bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Capacity Building Strategy for Increasing Economic Productivity of Small and Medium Industries
Authors: Rahmad Rahmad , Yunimar Yunimar , Prawira Adi , Nasfi Nasfi
Published: March 2024

Purpose – Research to determine the effect of increasing the Capacity of Small and Medium Industries (IKM) to increase the capacity and productivity of economic activities. Research in the city of Bukittinggi from July to October 2022.

Methodology/approach – Descriptive qualitative research methods, interview analysis techniques, group discussion forums and the Delpi technique. First, interview 6 SMI actors, second, 5 expert informants and three government stakeholders.

Findings – Research Findings The factors increasing IKM capacity are Capital, HR Quality, Facilities, Marketing, Production Quality, Financial Management, Technology, Promotion, Availability of Raw Materials and Environmental Support, the results of factors that greatly influence IKM capacity are HR Quality with a score of 5.00 or 100% with Very important criteria and results based on the Effectiveness Level of the government's response to the factor known that Capital has a high effectiveness of the government's response with a score of 4.20 or 84% with Effective criteria, while a low level of effectiveness of the government's response is Financial Management with a score of 2, 80 or 56% with Less Effective Criteria. Research results strategies, improving financial management, academic collaboration and information technology enhancement as well as increasing raw materials and government supervision.
The influence of Organizational Culture and Teamwork on Employee Engagement: Role of Achievement Motivation as a Mediation
Authors: Simbolon Novendi , Nurhayati Mafizatun
Published: March 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of organizational culture, teamwork on employee engagement mediated by achievement motivation. The method used in this study is quantitative research. The population in this study is halo BCA employees who work for more than a year total 292 employees. The sampling technique using accidental sampling (convenience sampling) with the slovin formula was obtained by 168 respondents. Data analysis using SEM PLS (Partial Least Square) analysis technique. The results showed that organizational culture variables, achievement motivation had a positive and significant effect on employee engagement. Teamwork does not have a positive effect on employee engagement, and teamwork through mediation of achievement motivation has a positive and significant effect on employees, as well as mediated by achievement motivation, organizational culture and teamwork can strengthen the influence on employee engagement at halo BCA BSD.

 

Keywords: Organizational Culture, Teamwork, Achievement Motivation, Employee Engagement
Utilization of Tigernut Milk in Yoghurt Production: Physicochemical Properties and Growth of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophiles in Tigernut Yoghurt
Authors:   Department of Food Science and Technology, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworokwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Obinna-Echem Patience Chisa
Published: March 2024

This study investigated the physicochemical properties and growth of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophiles in tigernut yoghurt. Yoghurt was produced from 3 sets of milk namely 100% tigernut milk, 50:50% of tigernut milk and cow milk; and 100% of cow milk. A set coded: TMYs, TCMYs and CMYs was sweetened with sugar and another set coded: TMYd TCMYd and CMYd was sweetened with date. Pasteurized milk samples were inoculated with the starter culture (1% w/v) and incubated at 43 °C for 6 and 12 h. Sample were analyzed using standard methods. pH decreased significant (P<0.05) after 6 and 12 h of fermentation from 6.44 – 3.57 and 3.52 for samples with sugar and from 6.46 –3.67 and 3.62 for samples with date. Level of pH decrease was significantly (P<0.05) highest in 100% tigernut yoghurt (TMYs and TMYd). Significant increase in TTA was >1.10 %lactic acid for all samples except for CMYd and TCMYd after 6 h. Viscosity ranged from 0.70 - 0.73 and 0.71 – 0.72 Pa.s, while TSS (oBrix) varied from 7.00 - 11.00 and 6.00 - 11.00 after 6 and 12 h respectively. Growth rate (/h) of L. bulgaricus ranged from 0.26 - 0.52 and 0.14 - 0.27 for sugar sweetened samples after 6 and 12 h and 0.24 - 0.49 and 0.12 - 0.25 for date samples. Tigernut milk supported the growth of the fermenting microbes with pH, TTA, viscosity and TSS that was comparable with those of cow milk yoghurt. Tigernut milk can therefore be utilized as a substrate in yoghurt production.
In vivo inhibitory effect of Panicum maximum root extract on alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase enzymes of rats
Authors: Nwakaego Ebong
Published: March 2024

Panicum maximum Jacq, (Poaceae) a medicinal plant used traditionally in the treatment of diseases including diabetes was evaluated for effect on alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase enzymes in vivo. The leaf extract (137, 273, and 547 mg/kg) of Panicum maximum were investigated in vivo for inhibitory effect on alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase enzymes using starch, sucrose and maltose as substrates. Acarbose was used as reference drug. The leaf extract non dose-dependently caused significant (p<0.05) reduction in blood glucose levels of treated rats with the various substrates used. The results suggest that the leaf extract of Panicum maximum have the potentials to inhibit alpha amylase and glucosidase in rats.
Medicinal values of the genus Phyllanthus - A review
Authors: Unigwe Robinson , Okey Stephen Nnaemeka
Published: March 2024

Phyllanthus species are known for their many medicinal values used in folklore medicine in many parts of the world. They have array of phytochemicals in the leaf, flower, seed, stem and root, that confer medicinal advantage on them. Extracts have shown a broad range of pharmacological activities like hepatoprotective, antioxidant, antiviral, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antimalarial, nephroprotective, diuretic, and several other properties. This review highlighted different research results from other scientists in the past and present, all tailored towards exploring the inherent pharmacological properties of this herb for ethno-medicine, alternative medicine and pharmaceutical purposes.
Hepatoprotective activity of ethanol root extract and fractions of Hippocratea africana against doxorubicin-induced liver toxicity
Authors: Joseph Oyepata , Okokon Jude , Okokon Jude
Published: March 2024

Doxorubicin (DOX) is an anthracycline glycoside antibiotic with high efficacy against various forms of cancer, whose clinical usefulness has been limited by associated undesirable organs toxicities such as cardiomyopathy, nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity despite its high therapeutic index. Hippocratea africana root used locally in the treatment of poisoning was evaluated for antidotal potentials against DOX-induced liver toxicity in rats. Hippocratea africana ethanol root extract as well as  dichloromethane and aqueous fractions were evaluated for hepatoprotective activity against doxorubicin-induced liver injury in rats at various doses of the crude extract (200-600 mg/kg)  and 400 mg/kg each of dichloromethane (DCM) and aqueous fractions respectively. Liver function parameters, liver oxidative stress markers and liver histology were used to assess the liver protective potential of the extract and fractions. The root extract and fractions significantly (p<0.05-0.01) reduced the serum levels of AST, ALT, ALP, total and direct bilirubin that were elevated by doxorubincin. Also, the levels of total protein and albumin reduced by doxorubicin were increased by the extract coadministration. The levels of GSH, GST, SOD, GPx, and CAT that were decreased by doxorubicin were significantly (p<0.01) elevated and raised MDA level was reduced by the leaf extract. Histology of the liver sections of extract -treated animals showed reductions in the pathological features compared to the DOX-treated animals. The observed histopathological changes were consistent with chemical pathological observations suggesting marked hepatoprotective potential.  The anti-toxic effect of this plant may in part be mediated through the chemical constituents of the plant.  The plant, Hippocratea africana possesses anti-toxicant properties which can be exploited in the treatment of doxorubicin related toxicities.
Preliminary physicochemical evaluation of effervescent granules of Anogiessius leocarpus stem bark extract
Authors: Olayemi Olubunmi , Morka Favour , Adesola Omoshallewa
Published: March 2024

The plant Anogeissus leiocarpus is traditionally used in the treatment of ulcers including gastric ulcers. Effervescent granules are unique, pleasant-tasting oral formulations which are ingested as liquids. This study is a preliminary development and evaluation of effervescent granules of the aqueous extract of the stem bark of Anogeissus leiocarpus. The extract was obtained by drying the filtrate gotten from maceration of the dried, crushed stem bark in water. The acids (citric and tartaric acid) were each combined with the base (sodium bicarbonate) in 1:1 and 1:2 ratios and these were mixed with the extract using either the fusion or wet granulation method of preparation of effervescent granules. The granules were evaluated for their flow properties, moisture content, pH after dissolution, effervescent time and in vitro dissolution. Results show that granules prepared by the fusion method possessed better flow properties than those prepared by wet granulation. Moisture content of the granules was similar. Granules containing higher base content had higher pH (7.29 and 7.30) and faster effervescent time (86 -99 sec) than those containing equal ratio of acid and base with pH of 5.85 and 5.96 and effervescent time of 104 -150 sec. In vitro release was faster release from formulations containing higher base content (100 and 90.32 % respectively) than the other batches. Aqueous extract of the stem bark of Anogeissus leiocarpus can be suitably formulated into effervescent granules.
A Novel Approach on the Sensitivity of Preserved Plasmodium falciparum Positive RDT kits for the Molecular Detection of Pfmdr 1 and Pfcrt Genes in Pregnant Women
Authors: Abubakar Hafiz
Published: March 2024

Storing blood samples for molecular screening have become increasingly difficult due to unstable electricity and high cost of generators fuels. Samples often deteriorate giving false negative upon molecular analysis. This research was aimed at determining the sensitivity of preserved Plasmodium falciparum positive RDT kits for the molecular detection of Pfmdr 1 and Pfcrt genes among pregnant women in From February 2020 to May 2020, Sokoto, Nigeria. 200 pregnant patients who visited the hospital for ANC had their blood samples taken, and a questionnaire was given out. To detect Plasmodium falciparum, RDT kits tailored to its monoclonal antibody were utilized. P. falciparum positive Rapid Diagnostic Test Kits were air tightened with nylon and silica-preserved for three months in a closed cabinet. The preserved positive samples were utilized to extract DNA, and the Pfmdr1 and Pfcrt genes' existence was then checked using a PCR procedure. 4 samples tested positive for both genes, suggesting a 21.05 % prevalence, according to the results of the inquiry into the Pfcrt and Pfmdr1 genes. This study has revealed the sensitivity of preserved RDT kits (with silica) for DNA extraction. Researchers and molecular laboratories should be preserving positive RDT kits meant for DNA extraction and other molecular analysis as it is much easier to preserve and there is no cost involved.
Extarction and charcterization of mucilage from Irvingia gabonensis seeds
Authors: Orugun Oluwaseun , Yahaya Paul , Tijani Mustapha , Yahaya Zwanden , Guga Mponan , Anyebe Sophie
Published: March 2024

This study focuses on the extraction and characterization of mucilage from Irvingia gabonensis seeds and its potential uses. The extraction process was carried out using water and the mucilage was characterized using various physicochemical and rheological parameters. All confirmatory tests for mucilage carried out (Molisch, iodine and ruthenium red test) were positive. The outcomes demonstrated that the mucilage had a yield of 52.6 %, a swelling capacity of 88.65 %, hydration capacity of 1.78 and a viscosity of 1.1805 mPa S. This study highlights the importance of utilizing natural resources for sustainable development and provides insights for further research on the potential uses of mucilage from other plant sources.
Investigation Of Pro-fertility Actions Of “Female Corrective” Poly-herbal Medicine Formulation Using Female Wister Rat Model
Authors: Oraekei Daniel Ikechukwu , MBAGWU SONNE IKECHUKWU , Anaekwe Brendan Chinedu
Published: March 2024

Plants contain numerous phytochemical compounds that may be used to cure or prevent diseases. In this study, the pro-fertility actions of “Female corrective” poly-herbal formulation were investigated using female Wister rat model. Phytochemicals, acute toxicities, body weight changes, and antioxidant and female reproductive hormonal studies were carried out. Serum levels of glutathione, superoxide dismutase and catalase were also evaluated. Micro well experiment was used to study the impact of the poly-herbal formulation on reproductive hormones. The phytochemical compounds present in the “Female corrective” were glycosides, saponins, tannins, flavonoids, steroids and terpenoids. In the median lethal dose estimation, no mortality nor obvious signs of toxicity were recorded at the dose of 88 mg/kg body weight. At a concentration of 4.4 mg/mL the body weights of the rats were increased in a dose dependent manner; 2.06, 4.11 and 8.22 mL/kg body weight gave changes in body weights of 17.13, 20.00 and 22.44% respectively after 14 days. Antioxidant effects were recorded as increase in serum concentration of glutathione, superoxide dismutase and catalase. Also, the serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone were increased significantly (p ˂ 0.05) and dose dependently; at the same administered doses, serum levels of follicle stimulating hormone were 3.06 ± 0.06, 4.61 ± 0.05 and 5.25 ± 0.09 mIU/mL respectively and that of luteinizing hormone were 1.02 ± 0.10, 1.71 ± 0.23 and 2.08 ± 0.20 mIU/mL respectively. The possible mechanisms of the herbal drug formulation might include antioxidant as well as pro-gonadotropin activities
Antibacterial activity of five selected ethno-medicinal plants against extreme multi-drug resistance strains of pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus
Authors: Hassan Abba
Published: March 2024

Emergence of multidrug resistance strains of different kinds of virulent pathogens to various antibiotics worldwide had become one of the most concerning public health issues in Nigeria. This research is aimed at evaluating the antibacterial activity of five selected ethno-medicinal plants against multi-drug resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Ficus sycomorus, Vitex doniana, Jatropha curcas, Acacia nilotica and Prosopis africana leafs were extracted using chloroform, to get the crude extracts of the various plants material. Exactly 150 clinical and environmental samples each, was collected for the isolation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus each. The antibiogram profile and resistance level of the isolated strains was ascertained using the standard disc diffusion bioassay. Multi-drug resistance genes; BLA-TEM, BLA-SHV and CTX-M presence were evaluated and also served as another form of selection protocol for extremely resistant strains of the selected pathogenic bacterial species. In-vitro and in-vivo bioassay was done to evaluate the antimicrobial potential of the plants extracts on the most resistant strains of the two pathogenic bacteria. Tannins, saponin, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols, terpenoids, quinones, phytosterols and phlobatanins were found present in these plants extracts. Eleven Pseudomonas aeruginosa and four Staphylococcus aureus extreme multi-drug resistance strains were successfully isolated and identified. The in-vitro bioassay reveals that F. sycomorus and J. curcas extracts has the highest antimicrobial activity against the various multi-drug resistant strains, while A. nilotica extract also maintains some level of activity against the resistant strains. The in-vivo bioassay reconfirmed the antibacterial effects of the three most active plants mentioned above, against all the resistant bacteria. Decoction of the three most active plants extracts also proves effective on the resistant strains of both bacteria, than the individual extracts. F. sycomorus, J. curcas and A. nilotica plant extracts could provide an alternative active pharmaceutical agents against multidrug resistant strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
Prevalence of hospital acquired gastrointestinal protozoa parasites among in-patients of a missionary and private hospital in Awka, Southeastern Nigeria
Authors: Ishar Cornelius Orjighjigh , Ikeh Mulumba Ifeanyi , Benedict Aboje Godwin , Okeke Obiageli Anthonia , Aghalu Uchenna Chinonye , Offor Vivian , Nnatuanya Ifebunandu Okwudilichukwu
Published: March 2024

Regardless of the efforts by health organizations and hospital personnel, research continues to report hospital acquired infections in admitted patients worldwide. This research was carried out to survey the prevalence of hospital acquired gastrointestinal protozoa parasites among admitted patients of Regina Caeli Specialist Hospital (missionary hospital) and Izunna Hospital and Maternity (private hospital) in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria. Two samples each from 79 patients were collected and analyzed using direct wet mount and formol ether concentration technique. Other information concerning demography and risk factors were obtained with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Data obtained was analyzed using chi-square test and probability values ≤ 0.05 were considered significant. Out of the samples examined, 9(11.4%) were positive for hospital acquired gastrointestinal protozoa parasites. Hospital acquired gastrointestinal protozoa parasites were found to occur in all two hospitals with the missionary hospital having the highest occurrence rate of 66.7%. Males recorded the highest prevalence of 6(15.8%) compared to females 3(7.3%) while age group 50-59years had the highest prevalence of 28.6%. Patients from the male ward recorded a higher prevalence of 17.9%. Meanwhile patients whose occupation is farming had a higher prevalence of 25.0% while patients who only wash their vegetables/fruits sometimes before eating presented a higher prevalence of 18.2%. Prevalence of hospital acquired gastrointestinal protozoa parasite infection was strongly associated with duration of hospital stay (P˂ 0.000). Out of the four parasites identified, Entamoeba histolytica was the most prevalent with 5(55.6%). Consequently, regulation of patients’ hospital stay, sanitation and better hygiene practices should be adopted and encouraged to prevent the spread of hospital acquired infection.
Antipyretic and Antinociceptive Effect of the Methanol Leaf Extract of Ficus asperifolia in Murine Models
Authors: Doma Ibrahim , Haruna Ibrahim , Hamza Abdullahi
Published: March 2024

Pyrexia occurs as a result of the resetting of the hypothalamic set-point. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used for the treatment of fever and related illnesses are associated with side effects including gastrointestinal irritation, bleeding, ulcers and perforation. In traditional medicine, many plants have been found to possess antipyretic activity. Ficus asperifolia (Miq), family Moraceae has been traditionally used to treat pain and fevers. The aim of the study was thus to evaluate the antipyretic and antinociceptive activity of the methanol leaf extract of Ficus asperifolia (FME) in murine models. Preliminary phytochemical screening and oral acute toxicity studies were conducted using standard protocols. Antipyretic activity was evaluated using the Brewer’s yeast induced pyrexia model. Antinociceptive effects were investigated using the acetic acid and thermal induced models. The mechanism of action of the plant was also evaluated against several antagonists. FME significantly (p<0.05) and dose dependently reduced yeast induced pyrexia. FME at doses 125, 250 and 500 mg/kg significantly (p<0.05) decreased acetic acid induced abdominal writhes and increased the mean reaction time of mice to thermal-induced pain stimulus. Pre-treatment of mice with naloxone (a non-selective opioid receptor antagonist), glibenclamide (a potassium channel blocker) and L-NNA (a nitric oxide synthase inhibitor) significantly reversed the analgesic action of the extract suggesting that the activity is likely mediated via the involvement of these pathways.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Modern Family Planning Methods among Men in Ogbogu Community in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State
Authors:   Department of Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Rivers State University, Nigeria., Orukwowu Udo
Published: March 2024

This study examined the knowledge, attitude and practice of modern family planning methods among men in Ogbogu Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Introduction: Family planning is the practice that helps individuals or couples to attain certain objectives such as avoiding unwanted pregnancies, bringing about wanted babies at the right time, regulating the interval between pregnancies, controlling the time at which birth occurs in relation to the ages of the parents. Methodology: The study used a descriptive survey research design. The study population comprised married men currently residing in Ogbogu Community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. A sample size of 389 persons was selected using a simple random technique. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection and data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) windows (version 20.0). Results: The study showed that there is high awareness of family planning of among the married couples used for the study. Majority of the participants had detailed knowledge of condom. Also, the study indicated that married couples had a favourable attitude toward modern family planning methods of 51%, out of the married couples that were aware of modern family planning methods. Again, the study revealed that high percentage of married couples practice modern family planning methods. Conclusion: Knowledge of modern contraceptives is high in the study population. Substantial proportion of married couples had positive attitude towards modern contraceptives and hence more room for increasing modern contraceptive use in the study population.
RELASI POLITIK DAN KEBIJAKAN PENDIDIKAN DI INDONESIA
Authors: Al Muhtad Fauzi , Mujiburrohman
Published: March 2024

This article, entitled “Politics and Public Policy in Education Sector” describes the history of political thought, political concepts, public and political policies, political parties and the role of political parties, the theory of the birth of political parties, and interest groups and pressure groups in the policy formulation process. education. Furthermore, it is described about the study of politics, the role of political parties and interest groups in the process of formulating public policies in the field of education. In a political system in a democratic country, not all aspirations that arise can be channeled through formal political forces such as political parties that have an official function as a channel for aspirations, but there are also other groups, namely interest groups. The existence of interest groups in the middle position as a bridge that connects the interests of the community and the government.
ANALISIS FITUR DAN MANFAAT APLIKASI NETSUPPORT SCHOOL PADA PEMBELAJARAN INFORMATIKA DI LABORATORIUM KOMPUTER
Authors: AL WAAIDHOH NUZHAH
Published: March 2024

Pembelajaran Informatika di SMP Negeri 5 Salatiga dilaksanakan melalui mode plugged dengan menggunakan komputer yang berada di laboratorium komputer. Untuk mengelola pembelajaran serta perangkat komputer yang ada di laboratorium, diperlukan suatu teknologi atau aplikasi. Salah satu aplikasi yang dapat digunakan untuk mempermudah manajemen laboratorium komputer yaitu NetSupport School yang memanfaatkan teknologi jaringan komputer LAN (Local Area Network). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif untuk mengumpulkan dan menganalisis data tentang pemanfaatan suatu aplikasi, dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui penjabaran fitur-fitur yang ada pada aplikasi NetSupport School, penjelasan bagaimana aplikasi NetSupport School dapat digunakan dalam manajemen pembelajaran di laboratorium komputer, serta analisis manfaat aplikasi NetSupport School dalam pembelajaran di laboratorium komputer. Hasil yang diperoleh yaitu aplikasi NetSupport School memiliki banyak manfaat saat diimplementasikan dalam pembelajaran di laboratorium komputer, diantaranya mempermudah guru dalam memantau aktivitas siswa di komputer client, mengelola pembelajaran dengan menampilkan presentasi materi di layar komputer client, mengirim dan mendistribusikan file ke seluruh komputer client, mengatur aplikasi dan website apa saja yang dapat diakses oleh siswa serta aplikasi dan website apa saja yang diblokir, menyalakan (power on) dan mematikan (shutdown) seluruh komputer client dari komputer server, serta perawatan seluruh perangkat komputer yang ada di laboratorium komputer.

 

Kata kunci : NetSupport School, Pembelajaran Informatika, Laboratorium Komputer, LAN, Client Server.
Advances and Challenges in Feature Selection Methods: A Comprehensive Review
Authors:   Department of Communications and Electronics, Delta Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (DHIET), Mansoura 35111, Egypt, Mohamed Mohamed ,   Department of Communications and Electronics, Delta Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (DHIET), Mansoura 35111, Egypt,   Computer Science and Intelligent Systems Research Center, Blacksburg 24060, Virginia, USA,   Computer Science and Intelligent Systems Research Center, Blacksburg 24060, Virginia, USA,   Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Delta University for Science and Technology, Mansoura 35111, Egypt,   Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Delta University for Science and Technology, Mansoura 35111, Egypt, Abdullah Abdulrahman , Zaki Ahmed Mohamed , Rizk Faris H. , Eid Marwa M. , El-Kenway Elsayed M. El
Published: March 2024

The feature selection area in data analytics is explored through a comprehensive literature review, and the increasing areas that have a data dependency problem and are being resolved with feature selection are highlighted. Review topics of this course cover the foundations to present use cases, for example, cybersecurity, healthcare, and finance. Particularly crucially for the healthcare domain, it reduces the dimensionality and elucidates complex causal links. The further investigation overlaps contemporary techniques, including optimization-based methods, swarm intelligence and algorithms for the diagnosis of heart diseases. The conclusion builds on the practical assessment and underlines research gaps, serving as a basis to set a diversified technological review. This also exhibits new techniques that have released their efficiency in classification environments, for example, hybrid Ant Colony Optimization and the Gray Wolf Optimizer. The ISSA algorithm stands out as a swarm intelligence technique that is best among others. The paper concludes by demonstrating that feature selection goes beyond the preprocessing stage, but it instead stands as a vital part of the fields of machine learning and data science and thus aids the researchers in both retrospective analysis and forthcoming projects.
Exploring Optimization Algorithms: A Review of Methods and Applications
Authors:   Department of Communications and Electronics, Delta Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (DHIET), Mansoura 35111, Egypt, Abdulrahman Abdulrahman ,   Department of Communications and Electronics, Delta Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (DHIET), Mansoura 35111, Egypt,   Computer Science and Intelligent Systems Research Center, Blacksburg 24060, Virginia, USA,   Computer Science and Intelligent Systems Research Center, Blacksburg 24060, Virginia, USA,   Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Delta University for Science and Technology, Mansoura 35111, Egypt,   Department of Communications and Electronics, Delta Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology (DHIET), Mansoura 35111, Egypt, .. Ziad Mohammed , Zaki Ahmed Mohamed , H.Rizk Faris H , Eid Marwa M. , EL-Kenawy EL-Sayed M. EL
Published: March 2024

This article review focuses on feature selection as the main parameter that plays a major role in tuning machine learning models. Several algorithms of optimization such as MFO (Moth-Flame Optimization), the GA-GSA algorithm’s hybrid type, SOA (Seagull Optimization Algorithm), WOA (Whale Optimization Algorithm), GOA (Grasshopper Optimization Algorithm), HGSO (Henry Gas Solubility Optimization), and SafeOpt are widely used in engineering design, power systems scheduling, The paper stresses the importance of optimization in improving efficiency, lessening mistakes and increasing understandability of machine learning models. The literature addresses the widest directions in the usage of optimization for the following fields of science such as structural engineering, additive manufacturing, and landslide susceptibility mapping. A comprehensive summary table is generated, which shows an overview of each study, algorithm, focus, and methodology and has a stoke of key findings. The conclusions reveal the adaptiveness, competitiveness and compossibility of the optimization algorithms applied to a wide range of domains. The summary shows how optimization has the potential to change decision-making processes and activities by being a decisive factor that determines the future of branches of various industries. The main objective of this work is to direct researchers and practitioners by providing them with some innovative ideas and approaches and offering insights on the existing cutting-edge approaches while laying the groundwork for future innovations in optimization.
Spider Monkey Optimization with Deep Learning-based Hindi Short Text Sentiment Analysis
Authors:   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior,, Praloy Praloy ,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Amity University Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior, India,   Department of Computer Science and Engineering, The Neotia University, West Bengal, Kolkata, India, Daniel A. , Neogi Subhrendu Guha
Published: March 2024

Sentiment analysis (SA) intends to categorize a text respective to sentimental polarity of individual opinions, like neutral, positive, or negative. The study of Hindi is limited because of the grammatical and morphological complexities of the Hindi language while many research work concentrates on drawing features from English text. The hindi languages make the sentiment classification procedure for Hindi short text a tedious process. The Hindi language has complicated morphology and variation based on phonetics, spelling, and vocabulary; the common usage of numerous dialects between Hindi in India produces a massive volume of glossaries. In this study, we introduce a Spider Monkey Optimization with stacked recurrent neural network (SMO-SRNN) for short text SA on Hindi Corpus. The proposed SMO-SRNN technique mainly aims to identify and categorize the Hindi short text into three distinct classes, namely negative, positive, and neutral. In the presented SMO-SRNN method, the SRNN approach is exploited for the investigation and classification of sentiment. Moreover, the SMO model is employed to finetune the hyperparameter related to the SRNN model. A detailed set of experiments is applied to ensure the high efficiency of the SMO-SRNN algorithm. The comparative outcome highlighted the enhancement of the SMO-SRNN technique over other methods.
Bimultipliers of R-algebroids
Authors: Kahrıman Gizem
Published: March 2024

Group action is determined bythe automorphism group and algebra action is defined by the multiplication algebra. In the study we generalize the multiplication algebra
by defining multipliers of an R-algebroid M. Firstly, the set of bimultipliers on an R-algebroid is introduced, it is denoted by Bim(M), then it is proved that this set is an R-algebroid,
it is called multiplication R-algebroid. Using this Bim(M), for an R-algebroid morphism A → Bim(M) it is shown that this morphism gives an R-algebroid action. Then we examine
some of the properties associated with this action.
Depressive Symptoms in Black and White Volunteers: Six-month Post Deadly Natural Hazard Hurricane: Does Race Identity Matter?
Authors: Dickey Sabrina Lane , Noel La Tonya , Ai Amy L
Published: March 2024

Natural hazards have become increasingly common in the United States, wherein across the nation residents are exposed to floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and a host of other events that occur due to changes in the climate. Amid providing care for communities that have encountered a natural hazard, the volunteers and rescuers are also exposed to the trauma caused by the natural hazard. The primary focus of the study was to elucidate differences in mental health symptoms of the volunteers by race and to determine if years of experience with previous trauma predicts and has a relationship with the development of mental health symptoms. A total of 182 social work students from 3 public universities that were from areas impacted during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and volunteered in the aftermath, consisted of our sample. The participants completed surveys regarding demographics, mental health symptoms, various stressors, and the presence of social support. Depression scores among Black participants were significantly higher (M = 17.74) compared to White participants and participants of younger age were more likely to experience depression. A final statistical model revealed negative emotion among Black participants indicated a decreased likelihood of developing depression when compared to White participants. The findings indicate the importance of providing adequate training and mental health resources for volunteers and particularly Black volunteers in an effort to prevent the occurrence of depression, which could potentially decrease their overall mental health after a natural hazard.
Saudi Arabia antara Rivalitas Amerika Serikat dan China
Authors: Rahmawati Nurul , Fadlillah Syaffudin
Published: March 2024

Saudi Arabia merupakan kawasan yang memiliki sumber daya yang terkenal dengan sumber daya minyak bumi. Saudi merupakan negara sentral Agama Islam yang menjadi pusat pertemuan umat Islam di dunia, khususnya pada muslim-muslim haji. Dalam menjalankan sistem pemerintahannya, Saudi Arabia mempunyai hubungan luar negeri dengan beberapa negara, namun pada fokus penelitian ini hubungan luar negeri Saudi Arabia difokuskan pada dua negara yang mempunyai kekuatan rivalitas, yakni Amerika Serikat yang secara historis sudah lama menjalin kerja sama dengan Saudi dan China yang kini menjadi mitra penting kerjasama dalam hal ekonomi. Terlebih saat ini Saudi Arabia mempunyai program dalam negerinya yakni Saudi Vision 2030 yang bertujuan untuk menghasilkan pendapatan negara tanpa ketergantungan akan minyak dan gas. Apalagi saat ini, rivalitas Amerika Serikat dan China menjadi negara hegemoni terbesar dalam bidang ekonomi hingga pertahanan yang saling bersaing. Maka dari itu, tujuan pada penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bagaimana kepentingan Saudi Arabia dijadikan tolak ukur memanfaatkan rivalitas dua kekuatan besar yakni Amerika Serikat dan China dalam bekerjasama.
Pengaruh Implementasi Media Permainan Edukasi Educaplay Berbasis Gadget terhadap Hasil Belajar Menulis Esai
Authors: Batitusta Fabian Omar , Hardinata Vanda
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk untuk mendeskripsikan implementasi dan pengaruh media Educaplay terhadap pembelajaran menulis esai kelas XII. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen dengan metode kuantitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas XII IPS SMA Negeri 1 Batu. Data dalam penelitian ini berupa hasil belajar siswa dalam menulis esai. Pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini dilakukan dengan teknik observasi dan tes tertulis. Analisis data dilakukan dengan teknik deskriptif. Adapun hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa implementasi media permainan edukasi Educaplay berbasis gadget berpengaruh terhadap hasil belajar siswa dalam menulis esai. Hal tersebut dibuktikan dari hasil uji-t yang diperoleh nilai t-hitung kelas eksperimen sebesar 0,894742 dan nilai t-hitung kelas kontrol sebesar 0,875988 lebih besar dari t-tabel sebesar 0,874. Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata nilai kelas eksperimen lebih tinggi dibanding kelas kontrol. Nilai rata-rata yang diperoleh kelas eksperimen sebesar 89,14 sedangkan kelas kontrol sebesar 84,85. Berdasarkan hasil analisis deskriptif tersebut menunjukkan bahwa melalui penggunaan media Educaplay siswa dapat memahami materi yang disampaikan secara lebih mendalam.
Pengaruh Kesadaran dan Citra Merek terhadap Keputusan Pembelian
Authors: Hartono Calista , Tjiptodjojo Kartika Imasari
Published: March 2024

Munculnya berbagai macam merek pada produk jenis tahapan perawatan kulit wajah menjadikan permintaan pasar meningkat dan memicu persaingan dalam dunia bisnis semakin ketat. Tujuan dari pelaksaan studi ini yaitu melihat pengaruh kesadaran merek dan citra merek pada keputusan pembelian produk Somethinc di Kota Bandung. Somethinc menjadi salah satu merek lokal yang memproduksi perawatan kulit dan berhasil memperoleh kemenangan sebanyak 7 kali terus-menerus dari bulan April tahun 2021 pada salah satu platform belanja menjadi TOP 1 produk perawatan kulit dengan merek yang paling laku terjual di pasaran. Metode kuantitatif merupakan metode penelitian yang dipakai pada studi ini melalui penyebaran kuesioner secara daring untuk mengisi Google Forms. Teknik pengambilan sampel pada studi yang dilakukan yaitu purposive sampling, yang masuk ke dalam komponen dari non-probability sampling. Sampel pada studi ini yaitu masyarakat di Kota Bandung yang mengenal, melakukan pembelian, serta memiliki pengalaman pada pemakaian perawatan kulit atau kosmetik Somethinc. Sampel yang dipakai yaitu berjumlah 140 responden. Teknik analisis data dilakukan melalui penggunaan SPSS V.26. Studi yang dihasilkan, memperlihatkan kesadaran merek berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian, citra merek berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian, kesadaran merek dan citra merek berpengaruh terhadap keputusan pembelian.
Analisis Bibliometrik: Perkembangan Konsep Teaching Factory dalam Pendidikan Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan
Authors: Setiawan Eko Yudi , Mulyadi Hari , Purnamasari Imas , Lizein Baandaalr
Published: March 2024

Artikel ini menyajikan analisis bibliometrik yang mendalam terkait konsep Teaching Factory dalam pendidikan dari 1982 hingga 2023 dengan menggunakan database Scopus. Penelitian mengungkapkan fluktuasi dalam jumlah publikasi selama periode tersebut, menyoroti kompleksitas minat dan fokus riset dalam Teaching Factory. Tren kutipan menunjukkan tingkat penerimaan dan penggunaan riset ini dalam literatur ilmiah, dengan beberapa publikasi mencatat kutipan yang signifikan, menegaskan dampaknya dalam komunitas akademis. Analisis kolaborasi antar negara menggambarkan kerja sama global dalam pengembangan penelitian ini, mengindikasikan integrasi perspektif dan keahlian lintas batas negara. Fokus penelitian yang terbagi dalam empat kategori utama memberikan wawasan tentang tema yang ditekankan dalam studi Teaching Factory. Temuan ini memberi dasar untuk identifikasi area penelitian baru yang menarik serta memberikan saran untuk melanjutkan eksplorasi dalam bidang ini dengan mempertimbangkan inovasi dan kebaruan yang muncul dalam literatur ilmiah. Meskipun menggunakan database Scopus, penting untuk mengakui bahwa sumber data lain dapat memberikan pandangan yang lebih luas dalam penelitian mendatang.
Daur Ulang Alat dan Bahan Pembelajaran dalam Manajemen Kewirausahaan di SMK Bina Negara
Authors: Hanafiah Hanafiah , Yogaswara Sunsun P. , Wardani Dani , Rukhaida Ida
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi implementasi dan dampak dari program daur ulang alat dan bahan pembelajaran dalam manajemen kewirausahaan di SMK Bina Negara. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif, melibatkan wawancara mendalam, observasi langsung, dan analisis dokumen. Tahapan penelitian meliputi peninjauan literatur, desain penelitian, pengumpulan data, analisis data, penyusunan laporan, dan diseminasi hasil. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa program daur ulang di SMK Bina Negara berhasil meningkatkan kesadaran lingkungan dan keterampilan kewirausahaan di kalangan siswa. Program ini mengintegrasikan workshop, proyek berbasis kelas, dan kerjasama dengan industri daur ulang lokal. Siswa mengembangkan keterampilan seperti inovasi, pemecahan masalah, dan pemasaran melalui pembuatan produk daur ulang. Pembahasan penelitian mengungkapkan bahwa program ini memberikan dampak positif yang signifikan, namun juga menghadapi tantangan seperti keterbatasan sumber daya dan fasilitas. Tantangan ini membuka peluang untuk pengembangan kemitraan dengan industri dan organisasi lingkungan, serta peningkatan investasi dalam fasilitas daur ulang di sekolah. Hasilnya, program daur ulang alat dan bahan pembelajaran dalam manajemen kewirausahaan di SMK Bina Negara telah memberikan kontribusi penting dalam mengembangkan kesadaran dan keterampilan kewirausahaan siswa, sekaligus menanamkan nilai keberlanjutan lingkungan. Penelitian ini memberikan wawasan berharga bagi sekolah lain yang ingin mengimplementasikan program serupa.
A Human Resources (HR) Performanxe Evaluation: Evaluasi Kinerja Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM)
Authors: Amanda Astrid , Adda Harnida Wahyuni , Wiriastuti Wiri , Evrianti Hesti
Published: March 2024

Yayasan Rumah Sehat Jabal Nur merupakan lembaga yang bergerak dibidang sosial dan kemanusiaan. Dalam menjalankan tugasnya Yayasan Rumah Sehat Jabal Nur pastinya perlu memiliki kinerja karyawan yang baik untuk kelangsungan lembaga di masa depan sesuai dengan tujuan lembaga yang diharapkan sesuai dengan ketentuan yang berlaku. Perumusan masalah dari penelitian ini adalah bagaimana kinerja sumber daya manusia (SDM) di Yayasan Rumah Sehat Jabal Nur dan tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui kinerja karyawan dan penilaian kinerjanya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan menggunakan jenis deskriptif, penelitian juga memperoleh dari hasil wawancara, observasi dan diperkuat dengan dokumentasi. Hasil yang diperoleh pada penelitian ini adalah kemampuan karyawan diharapkan akan dapat menyelesaikan beberapa tugas dan tanggung jawab yang nantinya akan memberikan hasil yang optimal. Dengan kemampuan yang dimiliki karyawan diharapkan akan mendorong kinerja lembaga secara personal dan akan menghasilkan efektivitas lembaga. Dan kedisiplinan karyawan juga dapat mempengaruhi kinerja yang dihasilkan, jika karyawan mengerjakan jobdesk sesuai dengan jadwal yang telah ditentukan maka hasil kinerja yang dihasilkan baik pula dan semua tersusun sesuai dengan jadwal.
Kemampuan Menulis Teks Prosedur Kompleks Siswa Kelas VII MTsN 2 Siak
Authors: Lestari Ayu , Auzar Auzar , Septyanti Elvrin
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini mendeskripsikan kemampuan siswa kelas VII MTsN 2 Siak dalam menulis teks prosedur kompleks. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif karena data yang disajikan pada penelitian ini dalam bentuk angka-angka. Teknik analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan teknik statistik deskriptif. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini berupa tes menulis teks prosedur jenis kompleks yang terdiri atas banyak langkah-langkah pembuatan dengan sub langkah pada setiap langkahnya. Pada instrumen tes yang digunakan peneliti menyediakan satu judul kemudian siswa dipersilahkan untuk menulis teks prosedur kompleks berdasarkan judul yang ditetapkan. Siswa diminta untuk membuat teks prosedur kompleks dengan memperhatikan aspek penilaian yang ada yaitu struktur teks dan kaidah penulisan. Adapun rumusan masalah dalam penelitian ini yaitu berapakah tingkat kemampuan menulis teks prosedur kompleks siswa kelas VII MTsN 2 Siak? Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, kemampuan menulis teks prosedur kompleks siswa kelas VII MTsN 2 Siak tergolong sedang. Hal tersebut diketahui setelah melakukan pengujian menggunakan uji normalitas lilliefors dan uji t satu sampel dengan rata-rata 73,32.
Integrasi Kurikulum Pondok Pesantren dan Madrasah Aliyah pada Mata Pelajaran Rumpun Pendidikan Agama Islam di Alwasilah Lilhasanah Islamic Boarding School
Authors: Marwiji Muh. Hasan , Wahyudin Wahyudin , Setiono Joko , Qomaruzzaman Bambang , Zaqiah Qiqi Yuliati
Published: March 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis integrasi kurikulum pondok pesantren dan madrasah aliyah di Alwasilah lilhasanah Islamic boarding school. diharapkan dapat memberikan kontribusi penting dalam pengembangan pendidikan agama Islam yang holistik dan relevan dengan kebutuhan peserta didik di era kontemporer. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif agar mampu menemukan dan menganalisi deskripsi mengani objek yang sednag diteliti. Adapun hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa integrasi kurikulum tersebut dilakukan yaitu  melalui mata pelajaran yang di integrasikan secara konten antara di pondok pesantren dan di Madrasah aliyah misalnya pembelajaran di Madrasah itu menggunakan kitab kuning tidak lagi menggunakan buku paket dari kementerian namun secara konten tetap mengambil dari kurikulum madrasah. Selain itu juga kegiatan 24 jam semuanya terintegrasi antara madrasah dan pondok pesantren, kemudian melalui kegiatan ekstrakurikuler muhadoroh, debat agama, dan kegiatan sains. selanjiutnya melalui pelajaran umum seperti bahasa arab dibantu dengan belajar metode baca kitab kuning amstilati, begitu juga bahasa inggris tidak hanya dipelajari di madrasah, tetapi dipelajari dan dipraktekan juga di pondok pesantren.
Kinerja Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja dalam Penertiban Pedagang Kaki Lima dan Pengunjung Pusat Keramaian di Kemutar Telu Center Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat
Authors: Manubis Abi , Yamin Ahmad , Suparman Suparman
Published: March 2024

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui Kinerja Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja dalam Penertiban Pedagang Kaki Lima dan Pengunjung Pusat Keramaian di Kemutar Telu Center Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat. Secara objektif, jenis penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif interpretative dan Analisa SWOT dari 2 (dua) sumber data yakni data primer yang didapatkan dari observasi dan wawancara verbal dengan informan serta dokumentasi di lapangan, dan data sekunder yang tidak langsung berupa dokumen-dokumen, catatan-catatan tertulis. Hasil penelitian ditemukan bahwa kinerja Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja dalam penertiban Pedagang Kaki Lima dan Pengunjung Pusat Keramaian di Kemutar Telu Center Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat yaitu dari adalah 168 orang anggota Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat yang terdiri dari 56 orang Pegawai Negeri Sipil termasuk 14 orang Pejabat Fungsional Pol PP dan 112 orang Pegawai Tidak Tetap Daerah telah memenuhi indikator dengan jumlah 98,81% pegawai berpendidikan SMA/sederajat. 1 peleton anggota Satpol PP yang berjumlah 31 orang terbagi dalam 2 regu secara rutin pada malam sabtu dan ahad melaksanakan tugas penertiban pedagang kaki lima dan pengunjung pusat keramaian di Kemutar Telu Center. Adapun tindakan yang dilakukan Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja terhadap pedagang kaki lima dan pengunjung yang melakukan pelanggaran adalah tindakan ­non yustisi yakni memberikan surat teguran hingga larangan melakukan aktivitas berjualan di Kemutar Telu Center. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa kinerja Satuan Polisi Pamong Praja perlu untuk ditingkatkan sehingga dapat melaksanakan tugas sesuai dengan ketentuan perundang-undagan yang berlaku dalam memenuhi segala indikator kinerja.