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Designing and Building with Plastic Waste
Authors:   University of Kentucky, Scroggin Jason
Published: May 2024

The Big Blue Bench (figure 1) is a furniture piece and public art installation that serves as prototype to demonstrate the reuse of plastic waste as building material (figure 2). The product is the result of research funded by the 2021 University of Kentucky (UK) Sustainability Challenge Grant Program to generate new uses for the abundance of discarded plastic produced by the UK healthcare facilities and serve as a model for designing and building with sustainability in mind.
Artificial Intelligence Literacy: Collaborating to Support Image Research in Architecture Education
Authors:   University of Toronto, Copper Cathryn , Harrison Paul Howard ,   University of Toronto, Yang Zhenxiao ,   University of Toronto
Published: May 2024

This paper explores a collaborative approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) literacy into the architecture curriculum,with a particular focus on the role of architecture libraries and librarians in supporting this technology during the concept phase of design research. It outlines a student assignment that uses text-to-image AI generators to recreate architectural images and assess the role of bias in the image’s automated creation. A comprehensive online guide supports the student’s investigation of AI ethics, concept creation, prompt engineering, and evaluation. Feedback from the assignment indicates increased confidence in using AI image generators and enhanced critical thinking abilities. The paper advocates for AI’s role as a co-creator in architecture, emphasizing the importance of incorporating critical thinking in architecture courses, and underscores the value of collaboration between faculty and librarians in AI integration.
Action Plan: A Survey of Patenting and Commercializing Building Science Research within Design Programs
Authors:   University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Hancock Liane
Published: May 2024

This paper aggregates and analyzes data from interviews of architecture faculty across the United States who have filed patents for products, processes, and software. It discusses trends in how faculty collaborate, including to what extent students at both the undergraduate and graduate level are named as co-inventors. Analysis of the interviews reveals levels at which universities provide both financial support and training during patent filing, prototyping/testing, customer discovery, and commercialization. It also traces the types of funding and training that faculty seek, from internal university support to federal agency support, to the help that regional business incubators provide. The paper discusses the role interviewees feel that teaching can have in valuing Intellectual Property (IP), and how the structure of the tenure process can hinder the protection of IP. Finally, the paper discusses the interviewees’ thoughts on how to grow a disciplinary culture that fosters both faculty and student IP creation tied to commercialization in order to significantly enhance and impact the build environment.
Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) for the Built Environment
Authors:   University of Washington, Proksch Gundula
Published: May 2024

Over the past decade, the field of Engineered Living Materials (ELMs) has emerged, combining synthetic biology and material science to mimic the properties of natural living materials. ELM research aims to produce novel materials with tailored functions using genetically engineered organisms coupled with synthetic or biological polymers to create desirable features like self-repair and enhanced mechanical properties. ELMs have been applied in regenerative medicine, therapeutics, electronics, device engineering, computing, and construction in the built environment. ELMs are a rapidly growing field that is based on the convergence of synthetic biology with polymer science. The authors of this study are part of a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded project, in which we define ELMs as composite materials of engineered living cells encapsulated within a polymeric matrix. Our interdisciplinary research team comprises chemists, biochemists, bioengineers, mechanical engineers, and architects who develop ELMs for the built environment, which includes 3D-printable resins with engineered living cells that exhibit different functionalities. The focus of our lab-based research focuses on three main issues around innovative ELMs: (1) the ability to thrive in changing hydration levels (outdoor environment) and survive periods of low hydration levels, (2) the integration of photosynthetic active, productive cells in high-tech building membranes, and (3) the creation of ELMs clusters as resilient bioreactors for bioproduction. This study reports on the structure of this research project and the state of the science of ELMs research in general. It highlights the need for disciplinary collaboration on ELM research between chemistry, molecular biology, bioengineering, material science, architectural design, and beyond. The multidisciplinary discussion offered by this paper juxtaposes the science, built environment, and design perspectives on ELMs and touches on essential questions in this emerging field.
Pervious Concrete Grotto: A Modular Evaporative Micro Climate
Authors:   University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Timmer Alexander
Published: May 2024

Deploying research on the role of evaporative cooling utilizing pervious concrete, this project attempts to formalize the relationship between module form, aggregate form, and evaporative capacity through a physical installation. Utilizing passive environmental principles, in which the performance of the wall is dictated by its environment, in this case the access to rainwater and wind, the installation is always “on.” Intended as a system which could extend in all directions infinitely, utilizing Stan Allen’s concept of the field condition, the physical installation is understood to be a smaller chunk of a larger possibility. Less of an enclosure and more of a generator of microclimate, this project attempts to connect issues of modularity constructability and microclimate.This relationship between form and performance is a dialectic expression of systems thinking writ large in its design. The rules which dictate aggregation also impact the evaporative performance of the elements. The wall consists of previous concrete precast elements which are tapered in plan and angled in section to produce variation through their aggregation. Their shape allows for the wall to turn depending on how it is stacked. Mirroring elements will produce a straight wall while repeating elements turn the wall, creating small spaces. These smaller spaces will necessarily experience greater cooling effects. The wall is doused in rainwater which infiltrates deep into the wall through the pervious concrete. As wind and other natural ventilation processes push through the previous medium, evaporation is encouraged, cooling the concrete mass. The cooling of the wall produces a microclimate that is a byproduct of the ambient air temperature and humidity. The evaporative capacity of the wall is limited by that same air temperature and relative humidity. Thermal cameras and temperature sensors are used to document the heating and cooling of the wall throughout the year as it experiences different levels of precipitation and ambient environmental conditions. Testing of the wall is also completed with hand applied water.With interest in passive environmental strategies, the pervious concrete grotto used modular concrete elements to produce a microclimate through water evaporation. It seeks to produce the cooling experience of a grotto, which acts as a datum to the ambient air temperature and relative humidity. It makes legible one possible expression of the relationship between passive material performance and the form of architecture.
PLANTAS MEDICINAIS NO TRATAMENTO DE DOENÇAS CRÔNICAS
Authors: Cesar Aves Feitoza Mario , Robson de Araújo Brito Pereira Lázaro
Published: May 2024

INTRODUÇÃO: O artigo demonstra a crescente e atenção dadas às plantas medicinais como alternativas terapêuticas para o tratamento de doenças crônicas. Ele destaca a transmissão de conhecimento tradicional sobre as propriedades terapêuticas das plantas ao longo dos séculos, e como essa herança cultural tem sido fundamental para sua compreensão e uso. OBJETIVO: Investigar a relevância das plantas medicinais no tratamento de doenças crônicas. METODOLOGIA: Trata-se de um trabalho que consiste em uma revisão sistemática da literatura científica, onde foram obtidos conteúdos em bases de dados reconhecidas, como Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SciELO), Biblioteca Nacional em Saúde (BVS) e U.S National Library of Medicine (PubMed), usando palavras-chave como "plantas medicinais", "doenças crônicas", "fitoterapia", “tratamento alternativo", entre outras. Como também serão coletados e analisados dados secundários de relatórios de organizações de saúde, como a Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) e a Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA), para entender melhor a prevalência de doenças crônicas e o uso de plantas medicinais no tratamento dessas condições. RESULTADOS: A avaliação dos resultados da pesquisa integra diversos artigos relacionados ao uso de plantas medicinais e seus princípios ativos na medicina. A análise revela a importância das plantas medicinais na terapêutica, e destaca alguns compostos ativos e seus efeitos benéficos, como os encontrados na Papaver somniferum, Lavandula angustifolia, Curcuma longa, Allium sativum e outras plantas. Esses compostos apresentam propriedades antioxidantes, anti-inflamatórias e neuroprotetoras, contribuindo para o tratamento de diversas condições de saúde, como doenças cardiovasculares, diabetes, distúrbios cognitivos, entre outros. Além disso, ressalta-se a importância da pesquisa científica na compreensão dos mecanismos de ação das plantas medicinais e do conhecimento tradicional das comunidades na promoção do uso consciente desses recursos naturais na medicina moderna.

Palavras-chave: Plantas Medicinais; Doenças Crônicas; Fitoterapia; Etnofarmacologia.
Práticas avaliativas na disciplina de Anatomia Humana
Authors: Côrtes Mayra Aparecida , Moreira Rafaela Franco , Silva Manira Perfeito Ramos da , Valentim Flavio César Vieira , Cerqueira Gilberto Santos , Alves Renata de Sousa
Published: May 2024

Este estudo investigou as estratégias de avaliação utilizadas por professores de Anatomia Humana em universidades brasileiras, empregando o método "bola de neve" para a coleta de informações. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio do preenchimento de um questionário validado por especialistas e aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso, sob o protocolo número 5.311.817. A amostra foi composta por 41 professores, sendo a maioria do sexo masculino (73,17%) e com idades entre 29 e 45 anos (51,21%). Cerca de 78% relataram ter formação na área de Anatomia Humana. Durante as avaliações diagnóstica e formativa, prevaleceram aulas expositivas dialogadas (70,7%) e avaliações práticas (61%), enquanto avaliações práticas e teóricas predominaram na avaliação somativa (82,9%). As dificuldades relatadas incluíram a necessidade de instrumentos avaliativos eficientes e a redução da carga horária destinada à disciplina. Os resultados destacam a necessidade de repensar a avaliação em Anatomia Humana, considerando o conhecimento prévio e o progresso dos estudantes. Embora as avaliações teóricas e práticas sejam predominantes, é essencial promover uma avaliação centrada na aprendizagem com formação contínua para os professores, visando o desenvolvimento das competências dos estudantes.
Relationship Between Knowledge And Administration With Attitudes To Smoking Behavior Of Male Students In Mts Zainul Ulum Village Ganjaran Gondanglegi Kabupaten Malang
Authors: Rusdiyanti Ivong , Anam Khairul
Published: May 2024

Peningkatan jumlah perokok remaja di Indonesia terjadi setiap tahun. Remaja mulai merokok akibat dari pengaruh lingkungan sosial. Salah satu yang mempengaruhi kebiasaan merokok pada remaja adalah lingkungan pergaulannya. Perilaku merokok ini cenderung dilakukan oleh remaja khususnya laki-laki. Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan pergaulan dengan sikap terhadap perilaku merokok siswa laki-laki. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada bulan Mei-Juli 2018. Jumlah sampel 70 orang dengan teknik sampling secara random, menggunakan metode survey analitik dengan pendekatan Cross Sectional. Uji statistik dengan chi square. Hasil yang diperoleh adalah ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dan pergaulan dengan sikap terhadap perilaku merokok siswa laki-laki dengan nilai P=0,000 < α = 0,05. Diharapkan agar siswa dapat memilih pertemanan yang baik sehingga yang dapat mendukung prestasi belajar dan tidak terjerumus pada kegiatan negatif, serta pihak sekolah dapat memantau kegiatan siswanya terutama saat berada dilingkungan sekolah dengan memberikan kegiatan yang positif.
In segregation influence on properties of InAs quantum dots in dots-in-a-well
Authors: Okuno Koki , Okada Naoki , Iwaide Kosuke , Ozaki Nobuhiko
Published: May 2024

We investigated the growth of InAs quantum dots (QDs) in a dots-in-a-well (DWELL) from the perspective of the influence of In segregation from the InGaAs layers in the DWELL. Reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED) measurements during the growth of the lower InGaAs layer indicated that In segregation increased with the In composition of the InGaAs layer. The estimated In segregation values were consistent with the decreases in the critical thickness for the QDs growth and the total volume variations of the grown QDs. These results illustrate that the segregated In from the lower InGaAs layer contributes to the QD growth in the DWELL, and their density increases. Furthermore, RHEED measurements during the growth of the upper InGaAs layer indicated the suppression of the deformation of embedded QDs , which could partially contribute to the longer emission wavelength of the QDs in the DWELL.
Enhancing Biosafety and Biosecurity: Quality Management in High-Containment Laboratories
Authors: Altıntaş Fatma , Koluman Ahmet
Published: May 2024

Quality Management in high-containment laboratories plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe handling of biological agents and toxins, thereby mitigating potential biorisks. This paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the key aspects of Quality Management Systems (QMS) tailored to the unique challenges of high-containment laboratories. It delves into the significance of QMS in enhancing biosafety and biosecurity measures, safeguarding laboratory personnel, the community, and the environment. The paper also discusses the integration of international standards, risk management strategies, and the role of top management in fostering a culture of safety. Through this examination, it becomes evident that a robust QMS not only ensures compliance but also promotes continual improvement and innovation in high-containment laboratory operations, ultimately advancing the field of biosafety and biosecurity.
Theory Plan of Behavior Perspective: Exploring Sustainable Product Remanufacture and its Impact on Purchase Intentions
Authors: Mawarisma Ni Putu Yulia , Muna Nilna
Published: May 2024

Environmental concerns globally, encompassing issues like pollution, global warming, and ozone depletion, highlight the urgency for sustainability measures. Within the realm of green initiatives, understanding remanufactured products emerges as a facet of environmental literacy. This research addresses prior inconsistencies by examining mediating factors specifically, the impact of value consciousness and awareness of green products on the inclination to buy remanufactured goods. Collected data through distributing 270 questionnaires which is a sample of data from the entire population of Bali province, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) via AMOS software version 23 was employed for analysis. Findings indicate the pivotal roles of green knowledge of remanufactured products, value consciousness, and awareness in shaping the purchase intention to eco-friendly items. Consequently, this study bears implications for companies aiming to advance sustainable products, and it offers insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders to formulate strategies that foster consumer awareness and green product development.
Increasing Fee Based Income (FBI) Through Optimizing BNI Mobile Banking Features to Support Banking Performance
Authors: Saputra Nyoman Wendy , Mahyuni Luh Putu
Published: May 2024

The significance of conducting this research is related to the performance of BNI Mobile Banking which is far behind its competitors which will have an impact on the performance of PT. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. The aim of the research is to determine the factors that are important to customers regarding the BNI Mobile Banking application and the level of satisfaction with these important factors. This research uses a quantitative approach to BNI customers on the island of Bali with a total of 204 respondents randomly using the Slovin formula and representing each regency of Bali Province. The data was analyzed using the Importance Performance Analysis (IPA) method with the outcomes 12 indicators which according to respondents were important but received an adequate to insufficient level of satisfaction to be an improvement for the company, including: 1) The BNI Mobile Banking application can be downloaded on all cellular operating systems (Android and Apple Store); 2) The BNI Mobile Banking application can be used anywhere (domestic and overseas) as long as there is a cellular signal; 3) BNI Mobile Banking can fulfill all online customer banking needs; 4) BNI Mobile Banking provides information and products that suit customer preferences; 5) BNI Mobile Banking provides services according to the promised time; 6) BNI Mobile Banking has more than one security code to minimize transactions that are not carried out by the customer; 7) BNI Mobile Banking provides a service menu that helps users if problems occur; 8) BNI Mobile Banking immediately responds to problems faced by customers; 9) BNI Mobile Banking will refund funds if the transaction was not carried out by the customer; 10) BNI Mobile Banking will refund funds if the transaction via mobile banking fails; 11) Easy to contact BNI Mobile Banking services; and 12) Call center services can provide satisfactory responses to problems faced by customers.
Effect of the Bacillus subtilis BS20 on physiological and immune parameters in mutant mice Muc2–/–
Authors: Morozova Maryana V. , Korkina Valentina I. , Makarova Mariia A. , Litvinova Ekaterina A.
Published: May 2024

Introduction. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a common pathology that cannot be completely cured and requires lifelong therapy. One of the promising and sparing therapeutic strategies is the use of probiotics. Unlike Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, which represent the basis of most classical probiotics, Bacillus spp. are spore-forming bacteria that contributes to their resistance to the acidic environment of the stomach. It has been shown that the bacteria Bacillus spp. is an effective therapeutic drug for the relief of intestinal diseases with signs of inflammation and bacterial origin. Since the main factors causing IBD are dysbiosis and inflammation, and strains of Bacillus spp. as probiotics can be potential modulators of immunity and influence the intestinal microbiome, it is necessary to search for new strains of probiotic bacteria, including representatives of Bacillus spp., which have an effect on immunity and physiological indicators in experimental models of IBD.
The aim of the scientific research — to study the effect of Bacillus subtilis BS20 spores on the physiological and immune parameters of the mutant mouse line Muc2–/–.
Research objectives: Investigate survival of Muc2–/– mice, weight, immune parameters (cytokines and immune cells) and amino acid composition of muscles.
Materials and methods. Muc2–/– females were fed spores of Bacillus subtilis BS20 in the amount of 109 CFU for 2 months. Analysis of the amino acid composition of the femoral muscle was performed by capillary electrophoresis. The concentration of cytokines in the supernatant was measured using the Magnetic Luminex assay kit. Determination of the number of lymphocytes was performed by flow cytometry.
Results. The addition of Bacillus subtilis BS20 to the diet of mice reduced mortality and body weight loss in Muc2–/– females. We found a decrease in interleukin-6 and an increase in interleukin-17 in the descending colon and an increase in B and T helper lymphocytes in the spleen.
Conclusion. B. subtilis BS20 improves the general condition of Muc2–/– mutant mice, has an anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating effect, reducing the level of the cytokine interleukin-6 and increasing the percentage of B cells and T helper cells in the spleen.
The influence of an innovative antibacterial drug of the thiadiazinone class on the virulence factors of bacteria of the phylum Pseudomonadota, which chronically infect patients with cystic fibrosis
Authors: Voronina Olga L. , Koroleva Ekaterina A. , Kunda Marina S. , Ryzhova Natalia N. , Aksenova Ekaterina I. , Kapotina Lidia N. , Nelubina Stanislava A. , Lazareva Anna V. , Zigangirova Nailya A.
Published: May 2024

Introduction. Infections of the lower respiratory tract by bacteria of the Pseudomonadota phylum: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Burkholderia spp., Achromobacter spp. are critical to the quality and life expectancy of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). When the infection is chronic, eradication of bacteria with existing antibacterial drugs is practically impossible. To explore alternative drugs, trials are needed on bacteria isolated from CF patients and characterized using genomic approaches.
The objective of our study was a comparative analysis of virulence factors of 6 isolates of bacteria of the Pseudomonadota phylum and testing the efficacy of the innovative drug Fluorothiazinone (FT) in suppressing the pathogenicity of bacteria in vitro.
Materials and methods. Isolates of A. ruhlandii ST36, A. xylosoxidans ST555, B. cepacia ST2140, B. gladioli ST2141, P. aeruginosa ST859 and ST198 were examined using whole-genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis to search for resistance and virulence determinants. The FT drug was tested for its effect on bacteria in in vitro experiments on cytotoxicity on HeLa cells, motility and biofilm formation.
Results. Genomic studies have confirmed the arsenal of resistance determinants, especially the efflux systems of bacteria isolated from patients with CF, and the diversity of virulence factors, among which we identified factors in the categories of motility, signals of quorum-sensing systems, secretion systems, exotoxins, as the most essential for the adaptation of bacteria to conditions of the lower respiratory tract. In vitro tests of the FT drug showed its effectiveness in suppressing cytotoxicity (2.6–4.0 times), motility (2.0–3.6 times) and the process of biofilm formation (2.0–7.7 times).
Conclusion. For the first time, the effectiveness of the innovative antibacterial drug Fluorothiazinone has been shown against bacteria of the Pseudomonadota phylum, isolated from chronically infected patients with CF, with the described potential of virulence factors.
Genotyping of Borrelia, Rickettsia and Anaplasma in Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus ticks in the Kaliningrad region
Authors: Kartashov Mikhail Yu. , Volchev Evgenii G. , Krivosheina Ekaterina I. , Svirin Kirill A. , Ternovoi Vladimir A. , Loktev Valery B.
Published: May 2024

Background. Tick-borne bacterial and protozoal pathogens pose a significant public health problem. The aim of this study was to detect and genotype Borrelia, Rickettsia and Anaplasma in Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus ticks collected in the Kaliningrad region in 2021–2022.
Materials and methods. The study included 862 I. ricinus and 803 D. reticulatus ticks (1665 in total) collected in 33 biotopes of the Kaliningrad region. Detection of the DNA of tick-borne pathogens was carried out in individual ticks by PCR using a set of specific primers, followed by sequencing and phylogenetic analysis.
Results. The level of infection of I. ricinus ticks with Borrelia was 15.5%, and genotyping by the p66 gene sequence showed the presence of genetic material from four species: B. afzelii, B. garinii, B. valaisiana, and B. lusitaniae. In D. reticulatus ticks, no Borrelia genetic material was detected. The Rickettsia DNA has been found in both tick species. Moreover, the infection rate of I. ricinus ticks was 2.6%, and D. reticulatus — 21.2%. R. helvetica were found in I. ricinus ticks, and R. raoultii in meadow ticks when genotyping by gltA gene. Genetic markers of Anaplasma phagocytophilum have been found in I. ricinus and D. reticulatus ticks. Cases of co-infection of an individual tick have also been identified.
Conclusion. Six different species of tick-borne pathogens were found in the I. ricinus and D. reticulatus ticks collected in the Kaliningrad region and R. helvetica, R. raoultii and A. phagocytophilum were identified for the first time.
“The Parental Perspective of Thalassemia in Bangladesh: Challenges for Prevention and Management of Thalassemia”
Authors: MN Islam , M Kamruzzaman , MH Sarker , R Riaaz , NS Ilhan
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Thalassemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin production, poses significant challenges for families worldwide. In Bangladesh, where the prevalence of thalassemia is notable, parents face unique hurdles in both preventing and managing this condition. Aim of the study: The aim of this study is to explore the parental perspective of thalassemia in Bangladesh, focusing on the challenges faced in the prevention and management of the disease. Methods: This was a cross section retrospective study conducted in the Department of Paediatrics of M Abdur Rahim Medical College, Dinajpur, Bangladesh during the period from June 2023 to December 2023. Result: Among the total of 320 caregivers, 46.9% were father, while 53.1% were mother respectively. Minority 14.1% of marriages were consanguineous, while the majority (85.9%) was not. The majority (82.8%) of respondents had one thalassemic child, while 17.2% had two or more thalassemic children. Before the diagnosis of thalassemia in their child, 90.9% of respondents had not heard about thalassemia. All respondents (100%) reported not undergoing thalassemia screening before marriage. The median age at diagnosis of thalassemia among the participants was 1.32 years. Beta thalassemia was diagnosed in 30.6% of the participants, while 68.8% had E-beta thalassemia. The majority 65.9% of respondents correctly identified thalassemia as a genetic disease, while 22.5% provided an incorrect response. Conclusion: Thalassemia presents significant challenges for affected individuals and their families in Bangladesh, ranging from limited access to diagnostic services and blood transfusions to social stigma and financial burdens.
Circling the Square with Straightedge & Compass in Euclidean Geometry
Authors: Son Tran Dinh
Published: May 2024

There are three classical problems remaining from ancient Greek mathematics which are extremely influential in the development of Geometry. They are Trisecting an Angle, Squaring the Circle, and Doubling the Cube problems. I solve the Squaring the Circle problem, of which paper is published in the International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology (Volume 69, June 2023). Upstream from this method of exact “Squaring the Circle”, we can deduce, conversely/inversely, to get a new Mathematical challenge "CIRCLING THE SQUARE" with a straightedge & a compass in Euclidean Geometry. This study idea came from my exact solution “Squaring the Circle by Straightedge & compass in Euclidean Geometry”, published by IJMTT in June 2023 at https://ijmttjournal.org/Volume-69/Issue-6/IJMTT-V69I6P506.pdf for this ancient Greek Geometry problem. In this research, I adopt the ANALYSIS method to prove the process of solving this new challenge problem, which has not existed in the Mathematics field till today. The process is an inverse/converse solution solving the ancient Greek Geometry challenge problem of “Squaring the Circle”, using a straightedge & a compass. I hereby commit that this is my own personal research project.
EFEK PROFITABILITAS, LEVERAGE, DAN UKURAN PERUSAHAAN PADA NILAI PERUSAHAAN
Authors: Susanto Liana , Sufiyati  , Susanti Merry , Prima Dewi Sofia
Published: May 2024

The research is aimed to obtain empirical evidence whether profitability, leverage, and firm size have an effect on firm value. Non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2017-2019 period are used as the population. Purposive sampling was used as a sampling technique. The sample obtained is as many as 85 companies. The data is processed using EVIEWS. This research finds that profitability has no negative effect on firm value, leverage has a positive effect on firm value, and firm size has a negative effect on firm value.
Keywords: Firm Value; Profitability; Leverage; Firm Size
PENGARUH ROE DAN DPR TERHADAP PBV DENGAN DER SEBAGAI VARIABEL INTERVENING
Authors: Putri Eugenia , Colline Fredella
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to analyze the influence of Return on Equity (ROE) and Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) on Price to Book Value (PBV) with Debt Equity Ratio (DER) as an intervening variable. This study used a sample of manufacturing companies sub-sector of various industry that were listed on Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2015-2019. The statistical methods used in this research is Partial Least Square (PLS). The result showed that Return on Equity and Debt Equity Ratio have a significant effect on Price to Book Value, Dividend Payout Ratio doesn’t have effect on Price to Book Value, Return on Equity doesn’t have effect on Debt Equity Ratio, Dividend Payout Ratio have significant effect on Debt Equity Ratio, Debt Equity Ratio is not able to mediate the effect of Return on Equity on Price to Book Value, and Debt Equity Ratio is able to mediate the effect of Dividend Payout Ratio on Price to Book Value
 
Keywords : Debt Equity Ratio, Dividend Payout Ratio, Price to Book Value, Return on Equity
FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KINERJA PERUSAHAAN: STUDI PADA INDEKS LQ45
Authors: Gunawan Ervina , Harjanto Karina
Published: May 2024

The objective of this research was to examine the effect of liquidity, good corporate governance, firm size, and leverage towards company performance. The object in this research was companies listed in LQ45 index for period 2016 until 2018. The sample was selected by using purposive sampling method and data used in this study is a secondary data. In total, there were 14 companies that fulfill the requirements set by the researcher. This research was analyzed by using multiple regression method. The result of this research were that liquidity and firm size had no positive effect on company performance, leverage had negative but not significant effect on company performance, and GCG had positive and significant effect on company performance.
Keywords: Company’s Performance, Firm Size, Good Corporate Governance, Leverage, Liquidity.
KAIZEN COSTING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEPUASAN PELANGGAN PADA UMKM (STUDI KASUS: KEDAI KOPI UNCLEBREW JAKARTA)
Authors: Permadi Antika Rizki Utami , Dahlia Lely
Published: May 2024

The purpose of this study was to analyze the application of kaizen costing at Unclebrew Coffee Shops to customer satisfaction. The population of this research is the buyers of Unclebrew Coffee Shop Jakarta. The sampling technique used convenience sampling. The result of this study prove that partially the variables Seiri, Seiton, Seiketsu and Shitshuke influence in customer satisfaction, while Seiso no effect on influence customer satisfaction, but simultaneously all the variables Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitshuke have an effect on customer satisfaction.
Keywords: Customer Satisfaction, Kaizen Costing, UMKM
Enhancing Driver Safety: Deep Learning Approach for Drowsiness Detection and Accident Prevention
Authors: G Anjana , Sureshkumar Aparna C , H Athira , S Harsha , A Ambarish
Published: May 2024

Road safety concerns have spurred the development of innovative technologies aimed at reducing accidents, particularly those caused by driver fatigue. The main scope of the driver drowsiness detection system is to minimize road accidents caused by fatigue or sleepiness of drivers. This system leverages deep learning and computer vision, employing a Raspberry Pi camera to monitor facial expressions, including yawning, to assess the driver's alertness. Upon detecting signs of drowsiness, such as prolonged eye closure or altered facial expressions, the system triggers a buzzer alert by analyzing the Eye Aspect Ratio (EAR) and Mouth Aspect Ratio (MAR) ratios. Integrated within an embedded system, it utilizes frontal face detection algorithms and Haar cascade classifiers to localize key facial features in real-time, facilitating efficient monitoring for signs of fatigue or distraction. Additionally, it issues vibration alerts if the seat belt is not fastened. The seat belt remainder will be helpful to ensure the safety of the driver, reduces accidents and monitors the driver's heart rate, triggering a PANIC message if irregularities are detected. At traffic signals, the system automatically reduces vehicle speed using a vibration motor. In the unfortunate event of an accident, the system initiates speed reduction and promptly notifies registered contacts through the Blynk application, thereby significantly reducing accidents caused by drowsy driving.
Hospitalização por hipertensão arterial essencial no Brasil no período de 2019 a 2023
Authors: Maria Coelho de Sousa Ohana , Aparecida de Souza Jussara , Ribeiro de Sousa Castro Ana Júlia , Rocha Pinon Teixeira de Araújo Gabriel , Amorim Torquato Rebeca , Henrique Santana Amanda , Barbosa Gomes Talita , Sabry Azar Melo Násser , Gomes da Silva Serra Mateus , Gabriel Gonçalves Ferreira Maurício , Dutra Silva Kamilla , Alves de Lima Leandro
Published: May 2024

O presente estudo teve como objetivo descrever o perfil epidemiológico das internações por hipertensão arterial no Brasil entre 2019 e 2023. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo realizado por meio de dados sobre as frequências anuais de hospitalizações obtidos no SIH/DATSUS, de acordo com local de residência, a partir de 2008, com Lista de morbidade (CID-10): Hipertensão Arterial Essencial. As variáveis estudadas foram etnia, sexo e faixa etária. Delimitou-se o período de 2019 a 2023 por se configurar como as informações mais atuais e disponíveis sobre o tema nessa base de dados. Entre os anos de 2019 a 2023 ocorreram 206.188 internações devido à Hipertensão Arterial Essencial. Quanto à faixa etária a maior prevalência por hospitalização por HAE recaiu em indivíduos idosos. Com relação ao sexo, o número de internação em mulheres corresponde a quase o dobro quando comparados aos homens. No período analisado evidenciou-se elevado número de internações de Hipertensão Arterial Essencial no sexo feminino e sobretudo em pessoas idosas. Baseado neste cenário é imprescindível o reconhecimento e intervenção sobre os múltiplos fatores de risco que precedem o surgimento e agravamento da HAE.
Protective abilities of Myrianthus arboreus (Cecropiaceae) extracts on Testosterone-Induced Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Male Wistar rats
Authors:   Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Motoum Tedjo Florette , Djiogue Sefirin ,   Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Florence Awounfack Charline ,   Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Kamga Kevine Silihe ,   Department of Pharmacotoxicology and Pharmacokinetics, University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon, Garba Kof Jean ,   Department of Chemistry, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Christine Nana Benderline ,   Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Ndjakou Bruno Lenta ,   Department of Chemistry, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Njamen Dieudonne ,   Department of Animal Biology and Physiology, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
Published: May 2024

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the common disorders amongst the geriatric male population, affecting their quality of life. Since conventional drugs used for the treatment are sometimes accompanied by serious side effects, the search for alternative treatments remains urgent.
Immersive virtual reality for prospective memory and eye fixation recovery following traumatic brain injury: A pilot study
Authors: Faye Linton Kristen , Abbasi Bahareh , Gutierrez Jimenez Melissa , Aragon Jaylyn , Gendron Anna , Gomez Rasmey , Hampton Sky , Michael Ben , Monson Savanna , Paulus Nathanael , Ramprasad Vaishnavi , Stamegna Chrissy
Published: May 2024

Rehabilitation is crucial for the recoveriy from traumatic brain injuries (TBI); yet, only 77 – 88% of TBI patients are receipients of rehabilitation. Particularly, individuals lacking insurance coverage or facing transportation hurdles, notably within the Hispanic community, are less likely to undergo rehabilitation. Virtual reality (VR), known for its mobility and affordability, is recommended as a rehabilitation alternative. This community-based participatory research project aimed to evaluate the acceptability, feasibility, and potential of VR scenarios in addressing common rehabilitative needs. Focus groups involving TBI patients (N = 12) were conducted to identify rehabilitative needs and design VR scenarios. Two novel scenarios were created to enhance prospective memory and eye tracking. The impact of the prospective memory VR scenario was assessed among individuals with brain injuries 1 year post-TBI (N = 11), who were divided into intervention and delayed-intervention groups. In addition, six participants underwent the eye-tracking VR scenario to evaluate its effectiveness. Data from memory tests and screen recordings were gathered. In the objective memory test, participants in the VR intervention group (66%) exhibited greater improvement than those in the memory card delayed intervention group (0%) after 12 sessions. However, there was no statistically significant difference in mean scores on a Prospective and Retrospective Memory Questionnaire memory scale between the intervention and delayed-intervention groups after 6 weeks. Nonetheless, all participants demonstrated enhanced eye tracking skills after completing the eye tracking VR scenario between the 6th and 12th sessions. In conclusion, the VR scenarios exhibited promise, acceptability, and feasibility in improving prospective memory and eye tracking for individuals with TBI 1 year post-injury.
COVID-19 and the precarious low-skilled workforce in the European Union: Time to call the shots?
Authors: Dotsey Senyo
Published: May 2024

This commentary highlights the critical role of low-skilled workers who are often considered unwanted populations within the European Union (EU) migration system that privileges high-skilled migrants, while neglecting the existence of low-skilled migrants, creating unfavorable job conditions for low-skilled migrants despite their considerable contributions to EU economies. Unfortunately, this wrenching problem became evident during the pandemic. While the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all segments of the population to varying degrees in the EU, the migrant populations were adversely affected in many aspects. Specifically, low-skilled migrants are the most vulnerable to the pandemic’s secondary effects, due to multiple forms of vulnerability, risk, exploitation, and precarity shaped by their intersectional identities and membership in other marginalized groups. It has been argued that the roles of low-skilled migrants should be considered when appraising their impact and developing labor migration policies. This commentary concludes by proffering some recommendations for the EU governing entities in formulating schemes to ensure the inclusion of low-skilled migrant workforce into the public policy and labor migration system.
The Effect of the Tourism Sector on Economic Growth in Indonesia
Authors: Aida Neli , Atiqasani Ghania , Palupi Widia Anggi
Published: May 2024

This study uses descriptive quantitative methods to explain the influence of the tourism sector on economic growth in Indonesia in the 2006–2021 period. The Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) model is the model chosen to explain the influence between variables. The variables used in projecting the tourism sector in this study are foreign exchange receipts in the tourism sector, the number of workers in the tourism industry, and travel services. The results showed that foreign exchange receipts in the tourism and travel services sectors positively influence Indonesia’s economic growth. Conversely, the variable number of workers in the tourism industry is detrimental to economic growth in Indonesia. Furthermore, it is known that foreign exchange receipts in the tourism sector and workers in the tourism industry significantly impact economic growth in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the increase in travel services in Indonesia has not been able to contribute to Indonesia’s economic growth in the 2006–2021 time period.
Parentalidade e o teletrabalho em evidência
Authors: Nahas Thereza Christina , Alves Andressa Munaro
Published: May 2024

Contextualização: A intenção destas reflexiones é direcionada ao futuro do trabalho e as questionamentos quanto a utilização das Tecnologias da Informação e da Comunicação (TIC’s).
Objetivos: Seria possível que as TIC´s possam servir ao alcance da igualdade de gênero no trabalho? É possível afirmar que o teletrabalho pode auxiliar este alcance? As regras que o direito brasileiro possui são capazes de promover uma tutela eficiente ao teletrabalhador ou mesmo para as empresas adeptas a tal regime nas questões que versam sobre a parentalidade?
Método: O método de abordagem para alcançar as respostas é o hipotético-dedutivo, vez que se pretende alcançar novos parâmetros a partir do que as TIC’s proporcionam. O método de procedimento é o tipológico-funcionalista, dado que a análise da contemporaneidade permitirá a verificação de possíveis novos patamares de igualdade.
Resultados: Por meio da interpretação sistemática, verificar-se que permeada a realidade brasileira sob o arrimo das benesses tecnológicas, almejando a sistematicidade de todos estes elementos
Sustainable Agriculture: Empowering Youth Organization through The Modernization of Forage Technology in Desa Ganjarsari
Authors: Sukmayadi Qolbi Mujahidillah Adzimat , Asyahidda Fajar Nugraha
Published: May 2024

RW 03 Desa Ganjarsari, Kecamatan Cikalong Wetan, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, Jawa Barat is an area that has a lot of potential for goat farming, particularly for youths who are involved in youth organizations and who also own agriculture businesses. Thus, the preparation and accessibility of conventional animal forage are the matter at hand. This empowerment program's purpose is to provide training in the production of complete fermented silage forage as a modern forage technology to promote sustainable agriculture among youths. The program is put into action using the discussion technique for planning, the learning-by-doing method for executing it out, both verbal and written evaluation methods, as well as the testing of products to determine the program's effectiveness. The outcomes include guidelines for making complete fermented silage, increased awareness of the youth organization, their ability to produce modern forage, and their willingness to act as change agents to modernize forage technology in order to achieve sustainable agriculture in the area as a whole. It has been proven as an improvement towards modern farm activities, since one of the parameters of modern farm activity is the ability to overcome low forage quality. Further development needs to be made, including the establishment of youth-based farm groups and discussions on the well-being of goats and stables.
ESPERANÇANDO NA LUTA E NA UNIÃO COM O RIO JEQUITINHONHA FRENTE AO DESASTRE DO PETRÓLEO EM BELMONTE-BAHIA
Authors: Barros Luiza Monteiro , Reis Pedrina Rodrigues , Marcelo Lilian Maria Santana , Trindade Ana Angélica Martins da , Santos Marta Cristiane Ferreira Dos , Sena Verônica Moitinho
Published: May 2024

No final de outubro de 2019, as manchas de petróleo alcançaram as águas oceânicas do município de Belmonte na Bahia. Este capítulo apresenta as memórias e as narrativas das pescadoras da Associação de Marisqueiras e Pescadoras de Belmonte (AMPB) no enfrentamento do desastre do derramamento de petróleo. Destacam-se o cuidado e a preservação com o meio ambiente; a força e a luta das mulheres das águas e da coletividade pela proteção do Rio Jequitinhonha e do território das águas, onde a vida se produz e se reproduz, resistindo e rompendo cenários de conflitos socioambientais. Nos relatos, fica evidenciado a relevância do fortalecimento do SUS e do controle social, assim como, da articulação com as universidades públicas, fazendo emergir novos afluentes para a defesa do bem comum e do direito á vida.
Backend Development of a Microservice-Based Website Application for Public Issue Reporting: Case Studyn in People Representative Council
Authors: Isnaeni Rizqullah Maziyah , Utama Nur Ichsan , Suakanto Sinung
Published: May 2024

This research introduces a web application aimed at advancing public issue reporting, promoting civic engagement, and expediting government responses. In collaboration with DPRD Jawa Barat, the research leverages Scrum methodology, social network features, and a microservice architecture to create an efficient communication platform between citizens and governmental bodies. The backend of the application, developed using the Go programming language, adopts a microservice architecture to enhance scalability and maintainability. The Scrum methodology facilitates an agile development process, ensuring adaptability to changing requirements and fostering continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle. Additionally, the study explores the incorporation of social network features to encourage public engagement within the application. This integration allows citizens to connect, share, and discuss public issues, further enhancing the collaborative nature of the reporting platform. To ensure the seamless functionality of the microservices, API testing is employed, validating the reliability and consistency of the application's interfaces. Stress testing is also conducted to assess scalability and performance capabilities, identifying potential optimizations for the system's responsiveness under varying levels of load. In conclusion, this research presents an innovative solution for public issue reporting that combines microservice architecture, Scrum methodology, and social network features. The application's integration of these elements aims to not only streamline citizen-government communication but also create a dynamic platform that encourages active public involvement and collaboration.