bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Intersection of Transhumanism, Prognosis, and AI in Dan Brown’s Origin
Authors: Frederick Suresh , Reid Larin John
Published: June 2024

The intersection of Transhumanism, Prognosis, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a topic that has captured the imagination of science fiction writers for years. In Dan Brown’s novel, Origin, he explores the idea that as AI evolves to the point of self-learning, the prospect of a posthuman world becomes increasingly plausible. Artificial intelligence has become ubiquitous, not only in technology but also in the way people think about the world. Machines are learning, and evolving, and are soon expected to surpass human intelligence. However, this pursuit of creating the ultimate AI raises ethical and moral concerns. The idea of a machine achieving sentience and surpassing human intelligence is a nightmare scenario for some who fear the rise of artificial intelligence. In his quest to create the ultimate AI, the protagonist in “Origin” has plunged into dangerous territory, pushing the limits of what is acceptable. The defining technology of the modern era is artificial intelligence, a force that is transforming every aspect of society from finance to healthcare to transportation. As AI continues to advance, people are becoming increasingly concerned about the ethical implications of creating machines that can think and reason like humans. Transhumanism, which aims to enhance human capabilities through the use of technology, is closely linked with the development of AI. The coalescence of man and machine is becoming a real possibility, and the future belongs to those who can control it. In conclusion, the intersection of transhumanism, prognosis, and AI raises important ethical and moral questions about the future of humanity. As we continue to develop AI, it is essential to consider the potential consequences of creating machines that can think and reason like humans. The quest for the ultimate AI is a double-edged sword, and we must be careful not to plunge too far into dangerous territory.
Hubungan Grit dengan Subjective Well Being Siswa Jurusan Teknik Bisnis Sepeda Motor SMK X Padang
Authors: Nastasia Krisnova , Candra Ifani
Published: June 2024

Masa remaja merupakan masa yang rentan dan masa penting untuk menentukan perjalanan remaja di masa yang akan datang. Banyak remaja yang terjerumus pada kenakalan remaja, dan tidak dapat menentukan tujuan akhir masa depannya. Sehingga hal tersebut perlu menjadi perhatian banyak pihak, termasuk remaja yang bersangkutan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui ada tidaknya hubungan antara grit dengan subjective well-being pada siswa jurusan teknik bisnis sepeda motor SMK X di Kota Padang. Alat ukur dalam penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan skala Subjective Well-Being dan Skala Grit yang peneliti kembangkan berdasarkan teori sebelumnya. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah Siswa Jurusan Teknik Bisnis Sepeda Motor SMK X di Kota Padang yang berjumlah 104 orang siswa. Teknik yang digunakan adalah sampling jenuh. Maka jumlah sampel yang akan menjadi subjek dalam penelitian ini berjumalah 104 orang siswa pada jurusan teknik bisnis sepeda motor SMK X di Kota Padang. Metode analisis data yang digunakan untuk pengujian hipotesis dalam penelitian ini adalah dengan menggunakan korelasi product moment pearson yang dilakukan dengan bantuan IBM SPSS versi 21.0 yang menunjukkan bahwa nilai koefisien korelasi r = 0,538 dengan nilai (p) sig = 0,000, karena nilai (p) sig 0,000 < 0,01yang berarti terdapat hubungan signifikan antara grit dengan subjective well-being dengan arah positif, artinya semakin tinggi grit makan semakin tinggi subjective well-being sebaliknya semakin rendah grit, maka semakin rendah juga subjective well-being pada siswa jurusan teknik bisnis sepeda motor SMK X di Kota Padang. Berarti hipotesis penelitian dapat diterima. Kontribusi efektif variabel grit terhadap subjective well-being 29%.
Penerapan beton pracetak tahan api Pada rumah produksi UMKM kue bak pia Celsy/Miftah
Authors: Lizar Lizar - , Febriani Oni , Enda Dedi
Published: June 2024

Pelaksanaan kegiatan pengabdian PNBP TA 2023 bertujuan membuat lantai rumah produksi dengan ukuran 6m x 6 m x 0,07m dengan menggunakan material beton dan pemsangan sebagian dinding dengan pasangan bata pada UMKM Bak Pia Celsy/Miftah. Tahapan pelaksanaan kegiatan ini dimulai dari kegiatan mengunjingi mitra, identifikasi permasalahan mitra, pengajuan solusi, solusi yang disepakati, pelaksanaan pengukuran dan setting area, pelaksanaan penerapan beton pracetak tahan api, pembuatan laporan dan serah terima laporan, publikasi selesai. Adapun hasil dari pengabdian masyarakat yang telah dilakukan yaitu membuat lantai rumah produksi dengan ukuran 6m x 6 m x 0,07m dengan menggunakan material beton dan pemsangan Sebagian dinding dengan pasangan bata.
Emerging Opportunities and Challenges of Nanoparticles in Nanomedicine
Authors: Bhuiyan Mohammad Ruhul Amin , Mamur Hayati , Üstüner Mehmet Ali , Korucu Haluk
Published: June 2024

Nanomedicine encompasses a wide range of utilizations, including medical biological devices, nanoparticles (NPs), nanoelectronic biosensors, and possible future applications of molecular nanotechnologies, such as biological machines. Understanding toxicity and environmental impact problems is a current challenge in nanomedicine. The advancement of NPs in nanomedicine foresees emerging opportunities that may change healthcare by enhancing pharmaceutical effectiveness. This review may reveal novel and improved biomedical significance by delving deeper into advanced growth methodologies and NP applications in nanomedicine. NPs' outstanding physical and chemical characteristics have advanced medical, diagnostic, and screening techniques. The present review offers a current overview of organic and inorganic nanoparticles, highlighting recent advancements, obstacles, and potential applications for nanomedicine. Also, the focus of this review is on a fundamental concept that underlies the creation of novel and successful therapies using NPs in the field of nanomedicine for the human body's lungs, heart, brain, and kidneys. This extensive and insightful information source would be beneficial to the advancement of nanomedicine.
Костюмы пожилых персонажей в русской литературе XIX века
Authors: Gamalova Natalia
Published: June 2024

Описания внешности литературных персонажей могут включать в себя возраст и одежду, а также указывать на связь между возрастом и манерой одеваться, особенно если речь идет о детях или о стариках. Возрастные особенности нарядов кодифицируются не так четко, как, например, профессиональные или религиозные атрибуты в костюме. Авторы и рассказчики включают в описания стариковского костюма довольно скупые и условные оговорки по каким-то отдельным пунктам, например, изношенность, мешковатость, отставание от моды. За исключением светской повести, писатели редко уточняют, что, собственно говоря, является в костюме стариков немодным. Стереотипные отрицательные представления о старости характеризуют наибольшее количество проанализированных примеров из русской прозы 1830-1880 годов. Если же немодное платье уподобляется воспоминанию, то отрицательные репрезентации уступают место времени и былому, то есть понятиям, которые не могут получить однозначной оценки. Старинный немодный костюм позволяет перенести былое в настоящее и вызвать переоценку старости.
Переменные Формулы любви: трансформация стареющего героя в киноповести Григория Горина
Authors: Mouton Yanina
Published: June 2024

Темы связи поколений и старости (счастливой или болезненной) разрабатываются Григорием Гориным во многих рассказах и пьесах. Одни герои писателя принимают свою старость и осмысливают ее как естественный ход вещей. Другие — сожалея о том, что превратились в старых больных людей (бургомистр в пьесе Тот самый Мюнхгаузен или продавец попугаев в киноповести О бедном гусаре замолвите слово), вполне охотно ссылаются на свою старческую немощь в корыстных целях. Третьи — отторгают старение и стремятся остаться молодыми. Отрицание старости отчетливо проявляется в желании снова пережить любовь. Соединяя водевильную ситуацию влюбленного старика с «бродячим сюжетом» о графе Калиостро и с народной мудростью о принятии естественного хода жизни, Горин создает комедию-притчу.
The Impact of Asset Tangibility on the Speed of Adjusting Cash Holdings in the US non-financial companies
Authors: Alsaraireh Ahmad
Published: June 2024

This study investigates the impact of a firm's asset tangibility on the speed of adjusting cash holdings. The Results show that the speed of adjusting cash holdings is 0.46, indicating that on average firms close around half of the deviation from target in one year. This value of CH-SOA provides evidence that US firms have a target (optimal) level of cash towards which they try to adjust their actual cash level. Moreover, such a result supports the dynamic version of the trade-off theory rather than the static version since the value of CH-SOA is less than one. Furthermore, the main result of this research shows that firms with lower asset tangibility adjust faster to the target level of cash.
ANALISIS STRATEGI E-CHANNEL PT. BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA DI REGIONAL OFFICE PADANG
Authors: Olin Nofita  , Syafrizal  , Fajri Adrianto
Published: June 2024

The aim of this research is to analyze the e-channels strategy of Bank BRI Regional Padang. Analysis was carried out using the business model canvas (BMC) and SWOT analysis. In this research, 3 informants were taken from within the company. The research stages begin with the Business Model Canvas and SWOT, problem identification, data collection, data analysis, interpretation of results and conclusions. Through the analysis described above, the results obtained show that Bank BRI has implemented the Business Model Canvas. Based on the results of the SWOT matrix, 14 alternative strategies were obtained that Bank BRI Regional Office Padang could choose in an effort to improve e-channel. After carrying out the SWOT analysis, further development was carried out by adding additions to each element of the 9 BMC blocks to produce a new business model canvas on the BRI Bank e-channel. The limitations of this research are limited to only using the Business Model Canvas analysis method and SWOT analysis. It is recommended to use the analysis method using QSPM to get better results. The informants in this research only focused on informants who came from within the company. It is recommended that further research include informants from external parties such as the OJK.
Comments on "Corrections and Comments on 'An Efficient Algorithm for Maneuvering Target Tracking'"
Authors: Roonizi Arman Kheirati
Published: June 2024

This article aims to address a crucial aspect raised by Berkan Dulek in
his comments [1] on the original paper, “An Efficient Algorithm for
Maneuvering Target Tracking”[2]
Mitigating Hallucinations in LLM Using K-means Clustering of Synonym Semantic Relevance
Authors: He Lin , Li Keqin
Published: June 2024

Language models are prone to generating hallucinations, which significantly undermine their reliability and usefulness in critical applications. Introducing a novel approach that combines semantic relevance scoring with K-means clustering, our methodology significantly enhances the model’s accuracy and reduces the occurrence of hallucinations. By integrating these techniques, the model can prioritize contextually appropriate synonyms, resulting in more coherent and factually correct outputs. The experimental results demonstrate substantial improvements in accuracy, semantic relevance, and a marked reduction in hallucinations across various tasks. Comprehensive evaluation using diverse metrics demonstrates the robustness and effectiveness of our modifications, highlighting the potential for practical deployment in applications where accuracy and reliability are paramount. This study affirms the viability of combining semantic relevance scoring with clustering techniques to enhance the performance of language models, contributing to the development of more reliable and effective models for a wide range of applications.
Generative AI predicts the Riemann zeta zero distribution
Authors: Shanker O
Published: June 2024

The Transformer architecture of Generative AI is very successful in
predicting the distribution of Riemann zeta zero counts on consecutive
Gram intervals. We get accuracies of 0.998 in predicting a sequence of
ten consecutive zero counts. We tested with two ranges of Riemann zeta
zeros, t = 10^12 and t = 10^28. With special training for rare
events, we can get essentially full prediction. This shows that applying
the technique to more complex problems has great promise. We have used
very minimal computer resources compared to typical models in language
applications. With access to better resources, we can attack much more
important problems.
A Fixture-Free 2D Sewing System by a Dual-Arm Manipulator and Visual Feedback Control
Authors: Tokuda Fuyuki , Murakami Ryo , Seino Akira , Kobayashi Akinari , Hayashibe Mitsuhiro , Kosuge Kazuhiro
Published: June 2024

This paper proposes a fixture-free 2D sewing system using a dual-arm
manipulator, i.e., the seam lines of the top and bottom fabric parts are
the same. The proposed 2D sewing system sews two stacked fabric parts
together along a desired seam line printed on the top fabric part
without the use of a fixture by applying a novel vision-based seam line
tracking control. In the proposed system, the set of aligned and stacked
fabric parts is held by the end-effectors of the dual-arm manipulator in
coordination. The dual-arm manipulator controls the motion of the fabric
parts on the flat sewing table stitch by stitch in coordination, while
keeping the manipulated fabric parts flat using the internal force
applied to the set of fabric parts. A novel vision-based seam line
tracking control is proposed to control the motion of the set of fabric
parts along the printed seam line on the top fabric. The convergence of
the tracking error is analyzed for sewing along both straight and curved
seam lines and is shown to be specified by the control parameters.
Sewing experiments show that the tracking error converges to zero as
analyzed. The sewing experiments also show that synchronization of the
coordinated motion of the manipulators and the motion of the sewing
needle is essential for sewing with sub-millimeter accuracy.
Effect of Using Lidocaine Spray on Level of Pain during Intramuscular Injection: A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Hashem Hameed Muslim , Mahmood Fatma Makee
Published: June 2024

Background: Intramuscular injections are a typical nursing procedure in clinical settings. Injections into the muscle can cause pain and suffering in patients, even with their therapeutic benefits. Because of the emphasis on quality in health care, it is becoming increasingly important to reduce injection-related pain in nursing care. The aim of this study was to determine how utilizing lidocaine spray changed the level of pain caused by intramuscular injections.
Methods: This is a randomized controlled experiment; the data was gathered using a socio-demographic questionnaire and the visual analog scale between December 28th, 2023, and February 14th, 2024. The study included a total of 100 participants, with 50 assigned to the study group and the other 50 assigned to the control group. The statistical tests were conducted utilizing the SPSS software for Microsoft Windows, specifically version, with a level of significance of 5% (p value < 0.05).
Results: The average pain scores for the control group (4.46 ± 2.022) and the experimental group (1.27 ± 1.340) showed a statistically significant variation between them (P<0.001). Conclusion: The study found that using lidocaine spray during intramuscular injections in adults reduced the severity of pain. A simple linear regression test indicated that body max index (BMI) was a significant predictor of pain levels among the study group (β = 0.113; p =.028).
Surgical Site Infection and Preoperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis in The Prevention Among Hospitalized Patients
Authors: Islam AKM Touhidul , Khatun Mahbuba , Akand Md Salimullah , Sadik ABM Zafar , Mohiuddin Abul Kalam Mohammad , Bhuiyan Mufti Mahtub Moontasir , Barai Partha , Halder Kishore Kumar
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Surgical site infection (SSI) is defined as an infection related to an operative procedure that occurs at or near the surgical incision within 30 days of the procedure. Most common cause of post-operative morbidity is surgical site infection (SSI) in planned cases accounting nearly 65% to 80% of all cases in our population. This study was conducted to know the need for antibiotic prophylaxis in clean, clean-contaminated surgical wounds and whether prophylactic antibiotic is itself sufficient to minimize surgical site infection. Methods: This was a prospective study was carried out at Dept. of Surgery, Enam Medical College Hospital, Savar, Bangladesh from July 2022 to June 2023. During this period, 150 cases were selected for our study. The cases were grouped in to two categories; Group A and Group B of 75 cases each. Group A comprises patients who received a pre-operative single dose of ceftriaxone a broad spectrum cephalosporin. Group B received no such prophylactic antibiotic. All were subjected to surgeries done under meticulous surgical technique. Results: Were divided equally into two groups, Group A included 75 cases who received single prophylactic dose of 1 gm of cefotriaxone given intravenously half an hour before surgery and Group B included 75 cases who did not receive any such antibiotic prior to surgery. The incidence of age varied from 5 to 60 years but maximum number of patients belonged to 21 to 30 years age group. Six patients in group B were infected; one belonged to 41-50 years age group three belonged to the 51-60 years age group and other two in the 61-70 years age group. Group A had 50 clean surgical cases and 20 clean contaminated cases, out of which none of them were infected. In group B out of 50 clean cases, 2 cases were infected and out of 30 clean contaminated cases 10 were infected. Our study showed that there is no need for prophylactic antibiotics in cases of clean surgeries. We recommend antibiotic prophylaxis in clean contaminated cases. The incidence of surgical site infection depends on various factors like old age (27.1%), anaemia (30.5%), Diabetes mellitus (25.4%) and prolonged duration of surgery more than 2 hours (14.2%). Conclusions: From this study we can conclude that, in cases of clean surgeries there is no need for prophylactic antibiotics, as there is no statistical significance, whereas in clean contaminated cases antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended as it reduces SSI statistically significant.
Probiotic Interventions for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome – A Comprehensive Review
Authors: Kochar Dr. Nitin , Solanke Ms. Sohani , Chandewar Dr. Anil
Published: June 2024

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder characterized by hormonal dysregulation, metabolic disturbances, and reproductive abnormalities. Probiotics are the gut bacteria which helps in digestion and possess several functionalities positively in body like immunomodulation, hormonal balancing, antihypertensive etc. There are evidences pointing for preventive as well as therapeutic results from the PCOS symptoms by administrating probiotics to the adolescent women. Some triggers causing implications of gut microbiota alterations in PCOS, including modulation of host metabolism, inflammation, insulin resistance, and reproductive function. Present paper reviews the mechanism through which these outcomes are achieved.
Contraceptive Method Preferences among Married Women of Age 18 to 30 Years Attending Tertiary Care Centre in Maharashtra
Authors: Reddy Dr Ashok
Published: June 2024

Background- Contraceptive methods are preventive methods to help women avoid unwanted pregnancies. They include temporary and permanent measures to prevent pregnancy resulting from coitus. Indian women prefer to avoid unwanted pregnancy, but appropriate information which affects the decision of contraception is not accessible to everyone. Preference of contraceptive method/s depends on multiple factors. Aim- to study the preferred method of contraception among women of age 18 to 30 years attending a tertiary care centre. Materials and Methods- The cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 married women of age 18 to 30 years attending BVP RMC Loni, Maharashtra. The study duration was of 5 months (December 2023 to April 2024). Pregnant, lactating women were excluded. After taking written informed consent, sociodemographic details and contraception details were recorded. Microsoft Excel 2013 and pspp version 1.0.1 were used for the analysis of the gathered data. Results- Out of 200 participants, only 83 participants were using contraception. Thus prevalence of participants using contraception was 41.5%. Out of those 83 participants who were using contraception, majority i.e 35% participants used traditional method like withdrawal and/or rhythm method, 25% used IUD, 16 % participants preferred OC pills or emergency pills, 8% used combination of any two or more methods, 6% used male condoms, 6% were sterilised, 4% used injectable contraceptive. No participant’s husband had undergone vasectomy. Conclusion - Health education about contraceptive methods is needed. Health and social awareness is needed in men about sharing the burden of contraception.
A Study on Drug Addiction among the People of Bandipora Kashmir and Suggestions for Preventive Measures
Authors: Fazili Aaqila , Singh Bobinder
Published: June 2024

Drug addiction is a one of the fast growing problem among the youth in the world and Bandipora District of Kashmir Valley is no exception due to prolonged turmoil, unemployment and economic uncertainty. The present study was conducted to know about the reasons of drug addiction, awareness among the people of Bandipora about drug abuse and the preventive measures adopted by the stake holders. 600 persons were selected at random from different areas of Bandipora. Among them 300 were male and 300 female. A questionnaire was circulated among them during the year 2023. The results obtained revealed a horrifying picture and a threat for entire society if the drug menace is not controlled.
Exploring the Fictional World in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: A Critical Stylistic Study
Authors:   University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Preparatory Studies Center, English Language Unit, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman, Jomaa Nayef , Hassan Zeyad Abbood ,   Imam Ja’afar Al-Sadiq University, Baghdad, Iraq
Published: June 2024

Critical stylistics is an interesting area that explores ideologies and social concepts, specifically in literary genres. Although critical stylistic studies are increasing, limited studies have explored social concepts in Romantic poetry. Hence, this qualitative study aimed at exploring the construction of the fictional world in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge employing Functional Grammar. The poem was analysed to highlight the linguistic elements that contribute to the construction of the fictional world by Coleridge. Nominal and verbal groups, word order, and deictic expressions were analysed within the framework of Critical Stylistics. The findings revealed that nouns and their descriptions are sometimes incompatible with the fictional world of Coleridge. Verbs are used to express the speaker's full control over the hearer and other characters in the poem. These linguistic phenomena were employed with varied frequencies. The findings of the study, firstly, extended the existing knowledge of the critical stylistic description of poetry, and secondly illustrated how the combination of linguistic elements could present new meanings.
Speech Act of Request :A Contrastive Study Between EFL And ESL Undergraduate Students
Authors:   King Khalid University, Faculty of Languages and Translation, Department of English, Abha, Saudi Arabia, Saud Wafa Ismail
Published: June 2024

This study explored the English request strategies and modifiers used by Malaysian and Saudi undergraduates. It also investigated the influence of social power and social distance on their choice of those strategies. Fifty Malaysian ESL and fifty Saudi EFL undergraduates participated in it. A discourse completion task was used to collect the data. Blum-Kulka et al.'s (1989) taxonomy was used to analyse request strategies and Martinez-Flor and Uso-Juan’s (2006) taxonomy was used to analyse request modifiers. Data was collected and analyzed quantitatively. The findings revealed that pragmatic competence varied according to context. Malaysian students in an English as a second language environment used more Conventionally Indirect request strategies than Saudi students did in an English as a foreign language environment. Non-Conventionally Indirect strategies were not used by Malaysians and were employed least often by Saudis. Social status and social distance had no significant influence on their use of request strategies. The study concluded by providing implications for English teachers to foster pragmatic competence among undergraduate students.
Intentional Parenthood, Contingent Fetal Personhood, and the Right to Reproductive Self-Determination
Authors: Hermer Laura
Published: June 2024

This Article argues that intent should govern legal parenthood, regardless of the method of conception, the person’s biological or genetic relationship to the resulting embryo/fetus, or the person’s gender. This proposition is not new. This Article adds to scholarly discourse by extending the concept: Intent should not just determine parenthood, but also fetal rights. When a pregnant person establishes their procreational intent (or lack thereof) prior to birth, then both the existence (or lack thereof) of legal protections for the embryo/fetus and the gestator’s rights and duties (or lack thereof) should flow from this intent. Non-gestating gamete contributors would do the same, to different legal effect.

Establishing intent-based parenthood would end automatic legal parenthood. It would also clearly condition most legal rights that a fetus might enjoy on its gestator’s intent, and support other rights on the intent of other gamete-contributors. The article proposes a normative framework for the conceptions of legal parenthood and legal fetal personhood under an intentional approach. It further offers some preliminary suggestions regarding how an intentional approach could solve some latent, thorny issues in bioethics, family law, and civil rights.
IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ON TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT (TQM) AMONG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Authors: Md Kausar Reza  , Fauzia Khan
Published: June 2024

The main aim of this study was to know the impact of demographic factors on Total Quality Management in Murshidabad District. Researcher Selected 410 Government and Private Elementary School Teachers as a sample and used Stratified Simple Random Sampling technique for conducting this study. Four research hypotheses directed, guided the study. Teachers Attitude towards Total Quality Management Scale was used, developed by researcher himself. Differential Analysis test: ‘T’ test, ANOVA techniques were used by the researcher to analysis the data. The investigator found that female elementary school teachers exhibit more positive attitude towards Total Quality Management than their male counterpart (‘t’ value 2.74, p <0.05). The researcher observed that Urban elementary school teachers had a more positive attitude towards TQM than rural elementary school teachers (‘t’ value 6.52, p <0.05). Private elementary school teachers had a more positive attitude TQM than Government elementary school teachers (‘t’ value 6.87, p <0.05).
KEYWORDS: Total Quality Management, Demographic Factors, Elementary School Teachers
AN EVALUATION OF ML TECHNIQUES ON NASDAQ DATASET FOR STOCK MARKET FORECASTING
Authors: Rakesh Kumar Mahapatro  , Anooja Ali
Published: June 2024

The uncertainty of stock pricing has popularized stock market prediction as a common practice. Forecasting prices in the market are viewed as problematic, as the hypothesis of efficient markets (EMH) explains. According to the EMH, all accessible information is represented in market prices, and price variations are only the consequence of newly available information. The approach to prediction forecasts the market as either positive or negative based on a variety of input parameters. A combination of derived, fundamental, and pure technical data is utilized in stock forecasts to project future stock prices. Algorithms for machine learning (ML) are made to find patterns in data and utilize those patterns to forecast future events. K Nearest Neighbour (KNN) can process relationships between the numerical data, it is particularly effective in numerical prediction problems for predicting changes in stock value the following day. KNN categorizes freshly input data according to how similar it is to previously taught data, and it does this by clustering the data into coherence subsets or clusters. Using the KNN approach in conjunction with technical analysis, the closest neighbour search strategy yielded the desired outcome.
KEYWORDS: Hypothesis, K Nearest Neighbour, Prediction, Stock prices,
Determinan Persepsi Etis Mahasiswa Akuntansi
Authors: Agustina Tri , Hidayatulloh Amir
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the determinants of accounting students' ethical perceptions. The population in this study were students of Ahmad Dahlan University. The sample in this study were accounting at Ahmad Dahlan University. The sampling techniques in this study used purposive sampling, with criteria (1) Ahmad Dahlan University accounting students, and (2) taking business ethics, Islamic studies, and certification course. Respondents in this study were 130 respondents. Data analysis techniques in this study used multiple linear regression analysis with the help SPSS tools. This study found that ethical perceptions of accounting students were influenced by intrinsic religiosity and love of money. However, extrinsic religiosity and socioeconomic status do not affect the ethical perceptions of accounting students
Dampak Return On Asset Sebagai Moderasi Dengan Keputusan Investasi dan Keputusan Pendanaan Terhadap Nilai Perusahaan
Authors: Erikawati Civi , Rachmawati Sukma Amayliana , Nugroho Mahfud
Published: June 2024

Tujuan dari seseorang mendirikan perusahaan adalah untuk memperoleh keuntungan yang maksimal. Tujuan perusahaan ada yang dalam jangka pendek maupun jangka panjang. Tujuan jangka pendek nya adalah perusahaan memperoleh laba, sedangkan tujuan jangka panjang nya adalah untuk memakmurkan perusahaan dan meningkatkan nilai perusahaan yang dapat dilihat dari harga saham nya. Nilai perusahaan dapat dioptimalkan melalui fungsi keuangan, dimana seorang manajer harus membuat keputusan keuangan agar kegiatan operasional perusahaan tetap bisa berjalan dengan baik. Keputusan Investasi dan Keputusan pendanaan menjadi factor yang sangat penting dalam menjalankan roda perusahaan. Besaran investasi yang akan dibiayai oleh perusahaan akan mempengaruhi dana yang harus di sediakan untuk mendanai kegiatan perusahaan tersebut. Apabila keputusan investasi dan keputusan pendanaan dapat dilaksanakan dengan baik, maka nilai perusahaan pun dapat di capai dengan maksimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh keputusan investasi dan keputusan pendanaan terhadap nilai perusahaan dengan rasio profitabilitas sebagai variable moderasi. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data sekunder dari laporan perusahaan dengan sector food and beverage yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesai tahun 2019-2021. Dengan menggunakan purposive sampling, metode analisis yang digunakan adalah dengan menggunakan analisis regresi termoderasi (MRA) sesuai dengan variable yang akan digunakan. Luaran yang di targetkan dalam penelitian ini adalah jurnal nasional sinta 5.
Financial Sustainability Perusahaan BUMN Sektor Transportasi Laut: DER Sebagai Variabel Mediasi
Authors: Wahid Moh , Putra Prasetya Bangun
Published: June 2024

The concept of sea toll is one of the maritime transportation programs or strategies implemented by the government in improving inter-island relations and supporting economic growth. So that financial sustainability is important related to the sustainability of the policy. This study uses an independent variable, namely Return On Assets (ROA) with a dependent variable Financial Sustainability with Debt To Total Equity (DER) as a mediation variable. The purpose of this study is to see the effect of Debt To Total Equity (DER) in mediating the variable Return On Assets (ROA) on Financial Sustainability. This research uses the object of research of state-owned companies engaged in sea transportation, namely PT. PELNI and PT. ASDP. Data is obtained from financial statements. The results show that the result of two-tailled probality value is 0.20127969 > 0.05. The results can be concluded that Debt to Total Equity (Z) does not mediate Return on Asets (ROA) to financial sustainability.
Inflammation in ischemic stroke patients with type 2 diabetes – Part II: Potential therapeutic targets
Authors: Zhang Liqun , Chen Ying , Xu Jingxian , P. Corpe Christopher , Shtaya Anan , Benjamin Philip , Xu Yun
Published: June 2024

Stroke is the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide. Diabetes mellitus is an important independent cardiovascular risk factor in patients, regardless of age, smoking habit, and hypertension. Approximately one-third of first-time ischemic stroke patients have diabetes. Inflammation is among the most important pathological mechanisms in atheroma formation, the damage cascades of the acute phase, as well as during the subacute and chronic phases after stroke. Diabetes, as a common risk factor for stroke, is often present for a long time before a stroke occurs, causing low-grade inflammation, and disrupting the proper functioning of the neurovascular units. These proinflammatory processes and maladaptive immune mechanisms are further accelerated after cerebral ischemia and worsen the stroke outcome in diabetic patients. Clinical treatments for ischemic stroke are currently focused on restoring cerebral blood flow (reperfusion) in the acute phase, including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, which are not applicable to patients that fall outside of the treatment window and/or without large-vessel occlusion. There are few approved treatments targeting cellular injury caused by inflammation. There are even fewer data on effective treatment for diabetic stroke targeting inflammation. This paper presents the second part of a review focusing on the potential therapeutic targets in stroke patients with type 2 diabetes.
Impact of foot sole insensitivity and reduced nerve conduction velocity on postural control and functional gait
Authors: Lewis Kelsey , Sun Menzi , Joyner Barry , Munkasy Barr , Li Li
Published: June 2024

Peripheral neuropathy is characterized by decreased foot sole sensitivity and slowed nerve conduction velocity, leading to impaired postural control and functional gait performance. This study assessed the differential effects of reduced foot sole sensitivity and slowed nerve conduction velocity on postural control and functional gait. Thirty-five participants were evaluated for two main clinical symptoms: the H-index and foot sole sensitivity. Two times the square of the height (H) of the individual divided by the latency (T) between the onsets of the M- and H-waves of the H-reflex were used to calculate the H-index (2 × [H/T]2). Foot sole sensitivity was evaluated using a monofilament on five sites at the bottom of the foot. Participants were categorized into three symptomological groups: (i) less affected (LA), (ii) moderately affected (MA), and (iii) severely affected (SA), based on their H-index ranges of 78.0 – 109.4, 42.8 – 76.6, and 45.6 – 75.5 cm2/ms2, respectively, and foot sole sensitivity score ranges of 6 – 10, 6 – 10, and 0 – 5, respectively. Outcome variables included center of pressure (COP) standard deviation in the anteroposterior direction and COP average velocity (Vavg) during 30 s of eyes-open quiet standing, as well as 6-min walk distance (6MWD) and timed-up-and-go duration (TUG). Multivariate analysis revealed significant group differences (P < 0.05), with post hoc analysis showing significant differences between LA and SA in Vavg (F4,30 = 3.752; P = 0.014). Discriminant analysis revealed Vavg as the primary determinant, while 6MWD and TUG were secondary determinants of group separation. Notably, enhanced functional gait was associated solely with sensitive foot soles and heightened nerve conduction velocity within the LA group, not in the MA or SA groups. Disease severity mediated the specific effects on postural control and functional gait, underscoring the importance of tailoring rehabilitation protocols to address individual symptoms.
Most utilized rodent models for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease: A critical review of the past 5 years
Authors: Flávia F. Ferreira Ana , Meira Marina , M. Lemuchi Livia , E. Bianchetti Maria , M. Kamidai Nicole , M. Kilinsky Livia , R. G. Britto Luiz
Published: June 2024

The past few years have witnessed extensive research on the two most common neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and Parkinson’s disease (PD). With an urgent need for new treatments, drug targets, and a better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these conditions, researchers have turned to animal models, especially rodents, to address these issues. However, the abundance of reported models poses a challenge when choosing the most suitable model for a specific study. In this critical review, we systematically scrutinized studies using rodent models of AD or PD over the past 5 years. A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed, followed by the meticulous screening of the identified studies. Among the retrieved publications, 1,222 studies reported the use of rodent models of PD, with 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine, α-synuclein, and 6-hydroxydopamine emerging as the most frequently used models. Similarly, 2,961 studies reported the use of rodent models of AD, with APP/PS1, 5×FAD, APP-based models, and 3×Tg being the most prevalent. In this review, we summarize and highlight the main characteristics of these models. By providing a comprehensive overview of their features and applications, this review guides future studies in the AD and PD field, eventually aiding in the selection of the most appropriate animal model tailored to the specific research question under scrutiny.
Pengaruh Ekstrak Angkak terhadap Fenotip dan Stomata Pakcoy (Brassica rapa L.) yang Dibudidaya dalam Sistem Hidroponik NFT
Authors: Apriani Ike , Nurdiah Hasanah
Published: June 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh ekstrak angkak terhadap fenotip dan stomata dalam menghasilkan tanaman berpotensi poliploidi. Penelitian eksperimen dilakukan dengan menggunakan konsentrasi ekstrak, yaitu 0 (kontrol), 250 mgL-1,500 mgL-1, 750 mgL-1 dan 1000 mgL-1. Data parameter fenotif dianalisa secara kuantitatif menggunakan ANOVA dilanjutkan dengan uji lanjut Duncan, sedangkan data kualitatif dideskripsikan. Ekstrak angkak tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap parameter fenotip seperti tinggi tanaman, jumlah daun, berat basah dan tidak ada berat kering. Namun, berpengaruh signifikan pada parameter luas daun. Pengamatan kualitatif stomata menunjukkan bahwa ekstrak angkak dibandingkan dengan kontrol berdampak terhadap bentuk dan ukuran stomata. Potensi poliploidi ditunjukkan pada pengamatan stomata di konsentrasi 750 mgL-1 dan 1000 mgL-1.
El patrimonio cultural en la guerra de Ucrania: amenazas y vulnerabilidades
Authors: Montero Vilar Pilar
Published: June 2024

En este artículo se estudia cuál es el papel que está jugando el patrimonio cultural en la guerra de Ucrania y se identifica algunas de sus amenazas y vulnerabilidades para poder establecer, de este modo, un contexto de riesgo. A lo largo del mismo se podrá comprobar que, lejos de considerarse la destrucción del patrimonio como “un daño colateral”, el patrimonio cultural en esta guerra es un objetivo de guerra, dado el valor simbólico que le atribuye el Kremlin al patrimonio de Ucrania. De esta manera, su destrucción puede ser explotada por el ejército invasor como parte de una estrategia híbrida de coerción, dominación y desestabilización a la vez que las comunidades damnificadas lo perciben como una aniquilación conducente a minar y eliminar su identidad cultural.
IDENTIFIKASI SISTEM PENGELOLAAN LIMBAH PADA PASAR IKAN DI KECAMATAN BAITURRAHMAN KOTA BANDA ACEH
Authors: Henny Marlina  , Qurratul Aini  , Hazanul Fuady  , Riskan Fauzy  , Hijrah
Published: June 2024

Dalam rangka meningkatkan pendapatan masyarakat dan kampung, diperlukan sarana perekonomian melalui pasar kampong sebagai pusat interaksi sosial masyarakat perkampungan. bentuk interaksi sosial di Kecamatan Baiturahman juga hadir pasar kampong, baik yang yang direncanakan secara permanen maupun pasar dadakan. Kecamatan Baiturahman memiliki beberapa pasar yang bersifat permanen yaitu; pasar pagi Setui, Pasar Mini Kampong Baro dan pasar pagi Peniti. Ketiga pasar inilah yang menjadi objek pengamatan. Objek pengamatan difokuskan pada pasar ikan dengan mengamati sistem pengolahan air limbah pada ketiga pasar ikan tersebut. Metode yang dilakukan melalui pengamatan dan wawancara terhadap pelaku pasar baik pengelola, pedagang dan pembeli. Berdasarkan Identifikasi Sistem Pengolahan Limbah pada ketiga Pasar Ikan di Kecamatan Baiturrahman ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa: Terdapat dua jenis limbah di pasar ikan, yaitu limbah padat dan limbah cair. Limbah padat berupa bagian ikan yang tidak dipakai seperti: tulang, kepala, ingsang, kulit, usus, perut dan sisik. Limbah cair berupa darah ikan serta air dari hasil penyiraman dan pembersihan ikan. Sistem pengolahan limbah pada masing-masing pasar berbeda-beda. Sistem pengolahan limbah pada Pasar setui dilakukan dengan memisahkan limbah padat dan limbah cair. Limbah padat diolah menjadi kompos dan limbah cair dialirkan melalui bak kontrol ke bak penguraian kemudian ke bak pengolah dan terakhir dibuang ke drainase. Pada Pasar Gemilang Kampung Baru dan Pasar Pagi Peniti, pengaliran limbah cair langsung dialirkan ke saluran yang ada di lingkungan tanpa pengontrolan jenis limbah, sedangkan limbah padat langsung dibuang ke tempat pembuangan sampah. Proses pembuangan limbah cair pada pasar pagi peniti dilakukan melalui proses penyaringan namun tidak melalui proses pengolahan dengan sistem Instalasi Pengolahan Air Limbah (IPAL). Kondisi ketiga pasar tersebut sudah tersedia drainase khusus untuk mengalirkan limbah cair ke luar bangunan pasar. Namun proses pengolahan limbah baik padat maupun cair hanya dilakukan oleh Pasar Pagi Setui.
ANALISIS DAMPAK LINGKUNGAN PELABUHAN PENYEBERANGAN ULEE LHEUE PASCA PENGEMBANGAN TAHUN 2017 PADA ASPEK SOSIAL BUDAYA DAN SOSIAL EKONOMI
Authors: Amin Jurisman , Muhammad Fahrizal
Published: June 2024

Pemerintah Aceh melakukan pengembangan pelabuhan penyeberangan Ulee Lheue, untuk meningkatkan kapasitas pelayanan jasa bagi penumpang. Kegiatan pengembangan tahap I telah dikerjakan, dan berpotensi menimbulkan dampak positif maupun negatif terhadap lingkungan. Salah satu dampak yang timbul adalah perekrutan tenaga kerja tidak dari penduduk lokal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi dampak lingkungan pelabuhan penyeberangan Ulee Lheue terhadap penduduk sekitar pasca pengembangan tahun 2017 pada tahap operasional dan solusi pengelolaannya. Lokasi penelitian ditetapkan pada desa yaitu Desa Ulee Lheue, Deah Geulumpang, Deah Baro dan Alue Deah Teungoh. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif melalui observasi, dan metode kuantitatif melalui penyebaran kuesioner. Dampak lingkungan pada tahap operasional yang ditinjau adalah aspek sosial ekonomi dan sosial budaya. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa aspek sosial budaya yang paling memberi dampak adalah tenaga kerja yang direkrut bukan dari penduduk lokal, dimana penduduk lokal mempunyai keahlian yang diperlukan, dan konflik antara berbagai pengemudi kendaraan penumpang dalam mencari penumpang di pelabuhan. Aspek sosial ekonomi yang paling memberi dampak adalah terbuka kesempatan berusaha warung/toko, meningkatnya perekonomian Kota Banda Aceh, terbuka kesempatan kerja untuk tenaga kerja keamanan, dan meningkatnya perekonomian di luar Kota Banda Aceh. Solusi pengelolaan aspek sosial budaya adalah melakukan penambahan personil Kesatuan Pelaksanaan Pengamanan Pelabuhan (KP3), personil KP3 dilengkapi dengan alat komunikasi handy talky untuk mempercepat gerak dan komunikasi bila ada kejadian yang tidak diinginkan, dan pelimpahan kewenangan bagi aparat pemerintahan kampung dalam menyelesaikan persoalan sosial kemasyarakatan. Solusi pengelolaan aspek sosial ekonomi adalah penempatan prioritas bagi tenaga kerja lokal untuk beberapa jenis pekerjaan yang sesuai dengan kualifikasi pendidikan yang ditentukan, dan penempatan prioritas bagi orang lokal dalam kesempatan berusaha.
PERBANDINGAN KARAKTERISTIK ASPAL BETON MENGGUNAKAN FILLER TANAH DENGAN FILLER ABU BATU BATA
Authors: Rachman Firmansyah , Syammaun Tamalkhani , Saputra T. R. B.
Published: June 2024

Aspal beton adalah perkerasan yang umum digunakan dalam kontruksi jalan raya. Aspal beton dipakai sebagai lapis permukaan (surface) untuk melayani beban lalu lintas serta melindungi lapisan perkerasaan yang ada di bawahnya. Aspal beton terdiri dari agregat kasar, halus dan filler (bahan pengisi) . Agregat kasar di dalam campuran aspal beton berfungsi sebagai rangka (frames) perkerasan yang memberi kekuatan/stabilitas (stability), sedangkan agregat halus dan filler berfungsi sebagai pengisi rongga antar agregat kasar di dalam campuran yang akan meningkatkan angka stabilitas. Aspal beton yang menjadi objek penelitian ini merupakan aspal beton dengan filler tanah dan abu batu bata. Umumnya filler yang digunakan dalam campuran aspal beton adalah semen. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui mana diantara tanah dan abu batu bata yang lebih baik untuk dapat dijadikan sebagai filler pengganti semen dalam campuran aspal beton. Perbandingan kedua jenis filler tersebut berguna karena apabila penggunaan tanah dan abu batu bata sebagai filler lolos uji spesifikasi teknis maka biaya untuk pembuatan aspal beton akan lebih ekonomis. Berdasarkan hasil yang diperoleh, kedua campuran tidak memiliki perbedaan karakteristik yang signifikan namun berbeda nyata berdasarkan hasil analisa anova single factor. Kedua jenis filler yang digunakan menunjukkan bahwa keduanya dapat digunakan sebagai opsi filler pengganti semen. Kedua campuran mempunyai nilai KAO yang berbeda. Untuk campuran dengan filler tanah diperoleh KAO sebesar 4,8 % dengan nilai setiap karakteristiknya yaitu nilai stabilitas (1938,56 kg), flow (3,78 mm), Density (2,41 gr/cm3), VIM (4,34 %), VMA (16,33%), VFB (68,21%) dan MQ (550,97 kg/mm). Sedangkan untuk campuran dengan filler abu batu bata nilai KAO diperoleh sebesar 5,3 % dengan nilai stabilitas (1966,47 kg), flow (3,21 mm), Density (2,40 gr/cm3), VIM (3,95 %), VMA (17,13%), VFB (72,03%) dan MQ (614,29 kg/mm).