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Analisis Kekuatan Pencahayaan Lampu Dalam Sistem Penerangan Jalan Umum Tenaga Surya 200wp
Authors: Kusumo Bayu
Published: February 2024

Penerangan adalah kebutuhan vital pada elemen aktifitas manusia, terutama dalam jam produktif kegiatan manusia. Tidak terluputkan peranan penting, energi listrik dalam menyokong kemajuan teknologi proses pencahayaan, mekanis maupun automation lainnya. Cahaya adalah merupakan gelombang elektromagnetik yang terdiri dari medan magnet dan medan listrik yang saling tegak lurus dan cahaya juga dapat mengalami pemantulan, difraksi, pembiasan, polarisasi dan juga interferensi. Cahaya dalam perencananya yaitu lumen dengan satuan flux yang dipancarkan di dalam satuan unit sudut padatan oleh suatu sumber dengan intensitas cahaya satu Candela. Lux merupakan satuan metrik ukuran cahaya pada suatu permukaan. Efficacy adalah iluminasi / terang rata-rata yang dicapai pada suatu bidang kerja yang datar per watt pada pencahayaan umum di dalam ruangan yang dinyatakan dalam lux/Watt/m2. Studi lapangan yaitu dengan pengamatan dan pengambilan data secara langsung di lapangan kepada obyek penelitian pada lampu LED 40watt yang terpasang pada Penerangan Jalan Umum Tenaga Surya yang ada di Kampus Universitas Krisnadwipayana, sebagai acuan perancangan dan pemasangan serta lokasi penempatan Penerangan Jalan Umum Tenaga Surya. Pengujian titik pengambilan data pencahayaan (lux) ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui sudut pencahayaan yang dipancarkan (lux) dan tingkat radius pencahayaan yang didapatkan berdasarkan data lapangan. Sebagai hasil untuk mengetahui sesuai dengan standarisasi (SNI 7391;2008). Penerangan Jalan Umum Tenanga Surya di pelataran parkir Laboratorium Universitas Krisnadwipayana menggunakan  lampu LED dengan fluks 5778 lumens, daya 40 watt. Lumen rata-rata dari hasil observasi pengambilan data sesuai dengan jarak tinggi antara LED 6 meter terhadap lux meter, dan sudut 5o adalah 53 lux.
Optimalisasi Throughput Pada Penerapan Load Balancing Dalam Jaringan Cloud Menggunakan Round Robin dan Least Connection
Authors: Erkamim Moh. , Prihatin Titin , Saraswati Sandra Dewi , Tonggiroh Mursalim
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini menginvestigasi efektivitas strategi load balancing dengan Round Robin dan Least Connection dalam meningkatkan throughput dalam jaringan cloud. Melalui pengujian empiris, kajian ini membandingkan kedua metode berdasarkan throughput yang dihasilkan pada berbagai tingkat koneksi, mulai dari 1000/600 hingga 5000/1000. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa kedua strategi memberikan performa yang serupa pada tingkat koneksi rendah, dengan Round Robin mencatat throughput sedikit lebih tinggi pada 1000/600. Namun, perbedaan menjadi hampir tidak terlihat seiring peningkatan jumlah koneksi. Pada 2000/700 hingga 5000/1000, throughput yang dihasilkan oleh kedua strategi menunjukkan perbedaan yang marginal, dimana Least Connection sedikit unggul di tingkat koneksi tertinggi. Temuan ini menandakan bahwa baik Round Robin maupun Least Connection dapat diaplikasikan secara efektif untuk meningkatkan throughput dalam lingkungan cloud, dengan pemilihan strategi spesifik bergantung pada karakteristik beban kerja dan permintaan layanan. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan berharga bagi akademisi maupun para praktisi TI yang ingin mengoptimalkan jaringan cloud untuk mencapai kinerja yang maksimal.
Mengungkap Opini Publik: Pendekatan BERT-based-caused untuk Analisis Sentimen pada Komentar Film
Authors: Mudding Andi Aljabar
Published: February 2024

BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) adalah model bahasa yang revolusioner dalam pemrosesan bahasa alami, mengandalkan encoder untuk menghasilkan representasi kontekstual dari teks input. Melalui pendekatan tokenisasi, embedding, dan attention mechanisms pada setiap layer transformer, BERT memungkinkan pemahaman hubungan antar kata secara mendalam dan bidireksional. Keunikan BERT terletak pada kemampuannya untuk memproses konteks dari kedua arah, menciptakan representasi vektor yang kaya makna. Model ini telah menjadi pionir dalam transfer learning di NLP, memungkinkan pemanfaatan representasi umum pada tugas-tugas khusus setelah proses pelatihan. Dengan demikian, BERT mengubah paradigma pemrosesan bahasa alami, membuka pintu untuk aplikasi yang lebih canggih seperti klasifikasi teks, analisis sentimen, dan pemahaman bahasa yang lebih kontekstual.
Klasifikasi Ulasan Konsumen Menggunakan Random Forest dan SMOTE
Authors: Istiqamah Nurul , Rijal Muhammad
Published: February 2024

Ulasan berupa deskripsi teks direpresentasikan dalam bentuk skala peringkat tidaklah cukup sebagai acuan dalam menentukan sentimen yang seringkali bias. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengklasifikasi ulasan konsumen dengan menerapkan teknik klasifikasi sentimen pada tingkat dokumen. Penelitian ini berfokus pada imbalanced class klasifikasi ulasan konsumen. Metode yang digunakan dalam mengatasi permasalahan imbalanced class adalah Synthetic Minority Oversampling Technique (SMOTE) dan Random Under-sampling (RUS) pada tahap pre-processing dan pada klasifikasi menggunakan Random Forest. Fitur data yang digunakan adalah fitur teks ulasan (proses analisis dan klasifkasi sentimen) dan fitur peringkat (proses pelabelan). Penerapan teknik class imbalanced (dalam hal ini SMOTE dan RUS) pada tahapan pre-processing mampu memberikan perubahan peningkatan akurasi dan mengenali data yang awalnya dianggap minor.
Aplikasi Berbasis Website Untuk Mendeteksi Status Gizi Balita Menggunakan Metode K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)
Authors: Ritonga Alven Safik , Muhandhis Isnaini
Published: February 2024

Mendeteksi status gizi balita merupakan suatu hal yang penting dalam upaya pemantauan dan perawatan kesehatan balita. Dalam penelitian ini, kami mengusulkan penggunaan metode K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) untuk mendeteksi status gizi balita berdasarkan atribut yang relevan seperti berat badan, tinggi badan, usia, jenis kelamin, dan asupan nutrisi. Penelitian ini melibatkan pengembangan sebuah aplikasi berbasis komputer yang menggunakan algoritma KNN untuk melakukan klasifikasi status gizi balita. Data balita yang telah dikumpulkan dari sumber yang sah digunakan untuk melatih model KNN. Setelah pelatihan, model ini dapat memprediksi status gizi balita baru berdasarkan atribut yang dimasukkan. Dalam eksperimen kami, kami menguji dan mengevaluasi performa model KNN dengan menggunakan metrik evaluasi seperti akurasi, presisi, recall, dan F1-score. Dalam aplikasi praktis, model KNN dapat digunakan sebagai alat bantu dalam menentukan status gizi balita dan memberikan rekomendasi tindakan yang tepat, seperti peningkatan asupan nutrisi atau perawatan medis yang diperlukan. Penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi dalam bidang pemantauan dan perawatan gizi balita dengan menggabungkan metode KNN sebagai alat deteksi status gizi. Aplikasi yang dikembangkan dapat membantu para tenaga medis dan orang tua dalam memantau dan mengambil tindakan yang tepat terkait dengan gizi balita. Aplikasi yang sudah dibangun dalam bentuk website, dapat membantu untuk mendeteksi status gizi balita. Pada penerapan metode K-NN pada data status gizi balita, diperoleh keberhasilan aplikasi dalam mendeteksi status gizi balita dengan keakurasian 74.73%.
Analisis Evaluasi Website Kalam UMI Berbasis Framework ISO/IEC 25010 Dengan Metode Goal Question Metric
Authors: Mansyur St Hajrah
Published: February 2024

Di era digital ini masyarakat tidak lepas akan kebutuhan Informasi dan komunikasi yang tidak terbatas berkat adanya internet. Salah satu sistem pembelajaran yang memanfaatkan teknologi yaitu Learning Management System (LMS). LMS merupakan sistem teknologi untuk mengelola dan mendukung proses pembelajaran, mendistribusikan materi perkuliahan, serta memungkinkan kolaborasi antara dosen dan mahasiswa. Universitas Muslim Indonesia (UMI) mempunyai LMS bernama Kalam. Penggunaan sistem yang sangat intensif digunakan dosen dan mahasiswa menyebabkan diperlukannya evaluasi untuk meningkatkan kualitas proses pembelajaran. ISO/IEC 25010 telah menjadi rekomendasi standar karena mempunyai seluruh karakteristik dan sub karakteristik yang dibutuhkan kualitas sistem informasi dibandingkan dengan model lainnya. Pada penelitian ini, peneliti menggunakan metode Goal Question Metrics (GQM) sesuai karakteristik berbasis framework ISO/IEC 25010 dalam mengukur kualitas perangkat lunak website Kalam UMI. Evaluasi website Kalam UMI pada beberapa karakteristik sudah masuk ke dalam kategori baik dan sangat baik, namun pada karakteristik keamanan, terdapat sub-karakteristik yang masih perlu ditingkatkan, yaitu integritas dengan persentase 66.67%.

Sub-karakteristik kualitas yang sudah masuk kategori baik dan sangat baik yaitu kelengkapan fungsionalitas dengan persentase 89.28%, kebenaran fungsionalitas dengan persentase 93.75%, kesesuaian fungsionalitas dengan persentase 75%, kerahasiaan dengan persentase 75%, non- repudiasi dengan persentase 100%, pertanggungjawaban dengan persentase 100%, keaslian dengan persentase 100%, efektivitas dengan persentase 82.96%, efisiensi dengan persentase 83.06%, kegunaan dengan persentase 84.47%, kepercayaan dengan persentase 81.67%, kesenangan dengan persentase 81.67%, kenyamanan dengan persentase 86.46%, mitigasi risiko ekonomi dengan persentase 88.75%, mitigasi kesehatan dan kenyamanan dengan persentase 85.21%, mitigasi risiko lingkungan dengan persentase 90%, dan fleksibilitas dengan persentase 83.54%.
Narrativas digitales como herramienta metodológica para la producción y análisis cualitativo de experiencias sobre migración internacional forzada
Authors:   Universidad de Guadalajara, Jiménez Arturo Fabián , Valdez Eduardo ,   Universidad de Guadalajara
Published: February 2024

En este capítulo se reflexiona sobre la importancia de la producción de contenidos audiovisuales que abonen a la construcción de la práctica discursiva del sujeto migrante del siglo XXI en México. Esto al momento de pensar en la realización de entrevistas con población migrante en tránsito por Guadalajara y población deportada con presencia en la misma ciudad. Para ello, se presenta una propuesta metodológica basada en la producción de narrativas digitales realizadas con migrantes en tránsito y mexicanos deportados, que ha permitido una aproximación distinta al registro de las experiencias migratorias de los entrevistados. A diferencia del insuficiente trabajo de organismos gubernamentales, civiles, académicos y sociales por revertir los discursos negativos en torno a la migración internacional, con la implementación de esta metodología se busca aportar evidencia sobre la agencia de las personas migrantes como participantes en los discursos en torno a su propia realidad y experiencias migratorias.
Contra el capitalismo de vigilancia: Hackmitin 2021 en rancho electrónico, una exploración desde la etnografía digital
Authors:   Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Unidad Xochimilco, Pérez Reséndiz Enrique
Published: February 2024

En la actualidad, las experiencias sociales y la comunicación digital están estrechamente relacionadas con la configuración de la realidad política y cultural. La etnografía digital y la Big-Data proporcionan herramientas para el estudio de esta relación, sus características e implicaciones en la vida de los sujetos. El objetivo de este capítulo es reflexionar la articulación de ambos métodos para el estudio de la comunicación digital. Se presenta el resultado de una investigación de corte documental con sustento teórico analítico, que permite integrar datos nomotéticos e ideográficos en la interpretación de las interacciones digitales, usando métodos de análisis de contenido y…
Disrupciones Académicas: Educación, Tecnología, Naturaleza
Authors: López de la Madrid María Cristina , Flores Guerrero Katiuzka , Quintero Macías Carlos Antonio , Rogovsky Corina , Pose Monserrat , Ordiz Marcela , Mazza Adriana , Valdez Zepeda Andrés , Huerta Franco Delia Amparo , Martínez Robles Eduardo , Soto Ontiveros Carolina , Esparza Tavarez Hugo Odín , Beltrán Ramírez Jesús Raúl , Jiménez Román Xóchitl Citlalli , Luna Rizo Marisol , Llanes Cañedo Claudia , Núñez de la Mora Guadalupe , Rodríguez María Alicia , Lozoya Arandia Jorge , Rosas Chávez Patricia , González Pérez Brenda Lorena , Daza Marco Tulio , Aréchiga Daniel , Iñiguez-Carrillo Adriana L. , Ortíz Palafox Karla Haydee , Arriaga Cárdenas Omar Guillermo , Lara Magaña Paola del Carmen , Maciel Arellano Ma. Del Rocío , Gamiño-Cruzaley Briseida , Macías-Macías José Octavio , de la Mora Álvaro , Tapia González José María , Tapia Rivera José Carlos , Guzmán Novoac Ernesto
Published: February 2024

Las generaciones actuales han sido testigos de la mayor cantidad de cambios que se han generado en toda la historia de la humanidad, abarcando los espacios sociales, económicos, culturales, familiares, educativos y religiosos. En medio de este vertiginoso progreso, el desarrollo tecnológico ha sido el telón de fondo que genera, impulsa, y promueve las acciones para dichos cambios, y los espacios educativos son los baluartes para la formación permanente de la sociedad, que fomentan el aprendizaje a lo largo de la vida y ayudan a enfrentar los cambios con más certidumbre. Los seres humanos requieren de un faro que oriente las acciones, que sustente las ideas y que pueda abrirnos paso al conocimiento, y la acción educativa cumple con esas necesidades. Ante las nuevas formas de actuar e interactuar, la labor docente se enfrenta a desafíos constantes, y la búsqueda de formas más efectivas de transmitir conocimiento y fomentar la exploración y la investigación nunca ha sido más relevante. La generación de conocimiento constituye uno de los pilares fundamentales de las instituciones de educación superior. Esta labor se inscribe en una serie de procesos que surgen en respuesta a las cambiantes necesidades en diversas áreas del saber. Dicho proceso es el fruto de una colaboración con- junta entre distintas disciplinas, fomentando la interdisciplinariedad.
CONSTRAINTS TO THE ADOPTION OF ERGONOMIC PRINCIPLES NEEDED BY GARMENT WORKERS IN GARMENT INDUSTRY IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA
Authors: LEMCHI, Stella. N.  , OKEKE,Eucharia.N.  , MBAH, Cynthia. A.  , NWANORUE Gladys. I.  , OBI-ANYANWU,Jovita N.
Published: February 2024

The study focused on Constraints to the Adoption of Ergonomic Principles Needed by Garment Workers in their Garment Industry in South-eastern  Nigeria. Two research questions and one hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population consist of 267 garment workers drawn from the 19 registered garment companies in South-eastern Nigeria. Structured and validated questionnaire on Constraint to the Adoption of Ergonomic Principles Needed by Garment Workers in their Garment Industry in South-eastern  Nigeria was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t- test. The findings showed that major factors mitigating against the adoption of ergonomic principles by garment workers include ignorance about the long-term effect of occupational injury, lack of training skill and experience on ergonomics, nonchalant attitude towards one’s health among others. Strategies for enhancing the adoption of the needed ergonomic principles include public enlightenment through radio, television, talk show, billboards etc., organizing seminar and workshops for grass root awareness on ergonomic principles among others. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended that the identified strategies for enhancing the adoption of the needed ergonomic principles should be utilized to ensure grassroots awareness and sensitization on the obvious benefits of this proactive healthcare measures for a deep and far-reaching result.
PROXIMATE AND ORGANOLEPTIC ANALYSIS OF CARROT-FORTIFIED AND VANILLA FLAVOURED CAKES
Authors: APATA, O. C.  , FASHIPE, J.T  , MELUDU, N.T.
Published: February 2024

This study investigated the proximate and organoleptic properties of carrot-fortified and vanilla flavoured cake. Specifically, it determined: proximate composition of carrot-fortified and vanilla flavoured cake; and organoleptic properties of carrot-fortified and vanilla flavoured cake. Samples of the products were prepared using standard methods. The product was divided into two parts, one part was subjected to proximate analysis while the other part was subjected to sensory evaluation. Proximate analysis of carrot-fortified and vanilla flavoured cake was carried out using standard methods. Twenty panellists were involved in the sensory evaluation of the products. A 7-point hedonic scale was used to collect data on the organoleptic properties of the samples. Data for sensory evaluation were analysed using percentages (%). Result of proximate analysis showed that carrot-fortified cake had the highest content of protein (15.6%),  Moisture Content (15.6%), ash (2.4%), crude fibre (1.2%), Tannins (55mg/100g), Saponins (35mg/100g) 35, Ascorbic Acid (14.5mg/100g), Carotenoids (350µg/100g), Thiamine (0.21mg/100g), Riboflavin (0.17mg/100g), Niacin (2.65mg/100g) and lowest content of fat (25.0%), carbohydrate (42.2%) when compared to vanilla-flavoured cake. Also, the organoleptic result showed that carrot-fortified cake was ranked higher and accepted by the panellists when compared to vanilla flavoured cake based on the 7-point hedonic scale rating. Based on these findings it was recommended that: further research could be carried out on the shelf life of carrot cake and mode of preservation with the use of natural preservatives such as vinegar and physiochemical analysis of the cakes during different stages of storage.
Additional General Allocation Fund (DAU) Policy: The Failure of the Local Government to Provide an Urban Village Budget Allocation in Indonesia
Authors: Agus Mirza , Setiyono Budi , Yuniningsih Tri
Published: February 2024

Initially, an additional DAU policy was issued in 2018, namely through Law Number 12 of 2018, concerning the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget for the 2019 Fiscal Year. This policy was designed to provide additional funds to urban villages. District budget allocations are the responsibility of local governments (PEMDA) according to the mandate of Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Local Government. This study analyzes the failure of the local government to allocate Urban village funds through the General Allocation Fund (DAU) policy. DAU is a fund earmarked for equal distribution of abilities in inter-regional finance to fund regional needs in implementing decentralized government. The additional DAU policy is essential to anticipate due to the local government's failures in allocating these funds. This study aims to analyze the central government's Urban Village Fund policy through the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN). It reflects the failure of the local government to allocate a budget to urban villages from the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN). Besides that, it reflects local governments' inability to allocate budgets to urban villages.
Yesus Sebagai Anak Allah Berdasarkan Injil Yohanes
Authors: Mathan Yunip
Published: February 2024

Teknologi yang semakin canggih membuat semua orang dapat mengakses apapun termasuk pengajaran-pengajaran baik yang sesuai firman Tuhan atau tidak. Hal ini dapat membuat orang-orang Kristen yang belum memiliki pemahaman yang benar tentang Anak Allah dapat terseret dan meninggalkan Yesus. Penelitian ini bertujuan memaparkan konsep Anak Allah berdasarkan Injil Yohanes dan memberikan gambaran kepada pendidik bagaimana mengajarkan konsep Anak Allah ini dalam Pendidikan Agama Kristen. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif, pendekatan studi kepustakaan dengan metode analisis isi.

Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Yohanes menunjukkan bahwa gelar Anak Allah itu berkaitan dengan kemesiasan Yesus, asal-usul-Nya, mujizat-mujizat yang dilakukan-Nya, hubungannya dengan Bapa, keunikan-Nya sebagai Anak Allah, delapan sifat-sifat keunikan Yesus sebagai Anak Allah. Mengajarkan konsep Anak Allah perlu dilakukan dengan pendekatan budaya dan memperhatikan isu-isu yang sedang berkembang khususnya pengajaran-pengajaran yang sedang mencoba mengaburkan iman kristen. Mengajarkan konsep Anak Allah dimulai sejak dini dengan memperkenalkan Yesus melalui mujizat-mujizat, dan terus berkembang kepada kesatuan Anak dengan Bapa.
Lived Experiences of Patients with Filariasis: A Phenomenology
Authors: Alegarme Hannah , Glova Rod Bryan
Published: February 2024

Filariasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by a thread-like filarial worm transmitted to humans through a mosquito's bite. This debilitating disease continues to be a public health problem in endemic areas in the Philippines, including Iligan City (Department of Health, 2018). The study was undertaken to determine the feelings and experiences of diagnosed individuals in Iligan City. The study used phenomenological design in qualitative research to gather themes and meanings of the experiences of individuals who are diagnosed with filariasis in Iligan City. The six participants of the study were identified employing purposive sampling. A researchers-made structured interview protocol guided the researchers during the conduct of face-to-face interviews with the participants. The responses of the participants were recorded on an audio device. The coded transcripts were analyzed using Moustakas' (1994) six-step data analysis. The themes that emerged in the study were (1) awareness to susceptibility, (2) compliance to management, (3) social stigma, and (4) anxiety and depression. The results reflect the struggles of participants having the disease. The researchers emphasize recommendations to the health authorities that manage filariasis to address anxiety, depression, and social stigma felt by patients diagnosed with filariasis and all individuals taking the mass drug administration in endemic areas.

Keywords : compliance, mosquito bite, public health, social stigma, tropical disease
Preparedness of Third-year Maritime Students of a University in Multicultural Working Environment
Authors: Mantuhac Francis Jay Anthony , Bularon Lyster Dave , Genon Arturo , Matunog Victoria
Published: February 2024

Multicultural crews on board with a lack of a common language or cultural difference could result in a high-risk work environment on ships. Consequently, international shipping agencies demand seafarers have technical and soft skills to perform efficiently and safely as individuals or as a team. Thus, this study aimed to assess the preparedness of maritime third-year students in a certain university to work in a multicultural environment. A Multicultural Personality Questionnaire-Short Form (MPQ-SF) was adopted and used to gather the data. The results revealed that maritime students are culturally intelligent, tolerant, and equitable towards people of different cultural backgrounds and multicultural environments. However, they need help adjusting and adapting to new situations. This result may help the university develop its curriculum, subject offering, and training, enhancing those weak points as revealed in this study to equip its graduates with the attributes of efficient seafarers. Through the College of Maritime Education, the school needs to provide an avenue to develop its soft skills and technical and theoretical abilities to perform efficiently, breaking the barrier of cultural diversity.

Keywords : cultural empathy, flexibility, maritime education, multicultural personality, open-mindedness
Adolescent's Generational Practices, Parent-Child Relationship and Parenting Style of Mothers to their Adolescent Children
Authors: Padogdog Johanna Jiel , Superable Cynthia
Published: February 2024

Adolescence is a critical period for brain maturation and is described as a stage of vulnerability. Today's adolescents belong to the generation called "Generation Z," also called "Gen Zers," which are people aged 22 and below. These people are identified as unique, unlimited, and ethical. This study assessed the adolescent's generational practices of parent-child relationships and mothers' parenting styles toward their adolescents. The study utilized the descriptive- correlational design conducted in Iligan City, with one hundred twenty mothers selected through purposive and snowball sampling. It used three researcher- made questionnaires, all validated and underwent pilot testing and reliability testing. The researcher gathered data, strictly followed the ethical considerations, and analyzed the data following statistical methods and techniques with the aid of statistical software Minitab: mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s r. The results then revealed that common generational practice in their generation is that adolescents are commonly interested in their phones and depend on them. In addition, the mother's parent-child relationships and parenting styles are found satisfactory. However, results show no significant relationship between the parenting style and the generational practices of adolescents in lifestyle practices and behavior/attitude and between the parent-child relationship and their parenting style.

Keywords : behavior, gadget dependency, generation Z, genital stage, lifestyle
Suban∂n and Subanen's Spirituality: The Present Beliefs, Rituals, and Churches in Philippine Zamboanga Peninsula
Authors: Ranises Lloyd
Published: February 2024

The Zamboanga Peninsula in Southern Philippines is a time-immemorial abode of the Suban∂n in the east and Subanon in the west. The groups retain their identity, but not those converted to Islam, which creates another sub-group, Kolibugan. This study tackles their spirituality in the whole Peninsula. Six towns and one city were covered, representing the Peninsula's entirety from east to west. This study secured Certificate Precondition, a clearance provided by the Philippines' National Commission on Indigenous Peoples to conduct ethnography, allowing the visits and stay of the researcher in the areas periodically and doing observations, key informant interviews, and FGD. The six areas were found to have shared commonalities of beliefs in one Supreme Being and other supernatural entities. These Supreme Being and entities are central to their rituals of which they are appeased for reward-seeking purposes, especially protection from all harm. However, the rituals have created parallelism with the Christian doctrine. The reward-giving spirits being appeased are parallel to the Christian teachings on God's grace. This major parallelism was a significant factor in assimilating them to Christianity when the Spanish missionaries introduced the latter in the sixteenth century. Syncretism characterizes this phenomenon, and they were affiliated with many Christian Churches. The IPRA of 1997 is significant to syncretism in contemporary times. It enhanced the indigenization of Christianity, and it paved the way to express their social and psychological needs fully. The social and economic realities make their present spirituality in the Zamboanga Peninsula.

Keywords : Christian Churches, entities, IPRA, Roman Catholic, Protestant Churches
Correlation Between Obesity, Emotional, Social Well-being, and Behavioral Problems among Adolescents
Authors: Jauculan Joanna , Superable Cynthia
Published: February 2024

Obesity is considered a multivariate syndrome, which negatively affects the whole body's functioning. Poor health conditions resulting from obesity may act as a barrier to developing a sound mind, thus paving the way for poor learning behavior and outcome. This study explored the correlation between obesity, emotional and social well-being, and adolescent behavioral problems. A quantitative approach using descriptive-correlational design was employed. The 120 students served as respondents to the study. The following research instruments were used: Respondents’ Profile Questionnaire, Respondents’ Emotional Well-being Questionnaire, Respondents’ Social Well-being Questionnaire, and Respondents' Behavioral Problems Questionnaire. Mean and standard deviation and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient were used to analyze the data gathered. There were more overweight than obese among the respondents of the study. Results showed that respondents' well-being is high as they manifest a low level of stress and emotional eating. In addition, they manifest a high level of social interaction and a low level of behavioral problems. The respondents' social well-being as social contact was greatly influenced by the respondents' level of obesity. Other variables and constructs were not affected by their level of obesity. It is recommended that stakeholders in education, sports, and health put a mechanism to guide all school learners to participate in physical activities.

Keywords : learning behavior, level of stress, multivariate syndrome, poor health condition, social interaction
Analysis of Digital Marketing Strategies for Herbal Medicine Products (Case Study at "X" Herbal Industry in Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Authors: Ayu Kartika Chandra , Puspitojati Endah , Nurlaela Siti
Published: February 2024

Digital marketing is an indispensable business tool for customers engaging to achieve more revenue and extensive network at global levels. Thus, the study was performed to determine the internal and external factors of the business environment that affect digital marketing activities, as well as the appropriate digital marketing to be applied to Industry X. This study used mixed methods, determining the location using the purposive method, and the sampling technique used was saturated sampling method. Data were collected by observation, interview, and questionnaires. The data was then analyzed using SWOT with the stages of the IFAS and EFAS and also SWOT diagrams; QSPM Matrix was used in the decision making. The result showed that Industry X was in the first quadrant with an aggressive strategy (strength-opportunity). Based on the QSPM matrix, the best strategy (strength-opportunity) that can be utilized is to take advantage of the trend of healthy living during the pandemic to promote the health benefits of herbal products. The implementation plan for this strategy was to promote herbal products through Instagram and Whatsapp social media with captivating content regarding the product's benefits so that more people would recognize Industry X's products. The promotion targets were all Instagram and Whatsapp social media users.

Keywords : business tool, business environment, jamu, social media, SWOT
My living-educational-theory of place-based learning as a means to move towards a more socially just pedagogy in teacher education
Authors:   North-West	University,	South	 Africa, Sebele Florence , Wood Lesley ,   North-West	University,	South	 Africa, du Toit Adri
Published: February 2024

I researched my practice as a lecturer in a teacher education college in Zimbabwe as I was concerned that my teaching was not assisting students to realise their potential for independent thinking and knowledge creation and preparing them with appropriate skills and knowledge for life and work in the 21stcentury. I believe both aspects of education are essential in teacher preparation. There are injustices in the way the curriculum is enacted. I therefore focussed this research on improving learning to integrate social justice values into my practice and how to liberate my students and myself from traditional didactic pedagogy. I opted for Place-Based Learning as a teaching strategy since it has been shown to promote student engagement, critical thinking, innovation and reflexivity by embedding the learning in the social reality of the students. I collected and analysed data in the form of interviews, reflective diaries, and student assignments to enhance my learning to improve my practice and as evidence to support my knowledge claims that I had enabled students to become producers rather than just consumers of knowledge; fostered inclusion; and enabled transformative learning, all of which heightened student awareness of the need to make their future teaching more socially relevant and just. I conclude by proposing guidelines for professional practitioners in any educational context using Place-Based Learning to facilitate learning intended to promote students’ inclusion, democratic knowledge generation, and active participation.
Introduction to Editor in Chief
Authors: Khalil Khalil
Published: February 2024

Prof. Maria Daglia obtained her PhD degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology at the University of Pavia (Italy), and is currently a full professor of food chemistry at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy and visiting professor at the International Research Center for Food Nutrition and Safety, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang China.
Arthropod anthropocenes: A call for action
Authors: Sokame Bonoukpoè Mawuko
Published: February 2024

The editorial "Arthropod Anthropocenes: A Call for Action" emphasizes the critical role arthropods play in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity in the Anthropocene, an era defined by significant human impact on Earth's ecosystems. Highlighting the urgent need to address threats such as habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution, the piece advocates for sustainable practices to conserve arthropod populations. It calls for integrated efforts including enhanced research, sustainable agricultural practices, urban biodiversity enhancement, climate change mitigation, public education, policy and legislation reform, and international collaboration to safeguard arthropods and ensure the health of global ecosystems. This comprehensive approach underscores the indispensable role of arthropods in sustaining life on Earth, making a case for their conservation as a moral imperative for collective action.
Hibrīda platjoslas pastiprinātāja izstrāde ŠOPS risinājumiem
Authors:   , Parfjonovs Mareks
Published: February 2024

Promocijas darba galvenie mērķi ietver jauna hibrīda pastiprinātāja izveidi, kas izmanto dažādu pastiprināšanas tehnoloģiju stiprās puses, vienlaikus mazinot to individuālos ierobežojumus. Darbā apskatīti teorētiskie principi un praktiskie apsvērumi, kas ir hibrīda platjoslas pastiprinātāja pamatā, izmantojot dažādas optisko pastiprinātāju tehnoloģijas. Tā mērķis ir optimizēt signāla kvalitāti un pārraides efektivitāti optisko šķiedru tīklos, jo īpaši gadījumos, kad optiskais vājinājums un joslas platuma paplašināšana ir kritiski faktori. Izpētot hibrīda platjoslas pastiprinātāja uzbūvi, veiktspējas novērtējumu un reālās pasaules lietojumus, šis pētījums veicina jaunāko optisko sakaru tehnoloģiju attīstību.
Shifted model spaces and their orthogonal decompositions
Authors: C�mara M. Cristina , Kli�-Garlicka Kamila , Ptak Marek
Published: February 2024

We generalize certain well known orthogonal decompositions of model spaces and obtain similar decompositions for the wider class of shifted model spaces, allowing us to establish conditions for near invariance of the latter with respect to certain operators which include, as a particular case, the backward shift \(S^*\). In doing so, we illustrate the usefulness of obtaining appropriate decompositions and, in connection with this, we prove some results on model spaces which are of independent interest. We show moreover how the invariance properties of the kernel of an operator \(T\), with respect to another operator, follow from certain commutation relations between the two operators involved.
Lam in Ubon Style: The Process of Transferring Learning to Inherit the Performing Arts
Authors: Wiset Sorawit , Champadaeng Sitthisak
Published: February 2024

The objectives of this research were to study (1) the development of knowledge on the aesthetics of Lam in Ubon Style, and (2) the process of transferring knowledge to inherit the performing arts of Molam Morlam-Ruang-Tor-Klon in Ubon style. Data from documents and fieldwork were analyzed and presented using descriptive analysis. The results showed that there are developments and changes according to the eras, divided into the old era before 1937, a few numbers of performers; the changing era into theatrical performance; the modern Morlam era brought popular musical instruments to play; and the current Morlam era, in which light and sound technology is used to help in the performance of three aspects of aesthetics: melody, poetry, and aesthetics of singing techniques. Regarding the process of transferring knowledge, the results indicated that two national artists have provided knowledge by practicing the performing arts in singing, dancing, and poetic gestures. Improvements are made in each area to enhance learners’ skills development. The study provides significant insight and implications for developing learners’ skills in performing arts at home.
Preservation and Transmission Guidelines of Salar Vocal Folk Music
Authors: Wu Yujuan , Chuangprakhon Sayam
Published: February 2024

The Salar vocal folk music is a unique intangible cultural heritage of the Salar ethnic minority in Qinghai Province, China. The objective of this interdisciplinary study is to investigate the role of education and literacy in the preservation and transmission of Salar vocal folk music in Qinghai Province, China. The research site, Xunhua Salar Autonomous County, serves as a cultural epicenter where Salar traditions have thrived for centuries, providing an authentic setting for immersive fieldwork. Key informants include Salar musicians, educators, community leaders, and government officials who play vital roles in the preservation and transmission of this heritage. Data was collected through participant observation, interviews, and documentation of Salar vocal folk music performances. Musicological analysis and preservation and transmission theory were applied to the data, revealing the historical roots, cultural significance, and current challenges faced by Salar vocal folk music. The study culminates in guidelines for the preservation and transmission of this tradition, emphasizing government support
Education and Literacy in the Development and Transmission of Chinese Yao Nationality Folk Songs
Authors: Chen Hongyu , Sensai Peerapong
Published: February 2024

Chinese Yao Nationality Folk Songs are a distinctive cultural treasure thriving within the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, intimately intertwined with the lives and traditions of the Yao people. The objective of this study is to investigate the role of education and literacy in the development and transmission of Chinese Yao Nationality folk songs in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The research site, Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, serves as a culturally significant backdrop, chosen for its accessibility and cultural relevance to the research objectives. To gain comprehensive insights into this complex topic, three key informants with specialized knowledge and cultural insights were meticulously selected. An array of research tools, including observation forms, interview forms, and questionnaires, were employed to gather data and analyze various aspects of Yao Nationality folk songs. The results reveal the multifaceted phases of development these songs have undergone, from their sacred origins to their role in communal celebrations and emotional expression. The transmission of these songs is showcased through a blend of oral traditions and written records, with a contemporary integration of media and technology. This research suggests the need for a balanced approach to preserving cultural heritage while embracing modernity.
Vocal Techniques Literacy in Huai Opera for School-Based Education in Shanghai Municipality, China
Authors: Chen Wei , Woramitmaitree Narongruch
Published: February 2024

Huai Opera is a traditional Chinese operatic form known for its distinctive vocal techniques, melodic tunes, and captivating storytelling, originating from the Huai River region in China. The study’s primary objective is to investigate vocal technique literacy in Huai Opera for school-based education in Shanghai Municipality, China. Anchored in musicology and ethnomusicology, this research is conducted within the School of Huai Opera, encompassing the Southern and Northern Schools, known for their distinctive regional influences and vocal styles. Two key informants, a seasoned Huai Opera performer and vocal instructor and an accomplished ethnomusicologist, lend their unique insights to shed light on the multifaceted nature of vocal technique literacy in Huai Opera education. The structured interviews and systematic observations that were used to collect data are carefully analyzed to show the different breathing techniques, vocal techniques, and rhythms that makeup Huai Opera’s vocal technique literacy curriculum. The study’s findings underscore the significance of integrating traditional arts into contemporary education systems to preserve cultural heritage and enrich students’ educational experiences. It emphasizes the need for innovative pedagogical approaches and highlights the role of traditional arts in nurturing cultural engagement among youth.
Strengthening Education and Literacy through the Transmission Process of Suzhou Pingtan Chinese Opera in Jiangsu, China
Authors: Zhang Quan , Karin Khomkrich
Published: February 2024

Suzhou Pingtan is a traditional Chinese opera originating from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, known for its melodic tunes, storytelling, and expressive performances. The objective of this study was to explore the transmission process of Suzhou Pingtan Chinese Opera in Jiangsu, China, and its impact on education and literacy. This study utilizes a combination of fieldwork, interviews, and questionnaires as research tools were used to gather data from three key informants, two main informants, and three general informants. The data collected are analyzed through qualitative methods, including content analysis and thematic analysis. The research findings reveal ten main modes of transmission, including the inclusion of Suzhou Pingtan in the national intangible cultural heritage list, the establishment of inheritors, the Suzhou Pingtan Art Festival, the enhancement of performance level and frequency, the development of Suzhou Pingtan School, the establishment of Suzhou Pingtan Museum, the expansion of performance venues, the integration into primary and secondary schools and universities, international transmission, and strong government support. The study suggests the importance of continued support for educational initiatives, the preservation of performance venues, and the cultivation of young audiences to ensure the sustainability and wider appreciation of Suzhou Pingtan.
FV-EffResNet: an efficient lightweight convolutional neural network for finger vein recognition
Authors: Tahir Yusuf Suleiman , Rosdi Bakhtiar Affendi
Published: February 2024

Several deep neural networks have been introduced for finger vein recognition over time, and these networks have demonstrated high levels of performance. However, most current state-of-the-art deep learning systems use networks with increasing layers and parameters, resulting in greater computational costs and complexity. This can make them impractical for real-time implementation, particularly on embedded hardware. To address these challenges, this article concentrates on developing a lightweight convolutional neural network (CNN) named FV-EffResNet for finger vein recognition, aiming to find a balance between network size, speed, and accuracy. The key improvement lies in the utilization of the proposed novel convolution block named the Efficient Residual (EffRes) block, crafted to facilitate efficient feature extraction while minimizing the parameter count. The block decomposes the convolution process, employing pointwise and depthwise convolutions with a specific rectangular dimension realized in two layers (n × 1) and (1 × m) for enhanced handling of finger vein data. The approach achieves computational efficiency through a combination of squeeze units, depthwise convolution, and a pooling strategy. The hidden layers of the network use the Swish activation function, which has been shown to enhance performance compared to conventional functions like ReLU or Leaky ReLU. Furthermore, the article adopts cyclical learning rate techniques to expedite the training process of the proposed network. The effectiveness of the proposed pipeline is demonstrated through comprehensive experiments conducted on four benchmark databases, namely FV-USM, SDUMLA, MMCBNU_600, and NUPT-FV. The experimental results reveal that the EffRes block has a remarkable impact on finger vein recognition. The proposed FV-EffResNet achieves state-of-the-art performance in both identification and verification settings, leveraging the benefits of being lightweight and incurring low computational costs.
Catcalls: exotic cats discriminate the voices of familiar caregivers
Authors: Crews Taylor , Vonk Jennifer , McGuire Molly
Published: February 2024

Background

The ability to differentiate familiar from unfamiliar humans has been considered a product of domestication or early experience. Few studies have focused on voice recognition in Felidae despite the fact that this family presents the rare opportunity to compare domesticated species to their wild counterparts and to examine the role of human rearing.

Methods

We tested whether non-domesticated Felidae species recognized familiar human voices by exposing them to audio playbacks of familiar and unfamiliar humans. In a pilot study, we presented seven cats of five species with playbacks of voices that varied in familiarity and use of the cats’ names. In the main study, we presented 24 cats of 10 species with unfamiliar and then familiar voice playbacks using a habituation-dishabituation paradigm. We anticipated that human rearing and use of the cats’ names would result in greater attention to the voices, as measured by the latency, intensity, and duration of responses regardless of subject sex and subfamily.

Results

Cats responded more quickly and with greater intensity (e.g., full versus partial head turn, both ears moved versus one ear twitching) to the most familiar voice in both studies. They also responded for longer durations to the familiar voice compared to the unfamiliar voices in the main study. Use of the cats’ name and rearing history did not significantly impact responding. These findings suggest that close human contact rather than domestication is associated with the ability to discriminate between human voices and that less social species may have socio-cognitive abilities akin to those of more gregarious species. With cats of all species being commonly housed in human care, it is important to know that they differentiate familiar from unfamiliar human voices.
The concepts of buildability / constructability in project development
Authors: Xavier José Francisco Penido , De Sousa Delcio Garcia , Bergiante Nissia Carvalho Rosa , Andrade Daisy Maria Pinheiro de Souza
Published: February 2024

The construction industry represents in the economies of the countries the increase of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), being fragmented in a wide range of activities, where it is necessary to reconcile their interests of survival, in a competitive environment, whose productivity must be maintained at a high level, complying with the requirements of the market, which expects quality products. The incompatibilities between the project and the execution of the work cause problems that have a decisive impact on some aspects, such as quality and the increase in costs for the production of buildings. Research aimed at reducing such conflicts has been devoted to the term buildability, as an attribute of design that brings benefits to the constructive process when its concepts are adopted in the early stages of the project. Two actions have been outlined as addressing this issue, one aimed at the management of knowledge about the theme within companies, and another with a didactic character that suggests integrating it into the curriculum of engineering and architecture courses. This article through a bibliographic survey identified existing research on the theme, presenting concepts that can guide the development of high-performance projects.