. A relatively high range of PCV and GCV were observed for almost all the traits considered under study. The lines were clustered into 9 classes based on genetic divergence analysis. Two superior lines, G-32 and G-29 were selected for higher yield and increased shelf life.
Genome editing for indigenous poultry conservation: Possibilities for developing Nations
Authors: Cyahaveri Jhanak , Singh Ajit Pratap , Shrivastava Kush , Jain Tripti , Prusty Bikash Ranjan , Shukla Sanjay , Tiwari Sita Prasad
Published: July 2024

Poultry is one of the major sources of protein for human nutrition. They are domesticated for meat, eggs, and feathers. Rapid centralization, commercialization, and research developments in the poultry sector, have paved the way for the production of economically viable varieties, which provide better and efficient production performance. However, this has threatened the breed and population diversity of Indigenous chicken breeds. Therefore, there is a need for the conservation of the existing breed diversity of Indigenous chickens. Traditional methods for the conservation of poultry genetic resources including phenotypic characterization and controlled-planned mating may not be sufficient to achieve the desired outcomes. As a result, genome editing technologies are necessary for the conservation of poultry genetic resources, especially those with very low population sizes. These technologies may enable the restoration of extinct species and breeds, as well as the repopulation of threatened breeds.
Burial of the final stage of culture of the early Scythian period in Northern Altai
Authors: Seregin Nikolai N. ,   Laboratory of Ancient and Medieval Archeology of Eurasia, Altai State University (Russian Federation, Barnaul), Tishkin Alexey A. , Radovsky Svyatoslav S. , Parshikova Tatyana S. ,   Head of the Department of Archaeology, Ethnography and Museology, Altai State University (Russian Federation, Barnaul),   Altai State University (Barnaul, Russian Federation),   Laboratory of Ancient and Medieval Archeology of Eurasia, Altai State University (Russian Federation, Barnaul)
Published: July 2024

The article deals with materials excavated from kurgan No.35 of burial & memorial Choburak-I, their introduction into the scholarly discourse and cultural & chronological interpretation. This monument includes sites of various chronological periods and lays on the right bank of the Katun River. It lays south from landa Village, Chemalsky District, the Altai Republic. The monument was researched by the archaeological expedition of the Altai State University. The above-ground structure of kurgan No. 35 is a quite large mound fringed by a crepidoma. The grave is relatively shallow and found with an intact buried body. The body lays straight on the back in the burial chamber tiled with rocks. The body heads North-West. There are few accompanying tools discovered by excavations, namely a whetstone, a bronze knife and bone arrowheads. The burial ritual is explored and analyzed. The analysis shows that the site in the focus of the research is foreign to the mountainous Altai monuments of the Early Scythian due to the range of features. Morphological features of the tools and their available equivalents indicate that kurgan No. 35 was established in the late 7th through 6th century BC. Two samples are exposed to radiocarbon analysis in different laboratories. The findings support this chronology. Based on the determined dating and layout of the site researched it can be dated back to the late Biykenskaya culture. When it comes to the cultural attribution of the site, it is necessary to refer to the debatable issues of reconstructing the history of Altai population at the turn of the early Scythian and Pazyryk periods. The existing materials analyzed allow to assume that kurgan No. 35, as well as a range of other similar burials, is associated with the new groups of people arriving from neighboring areas in the 7th century BC. The study implies the features of a few more burials of Choburak-I necropolis established in the same time. Therefore, the research assumes that the Biykenskaya culture nomads used to come in contact with the Mayemirskaya culture tribes for the Altai North-West foothills
New anthropomorphic figurines from the forest-steppe Trans-Urals
Authors: Tairov Alexander D. ,   Eurasian Studies Research and Education Centre, South Ural State University Russian Federation, Chelyabinsk, Shapiro Aleksey D. ,   State Historical Museum of the Southern Urals, South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia
Published: July 2024

Two villagers from the Kunashak region of Chelyabinsk oblast donated the State Historical Museum of the Southern Urals (Chelyabinsk) two anthropomorphic figurines. They were found near Karino Village, Kunashakskiy District, on the right bank of the Sinara River. Besides, there is another anthropomorphic figurine probably originating from this area. The exact location of it discovery is not known. All three figurines were cast by an ancient master using the same model, but different sand-clay (earthen) molds. The model was a standing male warrior. A quiver hangs on his belt. The man’s legs are spread wide, his arms are spread and down. A long, slightly curved object extends upward from the warrior’s right shoulder. A bird sits on the left shoulder. After casting, the figurines were not further processed. The properties of the molds material and the metal determined the differences in the details of the figurines. The figurines from Karino are closest to the anthropomorphic figurines from the Sapogovskiy treasure, Elevator Village and the outskirts of Dalmatovo. The authors of the article combine them into the Sapogovskiy type of anthropomorphic metal-plastic art of the forest-steppe Trans-Urals. The anthropomorphic figurines of the Sapogovskiy type were compared with anthropomorphic metal-plastics of the second half of the first millennium BC from the neighboring regions (Middle and Lower Ob region, Kama region, Middle Volga region) and show their outstanding authenticity. The anthropomorphs of the Sapogovskiy type also differ from the anthropomorphs of the Itkul culture of the Trans-Urals. The research analyses the locations of the anthropomorphic figurines finds. It concludes that the warrior figurine from Elevator village is an isolated find that is in no way connected with the Sapogovskiy treasure. All figurines of the Sapogovskiy type were found in the area of the Gorokhov archaeological culture. All of them were created by bearers of the Gorokhov archaeological culture. The figurines represent various strata of the Gorokhovsky society. These figurines bear the peculiarities of the worldview of the Gorokhovskaya population. These peculiarities are determined by the genesis of the Gorokhov culture and the mixed Ugro-Iranian roots of its bearers.
Ceramic Complexes of the Don Settlements of Gorodets and Scythoid Cultures: Experience of Comparative Analysis
Authors: Razuvaev Yuriy D. ,   Voronezh State Pedagogical University (Voronezh, Russia)
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to one of the aspects of interaction between two population groups in the forest-steppe Don region. These interactions are related to settlements of the Gorodets and Scythoid cultures of 5th – 3d century BC. In particular, such interactions manifest as transformations of the Gorodets ceramics that gained more dominating Scythoid shapes. The article offers a formalized assessment of common features in the crockery. Previously such assessment was visual. Comparison is imposed on 25 Gorodets and 107 Scythoid modelled kitchen pots. The research compares scaling and the reference profile height and defines the shape similarity index . 22 Gorodets vessels (88%) turn out similar to 69 Scythoid samples (64%). Their similarity indices are 95 to 98%. It is the result of Gorodets potters borrowing crockery shapes from their local neighbours. This should be the consequence of their mutual business. Poorly progressed ethnic mixing is proven by a limited range of Gorodets cookware missing crockery. It is assumed that five Gorodets pots with not really Scythoid profiles and proportions reflect how potters were adapting to acquire new shapes. Scythoid traditions influence is also noticeable in the ceramics production technology. The research compares artificial admixtures detected in the moulding compositions with petrographic analysis imposed on fragments of 80 Gorodets and 108 Scythoid vessels. Both ceramic groups have similar ingredients of the moulding compositions. Among them complex compositions prevail. The study finds eight matching ratios of artificial admixtures with two minor deviations. It proves that different processes mix most probably due to kinship ties of their bearers. Two groups of settled people from the Don forest-steppe interact and make their ceramic materials illustrate dominations of the more socially and economically developed group. However, they do not allow doubts in the ethnocultural authenticity of the Gorodets dwellers.
Burial of the Khazar Time on the Territory of the Archaeological Site of Malyachkino IV
Authors: Stashenkov Dmitry A. ,   Samara Museum for History and regional Studies named after P.V. Alabin (Russian Federation, Samara), Turetskii Mikhail A. ,   The Samara Museum for History and regional Studies named after P.V.Alabin, Russian Federation, Samara
Published: July 2024

In 2021, an archaeological team of Interregional Centre of Archaeological Studies LLC carried out a series of rescue excavations in Malyachkino IV ancient settlement located in Shigonsky District, Samara Region. The main cultural layer represents the Srubnaya culture dating the Late Bronze Age. The settlement was found with a subsoil grave field of the Golden Horde period. The graves are nearly rectangular in shape and slightly deepened into the natural ground. The deceased are buried with their heads facing west and mostly lacking grave goods. The archaeologists also found a single subsoil grave of the Khazars period. The rectangular grave hosts a grown person (anthropological material is in a poor condition). The person is slightly crouched on the right side with the head facing west. Among the grave goods, there were a redware amphora, two moulded earthenware pots, a round jug, a piece of a bronze mirror and ironware fragments. One of its kind for the Middle Volga, the burial ground dates back to the second half of the 8th century – first half of the 9th century. The paper provides equivalents to the finds: a Pontic amphora with partially ribbed surface, a Saltov round jug made of gray clay, a bronze disk-shaped mirror with a small rim around it, moulded ceramics. It is concluded that the studied burial ground is associated with the Saltovo-Mayaki culture, possibly with Khazar nomads in particular. Based on the equivalents from other burial sites in the region, it is likely that the graves were once topped with a small kurgan mound. Later, the kurgan mound was smoothed down as the territory was in economic use. It is assumed that the people who left behind the Malyachkino grave field were migrating to the Middle Volga from a Saltovo-Mayaki steppe.
The Influence of Financial Literacy Skills on The Investment Interest of Students of The Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar
Authors: Khaedar Sahib Muhammad , Anggoro KR M. Yusuf Alfian Rendra Anggoro KR
Published: July 2024

Financial Literacy is the ability to understand and apply various financial skills This study aims to find out 1) an overview of financial literacy skills of students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar, 2) an overview of investment interests of students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar, 3) the influence of financial literacy skills on the investment interests of students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar. The population in this study is all students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar with a total of 5043 people and by applying the slovin formula (10%) obtained a sample of 98 students who then used proportional random sampling techniques in obtaining them. The data collection technique used is a Liquet scale questionnaire which in the development of instruments on each variable will be tested for content validity using the Gregory formula, construct validity testing using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) analysis and instrument reliability testing using the alpha conbach formula. The data analysis techniques used are descriptive statistics and simple linear regression statistics. The results revealed that 1) the picture of student financial literacy skills in general is in the high category, ) the picture of student investment interest is generally in the low category, 3) there is a positive and significant influence of financial literacy skills on the investment interest of students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Muhammadiyah Makassar. The magnitude of the influence of financial literacy skills on student investment interest is 57%.
The Role of The Manpower Office In Fostering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMES) In Parepare City
Authors: Bahruddin Bahruddin , Wardhani Wardhani , Rahmawati Rahmawati
Published: July 2024

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the largest economic group in the economy in Indonesia and have proven to be the key to national economic security. It is proven that until now it remains part of the development program run by the government now including in the development, training and coaching of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Regions.  The purpose of this study is to determine the extent of the role of the Parepare City Manpower Office in fostering Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This study used descriptive analysis method, qualitative approach with simple regression analysis. Then based on data collection techniques using observation, documentation and interviews. Based on the results of the research and discussion conducted, it can be concluded that the results of the simple linear regression above can be interpreted as a regression coefficient for constant of 4.748 showing that if the variable Role of the Manpower Office is zero or fixed, it will increase MSMEs by 4,748 units. The value of the variable coefficient of the role of the Parepare City Manpower Office of 0.447 shows that if the variable role of the Parepare City Manpower Office increases by one unit, it will increase MSMEs by 0.447 units or 44.7%. Meanwhile, in the discussion of the role of the Manpower Office in coaching, it is only limited to providing motivation and entrepreneurship counseling for business actors. In addition, by assisting MSME actors and coaching, it has not been widely reached by all MSME actors, so there are MSME actors who have not received guidance from the Manpower Office in Parepare City.
The Influence Of Perceived Security, Perceived Behavioural Control, And Social Influence On Behavioural Intention Indonesian Standard Quick Response (Qris) On Gen-Z In Batam City
Authors: Mahendra Rizky Adi , Estin Rose Eviyani  , Inda Meyllya Putri  , Destiana Safitri  , Johny Budiman
Published: July 2024

Along with the rapid development of technology makes all human activities more effective and efficient from various fields, especially in the financial sector. One proof of the progress in the application of technological innovation in the financial industry is the cashless payment method. One method of non-cash payment is Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS). Bank Indonesia intensively conducts socialization related to QRIS, so that QRIS is increasingly known to the wider public and attracts a larger market. This study aims to analyze the factors of perceived security, perceived behavioural control, and social influence on the behavioural intention of Quick Response Indonesia Standard (QRIS) in gen-Z in Batam City. This study used non-probability samples with purposive sampling method. Purposive sampling is a sampling method that considers certain features to obtain a goal. In this study also using analytical methods carried out in two stages, namely external model analysis and inner model analysis. Outside model evaluation assesses the validity and reliability of indicators of each variable, whereas inner model analysis investigates research hypotheses. For data analysis we use SmartPLS software version 3.0. The results showed that perceived behavioral control significantly affected behavioral intention, peceived security had a significant effect on behavioral intention, and social influence did not have a significant effect on behavioral intention.
The Effect Of Cyberloafing On The Work Productivity Of Muhammadiyah Parepare University Employees
Authors: Syah Firman , Sudirman Sudirman
Published: July 2024

Cyberloafing is an important issue that develops along with the development of internet use in an organization. This study aims to determine whether Cyberloafing has a significant effect on employee work productivity at the University of Muhammadiyah Parepare using quantitative descriptive methods. The population in this study is 358 people consisting of 248 lecturers and 110 educators, data sourced from the 2023 database of the ministry of education and culture and the General Bureau of the University of Muhammadiyah Parepare. Sampling was carried out randomly as many as 78 people. Data collection techniques in this study through observation and using questionnaire instruments. Questionnaires are used when researchers want to know the perceptions or habits of a population based on respondents. The analysis technique used is Simple Linear Regression with SPSS. The results showed that Cyberlofing did not have a significant effect on the work productivity of Muhammadiyah Parepare University Employees, and Cyberloafing activities by Muhammadiyah Parepare University Employees were negative, so that Work Productivity could be said to be good.